Risk to Barges and the Cape Cod Canal Safety Debate
A detailed critique of coal barge disasters off Cape Cod highlights repeated wrecks as barges break from towboats like Sea King. It urges tighter licensing limiting towage to a single barge, cites recent losses, notes the rise of iron tugs and barge fleets, and stresses potential safety measures and nautical policy changes.
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Long Island Sound
Sea King
Southern
Eastern Coal and
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Ice King
Esopus
R. A. Fisher
Boston
Charles River
Southern Coal Companies
New York
New Jersey
Scranton
Plymouth
Honeybrook
Knickerbocker
Independent
Maine
Uncertain Bradley Case Ties Texas Probe to Prison Break
Rumor puts James M. Bradley, a Charlestown State prisoner who escaped two years ago, in Texas. Harris County officials report a possible match but lack conclusive proof. General Bridges notes a detailed description matches Bradley, yet no arrest is confirmed and no action is planned without clearer information.
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James M. Bradley
Charlestown
Lone Star
Bradley
Harris County
Houston
Bridges
Texas
General Bridges
Green codfish exhibit from Pacific fish at A J Rich Co
Large Pacific catch from Queen Charlotte Sound arrives at A J Rich & Co 13 Wharf Boston as a Pacific fish exhibit for comparison with native stock. The display includes green cod with owl fins, red and black cod, rock cod, four species of flounder, herring, crabs and crawfish, plus perch and black bass. The exhibit aims to educate Massachusetts fish and game members and the public at Faneuil Hall market.
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Pacific Ocean
Queen Charlotte Sound
Vancouver
B. C
Gloucester
A. J. Rich & Co
T Wharf
Pacific
New England Fish Company
Pacific Fisheries
Boston
Rich
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association
Nova Scotia
New England
Joseph
Faneuil Hall
Pacific East
Indigent Boys School Re-elects Officers at Boston Farm
The Boston Asylum and Farm School for Indigent Boys held its annual meeting at 28 State Street. Officers were re-elected: President Alexander S. Wheeler, Vice President Arthur Dexter, Treasurer Alfred Bowditch, Secretary Tucker Daland. The Thompson Island facility houses 100 boys aged 7 to 12, with stays until 21 unless a suitable home is found earlier. The boys learn farming, crafts, and trades, and operate Cottage Row with a self-governing town structure. A deficit of 3783 is sought through liberal donations via treasurer Alfred Bowditch.
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Boston Asylum and Farm School For
State Street
Alexander S. Wheeler
Arthur Dexter
Alred Bowditch
Tucker Daland
Eben Bacon
J. Tucker Burr, Jr
Caleb A. Curtis
William P. Fowler
J. D. Williams French
Henry S. Grew
John Homans
M. D
Walter Hunnewell
Richard M. Saltonstall
Francis Shew
Thomas F. Temple
William F. Wharton
Thompson’s Island
Alfred Bowditch
Hearing on Seventeen Cars Removal and Track Plan Near Franklin Park
General Manager Sergeant of the West End railroad agrees to hear South Boston citizens opposing the removal of seventeen cars four weeks ago. The 11 o'clock session tomorrow will include committee members Thomas W. Flood Captain G H Murray Arthur Wilson Robert Means W H Nichols and Orrin Hodgkins. The panel will also propose running a track from Swett Street to Franklin Park.
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West End
South Boston
Thomas W. Flood
G. H. Murray
Arthur Wilson
Robert Means
W. H. Nichols
Orrin Hodgkins
Swett Street
Franklin Park
President restores citizenship to embezzler Hicks
The President restored to citizenship R. S. Hicks who had been sentenced January 3, 1888, to four years in the Connecticut State prison for embezzling bank funds. Earlier pardons by Harrison were denied and Cleveland’s restoration followed evidence Hicks led an exemplary life in prison.
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Washington
R. S. Hicks
Connecticut
Harrison
Hicks
Cleveland
Rev Edward L Clark to speak on Thought in Ancient Architecture
The Rev Edward L Clark will discuss Thought in Ancient Architecture this Saturday evening as part of Practical Talks for the B Y M C Union members and guests. The illustrated talk promises detailed visuals from stereopticon imagery to accompany the topic.
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Edward L. Clark
D. D
B. Y. M. C. Union
American Wringer Co wringers sweepers and beds maker
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs of all kinds wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Insurance Men Indicted for Forgery in New York
Four indictments for forgery were returned by a New York grand jury against Colonel H. B. Beecher and Vincent R. Schenck of Beecher Schenck & Co. They stand accused over an application by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road for 1.7 million dollars in insurance. Frank S. Bond, vice president of the railroad, denied signing the paper.
