Dynamite Route Danger Inspected Along Crowded Boston Streets
A reporter mapped the risks of four 60 pound dynamite cases carried by Roy Fenton in an express wagon from Beverly and Causeway to Melrose. He traced potential impact points near Thompson Square Charlestown and Malden, noting dense pedestrian flow, frequent streetcar traffic, and nearby landmarks including the Elevated, Main Street stations, churches, the City Hall, and the Malden High School.
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Fenton
Hunter
Boston
Roy Fenton
Beverly
Causeway Streets
Post
North Station
Thompson Square
Charlestown
Main Street
Green Street
the Charles
Bunker Hill Street
Boston & Maine
Southern Division
Sullivan Square
Malden Square
Upper Square
First Baptist Church
Wyoming Street
Calamity Ends Careers of Three Promising Men in Melrose
Melrose reports mark a car calamity that ends the careers of three promising men including 29 year old Eddy Stowe of Naval Brigade Company C. Stowe had seven years in service and was nearing gunner's mate. two Harvard Medical School graduates Dresdar shall and McLellan died after attending a social. Medical Examiner Jack oversaw body removals as Ada Crouch and EB A Stowe were moved to their homes. Nine victims hospitalized were released today.
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U.S. S. Prairie
Columbia Yacht Club
The
Legion of
Dresdarshall
McLellan
Harvard Medical School
Alderman Town
Jack
Ada Crouch
Stoneham
EB. A. Stowe
Boston
Three Tots Unaware of Parents Death in Melrose Blast
Melrose residents mourn as debris litters streets after last night’s explosion at Masonic Hall. Three Haynes children aged 1, 4, and 6 play undisturbed in the sunshine, cared for by neighbor Mrs. Sara Gates until relatives arrive. Identification efforts unfold as mourners seek missing kin. 14 patients at Melrose Hospital report stable sleep, while Mrs. Ebert Conway undergoes leg amputation.
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Melrose
Masonic Hall
Haynes
Sara Gates
Papa
Mammi
Mrs. Gates
Melrose Hospital
Ebert Conway
District Attorney Ready 10 Act In Melrose Inquest
District Attorney George A. Sanderson states he is prepared to act swiftly if Melrose disaster is found to be caused by wanton negligence. He will monitor State police findings and may personally lead the inquest, keeping in touch with authorities as investigations proceed.
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George A. Sanderson
Melrose
Fear Some Dynamite Still Unexploded in Melrose
Sept 22 Melrose residents fear unexploded dynamite fragments remain near the accident site. Police and citizens begin exhaustive inspections of premises to ensure no hidden danger. Engineer W. D. Hunter says the blast may not have consumed all contents and that 50 pounds could have caused greater damage.
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Melrose
W. D. Hunter
President Roosevelt lands safely after railroad accident
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Washington from Oyster Bay aboard a Pennsylvania line train delayed about 36 minutes by a rear driving wheel tire break in Baltimore. The tire jammed the boiler. an alternate engine was attached and the journey continued without further incident.
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Oyster Bay
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Weatherbee
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Signet
Loeb
Barnes
White House
Collins for Chairman Leads State Democratic Convention
Mayor Patrick A. Collins is the unanimous choice for presiding officer of the State convention on Oct 7. The meeting discussed Richard Olney for resolutions chairman and William L. Douglas as Governor candidate. Douglas plans a vigorous campaign, with State issues stressing business leadership and home rule. notable Democrats will be asked to speak in his behalf.
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Patrick A. Collins
Democratic State Committee
Collins
William L. Douglas
Richard Olney
Mr. Douglas
James B. Carroll
Springfield
Commonwealth
Sities
Crane
Bates
Liberty Square
Hke Cochran
Hill, Carmack
Grady
Jerome
Folk
Douglas
Port Arthur described by Russian refugee in Chefoo
Michael Swartz, a Russian merchant refugee, arriving from Port Arthur via Chefoo, paints the city as a nightly black vault nearly deserted by day. He says civilians stay indoors after sunset, air is heavy with death, Japanese shells cause havoc, supplies are short but food exists, and General Stoessel remains defiant. Admiral Oukhtomsky is hospitalized.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Michael Swratz
Curious crowds swarm Melrose after disaster scene
Melrose on September 22 draws visitors from Boston Chelsea and distant towns to Wyoming avenue and Main street seeking debris clothing blood stained wood and other grisly souvenirs. Relatives and mourners converge on hospitals and undertakers as grim reminders of the casualties pass by.
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Melrose
Boston
Chelsea
Wyoming Avenue
Main Street
Two Charged With Stealing Arlington Man's Watch
Police report two suspects charged in Arlington after an alleged watch theft from a local resident. Detectives identified the defendants, who face counts of theft and related offenses as the investigation continues.
Two youths arrested in Arlington robbery case
Detectives yesterday arrested Michael H. Klane of 13 Lammett street Malden and Harry S. Maxwell 17 of 108 Second street Chelsea charged with robbing Alexander Drummond of 1068 Massachusetts avenue Arlington on the night of Sept 14 on Allen street. It is alleged they stole from his pockets a watch and chain and a roll of 30 dollars.
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Michael H. Klane
Lammett Street
Malden
Harry S. Maxwell
Second Street
Chelsea
Alexander Drummond
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Allen Street
Waltham Canoe Club Fall Meet Opens Winter Season
In Waltham on September 22 the Waltham Canoe Club held its fall meet with a supper and entertaining program. A large audience attended, marking the inauguration of the winter social season.
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Waltham Canoe Club
Waltham
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