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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
4
Flames lit the sky near Charles Auburn and Leverett streets in the West End after a threatening fire was found in a livery stable at 363 369 Charles Street around 10 o clock. Tenants from 18 24 Auburn Street fled to the street with belongings as the fire spread.
A three story wooden stable housed 51 horses when a hay fire spread through the loft. Firefighters rescued about 22 animals, with two slightly burned, and no deaths. Flames scorched Auburn street tenements and crowds gathered as the blaze was confined to the third floor causing $2500 damage to the top of the building and hay.
Paris reports two more dead from the Gare du Nord collision bringing totals to 13 killed and 45 injured. A suburban train from Pontoise and another from Mont Soult collided at Marcadet Ridge due to a defective switch. Among the victims was a wedding party. the groom was decapitated before his bride whose legs were fractured.
Pastor Charles T. Russell told a Boston Theatre audience that creeds misrepresent the Bible and that most ministers preach what they do not believe. He asserted Clarence V. T. Richeson is neither elect nor eternally condemned.
Pastor Russell speaks under the International Bible Students Association banner urging rejection of medieval creeds. He argues the Bible is the true guide and condemns ministers who doubt its inspiration, comparing them to corrupt figures and challenging Clarence V. T. Richeson.
Two men nearly lost their lives in a blaze that engulfed an icehouse and barn at 216 Spring Street Roxbury while trying to rescue six horses. Fire departments from Roxbury Jamaica Plain and Dedham fought the flames that damaged nearby property including St Theresa's church. Loss estimated around $5000 with streetcar service disrupted for an hour.
George W. Perkins urged full public disclosure of all correspondence related to the International Harvester prosecution. He criticized Secretary Hilles and Taft managers for alleged partial handling, calling for Senate transparency on actions during the Taft administration and urging public judgment on the affair.
Captain Leslie A. Spinney formerly of Provincetown and commander of the steam yacht Wakiva died at his home 236 Pleasant street Winthrop yesterday afternoon after a prolonged illness. The Wakiva had returned from the Mediterranean six weeks earlier and the rough crossing hastened his collapse.
Patrolman William F. Foley and Special Officer Thomas I. Ryan of Station 11 were assaulted by about 200 youths on Mt. Ida as they arrested John Lawton 19 of 120 Adams Street Dorchester for playing ball. Foley was knocked down and injured with baseball bats fists and stones. Other officers arrived to prevent further harm.
Lawton was taken to the station by Ryan and charged with playing bail on the Lord's day. Foley and Ryan pursued Sunday law violators, were in citizen’s clothes, and Lawton was singled out as leader. Foley was attacked as the mob advanced on Ryan. the officer hurried Lawton to the station as Foley cried out.
Journeymen barbers warn they will abandon their brushes and razors if master barbers do not concede by tomorrow morning, leaving New York unshaven and unshampooed. The dispute centers on wage and working condition demands amid the May 19 report.
Union members from 151 Clinton Street present demands to employers setting a eight o clock to nine o clock schedule with lunch and supper breaks. The union says four thousand members stand ready to strike if not favorable. Demands include union signs in shops and hiring only from the union with pay if not hired. No barber to be discharged without union notice. Extra pay for weekend work and a minimum wage of one dollar per week.
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