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New York
H. B. Beecher
Vincent R. Schenck
Beecher, Schenck & Co
American Casualty Insurance and Security Company
Baltimore
Colonel Beecher
Schenck
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Frank S. Bond
Canrobert to Receive State Honors in Paris
Paris, Jan 29 A Cabinet council at the Elysee decided to bury Marshal Canrobert with state honors and inter his body at the Hotel des Invalides. A bill to allocate 20 000 francs for funeral expenses was also approved. The marshal lay in state in full uniform with the Legion of Honor cordon and was viewed by many visitors today.
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Paris
Assault and Robbery Attempt Leaves Mrs Locke Ill
Mrs. G. H. Locke of 97 Cross street Somerville is ill at home after a bold assault and attempted robbery at her doorway last Saturday. The Post reporter was told the doctor forbids visitors and police remain puzzled as the victim cannot describe the assailant.
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G. H. Locke
Cross Street
Somerville
Post
Color line drawn at the Bath discrimination ruling
Judge Brown of the Municipal Criminal Court found Alexander Lockhart a shampooer at Moriarty's bath parlors guilty of denying Curtis J. Wright bathing privileges on January 8. Lockhart was fined twenty dollars and paid it.
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Municipal Criminal Court
Lockhart
Alexander Lockhart
Moriarty
Williams Court
Curtis J. Wright
West End
Wright
Parkhurst To Face Lexow Hearing Tomorrow
Albany reports show the Lexow committee delayed its special order on police commission bills due to a letter from Rev. Dr. Parkhurst requesting a hearing. Parkhurst is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow afternoon before the Lexow committee.
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Albany
N. Y
Police Commission
Lexow Committee
Senate
Parkhurst
Whiting Couple Hurt in Vandalia Railroad Crash
Telegram from Vandalia claims Irving O. Whiting and his wife were injured in the Vandalia railroad accident. The message to A. & Woodworth asks to notify friends and states they will arrive at Waldorf in New York on Wednesday.
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Irving O. Whiting
Vandalia
A. & Woodworth
Catsville
Ind
Waldorf
New York
Debates On War Costs And Treasury Finances Continue
Speaker reports on war expenditures totaling over 12 billion since the conflict. Treasury surplus debates focus on gold reserves and the danger of the Treasury as a banker. Receipts and income tax projections alter deficit outlooks as Congress weighs the Dingley amendment and sugar duties. Pension for Catherine T. Crittenden advances with cross-chamber adjustments.
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Wilson
Dingley
Hopkins
Illinois
Harrison
House
Moses
South Carolina
Senate
Catherine T. Crittenden
J. J. Crittenden
National Board of Trade backs President on financial relief
The National Board of Trade, meeting at Shoreham Hotel, endorsed President Cleveland's financial relief plans. Detroit's Raymond voiced support for the President's message, while Chicago's Dousman urged a nine member committee to study relief proposals. The board expects Congress to act on finances and preserve national credit. Frederick Frailey of Philadelphia was re elected president.
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National Board Ofrade
Shoreham Hotel
Cleveland
Raymond
Detroit
Dousman
Chicago
Congress
Committee of Nine
Frederick Frailey
Philadelphia
National Board
Press Comment on Congress and Financial Plan
A collection of editorials from major papers weighing the President's message and the bond proposal. The Boston Transcript flags a growing split in Congress on sound money versus depreciated coin, while the New York Herald urges immediate action on the popular loan bill. Chicago papers back the plan, praising candor and urging GOP support. London Chronicle warns of sceptics who doubt the bond scheme amid silver sentiment.
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Boston Transcript
Congress
York Herald
Chicago Herald
United States
Chicago Tribune
E. London Chronicle
Conene
Fifty Million Loan Said to Be Planned
A Washington dispatch reports negotiations are under way for a new fifty million dollar loan with debate over whether the interest rate should be 3 1 4 or 3 1 2 percent.
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New York
Washington
President appoints Buckley Stearns and Hyde to Boston posts
Washington January 29 The president sent to the Senate a trio of nominations Daniel F Buckley of Massachusetts as surveyor of customs at Boston Albert B Stearns of Massachusetts as appraiser at Boston and W A Hyde of Massachusetts as assistant appraiser at Boston Biographical notes describe Buckley born December 8 1864 in North Baston his law career in Taunton and leadership roles in the Democratic State committee Stearns a veteran born 1843 in Rowe served in the militia and later worked for Ames and Dwight manufacturing Hyde currently superintendent of warehouses prior to appointment
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Senate
Daniel F. Buckley
Massachusetts
Boston
Albert B. Stearns
W. A. Hyde
Daniel Buckley
North Baston
Baston
Cass
Boston High School
Boston University Law School
William H. Fox
Taunton
North Easton
Buckley
Democratic State Committee
Albert Bigelow Stearns
Mr. Stearns
William L. Stearns
Rowe
Mass
Chicopee
George D. Robinson
Ames Manufacturing Company
Dwight Manufacturing Company
New York State
William A. Hyde
A Blessing to the Poor Man Plaster Claim
A Cutiura Anti-Pain Plaster promises rapid relief from aches pains bruises strains and muscular weakness with powerful pain alleviating effects though described in promotional terms. The ad asserts speedy all purpose healing with no lingering discomfort.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Nurse's Health in Cape Cod
A Massachusetts nurse, after a severe cold and grip, used Hood's Sarsaparilla and recovered. She took two bottles, traveled to Brewster, Cape Cod, faced poison ivy, and resumed work by early July with renewed health.
