Gale Rips Coast to Midwest as Tornado Winds Kill and Injure
Reported havoc across cities in the middle West with high wind speeds. In New York a church steeple fell and pedestrians were knocked down. Michigan losses include eight dead, while Ohio and Buffalo saw many injuries and heavy property damage. Lake Erie ships are believed lost near Cleveland and Niagara Falls roofs failed. London Ontario reports six injured and $50,000 loss after a hurricane. A school chimney collapse fatally injures Mary Laburtis and injures four others.
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
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Cleveland
Buffalo
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London
Ont
Aberdeen
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John Clark
Harry Weinstein
Mabel McNeil
James Johnstone
Chimney Collapse Sparks Evacuation at Local School
The chimney fell blocking exits from the upper part of the school and damaged a room. Firefighters and ambulances arrived promptly, children were lowered by ladders, and all except the Laburtis child are not expected to die.
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Laburtis
Death of Henry W. Hodges in Hyde Park Hospital
Henry W. Hodges aged 75 of Fairmount Avenue Hyde Park died after a skull fracture at City Hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival or shortly after admission.
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Henry W. Hodges
Fairmount Avenue
Hyde Park
City Hospital
Serious injuries reported after jump from runaway car
Robert M Clellan aged 32 of 32 Burnett Street Jamaica Plain jumped from a runaway vehicle suffering internal injuries and severe facial and bodily cuts. Mrs Patrick Snow aged 32 of 53
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Burnett Street
Jamaica Plain
Patrick Snow
Merrimack Clothing Co Apology for Easter Suit Claim
The Merrimack Clothing Co of Lowell Mass issues a clarification about their Easter suit and topcoat pricing. They contest Boston stores by listing four points: no overhead salaries, lower merchandising costs, modern cabinet displays, and a master tailor supervising fit for men boys and ladies garments at no extra charge.
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Lowell
Mass
Boston
Merrimack
Injured Residents Reported in Dedham Malden and West Roxbury
Maverick street Dedham resident injured with ankle and hip dislocation. John Collins 79 104 Richmond Dedham internally injured ribs fractured bruises. Mrs W B Atwood 50 104 Wyoming Malden head injury internal injuries. Michael Geist 65 Goethe West Roxbury chest hurt ankle sprain bruises potential internal injuries.
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Dedham
John Collins
Richmond Street
W. B. Atwood
Wyoming Avenue
Malden
Michael Geist
Goethe Street
West Roxbury
Local injuries reported in city incident
George Wallace with knee and hip contusions after glass contact. Frank Murphy sustains ankle and shoulder contusions. Mrs. James Burk suffers severe shock and cuts. Julia Snow, age 4, has ankle injury and bruises. William Desmond has a left ankle sprain and a cut.
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Plympton Street
East Walpole
Frank Murphy
Harding Street
Cambridge
James Burk
Julia Snow
Maverick Street
William Desmond
Willow Street
Carelessness blamed for fatal Roslindale crash
A service car towing a second vehicle uncoupled on a steep grade at Roslindale noon yesterday causing a head on collision. One person was killed and ten were injured. Continued on Page 5 First Column.
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Roslindale
Ex Mayor Matthews Opinion on Boston City Affairs
Former Boston mayor criticizes city governance saying taxpayer money is spent for political purposes and the council has deteriorated for 25 years. He claims $5 million yearly is squandered under the guise of legitimate spending and accuses widespread electorate corruption.
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Ex-Mayor Matthews Attacks Graft at Charter Debate
Former Boston official Nathan Matthews, ex-head of the Finance Commission, assailed city graft and criticized the 115 Perfect City plan in a talk before the Boston Medical Society. He urged immediate action on the charter referendum. John E. Moors and George R. Nutter also spoke to about 100 attendees critical of city governance.
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Finance Commission
Boston Medical Society
Matthews
George R. Nutter
Society
Summer Heat Delivers 89 in Springfield as Boston Records 76
The city of Springfield posted a high of 89 degrees while Boston logged 76 as a heat wave moved through the region. Weather officials warned residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
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Hottest April Day In New England Bets Spring Arrival
Crowds flocked to Revere Beach and South Boston as Boston marked spring with a record heat of 76 degrees at 4 15 pm the highest in New England in 37 years. Prostrations were reported in Greater Boston and Athol as the city enjoyed the sun lit holiday vibes.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
Greater Boston
Athol
New England
Boston Sweats In Record Warm Passover Holiday
Tepid crowds fill Common and parkways as temperatures climb into the 70s and 80s across Greater Boston. Brookline reports 85 degrees at 2 pm, with one woman needing help at Brookline Village drugstore. Occasional showers punctuate the spring tease as April showers hint at May flowers.
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Brookline Village
Waltham
West Newton
Coffee and Tea Added To Free List In House Vote
Washington April 7 The House voted to add coffee and tea to the free list under the Payne tariff bill in line with committee amendments.
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House
Payne
Republican insurgents topple Ways and Means on oil tax
A split within the Republican organization in the House, aided by Democrats, led to a major victory for free oil and products advocates as Norris Nebraska secured a 1 percent ad valorem duty amendment by a solid majority.
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Ways and Means Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Weather halts Red Sox game in Dayton as cold snaps set in
In Dayton the Red Sox cannot play due to cold weather. Doves stage a batting carnival in Roanoke, Virginia. Yale loses to New York Quaken. Morrissey seeks victory in a Derby race. MG SeEmon returns this year. A large crowd expected for the Saturn Derby Marathon.
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