03 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
1
Boston gains a comeback win in a ninth inning rally as the Speed Boys perform around Jennings' champions. The standings show Philadelphia and New York near the top with small margins and varying games back.
Detroit fans left in despair after a 4 to 3 loss to Boston. Eddie Karger came through for the Red Sox, while Jennings failed to seal a late rally. Patsy Donovan's youngsters fought hard, needing three pitchers to hold the Tigers at bay.
After Collins and Joe Wood were weighed in the balance, Detroit pitchers halted Boston's late surge. With men on second and third and one out, a dangerous Tiger batter prepared to swing, slowing the Red Sox comeback in a tense ninth.
Haverhill reports a severe hailstorm at South Grove land three miles away. The storm, the worst in memory, covered hills and valleys with large hailstones over an inch across, killing chickens and damaging crops.
A severe hailstorm pummeled a fruit farm causing heavy crop damage. Mammoth hailstones shattered apples and other fruit while holes were punched in peaches, injuring the remaining produce and creating widespread loss.
In American play Boston defeated Detroit 4 to 3 and New York edged Cleveland 5 to 2. Chicago beat St. Louis 5 to 3 while Washington won 3 to 2. National results show Cincinnati 6 over Boston with 6 to 0, Chicago trailing, New York and Philadelphia in a 6 to 0 score, and Pittsburg blanking Brooklyn. First game Brooklyn down 5 to 0 over St. Louis. second game action unclear.
Quebec report says Dr Hawley H Crippen admitted killing Belle Elmore. Crippen spoke in a private judge’s room. he refused to answer at once and said he would tell his story in England later. Inspector Dew notes unofficial England advices identify the body as Elmore for a conviction block.
Ethel Clare Leneve confesses nothing about the Belle Elmore murder to Inspector Dew after a lengthy interview. authorities announce Crippen admitted killing the woman but Dew says Leneve is innocent and loyal to Crippen, shielding him.
Middlesex County buyers Jeremiah A. Burns and John H. O'Brien purchase properties on Magnolia Street Arlington and 476 Pleasant Street Malden. Charles W. Howard & Son served as broker. Massachusetts Title Insurance Company examined and guaranteed the titles amid warnings about possible future title claims. Office at 70 State Street.
Reports from Kansas on Aug 2 indicate insurgent gains in the primary with Governor E. R. Stubbs likely nominated, linked to insurgent congressmen. R. J. Hopkins leads for Lieutenant Governor, while districts show mixed results for insurgent and stand-patter candidates.
New York Aug. 2 Italy cannot now legally demand Charlton’s extradition. The legal time limit expired at midnight and no demand from Italy had been received by the United States district attorney for New Jersey.
Aug 2 Quincy report offers 500 dollars to capture Louis G Restelli dead or alive with 100-dollar bounty for body discovery if he kills himself after discovery. City considers matching reward. Two tramps captured in South Weymouth after sensational search near Monatiquot swamp hinges on boy Johnny Reardon sighting and a big blue revolver.
Mrs Alice Crowninshield Rogers Pierce of Topsfield Mass and Miss Adele Richie were arrested near Pelham station late last night. Mrs Pierce left a diamond ring valued at 1000 dollars as security for their appearance at trial.
Mrs. Pierce recounts a daytime assault while driving to Pelham station to meet Miss Richie arriving at 11 04. Two men armed with clubs jumped from trees to seize the horses and later a bridle was grabbed. A cart overturn, she and her terrier were injured. police detained them both for alleged resisting arrest.
The revenue cutter Perry with about 50 officers and men ran onto a dangerous reef in the Bering Sea during a heavy snow storm. It is reported a complete loss with no deaths. crew reassigned to other ships guarding sealing and northern duties. The loss leaves Manning and Tahoma on Phibilof Island patrols while Rush and Bear operate elsewhere. The despatch was brief with few details.
Aug 2 reports growing evidence that Republican leaders’ letters protesting Secretary Ballinger are influencing the President's advisers near him, aiming to ease Ballinger from embarrassment in upcoming congressional campaign planning.
Reports persist that Senator Crane urged Secretary Ballinger to sacrifice his cabinet post to ease party tensions. President Taft refuses to press Ballinger to resign, while party leaders urge removal as a political liability. Garfield supporters in Ohio signal broader opposition within the party.
Secretary Ballinger denied the Minneapolis meeting with Senator Crane related to any resignation. He said the talk did not concern him and he would ignore his foes with strong language.
The August settlement ends the Grand Trunk Central Vermont walkout after July 18. Conductor and yard workers receive back pay to May 1 and a 18 percent raise, with January 1, 1912, pay aligning to Eastern Association rates. MacKenzie King credited for negotiations. terms include reemployment of nonviolent workers and no coercion toward new hires.
Boston men charge that John A. Qualey, arrested in New York for conspiring to defraud the widow of Newport’s Dr. Bull of 35000 stock believed worthless, swindled Boston businessmen of about 300000. He organized the Slatine Company, Magnesia Company, and Lactaline venture, all based on his secret processes, then fled with cash and secrets.
The article details Qualey, a wealthy Boston social figure who hosted dinners at the Touraine and at other hotels. He traveled to Chicago and operated similar schemes, using dupes to endorse checks. Accusers span many classes, with A. S. Annable of Winthrop losing potentially $10,000 in stock and loans.
Weather bulletin for New England and middle Atlantic coasts predicts generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with light variable winds. Steamers bound for European ports should expect light variable winds and fair weather toward the Grand Banks.
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