Merciless Sea Nears Lives of Gloucester Bargemen
Providence reports a brutal gale driving four barges from the tug Cora L Stapfes as it towed from Fall River to New York. The Star of the East struck rocks near Point Judith after twelve hours at sea, with Captain Asa Church and crew rescuing bargemen amid near zero temperatures and perilous surf. Rescue efforts continued as Electra drifted southwest and Armore’s fate remained unknown.
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Providence
Cora L. Stapfes
Taunton
Albert Ross
Electra
Armore
Star of the East
Fall River
New York
Watch Hill
Race Point
Ugboat
Point Judith
Asa Church
Church
Frank B. McCany
Samuel J. Cook
Daniel Regan
Mercury
Block Island
Nourmahl Crew Survive Harbor Passage Amid Threats
Portland report says the fishing schooner Nourmahl under Captain Thorpe lies in the lower harbor with 18 crew members after a perilous passage, an expert has examined the vessel and men.
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Portland
Nourmahl
Thorpe
Gloucester Schooner Fights Ice and Cold for Weeks
The schooner left Gloucester January 14 and endured continuous gales and a northeast blizzard on February 1. From February 16 thick field ice forced a retreat, crew battled freezing conditions, pounded ice through many watches, even cutting up clothes to make face masks. Relief came as weather moderated yesterday and they freed the ship of the ice burden.
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Gloucester
Strathcarron Strikes Rock in Louisburg Harbor
The steamer Strathcarron, entering Louisburg harbor for bunker coal, struck a rock. Her forehold and No 1 ballast tank are flooded, with no pilot aboard at the time. Damage amount is undetermined. the ship carries sugar bound for Acadia refinery in Halifax.
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Louisburg, CO. B
Strathcarron
Acadia
Halifax
Charlestown Grade Crossing Plans Draw Fire
Boston and Maine engineers propose a two pier bridge over Rutherford avenue and a multi pier crossing at Main street to abolish several grade crossings. Charlestown residents oppose the path and call for a clear street, criticizing the plan to close two streets and divert traffic via an overhead bridge.
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Jackson
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown
Rutherford Avenue
Main Street
Perkins
Cambridge Streets
Brighton Street
Cambridge Street
Austin Street
Prison Point Street
Cambridge
Boston & Maine Engineers
Melrose Girls Implicate Themselves In Theft Escapade
Hattie McDonald and Florence Beara, both about 16 from Foster street Melrose, vanished then returned. They allegedly stole clothing and then $12 from Mrs. Monahan on Mystic avenue. Police suspect they are in Boston and have warrants for further thefts.
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Hattie McDonald
Florence Bearaman
Foster Street
Melrose
Boardman
O'Neil Sentenced for Assault in Middlesex Court
Joan O'Neil, 28, was sentenced by Judge Sheldon in Middlesex Superior Criminal Court to six months in the House of Correction for assault with intent to kill and with a dangerous weapon. He pleaded guilty to simple assault. The case concerns the February 8 attack on his mother Julia in North Cambridge.
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Joan O'Neil
Julia
Cambridge
Sheldon
Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
O'Neil
Opium Overdose Fatal for Local Lightweight
Billy McMillan, a local lightweight pugilist, died in Washington from opium poisoning after hours of smoking with two friends. He laid the pipe aside around midnight and soon suffered convulsions. physicians arrived too late and he died at 5 AM.
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Washington
Billy
McMillan
Bowen Estate Sold at Auction on Silver Street
Henry J. Bowen sold by auction Wednesday afternoon the estate at 55 Silver Street, a frame twelve room dwelling with about 1856 square feet of land, bringing $2000 to Dudley A. Dorr as trustee to Thomas Sullivan. Assessed value $1700.
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Henry J. Bowen
Silver Street
Dudley A. Dorr
Thomas Sullivan
Morton Held for Grand Jury in Kate Weir Death
Agnes Morton was today held to the grand jury in Lynn for the death of Kate Weir, killed Tuesday night. Evidence shows Morton knocked Weir down and kicked her, and there were fifty cuts on the deceased's face.
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Lynn
Agnes Morton
Kate Weir
Irving Van Wart Dies at Edgbaston
London report says Irving Van Wart, favorite nephew of Washington Irving, died today at Edgbaston. Further details not provided in the fragment.
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London
The Safest Cough Remedy Cited as Dr Bull’s Syrup
A brief note endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the safest way to treat a cough. The statement is attributed to a traditional medicinal claim without scientific backing.
Bonds Arrive as Sub-Treasury Clamps Down on Gold
Boston receives United States government bonds with subscribers told to expect allotments soon. Secretary Carlisle plans direct delivery to purchasers as clerks count gold coins at the Treasury. Some coins show long circulation gaps or private mint marks, later returned to subscribers.
