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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
1
At the Gloucester midsummer carnival a balloon ascent ended in disaster when a 15 year old, John McNiel, was lifted 75 feet after entangling in a guy rope and fell, likely fatally injuring him. Pilot Harold Cates cut loose and descended from 40 feet to safety.
A boy, son of Neil J. and Annie A. McNiel of 6 Acacia street, Gloucester, suffered grave internal injuries and four broken ribs. He was rushed by car to Gloucester Hospital where doctors said he cannot live. Cates sustained a severe shaking up and minor injuries in the incident.
Four members of Hook and Ladder No. 1 Winchester suffered serious injuries about 8 p m while practicing ladder drill on the Prince School building Church street Winchester when the extension ladder suddenly closed and the men fell more than 30 feet to the ground from above the first section The incident occurred during a routine drill and prompted medical attention for the injured firefighters.
Captain M C Ambrose and three firemen aged 37 to 40 were badly hurt when an extension ladder collapsed during practice at Prince school. Comb A rushed them to Winchester Hospital. Captain Ambrose most seriously hurt. Callman Fitzgerald was later sent home.
The Sunday Post previews a refreshed Everybody's Page featuring T R in a new format. Readers get updated profiles and a new layout aimed at easier reading.
Thousands of Atlantans flocked to view the body amid a frenzied crowd of about 5000 including women and children. Police reportedly feared the wrong man may have been killed as a mob voted on the disposal of the remains after a man jumped on the deceased’s face during removal.
In Atlanta on August 17 the body of Leo M. Frank hung in view as crowds gathered to see the convicted Mary Phagan slayer. Police took limited action as vendors sold postcards of the scene and the mob’s precision was described as perfect. The body was later cut down at Marietta amid threats of cremation.
Opening day for the Braves features an estimated 35 000 attendance, 1 30 gates, 3 pm flag raising with President Gaffney and National League President Tener, dignitaries, Royal Rooters, 9000 school children, 20 000 invited guests, Braves vs St Louis Cardinals, batteries Rudolph Gowdy Griner Snyder, Johnny Evers to play second base, new uniforms, bands, and a flagpole march to the tune of Tessie.
Boston prepares to dedicate Braves Field as the premier baseball temple in the nation on a citywide celebration along Commonwealth Avenue. The piece notes a swift evolution from Walpole Street to a modern park, highlighting Boston’s embrace of the national game and growing fan interest after the Nationals’ ascent to a championship lineup.
London reports the transport Royal Edward sank with 1002 lives lost. The disaster, striking in the Aegean as troops head to the Dardanelles, shocks England and surpasses prior naval losses.
The piece notes a shift from shock to indignation and renewed resolve to crush Teutonic allies. It highlights the satisfaction in recognizing that despite vast troop movements worldwide, this marks the first successful German submarine attack on a transport.
Temple Tex Aug 17 two or three lives reported lost in Houston as a storm caused about $5,000,000 in damage according to the AT&SF train conductor who passed through here last night.
Fire destroyed the Summit House on August six and a search by staff uncovered jewels valued at thirty thousand dollars. The stones were reported missing by guest Mrs Mary Smith Woodcock of Greenwich Connecticut.
Dennis H. Nawn and John Nugent of Milford sifted debris and found a diamond necklace, sunburst, multiple diamond and sapphire rings with various values, a gold watch owned by Miss Cathrine McQuire of Back Bay Boston, and Mrs Woodcock, daughter of the late Banker Smith of Greenwich, came to Jefferson to claim the jewels.
The upcoming Sunday Post will feature the Lady Bountiful cartoon likely to amuse children. The cheerful strip aims to bring light humor to readers and attract family audiences.
A man, Charles Lawrence Hanrahan of Mansfield, was arrested near 11 pm after rambling letters with skull and crossbones and threats to visit Clinton and clean out the Governor's house were received at the Democratic State committee headquarters on Beacon Street.
A young man claimed to back his uncle's Mansfield postmaster bid and pressured Governor Walsh to intervene. He sent rambling letters with skulls and religious poems to Secretary O'Leary and Governor Walsh, threatened to attack the governor's house, and was traced to the Castle Square Hotel where police intervened.
A would be robber, Thomas Kenny of North Chelmsford, tried to steal a cash box containing the day’s receipts from the Quincy House dining room at midnight. He was overpowered by Head Bellman Louis Fraser and hotel staff and held until police arrested him at Brattle Square door.
Nellie Smith, cashier, wrestled with Kenny who snatched a tin cash box containing 206.80 from a hotel dining room desk. The thief fled toward the lobby, dropping the box. hotel staff and Patrolman Welch pursued and captured him. Box and contents recovered intact.
Advertising notice lists menu items at Boutelle's in Cornhill including spring lamb chops and roast chicken dinners. Promotions show daily regular dinner and special prices. Local dining ad emphasizes affordable meals and house specials.
Continued on page 2 first column with times 24m and section 38m noted earlier.
The notice lists moon phases from August 17 to September 16 with first quarter and full moon dates, plus annual full-moon dates for September to December. It notes the 220th day of the year, 35 days of summer left, and 888 days of war. Morning stars Saturn Venus Jupiter, and lamp times 7 13 and 7 43. It closes with Today’s anniversaries including the Battle of Fishing Creek 1780 and naval hero Fighting Bob Evans born 1847.
Forecast for New England and Eastern New York calls for fair conditions with continued cool weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate northerly to easterly winds accompany the pleasant spell.
National League results show Brooklyn 3 New York 2 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 0 Pittsburg 3 Chicago 2 Chicago 6 Pittsburg 4. American League Detroit 10 Cleveland 3 Detroit 7 Cleveland 3. New England League Worcester 4 Manchester 1 Worcester 7 Manchester 0 Lowell 7 Lawrence 5 Lewiston 7 Lynn 2 Portland 6 Fitchburg 2. Colonial League New Bedford 10 Brockton 4 Hartford 18 Pawtucket 3 Springfield 7 New Haven 5. Federal League Pittsburg 5 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 14 Newark 4 Chicago 4 Baltimore 0 Kansas 3 Buffalo 2.
Wireless messages from Galveston report boats carrying people from buildings on main streets to the US transport Buford as the storm raged. No definite loss of life is confirmed, but the desperate situation is described in radiograms.
A tropical hurricane devastated Galveston and inland towns Beaumont Houston Taylor Temple and Waco reports say widespread roof loss uprooted trees and railroad disruption. Signal wires down and ships wrecked with weeks needed to gauge total damages and communications remain severed.
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