13 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
1
A sunny forecast is key for Boston Columbus Day events as planners expected 16 000 marchers for the day’s parade and related indoor and outdoor programs. Organizers say the parade will exceed prior festivals in variety and make-up.
Brave captain forced firemen back at gunpoint as revolver aimed by assailants halted their rescue attempt. Officers struggled to control the crew as passengers watched panic unfold. Women cried and screamed while danger loomed.
The Russian flagship Taimyr and its consort Waygatch, part of a polar expedition under Cmdr Wilkitzky, reached St Michael after leaving Vladi vostok on June 10. They reported discovering north of Siberia a new uninhabited mountainous land at 81 N, 104 E, possibly a continent, and claimed it for the Czar naming it Nicholas Second Land.
At 9 30 this morning on Boston Common the new municipal flag will be hoisted with ceremonies. An hour later a line of marchers proceeds through the city streets as part of the flag raising observance. Continued on Pagettd 2d Column.
A straight forward publication emphasizes wholesome content and solid journalism without gimmicks or contest schemes. It highlights clear messaging and practical features intended to inform and engage readers with trustworthy reporting.
The Rev. Dr. Herbert S. Johnson of Tabernacle Church at Warren Avenue lauded Joseph Knowles and the Boston Post for guiding New England to nature with the woodsman’s tale. He praised Knowles as truthful about two months in the forest, living on berries and wild birds, and said happiness does not require money.
Albert H. Waitt of Newton and Boston, who recently divorced his wife Elizabeth M. Herrick, is sued by Ralph M. Herrick of Roslindale for alienation of the affections. The case has been attached for $75,000.
The entry records sunrise and sunset times for Portland Gloucester and Newport with Venus Mars and Jupiter rise and set times. It notes the 286th day of the year the day length 11 hours 12 minutes and a 4 hour decrease in daylight. It advises lighting auto lamps tonight.
Fair and cooler conditions expected in Boeston and surrounding area. The outlook calls for fair skies Monday with moderate westerly winds and a cooler day. Washington forecast notes include cloudy Monday and fair Tuesday for northern New England and fair Monday, Tuesday for Southern New England with light to moderate west winds.
Fragmentary OCR yields terse meteorological data including averages and codes. Distilled readings mention temperatures around 12 to 24 and a year earlier 60 to 24, with unclear local identifiers and measurements.
Wireless reports from the Kroonland relay Captain Inch's message that the Volturno was on fire and abandoning ship with 485 passengers saved and 25 crew saved. Officials estimate about 136 to 143 lives lost as rescuers, including the Carmania, reach the scene amid heavy gale and panic.
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