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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
1
Former Governor William L. Douglas told a Post reporter he is not a candidate for any public office. He declined rumors he might be Democratic vice presidential nominee or governor candidate, noting a Denver dispatch claiming new candidates surfaced hourly.
The article reports former Boston mayor Josiah Quincy linked to a Denver episode and a Douglas boom. Douglas denies involvement, denies vice presidency or governor bids, and states he is out of politics and not a candidate for any office. The Post questions him about Republican nominees and platform, but he declines to comment.
Five year old Mary Gillis of 968 Columbus Avenue was struck as she ran into a moving auto. Chauffeur Rosco Brackett rushed her to Station 10 Roxbury Crossing. She had a head cut and side bruise. car owned by M. P. Pollard.
In San Francisco on June 28 Miss Rose King married Seaman Harry L. Heilman on the quarterdeck of the battleship Minne sota. The ceremony, held before the after turret guns, marked the first such wedding aboard a battleship and drew wide fleet attention.
Thomas Hardiman twelve, of 8 Duncan Place Dorchester, fell from an Iron girder at O Connell's Wharf late yesterday. He struck a pile of bricks, suffered a fractured skull, and was taken to City Hospital with his name listed on the dangerous list.
In Reading Pennsylvania on June 28 a large captive lion escaped from a circus menagerie. The animal roamed streets attacking a policeman and frightening residents. Aiming for the lion’s nose, the officer struck and subdued the beast before it was recaptured.
George Hunninghake, about 50 pounds lighter than the man he saved, rescued James O'Brien after his canoe capsized in Mill Pond. Hunninghake dove without shedding clothes, located O'Brien, and used the upturned canoe to bring him ashore. O'Brien, aged 60, was resuscitated and walked home. spectators urged Carnegie medal for the rescuer.
A canoeist saved two girls who slid into five feet of water at Lily Point near Fox Island. The children, seen by a passerby in a canoe, were pulled to shore after the man waded in. The woman with them fled without identifying the children.
Yale rowing coach John Kennedy gives Post exclusive interview on Griswold’s collapse in the big race last Thursday. McConnell of the Boston Americans continues strong with the stick. Averages of local clubs highlighted. All the sporting news of local and general interest.
A large snarling dog charged toward crowds at the Common near Frog Pond yesterday noon. Mothers fled with children as locals blocked and chased the animal with sticks and stones. The dog bit Joseph Rosse, 63, at 23 Carver Street before escaping toward Beacon Hill while police were ordered to shoot on sight.
Jose Rosse once famed jungle trainer recounts being bitten on the palm by a dog on the Common while taking a Sunday stroll. He describes a struggle, doctors warning of possible blood poisoning, and his fifty year career with wild and tame beasts ending in a lamed return to life offstage.
Mrs. Dorothy Mack, 19, wife of aeronaut John Mack, fell from a balloon at Belleville New Jersey and sank in the Passaic River after releasing a parachute. Jesse L. Shurman rescued her, pulling her to shore as thousands watched.
Mrs. Thomas Staples of Wakefield died after her clothing caught fire while trying to extinguish a grass blaze at Foresters Pond near the Wakefield line. Her husband and others smothered the flames but could not save her.
Mr Staples sustained severe burns to his hands while aiding his wife as grass fires rekindled near their Melrose camp. He also fell 20 feet after freeing her dresses from flames, injuring his back, as Mrs Staples and Mrs Smith fought the blaze near kerosene oil used by hunters.
Seven thousand armed revolutionists march on Torreon while fifteen hundred Mexican troops defend the city. Bridges to Torreon are burned except for the Mexican Central line. The International line near Matamoros is contested and the pay train is robbed. Ambassador Creel heads to Washington as violence spreads with deadly attacks at Las Vacas and Wiecas. A general border uprising is planned for July 1.
Fifteen hundred troops have arrived in Torreon Coahuila as reinforcements for the garrison. Reports say revolutionists occupy Matamoras about 15 miles from Torreon and Americans are moving families away. Two hundred of the Eighteenth Battalion Mexican infantry arrived in Juarez. Patrols guard streets, public houses and jails in Chihuahua.
A bolt of lightning caused a blaze at Blanchard & Co. in South Acton Carlisle during a night thunderstorm. Nearly 1,000,000 feet of winter-cut lumber lying near the Concord line burned, destroying the stock of the firm.
An isolated lumber yard fire in Concord spread rapidly after ignition, with no nearby witnesses to raise the alarm. By the time firefighters arrived, most of the lumber could not be saved and the blaze continued burning late into the night, projecting heavy losses.
A lively thunder shower drenched Boston and nearby areas from 9 to 10 PM. Rain fell in cherry sized drops, flooding stations like Dudley Street and Sullivan Square as crowds sought shelter. Over an inch of rain fell, with lightning and thunder lasting over an hour and a half. A Dorchester Stoughton Street car derailed due to washed sand. 46 passengers aboard reported no injuries.
Dwight T. Griswold, the Yale stroke who collapsed last Thursday, is ill at the home of G. B. Noyes on Deer Island, Alexandria Bay. Reported tonight as potentially serious, but unconfirmed and the cottage contact could not be communicated.
Report from El Paso says an army of about 7000 armed men advances toward Torreon, a major northern Mexican city tied to U S capital interests. The clash could affect American financial centers if pillage occurs, with 4000 more fighters reported near Hornos.
Escalating signs of upheaval in Mexico trigger border security concerns after repeated attempts to rob the pay train on the Mexican Cen- tral railway. Authorities monitor crossings and warn of possible attacks tied to the movement.
During a June electrical storm the home of F. M. Harrison at 26 Rowe Street Auburndale was struck by lightning. Harrison and family were away when neighbors found a blaze that had gained headway before fire crews arrived. Loss estimated at about 1000 dollars.
Quincy discusses the Bryan vice presidential scenario drawing attention as Conservative Democrats are believed to be regrouping. The piece highlights political maneuvering and party dynamics without graphic detail.
A roster of potential running mates is listed including Morgan J. O'Brien former New York Chief Justice John A Johnson of Minnesota Gov judge George Gray of Delaware Herman Metz New York City comptroller Charles A Towne Archibald McNeill Lewis Chanler NY Lt Governor Francis Burton Harrison Illinois John Mitchell former UMWA president John W Kerr Indiana and Benjamin F Shively Indiana previewing a Denver ticket.
In Lincoln on June 28 Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts met with William Jennings Bryan for two hours then left for Denver. Quincy once opposed Grover Cleveland and bolted Bryan in 1896 but is now described as a staunch supporter of Bryan and the Nebraska candidate notes the party base realignment.
The report states Quincy told Bryan Massachusetts will back the ticket even if its delegation cannot modify the platform planks. Quincy said Douglas is not seeking the vice presidential slot but could accept second place if offered, potentially wooing Massachusetts for November. Bryan met for an hour with Lincoln Mayor Brown, Nebraska’s convention member.
Washington June 28 forecast for New England calls for fair weather Monday with warmer conditions in the north portion. Tuesday brings showers with cooler readings in the west and south portions. Winds run light to fresh from the southwest.
Average temperature yesterday was 73.9 degrees. The report notes temperatures throughout the day with temperatures around 60s and 80s and a comparison: the temperature yesterday equals 73.9 degrees, while yesterday last year recorded 7 ms.
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