15 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
A report notes FOSS abducts Benton for a period at the workplace. The incident details current location and potential motivations remain unclear. No further information on participants or timeline is provided in the text.
From Cave Man camp in Spencer Maine a report arrives that artist Joseph Knowles begins a two month survival experiment buried in the forest with no aid from civilization. A guide returns with the first message from Knowles as a furor erupts over the remote cache plan.
William M Wood Jr son of Lawrence mill owner was arrested in Lynn for operating an automobile without a license He arrived from England three days earlier with an Oxford University student acquaintance Wood plans Harvard matriculation He was stopped by motorcycle officer Roger Dwyer at 2 mph in Lewis street and bailed out $50 Police chauffeur Frank Donoghue offered to drive them to Pride's Crossing where the Woods summer.
Governor Foss abducted Colonel Benton and pressed for support as a candidate while factions in Worcester county Republicans react to his bid. Benton plans to file papers statewide. Gardner men hold a conference as tensions rise over the gubernatorial race.
National results show Chicago 9 Boston 7 in the opener and 5 3 in the second. Pittsburg 13 Brooklyn 8. New York 11 St Louis 4 first, then 7 3 second. Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 6 first and 7 2 second. Boston 4 St Louis 0. New York 2 Chicago 0. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 2. Detroit 5 Washington 4. More on Pages 8 and 9.
Public filing of divorce proceedings against Cyrus Wakefield, son of the town founder, by Mrs. Wakefield causes sensational talk. Friends whisper of possible reconciliation after the husband told a reporter last night that there must be some mistake.
The article reports Mr. Wakefield's suspected retreat to avoid publicity, likely to Kennebunkport Maine to seek explanation from his wife Susie M. Stuart Wakefield about her suit. Mrs. Wakefield and their son Cyrus Wakefield Jr. are expected back August 22, with family members in Maine unavailable for comment.
The Rev. Frederick C. Williams rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown had his bicycle stolen yesterday. He is an Episcopal clergyman. The incident shows thieves are not respectful of persons.
Lola Norris testified about seduction and elopement from Sacramento to Reno as the government pursues Maury Diggs and Drew Caminetti under the Mann Act. Caminetti’s trial to follow Diggs, who is already on trial, with a day marked by minor surprises including juror reaction.
A brief note records Taille A. M. time 10 38 with a marker to continue on Page 2 Fifth Column. It mentions Portland 12m 8h 44m earlier in the text.
Sun and stars timings for Gloucester and Newport with planetary risings and settings. Major anniversaries recalled include ChinaFrance war declaration of 1884 and Pekin legation rescue of 1900. Fort Erie 1814 attack cited and Methuen murder search noted as of this date.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows generally fair conditions on Friday and Saturday with moderate southeast winds. Washington reports Aug 14 forecast for New England extends the fair trend with mild winds and stable temperatures across coastal areas.
Advertisement claims Father John's Medicine enhances bodybuilding power. No verifiable data or evidence provided.
President Wilson publicly reprimanded Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson for his attack on the British foreign office. Ambassador Page was sent to Sir Edward Grey to convey the regret of the American government that a U S diplomatic official acted improperly.
The administration proceeded with its measures following the receipt of a cablegram, prompting official moves and new directives in response to the communication. The exact contents of the cablegram are not specified in the excerpt.
At 2 45 this morning seventy five guests at the Crawford House Scollay square were driven into the street by smoke from an explosion at 15 Hanover street Hanover Shoe Store. Firemen battled the blaze for about half an hour and damage is put at about 500 dollars with guests fleeing in their night attire. Patrolman King and Bert Fisher are credited with raising the alarm.
Special Officer Rich and Nathan Brown, a motion picture theatre owner, intervened to protect Allan Woodward 20 from a vicious assault by about 30 men of the Lynde street gang after the theatre crowd forced an eject. Woodward, an usher on Broadway Everett, was kicked and bruised but saved from serious injury.
A massive fire in Woodstock, New Hampshire, gutted the Woodstock Lumber Company plant and many buildings, including 15 houses, while residents escaped by wading or crossing the Pemigewasset River. Postmaster Arthur Kinsman saved the mail by carrying blazing sacks to safety.
Albany August 14 The fight for New York’s chief executive continues as impeached Governor Sulzer and Lieutenant Governor Glynn each act to run state services. Sulzer signs an extradition bringing the dispute before federal courts, challenging Tammany’s influence in state courts. Glynn prepares a formal demand to Sulzer asserting his claim to authority.
Thomas W. Lawson, arriving from Boston at the Oregon Hotel in Portland, declares he would join 24 others to contribute $100,000 each to a large fund backing Governor Sulzer of New York in a showdown with Tammany Hall. He has telegraphed the offer to Sulzer.
Tonight friends of the Lieutenant Governor announced a plan to occupy the executive chamber at the capitol to force a resolution on who holds the governorship. The move signals a dispute over official leadership.
The governor is tied to a health update as Mrs Sulzer shows improvement. The article notes her condition is a focus of attention with continued coverage expected on page three.
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