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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1899

Page

7

War Department Faces Alger Friends and Philippine Plans

Remarks from Washington report that Secretary Alger and his supporters defend a new hard line in War Department policy. They note discussions before his retirement about General Otis as governor and General Lawton in field command, which the President reportedly rejected. Also mentioned are war plans for about 60,800 officers and men to reach the Philippines, delayed by transport shortages and not arriving before Christmas.

Washington Austarlia Algeria War Department Moss Philippines Lawton Friends of Alger Alger Reet

Pingree Defends Alger and McKinley Ties

Governor Pingree of Michigan, with family, rejects being quoted on political affairs yet answers candidly on McKinley and the Philippines. He says he will not run for national office, supports fair play in the Alger episode, and notes Michigan wants a candidate other than McMillan. Local harbor defense progress and coastal vessel movements are reported, including guns off Grover's Cliff and several Atlantic ships and fish markets.

Haken Pingree Michigen E Touraine McKinley Pingree Geld Philippines General Alger Secetary Alger Alger Senate Michigan McMillan Alfred Sorensen Oorp New England South Boston Grover’s Cliff Winthrop Head Rendo Masaiva Trilby Ed Rae Commercial Wharf Uncle Sam T Wharf Haddock President Roads Carlotta New York Moncton N. B Damietta Joanna Maine Johnny Smith Lewig Jug Nellie Quebec Poe Ursdee Tabu Fawcett Plot Boat Liberty No. 3 Weasel Lachey Lewis Smith Sadie C. Rymaner War Npwick Edward E. Barry N. P. Doane Lizzie H. Brayton Matilda D Borda Andrew Burnham Barbados Julius Clevsen Philadelphia Reading Towboat International Long Wharf Marine Hospital Chelsea Tug Express United States

Steering gear fails on ferry Noddle Island

The ferryboat Noddle Island on the East Boston line lost steering yesterday morning. Passengers were transferred to the General Hancock and the vessel was taken to her dock for repairs, returning to service by afternoon.

Perryboat Noddle Island East

Enterprise at Halifax Arrives on Massachusetts Training Ship

The Massachusetts naval training ship Enterprise, Commander F M Wise USN, arrived from Bar Harbor. A Talbot cruiser boat manned a boarding and offered use of a naval buoy. Enterprise moored next to Crescent in the British squadron and planned official calls with Canadian and British officials ahead of a stay through Aug 19.

Halifax Massachusetts Enterprise F. M. Wise Bar Harbor Talbot Bedford Crescent United States John G. Foster Wise Army Ie Enterprise 1

Tremont Captain Anchors Off Long Island in Stormy Night

Port land line steamer Tremont bound for Portland delayed by threatening weather. Captain John Thompson chose to anchor off Long Island and return to port, landing passengers safely the next morning.

John Thompson Portland Line Tremont Portland Long Island

Decline in European steamship traffic noted at port

The column notes a drop in arrivals and departures in the European trade with fewer sailings and grain shipments this week. It mentions Waner Michigan, Leyland, Cunarder Pa vonia sailing to Corunna, and 684 604 bushels of grain including a Furness liner cargo to London. Also references Captain Nathaniel P. Doane's two week vacation and comparisons of clipper fishing vessels to racing yachts.

Michigan Leyland Ater Furness Cambrian London Nathaniel P. Doane Lewis Towboat Company Doane Harvichport Compet Hke Ethel B. Jacobs Gloucester Portmagee Ireland Derry Hurope

Shipping News Mini Almanac for August

Arrivals and departures list vessels including Sylvania, Prince Arthur, Rebecca, and Rebecca. tonnage and routes shown with numerous ports and passenger movements. Tugs and barges connected to Boston and Philadelphia are noted along with several steamers and schooners. Last quarter moon dates and daily sun and moon times are recorded.

Sylvania Warr Liver Prince Arthur Ney Yarmouth Passengeas Brockhiar John Beaven Ngrahm Tate den Mnagen Tines Ancester Go Wine Bath Wiscasset Rébecca Huddell Tower Ears Lizzie Wharton Holmes French Cross David PB. Davis Irvin Warwick Sheppar Baltmeres Brrry Gage Noreee Kelly Walaa Percy Birdsall Oalmes Alica Fey Port Yohue Tugs International Hansen Philadelhia Wire Wood Merrin Lincoln

Probate notice of private sale of estate in Cambridge

Heirs and interested parties of HAN AH HINGE CHIN are notified that Jabez A. as administrator seeks private sale of real estate in Cambridge Mass. The court requires a petition and notice with details of the sale and distribution. A hearing is set on a date in 1998 to show cause why the pension or sale cannot proceed and to deliver copies to all interested parties.

