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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1911

Page

1

Runaway Horse Chases Carriage Near Greenwood Station

Louise Brophy four year old daughter of Albert A Brophy Melrose rode in a carriage hit by a wild runaway horse on two miles of Boston and Maine tracks yesterday morning. The Portland express blocked the horse and saved the child. Miss Mabel Farnaxss was thrown from the carriage but continued the chase for a mile toward Boston before giving up as the express whistle neared.

Louise Brophy Albert A. Brophy Melrose Boston & Maine Railroad Portland Express Mabel Farnaxss Greenwood Station Boston

Crash at track crossing injures Miss Farnum

Miss Farnum suffered a serious shoulder injury and facial contusions after a bay gelding bolted at Greenwood Avenue crossing. Her friend Louise Brophy clung to the seat as the horse charged through gates during a freight-train delay toward Melrose Highlands station.

Miss Farnum Louise Brophy East Foster Street Greenwood Avenue Greenwood Station Louise Melrose Highlands

Old Cy’s Day is Finished in Cleveland

The Cleveland Baseball Club of the American League asked waivers on Denton T Cy Young, a veteran pitcher who debuted in 1900 in Cleveland and joined the club in 1909. His performance has declined this season and he may receive unconditional release rather than a sale to a minor league team. Young, financially secure, plans retirement to his Paoli farm when his major league day ends.

Cleveland Cleveland Baseball Club American League Tonight Denton T Young Paoli

Baseball scores and weather rake through slate

Boston blanked Detroit while Chicago topped Cleveland and Washington edged St. Louis in a scramble of scores. Cincinnati beat Boston. New York routed Chicago. Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg and Brooklyn won as weather and rain affected matches across the league. Yale crews begin racing on the Thames as rain delays an international polo match.

Boston Chicago Detroit Washington St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Yale Thames

Harvard quartet acid attacked at 574 Massachusetts avenue

Donald H. Clarke a Harvard junior and Stoddard Hoffman a Harvard freshman allege they were doused with acid by William H Crapo a lodging house keeper at 574 Massachusetts avenue while visiting girls there. Clarke seriously burned Hoffman burned on chest and face as Crapo defends home honour.

Donald H. Clarke Harvard Holyoke Gaekward Baroda Stoddard Hoffman Tuxedo Park New York City William “H. Crapo Massachusetts Avenue Clarke Hoffman Gaekwar Revere Beach Cambridge Eugene Furniss Crapo Evelyn Ward Bella Gordon Post Miss Gordon Spoff Hoffman Mr. Crapo

Bound Over for Jury on Charge of Murder

Algernon St. Wilson was bound over to await the grand jury at the September term of the Supreme Court in Farmington Maine He is charged with killing Gideon Chase a Wilson farmer last week Bail was denied and Frank B Colburn the State s principal witness was unable to furnish sureties Examination was waived

Farmington Algernon St. Wilson Supreme Court Gideon Chase Wilson Frank B. Colburn

McKenna Outlines Supreme Court Rule Committee Plan

Associate Justice Joseph McKenna said a Supreme Court committee including Justices Lurton and Van Devanter and Chief Justice White will soon report rules to revise equity practice in federal courts. He granted a Post interview though he normally avoids speaking for publication.

Medfield Joseph McKenna United States Supreme Court Lurton van Devanter White Justice McKenna Post Supreme Court McKenna Davenport-Brown Supreme Bench

Justice McKenna Clarifies Health and Retirement Talk

The Supreme Court justice refutes retirement rumors during a visit to Massachusetts. He praises local climate, notes health is excellent, and discusses equal suffrage for women and a career for women in law. He mentions a Washington woman lawyer admitted to practice before the Supreme Court.

Justice McKenna California Supreme Court Philadelphia Jurist Massachusetts New England North Shore Maine Justice Holmes Magnolia Justice McMacKenna Washington

Danger Point Hearing Today On Commonwealth Avenue Use

The Highway Commission will hold a hearing this morning on the proposal to allow automobiles on the north side of Commonwealth Avenue from Arlington Street to the Ericsson monument.

