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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1901

Page

4

Milk suppliers and contractors clash in ongoing dispute

The large milk dispute continues after an all day Parker House conference. Producers claim leverage and demand talks on pricing, while contractors insist they can meet demand with outside supply and resist binding terms. Both sides anticipate resuming discussions at 9 AM as tensions rise and a settlement remains distant.

Parker House Harvey A. Whiting D. Whiting & Co George O. Whiting Ward Luther Crawford New Braintree Secreta W. A. Hunter W. A. Barry Richard A. Scammon Stratham N.H George Whiting

Hat sale offer from F I Dorr and Jackson Hats

A dated letter from F I Dorr of New York to the Raymond Syndicate in Boston announces hat shipments by express. It promises hats for sale at Jackson store counters at one dollar each, with plans to fill Washington Street space and the big Washington store with the New York stock. It guarantees saving more than half hat money and a free hat for trouble.

New York Igor. Raymond Washington St Boston Goldsmith Greene St Raymond Syndicate Jackson Washington &I

Milk Producers' Strike Threatens Canned Goods Supply

A letter from A B Ward, president of the Producers' Union, warns of price readjustment disputes and possible state arbitration. Massachusetts farmers withhold 12 000 cans daily while New Hampshire shipments face delays as milk producers organize and back shipments across Greenfield Peterboro and other stations.

Music Producers’ Union State ‘Board of Arbitration Ward Svening Massachusetts New Hampshire Greenfield Peterboro Hancock Rockinghem South Lee Newfields N. H New Ham A. B. Ward

Boston Storm Hurtles Through City and Harbor

Storm rips through Boston causing ankle deep water across streets as umbrellas fail and hats fly. Harbor winds near 50 mph deter ships, but warnings kept vessels off bay. Dozens of boats trade piers for safety while several steamers ride out the weather at Nantasket Roads. Forecast calls for clearing skies and cooler winds by today.

Boston State Court Streets Kilby State Streets Boylston Tremont Streets Weather Bureau Gloucester Ram's Head Godfrey Old Dominion Herman Winter New York Governor Dingley Portland Berks Dutch Island Balladelphia City of Gloucester Joucester Howard Battery Wharf Norfolk Baltimore South Channel T Wharf Barkentine St Philadelphia & Reading Company Nantasket Roads Amo Knicke Ker Peter Smith Walter A. Luckenbach 0. Co Creek Scranton George Minslow Facony Staples Co Paull Malvern Philadelphia Joshua Lovett Alice Nauset Cape Cod Baker Provincetow

Ice jam threatens bridges on Mattawamkeag and Penobscot rivers

In Mattawamkeag Maine on April 3 the river ice broke up and moved downstream at 106 this afternoon carrying several piers of logging firms. The jam spread to the junction with the Penobscot with water rising about 12 inches per hour and the Mattawamkeag road bridge feared to collapse. If Penobscot breaks up the Canadian Pacific bridge could be severely damaged.

Mattawamkeag Mattawamk River Nine Central Railroad Company Mattawamkeag Road Penobscot Canadian Pacific Railroad

Heavy Snow Paralyzes Pittsburg Transit and Rail

The Great Snowfalls in Pittsburg begin around dawn with heavy clinging snow. Telegraph, telephone, and trolley service to suburbs suspended as miles of poles fall and trains stall. Mountain snow depth reaches 12 to 15 inches. mountain streams rise rapidly, raising washout risks along the line.

Pittsburg Penn

Bad Night at Cape Highland Light

At sunset a gale reached 48 mph blowing toward Cape Highland Light. Tug Joshua Pavest, Wich pare, piles were torn, and pacmers 2 went aground near the cape. One vessel was driven back and finally found harbor at Provincetown.

Highland Light Joshua Pavest Wich Pare Pacmrres Cape Mor Provincetown

Heavy Storm Strikes Norfolk Virginia Area

A severe storm swept Norfolk and nearby waters with winds up to 48 mph at Capes Henry and Hatteras and around two inches of rain. Many houses lost their roofs and trees were blown down. The Russian cruiser Waring endured the gale in Hampton Roads as a coal barge sank beside it with no casualties. Incoming steamers were delayed by the weather.

Norfolk Capes Henry Hatteras Waring Hampton Roads

Marblehead hotel furnishings contract

G J Kimball announces placing his home furnishings order with C E B OsaooD Co for the new Atlantic House hotel in Marblehead Massachusetts. The note confirms the hotel project and the supplier selection.

Atlantic House Marblehead Mass C. E B Osaood Co Lemen Eden G. J. Kimball

Balti More Vessel Shelter Amid Quiet Seas

The report notes that Balti more sailor Maer Tennengsee remains unreported as many vessels seek shelter in Hampton, with no marine disasters reported so far.

