20 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1904
Page
1
George Fred Williams declares war on the Olney wing of the State Democracy at Faneuil Hall. Tremont Temple set for tomorrow’s clash as preliminary skirmishes occur in committee today. Both sides vow defeat in a historic Bay State political confrontation.
A historic Toronto fire devastated the city’s business district, with at least six dead and a $10 million loss. The blaze began in Wellington street near Currie warehouse and spread across Bay street to the lake, destroying once-proud stores, warehouses, and the Queen's Hotel. Firefighters from Montreal and other cities joined late. several officials were injured or killed, and the fire raged through the night as authorities fought to contain it.
Striking coal miners patrol Garrett Ohio, while a rifle armed mob surrounds Garrett Coal Company works. About 200 shots exchange with miners, no fatalities yet. Italian grocer family terrorized as shots hit homes. Jerry Meyers and others' house burns. Meyers escapes, wife and children die. Coroner notified for inquest into the blaze.
Miss Edith Bricont of New York, 23, committed suicide in Berlin after news of her fiancé the German engineer’s illness and death. She visited the gravesite, then returned home and shot herself, dying of a heart wound. Her father is a manufacturer.
Michael Spring of New York won the Marathon road race in 2 38 042, the second fastest time ever. Boston Americans defeated Washington in two games at Huntington Avenue grounds. Moran beat MacLean and Butler in a 25 mile paced race at Revere. Caldwell won a 20 mile paced race at Charles River Park. Automobile records were broken in the Commonwealth Avenue hill climbing contest. Golf season in Massachusetts opened.
Two fire engines and twenty firefighters left Buffalo at 11 o clock to assist firefighters in a Canadian city, expected to complete the four hour run.
The Czar has relieved Viceroy Alexieff of command in the far east after his waning star and amid blame for war disasters. Vice-Admiral Skrydloff was named to command the navy in the region, replacing late Makaroff, as observers note shifts against the Alexieff circle and growing discord over Manchurian policy.
Patrolman Jeremiah P. McCarthy of Station 2 Cambridge with five officers captured M. J. and Joseph Joshua aged 82 and 26 of 61 Market street after a half hour struggle. They were placed in a wagon and taken to Station 2 on charges of disturbing the peace.
A weather note indicates fair conditions with cooler temperatures for Boston and surrounding areas. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain largely fair with continued dry, cool air and light winds.
John Marx a 70 year old Colchester Connecticut farmer charged with murdering farm hand John Pavoll on April 8 was arrested in New York tonight. Pavoll's body with limbs hacked off was found April 9 partly buried in Marx's farmhouse cellar. Storekeeper Michael Levine who knew Marx identified him with Connecticut State detective T F Egan present.
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