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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
3
Amanda Howell, 15, found in a cliffside pit near Bonne Bay after 11 days of foraging roots and herbs. She suffered gangrene in both feet, wore torn clothing, and could not recognize rescuers. she survived rain and cold by sheltering in trees. Rescuers carried her to a village and boat transfer to St Johns General Hospital is planned.
At noon yesterday a 12 foot cast iron slab collapsed from an old corner when the building’s round corner was squared and foundations failed. The five story brick structure pancaked, burying three men under bricks and debris while Samuel Schwartz suffered a broken collar bone. Firemen freed victims and alerted state police and building officials.
Louis Weinberg blames dead contractor Joseph Adolph for the building collapse and asserts he bears no responsibility as sole owner despite purchasing the property last July. Investigators including Inspector Dugan and Building Commissioner Everett weigh fault to old foundations and construction defects amid on-site inquiries.
After a partial collapse of a remodelled North End building on July 17 authorities feared the weakened structure would topple into the street. Building Commissioner Everett cited possible causes and noted cast iron columns filled with cement may have failed. Mayor Fitzgerald urged licensing of builders and stricter rules, linking the tragedy to the need for reform and city inspection oversight.
Former East Boston Councilman Frank A. Goodwin condemned the Finance Commission report on the school department as biased. He argued the commission refuses honest inquiry into school expenditures and tax dodging, contrasting it with criticism of a 50 percent rise in city laborers versus a 103 percent rise for school officials.
Tufts University President Frederick W. Hamilton ordered an immediate halt to hazing by the Sword and Shield sophomore club. The incident, debated for its definition of hazing, prompted the president to instruct the group to stop interference with freshmen and said the matter would be reviewed by trustees.
George Gallagher checked the weights of James B. and John J. McNamara after their April fall. James rose from 137 to 142 pounds and John from 206 to 217 pounds. John J. spoke for them asking about trial news gathering and distribution.
The ad claims Ascateo, a respiratory remedy, cures severe asthma cases lasting decades. A seven drop dose in water twice daily allegedly frees the system and prevents choking attacks with long-lasting relief. Free samples via Ascateo Laboratory and availability at Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept and Riker Jayne stores.
Portsmouth N H Oct 10 Every member of the ship s company of 900 who can obtain liberty will be in Portland Wednesday to root for the ship s football team against army men of Fort McKinley A special train has been chartered to carry them from this city and back
In Bathurst Golf Club at Short Hills New Jersey October 10 the West was eliminated from the national women’s championship. Dorothy Campbell title holder defeated Miss P Manchester 8 up and 7 to play while Kate Harley beat Myra Helmer. E Cheseborough of San Francisco won one hole against W M Earle and R H Barlow defeated Florence Harvey 3 up 1 to play. Lillian B Hyde beat F H Rosenheim.
Advertises black vicuna suits made from pure Australian wool at PF Gray Co Washington and Hanover. Regular twenty dollar suits offered for nine dollars ninety cents.
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