Sixty Five Houses Destroyed in Lowell Blast
In Lowell on July 29 a massive explosion obliterated 21 houses and damaged 44 more, totaling 65 properties in and near Riverside. The blast shattered windows, wrecked interiors, and its shock was felt throughout the city, with extensive damage extending to Wigginville and the business district. Many owners are insured but coverage lacks explosion protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Riverside District
George Marcotte
Benjamin Studley
Thomas Studley
William Flynn
Walter Adler
Albert Richardson
Thomas Gray
John Allister
Jesse Doole
Samuel Davin
Thomas England
Joseph Christian
Mary England
Elizabeth Davis
William Buckledge
Francis Murphy
John Christian
William Marcotte
Seaver Dumont
Peter Messe
Fabia Magee
Charles Dupres
Lizard Belanger
William Drapeau
Joseph Gregoire
Eugene Trotter
Kate la France
Joseph Stavey
Christian Stavey
Kate Farmer
Mary Donnelly
Emile Savageau
John Savageau
Frank Marchand
James Promovoso
George Marchand
Z. Savageau
Joseph Plantz
Peter Morse
W. D. Brown
Nellie Gray
Mary Billodeau
Charles Beattin
Tewksbury
Haraty
Lowell Struck by Devastating Explosion and Mass Casualty
A powerful blast in Lowell triggered fires, injuries, and panic. Police, militia, and six ambulance teams mobilized as emergency wards were improvised at John Anderson’s home. Victims, including a 12 year old girl, received rapid care while bystanders aided with food and transport to St John’s and Emergency hospitals. Georgie the rescued boy affirms the child’s reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Rom
Redmond Welch
James Ir. Miskella
C. T. Shittredge
Thomas Fairweather
James McNulty
Mawrence
Billerica Streets
Eaton Street
J.B. O'Connor
T. F. Carroll
St. John's
Josephine Perrousse
Zepherin Perrousse
Georgie
Statement by the U S Cartridge Co. on powder magazine blast
Lowell July 29. The United States Cartridge Company issued a statement detailing land ownership of the powder magazines a two part ownership by Nichols and Fletcher estate and the cartridge company. It describes two magazines one leased to Dupont Powder Co and another co owned by Nichols and Fletcher estate and the cartridge company built in 1875. The statement notes nitro glycerine leakage and dynamite storage in the Nichols and Fletcher portion and recounts steps taken with Thompson Hardware and American Powder Co. to remedy. It mentions powder removal on three drags of George E Stanley and suggests the explosion followed the dynamite magazine blast with smoke and a shouted Run before the second blast. The company offers no knowledge of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
United States Cartridge Company
Nichols and Fletcher
The
Cartridge Company
Dupont Powder Company
American Powder Company
Thompson
Powder Company
George. E. Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Felt for Fifty Miles The Lowell Explosion Shook Boston
A blast near Lowell rattled Boston area, felt across Pemberton Square and South Boston. Police received many calls as residents speculated on batteries mills and ships exploding, with reports later indicating damage in Revere. Citizens described windows shaking and a thunder like rumble lasting seconds.
Explosion concussive blast rattles Revere yesterday
The Lowell blast was felt in Revere at 9 10 yesterday forenoon and described as a heavy concussion. Some residents thought the sound came from powder mills in Acton.
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Lowell
Revere
Acton
Explosion Shock topples office furniture in Haverhill
The July 29 report describes the blast at the United States Cartridge Company plant in Lowell felt in Haverhill. The shock tore tar from houses, shattered windows, and caused office furniture in the city’s business district to topple, illustrating the scale of the disturbance.
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Haverhill
United States Cartridge Company
Lowell
Families Made destitute Lowell’s dynamite storehouse wreck
In Lowell a blast at the United States Cartridge Company left a devastated area with charred ruins and collapsed homes. Many families are left homeless or without clothing. Tewksbury will aid the destitute while Albert C. Blaisdell coordinates relief. Lowell city funds will support sufferers as French Canadian mill workers face widespread loss.
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Lowell
United States Cartridge Company
Tewksbury
Albert C. Blaisdell
Board of Selectmen
Explosion felt in Cambridge rattles doors and windows
The Lowell explosion was heard in Cambridge causing doors and windows to rattle with no damage reported. Many believed the blast originated in Watertown before confirming it was as far away as Lowell, sparking citywide surprise and chatter.
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Lowell
Cambridge
Watertown
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Acton Street
Mary Varnuu
Simon Lappone
Emile Gellineaux
William Lesperence
Napoleon Goyette
Bolton Street
Charles Lebrau
River Street
William Riggs
Billerica Street
Edward Burgess
Zepherine Perrousse
Lowell Co-operative Bank
William Fletcher
Owen Rogers
Charles Leblanc
Henry Patneaude
Joseph Marcotte
Ovide Quillette
George Cheney
Margaret Gondreau
Peter Garrout
Clement Supelmant
Charles Beltier
Riverside
Tnited
Cartridge Companys
Anderson
Ber
William Galloway
Belvidere Street
U. S. Cartridge CO
Boston
Pemberton Square
United States
F. B. Wentworth
Stephen Street
Symphony Hall
Mr. Wentworth
Castle
Governor's Island
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