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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

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Watch chain recovered in Perry murder case sparks new charges

Police disclosed Agnes McPhee’s watch chain and Clara Morton’s chain were found in a West End girl’s possession and near Perry’s home respectively. Lieutenant Carter led the search, uncovering letters and a confession that Perry gave the McPhee chain to the girl. State detectives pursue new witnesses and indictments as the investigation widens.

Agnes M’phee Perry Miss Morton Carter Somerville Agnes McPhee West End Clara Morton Waverley Morton Boston Charles Wilson George L. O. Perry Parkhurst George Perry Eugene Carter Nemser Alan Mason

Stanley Dying After Auto Accident in Newton

Newton November 12 Newton F Stanley lies dying in Newton Hospital after a car crash on Watertown street. speeding with another vehicle, he lost control when turning and was thrown as the car overturned. The steering bar was torn from his hand. he suffered a fractured skull. He is 30, unmarried, employed by the Stanley Automobile Company and a nephew of pioneer auto maker F O Stanley. Condition unimproved late tonight.

Newton Newton F. Stanley Newton Hospital Watertown Stanley The Stanley Automobile Company F. O. Stanley America

Americans Killed in Colombia Battle

In Panama Colombia on November 12 the first American casualties of the revolution occurred. The Bogota and Chucuito engaged rebel schooners, killing multiple combatants as rebels fired from ambush near the beach. Washington native Richard Kane died. George Walker wounded. Gunner J. Cross, 17, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, wounded lightly. One rebel group suffered extensive losses, estimates range 40 to 50 dead. one rice-laden schooner captured, second burned. Kane to receive military honors. other crew mentions include R. Kain and Dewey Manila link.

Panama Colombia Marmaduke Bogota Richard Kane Washington George Walker Clark Vasquez Chucuito Gunner Cross Kane R. Kain Kain Dewey Manila Gunner J. Cross Cedar Rapids Iowa

Investigating a girl's death in Washington

Miss Louise Hoge of Evanston Illinois died after a month in the capital while under treatment by a Christian Science healer. She had come Oct 17 to be a bridesmaid for Miss Ethel Bogan and fell ill at Dr. Bogan's home on G street. A regular physician was not called promptly. The healer said typhoid fever caused her death.

Washington Louise Hoge Evanston Miss Hoge Holmes Hoge First National Bank of Chicago Ethel Fr. Bogan Dr. Bogan

Mayor McNamee Unopposed In Cambridge Caucuses

The Cambridge Democratic caucuses produced a larger turnout than usual with Mayor McNamee running unopposed for re nomination. William Brooks defeated William T. Phelan for principal assessor by about 59 votes. Nominees for Aldermen were listed as Coveney, Barrett, Harrington, Good, Quinn, Doherty, Sharkey, Sullivan, Scott, Authier and Barry.

Cambridge McNamee William Brooks William T. Phelan John W. Coveney James T. Barrett Stephen H. Harrington Timothy W. Good Michael H. Quinn John F. Doherty Joseph E. Sharkey Alexander J. Sullivan Joan J. Scott J. O. Authier J. B. Barry

Meyer not arrested in Rome false alarm

Florence dispatch clarified that United States Ambassador Meyer was not involved in any motor car accident near Portola. The earlier report of an arrest was a mistaken identity. Neither Mr nor Mrs Meyer have left Rome and no American involvement is believed.

Rome Florence United States Meyer Portola

Man Found With Broken Leg In East Boston Stable

A 60 year old homeless man William McCun was discovered in a stable at 672 Saratoga Street after crawling in to sleep. He fell Monday evening breaking both bones in his right leg and had been lying in pain and hunger until found yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the Relief station and reported in grave condition.

Saratoga Street Boston William McCun McCun

Monthly Savings Fund real estate association seeks members

An organization of real estate associates plans a cooperative savings fund with thirty members. eight more needed. The land lies near boulevard and park. First payment is $10 down and $10 monthly. Approved by the Court of Registration. Treasurer bonded. Inquiries by letter to Mr. E. E. F. B. at 408 Congregational Building, Boston.

