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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
8
The Dominion liner Cambroman is overdue from Italian ports in the Mediterranean and was due Sunday morning. Heavy sea growth on the hull is blamed for the delayed arrival though she may appear today with 84 saloon and 476 steerage passengers aboard.
George Hennessey appeared before Justice Cutler in the Chelsea Police Court and withdrew his appeal from the August sentence after being convicted of pocket picking at Revere Beach. An old offender, he allegedly used aliases Kid Hennessy Thomas Hennessey Joseph Meyers Fatty Meyers and Henry Meyers. He received six months in the House of Correction.
The New Independent Line ves The Trust and the N FE Transportation U S Co offer the Surprise as a fast Portland Boston service. Aboard 218 feet, 1000 tons freight, 600 passengers, 40 crew. Three weekly trips from Boston 6 pm Tue Thu Sat and from Portland 6 30 pm Mon Wed Fri. Fare $1 each way includes free dinner at 7 pm and breakfast before landing. Special notices Boston Lewis Wharf Portland Union Wharf. Charles F Williams Gen Agent.
A listing shows 25 Cushing Medical Supply Co located at 580 Washington St Boston Massachusetts.
Captain Sheehan and the fishing schooner Winifred were hit by a southwest squall eighty miles southeast by south of Highland Light. The vessel listed on her beam ends for about ten minutes as sails tore and gear was swept overboard. Eight crew escaped by scrambling to the weather side while nearby Captain Michael Powers of the Mary G Powers helped recover gear and dories. The ship returned with a haul of 18 000 pounds of fresh mixed fish.
The prefect of Brest convened a meeting with residents of Saint Meen Le Folguet and Ploudaniel who blocked closing of unauthorized congregationist schools. He urged renunciation of resistance, warning the agitation harms the country as cries of bloodshed and massacre echoed the room.
A massive water tank toppled from the top of the Thomas White shoe factory on North Main Street in Brockton, tearing through three stories to the ground. Worker Walter Russell suffered a broken nose and injuries, while Percy Hall sustained severe cuts and back injuries. Water damage will affect the Kingman Company and the Cygolf Shoe Company.
Yesterday in the United States Chrcnuit Court Addie TK Keller sued Frederik E Betts and several partners of J M Fisher & Co claiming a 2400 investment was misappropriated and seeking a receiver appointed. Judge Colt will announce his decision at 11 a m. today.
Boston’s Tremont Temple hosts a stirring coronation festival honoring King Edward VII. The British community, led by John H. Stark, presents a toast to the King and Queen amid a military colors ceremony, naval veterans, and a packed audience with flags and cheers from local dignitaries and guests.
The speaker praised King Edward and Queen Victoria era memories recounting Buckingham Palace, Grenville, and public life. Dr. Everett recalled meeting the Prince of Wales at Trinity College and Madingley Hall, noting Edward VII’s tact and universal regard. The Rev. Wynne Jones spoke for Celtic Britons as the crowd cheered for King Edward and the Queen.
John C C Best remains hopeful and unshaken four weeks from his execution in Salem jail. His father plans another Connecticut visit as the community questions his guilt while a visiting temperance worker asks about salvation. The elder Best, a Sackville, NB factory worker of 30 years, is aged about 70 and in frail health, with heart trouble. Reverend I M Mellish yet again spoke with the prisoner, who stays hopeful.
Saratoga gossip swirls as Lt and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt depart for Newport with the Goelets. The Vanderbilt and Whitney households, including Grace Wilson and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, have faced strains over a reported 50 million dollar marriage settlement and family rifts, with Sundry siblings at odds.
James N. Millner of 49 Champney street Brighton was discharged by the grand jury on the charge of wrongfully obtaining lumber from C. H. V. Smith of Milford New Hampshire and fully acquitted of any unlawful intentions. He is now at his former offices in Brighton engaged in the building business.
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