Fire devastates Portland harbor works and Prescott Hazeltine
A major blaze at Brown's wharf in Portland, Me. destroyed Mark P. Emery's heading, Dudley and other structures, and heavily damaged the schooner Prescott Hazeltine. Losses exceed 125,000 with extensive cargo and mill damage. Firefighters called on neighboring towns. one sailor swam ashore from the scorched vessel. The incident followed by substantial damage across multiple warehouses and the Portland Yacht Clubhouse.
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PortLaAnp
Sprcran
Mark P. Emery
Brown’s Wharf
Toby Lee
Prescott Hazeltine
W. G. Kneeland
Belfast
Kneeland
Prescott
Calvin Hervey
Boston Marine
Guadaloupe
Berlin Mills
Frank Dudley
Pudley
Sterling, Dow & Co
Brown Estate
Iso
J. G. Hamlin
Brown
Hamlin
Merchants’ Wharf
Portland
al. Baines
GS. Hunt
Mr. Emery
Bangor
Brewer
Joan Pierce
Bar Plarbdor
CrookLys
Spencer Street
Lowtnl
Yienry J. Phacher
Cunningham Street
Church
Boston Built Ship Josephine’s Rescue by Steamer Thanemore
The Thanemore arrived in Boston with seven surviving crew from the Norwegian ship Josephine after a harrowing voyage from New York to Dantzic. Captain Bugge described a brutal gale from January 4 to 18, a massive sea washing five crew overboard, the vessel flooding, sails blown away, and pumps maintaining effort until rescue. Josephine, built in 1856 at East Boston, carried 54,000 barrels of petroleum and was fully insured.
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Thanemore
Boston
London
Josephine
Baxter
Bugge
New York
Dantzic
Greenwood
Oskar Johannessen
Johan Patterson
Haakon Holston
Oskar Johannissen
Sciulugie
Lupina Tlansen
Wilmel
Cosmopolitan Stanley dodges question on national identity
Stanley refuses to state whether he is an American or an Englishman. The incident sparks debate over nationality and personal allegiance as public curiosity grows.
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Stanley
Dunlap
Blam Pasha
A Majority of the Manufacturers Opposed to a Lockout
In Haverhill on February 5 the Chick Bros. factory situation remains, with the bottoming department operating but with fewer workers. Strikers, largely foreign born, oppose the contract system and will have union speakers explain the dispute and urge workers to avoid job hunting in Haverhill. Chick Bros. will keep the plant running with limited help, possibly reducing output to five or ten cases daily. The Manufacturers' Association faces uncertain next steps, though most members reportedly oppose another lockout.
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Haverhill
Chick Bros
Moulton
Manufacturers’ Association
Weather Forecast for Northeast States and Atlantic Coast
Washington February 5 forecast shows colder fair weather with northerly winds and a cold wave across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and eastern New York. Storm signals displayed along the Atlantic coast from Narragansett to Eastport with cautions at New London New Haven New York City and Baltimore.
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Washindon
Mae
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Atlantic
Narragansett Section
Eastport
New London
New Haven
New York City
Baltimore
Missing shoe manufacturer fro North Stoughton in Boston trip
West Brockton Feb 6 Fred F Prior shoe maker of North Stoughton is missing after leaving for Boston on Saturday. His partner Walter Henry received a message that he might never return. Reported irregular transactions include a Boston creditor E G Place owed over 3000 dollars. Machinery has been attached for salary and employee interests.
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Brockton
Sprediau
Fred F. Prior
North Stoughton
Boston
Walter Henry
Place of Boston
Radical changes proposed in House caucus actions
Wasturaroy Feb 5 in a Republican caucus Mr Reed’s drastic rules were approved with little opposition. Democrats planned to oppose via public pressure in November, while Carlisle pledged to defend debate. Changes include committee of the whole order, limit on debate, and a two thirds rule suspension with a narrow majority exception. The caucus, secretive and lengthy, showed visible dissent among some Republicans.
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Wasturaroy
Mr. Reed
House of Representatives
Sir. Reed
Reed
Carlisle
Vna
Senate
House
Eighth annual meeting of New England Rowing Association
The eighth annual meeting at the Revere House lasted late due to a contested delegation case. President Barry presided as officers were chosen amid wrangling over credentials between the Barry and Donovan delegations. New officers included President Walter Stimson and Treasurer George Grimes.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Revere House
E. P. Barry
George Grimes
Boston Athletic Association
City Point Rowing Association
Boston
New England Association
Barry
Donovan
Frank Facey
Riverside Club
Jarry
Mee Mg
Walter Stimson
The
Arliigtons
Arthur BR. Sweet
Pawtuckets
Willard A. Winn
Worcesters
King Philips of Patl River
Atlantic Steamship Movements Snapshot From Feb 5 1890s Ports
A list of ships arriving and departing across Atlantic hubs includes Samaria from Liverpool at Boston on Feb 5, Phanefore from London, daranja from Mediterranean ports, Runic from Liverpool, Miegnolita from Recibo, Scythia from Boston to Liverpool, De Ruyter from New York to Antwerp, and Alameda from San Francisco via Auckland New Zealand, with multiple origins and destinations noted in quick transit.
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Boston
Samaria
Liverpool
Bston
Phanefore
London
Daranja
Mediterranean
Pontiac
New York
Runic
Liverpol
Miegnolita
Recibo
Balthmaore
Eimbleon
Strail
de Ruyter
Queenstown
Ohio
Philadelphia
the Lizard
Boston City
Haltimore
Hainurg
Rotterdam
P. Calind
Amsterdam
Rock Light
Antwerp
Larbuatre
Old Britain
Hull
Hindoo
Auckland
X. Z
Alameda
San Francisco
Rules change in Republican House caucus discussion
Washington February 5 Republican House caucus convened after adjournment to study the new code. McKinley Cannon and chair Henderson explained provisions as members asked questions. an amendment by Atkinson adding invalid pensions to privileged reports passed 76 to 24.
