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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1910
Page
1
Boston Opera officials weigh steps after reports from Paris that famed soprano Lina Cavalieri may have secured a fortune. Authorities study potential bar actions and public impact on the company and season plans.
In Quincy a Timilty for Senator rally drew about 300 people, but a riot erupted injuring one man and assaulting two officers. Police seized 31 beer barrels and 15 men were jailed on charges of assault disorderly conduct or intoxication as intoxicated attendees lay about the woods.
Reports claim the wife of Robert W. Chanler left him for a Russian prince and prompted possible action against Cavalieri. Rumors swirled as Paris cables circulated regarding the Opera Company contract and the singer’s future here.
The consensus held that if the stories were true the prima donna appeared too un favorable for longer reception in Boston.
The Curtiss machine is prepared after a new high speed motor was installed. Officials announce new prizes and extend the event by two extra days to attract participants and spectators.
Daily forecast compiled for the Post by Theodore L Bridges, United States Weather Observer. Weather outlook covers wind, visibility, cloud, precipitation chances, and notable aviation conditions for pilots and airfields served by the Post bureau.
On a clear fair day Monday, easterly winds under 12 mph are forecast with morning 6 to 8 mph rising to 12 mph by noon and unlikely to drop below eight mph from 4 to 6. Glenn H Curtiss eyes a record breaking flight to Boston Light to surpass Grahame White. W Starling Burgess lends a fast Indian motor to Curtiss for the attempt following White’s recent 40 minute 135 second crossing.
Montre al hosts a four mile religious procession at the 21st international Eucharistic congress attracting about 100000 in line and 500000 spectators. US visitors praise the pageant and the city accommodates crowds with 201000 people sleeping in Mt Royal areas and parks.
The piece reports Maine's 1910 gubernatorial race as a pivotal clash with Democratic candidate Frederick W. Plaisted and Republican Bert M. Fernald projecting victory. Voters await the outcome as national interest grows, amid a history of party strongholds and decisive polling.
In Nahant a car crashed down a steep Nahant road, killing Mrs Fannie Reed and chauffeur Alexander Hanna. Charles Reed and Dana Reed were injured lightly as the vehicle turned over and pinned them beneath. The driver perished from strangulation before aid could reach him.
It took four and a half hours for the procession to pass City Hall starting at Notre Dame at noon. Cardinal Vincenzo Vannu felli placed the host in a golden monstrance at the repository foot of the mountain to mark the event. The cardinal led the march with the host, followed by pilgrims and a long musical and devotional display in Latin, French and English.
Colonel Roosevelt arrives in New York from Pittsburg and reaches Oyster Bay after a three week absence. He requests privacy at Sagamore Hill and plans to address pressure over his temporary chairman bid, with further tours and speeches scheduled in October and across Indiana and Massachusetts.
Prof A Q Boyd, a noted legal authority linked with Boston University Law School, died suddenly of cerebral hemorrhage while en route to a hospital. He was visiting with his sister-in-law Mrs George Blackburne and planned to return to Boston. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Burial will be in Calais Maine.
Fred Parker Ham of 220 School Street Somerville was attacked by two youths on the way home about 12 30 am and robbed of a diamond ring valued at 355 dollars that was torn from his finger. Six months earlier he was also robbed of a 200 dollar ring on Portland Street. Additionally a travel advertisement notes a 51 45 expenditure to Pacific Coast on specified dates for a guided tourist car service from Boston.
The vehicle owned by Lowell shoe-maker John Pilling was borrowed without consent, injuring Mr Reed and Dana Reed aged 1. Hanna drove from Nahant to the Reeds' home then toward Magnolia to visit Hanna's brother Walter. he escaped with slight injuries while the others were unharmed.
Detroit trails New York by eight points for second as a doubleheader with New York looms. Lajoie leads Cobb by four in batting honors while other notes mention boxing, amateur championships at the Country Club, and local high school football captains departing.
The district leaders forecast the largest state vote in history with 150000 voters expected to cast ballots across country hamlet and city precincts to settle Maine's political turmoil sparked by Eugene Hale's retirement from the U S Senate after undermining Ricker's bid for re election.
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