Comeback marks day at Olympic trials events
Today's programme at the Olympic Games includes the 400 metre race trials the 8000 metre team race trials the 110 metre hurdles and high jump the running broad jump and the discus events for both hands.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
America regains stride in field events at Stockholm
America swept the pole vault finals for first and second places, captured the 200 metre final and the shot put, and led the 110 metre hurdle with a strong showing after trials and semis, boosting its edge for the final tomorrow in Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
America
United States
Reconciled suit ended in Massachusetts divorce case
Justice Richard W. Irwin in Pittsfield at the July Superior Court session arranged a reconciliation for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph I. Fish of this city. The couple embraced in the judge's room as sons cried, with attorneys moved to tears. The process lasted from 11:30 to 2:40. Irwin offered to take the two boys if the couple continued the action to ensure a good home and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Richard W. Irwin
Northampton
Superior Court
Joseph I. Fish
T. J. Nelligan
John B. Cummings
Irwin
Doctor’s auto stolen from Massachusetts avenue front door
A Ford runabout owned by Dr. Arthur H. Crosbie was taken about 10 o clock from in front of a house at Massachusetts avenue and Marlboro street. It was driven through a fence at the Public Garden and left damaged. The doctor’s instruments and hat were found later on Marlboro street and turned to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Arthur H. Crosbie
Massachusetts Avenue
Marlboro Street
Berth Discovery on Washington Sunset Route
Passenger advisory notes a standard or tourist option, with travel conducted personally and without change. Berth price listed as $9 for the segment Washington to Sunset Route, involving 12 Milk and 262 Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Sunset
England Protests Canal Bill In Diplomatic Clash
July 11 report outlines a dispute between the United States and Great Britain over allowing American vessels free passage through the Panama Canal. The issue may be submitted to The Hague for resolution as U S proponents argue the Hay Pauncefote treaty does not prevent discrimination in favor of American ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Hague Tribunal
Diplomatic Clash Over Panama Bill Linked to Hay Pauncefote Treaty
Mitchell Innes of the British embassy will argue against discrimination in canal matters, saying the Hay Pauncefote treaty clashes with the Panama bill. A London-delivered memorandum will be sent to the State Department and then to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Innes
Great Britain
Senate
London
State Department
Congress
Unknown Man Suspected of Jumping From Castle Island Bridge
An unidentified man about 39, wearing dark clothes, reportedly jumped from the Castle Island bridge last night after telling Frank Gregory, island superintendent, he intended to end his life. A straw hat floated nearby as searchers scoured the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Island
Frank Gregory
Widow Killed. Five Arrested After Connecticut Accident
Mrs. Eliza Stevens widow of Dr. A A Stevens was struck and killed at an undergrade railroad crossing in Clinton Connecticut by a large automobile truck. Five occupants of the auto were placed under arrest without bonds. the vehicle is believed to belong to a Hartford manufacturing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Conn
Eliza Stevens
A. A. Stevens
Hartford
Baseball results and notes from American and National Leagues
Cleveland defeats Washington 9 to 3 while St Louis 9 Boston 6 and Chicago 11 New York 7 lead a day of results. Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2 in first game then 3 to 2 in second. Detroit at Newark rain pauses play. Tigers to host a doubleheader today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philatelphia
Detroit
Newark
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Ganthi Indelphia
Pittsburg
Detroit Tigers
Parane
Haines
Tle
Phillies
O’poole
Baldwin
Tommy O’keefe
Murphy
Y. C
Bar Harbor
Boston Breaks Heat Spell As Storm Hits City
Weather expert said the heat ended and a cool spell would follow with showers. A powerful storm then swept through Boston and nearby areas bringing lightning, rain, and damage. Twelve-year-old Florence Scully of Cambridge died after being struck while crossing Market Street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Scully
Market Street
Cambridge
Astronomical Almanac Notes Daily Celestial Times
Continued on Page 2 First Column at 194th day of year day 15b 3m long 22d day of summer day's decrease 14m Jupiter sets 1 27 a m Saturn rises 1 05 a m Venus sets 7 23 p m
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Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Orangemen's Day Anniversary of Benjamin P. Shillaber
An item notes today as Orangemen's Day and lists Benjamin P. Shillaber born 1814, famed humorist of Mrs Pertington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin P. Shillaber
Partington
Boston Area Weather Forecast Brief
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday showers and Saturday fair with light westerly winds. The New England outlook adds showers Friday, fair Saturday, warmer in the west and light to moderate westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Wasilington
New England
Highest Temperatures Across U S Cities
The table lists top temperatures in multiple cities and districts including Kansas City Atlantic City Montreal Bismarck Nantucket Buffalo New Orleans Charleston New York Chicago Philadelphia Denver Pittsburg Des Moines Portland ME Eastport Portland OR Galveston San Francisco Hatteras St Louis Helena St Paul Jacksonville and Washington with readings ranging around the mid 80s and 70s to include several 80 plus records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidany Cn
Kansas City
Atlantic City
Montreal
Bismarck
Nantucket
Buffalo
New Orleans
Charleston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Denver
Cere
Pittsburg
Pes
Des Moines
Portland
Eastport
Beevies
Ore
Galveston
San Francisco
Hatteras
St. Louis
Helena
OM. Paul
Jacksonville
Washington
Tragedy at Deathbed as Mother Kills Self in West Acton
In West Acton on July 11 Mrs. Clayton S. Shattuck drove carbolic acid after her daughter Mildred 17 died of Krights disease. Her husband rushed from the deathbed of his child after a fall sound and attempted suicide but was stopped by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Clayton S. Shattuck
Mildred
Kright
Tragedy Ends Shattuck Family After Daughter Dies
Mildred Shattuck dies after two weeks of illness as heat worsens her condition. Her mother drinks carbolic acid and dies shortly after, while father Mr. Shattuck is restrained by neighbors to stop a suicide attempt. The family were popular in town and he is an ex express messenger on the Fitchburg line.
