Export business boom in Boston as lines report strong cargo demand
Acting agent of the Leyland steamship notes high efficiency during W H Lincoln's Europe absence as post reporter visits. Senior clerk cites rates twice last year yet brisk tonnage, with large grain exports from Boston to Liverpool and London. Warren line expands service. others report improved rates and profits despite light imports. John Bingham notes record outgoing grain demand, with 400k to 450k bushels weekly and 1.5 million pending by Oct 1. Overall outlook upbeat, lines elated about prospects.
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Leyland Steamship
W. H. Lincoln
Europe
Post
Warren Line
Patterson
Johnson Line
London
Bennett
Furness Line
Cunard Company
Bothnia
Samaria
John Bingham
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Liverpool
Modern Jack Shepards Escape Bid From Manchester Jail
Herbert E Knights and Frank Le Claire, held on burglary charges, escaped a Cambridge police van two months earlier and again broke from a Manchester New Hampshire facility Monday night by crafting saws from shoe shanks and using an iron bar to pry their cell doors and basement window bars before crawling through a narrow opening.
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Herbert E. Knights
Cambridge
Liberty
Manchester
N. H
Frank le Claire
Rash Young Husband in Haverhill Shooting
In Haverhill at 81 Merrimac street a 20 year old man, Paul Cleveland, was found with a pistol wound to the right temple and a revolver beside him. His wife, 18, had quarreled with him after staying out with another woman. Cleveland, a shipping clerk for B Lewis & Co., is said to be in critical condition with life or death as the doctors assess his chances. Cleveland’s uncle Rev D M Cleveland of Malden was summoned. the wife tends him.
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Cleveland
B. Lewis & Co
D. M. Cleveland
Malden
Jesuit Faculty Announced for Boston College Year
Boston College reveals a Jesuit faculty roster for the upcoming scholastic year under Rev. Edward J. Devitt as president. Returning members include Buckley, Brosnahan, Fullerton, Shandelie, Duart, Boone, Willis, Carrigan, Gartland, and Doherty. new appointees include Quigley, Doherty, McNiff, Duane, and Geelan.
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Boston College
Society of Jesus
Edward J. Devitt
John A. Buckley
Timothy Brosnhahan
Neil D. Fullerton
Henry Shandelie
Alphonse Duart
Carroll J. Boone
Joseph P. Willis
John Carrigan
Peter F. Gartland
Owen F. Doherty
Father Quigley
Daniel Doherty
Francis McNiff
Gorgetown
William Duane
Woodstock College
George Eelan
Woodstock
Canara Steamer Lucania Begins Speed Trials
London Aug 1 The new Canara Steamer Lucania left Glasgow escorted by four tugs for Greenock to begin speed trials. Builders claim a specially strengthened hull will withstand engine vibrations and permit continuous full speed operation.
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London
Lucania
Glasgow
Greenock
Public reception for Hon. C F Cronin planned in Ward 13
A public reception will be tendered the Hon. C F Cronin at Spellman Hall this evening by the citizens of Ward 13. Ex Senator Cronin leaves Boston Saturday for Los Angeles where he has built a large legal practice over the past five years.
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C. F. Cronin
Spellman Hall
Ward 13
Cronin
Boston
Los Angeles
Cal
Child near kettle suffers burns in Australia accident
In Balem Australia Alice Hastings aged eighteen months tumbled into a kettle of hot water on Woodside Street. She sustained severe burns to the arms legs and body and convulsions followed. A bear eats is feared.
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Balem
Alice
James Hastings
Woodside
Quiet Mr Randall Refuses Interview After Fist Fight
A Post reporter visits Winter Street Arngtoast home of John L Randall but is refused access. Mrs Randall says he cannot be seen and will not discuss the Marsh case. Hearing tomorrow is unlikely as Randall is said to be ill and resting.
