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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

Page

12

Mayor of Portland Denies Evans Charge

Portland, Me September 13 Admiral Robley D Evans sought court action against the city police for alleged brutality toward sailors and marines during a Portland harbor visit. Mayor Clifford defended the police, stating marines were admitted after initial denial and noting no widespread mistreatment. Evans forwarded a complaint to the Navy and Secretary Bonaparte supported court proceedings against Portland police.

Portland Robley D. Evans Bonaparte United States Court of Maine Portland Police Evans Clifford Admiral Evans Navy Department Department Navy Army Admiral Evanss Maine Bar Harbor Iowa Indiana Second Torpedo Flotilla Peak’s Island Captain Tilley United States

Mysterious disappearance linked to Boston trip of Tammany leader

In New York on Sept 13, Mrs. William Howard says Charles A. Lynch, a Tammany leader and financial secretary of Council 848 of the Brotherhood of Decorators, Painters and Paperhangers, vanished during her six months visit in Boston and she will not pursue him.

New York Charles A. Lynch Tammany Council The Brotherhood of Decorators, Painters William Howard West Twenty-ninth Street Boston

Black seaman braves sharks to save boatswain from Puritan

George Michaels, an able seaman aboard the Puritan from Chile, dove into shark-filled seas to rescue boatswain Robert Wasley after he was knocked overboard. Though Wasley died of heart disease soon after, Michaels pulled him from the water, climbed the stay, and secured his body before returning to deck. Wasley, 36, Irish-born and unmarried, had served about six months on the vessel.

George Michaels Puritan Chili Frank W. Chapman Robert Wasley Michaels Post Boatswain Tocopelli Wasley Chapman Wasle Dublin Ireland Chile William R. Grace & Co New York Cape Cod Mercury

Doubtful on Civil Rights Act Impact Says Bonaparte

Secretary Bonaparte questions whether the civil rights act or its unstruck provisions would affect federal policy. Evans praises his men and comments on the act's practical reach, noting uncertainties at the administration level.

Bonaparte Evans Washington

Opened wrong door and fell to death in cellar

The mysterious death of Mrs Bridget Sammon of East Boston occurred yesterday. It is believed she opened the cellar stairs door by mistake near her room and fell fatally. She was found in the cellar and had been dead for several hours.

Chapman Cape Horn Equator South Atlantic Horn Bridget. Sammon East Boston

Mystery of Missing Wife Sparks City Rumors

The husband, alleged to have dined with Mrs. Howard, disputes claims before her disappearance. He has moved to Brooklyn for business and hints he may not actively search for his wife. The union has begun examining Lynch's books amid the case.

Canada Mexico Pacific Line Begins Subsidized Service

Victoria B C Sept 13 Steamship service between Mexico and Canada will begin in February under recently signed contracts providing for a annual subsidy of 100000 dollars.

Victoria B. C Mexico Canada

Duchess of Fife Undergoes Operation at Mar Lodge

Princess royal and eldest daughter of King Edward underwent surgery Monday at Mar Lodge Aberdeenshire due to severe complications after a chill. The operation was reported as successfully completed with her condition monitored by physicians.

London Duchess of Fife Princess Royal Edward Mar Lodge Aberdeenshire

Attempt to refloat Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria faces new attempt

Honolulu reports another effort to float the Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria, stranded on Rabbit Island, is planned for tomorrow.

Honolulu Pacific Mail Rabbit Island

Scolding Led Mrs De Jong to Suicide Attempt

Mrs J R De Jong of 227 Main Street attempted suicide by ingesting poison in the early hours. Her husband, cigarmaker J R De Jong, awoke to groans, and Dr Walter A Harding used a stomach pump to revive her. She said she acted on impulse after feeling terrible from her husband's scolding. The family includes three children.

Averett J. R. de Jong Main Street de Jong Walter A. Harding

Pirates Raid Near Squantum Thwarted by Cot Tagers

Sept 13 Squantum pirates aimed for a rich haul among yachts and launches off the Squantum shore. A rowboat of cot tagers arrived, startling the robbers who bolted for the ocean before assistance could reach them. Large quantities of supplies were aboard several boats, implying a significant theft prevented.

Quincy

Mysterious woman jailed after police inquiry in Salem

A unnamed woman, described as possibly deranged, refused to speak at the Salem police station. She would not remove her hat or gloves and kept mumbling about a carload of furniture she awaits. She mentioned South Framingham. South Framingham police have not helped.

Salem South Framingham

Grand Boston clothing sale by Manufacturers' Salvage Co

Thousands in Boston welcome a direct to wearer sale offering suits overcoats and pants at about half original cost. Genuine bargains with cash terms and refunds if unsatisfactory or if identical items are cheaper elsewhere. Sale runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, 11 p.m. Saturday. alterations free. location 301 Washington Street opposite Old South Church.

United States Boston Vicinity Manufacturers’ Salvage Company America Manufacturers’ Salvage Co Washington Street Old South Church

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