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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
1
report says hundreds of youths rallying in Ward 23 to defy Judge Emmons rules and state police with a planned celebration. the crowd reportedly hung Emmons in effigy as it vowed a louder, more extensive fourth of july observance.
Thousands gathered in New London for the Yale Harvard events with Yale winning a freshmen race. Heavy rain delayed the varsity four and varsity eight until tomorrow morning, yet most spectators stayed despite conditions. Hotels overflow, cots scarce, and overflow disperses to nearby towns and New Haven for accommodations.
In a 20 mile motor paced race at Stadium Atlanta Bobby Walthour was boxed by Monroe and DeGuichard in the fourth mile. He struck the railing, crushed two pine posts, and was left insensible on the sling. He was taken home in an unconscious state with two ribs, an arm, and a collarbone broken and internal injuries feared.
David Ilton, 58, of 280 Green Street Bridge, took carbolic acid in a fatal act yesterday. Neighbors recall him as faithful to work and church duties. He leaves a grieving wife. the death shocks Cam bridge society and highlights personal crisis. He was known locally for honesty and steady labor.
A 200 strong mob on Boylston street Jamaica Plain hung a life size dummy labeled Judge Emmons in effigy over his alleged plan to curb Fourth of July celebrations. The crowd cheered as stones flew and the police later cut down the mock execution and removed the figure.
West End officers using a ruse entered 11 Hale Street last night and arrested three women for disorderly house duties. Bessie Cerrello accused of managing the house faces charges, while Margaret Foss and Stella Gordon are charged with idle and disorderly conduct. Israel Herman, who bailed the women, was arrested on an interest in the stable on Pitts Street. The raid disrupted Green Street as civilians aided in the operation.
New York June 30 Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany Hall endorses Grover Cleveland as the strongest Democratic candidate and predicts New Jersey will likely break the Parker line at the convention. He says Cleveland can win this year and explains while not criticizing Parker he believes Parker’s unwinable.
Maria Fiato a French war wife in distress over lack of trust in her Italian husband hid clothes to prevent her exit at 40 Webster Street and drank sulphonar from a kitchen bottle. She was treated by Dr T J M then sent to a relief station and is expected to recover following the overdose. The events occurred near Green Island in Boston harbor as Andrew and Vincenzo Brangola brought the body to port.
Boston owner John Taylor announced O Neil and Washington exchanged for Al Selbach the Senators star outfielder The trade finalizes the Dougherty plan with Selbach strengthening the team for the pennant race Captain Collins favored the move Selbach to report for Saturday s game. Boston pays salary difference Washington saves on O Neill’s pay.
Boston area weather outlook shows generally cloudy skies with occasional showers through Friday. Temperatures remain mild with light winds and scattered rain periods across the city and vicinity.
Doctor Galvin of the Emergency Hospital testifies before Massachusetts grand jury about charges of malpractice and abusive conditions at Charlestown State prison and Bridgewater almshouse. He argues officials ignore cruelty to convicts, equating them with the social evils of modern civilization and economic conditions.
Stephen Harrington a navy boatswain's mate was robbed of 11 dollars and beaten in a dark doorway at 11 Lewis Street. Police Officers Healy and Armstrong captured two suspects named Joseph Gannon and Eugene Cahill, found an open jackknife on them, and Harrington identified a barroom blil before the assault.
Detectives dig in a swamp near Bell schoolhouse at Athol seeking the body of Frank J. Burns the jewelry drummer who disappeared last December. Walter E. Smith, under arrest for larceny, alleged Ralph Richards killed Burns and buried him in the swamp. A tree sighting was sought near the Bell schoolhouse four and a half miles from town toward Petersham. Despite heavy digging no body found. search to continue tomorrow. Smith’s statements connect Richards to the crime and revolved around a drive to the schoolhouse and a confrontation near the buggy. Smith’s family denies involvement. authorities consider Burns dead and point to a livery-keeper record as corroboration.
Walter E. Smiths landlady at 57 Rutherford avenue Charlestown reported yesterday that a roommate named Wilkins threw 18 gold watch chains and four rings into the front doorway and fled. Police search for Wilkins to learn his story.
London reports say Japanese captured the Fen Shui pass with heavy Russian casualties. Over 300 Russians lay dead on the field as Kuropatkin faces mounting difficulty. Vodivostok squadron raid and Gensan attack add pressure on Japan.
A cigarette tossed under an auto in A. P. Fuller’s warerooms at 243 Columbus Avenue last evening lit the car, endangering the building and 30 other machines. R. R. Ross and E. Mayhew suffered burns while seven Fuller employees fought the blaze with sand and 12 extinguishers. The fire damaged two additional cars, with total damage estimated at 700 by the insurer.
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