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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
12
Deputy Fire Marshal Rice probes a Wednesday night blaze at the Raymond Skate Company in Charlestown with three explosions reported. The fire gutted the structure and investigators consider the incident suspicious as similar fires have occurred nearby in the past month.
Chemicals stored in the building may have caused the fire by spontaneous combustion though authorities lean toward the firebug theory. Firemen injured when a hose wagon struck the electric road structure on Main Street are improving at Relief Hospital and may leave soon. Driver Andrew McAuliffe, thrown under horses, was most severely injured yet has gone home. Lt John E Redmond and Hose man William H Magner were severely shaken by the overturn.
If it's at Morse's, it's correct. The sale touts money saving opportunities with Morse-made suits marked down from $20 to $15 and other reductions across men's and young men's styles. About 190 light colored suits are featured as new season stock with prices slashed from $35 to lower levels.
Heavy price cuts in straw hats and sleeve shirts mark the outing season. Prices drop to clear summer stock as shoppers search for bargains on light apparel.
At a Board of Street Commissioners conference the police commissioner discussed a new law allowing the city and police to grant sidewalk vendor licenses. Police Commissioner O Meara said more than 1000 stands are illegally occupied, and the income could reach about $100000 annually.
Conference attended by police commissioner Street Commissioners Hannon and Charles and Secretary John O Callaghan focused on implementing the new law to curb unregulated licenses. The board noted many sidewalk stands must pay rent, with examples including a stand paying abuttors 1300 annually and a possible split with the city for public highway space. An Italian bidder offered 75 dollars monthly for the Dewey Square island now occupied rent free.
Thomas F. Donovan a 30 year old chauffeur died after his auto struck head on with Chapman Ropes of Morristown New Jersey near Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. C P Cavanaugh of Boise City Idaho was bruised but not seriously injured. Ropes initially declared fatally injured but later expected to recover.
President Roosevelt letter to Secretary Loeb states no naval ships will join Old Home Week events other than yard repairs or routine presence. It says it is impossible to divert the fleet from necessary practice, confirming continued naval training during the celebration.
Mayor Fitzgerald arriving from Philadelphia amid heated talks over appointing Hector McInnis of Ward 14 as South Boston bathhouse superintendent. Reported salary and backing by Judge Logan fuel a major political dispute as the mayor weighs the issue and a halted loan bill lingers. Rumors of resignations from Tom Arthur, Mrs. Logan, and James Porter surface amid department interference chatter.
Berkeley Temple hosts Old Home Day on July 28 marking the merger with Union Church. The final service at the temple features morning exercises at 10 30 with addresses by Deacon Joseph Torrey who joined the church 48 years ago and the Rev Edward Anderson.
Four year old Charles Sweet of Roslindale was injured when a wagon wheel spun and mangled him during an attempted ride theft on Catherine street Mt Hope. Driver John Smith stopped the wagon and carried him to a doctor's house. he was later taken to hospital where recovery was not expected.
Alfred V. Gardner a railway mail clerk on the Boston to New York line was arrested in New Haven by Post Office Inspectors for stealing a test letter containing marked dollars. He posted bail set at $2000 and faces a July 20 hearing after pleading not guilty.
Miss Annie Deeks of Yorkshire, on the Cunard liner Ivernia from Liverpool, expected to wed lover Ernest James of Pawtucket Rhode Island as soon as the ship docked. The ceremony was postponed until this afternoon because James forgot to obtain a marriage license.
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