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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
9
Skipper Jere Shea of the Regina reports thirteen vessels docked by sundown with 322 500 pounds of mixed fish in Provincetown Harbor. The catch includes haddock 36500, cod 126000, hake 37000, pollock 15000, and 8000 pounds in casks. A large fleet was in the harbor during the late northeasterly storm and few more ships were expected by morning.
Several transatlantic liners arrived late after rough weather. The Bostonian, Arranmore, Peruviana and Anglian faced gales with only the Arranmore sustaining deck damage. The Bostonian carried cattle and freight, while the Arranmore required minor repairs after docking at Hoosac. The Peruviana brought china clay to Mystic docks, and a stowaway was taken ashore. The westward fleet, except H M Whitney, also ran late due to the storm. The Fillmore’s fate was clarified, and Captain R. D. Buchman was named admiral of the Turkish navy with a large, modern fleet.
Arrivals listed include Anglian Parry Peruviana Arranmore Boston Mackenzie Ker shaw Bond Trojan Hone City of Bangor Roix Ober Burton Foxhall Moulton Ara bia from Prince Edward Island. Sailed: L P Holmblad Catalone Menominee Seaboard Maine Balti more John B Manning Bayport with tows. High water and sun and moon rise details also noted.
Westboro reports Willie Raymond fourteen and John Mullaney eighteen broke through the ice at Little Chauncey pond behind the state hospital. Henry Noel and Arthur Lavigne pulled them to safety after both boys fell in while attempting to save each other.
In Omaha Nebraska J H Fox aged 94 at the Old People's Home is said to be growing a third set of teeth while his second set remains well preserved. Five new incisors are emerging between his old upper teeth.
Captain Toozes of the Anglian left London December 2 but heavy fog forced an anchor in the Thames. Strong westerly winds and gales blew for 11 days after departing the river, with the last three days bringing favorable northeast winds.
The Boston and Maine railroad offers midwinter rail excursions to Montreal and Quebec from Dec 29 to Jan 2 outbound and returnable until Jan 31. The article extols Montreal and Quebec as premier Canadian winter playgrounds with skiing tobogganing skating and hockey, and notes historic sites, architecture, and winter charm.
Central Vermont and Grand Trunk railways offer reduced round trip fares to Montreal and Quebec for December 28 to 31 departures with return by January 1. Boston trips rise to $12 to Quebec and $10 to Montreal, with three daily express trains via White River Junction including the New England State Limited. For full details request the Montreal and Quebec booklet from T. H. Hanley.
A Boston offer lists round trip fares to Montreal 10 dollars and return and Quebec 12 dollars and return for travel Dec 29 30 31 Jan 1 2. Tickets are valid for return until January 31 with stopovers in Canada. Proportional rates from other New England points. Contact Geo E Marsters N E P A Rutland R R 298 Washington St Boston for details.
Low fare of 2 dollars between Boston and New York via the Fall River line. The steamers Providence and Plymouth run direct to connect with the steamboat express from South Station at 6 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays, offering a cheap way to visit the metropolis.
A blaze at Max Piasecki & Co. wholesale furriers on East Twenty first Street caused $200,000 in furs to be lost. Water damage and smoke spread through the ninth and tenth floors of the ten story building after an undetermined ignition. Fire smoldered hours before flames were seen from outside.
A private coupe owned by Professor A Agassiz of Harvard sprang a runaway in West End. The horse bolted at the Charles and Cambridge streets corner throwing driver John M Sullivan. Sullivan suffered head bruises and was treated at the Relief station before the horse was stopped by Frank Bonilton.
An oil stove exploded on a top floor at 692 Tremont Street causing a fire in a four story brick building occupied by Dr. J. F. Barbrick. The incident occurred at 11:45 a m and caused $60 in damage with a listed cost of $50 for the fire.
Richard J. Doherty, 33, of 18 Walker Street was arrested by Charlestown officers for breaking and entering and larceny at 19 Union Street. The Harris residence was entered last week and stripped of all valuables from garret to cellar. burglars used a van and left few traceable clues.
Large summer boarding house owned by George W. Southwick burned along with connected buildings and stables. Most contents destroyed. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars, partially covered by insurance.
Police from Station 15 executed a warrant at 51 Corey Street discovering a small quantity of liquor in the unlicensed premises of George Conway. Officers also entered 6 Tufts Avenue near Lynch to seize Conway’s stored liquors.
Multiple notices appointing administrators and executors in Boston Suffolk County. Thomas C. Evans acts as administrator for Anna M. Evans with bond filed, demands to be shown and payments to be made to Evans at 50 Meridian Street East Boston. Also Thomas F. Bell named executor for Mary Ann Bibber with bond filed and claims due to be paid. Edward T. Timmins named administrator for Francis Timmins with attorney E P OConnell, 242 Lincoln Ave Allston, Mass. Boston, December 1905.
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