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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
7
George 2 Crocker of Brookline Massachusetts defeated C S Becker of Woodland Massachusetts in the final round of the ninth annual Pinehurst Holiday Week tournament winning seven up with six to play.
The article notes Christy Marquard’s 19 straight and tallies from his last 21 starts. It cites seven wins eleven losses and three saves, with The King crew arriving in time.
Two steam trawlers and four fishing schooners discharged fares at T wharf yesterday with high prices. Dealers quoted Had dock 6 84 cents a pound for steak cod 1084 cents, market cod 434 cents.
The report lists vessel names and tonnage for cargo including hake, cod, and scrod with prices such as pollock at 8 cents and large hake at 7 cents. It notes Cunard Carpathia reaching Queenstown, Devonian arrival at Liverpool, Herm from Buenos Ayres, and cargo details of hides, wool, and salted hides. Also mentions Dr. Albert J. Nute’s transfer to Long Wharf station and sale of the schooner Smith Tuttle.
Arrivals list includes Revenue cutter Itasca and many steamers and tugs arriving from New York Philadelphia and other ports. Names include Itasca Herm Lexington Ayres Nickerson M E Harper Archer Beverly Salem Governor Dingley Gloucester Reliance Newburyport Eureka Herman Winter J C Ellison Monocacy and more. Sailings note numerous vessels leaving for Boston Yorktown Charleston Rotterdam and other destinations.
James R. Lambert a 30 year old piano worker of Cambridgeport sent a letter claiming he resolved at age 28 to end his life if he failed to secure a livelihood by 30. He states he kept his promise Dec 29. His brother shows letters seeking to sell five stories with a $1000 certified check for buyers. The brother declined police notification and plans to run a store at 1417-1431 Washington St with new departments and window displays by George H Goodwin.
Eight years ago the South End of Boston lacked a department store, forcing residents to shop downtown. A small 1200 square foot shop opened in 1904 by a merchant with general merchandising training. Through diligent business and honest methods, the store expanded, adding departments as demand grew.
Ruth E Kolb daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Kolb of 60 Brad Street Avenue Revere married Clarence B Cummings son of Dr and Mrs Edwin F Cummings of 98 Winthrop Avenue Revere. The ceremony was conducted by Rev B A Bolt in the bride’s parents home with many relatives and friends present.
Rumford High, defending state champions, lost to Horace Mann High of Franklin, Massachusetts by 20 to 19 in a close contest played tonight.
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