Armed manhunt for two fugitives in Maine post office theft
In Ortland Maine a large force including Pennell and county sheriffs searches woods between Ortland and New Hampshire for two of a three man gang who robbed Bridgton post office and later opened fire on Inspectors and deputies. Inspector Robinson was wounded in the leg and treated at home.
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Ortland
Pennell
New Hampshire
Bridgton
William B. Robinson
Davis
Emery
West Baldwin
Robinson
Dead man in Bartlett New Hampshire run over by freight car
A man believed to be Oscar Brown of Haverhill, the third member of a gang, was killed in Bartlett New Hampshire while escaping officers. He died after a fatal jump between cars, with a severed leg and mangled limbs, refusing to betray his companions. Description notes tattoos and a Sailor motif, and authorities suspect the gang is active statewide. The byline mentions The People’s Store F. Gray Company in Washington and Hanover.
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Bartlett
N. H
Portland
Oscar Brown
Haverhill
Young
America
Griefman
Maguire
Parmenter
Hanover Street
Typhoon kills about five thousand in Hong Kong
Hong Kong reports at least 5000 deaths from the typhoon with total damage estimated at 20 million dollars. Officials caution that figures may rise as rescue and recovery continue.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Bishop Hoare Reported Drowned
Cable from Sir Matthew Nathan to the colonial office states Bishop Hoare of Hongkong was drowned with strong evidence of his death. The loss of life among the Chinese is expected to be several thousand.
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London
Matthew Nathan
Hongkong
Colonial Office
Hoare
Pants Pants Pants The Best Bargain Pants Sale
F. Gray Company offers pants priced at four dollars for a dollar ninety, advertised in Washington and Hanover locations. Clear discount push aims to lure shoppers with a bargain clothing offer.
Taft Puzzled by Conditions in Cuba
In Havana on September 20 Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon held a second day of Cuban conflict talks. They gave no plan yet, noting negotiations are complex. Taft said patriotic Cubans may concede to preserve independence, and peace emissaries face a delicate position. He advised leaders not to push agitation that could invite US intervention.
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Havana
Taft
Bacon
United States
F. Gray Co. Announces Big Coat and Suit Sale
Thousands of fall overcoats priced at 7.90 dollars headline F. Gray Company in Washington and Hanover. Boston’s biggest store touts a 15 dollar suit for 7.90 as a value offer.
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F. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover
Boston
Washington
Siler Sues Bat Nelson for Fifty Thousand Dollars
Chicago report states referee George Siler sues William Nolan and Battling Nelson in Superior Court seeking 50 000 dollars. He alleges false statements claim he took bribes and that he saw no foul blow before awarding the Gans victory.
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SILER
Bat Nelson
Chicago
George Siler
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
William Nolan
Nelson
Nolan
Sifer
Gans
F. Gray Company's Big Sale of Boys Suits in Boston
To all readers the sale advertises Every Mother's Son should buy now at F. Gray Company. The best four dollar suit is offered for one ninety in Boston at Washington and Hanover points of sale.
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NECCO
F. Gray Company
Boston
Washington
Hanover
Edward L Logan Record Shows City Preference and Veterans Votes
Edward L Logan is shown voting in favor of giving Boston citizens preference on city and public contractor work, supporting a veterans preference act, a sandatorium expansion, and a bath house for South Boston women and children, while opposing the discharge of Spanish war veterans.
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Boston
South Boston
K Street
Lawmakers Vote on Labor, Pensions, and City Services
A record of votes shows representatives approving jury trials for contempt in labor cases, overtime and eight hour work standards, free textbooks, cheaper gas for Boston, municipal gas and electric plants, pensions for public employees, and aid for veterans. It notes votes on streetcar labor hours, district attorney aides, and opposition to the South Bay dock trust grab.
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Boston
Logan
South Bay Dock Trust
Dorchester
American Federation of Labor
Schofield
John B. Moran
Read O Connell’s 1897 1904 Ward Record Repudiated
A summary notes that Read O Connell faced repudiation by his own ward voters from 1897 to 1904. He never secured a Ward Committee seat despite multiple candidacies. He opposed the regular Democratic mayoral nominees Josiah Quincy in 1897 and Patrick A. Collins in 1901 and supported Thomas N. Hart against Collins.
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Josiah Quincy
Mr. Quincy
Boston Herald
Patrick A. Collins
Thomas N. Hart
Boston Journal
The
Denial of Democratic Treachery Charges Sparks District War
The Democrats of the 16th district vow to confront Mr O Connell after he denies treachery charges. Citizens say the facts are known to all and will be dealt with decisively.
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O'Connell
Democratic Party
Jewish New Year Mob Attacks Two West End Stores
A mob of about 1500 attacked Hyman M. Shoub and Max Greifman during the Jewish New Year. Shoub’s shop at 174 Chambers Street was wrecked, Greifman’s at Spring and Poplar was saved only by police arrival. Officers escorted Shoub and his family to safety as they fought their way to disperse the crowd.
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Hyman M. Shoub
Max Greifman
Tweedebrew
West End
Shoub
Chambers Street
Greifman
Spring
Poplar Streets
Spring Street
Stig
Riot Sweeps Two Hebrew Stores Over New Year Openings
A mob in an urban area attacked Max Greifman’s lunchroom and Hymen Shoub’s book shop after finding them open on Jewish New Year. Police intervened, Greifman closed his store, and Shoub refused to shut, with his wife urging him to stand firm amid threats.
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Griefman
Hymen Shoub
Chambers Street
Shoub
Four-dollar Suits Reduced by Fifty Percent at F Gray Co
Wide selection of boys suits priced at 1.90 each at F Gray Company in Washington and Hanover, offering thousands of styles for shoppers.
Occasional Showers Forecast for Boston and New England
Forecast for Friday includes local rains with Saturday fair skies. Fresh west winds and light to fresh southwest winds affect steamers bound for European ports and Grand Banks.
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Washington
New England
Grand Banks
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