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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
3
The Italian Riviera endures heavy storms with San Remo flooded and miles of cultivated flowers destroyed. Residents escape from windows by rope ladders as water surrounds houses and several people drown. The weather outlook remains threatening.
Reported railway disruption between Bordighera and the French frontier due to washouts. Northern rivers and the Tiber rise rapidly, threatening Pontenuevo as a hill on its bank is undermined and may collapse.
Madrid December 11 report says a stronger cyclone hits Spain following a earlier storm. Many dead and injured as low lying areas flood throughout the country. Seville’s lower parts submerged with fear the city may go underwater. a railroad bridge at Alcala destroyed and villages in the region in critical condition.
Rail bridges collapsed at Caceras Aranjuez Castillo Cas tilleja Villaseca and Malaga. Two trains derailed at Palencia. Bodies seen floating in the river at Valladolid. Telegraphic links with the provinces largely cut. Reports of shipwrecks along the coast.
The Somerville mayoral race ends today with Thomas M. Nolan's campaign publishing The Voice of the People. Nolan calls for end to partisan municipal politics, bi partisan administration, strict economy and full publicity.
As the season ends in Maine and New Hampshire New England reports 18 deaths and one in New Brunswick. Five victims were mistaken for deer five died from accidental gun discharge six from gunfire by others and three drowned while pursuing or transporting game.
Representative Macon of Arkansas threatens trouble over honoring Captain Robert E Peary as rear admiral, arguing there is no proof he discovered the Pole comparable to Cook and vowing to fight the measure if reported by the naval affairs committee.
Box items, shoe cloths, brushes priced across a range. Mentions 25 to 7.50, 1 set 1.50, .50 to 5.00, .50 to 3.00, and .25 to 1.50 in sterling values.
The Russell Sage Foundation plans a model settlement at Forest Hills Gardens for 1500 families with 10 to 12 room homes from $25 a month. Gardens with curved roads, playgrounds, and flowers will surround each house on 143 acres near Forest Park, three miles from Jamaica and 15 minutes from the Pennsylvania Station. Lots to build a fair sized house and garden cost about $750 plus initial capital to prove good faith.
The Rev George Luther Cady of Pilgrim Congregational Dorchester argues on Twentieth Century Problems that Jesus condemns exclusive social lists. He cites Luke 14 urging feasts for the poor maimed and blind who cannot repay, promising blessedness in the resurrection.
The mangled body of John Grozinger of Plymouth was found along the railroad tracks this morning. He had apparently been struck by the midnight train while walking home.
London dispatch reports that after dissolution the government is expected to return with a similar majority. Debates center on whether the government can pass key measures and potential changes to the constitution. Up to 604 of 670 seats filled show the government coalition and Unionists with identical gains as before, while both sides forecast slight seat shifts next week.
Captain James J. McCormick, praised as the bravest fireman, retires on full pay after 39 years with the New York fire department. He earned the unusual honor for heroic actions during the 68 fire at Pratt Oil Works in Brooklyn.
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