14 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
1
Fire swept the Polo Grounds in New York at dawn destroying the steel framed grandstand valued at about 250000 dollars. The blaze left the famous National League park severely damaged with extensive property loss.
Forest fires swept Plymouth's timber lands fanned by a southwest wind destroying over 150 acres of pine. The flames reached the deer park of the Forges and the Whipple estate, with residents working tirelessly to halt the blaze as it threatened the town’s edge. Continued on Page 18-7th Column
President Charles S. Mellen of the New Haven and Boston & Maine railroads told 530 New England leaders at the Hotel Somerville that his companies would join Boston in funding vast harbor improvements and a grand dry dock and piers. He urged state support for electrification tunnels and a union station to attract shipping and reduce New York’s port dominance.
Readiness underway in Boston to welcome arriving vessels described as great ships, with continued coverage on Page 18 noting First Columb details.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives broke with tradition and passed an anti-injunction bill despite strong opposition from top state lawyers. The session closed with support for Morrison I. Swift and Coxey's army principles.
The 18th day of the current session brought intense clashes as conservatives attempted to derail the injunction bill with amendments and the ways and means committee faced defeat while opposing the unemployed work policy.
U S forces halted a border clash after rebels led by Red Lopez captured Agua Prieta Mexico following a three hour Douglas Ariz bombardment. Three Americans were killed and several wounded as firing threatened lives on US soil.
It is unclear if a rebel bullet hit the magazine at the headquarters as reports conflict over the incident. Authorities await clearer details while investigations continue.
William M. Olin secretary of state is reported sinking rapidly. Dr Starbird attending him says he had a poor day and little hope he will live through the night. His temperature rose sharply since yesterday afternoon and he became delirious around seven. His wife son and daughter remained at his bedside all night with the physician in attendance.
Inspector Silag Waite searched the Back Bay woman's house for a $1200 cluster diamond ring belonging to Miss Sallie Fisher, lead actress in The Girl in the Train. Fisher says the piece vanished from her dressing room Wednesday evening and sought police help. Deputy Supt Watts ordered the inquiry.
Inspector obtains search warrant then probes Miss Fisher’s Back Bay house seeking a missing ring from her dressing room. The ring vanished after a Wednesday night performance and several prominent visitors examined the area. Despite a thorough house search and maid help, the ring remains unrecovered as police involvement begins.
The park seating 40 000 was gutted by fire minutes after opening day. Sparks reached Washington Heights as flames ruined grandstands and bleachers of new timber. Firefighters struggled to stop spread to the viaduct and railroad yards while crowds hindered efforts. John McGraw arranged a temporary lease and Giants planned next games. team uniforms and gear reportedly lost with clubs in town.
Andover track team competes outdoors for the first time portsmouth jaycees to Penn State spring events at Harvard football and rowing meet with Boston schoolboy crew challenging on May 1.
The American League card shows Washington 3 Boston 3 New York 3 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 4 Chicago 8 St Louis 2 after eight innings rain delay. The National League results include Brooklyn 7 Boston 6, plus New York and Philadelphia 6 and etc, with games rained out. Siegert's Angostura Bitters is advertised as a real luxury to mix with soda water, amen ade, or spirits.
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