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John L. Randall
John O. Marsh
Winter Street
Ieee
Mr. Marsh
Funeral of Richard Briggs Ends Masonic Rites at Church
Richard Briggs funeral held at South Congregational Church Newbury and Exeter streets under Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, with Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale and Grand Master Harvey Shepard officiating. A large Masonic delegation in regalia attended, pallbearers named, and service concluded at Forest Hills Cemetery receiving tomb.
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Richard Briggs
South Congregational Church
Newbury
Exeter Streets
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Briggs
Edward Everett Hale
Duckson
Arlington Street
James Taylor
New Bedford
Harvey M. Shepard
Mr. Br
Grand Lodge of
Masachusetts
Charles A. Cotting
Everett 8. Tuckerman
National City Bank
W. T. Hart
New England Life Insurance Company
Daniel 8. Greenough
Abram French & Co
Eorthern Ware
Boston
R. W. Sutler
W. F. Chester
A. K. Hebard
A. @. Marshall
Charles C. Dame
Eanne Lichards
Revere Lodge
Walter F. Lansil
Eleusis Loge
Mr. Briggs
D. Nickerson
Grand Lodge
Hen Endicott
Charles C. Welch
John Carr
President at Gray Gables and Buzzard's Bay visit
Aug 1 report from Gray Gables notes the President remains home and later rides with Mrs. Cleveland to the village. A Boston acquaintance called, but no name given. Rumors of the yacht Almy sailing from New York with financiers to confer with the President are denied by Cleveland. Carlisle plans to join Washington-bound President, return timing unclear. Joe Jefferson and Clark Davis from Philadelphia fished today. the President did not accompany them.
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Buzzard's Bay
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Boston
Newark
Buzzard’s Bay
Mr. Cleveland
Secretary Carlisle
Washington
Carlisle
Joe Jefferson
Clark Davis
Philadelphia
Ben the fire dog of Malden passes away at eight
The Malden fire department mourns Ben an Irish setter owned by James A Hopkins. For eight years Ben’s name has topped Hook and Ladder No 1s roll and he never missed an alarm. Based at the central fire station he eagerly rushed to fires even leaping through windows to join the action. His death occurred on Monday after his last fire a week earlier.
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Malden
Bén
Ben
James A. Hopkins
Central Fire Station
Hopkins
Police raid nets arrests at city policy shop
Division 1 officers raided the policy shop at 106 Blackstone Street and seized individuals. John Moriarty was arrested for selling policy slips. James Glancey, 35, of Moore Street, was arrested for being present. John Sagori, 24, of Hanover Street, arrested on a similar charge. Henry Burke, Division 5, charged with keeping a policy shop at 115 Northampton Street.
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Division 1
Blackstone Street
John Moriarty
James Glancey
Moore Street
John Sagori
Hanover Street
Henry Burke
Division 5
Northampton Street
Bry ant and Webb guests as Grind Stone Club hosts in Maine
Dr. Bry ant arrived from New York as guest of Secretary Lamont at Somento. Dr. Seward Webb and family arrived today in a private car. The Grind stone Club held a large reception at Winter Harbor tonight in Bar Harbor Maine.
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Bar Harbor
Bryant
New York
Lamont
Somento
Seward Webb
Grindstone Club
Winter Harbor
Dorchester Alderman H Carruth Named Secretary by Park Board
The Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners appointed ex-Alderman H Carruth of the Dorchester district as secretary. Carruth previously served as chairman of the Board of Aldermen in 18%.
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Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners
H. Carruth
Dorchester
Carruth
Board of Aldermen
Boston Health Department Picnic At Highland Lake Grove
Health department employees from Boston gather for a picnic at Highland Lake Grove today. Officials estimate attendance between 1500 and 2000 people as the event proceeds.
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Health Department
City of
Boston
Highland Lake Grove
Corree
International Stennis Company Excursion to Nova Scotia
The International Stennis Company promotes a Nova Scotia excursion described as the best excursion yet, inviting readers to join the trip and experience featured outings and activities.
