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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1900

Page

4

Girl Sues Chelsea Police For 4000 In False Arrest Case

Georgiana Martin of New Brunswick sues Chelsea Chief Drury and Officer Golden for 299 each alleging arrest and three days’ detention without magistrate before release. British consul Blount and lawyer Dewing assist, while Chelsea officials defend.

Drury Chelsea Golden Suffolk Court House Georgiana Martin New Brunswick Blount The Post Martin Cottage Street Georgia Martin House of Correction BB. B. Dewing Tremont Street Drury and Dewing H. W. Jones Chelsea Board of Aldermen

Catastrophic 1929 Manhattan fire and explosion numbers

A massive fire and multiple explosions rocked lower Manhattan at Greenwich and Warren streets destroying Tarrant & Co building filled with chemicals. Firemen rescued and evacuated bound by collapsing walls, with the Irving National Bank and Mecklem Bros. offices damaged and money moved to safety amid the chaos.

Irving National Bank Irving Bank Mecklem Bros McClusky Detective Bureau Fancher H. A. Mecklem William Frank Heckenberry Thomas Hackett Bruce Ellen van Deen May Dunklemann Heckenberry Waddell & Co At & Warren Street

What Causes Deafness and Care By Catarrh Tablets

A long discussion on deafness attributes most cases to throat and nasal catarrh, noting heredity and scarlet fever as other causes. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe, effective remedy, claiming quick relief from catarrh and catarrhal deafness and listing ingredients and endorsements.

Stuart

No Real Evidence Against J H Best in Bailey Murder Case

In Lynn on October 29 strong opinion grows that state police cannot prove human blood stains in the Bailey murder scene. Harvard professor Wood’s report may weaken the case against John H Best. bullets tied to Best’s possession and other circumstantial evidence remain. Best to appear in court with ongoing debates over whether any blood stains will be deemed human.

Lynn George F. Bailey Wood Harvard John H. Best Best Professor Wood Bailey Olicer Neal Fitzgerald and Woolley Salem Jell Linwood& Pratt Boston Neal Pratt

Aftermath of Firebrace Building Collapse Report

Eyewitnesses dispute missing persons and survivors after a collapse. Witnesses describe numerous girls seen fleeing, some rescued from rear fire escapes, others reported killed or injured. One employee Pelton was hospitalized with broken legs. Firemen suffered injuries. no firemen declared missing.

Conight James Sexton Pelton Breitenbach’s Croker

Why Scott's Emulsion Wins the World Over Others

The passage declares Scott's Emulsion superior to competitors and invites readers to try it, noting Scott & Bowne of New York as the remedy’s origin. It emphasizes global reputation and the envy of rival emulsions, encouraging trial.

Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Coal and milk win Post victory with new schedule

The Post reports a new coal schedule set by the Metropolitan Coal Company under Coal Club order. Coal prices rose and fell with a 75 cent drop noted yesterday at noon, stove coal rising earlier to 7 and 6. It quotes Temple A Winsloe, a coal dealer, arguing that prices reflect production gains and lower consumption, while the coal situation is said to be settled for winter.

Post Boston Metropolitan Coal Company Coal Club Dudley Street the Post Posten

Washington Street Fire Leaves Firefighters Under Danger

A worker was badly cut up while helping a tramman from the wreck on Washington Street. Fire crews fought a major blaze with thousands of feet of hose from the riverfront. By 3 o clock the fire was under control though flames burned in the arena interior. At 4 the fires south of Warren Street were extinguished and crews began tearing down high walls. Workmen were rushed by the elevated to repair the downtown track.

Jude Bosson Ife New Brunswick Drury Godden Rocksberry Brown Devanny Greenwich Street Hudson Street Hospital Warren Street Alexander Phillips Hoboken Breitenbach Pepsin Tarrant Company Join Phillips Callahan Phillips Twellis Patterson Phillips Patterson Broadway Devery Police Department McLaughlin Brooks McClusky Detective Bureau Croker Seannel Fire Department Brennan Charities Department Dooner Buildings Department Buckley Lfe Tarrant Washington ‘Reet Building Department Elevate Railroad Company

GilL'S NARROW ESCAPE IN CITY DISASTER

New York reports describe numerous injuries from the downtown disaster scene. A young girl, pale and excited, sought soda at a drug store counter after the explosion, claiming she escaped unharmed from the collapsing building. Many minor injuries from flying glass and debris are noted as insurers assess losses. The board of adjusters plans to meet tomorrow to review valuations and losses.

New York Down Town Board of Adjusters

Strike Over Near Scranton Ends Labor Stoppage

The coal strike is virtually over as most miners return to work in Scranton area. A few mines were idle today due to misunderstanding, others to resume tomorrow. Miners express general satisfaction with the outcome.

Scranton

Fire and Explosions Seen From Syndicate Building Office

An office on the twenty second floor of the Syndicate building, described as the city’s tallest, observed a fire and three successive explosions. The witness recalled a black mass rising, debris showering into Vesey Street, and wood, tin roofing, and wrapped paper falling for minutes after the blast.

Syndicate Vesey Street

Earthquake Hits Caracas Killing Fifteen in Venezuela

An earthquake at 4 46 am in Caracas, Venezuela, causes extensive damage to the Pantheon and churches. Fifteen killed, many injured. U S legation damaged but occupants unhurt. President Castro reportedly leaped from a balcony and broke a leg. British minister Haggard narrowly escaped when debris fell on him.

Caracas Venezuela Pantheon United States Castro Government House William Henry Doveton Haggard Legafon

English runner defeats American in 44 yard race for £100

At Northhampton England F C Bredin beat J T Keane in a 44 yard running match by a half yard. The time was 4.645 seconds.

London Northhampton F. C. Bredin JT. F. Keane

Elite Club Hosts Cakewalk and Dance in Ulall

A cakewalk and dance were held under the Elite Club on Washington Street in Chickering Ulall with a large crowd in attendance.

Chickering Ulall Washington Street Elite Club

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