Brecking IDG case explored in Municipal Court
The case of Mrs Grace M Breckinridge is on call in the Municipal Court today with warrants pending against her and Julian de Cordova president of Union Glass Company. Breckinridge claims alienation of affections as damages suit advances. De Cordova fled the state and was not served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Texas
Rom
Massachusetts
de Cordova
Mgr. Breckinridge
Tragic Death Near Everett Shanty During Easter Mass
Mrs Catherine Farrell of 85 Robbin Street Everett died after a heart collapse while walking to Easter services in misty rain. Her son John Farrell, a member of the Twenty sixth United States Volunteer Regiment, was serving in the Philippines. The body was found in an abandoned shanty near Alford street after a patrolman spotted it. Medical examiner Dr McDonald said she had been dead about an hour. Her son is en route home across the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Farrell
Robbin Street
Everett
John Farrell
Twenty-sixth
United States Volunteer Regiment
Philippines
Malden Bridge
Alford Street
Stabbing in Fall River Left One Wounded
In Fall River on Spring street Hoseat Sopeseyz, 30, lies in precarious condition after a confrontation with John Cote, 63, who is jailed. Police say Cote stabbed Sopeseyz in the throat during a dispute in an entryway at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Hoseat Sopeseyz
Spring Street
John Cote
Cote
Bopessya
Petition to erect horse stable in Boston Ward 22
Boston Health Department receives a petition by GEO H NOONE for permission to build a wooden stable for four horses at 28 Bynner Street Roxbury Ward 22. The hearing is set for April 25 1901 with public notice via Boston Journal and Boston Post and by notifying adjacent property owners. The document includes a second notice from the Board of Street Commissioners ordering relocation of Sterling Street Roxbury between Tremont and Newbern streets with a hearing on April 16 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Health Department
City of Ten
Bynner Gt
Ward 22
Board of Health
Geo
H. Noone
Bynner St
Roxbury
City OF
Boston Journal
Boston Post
BE. Davis, JR
Board OF Street Commissioners of
Sterling Street
Tremont Street
Newhbern Street
Morgan Clique Dominates U S Commerce, Survey Claims
A New York dated commentary accuses J Pierpont Morgan and six allies of controlling U S finance and industry. It names Rockefellers Hill Harriman Stillman Dill and Hanna, citing influence over steel railroads banks and prices and claiming their power rivals a nation’s governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgan
Rockefeller
Hill
Hanna
Harriman
Stillman
Dill
America
Venice
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall and
Broad Streets
Western Hemisphere
Drexel
Bank of England
England
Mississippi
Griggs
Philander C. Knox
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Mark Hanna
United States Steel Corporation
Stillman and Dill
Clique
Bank of Commerce
Ae National City Bank
Wreck of the Hyena After Terrifying Surfing Ordeal
The schooner Hyena broke apart as monstrous seas wrecked the vessel off Cape Cod. Captain Dix and a steward were lost, while Elmer Stanley and Bennett Stanley reached shore at Exust Gloucester. Thousands watched the wreck, with hopes for survivors fading at dusk. The Hyena, built 1851 in St George Missouri, owned by Howard Boardman of Calais, carried cargo and insurance was believed. The Gladiator tug failed to reach Provincetown due to gale and fog, risking barges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prnelly
Bennett Stanley
Dix
Elmer Stamley
Bennett
Exust Gloucester
Cape
St. George
Howard Boardman
Calais
West Tremont
Stanleys
Theste
Fuller
Gladiator
Philadelphia
Cape Cod
