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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1901

Page

4

Roosevelt hunts lions on Keystone ranch in bold pursuit

Governor Roosevelt boasts a striking tally from the Roosevelt party visit to Keystone ranch as he claims to have slain twelve mountain lions and many lynx and wildcats. He favors a knife after a dog-encircled lion is cornered and has continued daily hunts with four lions killed just last Saturday. Roosevelt’s companions Mr. Stuart and Dr. Webb plan to return Monday while the ex-governor extends his stay for two more weeks.

Keystone Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Stuart Dr. Webb

Roosevelts hunt ends in tragedy with hounds and a fatal fall

A Roosevelt party of eighteen at Kingston pursue rabbits in the woods with dogs and a fat man intrusted with a rifle. A heavy creature falls on him fatally. no shot is fired. The party later counts spoils, and left hind feet are awarded to losers before night returns.

Kingston Roosevelt Boss Mack Peddy Spiones State House

Best Indicted for Murder in Essex County Grand Jury

Essex county grand jury returns multiple indictments. John C. Best of Saugus faces murder charges in the death of George E. Bailey with four counts, including gunshot and weapon details. Lincoln B. Peaslee of Beverly indicted for arson. John W. Davis of Lynn for circulating illegal political circulars. Edmund D. Sargent of North Andover charged with larceny of 918 dollars from a secret society. Bribery cases involving Lawrence Aldermen await report.

Salem Essex County John C. Best Saugus George E. Bailey Lincoln B.peaslee Beverly John W. Davis Lynn Edmund D. Sargent North Andover Lawrence Aldermen

Forge Workers Cut 10 Percent Wages At Eastern Forgas

Superintendent William H Lovell of the Eastern Forgas Company announced a 10 percent wage reduction effective February 1. The order covers 150 employees as the firm continues a rush period.

P. C Nashta WN. H William H. W Lovell Eastern Forgas Company

German Guns for British Queenstown

Eighteen of the most modern German field guns with carriages ammo wagons and equipment arrived here from Germany for service with the British army in South Africa amid ongoing conflict concerns.

Queenstown Jan Germany South Africa

Cuban Land and Steamship Company Telegram on Receiver Denial

The Boston office reports a telegram about a receiver application. Judge Withatrick denied the action. The message is signed by RE Mollenhauer and directed to J W Crossley at 48 Milk Street Boston Mass.

Cuban Land and Steamship Company Boston The J. W. Crossley Milk Street Mass Wei Win Withatrick RE. H. Mollenhauer

Westbrook Boy Injured In Sledding Run Inquiry Ties Outlaw to Past Crimes

A 15 year old Letarte was injured after colliding with a bob sled in Westbrook. A 4 year old girl suffered broken thigh and hip. Boston authorities identified the suspect, James Riley alias Thomas Lee, with prior sentences for breaking and entering, escape, and later aliases Frank Smith and others, dating 1880 to 1896.

Westbrook Letarte Boston Barry Rogues’ Gallery House of Correction James Riley Thomas Lee Salem State Greenfield Frank Smith

Severe storm off Cape Cod threatens fleet of tugs and barges

A northeast gale 50 mph is expected to lash Cape Cod. A large fleet of tugs and barges bound for Boston anchors northwest of Handkerchief Shoal for shelter. Ice forms as seas run high. with a northwest shift some vessels may be driven ashore. Lykens and Pollock Rip lightships show strain as crews assess danger.

Chatham Cape Cod Boston Handkerchief Shoal Lykens Taylor

Cruiser Lancaster Sent To La Guayra For Scorpion Return

The Lancaster departed St. Vincent under Navy orders for La Guayra to await Scorpion’s return after the gunboat sailed to Curacoa to coal. Venezuelan engineer Don Luis Julio Blanco defends his government and denounces press attacks as calumny, saying reports are issued by the New York and Bermuda Company.

Washington Navy Department Lancaster St. Vincent West Indies la Guayra Scorpion Curacoa Don Luis Julio Blanco New York and Bermudez Venezuela United States

Boston Burglar in Quincy Nab Linked to Habitual Criminal Act

Boston police inspectors identify the arrested burglar in Quincy as Tony Lee alias George Smith. He has prior arrests and convictions and is now liable under the habitual criminal act.

