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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

3

School Girl Is A Bride In Stoughton Tale

Miss Eulatla Churchill a 16 year old Stoughton High School pupil announced she had married Donald Nathaniel Dunbar of Canton. She continued attending class this week and kept the secret from classmates until the joke ended with the mother confirming the marriage and bringing the bride home.

Stoughton Eulatla Churchill Stoughton High School Donald Nathaniel Dunbar Canton Eulaila

Bennington Firebugs Sought After Repeated Bald Mountain Fires

Bennington authorities offer a $100 reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of firebugs after Bald Mountain fires are reset daily. Green Mountain fire rages more fiercely tonight as officials investigate.

Bennington Bald Mountain Green Mountain

Miner Predicts Fate Before Fatal Parrish Coliery Accident

Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania October 23 William Kusyan a Parrish colliery miner who died after a Wednesday accident had warned coworkers that day would be his last. He told them Wednesday was the last day for him and he would not work again.

Fitzgerald Enters Campaign with Stump Speech in Boston

There is a sudden shift in the Democratic race as ex Mayor Fitzgerald announces his candidacy and will deliver his first speech tonight at Blackstone. James W. Synan travels from the state committee to Pittsfield after aiding the Fitzgerald move. Vahey accepts the bid and has run a strong stump campaign helping pressure Republicans on the defense as Fitzgerald plans multiple Boston talks with Vahey.

Gale & Kent Court Street New England Boston Taft Bryan Hisgen Debs Fitzgerald Blackstone James W. Synan State Committee Pittsfield Synan Josiah Quincy Vahey

Dugan's Bride Surprised by Quiet Boston Wedding

Captain Joseph Dugan head of the Boston police criminal division quietly wed Catherine J. Tracey of Jamaica Plain at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The 63 year old officer, on a homicide case, kept the wedding small and unlikely to be followed by a trip.

Joseph Dugan Boston Department of Criminal Investigation Catherine J. Tracey Jamaica Plain Church of the Blessed Sacrament A. T. Connolly Captain Dugan

South End Man Ends Life with a Bullet

The body of John R. Loud was found in his room in the South End yesterday after he fired a bullet into his brain. Death was instantaneous. Loud worked at Arthur A. Bishop Accounting Company at 34 Merchants' Row. His accounts were found satisfactory. He leaves a small daughter.

John R. Loud South End Loud Arthur A. Bishop

Auction of a vagrant on Hazard public square

In Sargent Kentucky on the Hazard public square Stephen Atkins a vagrant was sold at public auction for 13 cents. Bidding started at 8 cents and rose to 13 cents when Rettre Slemp a farmer bought the prize.

Sargent, Ky Hazard Stephen Atkins Atkins Dend Rettre Slemp

Mayor Delays on Good Government stance over alderman candidate

Mayor Hibbard sought guidance from Edmund Billings of the Good Government Association about the board of aldermen candidate. Billings refused to state the association’s planned attitude. Timilty, linked to the mayor, defended his ties as serving laboring men, saying the results speak for themselves.

Hibbard Edmund Billings The Good Government Association Board of Aldermen Billings Post Alderman Timilty Timilty

New York Man Accidentally Shot Eye Receives Operation

James Stryker of New York who lost an eye in a 15 year old accident felt a new sensation. Dr. John H Van Mater of Atlantic Highlands performed a successful operation today restoring vision.

Atlantic Highlands N. J James Stryker New York

Salvation Prayers Promised for Blanche Deyo

Pittsburg on October 23 reports the East End W. C. T. U. will every member offer prayers for the salvation of Blanche Deyo who performed the Salome dance at the Duquesne Theatre last week.

Pittsburg Blanche Deyo Duquesne Theatre

Promising Rheumatism Remedy Touted in Newspaper Ad

An old newspaper clipping promotes a simple tonic for rheumatism and backache. It prescribes one ounce Compound Sarsaparilla and Toris Compound with a half pint whiskey, taken before meals and at night, shaken before each use, to purge blood poisons and restore health within a month.

Root Acts in Pouren Case

Washington reports Secretary Root refused to issue a warrant for extradition of Jan Janoff Pouren, a Russian refugee. The decision is without prejudice to Russia pursuing a new proceeding with evidence supporting extradition for a political offence under treaty.

Washington Jan Janoff Pouren Root Russia Department of State

Giant chimney to topple at East Boston grain elevator

The 176 foot high chimney at the Boston & Albany grain elevator in East Boston, containing 240000 bricks, is to fall this afternoon with a controlled fire set at 1 o'clock. Flues and interior are removed. wooden supports placed to guide the fall.

Boston & Albany Boston

Child awakens to save town from fire at Bealisville

In Washington Pennsylvania on Oct 2 a 7-year-old girl Louise Hill woke her parents to a bright light in her room. Her warning prevented greater damage as one dwelling and a blacksmith shop burned, causing about 5000 dollars in losses.

Washington Penn Louise Hill Bealisville

David G. Wood Killed in Auto Accident at Noridgewock

David G. Wood, 73, a retired Mercer merchant and former selectman, died when his car skidded in sand on the Waterville road and overturned. His wife survived with minor injuries. He had moved to Noridgewock seven years ago and also served as deputy sheriff. He is survived by a widow and daughter Mrs. E. G. Edwards of La Junta, Colorado.

Norridgewock David G. Wood Waterville

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