Coastwise Transportation Company formed to control Crowley fleet
A new coastwise schooner combine to be known as the Coastwise Transportation Company is planned with a $9,000,000 capitalization. It will take nine large coal trade schooners, including the Thomas W. Lawson, and may expand into general merchandise transport. Leading financiers from Boston, Philadelphia, and Camden back the venture, with a committee appointed to finalize incorporation in New Jersey.
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Coastwise Transportation Company
Young’s Hotel
Crowley
Thomas W. Lawson
Clement A. Griscom
Morgan Syndicate
Transatlantic Lines
John Bissell
Pittsburg
The
Cramps
Consolidated Coal Company
M. B. Hope Iron Company
Hugh Bancroft
Middlesex County
Charles W. Henry
Philadelphia
Boston
J. G. Crowley
H. M. Bean
Camden
James W. Fitch
M. Goucher
Homer Albers
Bayard Henry
New Jersey
Cramp
Mr. Lawson
E. D. Leighton
F. E. Sweetser
T. Charlton Henry
B. B. Crowninshield
Raymond Syndicate Seeks Street Conduit Privilege in Boston
The Raymond Syndicate asks Boston officials to grant right to lay electrical conduits under Washington Hawley State Court Tremont Winter Devonshire Streets and related routes from Devonshire Summer to Tremont. They offer to pay a reasonable city price and note Edison Electric Light Company rights elsewhere. January 28, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Board of Aldermen
City of
Boston
Suburban Electric Light and Power Plant
Hawley Street
Hawley Place
Edison Electric Light Company
Devonshire and
Summer Streets
State Streets
State and
Court Streets
Tremont Row
Tremont Street
Winter Street
Summer and
Devonshire Streets
Raymond
Geo. J. Raymond
Society Notes Include Recital for Baldwinsville Hospital Cottages
Miss Beatrice Halerford and Mr Sullivan A Sargent present a Chickering Hall recital to benefit Baldwinsville hospital cottages. Also a New Hope Club show on Hemenway street with classes for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Halerford
Sullivan A. Sargent
Baldwinville
ipiSe
Hemenway Street
Lynch Sentenced to Death for Treason in Ireland
London dispatch reports Colonel Arthur Lynch, Galway MP, found guilty of high treason for supporting the Boers. Jury verdict delivered after brief summing up. sentence of death on four counts. Lynch remained composed, wife permitted to see him, and commutation anticipated to short imprisonment. The ruling stirs Irish political reaction and potential vacancy in Galway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Lynch
Edward Carson
Shane-Taylor
America
Views on Lynch sentence stir Irish, Boers in Boston
In Boston a debate swirls over Colonel Lynch’s death sentence. Irish American groups and Boer veterans urge Roosevelt to intervene. Speakers question legality, noting Lynch’s naturalization after the war and possible treason charges amid English vengeance fears.
Dolan to Call Hibernians on Lynch Indignation Meetings
James B. Dolan national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, based in Syracuse, will issue a circular to all Hibernians in the United States and Canada urging indignation meetings protesting Colonel Arthur Lynch's condemnation and reaffirming loyalty to Irish rationality. Dolan added that the group does not condone crime but unsettled by treason charges lacking satisfactory proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
James B. Dolan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernians
United States
Canada
Arthur Lynch
London Press Sees Lynch Sentence Likely to Be Commuted
London newspapers on January 24 expect Col Lynch's sentence to be commuted. They urge a punishment strong enough to deter others but not so harsh as to make Lynch a martyr.
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London
Lynch
Chelsea coal theft case nears court action today
The final act in Chelsea's coal drama unfolds in Police Court today with a wife of a prominent citizen charged with larceny of coal found in her cellar. Police and detectives linked the coal to a January 11 raid on a coal train that drew a large looting crowd. Two young defendants were convicted yesterday for aiding the theft by selling coal to a Marlboro street woman, each fined two dollars. The community awaits the outcome of today’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Boston & Albany
M. J. Wool
Leo Holden
Francis Kilcrose
Marlboro Street
Bosson
Double Emmet Anniversary Meeting in South Boston
A gathering at Clan na Gael Hall South Boston will organize the March 1 birth anniversary of Robert Emmet and the 100th anniversary of his execution. The Hollis Street Theatre hosts the meeting with Judge O Neil Ryan St Louis and Rev Father Shee Limerick as main speakers, Mayor Collins presiding.
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Clan-na-Gael
Boston
Robert Emmet
Hollis Street Theatre
O'Neil Ryan
St. Louis
Father Shee
Limerick
Src
Collins
Benefit for Baller Quinn at Brodbine Hall
A benefit will be tendered to Baller Quinn on Monday evening January 2 at Brodbine Hall Dover and Albany streets. The Beverly Orchestra will furnish music. Tickets admitting a lady and gentleman cost 60 cents. Proceeds aid Quinn after a severe illness so he may regain health and rest.