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Massachusetts
Hood
Brewster
Cape Cod
Sarah J. Chapman
Brewster, Mass
Hood's Pills Act on Liver and Bowels
Hood's Pills act easily yet promptly on the liver and bowels. The claim describes quick relief and reliable results, noting the medicine's proven digestives action and general health benefits for dispositional discomfort.
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Hood
Appointment of assistant appraisers debated
The record notes an appointment to a post made months earlier. Current assistant appraisers General Dunham of Hyde Park and George C. Joslin of Roxbury may see retirement, with Joslin having held the job for thirty years and Dunham for four.
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General Dunham
Hyde Park
George C. Joslin
Roxbury
Joslin
Treasury Dept Orders Duty on Elector's Frozen Herring
The Treasury Department upheld Special Agent Byrne's view in a dispute over frozen herring aboard the fishing schooner Elector. Gloucester collector Pew had previously admitted the cargo free of duty. An investigation led to a duty assessment, with potential protest to the Board of General Appraisers if appealed.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Byrne
Pew
Gloucester
Boston
Board of General Appraisers
Judge Long Pension Restored, Court Rules
Judge Bradley of the District Supreme Court ruled the pension office lacked authority to lower Judge Long of the Michigan Supreme Court’s pension. He issued a mandamus directing the pensions commissioner to restore the pension to its original figures.
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Washington
Bradley
District Supreme Court
Pension Office
Judge Long
Michigan Supreme Court
Commissioner of Pensions
Bostonian before House Committee on uniform laws
Mr. Stimson of Boston spoke to the House judiciary committee urging a bill by Mr. McCall of Massachusetts to form a commission. The aim is to promote uniformity of laws and to draft codes of procedure for federal courts amid wide regional differences in court procedures.
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Washington
Stimson
Boston
House Judiciary Committee
McCall
Massachusetts
Treasury gold reserve dips to 348.516 million
Washington January 29 reports the Treasury gold reserve at 348,516,193 after today's withdrawals of 3,149,000. For yesterday and today combined, withdrawals totaled 7,224,000, reflecting the daily shift in reserves.
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Washington
Treasury
Manitoba school case returns to focus of Manitoba Catholics
London reports the Privy Council allowed the Manitoba Catholics’ appeal without costs. It held the Dominion Parliament could legislate on education to protect Catholics or Protestants if Manitoba’s legislature proved inadequate. The decision opens the case for remedial measures while noting the 1890 Act’s system faced grievances. Montreal reaction welcomed the Privy Council ruling.
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London
Privy Council
Manitoba
Dominion
Grenaway
Supreme Court
Imperial Privy Council
Montreal
English Privy Council
Newfoundland Relief Update Meets Federation Talks
3000 people in Newfoundland are receiving relief as reports say Canada may not meet Newfoundland's federation delegation. Alderman Bowring of Liverpool has raised 500 dollars for relief funds amid softened government tone on federation.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Newfoundland
Bowrintg
Liverpool
Poincare Restores Priest Licenses After Amnesty
In Paris on January 29, following the amnesty bill approved by the Chamber of Deputies, M. Poincare the minister of public instruction ordered the renewal of licenses for priests whose stipends had been cut.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Poincare
Norris Park Battle Draws South Boston Support
Residents of South Boston back Representative Geary’s push to establish Norris Park in Norris Park area between Cypress and D streets, urging city control, health benefits, and an outdoor gym near Charlesbank as harbor and land officials may reclaim the land with governor approval.
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South Boston
Geary
Boston
Norris Park
C, D
Cypress Streets
Beacon Hill
Commonwealth Park
Harbor and Land Commissioners
John B. Martin
South Boston Improvement Association
M Martin
Outcome of Chicago strike hearing against Pullman Company
In Chicago on January 29 a quo warranto suit by the Attorney General to forfeit the Pullman Palace Car Company charter is heard. Information alleges state-law violations and unlawful powers. Company pleas deny most charges and justify management. Arguments on demurrer begin. continuation likely tomorrow.
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Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Baker
Moloney
John S. Runnells
Pullman Company
Berry Chosen Senator by Arkansas Legislature
In Little Rock on January 29, both houses elected James H. Berry for senator with little opposition. He will be formally elected in a joint session tomorrow.
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Little Rock
Ark
James H. Berry
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