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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

7

Governor Wolcott Nominates Adams to Boston Police Board

His Excellency comments on liquor license practices as Governor Wolcott nominates Harry F. Adams of 41 Mt Vernon Street to join the Boston Board of Police, replacing General A P Martin. The Executive Council will consider the nomination next meeting with expected confirmation. Adams, born January 1871 in Boston, educated at Washington Grammar and Roxbury High, began with Hadley Company then Massachusetts National Bank in 1875.

Wolcott Harry F. Adams Mt. Vernon Street Boston Hadley Company Massachusetts National Bank

Adams Nominated for Boston Police Board by Governor

Harry F. Adams of Ward 8 nominated by Governor Wolcott to succeed General Martin on the Boston Police Board. Adams, a Democrat and bank official, has a long civic and club background and pledged to pursue police reforms including license policies and liquor control, opposing transfers and Sunday drinking in hotels. He lives at 14 Mt. Vernon Street and was endorsed by banking leaders and party affiliates.

Harry F. Adams Ward 8 Wolcott Police Board Martin Adams Worcester Samuel G. Adams Boston Puritan Club Union Boat Club Washington Lodge Mt. Vernon Royal Arch Joseph Warren Commandery Mt. Vernon Street Arthur T. Lyman Francis L. Coolidge Young Men’s Democratic Club John Lowell William A. French Massachusetts National Bank E. H. Haskell Arthur L. Stedman John W. Weeks Walcott State Street A. P. Martin

Clock Gift Honors Loudon Wilson Tailors in Washington

A dinner at Hayward celebrated the presentation of a magnificent clock by Waltham Clock Company to Loudon & Wilson, leading Washington street tailors. William Glenn spoke, praising the firm as recipients were surprised by the tribute. Several gentlemen assisted in arranging the memorable event.

Hayward Waltham Clock Company R.‘S. Hood Waltham Ated Company Loudon & Wilson Washington Street William Glenn Pavonia Wilson L. B. Barnes John F. Dill C. A. Evans Walter Capron H. C. Haake Stephen D. Loren Aniel Crowley Joseph B.rown E. Burnham G. J. Butters N. Smith Worcester John Mealy George R. T. Tar

Two masted schooner dream fuels Camden shipbuilder plan

A Camden Maine shipbuilder envisions a six masted schooner costing 140000 dollars with 125 foot masts and 13000 yards of sail, promising easy handling and money for the yard within two years amid port activity and tug movements. The piece notes vessels including Governor Ames, Teviotdale, City of Macon, National, and 58 barge, with Chelsea and East Boston crews and captains mentioned.

Camden Manila Ames John B. Prescott Norfolk City of Macon New York National Fosset Bayonne Philadelphia Halifax N. S Stell Lennan Lewis Blanche Chelsea Mark von Steel National Furness Line St. Laamwrence Amburg Antwerp Montreal Elihu Thomson Sprague & Breed Sayaa Seattle Honolulu Liverpool Leyland Line East Boston Post Philadelphian Robert Corey Alcina Boston Gloucester Harbor Arive India Wharf H. F. Dimock Bernard William Magee Galileo Hull England Yates Magee Wilson Cleveland John E. Chase Pictou Glasgow Otterspool Kershaw Battery Wharf Sant Large Holger Peasee

Sugar and salt cargoes enter port in big fleet

The fleet adds Bratsberg Dart and Krim steamers and Tromp Pellegrina O sailing ships with 81 630 baskets and bags of Java Egyptian and Cuban sugar. Willard Mudgett bark and Calabria schooner bring 49 949 bushels of salt from Cockburn Harbor. Two sailing ships add 15 817 baskets from Java. Baskets weigh 500 to 1000 pounds and bag sugar 220 to unknown pounds. Total receipts consign to American Sugar Refining Company, except Bratsberg cargo, totaling 22 368 160 pounds worth about 1 100 000 dollars.

Bratsberg Dart Krim Tromp Pellegrina O Java Willard Mudgett Calabria Cockburn Harbor American Sugar Refining Company

Free Pleasure Trip Offer From Dominion Atlantic Railway

The Dominion Atlantic Railway offers a free tour through the Maritime Provinces to the person sending the most names of current residents or parents born in the Maritime Provinces within the last ten years. Entries must include complete addresses and be in by June 10, 1899. Names must be of persons over 15, trip any time in 1899, send to J F Masters Boston.