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Baller Quinn
Brodbine Hall
Dover
Albany
Beverly Orchestra
Baller
Clan na Gael defends aid to Irish Boer prisoners
A Clan na Gael committee rejects Colonel Blake’s charges about care for Irish soldiers in the Boer war. The statement lists relief efforts and expenditures, noting funds exceed 10,000 and detailing aid to detained and released men, funeral costs, hospital bills, and lobbying actions across New York, New Jersey, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D. F. Cohalan
M. J. Jennings
John L. Gannon
John Devoy
Clan-na-Gael
Blake
Pawtucket
R. I
Order of Hibernians
Lorenzo Marquez
Chicago Ambulance Corps
Montana
Colorado
Bermuda
Ceylon
M. F. Hearn
Westfield
Mass
Gordon
United States
Johannesburg
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Edward C. Sheehy
India
Melrose Police Ball Draws Full City Hall
Melrose on January 23 reports every inch of City Hall Auditorium filled as the police ball event drew a packed crowd. Organizers said the gathering showcased community spirit and supported local services.
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Melrose
City Hall
Melrose Police Association’s First Concert and Ball for Hospital Ambulance Fund
The Melrose Police Association held its first concert and ball to raise funds for a city hospital ambulance. Over 1000 tickets were sold as officers from nearby towns and state forces attended. A reception ran 8 to 8:30 led by Chief McLaughlin and Patrolman Osborn Crown, followed by a musical program with soloists Spears Wilson Flatley and pianist Wilson. The grand march began at 9, led by Chief McLaughlin and Mrs. Percy McLaughlin, with dancing until 2. Patrolman Rand staffed as floor manager with Patrolman Fuller assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Police Association
McLaughlin
Osborne E. Crown
Mt Holyoke Alumnae Reunion Banquet Held At Vendome
The Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association held its annual reunion and banquet last evening at the Vendome. Toastmaster Miss Mabel Hill introduced speakers Miss Bethel Horr Miss Gertrude Lane and Miss Florence Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Holyoke
Mabel Hill
Bethel Horr
Gertrude Lane
Florence, Madden
No matter how delicate the thing to be cleaned
A vintage advertisement touts Fels-Naptha soap as superior for delicate fabrics and grimy clothes, claiming quicker, safer cleaning without boiling or scalding. The copy emphasizes ease and broad effectiveness in laundry tasks.
Indignation in Everett over city physician neglect
In Everett on January 23, residents denounce City Physician E Cazneau Newton for not answering police calls to attend Mrs. Edward J. Taylor who, with help from Delia Willaby, sought urgent medical aid at 19 East Elm Street. Dr. Newton cites an overseers of the poor order, while Dr. Frank A. Davis and others testify to timely care during a similar midnight birth. The incident sparks mayoral scrutiny and public outrage among charitable groups.
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Everett
E. F. Pendergast
E. Cazneau Newton
Edward J. Taylor
East Elm Street
Delia Willaby
East Summer Street
Taylor
Dunn
Second Street
Taylors
Monahan
Dr. Newton
Boston
Broadway
Newton
Davie
Norwood Street
Pendergast
Frank A. Davis
East Lm Street
East Boston
Bruce
Reverend Gordon to Take Yearlong Vacation Next May
The Rev Dr George A Gordon pastor of Old South Church at Dartmouth and Boylston streets will take a year off starting May 1904 after completing 20 years of service. He recently turned 50 and had expressed a wish for a world tour during retirement. The church decided the vacation would begin only after twenty years of pastoral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Dartmouth
Boylston
Gordon
Tug Leyden May Be Saved From Block Island Shale
Washington January 23 Lieutenant Fletcher U S N informs Navy Department by telegraph there remains a chance to save the U S S Leyden ashore on Block Island. The report notes efforts continue to refloat repair and secure the vessel despite difficult conditions ashore and at sea.
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Tug Leyden
Washington
Fletcher
Navy Department
Leyden
Block Island
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Summer Street
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Joseph Devlin
North Kilpenny
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Wilhelm J. Nassif
Nassif
Transvaal
Malloy
Colonel Lynch
Views OF London Press
Mark
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Henry J. Bicelow & Co
John St
Newland
Yy . E.G Co
Hanover
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Squire & Co
Pases Parker & Co
Melrose Police Ball
Samaritan
Frank M. M’laughlin
Houghton & Dutton
Ony Azc
Cleveland
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Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co
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