Tony Lee George Smith Quincey Boston Quincy

Bryan on Trusts and government power in the tariff debate

Editorial quotes William Jennings Bryan criticizing the Wire Nail Trust and tariff policy. It cites potential consumer savings of over eight million dollars and argues government power should arise from the people. A Philadelphia veteran praises Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, with Burwell & Sons and druggists selling it.

Wire Nail Trust Bryan John Brown Marehall St Philadelphia Agnew Burwell & Sons Boylston Washington Streets

Insurance payout dispute over Pearson policy in Wakefield

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York faces a contest over a 249000 policy on Wakefield man James C. Pearson. Pearson paid the first 15000 premium two days before his Jan 10 death from appendicitis in Boston. He had applied in December after a medical exam, and the company says the contract only takes effect after that premium is paid in good health. His heirs contest liability, arguing the policy was delivered with the premium. Superintendent George T. Dixon of the state investigates.

Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York James C. Pearson Wakefield Pearson J. C. Pearson Company Milk Street Insurance O. H. Story Eliot Boston Charles T. Gallagher Teliance

Foraker Daughters Engaged to Matthews and Wainwright

The engagement of two of Senator Foraker's daughters was announced yesterday Florence will wed Randolph Matthews of Cincinnati Julia becomes the fiancée of Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia Both young women are described as accomplished well traveled and popular in Washington society

Senator Foraker Ohio Florence Randolph Matthews Cincin Nati Julia Mn Francis King Wainwright Philadelphia Washington

Mutual Life Rejects Pearson $240,000 Policy Claim

Mutual Life Insurance Company states no fraud by Mr Pearson and questions his intent in applying for a 240000 policy. The firm returned the initial premium check and will contest the claim in court. Pearson resided in Wakefield with his widow and family awaiting legal action.

Mutual Life Insurance Company Pearson Mutual Life Wakefield Aborn Avenue

Stolen Watch Reported in Jamaica Plain Flat

John H. Galvin told police a gold watch was stolen from his flat at 100 Weymen street Jamaica Plain during the afternoon. A pedlar is suspected. An overturned lamp caused a fire at 7 pm in a two story wooden dwelling at 17 Chelsea Street East Boston owned by Ellen Donovan. Damage about 50 dollars. Theodore Sullivan of Sullivan and Prince streets Cambridge was arrested on a shoplifting charge yesterday.

John H. Galvin Wymen Street Jamaica Chelsea Street Boston Ellen Donovan Theodore 3A. Sullivan Sullivan and Prince Streets Cambridge

Norwegian Bark Minden Abandoned at Sea

Captain T. Torgersen of the Norwegian bark Minden and sixteen seamen were rescued by the Spanish steamer Francisca and landed at Liverpool. The Minden, sailing from Mobile via New York, was abandoned on January 13 at latitude 41 51 N longitude 51 W.

Liverpool T. Torgersen Minden Royal Vessel Francisca Pensacula Mobile New York

Public Institutions Official Receives Gold Headed Cane Gift

Patrick J. Welch of the public institutions department received a gold headed cane inscribed for the honoree from members of the Tincolin Whistler at 202 Lincoln Street. Jere N. Brien led the presentation with Welch inviting all to a United States Hotel dinner. Attending were J. He Mullure Dan M Driscoll Charles F. Saynor Manard J Sullivan M F Meagher William A Creney Joseph J Nolan Jere N O'Brien John I Sweeney Henry Ireland Bill Brand A Horan and John J Murphy.

Patrick J. Welch Public Institutions Department J. HW. Mallane Lincoln Street Tincolin Whistler Jere N. ¢ Brien Mr. Welch United States Hotel J. He. Mullure Dan M Driscoll Charles F. Saynor Manard J. Sullivan M. F. Meagher William A. Creney Joseph J Nolan Jere N. O'Brien John I. Sweeney Henry Ireland Bill Brand A. Horan John J. Murphy

Loom Fixers Elect Thomas Taylor Secretary in Falls River

At a stormy Loom Fixers Association meeting in Falls River Thomas Taylor was elected secretary. John McCarthy, who resigned as vice, ran for re election but was badly defeated receiving only a few votes while Taylor captured 152.

Fall River Loom Fixers’ Association Thomas Taylor John McCarthy McCarthy Taylor

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