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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

12

Arrested Accused of Wool Theft in Roxbury

Henry Garrity was arrested at 10 15 PM entering his home at 7 Delle Avenue Roxbury by Special Officer Kilday and Inspector Robinson on a charge of larceny of wool from the American Woolen Company of Lawrence. The case links to similar arrests including Franklin Butler Jr Willis Kimball and Fred G A Stone tied to August 18 thefts totaling about 100000 dollars. Butler faced a charge of receiving stolen wool worth 2975 42 dollars from Kimball.

Henry Garrity Delle Avenue Roxbury Kilday Robinson American Woolen Company Lawrence Garrity Franklin Butler, Jr Allston Willis N. Kimball Fred G. A. Stone North Andover Butler Kimball

Wool dealer Garrity linked to 1905 larceny case

Garrity charged with nine counts of larceny tied to offenses from March to June 1905 totaling $4000. A Roxbury resident well known on Atlantic avenue where he ran a wool business at 620 Atlantic. Police indicate ties to Butler Stone and Kimball as part of the American Woolen Company loss investigation.

Garrity Roxbury Atlantic Avenue Butler, Stone and Kimball American Woolen Company

Convict Supposed Morphine Delivery Leads to Arrest

Police inspectors arrested Louis Carmazone alias Samuel Cohen of 48 Hale Street after a prison visit by a convict who later was found in his cell under the influence. Warden Bridges had earlier noted convicts receiving morphine and investigators pursue a broader case.

Louis Carmazone Samuel Cohen Hale Street Bridges Carmazone

Lexington horse sale opens with entries from Captain Brown

Lexington Kentucky November 23 The annual thoroughbred horse sale began today drawing consignments from across the United States and Canada. The sale opened with horses from Captain Harry Brown's Senorita stud.

Lexington United States Canada Harry Brown Senorita Stud

Newton Dog Muzzle Order From City Board

Newton voters approve three month muzzle rule for all dogs after rabies scare. James Dignim of 845 River Street in critical condition at Newton City Hospital after dog bite. he had shot his rabid dog on August 13. A mad dog owned by Dr. O L Schofield of Waynesley bit three dogs two cows and killed several hens before being shot. Police ordered to shoot any unmuzzled dog at large.

F. M. Lowe

Carnegie summoned to testify on iron and steel tariff

Washington November 23 Chairman Payne of the House ways and means committee telegraphed Andrew Carnegie in New York asking him to appear this week, preferably Wednesday, to supply information on the iron and steel industry and tariff schedules. Carnegie had not replied when the committee adjourned at 11 p m

Washington Payne House Committee On Ways and Means Andrew Carnegie New York City Carnegie

Service Coat Overcoat Delivers Broad Utility and Style

The Service Coat offers versatile use from motoring to street wear with a military collar and chin high buttoning for storm protection. It gains favor among young men for new styling and evenings due to its full coverage and graceful drape. Prices range from 16.50 to 30 dollars in Scotch Cheviots, 50 to 52 inches long.

Boston Elevated opens tunnel with wide stations and color coded lines

An inspection of Boston’s new Washington street tunnel shows entrances from platforms into department stores, 350 foot platforms for eight car trains, and large state of the art stations with color coded blue green red gray schemes. Trains ran Sunday with minor delays from coupling failures, crews praised for quick recovery.

Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Street New Tunnel Riggin Thompson Terence Mann Stevens Sullivan Nevil A. Cohen H. J. Crawford Edwin Murphy K. D. McIver Robert Gordon R. E. Dynn State Street East Boston Tunnel Union-Friend Boylston- Essex Castle Washington Streets North Station Dudley Street Sullivan Square

League Honors Irish Martyrs at American House

Patrick M. Keating told the United Irish League that witnesses in the Manchester martyrs trial were discredited by past lives or contradictions. He cited the defendants Allen Larkin and O'Brien as having been wrongly convicted of wilful murder.

Patrick M. Keating United Irish League American House Manchester Allen Larkin O’brien

Name of J. J. Grace Detained After Railway Disruption

A man claiming to be John J. Grace son of Deputy U S Marshal Thomas Grace of Cambridge was detained in North Adams after jumping from a train and rushing through the streets. He shouted waved his arms and caused alarm before being captured near City Hall. Police ruled out liquor influence and held him for awaiting arrival of friends.

North Adams John J. Grace United States Thomas Grace Cambridge City Hall

Keating Praises Irish Martyrs in Public Address

Michael J. Jordan presided at a gathering where Mr. Keating outlined legal aspects of the trial and conviction of Allen Larkin and O'Brien. He contrasted British repression with Irish calls for liberty and urged memory of the trio amid future Irish Parliament and monuments. Guests included Dr. P. J. Timmins and others. John FE Nolan delivered patriotic readings.

Allen Larkin O’brien Ireland College Green Michael J. Jordan P. J. Timmins John O'Callaghan M. A. Toland Michael Maynes John E. Nolan Mark H. Crehan John FE. Nolan

Russian Guards Fire on German Military Balloon

Berlin reports that Russian guards fired on a German military balloon near the frontier. No injuries occurred as the crew descended after the rip cord was pulled. Germany warned Moscow while expecting a disavowal.

Berlin Foreign Office War Office Russia

Frank Melville Circus Figure Dies at 57

Frank Melville longtimeHip podrome equestrian director and famed circus man died of heart failure tonight in the Hip podrome offices. He was 57 years old with 44 years in the saddle, leaving a prominent mark in American show business.

Frank Melville New York United States Hippodrome Melville

Cannon Out for Revision

Chicago November 23 Joseph G Cannon Speaker of the House traveled to Washington and declared support for tariff revision. He pledged to push the policy into national law as soon as possible.

Chicago Joseph G. Cannon House of Representatives Washington

Navy, tariffs, and Republican policy outlined at Chicago luncheon

Speaker Cannon declared support for an efficient navy and army after a luncheon with six rear admirals at the Union League Club. He warned that tariff changes depress business, urged rapid Republican revision of revenue laws with protection, and pledged to push this policy through to national law if elected to the next House.

United States Navy Alexander H. Revell Chicago Union League Club Republic Cannon Theodore Roosevelt House of Representatives Republican Party

Capital awaits Cannon as Taft opposition looms

Washington November 23 Speaker Cannon's arrival at the capitol tomorrow or by Thursday is anticipated by friends who believe his presence could shut down reports that President-elect Taft will oppose Cannon's re election as speaker. As Sixty first Congress members arrive interest in the speakership grows to a major discussion point. No conference plans exist between Cannon and Taft without an invitation.

Washington Cannon Capitol Taft Congress Sixty-first Congress Hot Springs

Minot Resigns as Chairman of Stats Department Trustees

Laurence G. Minot of the Good Government Association resigns from the chairmanship of the Board of Statistics department trustees, effective immediately. The move alters leadership amid ongoing oversight efforts.

Laurence G. Minot The Good Government Association Board of Statistics Department

Avon Girl Attempts Life

Miss Irene Willard twenty was found on the floor of her Pond street home after drinking an ounce bottle of antiseptic. Her brother G H Willard alerted help and Dr Granger of Randolph revived her. She is believed to recover.

Avon Irene Willard Pond Street G. H. Willard Granger Randolph

Cherries Do Not Agree With Mrs. Frances Schlesinger

Daniel R. Kennedy, loan department manager at St. Bartholomew's clubhouse, was arrested in New York on a charge of attempted assault in the first degree. Mrs. Frances Schlesinger says a jar of preserved cherries caused her illness on two occasions.

New York Daniel R. Kennedy St. Bartholomew's Frances Schlesinger Kennedy

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