Man Killed and Two Seriously Hurt in Hingham Street Collision
In Hingham on Old Colony street railway line two cars met while passing on a siding. A man identified as Henry Blanchard, 39, of North Weymouth, died. Daniel Pratt, 40, of East Weymouth, suffered a left arm fracture and possible internal injuries. Monica Fee, 20, of Hing ham, had two fingers broken.
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Henry Blanchard
Linden Street
North Weymouth
Daniel W. Pratt
East Weymouth
Monica Fee
Hingham
Old Colony Street
County Expenses Bubbling: Suffolk County Spending Surges
A harsh critique cites a 232 percent rise in county buildings, 110 percent for the jail, 137 percent in civil court costs, and 235 percent for the Probate Court over 15 years. Critics blame overstaffing, inflated registry costs, crude appropriations, and political favoritism driving excessive administration.
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Registry of Deeds
Suffolk County
Nantasket Beach Crowds Trigger Railcar Collision Near Weymouth
Travel heavy all day as crowds packed Nantasket Beach. A Nantasket to East Weymouth streetcar collision on a siding brushed Blanchard and Pratt from the inside running boards injuring four others. Cars scraped, hand bars torn out, and a bystander Miss Nee injured as the Nantasket car crashed. Neither car was fast, preventing worse damage.
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Nantasket Beach
Blanchard
Nantasket
East Weymouth
Pratt
Miss Nee
Englishman Hoddie Drowns in Taunton River at Middleboro
In front of scores of bathers William Hoddie an Englishman 35 unmarried drowned after cramps while swimming in the Taunton River at Middleboro Aug 230. He was seized with cramps during the swim.
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Middleboro
William Hoddie
Taunton
Boston Finance Commission flags city excesses and mismanagement
The Boston Finance Commission report to the Mayor cites extravagant spending in most departments, overstaffed offices, and overpayment. It calls for special reports on the Registry of Deeds and promises further findings on Probate Court and several city and county agencies.
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Finance Commission
City of
Boston Bears
Registry of Deeds
Aldermen
Boston
Veterans Camp Ends With Multistate Encampment and Events
The fifth annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment opens in Boston with a Monday banquet for commander-in-chief and staff at Quincy House and a Tuesday convention at Faneuil Hall. A Nantasket Beach excursion aboard the South Shore steamer is planned, followed by a fish dinner and an Order of the Serpent initiation, plus an Armory Athletic Association exhibition. About 3000 veterans have arrived, with 500 ladies present, pledging a nationwide gathering across states and territories.
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Quincy House
Faneuil Hall
Nantasket Beach
Rowe's Wharf
Nantasket Hotel
United Spanish War Veterans
United States
Alaska
Philippines
Maine
Texas
California
Mason and Dixon Line
United Country
Headquarters locations and registration opening details
National officers will meet at Young's Hotel while department officers occupy the Quincy House and the old Herald building on Washington street hosts information and general registration. The Ladies of the National Auxiliary assemble at Hotel Bellevue and begin registration at 8 o'clock this evening. Department officers opened offices at the Commonwealth yesterday afternoon.
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Young's Hotel
National
Quincy House
Department
Herald Building
Washington Street
Ladies of the National Auxiliary
Bellevue
the Commonwealth
Four Bandits Hold Up Henry Bachini Near Silver Lake
Henry Bachini of Boston was robbed by four men near Silver Lake in Wilmington at about 8 this morning. They tied him with handkerchiefs, stole $14.70, and left him tied in the woods. A road man found him groaning and he reported to Lowell police at 9. Bachini could not identify the assailants.
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Lowell
Henry Bachini
Boston
Silver Lake
Wilmington
Bachini
Robbery on Boston-bound traveler near Silver Lake
Bachini from Boston spent night with a farmer near Silver Lake. While walking to Boston two groups of armed men emerged from bushes and demanded money and valuables. They rifled his pockets taking 14.70 and bound his wrists with a handkerchief, then led him into the woods.
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Bachini
Boston
Silver Lake
Fire destroys wholesale houses in New Orleans downtown
A heavy blaze at Bienville and Chartres streets swept through three blocks in the commercial district this afternoon. The fire damaged wholesale houses, manufacturing plants and small stores, spreading north to Conti street and west toward Royal, with losses estimated near a large sum.