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Washington
Henderson
Illnois
Mckinley
Cannon
Atkinson
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
House
Reed
Oeci
Vis
Senate
Sleuths Nab Charlestown Jewelry Robbers on Eliot Street
Inspectors Gerraughty and Burke closed in on two men matching the Leonard robbery description on Eliot Street. The pair, John Mooney and Daniel Mullen, were arrested after bracelets and nine gold watches were found in their room. Leonard identified the property as his. Mooney and Mullen are professional thieves with prior terms. plan to bring them to court today.
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Gerraughty
Burke
Leonard
Charlestown
Eliot Street
Shevy
Pawhpeaker
John Mooney
Daniel Mullen
Mullen
Polo Headquarters
South Ead
Melien
Mooney
Maalien
House of Correction
Grueby
Woman's Relief Corps Opens Eleventh Annual Convention
The eleventh annual Woman's Relief Corps convention opened in Meiona with Mrs Emma Loud presiding. Committees chosen, reports given on relief funds and memberships, 125 corps in state, 8912 names registered, and $38,987 department balance. National president present, officers to be elected next day, public reception planned.
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Department of Massachusetts
Grand Army of the Republic
Tremont Temple
George L. Goodale
Alexander Blackburn
Lowell
Goodale
Monroe
Veteran Post
Thomas A. Parker
Pepperell
D. G. Anderson
Great Barrington
Berkshire
Pittsfield
Mt. Miller
Plainfield
William J. Eaton
Revere
G.A.R
Wien
Columbus
Milwaukee
Ile
Heliet Corps
Brachelt
Hart
A. ©. Monroe
John H. Cook
W.F. Lane
Charles Russell Lowell
Board of Control
Charles &. Llapgood
Bureau
Hapgood
Ano
W. H Lane
Ttst
Loring
G. N. T Harris
J. R. McCrillis
C. DD. Stiles
J. Edwin Hunt
Louisiana
Georgia
Tracy
Veterans’ Rights Union and Employment Bureau
Bik
Woman's Relief Corps
Emma 38
Loud
Meiona
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
The
Mary E. Ehlier
Nolo
Sirstchester
Farrier A. Reed
Dorand
Invalids’ and
Army Nurse Fund
EB Vs Lang
Clyde Park
Eva F T. Cook
Gloucester
Agnes Parker
Brocston
Elevator accident claims life of 15 year old in Providence
George F. Hunt, a fifteen year old, was killed when crushed between an elevator and the upper door jamb on the second story of Lt. G. Almy & Co. in Providence yesterday afternoon.
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George F. Hunt
Lt. G. Almy & Co
Providence
R. I
Sale of New Yor Books Continues at Auction House
The Boston Public Library and Lenox library led purchases in a New York catalog sale of rare books and maps. Notable bids included the Zee Atlas by Goos 1665 at 3250 dollars, and Simplicity's Defence Against Seven Headed Policy at 40 dollars. Multiple Boston Public Library buys followed including Gospel Order Revised at 95 dollars and Histori Guazzo material at 7 dollars. The sale featured works from Hakluyt, Le Nox, and other early modern publications, with totals reaching hundreds of dollars across numerous items.
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Boston Public Library
Oregon
California
Washington
Chick Bros
Haverhill
Portland
Prescott Hazeltine
Rhode Island Supreme Court
New York
New
Barlow Library
Peter Goos
Amsterdam
America
London
C. R. Hildeburn
William Bradford
Grepraeus
Paris
Boston
Histori
Marco Guazzo
Mantevano
Venice
Isolo de Oro
Richard Haklugt
Francis Drake
Lenox Library
Rouen
Voyage Des Dames Religienses Ursulines de
Nouvelle Orleans
Fighteen
Jnkluyt Society
Alexander Hamilton
Newberry Library
Hfarcourt
Guinea
Hawkins
South Sea
A. D
Hernandez
Sevilla
Higgeson
New England
Loudon
Boston Library
Dodd, Mead & Co
W. Hubbard
Hubbard
Josselyn
Newbury Library
Increase Mather
Wiliam Bradford
Las Casas
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Sterris Cunnings
Our
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Temple Place
Lhonard & CO
Bromfield Street
Ant
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Roston
Shopworn Sale
C. F. Appleton
Washington St
Rew
Globe Building
Davidson Investment Co
Central Market
North Street
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
D. WH. Bucklet
Devonshire Street
Ipust
Nat'l Eike Tks. CO. J. d. Phlps
State Agt
Dev
Aalon Gay & Co
State Streee Pwr
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Missouri, Kansas
Ptexas Railway Company
Central Trust Company
K’he
General
Central Trust
Singere Ww Corporation
Certral Willsyt Company
N.Y
New York ST
Omange
Frederic P. Olcott
SOREL
Faleman
Eraln RY WH
Krerei Ite
Brelniew Muse
Gebanach Bod i
Louis Felzgeral
G. & Ellis
Wall ST
Finar Sial
Hydro Garbon
Treasury
GAS Light Company
the Company
State Street
Congress
Blair
Sherman
Brazil
Senate Finance Committee
House Committee On the Judiciary
Court of Patent Appeals
North Stoughton Shoe
Paget
Lucy
Harriet
Harbor Party
Citizens’ ‘Trade Association and Home Club
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Javea
Ilome Marget Club
Massachusetts
Melounon
A. E. Lyman
William Lloyd Garrison
Monthly Meeting
the Historic Genealogical Society
Emerson
FF. W. Putnam
Directors of the Merchants ? Association
Ars
West
Oa. M
Owen
Speaker Reed
Scot
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