Enger Maer Tennengsee Baltimore Hampton

Snowfall Report From Rawlings and Davis Areas

Snow blanketed Rawlings Massachusetts with six inches while Davis area reported eighteen inches of powder. Local observers noted drifting conditions and delayed travel as weather continues to close roads.

Weathered sea and fog halt passage near Chatham

Heavy seas sweep the shoals and fog shuts gulf passage for forty eight hours. Coast guard patrols the shore all day as tugs and barges ride out the gale off Handkerchief.

Chatham Coast Guard Ancher

Storm Delivers Severe Blow at Woods Hole

The April storm is stronger than any this winter in Woods Hole. The sound is rough all afternoon and no steamer to Cot City. Tug Lehigh arrived from Hyannis at noon after anchoring barges off Bass River.

Wood's Hole Cott City Lehigh Hyannis Bass River

Northeast storm warning issued for New Haven to Eastport

Weather bureau yesterday morning posted a northeast storm warning from Washington. The warning said a storm of great intensity is central over District at Coleia at 9 30 a m moving northeast and erous north up east gate today, threatening to northwest tonight.

Weather Bureau Washington New Haven Eastport Coleia East Gate

Six Inches of Snow Falls in New York Farm Areas

Snow blankets parts of New York with six inches reported by farmers on April 3 as flakes continue to fall, creating whiteout conditions in rural districts and delaying daily chores.

New York

Artificial Ice Plant Tour Reveals New Commonwealth Ice Co

A Boston tour explained machine made ice at the Commonwealth Ice Company plant in Roxbury. Dr E John Kauffmann led guests through boilers and ammonia coils, detailing a 260 ton daily capacity and a freeze cycle that yields ice in about three days with house to house delivery to start soon.

New Commonwealth Eni Ice Company Ho and Girard Streets Roxbury E. John Kauffmann Boston Roche Kauffmann A. of Reynolds Dayton Emery M. Lowe Pena Newee A Ce Pps Bell A. B. Strickler Company’ of York Penis

Jones Details Plot to Murder Rice and Estate Cash

Jones testifies in court about a bogus will scheme with Patrick to speed Rice’s death and access a large estate. He describes forged drafts, threats, and the plan to kill themselves, with details of the Tombs interview and the cremation cover story.

Jones Patrick Rice Texas New York Robert E .Moore Mr. Battle Osborne Lawyers House Moore and Cantwell David L. Short Morris Meyers Charles Mr. Rice Mr. Moore Jerome Jones Gener Aw Patrick Sohen Captain Baker Mr. Meldrum Fred A. Rice Baker

McGlynn Convicted For High Priced Shoes In South Boston

In South Boston a court heard Michael J. McGlynn charged with larceny of six pairs of horseshoe freight shoes and a pair of boots after an assault on Fred Goss and an attempted larceny at Freight House No. 6. If his time were valued at $2 a day he would owe $420 for twelve shoes two boots and the assault. The case references Deer Island authorities and a costly horse show alternative.

Michael J. McGlynn Fred Goss Deer Island South Boston McGlynn Hoese Congols Railroad

Patrick's Lawyers Satisfied Statement Released

In New York on April 3 Patrick's lawyers Fred B House and Robert E Moore issued a statement saying they are perfectly satisfied with the situation. The brief release conveyed confidence in the ongoing matter.

New York Patrick Fred B. House Robert E. Moore

Trial Testimony Reveals Jones Confession Details

The transcript shows Jones recounting visits to police and the district attorney, naming Captain McClusky and Captain Baker, and admitting to statements about Rice, Patrick, and a will. He describes promises of leniency and the pressure to confess, with adjournment called for the next day.

McClusky Mr. Gore Rice Patrick Gardiner Cuff Moe

Value of Rice Estate Totals 3 750 000 Dollars

April 3 New York conservative estimate places the murdered millionaire Rice estate at 3 750 000 dollars. Cash in banks and trusts 700 000 bonds railroad and municipal 2 000 000 real estate in New York New Jersey and Texas 1 600 000. Total value across assets amounts to 3 750 000 dollars.

New York New Jersey Aexas Mr. Rice

Candle Pin Championship At Murray And Irwin's

New England candle pin championship tournament continues at Murray and Irwin's 1150 Washington street. Top scores so far are McAllen 412 and Joy 408 with others including Wilby 396 Harriman 390 McCarthy 388 Wheeler 384 Fox 383 Harbor 878 Smith 370 Finnegan 370 Ingraham 368 Calder 361 Ford 3065 Pierce 362 Bent 361. The best tournament yet with four string totals and averages shown. The event runs for two more weeks.

New England Murray & Irwin's Washington Street McAllen Joy Wilby Harriman McCarthy Wheeler Fox Harbor Smith Finnegan Ingraham Calder

Consolation Races for Harvard Crews Decided

Consolation races for Harvard crews defeated in interclass races will be held next Thursday. The plan aims to boost enthusiasm among trainees and may include two senior and college trophies if enough men sign the blue books.

Harvard Tuga Tus

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