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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1902

Page

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Four Reasons for Voting Democratic in Malden Rally

A large Malden Democratic rally at the Metropolitan Skating Rink on Pleasant Street featured speakers including Arthur Lyman and William Gaston. Lyman attacked Republican policies on tariffs and trusts, urging a straight Democratic vote. Gaston outlined four reasons to support the Democrats, emphasizing tariff reform, raw-material duties, reciprocity with Canada, and a change in administration.

William K. Russell Malden Metropolitan Pleasant Street O’glock Working Boys’ Band of Boston Democratic Democratic City Committee William N. Osgood Dana J. Flanders Arthur Lyman Charles A. Dean Wakefield A. G. Griffin Marcus M. Holmes Michael Welsh Mr. Osgood Senate Waltham Congress Henry Cabot Lodge William A. Gaston United States Lyman Osgood Bay State Democratic Party Canada Massachusetts Frank H. Pope Leominster John’. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Hoar

Bandit Surrenders At Pistol's Point

A daring 7:30 PM holdup on Chandler street in front of the grain elevator near Castle Square Hotel sparked a chase through crowds as Patrolman Tangney pursued two highwaymen. Tangney subdued one suspect, later identified as William Lewis, 27, of Bradford Street, while a mob clashed around him. The victim, Philippe Paris, barber at 12 Columbus Ave, was beaten and robbed of his watch and $12. A patrol wagon eventually carried the suspect to the box amid blows. Lewis used a fictitious address and refused to name his companion.

Tangney Castle Square Chandler Street Division 5 Castle Street Paul Street Tremont Street P. J. Kennedy Morrissey Mahoney McQueeney William Lewis Bradford Street New York Lewis Philippe Paris Columbus Avenue Jackson William Wahbon Warfield Burbank Street South End

McDonald Lit Matches Start Fire Amid Murder Rumor

Charles M McDonald of 9 Mark Avenue Roxbury returned home intoxicated and lit matches sparking a fire in the woodwork. A woman in the downstairs tenement was cut while fleeing. Neighbors alerted authorities. fire responders arrived as rumors of a murder spread. No arrests reported.

McDonald Charles M. McDbDonald Mark Avenue Roxbury Ile McDonald Apartments Division 10 Brickley

Burglary Reported in Eastern Medford Homes

Police logged a double burglary in Medford's eastern section early today. Two houses were entered with watches and jewelry stolen. one case involved three watches. Victims include Niles B. Bell of 380 Salem Street and Jeremiah Pete, 14 Paris Street, with entry via an unlocked back window. Chloroform suspected in the Bell intrusion. Mrs Jackson’s adjoining home appeared untroubled.

Medford Niles B. Bell Salem Street Holmes Mr. Bell Mrs. Bell Chief Holmes Gell Boston Jeremiah Pete Paris Street

Fair, Cooler Weather Forecast for Boston Area

A local forecast says Boston and nearby areas will have Wednesday fair and cooler conditions. Thursday brings fair skies with seasonable temperatures and westerly winds. winds expected to increase.

Boston Vicinity

Lost Smoke Tour and the Cuba Big Brother Cigarro

A nostalgic promo urging men to carry a dime packet of five smokes for convenience. It claims over 100,000 others do the same, and invites readers to question how often they could have smoked in the past six months.

Cuba

Longshoreman Crushed at East Boston Pier 6

Timothy Shea a 28 year old longshoreman was fatally injured when crushed beneath machinery at Pier 6 East Boston yesterday. He suffered a fractured spine and was taken to Relief station with slim chances of recovery. Shea resided at 300 Sumner Street East Boston.

Timothy Shea Pier 6 East Boston Shea Sumner Street East Boston

Builders Favor Wage Agreements

The National Association of Builders met in Washington on October 28 and discussed cooperation between employers and employees. The group favored wage agreements and pre strike settlement of disputes, plus community committees of both sides to enforce terms. William H. Sayward of Boston and Thomas Armstrong of Philadelphia spoke in favor of closer capital labor understanding.

Washington National Association of Builders William H. Sayward Boston Thomas Armstrong Philadelphia

Larceny of 400 Pounds of Lead Pipe Charged

A Chelsea plumbing shop reported the theft of about 400 pounds of lead pipe. Within an hour, Sergeant Gaillac and Patrolman Hebblethwaite recovered the stolen items and arrested John J. Welch alias Peter Sullivan at a junk shop on Ash Street for larceny, alleged to have sold the pipe.

