31 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
1
Case and Portsmouth report three violent earthquake shocks along the New England coast this evening. The tremors follow a month of convulsions and raise fears about further seismic activity as Vesuvius and Stromboli show increasing interior activity.
A brief item notes a Roosevelt related conflict described as a war with the phrase all bow repeated, indicating a dramatic claim or headline style from an OCR fragment. No further readable details about participants, place, or dates are provided.
The article reports President Roosevelt’s cautious optimism on the Russo Japanese talks at Portsmouth. He notes peace is near but not yet finalized and warns problems could yet delay or derail the treaty. The timing and place for signing remain undecided as plenipotentiaries work toward a firm agreement.
Chief Marshal Donovan orders parade headquarters set for 9 am at Boylston and Dartmouth, with divisions led by Fred P. McGrath and Peter W. Collins. The march, starting at 10 am, will include 32 carpenters unions surpassing 4000 members and features to be reviewed at the State House and City Hall by Governor Douglas and Mayor Collins.
Three distinct, heavy earthquakes struck Portsmouth New Hampshire this afternoon sending residents scrambling from homes. The shocks began shortly before 5:40 p.m. with deep reverberations likened to a vast explosion.
World leaders acknowledge to President Roosevelt that peace between Russia and Japan is due to his efforts and Ambassador Meyer. Marquis Ito and Count Inoue aided by persuading the Mikado. The President rejoices and agrees to share honors with the Kaiser and others who supported peace.
Thomas H. Ryan, 45, of 234 Third Street, South Boston, stepped off a moving car and was struck by an express wagon at Devonshire and State streets yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital.
A promotional note states that adding a teaspoon of Horsford's Acid Phosphate to a glass of cold water invigorates strengthens and refreshes. The copy emphasizes quick, simple preparation and health benefits.
President Roosevelt sends a cablegram to Emperor William thanking him for congratulations and praising cooperation toward peace in the Orient. He notes the pleasure of working together at every stage to bring about peace.
Dense smoke and flames trapped two families on the fourth floor of 288 Hanover Street last night at about 11. Firemen battled the blaze as Mr and Mrs Angelo Pelgrine and their five children and Mr and Mrs Antony Sarnco with four children clung to windows seeking rescue.
Patrolmen Cronin and Kennedy rescued Mrs. Shapiro and three children and Mrs. Campana with two children from a smoke filled building. Kennedy, with the Campana baby, fell down stairs on the final entry as smoke worsened. Third and fourth floor occupants slept unaware, and Pelgrine and Sarnco families stayed inside as flames impeded further exits.
Fifty passengers narrowly escaped injury when a Newport trolley rear-ended by a sand car caused riders to jump from the moving car at Middletown on the Newport & Fall River line. Two were hurt Mrs. James T. Kaul of Newport with a broken leg and Colonel John Rodgers with bruises.
Thursday partly cloudy with occasional showers and fresh northwest winds. Friday generally fair with no major weather events expected in the Boston vicinity.
Forecast for Eastern New York calls for fair weather Thursday with cooler conditions in the west and extreme south portions. Friday remains fair with fresh to brisk northwest to north winds. New England will be partly cloudy Thursday and cooler in the south, with Friday fair and west to northwest winds growing brisk.
William F. Welsh Joseph Haller Patrick Cronin Joseph C. Barker Albert Lund and Mrs Joseph Keefe report thefts of watches and a purse. Chief Watts dispatches detectives after a roaming gang led by a stylish woman with two men, believed to be Canadian crooks, described to police and regional resorts.
A concise product caption notes that protections or relief are promised by timely doses of Sanford's Ginger, implying medical or preventive use without detailing side effects or clinical data. The line reads like a period advertisement with an emphasis on assurance and health benefits.
People were thrown to the ground and buildings shook as three strong tremors rumbled through the city. Shoppers fled the business district amid shattered furniture and splintered bric a brac while residents feared an explosion at the navy yard powder magazine. The shocks lasted several seconds each, leaving the city in awe and curiosity as to cause.
Three strong shocks were felt in Kittery at 5 38 p m with heavy rumbling and rapidly successive tremors. The quake, sharper than previous Maine New Hampshire shocks a month ago, caused houses to sway and residents to rush into the streets in fear and prayer.
A slight earthquake shock was felt in Biddeford around 5:40 PM with louder disturbances in outlying districts. A rumbling sound like distant thunder accompanied the tremor.
Naples reports Mt Vesuvius in full eruption sending lava and deep crater rumblings while Stromboli also erupts ejecting lava as dense smoke over the island and panic drives villagers to flee.
The third No from Governor Douglas, voiced at Youngs Hotel, signaled his decision not to seek office again. Councillor Warren W. Rawson of Arlington orchestrated the move, sparing Lieutenant-Governor Guild from a tough fall race by removing the strongest opposition.
Democratic leaders deem Governor Douglas out of contention after his refusal of a mass convention call. Acting Chairman Josiah Quincy and Rep John R Thayer say a Democratic nomination is pure impossibility. The Young's Hotel luncheon marks a striking milestone in Massachusetts politics as Republican plans succeed without Democratic intervention.
Sadie Mac won the $5000 Naragansett race ahead of Ed win C. in the Park Brew stakes. A Boston horse won a big Concord race while Beals C. Wright of Boston faces Holcombe Ward for the national tennis title. Boston Americans shut out St. Louis 4 to 0 and Boston Nationals beat Chicago 8 to 1. Chicago and Washington tied 1 1 after 15 innings. Nelson doubts Britt can win. Chess masters enter the final round of the big tourney.
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