The Highway Commission Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Street Ericson

Park use restricted to south side awaits highway approval

The plan currently limits use to the south side. It has passed the Boston park department and now moves to the Highway Commission for approval under the law.

Boston Park Department Highway Commission

Today’s Anniversaries June 6

June 6 marks anniversaries for Nathan Hale born 1755 soldier and spy John Trumbull born 1756 painter and soldier Israel Washburn born 1813 Maine governor ae Warfield born 1816 poet and author Lieutenant Peary left New York for Greenland in 1891.

Nathan Hale John Trumbull Israel Washburn Maine Ae A. Warfield Peary New York Greenland

Unsettled New England Weather Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for unsettled conditions with possible showers Tuesday. Wednesday should bring fair skies and warmer weather with moderate easterly to southerly winds. In Washington on June 5 the New England forecast notes unsettled weather with likely showers Tuesday and Wednesday and moderate temperatures with east and southeast winds.

Boston Washington New England

Thompson's Spa Furnishings Highlight Odd Listings

Fragment shows an dated ad style with prices and measurements for rooms and services at Thompson's Spa. Includes scattered numbers and weather notes like yesterday's temperature and comparisons to last year.

Thompson's Spa

Countrywide Honor For Cardinal Gibbons Jubilee

Baltimore plans a civic reception for Cardinal Gibbons marking the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination and the 25th anniversary of his cardinalate. About 15 000 to 20 000 expected at the Fifth Regiment armory with 800 chairs for guests. Attendees include President Taft, Cabinet members, Roosevelt, civic leaders, and military officials.

Taft Roosevelt Baltimore Big Fifth Regiment Armory Cardinal Gibbons Lyric Washington Sherman White Cannon Champ Clark Diplomatic Corps Theodore Roosevelt West Point Military Academy Naval Academy Maryland United States Army Navy

Chief Mulligan Hurt in Arborway Rescue

Michael J. Mulgan, district chief of West Roxbury, was hurled from his wagon while answering a fire alarm from Box 539 on Canterbury Street Roslindale last night and sustained a probable fracture of the left leg.

Michael J. Mulgan West Roxbury Canterbury Street Roslindale

Fear airman lost at sea near Nice

Lieutenant Bague, the oversea flight record holder, vanished after taking off from Nice for Corsica. Torpedo boat destroyers searched the area as reports spread that he may have met the fate of Cecil Grace during a December Calais to Dover attempt.

Nice Bague Cecil Grace North Sea Calais Dover Corsica

Destroyer Arbalete Fails to Find Missing Aviator

The destroyer Arbalete returned from Corsica reporting no trace of Bague. Other ships continue the search but fear fruitless results. An aviator carried carrier pigeons and may have been unable to release them when his plane capsized. The Arbalete sailed back to Corsica at night to resume the hunt with searchlights.

Arbalete Corsica Bague

Mrs Hibbard Debuts on Boston Stage in The Chorus Lady

Mrs George A Hibbard widow of Boston mayor makes her first appearance as Sylvia Simpson a worldly chorus girl in James Forbes play The Chorus Lady at the Majestic Theatre. Critics note her portrayal shows ambition glamour and moral warning as she manipulates others and pursues the wealthy lifestyle.

Mrs. Hibbard Sylvia Simpson George A. Hibbard Boston Majestic Theatre James Forbes Rocky Road

Mrs Hibbard Receives Ovation As Theatre Sees Sold Out Crowd

The 1700 seat theatre filled to capacity as Mrs Hibbard enters to an ovation. Ushers distribute baskets and bouquets after the second act while critics praise her performance. The manager announces she will stay with the company for the summer and flowers are given in appreciation. Tickets sell out early and extra seats are added. Continued on Page 3 First Column.

Mrs. Hibbard Lacy Entius

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Sonnet Prince Stillman Infirmary Bella H. H. Crapo Evelyn, Ward Driscoll & Fitzgerald Elcho M'Kenna Park Dept A. M Jong Mulligan Arborway FEAR
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