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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

1

Town girl hunt ends at church in Quincy

Fire department and hundreds of residents searched after Edna Sweeney a 10 year old girl vanished from Atlantic boulevard. She was found an hour later asleep in the Sacred Heart church gallery on Hancock Street near her home. She attends Atlantic School and vanished around noon after leaving school earlier.

Fire Department of Atlantic Quincy Edna Sweeney Edward Sweeney Atlantic Boulevard Nyhan Church of the Sacred Heart Hancock Street Atlantic School

Millionaire Ayer Writes Love Poems Novel

Frederick Fanning Ayer a Lowell lawyer millowner and estate manager has published a poetry book titled Bell and Wing It runs over 1200 pages and is issued by Putnam's priced at 2 50 a volume The news of a businessman and lawyer of high standing showing poetical leanings surprises his Lowell and Boston friends.

Frederick Fanning Ayer Ayer Lowell Putnam's Massachusetts Boston

Engineer dives to save boy from train in East Boston

Frank A. Kennedy, an engineer on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line, jumped from his engine into the water at Havre Street bridge in East Boston yesterday and rescued 7 year old Joseph Magrath after he was hurled from the bridge by the speeding train. Passengers watched as Kennedy swam to the surface and brought the child to safety.

Frank A. Kennedy Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad East Boston Joseph Magrath Havre Street Kennedy

Boy knocked into river by train at Havre Street bridge

Shortly before 3 pm two boys, Joseph and Francis Grady, walked to the railroad bridge at Havre street with a kitten to dispose of. Joseph refused Grady's advice to toss it into a water pool and stepped onto the bridge alone. A Winthrop train, driven by Engineer Kennedy, appeared, the engineer blew the whistle and applied brakes, but could not stop in time. The engine struck Joseph, throwing him into 20 feet of water below. Continued on Page 2-Fifth Column.

Agua Prieta Mexico Juan Cabral Joan of Arc Talamantes Douglas U. S Little Joseph Francis Grady Havre Street Joseph Grady Everett Street Winthrop Kennedy Ennedy

Poem Delights Refer to Shelley and Browning Echoes

Readers discuss the verses noting stylistic hints of Shelley and Browning. The colleague’s remark appears in continued coverage across page six fourth column.

Weather Forecast Promises Warmer, Muddy Day

Sports and fair weather vibes mix as spectators look forward to a warmer day. Forecasters expect improved temperatures, but mud and chilly conditions may vex participants and ground crews.

Facts About Today's Great Marathon Race

The fifteenth annual B A A Marathon runs 25 miles from Ashland to the B A A clubhouse Exeter Street with 141 contestants and about 250000 spectators. Start at noon, finish around 230 pm. Record 2h 24m 24s by Tom Longboat in 1907. Local entrants number 63 with 18 New Yorkers 6 Canadians 4 Indians and 5 from Maritime Provinces. Favorites include Jim Corker Clarence DeMar Mike Ryan Mike Thomas and J Reynolds.

Ashland Exeter St Tom Longboat Toronto Canada Tom Morrissey New York Larry Brignoli Cambridge Maritime Provinces Jim Corker Clarence DeMar Dorchester Mike Ryan Mike Thomas J. J. Reynolds

Winners of the Previous Marathons List 1897 to 1910

A compiled record listing marathon winners from 1897 to 1910 with names and birthplaces. Notable names include J F McDermott New York J J Caffrey Hamilton Ontario S A Meller New York Mike Spring Fred Lorz Timothy Ford Tom Longboat Toronto and Thomas Morrissey New York.

JF. J. McDermott New York R. J. McDonald Cambridge L. J. Brignoli J. J. Caffrey Hamilton S. A. Meller John Lorden Mike Spring Fred Lorz Timothy Ford Tom Longboat Toronto Can Thomas Morrissey Henri Renaud Nashua N. HH Fred Cameron Amherst

Ashland to Boston 20 Mile Marathon Classic Opens

From Ashland to Boston over a 20 mile course now historic as the route of 14 previous marathons 141 of America's greatest long distance runners start today. Carefully groomed and trained to the minute the contestants in this large field are keen on a win and confident they can lead at the finish.

Ashland Boston America

Sports Scores From Yesterday Across Major Leagues

Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and others logged results with Boston winning 18 to 2 over Philadelphia while Washington beat New York and Detroit edged Cleveland. Dartmouth defeated Columbia 2 to 0 behind Beckstrom’s one hit allowed. Georgetown topped Vale 8 to 2. Joe defeats Monte Atell and Packey McFarland beat Tommy Murphy.

Boston Philadelphia Washington New York Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Dartmouth Columbia Beckstrom Vale Georgetown Joe Monte Atell Packey McFarland Tommy Murphy

Castle Square Hotel Promises Private Baths In Every Room

CastIe Square Hotel on Tremont and Chandler Streets offers European plan accommodations with over one mile of frontage. Charles E Sleeper serves as manager. The hotel features private baths in each room, long distance telephone access, first class cuisine, and a no tip dining room. Rates listed for several suite types ranging from $1.50 to $7.00 per day.

United States

Rebels seize money and hostage in Durango incident

An American doctor and his wife were held by rebel officials until they secured $1000 in endorsements. A $10,000 silver bullion theft from Bacis Mining Co in Durango was recovered within 24 hours. Papasquiaro reportedly faced a 50 band attack as per War Department notes.

Bacis Mining Company Durango Papasquiaro War Department Fed

Anarchist Arrested Near King Alfonso's Train

In Bordeaux on April 18 police detained Fernandez Francisco an alleged Spanish anarchist at the railway station shortly before King Alfonso was scheduled to depart the city.

Bordeaux France Fernandez Francisco Alfonso

Missing Woman Alarm Raised After Dinner Hour Departure

A mother reported a missing woman to the police after she did not return home for dinner, prompting an investigation into her disappearance.

Patriots' Day Note Raises Civil War First Bloodshed

On Patriots' Day in Massachusetts references mark the Battle of Lexington 1770 and the birth of Roger Sherman 1721. Mary L. Booth 1831 noted. Federal troops attacked Baltimore first bloodshed of Civil War.

Massachusetts Roger Sherman Lexington Mass Mary L. Booth Baltimore

Forecast for Boston and New England Fair to warmer midweek

Washington reports New England will see fair weather and rising temperatures on Wednesday with unsettled conditions by Thursday. Clouds increase and showers are likely as winds shift from westerly to southerly, with moderate variables.

Boston Washington New England

Clysmic Water and Healthful Sunshine Feature

A fragment notes a pairing of a strong cigar with water and a healthful, sunlit tone. It hints at a product or lifestyle suggestion emphasizing vigor and brightness, without clear names or events.

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