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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
18
A foggy night wreck near Corning involved Buffalo Limited No 11 and Express No 9. Engineer Dennison and passengers faced a deadly collision. 13 injured and numerous deaths were reported as rescuers evacuated victims to Corning and Elmira hospitals.
An advertisement offers Blue Serges in regular $18, $22.50 and $25 prices with two and three button sacks, lined with Mohair or Silk, plus Norfolks, claiming these merchant tailors’ $30 to $60 quality items are now sacrificed.
Eastern Yacht Club fleet from Marblehead reaches Peaks Island Harbor at sunset in 4th of July cruise kickoff. Enchantress and Taormina race ahead with Vagrant, Avenger, and Wianno close behind. Elena briefly led but finished 12 seconds behind Enchantress on time.
The United States earned more victories in Stockholm with J R Graham winning gold in clay birds and Captain F M Hird topping miniature rifle shooting. A July Fourth celebration aboard the steamer Finland drew over 3000 attendees including officials from the New York Athletic Club and Olympic committee members.
A three story building at 6 and 8 Dean street and a dwelling at 57 Howard avenue were evacuated after a late night fire started beneath the stairs of the Dean street structure. Occupants fled safely as flames spread to a nearby two story home, Knepel residence, with total losses estimated under $1000. The first alarm came at 11 48 p m from Box 2314, followed by a second five minutes later.
William T. Kilborn, Portland's oldest active merchant and likely the state's oldest Mason, died at age 93. He had shopped daily until 10 days before his illness and came to Portland in 1847 changing to his current store in 186.
Thirty five members of the Democratic national committee visited Governor Wilson at Sea Girt New Jersey on July 4. They traveled from Baltimore by special train and discussed a seasoned manager to run the Governor's campaign. Most left confident any governor pick would win the chairmanship.
Chicago July 4 William Jennings Bryan, en route to Nebraska, warned that a third party could push reactionary Democrats to Taft, but with the Democratic ticket and platform Roosevelt could not expect to win over progressive Democrats.
In Baltimore Mr. Bryan revised his 2,000,000 plurality estimate for Wilson, noting a third party could trim the gap. He argued Roosevelt voters would shift from Taft, making Taft contend for Roosevelt support while Wilson stays ahead. He cited party planks on direct primaries and popular election of national committeemen.
William A. Barnes 45 of Biddeford was instantly killed on the Boston and Maine bridge at Pine Point Portland when a westbound train struck him as he stood on the opposite track while fishing. He leaves a widow and four children.
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