04 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
A message from Admiral Togo published in the Boston Post thanks the people of New England for their cordial greeting. The note appears in the August 3 edition referencing the Lusitania's AIS details and a time stamp of 1:47 P. M.
Boston defeats Detroit 3 2 in 12 innings with Harry Hooper delivering the decisive run. Rain in Philadelphia aided leaders as the Tigers faltered, while 13 912 fans witnessed a grand contest where Boston showcased dominance over Detroit.
In a year’s tense clash the locals pressed to three straight wins over Detroit with Harry Hooper delivering the decisive blows. The match drew breathless scrutiny as Hooper secured the win for his team.
Twenty seven hundred Advertising Club members and guests flocked to the Lynnway Driving Club at Point of Pines for a New England feature event of the Ad Men's stay in Boston. Delegates from Georgia Texas and the West entertained with melon cutting steer imitations and regional displays as the clam feast drew to a close.
Several hundred attendees from inland states witnessed a New England clam bake at the Lynnway Club after a Boston Opera House gathering. The crowd, initially expected to be outnumbered by amusements, swarmed the clam and lobster feast.
Colonel John Jacob Astor arrived in Newport with his fiancée Miss Madeleine Force and her mother Mrs. Force aboard the steam yacht Seapen. The party drove through the city to view cottages for potential rental, avoiding Beechwood and visiting the ocean drive.
New York reports Miss Ethel Barrymore has begun suit for absolute divorce from husband Russell G. Colt and papers were served. The move ends reconciliation efforts after her California tour and return to New York. An advertisement promotes Boston and Worcester trolley service for Worcester and nearby points.
100 men and boys searched woods near Tiverton for Ruth Pickering a 12 year old girl and Percy Cutler a 14 year old boy who vanished Tuesday morning while berry picking. Meeson saw them heading south along Highland road later that day. A pond search near Bulgar Marsh yielded no clues.
Melville B. Estes, a Boston & Northern Railway conductor, flagged an express near Everett Avenue Chelsea to stop before a broken rail gap. The Flying Yankee of Boston & Maine halted just inches from disaster, timing critical as a long train carried Pullman cars and freight.
Estes, a longtime street railway worker, noticed a broken rail at the crossing while approaching on his 6:54 a.m. Melrose car. He jumped from his car to time the crossing for the Flying Yankee express, but saw a twist in the B and M rails just as he prepared to signal.
Sporting summary notes Detroit and Boston tied in a 123 innings mess with Cleveland New York Chicago Washington rain affected games. Hooper shines in Red Sox Detroit clash while Dentlin stars early as rain ends play in St Louis. Rhode Island yachts win inter state 18 foot title and Press Club golf and boxing plans listed.
Passenger rates cut to reach California with no train changes for tourist sleeping cars. Berth priced at nine dollars. Route via Washington Sunset Route with departures from 12 Milk and 362 Wash Streets.
Bethel Me August 3 Miss Elsie M. Davis the Bethel church organist who vanished last Sunday was found about 4 pm in a pine tree near Howe Hill three miles from Bethel. She clung to upper branches in a collapsed state as searchers moved quickly to reach her. Shoes stockings coat and shirtwaist were recovered nearby and landowner Fred L Edwards with Charles E Stowell found the hiding place within an hour.
A feeble young woman, weakened by hunger and exhaustion, was carried home by doctors who were summoned when searchers found her clothing. News of the incident spread quickly through town as the population learned of the rescue.
Washington Aug 3 The Census Bureau released the 1910 enumeration results for Massachusetts showing a population of 3 366 416. The report confirms the state’s total residents as of April 1.
Russell Sage born 1816 financier and promoter. Oliver P. Morton born 1823 statesman. Louis Wagner born 1838 soldier banker and G A R organizer in Pennsylvania. Jesse W. Reno born 1861 inventor of the moving stairway.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for a unsettled Friday with likely showers. Saturday expected showers with winds shifting from east to southeast. Washington reports New England outlook overcast with showers in the west on Friday and modest temperatures, winds from east to south.
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