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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1911

Page

2

Summer Cottages at York Maine Endangered by Fires

Fire sweeps York Maine area threatening Passaconaway Inn and dozens of summer cottages. Navy and local crews battle back fires as towns like Dover and Portsmouth aid with hundreds of sailors and firemen. Homes of Boston New York Cincinnati and Baltimore residents face loss while trains run with windows closed to transport evacuees and equipment.

York Maine Uncle Sam York Harbor York Cliffs Improvement Company Passaconaway tTie J. B. Vermule New York Massachusetts Florence Cochrane Boston Elizabeth Garrett Back Bay M. H. Day J. H. Beardsley J. D. Vermule L. H. Hall Baltimore C. D. Kenney Cincinnati Ellis Passaconaway Inn Ocean McCray Atlantic Shore Railway Summit Siding Cape Neddick

Fire Under Control Near Waterboro After West Maine Forest Blaze

A forest fire near South Waterboro and East Waterboro was checked as winds dropped. More than 500 acres burned, including 40 village buildings, with a $100,000 estimated loss. W. Smith & Son mills burned. rebuilding expected but slow. Several residents lost homes, aided by neighbors and Portland relief efforts.

South Waterboro Here East Waterboro C. W. Smith & Son W. Smith & Son Wilbur Worcester Herbert Emmons C. H. Roberts James Hill Mark Emory Jane Roberts J. F. Downs R. W. Ricker Henry A. Brock Portland Ontario North Bay Cochrane South Porcupine Pottsville Langmuir Eldorado Shaw Deloro Ogden McArthur Cripple Creek Porcupine

Terrifying Porcupine Fire Survivor Describes Inferno

E P Ashmore manager of the Philadelphia mine recounts the hurricane wind driven blaze that forced a perilous pond retreat with a dying cook on his shoulder. Fire devastated Porcupine area as northern Ontario towns were obliterated and the death toll mounted into hundreds with many refugees fleeing or still unaccounted.

Railroad crew halts swamp fire near Standish

A 15 man railroad section crew beat back a forest fire that threatened buildings in Standish Maine. The blaze burned the Moody property and killed two young grandsons of George F Talbot of Sebago Lake who were playing with matches in a barn. The fire caused little damage after the crew intervened.

Standish John Moody George F. Talbot Sebago Lake Railroad Section

Fear for MIT graduate in Porcupine mining disaster

P H Heimer Jr a 25 year old MIT graduate and mining engineer from Mattapan Boston is feared missing after the Porcupine Ontario forest and gold mine fire. He left Boston for New York to contact Ontario authorities about the situation after directing a crew of 17 men prior to the blaze. His father P H Heimer of 498 Norfolk Street Boston is the Boston manager of the firm and awaits confirmation.

Paul H. Heimer, Jr Porcupine Ontario P. H. Heimer Norfolk Street Mattapan Boston New York P. H. Heimer, Jr Massachusetts Institute of Technology West

Underwood Typewriter Company Shipping Ends At School Graduation

The entry notes a family pause in Mattapan as the Underwood Typewriter Company set a restriction until the son’s graduation, with parents halting travel and duties to attend the event.

Underwood Typewriter Company Mattapan

Nashua reporter survives Porcupine fire

Nashua New Hampshire journalist Charles F. Goldthwait, long time Cobalt Nugget representative, reports from South Porcupine that he is safe after the Porcupine mining camp blaze that caused the severest damage and loss of life among New Englanders.

Nashua N. H New

Doubles Fire Patrols Ordered For New Hampshire Fires

State Forester C Hirst doubled the fire patrols in southern and central New Hampshire as wildfires rage across the state. Over 1000 men were sent from Concord to fight three fires, with Quarries and railroad shops shut to free labor. Canter bury, Penacook West Concord area fires were under control, Hopkinton flames threatened Concord as River Hill near the Contoocook River faced the greatest danger to a summer resort colony.

Concord N. H State Forester C. Hirst Timber Land Owners' Association Canterbury Penacook West Concord Hopkinton Beach Hill Robert Buswell Contoocook River River Hill

Boston Engineer H A Sherman Porcupine Fire Victim

H A Sherman mechanical engineer for the A T Fuller Co of Boston and a Lowell resident is among the Porcupine fire victims. He was 244 years old, son of Frank Sherman and Mrs. Sherman of Lowell, a Lowell High School graduate of 1904, and leaves a sister Charlotte Sherman. His wife, formerly Miss Gordon, is in Franklin New Hampshire. He had recently sold stock in a cobalt mine and had been in Swell. His father J Frank Sherman is reportedly in Haverhill.

