29 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
1
Mayor Fitzgerald called on Boston citizens to offer hospitality during the Old Home Week celebration. He urged courtesy and warm fellowship as thousands of visitors arrive, urging a royal welcome and a united, friendly city outlook for the returning members of Boston’s community.
Thousands fill the streets as the city marks Old Home Week with major events. Vice President speaks on common big events scheduled for today.
A detailed schedule lists morning dedication of a tablet on School street for a protest by Boston schoolboys with Rev E E Hale and Mayor Fitzgerald, plus a series of receptions, concerts, a long distance swim, parades, and a night electrical parade. Includes band concerts, receptions at Parker House and D A R headquarters, a mass meeting, and various civic activities across Boston and Cambridge.
Vice-President Fairbanks urged belief in American destiny and the Great Architect of the Universe guiding the nation. He denounced croakers and preached a broader faith in the country, its flag, institutions, and ideals, winning strong support from Boston audiences yesterday afternoon.
The fragment signals a shift away from strict Puritan restraint once associated with the Hub, hinting at a broader cultural or social change. It evokes a departure from established local proprieties and traditions impacting public perception and identity.
The city of Boston yesterday welcomed thousands as Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks and a broad cross section of residents joined in the opening ceremonies. A bright, ideal day and generous hospitality marked the formal start of Boston’s celebration.
An explosion and ensuing blaze leveled a six story tenement at 222 Christie Street. Twenty people died and about twenty were fatally injured as 100 residents, many sleeping, were affected. Fourteen bodies were recovered by nightfall. The blast tore through the storefront grocery basement and gutted the building.
North Attleboro July 28 four miles from town a touring car owned and driven by Louis Barrows a North Attleboro millionaire crashed into the Abbott Run River bridge at 12 15 am. One woman killed Mrs Florence Murray long distance operator Providence Telephone Co. two others Mrs Howard Black and Dr Thomas F Tord seriously injured in the wreck with non fatal injuries to the car occupants.
After a roadway accident Barrows a 3 year old heir to the town’s wealth plunged into Abbott Run seeking to end his life. Rescued by neighbors N G McKenzie and George Crossley he swam to shore and attempted again. Dr Ford 28 was unconscious with a scalp wound broken nose dislocated elbow and internal injuries. Mrs Black sustained severe leg bruising as bystanders helped carry the doctor to a neighbor’s piazza.
Brockton July 28 three trainmen were killed and three injured when a special train consisting of an engine and a single passenger car struck the rear of a standing freight train under the Plain Street bridge in Campella on the Plymouth division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad Fireman Gridley legs cut off Conductor Fraser skull fractured Engineer Hathaway injured three fatalities and three hurt while the rear collision halted service on the line
Pandemonium in Central square Cambridge last night when an inward bound City Point car sped through Massachusetts avenue. Mary Keehan 22 and Margaret Keehan 27 Third street South Boston were severely bruised and taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital before returning home. The injured motorman Crasswick fled after the crash as witnesses trailed the chaotic scene around 10 o clock.
Yesterday two major beach resort fires alarmed New York and Massachusetts. A million-dollar blaze at Coney Island destroyed Steeplechase Park while Revere Beach faced a separate fire sparked by an arsonist.
Incendiary blaze sparked in the Grotto of the Wonderland building on Ocean Avenue near Chestnut swept over more than an acre at Revere Beach last night around 11. It destroyed four structures, seriously damaged four more, and burned to the State bathhouse doorways. Fifty people lost homes. two women and a child were rescued from smoke. Fire departments from town and Wonderland fought the flames as telephones failed and live wires fell into the street.
Moments after flames erupted from a dozen spots in the ancient structure two youths emerged and sprinted toward the avenue. A loud alarm followed as a crowd chased the culprits through darkness along the boulevard, but the boys vanished before capture.
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Captain Philip A. Grant of Engine 8 Lieutenant William Lally of Hoseman John J. Gately of Hoseman George F. Moore of Hoseman Sullivan of Engine 8
Five Engine Company 8 firemen were dragged unconscious from a smoke and gas filled cellar at 135 Richmond Street as a five story tenement danger threatened. Rescuers worked in knee deep water to pull them to safety around 9 15 pm. District Chief Garrity led the rescue amid broken gas piping and escaping fumes. All rescued firefighters are believed to recover.
In Boise Idaho on July 28 the Western Federation of Miners secretary treasurer William D Haywood walked free after being acquitted of murdering former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The news prompted jubilation among Boston labor men who hailed his vindication on a bright Sabbath morning.
After long deliberation a Boise jury acquits William D. Haywood on conspiracy charges. Governor Gooding vows continued prosecution of Moyer Pettibone Adams and Simpkins. bail likely considered for Moyer and Pettibone. Harry Orchard accepts verdict with grim resolve as conspiratorial case unfolds.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for showers Monday afternoon or night and on Tuesday with fresh southwest winds. Washington note extends to New England with showers likely Monday afternoon or night and Tuesday, light to fresh winds mostly southwest.
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