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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
1
A spectacular blaze in the old Gasometer building behind 1285 Washington Street near Leland Place, occupied by Continental Storage Warehouse Co, was totally destroyed causing about 65000 dollars in damage. The fire displaced fifty families across four streets for several hours.
Nellie McCoy, a succeful vaudeville soubrette from The Far and the Girl, became violently insane in a New York cab and is confined in Bellevue’s psychopathic ward. Her mother and sister Bessie, both in the cab, were with her after returning from Lakewood where they sought a rest. Nellie jumped from her seat, broke a window, and lunged at her mother and sister amid a wild outburst.
During a Chicago stage show Nellie McCoy suddenly collapsed backstage while performing. Police officers Van Docius and Brady restrained the frantic actor until an ambulance arrived as a crowd gathered near the cab. McCoy, noted for nervous temperament, had been ill for months and recently performed despite grave health concerns.
College football moves toward near season end with Dartmouth facing Harvard as Crimson seek a win amid wary confidence. Yale challenges Princeton at New Haven, while Penn plays Western University in Philadelphia as Harvard and Yale brace for tough tests.
A compiled sequence of Yale versus Princeton results listing yearly scores and outcomes from 1890 to 1904 across multiple sports. The records show Yale often scoring multiple goals touchdowns or safeties while Princeton tallies vary, including several decisive Yale wins and some Princeton victories.
Nov 17 report says Mrs Man Rogers faces execution at Windsor Prison on Dec 8 if the U S Supreme Court does not grant habeas corpus. Judge N M Butler states the case is exhausted and attorneys have no further actions. Windsor advices indicate gallows nearly ready and preparations are being rushed.
Police under Judge Timmons plan raids on private hospitals tied to malpractice shops. Evidence points to downtown medical offices with hospital links, some labeled fake by Captain Cain. Judge Emmons says raids will shift from offices to the hospitals used by practitioners.
Royal Ilgin sells jerseys priced at $7.90 through F Gray Co located in Washington and Hanover.
Dewey loses 112 votes on corrected tally giving Frothingham a 387 lead but requests a recount. Fitzgerald goes to Concord for rest after a hard campaign. Lomasney sought by aldermanic candidates to trade votes for Whelton. allies claim his power will dominate Ward 8 and name Whelton chairman. McNary mood unknown as mayoral race nears. Frothingham silent until recount final.
A Tiv cart shaft crashed through a streetcar at Broadway and Dorchester, fatally injuring Mary Conner of Dorchester. She remains insensible at City Hospital with skull fractures after surgery. Other passengers and two men, including driver Patrick McDavitt, were hurt. Her husband identified her by clothing.
Governor-elect Guild announces a full staff including Adjutant-general Brig. Gen. James A. Frye of Boston and Surgeon-general Brig. Gen. William H. Devine of Boston. The list covers inspector-general, quartermaster-general, naval inspector-general, and multiple aides and colonels with affiliations in Boston Newton Milton Amesbury and other towns. (For detailed story see Page 9)
A basement fire near Washington street rapidly engulfed a 50 year old building sending flames to second floor windows. Sirens prompted multi alarm responses as tenement houses and wooden dwellings were threatened. Residents fled and Mrs. Jane Spaulding was rescued and taken to hospital. Continued on Page 9.
In Lowele Massachusetts Navy report Luther Swain aged 8 was struck by automobile No 3275 from Nashua owned in Nashua this afternoon. He died within 20 minutes from a fractured skull after darting into the road in front of the vehicle.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Saturday and Sunday with light to fresh westerly winds. New England and eastern New York expect rain in the south and snow in the north, followed by fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with fresh west winds.
Harvard plays Dartmouth in Cambridge today while Yale edges Princeton 2 to 1 in Alabama. Roosevelt faces Yale in a big 2009 clash. Cambridge Latin defeats Newton 6 to 0 for the championship. Auto dealers hold their annual fall run and Cote earns a decision over Deshler in Townsend's sports chat.
I Gray Co announces Royal Elgin model in Frieze design priced at 7 90. located at Washington and Hanover. The ad highlights a priced timepiece option and retail location.
Gray's department store in Washington and Hanover advertises boys' day with overcoats discounted to 4.00 and double breasted styles at 1.49, highlighting affordable winter outerwear for children.
Hyde Park reports John McArdle 48 of Readville a superintendent for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad interlocking switch system was struck by a fast train near Readville station and killed his body found under the bridge after 6 15 p m with unknown circumstances as he appeared to be returning home from work.
Mr and Mrs J Franklin Skinner of Brookline arrive from their honeymoon to find their Kent street apartment house at 48 Ient street in flames. Fire department in charge. Building owned by A J Hickey of 104 friend street. Loss estimated at 500.
Advertises your overcoat at Grays offering a Royal Elgin in Meltons for $7.90 from EF Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover.
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