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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
2
About 300 survivors of the British cruiser Arethusa arrived at Chatham England on February 15 after the ship was sunk by a mine off the east coast. They received new kits and took leave on Sunday. 16 or 17 men in the stokehold were killed.
Austrian aeroplanes attacked Milan and northern Italian cities yesterday and crossed the Alps in three flotillas probably from Riva and Gorizia. One raider nearly breached Swiss territory above Stelvio Pass but Swiss gunners did not engage as the plane was out of range.
A massive blaze devastates South Main and adjoining blocks in Fall River. Fire spreads from clothing and garment stores toward Spring Street and St Marys Cathedral as firefighters struggle amid collapsing walls and red-hot coal bins. New Bedford and Taunton aid arrive. city hall threatened.
Flags at half staff and closed shops mark Arlington's solemn tribute to author John Townsend Trowbridge. Friends from the Authors' Club attend a New England funeral with readings of his poetry and Scripture. The Rev Frederic Gill eulogizes him as Father Brighthopes. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
John H. Williams, one of four letter carriers at the Old South building, completed fifty years of service in the Boston postal system yesterday. At 72, he still makes five deliveries daily and remains unusually spry while receiving congratulations.
Carrying mail for 0 years, he endures rain and snow and extreme heat and cold. Observers note his clear eyes and fit figure as signs of unusually good health and vigor keeping him going.
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