Boston Harbor Fortifications Rush Mines and Naval Exercises
Engineers arrive to lay mines in the harbor while Fort Independence and other defenses unload powder. Castle Island seized by the government and wired for use as a supply base. Recruits drill on the Wabash and Essex crews prepare gunboats Lancaster and Machias for possible deployment. The Lebanon arrives for conversion to a supply ship as Navy prepares for potential hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Independence
Castle Island
Marine Barracks
Charlestown Navy Yard
Wabash
United States
Machias
Key West
Provincetown
Boston Harbor
Lebanon
Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company
Navy Yard
Signal Corps
Massachusetts Naval Militia
Atlantic
Lancaster
Essex
Portsmouth
N. H
Jenny
South Boston
Willet’s Point
N. Y
Boston
Fort Warren
Long Island Head
Leutenant Sewell
Station 12
Marine Park
Sland
Jackson
Shannan
Brown
Murphy
Thomas
Cromwell
Kelly
O'Toole
MacGurn
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cape Cod
Oston Harbor
Mystic Wharf
Shear Wharf
Star of the Sea
Richard T. Green
Baltimore
Virginia
Tortugas
Gas and Electric Light Measures Tabled by Boston Committee
The Committee on Manufactures heard proposals to regulate gas and electric company consolidations leases and transfers. A bill to supersede the Boston Gaslight Company charter seeks board approval for any contract transfer or consolidation involving gas or electric works and services. Henry M. Whitney’s remarks were cited by the mechanical engineer of the New England Gas as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Manufactures
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Boston
Gas Commissioners
Boston Gaslight Company
Cmpanies
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Henry M. Whitney
New England Gas
Bram trial hinges on Brown testimony and wheel theory
The Bram defense challenges Charles Brown's account of the night of the murder. witnesses including sea captains testify that a wheel can be lashed and the vessel stay on course with limited visibility into the cabin. Court adjourned until morning as the defense witnesses recount naval steering practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Bram
Brown
Burke
Herbert Fuller
Nash
Candage
Robert Bleakie
Hyde Park
John J. Crawford
Randolph
Joseph F. Peterson
Salem
George P. Farrington
Boston
Wallace Downing
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harry A
Rufus G. F. Candage
Brookline
Public Library
Defence
French
Jones
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
U. S. S. Tallahassee
Wood
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Speedy Relief Boston Ad
Boston residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief of back and kidney pains. John Reed recounts suffering before using a box from Burwell's drug store and experiencing quick, lasting relief. Sold by all dealers. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Burwell
Park Sq
Boylston St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Gas and coke plant plans raise questions before committee
The report outlines Mr Whitney and Mr Hirt detailing methods to obtain gas coke and tar from Cape Breton coal and the expected output at Everett works. It notes 400 ovens cost and 45 percent gas surplus, with logistics for storage, transport, and distribution and a planned hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
New Everett Works
Mr. Hirt
Boston
General Shaff
The
Gas Commission
Hirt
Nee
Glassport
Penn
Whitney
Bryan Demonstration Plans Outlined By State Democrats
The Democratic State committee executive group meets at noon to plan a April 16 demonstration honoring William Jennings Bryan with Senator White of California and Congressman DeArmond of Missouri expected to attend. Banquet and public meeting venues to be decided, with local and city committees invited to participate and support from Boston organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Senator White
California
Congressman DeArmond
Missouri
DeArmond
Democratic City Committee
Callahan
Bryan
Lee
Boston
Arlington Votes to Buy Site for New Town Hall
At the largest town meeting in Arlington's history the vote approved purchasing a site for a new town hall at 52000. The decision passed 305 to 106 after an animated discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Digestive Aids Promote Stomach Comfort
A bygone advert notes a tonic with stomach and bowel relief while its cathartic effects act. Druggists offer this remedy for 25 cents, emphasizing its operating action.