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International Stennis Company
Nova Scotia
West End Conductors in Trouble Put Up Job Alleged
Six conductors on the West End railroad terminating at East Boston were discharged amid claims of unsatisfactory accounts. The alleged theft involved purchasing transfer checks from children and substituting them for fare to boost revenue. The union plans action at a meeting, with some seeing it as targeting organized labor.
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West End
East Boston
North Ferry
Ferry
Post
Pioneer Labor Union 3873
Noddie’s Island
God for Portsmouth City Election Quiet Victory
In Portsmouth New Hampshire today Col Charles P Berry Democrat won the mayoralty over William D Grace by 1249 votes as Democrats swept their ticket. The next city government will include Aldermen Leary Maddock Grant Ham Wendell Griffin Scott Phinney Gray and others with Councilmen Wells Sullivan Baltry Langtry Hartford Fernald Raynes Bry Forsythe Jones Drew Schwarz Burns Collins Cox Gregg Grover Sanborn. Tonight Democrats celebrated with serenades along the streets for the newly elected officials.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Charles P. Berry
William D. Grace
Thomas A. Leary
Samuel J. Maddock
Flagg F., Grant
Samuel F. Ham
Andrew P. Wendell
Henry M. Gregg
Harles E. Grover
Willie J. Sanborn
Ocean Obstacles Drift Across Shipping Lanes
Washington reports fifty derelict ships drifting across major sailing routes. The wandering hulks, first spotted north of the western bound steamers last September, have moved south toward the equator and recently toward the Bermuda region. Reports show cyclical crossings of the equatorial track with some vessels sailing long distances after abandonment.
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Washington
Mariner
Saling
Equator
Bermudas
Annual meeting names officers of Highth Massachusetts Association
About 100 members gathered in Gloucester for the association annual meeting selecting officers led by Commander Lieutenant Fitz W Perkins of Salem and first vice commander Joshua F Kimball of Lynn. Other officers include William Jordan of Gloucester second vice commander W T Perry of Beverly third vice commander S F McClearn of Marblehead quarter master Joseph N Johnson of Newburyport chaplain S W Littlefield of Wakefield paymaster Hon Albert C Whitcomb of Newburyport surgeon Simon Dodge of Wenham.
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Gloucester
Highth Massachusetts Association
Fitz W Perkins
Salem
Joshua F. Kimball
Lynn
William Jordan
W. T. Perry
Beverly
S. F. McClearn
Marblehead
Joseph N. Johnson
Newburyport
S. W. Littlefield
Funeral services for Hotel Berkeley proprietor Elijah Stanton
The funeral of Elijah Stanton, owner of Hotel Berkeley and Rockland House Nantasket, occurred yesterday at Hotel Berkeley. Rev Father Torbert officiated with Governor Brown of Rhode Island among mourners. Burial was private at Newton Cemetery.
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Elijah Stanton
Hotel Berkeley
Rockland House
Nantasket Beach
Father Torbert
Auburndale
Governor Brown
Rhode Island
Newton Cemetery
Point of Pines to Host Grand Fireworks Display
Next Saturday evening a great fire works display will be given at the Point of Pines with elaborate preparations under way. Liberati the famous cornet soloist performs at each day and evening concert this week.
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Point of Pines
Liberati
Pratt estimates cost of Borden case for county
Taunton August 1 County Commissioner Pratt has secured via vouchers an approximate cost for the Borden case. The figure is about one somewhat less than earlier expectations and will be totaled as a closer estimate for county services and expenses.
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Taunton
Pratt
Borden
Governor Russell Receives Giant Cigar from Costa Rica Consul
Governor Russell is presented with four hand made cigars of extraordinary size, each 16 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, a gift from the Costa Rica consul. The unusual offerings underscore friendly ties between the state and Costa Rica.
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Russell
Costa Rica
Long Island Row Report Dismisses Prisoner Disturbance
Commissioners of public institutions and Superintendent C H Cogswell defended Monday’s prison unrest at Long Island. Eight prisoners revolted at work over dinner, but officials said the fare matched city working men’s meals and left overs could feed six. The Vigilant was sent from Deer Island to lock up the inmates pending investigation, while a separate Deer Island sewing department incident drew similar dismissive notes from officials.
