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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1901
Page
2
Reports detail widespread injuries from sparks from the city’s third rail. Doctors warn of permanent eye damage without immediate treatment as riders and pedestrians face daily risk and workers press for protective action.
Reported at Burke Haven Newport that Admiral Sampson, frail and ailing, is not dying though his mind declines. He will stay with Colonel Dana at Sunapee until October, avoiding official duty. letters and correspondence are limited. denial of death rumors urged by associates.
Colonel Gaston signals intent to stay in the race as Massachusetts Democrats prepare for a major conference. Leaders Collins, McNary, Quincy, Corbett, Donovan and others meet to hear his position and unite the party for the important campaign season.
The passage notes eye infirmaries treating 50 plus daily cases across men women and children and even animals. It argues for official recognition of the spark to end the suffering.
Chicago golfer William Holabird Jr defeated Western Open champion Lawrence Auchterlie in 18 holes at Glenview, carding a 71 to break the amateur record by one stroke and win 4 up. Bruce D. Smith held the previous mark.
New Bedford reports Burns Pierce won the Buttonwood race by over one lap ahead of Joe Turgeon of Fall River. Turgeon finished second in a close gap as Pierce led the field to an easy victory.
The Newport Morse Show highlights include a pony polo event with notable participants such as Avemeyer Hteginela Vandersilt and Robert Gerry. Other features on the program promise engaging acts and performances for attendees today.
The passage asserts Admiral Sampson is in poor health and unable to testify, supported by his friends and observers at Sunapee. It questions whether he will attend the October court of inquiry and whether his name will appear among the witnesses when called, noting his intimate friends would dispute any contrary claim.
A Boston reader surveys local opinions on back ache remedies and highlights Catherine O'Brien of 127 Hudson Street who reports kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims five boxes cured her, priced 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U S sole agents.
The Boston Elevated road ties loom in Maine politics as Colonel Gaston retreats to a secluded Knox county summer home. Separated from news and rail access, he remains keenly aware of Boston moves, while his family—including a daughter named Hope—enjoys island views and a bright quartet of children. He will stay until October 15 after resolving the governorship issue with allies.
New York World and Boston Printers battled in a marathon game that went 12 innings to decide a winner. After the tilt, both teams attended a banquet at the Quincy House as Boston printers claimed victory over New York.
A distorted verse warns of the deadly speed of cars. A driver in a leather garb races through streets at twenty miles per hour plus, frightening pedestrians and injuring livestock as the car plows forward with terrifying momentum.
Munir Bey arrives in Paris to attend a Turkish embassy celebration and faces immediate expulsion as Franco Turkish ties remain broken. France vows to press Turkey to meet all obligations with more claims likely if the Sultan delays.
An ad extols Dr. King as a top specialist who avoids general practice and promises expert care for each task. It claims no guessing, scientific work, and pain relief with moderate prices, contrasting with ordinary dentists who do many things poorly and overcharge.
The second official race between Columbia and Constitution fails to finish due to light winds. Columbia leads early, Constitution closes gap on light breeze, and race is declared off two miles east of Brenton's Reef Light. Start resailed tomorrow with Lipton watching. Erin sails to Sandy Hook after dinner.
Delaware commemorates the Battle of Cooch's Bridge with a monument to the first unfurling of the Stars and Stripes. The eight foot granite shaft sits beside the Cooch mansion site, funded by patriotic societies and citizens. The design shows 13 stripes and 13 stars, honoring Washington's colonial troops and the 1777 action against British forces.
In Berlin Basel Switzerland Sept 2 Prince Chun and his retinue departed by an imperial special train. Officials said Emperor William would waive the kotow ceremony and would receive only Prince Chun and Ying Chang in a ceremonial audience.
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