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United States
Boston
Sub-Treasury
Carlisle
R. L. Day & Co
Potter
Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Sargent and
Vassar
Uncle Sam
California
Eophone Aids Ships In Fog With Directional Hearing
New instrument called the eophone acts as a gigantic ear to determine sound direction in fog. Test on the government tug Daniel S. Lamont showed accurate direction from a whistling buoy at one mile. Inventor Frank de la Torre of Baltimore demonstrates fog navigation and military value.
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New York
New York Harbor
Daniel S. Lamont
de la Torre
Frank de la Torre
Baltimore
Europe
Martin Defends Liquor Squad Policy After Board Meeting
General Martin, board chairman, told a Post reporter he does not expect immediate police changes. He defended the liquor squad as backed by the board, saying raids occur only with sufficient evidence and without outside notice. He noted captains’ colorated views and promised adjustments soon.
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General Martin
Post
Washington
Philadelphia
Martin
Board of Police
Boston
Modjeska Retires from Stage After Farewell Tours
Chicago reports Mme. Modjeska has cancelled engagements and disbanded her company. She and Count Bozenta are in New York with no performances planned. She aims to regain health and hopes to travel to California by April 1, then reside with her son Ralph Modjeska as doctors expect further strength.
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Chicago
Mme. Modjeska
New York City
Count Bozenta
Mme
Modjeska
California
Virginia
Ralph Modjeska
Franklin Will Copy Recorded Petition in Suffolk Probate
Mayor Quincy filed in Suffolk Probate to record a copy of Benjamin Franklin's will. The original was admitted in Philadelphia Orphans Court, but Boston interests and public concern prompt recording to place the Franklin fund in final legal form. Petition returnable March 2.
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Quincy
Suffolk
Benjamin Franklin
Orphans’ Court
Philadelphia
Boston
Franklin Fund
Murphy Defense Set for Stubborn Fight
Salem February 20 Ex-District Attorney Hurlburt retained by Clarence Murphy to aid the Hon W D North in defense Expect a hard battle on all counts of the indictment Case not to be heard this term and a possible request for a change of venue outside the county due to prejudicial county press.
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Salem
Hurlburt
Clarence Murphy
W. D. Northend
Excursion to Hot Springs Arkansas by Boston & Albany
The Boston and Albany line offers ninety day excursion tickets to Hot Springs Arkansas with through sleeping car service from Boston via one changes at St. Louis Union Station. Hot Springs is touted as a government endorsed health resort with hundreds of hotels and lodgings and renowned hot waters for rheumatism skin and stomach ailments among others. Full information available from any ticket agent or A S Hanson Boston.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Boston
St. Louis Union Station
United States
Italy
A. S. Hanson
Mass
Plan to inspect US consulates gains House approval
The plan advocated by Jonathan A. Lane and Boston associates to inspect United States consulates has won support in Congress. The House approved the $10,000 appropriation. The proposal envisions a competent European-based consul familiar with service needs conducting the inspection.
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Washington
United States
Jonathan A. Lane
Boston
Congress
House
Europe
Reception for Mr Robert Taber and Mrs Julia Taber
A reception was held yesterday afternoon at the Parker House by the Daughters of Vermont for Mr Robert Taber and Mrs Julia Marlowe Taber. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Taber, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Woodard, Colonel H A Thomas, Miss Grace White, Miss Winslow, Mrs Sherman Davies, Mr and Mrs Wiggen, Mr Ball, Mrs Ronald Stuart and Mrs Hayes. The event ran from 4 to 5 PM.
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Robert Taber
Julia Marlowe Taber
Parker House
Daughters of Vermont
Taber
Stevens
Woodard
H. A. Thomas
Grace White
Winslow
Sherman Davies
Wiggen
Ball
Ronald Stuart
Hayes
All-Wool Coats Suits and Childrens Apparel Sale
A local shop advertises overcoats, suits, all wool pantaloons and child’s suits with a promise of absolute satisfaction whether you buy or not and an invitation to be shown options.
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Chester Woolen Co
Yankee’s Daily
Union
Reefers
Police Promotion Exam Plans for 137 Applicants
Superintendent Eldridge announced 137 policemen have applied for sergeant promotion exams. All will be examined March 3 in oral and written parts. From 187 men the board will select ten for a preferred list to submit to the Board of Police for subsequent sergeant promotions.
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Eldridge
Board of Police
Ammen ran Kathadin enters commission at navy yard
Brooklyn report notes after a week delay caused by equipment and construction, the Ammen launched Kathadin, in navy yard since trial trip last fall, went into commission this afternoon.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Ammen
Navy Yard
Reverend Charles Currier to Speak on The Church and Modern Progress
The Rev. Charles Warren Currier of Baltimore delivers the second John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle lecture in Boston, discussing The Church and Modern Progress. He is a well known figure in Boston, having spent several years there.
