24 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
1
A young woman from the Back Bay was badly injured in an early morning automobile collision at the Wellington Bridge in Somerville after attending a football festivity. Police said her identity was being withheld pending notification of relatives. The crash occurred near the bridge with emergency crews rushing to the scene.
A young woman was severely injured and five others escaped death when two cars collided near the Wellington bridge in Somerville early yesterday. The injured resident of Back Bay was taken to Dr. A K Paine and later to her home. the driver was identified as a wealthy tech student. Fathers of two Boston girls searched hospitals all day seeking news of their daughters, who were believed killed or badly hurt.
In Washington on November 23 the President and Mrs. Wilson hosted a quiet Sabbath as wedding excitement cooled. The bridal couple, Francis Bowes Sayre and his fiancée, attended morning services at Central Presbyterian Church with the President, Mrs. Wilson, Margaret Wilson, and the Misses Smith, amid fewer callers and fewer wedding gifts.
In Lambert Lake Maine on November 23 8 year old Id win Harding of Richfield was shot and killed by his brother in law William Gavel while hunting near Springers Camp. The shooter mistook a movement in bushes for a deer and fired. Sheriff Woodman investigated. Harding is survived by his wife.
In a dawn raid on the Cedarcrest Outing Club on Quincy Avenue East Braintree Chief Horace W Hunt and East Braintree officers led the operation joined by Quincy officials. Police seized five cases of champagne three casks of sherry four barrels of ale 800 Bass beers and assorted wines and cordials valued near two thousand dollars. The liquor was transported to Quincy for storage awaiting court action.
Charles F. Parker profiles Charlie Brickley of Everett as the nation’s premier college football drop kicker. His field goals powered Harvard victories over Princeton and Yale and contributed significantly to the Crimson’s scores this season.
The piece extols Charlie Brickley as a modest Harvard football figure while noting he attributes team success to teammates. Reporters seek him by name after five straight field goals in a single game draw attention to his reputation and public interest.
A party of eight including two newlyweds and eight youths were accosted by two masked men on the Medford boulevard near Grove Street after leaving a dance at the Medford Boat Club. The women screamed as the men fled, with Helen Miller and Joseph Wellington among the frightened party. One young woman was reported in hysterics following the incident and police expect arrests today.
Amid a heat wave, officials report strains across utilities and households in 49 states. Demand for cooling rises as temperatures spike, sparking advisories and emergency measures to prevent outages and health risks.
Authorities reported a car crash involving A. H. Schoellkopf, a wealthy MIT student living in Buffalo, New York, who was accompanied by a girl described as a well known resident. names were not released as officials pursued details of the incident.
The item lists maritime distances Portland Gloucester and Newport with times and celestial events. It notes a new moon on the 27th and 28th day of the year, regional sunset and sunrise, and mentions planetary risings including Venus Jupiter and Saturn. It also records anniversaries and historical notes such as New Haven purchase in 1673 and Battle of Lookout Mountain.
The forecast calls for cooler weather in Boston and vicinity on Monday followed by fair conditions and a dip in temperatures Tuesday. In southern New England, expect colder Monday and fair, moderate temperatures Tuesday with light northwest winds. northern New England should see fair but colder Monday, then partly cloudy Tuesday with moderate west winds. Daily temperatures show varied readings with average highs around mid 50s to 60s and overnight lower 40s to mid 50s.
The Boston Post Santa Claus begins its annual effort to deliver toys and dolls to needy children. Last year about 20,000 presents were distributed, and organizers hope to exceed that total this season. The program aims to reach every eligible home with a charitable gift.
The newspaper describes the Post Santa Claus department aiding thousands of children whose families face hardship at Christmas. Readers contribute as Post reporters investigate letters and arrange gifts, continuing a long standing effort to bring joy to children through this community outreach.
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