04 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
1
Firebomb planted by a German spy destroys Ottawa landmarks including the Parliament buildings. Six are dead and several prominent figures are reported missing as members flee the blaze amid a parliamentary session. Women guests perish in the flames while Premier Borden narrowly escapes.
A massive explosion sparked widespread flames in multiple directions causing quick action by responders and generating great panic among bystanders and residents. Fire crews rushed to the scene, evacuations were ordered, and authorities investigated the blast’s cause and extent.
Six people are known dead after walls fell and a tower collapsed in Ottawa during a midnight blaze triggered by a bomb. Two policemen and two messengers died trying to save records. at least two women perished inside the building. Fire officials warn the loss will be heavy and a $10,000,000 damage bill is likely.
Providence February 2 Attorney William H Lewis of Boston defended two Negro stable boys and accused George W Healis as the killer of Dr Franklin Mohr In a two hour plea the courtroom heard his emotional address tears flowed among spectators and Mrs Elizabeth Mohr cried as Lewis argued the defendants innocence with she if proven innocent then the others are too
Readable items note the 1861 formation of the Confederacy at Montgomery Alabama and the 1899 insurrection onset in the Philippines. It also marks the 1881 death of author Thomas Carlyle.
Fair weather expected in Boston and vicinity with little temperature change. Friday and Saturday bring mostly fair skies and moderate northwest to west winds. In Washington on February 3 a forecast for New England predicts similar fair conditions Friday and Saturday.
A Zeppelin airship and about 20 crewmen are reported missing after an ill fated voyage in the North Sea. The incident occurred near the coast of London with search efforts underway.
Digest this breakfast favorite with Ratchelder and Snyder Co. sausages. Boston based makers promise tender young pork and fine herb flavors in their Little Sausages. Ask your dealer for Ratchelder and Snyder Co. products in Massachusetts.
It is possible that she met her fate through the fire of Dutch anti aircraft guns. Continued on Page 10 Second Col.
A fire at 1 30 am consumed the Rockland House hotel on Rockland Hill Nantasket destroying the four story structure with about 300 rooms. The watchman barely escaped as flames raced through the building aided by a high wind and frozen temperatures hampering Hull fire units. The unoccupied hotel stood near several cottages and the blaze drew crews from across the area.
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