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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

9

Eleanor Gains In Lipton Trophy Duel At Hull

In the Boston Yacht Club mid summer series Eleanor, skippered by Frank Martin, won Class Q with a 1 minute 6 second margin over Little Rhody and 1 minute 40 seconds ahead of Achilles. Eleanor’s victory boosts her Lipton Cup prospects amid light competition from Achilles and Little Rhody.

Hull Achilles Boston Yacht Club Eleanor Loring Frank Martin North Shore Boston Marie L Ellen Sonderklasse Arawak Cape Gringo Dorchester Nicknack II Peddock’s Island Quincy Great Hill Strawberry Hill Sheep Island Peddock Quincy Yacht Club Quincy Rhody H.m F. W Ewes Little Rhody Il C. ‘Tillinghast Eos Caleb Loring George Lee C. P. Curtis Manchester C. F. Adams Corinthian B. Cdw Psten Rene Esaa Alecto J. E. Doherty Ene Dorchen A. W. Finla Kittiwake V E. Wi Rosenthal Nicknack NI Onifor E. B, Holmes C. d Onncy Seveses Seer Reese Pals Meave Alfred Douglass Cole Aanona H. Lundberg Jacobin T. W. Kin Iris F. Crome A C. Nickerson Busy Bee Pion M. Whittemore W. Robbins A. J. Ar Cante Hustler R. Coll Saltair C. C Basse

Rengo fat reducer advertised with medical claims

An advertisement touts Rengo as a safe, natural fat-reduction product that requires no exercise or dieting. It promises rapid fat loss with palatable taste and portable form, claiming no harm to digestion and urging readers to order a trial package free by mail from The Rengo Co. in Detroit and lists multiple drugstores and distributors in several cities.

Rengo Rengo Co Rengo Bidg Detroit Mich Boston Jaynes Drug Co Houghton & Dutton Co Tremont and Beacon Sts Henry Siegel Co Washington and Essex Sts Woodward Drug Co Tremont St W. B. Hunt Co Washington St Mass. Ave Cambridge Pleasant St Malden Rengo Bldg Multo-Fruto

Letters to the Editor on Sports and Fair Play

James Spencery of Chelsea defends balanced coverage and questions bias in American and British sports circles. He cites Olympic history, Sir Thomas Lipton, and Walter Winans while urging fair treatment of athletes and acknowledgment of stage management.

Sir St. Louis Thomas Lipton Boston Hayes Dorando London Great Britain James Spencerly Chelsea

Boston Party Injured When Car Flips in City

In Boston last night the auto of Jason D Bailey of 651 Washington Street turned turtle near a gully injuring two seriously. Passengers included Mrs Bailey Mr and Mrs G Blainey and son Walter and a Mr Ramsay all of Boston. Mrs Bailey is in critical condition at Mansion House Hudson.

Jason D. Bailey Boston Worcester Washington Street Bailey G. Blainey Walter Ramsay Hudson

Clinton Strikers Clash With 35 Officers in Street Battle

In Clinton on Aug 4, over 150 strikers armed with revolvers clubs and stones battled about 35 police officers for more than 45 minutes. Dozens of strikers were wounded including two officers. The fight began at the Bigelow Carpet Company property and spread through town injuring bystanders and damaging property.

Clinton Bigelow Carpet Company J. W. Bishop Company Worcester Richard Keefe Michael Kane Bishop Kane

Auto rampage at Franklin Field leaves one dead four hurt

At a Knights of Pythias gathering in Franklin Field a runaway auto, driven by youth Seavey, struck Miss Murray killing her and injuring her mother before crashing into a Mattapan car and tipping over after a zigzag run of about 200 yards. Seavey attempted to regain control as police arrived.

Knights of Pythias Franklin Field Seavey Michigan Avenue Miss Murray Montgomery Miss Schaeffer David Blue Hill Avenue Young Seavey Miss Koeb Mattapan

Last Call for Cy Young Fund Subscriptions in Boston

The Cy Young Trophy Fund collects remains of donations and poems praising Boston ace Cy Young. Victor M Well chairs fund with entries and a list of supporters from across Massachusetts including Maynard and Newburyport. The total so far reaches $219.82 as the deadline nears tomorrow night.

Cy Young Boston Victor M. Well Inter-Trust Security Company M. Weil J. R. Cohan A. G. Madden Charles Cleaves Saco Edw. M. Ryan Charles E. Ryan R. 8. Hyde Guy R. Sherman G. C. Bean C. J. James J. M. Sweeney Fr. A. Cady F. A. Gower D. V. Magoun J. E. Sampson M. H. Boyer H. Mallard H. Harris J. F. Price Ben Benson Hubert B. Curley Thomas Henry C. D. Holmes Maynard Arthur Guy Newburyport Edw. Price Danvers Mary Fleming Marshfield

Strikers Battle Police Over Nine Hour Day Pay Increase

In Clinton, workers from Worcester camps clashed with police when the Board of Selectmen ordered removal. Nine strikers were arrested as the fight spilled onto Union and Pleasant streets. officers faced rock and gunfire before a compromise raised pay from $1.50 to $1.75 for a 10 hour day.

