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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

11

Mullins Case Suspicion Grows As Police Track Suspect

An apparent nervousness replaces former confidence in a Mullins murder suspect as police shadow him closely. Relatives dispute police interpretations of evidence including George Davis of Carlisle's testimony about a car reaching North Cambridge at 11 20.

Annie Mullins George Davis Carlisle Shea North Cambridge

Police pursue suspect in murder case amid conflicting witness accounts

In a Post hearing relatives challenge police methods as officers press for more evidence. George Davis has identified a man linked to Conductor Shea’s car as the possible suspect and detectives seek witnesses among Massachusetts avenue conductors and motormen.

George Davis Shea Annie Mullins Massachusetts Avenue Donnelley Davis Squire’s Field

Ex-Mayor John F Fitzgerald Declines Governor Bid

Former Boston mayor John F Fitzgerald publicly states he is not a candidate for governor or any public office this year. He avoids political fire while widely believed to seek the Democratic mayoralty nomination in 1909.

John F. Fitzgerald

Cats Slayer Puts Down Town Terrier in Great Barrington

In Great Barrington on May 18, Mrs. James Mecknery's bull terrier Tom, blamed for killing many neighborhood cats, was killed by the owner after Judge Walter B. Sanford ruled a cat has no legal property value. Mrs. McEnery paid the $2 dog tax, chose to keep the terrier, then decided he must die. Dr. F. D. Landon chloroformed the dog and Eugene Williams buried it.

Great Barrington Tom James’ Mecknery Walter B. Sanford F. D. Landon Eugene Williams

Despondent Couple End Lives In Pact in Brunswick

Mrs. Isaiah Moody aged 74 took 21 strychnine pills to die and her husband, two years younger, tried to hang himself but stopped as he adjusted the noose. Authorities believe the death pact followed deep despondency and the acts were carried out nearly simultaneously.

Brunswick Isaiah Moody

Work Ahead for Bob Evans

Secretary Metcalf assigns Admiral Robly D. Evans, late Atlantic fleet commander, to the General Board of the Navy to aid in plans for naval campaigns. After his August retirement he is likely to be given special duty with the board.

Washington Metcalf Robly D. Evans Atlantic Fleet General Board of the Navy Board

Fleet of 34 vessels brings 735000 pounds of fresh fish to wharf

The arrival after Saturday closing surprised dealers amid 735 400 pounds total including haddock cod hake pollock cask and halibut. Vessels like Regina Frances Mesquita and Joseph H Cromwell carried specific pollock and fare totals while prices ranged from 2 to 31-4 cents. A Boston schooner ran aground near Bug Light with 16 000 pounds aboard. tugs failed to refloat her, with rescue expected on the next tide.

Frances Whalen Joseph H. Cromwell James and Westher Albert M. Geiger Appomattox Mattie D. Brundage Regina Frances P. Mesquita Albert W. Black Haddock Boston Mattakeeset Chatham Sadie Ross H. A. Mathis Onward Rhine Bergman Buenos Ayres N. W. Rice & Co Mystic Wharf River Plate Bergvar James Esther Olivia Sear Henrietta Y Martin Catharine Teee Emily Sears Albert Eres Geiger Sae Ee Emily Cooney BGO Vesta Steer Ee Sass Emelia Enos Appomattox Ee Mary E. Silveira Eerewee

Shipping News Mini Almanac For May 19

May 19 almanac notes sun rise 4 19 am set 7 02 pm length of day 14 hours 48 minutes and moon rise at 10 59 pm. Vessels arriving include Vincenzo Bonanno via New York bananas for Cuba Agnella Sama from Philadelphia coal City of Augusta for Savannah and many barges and tugs bound for Salem Portland and New York City. Cleared steamers City of Augusta Hortensius and Ida May with mixed cargoes while additional vessels sailed for Searsport Newport News and Portsmouth amid port activity.

Vincenzo Bonanno Ital Mediterranean New York Ridge Simon Smith Port Limon Agnella Walaas Sama Cuba Kenosha Soderberg Philadelphia City of Augusta Burroughs Savannah Yale Grove Honey Brook Durkee Port Baltimore Conestoga Taylor Schuylkill Indian Ridge Scranton Pierce Hoboken N. J Avondale Cohoecton Canisteo Blanche Huey Haverhill S. O. Co Savage Hand Portsmouth N. H Gloucester Lorna Doone Roberts St. John’s N. F George N. Slipp Ogilvie Hantsport William H. Yerkes Wade Elizabeth Palmer Newport News Hastings Kelloch Rockland Ella May Cooper Bangor F. A. Smith Barnes M. L. Witherell Ipswich Eleazer Boynton Mt. Desert Harald Nav Louisburg C. B Calvin Austin Portland Eastport St. John Bay State Berkshire Bay City Britannia Searsport Washington R. R Port Johnson Salem Newburyport Cumberland International Manatawny Tulpehocken Wicontsco P. Blackburn Port Tampa

Unclear Match Scores Between Cities

In Pawtucket Rhode Island Port land hosted a 10 to 2 game while Newport faced Attleboro with a 9 to 0 forfeit indicating a decisive winner and no play.

Connecticut League Scores Highlight Meriden New Haven and New Britain Waterbury

In Meriden New Haven defeated Meriden 10 to 3 while New Britain bested Waterbury 6 to 3 in the Connecticut League scores reporting two city matchups.

Meriden New Haven New Britain Waterbury

Scores From City Matches Show Varied Outcomes

At Buffalo Buffalo defeated Baltimore 2 to 0. Montreal crushed Jersey City 4 to 0. Toronto beat Providence 2 to 1. Rochester routed Newark 11 to 1.

Buffalo Baltimore Montreal Jersey City Toronto-Toronto Providence Rochester Newark

Sunday blue law to be enforced evenly, says General Whitney

General J. H. Whitney of the district police states that the twentieth century Sunday blue law recently enacted by the General Court will be administered without fear or favor. His supervision of licenses for entertainments and shows extends over the entire Commonwealth.

General Court J. H. Whitney District Police Commonwealth

General Whitney to grant short term licenses at resorts

General Whitney says licenses will be approved only for short periods to avoid disrupting his new duties. He notes licenses for Revere Beach shows were issued for that Sunday and stresses cooperation with local authorities while avoiding seasonal long terms. He accepts possible criticism but pledges to do his duty.

Whitney Revere Beach General Whitney

Burnett of Brattleboro Dies After Auto Crash

Iran F. Burnett of Brattleboro Vermont died at Meriden Hospital from tetanus caused by a broken leg sustained in an automobile accident at Berlin last Monday afternoon. Lockjaw developed yesterday despite physicians efforts.

Meriden, Conn Iran F. Burnett Brattleboro Berlin Meriden Hospital

Auction sale of unclaimed freight by NY NH Hartford R R

Auctioneers Lewis Bird Co. announce sales of unclaimed and refused freight from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad at Pier 1 South Boston. May 18 to 22 and May 28 at 10 a m. Deposit at least 25 percent cash required. goods to be removed within 10 days or deposits forfeited.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad N. Y N. H N. B G. L. Winlock

Henry M. Rich Auction of Unredeemed Pledges

Auctioneer Henry M. Rich will sell unredeemed pledges of the American Loan Office at 11 Green Street near Bowdoin Square on premises. Items include 200 watches in solid gold and silver, 21 and 28 jewel railroad movements, diamonds, rings, ear studs, opal cluster ring, plus gadgets like a Gurley engineer level, a medical microscope, cameras, and typewriters. No reserve.

Henry M. Rich Bromfield St American Loan Office Green St Bowdoin Sq Gurley Bansch & Lamb

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