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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

1

Yeggmen Gang Pincer Nets Nine In Dover Street Bar

Special Officer O'Donnell and a team including four inspectors two patrolmen from Station 13 and O'Donnell arrested nine men at a Dover street bar yesterday afternoon. Seven are suspected of belonging to the gang that tried to break into the Holliston post office on January 12.

O'Donnell Expressmen’s League O’donnell Dover Street Holliston United States Post Office Hart Watts Edward F. Welch Michael F. Kennedy Welch Kennedy Burr Smith Conway

Seven men held after Holliston raid identified by Constable Hart

The seven men are booked for identification by Constable Hart from Holliston after a raid linked to a post office break in Holliston. Two other suspects were released after questioning. O Donnell reported a lodging house with safe crackers and a cane walker with a limp, leading to the stakeout and arrests.

Hart Holliston Thomas F. Keefe Florence Street William Murry New York Robert E. McIntire Hamburg Street Michael Clougherty Dresser Street Richard Drohen Daniel Kennedy Peter Drohan Dover Street Watts O'Donnell Washington Street

Refugees Arrive From Messina Reggio Aboard Romanic

Seventeen destitute refugees from the earthquake stricken cities of Messina and Reggio arrived on the White Star steamship Romanic from Naples last evening on their way to friends and relatives in Boston and vicinity.

Messina Reggio Naples Boston

Elevated union friendly state bids on signs

Bidder options allow pricing for single signs any group of signs or all signs in the tunnel with figures for station signs.

Landslide Strikes Tetuan Area Killing Hundreds

A severe earthquake-triggered landslide near Tetuan in Morocco wiped out several villages and injured or killed hundreds. Tetuan, a Mediterranean seaport in the Straits of Gibraltar, lies 22 miles from Ceuta with about 25,000 residents.

Tetuan Mediterranean Kingdom of Morocco Straits of Gibraltar Ceuta Gibraltar

IREADY BLADE MAN GEORGE ACCESSMENT

Readable fragments show names and addresses in Boston and NewYork. The text references a person at 14 Summer Street Boston and another at 209 West 34th Street New York. Further context is unclear.

George's Unprecedented Value Sale At Tailor Parlors

A bold sale proclaims thousands of garments at drastic reductions from $30 to $100. Ready made versus custom made is emphasized with over 4000 items including sacks, walking and tuxedo suits, overcoats, and fur coats. Alterations are free. no returns or refunds. sale in Boston at 14 Summer Street near Washington with Saturday hours.

Werner Boston Pettus Fifth Ave N. Y New York New England George

Boston Plans for Two New Subways Outline

The 14th annual Transit Commission report reveals Boston will build two subways. The Cambridge connection runs from Park Street to the Cambridge elevated over the West Boston bridge and the Riverbank subway will run beneath the Common Public Garden and Riverbank surfacing at Charlesgate Hast.

Boston The Transit Commission Cambridge Park Street West Boston Bridge Riverbank Public Garden Charlesgate Hast

Beacon Hill to be pierced by Cambridge subway route

The Cambridge connecting subway will pierce Beacon Hill and surface at Phillips and Grove streets in the West End. Cars will run over an elevated structure to the West Boston bridge with a road basis already in place on the central surface structure between electric car tracks.

Cambridge Beacon Hill Phillips and Grove Streets West End West Boston Bridge

Roosevelt Africa trip mocked in Senate salary debate

Senator Rayner of Maryland ridiculed President Roosevelts African expedition during the Senate debate on judicial salary increases. He claimed a famed faunal naturalist would travel to a distant continent seeking animals that do not exist, a comment echoing the presidents exotic travel.

Washington Roosevelt Rayner Maryland Senate Mr. Rayner Bacon Ananias Club Bailey Smithsonian Institution

Senator Confirms Africa Expedition Debate and Judge Salaries

In a heated session Senator Rayner disputes the existence of white rhinoceros and related claims while Senator Bacon cites Smithsonian funding ambiguity. The Senate votes 38 to 31 to raise salaries for 29 circuit judges from 7000 to 10000, Bailey arguing higher pay harms decisions.

