Monkeys and parrots afloat as Montrose reaches port
The British steamer Montrose arrived in harbor with 52 monkeys 36 parrots 17 canaries seven black squirrels four cockatoos three Chinese chow dogs and 10 Japanese spaniels from Singapore 129 jungle inhabitants aboard chief engineer David Treasurer’s odd collection. Several animals died during the Atlantic voyage and a black squirrel leaped from the mast and fell overboard during rough seas. Seasickness and cold intensified the beasts’ discomfort but the Montrose pressed on as the crew coped with the unusual shipboard menagerie.
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Montrose
Singapore
T Wharf
David Treasurer
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Gulf Stream
Libel Suit Lost by Salem Police Captain
John J. Carr, captain of the Salem police, lost his libel suit for 20 000 against former Mayor Rufus D. Adams in Superior Court after a two week trial. The jury of 11 returned a verdict for Adams. Carr alleged the Mayor's letter to the Civil Service Commission showing why Carr was unfit for captain cost him the promotion.
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Salem
John J. Carr
Rufus D. Adams
Carr
Adams
Civil Serice Commission
Doctor Powers Trials Over Delayed Health Notice
In Dorchester Court Judge Churchill presided over the trial of Dr Abner H Powers a Back Bay physician charged with failing to promptly notify the Board of Health about treating a child with a serious eye condition He claimed a mail card sent Oct 4 may have been delayed by a defective chute at 8 Cumberland Street The court found him guilty fined 50 and he appealed posting 100 bond
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Abner H. Powers
Back Bay
Churchill
Dorchester Court
Board of Health
Cumberland Street
Body of Steamer Cape Ann steward identified as Herbert E Lane
The body found floating off Central wharf is believed to be Herbert E Lane a steward on the Cape Ann of the Gloucester line. Pockets contain papers confirming identity. Lane's home was in North Stoughton and the body lies at the North Grove street morgue.
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Central Wharf
Herbert E. Lane
Cape Ann
Gloucester
North Stoughton
North Grove Street
Buy in Malden Campaign Promotes Local Shopping
Malden merchants spread a four page pamphlet drive in surrounding towns urging residents to shop locally in Malden instead of Boston. The campaign aims to keep consumer dollars within the city and boost local business.
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Malden
Boston
Tablet to mark Cambridge subway opening erected at Park Street
A five by seven foot bronze tablet commemorating the Cambridge subway opened March 23 1912 will be installed after midnight at the Park Street subway entrance. The inscription lists lawmakers governors and transit officials from 1906 to 1912 and notes Boston Elevated Railway Company contributions.
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Cambridge
Park Street
Hennesy Brass Works
High Street
Curtis Guild, Jr
Beacon Hill
Boston Transit Commission
George G. Crocker
George F. Swain
Horace Ailen
Thomas J. Gargan
Josiah Quincy
James B. Noyes
Howard A. Carson
Edmund 8
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
J. Edward Barry
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