02 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
1
In Haverhill, July 1, Dora Dow a 15 year old servant defended the Thorne house against two burglars. She stabbed one in the back with a bread knife as the men attempted to seize furniture, sending them fleeing in a hurry. Police were notified after Mr Thorne returned at noon.
Jeremiah T. O Sullivan reports that Jerry Sullivan remains gravely ill with a 102 degree fever and labored breathing. A barred four by three jail window and foul odors from the jail area are blamed on poor ventilation. Doctors urge removal to a healthier location for his life to be saved as fear of another hemorrhage grows.
A fragmented directory-like note lists numerous firms and addresses in Boston near Tremont Street and surrounding streets. Names include NEAL d St, NEW ENGLAND SCHOUSE, ARTHUR H. O NEILL, J. L. PARKER, ROBBINS NICHOLS, RICHARDSON DRUG CO, JOHN A. RYAN, W. H. SANBORN, SEAVER & Co, TOMAHR & Co, WEEK POTTD, WETHERELL, WILLIAMS, CHARLES H. WORTH, WOODBURY, and W OODBURY CO, among others with street references like Tremont, Washington, Beacon, Hanover, Han over, Court, and Essex.
Irving G. Huntley of Maplewood Malden escaped injury after two tramplike men stopped him on Essex street Cliftondale around 9 pm. One thief grabbed his pockets and stole $9 and his watch while a knife was produced. Police chased two suspects seen toward Melrose. no arrest as of tonight.
Thomas J. Heaney of East Boston faces a murder charge after a barroom fight on Atlantic Avenue ended with Carroll dead. Heaney and Carroll, once friends, were drinking with three others when a fight escalated and Heaney struck the fatal blow. Police reported the group entered Fallon's at Central Wharf around 7 pm and witnesses saw them toast each other before the tragedy.
Boston nine travels to New York and secures victory as Collins’s wonderful home run sparks offense. Invincible Rush faces Nichols in a pitchers’ duel with strong support from our hitters. The opener ends five to four as Baltimore also takes a game.
Boston nine arrive at the Polo grounds with victory or nothing mindset. Rosie faces Nichols as both pitchers duel in a game marked by superb fielding and shifting momentum. Boston mounts a fourth inning rally to take the lead, Collins homers in the sixth after Stahl's sharp play, while New York answers with errors and timely hits before fading.
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