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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1909

Page

1

Pelletier Unanimous Nominee for Suffolk District Attorney

Joseph C. Pelletier received the Democratic nomination for district attorney at the Suffolk county convention last night and the motion of his principal opponent Councillor Edward P. Barry made the nomination unanimous. Pelletier urged he accepted the nomination without obligation to any man and scored District Attorney Hill as the candidate of Senator Lodge and the Republican machine as he was cheered by the crowd.

Joseph C. Pelletier Suffolk County Edward P. Barry Boston Pelletier Hill Senator Lodge

Convention Tired Dorchester Presiding Representative Closes Meeting

Representative William H. O'Brien of Dorchester presided over the convention and the gathering broke up at a very late hour after intense remarks and unresolved business.

William H. O’brien Dorchester

Claimant to half of 500000 accused impostor death evidence

The defense to Daniel Blake Russell's claim to half of the 500000 left by Daniel Blake Russell of Melrose plans to prove James D. Rousseau is dead. They will produce witnesses who know his death and burial and present a death certificate. They assert others who testified should have known of his death and will detail the funeral.

James D. Rousseau Daniel Blake Russell Melrose James Rousseau

Helena woman questions photos in probate case

Mrs Joseph Rousseau of Helena New York refused to swear the pictured man is James Rousseau after viewing photos of Daniel Blake Russell in court. She testified with her husband yesterday as opponents allege they are the parents of the man suing in Mast Cambridge Probate Court as the Melrose Russell’s son. During cross examination Attorney Simpson noted she would not identify the photos though she said they are his and look like him.

Joseph Rousseau Russell James Rousseau Daniel Blake Russell John E. Davey Helena N. Y

Hackett Wins Boston to Brockton Marathon

Weymouth novice Hackett conquers the Boston to Brockton Marathon while Harvard prepares to meet Williams. The sports roundup notes college teams and numerous high school football games scheduled across Greater Boston today.

Hackett Weymouth Brockton Harvard Williams Greater Boston

Professor Fights Thug Gang on Washington Street

Charles Pena of the Argentine Republic, professor of Spanish and Romance languages at Technology, was attacked by thugs on Washington Street around 10 pm. He and a student companion fought back as bystanders helped and dragged him into Jacob's restaurant on Boylston Street for rescue.

Charles Pena Argentine Republic Technology Washington Street Beach Street Jacob’s Boylston Street

Boston Professor Fends Off Eight Thugs In Street Attack

Professor Pena and a student were ambushed by about eight well dressed assailants on Washington Street near Beach. Pena fought back, aided by a stranger, but the gang fled after the arrival of Dr. Love. both men were battered, hats lost, clothing torn, and taken to Pena's home for treatment. Police from Station 4 investigated but made no arrests.

Pena Washington Street Beach Street Boyiston Street Globe Theatre Boylston Street Tremont Street Jacot F. A. Love Pelham

Girl Held as Burglar Lynn Police Arrest 14YearOld

Lynn police arrest Annie Mary Stone 14 on charges of wholesale burglary and larceny of valuables including diamonds rings and watches valued over 1000. She allegedly entered private residences and hotels and possessed stolen items.

Lynn Annie Mary Stone

Pawnshop confession follows city-wide complaints

Inspectors caught the girl in a pawnshop trying to dispose of ill gotten wealth. She broke down after custody and is said to have made a complete confession. She is daughter of forward Stone, an engineer at General Electric, residing at 9 Hefferman Avenue. Police say her operations ran for two months with little interruption. Continued on Page 2 First Column.

Fdoward Stone General Electric Works Hefferman Avenue

Fire Scare in Cambridge Port Tenement District

A furniture storage warehouse in Cambridge’s port area caught fire early this morning, triggering two alarms and forcing dozens of families from Windsor Columbia and Cambridge streets. The two-story wooden building, recently White's junk shop and now run by Louis Rubin, was partially destroyed. Losses run into thousands of dollars and the cause is under investigation.

Cambridgeport Windsor Columbia Cambridge White Louis Rubin

Hearst Agrees to Run Again for Mayor in New York

William Randolph Hearst announces at Cooper Union that he will run for mayor, accepting the independent nomination after Gaynor, the Democratic candidate, refused to repudiate Tammany. Hearst had hinted he would enter the field unless Gaynor acted. He previously ran for mayor four years ago and came close to election.

