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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1904
Page
11
Eight miles off Highland Light the sunken Longfellow lies with a 300 ton dynamite cargo. The wreck threatens steamers, coasters, and fishermen along Cape Cod. Removal is costly and dangerous, and deciding on a method is a serious, unsettled issue.
Francis D. Bennett of 49 Putnam street and Special Officer Cuddy fired at fleeing figures during a burglar alarm at Bennett’s Somerville home. No arrests were made as pursuit and misidentifications led to a chaotic, half hour of reporting and misperception in the Highland avenue area. Lieutenant Carter and a prisoner briefly appeared in Bennett’s path before escaping. Police consider the incident the work of a band of crooks, with Bennett’s awakening limiting further breaks.
Benjamin Wollockstein aged 21 of 96 Prince Street was stabbed in the thigh yesterday afternoon at the corner of Prince and Salem streets during a mixup with an unknown man. He chased but the assailant fled. Wollockstein was taken to Relief Hospital. Police issued a general alarm and a description of the suspect.
Reported rioting in Volhynia on Sept 4 5 injuring many and plundering shops. A parallel outbreak at Smela in Kieff government saw troops quell disturbances. Ninety eight houses and 145 shops were pillaged with several people seriously injured and many more slightly wounded. Rioters were arrested as the two day affair ended Sept 4 5.
Cuba Big Brother Cigarros are described as filled with excellent Havana tobacco and a taste found only in high priced cigars. A box of five sells for 10 cents. Selling agents ESTABAGOK & EATON promote the product claiming satisfaction and savings for buyers.
The parish crowded St Marys Church Endicott Street for Rev James J Rice to celebrate his first solemn high mass Born and raised in the parish the young priest was assisted by Rector Rev Joseph A Gorman 8S J deacon and Rev Father Morgan 8 J of Boston College as sub deacon
Harry G. Forristall a conductor on the Boston Northern railway was killed yesterday on Beach Street Revere. He was on a running board taking fares when the car curved and threw him to the ground fracturing his skull. He died at Frost Hospital Chelsea after arrival. He lived at 54 Cary Avenue Chelsea leaving a widow and two adult daughters. He was a longtime Chelsea Fire Department member and clerk of Engine 1 for many years.
Dorchester Democrat Joseph F. O Connell says McNary neglects Boston region interests and politics. He faults McNary's record in Congress, cites lack of legislation aiding commerce, and blames state party friction for Gaston’s governor bid withdrawal. O Connell pledges to support McNary if nominated and seeks party unity.
The Eighth Regiment returned to North station after a tiring 24 hour trek from Thoroughfare, hungry and worn from days of hard marching. Officers allowed rest while privates endured crowded cars and limited food, with pay spent and memories of heroism noted among sick and fatigued men.
A murder case linked to jealousy continues from page 1 with details showing motive and sequence of events. Police investigations reveal tension between suspects and potential connections to prior incidents. The report notes ongoing inquiry and expected updates as officials review statements and evidence.
In Boston a man identified as Guinasso killed Mrs. Fopiano with a fatal neck wound and then fatally wounded himself in the street. Mrs. Fopiano, aided by Mrs. Ardini, attempted to staunch the bleeding before dying. Police arrived as Guinasso collapsed and died at the Relief station. Undertaker Briggs prepared both bodies at his Howard Street establishment. The violent event shook the Italian colony in Union Street area.
Report from Brisbane dated September details a massacre at a Catholic mission in German New Guinea. Fathers Raschen Schellekens and Sisters Sofia Agatha Annie Agnes Angela were killed. Sixteen attackers executed. thirty six natives captured.
Carmen Palliano aged 35 of 16 Dacia Street was stabbed in the back and taken to City Hospital after a fight at the Dacia Street and Blue Hill Avenue corner in Roxbury. Patrolmen arrested Fred Mungin of 10 Geneva Avenue on suspicion after the incident. Palliano says a party at his home ended in a quarrel and guests were told to leave. Spectators report two men held the injured man while a third stabbed him.
The Ninth Infantry arrived in Boston weary yet triumphant after a hard three day campaign alongside the First Battalion of the Ninth. Brigadier General Bell called the three days of battle the severest since Civil War times. The Massachusetts Ninth earned high praise from regular officers and allied regiments, celebrated as the crack infantry unit.
Crowd at Nautical Gardens watches as leaking submarine surfaces after cap not sealing. 21 people emerge drenched but uninjured, many given dry clothes from the State bathhouse. Co. L Ridgeway cites cap fault causing water intake, minor incident with no serious injuries.
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