23 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
1
A December 22 blaze in Leominster destroyed the town hall and opera house, with $150 000 in losses. The fire spread to nearby buildings as residents fought the flames, aided by a Fitchburg hose company and a steamer.
A long awaited fire scare hits the town with the town hall collapsing after the blaze. Firefighters battled flames amid crowded streets as residents watched the building fall. The incident prompted safety checks and inquiries into emergency responses.
Congressman John A. Keliher faced loud jeers at the Stor row rally in Vine Street Church Roxbury after 15 minutes of attempted addressing despite 25 police officers led by Captain Evans present. He exited under escort of four patrolmen amid continued hissing and cat calls.
In a historic gathering at Vine Street Church over political clans a night of turmoil unfolded as factions clashed briefly before calm returned. The scene attracted onlookers and highlighted lingering tensions within local political groups.
At a Jamaica Plain Citizens Association meeting ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald challenged James J. Storrow to meet on the platform and defend his charges against Fitzgerald's administration. Storrow declined to reply immediately as the municipal campaign continues. Continued on Page 6-Third Column.
Five members of the Boston Opera Company namely Alice Nielsen Florencio Constantino Mme Lipkowska Emma Hoffmann and George Baklanoff command from 750 to 1000 dollars per night in engagements the article notes.
Volunteer performers join the Post vehicles for visits to the city’s poor. They will tour homes of crippled children and shut-ins to sing and spread cheer on Christmas Eve. Continued on Page 38-First Column
Balti more star catcher Cheek may join the staff. Klaus fights at Armory A. As failed to show championship class. President Lynch asks umpires for grievances. Pat Powers aims to speed marathon times. Jimmy Sebring is dead. Basketball hockey polo and bowling results.
Worcester witnesses Wallace FE Tillinghast circle the city in a mysterious airship for two hours at altitudes of 1500 to 2000 feet. A powerful searchlight illuminated streets as crowds gathered near City Hall and the State Mutual building.
The Deer Island inquiry heard admissions about the islands penal institutions boat Mon itor used for gambling and private parties. James C. White and Herbert S. Carruth testified that White facilitated trips for a party to Fort Warren and that $22,500 was spent on the piggery, $5,500 over Skinner’s figure. Carruth said the porcine palace was unnecessary and pigs enjoy better quarters than some inmates.
Forecast shows fair Thursday and Friday in Boston and vicinity with little temperature change and westerly winds. New England outlook calls for light snow Thursday and Friday with moderate to brisk west winds. Steamer routes to European ports expect similar westerly winds and partly cloudy skies toward the Grand Banks.
An old promotional line touts Piper Heidsieck as the best chewing tobacco described as mild and sweet with an urging to try it. The message reads like a period advertisement encouraging trial and cost efficiency.
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