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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1890

Page

3

Writs of Attachment Questioned in New England State

Public notice details how blank writs can be filled by anyone to sue neighbors with no valid claim. Lawyers debate if the existing New England method should be altered to curb abuse while noting limited actual misuse and potential benefits in debt collection.

VorNe Boston New England A. KE. Pulsbury Henry W. Bragg Augustus Russ Es A Wines Zenegland Lewis S. Dabney Esa Nathan Matthews, Jr New York John D. Long Rusty Luce Frances Boson Hoster Osaid Suffolk Winess Jule Mockim Squire Dudge Eligate George

Fall River Stocks Report Quiet Week of Trading

Mill stocks remained quiet as the cloth market held bids steady but transfers stayed low. Activities were fairly active with prices near last week’s level and slight declines on a few items, according to G. M. Hatfards & Co. brokers.

Guiet Fach Ryver G. M. Hatfards & Co

Night of Dancing at West Newton Street Battery Hall

The First Battalion Light Artillery M.V.M. held its annual hall with about 200 couples attending. Boston Cadet Orchestra played from 8 to 9, then Grand March led by Major D. H. Yollett and Miss Maud Folletter. Germania Orchestra provided dance music. supper followed late.

Battery A West Newton Street Light Artillery M.V.M Boston Cadet Orchestra D. H. Yollett Maud Folleteter Germania Orchestra Clayton H. Raddick Fred 4

Elevated railways in Boston face strong public doubt

A Boston Post letter argues against general authority for elevated railroads proposed by the West End Street Railway Company. It cites Henry M Whitney's earlier skepticism and warns that an elevated scheme would threaten property, with limited experiment risk and doubtful public benefit despite potential efficiency gains.

West End Street Railway Company General Authority Kirst Henry M. Whitney Boston Tremont Street Washington Street West End Railroad Dan

Furniture houses report strong demand for feast-room pieces

For the next three months social events boost demand for furniture. Paine's Furniture Company on Canal Street offers a premier 1890 china closet, a standout piece in their feast-room furnishings. The shop highlights china closets as a specialty and promises very low prices.

Paine Canal Street

Shipping News Miniature Almanac for Saturday

Fragment shows high water timing and day length notes for a maritime almanac. Readers would use this to plan sailing around tides and daylight, but details are incomplete due to OCR errors.

Maritime traffic notices and ship movements listed

A crowded list of ships and routes with crews and cargo, including Steamer Michigan bound for Warren & Co, Steamer New Brunswick to St John NB, Steamer City of Macon to Richardson & Karnara, and multiple other vessels sailing to Philadelphia New York Portland Gloucester and beyond with cargoes and passengers. Also notes obstructions and harbor conditions amid confusing abbreviations and spellings.

Airev Michigan Be) Watters Liverpool Mise Warren & Co Wyolland New York New Brunswick Colby St John Eastport Portland Waldron City of Macon Lewis Savannah Mdse Passeners Richardson & Karnara Glaucus Coleman Muse HM Whitney Forest City Snowman Kutandin Pierce Danger City of Gloucester Youn Gloucester Berks Adittas Philadelphia Sch Exchange Kilingham Rockport Merch Geo Rust Brooklebank Newburyport Cepaitonia Dutton Mex Martin Ada Shortland McIntyre StJdohn Nile Hatheway & Co Miletus Vaughn la Have Barclay & Co Lote Scott St Jon Robert Splaine & Co Coasswise sSteiners Katahlin Perce SANBO Calvin Austin New Runsches Jolby Willhans Harrisburg Philadelhia Standard Sussex Melbourne Pris Aboie Dinford St Thomas Wisdisboston Jubilee Nellie King Lillie Fibeman Winslow Morse Miry Eidlioti Si Merwin Edward & Warren Barbados Artland Bark Grown Jewel Grifton Buenos Ayres New Orlennias Bermuda Ardan Seha Alamonih Arstrong Jacksonville A ‘Fy Andiy Crow Demeparati St Thomas Scr Laura V Rose Gardner Brunswick Capbarten Chas Morford Peliaty Suevitas Jiih Ethel Flawley Shelby Sabine Chenfulgos Lahania Avon Port Spain Iladeras Oth Luella Wood Spooniding Bridgewater Hiarvidine Tibbells Cardenas Ardan li Seh Falmouth Ross Fajaro HloGo Port Pee 14 Shins Solitaire Sewail LL Schepn Gates Wie Adolph Qouriz Carleton Havana Jaw Fitta Barter Mobile Willie Tf Chud Giles Matanzas John Is Atolued Asthus Wi Ky Toh Steamer City Washington Reynolds Ilalie AX NS Ar Magsis Willett Mire Acadian Mylis Philadelha Bom Ileer Williams San Francisco J D Peters Downseu Point Appa Gab Ardanie Jennie Packer Kinley Parrsborg Nsac Davida Para Cyril Hosario Natiied Tenerifle Small SGC Aranc Iera de Hituhie Swansea Ada Barker Ambrose York Lath Selis Nell Perry Boton Lynx Finley P. Vetdert New Bedford Srapans Markiteshire Wyman Norfolk RED Star Line United States Antwerp E Adams & CO Esce State St Cor Becton Hell Gate Wasson Johin Ny Kondo Somers Islake Auiboy Georgie Perry Gian Rockland Spirit Santo Baltimore Boston Poru Lownsend Ardan Palestine Jay Den Bark Northwest Swanton Selkirk Crowe Callao Glory of the Seas Hreeman Columbia Hogan Pensacola Chipman Belyea Jarbatdos Tisdale Chagsich Chadwick ROYAL Dan Pratt Lee Vannanian Fallimore Vorteandoat Bertha Dean James Krthavell Kreadins Hiladelphia Georgia Pimmer Province Joshi Lovett Trey Albany Pugsvash Abermiin Bouid Sreutel Cape Norman Shestaan Sarah W Lawrence Jlaskell Ishge Johnson James M Bigelow Tigod Isoston Clearest Sain Seamers Era London Merjulio Wilmineztianu Triat Duarte Lisbon Albatross Rasmussen Oporto Joseph More Leonhard Lenfuemos Red Calvin Orentz Orth Sewcastle Del St Amer Philadyhnia Roukland Mea Sardinia Lord Sam Weller Harris Spar Lear Slip Blue Jacket Storrs Savannatiaa Tybee Barks Nevada Tostensen Halkan Pravoul Posjaion Dorresen Babia Blanca Hles Varges Charter Oak Oakland Ro Buck St Steamship Sciehigan Poston Mi Custom House Consiennea Postoflice Square

