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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
1
Fred M. Prescott and his brother H. C. Prescott narrowly escaped death when the gasoline launch Leonis exploded while traveling downstream on the Mystic River. Both men, noted swimmers, were saved by their ability to swim to shore.
Witnesses saw the 42 foot Leonis capsize off Ship avenue after a towboat backed into it near Wellington and Medford. A fuel pipe ruptured and gasoline ignited after the launch hit a spark, throwing the two brothers overboard. They swam to shore, received aid, and headed home to Malden. Efforts may be made to raise the yacht.
Henry Phelps Perkins of 317 Wesmith Street Lowell was struck by a milk train at Wilmington station and died in Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. A 38 year member of the Masons he spent 48 years with Lowell Bleachery. Born in Lyme New Hampshire in 1882 he leaves a widow and five children including Dr Henry P Perkins of Newton.
Democratic leaders say Bryan must win New York for victory while Taft gains in labor support concerns. Roosevelt warns unions may cost Taft, Hughes leads in New York, Chanler remains viable, Hitchcock leads Indiana Ohio, Gompers denies Cabinet bid and argues against office if Democrats win. Taft set to speak to New York AFL Labor union crowd at Cooper Union with nonunion barred.
Two patrolmen from Station 9 chased two highwaymen in a cab early today firing from the vehicle as the suspects fired back. One was captured at close range after discarding his weapon, with revolvers drawn during the confrontation.
At 1 30 this morning two husky assailants stopped Edward J. Jenkins of 272 Hast Cottage Street in Edward Everett square area. They pointed revolvers at his face and demanded money and valuables before he could proceed home. Continued on Page 4 Third Column.
The reconstructed dirigible airship No. 1 gave a triumphal appearance at Friedrichshafen on October 23, rising with 10 passengers. It flew three and a half hours at a mean altitude of 800 feet, achieving an average speed of 29.31 mph. Operators alternated between single and dual motors, showing easy control with either steering gear.
Critical aeronauts and throngs watch an airship depart Mantell from Lake Constance 600 feet over land then maneuver at 1000 feet. King Wilhelm of Württemberg and Queen Charlotte observe as the craft executes sharp turns and wing-like shutter movements. Endurance trials planned through Monday.
Franklin Thompson son of actor Denman Thompson sues his wife Ethel Ormonde a noted singer. Mrs Thompson countersuit. Cross libel anticipated with testimony from West Swanzey residents. A wealthy man is named as corespondent in the filing.
The 40 foot sloop Vashti of Winthrop valued at 3000 dollars becomes the focus of a court inquiry. Rev Charles A. Brand editor of the Pilgrim Teacher claims chief ownership with W. W. Wyman and M C Barnard Boston stock brokers also holding interests.
A dispute over ownership of a small pleasure craft turns violent as Rev. Brand’s allies pursue the Vashti. The vessel, with a caretaker aboard, is boarded near Winthrop Harbor by a motor-boat crew urged on by Brand supporters. Horace Goldwaite reports the seizure.
Washington forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for showers and east winds. The outlook notes cooler temperatures with strengthening winds from the east and unsettled conditions across the region.
During a bridal trip in a railroad coach between her husband and a former suitor, Mrs. Fred Van Ingen witnessed a revolver flash and felt her husband seize her as a bullet killed him. Her uncle intervened, wrenching the hammer aside and stopping the attacker.
Onlookers in the city recount the Texas and Pacific Cannon Ball tragedy. The central figures are F. S. Beauvre of Plaquemine and Professor Fred Van Ingen of Alexandria. The bride, daughter of James M. Rhorer of Iberville parish, resides in Baton Rouge. Beauvre, 24, and Van Ingen, 23, are connected to prominent Louisiana families. authorities declined comment.
The friends of Nicholas Tschaikovsky, the Russian patriot held in Saint Petersburg for 11 months, raised 25 000 dollars through subscriptions and loans to guarantee his bail. Telegraphic notice to the Russian capital indicated his release is expected tomorrow.
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