Harvard Stadium Expected Crowd Milestone Ahead
About 45 000 spectators are expected to attend an event, the largest crowd ever seen at Harvard Stadium, signaling a major milestone for the venue and likely boosting atmosphere and revenue.
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20 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
1
Government moves to halt Cambridge subway construction
Federal courts in this city intervened yesterday to halt work on the Cambridge subway segment under Boylston and Brattle streets near Harvard Square, signaling a dispute over the project.
Court to rule on subway plans halting Cambridge mail services
District Attorney Asa P. French and Postmaster General Hitchcock pursue an equity suit in the United States Circuit Court against the Boston Elevated and Hugh Nawn Construction to block subway work in Cambridge. The case seeks a permanent injunction and possible relocation of the subway route, affecting the Harvard Square post office cellar under Boylston and Brattle streets. Edward Abbott of Cambridge leases the cellar for post office use and challenges whether government leased property can be taken by eminent domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa P. French
Frank. H. Hitchcock
Boston
Hugh Nawn
Cambridge
Equity
United States Circuit Court
Harvard Square
Brattle Street
Boylston and
Brattle Streets
Edward Abbott
Abbott
Mansfield
United States District Attorney
J. Harvey White
Gloucester Man Injured In Taxicab Collision
Charles Martin, 38, of 8 Hancock Street Gloucester, was pushed from the sidewalk in front of the Adams House into a taxicab driven by Charles H. Crego. He suffered both legs broken and had come to town to witness today’s game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
Hancock Street
Gloucester
Adams House
Charles H. Crego
Actress Hima Kato Burned In Dramatic School Incident
Miss Hima Kato, an instructor at the Dramatic School of the Imperial Theatre in Tokio and a student at the Laughton School of Expression, sustained burns during a class session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hima Kato
Dramatic School
Imperial Theatre of
Tokio
Japan
Laughton School of Expression
Woman seriously burned in Hoffman House incident
In the Pierce building a woman heated an iron over an alcohol lamp in her Hoffman House room and suffered severe burns late yesterday evening. Doctors say her condition is critical and not improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Hoffman House
Miss Kate Burned In Fire After Locked Room Incident
Miss Kate a recent arrival from Tokio, who studied dramatic art in New York, was found trapped in a locked room and severely burned. The fire was extinguished by a landlady and janitor before firemen arrived. she remained on the danger list at City Hospital with severe facial burns and scorched limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kate
Burlingame
City Hospital
Kato
Tokio
Laughton School of Expression
Washington Street Tunnel Map Promises Handy Pocket Guide
The Post will devote an entire page on Wednesday, November 24, to the Washington Street Tunnel with a district map showing stations, entrances and exits, plus a description of usable features. It will be a handy pocket map of the rapid transit. Buy a Post next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Washington Street Tunnel
Fire devastates Wellfleet business block in incendiary blaze
Wellfleet reports a major fire in Rich's block that began around 10 o clock last night. The business centre suffered extensive damage with flames believed to be set intentionally. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night, preserving some structures while others were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellfleet
Rich
Fire destroys Cape public library and adjoining structures
The Cape public library, ranked the best equipped there, was completely burned. George P. Baker’s bakery and the homes of John Swett and Frank Chamberlin burned next. Provincetown fire apparatus traveled 15 miles to help. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars. David Lombard fractured his right leg after falling from a roof. The fire began in James S. Rich’s Main street block, previously burned by an incendiary a year earlier, prompting fear of a firebug. With no local fire facilities, residents used bucket brigades to save surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
George P. Baker
John Swett
Frank Chamberlin
Provincetown
David Lombard
James, S. Rich
Main Street
Rich
Wellfleet
Another Life for Football
Orange New Jersey reports the death of 17 year old Albert P Wiberiske after being tackled head first while running with the football. He suffered a broken neck and died in Orange Memorial hospital after an operation failed to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
Cadet Byrne
West Point
Albert P. Wiberiske
Orange Memorial Hospital
Poet Gilder's Burial Today
