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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
1
About 100000 children crowded Boston public schools on opening day. Improvised rooms and extra seating were provided across 300 buildings, yet overflow persisted. In Wells School 60 pupils were turned away for lack of space while Washington School used a dark basement hall for temporary admission.
The Washington School, one of the city’s largest, takes in many children to prevent street roaming as ward changes due to shifting Hebrew population push pupils into the North and West Ends. Officials estimate near 100000 registrations with chaos from redistricting and new rules.
The note lists ginger aromatics and brandy as the constituents of the game Sanford's Ginger and warns to avoid substitutes.
Terribly battered by the season's worst hurricane, the fruit steamers Admiral Schley and Alice arrived in Boston while fears grow for the United Fruit Company's Brewster overdue six days at Port Antonio. Officials warn she may have been blown off course into the dangerous West Indies reefs.
The Schley endured a severe hurricane near Cuba from Sept 4 to Sept 7 with heavy seas and damaged cargo, risking loss of leanney worth up to 20000 dollars. Passengers praised Captain Asa Davison for steadfast seamanship on the bridge, and a testimonial honored his leadership while Mrs Casey and Mrs Knudsen led prayers during the crisis.
Marconi the wireless telegraph inventor sailed from New York to Europe aboard the Caronia after a brief stop in the United States. The voyage followed a flying visit, with no further details given on the departure or the exact date of arrival in Europe.
In Rushville Indiana three men died while climbing a barbed wire fence during a storm. The fence was charged with electricity, and investigators began examining the incident to determine if safety precautions were followed. Authorities did not release the victims' names pending family notifications.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Carl Muck head of the Boston Symphony Orchestra abroad may miss his Boston engagement. He has laryngitis and undergone a delicate operation likely to confine him for at least a month. He was vacationing in Tobelhad near Gratz Austria Hungary when struck ill.
Berlin report says Carl Muck conductor of the Royal Opera is seriously ill with laryngitis and has undergone an operation while holidaying at Tobelbac near Gratz Austria. His ability to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra may be affected.
Twenty six players report for Harvard football drills as the first call to practice is completed. Several new names appear among the candidates while veteran linemen prepare for the season ahead.
William J. Bryan arrived in Louisville and received a hero’s welcome as he addressed 12 000 in the Armory. He spoke on his New York remarks about government ownership of railroads amid cheering crowds and a lengthy welcome demonstration.
In a New York reception speech the speaker stated that his remarks on government ownership of railways were clear and not open to misconstruction by those who might wish to misinterpret his position.
Chicago Sept. 12 President Johnson of the American League suspended Hobe Ferris and Jack Hayden of the Boston team pending an investigation of an incident in New York yesterday. Umpire O Loughlin reported Ferris struck Hayden in the mouth as he was about to sit on the bench. Hayden may lose teeth and be out for several days. Johnson to rule in a few days.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Thursday and Friday with showers. Washington reports fair weather in New England on Thursday and Friday with fresh south winds. Steamers sailing Thursday toward European ports may expect fresh south winds and fair conditions to the Grand Banks.
Washington reports that both land and sea forces are in readiness to intervene in Cuba. The cruiser Denver and gunboat Marietta head for Havana and Cienfuegos, with Des Moines near Key West. A large force is poised for rapid deployment, as advisory officials foresee intervention becoming necessary soon.
President Roosevelt says warships are ready to protect American interests and provide asylum in Cuba if intervention becomes necessary. The army is kept at high readiness, with all available regular troops to be sent to Cuba. Transports and regiments from the Philippines could be redeployed to the Atlantic coast if needed under the Platt amendment scenario.
The third article of the Platt amendment, adopted in 1902, grants the United States the right to intervene in Cuba to preserve independence, maintain an adequate government, protect life and property, and fulfill treaty obligations stemming from the Paris peace.
The U S protected cruiser Denver arrived late this afternoon off Havana. Crowds gathered as the Morro Castle flag signalled the approach and a 21 gun salute fired from the harbor, drawing smiles from Americans and puzzled looks from Cubans. Commander Colwell said the visit had no special significance and noted orders to come to Havana were received by wireless.
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