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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
1
New York fans queued overnight for tickets as the Chicago White Sox prepare to face McGraw and his trusted veterans. Weather forecasters predict ideal conditions for tomorrow’s game despite overcast skies.
New York October seventh reports the first day of Lieutenant Charles Becker’s trial for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. One juror was seated as proceedings continued, with further voir dire expected on subsequent pages.
London October 7. Parliament reopened for a tempestuous session with three key issues to be decided Irish home rule disestablishment of the Church in Wales and election reform. The Liberal government backs all three measures as lawmakers convene.
The piece outlines Conservative readiness with 55 pages of amendments to delay the home rule measure, Liberal plans to use parliamentary rules to limit debate, and critiques of the Welsh church status and election reform aims. It notes Asquith’s timetable of 32 days for home rule discussions, totaling 49 days. Churchill urges Irish home rule as a step toward a federal UK.
Governor elect W T Haines of Maine registered at Bellevue-Stratford in Philadelphia and went to Medico Chirurgical Hospital for serious eye trouble that could threaten his sight. He will stay several days under Dr Webster Fox care and hopes to return home to Waterville before his inauguration. An operation may be required.
A 250 strong German physician delegation visiting eastern states met Boston’s German community at Hotel Somerset. Baroness Von Suttner praised Taft’s arbitration push and donations by Carnegie and Ginn. Mayor Fitzgerald welcomed them and highlighted milk inspection and sewerage efforts. They proceed to Harvard and depart for Albany then New York before sailing for Europe.
Lillian Russell and husband Alex Moore arrived at Lubin Company in Philadelphia to film a private test. The famed stage star agreed to try acting on film after sketching a scenario and drawing interest from Sigmund Lubin. Moore suggested making a moving picture of Miss Russell, who initially offered to work gratis.
The torpedo boat destroyer Patterson under Lt Commander John M. Luby ran aground on a bar outside Newport harbor. Rescue ships and destroyers assisted. Patterson was towed off by the tug Chickasaw and anchored behind the Dixie.Extent of damage unknown.
The roster lists key players including Harry Hooper in right field Steve Yerkes at second base Tris Speaker in center Duffy Lewis in left Larry Gardner at third base Heinie Wagner at first Forrest Cady at shortstop Joe Wood as pitcher.
The lineup lists Josh Devore in left field Larry Doyle at second base Fred Snodgrass in center John Murray in right field Charles Herzog at first base John Meyers at third base catcher Arthur Fletcher Christy Mathewson at shortstop. Umpires named for National League Klem and Rigler and for American League O Loughlin and Evans. Favorites listed as Boston 10 to 8 with an expected attendance of 38 000.
Springfield Oct 7 Five children were saved from a burning house at 2 Bond street by Patrolman James Dowling. A defective chimney caused the blaze while the Finklehoff family was at a theatre. Dowling entered through smoke, freed three children on the second floor, shielded a six-month-old infant, then formed a human chain to pass all five to safety.
Advert shows cheap travel to California via Washington Sunset route until October 9. Personal conductors, daily service except Sunday, sleeping cars available from Washington. Berth nine dollars. Offices at 12 Milk and 332 Washington streets.
In Brockton on October 7, after failed attempts in three states the 15 year old Miss Laura Bonney and 19 year old Frank Leonard will wed in this city. Parents consent is secured and Mrs. Leonard filed for the marriage license at City Hall.
Charles and Bird plan rallies in Worcester county with stops in Ayer and nearby towns. Daniel Cosgrove Bull Moose candidate for lieutenant governor appears with Houstis Newton for attorney general and Russell Wood for secretary of state in Worcester today.
Boston stands as favorite at ten to eight over New York with backers staying cautious on odds. The betting scene shows limited movement as both sides weigh early signals.
October scene in New York as 100,000 fans swarm the Polo Grounds for the upcoming world championship game. Boston and New York players ignore the hype while 38,000-plus spectators expect a pivotal afternoon showdown amid nerve and optimism.
A fragment from a sports report notes that fewer than half the crowd will gain access to an anticipated clash tomorrow. The snippet hints at high demand and a notable matchup that will draw interest from fans seeking a front row view.
Forecasts indicate Boston and vicinity will be fair and cooler on Tuesday with fair conditions and moderate west winds on Wednesday. Washington forecast notes fair, cooler conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate west and northwest winds.
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