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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1911

Page

4

Ex Alderman Tracey of Salem Dies After Illness

Ex Alderman Henry J. Tracey of Salem died at his home 150 Ridge Street after a short illness from slow fever. A longtime grocer and prominent taxpayer, Tracey was born March 8, 1861, and educated in Salem public schools. He leaves parents Patrick and Mrs Tracey, a wife, two sisters, four brothers, five daughters, and two sons.

Salem Henry J. Tracey Ridge Street Mn Tracey Patrick Tracey

Girls Flee Dog Fight in Water During Beach Races

Spectators watched as a bulldog and a shaggy Newfoundland fought in the water during a swimming meet at Ten eam Beach. Two girls near the dogs quit the race, but the event did not spoil a strong day of competition led by Minnie Conley who topped the points tally with wins in diving and sprints and a second in the mile. Marion Gibson followed close, winning the mile and placing in multiple events as dozens of young swimmers competed across age groups and underwater disciplines.

Teneam Beach Minnie Conley Dorchester Conley Marion Gibson van Winkle Street Ashmont Miss Gibson Winnie Conley Gertrude Gibson Mary Cummings Annie Fay Mary Flannagan Mary McCarthy Hazel Brangale Evelyn Manley Lillian Goodwin Marion Conner Grace Conley Annie Hurley Nellie Cummings Mollie Ranchall Anna Fay Ellen Johnson Mollie Randhall Margaret Lyons Molly Ranchall Mollie Rauchall

Coroner Narrows Field in Nickerson Probe

Providence report states Coroner B H Lincoln limits inquiry to events on the boat. The inquest, postponed from yesterday, may resume Saturday after a meeting with Medical Examiner Stimson.

Nickerson Providence B. H. Lincoln Boston Stimson

Westinghouse Plans Berkshire Farm Move

George Westinghouse Jr and Mrs Westinghouse will relocate to a 40 acre Lee farm near Greenock Country Club in Lee by late October. He leaves his Pittsburgh post to pursue scientific farming in the Berkshires. Mrs Westinghouse favors the move.

Lenox George Westinghouse, Jr John Sedgwick Greenock Country Club Lee

Grahame-White and Atwood Set as Harvard Aero Rivals

Harry N. Atwood the Boston flier and Claude Grahame White the English birdman emerge as the main rivals for the Harvard aero meet opening tomorrow at Atlantic flying field. Grahame White cites Tom Sopwith as a rival while Atwood eyes Beachey as a competitor, but both are regarded as the principal contenders for the event.

Harry N. Atwood Boston Claude Grahame-White Harvard Atlantic Atwood

Yankee vs English ace in new speed aircraft race showdown

The meet promises a clash between American aviator Atwood and English rival Grahame-White with untested Burgess-Wright and Gnome powered machines. A $2500 prize is offered for the Boston Light course, 83 miles, twice around the field. The event risks danger after Lake Michigan accidents in prior meets.

Boston Nieuport France Atwood Grahame-White Grahame- White Charles J. Glidden

Aviators Set for Boston Light Race With Five Monoplanes

Grahame White leads a five-ship monoplanes field for the Boston Light race alongside Tom Sopwith Earle L. Ovington Joseph A. Cummings and Arthur B. Stone in a Queen monoplane as other flyers prepare to join. A biplane race on the same course is being arranged with efforts underway.

Grahame-White Chicago Croix Johnstone Lake Michigan Lee Hammond Arthur B. Stone Stone Boston Grahame White Nieuport Tom Sopwith Earle L. Ovington Joseph A. Cummings Claude Grahame-White Earle L Ovington Lincoln Beachey Eugene B. Ely Howard N. Gill James V. Martin G. W. Beatty

Monoplane Arrival at Field Ends Brief Run

A Harle Ovington Blerict monoplane touched down at the field marking a brief arrival. The event wrapped quickly with observers noting the craft’s performance and the pilot's handling.

Harle Ovington

Beattie Case Drags On With Motive Evidence And Testimony

The prosecution sought to disclose motive as Beattie faces trial for murder. A Binford girl witness testified Beattie and the girl visited a Richmond resort four times in two months, last on July 17. Medical testimony described the gunshot wound and a superficial arm injury. Beattie remained composed. Detectives outlined blood stains and scenes at the Owen home, with blood evidence to be tested by jurors. Henry Clay Beattie Sr. sat beside his son as proceedings adjourned for the day.

Richmond Beattie Binford Beulah Binford The Commonwealth Louise Beattie Wren Wiltshire H. M. Smith, Jr Watson Ana Henry Clay Beattie

Aviators Arrive in Chicago Designed Monoplanes For Boston Race

Stone's Queen monoplane and Cummings' Bleriot mono plane arrive in Chicago early morning aboard special cars decorated with aviator names. Hangars busy as mechanics prepare the machines with Grahame-White aiming for first flight today. Navy torpedo boats and the Gresham cutter guard Boston harbor to ensure safety during the race.

Stone Cummings Chicago Grahame-White Boston Light United States Navy Gresham Glidden Contest Committee Hull Life Saving Boston Duighte

Mount Washington Trek Achieved by Riders From Bretton Woods

Brett on horseback to the summit of Mount Washington with guide Archie Buckley marking the first ascent by horse in half a century. The party included S. B. Owen of Germantown and M. E. Kinnan of New York. They used two pack mules and a Bretton Woods pony on the Edmands route.

Mount Pleasant Lakes of the Clouds Mount Washington Bretton Woods N. H B. B. Owen Germantown Penn M. E. Kinnan New York A. P. W. Kinnan Princeton Archie Buckley

ASK 600000 TAX OF MRS RUSSELL SAGE

Mrs Sage is to be urged by Attorney General Simpson and Assistant Attorney General Weeks to pay an inheritance tax on Minnesota lands held under sale contracts. The tax is expected to reach nearly 600000 dollars. They will fly to New York to press the claim and negotiate a settlement with Mrs Sage and her business associates.

ST. Paul, Minn Russell Sage Simpson Weeks New York Minnesota

Promoter Orders McFarland to Cancel Labor Day Bout

Milwaukee Aug 24 Promoter Brank Mulkern orders Packey McFarland to cancel the scheduled St Louis bout with Lee Kelly or risk postponing his September 15 Milwaukee match with lightweight champion Ad Wolgast.

Milwaukree Wis Brank'’Mulkern Packey McFarland Lee Kelly St. Louis Mulkern Ad. Wolgast Milwaukee

The Forbidden Way serial rises beyond Bolted Door

George Gibbs records another compelling Sun Day Post Magazine serial The Forbidden Way upcoming with high hopes after The Bolted Door. Each instalment improves, drawing readers toward next Sunday's issue.

George Gibbs Sunday Post

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