Six Dead In Gas Explosion On Boston Streets
An illuminating gas explosion under a temporary wooden roadway at Boylston and Tremont streets killed six people and badly injured three, with about fifty others sustaining injuries. Witnesses described a smoke-filled air and collapsing debris as cars and nearby buildings suffered damage. Police sealed the area as crews worked to restore wires and traffic.
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Explosion Devastates Tremont Street Subway Junction
Gas leakage alerted earlier that day and an electric spark likely started the blast in the subway arch between Tremont and Boylston streets. An Mt Auburn car and a Back Bay car were hurled by the explosion, killing the conductor and causing multiple injuries as flames and collapsing timbers shocked spectators.
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Tragic Mt Auburn car wreck kills riders and bystanders
A disastrous gas explosion scatters prostrate bodies and two dead horses across a street. Firefighters, ambulances, and brave civilians assist in rescue as the burned car and wreckage are cleared and eight or more victims are removed to safety or death.
Fatal Boston Explosion Claims Several Notables
The Rev Dr William Augustus Start a Cambridge minister and Tufts bursar aged 60 perished in yesterday morning's blast. Conductor G D Bigelow and Miss Amelia Bates also died, with William L Vinal a Lawson confidential secretary among the injured. Benja m Downing and a cab driver killed as rescue efforts followed.
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Mayor Quincy Defends Subway Safety Amid Gas Explosion
Mayor Quincy argues the blast arose from gas mains beneath Boylston Street and not from subway structure. He blames the Boston Gas Light Co for leaks and notes the subway itself remained intact, urging public patience during the inquiry.
Tremont Bay car explosion rescuers named
The article profiles several heroes including Thomas Brady of the New Boylston meat market who freed a trapped patrolman and aided survivors, Patrick Ryan who rescued three women, O Neill from Health Food Co who alerted and aided passengers, and Clifton Parkhurst a local watchmaker who rushed to help as cars and buildings burned.
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Health Food Company
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Hundreds Treated After Subway Blast at City Hospital
Seven were taken to City Hospital, six to Massachusetts General, and twenty five to the Emergency. A full corps of surgeons led by Dr. Rockafellow set up in the Masonic Temple to care for about twenty five injured. three men were in serious condition and one dangerous. Mayor Quincy visited to ensure care.
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Rescue Courage At Cypress Street Car Explosion
Clark Burst had residents flee to safety after a fierce explosion at Cypress Street car. Engineer Neptune pulled three people from the Back Bay car while Brady O Niel Ryan and Parkhurst aided others. McArdle and Ladder 3 rescued Mrs Bates trapped in the cab amid flames.
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Subway Gas Explosion Report Finds No Subway Damage
Chief Engineer Jarson So reports to the Transit Commission after a superficial check. The commission orders an investigation into the gas explosion at Tremont and Boylston and its effect on the subway structure.
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Gas Company Exonerates Itself in Boston Blast
The Boston Gaslight Company released an official statement detailing that it was not to blame for the explosion. It cites weakened pipes and a spark from streetcar tracks as the likely cause and notes that no outside notification occurred until after 11 o'clock.
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Escape and horror after Tremont Street blast near the Zoo
Eyewitnesses recall the explosion near Boylston Tremont streets with debris lifting paving stones and gas leaks reported all winter. Compositor J W Gourlay narrowly escaped seconds before the blast as others described injuries, collapsed platforms, and frightened crowds aiding wounded near Hotel Pelham and the Masonic building.
Explosive gas leak along subway construction site in Boston
Engineers note the gas pipe fractures were not caused by the gas company. The space between subway walls and street surface, left open for months for waterproofing, allowed gas and air to rise through cracks. Officials mourn the serious accident and pledge aid to the injured.
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Funeral crowd at Jones's undertaking rooms identifies victims
Curious crowds gather at Lagrange street to learn if loved ones are among five bodies in Jones's rooms. Police list names Miss Bates Vinal Starr Bigelow and Sibley and identify each victim in the early afternoon. Miss Bates later moved to Undertaker Smith's rooms per relatives' request.
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Officials Explain Explosion Cause and Response
Superintendent Benjamin Wells led city officials at the scene and described efforts to manage the aftermath. He noted an official investigation will determine the exact cause, but believes gas from a leaking main collected in subway crevices and ignited by a spark.
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