Red Sox to Play Yankees in Crucial Doubleheader
Boston fans brace for a title race showdown as the Red Sox host the New York Highlanders in a pair of games at Huntington Avenue. The doubleheader, starting at 1 45 pm, could decide who trails the Athletics by one step in the American League standings. An enormous crowd is expected as Boston aims to secure second place with a vital series against their rival.
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Red Sox Lead In standings after latest wins
Baseball fortune smiles on Boston as they lead second place by clear margin, 65 points behind Philadelphia. Boston beat St Louis 6 4 while Detroit edged the Highlanders 1 0 in New York with Ty Cobb homering. New York weakened, Philadelphia split with Cleveland 6 4 and 8 2, Lord's bat boosting the Phillies. Detroit gains with three wins over New York and sits at 63 9.
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Crippen News: Montrose Sails Carry Suspects in Missing Case
London reports no word from the steamer Montrose carrying two passengers named Rev John Robinson and John Robinson Jr. Scotland Yard believes they may be the missing Dr Hawley H Crippen and Ethel Le Neve. Wireless range limited to 150 miles. Froest hands facts to public prosecutor for possible arrest case.
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Sporting Summary Yesterday Scores
American Cleveland. Boston 6 St Louis Detroit 1 New York Philadelphia 6 Cleveland First game Philadelphia 8 Philadelphia 2 Second game Chicago Washington 2 National Boston 2 Brooklyn 1 Pittsburg and Philadelphia 2 Massachusetts wins leg of race for Seawanhaka cup Harpoon again victor in Quincy cup race Immense crowd expected at Boston New York double header Billy Burke equals world record at grand circuit meet
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Mayor Fitz gerald clash ends with O Meara defying policing demand
A conference in the Mayor's office between Mayor Fitz gerald and Police Commissioner O'Meara escalates a dispute over policing the Common. O'Meara refuses to grant additional officers, signaling a deadlock over the request.
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Controversy Over Common Police Staffing Continues
Police Commissioner O Meara restated his view that the Common does not require extra police beyond several other city areas. He refused to promise more officers on the Common without citywide considerations and noted captains must be consulted. Mayor Fitzgerald pressed for a specific count and both sides adopted a stand out policy before the matter was defer rred.
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Explosion damages Beacon Street apartment injures two
Miss Hannah Blair and Fred Montague were badly hurt when a can of gasoline exploded in the kitchen of a fourth floor apartment at 1100 Beacon Street. Firemen rescued the unconscious pair as the blaze damaged the unit occupied by G. T. Day. Montague, head janitor, stayed in his rooms after treatment.
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Riot Ends After West End Brawl Involving 500 Rioters
More than 500 African American residents clashed with Joy Street police in a nearly hour long riot around Grove and Cambridge streets. Patrolmen used night sticks as razors, bricks, and clubs flew amid fights among rioters and with officers. Officer Thomas Foley attempted to arrest several sailors triggering the disturbance.
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Riot in West End Ends in Five Arrests
Police arrested five men, three sailors and two civilians, for taking part in a riot near Grove and Cambridge streets. The encounter lasted over an hour, with many injuries reported yet the full extent and seriousness of wounds unclear. One man was slashed from elbow to chin, bleeding from numerous cuts.
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Girls Strike "Rats" Order at Pittsburg Restaurant
In Pittsburgh on July 2 6 a strike by sixty waitresses against a new rule to remove rats from hair disrupted service at the Child's restaurant in the Park building. The workers refused orders and a flag of truce prompted a morning compromise. New manager George E. Van Vlack, from Boston, insists the policy will prevail, while the staff claims victory for maintaining the hair adornment.
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Hamilton targets Curtiss barred from Harvard Aeronautical meet
Charles K. Hamilton accuses Harvard Aeronautical Society of barring him from the September meet after Glenn H. Curtiss declined to fly with him. Through attorney Israel Wadlow he says he will sue the Harvard Club and Curtiss if he cannot participate, noting Curtiss would not enter or permit his machines to enter.
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Trolley and Auto Collision On Massachusetts Avenue
A street car and an automobile owned by George E. Lothrop of Brookline collided on Massachusetts Avenue near Norway Street. No injuries were reported though the car was badly damaged and the street car slightly damaged. Chauffeur Ernest Sween of Allston Street was involved with passengers John A. Durgin of South Boston and Mr. Lothrop.
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Eleven Killed in Explosion at Quebec Tunnel Worksite
Eleven men die in a Quebec explosion at La Tuc tunnel site as a worker strikes powder with an axe triggering a blaze. Fifteen laborers were in the tunnel when the blast occurred on the Transcontinental rate project.
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Bryan Defends Against Political Assassins at Nebraska Convention
William J. Bryan addresses Nebraska Democrats asserting he will not stay silent as he faces what he calls political assassins. He warns that opposition to his plans for the Democratic party could invite wrath and repudiation, but he pledges continued political work for years ahead.
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Stocks in Big Plunge on New York Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange witnessed a sensational drop amid a broad market selloff. Leading stocks fell quickly from the open, with many hitting their yearly low as prices sank to multi-point losses and the market dumped on speculated panic and fear.
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Market Collapse Deepens as Stocks End Weakly
Powerful banking and financial interests offered no support as stocks tumbled. A late rally flashed in the final hour, but the closing tone remained weak and unsettled.
Robbed and Beaten on Esplanade in Manchester NH
Henry De Hews of 34 Orange Street Manchester says he was lured to the Charles River Basin esplanade opposite the Union Boat Club shortly before 1 p m yesterday and assaulted and robbed of 600 by casual acquaintances. He described two strangers who offered to guide him about the town and then robbed him as one man struck him and the other took his pocketbook containing 900. He sought help from Back Bay police then Metropolitan Park police, which delayed reporting by about two hours. no witnesses were found. He identified the assault location as widely traveled at that hour. He went to his cousin’s Blossom Street home after arriving in Boston Monday night and later reported the incident to police at Craigie’s Bridge. He arrived at the Metropolitan Police two hours after the robbery to reiterate his account.
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Victory of Roosevelt Man Would Be a Blow at Taft Victory
Progressives lose in Grand Island Nebraska as Democratic platform convention adopts a motion eliminating platform speeches unless part of the committee report. Bryan protests from the Lancaster delegation urging modification. Delegates clash over gag rule versus individual rule amid cheers for Bryan’s leadership.
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Convention Vote Beats Bryan Support in Nebraska Caucus
Chairman Smyth ordered a roll call on the amendment as delegates held silent. When two thirds were called, Bryan foes realized defeat and cheers rose after the result of 46 against and 394 for the amendment. The convention moved swiftly to firm up its temporary organization, named Bryan to the resolutions committee, and restricted further speeches, with Governor Shallenberger and Mayor Dahlman present among observers.
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Boston Area Forecast: Fair Wednesday and Thursday
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with light westerly winds. Highs near the upper 60s to around 70s, lows in the 50s, and minimal rainfall.
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