Cape Cod Fire Brings Night of Dread and Daring Work
Post reporter aids fire crews along a three mile road as Cape Cod wildfires threaten East Sandwich Sagamore Bourne and Bourne towns despite rain. Firefighters and volunteers, led by Selectman Chipman, battle 35,000 acres of burning land with perilous winds and shifting flames. No lives lost though injuries occur and three buildings destroyed.
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J. A. Smith
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Dan
Connecticut River Rises Amid Severe Valley Storm
The Connecticut River nears danger level near March 1 reading as a fierce storm traverses the valley from Westmoreland New Hampshire to East Putney and Westminster Vermont. A washout on the Fitchburg line near East Westminster delays express trains five hours while Boston and Maine tracks at Westminster suffer mud coverage and minor delays. Additional washouts disrupt the Central line at Summit and East Wallingford.
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Funeral rites for Hon. E F. Blunt held in Nashua
The funeral of the Hon. E F. Blunt was held at Pilgrim Church with prayers at the house. Rev Dr Beard delivered a eulogy. Knights Templars burial service conducted as remains were escorted to the cemetery by Sir Knights. Honorary pallbearers included Governor John B. Smith and Mayor Howard. Body bearers listed as Major W H Cheever and others.
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True L. Norris
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Towle Allegedly Drugged in Rochester Area Robbery case
Somersworth NH April 17 John Towle alleges he was drugged and robbed of 65 dollars at James A Quimby s place near Rochester last night Quimby arrested charged with the robbery today
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Irving and Terry to Attend Tremont Week Readying Big Audiences
Boston theatres announce Henry Irving Ellen Terry and London Lyceum company return at Tremont with Macbeth and Don Quixote plus new works by Laurence Irving and W G Wills. A Midnight Bell with Digby Bell and Laura Joyce Bell opens with Patriots Day matinee.
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Macbeth
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Dinners and meetings mark Dorchester clubs last evening
Several groups gathered in Boston area hotels for dinners and talks. The First Parish Unitarian Club elected officers William Stone, Luther Lee, and Henry Noble, with next meeting set for October. The Chrysanthemum Whist Club, Massachusetts Commanders Union, Club of Odd Volumes, and Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and vicinity also met at Parker House Youngs Hotel, with reports on topics from free Masonry to Cambridge printing, and notes on an A C C baseball league.
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St Stephen’s Reunion Draws Prominent Attendees and Plans
The St Stephen's parish reunion met last evening with Congressman Fitzgerald present. Sub committees reported and preparations advance for an elaborate hall decoration with ferns and bunting. City officials clergymen and prominent leaders intend to attend. A concert grand march and dancing follow. The city will celebrate on Monday April 20 with a band concert in North Square illuminated displays and fireworks. Paul Revere house will be decorated and addresses by the pastor and Congressman Fitzgerald are planned.
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Labor Notes and Engineer Society Anniversary Observed
The grievance committee of the Building Trades Council discussed the Housesmiths' Union strike for an eight hour day and arranged to notify members to stay away from New York until settled. Financial assistance for strikers was authorized. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers marked its third anniversary in Blatchford Hall with a musical program and supper. President John E. Nolan reviewed the group’s history.
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Wells Memorial Institute elects managing committee
At the annual meeting in Wells Memorial Hall last evening the Wells Memorial Institute elected C. J. Axberg E. Morrisey Percy Sutherland Charles L. Thury E. B. Wheeler George W. Carruth A. F. Cheney J. J. Goffrey J. W. Schneider John Weil Q. A. Lothrop Thomas E. Bliffin George A. Bridge J. Concannon P. H. Knight Hilliard Kountze S. S. Kelly Harry Reed John M. Crowley Thomas Walsh to the managing committee. Lady members elected as advisory board were Miss L. A. Daley M. Driscoll L. A. Murphy C. Tucker and Mrs. James Will.
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George A. Bridge
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P. H. Knight
Tremont Temple Organ Showcased as Gift From Converse
The newly installed Tremont Temple grand organ was tried last evening before Dr. Lorimer Deacon Chipman and other supporters. Heralded as one of the country’s grandest instruments its sweet tones enchanted listeners. Gifted by Elisha E Converse of Malden it bears an inscription from the copper arch reading Go Ye Therefore and Teach All Nations Baptizing Them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. The test proved entirely successful.
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Debut as a Heretic Sparked Church Sermon Jest
A witty Puck quip notes a minister’s debut as a heretic provoking chatter about an interesting Sunday sermon and church attendance. The exchange highlights humorous critique of religious rhetoric and novelty in preaching.
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