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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
6
July report from Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania states a man was killed instantly, two men were missing and feared blown to pieces, and a fourth man was injured as a blast occurred.
A worker was fatally burned today by an explosion of powder at the Standard Powder Company plant in Horrel Station. Intense heat is believed to have caused the blast. The fire damaged buildings but was extinguished without further damage.
Patrick Hanley aged 32 of Brookline attempted suicide by drinking poison after a day worker shift. He distraught from heat hurled dishes and furniture before collapsing, his mouth burned, an empty poison bottle found beneath the bed. Dr Charles Hickham revived him and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Collector Curtis reported a near seven million dollar drop in port of Boston customs receipts for the year ending June 30. Total receipts were 23,534,780.75 versus 30,452,668.07 the prior year, a sizable decline in revenue.
The Executive Board of the Boston Central Labor Union urged immediate passage of a workingmen's compensation bill and sent copies of the resolutions to Boston senators and representatives. The group also formed a committee to appeal to the State commission on employment offices and warned advertisers that the union does not endorse souvenir books or similar ads.
Two Cambridge sisters Christina and Celia Clements aged 5 and 2 drank turpentine from a bottle they believed held lime juice. They were taken to Cambridge He Met Hospital, expected to recover. The incident happened while their mother cleaned nearby with the solution in a bottle resembling lime juice.
Puzzling hair questions ask how to improve beauty stop hair loss and prevent dandruff. The answer promotes a head wash toothpaste like Birt's Head Wash with soap glycerin egg white coconut oil and salicylic acid claiming to heal and beautify hair, sold in hygienic tubes for 25 cents via Omega Chemical Co New York.
Acting Mayor Collins ordered department heads to minimize overtime payments during Mayor Fitzgerald's absence abroad. After a Finance Commission meeting with Chairman John A. Sullivan, critics saw the move as the opening shot in a campaign to recall Mayor Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Mary E. Martin of Cambridge was granted a divorce from John G. Martin of Norwood by Judge Bell of the Superior Court on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. The marriage on June 16, 1909 lasted one month before disputes and alleged assaults led to separation and libel action in East Cambridge Divorce Court.
Jennie Juliano an 18 year old woman attempted to kill herself by drinking disinfectant in a common refectory yesterday afternoon Mary E Devlin the matron heard cries and summoned police Patrolman Murphy found an unsigned note reading Goodbye father mother sister brother There is no use of living The girl was taken to Relief Station and placed on the danger list Family unable to explain the act
Acting Mayor and Finance Commission Chairman John A. Sullivan circulated a plan to curb overtime pay across departments while the Mayor is abroad. The move, praised as fiscal restraint, sparked a City Hall stir and accusations it aims to destabilize Fitzgerald’s administration.
Washington July 5 Speaker Clark promised Congressman Murray he will attend the Democratic outing in Boston next month. The Speaker is interested in Massachusetts party success this fall. Murray said he was wiring President Maynard to bolster the city committee effort. He noted Massachusetts gains two Congressmen and the apportionment bill may be voted on before adjournment.
For the first time in Boston theatricals history a permanent summer company closes during the week due to excessive heat. Manager Lindsay Morison announced he would not subject players to the heat at the Majestic Theatre nor expect subscribers to attend "Zaza" when a regt could be given to the company.
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A 20 year old Tadgusas slipped and drowned while bathing in Lake Quin, was removed to hospital, where authorities reported the death as a drowning. The incident occurred today and authorities are filing an official report.
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