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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

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Firefights and Riots Scramble Cambridge Pioneer Street

Two blazes in Cambridge cause 15000 damage at Cambridge Architectural Iron Works. Firefighter Thomas Minnaugh is badly hurt, while Jeremiah Hayes and John Callahan are overcome by smoke and burns. Police combat a hostile crowd as explosions from naphtha cans complicate firefighting.

Pioneers Street Cambridge Cambridge Architectural Iron Works Jeremiah Hayes John Callahan Thomas Minnaugh Minnaugh Hayes Callahan Joseph P. Milin Iron Works Beacon Street Pioneer Street Billies

Harvard Man Tired of Navy

Newton Centre as courtship of the Navy unfolds. Roger F. Gardiner, 23, Harvard graduate class of 1906, confined in the brig of the receiving ship Wabash on desertion charges. Sister says overstudy drove him to leave, stirring interest among Harvard men and naval circles.

Newton Roger F. Gardiner Newton Centre Harvard Wabash

Harvard graduate joins Navy band on ship Wabash

Young Harvard man aged 23, who completed his degree in record time while pursuing music studies, disappeared from Newton Centre. He later reappeared on the receiving ship Wabash as a second class musician in the navy, with health concerns noted by the band master.

Harvard College Conservatory of Music Sumner Street Newton Centre Wabash Harvard Gardiner

President's Son Leads Youths on Beach Parade

A dozen youngsters, led by Quentin, son of the President, rode horses along the Sagamore shore carrying small American flags. They moved into the bay as boats departed, waving flags and cheering as they went.

Quentin Sagamore

Record Low Electric Rates Spark New Customer Rush

The text notes a 20 percent cut to 12 cent rates and reduced revenue, creating a need for new customers at an accelerated pace.

Chauffeur Cooney in $100000 Suit After Fatal Street Crash

An angry crowd fights Special Officer Wallace to arrest Thomas Cooney after a car crash on Washington street kills a baby and injures a woman, Mrs Annie Richmond. Cooney is charged with manslaughter and drunkenness, while the car’s occupants are treated at City Hospital. Doris Richmond is dead. Annie Richmond is seriously injured.

Thomas ‘ Cooney L. S. M. Glidden Cambridge Wallace Washington Street Dudley Ruggles Street Annie Richmond Westminster Street Doris Division 10 Cooney Herman McInness Rose Gallagher Herman McIinness Brother Station 10 Wallace Cooney Grant Street Dorchester McInness Samuel Richmond

Veterans of Wars Convene At Spanish War Veterans Convention

Veterans of the Spanish and Civil wars gather at the Quincy House for the first day of Spanish War Veterans' convention week. Delegates from Tacoma Oklahoma and Saratoga plan to host next year. The group meets at Faneuil Hall at 9 and adjourns at noon for Nantasket.

United Spanish War Veterans Quincy House Tacoma Oklahoma Saratoga Faneuil Hall Nantasket Woman's Auxiliary Ford Toledo

Two Autos Crash Near Point of Pines Injure Rail Official

In Lynn at 1:30 this afternoon two cars collided head on near Point of Pines. Franklin Haddock of this city and Alvin Norcross of Revere owned and drove the autos. Rail Commissioner J L Pierce, riding with Haddock, was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a sprained right wrist and numerous bruises.

Lynn Franklin Haddock Alvin Norcross Revere Point of Pines J. L. Pierce Haddock

Red Sox Triumph 7 3 as Giants Date Opens

Bill Bailey notes a 7 to 3 Red Sox victory over Washington with Cy Young defeating Jesse Tannehill. Roosevelt greeted Olympic athletes at Oyster Bay as Chicago and Pittsburgh won, keeping the NL race tight with the leaders neck and neck.

Washington Red Sox Cy” Young Jesse Tannehill Oyster Bay Roosevelt Chicago Pittsburg New York Giants

Muncaster Castle Fire Strikes on Red Hot Decks

The British tramp steamer Muncaster Castle from Chinese Japanese and Philippine ports arrived after a night of disaster. A fire raged aboard forcing the crew to battle for hours amid red hot decks and danger from wild animals, monsoon and multiple mishaps, with about a million dollars in cargo damaged or lost.

Steamer Returns With General Cargo From Asia

A steamer arrives after a voyage from New York carrying general merchandise loaded at Kobe Yokohama Hong Kong and Manila. The cargo includes crockeryware curios hemp silk and three other items.

New York Kobe Yokohama Hong Kong Manila

Cruiser building in Italy for Japanese government

Aug 81 reports that a 10,000 ton armored cruiser, sister to Pisa and Amalfi, under construction at the Orlando dockyard in Leghorn is intended for the Japanese government.

Italy Leghorn Pisa Amalfi Orlando Dockyard

Weather forecast for Boston and eastern New York

Forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston area and eastern New York on Tuesday with light variable winds. Wednesday may bring partly cloudy skies or showers and cooler temperatures with light to fresh variable winds. New England expected fair Tuesday then probable showers and cooler on Wednesday.

Boston Vicinity Washington New York New England

Chorus Girl Sues Chandler for 100000 in Boston Case

Miss Joan Sawyer sues Byron D. Chandler for 100000 alleging a meeting in Boston led to her living as Mrs Chandler for two months. She cites promises to marry within three months after his divorce, while his wife seeks an absolute divorce and Miss Sawyer is named as corespondent. Chandler and his wife have lived at Red Hill Farm.

Marceau Byron Chandler Chandler Joan Sawyer Miss Sawyer Byron D. Chandler Boston Back Bay Mrs. Chandler Byron

Actress Alleges Divorce Deception in Salem Suit

Miss Sawyer, 22, a soubrette with the Merry-Go-Round company, charges Byron Chandler with deceit about a divorce and planned marriage after meetings in September and October last year. Attorney William R. Sharton of 43 Tremont street represents her in El Paso, Texas roots and related statements.

William R. Sharton Tremont Street Miss Sawyer Chandler Richard Carle Byron Chandler el Paso Texas Sawyer Merry-Go-Round Salem

Complexion creams advertised by woman who uses Calista Cream

A continued note on beauty care discusses avoiding complexions changes and promotes Calista Cream as non greasy. It highlights availability at toilet counters and suggests practical guidance for women seeking smooth skin.

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