Shipping movements and routes listed by date
A compilation of April maritime arrivals and departures across major ports. Vessels include Pollux from New York to Gothenburg, Aberlady Bay from Palermo to Boston, Devon from New York to London, and many others with origins in Havana, Antwerp, Philadelphia, and Boston bound for global destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wyoming
Liverpool
Ens
Antwerp
City of Washington
Mexico
Havana
Britannia
Mediterranean
Pollux
Gothenburg City
Bremen
Edmondaley
Galreston
Gibraltar
Aberlady Bay
Palermo
Boston
Glen ‘Lanar
New Oreans
London
Blue Jacket
Port Royal
Glasgow
Devonia
Philadelphia
Barnwell
St. Jago
Haris
Harpurg
Yokohama
Batavia
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Dunkirk
Dora
Baltimore
Jupiter
el Monte
New Orleans
Aspinwall
City of Para
Cienfuegos
Cacouna
England
Lizard
Holland
Remembrance
Charleston
Remen
St. Croix
Barracouta
St. Kittsen Seilly
Assyrian
Avre
Prawie Point
Victoria
Hamburg
Hans
Kurt
Waterford
North Gwalia
Cadiz
Calcutta
Waverly
Kinsale
Palestine
Insurance Agency Ad Promotes Life Coverage
An insurance advertisement from National Life Insurance Company promotes policy sales. Agent J F Helpa? helps prospects near 103 Devon Boston urging readers to buy coverage to avoid financial hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATL
Life Ins
Fhelps, Agt
Dev
Boston
Educational Forces Highlight Dinner of Life Underwriters
A Boston dinner featuring the Life Underwriters discussed Educational Forces and future collaboration. Officials and members outlined aims and highlighted community education support.
Mad Dog Rampage Alarms Tyler County Along Railroad
Villagers in Tyler County West Virginia report a mad dog attacking animals and people near the railroad. Captain W H Henderson’s dog bit none but men took cover as the animal tore clothing and flesh, two people were wounded, and a party on a hand car chased it for miles before shooting and killing the beast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerssure
W. Va
Tyler County
W.H. Henderson
Long Beach
Henderson
Dan Johnson
Colonel Johnson
Kept the Detective Busy
Detective Patrick Parker arrested Frank H. Cushman of Providence in Denver and cold case forged in 1883. Cushman fled to Paris, was extradited after Parker’s six year chase across 12000 miles and served two years of a three year sentence. He then worked for Ira N. Gott & Co. and embezzled up to a reported amount. Goff & Co. will pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Patrick Parker
Denver
Frank H. Cushman
Cushman
Merchants’ National Bank
Paris
France
Parker
Davis
Ira N. Gott & Co
Goff & Co
Convention to organize white Republican bloc in South
At Bremicham Alabama a noon meeting gathered about 300 delegates from Alabama Mississippi Texas Arkansas and Tennessee to form a white led Republican party excluding Negroes from all party councils. Organizers express strong hope for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremixcham
Ala
South
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Foremen Salary Cuts Across Departments Spark Protests
Salary reductions hit paying department foremen from 1800 to 1500 dollars and similar cuts affect sewer department foremen. Five district foremen who protested when discharged withdrew their requests for investigation, surrendered keys, and filed detailed property schedules.
