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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1910

Page

2

Explosion Ends Life and Injures Dozen at Miners Party

In Greensburg Pennsylvania a Christmas gathering at Keystoneshall near town ended in tragedy when 25 pounds of blasting powder detonated under a staircase. Three killed eight in danger of death ten at West Moreland Hospital. Victims include workers from Youngstown Ohio and locals at Michael Wilding's home.

Greenburg Penn West Moreland Hospital Keystoneshall Michael Wilding Youngstown

Fatal mine disaster blazes through dance hall stairway

One theory says a dancer party amid a dance fell victim when a cigarette butt ignited 25 pounds of black mining powder stored openly under the stair. Flames and smoke fatally burned three dancers. many others escaped with clothing alight as the room burned but the house itself remained intact. Neighbors aided, and Superintendent Bovard arranged a special train to carry the injured to the city. Early bomb rumors could not be verified.

H. B. Bovard

Sinking After Collision Off Antwerp

The steamers Finland and Baltye collided at the mouth of the Escaut. The Baltye sank quickly and all the crew except six drowned. Survivors were taken aboard the Finland. Uncertainty remains over which Baltye sank, as several vessels share the name.

Antwerp Finland Escaut New York Baltye Baltic Sea Rotterdam Baltique Tyne

Berlin Papers Blame Munsterberg's Brother

Berlin reports criticism of Dr Ernst Munsterberg chief of the poor relief department for overspending the communal budget. He defends his actions as in good faith and blames subordinates. He has led the department since 1898 and enjoys cautious official backing despite press scrutiny.

Berlin Hugo Munsterberg Ernst Munsterberg Munsterberg Poor Relief Department

Wreck of Haverhill Express After Crash at North Station

The Haverhill express leaving North Station at 11 20 collided with wreckage on the Western division track. The locomotive toppled onto its side trapping Fireman Noyes who died yesterday while Engineer Cardwell escaped with minor injuries. Passengers, many visiting old homes, spent hours pinned in cars before a rescue train was assembled after 3 AM near the Broadway bridge.

Portland Haverhill North Station O’cloeck Noyes Daniel Cardwell

Wreck disrupts Boston rail lines as crews clear tracks

Terminal Superintendent J F Piper reports wrecking crews worked through the night to clear both inward and outward tracks on the Eastern division by 7 30 am and the Western outward track late last night. Trains operated single track from the north terminal amid crowds and police keeping onlookers back.

J. F. Piper Sullivan Square Boston

Fire record entries from Boston area incidents

Fire log from 2 A M to 7 P M lists multiple box numbers and locations including East Boston Roxbury and Dorchester. Notable losses include 500 and 25 dollar amounts tied to addresses on Bowdoin Street Tremont Street and Summer Street. An automobile on James Wm Morrison grounds is reported with a 25 dollar loss.

Condor Street East Boston Hugh Gillis Webber Street Roxbury Charles Prescott Tremont Street Bowdoin Street Dorchester Daniel Lynch Summer Street Mary Sullivan James WM. Morrison William Roddy Sao. S Dudley Street Louise Tuwler

Fire Drives Families From Dorchester Homes

A two alarm blaze at 202 212 Bowdoin street Dorchester forced three families from their homes and caused about 1500 dollars in property damage. Firemen rescued two people from the smoke as the three story wooden block faced possible total loss.

Bowdoin Street Dorchester

Fire rescues in Bowdoin Street apartment block

Patrick Barry aged about 65 and Vincent Ryan a 3 year old were rescued from thick smoke after a fire in the Bowdoin Street flats. Barry was nearly suffocated before removal by Ladderman Tracey. The Ryan baby was saved by Engine 17 crewman Charles Ingersoll from a third floor parlor Christmas tree. The rest of the family escaped via rear stairs. other residents were guided to safety with minor damage reported.

Patrick Barry James Ryan Vincent Ryan No. 204 Tracey Ryan Charles Ingersoll Engine 17 Arthur Pope George Sanford Bowdoin Street

Back Bay Doctor Dies by Gas Self-Action

Dr. Reeder a Back Bay physician for a decade and more was found dead from asphyxiation after the gas jets were discovered on in his office. Carrie Penniman, his housekeeper, forced entry and alerted Dr. Herbert H. Sawyer. Medical Examiner Leary ruled death by self action though Mrs. Reeder doubts suicide, citing heart trouble and recent illness.

Carrie Penniman Herbert H. Sawyer Boylston Street Reeder Leary Back Bay Commonwealth Avenue Newbury Street

Burned to Death in Lowell Christmas Fire

Lowell reports a Christmas Eve fire at 218 Worthen Street claiming the life of 55 year old Miss Margaret Casey. Firefighters arrived in time to prevent further deaths from Martin Leonard Miss Mary Lawless and Mrs Dunney, an elderly woman, from becoming victims.

Lowell Margaret Casey Worthen Street Martin Leonard Mary Lawless Dunney

Five-year-old Louise George fatally burned in kerosene blast

In Lawrence a kerosene explosion aboard a kitchen table scrolls left a fatal injury to five year old Louise George who was near her mother Mary George as she poured the oil to light a stove. The family lives at 25 Chestnut Street.

Lawrence Louise George Mary George George Chestnut Street Louise

Christmas Gift Fatal to Maine Boy in Rifle Accident

Orville H. Goss, exposure to a 42 caliber rifle given as a Christmas gift, was fatally shot while playing at a neighbor’s home in Portland. The gun discharged with Mrs. Gulrickson upstairs and 16 year old Joseph away briefly, the ball entering the boy’s left lung. he died about 14 minutes later. Two younger children witnessed but could not explain the accident.

