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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1895

Page

5

New Bridge Plans with Draw for Charlestown Route

Boston Transit Commission votes to place a new Charlestown bridge west of the current Charles River bridge linking City square Charlestown to Causeway street opposite Charlestown street. The draw will allow river traffic with a twenty foot clearance at high tide and a widened roadway linking to Causeway street with future elevated central span over Charlestown street.

Boston Transit Commission Charlestown Bridge Charles River Bridge City Square Charlestown Causeway Street Charlestown Street Charlestown Square Fitchburg Railroad Boston Endicott Street Haymarket Square

Brockton shoemaker visits Governor Greenhalge in state tour

Harry J. Mooney, a Brockton shoemaker, briefed Messenger Jarvis at the State House about his mission to visit every state and present a pair of custom shoes for each governor. He aims to raise funds via photographs and collections, having earned $17 so far, and plans future stops through Maine.

Greenhalge State House Messenger Jarvis Harry J. Mooney Brockton Mooney Whitman Weymouth Quincy Boston Kennebunkport Thomas Lynn Haverhill Lowell Massachusetts Maine Augusta Cleaves Cosenor

Alberta Stuarts Death Deepens in Mystery

The Alberta Stuart case remains unsolved with no police clues or accepted theories. Statements point away from Miss Howland and the penny begging stories. Annie Lane’s account of Bertie near Revere Street after mailing a sister’s letter is noted, and a letter Alberta received the day of disappearance may reveal new details.

Alberta Stuart Miss Howland Green Street Annie Lane Bertie Revere Street Charles River Maggie Norman and Green Streets Alberta

Starr King School Sold to James Stevenson

Starr King School on Tennyson Street was sold yesterday to James Stevenson for about $100,000. The picturesque site covers several hundred feet and will soon host a magnificent new structure.

Starr King School Tennyson Street James Stevenson

Taylor Family Gathering at 470 Main Street Charlestown

At H B Taylor's home in Charlestown about thirty relatives gathered July 30 to bid farewell to Ralph Taylor who heads to Worcester Hospital as a nurse. It was the largest meet in years with Hattie Taylor and Mercy Casey hosting. The hall glowed with Chinese lanterns as songs and music filled the evening and a collation was served.

H. B. Taylor Main Street Charlestown Ralph Taylor Worcester Hospital Mr. Taylor Hattie Mercy Casey

Death of Duncan McArthur Boston politician dies in hospital

Duncan McArthur a prominent Scotch man and Boston politician died at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday. He served as assistant assessor in Ward 11 for two years and was a candidate for deputy inspector of buildings. A popular member of the Boston Caledonian Club he leaves a widow and a brother in Truro.

Duncan McArthur Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Caledonian Club Truro

Wills Fund Receives Labor Support For Crescent Beach Benefit

Noddle Island Assembly 5789 Knights of Labor voted to donate 10 to the Wills fund started by the Post. A Crescent Beach dance at Palace Bathing Hall tonight, with Hobbs orchestra and special cars, aims to raise funds for the widowed family of John Wills. Sunday Lyceum Hall event features tenor Thomas E. Clifford and John F. Fitzgerald, promising a high turnout and a notable concert. A post editorial calls for broad charitable support for the East Boston tragedy widow, listing several contributions to date totaling 524.45.

Noddle Island Hobbs Boston Lynn United States Post Fund Lyceum Hall Thomas E. Clifford John F. Fitzgerald Posts East John W. Wills Thomas McGowan Ntavsak Richard Vermody John Hurley Michael Lawless K. of L

Little 10 Big Italy party sails for Europe from Park Square

A train carried Captain Lawrence Cain of Station 1 John Ferrara Marciano di Pesa and Joseph di Pesa along with Mrs Cain and Hon O A Galvin and wife on a voyage to Europe. They will sail from New York tomorrow on the Werra and visit Gibraltar Naples Vesuvio Pompeii Sorrento Caserta Nisida Sicily Messina Catania Palermo Genoa Spezia Pisa Florence Rome Venice Milan Turin Paris Havre, returning October 5 after a long European itinerary.

