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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
5
A fierce snow storm paralyzed Boston’s streets and coal supply. Laborers shovelers labor on coal duty while city departments pause, ferrying fuel to the poor. Harbor seamen fear for coal boats. fish landings dwindle as Navahoe returns with scant cargo of cod and haddock, portside frostbite scares crews.
Gloucester reports crowded harbor with vessels recounting near misses and foundering tales. Dreadnaught ashore on Sculpin Ledge with crew safe. J E Gartland leaks but reaches harbor. Kentucky sighted wreckage. Talisman battered off Newfoundland. three unidentified three masts at breakwater. Illinois narrowly avoids steamer collision. torches flashed to avert danger near Boon Island and a floating wreck offshore.
A sales note announces Eider Down sacques and Ladies dressing Christmas items at A. Shuman & Co. Dick ens Booth Sale in Shuman Corner. The brief listing highlights holiday shopping at the premium department display space.
The Pottsville has a large share of anthracite for the Metropolitan company. Quincy will gain relief as tugs move away from Chatham. The Glenmere with two barges carrying 1288 tons serves Patch & Co of Quincy, though remaining consignments are unclear. Most bulk is destined for the city.
Boston pilots faced a busy day with nine liners and coal ships sailed. Steamer Boston from Yar mouth and Juniata from Baltimore and Norfolk arrived, while Indian from Philadelphia was still expected. New York boats were late departing and the Nantucket Grecian and H F Dimock headed to Norfolk Baltimore New York. Nine British steamers also set out including Michigan Anglian and Queen Mary.
Report notes a vessel sailing 14 days from Antwerp, now 26 days overdue, with fears of damage at sea or towage to a port. Several ships overdue include Teutonía from Rotterdam, Alberto Treves from Shields, Bothnia from Rotterdam, Miramichi from Hull, Kensington from Blyth, and Skerryvor from Shields, ranging 21 to 29 days overdue.
Dec. 14 reports a heavy snowfall from yesterday’s blizzard and high winds creating large road drifts. By noon today clear skies return with north west winds. outside seas are rough. Steam colliers and tugs rode out the storm near Handkerchief. fleet expected to sail north if winds ease. Lightships remain moored.
The British steamer Cambrian King captained by Gal braithe from Antwerp with a general cargo reached Mailfax Nova Scotia after severe gales. The ship had only one day of coal left and the steering gear was broken, forcing a stop for supplies.
On Sunday morning Columbus avenue showed an unusual scene with many market sleighs carrying undelivered Saturday orders, followed by wagon after wagon hauling coal and collecting snow from the streets, a procession lasting long into the evening.
Park Police Officer Hartigan found George F. Peterson, 34, of Melrose, in woods off Washington Street at 7 this morning with hands and feet frozen. He was taken to Melrose Hospital in critical condition. He had ridden an Ide train from Boston last night and started walking home, becoming exhausted.
The harbor and Marsh River are frozen over and navigation is suspended. The bark Esmiranda rests in the main river while the schooner K. Stetson cannot reach the granite docks at Winterport. A harbor reopening is expected after the warm spell.
The two masted schooner Samuel Lewis of Ellsworth Maine, previously ashore on Barnstable Bar, dashed on the beach last night as the mainmast fell overboard. The sand schooner Electric Flash, also ashore, broke apart and scattered along the beach. Both vessels were stripped last Wednesday. The Lewis was owned by D. H. Eppes of Ellsworth and was light.
Gloucester December 14 traffic of all descriptions is at a standstill as the local divisions of the Boston and Northern Street Railway have been tied up since 3 o clock yesterday afternoon with the tracks not expected to be cleared soon.
A testimonial narrative recounts Nettie Clark of Hanson Street Boston recovering from consumption after using Blood Wine. It describes a dramatic transformation from a life near death to robust health, and another Lowell mass case Louise Clements’ recovery. The ad extols Blood Wine as a unique blood remedy curing coughing, fever, and lung ailments.
Two plows working to clear tracks were derailed and rendered useless, a rotary plow sent to aid was disabled, and electrics stalled at many points along the cape. Passengers were forced to stay aboard trains overnight in some instances.
Offshore vessels ride high winds with a scattered debris sighting at Highland Light. Debris may stem from earlier wrecks along the North Shore, while a large fleet of tugs and coal schooners remains off Chatham Dennis and Hyannis as gales continue and forecast worsen.
In Rockland Maine on December 14 the crew of the Standard Oil tug Astral remains stranded at Mt Desert Rock light keeper's station after last week's wreck. The Revenue Cutter Woodbury has repeatedly tried to land rescuers but heavy surf prevents any contact. Fears grow that the shipwrecked men are depleting the light keeper's supplies while rescue plans stall.
The Esquiman woman Mary, nicknamed the Kongrouche Queen, travels from Alaska to Nome to San Francisco to study under Mrs. Bruce W Lloyd. At 25 she admires the white city and its flying cars, longs to shed tattoo markings, and aims to become a white lady while learning English.
Report indicates the Astral remains inland at Portland with provisions and coal carried aboard. No contact with the lighthouse for over a week, and the full wreck story still unrevealed awaiting further details.
The schooner Molly with seven aboard capsized by wind thawing the stove and woodwork. Cast ashore on Outer Gooseberry Island off Bonavista Bay after fire and exposure. Dundee mail boat crew rescued them. crew members frostbitten.
The British bark Ocean Ranger arrived at St Michaels and landed the Swedish bark Norrskenet crew, rescued after abandoning ship in a sinking condition.
Miss Etta Welch of Bellebridge wed John Wingo of Clairton after a bottle containing their names was thrown into the Ohio River. The couple, who unknowingly lived near each other, carried a long exchange of letters and pictures before meeting and marrying at Welch's parents' home in Pittsburg.
Washington December 14 General Longstreet commissioner of railroads reports that all bond subsidized railways settled their government indebtedness except the Central Branch Railway Company The bond aided lines show 20 million dollars more hot earnings than 1901 with over 46 million more gross earnings and 27 million more expenses recorded.
The Rockefeller philanthropy bureau, housed in the Standard Oil building, processes hundreds of charity appeals daily. Fred T. Gates directs a vast staff who sift requests, dismissing many on arrival and thoroughly vetting others before presenting recommendations to Rockefeller for potential funding.
The fifth conference on Catholic doctrine for non Catholics will be held by the Catholic Union of Boston in the Union Hall at Washington street and Worcester square on Wednesday evening December 17 at 8 o clock. Rev George W Leahy of St Johns Seminary will speak on The Divinity of Christ. Admission is free and seats are reserved for non Catholics until 8 pm. The series has drawn large audiences and organizers hope for continued attendance.
Public health note urges readers to keep orange powders available to check colds grip headaches and stomach troubles during winter season. Emphasizes preventive care and readiness for common ailments.
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