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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
14
Everett officials plan drastic limits on dumping ground fires after a blaze at the National Fireworks Distributing Company. A council vote may require a watchman to supervise dumping sites. A damp fire caused the explosion that shattered windows within half a mile and caused about $25,000 in damage.
Washington July 13 officials of the reclamation service report a shift in home seekers to Canada. Thousands have returned and many more are expected back soon, ending the recent tide of emigration and altering public domain concerns.
Mrs An toinette Skora 21, wife of Karl Skora, was found shot in her East Fifteenth Street home with a three year old boy nearby. Casimer Matski 28, an expert at Hoe Manufacturing, admitted shooting her and failing to kill himself as cartridges misfired. He wrote three letters to acquaintances before the attempt.
Washington rumors place Secretary Franklin MacVeagh on the verge of resigning from the Treasury. Health concerns and prior speculation about his successor circulate as officials in the Treasury begin to consider the possibility seriously.
The Boston Rotary Club held its first annual outing using the motor boat Georgia E. Members left Dris coll's landing at 9 45 and enjoyed a trip among Boston Harbor islands. They landed at Squantum and had a shore dinner at Squantum Inn with baseball and other games. The six month old club shows promise as a leading Boston business group.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association kicks off a week of vigorous activity in Brockton with three to five meetings daily at 174 Main Street. Lead organizers include Miss Margaret Foley and Miss Florence Luscombe, with speeches from Agnes E. Ryan, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Harriet Kennedy, and Miss Carpenter. Speakers Mrs. Teresa A. Crowley, Mrs. Esther F. Boland, and Mrs. Stanley McCormick join events, culminating in a lawn party Friday and an open air rally at Perkins Park Saturday evening.
A dump fire on Second Street near Chelsea line set off a massive explosion at the National Fireworks distributing building on Spring Street. Fireworks, gunpowder and can nister crackers ignited a fierce blaze, destroying five wooden structures and causing glass breakage across Everett Square. Captain John Cameron and six crewmen were hurled by the blast. Mrs. Bridget Saxon and her infant son suffered injuries from the shock.
Free-Double Legal Stamps will be given free with every purchase this morning until 12 o'clock noon at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. Single stamps there.
Mrs Ellen Crowley and neighbors were knocked to floors as ceilings collapsed and windows blew in during a large blaze. Everett Kirby and Miss Olive Werner suffered falls and shock while Daisy Jones and Mrs Catherine Savage sustained injuries. Abraham Goldshine reported alarms and delays before Hose Company 1 arrived. a dump fire near the fireworks storage and multiple prior dump fires were noted. James Crowley, a letter carrier, warned the mayor of repeated dump fires prior to the explosion.
Mayor Fitzgerald rejected reports he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor this fall. He blamed a rumor and urged unity, stating the state party convention will be harmonious and focused on nominating the strongest candidate. He warned would‑be disruptors they will be a minor force.
New York officials weigh exhibition of Jeffries Johnson Reno fight films in the city. The corporation counsel's ruling, sought by Mayor Gaynor, allows showing without violating law.
Clarence J. Blanchard of the reclamation service reports extensive interviews with Montana settlers who tried the Canadian irrigation scheme. They say many American farmers near Alberta would sell holdings to return home due to land quality, crop results, government form, and high railroad freight rates. In the last nine months about 15,000 settlers have gone back to the United States, with more likely to follow.
Thousands of Elks delegates went to Belle Isle to watch Battle Creek win a 500 prize in a drill. Teams from Los Angeles Denver and St Joseph also competed. Gunboats and landing parties engaged with Michigan National Guard in a staged river battle amid heavy fire. Marines paused to photograph, helping land forces gain advantage. no casualties reported as business meetings continued.
Major Elen Farnsworth Willcox United States Army veteran died at his Los Angeles home last night. He was named in honor of his father, a distinguished army officer, Willcox Arizona.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate marketed as a refreshing beverage and tonic superior to lemon aid. The ad touts quick relief and strengthening properties in a period voice.
Wolf's My Clothiex corner Hanover and Portland streets advertises a deal offering 2.50 in merchandise or 2.00 in cash for filled ear stamp books. The offer is presented as a customer incentive at a street corner location.
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