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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1912

Page

6

Yachting clubs unite for Interclub Night at Revere House

The Interclub Yacht Racing Association holds its annual gathering and banquet at the Revere House. A business session may revise rules and extend the sailing season. Member clubs include Columbia, Cottage Park, Lynn, Mosquito Fleet, Quincy, Savin Hill, South Boston, Squantum, Winthrop, and Wollaston.

Revere House Interclub Yacht Racing Association Columbus Day Interclub Association Columbia Y. C Cottage Park Y. C Lynn Y. C Mosquito Fleet Y. C Quincy Y. C Savin Hill Y. C South Boston Y. C Squantum Y. C Winthrop Y. C

Snow Quality Whiskey Ad Promises Purity and Ripeness

An advertisement asserts Snow Quality whiskey signifies purity and aged ripeness since 1812. It offers full measures from the original barrel at 75c to $1.25, with Snow's Special Reserve priced at $1.50 per quart for longer storage.

Man Accused of Killing Attempt Fears and Captured in Farmington Firefight

In Farmington New Hampshire Winfred Glidden shot at his mother during a quarrel then wounded Deputy Sheriff Herman J. Pike who tried to arrest him. He barricaded himself inside his home for hours as a posse faced him. A boy was wounded by a revolver shot. Glidden was captured after tiring of the siege. Pike’s condition was critical after a bullet struck him above the left eye and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Farmington N. H Winfred Glidden Herman J. Pike Pike Glidden Massachusetts General Hospital Boston

Glidden shoots at mother and resists arrest in quiet capture

Glidden Varney wounded his mother Mrs Sylvester Varney with a grazing shot at a neighbor’s home then dragged her to their house and locked doors. Deputy Sheriff Pike and a posse surrounded the residence as Glidden fired through a door, wounding a boy. After sleeping through the siege he surrendered with his weapons secured and was jailed for court.

Glidden Sylvester Varney Pike Frank I. .Smith Dover

First Police Women Conference Opens on Pacific Coast

The first police women conference on the Pacific coast opened in Portland Oregon with delegates from Washington Oregon and California cities in attendance. The meeting brings together women actually engaged in police work to exchange ideas on protecting young women.

Portland Ore Pacific Coast Washington Oregon California

B U Freshmen Fight Back as Sophomores Hold Meeting

Boston University students clash over a freshmen sophomores meeting with coals heaped on the sophomores’ heads. Freshmen refrain from breaking up the first meeting while sophomores elect their class officers: President Miss Pearl F. Goddard Lynn and others from Massachusetts and New York.

Boston University Pearl F. Goddard Lynn Edgar Smith Whitinsville Ethel E. Upham East Woodstock Miss Pearl F. Goddard Iynn

Return Money to McCormick Declared by Bryan

William Jennings Bryan announced in Michigan that the Democratic national committee returned a 12500 contribution to Cyrus H. McCormick of Chicago. The money was given to the Wilson campaign fund and was returned to avoid linking the Wilson campaign to any party with current government litigation. McCormick is tied to the International Harvester Company.

Rochester Mich Michigan William Jennings Bryan Democratic National Committee Cyrus H. Mc. Cormick Chicago Wilson Bryan Dodge McCormick Ilson International Harvester Company

Victory in Five-Cent Car Fare Fight Nears Win

The fight for five-cent car fares between Hyde Park and Boston moves toward settlement after Railroad Commissioners held a hearing. Chairman Macleod vows a conference with David W. Murray Mayor Fitzgerald and a railways representative to finalize terms. Support came from City officials and business leaders.

Hyde Park Boston David W. Murray Macleod Mr.Murray Fitzgerald Murray Attridge and Collins Business Men's Association

Youth Struck by Taxicab Crossing in Rain

Louis Foster aged 15 of 185 Cambridge Street slipped on a rain slick pavement while crossing near 337 Washington Street and was struck by a taxicab. He suffered severe bruises and was taken to Relief Hospital for treatment.

Louis Foster Cambridge ‘Street Washington Street

Car Crash Injuries Reported At City Relief Station

Six people were injured in a streetcar crash. E. J. McIsaacs of Somerville suffered a facial cut, a motorman and a conductor also sustained facial and leg injuries, and all were taken to the Relief Station for treatment.

E. J. McIsaacs Windsor Road Somerville Reservoir Dudley Street

Collision in station injures passengers on Dudley and Reservoir cars

A northbound collision at a station 75 feet from the north loop involved Dudley street car 328 directed by conductor 1488 and Reservoir car 588. Vestibules were torn, glass shattered, and dozens of passengers, including several women and children, were jolted and fainted. Ambulances took the injured to Haymarket square. traffic was rerouted while crews cleared wreckage.

Dudley Street Dudley Relief Hospital Haymarket Square Daniel Jordan 4 Joy Street Boylston Park Streets

Diaz revolt court martial underway in Vera Cruz

The court martial of General Felix Diaz began at 5 p m and will conclude tomorrow morning with the execution of Senators Lima and Migoni, two of Diaz's officers. It is probable Diaz will be shot as well. Other revolt officers face imprisonment.

Halloween Joys Contest Rewards Weekly Cash Prizes

A Halloween contest offers $100 weekly prizes for the best answers. The feature includes games favors menus decorations and ideas for Halloween parties drawing thousands of participants each year.

Hallowe’en

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