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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
1
President receives a massive Omaha welcome during an anniversary parade. He leads the event and delivers three speeches highlighting policy gains and national unity. Thousands line the streets as state and local leaders greet him.
The account describes a sheriff finding a careful inventory in a prisoner's bag and a card around a woman's neck aboard a motor boat. The piece also discusses baseball wagering and comments by Alex Alexander, Star Pitcher for the Phillies, regarding the World Series and opinions on the Red Sox and Dodgers.
Mountainview New Hampshire October 5 Frederick L Small former Boston broker charged with murder of his wife Florence Arlene Small listens as the prosecution reads an inventory of his house and household goods found in his travelling bag. The paper appears to clinch parts of the case.
London dispatch reports the Kaiser has rushed to Galicia to boost General von Linsingen’s troops as Russian forces batter lines around Lemberg. Petrograd notes Teuton defeats north and south of the city, with defense by heroic efforts deemed essential to save Lemberg.
Entente troops on the Macedonian front have driven their line forward in ongoing operations. Allied units reported gains against opposing forces with renewed pressure along key positions.
President Wilson spoke to a packed Omaha Auditorium crowd praising a just cause for war and announcing the United States should join a league of nations after the conflict. He framed the era as a broad, world–facing mission for the next decade as Nebraskans celebrated their state's 50th anniversary with massive turnout and enthusiasm.
Crowds lined streets as Omaha wore gala attire for a anniversary parade. The President led the parade for an hour, reviewed it, attended a luncheon and dinner, visited the national swine show, held political conferences and delivered three speeches. Continued on Page 15 First Col.
Captain Fred Marshall, surrounded by Everett High School football teammates, was found at his home 2 Clinton Street last night after disappearing last Saturday when he was barred from playing due to study deficiencies.
Marshall arrives at South Station from Allentown with brother Roy and George Babb aided by funds from former Everett mayor Bruce. He recounts seeking study and football opportunities, meeting Lafayette College staff and Coach Crowell, and deciding to try for Lafayette before deciding to stay or return with the group.
A shopper discovers Snyder Made sausages easy to digest like lamb chops and free from harsh leaves. The ad promotes a food fair exhibit at Mechanics' Building from Oct 9 to Nov 4 with 1-lb boxes priced at 33 cents per pound.
The Cunard steamer Franconia, on transport duty, was sunk in the Mediterranean yesterday by an enemy submarine. No troops were aboard. Twelve of the crew out of 302 are missing.
The Franconia, a Cunard liner of 18 159 tons gross and 625 feet, marks a new standard of comfort from Boston. Built for long Mediterranean cruises, she lacks boat deck staterooms for promenade space, a library, gymnasium and a baths heavy design earning the nickname Bath Ship. Launched by Swan Hunter Wigham Richardson, the vessel was formerly in Boston service and praised as a top Cunard steamer.
The record notes tonight's moonrise at 5 47 and moonset at 1 22 with SU and MOON times. It mentions events from a year ago when French and British troops landed at Saloniki Greece.
Bert Roper returns to his boyhood home after being acquitted of murdering his father Albert Roper whose body was found with a head wound at a Roper greenhouse in Tewksbury on March 1. He says it feels good to be free and back in the old country air.
After four hours of jury deliberation the not guilty verdict followed a long trial in West Cambridge. Bert Roper returned to a joyous cottage near Tewksbury with his family greeting him, while his mother radiated happiness at his homecoming. He plans to rest then return to work in the greenhouses.
The forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and vicinity Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions Saturday. Southwest to west winds moderate. In southern and northern New England the pattern remains fair on Friday and Saturday with cooler highs on Saturday.
A garbled OCR entry cites temperature values and dates with scattered place names and codes. It mentions an average temperature yesterday around 67 degrees and references a year-ago figure, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear event context or sources.
Boston beat Philadelphia 4 to 7. Brooklyn won 7 to 4 over Philadelphia. New York scored 5 runs in a contest with unspecified opponent.
Brooklyn rallies with a powerful squad led by Robinson and aims to overcome early series jitters. If they grab a favorable break and settle in, fans should witness a battle that could redefine the set. Continued on Page 1a-First Col.
St Louis report says nine men perished when fire destroyed the central main building of Christian Brothers College. Two brothers died after a wall collapse. seven firemen were rescued badly hurt. Loss exceeds 200000. college to resume classes Friday in Smith Academy building offered by Washington University trustees. Fire cause undetermined.
Henry Wingate age 26 a Brookline area grocer employee died yesterday afternoon when the automobile truck he drove lost control along Harvard street and struck a sandpile. Four bystanders shut off the gasoline.
Chicago dispatch notes arrival of Hughes campaign trains at 12 15 pm to a scene of Republican women welcoming with a hundred decorated cars and a brass band while Democratic women counter with a labor branch protest against the billion dollar flier.
A noon crowd gathers at LaSalle Street station as Frances Keller and Mary Antin lead a group of crusaders from their cars. Banners line the walk and a marching band blares, drawing smiles from onlookers.
The hearing was adjourned until 9 o clock tomorrow morning. Attorney William S. Mathews will argue for the release of Small and County Solicitor Walter D. Hill will urge Judge Charles S. Miles to bind the prisoner over for the next grand jury sitting. The State has rested.
National guard units ordered relieved from border duty by arrival of new State troops announced at southern department headquarters. Massachusetts units include Fifth, Eighth and Ninth Infantry, brigade headquarters at El Paso, most cavalry and battalion signal troops. Connecticut sends Second Infantry, two cavalry troops, field hospital and ambulance company.
Napoleon Frasier a local granite manufacturer was severely cut over the head possibly by a hatchet while walking from his office to home along a railroad track. A physician feared brain concussion. Police had no clue to the attacker as of tonight.
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