Boston Markets See Mixed Ocean Trade Activity

Boston reports show business volume above last week with ships loading on routes to Portland Bowling Scot and New York. Vessels report varied freight like spool wood case oil and coal with several ships charted for ice from Kennebec to New York and prices around per ton.

Boston Kennebec New York Eiropa Fortland Nsia Hburk Shanghai Case Oil Austradia Darkentine John S Emery Keston Sydney NAW General Cargo Pvt MOUTH Adbenic Bark Aniuie Lewis Portland River Platte Inmoer Lark Neliie Moody Yartmouth Buenos Aires Lumber Wisp Mpiks Seli Mabel Derann Jioston Matangas Esat Sade Purnham Amd Pletovs Maluazas Libieras Ackentine Christina Tecinas Spain Hatteras Asphalt Bite Minnie Louse Hivti Coasewisi Miiniie Bergen Cedar Keys Yellow Pine Torse Iskind New Yorster Bisvie Youngs Gun Point Dee Same Sprosas Baltimiore Sherman Baitimore Vorlland Ccal Edwart Wo Young Iemen Toe Kate Markee Baltimore Mall River Cal Zacheus Sherman Toston New Fedtford Gardner New Vayven Conn Wilmington Del CO Ystow Nat Meader Tieboken Bultinsore Peld Ant Brat Hess Yark Waakon U Wakonuson Naval Stores Brunswick Cork AmMiglia Larn MoKean General Catyo Cain Newport Sews Balimore Soston cCouleat

Multiple vessels sail and pass through world ports in mid January

Shipping notes show numerous ships and brigs sailing from Liverpool Cardiff Cadiz and other ports in January to destinations including New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Havana. Vessels include the British privateer Privateer the Scottish Locks and the Gov Wilmott with routes via Yokohama Shanghai and the Caribbean.

Canle Ancona Privateer Murphy Baltimore Knaisl Beachy Head Scottish Locks Boyle San Francisco Hull Benisab Van Trojan Bremen Blueher Ger Hainer New York Cardiff Dan Gov Wilmott Morris Cape Cale PrAsAr Smyrna Port Nether Hloline Sicily Philadelphia

Ocean Hydrographic Office to compile data at High Horse Park

Reports from Baltimore New York Providence and Norfolk detail ships ashore wrecked or abandoned during a gale. Captains from fore ship lines report heavy seas and 19 feet water in bark Jane Lawcott and other vessels in distress.

Hydrographic Omee Ddta Highthorse Meomins Hydrographi Wisinneton Tem Pugt Baltimore Roberts Kingdom Liverpool Dan Fellin Jane Lawcot Glascow Pierson New York Dam Hull WSW Sth Lothirst Somer’s Point Nai Macomver Waltimore Galveston New York Star Fort Schuyler Whitestone Willett Willett's Point Providence Captain Waters Thomas Brown Iron Fall River New London Ig Nellie Waters Soufolk Nova Scotia Park Gaetano Repetto Ogne Frontensa Mueno Ayres Sprays Anchorage Kingsions Janes P Ark Nuova Provilenza Razetto Pensacola Grand Cayman Lon Pos Stenner Hala Savannah Reval

Varied Atlantic Ship Movements and Departures Reported

Boston and New York steamer and schooner traffic to Belfast Charleston and Kingston noted. Port entries include ships Palentine Palestine Palestine and Tucker with cargoes, while multiple vessels cleared for London Liverpool and Bremen with crews listed.

