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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
1
John Neville, a weaver with a crippled wife, killed himself after reading of a failed strike conference in Boston. Three striking room fixers, James Logan Michael Waddington and Peter Hudson, were found unconscious from illuminating gas but are expected to recover.
Paris dispatch reports the Combes ministry plans to quit after a bitter 10 vote defeat. PM Combes seeks to preserve prestige, with Rouvier or Brisson among likely successors as debates over church separation and army spying policy end. Mme Loubet's death delays formal resignations to Wednesday.
The Massachusetts case against Tucker enters its second week as 50 witnesses including handwriting and medical experts prepare to support the defence. James H. Vahey takes a lead role for the defendant while Attorney-General Parker plans cross examination. Nearby, two church buildings in Lynn and Barnstable were destroyed by fire injuring 11 firemen.
The Boston area forecastportends fair skies for Monday and Tuesday. Light winds and mild temperatures are expected as high pressure dominates the region.
Gessler Rosseau admitted in Philadelphia today that he tried to blow up the Washington statue of Frederick the Great and to mail an infernal device to the Cunard liner Umbria in New York in May 1903. He claimed ties to a secret society aiming to blow up British ships in American ports and offered to fetch Owen Kelly in exchange for $500. The valise contained a clockwork infernal device but no explosives.
F gray co offers large belt overcoats at 7.90 dollars during a big sale. prices 18 and 20 dollars. sale location listed as Washington and Hanover streets.
In Calvary Cemetery Brockton a fully clothed woman was found buried in ice and snow. Medical Examiner Paine and two officers freed the body and planned an autopsy. No signs of violence were found and exposure was given as the likely cause. The woman appeared about fifty, five feet tall. No missing woman matched the description in city or nearby towns.
The residence of Matthew Dolan on South Street Brookline near the West Roxbury line was almost totally destroyed by a fire from 9 30 p m yesterday until the early hours. The house was gutted and the loss estimated at about $10000. Officials have not confirmed incendiary cause rumors.
Robert Swain Gifford, renowned American landscape and coast scenery painter, died in New York at his home on West Fifty-seventh Street after a week of angina pectoris attacks. Born on Naushon Island, Massachusetts in 1840, he achieved distinction for his maritime and coastal works.
The Unitarian Church on Cape Cod, built 75 years ago to replace the pioneer structure, burned after morning services. The wooden edifice with a tall clocked spire burned quickly in a strong wind, leaving Barnstable with $10,000 in losses and only $2,500 insured. Pastor Rev J Adams of Boston served weekly. Thomas C Day, the church president, said a new building will be erected.
Men's good serviceable black cheviot suits priced at $4.90 at F Gray Co. for a big clothing sale. Location noted on Gray, Washington and Hanover streets as the bargain outlet.
A Lynn blaze involving multiple fire companies left eleven injured. Firemen from Engine 6 and Engine 4 sustained broken bones and cuts, while several others suffered internal injuries or smoke-related distress.
The Second Baptist Church in Lynn was destroyed by a fire today causing about 75 000 dollars in loss. Nine firefighters were injured including two overcome by smoke as the roof collapsed and flying embers endangered nearby homes. The blaze was blamed on a hot water heater explosion after over five hours of fighting.
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