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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
7
A historical advertisement extols Cuticura remedies for eczema and scalp conditions. It describes using warm baths with Cuticura Soap, applying Cuticura Ointment, soaking affected areas, and taking Resolvent pills or liquids. It warns against cold water and winds, naming prices and the publisher.
Marion Fermoyle aged four was badly burned by matches in her Hanson Place home yesterday afternoon. Neighbors extinguished the flames before rescue, but she died at Somerville Hospital shortly after. This marked a second similar incident in Somerville within three days.
Newport R I August 18 It was demonstrated to government officials that the torpedo boat destroyer Hull is a success from every standpoint The trial board decided to recommend that she be accepted by the government The sea ranged from smooth to rough For six hours she maintained her contract speed of 28 knots and sometimes reached 29 knots and over
The Rev Simon P W Drew issues 5000 tickets for a children’s picnic at Amory Grove on Columbus avenue tomorrow. Unticketed children may enter with a parent or guardian. He notes the parade has been given up.
Katherine Leary of Dorchester recounts escaping a blaze on the fifth floor as about 20 girls fought smoke and crowds to reach the stairs. Tra Hall, an American Roller Bearing worker on the third floor, says he fled without pausing to help others before realizing the danger.
Thomas Whittle narrowly saved his brother William as a fire ripped through a factory. William suffered severe burns and possible inhalation injuries while workers Mary Sanders Susie Holt Jessie Croft and E W Farnham faced smoke injuries and a collapsing floor. Firefighters aided all others to safety.
In a South Boston building fire described by Evelyn Logan and colleagues, 300 workers escaped as smoke thickened and flames roared from the elevator shaft. Rescue efforts by Michael Stearns Edward J. Kelly and others saved many, with several near misses and one dress ripped during trampling.
Witness recalls a rapid incident where several people fell on the sidewalk after a maneuver and left some clothing behind. All escaped without injuries and the speaker notes relief at surviving to recount the events.
Seven Pennsylvania fire chiefs arrived in Boston to attend a banquet at the Hotel Cecil hosted by the Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association. The group toured Public Garden and the Common, planned city firehouse inspections, and will depart for Troy tonight. James McMahon, a veteran firefighter, travels with the party and is noted for his long service and decorated coat.
An alarm from Box 3658 and Box 15 sounded yesterday afternoon for a fire at 1 and 3 Fulton place. The building was under conversion to a candy factory. A gasoline lamp exploded, causing only small damage.
Bangor Mo Aug 18 The Penobscot county grand jury returned 226 indictments including about 200 for liquor selling and one for murder indicating most county liquor dealers face court this term as some have left business recently.
In Philadelphia the final session of the Orthodox Jewish Rabbis of America focused on Zionism. A question raised by Rabbi Sberesh eshky of Boston was referred to a committee for report at the next convention as the conference adjourned for the night.
The War Department removed Second Lieutenant Max Sumon from the rolls for absence without leave spanning several months. He is charged with desertion and is no longer listed as an Army officer.
Firefighters battled a major blaze at a two wing building housing firms such as American Roller Bearing Morse Blacking and Wharf Eaton amid crowded streets. A boiler explosion in the engine room caused a loud blast as 5000 spectators fled the railroad yards nearby.
The dis abled battleship Massachusetts will depart Bar Harbor tomorrow at 2 PM under her own steam for the Brooklyn navy yard where she will be repaired. The Indiana will sail for Rockland tomorrow.
Naples reports Mt Vesuvius eruption unchanged since yesterday with visible smoke from what appears to be new fissures.
A Post report details why election day preparations strain police headquarters as crowds predicted by political prophets fail to materialize. Inspectors Wise and Bogan manage fewer than 1000 names added since the supplementary list began, with 15 000 dropped and about 20 000 unlisted by assessors.
The election committee refused the Socialist city committee’s request to appoint Socialist election officers at precinct booths on caucus and election days. The board unanimously rejected the request without further explanation.
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