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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
8
Emperor William of Germany orders a new 75-foot schooner from Max Oertz to replace Meteors. The vessel, to be built at Krupp works in Kiel, could influence Germany’s challenge with an Oertz designed cutter.
The notice lists a men’s Ribble class service at Han Chur Columbus avenue and Sal ley street with S. A. staff band. Sunday services call all men to attend on Sunday October 12 at 12 o’clock at Bright addresses.
A list of morning and evening worships across Boston churches including Adventist on Warren Street, Tremont Temple Baptist, Ruggles Street Baptist, Warren Avenue Baptist, First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue, Dudley Street Baptist, First Free Baptist Roxbury, Clarendon Street Baptist, Union Square Somerville, Christadelphians, Christian Science First Church, Park Street Congregational, Old South Church, Shawmut Congregational, St Paul’s Cathedral, various Anglican, Lutheran, and Methodist churches. Services feature sermons, music, Sunday schools, and special events with pastors and choir/organists named.
The Emperor expresses full confidence in Oertz and orders a new boat without waiting for the Herreshoff launched yacht for Robert E Todd of the New York Yacht Club, noting likely less waterline than the predecessor that needed heavy time allowances.
Mrs Agnes Havenor owner of the Milwaukee American Association Baseball Club relinquished the presidency today. A F Timme was elected to succeed her while Mrs Havenor remains the controlling stockholder of the organization.
The Massachusetts Century Road Club of America plans a triangle bicycle run Sunday morning starting at the Boston Public Library at 1:3 a.m. If rain forces a postponement, the event shifts to October 19.
The morning and evening services are listed for several churches including First Presbyterian on Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street with Rev W M Tufts, and First Reformed Presbyterian on Ferdinand and Isabella Streets with Rev W J Meiknight. Salvation Army Bowdoin Square, Church of the New Jerusalem, and Unitarian King’s Chapel also announce Sunday worship and Sunday school.
A long list of sermons and meetings fills Boston venues this Sunday and week. P A Burgess of Brooklyn speaks at Majestic Theatre at 3 p m on Are There Few That Be Saved. Various churches and societies host lectures on immortality, divine providence, and spiritualism with free seats.
Yale football held holiday orders and focused on signal rehearsals and placement kicks ahead of tomorrow's game with Lafayette. The session aimed to develop the team as an emergency measure, with Burr Chamberlain noted as the only new coach.
Captain Ketcham unveils Yale football lineup for tomorrow with Wilson shifted from quarterback to fullback. Cornish starts at quarterback for the first time this season, Thompson used as Wilson’s substitute. Gile moves to right end. Warren to right guard. Pendleton to right tackle.
Princeton prepares for Bucknell with a long signal drill after scrimmage. Gile and captain Baker kicked from the 40 yard line, Gile saved for emergency use. Baker back at left half, Glick and Streit slated at tight half and fullback, with substitutes lined up for rotation.
Richard J Donovan a Polo Grounds ticket seller was held in 500 bail after arraignment on disposing of 100 unreserved World Series tickets to a speculator. He is charged with violating the state anti tipping law for allegedly receiving an 18 dollar bonus. Terry Hempstead president of the New York National League club testified as complainant.
The Harvard Freshman team meets Dean Academy in its first home game at Soldiers Field. Kickoff is at 3 o'clock. The lineup lists Harvard players Coolidge through Minot and Hitchcock to Ames and Dean players Braney through Welch in the backfield and line.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a superior laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels without gripe or sickness. It claims rapid morning improvement, affordable ten cent price, and broad appeal to adults and children alike.
The Harvard Crimson meet Williams at Soldiers Field this afternoon at 3 o'clock with the regular varsity lineup. Bradlee and Logan may quarterback, Brickley handles kick options, and Hardwick attempts placements as officials from Lehigh Brown Dartmouth set the 12 minute quarters.
Williams emerges from the Berkshire Hills to defeat Vermont 20 to 0 with a fast eleven led by Captain Vinal at left end. Walker tackle Fells guard Driscoll tackle returners also played last year as Harvard went 3. Williams is coached by Fred Daly, a former Yale captain.
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A fragmentary tale mentions a woman Berntha or Berntha’s Den Willa and a crowd of suitors boasting about their chances to win her. The misspelled text hints at marriage prospects and social bragging within a community.
Hanover October 10 Coach Harry Hillman presided as Dartmouth staged the first interclass cross country event ahead of the dual Maine meet and New England intercollegiates. Durgin won the varsity three mile in 19 minutes 34.5 seconds with Marceau second after a strong late push. Freshman two mile saw Marstrat set the fastest time with Myer close behind.
Dartmouth meets Vermont University on the alumni oval after a freshmen scrimmage with Cushing Academy. The Green, in a crippled state, rely on Hogsett at left end and Child at right tackle while Murdoch Curtis and Snow form the backfield trio as visitors arrive in Hanover New Hampshire.
In Belmont Springs C C fall open, Francis Ouimet withdraws to represent Massachusetts against Rhode Island after a phone plea from team captain Percival Gilbert. Standish dominates with low scores 37 in the morning and 37 in the afternoon, while Evans and Cook both lose their matches.
Yarrington defeats Ouimet by default. Standish beats Shepard 8-7. Sullivan defeats McCarthy 6-5. Kedian defeats Lyons 6-5.
Yale second team faces Exeter at Plimpton Playing field in Exeter New Hampshire. Coach Jones names his strongest lineup and secret practice begins as injuries limit starter Kelly and Lake while Hitchcock may play after a cracked rib and Comerford and Hutchinson shift positions.
Middletown Conn October 10 Captain Eustis will operate the Wesleyan eleven at quarterback when it meets Tufts on Andrus Field tomorrow. Eustis shifted from fullback after the Bowdoin game to bolster the line. Blondie Wallace of Penn helped coach the line, aiding the team's progress.
R Norris Williams age 16 and J J Armstrong age 14 advance to the Harvard singles finals. Williams defeats J C Devereux 6-2 6-2 6-2 while Armstrong drops E H Woods 4-6 6-1 6-4 after a tight deciding set. Finals set for Tuesday.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel claiming instant liver relief. The ad asserts they improve digestion without damaging teeth and reduce headaches from constipation. Sold at 10 and 25 cents per box by Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
Wesleyan fields a strong lineup renewed by injuries with standout returner Wesleyan's fastest back in action and Halleck added as a new end to bolster the line. The squad features Nourse Steele Keenan Hingley Mittell Gordon Eustis KE Irving Newhall Deetjen at key positions.
Members of Tech's chess team met in the Technology Union yesterday afternoon to elect a president to succeed C. E. Norwood who has not yet returned to school. T. R. Johnson of Paris France was elected president and D. C. Dunning 1915 vice president. The election of a team captain was left to the executive committee.
The Amory Club of Lawrence seeks matches with 140 to 145 pound teams in the state after three straight Merrimac Valley championships. Interested teams should write Manager Edward E. Williams at 102 Andover Street, Lawrence to arrange games.
A young hostess endures dinner party jitters as her new parlor maid Jane annoys with poor service and a wide mouth. The maid cheerfully explains she opened her mouth and she opened the room, insisting she did it herself.
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