29 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
1
The Braves moved within one-half game of clinching as Pittsburg fell twice in Gotham while Boston edged the Cubs 7 to 6 at Fenway Park. Cold weather and tense late innings heightened the drama for the select crowd.
British and French forces press German lines while Kaiser’s generals push for a stronger right flank. Daylight fighting favors the Allies as repeated assaults are repulsed and positions hold.
In the ninth with two out and the score 7 to 4, the large Bill James handles a tough grounder at short and fires a strike to retire the batter, preserving the lead for his team.
The notes list moon phases from first quarter on Sept 26 to new moon Oct 19 and estimate night fall times 1:50 a m. It also gives day of year details, autumn date, and anniversaries including Michaelmas Day and historical events like the 1879 Ute massacre and Fort Harrison capture.
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and vicinity with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing warmer conditions. Moderate northwest winds accompany the pleasant weather across northern and southern New England.
Miss Catherine Michaud of Fort Kent was arrested at an Acton Centre farmhouse and jailed on a fugitive from justice charge. Maine authorities allege she directed the operation on Mildred Sullivan, helped move the sick girl, and was present during the act.
The subject told police last night she was with the girl on the night in question. Further details continue on Page 6 Second Column.
An advertisement promotes Fr. Johns Medicine as a safe pure tonic for children that makes new flesh. The short copy emphasizes health benefits and child use.
Katherine Keating, 17, daughter of Henry S. Keating, a Texas attorney, vanished from a Pullman on a New York bound train as it neared Worcester Massachusetts. Police cannot determine motive or location despite tracking her via electric car lines from South Framingham to the Shrewsbury Worcester line. The girl left Edgartown with her father last Saturday and was last seen on the Worcester line before disappearing.
Washington reports that former president Villa has decided not to seek the presidency. The decision ends persistent speculation and closes questions about a late political bid from Villa in the national race.
General Villa informs Consular Agent Carruthers at Chihuahua City that he will not run for President or Vice President of Mexico. The State Department received the dispatch as quiet hopes rise for a peaceful settlement between Villa and Carranza amid ongoing constitutionalist tensions.
Officials report Carranza could resign Thursday and name Fernando Iglesias Calderon as successor if Villa agrees to similar promises. Peace talks between Carranza and Villa aim to resolve factional tensions while Zapata rejects Carranza as leader. US orders withdrawal of certain battleships from Mexican waters and deployment of others to Vera Cruz.
Joseph Walker Progressive candidate for Governor announces a not more than 1000 dollar contribution for the fall campaign. He spoke before 500 Progressives at the American House and outlined funds to pay party creditors and support his candidacy.
State committee members who were present are noted as continuing discussions on page three first column. The record highlights ongoing deliberations and confirms attendance of key figures during the session.
A five ton load of hay ignited in the barn of A. S. Rosecrans on Pleasant street, Brockton, killing 14 horses owned by Mrs. Katherine A. Driscoll. Firefighters saved a cow. a heifer and a hog perished. Loss set at 3000 on the building and 7000 on livestock. The blaze started while drivers were at supper.
German forces are repulsed southeast of Kaliscz and pushed to the River Warta, while Allied fronts report little change in northern France but gain in French soil. Britain’s Britannia joins Caronia off New York as Berlin reports daily war costs at 20 million marks. Kamerun’s capital Duala surrenders to British forces amid intensive fighting in northern Libance.
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