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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1911

Page

2

Miss Bertha Munro Hurt In Wreck On Way North

Miss Bertha Munro a North Scituate Rhode Island teacher was severely injured in a wreck while traveling from Washington to attend her brother Josephs funeral in Auburndale. Her brother died Sunday and the funeral will be held at the family home in Cliftondale. Her brother David Munro and father Alexander Munro are mentioned with housing in Worth Scituate and Lincoln Avenue Cliftondale.

Bertha Munro North Scituate, R. I Washington Joseph David Munro Winona Street Auburndale Munro Lincoln Avenue Cliftondale Saugus High School Boston University Avid Munro Bridgeport Miss Munro St. Vincent Hospital Ahern Winthrop James Alice Ahern Fitzgerald Ocean View Street Church of St. John the Evangelist Winthrop Street Bishop Alparetta Peter Anderson Blasso Street St. Rose Church Andrews Dorchester Tyler Andrews Sagamore Street Back Bay Waterman Chapel Washington Street Roxbury Griffin Boston Bridget Dominick Griffin King John EB. King James A. Athy Forest Hills Cemetery Chapel Lyons Maria A Quigley John L. Lyons Hampden Street St. Patrick’s Church Dudley Street Mason William Agnes F. Mason Lewis Cottage Street Church of the Assumption Camden N. J M'Carthy Charles McCarthy Mary McManus Gurney Street Mission Church A. O. H. M'Donald Brookline Theresa A John A. McDonald Lacy’s Undertaking Harvard Street St. Mary's Church of the Assumption McDonald Charlestown John L Mary (Nee Nolan Samuel McDonald Bunker Hill Street St. Catherine’s Church Antigonish N. S M’grath Watertown Agnes Mc Grath Patrick McGrath Brook Street St. Patrick's Church McCandram Mary McCandram Bay Street St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Milligan Alfred Mary Milligan Cameron Street St. Mary's of the Assumption Church O’brien South Boston Sarah A. O'Brien Cullen Daniel J. O'Brien East Third Street St. Thomas’ Church Sullivan Thomas Margaret Sullivan John Sullivan Chelsea Street North End Richard Kirby Bennington Street Sacred Heart Church Medford Patrick Mary E. Sullivan Catherine Lawns Princely Street St. Joseph's Church Mystic Court 77 Katherine Sworoski Friers Reece Sworoski Springvale Avenue Chelsea Garden Cemetery

Fires Wipe Out Oscoda Au Sable Towns

July 11 report says Oscoda is fully destroyed by fire with 1800 residents fleeing across the Au Sable river to Au Sable and East Tawas. Refugees are loaded on a steamer and trains while a lineman reports no deaths.

Bay City Oscoda Au Sable East Tawas

Fires and wrecks across Michigan threaten towns

A relief train with fire equipment from this city wrecked north of East Tawas. Cheboygan endures a massive sawdust fire, with city danger uncertain. Northern towns Lewiston Alger and Turner face forest fire risk while Alpena and Oscoda fires stem from slab yard starts. Michigan Central reports forty cars and two bridges burned near Grayling.

Alpena Oscoda East Tawas Cheboygan Lewiston Alger Turner

Household features in next Sundays Post

The article highlights fashionable fabric hats for home crafting travel tips with a baby in hot weather and trousseau guidance for the fall bride. It also previews outdoor summer entertaining ideas and backyard beautification features in the household section.

Trousseau Next Sunday’s Post

House Votes To Depress Lynn Tracks

The bill to depress the railroad tracks at Lynn won House approval despite Norman White of the Ways and Means committee warning of a potential 2 million dollar rise in state taxes. The committee had recommended against passage but the vote 68 to 123 did not sustain that report, sending the bill forward for readings.

Lynn House Norman White Ways and Means Committee On Ways and Means Washburn Committee On Railroads Representative White Speaker Worcester Lynn Item City of Commonwealth

Lynn grade crossing bill ends with rejection vote

The debate over elevating or depressing Lynn grade crossings centers on costs and who pays. Supporters argue against burdening taxpayers while opponents cite state city and railroad shares and potential property impact. final vote rejects the measure 68 to 123.

Berkshires Cape Cod Central Square Lynn P. B. Magrane

Ice trade disrupted by heat in Greater Boston

Dealers report ample ice supply in Greater Boston yet extreme heat causes delivery delays. Exhausted workers and exhausted horses require replacements to maintain shipments amid several hot days.

