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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
7
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During a thick northeast snow storm yesterday morning the 8 H Sawyer carrying herring from Jonesport Maine to New York ran ashore on Georges Island and was later floated by Tug Vim to an upper harbor anchorage. Break of Day from Kennebec River to New York ran ashore on the northeast side of Point Allerta but was refloated by Tug Doane two hours before high water and towed to John A Melie’s wharf for drydock repairs.
During a heavy northeast snowstorm the two masted schooner Jreak of Day ran ashore on the northeast side of Point Allerton while heading for harbor. It carried feldspar from the Kennebec River to New York. Captain Barter deemed passage around Cape Cod imprudent and waited for fairer weather. The hull broke on the rocks. Hull life-saving crew rescued four sailors and ashore. A tug was requested to assist.
The schooner Florence a Boston ballast dredger slipped its cable to avoid breakage and ran aground colliding with D H Craig coal pier in the harbor early today damaging hoisting gear but causing no major injuries to the vessel or crew.
The article notes engineer Dan Kemp finds a copper oil can from the wrecked Maine in Havana harbor, and a second engineer presents it to him. A harbor ship fleet schedule runs to Europe with numerous liners, fish landings at T wharf deliver 50,000 pounds of haddock and cod, and repairs cost 500 dollars for the Louis Osborn tug. Captain Billy Wilkie resumes duty as the Louis Osborn returns. Boston and Gloucester fishing, lobsters, and passenger counts accompany company praise for Chief Steward Andrew Munro aboard the Norse liner. References to the Lynton clipper’s fast voyages, La Bretagne pigeons, and the Dago wreck captain Scroggie connect Boston harbor traffic to broader shippings, with news of the Allan line’s new Bleilian and other forthcoming liners. Ex-Councilman Patrick J. O Toole joins Boston Chamber of Commerce circles as a grain exporter liaison.
Captain Anderson states that when Hebe was sighted she was approaching the Beverly and signals were obscured by sails. Once signals were visible abeam it took minutes to read them and respond, noting Hebe’s speed about eleven miles per hour versus Beverly’s thirteen.
A sharp exchange centers on a controversial breeder accused of mixing strains and using profane language, prompting a comment on restraint and professional conduct amid mounting frustration.
The German cruiser Gazelle was launched at Kiel with Princess Henry of Prussia christening her. The ex-Empress of Germany attended the ceremony as Admiral Von Tirpitz praised the princess’s husband for upholding Germany’s sea power in the far east.
From Nova Scotia to Portland and Boston the line offers day trips. Steamers depart Com's Wharf Boston Mondays and Thursdays at 8 AM and Portland at 5 30 PM the same days. Fare is one dollar. Agent BE Waldran announces service.
Notice announces Walter M. Lindsay administrator of the estate of Ann McKenney of Boston Suffolk County widow deceased intestate and calls creditors to present claims and debts to Lindsay at 28 Court street Boston Mass. Also notices John J. White administrator of the estate of Ann Whilhugh of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate and directs claim presentation and debt payment to White at 6 J Richfield street Dorchester Mass.
Maritime brief lists arrivals clearances and sailings with numerous ships from St John New Brunswick Halifax N S Brunswick Georgia and Maine. Notable vessels include Catalonia Dye Stanwood and City of Gloucester with destinations Liverpool Halifax and New York among others.
Second Session juries hear multiple personal injury cases including Walter W. Hall vs John Pilling Shoe Co and Mary McMasters administratrix vs West End Street Railway. Verdict for defendant. Court adjourned to meet again in Cambridge next Monday at 9:30.
The Boston Water Department invites proposals for furnishing values per the contract copy available at City Engineer's Office Boston City Hall. Proposals must use the official form, include a $1500 bond, a $500 certified check payable to the city, and be delivered to the Water Commissioner by 12 noon on Friday April 8 1898. John Rh Murphy Water Commissioner March 31 1898.
A small blaze in the partition between Brown Bros clothiers at 977 979 Washington street and the Bromfield Spa basement in the new Jewellers' building drew rapid fire company response yesterday forenoon. No major losses expected to occupants. Brown Bros stock suffers light smoke damage.
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