Provincetown Harbor
Nanitasket Roads
Camden
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Three Men Drowned In Stranded Schooner Off Cape Elizabeth
The two masted schooner Wendall Burpee of St. John N B went ashore near Cape Elizabeth delivering a coal cargo valued at about 4000. Captain Louis Mersbury and cook George Foster and a sailor known as English Charlie were drowned. Mate John Swensen survived, reaching shore in near death. The vessel owned by N Scott of St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Wendall Burpee
St. John
N. B
Cape Elizabeth
Cook
Louis Mersbury
George Foster
Charlie
John Swensen
N. ©. Scott
Crusesson
Tlp
Matinicus
Storm disrupts harbor shipping and forecasts minor wind shift
A heavy storm disrupted harbor shipping with easterly winds from Monday. The Indian from Philadelphia was among few that entered, while Nantucket City of Macon Herman Winter and Old Dominion remained at berths. Fog hindered the Admiral Dewey from Jamaica and a coal schooner Eleanor A. Percy carrying 5500 tons from Newport News awaited tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nantucket
Baltimore
Norfolk
City of Macon
Herman Winter
Old Dominion
New York
Vineyard Sound
Long Wharf
Admiral Dewey
Jamaica
Boston Light
Eleanor A. Percy
Newport Newa
Nathaniel IP. Deane
Roger Sears
Collision in harbor between Seaboard and Samoset
The Joy line steamer Seaboard, on its first trip from this port to New York under Captain Sanford, collided with fishing schooner Samoset near Fortarren in dirty weather. Samoset, captained by Peter F. Tallgren and owned by George P. Cushman, sustained port side damage estimated at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Line
Seaboard
New York
Sanford
Peter F. Tallgren
Fortarren
Atlas Stores
Congress Street
Dege
Bowman Lost at Sea on Fishing Voyage Tragedy
The schooner Columbia returned to T wharf with its flag at half mast to honor George A. Bowman a 45 year old crewmember from 97A Webster Street East Boston who drowned when a dory upset as he tried to set sail. Captain J L Scott reported Bowman went overboard at 4 o clock last Friday and despite immediate aid no rescue was possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
J. L. Scott
T Wharf
George A. Bowman
Scott
Webster Street
Boston
Survey of Admiral Schley Damage After Collision
A survey conducted on the steamer Admiral Schley in East Boston dry dock finds ten damaged plates five broken frames two indented stringer plates and broken twisted starboard rails and stanchions. Four new plates required six others to be removed and straightened bilge pipes overhauled with repair contract likely tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Boston
Charles F. Mayer
Irish language classes held by Bos ton Philo Celtic Society
A large attendance at the O Daly Gaelic School session on Washington Street with P J O Daly Miss Mary A O Nell Thomas J Griffin George Finneran and Miss Julia Brown in charge. Katharine A Fitzgerald and John Ahern named assistant teachers for Bos ton Philo Celtic Society. Next Sunday afternoon meeting at the Hudson Street school room to plan the bertin anniversary celebration and form an instructors class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Philo-Celtic Society
Drinan
Katharine A. Fitzgerald
John Ahern
Hudson Street
Bertin
O'Daly
Washington Street
P. J. O'Daly
Mary A. O’nell
Thomas J. Griffin
George Finneran
Julia Brown
Boer War Talk At East Boston Meeting
At a Division 2 A. O. H. session in Hibernian Hall East Boston President William J Cronin introduced Richard Barry a former Transvaal Ambulance Corps member who spoke on The Boer War He argued the war was not ended and Boer efforts to cut English lines of communication could force large British surrenders across the empire.
