Was Ordered Out of Town After Lodger Slashing Incident
Sam Jenkins alias T Roberts, a notorious pickpocket known to police, was confronted by Chief Inspector Watts after slashing lodger Gordon Trowbridge on West Canton street. Jenkins fled town but was warned to leave at once. a failed note to his wife and a later razored conflict precipitated his escape. Police issued watch to track him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jenkins
T. Roberts
Gordon Trowbridge
West Canton Street
Sam Jenkins
Sam
Trowbridge
Dan Nugent
Wax’? McCormick
George ‘Seymour
Watts
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Morrissey and
Wise
Jenkins
Canton Street
South Station
Scampton Refuses To Quit Race For Sealer Of Weights
William Scampton, candidate for Sealer of weights and measures, denies retirement amid rumors. He says he will stay in the race to the finish, claims Atwood and John Colby orchestrated attempts to block his appointment, and notes he has support from Aldermen he has yet to meet. He suspects Woolley’s vacation was not voluntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Scampton
Charles B. Woolley
Scampton
Woolley
Atwood
John Colby
Somerville Robbery Involving Three Tramps
James H. Colman was attacked on Fitchburg street as he walked to the John P. Squire pork factory. A tramp choked him and a second robbed pockets of $6 while a third searched Linings. John Mark denied charges but was held on probable cause in $690 bonds for Superior Court. He was fined $6 for track walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Colman
Decatur Street
Fitchburg Street
Somerville
Coleman
John P. Squire Pork Factory
Colman
Thrasher
Googins
John Mark
Mark
Story
Travel Maps Prove Popular With Tours And Clubs
Unsigned testimonials praise a plant line map used for trips through the provinces. A Raymond & Whitcomb party of fifty recently returned via La Granduchesse, while Zingari Cricket Club of Aston and Rhode Island Cricket Club of Providence departed for a Nova Scotia and Newfoundland tour. The map is mailed for a 2 cent stamp to Boston addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Raymond & Whitcomb
la Grande Uchesse
Zingari Cricket Club
Aston
Rhode Island Cricket Club
Providence
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
J. A. Flanders
BE. A
Washington Street
Boston
E. H. Downing
Atlantic Avenue
Saloon Fire Causes $300 Loss at Harrison Ave
A kerosene oil tank sparked a fire in W. KE Mc Donald’s saloon at 92 Harrison Avenue yesterday afternoon. An alarm came from Box 54. James D. Casey’s building, insured, was reported fully covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE
McDonald
Harrison Avenue
Esterday
James D. Casey
Steamer New Brunswick Sails to Isles of Shoals Saturdays
A Boston excursion aboard the New Brunswick offers a bird's eye view of harbor shipping and fortifications. The steamer departs Union Wharf at 10 o clock on Saturdays from 320 Commercial Street near North Ferry for matinee trips at 2 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Isles of Is
New Brunswick
Isles of Shoals
Union Half
Commercial Street
North Ferry
Akres
Har
Sea Union
Two Boston University juniors chosen to speak for Bryan and Steven son
Michael H. Sullivan and Thomas H. Cooney of Boston University Law School are among fifty college men nationwide selected to speak for Bryan and Steven son. The plan, proposed by a Stanford professor, aims to place active young politicians as guardians of institutions. Sullivan and Cooney are noted for intercollegiate debating experience and clear speaking ability, with Sullivan born in Granville Centre, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Sullivan
Thomas H. Cooney
Boston University Law School
Bryan
Stevenson
Leland Stanford University
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Boston
Mr. Sullivan
Granville Centre
Mass
Cooney Plans Providence Law Practice After Boston University Graduation
The subject, a graduate of Westville Normal School in 1897, followed by a year and a half at Boston University and bar examinations this year, taught in Holyoke High School and an evening school between 1897 and 1899. Living in Providence, he completed Boston University Law School with high honors and intends to practice law there after a brief failed bid for Providence representative last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville Normal School
Boston University
Normal School
Holyoke High School
Cooney
Providence
Boston University Law School
Cape Cod Steamer Impresses with 1000 Passenger Runs
The Bay Line Cape Cod excursion steamer from Boston to Provincetown attracts full crowds on Sundays and weekdays. The ship, nicknamed Queen of the Harbor Fleet, claims speed and comfort with a four hour trip, 52 miles, and music by Jordan's orchestra. Round trip fare is one dollar, with departures 9 30 weekday mornings and 10 on Sundays from 410 Atlantic Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Plymouth & Provincetown Steamboat Company
Bay Line
Boston
Provincetown
Cape Cod
Harbor
Jordan
Atlantic Avenue
Sailors and cabins on Saxonia voyage from East Boston
The Saxonia sails today at 3 30 pm from East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool with about seventy five saloon passengers ninety five in the second cabin and 264 steerage. The cabin is full of returning passengers and the year’s company record will be broken. The voyage includes a long list of saloon travelers and notes on local ships, barkentines, and harbor activity.