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New Orleans
Bienville
Chartres
Conti Street
Royal
Spectacular suburban fire erupts during city picnic
Firemen at a suburban park during their annual picnic responded to a blaze shortly before 3 o'clock. Inadequate water supply hampered efforts to fight the flames, which spread rapidly through old wood structures, many over 50 years old, fanned by a high wind.
Cubs Complete Three Straight Wins Over Giants
Chicago defeats New York 2 to 1 in the final game of the series behind pitching by Jack Pfeister and a strong defense. The win lifts the Cubs from third to a near-even chance at the National League flag, while the Giants depart East holding a slim lead.
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Chicago
New York
Jack Pfeister
Cubs
Giants
Pfeister Stuns Giants In Lopsided Series Win
Over 20 000 delirious fans roared as Pfeister shut down the Giants in two games. McGraw matched Crandall against Pfeister, who allowed five hits and one base on balls while Doyle provided the lone scoring maneuver for New York. Pfeister’s mastery kept the Giants off balance, while Donlin’s modest contribution and the rest of the lineup struggled to mount any sustained offense.
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Pfeister
Giants
McGraw
Crandall
Wiltse
Mathewson
New York
Young Doyle
Donlin
Doyle
Seymour
Tenney
Boston Weather Forecast Updated For Early Week
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Monday and Tuesday with possible showers Tuesday evening. Light variable winds. Washington dispatch notes August 30 indicating forecast remains unsettled with forenoon fair and south winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
How New Voters in City Vote
Voters line up for national and state campaigns with candidates including Taft Bryan Guild Vahey Draper and Roosevelt policies. The ballot shows divisions on president governor and issues with varying levels of opinion and tariff as a focal topic.
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William H. Collins
Broadway
Bryan and
Vahey
Isaac Goldberg
Auburn Street
Debs
Hyman Goldstein
Salem Street
Taft
Roosevelt
Valey
Carl J. Priest
Worthington Street
Hisgen
Draper
Joseph Lipson
Bower Street
Bryan
Mosesacobs
Ernest G. Bartlett
Dudley Street
Albert P. Everts
Monroe Street
Taft-Guild
Gillis W. Stark
Centre Street
Tangipahoa
David Rubin
Devon Street
Edmund F. Gimnsberg
Hutchings
Walter E. Stevens
Guild
Young voters canvassed reveal mixed support and address fraud
The Post surveyed 100 first time voters, aged 21, across wards to gauge president and governor preferences, license views, and main campaign issues. Guild shows strength, Vahey leads among Democrats, Taft edges Bryan. labor and license issues tally higher. About 10 percent gave false addresses, yet are eligible to vote.
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Post
Guild
Draper
Vahey
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
First Voters Express Opinions on Presidential Candidates
New voters share views on presidential and gubernatorial candidates and liquor license questions. Among those quoted, Bryan support appears with Collins and Jacobs, Taft gains support from Whitcomb Hildreth and Goldberg favors Debs, while others support Taft or mixed local option.
Meyer House Looted in Aug 30 Robbery
Jewels valued at several thousand dollars belonging to Postmaster General and Mrs. George von L Meyer were stolen from their palatial summer home in Hamilton while the family dined. The loss includes black pearls the size of a pen, a large diamond pin, a diamond necklace, and a box of Mr Meyer's personal jewels.
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Hamilton
George von L. Meyer
Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Somerville Names New School Superintendent
Somerville's Superintendent Gordon A. Southworth retires today as Charles Clark assumes the top post tomorrow. Justin W. Lovett becomes the new truant officer and the city schools prepare to open September 9 with Southworth offering advisory support.
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Gordon A. Southworth
Somerville
Charles §. Clark
Justin W. Lovett
Southworth
Cubs Beat Giants 2 1 in Best Playoff Game of Series
In the best played game of the series the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 marking a third straight win over Gotham. Buck Ewing pitched effectively but Cincinnati shut out the Doves 3 to 0. Detroit beat Cleveland 9 to 1 as Sunday baseball debates continue in Detroit. Waterbury edged Boston 3 to 2 with the Red Sox briefly rising atop batting lists while Giants start a Boston doubleheader tomorrow.
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Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Cubs
Gotham
Buck” Ewing
Doves
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
Waterbury
Washington
Red Sox
Boston Doves
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Oxford
Ae Lager
National League
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Thompson's Spa
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Thayer
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Somerville’s
Bill Bailey
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