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Long Island
C. H. Cogswell
Folger
Cogswell
Deer Island
Post
Yesteray
Ufe
Lynn Festival Week Draws Crowds to Point of Pines
Lynn residents and visitors fill the Point of Pines for a musical week featuring Liberati and local bands. Beachmont development continues at Berkeley Park while Thompson grocer plans a new store at Anthrop and Crescent. Winthrop Club Dance and social events highlight a busy season with arrivals at New Winthrop and Young's Hotel and a monster fete planned at the Colonnade.
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Point of Pines
Shoe City
Lynn Cadet
Lynn Brass Band
Thomson-Houston
Boston
Liberati
The
Pines
Crescent Beach
Lafricaine
Beachmont
Berkeley Park
Thompson
Anthrop
Crescent Avenues
Winthrop Aphelion Club
Grant
L. Neehe
H. W. Morton
C. E. Belcher
Young’s Hotel
Professor Bagnall
Challoner
New Winthrop
Winthrop
W. F. Ranwick
A. C. Ranwick
Denver
Col
BE. B. McKeen
Roxbury
A. W. Rice
Newton
J. P. Gallagher
Milford
Young's Hotel
W. W. Duggan
Waltham
EB. D. Smith
C. Smith
Westfield
Francis Johnson
Lawrence
L. Hadley
W. H. Hadle
Worcester
Emma C. D. Kneeland
Bertha M. Kneeland
Dorchester
S. C. Sheppard
L. F. Farrell
G. D. Dunham
F. Sanborne
Arthur Mills
G. W. Davis
Somerville
W. Howard
G. W. Howey
John Cumings
J. Skinner
L. C. Ordway
Quincy
Francis W. Baker
Dedham
Arthur H. Cox
Hotel Clifton
R. LeFrances
la Noveaute Cottage
Crest Avenue
Blount to Turn Hawaii Duties Over to Commodore Skerret
Authentic advices report Minister Blount will transfer U S interests in Hawaii to Commodore Skerret of the Boston and sail for the United States on August 6. He is expected to reach San Francisco about August 12.
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San Francisco
Cal
Blount
Hawaii
United States
Commodore Skerret
Boston
Bloudt
Covenant Mutual Benefit Association sees $300000 in applications
Co. D. Holmes, general manager of Covenant Mutual Benefit Association in Galesburg Illinois and Boston office, reports sending from his office $300000 in applications in the last ten days. The surge suggests people are seeking sound investments with lasting family benefit.
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Co. D. Holmes
Covenant Mutual Benefit Association
Galesburg
Ill
Boston
Exchange Building
Cod and salmon fishing in Labrador praised in reports
Advices from Labrador report cod fishing excellent and salmon fishing fair. There are no reports of distress as in previous years.
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Ottawa
Ont
Labrador
Along the Water Front Sail On Commercial Wharf
Andrew Leighton's new fisherman Indiana sails to Gloucester for spars while Acteon Commodore Dixon's yacht departs with a party headed eastward. Ex-Alder man Neillan, Commodore Tom Rice and others from Atlantic Yacht Club join the voyage for two weeks. Cephalonia fined ten dollars for returning unlisted passengers to King.
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Andrew Leighton
Indiana
Gloucester
Dixon
Acteon
Boston Light
Alderman Neillan
Tom _ Rice
Bradley
O'Neil
Connelly
Callahan
Nealy
Sheehan
Atlantic Yacht Club
Harris
Cambridge
Cephalonia
Cunard Company
King
eTence
Andsaean
Axe found with blood in brush linked to fatal act
In Shrewsbury two boys uncovered an axe stained with blood and bearing hair from a man. A Worcester farmer claimed the weapon, saying he used it to kill ducks and left it in the ashes, suggesting a possible death connection.
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Worcester
Shrewsbury
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