Birth day homecoming for Mary B Wellington at New Bedford
The schooner Mary B Wellington returns to New Bedford to celebrate its 20th birth day after being keel launched here in 1882-83. Built in this city by John W Howland, the shipyard’s last, it marks the end of an era on the Acushnet and Mattapoisett rivers. Owned by Harrington & King of Boston and commanded by Captain Shute, the vessel sailed into port as a homecoming.
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New Bedford
Mary
Wellington
John W. Howland
Acishnet
Apponagansett
Mattapossett
Weeweeanut
Harrington & King of
Boston
Shute
Guests Inspect St. Mary's Infant Asylum in Dorchester
Dorchester visitors flocked to St. Marys Infant Asylum on Cushing avenue for the annual benefactors reception. The Sisters of Charity, aided by local young ladies, hosted a Christmas program for children, with a large tree and refreshments at tables run by St Pats, St Peters, St Philips and Charlestown groups.
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ST. Mary's
St. Patt’s
O’reilly
Tighe
St. Peter's
McDonald
Donoghue
St. Philip's
Transport Sherman Hits Rock Near Luzon
Manila reports the US army transport Sherman struck a roof near San Bernardino Light south of Luzon last Friday night. The ship endured a heavy shock with plate damage and 28 inches of water in forward bilges, controlled by pumping. Passengers stayed orderly, life preservers worn, after which the vessel proceeded to Manila under its own power.
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Manila
United States Army
Sherman
San Bernardino Light
Luzon
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey Arrives in Ponce for Ovation
Admiral Dewey arrived in Ponce after traveling overland from San Juan and was greeted by a committee of native officials and citizens. He led a decorated procession through Juana Diaz to Ponce, then boarded the U S S Mayflower to sail for Culébra amid music bands.
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Ponge
Admiral Dewey
San Juan
Juana Diaz
Ponce
Culébra
Fire at East Boston Church Due to Overheated Coal Furnace
Sunday school members at First Presbyterian East Boston kept calm when smoke issued from an old furnace pipe during services. Janitor McDonald attempted in earnest to control the blaze with tools and water, but the fire department was summoned and quickly extinguished the smoldering woodwork with a chemical spray. Damage was very slight.
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First Presbyterian Church
Meridian
London Streets
Boston
McDonald
Herbert Manchester
House of Chemical Engine 9
Police Keep Crowds Moving In North Square After Church
Large crowds gathered in the North End after church services but officers kept men moving to prevent obstruction. Small boys enjoyed sled rides along North Street as crowds shifted from Prince to Richmond streets.
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North Square
North End
Prince Street
Richmond Street
North Street
Thief Trust Behind New York Crime Rings
In New York at least eight organized thief societies operate for criminal gain, some local and others international. A noted case followed a Paris arrest of an American crook, where swift exploits by the group freed him at a cost of 10 000 dollars, exposing police courts' impotence and rogue galleries full of unconvicted criminals.
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New York
Paris
Association
Broadway
Chappelle Welcomed to San Juan Porto Rico
Archbishop Chappelle apostolic delegate in Cuba and Porto Rico arrived in San Juan this afternoon to a large crowd. The waterfront was crowded before he disembarked and he was escorted to the Cathedral where services were held for the prelate.
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San Juan
P. R
Chappelle
Cuba
Porto Rico
Eha
Lorimer to Discuss Call in Boston Tonight
The Rev George C Lorimer will be in Boston this evening to meet Tremont Temple pulpit supply committee and discuss the call extended a week ago Meanwhile Tremont Temple members debated the move the Madison Avenue Church seeks to retain Latimer and New York congregations react Lorimer is a favorite in Boston and in Madison Avenue Church circles despite repeated returns to Boston by some.
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George C. Lorimer
Boston
Tremont Temple
Lorimér
Jaméson
Madison Avenue Church
Hub
Madison Avenue
New York
Lorimer
Mr. Lorimer
Gentleman
Boston Man in Big Deal Across the South Timber Purchases
Boston financier Franklin R. Webber heads a syndicate that bought 60 000 acres of timber land in northwestern Alabama near the Mississippi line for over 100 000 dollars. J P Webber says Frank also bought 100 000 acres elsewhere in the South. The buyers, large lumber manufacturers and landowners, plan immediate development.
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York
Wisconsin
Franklin R. Webber
Boston
Russellville
Ala
Alabama
Mississippi Line
Frank
South
Rond
Massachusetts
New
Canada gains 80,479 arrivals to Nov 11 months
Ottawa reports calendar year population growth from outside Canada of 80,479 arrivals the first 11 months ending November 31. Manitoba and the West attract about 66,000 while eastern Canada takes 24,000. A westward shift adds 14,000 from east, totaling around 70,000 settling in Manitoba and the territories and 31,489 from the United States settling in western Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada
Manitoba
Territories
United States
Sacred concert for Boston Benevolent Association at Music Hall
Last evening a well attended sacred concert at Music Hall benefited the Boston Benevolent Association. Performers included Vernona Jarbeau Estelle Mortimer James Horne and company Laura Comstock and company Ldorimer Johnstone Caroline Francis Cobbe Yackley Bonnell Orth Fern Crawford Duff and Charles J Grilley.
