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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

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Notable Injuries From War Tumult Reportedly Reach Boston

In Boston residents Annie Clark and Freda Bruell of 28 Yarmouth Street suffer head contusions and facial cuts with possible skull fracture and knee injuries after chaos described as Europe war upheaval. Frank R. Neal and Moses Hoey of 10 Worcester Square, with injuries to knee and face, are also listed as car owner and chauffeur respectively.

Annie Clark Yarmouth Street Boston Freda Bruell Frank R. Neal Worcester Square Moses Hoey

Barge Struck by Steamer Near Nix's Mate

The steamship Ontario with about 100 passengers bound for Baltimore collided with and nearly sank the coal barge Elk Garden in the lower harbor near Nix's Mate on Saturday night around 9 o'clock. Passengers were thrown to the deck. Captain March ordered life boats ready and the ship halted to assess damage. Elk Garden carried Captain Neil Olsen, his wife and baby Germaine. rescue efforts followed as the barge showed signs of sinking.

Ontario Merchants & Miners Line Baltimore Elk Garden Nix March Neil Olsen Germaine

Crash in Lynn kills horse and injures four autoists

A touring car from Boston collides with a horse and buggy on the Salem and Lynn turnpike, killing the horse and damaging the carriage. The auto then hits a Salem electric car, tossing four occupants from the vehicles. Two unconscious victims are taken to Lynn Hospital. one woman is feared to have a fractured skull. The driver, Moses Hoey of 10 Worcester Square, reportedly lost control at high speed.

Lynn Salem and Lynn Boston Salem Lynn Hospital Moses Hoey Worcester Square Thompson Farm

Bear Attacks Crowd as Chicago Zoo Bear Killed

A captive black bear escaped at Elysian Grove in Tucson and charged visitors. It seized an infant from a go cart, killing it before bystanders shot and killed the bear. Police ended the danger with a volley of bullets.

Tucson Ariz Elysian Grove Southern Pacific Puss Lair

Weather forecast for Boston and New England region

High tide times listed with a forecast for Boston and vicinity. The forecast calls for fair weather on Monday and Tuesday with light easterly or variable winds in New England and Eastern New York.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York

War Rumor Tells of Bulgaria Crisis and Balkan Reshaping

Despatches from Paris and London indicate two decisive moves that threaten to overturn the Treaty of Berlin and redraw eastern Europe. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria may declare Bulgarian independence and crown himself czar, prompting a Turkish war and a likely partition of the Balkan region.

Europe Paris London Berlin Bulgaria Rumelia Turkey Austro-Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina le Temps Ferdinand Poland

Two War Clouds Over Europe Darken October News

London dispatches report looming Balkan crisis as Bulgaria may declare independence with Ferdinand crowned czar and Austria-Hungary may annex Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mobilizations near borders prompt fears of a Turco-Bulgarian war and potential Berlin treaty upheaval.

Bulgaria Ferdinand Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina London Europe Near East Rumelia Austria-Hungary

Ferdinand Defies Turkey and Proclaims Bulgarian Independence

Paris reports official advices from October 4 stating that Ferdinand will proclaim Bulgaria’s independence and declare himself czar of the Bulgars, signaling a bold challenge to Ottoman control. The Temps dispatch notes Bulgaria’s move amid ongoing regional tensions and implications for Balkan power dynamics.

Tsernova Ferdinand Bulgaria Rumelia Temps Turkey Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanjaka Novipazar Austria- Hungary

Robbers Blow Open a Safe at Atlantic Avenue Store

Early last night two masked thieves wrecked the office of James Robertson at 81 Atlantic Avenue and blew open the safe. The break was spotted by Patrolman Costello on his 6 PM rounds. only about $2 was recovered from the scene. The damaged store handles ship chandiery and fronts a patrol box. The safe door and partition were left in ruins.

James Robertson Atlantic Avenue Costello

Auto crash on Beacon to Carleton streets injures none

A touring car owned by George B. Sherwood, Rhode Island registry 3554, turning from Beacon street into Carleton street in Brookline, crashed into an inbound electric car from the Reservoir Beacon street line. The impact destroyed the auto, tossed 50 occupants onto a grass plot, but all escaped serious injury and were sheltered by local residents.

