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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
1
An eastbound passenger train on the Minneapolis St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie line collided with a switch engine near Enderlin North Dakota. Sixteen people died and at least 25 were injured as cars toppled and caught fire. Rescue crews worked amid flames to free passengers and evacuate the injured to hospitals and hotels.
London reports James Bryce has refused a peerage and will serve as British ambassador to the United States without changing his name. The Chronicle notes Americans who know him will respect his decision. Talks on his Ireland successor stir Campbell-Bannerman’s cabinet, with Lewis Harcourt reportedly declining the post. The Standard calls for a higher Washington salary.
The forecast for Christmas day calls for fair skies and very cold temperatures. Snow is ample for sleds and there will be ice for skating with the morrow. No green Christmas in sight and Santa will make his yearly trip. Children should be glad on Christmas day.
Springfield dispatch reports 30 miles of jammed track with nearly 8000 cars near West Springfield yards. Officials J B Stewart and Charles Firth have lived in a private car, working 24 hours to ease bottlenecks as trains run late. observers await relief amid stalled commerce and potential regulatory complaints.
William E. Sanderson returns from Boston to find renewed citizens push for faster Boston & Albany rail service. He plans an independent inquiry after taking office January 7 to learn the issue and push city action when presented. He stresses he is a citizen now and will actively support any remedy once the matter reaches city government.
The Post urges readers to give newsboys a nickel or dime as a Christmas benefit. Newsies are praised as hardworking and enterprising, and the extra coins will help them without burdening patrons.
A major quake lasting nearly three hours was recorded Saturday evening by seismographs on the Isle of Wight and at Laibach Bologna and Florence.
Cohasset reports the death of Amos A Lawrence a former district senator and prominent local figure He remained active visiting Boston daily and operated a substantial hair importing business with a store at 630 Washington Street Boston
Lindsay B. Hicks emerges alive from a Bakersfield tunnel entombment of 15 days after a cave-in that killed five coworkers. Rescuers used a 70-foot pipe to supply milk and maintain contact as Hicks crawled toward the opening and celebrated with doctors and company officials.
Police Commissioner O Meara attacks District Attorney Moran in a public statement about permits for work of doubtful legality. He notes Moran’s advance judgment on works of necessity and charity as superior to police decisions, after Moran halted all subway work previously allowed by police.
The speaker defends Sunday work as necessary or charitable while distinguishing duties of District Attorney Moran from his personal actions. He explains past police practices, cites legal penalties, and notes recent cases including Strathcona’s fire and rescue near Halifax.
Engineers and firemen held their positions under extreme heat and danger, ensuring civilians evacuated safely. The bold acts prevented mass casualties while crews battled flames and risked their own safety aboard the ships.
Halifax dispatch reports the passenger steamer Strathcona owned by Halifax & Canso Steamship Company burned to the water line after being beached near Port Dufferin. All 380 passengers were saved thanks to engineers and firemen who remained at their posts.
The forecast notes fair weather with colder temperatures in Boston and vicinity. Monday will be somewhat colder with fresh northwest winds, followed by fair conditions Tuesday with continued fresh northwest winds in New England.
A wartime era herbal concoction named Lung Kuro is promoted as a remedy for hacking coughs. Advertisements claim quick relief and ease of throat irritation, urging readers to purchase through local apothecaries.
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