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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
6
Overdue Matteawan six days beyond schedule from Galveston to Boston. Crew likely rescued by a passing vessel. theory suggests fire gutted the ship or machinery failure disabled her. Supposition includes possible European-bound rescue craft and delayed abandonment of hope.
The schooner M. 8. Dowling bound for Boston from Gonaives Haiti was abandoned at sea in December after a voyage that left the vessel at latitude 38 N longitude 63 W. The crew were rescued by the British steamer Holywell from Galveston, which arrived in Liverpool today.
Seven cattlemen aboard the New York bound Tauric from Liverpool were placed in irons after allegedly breaking into the ship stores on December 3 and stealing 192 bottles of ale and other goods. The captain said they became intoxicated and unruly.
The British steam er Atlantic, wrecked off Swansea on Nov 17, drifted through severe gales, damaged by a broken tailshaft, and finally towed into Halifax by the Elton from Baltimore. After hours in tow, the vessel broke free twice before being anchored in ten fathoms, then towed again toward Hampton Roads.
Boston store advertises Old Dock Square Kentucky Bourbon and Rye at 1.75 a gallon, far below rival 2.25–2.50. Other items include Murphy’s Reserve Bourbon 2.75 a gallon, Old Crown Hermitage 2.25–2.75, Holland Gin 2.75, New England Rum 1.40–2.25, and assorted brandies, wines, syrups, and chocolates offered with “Bed Rock Prices.”
Murphy and Co lists a wide assortment of groceries and beverages at 12 Dock Square Boston. Advertises tea coffee canned goods flour cheese prunes raisins rice oats and biscuits and a full liquor line with prices and boat shipments. Promises 10 to 20 percent savings and mail or express orders with cash on delivery not available.
Steamboat James T. Brett on the Newburg to New York run was beached at Piermont three miles below Nyack to avoid sinking in the Hudson. The hull was stove in by pack ice, causing rapid leaks. Passengers landed safely. the vessel was pumped out and patched enough to reach Nyack.
The ferry J. H. Brinkerhoff returning from New York to Havana was damaged by a fire in its woodwork ignited by electric light wires. Captain O'Brien commanded the vessel. The blaze was put out at sea and no damage extent is given.
The Paris press reports the death of Antonio Terry, husband of famed Sibyl Sanderson. Sanderson, recently stricken with paralysis, moves with care as she contemplates a potential vast Cuban inheritance and the likelihood she becomes the island’s richest property holder.
Gertrude Simmons of the Tremont NYT telegraph unit testified that on March 4 8389 Tremont notified Boston Gas Light at the corner of Tremont and Boylston streets about a leak and a feminine voice replied we know all about it. R W Menard of the gas company described a pressure drop at 1 40 and a rise by noon.
An itinerary notes a personally conducted tour from Kos ton bec with side trip to Mt Vernon and multiple departure days in January February March and April. It lists the operator DY N Hell in a tourist pageant with Washington street Boston and timing on 6 and 27 in March and 3 10 24 in April.
Governor Roger Wolcott reply to Boston lawyer James F. Sweeney states he has no power to revise Police Board findings in the Knowlton hearing and that recourse lies with the courts. He sees no cause to doubt the board’s actions and stresses the board’s constitutional powers and his limited removal authority. Sweeney indicated no surprise and planned to comment later.
In Washington the urgent deficiency appropriation bill for army and navy funding for six months displaced the Nicaragua Canal bill. Debate centered on keeping volunteers, with estimates for mustering out 50 000 to 60 000 troops within six months. Opinion varied on native enlistment and Philippine forces, while the canal cost was projected at 500 million dollars.
The Boston music commission held a chamber concert at 64 Pemberton Square, a second municipal musicale of the season. Various street musicians performed from hand organs to guitar duos while reporters watched as dignitaries judged the instruments and players. The event mixed humor and critique as performers like the Rosci sisters and McLean’s troubadours entertained a skeptical audience.
Seven performers were arrested at the Palace Theatre yesterday afternoon after an intervention by the Watch and Ward Society and police liquor squad. The detained include Campbell, Hart, the two Gerties L Claire and Hayes Belmont Weston and Karina a French chanteuse. Karina defended her act claiming it resembles other stage dances and that no decency was violated. She spoke of her two years in the U.S. and asked for court consideration as M J Creed was secured as counsel. Karina and the group were to appear in court this morning.
A young horse from a local coffee company frightened on an East Boston ferryboat caused passengers to scatter. Officer O Neil restrained the animal, kneeling on its head after it reared and knocked over its sleigh, preventing potential injuries. The incident ended safely on the voyage.
The House approved the pension appropriation bill. A conference report on extending maritime inspection laws to sailing vessels 700 tons and over and licensing second and third mates was adopted. Rep Hill of Connecticut then moved a bill to establish an International Bank to implement American conference recommendations. Rep Walker argues the bank would lower exchange costs and shift control from London to New York.
Washington December 5. An appeal was made to the river and harbor committee for an appropriation to improve Broad Sound Channel Boston Harbor. Clinton White E G Preston and J R Leeson urged adoption of Colonel Mansfield's plan to open the channel at an estimated total cost of 480000 dollars. The committee chair signaled support but did not guarantee action.
In Baltimore tonight Jim Janey the Black Demon fought Tom Williams of Australia in a seven minute match. Williams was dropped twice in the first round and again in the second before losing on a knockout. Earlier Professor Frank Farley of Johns Hopkins defeated Herman Miller but was knocked down at the eighth round end.
A large enthusiastic audience gathered at the Progress Club on Concord Street to hear Rev. Samuel Hirshberg discuss Early Jewish Settlements in North America. The committee included Solomon Sehtenafeldt Charles Wyman Abraham Cohen Abraham Bernhardat Edward Wolf Lester Mentz and J Sehiendteldt. A reception and collation followed.
Dec 15 report states the will filed assigns all real and personal property valued around 100000 dollars to Rogers Hall corporation. Trustees will administer for the benefit of Rogers Hall School for Girls.
In the Hubbilliard parlors last night Charles Campbell defeated George Carter 400 to 867 after eighty three innings. Campbell scored 34 in the fifty fourth inning and Carter 33 in the seventy fifth. Carter also made 24 in the thirty first inning to close the gap. Tonight Campbell meets Yatter after a match between Thomas and Carter.
Police Inspector Michael Morrissey left Chicago at 11 a.m. bound for Boston with Thomas Beckwith in custody. Beckwith surrendered at Chicago police headquarters and confessed to embezzling several thousand dollars from the Niles and Co. express firm.
The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans celebrated its eleventh anniversary at the American House with 300 members, wives, daughters and guests in attendance. Naval officers including Rear Admiral Martin White and Commander Paul Kendricken spoke, drums and whistles filled the evening, a banquet followed a reception, and a memento piece of the Kearsarge was presented to the association.
At the Leopold Morse memorial service held at the Morse Orphanage in Matti pun, Hon. Thomas J. Gargen praised Morse as a generous, loyal man whose boundless charity transcended caste and creed. He noted Morse’s belief in the brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God, and that the orphanage stands as living evidence of his beneficence and enduring memory for generations.
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