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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
12
Rev. C Parker at Tremont Temple vesper service cited the phrase Let us alone as scripture. He warned against political stand patter and urged healing not isolation, calling for action against graft and corruption in business and politics.
The ad argues Morse-Made Clothes prove superiority in formal wear with Evening Dress Suits at 30s 45s Tuxedo Suits 27 40 Prince Albert Frock Coats 22 30. It stresses exacting standards and warns that even small defects ruin the garment while promising proper furnishings for hats and shoes to complete the look.
Cornelius Lynch of Lynn 28 6 feet 1 inch 250 pounds sparked a riot on Hanover Street Boston after arriving from Lynn to drink. He knocked over Italians, shattered a plate window, and wrestled with Patrolman Casey before being restrained and jailed at Station 1. Lynch was later treated for a back stab wound at Relief Hospital.
Lorenzo Andrews and Pedro Demario, detained on vagabond charges, are suspected in Boston of running a confidence game they allegedly practiced in other cities. Police believe a letter in Demario's possession reveals their method and that Demario carries confederate bills to impress victims.
Mrs. W. A. Johnson, 40, of Somerville, died at the Relief station from injuries after being caught between an electric car and an upright post at Sullivan square Charlestown. The accident happened Saturday morning as she tried to leave the car.
Gray Co announces reduced prices on suits at $7.90 for $15 worsted and black diagonal and thibet styles. Washington and Hanover location promotes bargain attire for dress wear and formal occasions.
William Seymour Alden escaped guards at about 3 PM on May 17 and tore open his wounds, removing bandages and bleeding. He died around 4 PM, ending a prior injury day.
John F. Donovan age 19 burst into the Somerville police station shouting for details on the Annie Mullins case. After briefing Chief Parkhurst and Inspector Hooley, he was directed to alienists and committed to Danvers Insane Asylum by Judge Wentworth.
Alden of Boston, last residing at St Charles Court Chandler Street, stayed with George W Booth in Lee. He received a broker letter about stock losses, then was found bleeding in bed with cuts to throat and arms. Dr Heath said recovery possible, and guardians watched him closely.
William S$. Alden known in the city as Colonel among Grand Army men died by suicide in Lee yesterday. He once held a G A R commission and last worked as a clerk at the State Employment Bureau on Kneeland street. Associates say he was wealthy but financially tied up and suffered nervous prostration after a March leave of absence. He is said to have a son, Benjamin S. Alden, in St Johnsbury Vermont.
Donovan, visiting, told Lt Woodman and Chief Parkhurst of a killer in the Annie Mullins murder. He directed officers to a suspect, described the crime scene, and claimed a coat, hidden in a lake, and that Mullins swallowed the knife. He was held for evaluation and committed to the asylum by Judge Wentworth.
A letter to Sheriff Hunter in Asheville reports Isaac Brock born in 1788 near Asheville as the United States oldest man candidate. Brock recently reached his 120th birthday and resides in western North Carolina.
Mounted Officer George Horgan of Station 16 was thrown from his horse during a pursuit of an unlit auto mobile along Commonwealth avenue early yesterday. He lies at City Hospital with a compound fracture of the right leg. Police seek the car owner and riders, who face overspeeding, night highway usage without lights, and resisting a police officer charges. Officer Horgan, a popular eight month reserve, remains in hospital.
The Cambridge police begin a murder inquiry into the floating body of Patrick Murphy found last Friday in the Charles river. Relatives Miss Julia Murphy and John Hooley identify the body and provide Murphy’s watch number, believing he was assaulted, robbed, and then dumped in the river.
Two stowaways from Brazil were found aboard the Hortensias at East Boston. One American was released while the Brazilian national was to be held pending immigration action. Captain Snell called the incident very unusual and noted a dramatic air and sea temperature drop during the Gulf Stream passage.
Wondersful offering of high class men's suits crowded our store. $22 worsted suits in brown olive and tan shades now $11.90. You can save a $10 note here on your purchase. Washington and Hanover location. udy Saag.
In Chicago on May 17 a 12 year old, Walter Knoble, embraced death as Henry Amann poised a knife over him. Amann then stabbed himself twice to die beside the boy in a Fort Sheridan thicket. Amann survived despite wounds not being fatal. He had lived with Walter’s mother Mary Knoble as a longtime companion and acted as a father to her children.
Master Charles Lewis aged 16, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Lewis of Dorchester, will enroll in a two year cadet course aboard the Massachusetts naval training ship Enterprise now ready for its annual cruise. The Enterprise will move from the North End pier to an anchorage today and depart for Provincetown tomorrow.
Advertisement notes ten dollar men suits priced at 4.90 and claims the store offers what is advertised. Mentions I Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover with a woman’s edition term ady.
London May 17 Hans Knudsen announces a public demonstration of wireless type setting. He plans to place a transmitter in a West End hotel and machines two miles away, allowing individuals to send names and addresses to be set in type for printing at the distant device.
Dr Robert Goldbeck, once famous pianist and composer, died at his St Louis home at age 73. He achieved recognition in earlier decades for his keyboard performances and musical contributions.
Percy Forbes, about 14, vanished from 80 Russell Street Charlestown since Saturday morning. He had been recently discharged from hospital for heart trouble and left wearing a blue cap sweater coat and corduroy pants. His stepfather Aubrey Potter believes he went to his workplace but he preferred playing ball and has not been seen since.
The Most Rev. Mariano Casanova archbishop of Santiago died yesterday after a period of serious illness announced recently.
Stephen Dodge 22 of Providence died at Rhode Island Hospital after a two-car collision on the East Greenwich road near Hill's Grove farm. Edward Conway 22 of Pawtucket Heights was lightly injured and not believed serious, George Whitaker 18 of Roxbury Mass was only bruised. Other occupants of the second car from Cranston and two Providence men unnamed were uninjured.
London observers question who drafted the Prince of Wales's speech as he opened the Franco British exhibition at Shepherds Bush. He declared it a great pleasure for the Princess of Wales and I, sparking royal grammar debate across the capital.
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