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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1898

Page

10

Mayor Describes New Board of Apportionment Powers in City

Boston voters are urged to understand the new Board of Apportionment created by Chapter 434. The mayor explains the board’s mixed executive and legislative functions, its control of the budget, and how it constrains the City Council’s power while highlighting the mayoral veto and a forthcoming general loan order to be set by February for April effect.

Common Council Board of Aldermen Board of Apportionment New York Boston

Hanna Goes Home After Brief Boston Visit

The Hon. H. H. Hanna cut short a planned Boston stay and returned to Indianapolis last evening on the 6 oclock Boston & Albany train. He aims to finalize the monetary committee report and will have telegrams opened on the train. he declined to discuss daily issues beyond financial reform, noting his business trip and limited opinions on other subjects.

H. H. Hanna Boston Indianapolis Boston & Albany Hanna Mark Hanna Ohio Newton

Impossible to rescue in fierce hurricane voyage

Nova Scotian schooner Walleda reports horrors of a mid Atlantic hurricane on November 28. Captain Kemp recalls sighting a distressed 700 ton schooner with no rescue possible as seas rose and wreck crew vanished. Walleda pressed on through subsequent gales and debris of yellow pine timber floated among the dangers.

New York Walleda Kemp Gonaives North Atlantic

Porter’s Grew Reach Home Gloucester

The schooner Procyon from Gloucester rescued the crew and stewardess of the Porter after the Porter towed barges toward New York parted in a gale. Aragon, Wallace, and San Diego were involved. lines were cut to prevent collision as the Porter’s tow rode out the gale. Procyon bore the rescued to Gloucester where Captain Stanley reported the events and cargo.

Atlantic Transportation Company Buffalo New York

Row Over Breakfast Ends With Stabbing at Camden Street

Augustus Brown and his wife Annie FE Brown, both colored, argued over breakfast at 15 Camden street yesterday before 9 am. Augustus stabbed Annie in the back with a dull knife. she was sent to City Hospital where one doctor noted she could have walked if she wished. Dr Dowling treated her and Augustus was arrested by Division officers on assault and battery charges.

Augustus Brown Annie FE. N. Brown Camden Street Augustus City Hospital Dowling

Cora Bradford case widens as New York trip looms

Cora E Bradford remains missing from 145 Worcester Street as a warrant application proceeds in Boston. Lawyers and witnesses, including several prominent men, may be called at the next hearing on charges of keeping a disorderly house and exposing liquor. Police officials face renewed scrutiny amid rumors of further arrests and hidden witnesses.

Ar Bradford Cora E James R Cora E. Bradford Worcester Street New York Cora Boston Board of Police Sweeney Cora Bradford Carre Knowlton Cora BE Bradford Policce Joman Camille New England Star Chamber Armand

Cora Bradford in Pemberton Square Raid and Police Case

A detailed report outlines the police raid on Cora Bradford at her Boston home amid a bribery inquiry. It notes witnesses, Knowlton’s impending arrest request, and social intrigue surrounding Bradford’s circle, plus her past connections and the high profile Inquest.

Alleged gamblers raided on Lord's day in Charlestown

Officers Saxon and Green of the liquor squad raided an old disused chapel on Bunker Hill street opposite Walnut street Charlestown and arrested ten men on the charge of gambling on the Lord's day. Names listed as William P. Mahoney William F. Driscoll Andrew Manahan Patrick J. Ryan John Collins Edward Flannagan James Mullen John F. McBride William J. Reilly and Daniel J. Shay.

Saxon and Green Liquor Squad Bunker Hill Street Walnut Street Charlestown William P. Mahoney William F. Driscoll Andrew Manahan Patrick J. Ryan John Collins Edward Flannagan James Mullen John F. McBride William J. Reilly Daniel J. Shay

Emmet and Men of 98 Lecture At Grand Opera House

A large audience attended a lecture on Robert Emmet and the Men of 98 at the Grand Opera House. The event, held by Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians to aid their sick and death fund, featured W. J. Walshe and colored stereopticon views of Emmet’s life.

Grand Opera House Robert Emmet Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians W. J. Walshe

Red Cross Concert At Columbia Theatre Draws Crowd

An instrumental and vocal concert held last evening for Red Cross bureau benefit drew a large audience. Favor greeted the announced popular music and the First Regiment Band received generous applause. Vocalists featured were Edith Franz Johnnie Quigley F M Buckley Jacques Benavente H W Treet and T R Rogers.

Columbia Theatre Red Cross Bureau First Regiment Edith Franz Johnnie Quigley F. M. Buckley Jacques Benavente H. W. Treet T. R. Rogers

Storm at harbor as ships ride out New England gale

Local harbor crowded with vessels awaiting fair weather. Storm warnings swayed shipping from Boston to Newport News with several steamers and schooners anchored or returning to port. Towboats, freighters, and fruit steamers faced heavy seas and damaged cargo while wrecking operations paused along coastlines.

New England Prince George Long Wharf Portland Dorchester Baltimore Norfolk Bay State Boston Yarmouth N. S City of Gloucester Gloucester New New York Steel M. E. Luckenbach Newport News Frank Pendleton City of Atlanta Winter Quarter Pendleton Frank A. Palmar B. R. Woodside McLean Suffolk Warren Line Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown Nashe’s Rock Samuel Walters Liverpool Prince Edward Kinney Orion Smith Knickerbocker Tremont Foster's Wharf Bangor Boat Docks Howes Admiral Dewey Port Antonio Jam Blatteras Dudley Pray Ida M. Dalby C A. White Spectacle Island A. W. Chesterton William H. Gallison Ames George’s Island Baker Vesta Grant Galloupe’s Island Boston Towboat Company John J. Hill Wollaston Tamaqua Rainsford’s Island Russell McCarthy Eldridge Valley Forge Gettysburg Robert_H. Rathbun Herald B. Sanford M. B. Luckenbach Joshua Lovett Carbonero H. M. Whitney New York

Londonian wreck mystery amid grain cargo and missing crew

Reports recount the Wil son Furness Leyland steamer Londonian lost with 70 officers crew and cattlemen after a gale. Rescue attempts and possible sighting by multiple liners are noted while grain cargo and structural weakness are cited as possible causes. Names of shippers and many crew members are listed.

Londonian Portland Cape Cod Lizard British Isles Hendry King Arthur Liverpool Demerara New York Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News Pensacola New Orleans Galveston Elder-Dempster Loango Avonmouth Eng Warren Roman Sagamore Leyland A. Fred Brown A. 5 Maynard Patrick Ward LD. Coleman Boston Michael Malone Fall River Thomas McCoy Plainfield N. J John J. Neville Fred Wallace John Sloan Lawrence J. Bibby John Martin Henry Welch Bedeford Street Thomas Higgins Daniel Coveney George Bell J. F. Kenney James O’brien J. Jones A. Mangel J. Martin

Died While Visiting In Charlestown At 79 Warren Street

Daniel Gott, 50, of Somerville, died suddenly last night at a friend's home on 79 Warren Street in Charlestown. He had recently been treated by a Boston doctor for heart failure. His Somerville police officer son was notified.

Daniel Gott Highland Avenue Somerville Warren Street Charlestown Gott Boston

Metropolitan Clothing Emporium Bargains Sale Ad

Heavy Winter Overcoats Suits and Ulsters offered at wholesale prices from a stock valued at 125000. The Emporium promises genuine representation or money back and showcases actual manufacture on site. sale urged before plant auction and includes special notice to retailers with terms other than cash. located at 176 Washington Street near State Street open tonight until 9.

Washington St State St

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