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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

5

Fishermen report strong market as boats dock at Cape shore

A fleet of 10 fishermen arrived at T wharf with four trips sold while the rest reached too late for market. Vessels including the Athena Rose Standish Teresa and Alice Annie and Jennie Rita A Viator and Wasnakie sold fish totaling 194 900 pounds. Haddock and cod fetched high prices despite rough weather, with a Pontiac captain noting a first great dory fisherman achievement. The Pontiacs two week voyage yielded about 1800 dollars for crew, and other captains like James Goodwin and Enos Nickerson celebrated sizable catches. Additional items cover ships Brynhilda Marquette Cymric cargo volumes and a Kenosha steamer leak plus other coastal incidents.

T Wharf Athena Rose Standish Teresa Alice Annie Jennie Rita A Viator Wasnakie Haddock Hake Pollock Pontiacoss Pontiac Enos Nickerson Cape Shore James Goodwin Sadie Ross Scituate Joe Ross Brynhilda Buenos Ayres

Shipping News Miniature Almanac

Shipping data for December ships and arrivals. Lists steamers, schooners, tugs, and barges arriving at Boston or New York ports with consignments to Progreso Nantucket Gloucester and Baltimore among others. Includes sailings to Liverpool Baltimore New York and Philadelphia and references to weather and daylight timings.

Bjorgvin Landing Progreso Mex Naccochee Burroughs New York H. F. Dimock Crowell Nantucket Nickerson Norfolk Malden Smith Baltimore Melrose Frostad, Co Old Colony Geers City of Everett Tucker Philadelphia S. O. Co City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Mass Eugenie Hutchins Millbridge Sunbeam Campbell Kennebec Conestoga Hammond Scituate Monitor Tunnel Ridge Honey Brook Port Johnson O. Co Cymric Liverpool Evolution Halls’ Harbor N. S.S Window Artemisia Ylamburg Catalone Louisburg City of Macon Santiago Boston Yarmouth Nacoochee Savannah Persian Howard North America Weehawken Albany Riverside Edgewater Lehigh Perth Amboy Buttress Blue Bird Burden Ontario Guttenburg N. J Metacomet Ellenville Pilgrim Lecranton Hoboken Hopatcong Lynn Waverly Tobyhanna Monocacy Tulpehocken Thomaston New

Marine Eye Remedy Incures Eye Health Eye Comfort Eye Beauty

Marine Eye Remedy promotes a product line aimed at eye health comfort and beauty. The copy highlights claimed benefits for vision support and soothing effect, listing ingredients and usage directions for daily application.

Marine Eye

Many Surprises in City Elections In Haverhill

Mayor Wood and allies claim the charter aimed to defeat him as they note a majority vote rule. A mayor and four Aldermen now govern the city. Miss Ann Wheeler, age 76, wins a School Board seat with near top votes.

Wood Haverhill Ann Wheeler Miss Wheeler

Gloucester no license vote marks first under new system

Gloucester voters swung the city to no license by 196 with Henry H Parsons of the People’s party winning the mayoralty by 1231. The election under the new commission charter drew 4200 ballots, the largest for the city and the license issue dominated campaigning.

Gloucester Henry H. Parsons People’s Party Henry Hi. Parsons Ciss William W. French Augustus Hibbard

Dotty Dimple and companions by Sophie May

A listing of titles by various authors including Sophie May works such as Dotty Dimple at Way and Dotty Dimple Out West, plus additional titles like Little Prudy and Story Book, and other authors Burnett Penrose Stevenson.

Pusssy Meow S. Louise Patterson Shaggy Coat Clarence Hawkes Dotty Dimple Sophie May Dotty Little Prudy Sister Susy Captain Horace Cousin Grace Editha Burnett Penrose Child Stevenson

Springfield Mayor Sanderson Re-elected in Plurality Victory

William S. Sanderson, Republican, was re-elected mayor of Springfield by a plurality of 625 votes over Democrat James RB Carroll who conducted a lively campaign. In Fall River, Mayor John T. Coughlin, Democrat, was chosen for a third term.