Boulevard E. EF. B Congregational Building Boston Mass

Watch repair guarantee offer from Wilson Jewelry Co

The Wilson Jewelry Co at Tremont Row advertises $2 proposition for cleaning and thorough repair of watches from Waltham Elgin Hampden Hamilton Illinois or Standard. They guarantee against accidental breakage for one year and promise English and Swiss watch work at reasonable prices.

Waltham Elgin Hampden Hamilton Wilson Jewelry Co Tremont Row

Girl Dead Man Wounded in Portland Boarding House

Gertie Welch about 25 was found dead in a Forest avenue boarding house, shot through the heart. Elmer B. Smith, about 35, a Myrtle street barber, was present with a bullet wound in his left arm and claims Welch did the shooting. Welch formerly resided in Bath.

Portland Gertie Welch Forest Avenue Elmer B. Smith Myrtle Street Smith Bath

Rally backs Alderman John L Kelly of East Boston

An enthusiastic rally in support of Alderman John L Kelly of East Boston was held at Hibernian Hall last night after a torchlight parade led by the Camp Grady band. The hall was crowded. Francis Harrington presided and speakers included Kelly, Thomas Doherty and Norman McNaughton. Kelly also spoke at a North Side Social Club rally.

John L. Kelly East Boston Hibernian Hall Camp Grady Francis Harrington Alderman Kelly Thomas Doherty Norman McNaughton North Side

Rally for James F Nolan in East Boston Tonight

A rally under the Por ter and Lamson Associates supports James F Nolan for Al German from East Boston at Stirk s Hall tonight. Speakers include William F McClellan Joseph F Hickey A J Bulger Fred W Mansfield Henry S Howard Joseph G J Finn and Nolan with George A McLean presiding.

Porter and Lamson Associates James F. Nolan Boston Stirk’s Hall Messrs William F. McClellan Joseph F. Hickey A. J. Bulger Fred W. Mansfield Henry S. Howard Joseph G. J. Finn Nolan George A. McLean Gilbert M. Stalker Robert J. Gove Thomas H. Dalton Joseph Greenberg William H. Grinnell Henry (. Kendall Joseph W. Noble Charles R. Smith Arthur C. Donnell Richard F. Howard Fred Decedel George E. Staples Joshua MeePhee Franklin S. Young Morris Finn James F. Gleason Saverio R. Romano Frederic N. Benson Robert Dixon Columbus W. Harrison Ward Henry H. Dewey Abraham B. Seele Abraham M. Smith Jacob Sarkisian Berthold Schriftgiesser George P. Thomas George Nichols Charles W. M. Williams Edward N. Lacey March G. Bennett Daniel W. Lane S. William Simms Everett H. Jenny O. Edward Kaine Harry Upham Henry C. Clements Frank H. Ekman Frank Estabrook Joseph W. Bateman Herbert WB. Charnock Artemas R. Wood James J. Boyd Ralph FE. Hall William L. Woods Frank S. Atwood John M. Lorden William McG. Grant Fred L. Briggs Elmer E. Clark Gideon B. Abbott Henry S. Clark Charles Patterson William E. Case Hammond B. Hazlewood Edward M. Richardson

Roxbury Vets Dance at Roxbury Firemen Ball

The Roxbury Veteran Firemen's Association held its 18th annual ball at Orienta Hall on Washington Street last evening. Floor Director Edward A. Bennett and Mrs. Lottie Bennett led the grand march with George L. Starkey and Edward J. Glynn as assistant floor directors. Aids included R. Williams and many others.

