Boston Keeps Coal Prices Steady Despite Free-Duty Policy
Boston dealers report no price drop for coal after the duty removal, predicting no relief before spring. Soft coal remains 3 cents per 100 pounds, while limited anthracite is available at 60 cents per 100 pounds. The port sets a record for free-cargo days, with three ships still paying duties. The Treasury disputes fractional-day exemptions, risking at least $10,000 in lost revenue on the three ships.
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Boston
Herbert Lyman
The
Coal Supply Committee
Post
Marston Coal Company
Vanderbilt Enjoys Exile as Wary Witness Plans
Jan 16 Newport reports Mr and Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt heading to New York after meeting Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt who sailed from Europe Jan 6. Reginald C Vanderbilt stays at Oakland Farm overseeing $260000 estate works at Sandy Point and remains in Rhode Island amid District Attorney Jerome’s push for him to testify against Canfield.
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Newport
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gladys Vanderbilt
Europe
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Oakland Farm
Sandy Point
Rhode Island
Jerome
Canfield
Earl of Rosebery denies engagement report
London January 16 The Earl of Rosebery says a rumor that he will marry Mrs Samuel Sloan Chauncey is absolutely devoid of foundation.
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London
Earl of Rosebery
Samuel Sloan Chauncey
TROUBLES OF THE CONNELLYS IN DIVORCE CASE
James J. Connelly of the Boston fire department sues for divorce from Annie Connelly claiming repeated intoxication infidelity and neglect since their marriage on August 15 1897. He presents episodes of drunken scenes a child’s neglect and wife’s interference with their son plus letters indicating a broken marriage. Hearing continues.
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James J. Connelly
Boston Fire Department
Annie
Sullivan
Bowdoin Square
Quincy House
Peter Callahan
Direct nominations for officials in state and counties
The Legislature will consider multiple bills on direct nominations including for Congress in Boston districts and Suffolk county officials. Proposals aim to replace conventions with direct votes for sheriff district attorney clerk of courts and register. Essex county delegates accused of pay for votes may spur reform. Rep Buswell seeks to end county conventions there.
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Robert Luce
House
Election Laws Committee
Luce
Congress
Boston
Suffolk County
Essex County
Joseph Buswell
Methuen
Buswell
Contested House Seat Seen By Elections Committee
An election contest over West Roxbury representatives Richard Newell and S S Coffin will be reviewed by the House committee on elections next Tuesday. Newell, defeated by three votes, contests the Newburyport election board’s refusal to grant a recount citing legal residence issues.
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House Committee On Elections
Richard Newell
West Roxbury
S&s. T. Coffin
Newell
Coffin
Newburyport
Petition for Boston Terminal Trust Company Incorporation
Senator Dyar of Suffolk introduces the petition of I. N. Stackpole and others for the incorporation of the Terminal Trust Company in Boston. Other incorporators include Louis Hecht Jr, George N. Talbot, Albert L. Farian, George A. Alden, Charles Hayden, Phineas W. Sprague, Arthur C. Lawrence, F. B. McQuesten and Jacob F. Brown.
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Dyar
Suffolk
I. N. Stackpole
Terminal Trust Company
Boston
Louis Hecht, Jr
George N. Talbot
Albert L. Fariin
George A. Alden
Charles Hayden
Phineas W. Sprague
Arthur C. Lawrence
F. B. McQuesten
Jacob F. Brown
Maritime cargo moves to and from Boston area ports
South Boston reports movement of the schooner Abbie C Stubbs for Quincy parties with Helena to A 8 Morse of Charlestown. The schooner Alice Lord from Perth Amboy carries cargo for West Newton parties to be discharged at Grand Junction pier and moved by rail to destination. The Malden bound for Doherty of Marchester. The American steamer Minnetonka, built on the Grand Lakes, arrives Bermuda with disabled steering gear and sails for this port with coal from Newport Eny. It will be the first American steamer to come across with the fleet of vessels.
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South Boston
Abbie C. Stubbs
Quincy
Helena
Morse
Charlestown
Alice Lord
Perth Amboy
West Newton
Grand Junction Pier
Malden
Doherty
Marchester
Minnetonka
Grand Lakes
Bermuda
Newport
Eny
Coal Shortage Worsens Near Boston
The coal situation outside Boston is far worse with supply nearly exhausted and prices higher in neighboring towns and cities. The scarcity affects Newton and other areas, where large manufacturers still receive coal through city yards, as a Boston manager explains to the Post.
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Boston
Inewton
Dennis Thompson & Pierce Company
Coal Deal Declined by Public Weighing Prices at Wharf
A local discussion notes coal offered at $12 a ton at the wharf while the public was faced with a $10 price if sold. The decision not to buy leaves no prospect of relief before spring as residents weigh options.
