24 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
1
Photo by Horner. Boston fans flocked to the park after two days of play where the team, hailed as world champions, won three straight games. About 20 000 spectators attended Monday and Tuesday, generating roughly 8000 dollars in receipts. With clear weather expected, another 10 000 supporters were predicted for today’s game.
Three saved in a deadly blaze at a lodging house 69 Chandler Street as firefighters and police battled smoke and flames. Miss M D Latson, 60, perished after being trapped in a back third floor room. landlady Mrs Susan A Adams and Mrs Wu A Nune with her husband were injured but survived. Fire caused about $3000 in damage.
A poker game aboard the bark Eleanor A Percy off Castle Island flats ended with a hatchet attack. Edward Murry lies in relief hospital with a near severed neck wound as crew members clash. William Phillips is charged with assault with intent to kill. Police hold witnesses and the ship’s crew.
A sweeping probe into methods used to secure voter naturalizations in Massachusetts continues at the United States Circuit Court. Secret service agents and DOJ officials arrived in Boston and are preparing arrests, starting with James H. McInerney, Ward 19 Democratic Committee chairman, accused of destroying a naturalization paper.
In Washington on August 23 three local national banks filed a bankruptcy petition against Thomas E. Waggaman treasurer of the Catholic University and a prominent real estate and insurance agent. The filing seeks to set aside a 876000 deed of trust in favor of the university, alleging preference to a creditor.
Aug 23 reports from St Petersburg describe fears for Port Arthur as the Russian capital fills with rumor. A message from Lt General Stoessel purportedly from Port Arthur says a Japanese assault has been ongoing. Officials hesitate to confirm but hope Stoessel can hold out while Liaoyang reports two day assaults repelled with heavy losses.
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday overall fair skies and warmer temperatures. Thursday is expected to remain fair with no precipitation anticipated.
A second 9:30 PM battle with the goggs gang occurred as police hunted daylight and nighttime burglars. Chief McIntosh plans renewed vigor, sending officers toward the Medford line and around General Samuel C. Lawrence's estate. Authorities vow to arrest suspicious strangers and expand the posse.
A vintage remedy column touts Sanford's Ginger as a cure for languor and summer fatigue. The note promises renewed energy and lighter spirits through a ginger flavored tonic sold by local apothecaries.
Ananias Barrett 21 of Somerville Mass died by electrocution in Brunswick Maine while attempting a pole climb after work. Employed by the Brunswick and Topsham Water District he touched a live feed wire and fell 385 feet to the ground. He left a sister in Somerville.
A 12-year-old girl Clem entine Stearns drifted from shore in a half sunken old boat off Oak Island Revere Beach as strong wind and tide carried her out to sea. Lifeguard Bullard spotted the danger, boarded a lifeboat, and rescued her with two young companions watching. The crowd cheered the timely rescue.
Worcester Aug 23 Senator Hoar rested well overnight with improvement over the last 24 hours. General Rockwood Hoar reported a comfortable day and steadier pulse with less throat trouble. No substantial change tonight, but a good night is hoped.
Six privates serving short sentences at Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Vermont escaped during the night from temporary quarters during guardhouse repairs. They reportedly crawled through wooden partitions and under the floor. Three were seen boarding a Boston bound freight at Essex Junction and three others were spotted near Milton. No trace found as cavalry units searched the area.
A massive fire at the Fitchburg division hay and lumber shed in Charlestown damaged hundreds of tons of hay and thousands of feet of lumber. The blaze, likely from spontaneous combustion, threatened $70,000 in losses with over $500,000 of property saved thanks to Boston and Somerville fire crews and a responding fireboat. Firefighters faced water supply delays as hydrants were distant and drawbridges delayed access, while Night Yardmaster J. P. Tully and Foreman E. G. Hall helped remove cars from danger. The fire began between 7:30 and 10 o'clock last night, with three alarms and heavy smoke forcing crews to retreat for air. Continued on Page 5-Fifth Column
A short health note promotes Sanford’s Ginger as a convenient remedy for fatigue in mothers. Cites gentle tonic use and ease of incorporation into daily routines, with emphasis on natural ingredients and soothing effects.
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