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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1902

Page

9

William L. Douglas Urged as Gubernatorial Ticket Choice

The Hon. William L. Douglas of Brockton is urged to run for Lieutenant Governor on a ticket with William A. Gaston of Boston and may accept next Wednesday. Prominent Democrats including Quincy Collins and Matthews back him. Born in Plymouth August 22 1850, he rose from an apprentice shoemaker to Brockton factory superintendent and later mayor. He championed Brockton sewerage while mayor. a Universalist church member.

William L. Douglas Brockton William A. Gaston Boston Quincy Collins Matthews Mr. Douglas Plymouth William Potter & Southworth Douglas General Court State Senate Universalist Church

Captured Arizona outlaw Augustine Chacon ends five-year chase

Augustine Chacon, once the most wanted outlaw on the Arizona border, is finally captured after a five year hunt. Sheriff Jim Parks of Graham County, aided by Burt Mossman and Billy Stiles, lured Chacon with a staged scheme, leading to his arrest when Mossman and Stiles ambushed him at a San Pedro River rendezvous. Chacon, nicknamed El Peludo for his long hair, had previously killed or ambushed 23 men and sparked a relentless pursuit across the region.

Tucson Ari Augustine Chacon Arizona Billy Stiles Jim Parks Graham County Burt Mossman Arizona Rangers Mossman Stiles Winchester el Peludo

Impure Motive Alleged in Lowell Woman's Murder

Medfield Sept 14. A murdered Lowell woman Sarah McCormick aged 30 was said to be impure by the killer who is unnamed and kept at Medfield asylum. Superintendent French and Dr Quint report the assailant struck McCormick over the head while the other woman, in a trance, continued her chores. No inquest will be held, according to District Attorney French.

Medfield Sarah McCormick Lowell French Asylum Quint Medway Miss McCormick McCormick

Collision Victims Recover After South Boston Car Accident

South Boston reports show no serious injuries from Saturday night electric car collision. Police say no fatalities occurred and the motorman suspected will not face arrest.

Thousands View Body of Rev Father Scully in Cambridge

The Rev. Father Thomas Scully lay in state at St Marys Church Cambridge drawing thousands from Cambridge and beyond. A solemn procession carried the casket with clergy and altar servers, followed by residents and church societies. Requiem mass at 8 15, funeral at 10 and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.

Father Scully St. Mary’s Church Cambridge Thomas Scully Dwyer P. H. Riley Mark Sullivan Donahue John Butler F. X. Dolan William J. Barry Dennis Brown Catafalque Young Ladies’ Sodality and Guild Married Ladies’ Sodality Aquinas Cadets Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association Young Men's Sodality St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Mary’s Temperance Society and Guild Norfolk Street Broadway Columbia Massachusetts Avenue Bigelow Street Harvard Street Prospect Street Somerville Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers Father O’brien Lawrence Glynn Asher Anderson Shepard Memorial Church Dr. McKenzie

Timothy Shea Stabbed in South Boston During Night

Patrolman McManus found Timothy Shea of 59 West Silver Street at 5 o'clock yesterday morning in a doorway on Warren Street with a deep knife wound in the abdomen. Shea was taken to the Relief Station where surgeons said he would recover. He claimed no knowledge of the injury. police suspect a drunken row and have one or two men under suspicion, with one man arrested and held pending investigation.

McManus Station 4 Timothy Shea West Silver Street Boston Warrenton Street Shea

Maranacooks Recall Rep Gartland tribute gathering

More than two score members of the Maranacook Club met at Representative John Gartland's Union Park Street home in Maranacook Maine to honor him and Mrs Gartland. Sol Greene presented a silver service to Mr Gartland and a diamond sunburst to the hostess amid singing and speeches.

Maranacook Club Maranacook John Gartland Union Park Street Gartland Sol Greene Mr. Gartland C. Crowley S. Tighe E. Killilea Duffield KE. E. Shannon E. Shaughnessy J. F. Keefe Kelley J. Ryan Henry Talbot John McLaughlin Fred Krohn Rodney Krohn Thomas Bailey Henry Callahan J. McArdle Lawlor Ferguson

Reitz to sail Sept 25 for lectures in U S

Amsterdam reports former Transvaal state secretary Mr. Reitz will sail Sept. 2 for New York to lecture, partly for his own funds and partly for Boer relief. The early departure follows pressure from Boer generals Botha, Dewet and Delarey to curb anti British propaganda in Europe.

Reitz Amsterdam Transvaal New York United States Botha Dewet Delarey Europe

Gaelic School Session Names Irish Speaking Contest

After instruction hours at the Gaelic School yesterday afternoon the session was called to order by Superintendent P. J. O Daly who requested that the names of children to take part in the Irish speaking contest be sent in as soon as possible. Exercises begin at 3 and continue till 6 pm at 151 Washington street.

P. J. O'Daly Washington Street

Hudson Valley Road Still Tied Up

Saratoga N Y Sept 1 The Hudson Valley Railway did not run a car today and the line remains disrupted by the motormen strike. Sheriffs of Saratoga Washington and Warren counties plan to send extra deputies to protect property as an effort to resume passenger traffic on three divisions. If deputies fail military units may be ordered out. Sudden death Hyde Park Francis W Cass retired businessman died suddenly at Brookline Reservoir from apoplexy age 74 lives West Street Hyde Park.

Saratoga N. Y Hudson Valley Railway Company Washington Warren Counties Hyde Park Francis W. Cass Brookline Reservoir Tle West Street

Five men arrested for gambling at Lowell Street

Officers of Station arrested Max Smith Jacob Brown Hyman Caplin Simon Green and Hyman Miller at 36 Lowell street last evening on gambling charges arising from Sunday activity.

