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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
7
A train wreck left Carl and Eleanor Griffin and their mother fatally injured. The photograph shows the Griffin siblings at the scene with their mother likely the deceased, highlighting a family tragedy covered by the paper.
Mayor Fitzgerald described a railroad wreck at South Boston as a horrible sight and warned that trains require better life-saving measures. He contrasted railway danger with ocean liner safety and urged stronger provisions for rail travel.
Mrs Davy of East Braintree pulled Mrs Herbert Baker from danger after a wreck. Though soaked and scalded herself she aided the other passenger before fainting. Mrs Baker escaped serious burns thanks to her waterproof silk dress. Mrs Davy was taken to City Relief Hospital with her husband at her side.
The girl, terribly scalded, remained by her bedside with evident courage. Her indomitable nerve is hoped to carry her beyond danger as her father, George R. Dobson, stayed beside her through the night.
A Weymouth bound train wreck at South Boston injured many locals. Notable victims include Mrs Elizabeth C Bowditch wife of Bowditch Clapp Pierce Boston millinery owner who died at midnight. Mrs Frederick Chandler with a crushed foot. Miss Katherine McCormick a North Easton teacher. Miss Hunt of Randolph who escaped with others. Major Elliot C Pierce and Mrs Lilla Davy among the bruised.
A man named Tratus from Atlantic was struck by a southbound local engine and had his right arm severed above the elbow and suffered a fractured skull. The incident occurred as Fratus and two others attempted to pass in front of the train. the two others reportedly escaped serious injury.
An incident in which Fratus was chased and then caught by the pilot of the engine, ending the pursuit. The report notes the dramatic moment when authorities or onlookers regained control after the engine encounter.
Mayor Fitzgerald and state inspectors argued steel cars would not have changed the wreck outcome. New Haven officials say steel cars are costly and unnecessary east of Pennsylvania while roadbeds and curves likely caused the collision. Investigators examine derailed engine as officials prepare hearings and weigh causes.
A Wallace Irwin comedy piece titled Ah Lee Bung in Bachelor's Hall appears in the upcoming Post Magazine issue. The light memoir style promises witty observations on mistaken identities and social manners.
Railroad officials search for proof that a gang of boys placed rocks on the tracks near South Boston yesterday, scarring the line and suggesting the Cohasset express wreck may not be an accident. Detectives pursue evidence as investigators review the scene for deliberate obstruction.
Engine and three cars of train No. 5128 left Cohasset at 10 20 a m and ran express to Boston when they left the track north of the Columbia road bridge at 11 13 a m. Engineer William Tirrell Jr and Fireman Frank Campbell were killed. Michael Daley died later at City Hospital. About 50 passengers injured, 25 sent to hospitals including Massachusetts General and Grace. Conductor W R Lincoln in charge. investigators seek cause.
Thomas Devine and his brother Joseph J. Devine of 280 East Ninth street South Boston were arrested after breaking and entering dining cars in Dover street yard on New Haven railroad and stealing 89 dollars worth of silverware cigars and liquors. Thomas Devine an employee and special policeman for the railroad aided in the ongoing investigation.
Harry Barnett, 32, of 17 Harvard street, was arrested last night in a police operation on opium possession charges. Further details awaited.
Yarmouth street man charged with possession of nearly half a pound of opium. He had been under suspicion for some time.
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