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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1910
Page
4
A compact glance surveys men who preceded Senator Lodge in the U S Senate from Massachusetts. It highlights political figures, roles, and notable milestones that shaped the Bay State’s representation at the national level.
The article recounts Massachusetts first United States senators Tristram Dalton and Caleb Strong, both elected in 1789 by joint legislative ballot. It notes Dalton’s Harvard start, later roles, and financial decline, and details Strong’s Northampton origin, Harvard honors, rapid political rise, multiple terms as governor, and key contributions to national government and judiciary formation.
Benjamin F. Haines of 52 Central avenue, Medford fired a bullet from an automatic revolver through both knees of Robert W. Thorson of 47 Sheridan avenue, Medford, while the two longtime friends sat in a power boat at the Malden bridge preparing for a day trip down the harbor.
Thorson, 42, Boston post office money order worker, was seriously wounded after Haines, aboard the Rover near Malden bridge, fired an automatic gun while Thorson sat with a leg crossed. Haines proclaimed the act accidental and gave a statement at Station 15. Thorson received care at Relief Hospital. doctors fear life-long crippled injuries from several broken bones and knee damage. Both men, close friends, had planned a outing all week.
A aviation competition offers a $30,000 prize to pilots aiming to fly 1000 miles within 100 hours. Organizers expect entrants to submit routes and timing data for verification. The event highlights endurance, navigation skill, and fuel planning among participating crews.
New York July 17 A $30,000 prize offers one aviator the chance to fly from New York to St. Louis about 1000 miles in 100 consecutive hours using the same aeroplane. Prominent pilots including Curtiss and the Wright brothers are expected to compete as the event draws foreign observers and tests both man and machine.
Leicester July 17 A band of unknown raiders roams main street nightly from 10 p m to 2 a m destroying property and assaulting pedestrians Citizens demand police detail to protect them at night To avoid danger women are advised to stay indoors and townspeople are arming themselves
Arrangements for the summer reunion of St Stephen's parish North End are completed and the final committee meeting promises complete success.
New York reports Cox gains controlling interests in Anderson and Ziegler theatres Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and aligns with Orpheum owners Meyerfeld Beck. Keith acquires half control, expanding Western partnerships amid calls for peace and harmony in vaudeville business.
A Roxbury district team photo from the Post includes a $5 gold piece offer to the driver who identifies the team within five days. The driver must visit the City Editor at 275 Washington Street, third floor, noon to 6 pm, with proof of identity. John J. Creehan is named as the driver from Saturday’s Post. He works for M. O Keeffe of 156 Dudley Street and vows to buy Teddy a feast with the prize.
Dedham July 17 Michael Columbo 21 arrested charged with causing the death of Raffaele Ferrari 21 by striking him with a cue stick during a pool quarrel. Ferrari died from a fractured skull leaving a wife and two children.
Clinton July 17 Edward J Welch the chauffeur in a fatal June 24 collision that killed W H Boyes of Boston was found not guilty of manslaughter. The verdict ends the case arising from the auto mobile and buggy crash near Clinton last month.
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