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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1912

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Red Sox Ready for Final Test at Fenway Park

At Fenway Park behind closed gates Jake Stahl and the Red Sox prepare for a final forenoon workout before facing the Giants in the decisive series. Fans rush to reach New York as the team seeks peak fitness under the manager’s eye for the crucial battle to crown league supremacy.

Jake Stahl Gallant Fenway Park U Fenway Park Red Sox Giants Poston New York Stall Jake

Induction of Dean Rous maniere at St Pauls Cathedral

The Very Rev Edmund Rous maniere was inducted dean of St Pauls Cathedral marking a major epoch. The event signified the passing of old St Pauls Church and the opening of the cathedral church for the state.

Edmund Rousmaniere St. Paul's Cathedral Histomprot Massachusetts

Police Enter House in Early Morning Tear Boy from Pretty Lady

Police forced entry at dawn to remove a boy from a home described as the scene of a social gathering with a young woman. Neighbors reported no injuries and officers found residents cooperative. No arrests were reported.

Nine Die As Car Plunges From Viaduct In Philadelphia

Nine young men were hurled 50 feet when an auto crashed through the iron rail on the Thirty third street viaduct and fell into a coal yard. Eight died instantly and a ninth died later at German Hospital. Louis Finkel, missing as a child, is found with his parents while May Tacy remains in custody for kidnapping.

Philadelphia Thirty-third Street Louis Finkel West End Barton Court Miss May Tacy

Killing on Eve of Becker Trial Removes Key Witness

New York Oct 6 Official word states Big Jack Zelig, a gang leader, was killed on Saturday by Philip Davidson, a Bowery drifter, using a revolver once owned by a policeman. The murder eliminates a crucial witness who would corroborate Jack Rose’s claim that Becker arranged the Rosenthal killing. Becker’s trial opens tomorrow and relies on Zelig’s anticipated testimony.

New York Big Jack” Zelig Fourteenth Street Second Avenue Philip Davidson Bowery Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Zelig Whitman Jack Rose Rose Becker Rosenthal

Red Sox Face McGraws Crew In Crucial World Series Battle

The American League season is over and the Red Sox travel to foreign grounds to meet McGraws scrappy crew in a decisive series. The world champions title hinges on this vital matchup, with details continued on Page 16 Fifth Col.

Red Sox McGraw

Lawrence mayor vows to hold I W W leaders responsible

In Lawrence a telegram from I W W leaders threatens to hold city officials liable for death or injury to any I W W member. The mayor plans a statement stating he will hold I W W leaders responsible for any injury to any man woman or child.

Lawrence Scanlon Public Safety Haywood O'Connell

IWW Leader Discusses Work Conditions Over Flag Controversy

William D. Haywood argues the dispute centers on better working conditions not flag symbolism. He defends the red flag as the international emblem of workers and criticizes Mayor Scanlon and Lawrence authorities for agitation. Tonight IWW leaders remain guarded amid threats and unrest after a birthday telegram to Joseph J. Etter.

William D. Haywood Scanlon San Diego Lawrence Joseph J. Etter Industrial Workers of the World

Cathedral changes and new dean as Lawrence presides

The Right Rev William Lawrence of Massachusetts officiated with Bishop James Perry of Rhode Island. The ceremony marked the rector Rousmaniere becoming dean and the cathedral preparing for a broader role. Diverse clergy and lay leaders attended as the rite closed with prayers for the cathedral’s future.

William Lawrence Massachusetts James DeWolf Perry, Jr Rhode Island Samuel Babcock Alexander Mann D. D Philo W. Sprague Louis Decormis Sherrad Billings James Wood Charles L. Hutchins W. G. Thayer Ralph Harper F. G. Walton Rousmaniere Lawrence

Missing Havana to New York registered package worth 200000

Investigators from two countries the secret service and the Burns agency probe the disappearance of a Havana to New York registered mail package containing 200000. The loss was found when the Havana pouch was opened at the New York post office with no clue where it vanished.

New York Post Office Secret Service W. J. Burns Detective Agency Havana National Park Bank

Bank Cashier Says Shipper, Governments Probe Missing Money

The post office and private detectives investigate a robbery in two republics. The National Park Bank, with cashier Maurice H. Wer of Montclair, plays no role beyond noting the money was shipped and later found missing. The shipper and governments are conducting inquiries.

National Park Bank Maurice H.wer Montclair

Leon Surrenders to American Forces After Insurrection

Two towns report Leon capitulated to American forces under Lieutenant Colonel Long. No fighting occurred locally, but surrender details are scarce. Earlier, at Chichigalpa, rebel mobs were routed with 13 killed and many wounded. five Americans sustained slight wounds.