Commonwealth “of Massachusetts Eaenrri Bae Court Han AH Hinge Chin Cambridge Jabez A Presensen Boston Ieee

Libel and court order in Boston at Suffolk County

A court order in Commonwealth of Marbache directs the libellant to publish an attested copy of the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and serve the libellee Randolph M. Swift fourteen days before the September first Monday. attorney John F. Wakefield represents the libellant.

Suffolk Superior Court Boston Oaton Randolph PL Waterloo Randolph M Syracuse Rochester New York State Random Swift Sean Bowie Commonwealth OF Marbache Randolph M. Swift Boston Post Stow A. Rileahd Arthur P. Hardy John F. Wakefield Atty Schoost Basten

Desist and desertion cited in Wood divorce petition

M L Wood of Boston petitions Suffolk Superior Court for divorce from Fred A Wood of East Pittsburgh for desertion since May 15 1804 with custody request for George R Wood age 6. The filing dates June 3 1899 and names George R Wood as child.

Commonwealth OF Dedham Lynn Boston Fred A. Wood George R. Wood L. Wood

Massachusetts Libel Notice Served in 1899 Case

Suffolk County Superior Court orders libellant to notify libellee Fred A Wood of pendency and appear in Boston. Publication in Boston Post and mailing a copy required fourteen days before the first Monday of September. Attested copy of libel and amended order to be served or published accordingly.

Mary A Stevens seeks divorce from William C Stevens

Mary A Stevens petitions the Commonwealth Supreme Court in Boston for a divorce from William C Stevens alleging desertion since May 5 1898 after marriage in El mington and separation at Boston. She seeks alimony and restoration of maiden name Mary A Black with other decrees as justice requires.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Pipionth Superior Court Plymouth Bessiemming Abington Brown County Lowell Ducamenta Peter Hemmingson Bedford Maynard Hein Bedfor Cavennes Bessie WA Bessie Hemmingson Commonwealth Willan Boston C. Stevens A. D William C. Stevens Mary A. Black Mary A. Stevens

Notice for Libel in Massachusetts Court 1899

A Massachusetts court orders libellant to notify libellee William C. Stevens of pending libel and appear by September at Suffolk County court. Attested copy of libel and order to be published in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks and mailed to the libellee or served with attested copy fourteen days before the first Monday of September.

Massachu Anne Wehalth Gherk Boston A. D William C. Stevena Stow Suffolk Boston Post Hellee Ciusin Jos Abe John BF. Wakefield School St

Divorce Petition for Mary Averill Against Waldo Averill

Mary Averill of Cambridge files for divorce from Waldo B Averill of Schenectady New York alleging desertion since 1898 and seeking custody of their four year old child G G W with further orders as justice may require. The filing is dated December 12.

Superior Court Iddlesex Mary Kh. Aymrill Cambridge WA B. Ave Schenectady New York Middlesex County Waldo B. Averill Somerville Boston B. Averill G. W

Public notice of libel case publication and service

Court orders notice by publication and attested copy of libel to be posted in a town post for the libel proceeding. The attorney confirms service by registered letter and requires show cause hearing on the first Monday of September as required by the order.

Ieee Masraghunetts Perior Court Piibel Dravetata Sid Conte Bushed Bates Vane - Hurd C. Hurd Gona Wakedeld Bostgn

Franklin Approved as President of Board of Managers

W B Franklin is approved as President of the Board of Managers in the eighth district of the New Hampshire Deaf Association, with formal confirmation by the approving authority and board members.

W. B. Franklin Board of Managers

Street Darna Bids for Boston Macadam Pond Project

Proposals are invited for constructing and regulating a gravel macadam pond area along Lauriat avenue BA alley and Norfolk street in Boston. Bidders must furnish a bond and appear publicly to read bids on a specified date. The city may reject any or all bids and bidders must meet wage requirements as stated by officials.

Canton B. Kersey J. M. Bermingham Lauriat Avenue Te BA Alley Norfolk Street Boston Uperintendent City Hall Sai Ee GE Srinthasant Wei Suapaye

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