10 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
1
Antwerp endures heavy bombardment as inner forts fall and dikes open in a last defense. German shells devastate surrounding villages while zeppelin bombers continue to strike. London reports Antwerp seems doomed despite expected Allied reinforcements via Ostend and Dunkirk.
The Boston nine hammered out a heavy win over the Mackmen, tallying seven runs as Rudolph’s pitching baffled opponents and Gowdy’s heavy hitting led the offense. Whitted added a timely three bagger with two on, while Philadelphia’s lineup struggled against Rudolph’s craft.
Mrs. Amy H. Barker of 172 Harvard Street Brookline widow and friend of the late Theodore D Whitney, Boston linen merchant and proprietor of Whitney's linen store, will fight to retain a generous bequest valued at 500000 to a stranger, with the case continued on page 2 second column.
A major blaze endangers Cambridge and its square area, threatening the entire manufacturing district. Fire crews battle rapidly spreading flames across multiple factories and warehouses, while residents evacuate nearby streets amid dense smoke and active alarms.
A general alarm fire in Cambridge Kendall Square early today devastated five buildings and a barn in the manufacturing district by 2 30 AM. Fire crews battled the flames as residents were forced from homes and property damage mounted. Continued on page 5 fifth column.
Moon cycle notes last quarter Oct 12 new moon Oct 19 first quarter Oct 25 full moon Nov 2. 2834th day of year 18th day of autumn. Venus brilliant in west early evening Jupiter south. Saturn rises northeast mid evening. Auto lamps 65:42, vehicles 6:12. Anniversaries: Robert Gould Shaw born 1837 Edna Dean Proctor born 1888 Battle of Bine Springs Tenn 1863. One year ago Wilson released Panama Canal Gamboa dyke incident.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday fair with Sunday partly cloudy. Southerly winds. Washington reports northern New England showers Saturday and unsettled Sunday. Southern New England: fair Saturday, unsettled with possible showers Sunday.
Burdett Business College invites new day and evening students every Monday. Located at 18 Boylston Street at the corner of Washburn, the campus promotes enrollment with flexible daily sessions and extended hours for working students.
Philadelphia. Boston Braves routed Connie Mack's Athletics 7 to 1 at Shibe Park in the opening game of the world championship series. The upset halted Philadelphia’s confidence, as Boston seized early control and maintained the lead through the final inning, signaling a strong start for the visitors.
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