German Shells Ruin Great French Treasure In War News
Allied observers condemn the bombardment as wanton vandalism and protest to the world. Across the famed city flames ravage other districts while the Battle of the Aisne continues. German forces facing peril on the right wing retreat under pressure. French claims report many prisoners and several battle flags captured as the offensive stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
The
Aisne
Rheims
Thu
Ol An
Arrondissement
Department of the Marne
Vesse
Chalons
Paris
Baltic Ships Come to Port as German Victory Hinted
Readable dispatches indicate Soviet or Russian vessels entering Baltic ports amid rumors of a German victory in the broader conflict. Officials refrain from confirmation as observers note tense patrols and strategic movements nearby.
Joy Ride Race Ends in Death on Nantasket Beach
A chaotic Joy Ride along Nantasket Beach Hull ended when a seven passenger touring car smashed into the Villa Napoli wall at the Dare Devil Loop. One occupant died another was badly hurt and two more arrested for intoxication. The fleeing red racing car used for the overtake remains unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach Boulevard
Hull
Villa Napoli
Nantasket Avenue
Tragic Car Accident Claims Two at Allerton Hospital
Miss Jennie Snyder known as Chis holm aged 24 of Roxbury died yesterday afternoon at Allerton hospital after a four foot wall fall when a machine struck. Michael Feeney aged 29 of South Boston sustained a compound skull fracture and internal injuries while seated beside Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Snyder
Chisholm
Goldsmith Place
Roxbury
Walter H. Sturgis
Allerton
Michael Feeney
Athens Street
Boston
Misa Snyder
Today’s anniversaries recall historic events and deaths
Jewish New Year is noted alongside historical milestones. Sir Walter Scott died in 1832. Parnell's land bill was defeated in 1886. The Battle of Monterey in Mexico began in 1846.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Scott
Parnell
Battle of
Monterey
Mex
Forecast for Boston and vicinity fair days ahead
Weather forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with moderate south to southwest winds. In Washington the forecast for New England remains dry and fair on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa
Daily temperature readings show 57 at 8 p.m, 58 at 6 a.m, 37 at 9 a.m, and 56 at 9 p.m with a high 81 and low 37. average yesterday 67, average over one year 57. Data from Thompson's Spa lists multiple timestamps and digits for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's. Spa
Multiple baseball scores across two games
In the first set Boston beat Detroit 10 to 3. Detroit won 7 to 2 in the second. St Louis defeated Chicago 3 to 2, while Philadelphia topped Cleveland 4 to 1. Washington beat Chicago 3 to 1, second game Chicago 6 to 3 over Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Three men caught trying to blow Woolworth safe in Chelsea
Police capture three men believed to be known cracksmen from New York and Chicago as they attempt to blow open the Woolworth store safe at 290 294 Broadway Chelsea. The arrest occurred about 2 30 yesterday morning by a Chelsea police squad. Continued on Page 14 Seventh Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Chelsea
F. W. Woolworth
Broadway, Chelsea
Carmania Sinks German Ship off South American Coast
The British auxiliary cruiser Carmania, formerly a Cunard liner, attacked and sank a German armed merchant cruiser off the east coast of South America. Nine crew were killed and 26 wounded. survivors from the German ship were rescued by a collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cap. Trafalgar
Berlin
South America
Eleven Missing After White Island Eruption
A volcanic eruption on White Island in the Bay of Plenty off North Island New Zealand caused half the hillside to collapse into the crater and left eleven men who were working in sulphur deposits missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
White Island
Bay of Plenty
North Island
Roscommon Benevolent Association Sends Congratulatory Cable
The Roscommon Benevolent Association voted to cable congratulations to John E. Redmond, Irish Nationalist leader, for his home rule efforts. The message, signed by President Michael J. Scully, notes the association also initiated two new members at Beacon Hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscommon Benevolent Association
Beacon Hall
John E. Redmond
Ireland
Michael J. Scully
Redmond
German Nitrate Cargo Captured by British Warship
The German bark Ponape, sailing from Iquique, Chile to Antwerp with nitrate, has been captured by a British warship and brought to port. The report is dated London, Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmou Eng
London
Iquique
Chile
Antwerp
Series of Smashes in Waltham
Several well known people had narrow escapes from death yesterday afternoon and evening in Waltham during a trio of accidents in which automobiles a motorcycle and a carriage figured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Accidents In Waltham Involve Alderman McGlinchy and Others
Three crashes occurred in Waltham on Waverley Woods road and Beaver street and nearby. Alderman James McGlinchy’s car collided head on with Charles B. E. Howe’s vehicle. both drivers escaped serious injury. A motorcycle ridden by John McCormick and his son Frank collided with Hugh Codman’s car, leaving McCormick injured and hospitalized. James Mayuse’s wagon was struck by an electric car, injuring Mayuse who was taken to hospital with serious but recoverable injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGlinchy
Waltham
Waverley Woods Road
Beaver Street
Charles BE. Howe
Kidder Avenue
Somerville
McGinehy
Howe
John McCormick
Frank McCormick
Hugh Codman
Lincoln
McCormick
Maynard
James Mayuse
Fulton Street
Mayuse
British Merchant Cruiser Sinks German Vessel Off South American Coast
In wartime dispatches a British auxiliary cruiser sinks a German steamer off Uruguay while other fronts report bombardment of Rheims, mass German POWs in Paris, and Russian siege actions. Naval actions include Emden capturing six ships in the Bay of Bengal and Pegasus disabled near Zanzibar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Paris
Przemysl
Kiao-Chau
China
Pegasus
Koenisberg
Zanzibar
Emden
Bay of Bengal
Stockholm
Baltic
Bornholm
Helsingfors
Cunard
Carmania
Cap. Trafalgar
Berlin
Uruguay
Fire Engulfs Rheims Cathedral Under German Shell Fire
The Aisne fighting remains indecisive as Rheims cathedral, set alight by German shells last night, burns for hours. The great structure adjoins the city’s crowded buildings and appears unlikely to survive the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aisne
Rheims
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Me
Portland
Gloucester
Newport
Venus
Caldee
Akes Em
Foster Rubber Co
Federal St
Mass
Foster
Worcester County
James
Worcester
Herbert Parker Lancaster
Ernest H. Vaughan
Lever Street
T. H. Gage
West Street
Charles M. Thayer
Cedar Street
Montevideo
Liverpool
Las Palmas
Brattle St
le le Sq
Brunswick
Boylston ST. Music Cafe
Swan- Russell
NEW American House
Boston Ladies’ Orchestra
Madame Fifi
Crawford House
Castle Square
Tremont
Chandler
Berkeley Ste
CHASE
Sleeper
Boston Hotel Co
Back Bay
South American
Ther
Castle Square Hotel
Tremont, Chandler and
Berkeley Streets
Frei
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!