10 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
1
Cr. Ie et al reports Charles Knowles, famed modern forest man, greeted by cheering thousands in Boston after two months in the wild. Dr. Sargent of Harvard pronounces him in pink of condition following his arduous ordeal.
East Dedham street police report eight young men, carrying large bundles, shot at Patrolman Kane as they fled after a stop. The fleeing group showed desperate resolve to escape, and two bullets were fired in the officer’s direction.
Malcolm McRitchie 70, a resident at Sailors' Snug Harbor, was gored by a Guernsey bull in the Germantown section of Quincy. The animal tossed him twice and trampled him as he tried to lead it to a stable. Captain B W Hoffes and four others beat the bull off. McRitchie has two fractured ribs and fear of lung puncture.
New York October 9 the House of Deputies at the triennial General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church debated proposed church legislation concerning marriage and divorce. The session also touched on the Roman Catholic Church's ne temere decree about Catholic and non Catholic marriages.
The article lists Knowles day by day as he visits places in Boston from 10:30 a m to 5:30 p m including the Copley Plaza Hotel the State House Symphony Hall and the Aquarium. It notes his woods experiences will be told in next Sunday's Post.
Joseph Knowles, the modern primitiv e man, came into his own yesterday as his experiment in living close to nature yielded fresh insights into survival, adaptation, and human resilience.
Thousands line the streets as a famous fur clad man rides through Boston in a grand homecoming reception. The massive crowd roars in a historic display of public adulation, reflecting a citywide celebration and longer than usual cheers.
The official score from yesterday notes Shafer with a two base hit, Collins three base hits, Schang a home run, and runs off Tesreau in 61 3 innings while Crandall yielded one run in 22 3 innings. Collins and Baker steal bases as Doyle unassisted on a double play. Philadelphia left four men on base. New York five. Bush issued four walks and hit one batter. Umpires Rigler Connolly Klem Egan. Time two hours eleven minutes.
Collins collected three hits while Baker added two as a rookie from Minnesota rose through the ranks to face the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. The story recalls Leslie Bush’s early days and the Connie Mack dynasty’s push for the World Series title as a youthful prospect debuts against John McGraw’s club.
Times of sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and planet risings for the day. Mentions the 1863 Battle of Blue Springs and a 1903 or earlier World Series reference noting Giants beating Red Sox 2 1. Today’s anniversaries include that battle and the prior year’s World Series game.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for a fair Friday with unsettled Saturday likely bringing rain. Light variable winds. Forecast for New England notes cloudy Friday and unsettled Saturday with probable rain and light to moderate variable winds.
Advertisement touts good service and low fares for the Boston and Worcester trolley air line. Promotes NEWMAN'S FLOWERS at 24 Tremont Street and the Sunset Route via Washington Sunset with daily service and a new faster train from November 14 to 20. Includes Milk & 332 Washington sts, edut.
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