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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
11
State Public Service Commission approves a fare increase for the Manchester and Nashua Electric railway from five to seven cents. The hike, justified by lack of profit under the previous tariff, takes effect October 16.
A violent mob of about 400 protested at the A G Walton Shoe Company plant in Chelsea. The crowd followed two police patrols and several automobiles carrying 25 arrested men to the police station after the clash near the factory.
Police arrested 295 men on loitering and obstructing passage charges as protests against the factory continue. Bail posted, arraignments set in Chelsea court. crowd outside jeers, while leaders denounce Mayor Malone and Chief White, urging action and phone protests to seek relief for peaceful picketing.
The Saugus police station shut during yesterday noon while every officer except James Sullivan slept after an all night patrol. Sullivan stayed behind, the sole town policeman, as others traveled to Salem to witness Superior Court cases on the docket.
In the magazine of the forthcoming Sunday Post Bruce Barton recounts a personal visit to Mr Hughes detailing impressions and conversations. The piece offers reflections on character and social circles of the time.
Grover Cleveland Alexander lauds Jack Coombs for leaving the mound gracefully after Gardner’s homer, praising Coombs’s headwork and Ed Pfeffer’s closing stint. He notes Brooklyn’s improving form with Daubert and Wheat back in hitting stride as the Dodgers edge toward a favorable showdown with Boston.
In a changing World Series landscape, Boston’s Sox face tougher opponents at Braves Field and Ebbets Field. Jake Daubert breaks out for the Dodgers with a five hit total across games, while Chick Shorten's timely hits and George Cutshaw’s critical defense push Boston. Carl Mays’ underhand delivery is less effective against the Dodgers, notably Daubert.
The note discusses score preferences Red Sox 6 Brooklyn 4 and asks if Babe Ruth had a no hit no run game this season. determines not yet with Leonard and Foster credited for such games. It recalls Ernie Shore’s World Series game against Alexander, and lists Boston pennants 1903 1904 1912 1915 1916. It explains infield fly rules with runners on first and second and outs.
The Associated Press transmitted the Brooklyn versus Boston game to 400 offices using 18 circuits. The relay covered about 26 000 miles of wire with instant delivery from Bangor Maine to Tampa Florida and across the western states through every leased AP point.
Bat Levinsky of Connecticut defeated Gunboat Smith of Philadelphia in a twelve round bout at the Arena. Levinsky outboxed Smith for most of the fight and controlled the pace, while Smith relied on a strong right hand. In the semi final Tony Watlin of Brighton defeated Dan McCormack of East Boston in eight rounds. Two six round prelims accompanied the card.
An advertisement touts oll of orein capsules as a simple safe method to lose excess fat without dieting or exercise. It urges outdoor activity, weekly weight checks, and claims noticeable results within days with harmless digestion aid.
Harvard authorities weigh Fred Snodgrass as a possible head coach for next spring to replace Fred Mitchell. A decision by the baseball committee is not expected for a month or more as Mitchell led Harvard to a championship last season.
The text notes it would be difficult for him to reach Cambridge in the spring while Snodgrass now looms as a strong future asset, signaling a shift in potential leadership.
Concord High School football team seeks an opponent for Columbus Day. Manager Ward Carl is reachable during school hours at Concord High School by telephone at Concord 208.
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