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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
11
A hot wave hit Boston with a 88 degree reading recorded at 3 pm. The day left many people exhausted and several individuals listed as requiring hospital care or relief, including Margaret Scanlan and others named across City Hospital Relief Hospital and Relief Stations.
A weather forecaster described the heat as not the hottest but very sticky. Officials log 885-10 degrees and warn no improvement is expected tomorrow with likely hotter conditions and no rainfall along the coast.
Overwhelmed by extreme heat and humidity, residents fainted on downtown streets. William L Lenshee of 786 East Fourth Street South Boston collapsed on Broadway near E Street and was taken to City Hospital after striking his head.
A crowded booth at the Houghton and Duttons display shows the healing liquid X Zalia being demonstrated. The scene suggests strong public interest though details on outcomes or endorsements are not provided.
London dispatches report that Valparaiso and Santiago recover from Chile quake with relief efforts underway. Public subscriptions opened in Argentina and Chile to aid refugees, while government troops restore order and coordinate food water and medical supplies.
A New York report states the Juan Fernandez island off the Chilean coast was destroyed by a South American earthquake. The site housed a penal settlement and a fort and is famous as the setting of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.
Boston police off duty travel requires superior approval. Patrolman Joseph H. Doran admitted going to Nantasket Beach without consent, causing delay returning to Boston. Commissioner O'Meara renewed strict enforcement, warning officers to follow regulations and keep diligent discipline.
A campaign document in the form of a letter from President Roosevelt to Congressman James E. Watson urges the nation to keep the present Congress intact. It extols Congress achievements and warns that changing Congress now would cause confusion while affirming support for a protective farm policy.
Mrs Mary A Tennyson and her brother Dennis Griffin were bailed in 3000 each after arrest by Inspectors Patterson and Rooney on alleged knowledge of a forgery involving Griffin s name on an insurance application with the New York Life Insurance Company The pair deny guilt and will appear in Police Court with counsel The case is tied to a suspected graveyard insurance scheme
The text cites Chapter 214 Section 30, prohibiting betting on horse racing within the Commonwealth with fines up to 1000 dollars or one year in jail. An official note clarifies that certain agricultural societies and corporations authorized by Chapter 125 Section 11 are exempt from the prohibition and penalties.
Insurrection begins in Havana province as General Quintin Bandera with a force of over 20 men crosses the trocha from Arroyo Arenas. Government confirms Bandera took up arms. rural guards are deployed to Pinar del Rio, with Senate and House meeting informally to evaluate the crisis.
In Santiago Cuba General Demetrio Castillo former provincial governor and J G Gomez editor of La Lucha Havana were quietly arrested by rural guards at El Caney on charges of inciting a revolution They departed for Havana today on a heavily escorted special train Both deny treason and say their work aims to reorganize the Liberal party
U S charge d affaires in Havana cabled the State Department that armed manifestations occurred in Pinar del Rio and Havana provinces. Several hundred men rallied in Pinar del Rio and about a hundred in Havana. some leaders arrested, no other provinces troubled.
Complainants allege Griffin with advanced tuberculosis was to be insured while Thomas Nelson falsely passed exam for him. Nelson, at sea, will soon be questioned. Mrs Tennyson, widow of Theodore, a 40 year old rigger, says he died of typhoid and pneumonia after seven days and was insured for 2000. Her daughter Mabel, 23, died of nervous malady with a 500 policy. she received 395. Prosecution says policies span 3000 and 5000 with New York Life scrutiny and police inquiry. Mrs. Tennyson denies charges. she notes own property on Humboldt avenue and Commercial street.
Nelson, connected to a June incident, is at large after leaving Boston for sea. Police list nine lodgers at the time. Mary A. Tennyson and Dennis Griffin are charged as accessories to forging Dennis Griffin’s name on an insurance application. They posted $8000 bail each, with Jesse Gove rumored as counsel, which he denied. Dr Daly eluded reporters during midsummer at a south shore resort.
Partly cloudy conditions with possible afternoon or night showers and warm highs. In New England, interior showers with fair coastal conditions Tuesday, followed by showers Wednesday. Winds shift to fresh southwest. steamers bound for Europe expect light to fresh southwest winds and fair weather toward the Grand Banks.
Grand circuit meeting opens at Readville with Brilliant Girl My Star and Fantana winning major events. Clara Huron wins the feature race at Saratoga. Boston loses to Detroit 6 4. Chicago shuts out the Giants 3 0. Cincinnati beats Tenney 2 1. Two new pitchers purchased. Axtell famed 105000 racing stallion dead. Police rescue umpire at Lawrence game. Harvard crew to move to Putney Thursday. Newport tourney opens with tennis stars. Windrim Kid chosen for Corinthian challenge at Quincy cup. Quo Vadis wins Dover Ostend motor boat race. E H 8 star to join Andover. Baldwin-Deshler boat tonight.
The text outlines penalties for maintaining places or devices used to register bets or handle pools on trials, contests, or elections. It specifies fines up to two thousand dollars or imprisonment up to one year for operators, occupants, or custodians who enable or participate in such betting activities.
Readville hosts the grand circuit two weeks with open pool selling and book making amid claims conflicting statutes nullifying anti-betting laws. A pool seller was arrested with a Dedham Police Court hearing set for tomorrow. Deputy Chief Neal warns no more arrests if the police lose.
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