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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1904
Page
5
Staff correspondent reports the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment, four miles from Haymarket, wins praise from Brigadier General Bell after a grueling double quick march. They reinforce the First Vermont Regiment, push the Blue army back, and hold the line until tomorrow afternoon.
Wearied Massachusetts regiments, the Eighth and Ninth, sleep on their arms near Bull Run after a midnight march from Gainesville Virginia. They faced a day of near constant gunfire and artillery, with the Fifth repulsed and colors lost to the Seventh Cavalry, as the line held near Thoroughfare Gap.
A detailed roster lists brigades and units under Brigadier-Generals Grant Wint Bell Bliss Barry and others. It includes infantry regiments from Georgia Maine Texas South Carolina and Connecticut, plus U S field artillery and cavalry detachments. The document outlines headquarters bands and provisional units.
Lieutenant James Delaney of the Ninth returns to Camp No. 2 at Thoroware Virginia after Governor Bates orders. he reports to Colonel Donovan in the field, marches from Haymarket, and is greeted by cheers from the Third Battalion as he proceeds to regimental HQ and baggage.
At a textile council meeting a Salvation Army delegation asked funded soup for needy strikers. Council approved 25 dollars though weekly need is 40 dollars and kept relief stations open. Reported 200 dollars came from Westerly entertainments and John Gardner was assigned to speak there Thursday evening.
Detective McGrath returned to New Haven with Ernest LaPointe to obtain the suitor's deposition regarding Louise DuBois whose body was found on Woodmont shore. LaPointe is not under arrest as Coroner Mix and the Assistant State Attorney review the case ahead of tomorrow's statement.
Chief McNeil raided a Tewkesbury street residence last Friday morning and seized bottle goods to support charges of keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor. Fred Burnham was present with another unnamed man. Fred L. Crane posted bail for all four arrested.
John J. Flynn aged 17 of 57 Tremont Street fell from the third floor of 270 State Street into an elevator shaft. He grasped a guiding rope and hung 20 feet above the concrete bottom until coworkers rescued him yesterday morning.
At Gaines Ville Virginia on September 6 the Blue and Brown armies clashed and paused at 3 pm as Chief Umpire halted actions. Grant attempting to push Brown forces led by Bell through Thoroughfare Gap failed to break Bell's defensive line formed early in the morning.
Owner Taylor of the Collins team announced the Boston Americans drafted pitcher Morton from Toledo. Henry Killea conducted the draft for the club, and Taylor learned of the move yesterday. the draft may be a phony purchase to shadow minor league teams. It is unclear if Morton bats left or right.
The program at the State band stand Revere Beach features marches overtures waltzes and solos. Front half includes First Car Cadets Williams Martha Flotow Golden Sun net King Dodo Anona Grey Merry Melodies Battleship Oregon and Gate City Beautiful Galatea Karaina Yankee Coasti Blue Danube Peggy from Paris Veritas.
The Royal Blue line party returns from the World’s Fair in St Louis after a one day trip. They stayed at the Inside Inn four miles from the city in a natural park offering rest. Additional Boston departures on Sept 10 and 24 charge $75 for the full trip. The Gettysburg Washington tour leaves Sept 16 for one week at $82. Contact Joseph P Taggart at N E P A 30 Washington Street Boston Mass for itinerary and details.
Vice-President Bryan of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company said the strike question is practically settled and details will be arranged tomorrow. Workers concede an hour pay and the company 50 cents, with other demands already conceded last Saturday folded into the agreement. The city faced its largest strike threat just 40 minutes before the talks.
Richard Olney of Massachusetts met with Judge Parker at Rosemount Esopus to discuss the national political scene. The two over two hours in private and planned Olney speeches for the Democratic ticket while ex President Cleveland may lend support later. General Miles arrived at Esopus and was taken to Rosemount.
In Dover on September 6 the Democratic State convention nominated presidential electors and a full party ticket. The slate includes Governor Caleb B. Pennewell for Governor, J. R. Clements for Lieutenant Governor, Edward D. Hearne for Congress, representing Sussex, amid a notably turbulent gathering.
One of the best amateur pitchers around Boston William H Nixon of the Marion A C team of Cambridge has won over 25 games this season He has speed curves and control and should develop into a star pitcher
Fifteen hundred attended Calais firemen's sports at the driving park. The 3:00 trot for a $250 purse was won by Mercy W. in straight heats with a best time of 2 08. Sundown Nellie F. and Cherry Arden shared the free-for-all pace purse $300 after each winning three heats with a best time of 2 24. The hare reel race was won by Senator Hale of Ellsworth in 42 seconds.
James R. Nugent a 20 year veteran of the Boston Journal mailing department died Sunday in Denver Colorado. A leader in the labor movement he had run for public office several times. He was about 45 and his body will be returned home for burial.
Attorney General Moody traveled to New York for talks with National Chairman Cortelyou and later dined with President Roosevelt. He planned to return to Haverhill Massachusetts for two to three weeks and spoke of campaigns in Vermont and Maine and the likelihood Roosevelt carries New York statewide while Odell’s candidacy is dismissed.
Pale and careworn Mrs. Nathan A. Frye arrived at 71 Larch Road Cambridge with her son from Maine after the former Watertown Savings Bank treasurer was charged with a $14000 defalcation. She refused interviews, sobbed, and declared she would stand by her husband as long as she lives.
Returns from 160 towns show Republicans winning the governorship by about 32 000 votes and expanding majorities in both legislative chambers. The victory is hailed as a strong endorsement of President Roosevelt, while fusion tickets opposed the high license law. If trends hold, the next Legislature may be fully Republican.
White River Junction Vermont September 7 With only 11 small towns heard from the Republican State ticket plurality stands at 33 300 votes for Bell as totals from the early returns begin to arrive.
President Roosevelt heard Vermont election returns showing Republicans gaining and Democrats losing. Early dispatches from Senator Proctor at Burlington report sixty towns with gains over 1900 and an estimated 30,000 lead for the Republicans.
In St. Albans Vermont on September 6 the city produced a small statewide Republican plurality yet elected a Democratic legislator. Rev Father D J O Sullivan secured the seat while ex Governor E P Smith backed him and drew many Republican ballots amid factional rifts.
Joseph F. O’Connell of Ward 20 announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 10th district. Papers will be filed tomorrow morning. The article notes active campaigns across districts and hints at contests in South Boston, with multiple candidates for alderman and representational seats.
Racing notes from Hartford recount the Capitol City Stakes events with Alexander winning heats in the 2:20 class trotting and the Se City stakes, while judges discipline drivers in the capital city trot. The piece also mentions spectator behavior and player reactions from a Washington Post summary.
Brooklyn, Boston and local clubs clash at the South End with notes on players like Gensler and Buckenberger. Hartnett defends South Boston, while Ambitions of Neponsets, Strandways, and Dedhams are noted alongside bonus mentions of McGann Bresnahan and Collins.
A sufferer recounts severe hand dermatitis lasting years. After trying eight doctors and many remedies with no relief, a single 50 cent box of Cuticura ointment ended the pain and healing followed. The testimonial claims no further sore hands or work disruption for two years.
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