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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1896

Page

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Actors Stall in Chelsea After Week at Academy of Music

Seven members of Wolbert and Rus sell dramatic company fail to depart Chelsea after a week's engagement at the Academy of Music. Salaries unpaid trap them, four depart with difficulty while three stay behind. Leading man William Morey and others remain as an upcoming benefit performance is planned.

Wolbert and Russell Dramatic Company Academy of Music Chelsea William Morey George McDonald Harry Lawrence Una

Fairness Challen ge on Newspaper Circulation Figures

An open challenge proposes hiring a respected accountant to audit morning sales by all newsdealers and carriers in the metropolitan district. The paper offering the test cites November averages and high water marks, inviting rivals to accept and settle who truly leads.

GLOBE Herald The Post New England

Fire Devastates Boston & Maine Coal Sheds

A massive blaze yesterday destroyed about 75000 dollars worth of coal and caused widespread train delays at Prison Point Boston rail yard. The 15000 ton stock burned rapidly as foremen and crews fought flames for hours with firefighters aiding in cooling and containment amid chaotic depots and schedules. The incident also injured Patrolman M F Cain after an electric car crash near Tremont and Beacon streets.

Boston & Maine Prison Point Austin Street Western Division Philadelphia Baltimore John Hickey Fire Department M. F. Cain Tremont and Beacon Streets

Death in Many Forms Rages Through Kos ton City

Fires and accidents flood Kos ton as emergency services tally a record day. Ambulance horses change three times at City Hospital after a West street runaway crash near Mason streets injuring a pedestrian and lightly injuring the driver. The overturned buggy and frightened horse sparked widespread excitement and minor injuries among bystanders.

Koston City Hospital West Street West and Mason Streets Munson Street

Man Killed by Fire Engine Near Charles Street

Aged Alexander McIntosh died from injuries after being struck by Steamer 33 responding to a fire alarm from Box 414 yesterday at 1 30 PM on Charles Street. Investigators report the fatal incident occurred as the engine dashed along the street.

Alexander McIntosh Charles Street

Fire Devours Coal Sheds Near Prison Point as Fireboat Battles Blaze

A major coal fire broke out near the State Prison at Prison Point, generating coal gas that ignited and fed a rapid conflagration. By 10 a.m. the sheds holding 12 000 to 15 000 tons of bituminous coal burned as water from Fireboat Engine 44 and crews attacked from the wharf and elevated structures. Continuous alarms and heavy apparatus followed as efforts to protect the schooner Crescent and surrounding buildings intensified.

Prison Point State Prison Prison Point Street Crescent New London

Horse Dragged Carriage In Fatal City Accident

Dr George Lee the veterinary surgeon and son of Alderman Lee of Brigh ton lost control of his horse which dragged a carriage along West street toward Washington. The horse struck Michael O Connor who died from a fractured skull and internal injuries fifty five minutes later at the Emergency Hospital. O Connor, 33, had lived at Old Comfort Lodging House and worked hauling luggage for Boston drummers. Dr Lee was only slightly hurt and said he could not stop the animal.

George Lee Alderman Lee Brighton West Street Washington Washington Street Michael O’connor Washington and Bedford Streets O'Connor Old Comfort Dover Boston J. F. Hallett New York Parker House Providence Dr. Lee Mason Street

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