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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1908

Page

5

Postal Thief Is Caught In Great Barrington

Archie Golden of Sheffield confessed to robbing Miss Agnes Burtch postmistress of Great Barrington on Friday night. He was arrested in Hudson New York and brought back to admit the crime. Stamps and about $3, a registered letter and blank money orders were recovered. Golden has a long court record.

Great Barrington Archie Golden Sheffield Agnes Burtch Golden Hudson N. Y

Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound touted for female health

A historic appeal praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for women’s health issues including displacements inflammation and various pains. Testimonies from women claim restoration to health and even motherhood after using the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham Maggie Gilmer West Union D. C Josephine Hall Bardstown

Jury Deliberations Hover Over Morse Curtis Banking Case

In New York on November 2 a verdict in the National Bank of North America officials case seemed unlikely as arguments on motions continued. Summing up was delayed and tomorrow will see final arguments. a Wednesday jury verdict appears doubtful.

New York Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis National Bank of North America United States

Attorneys Open Final Phase in Morse and Curtis Case

Lawyers for Morse and Curtis move to dismiss counts tied to the Calvin Austin loan of $160000 amid claims of misappropriation. Charles II Littlefield defends Morse’s character and integrity while ex Judge W M K Olcott extols Curtis, arguing he erred only by trusting Morse too much as Curtis’s guarantee benefited the bank by $144000 in ice stock deals.

Morse and Curtis Calvin Austin Charles Ii. Littlefield Morse W. M. K. Olcott Littlefield Olcott

Detroit theater owner severely injured in Indiana accident

B C Whitney, Detroit theatrical house proprietor, was injured in a car crash near Brownstown Indiana last night. He lies at the Falk Hotel in critical condition with a double skull fracture.

Brownstown Ind B. C. Whitney Detroit Falk Hotel

Buffalo man dives to death at Niagara Falls

Charles A. Hengerer of Buffalo leapt into the Niagara River above the falls and was swept to his death. Edward King of Malden, Mass, saw him enter the water and tried to rescue him but Hengerer disappeared into the swift current.

Niagara Falls N. Y Charles A. Hengerer Buffalo Hengerer Edward King Malden Mass King

May Be The Frank Barnet Vessel Found Burning at Sea

The Messilia reports encountering a burning four masted schooner about 200 miles southeast of Sandy Hook. A small boat, likely detached during the blaze, was rescued. only the name fragment Frank Boston could be deciphered. The vessel may be the Frank Barnet sailing from Boston to Brunswick, Ga on October 24.

Messilia Frank Barnet Boston Brunswick Mediterranean New York Sandy Hook Frank

Racing With Death on Sea and Rail News

The United Fruit steamer Simon arrived at Long Wharf with Frank Darwin a Northern railway train despatcher en route to Decatur Illinois hoping to see his dying wife. Captain Smith reports the Luke L Pollard bound from Fernandina to Philadelphia burned at sea Saturday with the crew rescued by the Admiral Schley.

United Fruit Company Simon Long Wharf Frank Darwin Northern Railway Costa Rica Decatur Ill Smith Limon Luke Ll. Pollard Fernandina Philadelphia Admiral Schley

Myra Dutton Located in Newton After Disappearing

Myra Dutton an 18 year old Woonsocket Rhode Island girl who vanished ten days ago was found in Newton with a young man who said he was her husband. The couple had married recently and told police they would return to Woonsocket tomorrow.

Newton Myra Dutton Woonsocket, R. I Woonsocket

Confession Details Linked to Hains Case Revealed

In New York on November 2 details of Mrs. Claudia Libby Hains confession surface. Captain Peter Conover Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains are arraigned in Flushing before Justice Aspinwall. District Attorney Darrin seeks Monday trial for T Jenkins Hains. defense lawyer John F McIntyre objects strenuously.

New York Claudia Libby Hains Peter Conover Hains William E. Annis Hains T. Jenkins Hains Flushing

Court weighs medical evidence in Hains divorce case

Captain Hains, a material witness in Jenkins Hains case, is described as insane. Doctors warn that any strain, including testifying, could end his life. Mrs Hains confessed to suspicions after Captain Hains left Fort Hamilton in 1907. Judge Aspinwall adjourned proceedings for affidavits. decision due Monday. The Hains brothers were returned to Queens County Jail.

Hains Jenkins Hains William F. Annis West Forty-third Street Manhattan Anderson Captain Hains Mr. McIntyre Aspinwall Hains Brothers Queens County Long Island City

Fisherman Captain Denies Smuggling Charge

Captain Harvey Daly of the Boston schooner Freddie W Alton says the vessel is not involved in Chinese smuggling between Mexico and the United States. He claims alibis, says he chartered the ship for fishing from Southern ports, and plans to return to Pensacola after learning his wife may need surgery.

Harvey Daly Boston Freddie W. Alton Pensacola Fla Mexico Daly Maverick Square East Alton Bath

Mrs Dunphy to be Held on Larceny Charge in Chicago

Inspector Tierney arrived to escort Mrs Martha Dunphy from Dorchester to Chicago where she is charged with larceny of jewelry and stock valued at 10000 from Charles Giles. A Municipal Court hearing was expected this morning with extradition papers to follow from Springfield. Dunphy maintained her innocence and claimed no others were implicated.

Inspector Tierney Chicago Martha M. Dunphy Huntington Avenue Charles E. Giled Bowdoin Street Dorchester Illinois Giles

Chelsea Votes on License in Historic Election

Chelsea voters head to the polls today to decide the liquor license question alongside presidential and gubernatorial choices. The city, limited to 37 licenses, faces a strong no license push amid concerns about rebuilding delays. last year the pro license majority stood at 544 with 8000 yes and 2456 no.

Chelsea Board of Control

Rainy Weather in The Solid South Election Day Forecast

Weather Bureau reports fair weather except for 11 states. Tuesday showers projected in Georgia Alabama western Florida Mississippi eastern Louisiana Tennessee mountains Carolinas Washington Oregon and northern Idaho. Moderate temperatures overall across states.

Washington Weather Bureau Georgia Alabama Florida Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Carolinas Oregon Idaho

Opening A Big Success At China Hall Summer Street

China Hall at 47 49 Summer Street opened to rapid crowds with seven floors of new goods including china bric a brac and cut glass. The Haviland china dinner for six stock sold quickly prompting restocking by 2 pm. Manager credits Post readers and promises daily openings with favorable price scale to value ratios.

China Hall Summertreet Greater Boston Haviland the Post

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