Dominion Atlantic Railway Company Maritime Provinces Yarmouth Halifax St. John New England J. F. Masters Dominion Atlantic Beliany Company Washington Street Boston

Best Time for Royal Blue Line Tours to Historic Venues

Personal tours depart Boston on April 28 May 12 and 26 visiting Washing ton Old Point Richmond Luray and Gettysburg. Hotels include Ebbitt Riggs in Washington Jefferson in Richmond Chamberlin Hygela at Old Point. Stopover privileges offer low first class rates. Illustrated itineraries from A J Simmons N E P A 211 Washington Street Boston.

Washington Old Point Richmond Luray Gettysburg Royal Blue Line Boston Ebbitt and Riggs the Jefferson Chamberlin Hygela A. J. Simmons Washington Street

Beware of Imitations John Duncan's Sons, Agents, New York

A historical warning item notes concerns about counterfeit or misleading representatives linked to John Duncan's Sons in New York, urging caution in dealings with supposed agents in that locale. The record emphasizes avoiding imitation firms and verifying credentials before engagement.

John Duncan New York

READY 10 BUY NORSEMAN

The Warren line expects a cablegram from Norseman owners in Liverpool today to decide if underwriters will place the vessel for public auction. If sold, American buyers who have watched the ship will be poised to bid. Dockage costs are high at $460 daily, with Boyd's valuing the ship at $86,000 before she stranded at Marblehead. Salvage claims by the Boston Towboat Company may reach $30,000, potentially doubling the pre-stranding value, before seaworthiness is restored.

Warren Line Liverpool Boyd Marblehead Boston Towboat Company

Toothless Nation Claim Sparks Health Debate

Dr Victor C Bell defended his remark that society is becoming toothless citing personal observations. He linked declining vitality to artificial living, poor diet and insufficient rest, saying inherited frail teeth and lack of care worsen the problem.

New York Victor C. Bell

Civil Court Docket Dense with Boston Area Rulings

Suffolk Superior Court lists multiple civil cases across three juries. Entries include names such as Dana, Weiss, Belchers, Wilson, Boggan, Dooley, Holloran, Kelly, Munroe, O Brien, Flanagan, Gibbs, Bost & Prov R R, Park, Oelschleger, Costello, Field, Darrow, Venning, Aylward, Pattison, Poorvu, Dubinsky, Quigley, Butler, Kenney, Whidden, Gillis, Kelliher, Boardman, Reid, Col R R, Keefe, Parker, Keene, Chambers, Gorcon, Mahood, Martin, Jonesy, Harris, Sherman, Donovan, Chandler, Paddleford, Driscoll, Johnson, Hurley, Emerson, Tallant, Buckley, McMahan, McShane, Cogan, Wendell, Wilson, Horrigan, Murphy, Norcross, Dolphin, Fitzpatrick, Lynch, and others. Third session includes Hayes, Boston and elevated railway entries.

Dana Boston Weiss N. Y N. H Belchers Abrams Wilson Boggan West End R. R. Mackenzie Longest Dooley Waldron Holloran Kelly Same Munroe Carlisle O’ Brien O'Brien Flanagan Mack Gibbs Barrett Bost R. R Curtis Connelly H. R Park Galvin Oelschleger Quigley Boston Gas Co Butler American Express Co Whidden Kenney Gillis Clark Kelliher Lynn Boston R. RB Boardman Reid Kearney Ruther McCafferty F. Knight & Son, Corp Sane Col. R. R Keefe School St. Loan Co Parker Sherman Rice Donovan Linehan Chandler

Long list of court cases and party names across multiple dockets

A dense OCR list of court litigations including various plaintiffs and defendants such as Sullivan, Boston Elevated R R Co, McCarthy, Boston Pub. Ph. B. Co, Murphy, D'Arcy, Bunker Hill Bank, and others. Entries span multiple dates and lists including Special and General sessions, with numerous firms, railroads, and individuals named across numerous docket numbers.

Kelly Bos R. R. Co Bridges McEvos McCarthy West S. Same Brown Stuart Sullivan Alley Brewing Co Murphy Drivers Union Ice Co Zunz Caswell Big Boston R. R. Co Aes Bine Com. of Mass Cole Boston Pub. Ph Co. McDowell Same Aushing Blasser Hayer Reed Spaulding Ble Co Hogan West End RK. R Gang Boston Blev R. R Moliieaux Fenner Jones Collins Seastrand Pete C Caner D'Arcy Pond Bunker Hill Y Ve Bunkerational Bank Stilwell Silberstein Starratt Measenger Fay Bradstreet Goodenough Ratcliffe Lynn Stevens Foley Murray Sume Smith Henry Woods Sons Co Dewey, J

Supreme Judicial Court Notices In Middlesex Cambridge

The Supreme Judicial Court in Middlesex County Cambridge session announces all cases to be heard are in order for consideration by Justice Lathrop. The notice outlines scheduling and procedural readiness for the court's docket.