Kaiser’s Secret Words Hidden From Press at Potsdam Review
Investigators in Potsdam revealed that during a Tuesday review of Potsdam garrison units, including the First Regiment of Foot Guards, extraordinary steps were taken to shield Emperor William’s remarks from witnesses. Reports say the Kaiser warned foes threaten times ahead and stressed loyalty to the crown, while his condition and restlessness draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Potsdam
William
Foot Guards
Ustgarten
Norway
Wilhelm
Elevator Fire Destroys St Louis Storage Building
Sparks from a switch engine ignited the St Louis Elevator and Storage Company structure in St Louis Missouri. The blaze reduced the building and its contents to ashes within two hours destroying about 800000 bushels of wheat and corn and was fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Central Labor Union Discusses Unity and Support for Machinists
The Central Labor Union held a weekly meeting to receive President Gompers and Vice-President O Connell of the Independent Association of Machinists. The group endorsed renominating current officers and pledged support for organized labor, with A H Simpson delivering a talk on Philosophy and Anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Labor Union
Gompers
O'Connell
Independent Association of Machinists
A. H. Simpson
Arrest of Antonio Paolitte on assault warrant
Antonio Paolitte aged 29 of 3 Bartlett Place was arrested last night by Division 1 officers on an assault and battery charge against Nicola Tiravasso alleged to have occurred April 1 at North Street. Tiravasso sustained serious cuts to head and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Paolitte
Bartlett Place
Division 1
Nicola Tirovisso
North
Tiravasso
Somerset Associates Plan 10th Annual Hall Event in Bethesda Hall
At a regular meeting held at 598 Broadway South Boston the group arranged the tenth annual hall to be held on April 12 at Bethesda Hall. Due to high ticket demand they will also use Bernice Hall in conjunction with Be theads Hall. A polsation committee was appointed with prominent local figures including J. Beecher Alderman Norton Senator Baldwin Logan McNary Teevens Tephomey Donahoe Barry Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Associates
Broadway
South Boston
Bethesda Hall
Bernice Hall
Betheads Hall
J. Beecher
J. J. Norton
J. B. Baldwin
KE. L. Logan
W. &, McNary
J. & Teevens
W. P. Tphomey
G. A. Donahoe
T. J. Barry
D. J. Gleason
YMCA to Open Department at Fort Wiurron
The Young Men's Christian Association plans a new department at Fort Wiurron for stationed soldiers. A reading room will be provided to relieve monotony and offer diversions for men who are isolated and have few amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fort Wiurron
Mauch
Harrisville District Freshets Posteenes Continued
Continued brief mentions freshets posteenees in the Harrisville district with fragmentary notes on assignments and local postings. Details are incomplete but indicate ongoing district activity and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisville
Log pile fears as river flood threatens Gardiner riverfront
Thousands of logs from the South Gardiner Lumber Co and Lawrence Bros sit at risk as the Kennebec River rises. Workers move booms and rigging from Gardiner to Path to recover logs while a Landslide damages the Kennebec Central tracks near Randolph. Officials race to block the line so a single train can reach Togus Soldiers Home by tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
South Gardiner Lumber Company
Lawrence Bros
Farnsworth
South Gardiner
Path
Kennebec Central Railroad
Randolph
Togus
Dam Breach Halts New Boston Reduction Plant
The bulk head of the Union River lower dam failed at Ellsworth Maine, washing away a dismantled mill. The Boston Reduction Company owned the dam and had just finished a $0,000 plant across the river and planned to start operations but faces delays until the fall as the dam must be rebuilt after the summer drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Boston Reduction Company
Whic
Merrimack River Rises Five Inches an Hour Amid Flooding