Poor coal troubles Boston and Maine trains
Fitchburg January 16 A Boston and Maine Fitchburg division trains faced delays due to poor coal that refused to steam. Crews dumped coal cleaned fires and refueled. The Cheshire service left an hour late and the main line train was more than two hours tardy reaching East Yard.
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Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Boston
Main Line
Cheshire Division
East Yard
Cheshire
Fourteen Boys Charged With Coal Larceny in Somerville
Fourteen boys aged 8 to 14 appeared in Somerville court yesterday morning charged with stealing coal from cars on a Fitchburg division siding of the Boston and Maine. The arraignment followed reports of coal thefts in the area and the boys were ordered to appear for further proceedings.
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Somerville Court
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Coal Giants in Boston Harbor Protest Duty on Irregular Imports
The Irak, a large tramp steamer from Barry Wales, discharged 9047 tons of English coal in Boston. A duty of 6061.49 dollars was assessed as coal men argued their consignments loaded before the bill took effect should be duty free. Treasury’s authenticated order later admitted coal free of duty on and after Jan 16. Anger rose as merchants faced refunds and unsettled payments.
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Boston
Barry
Wales
Treasury Department
Coal trade dampened by planned repeal and orders
The coal consignees kept the lower harbor busy, ships waiting for the coal tax repeal. British shippers were instructed to delay shipments to Boston until the duty is repealed. A bill’s passage was signaled by recent arrivals and forthcoming record cargoes. Boston expects a busy week. The English coal sale draws strong local demand as steam coal priced at 67 cents affects manufacturers and large buyers.
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Boston
Arrival of British steamer Irak marks largest coal import at port
The British steamer Irak arrived with 9047 tons of Barry coal, the port’s largest foreign coal cargo. Domestic fleets added about 14,900 tons anthracite and 14,910 tons mixed bituminous coal, while local dealers warned of tight supplies and high prices. In Quincy and Lynn, traders reported scarce stock and prices from 9.50 to 15 dollars per ton, with spring relief unlikely.
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Irak
Barry
Wales
Hugoma
Metropolitan Coal Company
Chelsea
Marston
Marine
Batchelder
Binghampton
Troy
Stetson
Cuticura Remedies Target Women’s Health and Beauty
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for antiseptic cleansing of mucous surfaces blood and fluids. It claims relief and restoration from weakening discharges ulcers inflammations irritations relaxations displacements and irregularities, with benefits for anemia hysteria debility and related female ailments. It also touts skin care scalp cleansing hair care and general beautifying uses.
Twin Sisters in Divorce Court
In a Boston divorce case Frank Deering versus Helen Deering two educated twin sisters appeared. Deering, a real estate man from 181 Tremont street, married in 1888 and once involved with the Ocean Spray Hotel at Winthrop, faced a split as Helen claimed she never planned to return. The court heard stories of Maine, Winthrop, and a plea from Helen for reunion, with her twin sister Martha Brunnell corroborating. The judge reserved decision.
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Frank Deering
Helen
Deering
Tremont Street
Allston
Ocean Spray
Winthrop
Gorham
Maine
Ida Blanchard
Martha M. Brunnell
Congress Coal Committee May Come Here First
Washington January 16 The House committee on merchant marine and fisheries directed a five member sub committee to begin coal transportation hearings. It is likely the sub committee will first travel to Boston to take testimony, with further hearings in Washington by the remaining members.
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Washington
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
House
Boston
Fugitive from Arizona Arrest in Prescott Hotel
Justin T. Hindes about 30, well dressed, was arrested at Hotel Reynolds by Inspector Shields. High Sheriff Joseph J. Roberts of Prescott, aided by requisition papers from Arizona Governor Bates, charges Hindes with embezzlement and being a fugitive from justice. He reportedly stayed at the Reynolds two months promoting a western mining scheme.
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Justin T. Hindes
Reynolds
Shields
Joseph J. Roberts
Prescott
Ali
Bates
Arizona Territory
Hindes
Arizona
Coal yards open in basements near North Square
The development of the coal situation in the North End includes the opening of coal yards in basements like the one under the postal sub-station near North Square. Six tons of soft coal were dumped into a cellar yesterday and it costs 10 cents per basketful.
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North End
North Square
Wash-day Dinners and Fels-Naptha Soap Benefits
A brief note extols wash-day meals and the use of Fels-Naptha soap to free time for other tasks. It claims laundry produces no lingering odors, resulting in sweeter, nicer clothes and a more pleasant household atmosphere.
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