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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1903

Page

6

Vessels Bring Fresh Fish Amid Storm at T Wharf

A fleet arrived despite threatening weather at T wharf with diverse fresh catches. Seiners delivered 9 barrels of mackerel from Race Point, Cape Cod aboard Seaconnet Rebecca and Manomet, while Rebecca held 20 parrels of salt mackerel. Swordfish were scarce. Evelyn Smith carried 20,000 pounds of mixed catch and 25 swords. Other vessels reported 156,000 pounds total, plus cargo from Leyland liner Philadelphian and Cambrian King, bananas, cocoanuts, and livestock shipments. Meanwhile captains, crews, and local figures participated in a bustling harbor scene despite the weather.

T Wharf Race Point Cape Cod Seaconnet Rebecca Evelyn Smith E. c. Hussey Boyd and Leeds Mary IE. Cooney Arthur Binney Oliver Kilham Rose Cabral Irving Sparks Fred Sparks Provincetown United States Johnny Bull Samuel Dickenson Hoosac Tunnel Docks London W. F. Herrick Ned Evans Mercury Antwerp Boston Light L. P. Holmblad Copenhagen Christiania Mystic Anderson Leyland Line Manchester Admiral Dewey Long Wharf Port Antonio Jam Lillie George Hollywood Zetes Monahan New England Boston Johnny Dodson Commercial Street Red Fox Club Olympia Michael Ahern Commercial Lewis Calvin Austin St. John N. B St. Croix Portland Prince Arthur Yarmouth

Shipping News Miniature Almanac for August

Shipping notices from early August list arrivals and sailings of multiple steamers and schooners with cargoes and passengers. Vessels include Cambrian King, Philadelphian, Calvin Austin, City of Gloucester and others arriving off Boston Light or at Portland and St John. sailings cover George M Winslow, North Star, and several tugs with barges. Also notes Highland Light Cape Cod weather and sea conditions.

Cambrian King Galbraith Antwerp Furness, Withy & Co Boston Light Philadelphian Dickinson London L. P. Holmblad Dan Copenhagen Christiania Gill & Looz Calvin Austin Pike St. John N. B C. FE Laechler St. Croix Thompson Eastport Portland Indian Thacher Philadelphia Frank P. Wing Chattahoochee Lewis New York E. H. Downing H. Dimock Baker Henry M. Whitney Old Dominion Burton Joy Steamship Company City of Rockland Roix Bangor Bay State Oliver Ransom B. Fuller Blair Bath Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Mass City of Gloucester Ober Barkentine Shawmut Boston Allen Sydney C. B Laconia Cowen Jones Addah Bermuda Robert Everett Harry Jones Maplewood George M. Warner Thibodeau Port Gilbert N. S George H. Ames Watts Brunswick Nantaset Guptill Charleston D. C Eleanor A. Percy Tavett Norfolk Malcolm B. Seavey Atkins Baker Palmer Pilgrim Guttenburg N. J Hokendauqua Ryder Buffalo Salem Brunette Newburyport Piedmont Sundberg Baltimore Washington, D. C Onward Wall S. O. Co Windsouth Prince George Yarmouth Orion Newport News Daniel Willard Edgewater Passaic Riverside George M. Winslow Alice R. and Ll, Line Co Port Reading Lynn Port Johnson Tacony Brookline Windsor N. Y Clara A. Comene Kennebee Addie M. Lawrence Cora F. Cressy President Roads Highland Light Cape Cod North Star Navgiator H. H. Chamberlain Zamna Wyalusing Constant North Side Central Wharf State St Merchant Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Co

Not Much Jewelry Yet Huge Pledge for Christian Alliance Missions

OLD ORCHARD Me Aug 9 At the Christian Alliance Society camp grounds an annual collection brought in 43000 in cash and pledges Two meetings were held The smallest gift was 11 cents the largest 5000 A basket collection yielded little jewelry The forenoon amphitheatre service drew 5000 people Dr Simpson urged a large missionary corps to reach 1000000000 souls noting liquor funds exceed missionary spending by 2000000000 dollars.

Christian Alliance Old Orchard Christian Alliance Society Simpson

Cold Weather Discomfort at Duxbury Camp for Fifth Infantry

The Fifth Infantry M. W. M. camp at Duxbury endured a cold night with discomfort and a prank where three rookies were forced to march all night under a bogus order. Despite drizzle and cold mist, about 500 visitors attended, with divine service, dress parade, and a busy schedule featuring Governor Bates on Wednesday and various military and civic officers in attendance.

Duxbury Fifth Infantry Dlam Flats Joseph Carden Duxbury Mission Church Peters Field Bates J. H. Whitney Clarke J. H. Cushing Frank Tucking Ancient and Honorable Artillery Edward Burbeck Newton William Wright H. L. Kincaide A. P. Graham H. L. Deering C. W. Knapp BE. R. Springer C., E. Hamilton C. W. Facey Captain Facey

Ghouls Kill Six for Pay in Indianapolis Confession

Rufus Cantrel known as the King of Ghouls reveals a wholesale scheme of murder and grave robbery to supply medical colleges. He says over the past two years he participated in or knew of six killings, naming cases from Watterson to Walter Johnson and a Pennsylvania man with a gold watch and substantial cash.