New York William Randolph Tharst Hearst Cooper Union Judge Gaynor Tammany Gaynor Ifharst Mavor

Throttled and Robbed of $400 at Brockton Fair

Clarence Van Dyke of Hartford was held up outside Abe Johnson's barn at the Brockton Fair, gagged and beaten by two men who robbed him of $400 after dining nearby. Police suspect two Boston crooks, about 30, who fled the scene.

Brockton Clarence van Dyke Hartford Conn Abe Johnson van Dyke Johnson Brockkton Boston

Indian’s Rifle Fends Off Posse at Mosquith Wells

Willie Boy the fugitive Indian who killed his sweetheart’s father is said to have engaged Sheriff Ralphs posse in a desert rifle battle at Mosquith Wells. Deputy Charles Roche of Banning was wounded as Willie Boy’s men shot away three of the deputy’s horses, forcing the posse to take cover.

San Bernardino Cal Willie Boy Ralph Mosquith Wells Charles Roche Banning

Nothing Equals Fr. Johns Medicine for Colds

An advertising notice promotes Fr. Johns medicine as superior for colds and for building up the body. It emphasizes effectiveness and brand strength in a period voice. The claim highlights health benefits and urges consumers to choose this remedy.

Fr. John

Detroit Slugging Detroit Falls to Pittsburg in Game

Detroit was defeated by Pittsburg four to two as Adams limited Detroit to weak hits. Wagner Gibson Leach and Clarke led Pittsburg while the Red Sox dropped a hard contest to the Giants. World Series standings show New York and Boston with mixed results in the interclub play.

Offer Of Money Shocks Reform Club Dinner Talk

Alderman Matthew Hale recalled a large corporation offering him any amount of money to run his campaign, saying he refused. Speakers at the Massachusetts Reform Club backed Plan 2, with Ernst arguing municipal virtue and unity, noting Finance Commission findings and city loyalty issues alongside optimism about Boston’s honest effort.

Matthew Hale Massachusetts Reform Club Young's Hotel Lke George A. O. Ernst George R. Nutter Robert Homans Alderman Flate Mr. Ernst Boston Finance Commission

Express Service to Worcester Begins Wednesday

Expreas service to Worcester starting Wednesday September 29 with cars leaving Park Square at 9 A M 4 and 5 P M. Fare 55 cents round trip one dollar advance notice included.

Expreas Worcester Expreus

Seven Christian Science Practitioners Dismissed in New York

New York disclosed that seven practitioners from the First Church of Christ Scientist have been forbidden by the Mother Church in Boston to continue practice. Names include M Augusta Aikman Arnold Blome Hayne Davis and others amid ongoing investigations of 26 local practitioners. The ban cites gross ignorance or wilful misinterpretation of Christian Science teachings especially regarding patient consent and treatment of injuries. The substantiated findings reference sections 5 and 6 of the infant report published in the Post.

New York First Church of Christ, Scientist First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Augustus E. Stetson Church of Christ Mary Baker Eddy Margaret Beecher White Richard Verrall Virgil Strickler Lrst Ella Young

Features of Yesterday's World Series Game

Attendance was 29 577 the largest ever at a world series. Players divided 821746.61 among 56 men with the winning team receiving 60 percent. The Tigers lost 4 to 1 to the Pirates despite slight out hitting. Cobb failed to hit and was the only Tiger to attempt a steal. Clarke homered and fielded well. Leach made a clutch catch off Cobb. Wagner doubled and fielded perfectly. The Pittsburgh club played errorless ball while Gibson outpitched Schmidt. Adams and Mollin pitched splendidly.

National Commission Tigers Pirates Cobb Tiger Wagner Pittsburg Gibson Schmidt Adams Mollin

Pirates Beat Tigers In World Series Opener

Pittsburg struggles to a 1 0 victory as Pirates rookie Mullin upsets seasoned Tiger hurlers. Clarke's Pirates back Mullin for the win while Detroit’s Cobb Crawford and base running fail to spark a comeback.

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