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Charles Warren Currier
Baltimore
Catholic Union
John Boyle O’reilly
Boston
Scientist Certifies Allcock's Porous Plaster Superior
Henry A. Mott reports his investigation of Allcock's Porous Plaster finds valuable ingredients not in other plasters and declares it superior and more efficient than any competing plaster.
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Henry A. Mott
F. C.S
Allcock
Ferry Fairhaven Arrives in Provincetown Amid Gale
The ferryboat Fairhaven in tow of Right Arm reached Provincetown harbor on Wednesday night while a northerly gale churns Colon harbor. Steamer Finance drifted from New York moorings and several vessels faced rough seas including a despatched Philadelphian crew and lookouts tracking wreckage near Lookout Shoals.
Alpha Hotel Opens Under Ex Alderman Mc Laughlin
The Alpha at 21 Green Street opens for business under ex Alderman John A. Mc Laughlin who leads the renovation and operation. The gentlemen only hotel offers 100 rooms and has been thoroughly updated to ensure success.
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The
Alpha
West End Hotel
Green Street
John A. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Bartlett Bigelow breach of promise case adjourned in Middlesex Court
In East Cambridge yesterday the Bartlett Bigelow breach of promise case continued. The plaintiff sought to raise damages from 175000 to 200000, and the court allowed the motion. Witness recounted the affair with Dr Bigelow, while cross examination targeted his promised 150000 for a witness. Adjourned until morning.
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Middlesex County Superior Court
East Cambridge
Hadlock
Dr. Bigelow
Mr. Hoar
N. P. Bryant
Long
Hestine
Mr. Hedlock
MISS RADCLIFFE TO MARRY DUKE VON METTERNICH
Minnie Radcliffe the actress once popular in 1892 on the San Francisco stage is to wed Duke von Metternich grand nephew of the late Prince von Metternich Premier of Austria The couple met in Berlin Vienna and Innsbruck with a Vienna wedding rumored as likely first.
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San Francisco
Minnie Radcliffe
Dearest
Lord Fauntleroy
Duke von Metternich
Prince von Metternich
Austria
Miss Radcliffe
New York
Europe
Berlin
Radcliffe
Radcliffes
Metternich
Veenna
Innesbruck
Vienna
Metternich Schloss
Actress Sues Dr. Pullman for Slander in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport, Jane May, an actress, sues Dr. Joseph Pullman for 25000 dollars in slander. Attorney Lynch files a motion in Superior Court for judgment due to no answer yet. A $7000 special bail, set by Judge Wheeler, was posted only recently, signaling a likely extension pause tomorrow.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lynch
Mile
Jane May
Joseph Pullman
G. W. Wheeler
DOLLOS KNOWN IN LYNN ARREST IN NY ON SAFE BLOWING CHARGE
Myron I C Dollos alias Thomas J Stevens now in New York City jail with J Irving Adams on a safe blowing charge. He lived in Lynn nine months lodging at Hotel Seymour and a Central avenue boarding house. He claimed to be an agent for the Good year Shoe Machine Co of Montreal. He associated with a noted ex convict here. He was once jailed for assault and attempted robbery of Arthur B Merrow last August but discharged. Merrow later arrested for receiving stolen property. Dollos was in Lynn on Feb 8 and registered at the Seymour before leaving Feb 9.
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Arthur B. Merrow
Merrow
Portland
Dollas
Lynn
Seymour
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Rock Mills
Edward Harris Cassimere
Oxford
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Great House
Office of the Post
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Cape Breton Harbor
Boston & Maine
Rving
Bonds
Franklin
Murphy
Ark
Katahdin
Summer ST
Spitz Bros. & Mark Wholesalers and Retaliers
Fairhaven
New Bedford
Right Arm
Provincetown
Colon
Finance
Daly
Thomas Dana
McCallum
Leyland Line
Philadelphian
Liverpool
Grand Banks
Redruth
Dantzic
Copenhagen
Shields
Arthur E. Cook
George E. Drysdale
Jacob M. Haskell
Brunswick
Lookout
Ocracoke Inlet
A. W. Chesterton
William H. Gallison
Java
N. S
Louisburg
C. B
North Sydney
R. I
Sugar Reef
Cora L. Staples
Staples Coal Company
Arthmore
Frank D. McCally
Taurus
Vineyard Haven
Newport
Staples
Boston Towboat Company
Mike O’brien
Evans
Kate Jones
Oceanic
Sunderland
Eng
Hampton Roads
Wilson Line
Atlantic Works
Pennsylvania
Stanwood
Yarmouth
N. 8
Weymouth
Augustus Palmer
Bath
Dyer
M. B. Millen
Gardiner G. Deering
Ross
T. W. Dunn
Sarah Hunter
Miss Bartlett
Safe Cracker
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