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Boston
Queenstown
Liverpool
John Pritchard
J. M. Andrews
Mark Antony
Amory Austin
B. A. Austin
C. B. Austin
W B. Bacon
Augustus R. Briggs
Thomas T. Briggs
John Buctien
Allan J. Chase
Everett Clarke
F. A. Voleridgs
Morton
EB. Converse
Miss Converse
Rs. C. H. Damon
Lewis C. Dawes
Lewis C, Dawes
Mary Ae Dd
Theoda M._ Dodd
H. A. Dodge
James T. Duncan
H. E. Eardley
Nathaniel F. Emmons
N._E. Foote
Douglas Frazer
Katherine Foott
Carrie E. Greene
E. B. Haven
J. A. Howe
M. L. Hubbard
George Johnston
Katherine M. Knowles
L. E. la Beaume
Henrietta Langell
F. C. Lawton
George J. Lee
William A. Lynch
G. H. Maxwell
Thomas McCauley
B. F. McGrath
Margaret J. McKee
9. Minns
O. R. Mitchell
William E. Murdock
Thomas
T. H. Thompson
W. E. Turner
F. Watson
Wiliam L. Welton
W. H. Wightman
Stewart Wrighington
Vessels Carry Record Cargo and Northward Halibut Voyage
The Cunard liners Ivernia and Saxonia depart today with near 8000 tons of cargo including grain provisions hay and steel billets and a 400 passenger list. Gloucester schooner Arbitrator sets a northward halibut record sailing to 54 20 minutes as Cape Harrison nears and deckhand Wesberg returns from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivernia
Saxonia
Cunard Line
Sylvania
Altonia
Queenstown
Liverpool
T Wharf
Big Gloucester
Labrador
Lemuel Spinney
Spinney
Cape Harrison
Joseph P. Johnson
la Have
Mary Stone
Alfred N. Wesberg
East Boston
South Ferry
Brown
East Tilton
N. H
James J. Emerson
Cunard
London
Columbian
Captain Masters
New York
Leyland Line
Furness
Cambrian
Myron D. Cressy
Cressy
Boston
Honolulu
Newcastle
Holliswood
Knight
Border Street
John M. Brooks
Future
Har
Ad miral Dewey Reports Sighting Peary Relief Ship Windward
Captain James Hayes of the Boston schooner Admiral Dewey reports sighting the Peary relief ship Windward on August 2 at lat 55.10 long 64.56 about 100 miles southeast of Cape Harrison. Windward signalled all’s well. Dewey returned home August 7 after halibut fishing, earning 7000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
James Hayes
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Cape Harrison
Labrador
Baffin’s Land
Dewey
Shipping News Mini Almanac Update for Saturday
Arrivals include steamers Roma Storm Java Grande Duchesse Hanlon Charlottetown P E I Lore Hawkesbury and others from Boston Norfolk Philadelphia and New York. Cleared steamers Saxonia and Alaska head to Britain and Canada. numerous schooners and tugs listed with tows and barges. sailing schedules note wind southwest and ports from Portland to Gloucester and St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
Storm
Java
Delaware
Grande Duchesse
Hanlon
Charlottetown
Philadelphia
Whittaker
Eddyville
N.Y
Josie Hook
Grant
Bangor
Madalene Cooney
Wade
Baltimore
Hattie M. Mayo
Dawes
Portland
Mansur
B. Oakes
Garnet
Machias
Saxonia
Liverpool
Cambrian
London
Vesta Pearl
Clementsport
N. S
Alaska
St. John
N. B
Fanny
Admiral Schley
Port Antonio
Florida
Sydney
C. B
Cumberland
Fasta Prince Arthur
Yarmouth
Armouth
Old Dominion
New York
Shawmut
Newport News
Monarch
A. W. Chesterton
Bonthbay
Wyalusing
Perth
Amty
Budget
Brunswick
Buffet
Brooklyn
William H. Gallison
Schuylkill
Gloucester
Buccaneer
New Bedford
Glad
Kennebec
Washington
D. C
Maria O. Teel
Seward
Burlington
N. J
Boothhbay
Clara J
Machina
W. T. Emerson
Sadie
Lillie
Eastern Queen
Bath
Wesley Abbott
Ellsworth
Lady
Hillsboro
Nelmont
Belleveau Cove
Winni Tawry
Victory
Sackville
Abble
Walker
Vinal Haven
Triamon
St. John C
St. John C. Cottingham, Do.; W. D. Mangam, Do.; Donna T. Briggs, Stonington
Nantucket
Port
Eva May
Rockport
Boston Probate Court Citation for James Bright Estate
