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Gasoline attack ends in death on Roxbury streets
Evelyn Wagler a 24 year old Chicago woman visiting Boston moved to Roxbury seeking work. Six black youths confronted her as she walked for gasoline, forced her to douse herself and set her on fire. She died hours later at Boston City Hospital with no arrests reported.
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Boston
Evelyn Wagler
Chicago
Roxbury
Blue Hill Avenue
Evelyn
Oak Hall
Blue Hill Ave
State Welfare Office
Episcopal Church
Wayne Street
Wagler
Boston City Hospital