H. A. Sherman A. T. Fuller Company Boston Lowell Frank Sherman Charlotte Sherman Gordon Franklin N. H Sherman Swell J. Frank Sherman Haverhill

Sixteen Mines Wiped Out by Fire in Porcupine Camp

A. E. Freeman reports a forest fire at Porcupine Ontario destroyed sixteen mines. Charles EF Adams of Philadelphia died from heart failure amid the excitement. Ashmore the Philadelphia mine’s general manager was seriously injured. The Dome mine also fell. Over 200 men smothered in tunnels amid an 80 mile per hour wind. Hundreds drowned and burned.

Porcupine Ont E. P. Ashmore Philadelphia Dante Mr. Ashmore Co. E. Adams Adams South Porcupine Golden City H. Levison Montreal Runnin Levison West Dome William King Porcy- Pine Porcupine Lake Porcupi Black Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway North Bay A. D. Miles Great Dome W. A. Carlton Haileybury Toronto A. E. Freeman Charles EF. Adams Ashmore Dome

Brush Fire Halts Cars In Dorchester Night

Traffic on Blue Hill avenue near Laugiat avenue was tied up for 20 minutes as a hose stretched across tracks to fight a brush fire at the base of Wellington Hill. Earlier, a chemical spent two hours preventing rekindling and firefighters warned that a larger blaze could threaten 50 homes atop the hill.

Blue Hill Avenue Laugiat Avenue Dorchester Wellington Hill

Cambridge man fined for assault on elevated conductor

John Joseph Raidy of 58 Magoun Street Cambridge was tried in Cambridge District Court for assault on a Boston Elevated conductor. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a ten dollar fine.

John Joseph Raidy Magoun Street Cambridge Boston

Moses Carr 101 Dies Prominent Sangerville Woolen Mill Leader

Moses Carr died at 101 in Sangerville Maine a longtime prominent local figure and leader in woolen manufacturing. He helped shape the town's industry and economy during his many years of activity.

Sangerville Moses Carr

Riot Marshals Chelsea Money Dispute Turned Street War

A money dispute led to a violent riot near Chelsea where about 2000 people challenged police. Painter Samuel Margolas and two men allegedly beat him after he sought back wages from Mrs. Kopolvitz. Margolas suffered facial injuries and the case was set for local court.

Everett Avenue Chelsea M. Kopolvitz Spruce Street Samuel Margolas Second Street Margolas Kopolvitz Sanford Hebbiewaithe Parsons Flynn Hebblewaithe Henry Parsons Barney Hoffman Harry Sessman Third Street

Big Arena Replaces Madison Square Garden In New York

A new arena to be built over the New York Central tracks above Grand Central Station between West Forty seventh and Forty eighth streets. Cost estimated between 2 million and 3 million dollars. The 28 by 122 foot facility will host stock and poultry shows athletic contests bicycle races and political conventions and is slated for completion in January.

New York Madison Square Garden New York Central Grand Central Station West Forty-seventh Forty Eighth Streets

Jewey Smith Easy For Porky Flynn In One Round

July 13 New York Boston’s Porky Flynn dominated Jewey Smith the former English champion in a one round National Sporting Club bout. Flynn’s power and reach kept Smith off balance though the Englishman showed resilience with his clinching tactics and endurance to avoid a knockout.

New York Porky Flynn Boston Jewey Smith National Sporting Club Flynn Smith

Hub Elks Win Fame in Parade

Atlantic City July 13 Boston lodge sent 300 Elks as the aviators and high fliers in the parade. they arrived amid big receptions but were not prize contenders because distance traveled weighed in the awards. St Louis captured first prize.

Atlantic City N. J Boston Lodge St. Louis Highfliers

Boston Elks Parade At Atlantic City Draws Cheers And Heroic Rescue

Crowds along Atlantic avenue cheer the Boston Elks parade while Boston women in stands wave pennants. A rescue at the steel pier sees John J. Driscoll carry a fainted woman to shore with help from Dave Noonan. The party boasts officers and swimmers as they enjoy a gay Atlantic City visit before returning home.

