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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
7
Worcester report says two trains from opposite directions struck and killed 12 year old Francis Penny and 11 year old Frank Senna as they cracked nuts on the Boston & Albany tracks at Deep Cut. Two other boys narrowly escaped.
Four boys including Tony Penny and Arthur Comiea were nutting by the city when they stopped on the railroad at Deep Cut. Train No east struck Fran els Penny and another boy, hurled them onto the engine of a westbound train, sending them into a ditch. Two others escaped unharmed.
An old advertisement claims Father John's Medicine can build flesh and strength, cure colds and throat and lung troubles, and is alcohol free for both adults and children. The note marks it as a 50 year old promotion.
Two year old Lewis Walter Tedstone, son of Walter Tedstone and living in West Newton, was selected to compete for $150000 in prizes at the Panama Pacific International Exposition. His grandmother, Mrs Alfred Tedstone, cares for him at 985 Watertown Street, and the boy assists with household tasks while enjoying music and TV photographs.
Scores from multiple games show Kansas City beating Indianapolis 3 1 in the first game and 1 0 in the second, Milwaukee defeating Columbus 6 5, St Paul sweeping Toledo 4 1 and 10 7, and Minneapolis-Louisville fraternal game 2 1 in the second game.
Four top New Jersey athletes join Dartmouth under coach Harry Hillman this fall. Frank Lagay of Central Newark, Joe Myer of Central Newark, Don Walton and Malcolm Switzer of East Orange High School join a strong class. Lagay holds junior metropolitan title at a quarter mile and placed third in Chicago nationals. Myer set a 4 36 mile interscholastic record atDickinson. Switzer captained East Orange football and Walton played football baseball and basketball, later captaining basketball. Lagay will stay in New York a week longer to compete in the senior metropolitan championships at Travers Island. Lagay previously ran with Barringer High relay teammates Gus Braun and Randolph Granger.
In Utica on September 14 the New York State league season ended with Binghamton as pennant winner 13 points ahead of Wilkesbarre. Troy finished third in the final standings. Utica and aeeey (sic) Bare the order named.
Jack Coombs of the Athletics is in University Hospital Philadelphia with back muscles weakened by typhoid fever. Doctors say the strain from returning to conditions may lead to a plaster cast for several weeks. An X-ray will guide the final decision tomorrow.
Lowell of the New England league defeated the local Trojans 12 innings by a score of 2 to 1 in Newport Rhode Island. Henderson and Thomas shared pitching duties for Lowell while Sheehan and Carr worked for the Trojans. Umpire McManus officiated.
The St. Louis Browns and Cardinals prepare for their annual post season series with no special measures to restrict ticket resale as pasteboards are not in high demand.
Connie Mack's machine slips amid erratic play as Naps players also stumble, signaling a rough stretch for both club and opponents. The report notes multiple missteps and uneasy field conditions impacting performances across the lineup.
Governor Foss plans to declare his independent bid after the State primaries on Sept. 23. Close associates believe he may run if Colonel Benton secures the nomination, more than if Congressman Gardner wins. Foss reports hundreds of letters urged an independent candidacy following his Worcester railroad speech.
Governor contemplates candidacy based on demand and independent appeal as Col Benton and Rep Gardner wage a strenuous final week of campaigning in the western districts, with Boston endgame Saturday. Walsh Bird and Long Barry shape a busy political week, while Burrill Kane contend for State treasurer and the Progressive ticket gains legislative balance.
The new $25,000 Syna gogue of the Bas i Jacob Anshi Strad congregation on Arlington and Third streets was dedicated with Mayor Willard and state and city officials present. About 8000 witnessed ceremonies while 1200-strong parade followed the parade to the building. Louis Slotnick bought the ceremonial key. a gold medal honored Slotnick for building committee work. Reverend Hurwitz and several representatives spoke. officers and committee members were announced.
Rock Island Lines offers low fares to California and North Pacific Coast points with daily ticket sales from September 25 to October 10, 1913. Three routes available via El Paso or through Colorado and Salt Lake, with through sleeping cars from Chicago St. Louis and Memphis and Rock Island dining service on all through trains. Contact S L Parrot General Agent Newland A 288 Wadington Se Boston Mass for planning and fare details.
The Public Service Board and Public Service Commission face a pivotal nomination as Governor Foss weighs choices for a fifth member. Ex mayor Everett A. Stone leads as a candidate with former Attorney General Dana Malone and James Doherty also considered. Assistant Secretary Dudley Field Malone returns to Washington while federal appointments are expected to be settled soon. President Wilson may name Edmund Billings as collector, Joseph A. Maynard as surveyor, and John Malley as internal revenue collector upon his return.
Eaward Caffrey of Green Street West Wind faces court today as drunkenness charge may be upgraded after Saturday night confrontation with Immigration Office Watchman Curran on Long Wharf. Caffrey was detained following a prowling incident near immigration quarters at midnight.
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