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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1898

Page

6

Lifeboat Rescues Crew After Clara Leavitt Wreck

The Clara Leavitt and Amelia G. Ireland wrecks off Gay Head led to a perilous rescue. Six men were rescued from the Leavitt after a prolonged life saving effort while the Ireland’s captain and four sailors saved. one seaman died. Calhoun of Gay Head delivered news of the losses and survivors as the storm raged.

Callaun Clara Leavitt Calhoun Treland Cape Elizabeth Amelia G. Ireland Tidewater Oil Company of New York Bayonne N. J Boston Somerset County Vineyard Haven Sylvanus Calhoun Gay Head Portland Leavitt Ireland Dog Fish Bar Hayman Au Chip South Orleans

Sinking Sarah W. Lawrence Adrift After Fire Near Atlantic

The British steamer Athos reported finding the four masted schooner Sarah W. Lawrence burning and distressed. Captain Coleman and crew of 13 to 18 aboard showed no response to assistance as the Athos left for New York. The Lawrence, built Bath Me in 1886, registers 1301 tons and carried coal from Baltimore Nov 1 to this city.

New York Long Athos Jeremie Hayti Sarah W. Lawrence Coleman Baltimore Colemean Bath New Tongland Shipbuilding Company

Underwriters Hit Hard After Coastal Storm

Marine underwriters report unprecedented universal damage from the weekend storm. Loss estimates are evolving, with substantial figures tied to the Portland steamer and Fairfax cargo. Heaviest single loss cited as Portland with $60,000 placed on the steamer in New York and a cargo blanket policy around $80,000. Estimated total probable losses across several insurers reach hundreds of thousands in coastal cargo and steamship risks.

Boston New York Philadelphia Portland Fairfax Boston II Insurance Company Tetna Insurance Company of Home Insurance Company British and Foreign Marines Insurance Company Insurance Company of North America

Lightship Pollock Rip Towed After Drifting

The American Line steamship Switzerland, en route from Antwerp to Philadelphia, reached the Delaware Capes with the Pollock Rip Lightship in tow. The lightship had been adrift since yesterday after losing its anchor off the New England coast near Nantucket Sound.

Philadelphia American Line Switzerland Antwerp Delaware Capes New England Nantucket Sound

Bodies Found At Nantasket Beach After Sea Washings

Early morning at Nantasket Beach a nude male body washed ashore near Atlantic Hill. The 5 foot 7 inch, 169 pound victim had a crushed skull and disfigured face. he was sent to the Hull morgue. Five bodies have been recovered so far. work continues at hotels and the Nantasket Beach line to repair the road to Pemberton at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars.

Atlantic Hill Hull Nantasket Company Jeffries Nantasket Beach New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Nantasket Pemberton

Fragmentary note on time limits for action

A brief fragment indicates a deadline extending beyond three days for some process or decision. Details are unclear. the text suggests timing rules or waiting periods but lacks full context or subjects involved.

A Wonderful Firm’s New House Furnishing Annex Opens

The Jordan, Marsh & Co. complex on Chauncy Street unveils an eight story house furnishing annex with five acres of display space for furniture, carpets, draperies, and more. The connected subway passage links Avon Street to the main store, while extensive remodeling adds elevators, brighter lighting, and expanded departments. The firm promotes home market support for New England labor and emphasizes a low price, quick sale model supported by large-scale operations and specialist buyers.

Jordan, Marsh & Co Chauncy Street New England House Avon Bedford Chauncy Avon Street America

Prince George to Replace Prince Edward as Dominion Atlantic Vessel

The Prince George, a larger modern steamship built for express traffic, will replace the Prince Edward. It features electric lighting and heating, 340 first class berths, extensive passenger amenities, and two triple compound engines achieving about 19 knots. Built at Hull for Dominion Atlantic, it underwent a 300 mile North Sea trial between Newland Lightship and Scarborough Castle.

Dominion Atlantic Railway Prince Edward Inney Long Wharf Yarmouth N. S Prince George Post McGray J. S. Laing Robert Stanwood Mr. Munro Alvin Haynes EE. Kenney Dison Smith d’Entremont Charles Craig North Sea Newland Scarborough Castle Earle Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited Hull Dominion Atlantic Railway Company Flannery, Baggellay and Johnson London Anduiverpool Lloyd’s

Washington Attractions Remain Noted Yet Endless

The longstanding charm of Washington persists as a well known draw for visitors. Local lore and civic pride frame yearly interest in landmarks, culture, and events highlighting the capital’s enduring appeal.

Wabash Introduces Sleeping Car Line to California

Beginning Monday December 5 the Wabash railroad will run tourist sleeping cars from St Louis to Los Angeles leaving St Louis at 1090 pm. The winter route avoids northern snow and cold with further timetable details available at the New England Agency 5 State Street Boston Massachusetts.

Wabash Railroad St. Louis Los Angeles Cal California New Jengland State Street Boston Muss

Broadway Turbulence Hits Stars Across New York

Sagegist reports acting troubles in New York with Joseph Wawoorth out of The Christian due to bronchial cold at Garden Theatre and John Drew quitting The Liars at the Empire from tonsillitis. Frohman bets big on Maude Adams for Romeo and Juliet. Sousa ill in Indianapolis cannot lead his band. Walsh and Mac Dowell in Washington, heading to Tremont Boston December 12. Goodwin wins suit with McLellan over the Australian trip losses. Juliette Corden returns to Boston after concert success in New York.

New York Joseph Wawoorth John Drew the Empire Charles Frohman Maude Adams William Faversham Miss Adams John Philip Sousa Indianapolis Blanche Walsh Melbourne MacDowell Washington, D. C Boston Tremont Nat Goodwin George B. McLellan Juliette Corden Hamil Paul Thatas Oer

Theatre Season Mix at Boston Venues Next Week

The Boston stage circuit announces a varied lineup with Yankee Doodle Dandy at the Boston Theatre following Shore Acres, featuring Ed na Wallace Hopper and others. Millie James leads A Misfit Marriage at Tremont, while Master and Man and East Lynne vie for crowds at Bowdoin Square venues.

Shore Acres Boston Theatre Edna Wallace Hopper Thomas Q. Seabrooke Walter Jones J. C C. Miron Charles Kirke Gertrude Zella Millie James Louis James Tremont Miss James Lothrop Bowdoin Square East Lynne J. E. Dodson John Wetherby Hollis Totel Alice Atherton Joseph Arthur Boston Columbia Gertie Reynolds Manhattan Grand Opera House Miss Reynolds Leeward Castle Square Joe O’hare Keith's Thomas and Watson the Grand the Leonards Hill Sisters Willie Barrows Tremont Theatre

Gate City Safe Arrives in Savannah After Gale

Ocean Steamship Company's steamer Gate City under Captain Googins arrived safely in Savannah several hours overdue. He reports severe New England gale, losing two small boats and some sails while cargo shifted, passengers behaved well, and multiple vessels were seen ashore or sunk along the coast.

Savannah Ocean Steamship Company Gate City Googins Boston Cape Cod New England Vineyard Haven W. H. Cook Monomoy Point Mass Damag

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