22 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson prepared a comprehensive message to be read to Congress Monday detailing negotiations conducted through John Lind with the Huerta government in Mexico. The decision followed a conclusion that Lind Huerta talks had yielded no new basis for discussion.
The entry lists times for nautical and astronomical events in Portland with zodiac notes and sun rise. It also marks anniversaries including Yacht America’s trophy era, Howe in 1776 Long Island landings, violinist Maud Powell’s birth, and a Rosenthal murder plot perjury indictment from a year ago.
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness in Boston and surrounding areas with showers expected late Friday and Saturday. Friday will be warmer with moderate southeast to southwest winds turning brisk on Saturday.
In Nation League results Boston defeated St. Louis 7 6 while New York and Chicago posted 2. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6 4 Pittsburg won over Philadelphia 9 6. American League fans saw Boston 8 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 1 and Washington 2 St. Louis 0. Detroit New York weather interrupted play.
Open window route with sleeping cars, personally conducted without change daily except Sunday. Berth nine dollars. Washington Sunset Route located at 12 Milk and 332 Washington streets. advt
A southern wind fanned a forest fire raging in the southern part of Biddeford. The blaze renewed fury at noon and raised fears it could reach Granite and West streets near City Hall, threatening nearby homes and property.
Militiamen firemen and volunteers numbering 80 with two steamers battled blazes set by cinders in the suburban district. The fire threatened West street near the ice plant of David Wilcox and several dwellings. Wind shifts reduced risk as flames spread, later subsiding with no overnight property loss. George Co. Fogg, a lumber operator, was trapped by flames but reached safety via a circuitous route. Acres burned were many but the loss remained likely only a few thousand dollars.
Constantinople reports say Adrianople will stay Turkish with direct Turkey Bulgaria talks to begin. Vienna dispatches say powers may threaten Turkey with financial starvation if it refuses London treaty terms. A three hour fight at Ortakoi and revolts by Bulgarian troops followed by deadly clashes at Varna and nearby villages.
Captain Lawrence J. Moran and Joseph Higgins launch from Wood Island in the 14 foot The Wink on a four month voyage to cross the Atlantic. They plan Provincetown Newfoundland and Liverpool as they chase the goal before rival Frank Greer reaches London. Rex the dog sails as mascot. Moran, Higgins, and their small craft face a perilous journey with limited water and supplies aboard.
A strong earthquake rattled Messina Sicily this afternoon lasting under four seconds. The tremor sparked panic as residents rushed from wooden huts built since the 1808 quake.
A trespass warrant and police were needed to remove Thomas Walsh from his hospital cot at Grace Hospital. Walsh has been a patient since March 25 1912 after a work injury at Fore River works in Quincy left him in a stretcher awaiting discharge.
Artist Knowles described as a man of the woods crafts a shelter in Maine using fungus as a canvas. He lives off the land with improvised clothing and tools, facing hardship while pursuing art in seclusion.
Knowles has sketched a crude lean-to on large fungus near Spencer pond. The stick pierced the outer skin, turning it black, producing an etching like image. This is his second message to the outside world since retreating into the nearby fast ness, to be published exclusively in next Sunday's Post.
Burdett Business College invites visitors to enroll with free catalog. Located at 18 Boyiston Street. Open for enrollment and information available on site.
In Sherbrooke Quebec Harry K Thaw lies in a jail ward guarded by six armed men amid sensational events. A telegram from his mother arrives, signaling support as authorities clash over writ timing and possible kidnapping attempts. Lawyers contest habeas corpus, governor orders jail transport, and key officials convene at the courthouse.
Montreal August 21 Justice Globensky described the Thaw detention at Sherbrooke as pending habeas corpus action. He noted the matter involves possible extradition or deportation but said his sole duty is to decide if Thaw’s confinement is legal. He anticipated further proceedings if the writ is served by next Wednesday.
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