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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
Boston readers mobilize for the Post Santa Claus drive delivering hundreds of toy bundles to destitute children. Generous gifts pool from dozens of donors and an auditor’s office tally of hundreds of dollars supports meals and warm clothing for families amid a harsh holiday season.
The Post Santa Claus editor expresses gratitude to William H. Todd H. A. Knowles and the Vinal Motor Company for loaning autos to deliver bundles today. Velie and Rambier makers contributed machines for charitable work. More cars are needed tomorrow.
A collection of Santa letters from Boston area families requests for shoes clothing and toys. Children describe limited means with mothers working and fathers absent or dead, asking Santa Claus to deliver gifts and brighten their Christmas.
The Somerville highway committee in a unanimous reply to Mayor Woods claims the mayor distorted facts about pending petitions. The letter accuses the mayor of haste and improper remarks. The board accepted the communication and confirmed seven new permanent fire department members.
A deadly blaze in Chicago and a separate incident in Philadelphia result in 45 deaths among firemen and civilians. Key figures include Fire Marshal James Horan and officers such as William J. Burroughs and Herman Brandenberg. Recovery operations, funeral plans, and a $150,000 fund for widows are reported, with extensive property losses and an incendiary origin suspected.
At 1116 1820 Bodine Street the burning leather remnant factory of David Friedlander collapsed. Fourteen firemen and policemen are dead and over 40 others are hospitalized with injuries. Rescue crews continue searching the icebound ruins.
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