Union Street Board of Selectmen Pleasant Street Fox Andrew Prouitti Michale Coinoceti George Coinocetti Vincent Blessitto Gaitano Riccio Florinto Milacuto Frank Angelo Lola Lazzaron Enrico Lotisco W. F.cannon

Tragic car crash leaves Koeb, Schaeffer hurt. Murray uninjured

After the vehicle overturned, Miss Koeb died and Miss Schaeffer and Miss Murray were injured. The young chauffeur Seavey was detained at Station 11 to tell his account. Mrs Koeb and Montgomery were treated at the Maine contingent hospital before transfer to City Hospital.

Miss Schaeffer Miss Murray Miss Koeb Gleason City Hospital Seavey

Crash kills horse as auto hits buggy near Follett's Corner

In North Attleboro on August 4 a touring car struck a buggy carrying J J Casey and James Fahey. Casey's horse died. both men were thrown but survived. Clovis H Bowen of Pawtucket, named by the driver, faces a charge for improper headlamp lighting.

North Attleboro Follett’s Corner J. J. Casey James Fahey Taunton Pawtucket Russell Allen Lang Fahey Lang E. C. Brown Clovis H. Bowen Pine Street Bowen North Attleboro Court

Yachting Party Narrowly Survives Storm Near Halifax

Dr. Hollis and his Philadelphia family weathered a violent storm at Canso when their yacht was dragged ashore. The party escaped with their lives after a harrowing ordeal aboard the vessel near Halifax Nova Scotia.

Halifax N. S Hollis Philadelphia Canso

Newport Excursion Train Leaves Tomorrow

Another dollar popular excursion to Newport tomorrow via New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The special train departs South Station at 9 39 a m and Back Bay at 9 34 a m. Tickets remaining unsold may be obtained tomorrow morning only at South Station.

Newport N. Y South Station Back Bay

Sleeping on Boston & Albany tracks near Newton depot

Newton August 4 A54 63 year old Cornelius W Donahue slept with his head inches from rails as an express sped by Police Officer Ryan dragged him to safety before the Riverside local arrived Later at 6 30 Patrolman Kimball arrested Edward Aspinwall 37 salesman of Sharon on drunkenness and railroad law violations

Whalen Fox Bishop Company Newton Boston & Albany Cornelius W. Donahue Ryan Riverside Kimball Edward Aspinwall Main Street Sharon

Sir John Johnson Wins Huron Handicap at Saratoga

Sir John Johnson trained by John Sanford won the Huron handicap a 13 to 16 mile race at Saratoga today. Royal Tourist finished second four lengths behind with Delirium third. Other results: Madrant won race one, Pins and Needles won race two, High Range won race three, Woodcraft won race five, Gramsar won race six.

John Sanford Sir John Johnson Saratoga Sanford Royal Tourist Delirium Madrant Sea Cliff Perceptor Pins and Needles Fancy Polly Watts High Range the Gardener Colutto Woodcraft Adriache Gowan Gramsar Torenia Chief Brant

Local tea store manager found dead in Providence

Henry B. Saunders, longtime manager of a major tea store in Providence, was found dead in bed yesterday. Medical Examiner Jay Perkins ruled the death a suicide after investigation.

Providence R. I Henry B. Saunders Jay Perkins

Author Bronson Howard who wrote Shenandoah dies at 66

New York reports Bronson Howard famed American dramatist and Shenandoah author died at Avon-by-the-Sea New Jersey of heart failure aged 66. Born Detroit October 7 1842 he wrote 17 comedies and dramas and rose to prominence with Shenandoah in 1889. He led the American Dramatists Club and belonged to several New York clubs.

New York Bronson Howard America Mr. Howard Saratoga Charles Frohman Howard Frohman

Eastern League Results From Providence Montreal Rochester Rochester

Providence-Montreal 9, Belticore Battle at Rochester 3 after 9 innings. Wellington Jersey City 14, Toronto 1 in rain delayed play.

Providence Montreal Belticore Battle Rochester Uelph Jersey City Toronto

Taste in Small Things and Nabisco Sugar Wafers

The text extols modest hosting touches over grand gestures. It claims Nabisco Sugar Wafers epitomize refinement, recommending their constant presence for refreshments, dessert, or after dessert at any delightful event.

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