02 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
1
A westbound mail car from Boston was destroyed by fire near South Framingham. The value of the second class mail is estimated between $6000 and $7000, with the coach almost completely burned.
A Boston to Chicago express train lost a passenger baggage and mail coach near Natick. Firefighters faced long hose runs through woods to reach the blaze, with water pressure weak. The car burned for about two and a half hours before being controlled.
A tornado-like storm swept Geneva New York injuring four people and causing extensive damage. An apple orchard lost trees, a schoolhouse was demolished, roofs were ripped off buildings, and communications lines were knocked out. An automobile overturned with four occupants hospitalized.
A woman novice attempting to avoid a collision drove a car into an iron bridge railing near Wameset station in Tewksbury. Chauffeur Thomas Kearney of Dorchester, instructing her, suffered a crushed leg requiring amputation. The woman and five passengers escaped unharmed. Kearney was taken to St John’s Hospital. passengers offered no explanations or identities.
A car crash near a railroad bridge left a chauffeur badly injured and later amputated. The other car’s occupants aided and fled. The Edgewood garage vehicle 0284 is noted. The labor parade in Boston features the Boston Street Car Men's Union leading, with Mayor Fitzgerald and Gov. Foss reviewing along a two-division route from Copley Square to the State House. After the parade, unions plan banquets and tours culminating at the Revere House.
Weather man forecasts warmer weather with probable showers today and a drizzle for the Labor Day parade. Yesterday’s rain continues with moderate south winds and a new heat wave expected. The city marks Labor Day's 26th anniversary with parades, banquets, entertainments, and outings led by the Boston Central Labor Union and the Boston AFL-CIO Building Trades Department with over 12 000 workers in the procession.
Lillian Doerson of 517 Jefferson Street, aged 9, swam across the Delaware River in 30 minutes and 40 seconds as the tide began to change today.
Sister of Paul Doer son holds Chester to city long distance record. Taught by her brother who once went overboard with her on the Delaware. After first tryout, she has swum only 12 times, making today’s performance remarkable.
A letter from President Roosevelt denying soliciting funds from Standard Oil or Harriman appears on pages 14 and 15. He calls for impeachment of Penrose. In a separate front page item, Chester B. Hicks and Dean F. Smalley of Lynn were rescued by Sam Mahony after their 19 foot power canoe capsized off Point of Pines. Mahony swam through heavy seas to reach them and, despite exhaustion, ferried both men to shore with one helping the other. Both men, aged 27 and 26, were taken to a base and treated. they were released late last night. Mahony, owner of a local physical culture establishment, is praised for the remarkable rescue.
Hannes Kolehmainen the Finn who won the 10 000 and 5000 meter Olympic races arrives in New York with his Marathon runner brother William aboard the steamer California tonight.
The report exposes William R. Hearst era correspondence from 1904 to Harriman and associates. It accuses Penrose and Archbold of blackmail and coercive pressure in political dealings. The narrative situates the letters within a broader fight over business influence and public power.
Roosevelt released a lengthy letter to Senator Clapp in response to Archbold and Penrose testimony about a 1904 campaign contribution. The document, roughly 18 000 words over 44 pages, includes copies of presidential correspondence with Sherman Bourne and others and Roosevelt’s reply to Parker’s 1904 accusation of corporate backing.
The colonel says Senator Penrose is unfit and calls Penrose and Archbold’s claim that Bliss sought $100,000 from Standard Oil with Roosevelt’s knowledge an unqualified falsehood. He adds Penrose used grafting language to pressure funds and urges Penrose removal.
On the 246th day of the year with late summer days waning Venus sets at 6 59 p m Jupiter at 7 01 p m Saturn rises at 9 48 p m lights to be turned on by 6 47 p m Today marks anniversaries including Lord Kitchener at Omdurman 1898 Federal troops take Atlanta 1864 and the Great Fire of London 1666 noting 13 200 houses and 89 churches destroyed.
Forecast to Boston and vicinity calls for showers and warmer conditions on Monday. Tuesday remains unsettled with moderate south winds across New England and Eastern New York.
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