Baltimore Frank TV Stinson New York John ID Wiliams Longstreet Nickerson Boston Crown Prince Lord O'Neil Belfast North Erin Decatures Stiller Eailed Oscar Schmidt Bacon Galveston Dobnis Maiming Drdsill Providence Leary Sutton Pearce Bortanellen Notlands Aleites Lord Warwick Lariford Isaac Jackson Sulis N Lawrence A A Sherman Bunawichis Hark Agate Pedersen Tintiie Darling Sassan Bilpasi Lizzie Gavenck Wheion Dosti Cloud Harieston Cldar Keys Jeel Cook Warren Barbados Chatham Frostourg Amt Siburg Burce Joudout Witel Mt Zaintel Aneustus Samt Tes Dtk Novi Alet Gidiator Ciniter Oak Sheveitul Chae Eaton Fan 16 Sonis George Chuarella Idsoy Georgetown Cirle Pel Poundon Kingston Rose Kstervroon New Edford Katie Jd Barrett Charles W Charen Lavinia Camp Seth Boston Gardner G. Certs Kid Vikins Slee Puck Act Lowe Ardan Schuyler Colfax Cahoon Gloucester Fierita Lipspeecial Albert Pf Stearns Wesley Philidephih Lrastus Winn Bennett Balt- Mere New Orleans Port Eads John Bunyan Swensen Buenos Acress Savarese Montevideo York Ar Dan &7 Lucia Dlamburs Triamiad Kunekok Brie Dayviishtys Oster Port of Spain Schs Desaie Pf Matheson Campbell Point-a-Pitre Geol Jlokten Antheson Puerto Canetta

Notice to Mariners Near Windmill Point Cheapeake

Captain Tavior of the steamer Decature Miller reports a broken railing of logs at Windmill Point in the Chesapeake. Logs were drifting and obstructing the navigation path. Mariners are cautioned to avoid the area until cleared.

Baltimore Canptain Tavior Decature Miller Windmill Point

Ships sail from ports with varied destinations in winter

Three vessels depart with mixed routes and dates. Sea King sails from Port Discovery to Tiquique on January 6, and Charles 8 Whitney from New York to Shanehat on December 28 with coordinates given for approach. Cromarty departs New York for Adde laide on December 28, and Scotia sails toward Rosario from Nis on December 31 with locations noted. Henrietta departs Philadelphia for Hiroso on December 21 with latitude and longitude details.

Sea King Getehell Port Discovery Tiquique Charles Whitney, Spicer New York Shanehat Dee Fark Cassandra Cromarty Addelaide Ark Scotia Lievke Trou Inbbard’s Cove Nis Rosario W. Bark Henrietta Boekelman Philadelphia Hiroso Lon

Loss at sea halves flag for Gloucester schooner voyage

The Gloucester fishing schooner JH Carey arrived with flag at half mast. Captain Dona Goville reports that on Tuesday last six teen men fished north edge of Georges. One dory capsized. Henry Frazier of Harborbushee drowned at thirty. The crew sent eight dories. six teen men in total. Another arrival, John G Whittier from Grand Bank, carried 18,000 lbs fresh halibut aboard the Orient for Fortune Bay.

Boston Gloucester JH Carey Dona Goville Georges George Diggdon Hlenry Frazier Frazier Harborbushee John G Whittier Grand Bank Orient Fortune Bay

Marine Notes Portland Officer Leads Return Effort

Portland Me January 17 Lieutenant John Downes serves as returning officer in charge guiding ongoing efforts.

Marine Notes Portland John Downes

MailS Close At Boston and Ship Routes Detailed

The listing notes mail routes and deadlines to British Isles Europe and the Americas. It specifies direct Atlantic mail from Boston at 8:30 a.m. and costs and routes via Aspumwall for Central America excluding Costa Rica and south Pacific ports. It also mentions specially addressed correspondence for Costa Rica Progreso and other Mexican states via Mendes Nunez and New York and Bermuda mails via Trinidad with Jan 19 dates.

Ireland Cephalonia Fron Boston Central America Costa Rica South Pacific Aspumwall Sbe Aly Colon New York Progreso Mendes Nunez Iermuda Trinidad

Society islands mail notices from City of Papelti voyage

From San Francisco on January 31 the City of Papelti will carry mails to Society islands with Boston office closing January 20 at 5 p.m. The Hawaiian Islands route via steamship Australia from San Francisco closes January 26 at 5 p.m. for Australia New Zealand Fiji Samoan and related services.

Marthosa San Hawaiian Islands Boston Francisco Pescdioban Society Islands City of Papelti San Francisco Hawaiian Islands Australia Australa New Zealand Fiji Samoan

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