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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
8
Survivors recount the blast at the magazine and its aftermath on River streets. One worker describes running through smoke and debris, feeling like being shot, and finding loved ones among the wreckage as Goodwin, Almeda Boulanger, Grady, and others are injured or killed. Nurses confirm widespread injuries and caution on reporting.
Lowell July 29. Charles Leblanc’s Bolton street home burned to the ground after demolition. He awoke in bed and escaped as the house collapsed. Mrs Leblanc, across the street washing clothes, was thrown toward her door but unharmed aside from scratches. Firemen barred access to retrieve cash found in a commode, noting danger from the blaze.
Lowell July 29 State Officer Whitney and 16 attaches of Chief Wade’s department arrived at the ruins tonight in response to a call from the Tewksbury Selectmen. They assumed charge and were aided by police officers and militiamen maintaining a night vigil. More State officers will report tomorrow morning when relief is expected. Owing to careful guard looting is impossible.
The funeral for Henry Hoffman Brown took place yesterday afternoon at his Brookline residence 146 Naples Road. Rev. John Hoffman of North Reading Congregational Church officiated as the Beethoven Male Quartet performed Lead Kindly Light Passing Out of the Shadow and Over the River. Floral tributes included a white rose pillow from H. H. Brown & Co office staff and a red rose and pinks set piece from firm employees.
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