08 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
1
Strangs delivered a dazzling win before 150000 spectators in a thrilling matchup marked by fast pace and clutch plays. The rivalry showcased high scoring bursts and a decisive late surge securing the victory.
Winner Louis Strang of New York drives the Issetta to a 250 mile race victory at an average 53.6 mph over a 10.6 mile course. Time 4 42 34. Fastest lap 10 53. Estimated spectators 150000. Second H F Grant Bennet. Third William Bourque Knox. Fourth George Robertson Fiat.
Louis Strang, a 24 year old New Yorker, wins the 250 mile Butler Ames trophy at Lowell before about 150000 spectators. He had earlier victories at Briarcliff and Savannah, proving his driving prowess as crowds marvel at the young champion.
Fistiana saw the upset of Stanley Ketchel by Bill Papke in Vernon California in 12 rounds followed by Attell Moran at Colma California. Pittsburg beat St Louis twice boosting their NL hopes while New York split with Philadelphia and Chicago did the same with Cincinnati. Detroit defeated St Louis twice and Cleveland beat Chicago White Sox to press pennant bids. Boston Red Sox dropped games to Philadelphia Athletics as two 1 and 3 to 2 scores cut their standing. Dove Chappelle starred in two 1 to 0 wins in Brooklyn as Hamburg Belle set a 2.04%4 trotting mark at Hartford.
Officials found an internal organ of Mrs Honorah Jordan floating in the Somerville sewer near her home. Medical Examiner Magrath supports the theory that Chester S Jordan disposed of the body parts by flushing them away.
Police reopen investigation in a sewer search to recover more viscera. The previous find included the stomach and parts of the small intestine and esophagus. Medical examiners say immersion in sewer hinders chemical analysis. Lieutenant Carter Inspector Damery and others work with the sewer crew and District Attorney Higgins present.
A large parade led by organized labor flowed through the streets yesterday drawing about 6400 marchers and an estimated audience of over 100000. Spectators noted the orderly march under bright sunshine with flags and banners fluttering in a gentle breeze.
The event featured bands and few striking floats with labor and political banners. Lt Governor Eben S. Draper reviewed the parade at the State House, Mayor Hibbard at City Hall, and Chief Marshal Patrick Maloney led the Central Labor Union procession from Copley Square.
An armed man claiming to be John Coughlin of Boston and a former inmate of an insane asylum is captured near Sagamore Hill after resisting arrest and drawing on two secret service agents. Rumors link his arrest to a suspected assassination attempt that has occupied Secret Service crews since Saturday.
A gunman fired from woods on W Emlen Roosevelt’s grounds as the President rode with a companion along the cove road. The shot missed if aimed at the President. Secret Service could not locate the attacker. James Sloan and Agent Adams guarded Sagamore Hill. a strange man with a satchel was seen approaching the grounds.
An unemployed meeting at Cooper Union in New York sparked a half hour of uproar as red flags appeared and police moved to restrain anarchists. Alexander Berkman was dragged from the hall and jailed, a Mary Smith helper arrested, and Emma Goldman escorted out as police intervened to prevent a full anarchist demonstration.
Sloan and Adams confront John Coughlin an alleged officer from Boston who tries to reclaim a revolver after claiming to lead 10 000 soldiers to capture the veggmen. He recalls Greenland asylum and warns of police shootings while seeking presidential audience.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday with light westerly winds turning variable. Washington dispatch notes New England will be fair and warm with coastal areas seeing fresh north winds shifting to variable conditions.
A beauty ad touts Calista Cream as giving fresh skin free from sunburn with no greasiness. The product is advertised as available at all toilet counters.
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