Fisherman hopes ambergris proves real as Keen returns
The schooner John M. Keen from Malden arrived at the harbor after a three week Georges voyage with a large sword fish and a gray lump believed to be ambergris. Owner John M. Keen awaits a chemist's analysis to determine value potentially near fifteen thousand dollars.
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John M. Keen
Malden
Captain Doughty
Samoset
Twharf
Keen
Ambergris
John Im. Keen
T Wharf
Georges
Fleet of swordfish and groundfish unloads at Boston port
The Mattie D Brundage, Fannie Reed, and Charlotte J Kingsland delivered 188 large swordfish while the schooner Preceptor carried 40000 pounds of halibut and 1000 pounds salt fish caught on the northern grounds east of Labrador. Mackerel fleet saw Elsie F Rowe arrive with 6000 fresh mackerel. Ground fish total reached 434000 pounds as prices fell with a glut. The Frances Whalen and Regina vied for speed, with Whalen praised for a high speed run aided by a southerly wind. Kennebeck carries a large spars cargo from Port Townsend. Cumberland to undergo repairs at East Boston Dry Dock Company after damage.
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Mattie D. Brundage
Fannie Reed
Charlotte J. Kingsland
J. Goodwin
Labrador
Elsie F. Rowe
Manhausett
Frances Whalen
Formar
Henrietta G. Martin
Clara M. Littlefield
Frank Foster
Zephyr
Helen B. Thomas
Alice M. Guthrie
Carrie F. Roberts
Mary T. Fallon
Acacia
Olympia
Oliver F. Kilham
Haddock
T Wharf
Regina
Benjamin F. Phillips
Admiral Sampson
Long Wharf
Jamaica
Nauset
Chatham
Sampson
Cape Cod
F. “Bat
Kennebeck
Port Townsend
Wash
Maine
Cumberland
East Boston Drydock Company
Commonwealth Liner Sails for Liverpool with Notables Aboard
The Dominion liner Commonwealth, under Captain James McAuley, sailed yesterday for Liverpool carrying Rev. Dr. George Co. Lorimer and Mrs. Lorimer, General Charles J. Paine and family, Municipal Court Judge W. J. Sullivan, Captain Eden, and numerous prominent society and professional figures. On board were 151 saloon, 200 second cabin, and 375 third-class passengers.
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Commonwealth
James McAuley
Liverpool
George Co. Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Lorimer
Charles J. Paine
W. J. Sullivan
Eden
Maritime arrivals and sailings list with numerous ships
Arrived steamers include Ivernia Pritchard and Admiral Sampson with goods and passengers to multiple ports such as Manila Cebu New York and Portland. Cleared schooners to Halifax Lewiston and Baltimore. Sailed for Queenstown Liverpool St John Portland and New York with numerous tugs barges and escort vessels.
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Ivernia
Pritchard
Liverpool
Queenstown
Pasengers
Alex. Martin
Anapa
Williamson
Manila
Cebu
St. Croix
Pike
St. John
N. B
Siceler
Prince George
McKinnon
Yarmouth
Spartan
Thacher
Philadel Na
James
Whitney
Hallett
New York
Sampson
Higgins
Port Morant
Jam
Kennebec
Thompson
Bath
City of Rockland
Piercon
Bangor
Dingley
Dennison
Portland
Cape Ann
Godfrey
City of Gloucester
Ober
Gloucester
Tug Shawanese
McGoldrick
South Amboy
Brilliant
Blizzard
Bristol
Delap
Thorne’s Cove
Portland Packet
Gardner
Calais
Samuel
Thorp
Pierce
Georgie Berry
McFadden
James Baker
Adams
Ipswich
Mass
Sarah H. Seeton
Halifax
N. C
Lewiston
Rbr
John J. Hanson
Sargentville
Baltimore
George V. Jordan
Norfolk
Wind Northwest
Commonwealth
Armenian
Dewey
Port Antoiie
Penobscot
Eastport
N. S
Pocasset
City of Macon
Old Dominion
Herman Winter
Kershaw
Annie B. Mitchell
Rockland
Philadelphia
Annie Harper
Riverdale
Ella Praneis
Charles A. Sproul
Easternport
O. D. Witherwell
Barth of Fort Wagner Anniversary Celebration
The R. Gould Shaw Veteran Association will mark the 39th anniversary of Barth of Fort Wagner S S C at 2 Chandler Street next Friday.
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R. Gould Shaw Veteran Association
Spotters Probe Garbage Theft in City Sanitation Scheme
The New England Sanitary and Product Company, paid $10,000 yearly and given city privileges to turn garbage into soap and oil, deploys spotters with cameras to catch thieves among the city’s garbage collectors. Photos show workers eyeing fat, bones, and other scraps. inspectors and contractors may oppose the intrusion.
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New England Sanitary and Product Company
Pany
Spectacle Island
Sanitary Department
Sullivan
Sanitary Division
Commercial
Dorchester
New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey Board Denies Pardon for Walter McAllister
The New Jersey Board of Pardons refused to grant clemency to Walter McAllister of Paterson. He served 15 months of a 30 year sentence for the murder of Jennie Bosschester.
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New York
Board of Pardons
New 1 omit steamer offers North Shore excursion route
July 19 the steamer New 1 omit will run all day along the North Shore making two round trips to Salem Willows leaving Union wharf at 10 30 am and 4 30 pm with the last boat from the Willows at 8 30 pm Round trip fare is 50 cents children 25 cents A fish dinner aboard is 50 cents On Saturday Brunswick will
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New 1
North Shore
Salem Willows
Union Wharf
the Willows
Brunswick Wil
Smallpox patient reported in Revere and typhoid cases in Beachmont
The Revere authorities report a new smallpox patient, Mrs. Edna Walton of Atlantic avenue, taken to the pest house. In Beachmont two typhoid cases appeared within days, nearby. The Board of Health is monitoring the situation as a possible coincidence.
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Collins
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
England
New Zealand
Surgical and Medical Institute
Ill
Imanwood
Revere
Edna Walton
Atlantic Avenue
Beachmont
Board of Health
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Paris
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Aue
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Warren & CO
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W. O. Houghton & CO
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Lewis Wharf
Sandy Hook
Simmons & Marsters
School St
City Hall
B. R. Price
N. E
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Atlantic Ave
Levis Wharf
Shipping
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W. P. Corla
R. I
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Geo. F. Tilton
City Pass
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Prince Arthur
J. F. Masters
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Wells
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James H. Doyle
Arthur W. Dolan
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Edward J. Donovan
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Stoehr Bros
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Revere Beach
Ocean View Park
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R.R
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Devonshire St
Everett
Franklin St
City Park
Chelsea
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Ames Bldg
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Boston Blower Co
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Seashore
P. O
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Central St
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N. Hi
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Water Street
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Milk St
d&Su
R. Briggs
Workingmen’s Loan Association
Robert Treat Paine
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Martin
Dewey & CO
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Commercial St
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P. S. Bartlett
H. 5
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Horpden St
NEW England Piano CO
George St
North Ferry
Nicholas Ryan
North Ferry House
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P. Firestein
Leverett St
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Prospect St
Hay
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