Mascagni Elopes With Chorus Girl After Quarrel
The composer Pietro Mascagni was slightly wounded today by his wife during a violent quarrel, then fled with a chorus girl. Mrs Mascagni pursued in a car but failed to locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pietro Mascagni
Mascagni
Mascagni Troubles Highlight Rocky US Visit And Plans
Italian composer Mascagni faced legal and financial woes during his 1908 US tour. An attempted ban under the labor law failed, but strikes, unpaid wages, and fits of managerial chaos disrupted performances from Boston to Chicago. Plans for Iris in America stalled by his business shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pietro Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Rome
Mascagni
Tris
Boston
Metropolitan Opera Company
L’amico Fritz
William Ratcliff
Ysabel
Iris
Cavalleria
United States
Metropolis
Old Music Hall
America
Symphony Hall
Chicago
Italy
Will of Durfee Borden Allocates Widow's Share Condition Upon Remarriage
Part of the Durfee Borden estate is held in trust for grandchildren and then divided among the widow and four sons. The will, filed in New York, makes the widow's portion payable only if she does not remarry, following Astor and Garland wills in similar practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matthew Challoner Durfee Borden
Fall River
Astor
Garland
Hyde Park Lightning Strikes Three In Storm Visit
Elbert E. Little shoe dealer in Hyde Park was struck by a bolt while talking in a doorway at 7 Central avenue. The blast through an open door paralyzed his left side and left him speechless. Nearby Robert Cherrington was shocked as the bolt passed along the street. Dr. Taylor of Back Bay, rushing from River street to escape the storm, was struck on the left side, dazing him briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert E. Little
Hyde Park
Stewart T. Allen
Central Avenue
Robert Cherrington
Dr. Taylor
Back’ Bay
D. J. Mullen
River Street
Hyde Fark
Rioting in Brighton After ElevRail strikers rally
After a meeting of the Boston Elevated Railway strikers at Roddy Hall in Brighton, a mob stoned several cars near Ebeo and Cambridge streets. A semi-convertible Brighton and Newton car faced the crowd, windows were smashed, but no passengers were hit and the motorman pushed through. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Roddy Hall
Brighton
Ebeo and
Cambridge Streets
Brighton and
Newton
Cape Cod High 74 as Block Island Hits 71 Yesterday
Weather note records 74 degree high for Cape Cod today and 71 degree reading at Block Island yesterday. City Ticket Office at Washington and Court Streets referenced for location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Block Island
Washington and
Court Streets
Roosevelt Tour Set to Begin Fortnight of Campaign Trail
Oyster Bay July 11 within less than a fortnight Colonel Roosevelt plans campaign trips to many states before the November election. He expects to depart Oyster Bay for the Middle West in the early part of the week after next with Kansas Iowa and Michigan tentatively on the schedule. He may also attend the Chicago convention of the new progressive party before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Roosevelt
Middle West
Kansas
Iowa
Michigan
Chicago
New Progressive Party
Roosevelt Eyes Four-State Primary Campaign Plan
Colonel Roosevelt hints at visiting four states with upcoming Republican presidential primaries. He has been asked to join three states’ campaigns and may depart in 10 to 12 days. He predicts large turnout and vows to campaign vigorously in the South and North, aiming to influence which slate of electors runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Borden Estate Wives Shares Size Up to Ten Million
Mrs Harriet M Durfee Borden widow of mill owner stands to receive one fifth of the estate valued at about 8 000 000 for herself and each of four sons would get one half of their fifth while the remainder is placed in trust for the issue. Yale College will gain 250 000 for endowment if the estate exceeds 2 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M
Durfee) Borden
Tia
Bertram HU H. Borden
Mathew S
Howard E
Owen I. Borde
Tom McNamara Captures Metropolitan Golf Title
Tom McNamara, Boston born, won the Metropolitan Golf Association open championship at Apawamis Rye by 144 over two rounds for 293 total. Gil Nicholls of Wilmington placed second with 297 and Herbert Strong of Innwood was third with 28. Frank Peebles, unattached, set a course competitive record with 69 in his final round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
N. Y
Tom McNara
Boston
Metropolitan Golf Association
Apawamis Club
Gil Nicholls
Wilmington
Herbert Strong
Innwood
Frank Peebles
Laundryman Bravely Risks Life to Save Shirts
Soo Lee a Chinese laundryman at 245 D Street South Boston risked his life yesterday when a bolt of lightning struck his shop starting a fire He rushed into the wash room and shouldered a large bundle of shirts near the stove getting his hair singed and some clothing burned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo’ Lee
D Street
Boston
Soo
Elevated switchman fined for assault
James F. Murphy a Boston Elevated railroad switchman was fined 25 by Judge Burke in Police Court for assaulting two citizens with a switch stick within ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Murphy
Boston Elevated Railroad
Burke
Boston and Worcester trolley service for Worcester and intermediate points
Express and accommodation service offered on the Boston and Worcester trolley for Worcester and intermediate points. The notice outlines use for business and pleasure travel with the trolley running to serve passengers with varying needs.
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Boston and Worcester Trolley
Worcester
Eds
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