Fire Destroyed South Easton Thread Factory in Brockton area
A Brockton Post report states the Morse & Co thread factory at South Easton was totally destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars with 150000 coverage. The brick building 188 by 45 feet housed about 100 workers. Fire started in the engine room from a lamp explosion. Brockton firemen arrived in 40 minutes, saving nearby homes. the company plans to rebuild.
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Brocrxtox
E. de W. Morse & Co
South Easton
Brockton Fire Department
Brockton Department
Captain Vanderbilt Dead on Staten Island at 61
Captain Jacob Hand Vanderbilt, brother of the late Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at his Grimes Hill home Staten Island at 6 pm after a lung congestion illness. Born September 2 1807 on Staten Island he commanded steamboats for decades and later served as East Shore railroad president before retiring in 1884. He married Euphemia Maria Banta in 1834. she died in 1877. Three children survive him.
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New Brainout
U. S
Jacob Hand Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Grimes Hill
Staten Island
Vanderbilt
New York
Lindson
Long Island Sound
New Jersey
East Shore
Euphemia Maria Banta
General Putnam
The Superexcellent Gibson's Whiskey Ad
The advertisement touts Gibson's Whiskey as pure and suitable for family and medicinal use. It promotes sale by druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers and highlights its natural flavor and quality.
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Gibson’s
Tremont Temple Gutted In Early Morning Fire
A fire destroyed Tremont Temple the people's church, causing about 150000 in property loss. The blaze began in the organ loft on the sixth floor, possibly from a faulty light wire or hot steam pipe, with water damage to Parker House and Butler's dry goods. Tremont Street was closed as walls risked collapse, and rebuilding is expected soon.
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Tremont
Parker House
Butler
Tremont Street
Chelsea
Carter Street
George Warren
J. J. Estes
The Flames Confined to the Rear The Building a Total Wreck
Early morning fire observed by Engineer Neptune of the Temple as smoke issued from a rear area. Firefighters battled the blaze and secured the scene with the structure severely damaged. investigation underway to determine cause.
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Neptune
Centrifugal cream separator accident maims worker
George Bright, 36, of 1 Cumston Place, suffered the loss of his right arm yesterday at 5:15 am on a cream separator machine at 386 Tremont Street. He was treated at Emergency Hospital and later moved to City Hospital for further care.
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George Bright
Cumston Place
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
John Pendergast
A. F. Hervey
Marlboro Street
Boylston
Fairfield Street
Pendergast
Massachusetts General Hospital
Weather Forecast Signals Light Snow Possible in New England
Washington dispatch notes generally fair conditions across New England for Monday with possible light local snow. Southeasterly to easterly winds are forecast as a cold front moves through.
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Washington
New England
Why People Use Salvation Oil
The note claims Salvation Oil is chosen because it is the best liniment. It presents a consumer standpoint asserting superior efficacy as the top reason for use.
Fires Endanger Historic Temples and Parker House in Boston
A sequence of fires from 1852 to 1879 gutted the Temple and later the Tremont Temple Evangelical and Missionary Society building, with losses estimated at £100,000. Guests at the Parker House remained calm as flames spread, while the Parker House fire brigade saved adjacent property and struggled against disruptive wires delaying water access for about fifteen minutes.
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Tremont Temple
Parker House
Flames Tear Through Parker House Temple in Dense Blaze
Investigators traced the Parker House blaze to a large enveloped inferno that engulfed the Temple rear. A gas electrician alerted by smoke sounded the alarm. firemen battled from multiple angles as live wires delayed water deployment. Dozens of hoses and ladders, aided by Parker House staff, fought fierce flames that collapsed the rear roof and floors, with heavy girders and a wire guard delaying the final attack.
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Parker House
Tremont Street
School Street
Ark’s Hotel
Special Exhibition of Columbian Furniture and Draperies
An 1893 six day public exhibition opens March 20 at Canal Market and Friend Streets showing innovations in Columbian style furnishings. The dealer touts over 400000 dollars in pieces, urging all customers to visit during March 20 to 25 with access via Canal Street or Friend Street entrances.
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Percier
Napoleon
Pugin
Empire School
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