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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
9
In Melrose on September 22, Hunter the Superintendent of Streets and City Engineer says the courts fixed responsibility on Malden driver Fenton who was arrested and held for trial. Public sentiment blames the operator as the agent in a mishap tied to dynamite handling.
A Post reporter traced the path Roy Fenton’s wagon took last Wednesday when transporting four 50 pound dynamite cases from Beverly and Causeway to Melrose. He mapped danger points at Thompson Square and Malden, noting crowded sidewalks, frequent electric car traffic, and nearby churches, schools, and a bank that would suffer massive damage if a case had fallen or exploded.
Melrose reports the death of 29 year old Eddy Stowe of Company C Naval Brigade after a disaster. He planned to become a gunner's mate when the Spanish war began and served on the U S S Prairie until muster out. Also noted are the Harvard Medical School graduates Dre Marshall and McLellan, who died after attending a social event. Nine patients from the incident were discharged from hospital today.
Melrose reports show last nights explosion caused shattered Masonic Hall windows and damaged property. Three Haynes children aged 1, 4, and 6 played in the sun while guardians seek relatives. C W Campbell identifies a body as his niece Ethel Merrill. Mrs Conway remains gravely injured after leg amputation.
President Roosevelt and party reached Washington from Oyster Bay after a rear driving wheel tire broke on the locomotive entering a Baltimore tunnel. The engine was detached and another attached, with no serious injuries. The president remained calm as the train slowed to three miles an hour, and arrived at the White House with Mrs. Roosevelt and three children.
District Attorney George A. Sanderson says if Melrose disaster shows wanton negligence he will pursue justice. He is in touch with State police and authorities and will decide after their findings. He may personally take charge at the inquest if not yet decided.
Melrose residents fear unexploded dynamite remains scattered around the accident site. Police and citizens began an exhaustive search of premises to dispel danger. W. D. Hunter, engineer and city official, believes the explosion did not consume all the dynamite and parts may have blown in different directions.
Mayor Patrick A. Collins was unanimously chosen as presiding officer for the state convention on October 7. The committee discussed Richard Olney as resolutions chairman and William L. Douglas as Governor candidate. Douglas aims for a vigorous campaign stressing business leadership and home rule while engaging noted Democrats to speak in his bid.
Russian merchant refugee Michael ixratz described Port Arthur as a black vault at night and nearly deserted by day. He reached Chefoo after a Japanese cruiser seizure and release. He spoke of deadly air and rifle fire, civilians staying indoors, shells causing havoc, and General Stoessel’s stubborn resistance. Supplies are short but food exists. morale remains, though the Russian squadron’s Aug. 10 engagement stirred disgust. Admiral Oukhtomskiy is hospitalized, condition unclear.
Curious crowds from Boston Chelsea and nearby towns flocked to the Wyoming avenue and Main street corner seeking grim souvenirs. Relatives, hospital visits, and undertaker wagons punctuated a day marked by grief as mournful procession moved toward trains and funerary rooms.
Detectives yesterday arrested Michael H. Klane of 13 Sammett 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 a watch and chain and a roll of 30 dollars.
The Waltham Canoe Club held its fall meet in Waltham on September 22. A supper followed by an entertaining program attracted a large turnout, marking the inauguration of the winter social season.
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