Waterfront Update From The City of Macon Voyage
Steamer City of Macon sustained minor fire damage while en route from here via New York to Savannah. Cargo injuries affected about one third of the load. Vessel can return to service and was slated to depart Savannah at 4 p m yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Macon
Here
New York
Savannah
T Wharf
W. H. Fownes
Kate EF. Troop
Australia
Manila
Havelock
N. B
N. P. Doane
Roger Sears
Lewis Towboat Company
Philadelphia
Windsor
N. S
Harry Blizzard
Morse
Mattakeeesett
Tom McManus
Dexter Malone
James S. Steele
Belle J. Neal
S. P. Blackburn
Ross
Kennebec River
Genius
Hindoo
Mystic Wharf
Hull, King
United States
Morgan Line
New Orleans
Boston
Yarmouth
N.S
J. Fullerton
Chase & Sanborn Company
Mr. R. Rogerson
Montreal
Messrs. Dimock and
Howard
Nova Scotia
Open Letter Claims Castoria Trademark Rights
Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive rights to the names Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria. He states the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher on wrappers as the original product, warning others no authority to use his name, and cites the Centaur Company led by Fletcher. The letter is dated March 8, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Casteria
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Samuel Pitche M. D
Jones murder trial hinges on arsenic proof failure
In Dover New Hampshire on April 7 Professor Wood admitted inability to prove death by arsenic or poisoned meat in the Jones case. He suggested embalming fluid may have contained the poison and could have been placed by the undertaker. Alfred W. Jones testified denying poison purchase and alleging possible motives by his father and sister. Court adjourned with trial to resume tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nason
Jones
William Jones
Portsmouth
Attleboro
Mauss
Virtue
Henrietta Dorsey
Place’s Crossing
William
Alfred
Alfred W. Jones
Dr. Virtue
Exeter
Prescott
Eastman
Daniel A. Crowley
Danvers
Mass
Mildred Brewster Trial Opens New Day in Wheeler Case
In Montpelier Vermont on April 7 the court said the Wheeler murder trial would continue tomorrow despite Fast Day. Clarence E Bugbee testified that Mildred Brewster called for Anna Wheeler and that the two left together from his East Liberty home. Gertrude Donahue and Maud Donahue testified they saw the girls pass by and heard two pistol shots followed by Anna Wheeler lying injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wheeler
Mrs. Broderick Held for Water Town House Break Charge
Judge Luce held Mrs. Mary Broderick in 2000 bail for further hearing on the March 23 raid of a Water Town dwelling owned by Mrs. Ida E. Bearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Luce
Mary Broderick
Watertown
Ida E. Bearse
Seized her false teeth at New York customs
A New York woman arrived on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose with a box packed in cotton containing false teeth. Customs inspector George Dayton opened the box after the owner pleaded for its contents to stay hidden. The crowd laughed as secondhand teeth were revealed, and the owner departed without reclaiming the treasure. An authorized representative later retrieved the trunks and teeth. Duty was waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Custom House
George Dayton
Mary Clemmons
Dayton
Uncle Sam
Sagamore Launched From Bath Shipyard In Bath Maine
The steamer Sagamore built for Frank Jones of Portsmouth was launched at Bath Iron Works with Miss Florence L Hill breaking the champagne. The 93 foot 6 inch vessel features a single screw compound engine, white oak hull, iron strappings, white pine cabin, and 15 knot speed. Shipyard guests from Portsmouth and Sagamore’s namesake city attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagamore
New England Shipbuilding Company
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Newcastle
Florence L. Hill
Bathron Works
Swedish youth killed by express train at Winslow's Crossing
Alfred Carlson a 22 year old Swede was struck and instantly killed by an express train on the New England railroad at Winslow's Crossing in big town early this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Alfred Carlson
New England
Winslow's Crossing
Big Town
Eastern Company Fails to Stop Boston Pipe Use Case
The Quincy Cold Storage Company loses an injunction bid against the Eastern Cold Storage Company over street pipe use in Boston. Judge Lowell rejects the request while noting licenses, city contracts, and city receipts share in compensation. both sides hold street licenses and state legislation ratifies licenses already granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Cold Storage Company
Eastern Cold Storage Company
Equity
Eastern Company
Boston
Lowell
United States Circuit Court
Board of Aldermen
Quincy
Clinton
Eastern Cal Storage Company
Smelar
Quincy Company
Astern Company
Market
Changes in Fall River line service announced
The Priscilla and Puritan will join the Fall River line on April 9 replacing the Plymouth and Pilgrim which will be withdrawn on that date. Sunday trips resume May 1. Each steamboat will carry a fine orchestra when in commission. Annex boat service resumes for the season with leaves at 7 a.m. from Pier 19 North River and 4:30 p.m. from Jersey City station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Fall River Line
North River
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
McDonald Disbarred by Superior Court
Chief Justice Mason ordered a decree of disbarment for William Elmer McDonald after a Bar Association complaint found him guilty of attorney misconduct. He allegedly collected client funds from several small transactions and kept the money. The notice mentions The American Wringer Company with addresses on Franklin and Arch streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
William Elmer McDonald
Bar Association
McDonald
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
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Cacle
Sam
Charlestown
Marine Corps
Major Pope
Pope
China
Merry
S. S. Lebanon
Brown, Target
Punta Gorda
Dry Tortugas
John N. Weeks
Atlantic Coast
Bar Harbor
Cape Henry
Bowden
Boston Fruit Company
Jamaica
Charley Brown
John C. Wood
Boston Marine Insurance Company
Tte United States
New Arlington Town Hall
Hood
Concord
Damon Woollen
Middlesex Institution of Savings
Andrew J. Lloy
Bac
Washington
Old South Back Bay
Poy Ete Et Co Etka
Borine
J. B. Williams
Glastonbury
Conn
Maelad O8
Biiaws Flavorus Swaviea
Miller, Steck, Shaw, Reimer and
Dixon
Boylston Street
Ernest W. Roberts
Prof
Mildred Brewster
Mrs. Broderick
Miss Clemmens
Puritana Nature’s Cure
Dixi Crosby
M.D., LLC
Dartmouth Medical College
Puritana Compound Co
Concord, N. H
Judge Lowell
Quincy Cold Storage Co
William E. M’donald
Evelyn
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Wilson Brothers
Harran
Roxbury
Helen C. Harriman Vuneral
Glenway Street
Dorchester
Franklin Park
Finn
Hannah
William Finn
Lexington Street
St. Catherine’s Church
J.newman & Sons
Trenont ST
Water Et
Masa
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