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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
7
Governor Foss leads a grand Governor's Day at Brockton Fair with foreign consuls and Congressman Gardner among attendees. The event eclipsed all prior Governor's Day records as crowds filled the grounds for horse shows, races, football, and side attractions.
Mrs. Alice Martineau, famed English garden expert, visits Brookline and praises working class gardens. She notes Longyear estate planting, comments on small-yard charm, seasonally favored blooms, and advises winding paths, shade, and caution with seed ads. She extols gardening as a unifying hobby and lists herbs and flowers for ideal herbaceous gardens.
Concord New Hampshire October 3 Autumn weather and Thaw with his lawyers press their final plea to oppose extradition of the Mattawan fugitive. Thaw rode to Penacook Lake in Governor’s Councillor Alfred Noone’s car while awaiting developments in the case.
New Hampshire Governor Felker readies a decision on Harry K. Thaw's extradition as Thaw lawyers led by John F. Ringwood and former Pennsylvania Governor Stone press for timely action. Jerome's funds and indictments are in question while Thaw supporters expect a ruling soon after briefs are filed. Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw plans to join from Pennsylvania.
Hanover Oct 3 Three Greater Boston boys won premier honors in the Dartmouth junior class elections. Clarence L. Wanamaker of Melrose was reelected president and George E. Dyke of Dorchester and Harry S. Elms of Everett were named members of the junior promenade committee. Dyke is varsity hockey assistant manager and a key player. Other officers include Vice President Fred S. Childs, secretary David B. Kinne Jr, treasurer Everett C. Lampson, prom committee members Wolverton, Hutchins, Ghee, and auditing committee Alexander and Huntress.
Domestic troubles of Mrs. Lois Burnett Rantoul and her husband Edward W. Rantoul were referred to Henry F. Hurlburt, appointed master by Judge McLaughlin of the East Cambridge Superior Court yesterday.
Mary Mariano gives birth to a son at 77 East Dedham street in the gypsy colony on East Dedham and East Canton streets. Patrolman John Lane and Officer Riley avert a gas leak near 34 East Canton, where a back room had been leaking, saving elderly residents and children.
Philadelphia Oct 3 The University of Pennsylvania football team will face Lafayette at Franklin Field with captain Young out due to a foot injury. Last year Lafayette defeated Penn 7 to 8 and nine veterans return this season, making the foe appear formidable to the Red and Blue squad.
Wesleyan hosts Bowdoin at Andrews Field to start its home slate. The team will be about 11 pounds lighter per man than last fall's 1 point win over Bowdoin, but Coach Hutchinson expects victory through speed and improved play.
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