Carter Chelsea Gaillac Hebblethwaite John J. Welch Peter Sullivan Welch Ash Street

Game Warden Loses Case At Taunton Sunday Hunting Incident

In Taunton on October 28 a court discharged William Littleton after Fish and Game Warden Harry Dickerman testified he saw Littleton in the woods on a Sunday with a loaded gun at full cock. The court ruled no guilt since no game was destroyed.

Taunton William Littleton Harry Dickerman Dickerman Littleton

London Conductor Emil Paur to Lead Queen's Hall Nov

Emil Paur, the renowned conductor, has accepted an invitation to conduct the symphony concert at Queen's Hall in London on November 8. A promotional note also mentions Father John's Medicine as a recommended remedy for consumption, endorsed by physicians and hospitals.

London Emil Paur Queen's Hall Father John

Burglar Shot and Killed in Portland Road Ambush

William Thompson alias William Riley, a Chelsea, Mass. burglar known as a "hobo burglar," was shot on the Stroudwater Westbrook county road after a robbery at O KE Sherman's store. He died at Westbrook police station after failing to name his companions. Police seek James Ryan, James Arnold, and William Smith, suspected Thompson accomplices.

Portland William Thompson William Riley Chelsea Mass Stroudwater Westbrook O. KE. Sherman Thompson Roscoe Knight James Ryan James Arnold William Smith

Malden Boy Missing After Sunday School

Albert Wright, -year-old son of A. P. Wright of 8 Madison Street, has been missing since Sunday afternoon after reportedly leaving for Sunday school. He is about 5 feet tall, dark complexioned, about 180 pounds, with an open-faced watch and chain, wearing dark clothing, a golf cap, and black shoes. His father and relatives have searched Malden and nearby areas without success.

Malden A. P. Wright Madison Street Albert Wright Sumiay School

Exhumation Ordered in Chapman's Wife Death Case

London, Oct. 28. Home Secretary Akers-Douglas orders exhumation of the last wife of George Chapman. Chapman, who came to England from America in 1898, was arraigned in a London police court yesterday charged with poisoning a young woman believed to be his wife. It is revealed two prior wives died within five years in homes owned by Chapman.

Roosevelt Congress Hoar London Home Secretary Mr. Akers-Douglas George Chapman England America Chapman

Lodger Attacks Mrs Weathers In Winchester Street Home

Mrs Mary Weathers of 15 Winchester Street was away to a funeral when she served a lodger with a removal notice. Upon returning she confronted the lodger who struck her with a heavy glass, escaping after police pursuit. she received seven stitches at the Emergency Hospital.

Mary Weathers Winchester Street

Child's Curious Ailment At Emergency Hospital

Daniel Breen a four year old of Tyler street received treatment at the Emergency Hospital for a unique condition involving his forearm stump. Two years after a wagon accident required amputation near the shoulder the remaining bone had grown and protruded from the stump. Ether was used to remove part of the bone to relieve discomfort.

Daniel Breen Tyler Street

Roosevelt to vote in Oyster Bay on Tuesday

President Roosevelt will travel to Oyster Bay next Monday to cast his ballot on Tuesday. He will receive the election returns at Sagamore Hill that night and attend a Masonic celebration in Philadelphia on Wednesday before returning to Washington. Mrs. Roosevelt is expected to travel with him and may reside in the remodeled White House. Several living rooms on the second floor are ready for occupancy.

Washington Roosevelt Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill Philadelphia White House

Temperature report from Thompson's Spa yesterday

Readings at 219 Washington Street show yesterday average temperature about 90 degrees, with a note comparing to last year's average of 46 degrees. The garbled text includes unclear timestamps and stray letters but centers on daily temperature data.

Thompson's Spa Washington Street

Assault on Woman Prompts Vigilante Beating on Tremont

At Park and Tremont streets a man assaulted a well dressed young woman at about 1 o'clock last night. Two Harvard students and a cabman intervened as the assailant struck her. They pursued him to Beacon Street, threw him in the gutter, and beat him as a cheering crowd watched. The woman boarded a southbound subway car, unaware her assault had been avenged.

Harvard Park and Tremont Streets Park Street Beacon Street

Mitchell Day Celebration Announced in Wilkes-Barre

Pent, Oct 28. Mitchell day prompts mining suspension across the coal region. Visitors arrive to view the parade and mass meetings led by President Mitchell. He and clergy will ride in carriages. main event expected in Wilkes-Barre. The day marks the 1900 strike closure with a wage concession.

Wilkesbarre Pent Mitchell

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Ane Col. Gaston Democrats OF Lyman and Layman Steel Trust Gaston Agaston Ion Malden Rink Mr.gaston Bandit Pistol's Point South End Street Weathers Farmer Tremont ST
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