Nashua New Hampshire April 7 The Merrimack River is rising at five inches per hour. The Worcester and Portland division reports two large washouts at Barrington and Sandown between Nashua and Rochester. West Graniteville on the Acton branch has a large washout with a Paes gang at work all night. Groton and Harvard washouts interrupt the line to Worcester. On the Keene division at Hancock another big washout is being filled by a large force. The company expects tracks to be ready for traffic by tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Merrimack
Worcester
Portland
Barrington
Sandown
Rochester
West Graniteville
Acton
Paes
Groton
Harvard
Betwen
Keene
Hancock
Lowell Mills to Work Despite Rising Merrimack River
The Merrimack River at 10 pm exceeded flash boards at Pawtucket Falls by eight and a half feet and rose three inches hourly. Mills along the riverfront planned to operate tomorrow unless the level worsens, though nearby streets and many cellars were flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Merrimack
Pawtucket Falls
Bridge loss halts Westbrook line near Maine city
The bridge of the Westbrook Windham and Naples electric railway, about three miles upriver from Westbrook, collapsed this morning, disrupting service and prompting safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Windham
Naples
Sayward Mill Carried Away By Floods At Cornish
The Hatch mill on Little River in Cornish owned by Theodore Sayward was carried away this afternoon. The mill processed lumber grist stave and general milling operations and was destroyed by floodwaters. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
Hatch Mill
Little River
Theodore Sayward
Eight Detained From 600 Steerage Passengers Arrive
Eight left-overs were detained yesterday from the 600 steerage passengers brought to America by the Commonwealth on Friday. All others were admitted by immigration inspectors on Saturday. Three Irish girls faced an Easter morning on board unsure if friends would claim them. Friends proved true and they left happy. Five Swedes were detained, a girl and four men, with Minnesota relatives unable to meet them in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
America
Old Country
Minnesota
Boston
Pantoosett House Burns in Fire Near Boston
Hanover April 7 Fire destroyed Pantoosett the summer home of Frederick Kendall of 81 High Street Boston and its contents. The flames spread rapidly but the large nearby stable was saved with difficulty. Fire was discovered soon after fumigation and is believed to have started from a lamp used for burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Pantoosett
Frederick Kendall
Boston
Storti Execution Delayed Sparks Hopeful Crusade
In a renewed push, Storti's execution is postponed as supporters rally behind the case. Governor Crane remains closely informed, with the parties involved expressing continued confidence and renewed efforts to influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storti
Crane
Gove Pressed for Storti Clemency Amid Execution Pause
Report says Jesse M. Gove urged Governor Crane to stay Storti’s execution. Dr. Amezaga visited court house while Salvation Army rallied outside. Gove refused to confirm direct pleas, citing belief in divine timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M. Gove
Crane
Storti
Dalton
Post
Gove
Court Street
Amezaga
Salvation Army
Stortior
Father Ubaldus
Governor Crane
Cannibalism Report From Singapore Wreck Survivors
Singapore cables a ghastly sea cannibalism tale from two Angela wreck survivors, Johansen and Marticornu. The bark Angela hit a reef near Manila on October 23, boats split. twelve drifted forty days, five on a smaller raft vanished. Food by sea life and boots. madness, murder, and cannibalism endured until two men remained, then raft reached Subi Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Singapore
Daily Express
Nova Scotia
Angela
Manila
Johansen
Marticornu
Subi
Flat Island
Natuna Group
Borneo
Raid on Middlesex Street Nets Multiple Arrests for Gaming
Division 5 raided 21 Middlesex street yesterday afternoon arresting H A Sedlowsy 22 Morris Simona 23 Alex Parks 24 Max Sedler 21 David Bornstein 18 and Benjamin Osgood 15 for gaming on the Lord's day. They also seized Max Norris 23 and Isaac Rich 20 for the offense where gaming implements were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 5
Middlesex Street
H. A. Sedlowsy
Morris Simona
Alex Parks
Max Sedler
David Bornstein
Benjamin Osgood
Max Norris
Isaac Rich
Lewiston Auburn Hit By Storm Damaging Homes and Streets