Roxbury Veteran Firemen’s Association Orienta Hall Washington Street Edward A. Bennett Lottie Bennett George L. Starkey Edward J. Glynn R. Williams William Edwards T. L. Noonan James Morrisey F. P. Cahill James A. Mitchell J. F. Cahill J. 8. Coulihan D. A. Collins W. H. Murray John Gover F. W. Rehm J. J. McCarthy J. Long P. Miller

Fight on S train sparks assault claim in heated spit dispute

Hans Pflugfelder of 250 Mystic Avenue Somerville is accused of striking Thomas J. Scollard of 45 Williams Street Medford in a smoking car on an elevated train after a spit on the floor dispute. Pflugfelder was jailed at Station 2. Scollard was held as a witness. Pflugfelder showed a knife wound on arrest by Officer Osgood at Scollay Square station.

Hans Pflugfelder Mystic Avenue Somerville Thomas J. Scollard Williams Street Medford Pflugfelder Scollard Osgood Scollay Square

Boston Area Forecast: Fair Weather With Northeast Winds

Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair weather Thursday and Sunday with cooler temperatures Thursday. Northeast winds rise to fresh, then become variable. Washington reports New England will see rain in the north on Thursday, colder air, and Friday fair with fresh to brisk northeast winds becoming variable.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Annual Meeting of Dentists Society Elects Officers

A meeting of the American Academy of Dental Science was held at Young's Hotel last night. Officers elected: Frederick Bradley president Forrest G Eddy vice president W E Decker recording secretary Frederick E Banfield corresponding secretary William Y Allen treasurer Herman G Hichborn librarian Frank A Delabarre editor and William H Potter G H Payne and L F Bigelow executive committee. The Hon W W Towle delivered the principal address.

American Academy of Dental Science Young’s Hotel Frederick Bradley Forrest G. Eddy W. E. Decker Frederick E. Banfield William Y. Allen Herman G. Hichborn Frank A. Delabarre William H. Potter G. H. Payne L. F. Bigelow W. W. Towle

Slim Republican caucuses mark low turnout in municipal contest

Last night’s Republican caucuses showed unusually light attendance with little excitement outside Wards 16 20 24 Dorchester and Wards 21 22 23 in the new 11th district. Edward W. Presho was unanimously nominated street commissioner. Fred E. Bolton may succeed Hutchinson as city committee head.

Walter H. Elliott John M. Pitman Dstrict David Abramovitz Allen Joseph Holland James H. Phelan John E. Cotter Charles W. Paradise William Ashton Frederick W. Farwell Joseph I. Stewart Fred B. Bolton Edward J. Bromberg Dorchester New 11Th Congressional Edward W. Presho Common Council Farwell Stewart Miller Herbert W. Burr Harry Atwood Hornig Phelan Squires Nichols Lacey Williams Lougee Rice Allston Jesse Gove Bates Gove

Italy to press Mascagni arrest matter abroad

Rome dispatch says Mascagni has asked Premier Zanardelli to intervene after his Boston arrest. Prinetti to consult Washington. Meyer not yet asked for explanation. Italian officials view Mas cagni’s complaint of consul neglect as ignorance of U S law. authorities consider the case nonpolitical and enforce American jurisdiction.

Rome Tribuna Italy Boston Mascagni Zanardelli America Signor Zanardelli Signor Prinetti Washington United States Meyer Foreign Office

Boston reacts to Mascagni arrest in verse

A Philadelphia paper mocks Boston for not honoring Mascagni as he faces arrest. The poem contrasts old Boston pride with envy and questions whether jail bars would fit his Intermezzo. The piece displays cultural tension between city reputation and a detained composer.

Boston Mascagni Philadelphia

Innes Forces Win Ward 10 Victory After Crowded Polls

Challenges filed over alleged Democratic votes prompt plans for recounts this week. An arrest in Ward 10 for repeating occurred as Innes forces secured a full ward victory. Ward 10's tally arrived at 1:55 this morning amid a packed wardroom and street crowds. ex-Senator Innes received three cheers as ballots closed.

Innes

Rumor of Slugging Case Sends Police on Night Probe

Police investigated a rumor of a slugger at work near Marlboro and Fairfield after midnight. A woman was reported assaulted but no trace of a crime was found. a child in the area frightened by two passing men sparked the alert.

Marlboro Street Fairfield Division 16

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