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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

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Mas George Triumphs in Contested Pan Puzzle

A fragmented OCR read mentions Mas George in a conti al story about pans and pairs. It hints at a possible continuation and the potential for new outcomes in the puzzle set.

Athletics to shake up lineup after poor finish

Philadelphia report says manager Mack plans a major roster shake up after the Athletics poor season. Jimmy Collins will retire and Eddie Collins will move to shortstop. Monte Cross also exits with options to manage elsewhere or join New Haven.

Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Collins Collins Nichols Mack Eddie Columbia University Monte Cross Monte New Haven

Draper to be opposed by unions in mayor race fight

Lieutenant Governor Draper faces organized labor opposition at the polls as unions rally against his bid while Storrow backs Fitz for mayor. Dennison accepts the Democratic nomination for district attorney amid the contest.

Draper

Dennison Accepts Democratic Nomination for Suffolk County D A

Joseph A. Dennison formally accepts the Democratic nomination for district attorney of Suffolk County. He reports the convention at Faneuil Hall Oct 8 nominated him to be elected Nov 5 1907. The letter from officers praises his knowledge of law independence and imperturbable service to the people.

Joseph A. Dennison Boston Mass Faneuil Hall Suffolk County J. H. O’neil Martin F. Quigley John J. Ryan

Suffolk DA Nomination Speech Promises Even-Handed Justice

In a formal acceptance to Suffolk Democratic District Attorney Convention, the nominee pledges to prosecute crimes regardless of status, to investigate real abuses, and to conduct the office with justice over personality while avoiding publicity tied to grand jury secrecy.

Joseph H. O'Neil Martin F. Quigley John F. Ryan Suffolk Democratic District Attorney Convention Centlemen Suffolk County Grand Jury Commonwealth

Horlicks Malted Milk Free Sample Offer in Racine

Advertises Horlicks Malted Milk with a free sample offer through Horlick's, Racine Wisconsin. Provides address for request and emphasizes original product quality.

Horlick’s Racine Wis Ade

Pardon Granted After 23 Years for Charlestown Prisoner

Richard Currie, life prisoner since April 1884 for his wife’s murder, walked free after Governor Guild and the council granted a pardon. Attorney Clarence W. Rowley had spent 18 months in Currie's case, securing the clemency.

Charlestown State Prison Richard Currie Clarence W. Rowley Governor Guild Council

Prisoner Freed After 25 Years Incarceration

Currie leaves prison after Governor Guild grants a pardon. Attorney Rowley brings the signed document, and Currie, astonished by fresh air, walks with his counsel from Warden Bridges to Main Street. He describes the city as dizzying and surreal.

Currie Attorney Rowley Governor Guild Warden Bridges Austin Street Main Street Post

Christie’s Nephew Lowers World’s Auto Record

Christie Strang, nephew of Walter Christie, lowered the world mile automobile record on a circular track in Birmingham Alabama by covering the distance in 51 3-5 seconds.

Christie Birmingham Ala Christie Strang Walter Christie

Weather outlook for Boston and New England area

Fair and warmer conditions are forecast for Boston and vicinity on Thursday with partly cloudy to cloudy skies by Friday. The forecast for New England and eastern New York calls for partly cloudy skies and slightly warmer temperatures on Thursday and Friday with fresh southwest winds.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York

Warward Freshman Eleven Impresses in Practice Scrimmage

In the scrimmage between Warward freshmen and varsity, the newcomers showed promise while coach selection for English High football may occur today.Jimmy Collins to be dropped from the Philadelphia Athletics. Black Fits wives Jerry Gaines a drubbing at Gloucester. Mechanic Arts defeats Hoxbury High 26 to 0. Vale scrubs fooled varsity yesterday with trick plays.

Warward Jimmy Collins Philadelphia Athletics Black Jerry Gaines Gloucester Mechanic Arts Hoxbury High Vale Scrubs Varsity

Bartlett Faction Celebrates Ballot Hearing Ruling

Bartlett supporters hailed a Ballot Law Commission decision limiting questioning of Williams and Feeney in the credential exchange controversy. Williams testified about blue and pink tickets and a preconvention plan, while Parker challenged a 1896 Williams letter.

Bartlett Whitney Herbert Parker George Fred Williams Democratic Organization Ballot Law Commission For Fair Play Williams Parker Feeney Democratic State Committee Mayberry Commission Kiley

Sweet Marie Sets Two World Trotting Records in Allentown Meet

Sweet Marie won the $5,000 match race against Major Delmar in straight heats and set a half mile track world record for a regular mile with 2:08 in the second heat. George G. broke the half mile track exhibition mile record in 2:06 3-4, surpassing the previous 2:97 by Sweet Marie.

Allentown Penn Allentown Fair Sweet Marie Major Delmar Dandy Jim George G

Mack Mack Sets Half Mile World Record at Charles River

Mack Mack, famed speedway trotter and matinee favorite, set a new world record for the half mile by finishing in 1 00 1 4 at the Charles River speedway during the Metropolitan Driving Club Wednesday matinee.

Mack Mack Charles River Metropolitan Driving Club

Copper Heinze Collapse Hits United Copper Firm

New York Oct 16 Disaster has overwhelmed the speculation in United Copper Company stock and Heinze copper holding and financing concern. In the collapse Gross and Kleeberg Montana Mining brokers were driven to the wall while Otto Heinze Co bankers and brokers failed to meet demands from other New York Stock Exchange members.

New York United Copper Company Heinze Copper Heinze Securities Gross and Kleeberg Montana Otto Heinze & Co New York Stock Exchange

Bankers hold day long conferences to shore up banking sector

Leaders including F. Augustus Heinze of the Mercantile National Bank considered resigning to satisfy banking world wishes. Meetings begun in Charles W. Morse’s offices continued late into the night with many bankers and trust company presidents in attendance.

F. Augustus Heinze Merccantile National Bank Charles W. Morse

Fire alarm saves occupants at 385 Cross Street building

At midnight Officer St. George of the Hanover Street station woke about 20 residents in a four story North End building after a fire started in Todes & Pat ashiiic's gents furnishings store. The blaze was put out with about $300 in damages.

St. George Hanover Street Cross Street North End Todes & Patashiiic Gents’ Furnishings

Earthquake Shocks Washington Weather Bureau

An intense quake was recorded by the seismograph at the Weather Bureau in Washington. The strongest movement began shortly after 9 am and subsided about six minutes later with instruments tracing 0:14 to 9:20 as the approximate time.

Washington Weather Bureau

Today Marks a New Epoch in Interoglanic Communication

Glace Bay Nova Scotia reports a milestone in interoglanic communication from Marconi to the Post. The Post in Boston notes readiness to handle press matters tomorrow Thursday the 17th as the era opens.

Marconi Glace Bay N. S the Post Boston Mass

Across the Atlantic Crossings Through New England History

A chronological note lists major transatlantic visits and links New England to broader exploration. From St Brendan in the fourth century and Eric the Red in the tenth century to Columbus in 1492, the Mayflower voyage in 1620, steamship service in 1840, the 1856 first cable, and the Boston Post wireless message on October 17, 1907.

St. Brendan New England Eric the Red Columbus Holland Massachusetts Europe Boston Boston Post Atlantic

Marconi to Open Transatlantic Wireless Service Today

The article reports Marconi's plan to begin regular transatlantic wireless news service from Port Morien Nova Scotia to Clifden Ireland at 2 p m. Despite a private opening due to a dying expert, officials expect a flawless start and note tragic incidents involving staff.

Marconi Port Morien Nova Scotia Clifden Galway Ireland Signor Marconi Harkey Marcon Dakin Wellfleet

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