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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

5

Explosions Quiet Chelsea Aftermath Shake Region

Reports describe heavy explosions at Chelsea ruins with blasts at 1 5 and 6 o clock drawing hundreds. Rent increases for fire victims cited by Rev H W Stebbins as he prepares to report to Mayor Beck next week. A Cambridge Y M C A benefit concert aided Chelsea fire sufferers with a strong program and encores.

H. W. Stebbins Beck Chelsea Stebbins Broadway Chelsea Square Washington Avenue Post Cambridge Y. M. C. A. Hall Cambridge Octavo Choral Club Bruce Hobbs Louise B. Brooks Ella M. Chamberlin

Dynamite Destroys Central Congregational Church Wall

A large section of the Central Congregational Church wall at Fifth and Chestnut near Broadway was blown apart by a dynamite charge at about 6 p.m. Police kept crowds back as bricks flew over 200 feet and smoke blanketed the area. Nearby structures Williams School Highland School and the old First Universalist Church were also dynamited. More walls deemed threatening were set to be blasted today. No Chelsea fire inquest hearing is scheduled tomorrow, per State Police Officer Silas Smith. Further hearings tentative.

Central Congregational Church Fifth and Chestnut Streets Broadway Williams School Highland School First Universalist Church Chelsea Silas Smith Post

Chelsea Relief Fund Details On Family Rehousing Costs

The Chelsea relief committee released a detailed public accounting showing how funds were spent to rehabilitate 774 families. The list outlines expenses at each station and highlights the contributors to the Chelsea relief fund and the furniture outfitting provided.

Chelsea Relief Fund Chelsea Relief Committee

It Is Possible to Reduce Flesh Without Dieting or Exercise

A home remedy claims to reduce fat without dieting or exercise. The formula uses Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Syrup Simplex with one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. The author warns against risky dieting or exercise and promotes a safe, inexpensive solution from drugstores.

Relief Effort in Chelsea Expands to Aid 774 Families

The Chelsea relief committee reports aid to 774 families with $3955.82 in oak, $18,759.31 in furniture, and $29.35 average per family. The Spencer Avenue School will close as a relief station and reopen as a school. 150 people still receive meals and 2000 receive army rations. Remaining needs include clothing for firemen and teachers, and several automobiles for continued service.

Keany Square Spencer Avenue City of Chelsea Chelesa McClintock Greater Boston Massachusetts Chelsea Relief Committee Fort Hill

Last Chance to Get Great Home Library

The agreement allowing Werner Encyclopedia Britannica in America expires today and the remaining 31 volume Twentieth Century American edition will be the last available. The set promises vast information and authoritative text with no further advertising material after today.

America Great Britain

Chelsea Relief Fund Reaches 308 484 in Contributions

The Chelsea relief fund total rose to 308 484 96 after last night additions. Earlier acknowledged total stood at 501 940 51 and yesterday over 100 contributions were listed from diverse donors including Jaynes Drug Company Citizens of Hyannis Milton Middlesex School Amory A Lawrence Trinity Church Boston Sheriff of Suffolk County Citizens of Lawrence Italians of Boston East Boston First National Bank George McQuesten Co Hodge Boiler Co Walcott Co Columbia Trust Co Edward J Kelly Teachers of Lyman School St Johns Episcopal Church Miss Helen Collamore Employees of East Boston ferries and Citizens of Concord Mass among others for relief efforts.

Chelsea Relief Fund Jaynes Drug Company Hyannis BR. Benes A Milton Middlesex School Amory A. Lawrence Trinity Church Boston Suffolk County Salats Lawrence A. A. Badaraccco Achille Forte G. Stabile Lst Societa Italiana Colombo Societa Ligure East Boston First National Bank Ceseeee Wulatiuig Sword Ee Abs Veers Boins Shea Ce, Suroo George McQuesten Co Ceeceseeess Hodge Boiler Co Teresereseseees Walcott& Co Tideerdepersetes Ss Charles M. Beldon Eecerseeses George S. Fiske Eeewit Hornbat Giaeseecaa Seuss William McKie Weteg Columbia Trust Co Ceesecervenenes Edward J. Kelly Neko Seseresuetes Lyman School St. John's Episcopal Church, Additional Helen Collamore East Boston Ferries Concord Mass

New Chelsea Schools Planned With Two 20 Room Buildings

Chelsea public property committee voted to request five architects submit plans for two 20 room school buildings. One will serve Ward 1 and the other Ward 2. Construction to begin promptly to keep students on track.

Public Property Committee of Chelsea Ward 1 Ward 2

Malden Beats Mass Normal Art 5 to 1 Behind Morey 16 K

Malden routed Massachusetts Normal Art yesterday at home 5 to 1. Morey of Malden fanned 16 batters in a dominating pitching performance.

Malden High Malden Massachusetts Normal Art Morey

Mystery About Hawkins Case Shocks New York Court

Paul Hawkins Harvard graduate and electrical engineer from Boston faced Brooklyn court on a fugitive charge. Lawyer John Wilkie argued no crime, while magistrate O Reilly criticized police for photographing Hawkins without cause. Bail set at 500 dollars as bond was posted.

New York Paul D. Hawkins Harvard Boston Adams Street Brooklyn John I. Wilkie O'Reilly Hawkins Rogues’ Gallery

Stoneham High Dominates Winchester In 12-0 Baseball Win

Stoneham High School defeated Winchester High School 12 to 0 at Winchester yesterday. Stoneham battery was Bachellor and Mc Laughlin. Winchester’s battery consisted of Collins and Flaherty.

Stoneham High Winchester High Winchester Bachellor McLaughlin Stoneham Collins Flaherty

New Discovery Claims Tapeworm Cure Promises Quick Health

L T Cooper reports to a New York audience that his proposed medicine removes internal parasites, especially tapeworms, which he says cause chronic stomach trouble and nerve symptoms. He urges that the remedy quickly expels worms and restores health, with sales through Jaynes Drug Stores.

L. T. Cooper New York Boston Cooper Jaynes

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