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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
10
Ed ward Lyons and Joseph Miller, 21 and 20, were captured after a dawn chase and gunfire near 67 Salem Street. Police recovered silverware stolen from Henry Dobins and linked the duo to a broad New England burglar gang.
In Newton and Watertown Miller and Lyons entered homes on Walnut Park Newton and Watertown street Watertown by forcing a kitchen window. They stole a large amount of silverware later recovered from a Boston pawn shop. Mrs Spear and Mrs Jennison identified their property at police headquarters and in Boston.
Report from Vladivostok states mutineers seized arms, freed prisoners, and attempted to force the commandant to release inmates. Six soldiers were held hostage, and artillerymen warned to join the revolutionaries. Details are scarce as yet. Other towns report racial clashes and property destruction. a British clergyman arrives to oversee Jewish relief funds.
State police chase a wealthy high status man from another state as the unknown witness who claims to have seen Charles L Tucker near the Page estate. Chief Shaw says an affidavit is ready to clinch the government's case if the statement is verified, while Tucker's counsel dismisses the tale.
Willie Donahue 138 of Newton Lower Falls risked his life to save Archie Connelly 10 from drowning in Robinson Pond. After two failed attempts Frank MacDaniels and another boy helped. Donahue reached through with a hockey stick and pulled Archie to safety before all were treated at the pumping station.
East Providence R I January 29 Fllery H H Wilson a prominent figure in the state's political history died here today He was born in New Britain Connecticut in 1848 Surviving family includes his widow a son and a daughter
A Boston reader argues that Judge Shaw insisted on the defendant's right to the benefit of the doubt and questions the value of circumstantial evidence as presented in Judge Sherman's account. The writer asserts Tucker deserved another trial, noting press coverage released most of the available evidence. Dated Boston January 29, 1906.
A blaze aboard the Leyland steamship Bohemia at East Boston damaged 700 bales of cotton valued at 35000, seven carloads of oak lumber worth 6300, and 200 barrels of apples worth 400. No injuries but a dramatic hose burst drenched officers. Fire ended with cargo loss, ship to finish loading and sail on schedule.
Sidney J. Flynn of Brockton, once a notorious bunco steerer at age 10, faced multiple crimes including larceny and burglary. He was arrested by Chief Watts' detectives on forgery charges after a 1904 Brockton case where he posed as a shoe operative to cash a $25 check. Flynn had previous Concord Reformatory sentences for stealing $15 from W. L. Douglas Company lunchroom and was involved in a long history of fraud against women during his early years.
Portland Mo January 29 Governor William T Cobb denied he attacked the Maine liquor law or that prohibition was discussed in his New York speech to the Maine Society last November He said the remarks referred to non enforcement not the law and urged reporters to rely on his prior denials.
Jan 29 report that Agent Richardson of the Humane Society has begun a crusade against baby farms. He says placing children with others while mothers work is improper but abuses have grown, and the practice must be stopped.
The Police Commission ordered the closing of J. J. Quinlan & Co brokerage offices in Boston hotels after finding stock tickers were operated on licensed premises. The notice states licenses allowed hotels to be policed for liquor compliance, and directs immediate closure of such offices. Quinlan said he would comply and outlined the firm's members and office locations at Kilby, Elm, Devonshire, and Federal streets.
Gertha Rude a 12 year old from St Louis was allegedly stabbed in the hip after an afternoon collision with an unknown youth near Grand Avenue and the Redemptorist High School. The knife cut through clothing but did not injure flesh, marking a rise in daytime stabbings with this being the first during daylight in two weeks.
Pittsfield January 29 Professor Alexander William Bell of the Aero Club of America says he will fly within three months Preparations include arranging with the local gas works to provide gas for balloons and flying machines He plans to start from Pittsfield and propel over New York Several French aeronauts now in New York will participate in the flight
Charles D Gurley failed to deliver a written proposal for depositor payment to the Provident Securities and Banking Co. as promised to receivers Charles F Weed and A S Hall. Promoter D C Willoughby discussed a plan in Providence, but no concrete offer arrived. Receivers may require substantial cash and court approval. Gurley and associates view Provident securities as valuable investments while depositors await restitution.
Salem January 29 Chief of Police Samuel Harris Swampscott and District Attorney Peters conferred on the Jennie P Chase death inquest. No continuance date set and no arrest grounds reported. Authorities say investigation ongoing with no evidence warranting arrests and expect the inquest to resume next week.
Worcester police secure statements from Paul Mosczynski about threats by his former partner Frank Czyoborowski. Witnesses report a man fleeing the yard after the blast at 32 Union Avenue as police seek Czyoborowski and coordinate with Boston and New York authorities for assistance.
Police describe a suspect by telegraphed description across New England. No word from New York police on Czyoborowski, sought to learn if he was in the city Saturday night. A second bomb found by police remains in Chief Stone’s office, wrapped in cotton.
The Board of Police Commissioners watches the district attorney as a grand jury meets next Monday for February session. The Hotel Essex is alleged to conduct an illegal liquor business by violating the screen law and selling liquor with apparent police commissioner permission. Hotel Essex lawyers deny any screen law violation.
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