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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

9

Tunnel under Bunker Hill estimated at 1677 feet long

City engineer plans estimate a tunnel under Bunker Hill 1677 feet long 24 feet wide and 1812 feet high with roadbed 18 feet wide costing 300000. Route from Main and Sullivan Charlestown to Cook and Medford streets. Councilman John J. Mullen spearheaded order introducing the plan in the Common Council and previously thought costs would exceed 900000.

Bunker Hill Common Council John J. Mullen Ward 4 Main and Sullivan Streets Charlestown Cook and Medford Streets Mullen

Narrow Escape From Death In Boston Bridge Crash

Three people escaped serious harm when a coupe was crushed between a Boston and Northern electric car and an elevated railway support on the Charlestown bridge. Driver John Foley sustained a serious shock, but aided the aged priest and two young women to safety as they were pulled from the wreck.

Boston & Northern Charlestown Bridge John Foley Dominion Line Adams House Boston Foley State

Consent to Receivership in New England Gas and Coke Cases

In the consolidated case New England Gas and Coke Company versus Whitney et al outlines the defendants admitting all allegations and consenting to a foreclosure decree. The suits seek appointment of a receiver and foreclosure proceedings in the United States Circuit Court.

New England Gas and Coke Company Whitney Et al Central Trust Company of New York United States Circuit Court Defendanits

State Highway Contracts Awarded by Massachusetts Commission

The Massachusetts Highway Commission awarded sections of the state highway to multiple bidders in towns including Tewksbury and Templeton. Winners listed include Bruno & Milano of Boston at 4774.97 dollars with other bids from Dorchester Construction, Fred E. Ellis of Melrose, A. J. Wellington of Boston, James E. Watkins of Amesbury, and W. H. Doran of Malden among several alternatives. Additional towns referenced are Townsend, Hadley, and Blackstone with bids from Elllis, Wellington, Ellis, Bridge, and Orlando.

Massachusetts Highway Commission Tewksbury Bruno & Milano Boston Dorchester Construction Company Fred E. Ellis Melrose A. J. Wellington James E. Watkins Amesbury Townsend Templeton Tidivens Blackstone W. H. Doran Malden Ereses Fred E. Filis Lane Construction Company Meriden Conn Amos D. Bridge Hazardville Hadley Amos D A. Jd Wellington Wiliam Orlando Belchertown

Passengers Listed on Dominion Liner New England Arrival

Complete passenger list published for the Dominion liner New England which arrived yesterday. The roster includes Rev. W. Burnett, Miss A. E. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Carney, Dr. F. W. A. Bergren, Rev. J. L. Cheney, George Clymer, Rev. D. F. Tegan, Right Rev. Mgr. Ryan, Mrs. J. F. Simmen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Streeter, and many others headed by numerous Mr. and Mrs. combos, Misses, and Masters, reflecting a wide group of travelers.

New England W. Burnett R. Burns H. Buxton A. E. Campbell M. Carney W. Car R. A. Collins H. M. Comstock F. K. Lamprey de Toftr G. OJ Torimer D. D. Mias EK C. Larkin F. M. Lyman N. MacGregor R. BE. Meguire J. RR Marfield Bessie Martin W. J. McConville McKenna G. A. Milas Millward M. Des Rochera John G. Rogers R. S. Russell Mgr Ryan G. B. Ryan Misa Pearl Ryan Mies Mary Rynan Wilfred Ryan Thomas B. Shea J. F. Simmen Charles GC. Boule Dorothy Soule M. Stansfield Steele Frank Streeter Thomas Streeter Igvite Strong Miniatura Almanac Seta James Liverpool Queenstown Richards, Mills & Prince Arthur Kinney Yarmouth Norge Nor Boe, Jr Lonisburg Tjiomo Nilsen Sydney Py Jantata Bond Baltimore Norfolk Grecian George W. Clyre Chicketer Georgetown Jaacksonyville Charleston City of Rockland Pierce Bamror Bay State Oliver Portland Keannebee Marr Bath Cape Ann Godfrey City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester City of Haverhill Wooman Haverhill Newburyport

Rhodes bequest links South Africa lands to Warwick family

Essex County Chronicle reports Cecil Rhodes left lands in South Africa to the Countess of Warwick. The property reportedly sold for $1,000,000. The countess founded Brooke House at Reading to train women and expanded it with a colonial department teaching cooking and dressmaking. She had urged Andrew Carnegie for aid in promoting training for girls in the Transvaal before Rhodes's will was made public.

London Essex County Chronicle Cecil Rhodes Countess of Warwick South Africa Brooke House Reading Transvaal Andrew Carnegie Mr. Rhodes Earl

Fireman Confesses To Barn Fire In Bridgewater

James H. Hudson a 27 year old volunteer fireman confessed in Brockton court to setting fire to Charles A. Smiths barn. Held in 2000 bail for trial. Hudson a Canadian native claimed prior arsons in Canada and had recently worked for Smith on Pleasant Street. Locals suspect arson fascination.

Bridgewater James H. Hudson Charles A. Smith Brockton Court Canada Hudson Pleasant Street Mr. Smith

Etta Mildred Captures Quick Mackerel Run From Middle Bank

The schooner Etta Mildred returned to T wharf with 2200 tins of small mackerel and 1000 large mackerel after a 24 hour trip under Captain Cash. Prices were 5 cents and 15 cents respectively, earning the crew about $260.

Middle Bank Etta Mildred T Wharf Cash Mabel FE. Bryson Jessie Reginia Cardenas Taunton Georges Island Philadelphia Ivernia Merion Liverpool Consuelo Hull Eng Anglian London Fitzclarence Antwerp Teutonia Rotterdam Admiral Farragut Admiral Schley Captain Bennett Vimeira Truma Cuba Hayti Boston Daphne Red Star Line Charles Nugent A. W. Chesterton Peter W. French Boston Towboat Company Bert Baker Confidence Searson United States Quartermaster Department General Ayres Lawley’s

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