Parnellites Debate National League’s Ties to Crime
London April 10 Sir Charles Russell continued his Parnell commission speech detailing Irish emigration to America Fenian activity and the National League. He argued the League was not involved in crime and supported lawful self government for Ireland. Davitt condemned violence and disavowed links to Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Charles Russell
Parnell
Davitt
National League
America
National Assembly
Ireland
Patrick Ford
Government Leader Honored at London Banquet
Prominent London merchants and bankers hosted a banquet at the Merchant Tailors Hall in honor of Rt Hon William Henry Smith government leader in the House of Commons. Attendees included Mr Balfour General Lord Wolseley and a distinguished company as rumors rise of a future peerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Merchant Tailors’ Hall
William Henry Smith
House of Commons
Romanian Cabinet Reported to Favor Anti Austrian Policy
Bucharest on April 10 reports the new cabinet with M. Cararat as president and interior minister, M. Lanavory foreign affairs, M. Mang war, M. Vernesco finance, M. Gherassi justice, M. Panisco domains, and M. Borresco worship. It is believed the cabinet will adopt an anti Austrian policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
M. Cararat
Council
M. Lanavory
M. Mang
M. Vernesco
M. Gherassi
M. Panisco
M. Borresco
Parnell Issues Special Whip As Irish Rent Bill Fails
London April 10. Mr Madden denies the Marquis of Londonderry plans to resign as lord lieutenant of Ireland. Mr Crilly moved to reduce rents by deducting improvement costs, extend judicial rent to seven years, and address arrears. The bill was defeated 229 to 168. Parnell issued a special whip for the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madden
Ireland
House of Commons
Marquis of Londonderry
Crilly
North Mayo
Parnell
O Brien's Sentence Reduced on Appeal
Mr O Brien's appeal from a six month sentence was heard today and the sentence was reduced He will be released on May 22 Dustiiy April 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O’brien
O’ Brien
Dustiiy
Mr. O' Brien
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Centenary Washington Celebration
Cardinal Gibbons issues a Baltimore circular calling clergy to plan a morning service on April 30 to honor George Washington on the centennial of his inauguration. Bells to toll 10 to 10:30 a.m. and prayers for the authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Washington
George Washington
Cardinal
Sir
Republic
United States
James
P. J. Donahue
Tragic Chicago Linewreck Kills Eight at Lorenzo
A fog linked accident on the Chicago Santa Fe California line near Lorenzo Illinois killed eight, including a bride and her betrothed. Survivors include J F Hartt Brookline and Henry W Lamb of Brookline, with four others seriously injured, as relief crews rush to Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Andrew
Pendleton House
Washington
Treasury Department
North Carolina
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Boston
Caicago
Chicago
Lorenzo
Ill
Chicago, Santa Fe & California
California
Henry Rosert Hartt
J. F. Hartt
Aric Wrystow
Brookline
Henry W. Lamb
Panne Eeene
Porter
Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas Smith
Cook
Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad
Santa Fe
J. FE. Hartt
Enry W. Lamb
P. L. Palmer
Brighton Park
Henry W. Faulkner
Detroit
Lamb
Santa Anna
Mr. Faulkner
Allie
City
Hughes
Converse
California Central Railroad
Miss Winslow
Robert Hartt
Dearborn
Railroad Tech
Mercy Hospital
Winfield Hall
Hartt
J.J. Ransom
Santa Fe Railroad
John F. Hartt
Eliot National Bank
Charles Alexander
Liberty Building
Kilily Street
Thomas Nickerson
H.R. Hartt
Raymond
McCool
One War Vessel per Nation Sent to Samoa
State Department confirms England Germany and the United States will keep a single warship at Samoa during Berlin conference. The United States will deploy the Alert from Honolulu. Richmond orders to Samoa are canceled and Adams may delay departure from Mare Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
England
Germany
United States
Samoa
Alert
Honolulu
la Platte River
South America
Mare Island
Great Storm Off North Carolina Coast Claims Multiple Sails
A Virginian special from Elizabeth City reports severe coastal destruction. The schooner Susanna wrecked near Hatteras with five sailors lost, the Susan crew missing, and the Parrott sunk with all hands drowned. Elijah J. Lawson, captain of the Northampton, was found ashore at Virginia Beach with three hundred dollars sewn in his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfoxx
Virginian
Elizabeth City
N. C
North Carolina
Susanna
Hatteras
Susan
Parrott
Elijah J. Lawson
Northampton
Atirginia Beach
Chased by a Man-of-War off Saona Island
Captain Stubbs of the schooner Carrie A. Bucknam reports sighting a Dominican war vessel on March 21 off Saona Island. The three masted steamship, about 500 tons, pursued but could not overtake the Bucknam amid a strong breeze. The chase lasted about two hours before the steamer turned toward land. The Bucknam remained under American flag, and no crew heard of any rebel lion at St Domingo City. Local elites hesitate to speak freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stubbs
