15 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
1
Boston and Chicago split a doubleheader as 20 000 fans watched the champions lose 6 1 in the opener and win 5 3 in the nightcap. Ferris starred with a triple and two runs driven in while Dineen struggled in the first game.
The partial lunar eclipse visible across North America lasted 9 39 to 11 43 with 29 percent of the lunar surface obscured. Professor Pickering of Harvard photographed the event and noted no satellite larger than 200 yards. findings to be added to observatory records. The report also mentions prior observations suggesting a feature nicknamed Tycho appears brighter after the eclipse due to solar heating.
Harris Lindsley deputy police commissioner of New York and Miss Evelyn Willing of Chicago were killed when their car was struck by a Rutland railroad train near Pennington Vermont. Ambrose Cramer and chauffeur Tom Anderson were injured as the auto caught fire.
Plain Frank Plumley of Northfield acts as referee for eight France versus Venezuela claims totaling 40,000,000 francs. He dismissed two claims for equity lack and disallowed the largest 9,509,728 francs. records will be prepared in multiple languages with proceedings to continue.
A burst 8 inch water main flooded a Washington street subway excavation near Washington and Summer, trapping 16 men in a 12 by 12 foot pit eight feet deep. Foreman John Boyle and several Italians pulled others to safety as water surged, Boyle suffering a chest fracture and minor injuries. Fire and water crews shut off supply after the flood.
The council votes unfold with 10 to 8 to urge the District Attorney Sughrue to convene a grand jury on Alderman Linehan's bribery charge tied to the Dock Trust East Boston track approval. Other votes push the DA to investigate, expunge last meeting minutes, and keep the track grant on record while inviting potential court challenges.
Judge Ely rules ex labor man Ryan violated no law though he offered lenders money to work for Dock Trust. He denies a warrant sought by President Collins of the Central Labor Union.
Contrary to expectations the meeting of the Board of Aldermen yesterday was orderly and quiet with no major disruptions. City officials did not report unexpected votes or contentious motions during the session.
A brief ad notes Horsford's Acid Phosphate relieves headaches caused by summer heat overwork and nervous disorders. It claims quick relief and improved digestion. The copy targets readers seeking fast remedies during hot weather and bodily strain.
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday increasing cloudiness and showers in the afternoon or night, with Wednesday remaining generally cloudy and warmer as light southerly winds prevail.
The article notes that all matters linked to the subjects have been settled and laid aside for good. For full conference details see Page 5.
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