Park Square Fall River Lawrence Cain John Ferrara Marciano di Pesa Joseph di Pesa Europe Fitzgerald P. J. Kennedy Elliot Frank Harris Bush Darling O’brien Common Council Daniel D. Rourke Pierce Hemmenway Wilkins Brown Liquor Squad White Rosetta Symonds Goodwin Alfred Douglass Dolan Columbus Mutual Relief Garibaldians Vandiero Realimarino Cain New York Werra Italy Gibraltar Naples Vesuvius Pompeii Sorrento Caserta Nisida Sicily Messina Catania Palermo Genoa Spezia Pisa Florence Rome Venice Milan Turin Paris Havre

Old Eighth Regiment reunion held in Lynn and Nahant

About 100 members of the old Eighth Regiment gathered in Lynn and Nahant for a reunion. Officers were elected at Lower Ca det Hall with Charles F. Winslow named president. Seven war deaths were reported. A banquet followed at the Relay House with Congressman Barrett as guest. Captain Ferry invited the next reunion to Beverly, which was accepted.

Lynn Eighth Regiment Nahant Josiah F. Kimball Charles F. Winslow Marblehead Frank Locke Gloucester William A. Fraser James H. Kendall Salem John H. Sears Danvers Simeon Dodge Wenham John L. Robinson Manchester N. H John A. Thurston Relay House William BE. Barrett N. Mortimer Hawkes Charles E. Winslow W. E. Ferry Beverly

Massachusetts railroad board orders winter heating for street cars

The Massachusetts railroad commissioners have ruled that street cars must be heated during the winter months, ensuring passenger comfort in cold weather.

Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners

Copper Market Decline Spurs Widespread Stock Reactions

Copper shares fell broadly as short-term speculators and margin buyers were squeezed. The market faced a likely further drop, though overall conditions were said to have improved with investment buying. Backing news noted gains in West End Railway and other sectors, with wider bank reserves and steady money markets.

Montana Bears State and Washington West End Railway New York Dominion Coal Burlington Atchison Sterling Exchange Boston Sterling Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City St. Joseph Cleveland St. Louis Pittsburg Louisville Cincinnati Des Moines New Orleans San Francisco Delaware South Carolina Mississippi Alabama Virginia Maryland National

Galatea Arrives Gloucester From East Boston With Island Residents

The schooner Galatea bound for Bar Harbor, Maine, arrived in Gloucester with residents of the island wards aboard. The Nantasket Steamboat Company's Twilight was sold for about 30000 to W J Thompson of Camden. The North German Lloyd office moved to 8 State Street. Rumor of Bremen service denied. Iceberg reached Valparaiso. Scotsman passed Fame Point en route to Montreal. Brookline bananas, 19250 bunches, to Boston Fruit Co. St Croix to be launched at Bath for Bath to St John run. Big Bonanza nearing sea trials on repair. Abbie and Eva Hooper to get rudder repairs. H C Sibley repairs complete. sails to Norfolk.

Galatea Boston Bar Harbor Gloucester Island Jerry Ahearn W. Delehanty Gil Carpenter Edward Gray Michael Dwyer J. McLaughlin Edward Murphy F. Morrison Mr. Wood Nantasket Steamboat Company Twilight W. J. Thompson Camden N. J Nantasket North German Lloyd Line New York Bremen Doane Street State Street Ocean Steamship Lines C. Theodore Goething Iceberg Valparaiso Warren Scotsman Maddox Fame Point Montreal Liverpool Brookline Port Antonio Jam Boston Fruit Company Bath St. Croix International Line St. John Big Bonanza Leighton’s Atlantic Works Motley Africa Abbie Eva Hooper Plum Island Leighton H. C. Sibley Portland Jacob S. Winslow McKie

Famous Decorator Pree Simon Lamprell Dies in Marblehead

Pree Simon Lamprell of Lamprell and Marble, a noted local decorator and former legislator for Marblehead in 1855, died Wednesday in Marblehead. He served as selectman, was active in the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and held Odd Fellow memberships. He leaves a widow, one son, and three daughters.

Simon Lamprell Lamprell

Shipping News Mini Almanac for Friday August 2

Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings with multiple vessels across ports such as Eastport Halifax Portland and Yarmouth. It records high tides sun rise and moon set times and various cargoes including sugar merchandise and passengers.

Notice of Admission Application in District Court

Boston August 1 1895 notice under circuit court rules that James T Fitzgerald of Boston has applied for admission as attorney and counsellor of the circuit court Deputy Clerk Ben J H Bradlee records the filing in the District of Massachusetts.

District of Massachusetts Boston Circouit Court United States James T. Fitzgerald Ben J. H. Bradlee

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