Max Smith Jacob Brown Hyman Caplin Simon Green Hyman Miller Lowell Street

Kid Curtis May Go Free Today

Police may release burglar suspect Kid Curtis today for lack of evidence. Curtis was arrested Saturday night by Officer Burr after being linked briefly to fellow inmate Govan Sneede, known for midnight burglaries. A room search at 16 Compt on street yielded no stolen property or incriminating items.

Division 5 Curtis Govan Sneede Burr Sneede Auburn Penitentiary Graham Compton Street

Tribute Paid to Late Father Thomas Scully by Pastor

The Rev. C. T. McGrath of St. Joseph's Church Somerville praised the life and work of the late Rev. Thomas Scully in a glowing tribute yesterday. Father McGrath, a personal friend of Father Scully for about 30 years, recalled their long friendship.

Father Scully George W. Bicknell First Universalist Church Cambridge Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers Thomas Scully C. T. McGrath St. Joseph's Church Somerville Father McGrath

Dublin Protests Open Air Rally At Phenix Park

About 26 000 people gathered in Phenix Park Dublin for a mass protest against government action in proclaiming Dublin as the capital. Lord Mayor presided with John Dillon and William O'Brien as main speakers. George Wyndham faced strong abuse as resolutions condemned Dublin’s name and fame.

Dublin Phenix Park John Dillon William O’brien House of Commons George Wyndham Ireland

Artist Juglaris of Boston at Work on a 240 Foot Frieze

A lengthy frieze by Italian painter Thomas Juglaris, in H H Gallison's studio, nears completion in Annisquam. The 240 foot long panel depicts a Grecian festival from a city gate to temple, with dancers, priests, and offerings in soft warm tones. It will premiere at Ray Memorial Hall Franklin and later in New York, with design work begun June 1 and painting from July 7.

New York Annisquam Ray Memorial Hall Franklin Thomas Juglaris H. H. Gallison Reading Gallery New Laboratory of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Turin Italy Academy of Art Paris Couture Academy of Paris America Boston Art Club Conservatory of Music Providence R. I.) School of Design Boston Juglaris Gallison Ray Lydia P. Ray Adelbert Thayer Joseph Gordon Ray Franklin, Mass Rand & Skinner

Beaumonts Burning Gusher Extinguished

Beaumont Texas September 14 The burning gusher ceased flowing on its own accord this morning and the fire was easily extinguished. Smoldering fire at the big tank is all that remains of the flames.

Beaumont Tex

Harvard Congregational Church Resumes Sunday Services

Reverend Reven Thomas returns to the pulpit at Harvard Congregational Church in Brookline after a three month stay in England marking a restart of regular Sunday worship services.

Harvard Congregational Church Brookline Reven Thomas D. D England

Socialist Rally Attacks Baer at Roxbury Mine Meeting

At Apollo Garden in Roxbury a Socialist mass meeting denounced Baer the "Divine Right" Baer and rallied to support Pennsylvania coal miners. About 1500 attendees heard speeches by William Mailly James Carey and Frederick O MacCartney urging union recognition and political action. Funds raised included 121 for miners with a goal of 10,000, while a pledge of 3000 citizens expressed solidarity and urged perseverance against mine owners.

Baer Amerigua Frederick O. MacCartney Rockland Apollo Garden Roxbury Pennsylvania Boston William Mailly State Organization of Socialist Party Clubs Mailly James F. Carey Haverhill Frank Sieverman Boot and Shoe Makers’ Union Governor Stone Mat Quay Richard Croker Tom Platt Judas Iscariots

Weavers Yield Fatal Shot At Olneyville Accidental

In Olneyville Rhode Island striking weavers voted to return to work one loom per operator citing financial exhaustion. They pledged to support those refusing two looms and to keep fighting the two loom system with solidarity while the fight continues indefinitely. In Wilton New Hampshire coroner James Hunt ruled the death of Eugene Rollins accidental after a revolver discharged when a police officer’s gun caught on a chair causing a fatal wound.

Providence R. I Olneyville American Woollen Company Wilton N. H James Hunt Nashua Eugene Rollins Three Rivers Mass Rollins Thomas Cooley Cooley

Committee Delays Brewery Strike Report At Council Meet

Building Trades Council meeting postpones all action on the brewery strike for two weeks without a report from the strike committee. Marble Workers and Sheet Metal Workers delegates attend. William J. Fitzgerald is endorsed for political honors as Labor Day committee reports are accepted.

Building Trades Council John A. Kenney William J. Fitzgerald Labor Day Committee

Labor Notes and Union Meeting Updates

The Building Laborers' Union 15 voted to aid the Socialist party at the upcoming election with financial and numerical support. The union comprises about 1000 members. United Garment Workers' Union 1 has moved to new headquarters at 7 Essex Street and will hold a special meeting tomorrow night. All label custodians should report to Secretary Isaac L. Witkin.

Building Laborers’ Union 15 Socialist Party United Garment Workers’ Union 1 Essex Street Isaac L. Witkin

Local 6064 Initiates Four New Members

Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Workers Local 6064 met yesterday. Four new members were initiated and a rising vote of thanks was given to Deputy Superintendent Sullivan of the sanitary division for granting four days of vacation.

Sullivan Sanitary Division

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Vorenberg Washington, Elm and Hanover Streets Gaston Maie Burrill Augustine Chacon Medfield Asylum South South Boston Timothy Sha Maranacooks Rep Mrs. Gartland Hudson Valley Road Kid Curtis Wyndham and Grimes Act Reven Thomas Back Nicholas J. Wadden P. F. Carey Plimpton-Hervey CO Reliable House Furnishers Union ST North Street Faneuil Hall Market MacCartney, Carey Franerman LABOR Morris Phawmut Furniture CQ Tremont Street
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