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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

5

Nashua Death Case Leads to Arrests in Stark Tragedy

Police in Nashua arrest Otis Smith and Ina Philbrick after an autopsy linked Miss Abbie E. Stark’s death to possible poisoning. Dowling, the fiancé, is cleared. The investigation reveals a web of relationships including Smith’s estranged wife, social circles, and several families connected to the case.

Nashua N. H Abbie E. Stark Frank B. Stark Fletcher Street Otis Smith Ina Philbrick Miss Stark Smith Miss Ina Philbrick Miss Philbrick Mr. Smith Hudson Country Club Edith Lear Railroad Spa James Sheehan East Hollis Street John Sullivan John Dowling Maple Street Somerville Mass Boston Dowling Denton Hotel Frank Stark Mr. Stark Frank Abbie

West Holyoke Farmer Killed in Electric Wagon Collision

Frederick Grafe a 65 year old West Holyoke farmer was thrown from his wagon and killed when an electric car collided with the wagon tonight. He leaves a family.

Hoolyokd Frederick Grafe West Holyoke Grafe

Shore Couple Missing Stirs Gossip in Lynn and Saugus

George F. Berger of West Lynn and Mrs Ivy Wentworth of Saugus, leading GE shippers, vanished a week ago after leaving vague letters. Their families, longtime friends, are heartbroken as rumors spread in the area.

Lynn Saugus George F. Berger West Lynn General Electric Company Ivy Wentworth

Fall River Couple Reconcile After Dramatic Wedding Rift

Charles Reagan and Mary Chadwick, newly wed last Wednesday at SS. Peter and Paul Church, reportedly reconciled after a confrontation in which a veiled woman claimed Reagan was the father of her child. The scene disrupted the reception and led to the couple's estrangement, now said to be resolved.

Fall River Charles J. Reagan Reagan Mary E. Chadwick SS. Peter and Paul's Church

Investigation into Chelsea Fire Kills Three Horses

An opening at the Feinberg stable rear allowed entry and exit for arsonists. Police say progress is made and expect a solution within days.

Chelsea Feinberg

Husband Goes Motoring Divorce Follows

Nellie Neal files for divorce from Frank R. Neal claiming he bought an automobile last May and took trips of three to four days, leaving home and prompting the breakup.

Frank R. Neal Nellie Neal

American Sailor Rescues Flag At Yokohama Arch

In Yokohama an arch at a principal street caught fire during a welcome ceremony. An American sailor dashed into the blaze, broke the flagstaff and saved a Japanese flag. The crowd cheered as he fled for shelter, leaving a strong impression of goodwill.

Yokohama Jackie

Dinner closes festivities in Yokohama with Fuji dinner

In Yokohama on October 23 a series of Japan welcome events for the American battleship fleet concluded with a dinner aboard the Fuji attended by the American ambassador and senior officers. A Mikasa reception followed with prominent Americans, fleet illumination, fireworks, and shore torchlight processions.

Yokohama Japan Hampton Roads Navy

Rear Admiral Sperry Receives Grand Welcome in Japan

Rear Admiral Sperry attended General Nodzu's funeral and placed a wreath, then toured Tokyo with aides amid overwhelming crowds. He thanked locals for a heartfelt reception and shared hopes of lasting friendship. The visit featured a luncheon at Shiba Palace, a public greeting along Ginza, and a grand sendoff at Shimbashi. The Maple Club hosted a lavish function honoring Sperry and Emory, with Japanese and American officials praising disciplined naval conduct and the broad political and commercial impact of the voyage.

Sperry Count Nodzu Shiba Palace Shimbashi Ginza Tokio Schroeder Wainwright Yokohama Admiral Sperry Bedlam Brook Loose O’brien Irons Dougherty Japan Commodore Perry Kuihama Oregon America Emory

Beaudreau Pleads Guilty in Beaudry Murder Case

Arthur Beaudreau confessed murderer of Castella Beaudry pleads guilty in Holyoke police court to murder. He is held without bail for the Superior Court in Springfield the third Monday in December. He shot Beaudry at 159 Main Street after she refused to marry him. The revolver was stolen from the Appleton Cafe. Beaudreau claimed she promised to marry him on November 14 but then kept company with another man. He showed no remorse saying he had his revenge.

Wentworth Joseph Sykes Central Street Saugus Leroy Wentworth Malden Lynn Boston & Maine Road Wentworths Berger Nelson Street West Lynn New York General Electric Company Mrs. Sykes Providence Holyoke Arthur Beaudreau Pretty Castella Beaudry W. Chapin Springfield Beaudreau Miss Beaudry Main Street Appleton Joslyn Park Street

Lamia at Symphony Hall Adds a New Edward MacDowell Tone Poem

Edward MacDowell's Lamia premiered publicly after Keats poetry, with Beethoven Eroica and Wagner Meistersinger. Fiedler adjusted the program for immediate hearing, delivering a bright, dramatic, and well unified night marked by brilliance and clarity despite lively Wagnerian and Lisztian influences.

Edward MacDowell Keats Symphony Hall Arthur P. Schmidt Fiedler Wagner Liszt MacDowell

Girl Cousins Missing From Charlestown Home

Annie Collins aged 15 and Maud Carroll aged 14, both from 29 Prospect Street Charlestown, have disappeared since October 18. Believed in Boston, they were seen at a Westing theatre Wednesday. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Collins seek police aid for their return.

Annie Collins Maud Carroll Charlestown Prospect Street Annie Thomas J. Collins Maud Mrs. Collins

Minister Wins Standoff Over Yacht Vashti

In a Gloucester harbor pursuit, Minister Brand’s yacht Vashti was seized by Brand’s supporters amid a tense chase. Deputy Sheriff and Boston court injunction restored control of the vessel, with the minister asserting the case will continue into a Boston court hearing next Tuesday.

Mr. Brand

Teachers in Cambridge Threaten Strike Over New Charter

Cambridge teachers furious over a city charter that lengthened the school year to 15 months and forced extra costs. The School Board adopted monthly pay to cover the period, with the final board payment set for Sept 28 and the next due after nine weeks in November. Indignation meeting plans are underway.

Cambridge

Maccabe suspends more bath employees

Chairman Joseph Maccabe of the bath trustees, though in office only 48 hours, notified 10 employees of suspension yesterday. About 60 suspensions have occurred since the year began, with most suspended men rated as boatmen and swimmers. Managers were told to inventory stock and report to Maccabe.

Joseph Maccabe Bath Trustees Bath Department Maccabe

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