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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
1
A huge Savage ape, secured to a stanchion on the Brynhilda’s quarter deck, arrived yesterday from Barbados. The creature nearly killed Grace Schmeisser, the captain’s youngest daughter, as the voyage turned the ship into a jungle.
A ship from Buenos Aires to Boston loaded with hay and corn and carrying an ape loose aboard at Luderitzbucht Bay in South Africa. The crew chased the beast after it attacked deck area near Grace, captain's daughter, prompting a lengthy chase and eventual leashing of the monkey for the rest of the voyage. The Brynhilda, owned by Export Lumber Co, will load 1,500,000 feet of lumber for a Rio de la Plata port.
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her sister Miss Ethel Roosevelt teased a traveling party by giving directions to Sagamore Hill after a jewelry store stop. The Trump-like scene ended with a firm denial of access to President Roosevelt’s daughters.
Sydney on August 22 hosted a city fete for the American Atlantic fleet visitors. Enlisted men received shore leave with 500 ship personnel traveling to Newcastle and the Blue Mountains. Others watched football baseball aquatic events and a Domain exhibition by city firemen watched by about 20 000 spectators.
An OCR fragment notes a feat making Catcher Street famous. It mentions a ball rising to about 550 feet and a fall rate around 300 feet or per second. It records 60 attempts before Street caught the bat and a wager of 500 dollars.
Washington catcher Charles Street won a $500 bet with John Biddle by catching a regulation baseball dropped from the top of the Washington monument in Washington, D. C. The feat, though often attempted, was achieved today proving his skill.
Preston Gibson dropped a ball from a small monument window 550 feet above ground under a permit from Colonel Bramwell before Street made a successful catch on the thirteenth try at American League Park. The ball, traveling about 300 feet per second, jarred Street as he secured it with his catcher’s mitt while he commented on other players’ attempts.
John F. Archbold of Standard Oil declines a $58 demand for the girl Gibiena Demelio's grave. He paused his trip to ensure surgery for the victim, then paid funeral costs and sent a check to the father, deeming the extra charge excessive.
In Manchester the Bev eridges welcomed a baby boy this morning drawing chatter from summer residents. Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana and his wife were hosting visitors, with President Roosevelt among those sending congratulations after the couple’s Berlin marriage last August and Miss Katherine Eddy of Chicago as the bride.
Professor Rufus I. Cole of Johns Hopkins has declined the University of Michigan chair of medicine. He is expected to become director of the Rockefeller Research Hospital in New York City.
In Des Moines on August 21, during a Bryan speech at a ball park a temporary platform collapsed. No injuries or panic occurred as Bryan was rescheduled to speak from the grand stand and completed his remarks.
The piece cites Bryan criticizing Republican tariff policy as a revenue scheme and warns against protectionist measures. It argues manufacturers fund campaigns, while farmers and workers would bear the costs, claiming protection harms wages and could trigger trouble.
William J. Bryan spoke at the baseball park denouncing Republican tariff plans and defending Democratic tariff revision. He urged direct popular election of U S Senators and drew a large Des Moines crowd before moving to Chicago for campaign strategy sessions.
Board of Cemetery Trustees met with Mayor Hibbard to decide action after his refusal to follow their recommendation to reinstate Mt. Hope Cemetery Superintendent James Morton. The tense conference focused on the political clash and potential consequences.
City officials heatedly debated consolidating the cemetery department with public grounds. Trustees considered resignations, a lawyerly stalemate over Morton, and a defense report accusing the Finance Commission of distortion. Separate art collection dispute involves Mrs Chadbourne, Mrs Gardner, and customs demands totaling 150,000.
Mrs Emily Chadbourne Crane Chadbourne of Chicago who brought art treasures to this country as household goods faced seizure by U S customs. She was expected to arrive at the Gardner residence last night but did not appear. A secret service man watched the premises while federal authorities ordered warrants if she or Mrs Chadbourne tried to depart the country.
The Boston Red Sox fall 8 to 7 to Chicago after seven runs in the fourth inning. Pitcher Walsh closes the game after Smith and Altrock stumble, while the Detroits trail Washington 3 1 in the American League.
The regimental rifle shoot of the United States, under the National Rifle Association, was captured today by the Sixth Regiment of Massachusetts for the third straight year at Camp Perry Ohio.
Massachusetts earns permanent possession of the regimental championship trophy after winning today’s 1000-yard stage. Fifth Regiment Maryland places second with 769, earning the silver medal. Herrick prize goes to the U S Marine Corps with 1647. Pennsylvania second 1643 Ohio first team third 1642. U S Cavalry wins service revolver match for Ohio Association with 821.
Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks, taken to Henrotin Memorial Hospital Tuesday night, recovered enough to leave the hospital the next day. He traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri to deliver an address, with Dr. Gustave Futterer reporting no serious condition beyond a cold.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Saturday and Sunday with cooler conditions. Expect fresh southwest to west winds and a mix of partly cloudy to possible showers across northern portions Saturday night into Sunday.
Average temperature yesterday was 68 degrees with readings ranging from 46 to 78 across listed times and sites. The report notes yesterday's high and low along with a comparison showing 69 degrees the previous year.
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