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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1893

Page

4

Wreck of the Clara Cameron Off Lockport

Duncan A. McRae returns to Provincetown with the first news of the Clara Cameron wrecked on a ledge near Lockport on December 16. The crew abandoned ship, saved a few belongings, and were aided by locals and the consul in Lockport.

Provincetown Duncan A.mcrae Clara Cameron Lockport Highland Shelburne Himmeon’s Point Captain West Alonzo Brewer Brewer

Dozen Men Rescued from Gloucester Fishing Schooner

The Gloucester fishing schooner Volunteer, Captain McNeil, arrived at the wharf with twelve rescued men from the abandoned Star of the East. They were cold and hungry after fourteen hours at sea amid high seas and a sinking vessel. The Star of the East, built at Essex and valued at $2000, had its rudder shattered and sank two hours after the rescue.

Gloucester Volunteer McNeil T Wharf Georges Union Cashel Bank McGray

Painter John Donahue Receives Gifts at Hughes Pottery

At the A. H. Hughes art pottery works in North Cambridge yesterday John Donahue master painter was presented with an oxidized silver piano lamp and a pair of finely decorated parlor panels by his department employees. J. P. Barker made the presentation speech.

A. H. Hughes Art Pottery North Cambridge John Donahue J. P. Barker

Corbett Faces Tough Test in Fight to Be Held

Jacksonville crowd bets on English champion Mitchell to defeat American champion Corbett. Mitchell trains near Mayport with trainer Bill Thompson preparing quarters at Sheltimore City Beach. Public sentiment shifts toward Mitchell as Langston of London bets heavily on the English fighter despite Corbett’s extensive camp setup and sizable entourage.

Thompson Mason Mitchell Circuit Court Corbett Mitchel San Franciscan Mayport St. John’s River Jacksonville Blanche Howard Joe Tom Billy Delaney John Donaldson Jim McVey Porter Ashe California Mr. Lake Pablo Herbert Langston London Sporting Life London Langston

Thompson Taken to Casa Marina as Citizens Move

A citizens' committee has assumed Thompson's case and is transporting him to the Casa Marina hotel on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Efforts are ongoing to bring the case under the existing statute amid increasing betting activity.

Casa Marina St. Augustine Anastasia Citizens’ Committee Thompson

Union Christmas Vesper Service Set Tonight

The B Y M C Union hosts a Christmas vesper with music by Miss G M Sturtevant and others, a Christmas sermon by Rev James De Normandie of Roxbury on Jesus in Our Life of Today. Public invited. doors open at 7 with service at 7 30.

Violet Whist Club Prizes Awarded at Recent Meeting

The Violet Whist Club held a meeting last Wednesday at Miss Tillie Wolfson's. First prize went to Miss Stearns and Mr. M Hirsch, second to Miss Jennie Goldsmith and Mr. George Moses. The next party is at Miss Fannie Kaliman's on Wednesday Jan 3.

Violet Whist Club Tillie Wolfson Miss Stearns M. Hirsch Jennie Goldsmith George Moses Fannie Kaliman

Library Hours Revised For Tuesday Evenings

The General Theological Library will be open to members and the public on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 30. The change makes the library accessible to strangers and readers after business hours. The new hours apply starting next Tuesday and will continue weekly.

General Theological Library

Torrence Calls Elevation of Chicago Rail Terminals Vital

General Joseph T Torrence writes to the Boston News Bureau arguing Chicago cannot fund or compel railroads to build elevated terminals. He cites cost estimates from 50 to 75 million dollars and says three central terminals could serve ten lines. He says railroads could diversify property and reduce current costs by as much as 40 percent.

Joseph T. Torrence Boston News Bureau Chicago Torrence Chicago Elevated Railway Company State Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Mayor and Common Council of Supreme Court Common Council

Republicans Favor Australian Ballot in Massachusetts Caucus

Republican members elect of Massachusetts House for 18M totaling 109 prefer the Australian voting system for selecting Speaker and other House officers at the upcoming caucus.

Massachusetts House of Representatives House

Dorchester Church Opens On St John’s Day

All Saints' Church Ashmont Dorchester will be opened for divine service on St John the Evangelist's Day December 27. A holy communion service is set for 10 30 in the morning and a special evening service will feature a sermon by the bishop of the diocese.

All Saints’ Church Ashmont Dorchester the Giocese

Patternmaker John H. Watson Dies at Work

John H. Watson a patternmaker at 17 Border street East Poston collapsed and died of heart failure yesterday forenoon at his workplace. He resided at 137 Eutaw street and leaves a family.

John H. Watson Border Street East Poston Eutaw Street

Gascoyne and Trapper Among Mexico Jungle Oddities

In the wilds of Mexico tales of a giraffe hunter named Jackanapes Jack Wheeler and Luke Bennett’s hide-out in Mountain Cave collide with Number Ninety-One and Ocean Waifs as curious explorers recount surreal discoveries.

Gascoyne Gilbert R. Trapper Giraffe Hunter Mexico Jackanapes Jack Wheeler Luke Bennett Mountain Cave

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