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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
4
A burst of flame and smoke caused a panic at the Theatre Comique located at Tremont Row last night about 9 35. Women and children escaped in a frantic exodus as the cry of fire went up and a young woman sang to calm the frightened patrons.
A blaze broke out in the film room covered with asbestos near the balcony. A spark from an electric flashlight ignited a flame that spread via a small aperture. patrons rushed downstairs as alarms sounded. Singer and Patrolman Walter Andrews aided safety, and Edward Simes quickly extinguished the blaze with a extinguisher. The theatre was then closed and patrons exited. A similar incident occurred about a year ago causing panic.
Waldon A. Tropkins once Bridgetown postmaster was arraigned on embezzlement of postal funds. He is out on bail awaiting grand jury action after removal two weeks ago. An Aug. 3 civil service exam is planned for his replacement. authorities say he is $3800 short.
New York July 26 Louis Bridgie Webber was with the murderers of Herman Rosenthal before they fled in Shapiro's gray car on Forty third street. Louis Krese testified identifying Webber and Jack Sullivan as participants in the shooting. Both Webber and Sullivan now face murder charges.
Coney Island waiter Krese identified Bridgie Webber and Jack Sullivan as involved in the Rosenthal killing and described a signaling gesture before the ambush. Police and prosecutors pursue libel suits against newspapers while investigators press on with testimonies and new arrests.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fairbairn age 35 of 74 Sidney Street Cambridgeport was arrested on charges of abandoning a baby girl found in the Charles River parkway Wednesday night. She told Patrolman Moylan the child was hers but gave several conflicting accounts.
Mayor Gaynor releases a letter to Police Commissioner Waldo directing that Lieutenant Becker not be suspended or tried without sufficient evidence. He warns against yielding to gamblers' press agents and rebuts claims tying Becker to Rosen thal's murder, noting no evidence yet supports the charge.
Mrs. Timothy Flynn of 287 Second Street, South Boston welcomed twin girls as the Flynn family grew to eight. Since the husband vanished June 17 the family faces hardship and possible placement of the infants, with friends suggesting temporary derangement may be involved.
Charles L. Raymond alias Lefty Louie sought in connection with the Rosenthal murder in New York. He has served two sentences in the House of Correction in Boston.
Boston police begin inquiry to locate Charles L Raymond alias Lewis Baker known as Lefty Louie who is wanted in New York for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Raymond is familiar to city detectives and silent onlookers await results as the gang ties are reviewed.
Boston police records recount the 17 year old Lefty Louie being arrested on November 25 1907 by Inspector Mitchell for attempted pocket picking. He served six months at the House of Correction then another six months at Deer Island after a second offense. Watson clarifies he made no statement about Williams backing Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, asserting his own Democratic stance and requesting equal prominence for his correction.
London report says the French nobleman Duc de Lorge fell down an elevator shaft in a house he was visiting and died from his injuries several hours later.
In Tokyo on July 26 the capital faced rising anxiety as the noon bulletin reported the Japanese Emperor Matsuhito in grave condition. Physicians strive to sustain the faint spark of life as his health declines.
At 10 o clock tonight thousands gathered beneath dwarf pines outside the palace gates. Many prayed in sorrow while lanterns in the upper branches swayed, symbolizing a remaining spark of life as an 8 pm bulletin read simply No change.
During a severe storm in Belgium lightning struck the castle of Ciergnon six times while the Belgian royal family and guests stayed there. The royal party remained calm at luncheon, but their suite was badly frightened as the castle suffered considerable damage.
Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets uses the slogan The Right Store In the Right Part of Boston and reports a June sales increase of 20 415 over June last year, indicating the slogan's success.
Michkal Vandola was shot at from the street near his window around 10 pm but survived as a bullet lodged in the window-sill. Patrolman Horgan chased and captured a fleeing man identified as Antonio Ristucere, 26, of 88 Charter Street, who yielded a revolver.
A midnight kitchen blaze at the Hotel Highland on Washington Street Roxbury caused by fat overturning on the stove sent about 30 guests fleeing into the street in their night clothes. Heavy smoke filled the building and terror spread among guests for several moments before containment.
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