Portland Nicholas R. Goss Grand Trunk Orville H Goss Gulrickson Joseph

Treen in Serious Condition After Nose Bleed

William H. Treen former president of the Lynn Board of Trade is in serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston bleeding from the nose and unable to be stopped despite medical efforts.

Lynn William H. Treen Lynn Board of Trade Massachusetts General Hospital Boston

Businessmen Push Haverhill Street Repair in Boston North End

Businessmen representing over five million dollars in capital have signed a petition urging Superintendent of Streets Louis A. Rourke to repave and keep Haverhill Street in the North End clean. The petition started last Thursday and aims to reach fifteen million dollars in represented capital by January 1, with signers including O. M. Wentworth A Gilchrist Co Charles N. Miller Boston Fibre Co W M Earle Antonio Zarella J W Scott F W Foster Mfg Co the Alexander Co Brown Talbot Machine Co Thomas Butler Co George G Noah Merton O Hill Co Barrett Bros Prescott Boat Mfg Co Hub Molding Co Johnson Washburn Co Holt Bugbee Co Henry Murray estate E J Jennings and Thomas Butler.

Louis A. Rourke Haverhill Street North End O. M. Wentworth

Bombs In Feud Of Gamblers Strikes Harlem Venues

Two dynamite blasts tore through vestibules on One Hundred Sixteenth Street in Harlem within five minutes, tearing windows and forcing residents from beds. Police describe seeing a mysterious man in a black taxi. the clashes arise from a feud among gamblers linked to a recent club raid led by Clement Driscoll.

New York Jong Harlem Clement Driscoll

TOO MANY FRAULEINS TOO MANY FRAULEINS

Berlin reports census results showing a rising female majority in Germany. Officials and reformers weigh the impact as the gender balance challenges the traditional home centered role for women and pressures on policy and labor inclusion.

Berlin Germany

Synagogue Golden Jubilee Observed at Roxbury

The Temple Mishkan Telfila on Moreland Street Roxbury celebrated its golden jubilee with afternoon exercises and an evening banquet in Moreland Hall. Rabbi M. M. Eichler opened the service and city Mayor FitzGerald sent greetings.

Temple Mishkan Telfila Synagogue Moreland Street Roxbury Moreland Hall M. M. Eichler A. Alexander Edward J. Bromberg Fitzgerald Herman H. Rubenovitch Charles [. Hoffman Newark N. J H. Magid B. C. Lichter Newport R. I

Christmas Day Tragedy Ends Life in Charlton Depot

Henry Ryan, about 45, shot himself with a shotgun on Christmas Day. Surrounded by gifts, he died on a sofa. His wife and three children, at church, discovered the mangled body upon returning home.

Charlton Depot Henry Ryan Ryan

Diamond scarf pin to Congressmen Kelser for immigrant aid

Eight year old Esther Zeiselman daughter of Dr and Mrs Max Zeiselman of Hanover Street will this afternoon present to Congressman John A Kelcher a diamond scarf pin in recognition of his work on behalf of immigrants.

Esther Zeiselman Max Zeiselman Hanover Street John A. Kelcher

Scotia schooner Leaks After Long Voyage

The Scotia of Islesboro Maine, 12 fathoms deep, badly damaged by storm or collision while en route from Chehaw South Carolina to New York. Sighted near Burnetgat by Captain Vowes of the Tiasea. fore and main rigging gone, main boom broken, deckload of lumber lost, leaking badly.

Providence R. I Scotia Islesboro Chehaw S. C New York Burnegat Vowes Tiasea Philadelphia Flowes

Waterman Funeral Home Services Ad on Washington Street

J S Waterman & Sons Incorporated lists funeral cemetery and transfer services at 2826 and 2232S Washington Street next to Dudley Street Terminal Station. Offers complete city and out of town arrangements with established prices and free chapel for services. Frank S Waterman president and George Hi Waterman treasurer. Telephones Roxbury 72 and Marconi telegraph address Undertaker Boston.

Washington Street Dudley Street Terminal Frank S. Waterman Mgr George Hi Waterman Roxbury Marconi Boston St. Rose Church Francis Michael Mary Francis Gustave Franz George P. Brooks Minder Street Frost Dorchester Jarius Jat Frost H. E. Chase Meller Street Ghirardelli Dee Alma Eva Catherine Joseph Ghirardelli Endicott St Church of the Sacred Heart North Square Louis Mary Hermann Musgrave Perry Street St. Francis de Sales Church Colorado Hill Brimmer Street Adams Sherman Hill Appleton Chapel Cambridge McCann South Wolfboro N. H Matthew McCann East Baptist Church Lynn Morrill Somerville Boston Street Mary Elizabeth William F. Morrill Portland Moburg Malden Mary Oburg Glencourt Pollard Charlestown Caatherine Bartholomew Pollard Mary J. Spence William J. Conway Prospect Street St. Mary's Church Powers East Dedham Ellen John Powers Mary Sullivan Milton Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Dedham Reeder Robin Albert Reeder Mt. Auburn Crema Rourke West Roxbury Mary Y Vincent Rourke Brighton Perham Street St. Theresa's Church Sauer Jamaica Plain Walter Albert George Louisa Sauer Tamartine Street Wailsh John Arabella Walsh Kelleher Tremont Street St. Francis de Sales’ Church Calvary Cemetery Walsh Mary D. Walsh Longwood Avenue Mission Church Springfield Northampton Whittaker George KE. Whittaker Montrose Street Hudson Mass White East Boston John J Nellie White Henry Worth Border Street Church of the Most Holy Comer

Death notices from Charlestown and surrounding areas

Numerous funeral announcements list bereaved families, funeral times, masses, and burial details across Boston and neighboring towns. Entries note names such as Elizabeth Corneliy Burke Richard J Burke William Clark and many others with residence addresses and church services scheduled.

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