Indianapolis Ind Rufus Cantrel Indiana Reformatory Watterson Walter Johnson Newark N. J Medical Cantrel Pennsylvania Claude Englewood Bank of Chicago

Pastors Unite to Close Dance Hall Near Church

The Rev Benjamin W Farris of St Pauls Baptist Boston says Boston colored ministers jointly oppose a dance hall within five feet of his church. They seek to block license renewal and plan to seek white clergy support to curb what they call demoralizing youth institutions.

Benjamin W. Farris St. Paul's Baptist Church of Boston

Three Boys Rob Downtown Tobacco Store

Three 9 year old boys from Silver street South Boston burglarized Saul Schlesinger's tobacco store on Bedford street. Frank Sullivan guarded the entry while two accomplices smashed a shutter and pane, wrecking the shop interior to the value of about 500 dollars. Sullivan was captured after a chase. the others escaped but were named under questioning by the boy. Police expect to round up the fleeing youths soon.

Mexican Central Railway Company, Limited Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co New York Stock Exchange Equitable Trust Company of New York Nassau Street New York City Old Colony Trust Company Ames Building Boston Mississippi Valley Trust Company St. Louis London Mexican Central Railway Company Limited Bedford Street Frank Sullivan Hanrahan Sullivan Saul Schlesinger Lagrange Street Chauncy Street Essex Oxford Beach Street Silver Street South

Chelsea youth James Quigley ends suicide attempts in custody

Police at Station 2 City Hall Avenue report a well dressed 22 year old Chelsea man James Quigley attempted suicide three times Saturday night while in custody for drunkenness. He was restrained and provided his name after officers intervened. He offered no reason for the actions.

City Hall Avenue James Quigley Chelsea Quigley

Count Leopold of Germany Claims Identity With Boston Music Leader

W H G Schaffer, longtime Majestic Theatre Orchestra leader, reveals he is Wilhelm Heinrich Gruen Schaffer and Count Leopold de Weddegen of Germany. He says he was born in Chicago, married in New York four years ago, and will pursue legal action over rumors linking him to a Bingh amton marriage. He plans to consult attorneys tomorrow and denies collusion with any relative to the reports.

Winthrop W. H. G. Schaffer Majestic Theatre Boston Count von Leopold Germany Schaffer Mr. Schaffer Binghamton N. Y William Count Leopold New Winthrop Hotel Music Hall New York City Mabel Holden New York Lillian Russell

Riot at a Ball Game in Portland Aug. 9

During a Hebrew picnic at South Portland an officer ordered a baseball game halted. The crowd threatened violence, the officer drew his revolver and held the mob at bay until police arrived, and order was restored.

Waterbury Strike Off After 30-Week Tie-Up Ends

Waterbury Conn Aug 9 The trolley men strike ending with the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co agreeing to take back 16 old workers at once and to provide further employment as possible The company will discuss future grievances with a men’s committee About 80 strikers attended the Central Labor Union meeting approving the plan Ex President Barrett and Conductor Kelly along with eight acquitted men are excluded from reinstatement

Waterbury Conn Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company Sewall Railway Company Central Labor Union Barrett Kelly Waterville

Chelsea Dedication of Ahavas Achim Anshe Sphard Synagogue

The Hebrew synagogue at Everett avenue and Elm street Chelsea was dedicated with a parade led by the National Hussars of American Zionists. Mayor Willard and Rep. Beck spoke as Rev. A I Manowitz conducted the service and noted donors. The ark was filled with sacred scrolls. the key cost 75 dollars and a 200 dollar collection was raised.

Ahavas Achim Anshe Sphard Everett Avenue Elm Street Chelsea Philip Broomfield A. I. Manowitz Beth Israel Baldwin Place Boston David A. Laurie Edward E. Willard John E. Beck Young and Badger Chelsea Board of Aldermen Ark Simon Theise Bates Guild E. W. Roberts P. A. Collins A. D. Bosson E. J. Bromberg Samuel and Rubin Broomfield

Fire destroys stables and junk shop in Lawrence

A morning blaze in Lawrence destroyed a junk shop owned by Franks Brothers on Chandler Street, two stables, and carriage sheds covering about an acre. Loss estimated at $10,000. Thirteen horses burned, one suffocated, another shot after eye injuries. Couture livery stable on Bennett Street lost many contents while 15 horses were saved.

Joseph H. Couture Bennett Street Couture Te Franks Brothers

Lightning Strikes Dynamite Magazine Near Akron

In a heavy thunderstorm lightning struck a dynamite magazine near Akron New York injuring a few mildly. Two tons owned by Akron Cement Company exploded causing houses to shake and glass to break for miles. Catholic church candles tipped as panic arose at mass. Farther away in Batavia the Hotel Richmond shook from the blast.

Akron N. Y Akron Cement Company Batavia Richmond

Non residents dominate weekend drunkenness arrests in city sections

In the North and West ends a large share of drunks were from outside town. Of 45 men and one woman arrested in the North End, 36 were non-residents. In the West End 17 men were held and 15 were non-residents. Overall 51 of 63 arrests in these areas were non-residents. A weekly drop of 41 in total and 11 fewer women arrested occurred. A table shows arrests from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday.

Station 1 Hanover Street Station 3 Joy Street West End North End

Notable Goods at Low Prices at Noyes Bros

The Noyes Bros stock offers odd lots and broken sizes at one-third to one-half price. Goods left over from holiday sales are marked extravagantly low to move quickly. Most items are manufactured by Noyes Bros, ensuring first class quality in shirts, hosiery, wraps, slippers, neckwear, and more.

Noyes Bros Washington and Summer Streets

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