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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
16
The Houston fire left an area one and a half miles long and up to half a mile wide in ruins in the northeastern city section. More than a dozen major industrial plants were ruined, 200 homes and stores burned, about 1000 people left homeless. Loss is estimated at least seven million dollars.
A late night blaze in an untenanted house known as The Mad House swept outward in a gale, destroying three cotton compresses with 56,000 bales of cotton, a syrup factory, two rice mills, a cotton picking plant and three lumber yards. The St Patrick's Cathedral church and academy were also destroyed while Buffalo Bayou limited spread. Immediate relief for the homeless was organized with no outside aid needed.
Wills filed in Middlesex and Norfolk probate courts reveal multiple public bequests. Nathan H. Fales leaves 100 dollars to the Original Church in Wrentham. George Austin donates 1000 dollars to the First Universalist Church of Foxboro and 1000 dollars to the King's Daughters Home for the Aged in Norfolk. Gertrude Stanton Ellis of Brookline gives 5000 dollars to the First Congregational Church of Boston for weekday operation and free church status. Ann Carpenter leaves 300 dollars to the King's Daughters Home for the Aged and 300 dollars to the Weymouth First Congregational Church. Anna Shedd of Burlington bequeaths 5000 dollars to the deacons of the First Baptist Church of Tewksbury for a memorial to her father, and one sixth of her estate residue to both the American Baptist Missionary Union and the American Baptist Home Missionary Society.
Charles H. Innes of Boston rejects claims that he urged Seaver to run or promised funds. He states the accusation he financed Seaver or paid $2000 is untrue, though he notes the matter has drawn publicity. He requests prominent publication in response.
The legislative committee on cities votes to report a bill allowing cities and towns to pension laborers. The measure would take effect in municipalities that approve it at the next state election. A unique feature requires the city or town clerk to mail every voter a copy of the bill before the election.
An old treatment view is replaced by Cadum applied directly to affected skin. It claims to destroy disease germs, stop itching instantly, and hasten healing for tetter ringworm itching piles pimples and sores. The note ends with incomplete words wo and da ode.
Washington Feb 21 Republicans in the House united against a tariff revision bill for the first time since 1909. Insurgents joined regulars to oppose the Underwood chemical tariff measure, which passed 178 to 127 with all Democrats supporting it. Independent deputies split with Theron Akin and Hanna voting for, Berger of Wisconsin a Socialist voting no.
Lillian Magup Helen Joslyn and Abbie Glynn three Roxbury girls aged 12 found a dead six month old infant in a green bag taken from a department store. They alerted Officer Augusta who sent the bundle to the station for medical exam.
Engagement of Alice L. Sigourney of 77 Beacon Street to Frank L. Converse of Harvard was announced by her mother Mrs Henry Sigourney. Converse is son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Converse of Newton and his mother was Miss Evelyn Lee. Miss Sigourney had a formal presentation to society January 22 with a ball at the Hotel Somerset. She is a Sewing Circle member noted for tennis riding and music.
The Erne wreck sighting by the Cestrian near mid ocean lifts mystery about the Leyland liner that disappeared five days out from Boston. Captain Thomas of the Leyland liner reported the wreck on his arrival in Liverpool. Owners Charles Hunt & Co. await more details from England to locate the hulk.
Survivors list for the Erne shows nine of nineteen crew accounted for, six from the city. Owners dismiss mutiny, while waterfront men keep doubt alive amid storm and wreck speculation. Captain Fickett praised. Elliott called capable though lacking spirit. missing crew members presumed lost.
A dense schedule of events marks a day in Boston with numerous society gatherings. Highlights include the Old South prizes address by Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham at the Old South Meeting House and a Governor's reception at the State House.
At Wolf's, My Clothier, corner of Hanover and Portland streets, customers receive double Legal Stamps with all purchases until 12 o'clock noon.
W Russell Walker a 16 year old Medford boy cabin boy on the ill fated ship Erne is reported among survivors reaching Liverpool. News of his safety was told to his mother yesterday after unclear brief.
Michael F. Kennedy, 37, a Natick native and Boston University Law School graduate, was yesterday appointed judge of the Natick District Court for three years over H. C. Mulligan. He has served as Natick town counsel and was senior counsel in the Haggerty murder case and the McAleer will suit. He is active in the Knights of Columbus and maintains offices in Boston and Natick.
Survivors named include W R Walker a 17 year old cabin boy of Medford at 7 Hamlin Avenue. Richard Fishwick seaman of Boston 4 Vernon Place. Harry Franklin seaman from Cork. Samuel J Mack seaman about 50 of Boston 23 Charter Street. Andrew Alend seaman 23 Charter Street Boston. John Polin or Tolen Finn seaman 23 Charter Street Boston. Magnus Lind seaman from Norway. David Magn er or Magn es Swede of 46 Clarke Street Boston. Selin or S Wilen seaman.
Known to be missing Captain Temple A. Ficket t Hampden Maine and his wife. First mate James L. El Liott of Liverpool. Second mate Frank Cush ing of 9 Tufts Street Somerville. Thomas S. Dickie of Boston ship's carpenter. Robert Hay of Portland Maine boatswain. John B. Olsen seaman. Richard Fitzpatrick seaman. George Ray cook. Neill Ottesen seaman.
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