Beacon Street Carleton Street Brookline George B. Sherwood Rhode Island Sherwood Reservoir Baxter

Fierce Restaurant Brawl Ends With Injuries

Richard Duffey of Roxbury and John L. McCarthy clashed in Ryder's restaurant at 119 Centre Street. McCarthy suffered a severe scalp wound and others were minor. Duffey was detained at Police Station 10 as officers arrived. McCarthy, 35, collapsed at the scene. Duffey, 47, awaits developments.

Richard Duffey Terrace Street John L. McCarthy Eliot Street Roxbury Ryder Centre Street McCarthy City Hospital Duffey

Five Die in Mulberry Street Tenement Fire

Five persons are believed burned to death and several injured in a crowded tenement on Mulberry Street between 1 and 2 am. One victim is said to be fatally hurt as the blaze swept through the building.

New York Mulberry Street

Chicago Beats Detroit in Final Series Opener

Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 1 in the opening game of the final series. The win keeps the pennant race alive as Chicago must win the next two while Cleveland loses to St. Louis. President Comiskey noted the largest South Side attendance on record. All three Chicago runs came in the first inning without a hit.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Comiskey South Side New York Boston

pennant stakes loom in late season baseball chase

New York three games from Boston could tie Chicago for the pennant while a three game playoff would decide the champion if New York and Chicago finish tied. Detroit Chicago and Cleveland still hold pennant possibilities with remaining matchups and possible doubleheaders.

Pitchers Duel Ends In Ninth In Tigers Narrow Loss

White of Chicago and Killian of Detroit locked in a pitchers battle as a three run lead held until the ninth. Noodles Schaefer sparked a comeback by drawing a walk and scoring on a sequence that included Crawford, Cobb, and Rossman.

White Chicago Killian Detroit Dr. White Tigers Noodles Schaefer Crawford Cobb Rossman Schaefer

Mrs Hains Not to Testify in Murder Prosecution

Mrs Claudia Hains weighs testifying against her husband in the murder case of William E Annis at Sawyer Norton home in Brookline. Her attorney Frederick L Norton and District Attorney Darrin of Queens county New York are involved in ongoing talks. Deciding whether she will travel to New York to aid the prosecution remains unsettled after over two hours of conference.

New York Claudia Hains Frederick L. Norton

District Attorney Darrin Seeks Mrs Hains Testimony in Hains Divorce

District Attorney Darrin arrived Saturday night and spoke by phone yesterday with Attorney Norton. An afternoon meeting at Norton's Brookline home 147 Winchester street discussed obtaining Mrs Hains testimony to counter anticipated defence claims about Captain Peter Hains domestic life. Both Mrs Hains and her counsel weighed the impact on ongoing divorce proceedings.

Darrin Norton Mr. Norton Winchester Street Brookline

Roosevelt to Launch Six Taft Support Speeches

Lincoln Neb October 4 Roosevelt plans to back Taft by delivering at least six speeches during a cross country tour from Atlantic to Pacific with a final address in San Francisco. Bryan declined to comment.

Lincoln Neb Roosevelt Taft Fairview East Atlantic Pacific San Francisco Bryan

Steamer Cymric Reaches Charles Town After Boston Call

Steamer Cymric anchored below Boston light at 1240 a m and will dock at Charles Town this morning after calls at Queenstown and Liverpool.

Cymric Queenstown Liverpool Boston Light Charlestown

Cubs Clinch NL Title Clash in Dramatic Windup

The Chicago Cubs seized the National League pennant in a 5 to 2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to cap a sensational season finish. A record crowd of 30,247 filled the West Side park as Cubs hitters set the tone early with a first inning run built on sharp hitting from Sheckard Evers and Schulte, leaving the Pirates under pressure throughout.

E. F. Younger Chicago Cubs Pittsburg Pirates Pirates West Side Park Pittsburg Vic Willis Sheckard Evers Schulte

Harvard Men Sailed For Sunken Treasure Fail

Jam and Jamaica based expedition members aboard the schooner Mayflower hunted for a sunken Spanish galleon off Kingston. The search yielded no treasure of value, though the wreck site was located and some gold coins recovered. The voyage was led by a son of Sir Henry Arthur Blake, former Jamaica governor.

Kingston Jam Harvard New York Montago Bay Henry Arthur Blake Jamaica

Post’s Boston Coverage Signals pennant race reports from New York

The Post assigns Paul H. Shannon to cover crucial National League pennant games in New York with the New York team. Readers are urged to follow the Post for timely reports, news, and pictures straight from the action.

The Post Boston Paul H. Shannon New York

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