Atlantic Avenue Bill Boston Atlantic Boston Avenues Hoboken Hub James L. Nicholson Boston Lodge Charles I. J. McCue Cambridge Lodge Frank King Providence James Walsh William Barter Miah Cuenane Everett Lodge John J. Driscoll Commercial Street Steel Pier Driscoll Dave Noonan Highway Department James O'Neill Noonan Atlantic City Paris Islesworth Ellis

Obits and funeral notices from Dorchester Roxbury and Somerville

Multiple death notices from Dorchester Roxbury and Somerville list the deceased with residences and funeral details. Albert Baldwin Mary Ellen Bren nan, John S Clark, Emeline T Coles, Michael Conroy, James H Craig, John Doyle with funeral times and church services noted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please omit flowers. Cape Breton papers please copy.

Baldwin Dorchester Albert Ellen Baldwin Brennan Washington Street St. Gregory's Church Dorchester Avenue Cape Breton Clark Roxbury John S John W Mary F. Clark Greason Street Coles Somerville Emeline T. Coles Albert H. Coles Oliver Street Conroy Carney Hospital Michael Conroy Nonquit Street St. Paul's Church Woodward Park Street Craig James H Catherine E. Craig North Grove Street Joseph’s Church Chambers Street St. Joseph Court Holy Cross Cemetery

Deaths in July 1911 Boston area including Driscoll and Merrick notices

Obituaries list numerous July 1911 funeral notices across Boston and suburbs. Entries name Cath erine Driscoll Timothy Fahey Alexander H Garland Ellen Garrigan Edward F Gaskin Peter Gavin Margaret Hanson Caroline Henry Kendrick Kenney Dennis Leary Carl Lind Charles H McCormack John L McDonald Maria Mullaney Theresa Naugler Marie Oakland Catherine OConnor Bernard OConnor Adeline Parker Edward Peterson John Ramhofer Catherine Sheehy Josephine Turley and others with service details, churches, cemeteries, addresses, and relatives invited to attend.

Garrigan Ellen James Garrigan West Erd John L. Garrigan Everett Street Malden New York Gaskin Roxbury Dale Street Edward F. Gaskin St. Joseph Hanson West Roxbury Margaret Ann Hanson Centre Street St. Theresa Church Henry Caroline Locke William Gilson Henry Kendrick Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain Kenney Everett Thomas M. Kenney Matilda Michael Kenney West Third Street Immaculate Conception Leary Charlestown Dennis James Johanna Leary St. Golunbkille McDonald John L Mary (Nee Nolan Samuel McDonald North End Bunker Hill Street St. Catherine's Church Antigonish N. S McDonough Brookline Maria Joseph and Mary McDonough St. Mary's of the Assumption Church Merrick Cambridge Nora Halloran Richard Merrick Second Street Salemn Church of the Sacred Heart Mullaney Newton Centre Timothy J. Mullaney North Street Sacred Heart Church Holyhovod Naugler Theresa J. Naugler Ossipee Road West Somerville Oakland Marie C. Oakland W. H. Graham Washington Street Arlington O'Connor Catherine T John O’connor Kearins Mary M. Cotter Allston Street St. Ivancis de Sales St. Paul's Cemetery Bernard O'Connor Bow Street Memphis Enn Parker Adeline Parker Calvin Parker Winchester Henry C E. A. Worthing Cottage Street Wildwood Cemetery Peterson T. W. Hillier Oxford Street Edward T. Peterson St. Thomas Episcopal Church Union Square Somerville Co. C Mass Willard C. Kinsley Post Oasis Lodge U. C. G. C. Commandery New England Order of Protection Warren Lodge Veteran Fire Department Ramhofer John M. Ramhofer Cowperthwaite Street Sheehy Catherine Michael Rose Sheehy Conant Street Sthile Boston Josephine George Sthile Prescott Street Star of the Sea Simonds West Springfeld Street Otis T. Simonds Sullivan Medford Patrick Mary EB. Sullivan Catherine Lewis Princeton Street St. Joseph's Church Mystic Court M. C. C. F. Torrey St. Patrick's Church Udley Street Eentree

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