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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1906

Page

14

Missing Woman Found in River Near Brunswick

The body of Mrs. Lucy A. Carleton of Southbridge Mass was found in the Androscoggin River near Bay Bridge with a pasteboard suitcase containing clothes and a bank book from Bath Savings Bank. The discovery ends murder suspicions, detailing items found and her recent movements.

Brunswick Lucy A. Carleton Southbridge Mass Androscoggin River Bay Bridge Bath Savings Bank Merrymeeting Park Narrows William’.R. Hildreth Mr. Hildreth Topsham Ll. A. Carleton W. J. Woolwich Afrrowsic Bath Massachusetts Kennebec River Pratt

Brother of Mrs Carleton Leaves for Bath Me

Dr W G Reed of Southbridge left for Bath Maine after learning of the mysterious disappearance of his sister Mrs Lucy E Carleton. Household members knew nothing of the affair while noting the doctor was hurriedly called to Maine. Mrs Carleton had been visiting in Maine all summer and was in normal health, per local contacts.

Southbridge W. G. Reed Bath Lucy E. Carleton Maine

Terminal cars crash in Sullivan Square

A near panic erupted at Sullivan Square terminal as two heavily loaded outbound cars collided on the incline. The Medford-Winter Hill car led, followed by the Broadway-Arlington car, and though the Arlington motorman tried to slow and steer away, the rear of the Medford-Winter Hill was struck. After minor repairs both trains moved on.

Sullivan Square Medford Arlington Medford-Winter Hill

Cold Wave Expected Immediately Says Weather Forecaster

Weather Forecaster Smith warns a cold wave is due at once after a seven day run of summery conditions. The city saw 74 degrees as the high for the month with a rapid rise from 55 at 7 am to the peak by afternoon, while residents in winter clothes felt the heat. The article notes no clouds on the map and hints at continued warmth until 1907.

Smith Mercury

Three Hurt In Huntington Avenue Trolley Crash

Three people were injured when an electric trolley jumped the track on Huntington Avenue near Conant Street Roxbury. A second car from the Alliston line collided with the stalled vehicle creating a chaotic scene as passengers were shaken and carried away in closed carriages. Names were not released.

Huntington Avenue Conant Street Roxbury Huntington Avenue Reservoir Alliston

Drink habit declines in England and Scotland

London reports a 15 percent drop in both beer and spirits consumption over the past year, reflecting a shift in drinking habits in England and Scotland.

London England Scotland

O Connor Urges U S Help for Ireland Relief

Irish parliamentary leader T P O Connor urged American aid for Ireland arguing the island’s cause is a humanitarian movement needing U S support. He spoke at a luncheon by the Periodical Publishers Association and later attended a farewell dinner hosted by George Harvey and Clarence Mackay at the Metropolitan Club.

New York T. P. O'Connor Periodical Publishers’ Association Aldine Association George Harvey Clarence Mackay O’connor Great Britain Ireland England America United States

New Warship in Harbor

The battleship Minnesota ended a four hours endurance trial from Monhegan off Rockland Maine at 7 yesterday morning. It reached Boston light late yesterday afternoon and anchored in the lower bay. The trial board was towed off by the tug Iwana from Charlestown navy yard. They then proceeded to Washington.

Minnesota Monhegan Rockland Boston Light Iwana Charlestown Navy Yard Washington

Fatal Fall Claims 88 Year Old Man in Maiden

George F. Tyson, 88, of Pratt Street, Maiden, collapsed while walking around 5 PM. He struck his head, suffered a skull fracture, and died three hours later at the scene or nearby.

Maiden George F. Tyson Pratt Street

Cambridge man hurt as horse stumbles on River Street

Thomas G. Williamson, 39, of 48 Eustis Street Cambridge, was exercising a horse on River Street Back Bay yesterday afternoon when the horse bolted throwing him to the ground. The horse then stumbled and fell on Williamson causing injuries.

Back Bay Thomas G. Williamson Eustis Street Cambridge

Search for Missing Woman Continues in Middleboro

Miss Emma Westman remains missing as searchers scoured the area all day. Tomorrow a dragging of nearby ponds and pursuit of promising clues will be conducted to locate the missing woman.

Middleboro Emma Westman

Earl of Carlisle and Lady Carlisle Visit Harvard

The Earl of Carlisle and Lady Carlisle, president of the W. C. T. U., were received yesterday at Harvard by President Eliot.

Earl of ‘Carlisle Lady Carlisle Harvard Eliot

Arrest Count for Taking Son From Christian Scientist Mother

Gyula de Festetics, charged with abducting his 9 year old son Arthur from the home of his wife in New York, was arrested and paroled to counsel for further examination tomorrow. The couple separated in 1900 with custody awarded to the mother. Festetics allegedly opposed Christian Science treatment for the boy and took him March 20 under a pretext. The warrant followed, and police located him today.

New York Arthur Gyula de Festetics Festetics

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