Washington Leon Long Chichigalpa

Marines Repel Rebel Attack Near Chichigalpa

Rear Admiral Southerland reports Lt Colonel Long’s force of about 1000 sailors and marines clashed with rebels near Chichigalpa on the Nicaraguan railroad. Rebels fired first. 13 rebels were killed or wounded and four dynamite bombs were captured.

Chichigalpa Leon Corinto Navy Department Southerland Long Wourlding California Colorado Penver

Electric Show demonstrates sanitary tea and coffee handling

Visitors see Chase & Sanborn’s tea and coffee weighed and packed by electrical machines with no human contact. The exhibit promotes improved cleanliness and the enjoyment of morning or afternoon tea or coffee when choosing Chase & Sanborn’s brands.

Chase & Sanborn

Fatal Car Crash In Fairmount Park Kills Nine

A speeding car ran a red flag in Fairmount Park crashing through an iron guard rail and tumbling into O Brien's coal yard. James Shaw of 1310 Morris Street owned the machine driven by his son one of the deceased passengers and nine people were killed.

O’brien New York Division Pennsylvania Railroad Joseph Schneider James Shaw Morris Street Fairmount Park

Clue Report Says Miss Tacy, Child, and Dana Street

Police alerted by an informant early yesterday that Miss Tacy at 24 Dana Street Roxbury housed a child resembling Louis Finkel. They roused Mrs Samuel Finkel, the boy's mother, and went to the Dana Street apartment at 3 o'clock.

McGraw Eyes Mathewson for Series As Red Sox Favor Boston

National notes from Chicago and St. Louis games show Chicago 4, St. Louis 3 and Pittsburg 16, Cincinnati 6. Mathewson discussed as potential starter in the series while McGraw weighs options. Mathewson comments on Red Sox favorites affecting Boston's chances.

Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati McGraw Mathewson Red Sox Boston

Pastor Gray Delivers Farewell at Dorchester Church

The Rev. Clifton D. Gray preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the Stoughton Street Baptist Church in Dorchester yesterday. He attended his final service and left on a late train for Chicago where he will become associate editor at The Standard.

Clifton D. Gray Stoughton Street Baptist Church Dorchester Chicago the Standard

Perjury Case Lost Ties to Zelig Death

The death of Zelig ends the oppression and perjury indictment against Policemen James C. White and John C. Steinert tied to Zeligs arrest for concealed weapons. With the key witness unavailable, prosecutors cannot proceed and the case must be dismissed.

Zelig James C. White John C. Steinert Becker

Today's historical anniversaries from Concord to Chicago

Today marks anniversaries including the First Provincial Congress in Concord Massachusetts 1774 the bombardment of Bristol Rhode Island in 1775 the Saratoga Bemis Heights engagement in 1777 the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the Brookline annexation defeat of 1878.

Concord Mass Bristol R. I Ues Saratoga Bemis Heights N. Y Chicago Brookline Boston

Boston Weather Outlook Shows Cooler Temperatures

Fair and cooler forecast for Boston and surrounding areas. Monday and Tuesday expect fair skies with cooler air by Tuesday and moderate westerly winds. New England forecast calls for fair conditions Monday through Tuesday with cooler temperatures and variable winds from the southwest.

Boston Wagbhington New England

Weather data tease from Thompson's Spa record

Report notes temperatures at various hours including 3 a m 57 72 and 6 p m 54 72 with averages 65 yesterday and 49 a year ago. Mentions a Monday with clear conditions and partial timestamps from an old spa weather log.

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BY Paul .H. Shannon Bishop Lawrence Dean Rousmaniere Edmund G5. Rousmaniere Sherrard Billings L. K. Storrs F. J. Walton Burdett NEW Day Boylston ST Majestic Henry Savage Little Boy Blue Cummins Boston Tavern News Stand First National Bank First National Bank of Boston Federal Street Cuba Shipper Robert A. Boyd North Thirty-fifth Street Gordon H. Miller South Broad Street William M. Lawrence Thirty-first Street Edgar J. Shaw Robert Geisel Twenty-seventh Street Daniel J. Wilkes Iseminger Street Jesse Holmes Queen Detroit Cleveland Pastor Gray Regal Regal Chemical CO Panoo A.M Portland A. m SUN Weg Venus Jupiter Thompson's Spa Hibernia Savings Bank Tremont, Street Touraine
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