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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
Engineering workers Fred Duprey Frank McGowan and James Fletcher of Lawrence are listed with addresses 584 Harlet 14 Berkeley and 67 Abbott streets respectively in a pinned beneath engine incident notice.
In a Boston and Maine yard collision caused by an open switch two engineers died and a third man was severely injured. Engineer Duprey and Frank McGowan who rode with him were pinned under a locomotive. Duprey survived an amputation while McGowan suffered severe injuries.
Two burglars attempted to break into William Murphy’s grocery at Seventh and Loring streets in South Boston. One, unnamed, gulped poison at the patrol box and was rushed to City Hospital.
Delegates from 15 divisions of the Amalgamated Association threaten a strike that could shut down nearly all street railways in New England operated by the Massachusetts Electric Railways system, affecting about 33 000 workers. Rhode Island Railway discharge crisis and preparations for strike breakers heighten the tension with Fall River as the focal point.
The Holy Synod urged believers to skip next Wednesday's Tolstoi birthday celebration marking the 80th, arguing the honor would mislead youth and weak believers. It denounced Tolstoi as denying the Saviour and siding with pagans since 1901, urging abstinence to save souls.
Bill Bailey reports Boston Americans sweeping Philadelphia Athletics 7-1 and 10-1 with strong pitching from Arellanes and Cy Young. Pirates edge Cubs 1-0. Tigers drop to Browns 4-2 as St Louis nips ahead. Giants cruise 8-1 over Quakers. Doves defeat Brooklyn 3-2. Highlanders shut out by Washington 3-0. Labor Day Lowell road race forecast for fast times.
Alexander Troup a leading New Haven citizen and editor of the New Haven Union died suddenly at Grand Central depot. He was alone and died before doctors arrived. Papers on him identified his name and address. he served on the Democratic national committee.
Alexander Troup born March 3 1840 in Halifax Nova Scotia and long resident of Boston died in New Haven where he founded the New Haven Union. He moved to the United States in 1856 and later edited the paper since 1871. He held national state and city offices and was highly esteemed across the country.
Maurice Fitzgerald Ware’s veteran police chief wounded at Hampshire House after being shot four times by Frank E. Hennon Fall River. Hennon killed himself as a crowd closed in, dead in an undertaking room.
Ware reels from its most sensational tragedy as Chief Fitzgerald remains critically ill tonight. Surgeons report slim chances of recovery, signaling a grim chapter for the town and its leadership.
A man who arrived Monday with a horse at Mansion House stables run by Peter Sweeney used the name Robert Robinson of Taunton Massachusetts. Police later learned the man’s real name was Frank E. Hennon from Leominster, but connected to Fall River, after a shooting this afternoon.
Salisbury Beach lifeguards walked off duty on Sept. 4 as donations to support the volunteer corps lagged behind previous years. Captain George Hill cited a strong season record yet insufficient funding and warned currents are dangerous.
Chester S. Jordan faces a fierce defense in a high profile case described as Massachusetts most fiendish crime. His brother in law Jesse L. Livermore pledges funds to attempt insanity defense aiming to avert trial or execution. The Jordan family argues he was a raving maniac at the time, seeking commitment rather than conviction.
Blanche and Mary Frederickson of 686 Shawmut avenue escaped a deadly squall on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire. Their rowboat struck a ledge and swamped forcing a four hour wait on a remote island before rescuers in the motor boat Loretta found them and took them to Sanders Cove safe and unharmed aside from cold and wet conditions.
A raging blaze in Rawhide Nevada on September 4 left about three thousand homeless and more than twenty injured with losses above 750000. Dynamite used for demolition aided the fire, destroying key buildings including Collins Hardware with two tons of dynamite exploding. A relief effort quickly formed as over 5000 was pledged and a Reno relief train departed with supplies. Plans to rebuild began almost immediately.
William Crotty was arrested yesterday by Special Officer Michael Burke on larceny charges for stealing a horse and wagon from Lawrence and Wiggin at 70 Kilby Street on August 18. The property was recovered in Providence, Rhode Island. Police say Crotty has a lengthy history of similar arrests.
Police doubt Jordan’s confession claiming he killed his wife Honora Jordan by flaying, choking, and throat cutting after a dispute. The victim, known as Honora Eddy during ten years as an actress, has unknown parents thought to live in England. The dismembered body remains found.
Providence reports William Heath Hodgkins of Lynn was refused a marriage license in Providence after Newport had also refused. New rules require divorce decrees and strict age checks. Hodgkins, recently divorced, faced a thorough examination and left with his fiancée Florence Oldham of Malden. Registrar Chapin defends the stricter policy to protect the city’s reputation.
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