Supreme Judicial Court Middlesex Cambridge

Personal injury suit over elevator fall in Cambridge factory

The Superior Court case 4447 involves Gandoise A Moffat seeking 10000 from William Beggs et al for injuries from falling into an elevator well while repairing factory elevators. Defense, general denial. Verdict for plaintiff 933.33. Attorneys named for both sides. Multiple unrelated case listings follow.

Gandoise A. Moffat William Beggs J. P. Feeney Charles W. Bartlett Walter L. Badger Coombs Boston el. Ry. Co Magazine Hood Rubber Co Fisher Newton Street Ry. Co Ryan Va City of Boston Jaquith Rogers Mahoney McArthur Pro Ams Wakefield Stoneham Street Hall Walsh Ela Et al Ela O’ Brien Murphy Wood Casson Sachs Same Sanmie Callaghan Richardson Fay Als Harrington

Man sues for damages after trench fall at Lowell court

Suppior court list shows J. Manning v Ayer et al an action of tort for 10000 damages due to a fall into a trench. Trial set for morning with attorneys McEvoy Hogan for plaintiff and Dunbar for defendant along with other docket entries including Cox v Nolan Frothingham v city Lowell and more.

Supprior Court Middlesex Lowell J. J. Manning J. C. Ayer J. W. McEvoy J. J. Hogan F. EB. Dunbar Cox Nolan

Shipping News Almanac April 27 Highlights Arrivals and Departures

Shipping notices list arrivals from April 16 to 30 including Armenian Galileo Dart Krim Howes and more with merchandise passengers and cargo. Cleared steamers Lycia Etta H Danner Eva Stewart Valdare and others to various ports. Sailed vessels include Philadelphian Cumberland Chatta hoochee and Prince George with towage and barges.

Lycia Eamouth Eng Charlottetown Lizale Wharton Belleveau Covenv S Thomas B. Reed St. John N. B Mereghan N. l Eva Stewart Parrsboro Valdare Bear River Thomas Gerland Stonington New York Daylight Kennebec Washington George P Davenport the Holbrook Washington, D. C R. Bowers Brunswick Wind East Philadelphian (Br Liverpool Acme Dewey Port Antonio Cumberland Eastport Portland Chattahoochee Savannah Prince George Yarmouth Shawmut Baltimore Atlas Eagar Lucktowing Norfolk Pilgrim Swatara Philadelphia Hagle Hill East Maple Hill Valley Forge Portsmouth

Will of Emily Radmorbh prompts probate action in Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites all interested in Emily W. Radmorbh of Boston to appear May 11 1899 at ten in the forenoon for partial distribution petition by Wilita A. Radmord husband of deceased who claims one half of the personal estate. Notice to be served seven days prior and published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks. Judge John W. McKim signs, Elijah George register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Emily W. Radmorbh Boston Edith L. Leighton Wilita AM A. Radmord Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Board of Aldermen Dorchester , Beacon Boston and City Record J. M. Galvin Boston Post and City M.i Galvin M. Galvin

Petition for administration of Ruth Axwell’s estate

Probate Court citations heirs and creditors to show cause why Annie P. Kavanagh of Boston should receive letters of administration without bond. Public notice required in the Boston Post for three consecutive weeks, with the final publication at least one day before the court judge.

Mary Kenny Appointed Executrix of Thomas Kenny Will

Notice that Mary Kenny of Boston has been appointed executrix of Thomas Kenny's will and filed bond. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay the estate. Boston, April 26 1899.

Thomas Kenny Boston Suffolk Mary Kenny

Notice of administration for Ellen Flaherty estate

The subscriber Celia J. Flaherty is administrator of the estate of Ellen Flaherty of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to Admx Celia J. Flaherty at 152 Richmond Street Boston Mass. Boston April 26 1890.

James F. Christie Boston Suffolk William B. Sullivan Danvers Mass Ellen Flaherty Cecelia J. Flaherty Admx Richmond Street

Public Auction of Two Story House in Chelsea Mass

On Thursday April 27 at 2 p m a public auction will sell a two story wooden house with 0 rooms in Chelsea near Union Park 215 Walnut al opposite Union Park near schools and churches The property will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve $209 deposit due at sale balance in 11 days Auctioneer D H Sullivan d24 27

Walnut al Union Park Chelsea Mass D. H. Sullivan

Wallpaper Bargains for New Home Rooms on Victor Street

Readable notice highlights wall paper bargains for new rooms on Victor Street. Sparser details suggest a sale or promotion targeting residents decorating their homes.

