19 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
1
Boston Post reports Whitney 10 enters a race at a Belmont meet on August 30, 1908, highlighting its participation in a notable event with likely bets and public interest.
Massachusetts reports indicate Henry M Whit is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor. Intra party discussions show Dawson and Bryke favor Whit while others press for withdrawal amid a contested race.
Henry M. Whitney consented to the use of his name for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination as confirmed after conversations with Congressman John A. Sullivan. Whitney planned to confer with Josiah Quincy in New York after leaving for the city.
Congressmen Sullivan and Vahey urged Governor Whitney with ex-Governor Douglas and General Charles W. Bartlett joining in support. Thayer and Moran factions reacted, Bartlett to nominate Whitney, while Moran loyalists contested the revival. Whitney’s camp claims united convention backing and hints at a return after withdrawal over tariff harmony.
In New York County, Herbert Parsons won a sweeping Republican control victory backed by Roosevelt and Governor Higgins, routing Odell and Quigg faction. Charles F. Murphy held Tammany Hall but faced a near upset as McClellan allies challenged him. Results unsettled pending county convention.
City endures hot day as thermometers spike to 9.8 at 2 p m and a 70 degree high. Humidity drops, breezes ease glare, crowds in tenements seek shade, while observers note a record breaker and compare bygone Septembers. A 1891 high of 90 degrees is the nearest prior mark.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with light variable winds. From Washington on September 18, the outlook for New England and eastern New York also shows fair weather on both days.
A severe typhoon in Hong Kong drowned hundreds and damaged harbor shipping worth at least 1 million dollars as wrecks filled the harbor. In Oklahoma a Rock Island passenger train plunged from a bridge into the Cimarron River, with about 10 dead and 20 injured.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on September 18 a Rock Island passenger train plunged into the Cimarron River in the most sensational wreck this section has known. Over 10 people are dead and 20 or more wounded with eight bodies recovered and search ongoing for others.
A north bound passenger train No. 12 left the high bridge over the river at 8:30 this morning and plunged into the stream. Passengers were swept away as the wreckage broke apart, with some escaping and others carried away by the current. The incident unfolded amid frantic efforts as rescuers worked at the scene.
A sudden two hour typhoon wrecked numerous native craft and damaged many ships including Strathmore and Loong-Sang. Several vessels were driven ashore or foundered and water-front piers were demolished amid widespread debris and casualties.
Hong Kong reports a sudden typhoon that wrecked harbor piers and city streets. Vessels including liners junks and ferries were driven ashore flooded highways blocked. Losses hit natives hardest with many deaths. Americans reported unharmed. British aid started. full damage estimates to come.
Hongkong, an English possession since 1843, has a population of 300000 and is one of the greatest seaports in the world. Its export trade is the largest in the world. In point of gross tonnage it ranks the among the great seaports. Continued on Page 12 Fourth Column.
Delegates in New Hampshire faced a long, contentious session that stretched 11 hours and required nine ballots to decide a debate over key party rules and leadership. Tensions rose as factions clashed, with officials warning of possible procedural changes and calls for orderly proceedings.
The 1940s style convention in Concord ended after nearly 11 hours as Charles M. Floyd defeated Winston Churchill for the Republican nomination on the ninth ballot amid heat and cheering. Churchill watched from the gallery with a large party including Mrs. Winston Churchill and several aides and supporters.
Mrs Churchill and her party watched from the balcony as ballots shifted and Churchill built a lead through the eighth ballot before a voided result ended the fight. Churchill supporters surged to center, crowds roared with megaphones and tossed hats in a chaotic scene likened to Harvard Pops, the most exciting convention in state history.
Port Said reports a fresh mutiny aboard the Turkish troopship Assar-i-Tewfik today. The outbreak was suppressed, and several crewmen were wounded in the disturbance.
Americana defeats Detroit 7-5 as Neiiiant Girl wins a major stake at Columbus. Harvard football candidates begin first practice at line bucking. Vanderbilt narrowly contests a cup course race. Greater Boston gridiron sees many schoolboys compete. A small dog swims the English Channel. Werreran defeats Kid Goodman.
An advertising brief touts an eye remedy from the druggist claiming quick relief for eye strain redness and irritation caused by sun wind and dust featuring persistent warning to use timely for comfort and continued eye health.
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