Greater Boston

Ice delivery chaos as heat strains Boston firms

Ice companies in Boston report temporary staffing and horse shortages amid a heat wave. Auto trucks alleviate some trips for Dorchester firms while Fresh Pond and Cambridge operators say stock is ample. Deliveries in crowded districts are slower but no actual shortages are reported. officials expect relief with cooler weather.

Dorchester Ice Company Pope & Turner Ice Company Dorchester Fresh Pond Ice Company Cambridge Somerville Independent Boston

Boston Policeman Dies After Heat Causes Collapse

Patrolman Dennis J. Leary of Station 2 died at 6 PM at his Charlestown home from heat exhaustion. A 40 year old single officer with four years on the force he previously defended an arrest at the Chelsea bridge where one man died and two were wounded. He had just worked the second half of Monday night before illness.

Dennis J. Leary Monument Avenue Charlestown Leary Chelsea Bridge

Milk shortage grips Boston as prices rise

Boston faces milk scarcity with prices up to ten cents a quart. Mothers and families roam stores from West to South Ends seeking milk while wholesalers report ample supply at the North End. Graustein’s Boston Dairy Company distributes thousands of half pint bottles to babies at multiple stations and plans more. The Board of Health considers freezing milk in blocks for emergencies as heat strains delivery.

Boston H. P. Hood & Sons Company Harrison Avenue Lowell Street Post South End North End William A. Graustein Boston Dairy Company Graustein Washington and Dover Streets North Bennet Hanover Streets Enid Maverick Square East Dorchester Avenue Broadway City Square Charlestown Roxbury Crossing Roxbury Board of Health P. H. Mullowney Board New York

Tragic Drowning Amid Eel Grass Rescue Effort

A young man drowned while swimming off Adams shore after his wife or companion on a raft sighted him thrashing in eel grass. Chief Burrell recovered the body hours later with Medical Examiner Jones attending the scene. Robbins, a local cottage owner, had been at Shel don road with his wife prior to the incident.

Sheldon House Miss Torrey Jones Robbins Levi Robbins Western Avenue Saugus Ruth E. Whitcomb John E. Whitcomb Milton Dartmouth College Adams Shore Archie M Walter Robbins Fred E. Jones Frank E. Burrell Sheldon Road State Street

Electrification of the Hoosac Tunnel Opens with 200 Newsmen Trip

The Hoosac tunnel’s electric system was officially inaugurated as 200 newspaper men traveled through the mountain by a six coach special from North Station to Greenfield and North Adams. The voyage, free of smoke, showcased the new 1500 horsepower electric locomotive linked to a steam engine. Mayor Frinx welcomed guests at North Adams and KE H McMurray spoke on the electrification project. The party returned to North Station by 8:20 PM after visiting the power station.

Hoosac Timothy E. Byrnes Boston & Maine Railroad Bridgeport Greenfield North Adams Charles S. Mellen Boston & Maine Tive Hotel Wellington Frinx KE. H. McMurray North Station

Wedding Pact Leads to Lynn Nuptials for Spear and Kennedy

Alden T. Spear a government entomologist, traveled from Honolulu to marry Miss Mattie T. Kennedy in Lynn on July 11 1910. The couple formed a year long pact while Spear studied at Harvard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles F. Weeden at the parsonage.

Lynn Alden T. Spear Honolulu Mattie T. Kennedy Essex Street Spear Harvard Miss Kennedy Hawaii Charles F. Weeden

Yorktown Brings Sick From Provincetown Fleet

The cruiser Yorktown arrived at Charlestown navy yard yesterday afternoon with several sick sailors from the Provincetown fleet. They were sent to the Naval Hospital at Chelsea for treatment. The Yorktown also carried supplies for the fleet before returning to sea.

Yorktown Charlestown Navy Yard Provincetown Naval Hospital Chelsea

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promises Relief from Fatigue

An advertisement claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey banishes the tired, worn feeling after a hot day. It asserts fatigue, appetite loss, and sleep trouble stem from neglected health and that regular use supports the body's performance.

Duffy Duffy’s Duffy Mail Whiskey Co Rochester N.Y

Hood's Lotion Promises Quick Relief for Skin

Advertising copy claims Hood's Lotion relieves sunburn and weather related skin effects. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle today.

Wrenourn Sunourn Togburn Hood

Dyspeplets Hood Tablets Offer Digestive Aid

Advert reads to take Dyspeplets made by Hood for stomach relief as a remedy for acid belchings and poor digestion.

Hood

Weber Family Thankful Note For Kindness

Mr and Mrs Edward Weber and their daughter Elizabeth extend heartfelt thanks for the kindnesses shown during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Edward Weber Elizabeth

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