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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
14
A three alarm blaze gutted the T. P. Riley block in Pittsfield causing about 150000 in damage. Seven people including women and children were rescued from death as blizzard winds hampered equipment and left hoses buried and firefighters frostbitten.
For over ten hours firefighters battled a devastating blaze in Pittsfield that ruined the Riley block and adjacent properties. Dentists, stores, lodges, and piano warehouses suffered heavy losses as frost and snow hampered efforts while Mayor MacInnis monitored operations.
The report that the Duke of Connaught may succeed Earl Grey as Governor General has sparked interest in Quebec City. The memory of Princess Louise during 1878 to 1885 remains fond, as she and the Marquis of Lorne formed lasting friendships with both English and French Canadians.
Noted artist Frederic Remington died in Ridgefield Conn from heart failure and shock after an appendicitis operation. He had been in good health until last Sunday and died at 9 50 this morning at age 47 or 48. He will be cremated in Canton N Y where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p m. He was married to Eva Caton of Gloversville N Y and had chosen Canton as his permanent home last May.
New York December 26 1936 tribute to Frederic Remington born Canton New York October 4 1861 explorer of the American West whose paintings and bronzes such as Roosevelt's Charge at San Juan The Bronco Buster Off the Range and The Wounded Bunkie earned him world renown He studied at Yale Art School and later pursued sculpture He married Eva Adelle Caton of Gloversville New York in 1884 and she survives him.
Chicago financiers announce the purchase of J Pierpont Morgan interests in the City Railway Company and other city traction lines. They organize a new company named Chicago City & Connecting Railways Company in a deal valued at 70 million dollars.
George Whittemore aged unknown of 88 Vernon street Roxbury was found dead in his room late last evening by landlord Valentine Rich ter. Death was caused by gas escaping from a small radiator in the room.
Admiral George Dewey marked his 72d birthday in Washington his home. He declared he feels as fresh and young as ten years ago and attributes his health to his Navy work as a fine Christmas gift.
J. W. Duval, superintendent of the Revere wire department, fell 25 feet from a telegraph pole while repairing a broken wire last evening. He was taken to the central fire station. a physician said no bones were broken but internal injuries were sustained.
Allen Chaffee aged 19 of 18 Forbes Street Jamaica Plain fell 35 feet down an elevator well at Plant's factory Centre Street last evening and was taken to City Hospital where he was found to be uninjured.
Double stamps awarded with every purchase mornings until 12 o'clock noon at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. After noon only single stamps are issued.
The Leyland line steamship Cuban, 70 miles west of Queenstown, arrives after rough seas and a broken rudder on December 17. Tow vessel Bohemian of the same line aided since December 20 amid six days of severe gales forcing a port change from Liverpool to Queenstown.
In Waltham on Moody street four men tried to force into a wedding reception at Reynolds Hall just before midnight. A riot followed for about 20 minutes with several guests badly injured. Police arrived and arrested the intruders.
Four men Fred Barrett James Gleason Jr Frank Cavanaugh and William Wallace are charged with disturbing the peace and assault during a reception for Miss Rose Trotea and Louis Alexander. The groom was struck with a beer bottle and a deep scalp wound. guests and Mrs Trotea were assaulted as intruders forced entry and a brawl erupted in the hall.
Charles Bush, a gas company employee, was blown through a plate glass window in the Main Street public market by a gas main explosion. He lay dying at Relief Hospital as rescuers sought the leak’s source. The blast drew a roar and sent Bush hurtling about 20 feet.
James T. Norton, 27, of 41 Juniper Street Brookline was found dazed on Meeting House Hill Dorchester and treated for brain concussion at Dr. Edward J. Brearton’s office. Norton told City Hospital authorities two unknown men knocked him down with a sandbag and robbed him.
Wakefield reports two people burned when an oil stove exploded as Martin Manamin 44 of 14 Lake Street lit it at 11 am. Flames caught Mary Donahue a woman boarder but she escaped by rolling in the snow.
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