Lewiston and Auburn report extensive storm damage with washouts and numerous properties destroyed. Officials cannot yet confirm total losses but indicate hundreds of dollars in damage. Local streets show several washouts disrupting traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Auburn
Science versus Socialism debate at Paine Memorial Hall
A crowded Paine Memorial Hall hosted Rep James F Carey and Rev J P Bland in a "Science versus Socialism" debate. Carey defended socialism while Bland argued it was unscientific, with both sides claiming victory amid boos and applause. Socialists led by Martha Moore Avery and others attended as Patrick Mahony presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Carey
J. P. Bland
Paine Memorial Hall
Mr. Carey
Mr. Bland
Carey
Bland
Martha Moore Avery
David Goldstein
Konikow
Squire
Putney
Mr. Shapiro
David Chase
Patrick Mahony
Mystic harbor trade moves and Cuban contracts noted
The brig Gabrielle shifts to Lewis wharf to load cargo for Porto Rico while the mud digger anchors off Long wharf. The Elizabeth N. sails from Grand Junction piers. several vessels report strong southeast winds hindering port arrivals. The Walcott emerges for Cuban service, with 150 mile coastline tow and potential Cuban sale. Steam yachts and fishing schooners arrive, detailing cargoes and buyers including Ralph A. Gray and B. W. Parker amid a busy port day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabrielle
Mystic Wharf
Turks Island
Lewis Wharf
Porto Rico
Long Wharf
Echooney Elizabeth N
Captain Nicholson
Bucksport
Grand Junction
A. M. Nicholson
Cape Cod
Long Island Railroad
Hingham
Here
Nantasket
Orient Prince
Henry Whitney
Ralph A. Gray
Deer Isle
Walcott
George Chase
Byness
Simpson
Cuban
Manzanillo
Cuba
B. W. Parker
Central Street
Wolcott
Florida
Secon
Skylight
T Wharf
Acacia
Mertes H. Perry
Dawson City
Cynesure
Clara F. Roberts
Samoset
Joseph Warren
Minerva
Columbia
Ellen M. Doughty
Falk
Guantanamo
Fowler
Shipping News Mini Almanac Reports Arrivals and Sailed Vessels
The almanac notes sun and moon rise times and high tides for the day. It lists arrivals including steamers Falk Bugge Guantanamo Bay to Cuba with cargo and passengers to G Hall Co J Masters Indian Suewy for New York and Philadelphia bound vessels with barges. A steamer Tampico sails to New Port News and the Riftswood returns to the roads due to dense fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falk
Bugge
Guantanam
Cuba
Hanes Nanasy
Mystic Br
SraeRom
Louisburg
Marvel
Stanwood
Yaremouth
Ey G. Hall & Co
Prince George
Bray McKinnon
Yarmouth
Colwell
South Amboy
Eleanor A. Percy
Jewett
Newport News
Neweport News
New York
Washout Wreck Hits Central Massachusetts Railroad
A washout in the metropolitan water basin district caused by heavy rains led to a serious wreck eight miles west of Hudson. Six freight cars and their contents were destroyed, impairing the roadbed after the engine crossed a culvert and the track gave way, creating a ten by ten foot gap and sending loads of gas and cement into the washed-out area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Central Massachusetts
Here
Metropolitan Water Basin
Easter Service At Sailors Haven In Charles Town
An Easter service was held last evening at the Sailors Haven on Water street in Charles town. The Rev D D Addison rector of All Saints Church Brookline preached the sermon. Soloists included Mr Porter and Mrs Cavally of the steamship Commonwealth with selections by the Haven Quartet and the Stickney String Society. Rachel M Stebbs contralto Harry R Rowe pianist and R M Upham organist also performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailors’ Haven
Water Street
Charlestown
D. D. Addison
All Saints’ Church of
Brookline
Porter
Cavally
Commonwealth
Haven
Stickney
Rachel M. Stebeps
Herry R. Rowe
Ang A, Eee R. M. Upham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brecking
Julian DeCordova
H.W. Pattee & CO. ‘Bankers
State Street
Mass
Kansas Mortgages and Securities
B. H. Horner
Wichita, Kas
E, BE. Davis
JIR
Morgan Clique
McKinley
Czar
Edward
Steel Trust
Capital
John D
William Rockefeller
Atlantic
James J. Hill
West
Chicago
Great Lakes
Edward H. Harriman
Wall Street
Hill and Morgan
Big Lake
James Stillman
Rockefellers
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Trusts
Joan D. Rockerée Rer Jats
B. Dice
Dames
Stllman
James Zails
Bowman
Hibernians
Kaiser
Central Labor Union Meet
Ball
Fort Warren
Boston & Maine
Lowell Mills
Jesse Gove
Reps Carey
J.P. Bland
Shipping News
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