07 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1910
Page
1
In dense fog off Deer Island Light the Governor Cobb and City of Gloucester collided. More than 450 passengers including women and children panicked as a 25 foot long hole appeared in Gloucester. A third vessel Prince George narrowly avoided collision thanks to alert officers.
Forecast predicts clear skies and warmth around 75 degrees with light westerly winds under 12 mph at noon, diminishing later. Flying conditions expected to improve with sun and fair weather continuing into tomorrow. yesterday fog at Squantum Aviation Field hindered contests and risked safety.
In American play New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 0 as Detroit topped Cleveland, and St Louis beat Chicago in the first game while Chicago took the second. National action had New York 6 Boston 5 with Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia and Chicago 5 Cincinnati. Langford won a 15 round decision over Jeannette. Ned Sox tied Worcester 2 to 2 in an exhibition. Fred Burns and Exeter sprinter noted as out of action. No U S tennis team for Davis Cup this year. Helen wins trial race.
New York endured extreme heat and humidity with two deaths and over twenty prostrations reported. The day’s high reached 90 degrees at 4 PM, below the summer peak of 94 on July 24, and a late thunderstorm with lightning and hail cooled the city at dusk.
Milwaukee September 6 Robert M LaFollette wins renomination in Wisconsin primary defeating Samuel A Cook of Neenah by three to one. Early results hint Fairchild trails as McGovern gains in governor race while county option appears likely defeated by a large majority.
Detroit Free Press reports U S Senator J C Burrows trails challenger Charles E Townsend for the Republican endorsement. Osborn leads for governor as results show Townsend ahead.
Sacramento report states the State Legislature met in an important session to finance an international exposition planned for San Francisco in 1915 to celebrate the Panama canal opening.
A former deputy confessed to taking city funds, but he cannot recall the total amount or exact figures involved. Investigators review the case as prosecutors consider charges based on the admitted conduct.
Boston city records show a major embezzlement by a former deputy collector. Bowdoin Parker orders a thorough audit as hundreds in tax money remain unaccounted. The ex-employee allegedly stole over 600 and may have hidden more, with unpaid real estate and poll taxes awaiting credit.
Robert P. Bass, labeled progressive, defeats Colonel Bertram Ellis the regular Republican in New Hampshire by nearly two to one. Vermont GOP vote drops 24 percent with Democratic gain 8 percent. Mead wins Vermont governor by 17,000, while 1908 Republican margin was 30,000. LaFollette secures sweeping victory in Wisconsin over Samuel A. Cook. Everett J. Lake contends for Connecticut Republican gubernatorial nomination. Montpelier elects Democratic mayor in a Republican stronghold. GaHinger loses NH convention delegate. Sulloway renominated in NH congressional race.
In White River Junction on September, the Republican party secured a decisive victory in a Vermont election race. The result was reported as a significant cut in Democratic performance with coverage continuing on page S-W.
Montreal Sept 6 The 21st international Eucharistic congress opened at St James Cathedral with Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli kneeling at the threshold as the largest assembly of Catholic clergy ever seen in America gathered for the event.
Montreal telegrams report Cardinal Vannutelli and King George V exchanging cordial messages at the international Eucharistic congress. The Vatican prelate thanked the king for loyalty and gratitude shown in the royal declaration modification, and the king replied with thanks and pleasure at the goodwill.
Mr Waldo L Lancaster buys 38 Coolidge Rd Allston and Mrs James Sugden buys a Hemmann St Roslindale estate with L M Goehl as broker. Massachusetts Title Insurance Co examined and guaranteed the titles. Some customers reject title guaranty thinking examination enough. Title examination carries risk. Office at 70 State Street.
City officials admit they cannot identify all tax delinquents while investigating a major embezzlement in the tax collection department. The theft, discovered by City Comptroller Parker, may involve months of audit as officials remain reticent about full details and possible restitution.
Forecast for New England calls for generally fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with showers in Maine on Wednesday. Warmer in Maine and northeast Massachusetts Wednesday. Moderate southeast winds shifting to southwest. Winds along the New England coast become moderate south then southwest and west. Middle Atlantic coast sees light southwest winds becoming variable. Steamers bound for European ports from Wednesday will enjoy moderate southwest winds and generally fair weather to the Grand Banks.
Average temperature yesterday was 64 degrees with readings of 58 to 69 through the day. The article notes yesterday's average of 64 and compares it to the previous year’s average of 61 on August 24.
A historical notice describes discounted rates to California and the Southwest via the Washington Sunset route. September and October travel dates are listed with mentions of tourist sleeping cars and a personally conducted service. The notice includes prices 9, 170, and 228 Washington Stee.
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