Richard Watson Gilder the poet and editor dies Thursday funeral services set for 11 o clock tomorrow morning at the Church of the Ascension Pallbearers include Dr Nelson P Hurst Edward V Landsdale Dr Talcott Williams Jacob A Riis Hamilton W Mabie John H Finley Thomas A Janvier S Weir Mitchell William Dean Howells and Charles Goodridge Whiting Major Henry L Higginson was invited but cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Watson Gilder
Church of the Ascension
Nelson P. Hurst
Milwaukee
Edward V. Lansdale
Talcott Williams
Philadelphia
Jacob A. Riis
Hamilton W. Mabie
John H. Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Thomas A. Janvier
S. Weir Mitchell
William Dean Howells
Charles Goodridge Whiting
Henry L. Higginson
Boston
Roxbury Man Texts Death by Poison at Home
Alexander Morrison attempted suicide at 9 Bromley Park Roxbury by drinking corrosive sublimate. He was taken to City Hospital at midnight where doctors reported favorable prospects for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Morrison
Bromley Park
Roxbury
Fr. John's Medicine for Colds Marks Fifty Years of Use
Fr. Johns medicine for colds celebrates half a century of use with claims it builds up the system and eases symptoms. Advertisements extol its enduring effectiveness and health-boosting reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. John
Harvard Staff Declares Readiness for Any Kind of Contest
The Harvard coaching staff states confidence in their line and ability to stop Yale backs. They anticipate no extensive gains from forward passes or onside kicks and promise Harvard will hold them at the goal line as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New Haven
Harvard
Harvard Team Ready In Perfect Shape Says Pooch Donovan
Pooch Donovan asserts Harvard will face Yale in top form with no fatigue or overtraining. He guarantees Harvard’s eleven enters the game in perfect condition and prepared to meet the opponent on equal footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Yale
Harvard V Princeton Preview Says Team Aims for Win
Head coach Jones says the Harvard squad is in prime condition and has an even chance to defeat Princeton if every man delivers his best performance. He notes improved fitness since the prior matchup and urges peak effort from all players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Princeton
Harvard
Blue
No Overconfidence States Yale Captain
Yale captain Coy writes that his last game for Yale against Harvard requires full effort from every player. He asserts no overconfidence exists and pledges the Blue will deliver their best to win, hoping to lead Yale to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YALE
Harvard
Harvard and Yale Face Off In Historic Gridiron Clash
Up to 45 000 spectators prepare to watch Harvard captain Fish and Yale captain Coy meet at center field before the 2 pm kickoff. Referee Langford will flip for goal choice as 22 players line up and the ball is placed at midfield, promising the greatest football contest in college history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Harvard
Coy
Yale
Langford
America
Enormous prices paid for Yale game tickets
Eight seats together on the 40 yard line sold yesterday for 2000 dollars, the top price paid for Yale game seats. An offer of 3000 dollars for ten seats together from a New York millionaire lingered as brokers closed shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New York
Street Speculators Press for Tickets on Washington Street
Street speculators along Washington Street from Milk to Summer race to buy tickets amid scarce supply. Most hold a single pair with not more than 50 tickets in total. News stands at hotels were emptied by afternoon sales, with Adams House selling the last tickets for 100 dollars a pair in a weak field, while 50 dollars went to the odd buyer. Harvard Athletic Association steps up action against the speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Summer Street
Adams House
P. Ir
Harvard Athletic Association
Boston Warm Weekend Forecast for New England
Forecast for New England calls for partly cloudy and warmer Saturday with rain in the south and possible rain or sleet in the north at night. Sunday expects fair to part cloudy skies with moderate to brisk southwest winds. Steamers to European ports may see unsettled weather toward the Grand Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Grand Banks
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L.E
Capt Fish
R.T. L.smith
R.E. O'Flaherty
Q.B. Corbett
Leslie R.H.B
Minot F.B
Daly
E Sam
Cambridge Tunnel
United States
Hima’ Kato
Hington Street Tunnel
Heart of Wellfleet
New Jersey
Fataily
Hobbs
Goebet
R.G
Andrus LG
Gilder
Howe
Q.B
L.H.B
Enpr Cooy F.B
Eer
Howard Jones
Piper Heidsieck
G. Brown
McKay
Withington
Fisher
Nise Siaithe
Peete
O'Flaherty
Corbatt
Leslie
R. H Deel
Minot i
Rage
Sais Kesi Renee eeLon
AL E. Savard
Lilley
Cooney
Andrus
Goi Oveeseakert
Kilpatrick
Ales
Philbin
W. H. Lewis
Leo Leary
Harry Kersberg
Sunday Post
A.M
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