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Boston Benevolent Association
Music Hall
Vernona Jarbeau
Estelle Mortimer
James Horne
Laura Comstock
Gale Rages Off Newfoundlands Coast With Damaging Storm
A furious gale has lashed the coast for 36 hours causing extensive damage. The Allan Line steamer Peruvian passed Cape Race but cannot dock due to the storm. Her cargo includes 3 Canadian cattle from Halifax amid embargo pressures, risking loss in heavy seas.
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Newfoundla $T. Johns
N. F
Allan Line
Halifax
Vanderbilt's Condition Improves, Doctor Reports
Vanderbilt continues to improve as his temperature gradually falls toward normal. Attending physician Dr. Austin Flint Jr. says he is satisfied with the patient’s progress and condition today in New York.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Austin Flint, Jr
Harvard Church Property May Be Auctioned
The Harvard Church corporation has applied to the Supreme Court for permission to sell the church property at Miam Green and Wood streets Charles town. Trustees plan to sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder if the decree is granted.
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Harvard Church Corporation
Supreme Court
Miam
Green and
Wood Streets
Charlestown
Christmas Entertainment by St Patrick's Sunday School Boys
The Roxbury parish held its annual Christmas program in the parochial school hall. Father Merritt awarded medals to teachers and candy to pupils as Misses McKee Sheehan and Mahoney performed piano, recitations, and songs before a boys’ play.
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St. Patrick's Sunday School
Roxbury
W. J. Merritt
Misses McKee
Sheehan
Mahoney
May Van Alen's Diamond Found
May Van Alen, once engaged to Robert Remington, recovered a $20,000 diamond brooch lost at Holland House in New York after a maid, Mary Carley, found it in a dark hallway. Van Alen, elated by the return, thanked the maid and tipped $10, noting the loss would have ruined Christmas.
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New York
May van Alen
Robert R. Remington
Newport
Holland House
Miss van Alen
Mary Carley
Plans for Lord Roberts Visit to America’s Summer Hub
The British army’s commander in chief, Lord Roberts, will visit America next summer. The Boston British Naval and Military Veterans Association plans an elaborate program for his stay, including a banquet at Hotel Somerset. Captain Stokes and the committee aim to make the visit a premier event, with expenses covered to ensure full enjoyment during his Hub visit. Roberts is expected to attend as a guest of the Honourable Artillery Company of London, hosted by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in October.
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Lord Roberts
America
Naval and Military Veterans’ Association of
Boston
A. P. Graham
Hotel Somerset
Honourable Artillery Company of London
Artilery Company
Italy to welcome American warships, AP reports
Rome dec 28 The Associated Press is told officially that Italy bears no hostility toward the United States following the Venice incident last spring and the Venezuelan note showing confidence in Roosevelt. If American ships visit Italy they will be heartily welcomed everywhere. The Hartford was last noted at Villefranche France.
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Rome
William H. Reeder
United States
Hartford
Chicago
Venice
Associated Press
Italy
Roosevelt
Villefranche
France
Schwab Plans Return to Duty in Six Weeks
New York dispatch reports President Charles M. Schwab of the steel trust will come home within six weeks. He is well and will resume his high office duties after needed rest, with no intention of resigning. His brother Joseph E. Schwab, president of American Steel Foundries, said Schwab looks well and will return in a month or six weeks to work.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
The
Steel Trust
America
Joseph E. Schwab
American Steel Foundries ‘Company
Celtic
Cannes
Mr. Schwab
Marconi Sends Daily Messages to Europe from Glace Bay
Glace Bay Nova Scotia reports the Marconi station maintains daily communication with Coral Wall with rising efficiency. Marcooni plans to depart soon for the Cape Cod station and currently sends two or three messages to Europe daily to figures including ex Empress Eugenie Sir John Long M P and Henniker Heaton M P.
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Glace Bay
Marconi
Coralwall
Marcooni
Cape Cod
Europe
Eugenie
John Long
Henniker Heaton
Went for cider died on the way in Great Barrington
Roger Casey a North Egremont farm hand disappeared Christmas night after leaving Ephraim Baldwin’s home to fetch cider. His body was found today beside a highway, body covered by snow, the cause given as exposure. He had asked Harris farmhouse for a pail of cider to aid a sick cow, but whether he received it remains unknown.
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Great Barrington
Roger Casey
North Egremont
Casey
Ephraim Baldwin
Harris Farmhouse
Andrew Karner
Harris Place
Cervera Named Chief of Staff of Navy
The official gazette publishes the appointment of Vice-Admiral Cervera who surrendered to the American fleet off Santiago de Cuba as chief of staff of the navy.
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Madrid
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Navy
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