Nearet Y Owey Pe Bao Errimac

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Friends of London The Vin Mariani Mariani Mariani & CO 15Th ST Norseman Suffolk, Ss Aiken, J United States Power Co Exchange Place Boston, Mass New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Saas Massachusetts S. . Trull WM. B. Turner Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Ageny Court &St O’brien Tower Riverett Nat. Bank Kendall Klousoe Horne H. W. Downs Co McKenzie Coleman Fahrenbolt Ales Boussag Hollings Moore McLean Wiley Onder Furbish Chemical Paper Co Johnston Faxon Bulger Cusick Kehew Posner Sorenson Babbidge Gaskill Woodman French National Meter Co Ziegler Elec Bernstein Petluck Dante Goldstein Kerr Penoynihan Scheffreen H. Mayo Furn Lipper Connor Ope Chapin Beat Wilkins Bartels Willey Ehrlich Nat. Cash Reg. Cp Gately Blanchard German National Bank Leatherbee Mulcahey Town of Hopkinton Angier Bay State Dis. Co Boston Five Cents Law Bank Walker Steuer Mazur Broadway National Bank Manson Boston & Provinetown Meyers Weare Freeman, Jr Middlesex, Is Shipping News Armenian McConkey Pril Admiral Schley Butman Port. Antonio Alexandria Egypt Nor Ingens Cienfuegos Matanzas Howes Littlefield Lanesville Ritson Buck Ridge Merriam Lincoln Edgar F. Luckenbach Keene Naney Pendleton Robert Lockhart Wentworth Perth Amboy Boquet Kreenys Bandit Taylor Medical E. W. Gahan M. D Tremont St Cit Parisian Remedy CO Tremont Street E. Frothingham Howard At Well Columbus Ave Dr. Bailey Howard St Williams London Hospital J. E. Bishop Boylston Thompson Warren Ave C. Thompson Washington St Ruth Axwell Annie P. Kavanagh Notich Sarah Jane Broderick Eben Hutchinson, JR Robert Henry Morris Tremont Building Charles J. Christir Admr Canada Kansas Roman Achemagamore Fitchburg Charlestown Warren & CO Milk Street Dominion Line Queenstown Fitchburg R. RB State St Cunard Line Altonia New Alex Martin Savannah Line Ocean Steamship Co Lewis Wharf Florida Raines Gate City B. H. Downing Atlantic Ave Sound Lines Metropolitan S. S. Co Ocean Steamship Company New Pier 35 North River A. Dew. Sampson Southern Pacific Company Morgan Line New Orleans Mississippi Texas Arizona New and Old Mexico Colorado California ER. E. Currier N. E Edwin Hawley Trafic Broadway Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line Coe Phiadelphia F. Wing Central Wharf Sampson Mo State St Fiske Building Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Co Newport News Providence A. M. Graham Attury Wharf Summer Street J. W. McCloskey International U.S Lubec Calais Yarmouth Steamship Co., Ltd Nova Scotia Chatham Street KF. Hammond Portlan Co William Custom House Milk St Sachem Fitchburg R. R Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation BE. Richardson NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts Bald Company Ashmont Street Ocean Street Dorchester Avenue Goner N. Keller Weber Piano KNABE Oo Weber Steinway Tremont At Haines Weber Warhrooms Miller, Guild Haverett McPhail Hallett Davis Weber Mont Po Boston Cycle Co Hanover Street Messnger Wheshees Boston Cycle Company Hanover J. M. Linscott Mgr Bes-Tuthsasu Park Square St.ong Pearson Cordage OO Asc Roxbury Sewall Ms Day Mills Western Ave Brighton Klondike Yukon Skaguay St. Michaels Jos Mt. Bowdoin Dorchester Blake Hall Fields Corner Boston Consignment Chestnut St M, Samuel Ripans Chemical Co Manny Thomp & Martin CO Unk St West End Street Railway Company Boston Elevated Railway Comany Ite Said Street Massachusetts Avenue Northampton Street N of A. L. Pimpton, Co. B West End Street Boston Elevated Railway Company Wm. A. Bancroft We Street Ita Company Hoeton -E Od Railway Cerpany Suiane Causeway Portland Street Estong Street Canal Beverly Streets Beverly Street Warren Bridge Causeway Street Agaille Plimpton C. Dn Boston Wert Ratlw Company Bancr Piao Aiaermen Darton Cupyfon
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