22 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
1
A major electrical storm battered New England yesterday afternoon. Three people died eight were injured as lightning struck homes and buildings across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Lowell and Lawrence suffered heavy damage with factory workers fainting in Lawrence mills from shock and fear.
News from London reports a rapid German advance through northern Belgium toward Ostend, with Ghent under German control. Brussels reportedly fallen? The British press calls the move a stunning coup as Allied defenses struggle to halt the Kaiser's forces.
The Braves beat the Giants in Cincinnati as Mathewson struggled in the first inning at Redland Field. The early offense and stout defense kept New York within one game of Atlanta with potential to lead the league by tomorrow night.
McGraw sent his best pitcher against the Reds in game one but the visitors roared with three runs early on a triple and three singles. Benton steadied the Reds after the opening frame as a late Giant rally fell short, leaving Cincinnati with the win.
Cincinnati 3 New York 2 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 3 Boston Pittsburg rain.
Kansas City 1 Pittsburgh. Buffalo 4 Chicago 2. Indianapolis 4 Brooklyn 2 in first game. Indianapolis 4 Brooklyn 4 in second game.
Historic note recalls the 1851 Cowes regatta where the yacht America secured the cup later named in her honor, marking a milestone in sailing history. The entry also lists time stamps and mentions today’s anniversaries and places including Portland Gloucester Newport Sh.
Washington reports the forecast for northern and southern New England calls for partly cloudy skies on Saturday with showers in eastern Maine and fair conditions on Sunday. Moderate westerly winds are noted.
William Cardinal O Connell of Boston and James Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore depart New York aboard the Canopic for Rome to attend the papal conclave on September 3. They vow peace and divine guidance for the nation as refugees flood the waterfront in contrast to cheering crowds.
An advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as the real non alcoholic drink. It suggests mixing a spoonful with water and sugar or fruit syrup for a refreshing beverage.
General Pascual Orozco and General Marcelo Caraveo, leaders of federal volunteers, are reported surrounded by constitutionalist forces in Zacatecas. They refused to surrender and with several hundred followers retreated to the hills last month. Villa and his officers maintain a watchful waiting stance awaiting Carranza's move in good faith.
Between 40 000 and 50 000 German troops entered Brussels on a gray day. They moved in column with gray uniforms and redressed armaments while bands played Die Wacht am Rhein and Deutschland Uber Alles. A tame bear dressed as the Belgian king accompanied the soldiers as Belgian officers were restrained to stirrups. Crowd murmur rose as soldiers seized Belgian colors from patriotic women.
Special correspondent reports the German troops entered Brussels yesterday afternoon without firing a shot after the civil government disbanded the civic guard. Soldiers and police took charge of order as residents watched in panic and sleepless distress through the night. Continued on Page 5-Third Column.
A Paris Paris report notes 500000 Russian soldiers on German territory and a German push toward Ostend with 50000 troops near Ghent. France confirms Namur siege and a $40000000 Brussels levy.
A telegram to the Daily Mail from London reports a terrorized city as rumor spreads that the German cavalry may be within miles of Ostend. The unconfirmed tale suggests they could have moved west from Brussels, threatening the capital.
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