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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1905

Page

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Champs Second Victory Sparks Nationals Win

The Nationals defeated the Americans 14 to 2 with a run sequence showing innings where Nationals scored first and pulled away. Attendance was 2,292 as the game wrapped in decisive fashion.

Collins pennant winners keep nerve in second win

Harris of Fall River dominated Wilhelm of the Nationals in a 6 to 1 victory for the Collins pennant winners. Rain halted the Philadelphia match between the Athletics and Giants, delaying the World Series games and stirring anticipation for the next clash in New York.

Tenney Nationals Philadelphia Athletics Giants Harris Fall River Wilhelm Mathewson Plank Coakley New York

College teams surge as Harvard toppled Bates 84 to 6

Boston Americans again down Nationals to 1, Pancamp Harvard defeats Bates 84 to 6. Maine boys first to cross Crimson goal line. Yale Pennsylvania Princeton also win. Brown piles up 70 points. Coaches back President's plan to tone down football. Perverse runs seven furlongs near world record at Belmont Park. Strong racing cards at Devon St Louis and Chicago. Nationals win post season games.

Boston Americans Pancamp Harvard Bates Maine Boys Crimson Yale Pennsylvania Princeton Brown Perverse Belmont Park Devon St. Louis Chicago

Electric signs boost business at low weekly costs

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston invites visitors to an exhibition at 3 Head Place showing winning signs. Most signs cost as low as 80c a week with the promise of increased profits from better visibility.

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston

Negro Convict Terrorizes Towns After Escape

Police and sheriffs from six south shore towns search woods swamps and camps for Francis the convict who escaped Bridgewater State farm and last night attempted to assault Mrs W A Spaulding in her yard as the manhunt widens across Hanover and nearby communities.

Hanover South Shore Francis Bridgewater State Farm W. A. Spaulding

Desperate struggle as Mrs Spaulding fends off assault

Mrs Spaulding describes being followed after church by a powerful negro who threw her, choked her, and was forced to release after she screamed for help. She fought back with kicks and scratches, delaying the attacker for about 15 minutes until help arrived. the assailant fled and a mysterious mulatto was later seen nearby.

Mra. Spaulding

New Fight On Curley S S Hands On Ballot Spot

Secretary of State Olin announced a hearing on Major William M. Clarke's protest against placing Thomas F. Curley on the Ward 17 ballot. Curley will be represented at the hearing while Clarke cites prior sentences and seating disputes to challenge the tie vote and ballot access.

Olin William M. Clarke Ward 17 Thomas F. Curley Curley Major Clarke United States Civil Service House Ward 17 Committee McEttrick

Showers Today Over Boston Area Then Fall

Forecast calls for showers today in Boston and vicinity with a fall later. Thursday morning showers then cooler air. Friday forecasts fair weather with fresh to brisk winds and cooler temperatures.

Boston

Temperature report and New England forecast summary

Average temperature yesterday was 54 degrees. The forecast for Washington notes rain and colder weather for New England with fair conditions on Thursday and Friday. Brisk southeast winds shift to the northwest as the system passes.

New England

Ginger tea soothes tired mothers from Sanford's blend

Tired and nervous mothers find comfort in a cup of ginger tea made from Sanford's blend. The ad invites readers to see Albee's stove bargain ads on page 11 for more savings and home comfort.

Albee

Boy Is Killed By Falling Horse On Valentine Street

Four year old Walter H. Johnson was struck by a stone thrown by a schoolmate and died when a bay horse attached to a caravan bolted along Valentine Street Roxbury. His brother Alfred was with him returning from Thornton Street kindergarten. Drayman Thomas Manion was eating dinner at 38 Valentine Street nearby.

Walter H. Johnson Valentine Street Roxbury Alfred Thornton Street J. H. Johnson Thomas Manion

Three Boys Rescued After Boat Capsize Off Snake Island

Andrew Williams aged 12 John Gove aged 13 and William Chase aged 16 were aboard a boat that capsized near Snake Island yesterday. A timely arrival by two fishermen prevented a drowning, enabling a safe rescue.

Andrew Williams John Gove William Chase Snake Island

Cambridge priest touts Father John's Medicine cure

Rev. Fr. D. J. Leonard of Cambridge New York says Father John's Medicine cured a young lady of his parish of consumption. Guaranteed.

Cambridge N. Y Father John

Mass Democratic ticket wins rousing Tremont Temple meeting

General Charles W. Bartlett and Henry M. Whitney addressed a large Tremont Temple audience amid praise for their ticket after the Faneuil Hall convention. Whitney urged Republican reciprocity supporters to back the Democratic slate as the crowd pressed into the hall despite threatening weather.

Charles W. Bartlett Henry M. Whitney Tremont Temple Faneuil Hall Whitney Massachusetts Bartlett

Mutiny on Board Schooner Harry A Berwind

Mutiny aboard the four masted schooner Harry A Berwind bound from Mobile to Philadelphia ends in the murder of Captain Rumill and four crew members. Despatch from Southport reports the incident aboard the Wilmington bound vessel.

Wilmington N. C Rumill Harry A. Berwind Mobile Philadelphia Southport

Mutiny on the Harry A Berwind Ends With Capture

The schooner Blanche H King under Captain J W Taylor brought in three enslaved sailors from the mutinied Harry A Berwind, which sailed from Mobile to Philadelphia. The Berwind’s captain, mate, cook, and an engineer were killed. a fourth sailor was found dead on deck. Berwind was sighted 30 miles off Cape Fear bar, steered recklessly toward Taylor’s vessel. crew placed captives in irons and towed Berwind off the bar. Tugs returned for Blanche H King as a gale rages outside.

Blanche H. King J.W. Taylor Brunswick Philadelphia Southport Harry A. Berwind Cook Mobile Cape Fear Taylor Wilmington

Berkman Identifies Suspect In Face To Face Across Hotel Room

New York police pressed their case in the Winthrop tragedy suitcase mystery as pawnbroker Joseph Berkman confronted the missing Tremont Street physician in a tense Hotel Gerard encounter. The doctor denied being Berkman but acknowledged a strong resemblance amid an intensive search led by Chief Shaw.

New York Joseph Berkman Winthrop Massachusetts Tremont Street Gerard Forty-fourth Street Berkman Shaw

Mourning Emblems Ordered Back on City Hospital

Dr. Pope reported to Mayor Whelton that mourning emblems removed from the Emergency Hospital in Haymarket square were done on orders of Dr. Rowe of the City Hospital. The mayor demanded their return by 10 tomorrow and 30 days of tribute on city buildings. The hospital was re-draped by 10 o'clock yesterday.

Rowe

Agreed Plan With Roosevelt for Football Reform

Walter Camp reports Yale Harvard and Princeton leaders met with President Roosevelt to reaffirm the obligation to enforce football rules on roughness holding and fouls. Coaches of the three universities pledged to uphold the spirit and letter of the rules and to pursue reforms.

New Haven Conn Walter Camp Yale Harvard Princeton Roosevelt United States

Fifteen Years for Assault in Providence Court

Henry Perfett alias Perfecti formerly of Boston found guilty of assault with intent to kill Mary Foley. He was sentenced to 15 years in State prison. The couple, once Boston residents, quarrelled in Providence on August 31. The defense argued insanity.

Providence R. I Henry Perfett Perfecti Boston Mary Foley

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