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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
2
Brockton officials report the blast likely stemmed from a crack in the lapped seam of the iron envelope riveted section of the boiler. An inspection last month deemed the boiler safe. The ensuing fire spread by naphtha ignited by the explosion.
A powerful blast tore a four story factory on Calmar street apart and unleashed a firestorm that spread across Denton and Main streets. Firefighters limited the blaze to the area, preventing further spread, but the plant and nearby structures were left in ruins with many feared dead.
An expert from Hartford Steam Insurance says a crack in the lap seam inside the boiler, hidden near rivets, caused the Brockton accident. He explains double riveted seams are safer, internal yearly and external quarterly inspections, and details maker Edward Kendall & Sons Cambridge. The low pressure boiler built in 1891 exploded. a newer high pressure boiler built in 1908 remains intact.
Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington recounts slashing menstrual pain and womb ulceration and credits Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound plus advice from Mrs Pinkham with saving her life The letter cites a two cent stamp and a strong belief in the remedy The piece also notes boiler inspection exemptions under state law and requires annual reporting of small private boilers
News notes an Emerson factory boiler explosion in Brockton prompting a police inspection team to investigate. Inspectors Kazar and McGrath were dispatched, but boiler inspections were handled by the Hartford Insurance Company under Section 2 of Chapter 105.
Brockton March 20 J H Kazer state inspector of boilers said it is too early to determine the explosion cause the fusible plug was all right suggesting water supply failure is unlikely he cannot confirm other causes and notes missing steam gauge and safety valve leaving over pressure as another possible factor
The treasurer of a shoe company recalls a catastrophic boiler incident described as an earthquake like blast. Investigators assess damage and safety measures as workers respond to the fire. Officials say no injuries reported and the plant remains closed pending inspection.
An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises to cure a cold in one day. The box bears BE W. Grove’s signature and the product costs 25 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails.
A fire damaged a factory room with two 150 horsepower boilers, only the new boiler was operating. The value of the factory is not stated, but building, machinery and stock are insured. No office staff were injured, as far as is known.
Ex police officer Judson W. Greene recalls a boiler blast at a factory where the roof and floors collapsed in minutes. He describes a bloodied man leaping from a second story and workers trapped under debris crying out in agonizing distress.
President Tobin of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union was notified by John P. Meade of Brockton Shoe Council. The union will provide financial and death benefits to affected families, and a special meeting was called to act on relief.
A persuasive ad claims nervous exhaustion stems from automatic nerves and promotes Dr Shoop Restorative. It argues stimulants fail, promises to heal by strengthening the nerve power, and offers free books and a dollar bottle via mail order from Racine Wisconsin.
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