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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
16
E. M. Smith superintendent of Chautauqua Park was attacked by an enraged buck during a morning feeding in Boulder Col. He clung to the deer's antlers to escape but the animal tossed him, injuring four ribs and his left arm. Park attendants heard his cries and intervened.
Henry H. Thayer son of ex congressman John R. Thayer and member of the City Park Commission died suddenly at his brother John M. Thayer's home in Worcester of heart trouble. He was 39, Harvard 1896, Harvard Law 1899, and unmarried.
In Derry New Hampshire on November 28 Harry G Webb a drug clerk and rabbit hunter was killed by an accidental rifle discharge in the woods near town He was a native of Danville Virginia and was hunting rabbits for his Thanksgiving meal
Mrs John L Gardner plans to exhibit a 12th century Persian lustre plate in her Fenway palace. The artifact, unrivalled, was found in Hamadan and bears an Arabic inscription praising a victorious ruler. Public viewing tickets sold out. another viewing may occur next Monday and Tuesday.
Charles H. Hyde former New York city chamberlain sits confident of acquittal as his bribery trial nears its close before Supreme Court Justice Goff. Jurors, kept at a hotel under guard, will hear closing arguments as Max D. Steur argues insanity claims against the accuser Joseph G. Robin and Hyde's denial of loan coercion involving $130,000.
The Boston Elevated Company announces that starting Saturday November 30 the Arlington Centre Medford Hill side line to Sullivan Square will operate to and from the Elevated level at Sullivan Square with prepayment semi convertible cars. The schedule from Arlington Centre lists numerous departures through the day and night, with Sunday times and late night connections. A rush hour service will also run between Winthrop Street and Sullivan Square, and night cars will run with a 28 minute return offset from Sullivan Square.
Antonio Gallo a shoemaker set a Thanksgiving record by drinking 38 bottles of beer in an hour. Each bottle held a pint, roughly one bottle every two minutes, during a party with friends. The beer formed part of the Thanksgiving feast.
Dr Frederick L Good of Newbury Street declares under no circumstances will he consent to run for the school committee. He had been expected as a probable independent candidate but denied the claim last night and said he will attend solely to his medical practice and stay out of politics.
Orient Heights A A of East Boston defeated Fort Banks 41 to 0 at Winthrop Centre. The Orients dominated every phase with open plays and forward passes led by McCarthy Innis and Benson who scored two touchdowns and Benson kicked a 20 yard field goal.
Fitton A. C. defeated Emerson A. C. at Wood Island Park yesterday morning by 15 to 0. Fullback Fox starred for the Fittons and Fletcher starred for Emerson A. C. in the shutout victory.
Mayor Fitzgerald formally opened the South Boston Aquarium to the public at 1 30 yesterday afternoon. From 1 30 until 4 o clock a steady stream of visitors entered and left as crowds moved through the building.
Mayor Fitzgerald opened the Boston City Aquarium after a ceremony with a dozen officials and builders. An inspection tour followed led by L. L. Mowbray and James B. Shea. Visitors faced umbrella checks to protect the tanks and prevent glass breakage. The novel hatcheries line the center, and a sunken tank with barking seals drew crowds. Keeper A. Q. O. Featherstone, linked to New York’s aquarium, oversees fish from natives and a few from Key West.
St Petersburg news reports M Rodzianko re elected president of the fourth Duma addressing the chamber after elections begun in September. He urged sacrifice in money and, if needed, men, for the public Balkan interest.
Amos C. Davis a Civil War veteran and teamster died from exposure after a Thanksgiving snowstorm. Davis was found in a shed outside Williamstown two weeks after leaving his boarding place.
Miss Edel Jensen of Somerville married Andrew Peterson of Chicago at her parents home. The ceremony was held at 7 o clock and conducted by Rev. C A Molstad of the Norwegian Lutheran Church Roxbury.
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