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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1904
Page
5
A five story Attorney Street tenement fire at 3 a.m. killed four women, one man, and nine children, injuring nearly twenty others including five firefighters. The blaze, linked to a lamp explosion during renovations, trapped residents on upper floors and caused dramatic rescues as roof travelers escaped across neighboring buildings.
An early morning explosion near Upper Sandusky killed five oil well blowers and seriously injured five others. Victims include Malen Lookabaugh and Lafe McKay of Findlay, Joseph Fox of Lima, Corine Wise of Upper Sandusky, and Emanuel Urcan of Cincinnati. The blast occurred as McKay prepared to lower nitroglycerine. assistants and others stood nearby.
A morning blaze near Fredericton New Brunswick destroyed the Jewett residence killing Clarke Edward 62 his wife 68 their daughter 15 and three Jewett children aged 15 12 and 6 Zella Mary and Ethel. Alfred Jewett listed as father.
Five men drowned when a 22 foot naphtha launch capsized off Cleveland on Lake Erie while heading to Vermillion for yacht races. The victims, John D Begley Albert G Treiber Paul Hartner of Cuyahoga Abstract Co Max Hurtig and his brother Jules Hurtig draughtsman for Garry Iron and Steel Co, Cleveland, were found after the craft floated into Edgewater Park Beach. Cries were heard by campers but darkness prevented aid.
Sept 4 Wakefield Massachusetts. Richard Merriam the ten year old son of Dr. Richard Merriam of Salem accidentally shot his playmate Lancelot Gibson also of Salem at the camp on Merriam estate in Greenwood. Gibson is at Massachusetts General Hospital and thought unlikely to live.
Vermont voters may sway national trends as in past cycles with the state’s Republican plurality seen as a barometer. The GOP targets about 30,000 votes, with 25,000 enough to signal approval of Roosevelt, while Democrats warn below 27,000 suggests voter indifference.
Tomorrow's Vermont election is analyzed by a political index showing that a Vermont Republican plurality above 25,000 has historically aligned with national Republican victories. Below that threshold the Democrats have dominated nationally, making Vermont's result influential for Roosevelt or Parker. The chart clarifies why Tuesday's vote matters.
The Rev. William S. Hazen today resigned the pastorate of the Congregational Church in Northfield Vermont where he has served since his ordination forty one years ago. He will retire from active work on October 12 when the resignation becomes effective.
Funeral services for Timothy Desmond one of Dorchester Lower Mills oldest residents will be held at St Gregorys Church at 9 this morning Desmond aged 80 lived on Cedar Street for 60 years and is survived by three sons and three daughters Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery
Mayor Daly of Cambridge told a Post reporter the rumor he would not seek re election this fall is false and absurd. He said he has not made that statement and has given little thought to the matter. He expects to express his views in due time. Ex Mayor McNamee said he cannot say he will be a candidate this fall.
Sept 4 Newtonville Congregational Church pastor O S Davis departs for New Britain Connecticut to lead South Congregational Church. W H Williams of Church of the Good Shepherd Waban moves to Fort Worth Texas after farewell sermons.
Angelo Dargo. 35, of 18 Auburn Court, arrested by a Division 1 officer on assault with a loaded revolver. He allegedly confronted John J. Pitzold of 174 Ash Street at the East Boston ferry. Patrolman Flynn tackled and seized the pistol from Dargo's hand.
Worcester, Sept 4. Harl Woodaman, 27 months, died after falling into shallow water at University Park while playing with two brothers. Despite cries, park bystanders did not assist until seven minutes had elapsed. he was pronounced dead on removal.
Newton September 4 The British Naval and Military Veteran Association of Boston held memorial services for deceased comrades at the Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill A large contingent from the Highland Dress Association and Independent Fusiliers joined the procession Bugle Major Reid led the veterans bugle corps and the Brookline Drum and Flute Band The rector Rev D C Barrett preached and Lieut Mitchell was choirmaster Captain Clerk Stokes read the year’s departed members among them C A Pierce Talbot John McAdam John C McDonald William Farrell Walter Hawkins The muffled taps sounded and Major Reid breathed the assembly’s salute through the bugle outside the church
Grace E. Scott of Chicago, chosen by Mayor Harrison to represent the city on Oklahoma Day at the St Louis fair, has not yet received official notification. If appointed she will accept. she is a 20 year old, 5 foot 3 inch, blonde stenographer at the University of Chicago.
Ella Swoboda, once freed from Joseph Swoboda by a divorce decree issued last April, died on a Chicago street by swallowing carbolic acid. She left the decree in her hand, a poignant emblem of a troubled life and the underworld milieu surrounding her.
Eugene N. Foss, former Republican candidate in the eleventh district, puts out nomination papers and signals reciprocity as the campaign’s central issue. He plans to declare his position after the state convention in October and says he may meet Senator Lodge or Colonel Clarke to discuss Canada reciprocity as he resumes the race.
Sir Thomas Lipton, in an Associated Press interview from London, still hopes George L. Watson will reconsider and design a new America s Cup challenger. Watson recently said he could not proceed due to ill health and would not design a boat unless he could accompany it.
New York, Sept 4. Sir Thomas Lipton plans another challenge for the America's Cup and the question is which rules will govern the race. Will the next race follow the New York Yacht Club's newer rules emphasizing displacement, length, and draught to foster wholesome yacht design, or the older rules based on water line length and sail area.
End of Fall River strike of over 26 000 textile workers enters seventh week with no concessions from either side and no factory activity. Both sides remain firm and few prospects for settlement appear. Contributions pour in for strikers while workers continue to leave.
New York report: Minnie Bittner, age 15 two years ago when wed to 19 year old John Bittner, seeks divorce brought by her mother guardian Catherine Hahn. Bittner loves his child wife and will fight the suit. the couple never lived together though he has urged her to join him.
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