Bacon Smithsonian Institution Africa Rayner Senator Bailey

Moran Improves Health In Phoenix Visit

Phoenix January 21 District Attorney John B Moran of Boston here for his health shows improvement his physicians say alarm among friends due to inquiries is unfounded Moran's condition is being monitored in Phoenix care facilities by local doctors

Phoenix, Ariz John B. Moran Boston

Sicily Earthquake Images Highlight Collier's Jan TwentyThree

Six full pages in Collier's publish new earthquake pictures from Sicily with fresh images and coverage. The issue notes availability at newsstands.

Sicily Collier's Adv

President Roosevelt alarmed by anti Japanese sentiment in California

President Roosevelt voiced deep concern over rising anti Japanese feeling in California noting the unrest extends beyond labor unions to the general population. He urged Cabinet continuity until pacific overtures calm tempers and criticized peace groups for pressuring naval expansion while urging better public education on foreign relations with Japan.

Washington Roosevelt California Root United States Pacific Long Massachusetts Japan

California Legislature urged to temper anti-Japanese measures

The President advised California lawmakers to move cautiously on anti-Japanese legislation. He affirmed U S obligations to Japan yet warned against an overbearing stance by that country, leaving observers hopeful about a measured outcome after today’s discussions.

United States Japan California

Hobson and Kelsh er Libel Suit Settled

Washington Jan 21 Congressmen Iseliher and Hobson have healed rifts and become friendly in the House. Hobson s $20 000 libel suit against Kelcher has been settled out of court and the matter appears resolved to both sides.

Washington John A. Iseliher Massachusetts Richmond P. Hobson Alabama Hobson Kelcher

Traveller's Inn Burns In Newton Fire Hit Town Landmark

A massive blaze in Newton Massachusetts destroys the Traveller's Inn and barn in the worst fire in town history. Insurance covers half the estimated 10000 loss. Firefighting aid arrives from Haverhill and Merrimac, sparing more homes and the post office. The three story inn stood 20 years replacing a 100 year old building also lost to fire.

Newton, ON Haverhill Merrimac Baptist Church Joseph Eastabrook J. S. Axtell Traveller's Inn

No Choice Made by Aldermen In Mayor Selection

The Board of Aldermen failed after six ballots to elect a permanent chairman. Only on the last ballot did Alderman Frederick Brand break ranks to back Alderman J. Frank O'Hare, as Alderman Curley attacked James Donovan of the Democratic city committee alleging support for James J. Storrow to boost his funds.

Board of Aldermen Frederick Brand J. Frank O’hare Curley James Donovan Democratic City Committee Donovan James J. Storrow O'Hare and Attridge

Aldermen clash over nominations and adjournment vote

Tensions rise as Aldermen brace for possible swing to O’Hare on the seventh ballot. Aldermen Timilty and Whelton seek adjournment while Curley assails James Donovan and questions his bank roll and ties to the city committee. Contined on page 9.

Boston Area Weather Ahead Says Partly Cloudy Friday

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions Friday and Saturday with light to moderate southwest winds becoming variable.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Longboat and Shrubb Ready for Race

The report notes both Longboat and Shrubb in perfect form ahead of their upcoming race. The fragment mentions upcoming events and training status with no further details.

Florida Cuba Nassau New York Florida special train ad

An Atlantic Coast Line advertisement promotes a New York Florida special route featuring connections via Florida Cuba Nassau and the Nassau line. The notice highlights the 208 Washington Street listing for travel inquiries and ticketing.

Florida Cuba Nassau Atlantic Coast Line Washington St.adu

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O'Donnell Welch Ant Donovan Solds Nemo the Follies Jock Little Nemo New Washington Street Tunnel Boston Elevated Railway Company Essex Boylston D. L. Prendergast Milk Street Tangier Blade Man George’s Tailor Summer Street Pierce Beacon Hill Angelo Care Hawley Street Hollis Chambers Tremont St X. A. Fowler Teddy Sen. Rayner Moran Congress Governor Long Kelsher Anderson O’hare Timilty Whelton City Committee Hibbard O'Hare Copes Celad Cy Thompson's Spa Iuto Tufts Manhattan Jim Knowles Alfred DeCro Tucker Doves Morgan Hed Sox Lead Cross Young Otto Winthrop Newton Sunday Post
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