Unhappy man dies as gas ends life after unhappy Christmas
George Fifield, 28, of Malden, out of work and unable to provide a happy Christmas for his wife, locked in his lodging and died by gas. In Boston a real estate syndicate proposes a 60-foot Boston avenue with a subway to cut through the shopping district, financed by condemning land and widening surrounding streets, with city costs minimized and future extensions planned.
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George Fifield
Pleasant Street
Malden
Fifield
Boston
Fitzgerald
Boston Avenue
Tremont Street
Washington Street
Avery Street
City Hall
Court Street
School Street
Eliot Street
Shawmut Avenue
Broadway
Copley Avenue
Park Square
Hanover Street
Haymarket Square
North Station
School
Eliot Streets
Washington and
Tremont Streets
Malden gas palmotor used in attempt to revive Fifield
Mrs Fifield found the body at about 3 30 after entering the room She called her landlady who notified Dr J W Lawrence The palmotor was rushed to the Lawless house and then to Malden Hospital by Malden Melrose Gas Company employees Cyrus J Russell William Carter and William Kelley The patient a native of Peterboro New Hampshire recently returned to Malden with his wife after a long absence The effort to revive him lasted 40 minutes but failed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus J. Russell
William Carter
William Kelley
Malden & Melrose Gas Company
Fifield
Malden Hospital
Peterboro
N. H
Malden
Pulmoter Saves Two Malden Women From Coke Gas
Two Malden women Mrs Constance McDonald and Miss Alice Geldert were saved after lying for about half an hour overcome by coke gas in 683A Waverly street. The Malden Gas Company pulmoter revived them after 20 minutes of work. both were reported in satisfactory condition. Grace Parker living nearby was slighted overcome but revived. cause traced to a malfunction in a furnace dampers after coke was burned.
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Malden
Constance McDonald
Waverly Street
Alice Geldert
Main Street
Malden Gas Company
Charles D
Eugene McCarthy
McDonald
Post Santa Claus Fund Reaches 2160.64 in Donations
Contributions yesterday boosted the Post Santa fund total to 2160.64 with many gifts listed from individuals and groups. The report details hundreds of donors and the anticipated distribution to more than 8000 homes in Boston suburbs including Roxbury Cambridge South Boston Malden Everett Somerville and nearby communities as Santa delivers toys stockings candy and warmth to needy children and elderly residents.
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Ittio
I. U
Ale Necatass
Peat Erecaie Cease
Persie
Aloe
L. GC. F
Herbert S
Roxbury
Cieltk
Ming
Esas Basks Vleece
A. WE
Kmme
Png
Wong
Boston Post Press Room
Gordon and
Miriam
Maddalena
Somerville
Irving
Robert
Dorchester
N. Smedley
Pany
Ipswich
Agnes Hobbs
Reese
Seesesenersse
Aee Oo Co. D
Vigieie
W. D. Quimby & CO
Joseph
Ligeia Area Acehe
Uae
Lynn
Hudson
Krom
Goa
Ned Alareuca
Frank
Fwarmer
Jefferson
Doris Shipple
Carl Flinn
Becket
MOSN
Nellie Humphrey
Eicewee
Eeesseresen
Wadsworth-Howland Co
Marjorie Lincoln Dolbeares
Malden
Martin Prince
Eaese
H. P. Hood & Sons
Scccoscceees
Thomas and Francis
Harold
Metros
J. T. McCarthy
Ee Ae
Burke
Comee Ae Ee Sa
Donatie Weymouth
H. L. Ss
Csccove
Edgar Howe
Quimay
M. BE
Sanbornville
N. H
Bos AL OF
Katherine Follett
Thi
Milford
A. Cc
Maine
Sunnyside
Kk. B. W
H. A. Davis
Laconia
E. T. Co
New York
S. L
L. Webster
Portland
Mary
Elizabeth
Cambridge
Boston
Everett
Chelsea
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old patent medicine ad promotes fast cold relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a cure in one day and offers a refund if it fails. W Grove's signature appears on each box, priced at 26 cents.
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W. Grove
Dear Santa letters from the South End children
A collection of handwritten appeals from children and a widow in the South End requesting toys and clothes for Christmas. Annie, Mrs M, Joseph, and Eee Gotas describe hardship, illness, unemployment, and family needs, asking Santa for gifts for siblings and a dying dad’s family.
Santa Claus in Boston Brings Christmas Cheer to Homes
A 20th century Santa, aided by Post readers, visited Pet headquarters and delivered gifts to many families in Greater Boston. As night fell, 25 cars lined up to distribute remaining parcels, with more Santas to deliver today ahead of Christmas Eve in the final homes to receive a ray of Sunshine.
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Santa Claus
Post
Pet
Greater
Boston
Dr Gordon Addresses Congregational Club On Forefathers Day
The Rev Dr George A Gordon pastor of Old South Church spoke to the Congregational Club at Ford Hall in observance of Forefathers Day. The event marked ladies night with over 450 attendees and Lotus Quartet providing music.
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George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Congregational Club
Ford Hall
New England railroads seek united regional response to federal probes
An editorial warns against a congressional investigation into New England railroad conditions. It argues such probes could be used by rivals to halt regional extensions and port development, urging instead a New England led conference with Interstate Commerce involvement to unite six states against outside competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
New England
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Signs of reaction to assaults on New England business
Editorial argues against entrenched forces harming New England railroads and textile trade. It warns of distant New York interests pressuring Boston amid transportation concerns and urges united, amicable reform to protect regional prosperity and progress.
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New England
Boston
New York
Child’s Tooth Rash Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A mother recounts her two month old daughter's erythema progressing to large blisters from waist to feet, causing severe suffering for five weeks before applying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, after which the child was fully cured in two weeks. The letter, dated Jan 11 1912, promotes Cuticura products and free samples through Cuticura Dept. T Boston.
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Thornton, R. I
Sara Richmond
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
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Harold L. Smith
Charies
Jounin
Boston Tavern
Siienies
CIA
West Roxbury
Catherine and
Theodore
L. Clark
St. Johnsbury
James
Charlestown
Margaret
Finn
Ethel May
T. M. Manning
Frere
G. M. Standish
Temple
Walter
Norman and
Lawrence
Capes
Beata
Bristol
Santa
Post Santa Claus
John
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Annie
South End
le Street
Eee Gotas
DR. Gordon
Tramscript
Albion Street
North Avenue
Wakefield
Moving Picture Theatre
London Raincoat Company
Ee St. Cor. Wes
Boston Rubber Shoe Co
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