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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1902
Page
5
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A massive Paterson New Jersey fire destroyed major buildings from Main to Market, started in car barns, sweeping across Ellison and Washington. Firemen fought through the night as explosions, looting, and mass evacuations followed. Governor Murphy sent guard units. many homes and businesses burned with hundreds treated for injuries and alcohol sales banned.
Feb 9 Paterson reports extensive ruin of public structures including the New City Hall costing 30000 and banks with fine marble facades. The Second National Bank and First National Bank offices suffered notable damage. locally designed and built with stone brick and steel.
Paterson New Jersey authorities issued a proclamation to curb disorder within a district after 7 p m tonight. Homeowners and passersby may move with proof of purpose while police and militia enforce the order.
Paterson New Jersey February relief meetings, led by Governor Franklin Murphy and Mayor John Hinchcliffe, coordinated aid after a major fire. About 60 special deputies were sworn in, relief offices opened, and 800 dollars collected for immediate use. The Fifth Regiment armory served as relief HQ though few applicants arrived. St Paul’s Church hosted early relief efforts with few requests.
Quartermaster General Donnelly rushed tents blankets and camp equipment to Paterson after a mayoral appeal. The adjutant general ordered the Paterson National Guard battalion to provide control duties and assist in emergency response amid the big city fire.
Early morning blaze at the Empire Hotel on Olive street destroyed the cras t free story lodging house. Four of ten men perished. one body recovered. Eight to ten others were seriously injured with narrow escapes reported as the fire raged through the building.
A long feature extols mixed diets over exclusive meat or vegetarian regimens, cites Huxley’s view on a sound stomach, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe universal aid. It includes testimonials from North American readers and a note on broad availability, while warning against cathartics for digestion.
An official estimate puts fire damage at 200000 to Shadbolt Manufacturing Company in Brooklyn with 14 people injured. Loss includes the building and wagons stock. insurance covers 250000 for Shadbolt, while nearby firms Brainsbridge, Parker, and McHedden also report losses and horses destroyed.
The president and Mrs Roosevelt traveled to Groton School where media crowds and guards limited access. The group stayed at Whitney House while doctors treat young Roosevelt and two companions with pneumonia. School closed. 150 students sent home as illness spreads among the student body.
John E. Thayer Jr. son of Congressman Thayer, is sick with pneumonia at his home in Lancaster. He attended Groton School and was brought home by his father. Dr. A. T. Bowers of Clinton attends him and may be consulted in the Roosevelt case.
AYER Feb 9 Secretary Cortelyou said the President's son remains about the same with no change in 24 hours. He is holding his own, passed a comfortable night and was bright today. Pneumonia developed last Thursday, not typhoid pneumonia, and the critical stage comes around the 11th to 13th day. He is dangerously ill only as pneumonia is dangerous and has not yet reached the critical point. The president will likely stay two more days, timing unspecified.
Chicago February 9 Jimmy Collins manager of the Boston American League Club received a new contract at a conference with Henry Killilea and Ban Johnson. He gains complete control of the playing side and the owners boosted his salary despite a prior three year agreement. Joe Gavin remains secretary and Somers stays as executive.
Laconia New Hampshire February 10 The jury in the Greenleaf murder case returned a verdict at 1230 this morning guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Nancy Jane Folsom.
Fire at Webster's tannery in Malden Edgeworth district destroys a large two and a half story brick building 65 by 35 feet used for enamel leather. Stock benzine and oils on first floor, drying ovens above. Cause unknown. insurance covers the loss. Night watchman Merrill W. Sickford raised the alarm and firefighters responded from Box 66. Owners listed as Webster David L Augustus F Andrew G and Albert O. Smith. Boston office at 515 High street.
In Paris on February 9 two Hindoo twins named Radica and Dordica, once joined in a Siamese-like configuration, were separated in a surgical procedure. The operation marks a rare medical feat with the twins expected to lead separate lives post surgery.
In Madison Square Garden a 102 hour continuous six day bicycle race begins with 43 teams of two, featuring riders from many nationalities. Prizes total 5000 dollars. The event rules limit each man to 12 of 21 hours on track. Finishes at 10:00 p.m. February 15. Notable entrants include Jay Naton, Andy Cuneo, Jack Keene, the Hurst brothers, and John Lawson.
During Lent the temperance unions at Most Holy Redeemer East Boston and Mission Church Roxbury urged abstinence from intoxicating drinks. A circular titled I Thirst Card urged parishioners to abstain from alcohol, avoid the saloon, and say prayers daily. Priests at Roxbury also urged sacrifices and reduced amusements during Lent.
The Germania Society of Roslindale held a sacred concert yesterday afternoon at its club house with about 700 attendees. Boston and West Roxbury notables were among the audience while Mr. Ernst Kuenstier of the German dramatic company of Boston directed the program including Ben Dixs cantata The Trial performed by the company.
Artists Kuenstler Doppler world were separated this afternoon by Grossmann Fischer and List. Tran in art avayun. The operation lasted 20 minutes and was entirely successful though prognosis is doubtful due to a twin patient’s illness from thrash. Max Rosenthal slipped on the Public Garden ice and sustained a severe cut to the chin while skating yesterday.
A sacred concert last evening in Kossuth Hall attracted a large crowd under the Harmony Club association. Professor Reissman directed the quintet with performances including piano and zither duets by Reissmann and August Schaefer, a duo by Hugo Hornig and Schaefer, solos by Otto Schuert and others, and a grand ensemble piece titled A Night in Verel Esmeisdorf.
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