Fire destroys acid plant and historic relics in Lowell blaze
Firefighters battled a sulfuric acid blaze at the nitric acid plant in Lowell. Chief Tracy and Assistant Chief Callahan led crews amid explosions and ice sheeted buildings. The Sixth Massachusetts relics and war portraits were lost. city records and thousands of library volumes were damaged but saved.
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Frank F. Tracy
Fire Department
Frank Callahan
William Boutwell
Andrew Lawson
Wilmington
Devastating Woburn Sulphuric Acid Plant Fire
A massive blaze at a Woburn chemical plant engulfed the sulphuric acid building after a 4 30 ignition between two 60 foot towers. Firefighters and workers rescued a wounded boy from acid and water, risking exposure as flames fed by volatile chemicals.
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Woburn
Stomach Troubles Prevented by Bisulated Magnesia
Eminent specialist says nine of ten stomach woes stem from fermentation of food causing wind and acidity. A teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water after meals stops fermentation and neutralizes acids, reducing heartburn and irritation. Obtainable from any druggist.
Historic fire gut Memorial Building in Lowell destroys relics
Fire gutted Lowell memorial building and library, destroying war paintings, rare relics, Civil War flags, swords and manuscripts. Mayor Murphy said debris removal and rebuilding will start. insurance covers the losses. Five firefighters injured by flying glass. city workers saved many valued tokens.
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Lowell
Dennis J. Murphy
Memorial
G. A. R. Post
Memorial Hall
Murphy
Owen Monahan
Martin Mahon
City Hall
Cedarcrest Inn Fire Destroys Historic Roadhouse
Fire swept Cedarcrest Inn in Braintree near Boston early last evening destroying the roadhouse in under thirty minutes. The caretaker Frank Thomas was alone inside until Isaac Sexton sighted flames from the roof and an alert was sounded. Firemen saved nearby cottages but the inn and its contents were totally lost.
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Cedarcrest Inn
Braintree
Boston
Frank Thomas
Isaac Sexton
Fire Destroys Inn Setup Before Grand Opening
A blaze gutted an inn under preparation for opening next Saturday. The property, owned by George Ford and leased to John Sullivan, suffered about $6000 in damages, all covered by insurance.
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George Ford
John Sullivan
Oil Refineries Ablaze at Central Wharf in Three Alarm Fire
A three alarm fire at Central wharf destroyed one oil refining plant and damaged two others. The Indian Refining Company at 35 Central wharf suffered the core blaze while the Tide Water Oil Company at 34 and the Borne Scrymser Company at 36 sustained heavy water damage. Police opened an investigation into the cause as losses were estimated near 26 thousand dollars.
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Central Wharf
Indian Refining Company
Tide Water Oil Company
Borne, Scrymser Company
Fifty Girls Escape Nashua Shop Fire
Fifty girls employed at the Granite Overall Company factory fled down fire escapes when a blaze broke out destroying the three story building on Water Street. One girl was carried out unconscious by firefighters but later revived. Loss placed at 20009 dollars.
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Nashua
N. H
Granite Overall Company
Water Street
Newton High School defeats Melrose in thrilling hockey
Newton High School beat Melrose 2 to 1 at the Arena in a highly exciting game. Notable for Newton were Fisk, LaCroix and Carley as Newton’s defense stifled Melrose. Goals came from Carley with two and Leavitt for Melrose.
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Newton High School
Melrose High School
Melrose
Newton
Fisk
LaCroix
Carley
Newton High
Newton H. Melrose
H. Putnam
Scruton
Chisholm Bunun
Geis
Paisley Burkhardt
Piccsco Cessessosivs R
Wanamaker Stickney
Weeseeeecee
Tadenia
Leavitt Carley
Svarecceses
Phillips Tis
Ross
Newton H. S
Melrose H. S
Leavitt
Rogue
Dentists Prep for Hearing on Dental Nurse Bill
Dentists urged to attend a State House hearing in room 240 at 10 30 this morning on the Dental Nurse bill. A Boston dentist called the measure dangerous claiming it would permit non dentists to clean teeth without registration and threaten health standards.
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State House
Boston
Michael Cangiano Named Court Interpreter in Middlesex County
Dorchester resident Michael Cangiano one of the citys best known Italians was appointed official court interpreter for Middlesex County by the Superior Bench from a list of over 80 applicants. He has served in that role in court circles for nearly 25 years.
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Michael Cangiano
Dorchester
Middlesex County
Cangiano
Cigar Manufacturer H L Schaefer Dies at 50 in Westfield
H L Schaefer a noted cigar maker and former town selectman died at his home 124 Franklin street after a long illness. He belonged to Mt Moriah Lodge and multiple Masonic and fraternal bodies. He is survived by his widow and daughter.
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Westfield
Harry UL. Schaefer
Franklin Street
Mt. Moriah Lodge of Masons
Evening Star
Royal Arch Chapter
Springfield
Council of Royal and Select Masters
Springfield Commandery
Knights Templar
Melba Temple of the Mystic Shrine
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G. A. Dimon
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Lowell Historical Society
Monahan
Walter Allen
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