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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
7
Following the Salem fire, residents receive aid offers while frauds target policyholders. Officials plan a five member commission to oversee rebuilding, with a housing code and disease control measures. Governor Walsh pledges support as refugees endure damp tents and crowded conditions.
The Salem relief drive nears 250000 with 22629957 received by treasurer Gardiner Lane. Contributions pour in from Massachusetts and across the country, with Boston and Bay State lines shipping supplies free of charge and Dayton Ohio pledging up to 5000 if needed.
The Chelsea committee appointed by acting Mayor W. J. Williams finished its labors at Chelsea City Hall and reported the total amount received was slightly over $3000. Most funds came from fire sufferers after the April 12, 1908 blaze. relief work for Salem continues through churches lodges and private subscriptions.
A Boston dentists meeting at Hotel Thorndike aims to raise funds for Salem fire victims. All Boston dentists are invited to attend. Speakers include Dr. Charles W. Rodgers, Dorchester. Dr. John F. Doherty, chairman of the State Board. Dr. H De Witt Cross, Forsyth Dental Infirmary. Dr. Edward C. Briggs, Harvard Dental School. Dr. William H. Eaton. and Dr. Thomas J. Giblin.
Short items from Salem’s pages five and six cover civic notices, social events, and local happenings. Reports include community meeting dates, library programs, and minor courthouse updates affecting residents.
A committee of five East Boston real estate dealers announced they will provide 30 to 35 tenements rent free for victims of the Salem fire. The offer is sent to Governor Walsh’s relief committee led by James W. Megan, which seeks additional vacant tenements. The group includes Megan of 16 Bennington Street, Dr. Joseph J. Cody, Bernard J. Farley, Peter McGuire, and William H. Megan.
State police ruled out incendiary arson in the Salem fire yesterday while enough evidence supported criminal negligence by at least one person. Investigators traced the first blaze to a wooden shed at Korn Leather in Blubber Hollow where Nahamen Adlin of 315 Essex Street conducted leather treatment experiments. Authorities found explosives stored without a permit, violating Massachusetts law that requires city or town permits under state police supervision for explosives and inflammable materials.
The Red Cross Clothing Bureau at Salem issued a general appeal last night for undergarments for men women and babies. They request as much clothing as possible preferably new but clean acceptable. Send to the Red Cross Clothing Bureau Franklin Hall Salem.
Governor Walsh reviewed plans to employ the unemployed in Salem. A start was made Saturday with more men at work Sunday and a large additional group yesterday. He met with Attorney General Boynton to seek guidance on state aid forms to assist Salem merchants.
In 1872 Boston fire led to a legislative act for rebuilding aid, later challenged as unconstitutional tax for private use. 1908 San Francisco relief failed in Senate after Supreme Court ruling. Hardison met insurers in Salem to plan fast claims settlement. Total losses seen. insurers expected prompt payments. Salem troops to depart and civil police take over.
In Natick a mass meeting raised 500 for Salem sufferers and formed a relief committee. The panel will lead a town wide canvass and organize a tag day fundraiser to gather more funds.
Authorities fear more bodies will be found as ruins are searched. Medical Examiner Frank S. Atwood said a systematic search will target homes of unaccounted residents once the debris cools. The lost and found bureau at Now and Then Hall is aiding families to locate the missing.
Dr J Paul Roulter a druggist and physician with offices at 25 Palmer street and 195 Lafayette street is reported missing after the blaze. Friends say he has not been seen since the fire and there is fear he perished. The fire has kept a steady register of about 200 missing.
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