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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

6

Horse and rider suffer fatal fall at opening day races

Society notes and crowd watch as rider John Tucker loses a stirrup and a horse falls at The Pit. Vaquero wins the Myopia Steeplechase for J. W. Colt, with several races unsettled by protests and big fields. Grand Pa wins the Brookline Steeplechase while Sir Wooster is scratched with cramps.

J. W. Colt Prince Hampton Vaquero T. EF. Mannis Eschau Killochan Brookline Silas Veitch Grandpa Algie E. Savage Donahue Liverpool Reginald H. Palmer Yamm Christey W. F. Storm Sir Wooster New York Ascetic Silver Harry Page Mr. Ames Tucker Lanette A. H. Higginson Warrenton J. E. Davis Michael Janette Carmén Mr. Channing Higginson Bessie Wynne Sir Gaze Galloways Thomas J. O’donohue Mr. Alpers John P. Bowditch Bessie Wynn B. m J. Tucker Loudonville Stable Eh. G E. Tucker Enseaves Sampson Tae W. F. Storms Es Oee Frederick Bull Demijohn Miss Randolph Zinziber Unicorn E. Mannix McCabe P. S. P. Randolph Byers Deran J_F. Davis Davis Michal Grenadier Silas Weltch Listener Hogan Montpellier Stable Itany Spanker B. Bo Paddy MH. B Black Oak Lady Albercraft McMurtrie B. Hi Oaklawn Linnia Arlington Rai Thomas J. O'Donohues James N Mr. Tuckerman Kenmarth Monroe

Gowns at the Races Feature Society's Afternoon Fashions

A parade of society women and Misses at the racecourse displays linen and silk gowns with lace, embroidery, and plumed hats. Names include Mrs. Alfred Codman, Mrs. Starling Burgess, Miss Betty Porter, Miss Lillian Cotton, and many others in varied colors and fabrics.

Alfred Codman Starling Burgess James Baker London Harry Russell Betty Porter Lillian Cotton Henry B. Temby Douglas Thomas, Jr Reginald Gray John Lowell Walter Underwood Robert Wade Williams Mary Josephine Amory John Parkinson, Jr Alexander S. Porter, Jr Ruth Winsor Robert McQuillen George Mandell John Babson Thomas Mary Peabody Augustus N. Rantoul George Cushing Minna Lyman James W. Kenney John T. Bottomley Herbert Burgess J. Dudley Clarke Francis Vernon Lloyd Philadelphia Marjorie Carpenter Harry Smith Worcester A. Henry Higginson Rosamond Allen Alice Sohier Louisa Wells Rosamond Lang William H. Hill Grace Edwards Liberty Herbert Harrington John L. Gardner C. P. Greenough Josiah Wayden Marie Lee Livingston Cushing Margaret Roche Frank S. Chick Bessie Lee Frederick Cunningham Harriet Cunningham Alice Sargent John Hurd Hutchins Joseph Gardner Bradley Ecru Helen Sears Katherine Warren Alice DeFord Margaret DeFord Horatio Appleton Lamb Harold Jefferson Coolidge Dorothy Mandell Constance Cunningham Edwin A. Boardman Ella Bush Theoda Bush Alfred Winsor A. Lawrence Rotch Barbara Higginson George C. Lee, Jr Elizabeth Gray William Whitman Gardner Bullard Margaret Crocker Muriel Crocker

Roosevelt Letter Warns Against Liberty and Order Tyranny

The ex president argues both mob rule and oligarchy threaten liberty. He calls for ethics, exposing crookedness, and government action to curb big corporations without harming honest business. He warns against demagogues and stresses decisive executive control over corporations to defend industrial democracy.

Six Hurt In Fireworks Store Explosion At South Boston

A three story building on West Broadway near F street burned after a fireworks stock worth about 350 dollars exploded. William E. Phillips and eight others were injured. heroics by Patrolman Blaney and Reserve Officer McDonald saved several lives while bystanders helped. The blast shattered a large window and fire spread rapidly through the storefront and upper tenements.

