16 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
A wave of molasses sweeping through a city trapped 100 residents and destroyed structures. Buildings and vehicles were crushed as the sticky flood filled streets and alleyways. Emergency crews battled the slick disaster, evaluating casualties and coordinating relief efforts.
Washington Jan 15 States legislatures in a rapid ratification drive push the prohibition constitutional amendment toward the required three fourths. Iowa Colorado Oregon New Hampshire and Utah completed ratification today alongside earlier actions. Nebraska Missouri and Minnesota vie to become the 36th state to act.
State chemist W L Wedger concludes the Cambridge molasses tank explosion was caused by an internal heating system and gas air mix rather than a tank collapse. A 50 foot wave released 2,300,000 gallons swept Commercial Street to North End Park, killing 11 and injuring 50plus as horses, buildings, and trolley structures suffered heavy damage.
Paris Jan 15 The peace conference adopted a daily official communique to limit public information and delegates agreed not to disclose confidential details, marking a move toward controlled transparency amid long awaited settlement talks.
A brief medical notice warns that pneumonia is dangerous and urges caution with colds and influenza as per Dr Hilton’s No 3 guidance.
New York Jan 15 The most important prop in the Lebaudy murder case at Mineola IL was Mark Rosenfeld the Western Union messenger boy who rode with Jacques Lebaudy to his home at Westbury. He was with Lebaudy up to moments before Mme Marie Augustine Lebaudy shot him.
The Boston Transcript pledges ongoing, detailed world reconstruction reporting. This daily schedule promises rapid wireless and telegraph cables, on the spot sourcing, and frequent special features on Wednesdays and Saturdays to localize the vast world drama for readers.
District Attorney Weeks wrestles with locating a missing youngster amid challenges, with follow up details promised in the continuation on page three.
The casualty list includes Bridget Clougherty and several city workers from Public Works and related departments, with many injuries reported. Names appear with addresses in North End Roxbury Charlestown East Boston South End and notes such as skull fractures chest injuries and leg fractures. A unidentified girl about 14 years old is listed as dead with a clothing description and an employment tag.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair and warmer conditions on Thursday and Friday. Southern New England expected to have fair Thursday and Friday with cloudy skies and moderate temperatures. Winds along the north and middle Atlantic coasts will be fresh and strong northwest and west, with moderate variable winds inland.
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