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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1904

Page

8

Wilson Free, Resolute After Parents’ Death Case

Lynn May 8 Wilson Wilson, freed from all complicity in the deaths of his parents, remains unbroken by the ordeal. He praises sweetheart Mrs Pauline Fischer for her loyalty and says he will distinguish friends from foes. He rejects offers and plans to start his own business while insisting he did not receive life insurance money. Lawyer McDonald hails acquittal, crediting medical examiner Draper’s shift to homicide in both cases.

Wilson John F. McDonald Boston Draper

Arrests Rise After Vigilant Police During Weekend

Fear of judge Emmons' censure spurred police captains to tighten patrols and push for arrests Saturday night. From 8 am Saturday to 8 am Sunday, 213 arrests were logged, up 42 from the prior week, with 159 for drunkenness including seven women. Roll call rhetoric urged plain speaking and broad enforcement on highways.

Emmons

Portuguese Observe Ecce Homo Feast in Boston

Portuguese branches from Providence Newport Provincetown New Bedford Bristol Lawrence Fall River Lowell Taunton and others attended the Ecce Homo feast in Boston with uniformed contingents and bands. Delegations met at South Station and processed to North Bennet Street church for high mass, then Appleton Hall banquet and a public meeting at Faneuil Hall. The event, held yesterday, was led by Boston branch organizers and featured a band and ceremonial procession.

St. Michael's Providence Newport Provincetown New Bedford Bristol Lawrence Fall River Lowell Taunton Boston South Station Frank Lindaeres North Bennet Street A. J. Pimental Father Perry Father Goulart Appleton Hall Faneuill Hall

Love Comes Of Dual Tragedy In Knox Burghage

Grief-stricken families of Alfred J. McCarthy and William D. O Neil mourn after a double shooting in Knox Burghage. McCarthy’s mother says her son was insane without help, while Mrs William O Neil forgives him and plans to live with Mrs McCarthy to care for her.

Alfred J. McCarthy William D. O'Neil Knoxbury McCarthy William O'Neil O'Neil Ms. McCarthy

Police Listing Work Finished Ahead of Schedule

A day before the deadline, Boston police patrolmen across divisions submitted their returns. Judge Emmions states that by tomorrow night a larger, more satisfactory poll than last year will be determined, and both political parties will be satisfied with the careful and accurate work of his officers.

Boston Police

Body Found in Cutting's Woods at Milford

The body of William Ray, 65, was found in a pool of water in Cutting's woods by friends while searching for him. Despondent man who had wandered from home, death believed to be self-inflicted though Medical Examiner Clarke had not yet determined the exact cause.

Milford William Ray Ray Clarke

Outside bother for scholars and teachers in two cities

In Boston and New Bedford public schools worries arise beyond classroom work. The Harvard dental school may join authorities to examine children’s teeth and provide free treatment via city infirmaries, mirroring a German model with district dentists and educational pamphlets on dental care. A dress reform scene in New Bedford follows a mother’s complaint about a teacher’s rainy day skirt.

Boston New Bedford Public Schools E. Hatch Hatch New Bedford New Bedford School Board Harvard Dental School Dental School Germany

Immigration Officials Detain Islanders Aboard Sarah E Lee

United States Immigration Commissioner George B Billings praises his men for stopping the schooner Sarah E Lee at Providence Friday night, detaining 15 Cape Verde Islanders and four young women. Captain Monteiro denies wrongdoing, claiming he was unaware of passengers until four days at sea. The vessel is seized and the detainees are jailed.

United States Immigration George B.billings Sarah E. Lee Providence Cape de Verde Islands Monteiro Sarah. BH. Lee ‘S Charles Street Cape de Verde St. Louis Exposition

Dancing Party Planned by Carlisle Athletic Club

All preparations are complete for a dancing party to be held tomorrow night in Jubilee Hall at Grove Hall. The Carlisle Athletic Club, consisting of prominent young men from Roxbury and Dorchester, will host dancing from eight to one.

Jubilee Hall Grove Hall Carlisle Athletic Club Roxbury Dorchester

Fine Wash Dress Goods Offered as Season’s Best

The article proclaims this Fine Wash Dress Goods as the season’s premier offering, asserting it stands out among all makers this year. It emphasizes quality and novelty, positioning the product as the standout choice for discerning customers.

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