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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1911

Page

7

Start Today on Long Race Between Cymric and Ivernia

Wagers surge on the 3000 mile sea race from this port to Queenstown as Cymric and Ivernia prepare to sail at 4 pm. The Cymric carries 20 saloon and 200 steerage passengers while the Ivernia sails with 18 saloon, 75 second cabin and 200 steerage. Notable travelers include Miss Carter, the Sumner family, Mrs. Bacon of Peacedale, engineer R J Darnley, Mrs. D R Francis Jr of Boston, and Plant line manager A W Perry among others.

Queenstown Cymric Ivernia Carter J. B. Grace H. A. Johnson George S. Sumner Philip H. Sumner Alice Sumner City N. T. Bacon Bacon Peacedale R. T R. J. Darnley Mexico England D. R. Francis, Jr Lewis Fry Fry Henderson William Orrill Lucille Orrill W. Lumsden and Child Boston A. W. Perry W. S. Tait Cambridge Michael Fahey Portland

Reds still without new manager after directors meet

Cincinnati Oct 30 directors of the Cincinnati Baseball Club met at the club headquarters and failed to settle the choice of a new manager for next season. President August Herrmann said the discussion covered only the new grandstand at League Park.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Baseball Club August Herrmann League Park

Lumberman Found Dead By Gas In Auburn Home

Thomas Wheeler a 66 year old lumberman from Berlin New Hampshire was found dead in his room at his daughter Mrs John E Rollins home on Minot avenue Auburn Mains gas jet was open and coroner ruled accidental death the gas cock likely hit when the electric light was turned off

Auburn Thomas Wheeler Berlin N. H John E. Rollins Minot Avenue

Throw Away His TRUSS The Sea Captain Cures Himself

An elderly sea captain feigns illness to fool doctors and then cures himself by discarding his truss. The case unfolds with surprising self remedies and medical skepticism.

The Story of Avis by Jacques Futrelle Chapter VIII

Avis Linnell adjusts to Boston life while awaiting letters and news from her fiancé Rev Clarence Richeson. Rumors of engagements complicate her path. later she confronts betrayal, a broken engagement, and a marriage plan with Miss Violet Edmands. News of a wedding triggers tragedy as Avis dies by poison and Richeson stands charged with murder.

Avis Linnell Boston Conservatory of Music Avis Mr. Richeson Immanuel Baptist Church of Cambridge Hyannis Violet Edmands Moses G. Edmands Devon Road Chestnut Till Edmands Newton Theological Seminary Linnells Edmands House Tremont ‘Temple Cortland Myers Clarence Richeson Chestnut Hill Richeson Edgar Linnell Mr. Linnell Linnell Cape Cod Trousseau Tig Nashire Dublin Oe Et Mands Rid Fecnute William Hahn Union Street Newton Centre Miss Edmands South Station Cambridge Chronicle Edmonds

Railroads and Phone Clash Over Poles in New England

In Portsmouth New Hampshire on October 30 the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston and Maine railroad clash over pole locations on railroad property. Railroad engineers count every pole to ensure free location across the system. After completion the railroad may seek rent for pole space or demand removal to private property. The phone company reportedly holds right of way beyond Maine Central in parts of Maine.

Portsmouth N. H New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Telephone Company Maine Central R. R Maine

Death of Brigadier General P H Ray at Fort Niagara

Brigadier General P H Ray United States Army retired died suddenly at Fort Niagara in Niagara Falls New York on October 30 at age 70. Ray served in active duty from until 1906.

Niagara Falls N. Y P. Hl. Ray United States Army Fort Niagara Genera Ray

Mystery surrounds Hyannis death case after Vera Linnell’s demise

The article discusses the hypothesis of murder over suicide in Avis Linnell’s death. It outlines the police theory that Rev. Clarence Richeson had motive to kill, citing cyanide purchase and observed proximity to Linnell. The piece notes the minister’s sermon the day after and Linnell’s funeral in Hyannis.

Leary Clarence Richeson Mr. Richeson Avis Linnell Hyannis

Futrelle promises follow up on Avis tragedy

The article notes that tomorrow's Post will publish the result of a careful study of the terrible tragedy, continuing Mr. Futrelle's examination of the Avis case and its implications.

Futrelle Avis

Taft lauded at Cambridge Republican Club rally

The Cambridge Republican Club banquet in the Citizens' Trade Association building on Massachusetts Avenue drew several hundred attendees. Speakers praised Taft, criticized Foss, and backed Frothingham for governor while Alexander McGregor campaign remarks highlighted working conditions and tariff policy.

Taft Joseph Pulitzer Foss Cambridge Republican Club Citizens’ Trade Association Massachusetts Avenue Alexander McGregor Louis A. Frothingham

Rally at Assembly Hall Features Music and Speeches

Enthusiasm remains high as singing and piano accompany a rally in the assembly hall. Representative Russell D. Crane opens the program with speakers including Robert Luce, Alexander McGregor, Asher G. Hinds, Harry N. Stearns, and Joseph Walker sharing the post dinner remarks.

Russell D. Crane Robert Luce Alexander McGregor Asher G. Hinds Maine Harry N. Stearns Joseph Walker

Pure Food Men Take Up Horse Meat Case

Washington, Oct 40. Horse meat was before the Pure Food Board today in a private hearing for Schwartz Brothers of Newark New Jersey. George L Record attorney for the firm defended that no infected meat entered the market as horses were inspected before and after slaughter. The board said it would continue to combat any infractions of the Pure Food Law.

Alexander McGregor Europe America Reading London W. Robertson Nicoll Edward Lfe England Washington Pure Food Board George L. Record Schwartz Brothers Newark N. J Baldwin Wiley Doolittle Sure Food Board

Sugar prices cut for all refined grades

New York reports all grades of refined sugar reduced by ten cents per hundred pounds today, continuing a trend of price cuts in the market.

Fulton Street New York Riker

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