Carrie A. Bucknam
St. Domingo City
Saona Island
Bucknam
High Seas
St. Domingo
Bank War Escalates as Silver Dollars Dumped on Floor
In PurAplpuiA New Jersey a bank dispute turns theatrical when Woodstown National Bank refuses terms. Salem bank cashier Flitcraft dumps four thousand eight hundred dollars in silver on the floor to harass a messenger, who must count it and transport it back with guards. The ongoing feud heightens tensions between the two banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purapelpuia
City National Bank of
Salem
N. J
Woodstown
Flitcraft
Philadelphia
Powell
Dr Miner Speaks For Prohibition At Jamaica Plain Meeting
A well attended Baptist Church meeting in Jamaica Plain focused on the prohibition amendment. Dr. Miner argued liquor is the issue, questioned press accuracy, and claimed funds and ministers favor prohibition while criticizing enforcement and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Jamaica Plain
Life Underwriters
State House
Beverly Farms
Senate
West End
Ticknor & Co
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Inglewood Fish and Game Corporation
W. H. H. Murray
Harvard College
Baptist Church
Brown
New Hampshire
Frank Jones
Dr. Miner
Danger to Beacon Street Water Side Hearing
Citizens urged to attend Harbor and Land Commissioners hearing today at 11 a m at 65 Bowdoin street to oppose a legislative act allowing a pile structure and pumping station outside the Commissioner's Line near Hereford street. The action could set a water front precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Hereford Street
Beacon Street
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Bowdoin Street
Dixon Chosen U S Senator by Rhode Island Legislature
The Rhode Island General Assembly elected Nathan F. Dixon of Westerly United States Senator to fill the vacancy caused by Jonathan Chace. Four ballots produced 51 for Dixon, with 41 for Wetmore and minor totals for others, amid party maneuvering and Newport political fallout. Newport Republicans and Wetmore supporters claim power balance for future patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
General Assembly
Nathan F. Dixon
Westerly
United States
Jonathan Chace
Dixon
Wetmore
Durfee
Goddard
Colt
House
Arnold
Spooner
Newport
Newport County
Newporters
Train wreckers’ second attempt near Louisville halted
A second try to damage the vestibule train on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line near Louisville Kentucky failed after a road employee found ties strapped to the track. He signaled with a burning newspaper to stop the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cievelano
Louisville
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Road
Trade boom eyed as American Export and Trading Company grows
Kiernan's News Agency reports South American export trade expanding rapidly. The American Export and Trading Company aims to develop US South America commerce with notable figures, including Colonel Albert D. Shaw, joining management. Analysts estimate US exports to Europe and the Americas could rise toward a one billion dollar annual trade within four years, with substantial profits for the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert D. Shaw
Manchester
England
Goff
Shaw
Washington
Europe
United States
American Export and Trading Compan
Petriot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee Ead
the Commonwealth Clothing House
Washington and
Kneeland Sts
Gideon Beck & Son's Gallery
Tremont Street
Beauquesne
M. F. H. de Haas
L. Schmutzler
Louis XVI
F. Musin
the Scheldt
Troyon
Leonard & CO
Vorvseust
Bromeeld Stree
Almy
Washington St
Essex
Eae
New England
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
Ress
Halifax
Atlantic Coast
Yarmouth
N.S
Montreal
Can
East Tt
Portland
Mass
Block Island
New Oleans
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Ligne
Galveston
Ohio Valley
Memphis
Tenn
Knoxville
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Penn
Lake Region
Rockliffe
Caa
Saugeen
Oswego
Buffalo
Cleveland
Mich
Sault de Ste. Marie
Marquette
Mic
Green Bay
Wis
Grand Haven
Chicago, al
Duluth
Minn
Upper Mississippi Valley
St. Paul
Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Kansas City
St. Vincent
Min
Bismarck, Dak
Lisht
Fort Buford
Dak
Rocky Mountain Slopes
Fort Assinaboine
Mont
Helena
Fort Custer
Rapid City
Concerne
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cheyenne
Wyo
Senor Eee
Col
Dodge City
Kaw
North Platte
Neb
Fort Sul
Tseer
N. Mex
el Paso, Tex
Richmond
New Jersey
R. I
Clark’s Thread Works
Newark
Birmingham
Charles Russell
Parnell Commission
Mr. Smith
Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society
I. Tisdale Talbot
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Rev
H. Bernard Carpenter
St. Botolph Club
Unitarian Club
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rumford
Albert A. Michelson
State of Terror
Frank I. Cushman
National League In
O’brien
Roumanian
Mr. Parnell
Chicago, Santa Fe & California Railroad
Paine’s Furniture (Co
Kile
Rhode Island
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