Mills Fire Threatens East Boston Flats Damages 15000
A blaze at 144 146 and 148 Liverpool Street in East Boston was checked largely by three civilians who shut the doors as flames poured from a boiler room. The two story brick building housed Joyce Bros stair shop H O Akerley house furnishings Westman Cork Belt and L C Swett Carpet Beating Co. Property damage was about 15000. A hot air explosion forced open a large double door, spreading flames across the front.
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East
Boston
Liverpool Street
Joyce Bros. Stair
Fire destroys multiple buildings as alerts ring at 8:80
Fire begins in a boiler room and spreads to Akerly and Westman rooms with cork shavings and seasoned lumber. The roof catches and spreads to Federal Building Finishing Co. three workers die in 1907. Firemen battle blaze, halt spread after about thirty minutes with water streams on the second floor.
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Akerly
Westman
Federal Building Finishing Company
Border Street
Godbold
Joyce Brothers Stair Building Company
Dear Sewing Circle Letters Reveal Hidden Marriage Troubles
A pair of letters from two women describe public harassment and marital strain. One writer asks why men harass her in public while her sister faces none. The other woman, 26, laments her husband’s wealth and neglect, recounting years of unpaid chores and isolation, and seeks guidance from the Sewing Circle.
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Brookline Sister
Sisters of Sewing Circle
Sewing Circle
England
Sisters of the Circle
Neatness in the Home Versus Time for Reading
A reader asks how far neatness should go when balancing housework with personal growth. She notes one friend overemphasizes cleaning and another prioritizes reading, wondering which approach yields a better home and life balance.
Should Not Press His Clothing Cantabrigia
A woman argues a wife should not press her husband's clothing or be asked to perform such duties. She questions the expectation and notes a husband would not request it, suggesting he should keep a valet or handle it himself.
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Kate
SAUGUS GIRL Advises a Refined Lesson in Gum Chewing
Reader letter admonishes a local girl to curb gum chewing for politeness in society. The missive, written in a sharp tone, urges moderation over complete abstinence and targets social conventions in Saugu s.
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Girlie
Daughter-in-law pressures marriage over mother care
A reader signs Mayme urges against marrying a man who cares for his mother. The letter argues some women cannot endure living with an elderly mother in law and shares a widow tale of a middle aged wife seeking to distance herself after marriage.
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Mayme
Dear Cantabrigia Pressing Advice to Act for the Saner Life
The writer urges Cantabrigia to work and assist the man who sustains her, arguing life’s purpose is service. A stark call to action follows a reflection on value and contribution. The message stresses doing something meaningful rather than merely existing and receiving.
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Cantabrigia
Letters to the Sewing Circle Preview in Sunday's Post
Readers will see a selection of intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle featured in Sundays Post. The column promises varied topics and spirited correspondence from local subscribers.
Waltham Payroll Suspensions Halt City Salaries
Mayor Patrick Duane halted monthly payrolls for all department heads and clerks after ordering the suspension of city auditor Daniel C. Denniston, who had prepared the payrolls. The move delays payments as the dispute unfolds.
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Waltham
Patrick Duane
Daniel C. Denniston
Salvation Army Holds War Council Led by Booths
A council of war for the Salvation Army gathered 700 top officers at Congress Hall Clapton London under General and Mrs Bramwell Booth. Eva Booth, America commander, sent a message that the Army backs the new general and will obey orders. A world memorial service with the dead march is planned for Sunday.
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London
Council of War
Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
Congress Hall
Clapton
Eva Booth
America
Salvation Army Corps
Spencer Denied Writ of Error in Murder Case
Justice Holmes has refused the plea for a writ of error on constitutional grounds for Bertram G. Spencer, sentenced to die for the Martha Blackstone murder in Springfield. Attorney R P Stapleton will not appeal further. Commutation to life imprisonment is expected to be sought from Governor Foss and his council.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
R. P. Stapleton
Bertram G. Spencer
Martha Blackstone
Springfield
Stapleton
Supreme Court
Foss
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