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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
2
Provincetown reports the schooner King Philip of Fall River wrecked off the Cape. About 45 wreckage pieces have washed ashore. the crew of ten is believed lost. The 1224 ton vessel valued around $10,000 with $4000 insured.
The C. B. Kennard ran aground off Fort Point after anchor chain broke while sailing from Portsmouth New Hampshire with 60 000 brick for Weymouth. Captain John Freeman mate George Brown and two seamen reached shore after difficulty. Crew from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Kingston report states J O Hara & Co Boston owners of the Mertis H Perry arrived at Rexham Terrace Marshfield to view the wreck scene. Captain Joshua Pike’s body had not been recovered by 5 20 p m. Two bodies washed ashore William Bignall and George Bagnall will be sent to Boston tomorrow. Nine survivors remain in the area recovering strength.
Gloucester reports three vessels hauled off after stranding. The Wilson and Willard from Boston to Dover was towed free by tug H. S. Nichols and will repair locally. Senator Frye near Parson's wharf sustained slight damage, and Rienzi off Niles's Beach was moved with little damage.
The Gloucester bound schooner Hiram Lowell arrived with twenty three rescued from the British schooner Narcissus which foundered at sea. Among the survivors are six crew members and seventeen passengers including Mrs Nelson Wagner Mrs Eliza Falls and James Wagner plus others named: Amos Wolf Benjamin Wolf Charles C C Conrad Uriah Manthorn James H Reynard Freeman Bagley Parker Colp William Parnell Edward Corkum.
One crew member drowned when the schooner Hat Tie A Butler ran ashore at Angelica Point Buzzard's Bay early Sunday. Captain Peter Mullen and a foremast hand reached shore amid raging surf. Thomas Atkins of Brooklyn NY died in the attempt. Mullen and the surviving mate were found nearly exhausted. The men have been quartered at Angelica Point.
The three masted schooner Edgar Hanson coal laden bound for Portsmouth N H went ashore on Dread Ledge off Nahant this afternoon. It was sighted blowing horns for help in Nahant Bay and a volunteer life saving crew responded to the signals.
A private telegram reports the Puritan line steamer Scottish King ran aground ten miles north north east of Cape Race Newfoundland at 5 30 yesterday morning. Captain James and a crew of about thirty five were landed safely. The ship lies full of water and will likely be a total loss with glass and general merchandise aboard.
Cargo salvage under way as tug C. M. Clark and steam lighter Westey remove 80 bales of cotton before nightfall. Old mariners fear the vessel may ride out the storm while cargo salvageable items remain. A Merchant Miners steamer will transfer recovered cotton to Providence. Captain Johnson of the Fairfax returned to the wreck site,广西 reports water flooding the engine room, and a gale could seal the ship's fate.
Captain Hadaway of the Wilson liner Ohio thanks an extraordinary high tide for freeing the ship from Spectacle Island after two failed attempts. Most cargo and bunkers were removed, a 600 pound anchor and long hawser aided the last pull, and the vessel was towed to New England docks for inspection.
The steamer Catalonia arriving from Boston to Liverpool reports extreme seas and a heavy northeast storm over four days. The ship listed to starboard after cargo shifted on Sunday while one boiler leaked badly, leaving it unusable for the rest of the voyage.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe painless remedy for all forms of piles and rectal diseases. It features a testimonial from Mrs. M C Hinkly of Indianapolis detailing long suffering, medical dismissal, and dramatic recovery after using Pyramid products. The copy emphasizes no opiates, affordable pricing, and availability at druggists with a free book offer from Pyramid Co.
Sunday forenoon the hawser tying the leading parge Oregon to the Soule parted at the entrance of Chesapeake Bay. Captain Smith got the Oregon crew aboard the Soule to safety but could not approach the Soule. The Soule cast off and was seen breaking in halves as the Oregon disappeared from view. Fate of the Soule and her crew remains unknown.
Coast guards at Race Point report wreckage marked Ir. R. Walker from Gloucester. The schooner, 71.50 tons, built in 1881 at Bissex, commanded by Captain Frank Miller with a crew of fourteen, was last seen on Fippennies bank Saturday by the Ramona from Gloucester. Owned by Edwin C. McIntyre.
The Gate City of the Savannah line, feared lost in a storm, is confirmed safe and continuing to Savannah after being spoken off Montauk Point. It reported a storm near Chatham with anchors set and deck debris washing ashore Provincetown, sparking wreck rumors.
Chester N. Clark died yesterday at his home 20 Day street West Somerville aged 83. Born Foxboro July 3 1815 he served 35 years at the Massachusetts Reformatory East Cambridge as brush department agent. He was the oldest Odd Fellow in Massachusetts a long time member of New England Lodge 4 and New England Encampment 34. Funeral Friday from his home will be private.
Miss Mabel Walker a 17 year old alleged thief linked to six Back Bay boarding houses. She posed as a Conservatory of Music student and rented rooms then stole valuables including silver items, a gold watch, money and a check. Police followed her from Boston to New York and Philadelphia before her capture in Back Bay. she faces examination with likely more charges pending.
At the Middlesex factory shutdown in Marlboro on November 30 a large crowd gathered with two policemen present. Six workers marched east on Main Street while hundreds followed. Peter Cardo, angered by insults he suffered, tried to address the crowd and fired a revolver but caused no injuries and the disturbances ended without further incident.
Daniel Foley aged 47 of 24 Winchester Street Medford was arrested last evening charged with breaking and entering the shop of William Fennell at 48 Charles Street and stealing two iron planes. The property was recovered.
A second grade teacher links headaches in pupils to coffee at breakfast and cites a Lennox Louisiana boy whose appetite and health improved after switching to Postum. The writer, a physician, notes personal relief after boiling Postum to extract flavor and lists friends who use it. Margaret Craggs, 2 W. 12th St, Hutchinson, Kansas.
The State Board of Arbitration reached Atarboro and visited Mayor Heitt before calling on S. H. Howe at his factory. Labor leaders and manufacturers deny knowledge of the board’s arrival, and a private conference with city labor leaders yielded no public outcome.
Councilman George H. Tinkham hosted a farewell banquet for fellow council members at the Revere House. Speakers praised his character and record, with light humor and a sharp exchange when Councilman Cowan teased Councilman Kasanof about Ward 9. The event featured many city officials and ended with nostalgic toasts and Auld Lang Syne.
The speaker argues for skull and crossbones on adulterated bottles but warns law alone cannot fix all wrongs. He praises O. F. C. Whiskey bottled in bond under government supervision, claiming it proves purity and aging while exposing blenders as using color and flavor to mislead buyers.
A trio of unknown youths attempted three robberies in Haverhill at about 6 pm, targeting Chinese laundries on Washington avenue and Sargent square. At Ching Lee’s shop a confrontation left the owner injured but no money taken. Wong Way’s laundry yielded $60 from the customer and cash from the drawer before the suspects fled.
W. C. D. Pattison from Boston was found guilty of arson attempt at the Independence Mormon church in Missouri. The jury also ruled Pattison insane.
The Scots Charitable Society celebrated the first anniversary of St Andrew's Festival at Copley Hall. President George D. Wemyss gave an address, Durward Lely sang Scots songs and played piano, with airs representing various song classes and Auld Lang Syne. Dunbar's Orchestra provided music as dancing began after a grand march led by A. C. MacLennan and his partner.
Quinn Bros. staff led by Steve Dores met Tuesday noon to back ex Senator Quinn for Alderman. They adopted resolutions praising the firm for thirty years employing only union labor and urged union endorsement of ex Senator Quinn.
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