31 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
1
The Readville Grand Circuit meet opened with Lon McDonald steering Bob Douglass to a scratch trotting win while Uhlan failed to break his wagon record, hindered by heavy track and headwinds. Aileen Wilson clinched the pacing division as crowds of 10 000 watched the spectacle.
Money winners in the American Derby trotting division list horse and driver outcomes with names including Oxford Boy Jr and Alice Roosevelt and prices from 10 000 to 500. Mr Billings says Uhlan could go in 2 00 to wagon if conditions improve and a second attempt is planned later in the week.
Collins holds Chicago to one hit as White Sox fail to reach first base in a game amid scattered scores. Fred Clarke quits the Pirates lineup. McGraw criticizes fans. Quill and Loughrey draw, Boston and Philadelphia feature in early season action with Chicago and St. Louis also noted.
Financial totals show Boston cigar industry figures, including 120 249 74 292 83 541 20 956 133 156 116 270 and a revenue total of 548 467.80 across periods. Officials note these numbers reflect production and sales metrics within the sector.
Richmond H. Ingersoll, former York County Savings Bank treasurer, cut his throat and survived. He remains under close surveillance as bank exam, donors, and officials plan next steps. Bank examiner Skelton vows full public disclosure after completing investigations into the $300,000 deficit and cover up.
The Gulf stream storm swept along the Texas coast increasing in severity this afternoon. Point Isabel and Brazos de Santiago Pass are cut off from Brownsville as wires fail. Several substantial buildings were unroofed and Mexican huts wrecked with other minor damages while fears grow for the safety of the government gasoline launch Florence and its crew.
New York Aug 30 William Collier leaves Charles Frohman to join the Shubert organization under Lew Fields amid ongoing theatrical reshuffle new phase in the competition between the two rival groups.
No action was taken yesterday by the bath trustees on filling the vacancy caused by the dismissal of former Superintendent Joseph P. O'Brien. The choice remains between Hugh C. McGrath of Dorchester and H. A. Higgins of East Boston.
Theodore Roosevelt rode through Colorado into western Kansas on a lengthy western tour. He spoke in Pueblo to lay the cornerstone of the YMCA building and planned to Ossawatomie, John Brown’s old home, for a speech tomorrow as his journey continued.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin Senator Dolliver of Iowa intimated that former President Roosevelt could be the insurgents' candidate in 1912. He spoke in favor of renominating Senator La Follette at the upcoming primaries Tuesday. He noted with a smile that Roosevelt would be writing messages to Congress after the 1912 election.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company will implement the rate schedules recommended by the Highway Commission after a cautious trial. President Jasper N. Keller said modifications were made, but the company will begin service under the new rates by November 1 where possible, with six months to a year for existing rates to remain.
Advertises low rates to California, Arizona and New Mexico by the Washington Sunset route. Dates listed in August September and October. Travel via tourist sleeping cars with personally conducted service. Berth price is nine dollars. Address given at 170 Washington Street.
A refined woman aged 28 to 35 registered as Clara KE Moulton Beverly at Young's Hotel and was found shot in the heart. Officials note possible poison traces and will autopsy the body at North Grove morgue while investigating identity and residence clues from monogrammed handbag and labeled clothing.
Guests of the New American House on Hanover Street were awakened by a fire alarm at midnight as flames spread from an awning on the fourth floor front. Lace curtains whipped from windows and the blaze was checked quickly. the extent of damage will be known today after investigators assess the scene.
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