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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
A massive blaze in Chelsea destroys half the city and threatens East Boston across the water. Three people die while emergency crews, Salvation Army relief, and public figures respond as ruins and embers glow at dawn and throughout the day.
City leaders arranged aid for Chelsea's homeless after a Mayors office meeting. Agencies and sites include Wayfarer's Lodge 200 men, Bay State House 40–50, Parker Memorial rooms, Lake Shore Home 50 for women and children, Shelter for children from Sister Gabriel, Salvation Army Palace for 100–500, St James Hotel, and Massachusetts General Hospital offering beds. Nurses and supplies promised. armories to open for overflow after hours. Two men named Henry Nazzno and Joseph Cocingiggi mentioned amid a separate case and arrest context.
At midnight in Chelsea, Patrolmen Isbestos and Crocker seized two young men hiding near a jewelry store burned in the fire. The suspects drew on the officers but were subdued and taken to the city station. they could not account for their actions.
Eyewitnesses view several charred victims at the North End death scene but identification remains impossible. A young man about 19 is believed among the dead, found near the East Boston Chelsea bridge by two patrolmen. An elderly woman around 50 was recovered at Lyman and Watts after the fire swept the district. A second woman about 35 was located on High End Avenue near Essex Street, nearly burned beyond recognition.
Commissioner O'Meara lifted the liquor sale ban in the restricted districts of Charlestown and East Boston, stating the order took effect yesterday. The move allows resumed alcohol sales in those areas under revised local restrictions.
Washington residents learn Chelsea fire threatened Boston as Extra editions hit streets. Rep Roberts urges Navy and War Dept aid, Metcalf and General Rainsworth pledge assistance while most of his Chelsea holdings burn though insured.
The Boston Hippodrome will stage a large relief benefit on Wednesday April 15 at 2 PM with proceeds all to Chel sea sufferers. The 5000 seat venue will charge 1 for reserved seats, 50 cents for general admission, and regular prices are 25 cents 50 cents and 1. Tickets are on sale now.
An advertising feature touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the premiere kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims rapid gentle healing, a sworn purity certificate with each bottle, and offers a free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Obituary notices report deaths of Bridget Finn and George B Green in East Boston and Orient Heights with funeral arrangements and Holy Requiem masses. Amalia Krognes of Dorchester, 39, to be laid to rest with a 2 PM service at her residence on Harbor View Street.
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