Suffolk Probate Court requires heirs and interested parties to show cause why Sarah Bright may be granted letters testamentary for James Bright of Boston. Court session set for September 6, 1900 at 10 a.m. in Boston. Public notice must run weekly for three weeks and notice mailed to known heirs. Judge John W. McKim signs, Elijah George as register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
James Bright
Boston
Sarah Bright
Boston Post
Withéds
John W. McKim
Heaquire
Elijah George
Register
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Ryan
Bryan and
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John
Emery
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Rachel Emery
Colonia
Bird Island Flats
Europe
New England
Miladelphia
Atlantic Works
Stillwater
United Fruit Company
Landsman
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Peary
Shipping News
Board of Police
Phillip
Catherine Howlett
Phillip Howlet & Co
Main Street
Robert F. Miller
School St
Northampton Street
Charles A. Savdry
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Stason
Clousette
Ency
Omics
Shipping
New
Vitonia
Apply Company
State Street
Alexander Martin
Dominion Line
Commonwealth (New
State St
Richards, Mills & CO
Maplewood
Maccarthy
Malden
Court St
H. L. Elliott
Foxboro
Jamaica Plain
Dorchester
Border St
Sanford
Washington St
Blackstone Sq
Chelsea
Warren Line
Kansas
Michigan
Sachem
Sagamore
Piers
Fitchburg R. R
Charlestown
Warren & CO
Milk Street
Savannah Line
Ocean Steamship Co
Lewis Wharf
City of Macon
Savannah
Summer Street
Downing
Atlantic Ave
Ail Rail
Sound Line
Metropolitan 8. 8. Co
Ocean Steamship Company
New Plier
North River
A. Dew. Sampson
N.E.A
ELA
Kilby
Exchange St
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Co. Steamship Lines
Norfolk
Penresnee Aei
Ieageaneesay
A. M. Gene
Battery Wharf
W.coria
William E. Fay
Trooms
William
Fay
Confidenan Mutual Loan CO
Water St
Tolman
Shorby
B. A
Watertown St
Newton
Maia
Elm St
Ead
Evans House
Tremont St
Dr. C. & Philp Rook
Miss
A Monte
Boylston St
Dominion Atlantic By. Line
Prince George
Prince Arthur
Long Wharf
Foot State Street
Ss. S
Prince Edward
South Shore
Foot State St
J. F. Masters
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
E. B. Sampson
Goveene
Fiske
Oston
Portland Efeastport
Lubec
ST. Joan
Calais
T. Andrews
Campobello
Prince Edward Island
New Branswick
St. Croix
Commercial Wharf
State of Maine
Uptown
Washington Steel
BE. Laechler
John C. Haynes & CO
W. Berman & CO
Hanover St
Winter St. Hig
Southern Pacific Company
Norgan Line
New Orleans
Yassenger
Mississippi River
Texas
Arizonna
Old Mexico
Colorado
California
K. BE. Currier
N. E
Edwin Hawley
Asn
T Gen
Broadway
Provinces
St St
Duchess
Matalifar
Hawkesbury
Charlotte
Flanders
Ew Breland
Washington &T
NIN
Atlantic Av
Yarmouth Line
Halifax
H. F. Hammond
Portland Steamship
Gov. Dingley
Gay Stars
India Wharf
Chas. R. Lewis
Frothingham
Allston St
Sor
Bulfinch
Bowdoin Sq
Revere House
DR. Bell
Columbus Avenue
Dia
Waltyu
Bell
Columbus Ave
Walt
DR. Bailey
Howard At
Medical
J. EB. Bishop
Tremont Ret
Boylston
Pelham
Eee
J. E. Frothingham
M. D
Cor
Bowdain Aq
Council Chamber
State House
Mt. Vernon Street
Charles Brigham
Bogworth Street
Albert
Eliot St
Williwanted
Dal Tic Linen
Iss
Impieerial
St. Botolph At
Cobb, Aldrich & CO
Washington & Kneeland Sts
Cobb, Aldrich & OF
Cobb, Aldrich Os
Dublin
Cobb
Aldric
Cobb, Bal
Expres
Catatogue
Kneeland Sts
LaRpy
Jay St
Cambridgeport
Singer, Wilcox & Gibbs
White
Domestic
New Home
Wheeler & Wilson, Davis
Newsw
Standard Sewing Machine CO
Trémont St
Merrimas St. S. Liner
NEW York Paper & Paint CO
Lowell Ig
Columbia
Iver Johnnoh
Peerless
Ee Zoux
Vietor, Warwick
Fowler Bicycles
Razoux
Ques
Hartferd
Morgan & Wright
Chase
Mtuthsasu
Mt. Hope Station
Forest Hills
Omaseen
Neponset Ave
Roslindale
J. F. Johnson
Rock Bros
Bre
Livat
Chela
Hallock
Court &J
DR. Haliloc Medical Institute
R. Alyv.ock Medicall Institute
Hallock Medical Institute
E.W. Gahan
M.D
Tremont Street
Sundey
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