William S. Sanderson Springfield James RB. Carroll Fall River John T. Coughlin

Page 9 Teases Detailed Elections Coverage

A note points readers to page 9 for detailed election stories. It signals comprehensive political reporting and multiple races likely covered in depth on that page.

Lynn Chooses Rich Democratic Mayor in Lynn

James E. Rich a Democrat was elected Lynn mayor defeating incumbent Thomas I. Porter 8011 to 5458 a 2553 majority in a city once strongly Republican. No license forces carried the vote 7054 to 6629 delaying the result with church bells ringing.

Boston Malden G. Louis Richards George Howard Fail Mr. Fail Lances Mr. Fall Lynn James Rich Thomas F. Porter James E. Rich Thomas I. Porter Nolicense Rich

Kneisel Quartet Delivers Intimate Fenway Court Recital

The Kneisel quartet presented Schumann in A major Op.41 No.3 with Arthur Foote at the piano, followed by D Albert’s quartet scherzo and Grieg unfinished quartet in F posthumous movements. Foote’s straightforward playing conveyed a personal, unpretentious concert atmosphere and strong expressive intent.

Kneisel Quartet Fenway Court Schumann Arthur Foote D’albert Greig Mr. Foote Foote Boston Knessels Grieg

Boy's Missile Hits Policeman in Eye at Bonfire Crowd

A youth hurled a missile during a bonfire crowd at the corner of O and Second in South Boston last night, striking Patrolman William Innis of Station 12 in the eye. He received treatment then was excused from duty at the station.

O and Second Streets Boston William Innis Station 12 Innis

Twenty Five Years Old Massachusetts Accident Company

The Massachusetts Accident Company marked 25 years since its founding by George B. McNeill with a Quincy House conference of agency staff from New England and a banquet. President G Leonard McNeill, son of the founder, acted as toastmaster. over 175 attended, including directors, policy holders, and notable underwriting officials. The event focused on reminiscence and entertainment rather than speeches.

Massachusetts Accident Company George BE. McNeill Quincy House New England G. Leonard McNeill

Forged mayor Bruce name swindles Everett florist

Election night in Everett yielded a sensational fraud when a well dressed man forged Mayor Bruce's signature on checks to buy flowers. He posed as Daniel Clark, claiming the mayor owed him for a deal and received cash from Tilton's shop before repeating the ruse later the same day.

Everett Bruce Clifford FE. Tilton Norwood Street Lexington Street Winthrop National Bank of Boston Charles Bruce Daniel Clark Clark Tilton

Cubs Awarded 1908 National League Championship

The Chicago Cubs were formally awarded the 1908 National League title at a meeting. The world champions designation will be conferred later by the National Commission.

New York Chicago Cubs National Commission

Evangelical Gatherings and Talks Across Greater Boston

The arrival of Rabbi Stephen A. Wise of the Free Synagogue of New York for a city visit prompts interest after his recent critique of New York officials. Evangelists The Scottish Sankey and Samuel Lindsay plan an American tour. American Board and Congregational Brotherhood prepare fall meetings in Minneapolis. The Cambridge Association of Unitarian ministers meets at Rev. E. H. Hall’s Craige Street home. Laymen's Campaign shows strong fundraising momentum with likely full pledges. Methodist ministers hold a Monday meeting tied to the Bromfield Street Church all day convention.

Stephen A. Wise Free Synagogue of New York Jerome Richard Croker Europe Cambridge Association of Unitarian Ministers E. H. Hall Craigie Street Bromfield Street

De Oro Beats Hueston in World Three Cushion Match

Alfred De Oro of Cuba defeats Thomas Hueston 50 to 25 in the second block, boosting his total to 100 points while Hueston has 69. Fifty points remain to be played in the world championship contest.

ST. Louis Alfred de Oro Cuba Thomas A. Hueston de Oro Hueston

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