West Broadway F Street William E. Phillips Hale Street Lowell Boston Phillips Tie South Boston Castleman Alberts Ryan Julia Connor Broadway C Street E Street Dorchester Street Blaney Station 16 Edward H. Carr Bolton Street David McDonald Station 6 John Devine Chemical 8 Connors Brothers Connor John J. Jones McDonald William Alberts Devine Edward Carr New Haven Road Carr Zores Ste Henry Frank Phillips William Miss Castleman Willie Alberts

Woman Loses Hair in Flames in Everett Apt Fire

A two alarm fire at 96 Chestnut Street in Everett damaged a two story apartment house. Mrs George Park 60 had hair singed and slight burns after a candle flame blew onto burlap draperies. Jewelry valued at $625 was lost or saved and the fire caused about $5000 in damage. The fire alarm system delayed responders by 15 minutes.

Everett George Park Chestnut Street Joseph N. Seavey Robertson Park George Fark

Rescued Man Plunges in Charles River Near Harvard Bridge

Robert Hopkins, 61, of 36 Malden Street South End, despondent, leaped into the Charles River near Back Street and Massachusetts Avenue yesterday at sundown. Fred Ainsmith, 20, of 887 Western Avenue Cambridge, a Colby Academy student, plunged after him and brought Hopkins to shore unconscious, saving his life.

Robert Hopkins Malden Street South End Charles River Back Street Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Bridge Fred Ainsmith Western Avenue Cambridge Colby Academy

Dedham Trolley Smashes Auto in Memorial Square

Byron F. Blackinton of 147 Broadway Providence collided his touring car with an outward-bound Hyde Park trolley in Memorial Square. The crash damaged his car’s front wheel and steering. He was arrested for operating while intoxicated and bailed $50. He and three companions then left for Boston after repairs.

Dedham Byron F. Blackinson Broadway Providence Hyde Park Old Colony Street Railway Company Memorial Square Siere Maurice Brown Blackinton Granville Darling Frederick Holton William Close Alexander Perry Dean Nickerson Boston

Hay Fever Cure Letter From Syracuse Man

Syracuse resident Frank U. Burden promotes a simple pre season prescription to prevent hay fever and asthma attacks. He invites readers to mail a 2 cent stamp to receive the remedy free of charge.

Syracuse Frank U. Burden N. Y

Newton Engine Wins at Newton Fire Contest

The annual Newton versus Waltham fire department contest drew a large West Newton crowd. The Newton engine won easily, extending a stream 217 feet to Waltham’s 107 feet.

Newton Waltham West Newton

Labor Experts Elect Gettemy

National labor commissioners elected officers at their closing sessions in Rochester. President is Charles P. Neill United States commissioner of labor in Washington and first vice president is Charles F. Gettemy director of the Bureau of Statistics Boston.

Rochester N. Y National Labor Commissioners Charles P. Neill United States Commissioner of Labor Washington Charles F. Gettemy Bureau of Statistics Boston

Explosion at Store Kills and Wounds Patrons

William E. Phillips, store owner, recalls a gang outside the shop and a burning pink object among fireworks before a blast shook the store. Miss Castleman, overwhelmed by flames blocking the exit, ran to the cellar as the explosion followed.

William E. Phillips Miss Castleman

Long-term inmate Feared Escape From Burlington Jail

Frank Muir, a seasoned prisoner described as desperate, escaped from the Burlington County Jail in the early morning. The jail, built a year ago, has doors that cannot be locked due to settling, and Muir used a loosened iron bar from his couch to pry his cell door, then walked out after the outer door remained unlocked.

Burlington Frank Muir Muir

Pickpockets Grab Cash and Ring in Waltham Crowds

In Waltham on June 17 pickpockets crowding the scene took a $250 diamond ring from Simon Knivick a local pawnbroker and $33 from Max Baker a junk dealer. The total stolen amount reaches $283.

Waltham Simon Knivick Max Baker

Nervous Headaches Cure Sold By Williams Pills

Dr Williams Pink Pills are marketed to relieve nervous headaches. Sold by all druggists or mailed postpaid at sec per box. Six boxes cost $2.50. Distributed by Jr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

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John Tucker Mr. Tucker Punctual Tellfare Pimlico Fincastle Donohue Victory Belle Roosevelt Smoke Ellen Ryan W. L. Douglas W.L. Douglas Shoes W.L. Douglas Washington Street Washington St Court Street Howard Street Hanover Street Summer Street Lincoln Street Dudley Street Inute Sush Labor Gettemy
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