Peary Story Delayed by Storm Off Labrador Coast
Commander Robert E. Peary cannot reach Chateau Bay as promised due to severe weather. The New York Times story and its Boston Post cable are postponed until tomorrow morning. Peary will release no information until his personal account is printed.
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Labrador
Robert E. Peary
Chateau Bay
New York Times
Boston Post
America
Europe
Commander Peary
Post
Harriman Dying in Critical Condition at Bedsid e
Edward H. Harriman remains in a dangerous state at Turners New York with a second relapse in 48 hours. Doctors and nurses attend him as concern grows over a potential fatal indigestion attack and limited chances of recovery.
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Turners
N. Y
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman in Serious Illness Amid Confidential Reports
Pr William G Lyte declined to comment as Harriman's condition remained critical. A press association attributed a friend’s account noting dangerous illness and possible heroic measures if the crisis passes. Medical experts apply careful nursing and attendance while rumors of surgery are unfounded.
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William G. Lyte
E. H. Harriman
Arden
Lyte
Robert S. Lovett
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Officer Shot From Ambush in Watertown
Sept 7 police, aided by neighboring departments and a large crowd, hunted an armed yegg in Watertown after he shot Patrolman Vernon S. Brown in the groin as Brown approached his patrol box at Arsenal and Arlington. Brown fired his revolver but did not hit the assailant who fled toward Hood Rubber Co. factory.
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Watertown
East Watertown
Vernon S. Brown
Arsenal
Arlington Streets
Brown
Hood Rubber Company
Vernon
Brown Shot Waltham Hospital Hero Battered in Cambridge Attack
Police from Cambridge, Brighton, Watertown and beyond scour East Watertown for the yoggman after Brown, wounded and hovering at Waltham Hospital, described the assailant. Brown reported for duty at 6 25 pm and heard a shot from bushes near Arlington Arsenal box 15.
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Brown
Waltham Hospital
Cambridge
Brighton
Watertown
East Watertown
Arlington and
Arsenal Streets
Foreign District
Fire Engine Kills A Boy In City Street
Joseph Zirilli aged 12 of 1 Rochester Street South Boston was struck by Chemical Engine 8 as it turned near Fifth Street after responding to a fire alarm. He died at City Hospital about a half hour later from internal injuries. The tragedy followed the engine’s dash along B Street to Fifth Street and a sharp turn when the boy crossed paths with the wagon and horses.
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Joseph Zirilli
Rochester Street
Boston
City Hospital
Westth Street
J. M. White
B Street
Fifth
Hibbard Resents Charges in Pride of City Budget Reply
Mayor Hibbard charges opponents and presents figures showing city departments under his control cost less this year than in 1904 1905 1906 and 1907 and a total reduction of 185312 30 compared with last year He positions the data as groundwork for his re election campaign next January.
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Hibbard
Finance Commission
Fitzgerald
Collins
Mayor disputes Finance Commission figures over city accounting form
The Mayor challenges the commission’s figures, claiming they were based on the city auditor’s accounting form and suggests a substitute if misrepresentation to Boston citizens is found. Continued on Page 3-Fifth Column.
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Finance Commission
Boston
Boston Public Schools Open With New Buildings
The Boston public school year begins as 103000 children are expected to register. Superintendent Stratton D. Brooks projects a natural yearly increase of 3000 pupils, with 500 entering high schools. Three new buildings and an eight room annex add 2500 seats to cover growth.
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Boston
Stratton D. Brooks
New Boston Schools Open as Districts Adjust to Crowding
Superintendent Brooks says room will be found for every pupil as 3000 more students are anticipated. New schools in East Boston Pleasant Street Dorchester Roxbury and Roslindale begin today with capacities 704 616 and more. District lines may shift to ease short term overcrowding though the Schoolhouse Commission reports ample room.
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Brooks
Post
Schoolhouse Commission
Bishop Cheverus
Moore and Chaucer Streets
Boston
Pleasant Street
Dorchester
Edward Everett
Nathan Hale
Cedar Street
Roxbury
Longfellow
Roslindale
New England Forecast Calls for Fair Weather Midweek
Fair for Boston and vicinity through Thursday with continued cool temperatures. Winds will be generally northerly to easterly. Washington dispatch notes the New England forecast as fair on Wednesday and probably Thursday with light variable winds, mostly northeast.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Temperatures Charted at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
The Thompson's Spa thermometer at 219 Washington street logged yesterday's readings from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with peaks around 75 degrees and a late-evening low near 66. The average yesterday was 65.17, and the average for the year-ago day was 65.19.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Bo. Wiss c
Cess
Vests Onda
Boston and Young teams fuel tight New England race
The New England League tightens as Worcester loses to Brookton and Lynn defeats Lowell. Red Sox fall to Washington 11 to 6 while New York tops Philadelphia 3 to 1. Pittsburg beats Chicago and Detroit defeats Cleveland. George Gano wins Nutmeg stake. Taft cup goes to Jayette after beating Ellen.
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Red Sox
Washington
New York
Athletics
Tigers
Cleveland
Doves
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Worcester
Brookton
Lynn
Lowell
Jayette
Ellen
George Gano
Oldfield
Wolgast
Baldwin
Armory A. A
Peary Storm Delays Pole Claim Report in Labrador
Commander Robert E. Peary, storm bound aboard the Roosevelt off Labrador, failed to arrive at Chateau Bay delaying any ruling on the Cook Peary pole controversy. A message claiming Peary said I reached the pole first was denied by his friends, with news expected from Battle Harbor or Red Bay. Mrs Peary travels to meet him as The Explorers Club sends congratulations.
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Sydney
C. B
Robert E. Peary
Roosevelt
Chateau Bay
Dr. Cook
Cook
Peary
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Red Bay
North Pole
Yale Men Bring Taft to Brookline Estate Visit
Bill Taft the Yale man arrives with 35 Brookline officers surrounding Sherman L. Whipple’s Clydehurst estate to guard him and calm 300 Yale men on a campus style takeover. Taft’s presence overrides the official role as public curiosity climbs and local cops maintain order.
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Eli
Bill” Taft
Clydehurst
Sherman L. Whipple
Brookline
Yale
Jim Donnelly
Billy Wiser
Ccops
Bartlett
Mealey
William Howard Taft
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Woodward's
Riker-Jaynes
Klein
Houghton & Dutton's
South Boston
Fin. Com
Exchange Trust Company
State Street
Father John
Labrador Coast
Explorer
Peary and Cook
Bill
Taft
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