Maritime mishaps and salvage near Gloucester port
Reports describe Captain D. H. Smith buying anchors and gear from the Franklin wreck at Chatham, plans to raise the sunken tug Bessie B after collision with Williamsport near Long Island Head, and insurance on the Screamer. Vessels Vesta M A Babson Venus a lob collision and damage, with crews aiding and awaiting settlement as the Landsman notes local nautical incidents.
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D. H. Smith
Chatham
Franklin
Nickerson
W. D. Duncan & Co
Bessie B
Williamsport
Long Island Head
Portland
Turk's Island
Boston Marine Insurance Company
Vesta
Ingonish
Bost
M. A. Babson
Dennis O'Neil
Gloucester
Venus
Dench
Thacher’s Island
Lehigh Valley May Pass Its Dividend
Philadelphia December 7 A minor error in the text appears. the Lehigh Valley may pass its dividend due to a prolonged strike affecting the railroad company. The article notes uncertainty over the dividend payment amid labor action and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia
Venn
Beaton Boulevards Draw Boston’s Fast Horse Crowd
A large Boston crowd gathered on Beacon Boulevard for a first-time sleighing spectacle. Notables and many new drivers showcased fast horses, flying flyers like Rena and Equity, with prominent names such as John Shepard Arab and J. H. French Chesterfield, 2:10 1-2, amid lively sleighing pageantry.
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Beacon Boulevard
Mill
John Shepard
Frank G. Hall
Adams House
Mr. Curtis
Beacon Street
Gilman
Shepard
Rena
Davis
Captain King
J. H. Lewis
Carrie T. L. P. Wyman
Flora B
Francis
Batavia Street
Hanson
John Stetson
W. A. Tower
Bob Douglas
George Fales
J. H. French
Chesterfield
Charles Wright
Temple House
Mr. Bixby
Park Square Hotel
Ned Maynard
Mr. Smith
Young's
D. W
Paragon of Grace But She Is Caleb Brackmaier
New York December 7 a famous confidence woman has been developed in Zella Lytle Nicolaus who sues millionaire George Gould for forty thousand dollars claiming he gave her the check then took it back Gould denies the transaction and recounts her visits and funds given to her to return home The woman described as beautiful innocent and paragon of beauty has a notorious past including multiple cities suitors and lavish spendings with rumors linking ex mayor Washburne to the case
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The
Post
New York
Zella Lytle Nicolaus
George Gould
Gould
Hewitt
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Nicolaus
Wee Ind
Lillian Russell
Marie Tempest
Christman
Joliet
William Nicolaus
Wabash Avenue
Great Northern
Sturtevant
West Twenty-ninth Street
Washburne
Marblehead Cruiser Wins Bonus With 18.94 Knot Trial
The Marblehead achieved an average speed of 18.94 knots over a 72 mile course on the Sound, earning a $175,000 bonus for exceeding the 17 knot contract speed. Trials ended without major incident save a steering-bracket failure at data collection.
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New London
Conn
Marblehead
Kearsarge
Fern
Dolphin
Narkeeta
Fortune
Vesuvius
Belknap
Depew Visits Monte Carlo Casino During Nice Trip
A cable from Nice reports Chauncey Depew visiting Monte Carlo's casino on his first trip there. He watched roulette and other games with relatives, observed losses by his party, and concluded the bank wins everything before catching the 10 o'clock train back to Nice.
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New York
Nice
Italy
Chauncey Depew
Monte Carlo
Mr. Depew
Satan
Depew
Hunton Nominated by Virginia Democrats for Senate
Democratic members of the Virginia Legislature in caucus nominated General Eppa Hunton for the United States Senate short term by acclamation in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genral Hunton
Virginia
Richmond
Eppa Hunton
United States Senate
Lee defends record in public service against McCraith
John H. Lee, chairman of Boston's Board of Aldermen, replies to Augustine McCraith's accusations in the Boston Globe. He cites his 1882 start in the Common Council, his support for labor wages, and his duties in contracting printing for City Council proceedings. He questions McCraith's residency and voting history while affirming he acted to the city’s best interest.
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Sir
Boston Globe
Augustine McCraith
Common Council
Boston
Mr. McCraith
McCraith
Board of Aldermen
Corporation Counsel
City of
Union
Commonwealth
United States
Regiments Reorganize to One Battalion in New York
Special orders from Albany reduce both the Sixty-ninth and Eighth regiments to a single battalion and disband several companies in each. The move ends long-standing personal troubles within the units and reshapes their structure.
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New York
Albany
Fourth annual postoffice clerks ball slated for Dec 15
The fourth annual ball of the postoffice clerks will be held Friday evening December 15 at Music Hall with Baldwin's Cadet Band providing music. Governor Russell and staff Mayor Matthews Postmaster Coveney and other distinguished guests are expected. Advance ticket sales suggest a highly attended and brilliant event.
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Music Hall
Baldwin
Russell
Matthews
Coveney
Stolen tools recovered by Division 12 officers
Officers recovered tools valued at $15 from the locker of William J. Jodlin on Dorchester avenue near Boston street, stolen last Sunday night.
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Division 12
William J. Jodlin
Dorchester Avenue
Boston Street
Knox Captures Shoplifter At Houghton Dutton Store
Jennie Thompson aged 35 was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspector Joe Knox on a shoplifting charge at the Houghton and Dutton store.
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Jennie Thompson
Joe Knox
Houghton & Dutton
Three Greeks Arrested for Cart Peddling on City Streets
Division 2 officers report arrest of three Greek peddlers for lingering with their carts over ten minutes on Washington Hanover and Court streets as part of the ongoing street trade crackdown.
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Washington
Hanover
Court Streets
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Hi Ankee
Heart of Wholesale
Washington St
Summer ST
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Postoffice
Joseph B. Russell
State ST
Fair Femi
Ninity
Paragon OF Grace
She Is
Caleb Brackmaier
Lillien Russell
Zatla Nicolaus
Zella Nicolaus
Harrison’ Loring Company
South
R. W. Steele
George H. Rock
Albert M. Morley
Carpenter Gould Northup
George H. Washburn
John 8. Bibber
Fall River Line
Frank W. Bell
New York Navy Yard
R. W. Peck
Brooklyn
Nichols
Thomson- Houston Company
N. F. Palmer, Jr
Quintard Iron Works
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Lee’s
Rejjinocr
Suffolk
Ealso
Washburn Credit CO
Jordan, Marsh
HBURN
King of Credit
Fostoffice
Ball
Ples
Dever
Sulely
Stersten Aram
Olum
Pearl St
Edward Miller & CO
Meriden, Con
Frieze
Rockford, Ill
Standard Clothing Co
Ulster
Hamilton
Washington Street
Axworthy
Tom" Axworthy
Cleveland
London
Andrew Squire
America
Buddy Gow
Scott & Bowee
N.Y
Knox Gathers Them
Vineart
Keeley
Colorado
Keeley Institutes
Providence
Lexington
Haverhill
Springford
Worcester
North Adams
C. Dow
Tremont Street
Buston
Shawhut Furniture
Shawmut Ave
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