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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Post" dated March 8, 1930. The headline reads, "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." The clipping includes three black-and-white photographs of individuals, each with a name and a brief description:

1. Costas Gazulis: The photo shows a young man in a light-colored shirt. The text below the photo states, "Who, police say, confessed to being 'poison pen' writer."

2. Allan E. Burke: The photo shows a young man in a dark shirt. The text below the photo mentions, "Cleared of charges following arrest of another youth last night in blackmail case."

3. Edward Waldo Forbes: The photo shows a young man in a dark suit and tie. The text below the photo describes him as "Lecturer on fine arts and director at Fogg Museum at Harvard, who admitted last night he received notes from a 'crank.'"

The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowed background, and the images are printed in black and white. The overall tone of the article suggests it is reporting on an investigation related to anonymous letters or threats received by noted individuals.

This image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post dated March 8, 1930. The headline reads, "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." The clipping features three photographs of individuals, each with a caption:

1. Costas Gazulis: The caption states that he is the person police say confessed to being the "poison pen" writer.
2. Allan E. Burke: The caption indicates that he was cleared of charges following the arrest of another youth in a blackmail case.
3. Edward Waldo Forbes: The caption describes him as a lecturer on fine arts and director at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, who admitted to receiving notes from a "crank."

The images and captions suggest a story involving a blackmail case and the arrest of a "poison pen" writer, with subsequent developments affecting the individuals mentioned.

This is a vintage newspaper clipping, likely from the Boston Post, dated March 2, 1930. The article is headlined:

Young Man Arrested as “Poison Pen” Writer

The clipping features three black-and-white photographic portraits of young men, each accompanied by a caption providing their name and a brief description related to a “poison pen” (i.e., anonymous, malicious letter) case.

Top Left Photo: Costas Gazulis
Caption:
“Who, police say, confessed to being ‘poison pen’ writer.”

Top Right Photo: Allan E. Burke
Caption:
“Cleared of charges following arrest of another youth last night in black-mail case.”

(Note: “black-mail” is likely a typo or hyphenation of “blackmail.”)

Bottom Photo: Edward Waldo Forbes
Caption:
“Lecturer on fine arts and director at Fogg Museum at Harvard, who admitted last night he received notes from a ‘crank.’”

The clipping appears to be slightly damaged at the top left corner. It is presented against a plain, light gray background, emphasizing its historical nature as a preserved news fragment from the early 20th century. The story involves a scandal surrounding anonymous threatening or defamatory letters, with one suspect arrested (Gazulis), another cleared (Burke), and a notable cultural figure (Forbes) revealed as a recipient.

This item is likely of archival or historical interest, possibly relating to a notable incident at Harvard during that period.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated March 8, 1920. The headline reads "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." The clipping includes three photographs of men, each with their names and brief descriptions. The first photograph shows Costas Gazulis, who is described as confessing to being a "poison pen" writer. The second photograph shows Allan E. Burke, who is described as being cleared of charges following the arrest of another youth in a blackmail case. The third photograph shows Edward Waldo Forbes, who is described as a lecturer on fine arts and director at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, who received notes from a "crank."

The image shows a newspaper clipping that is placed on a white background. The clipping has a heading that reads "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." There are three photos of men with their names written below them. The men are Costas Gazulis, Allan E. Burke, and Edward Waldo Forbes. Costas Gazulis is smiling, Allan E. Burke has a serious expression, and Edward Waldo Forbes has a slight smile.

The image is a vintage newspaper clipping dated March 8, 1930, from the Boston Post. The headline reads: "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." The article features three photographs of individuals, each accompanied by a caption.

Top Left:

• Photograph: A man with short, dark hair and a light complexion, wearing a light-colored shirt.
• Caption: "COSTAS GAZULIS"
• Text: "Who, police say, confessed to being 'poison pen' writer."

Top Right:

• Photograph: A man with short, light-colored hair, wearing a dark suit and tie.
• Caption: "ALLAN E. BURKE"
• Text: "Cleared of charges following arrest of another youth last night in black-hand case."

Bottom Center:

• Photograph: A man with short, dark hair, wearing a dark suit and tie.
• Caption: "EDWARD WALDO FORBES"
• Text: "Lecturer on fine arts and director at Fogg Museum at Harvard, who admitted last night he received notes from a 'crank.'"

Overall Description:

The article appears to report on a series of events involving allegations of "poison pen" letters, which were anonymous, malicious, or defamatory writings. It highlights three individuals:

1. Costas Gazulis, who reportedly confessed to being the writer of such letters.
2. Allan E. Burke, who was cleared of charges after another youth was arrested in connection with a black-hand case (a term often associated with extortion or blackmail).
3. Edward Waldo Forbes, a lecturer and director at Harvard's Fogg Museum, who admitted to receiving notes from someone referred to as a "crank."

The layout and style suggest a historical news report, likely from the early 20th century, given the date and design of the newspaper clipping. The term "poison pen" refers to someone who writes malicious or defamatory letters, often anonymously. The article provides a snapshot of a notable incident involving accusations, arrests, and confessions.

This is an image of an old newspaper clipping. The headline at the top mentions the arrest of a young man as a "Poison Pen" writer, suggesting an individual was apprehended for writing harmful or malicious messages. Below the headline are three sections with text, each accompanied by a rectangular area where you would expect an accompanying photo. There are captions under each section providing brief context about the individuals. The left caption references someone confessing to being the "poison pen" writer. The middle caption speaks about another individual being cleared of charges after the arrest of another youth. The third caption on the right discusses a person affiliated with Harvard, noting that he received notes from a "crank." The backgrounds of the individual sections contain text, likely parts of related articles. The paper appears aged, with some discoloration and wear.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring three individuals who are identified by their names and brief descriptions beneath their photographs. The headline reads "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer." The individuals mentioned are:

1. Costas Gazulis, described as being arrested and confirmed to be the "poison pen" writer.
2. Allan M. Burke, who has been cleared of charges following his arrest related to another youth's trial.
3. Edward Waldo Forbes, a lecturer and director at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, noted for having received several crank notes.

The article appears to be discussing a case involving malicious or threatening letters, often referred to as "poison pen" letters.

A small vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a light background. The headline reads “Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer.” The piece features three black-and-white mugshots arranged in a rough L-shape, with faces blurred for privacy. Captions under the photos give the names Costas Gazulis, Allan E. Burke, and Edward Waldo Forbes (the bottom caption mentions a Harvard/Fogg Museum connection). The text blocks around the photos describe the arrest and notes about the alleged “poison pen” writings. The clipping has an aged, torn look.

This is a scanned image of an old newspaper clipping. It features three grayscale portraits accompanied by a headline and captions. The title reads, "Young Man Arrested as 'Poison Pen' Writer," with a handwritten note indicating the Boston Post and a date "Mar 8, 1930."

Below the headline are photographs of three men. Beneath each image is text with descriptions:

1. The first man is identified as "Costas Gazulis," with a note stating he allegedly confessed to being the "poison pen" writer.
2. The second man is identified as "Allan E. Burke," mentioned to have been cleared of charges related to a blackmail case.
3. The third man is "Edward Waldo Forbes," described as a lecturer on the arts and director at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, receiving notes from a "crank."

The edges of the clipping are worn and torn, showing its age. The text and images are faded but legible.