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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

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Cleveland Letter Forgery Suspect Arrested in Dayton

Branden burg Broughton Brandenburg, accused author of a forged Cleveland letter praising Taft, was arrested in Dayton. He agreed to accompany officers to police headquarters after learning of a New York warrant. He claims proper authority from Mrs. Cleveland and Hastings and planned to face charges in New York.

Dayton, D Broughton Brandenburg Cleveland Taft New York Brandenburg Hastings The Times United States New York City Jerome

Japan Welcomes American Visitors With Mass Torchlight Demonstration

Tokyo witnessed a massive popular demonstration as 15,000 planned torchlights grew into one of the era’s largest outpourings. The Emperor had urged heightened enjoyment for the American visitors, described as historic friends of Japan, following an audience with the fleet officers.

Tokio Japan

Tokio lights parade of 50000 in war celebrations

A vast procession in Tokio drew upwards of fifty thousand participants and countless spectators in a night of jubilation. Guilds universities and organizations carried lanterns with intertwined American and Japanese flags while Admiral Sperry and other American fleet officers watched from a grand stand amid music and cheers. The crowd blocked the march until Sperry left for a dinner at Minister Komura's invitation. The celebration paused at the American embassy as the climax of enthusiasm arrived.

Japan Russia London New York Tokio Admiral Sperry Komura

Search for Captain Keayne’s remains at King's Chapel

Diggers from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company opened coffins at King's Chapel burying ground to locate the founder Captain Robert Keayne who died in 1655. After examining 25 skulls and skeletons they gave up and will consult Ye Towne of Boston records to find his final resting place.

Old King’s Chapel Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Robert Keayne Boston Captain Keayne Tomb 29 King’s Chapel Revere Anna Lone Cap

Vanderbilt Cup Race Opens Weekend On Long Island Course

Seventeen autos will face starter in the Vanderbilt cup race on Saturday along the Long Island course. Harvard football team, 27 strong, travels to Annapolis as Navy arrives in good shape. Admirers expect a 0-0 draw or Middies victory over Harvard tomorrow.

Long Island Harvard Annapolis Navy Fettle Yale J. R. Barr Bay State Volkmann Newton High Dartmouth Holy Cross Bobby Burch Billy Sunday Packy McFarland

Youth Kills Fiancee in Holyoke Domestic Tragedy

Arthur Boudreau Jr shot Casselda Beaudry in her kitchen at 159 Main Street after she refused to answer about the Nov 12 wedding. Beaudry, 20, died minutes later. Boudreau, who said he sought revenge, was arrested nearby. The couple had been engaged with plans for marriage before a quarrel over her changing mind.

Holyoke Arthur Boudreau, Jr Casselda Beaudry Main Street Boudreau Miss Beaudry

Bandit Flees in Taxicab After Jewelry Robbery

A bandit entered Lexington avenue jeweller Maurice Tannenholse's shop with a fake letter from a bank official claiming $2000 to invest. He grabbed earrings, knocked down the jeweler's mother, fled in a taxicab, and fired twice as pursuers closed in. the robber was possibly fatally wounded.

New York Maurice Tannenholse Lexington Avenue Andrews United States Savings Bank Tannenhorse

Three-Cent Fare Vote Ends Municipal Traction Franchise

Cleveland voters decide to discontinue the Municipal Traction Company franchise by a majority of 951. The result may revert railway property to original owners and restore the five-cent fare.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Municipal Traction Company

Forest fire spreads near Hardwick four-town area

Fires broke out anew today at the convergence of Hardwick Wolcott Greensboro and Shaftsbury. All available men from the four towns were mobilized to fight the flames.

Hardwick Wolcott Greensboro Shaftsbury

Fair Friday Weather Notes From Washington

Washington reports a split forecast with fair conditions in the east and cooler showers in the west. Strong east winds shift to fresher gusts as the day closes.

Boston Washington

National Campaign Battles Shift as Taft and Roosevelt Clash

Representative Rainey accuses relatives of Roosevelt and Taft of Panama canal stock dealings and calls for a congressional probe. Taft and Chanler clubs emerge in New York to sway votes while money slowly pours into the Republican cause.

Rainey Illinois Roosevelt Taft Chanler New York Hughes Taft and Pittsburg Steel and Iron Men Connecticut Lilley Gompers Bryan St. Albans W. Va Conners Kern Indianapolis West Virginia Chicago Record-Herald Newark Lexington Indiana Debs Charleston

Campaign notes tease details on Page 3

The brief hints at full campaign coverage with detailed stories printed on page three. Local readers are invited to turn the page for broader political updates, candidate positions, and campaign developments.

Injuries Reported After Incident In Charlestown Area

Several residents sustain injuries in a local incident with Catherine O Neil from Malden severely injuring her spine. Susie McGonigle of Charlestown reports a back strain while May O’Brien in Roxbury suffers a wrench to the right leg. Ernest F Hill of Watertown, laundry superintendent, has an ankle sprain and bruising amid shock. Catherine Barnett of Charlestown sustains a sprained ankle and arm cuts. Minnie Wright of Charlestown, laundry forewoman, recovers from a bruised foot and sprained ankle. Katherine Gates of Medford shows minor bruises.

Catherine O’neil West Street Malden Susie McGonigle Corey Street Charlestown May O'Brien Dacia Street Roxbury Ernest F. Hill Watertown Catherine Barnett Austin Street Minnie Wright Benedict Street Katherine Gates Riverside Avenue Medford

Fire destroys Bunker Hill Laundry in Charlestown

About fifty girls panicked as a four story wooden building at 14 Dunstable Street Charlestown occupied by the Bunker Hill Laundry Company burned yesterday afternoon. Six were injured. Smoke forced them to stumble through dark halls and stairs and some leaped from windows to escape. Superintendent Ernest F. Hill is credited with saving many lives.

Charlestown Bunker Hill Dunstable Street Bunker Hill Laundry Company Ernest F. Hill

Rescue Hero Guides Girls From Fire Amid Stairs Blaze

When the alarm sounded he rushed through the building warning the girls of danger. He half carried them into the hall and urged urgency as flames climbed the stairs. He led them to a third floor window and directed them to jump to a shed 30 feet below.

Hill

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