10 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
1
The opening chapter claims a sudden war between the United States and Japan has begun with U S unprepared. It notes Philippines and Hawaii surrender without a fight and hints at a hidden War Department plan that could end future wars.
A sweeping outbreak of mobilization across the United States, with governors demanding troops and the War Department requisitioning rail lines as a vast army mobilizes. A line of soldiers appears along 3000 miles of the border, excommunication-like in its stiffness and reach.
Two hours of discussion at the Tremont Building as President Eliot of Harvard Father Gasson Ss J of Boston College and ex President Pritchett of MIT listened to explanations about whether to build the proposed addition to Mechanic Arts High School.
The Finance Commission, with Nathan Matthews presiding, hears that Mayor Fitzgerald questions using the full 504000 appropriation for a Back Bay school addition. A three member committee will study outcomes at the Mechanical Arts High and report in weeks. Also noted is a street department contract with James A. Mahan of Ward 17 Tammany Club for the crushed stone depot.
Joseph T. Hilles of Hatfield & Hilles was arraigned in Superior Criminal Court on a larceny from the City of Boston. He pleaded not guilty with attorney Henry F. Hurlburt, posted $1,000 bail, and left the courthouse.
Dairy prices quoted by multiple speakers show nine cents a quart as common, with some customers paying eight or ten cents. Voices from D Whiting & Sons and Boston Dairy Company reflect price stability and local variations in Dorchester Hyde Park Back Bay and surrounding towns.
In Democratic results Sheriff Donovan 99 and Seavey 77 with Shaw 5 and 181 votes in convention. Register of Probate Dolan 114 Cronin 57 Sullivan 9. Republican results list Seavey as Sheriff incumbent on first ballot and Montague for Register of Probate. District Attorney Webster appears on fourth ballot with 160 votes, 13 over required.
Stockholm October 9 The New York Yacht Club reply to Sweden's challenge for the America's Cup races is awaited tomorrow. Swedes are preparing the challenger with sailmakers already at work and nationwide requests to join the effort pour in. Anticipation builds over costs and risk funding before November 1.
Boston milk consumers face a 9 cent per quart price as contractors and independent dealers report little likelihood of a price drop soon. A drop would depend on cheaper hay and feed or wholesale cuts by a major contractor, with many customers lost last week. One driver spread a charity story to win back East Boston customers, while drivers press to ensure repeat orders across neighborhoods.
Advertises a free sample of Horlicks Malted Milk with mailing address Horlicks Racine Wisconsin for those requesting the product. Specifies reply by writing "Horlick's."
The schooner Brilliant Star captained by James McKinnon ran ashore at Cape Dolphin while en route from Sydney to Baddeck with coal for A. H. Suterland. Salvage likely, crew reported safe.
James Donovan, longtime Boston political boss, secures the Democratic sheriff nomination in Suffolk county despite rival Arthur Dolan and opposition from Martin Lomasney. Mayor Fitzgerald backing supports Donovan as Seavey is sidelined. key ward blocs and notable figures like Joseph Sheehan and Congressman Kelcher figure in the tense convention. Senator Frank Linehan delivers the evening speech.
The Lusitania reports progress via Cape Race on October 9. At 9 pm she lies 43.24N 58.41W after covering 216 knots since noon, averaging 24 knots per hour. She is 1856 knots from Daunt's Rock at noon and has maintained an overall 24.21 knot average.
The Lusitania's position at 9 PM placed 620 miles east of Sandy Hook bar. If speed holds, she could pass the bar by 10 PM tomorrow, totaling about four days 16 hours and 30 minutes. Likely to set a new trans Atlantic record.
Bridgeport authorities report a heavy storm has piled four to six feet of sand over the oyster beds near Bridgeport and Stratford. About 75 to 80 boats have been active this season, and a fall harvest could be wiped out, with losses estimated around 75000 dollars to local oystermen.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for increasing clouds on Thursday with probable rain and higher temperatures. Friday looks fair and cooler in the evening and night with south to west winds. Washington outlook adds rain and warmer trends for New England Thursday, followed by fair and cooler conditions Friday. East coast forecast notes fair and warmer conditions in eastern New York Thursday, with possible rain later and breezy south winds Friday.
The Chicago shortstop delivered a timely safe hit and a stolen base in the fourth inning of yesterday’s game, setting up the run that gave the Cubs the lead.
Miss Mary E F McCue of Brookline married ex Representative D Walter Creed of South Boston after a long courtship. The ceremony at St Lawrence Brookline was led by Rev Thomas Manus with Miss Anna McCue as maid of honor and William Shine as best man. They plan a tour of Canada and New York before settling in South Boston.
Crowd of 21 970 attended the big game paying 26 430 in receipts. Batteries Pfeister Kling for Chicago Mullin Payne for Detroit. Detroit wins with notable hits by Rossman and strong defense. Attendance 21 070. receipts 826 430. players share 14 272.
Chicago defeats Detroit 3 to 1 as weak pitching and hitting, poor baserunning, and lack of fight undermine the Tigers. Mullin unable to halt the Cubs while Donovan stands out as Detroit’s lone hope, in a game described as farcical through four innings.
The text asserts the Cubs know far more about inside ball than the Tigers. It claims Cubs are faster on bases stronger behind the bat stronger in the pitchers box and superior at the plate compared to the Tigers.
Payne's lack of control behind Mullin leads to Cubs stealing five bases and eleven in two days. Mullin's wildness fuels Tigers letdown. Payne offers little aid. Chicago gains lead after the fourth inning with sharp plays from Rossman Sheckard and Schulte preserving the win and thrilling crowd.
In a plucky display at the Sttadium the Harvard team defeats Bates with a wide margin. the Boston Americans win the second game of their home series 4 2. Sweden awaits today’s reply on the America’s Cup challenge. Springfield Training School edges Yale then loses to the Elite. English High tops Roxbury High in opening Haster league game 4 0.
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