Builders and owners lauded Cape Cod on builders star voyage
The steamer Cape Cod of the Bay Line, 165 feet long with 380 feet beam, made a builders star trip from Boston to Provincetown. 200 business men and others aboard witnessed race with the Gloucester steamer Cape Ann, reaching speeds of 15 to 17 knots. Builders Bertelson & Peterson praised the craft for speed and comfort while Captain Frank Shaw noted its ballast needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Bay
Broad Sound
Glouces
Gloucester
Boston
Weether
Story
Wawith
Bertelson & Peterson
Tommy's
Cape
Cape Ann
Waa
Moon
Callas Swift
Plymouth Line
Frank Shaw
Oliver Shaw
Liocyds
Father Knight Fined For Unlicensed Second Hand Trade in Chelsea
Theron A. Knight known as Father Knight appeared in Chelsea Police Court on a charge of doing a second hand business without a license. Judge Bossom found him guilty and fined $10, with Knight seeking time to raise the money. The well known shop owner previously ran a large second hand and pawn business on roadway Chelsea and now operates on Park Street. Officer Webber provided the case details and a woman testified against him.
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Theron A
Knight
Chelsea
Park Street
Webber
Bossom
Oeaires
Somerville Mayor Wins After Board Clash Over School Plans
Somerville's mayor wins as the Board of Aldermen clash over authorizing architect plans for a six room school at Patreet Ward. City officials, including City Solicitor Frank W. Kaan, back the mayor while opposing factions seek a competitive architect selection. The session also sees the unexpected resignation of City Treasurer F. Cola. The mayor resigns from the treasurer post citing long service and a need for new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Somerville
Board of Aldermen
Yestertor
Wes Victor
Patreet
Senave
Hovid
Frank W. Kaan
Grimmons
Almoutty
Friends of
Yserman Braith
Cor. Warner
Mr. Smith
F. Cola
Ryison
Som
Busy August port traffic with 30 steamers planned to sail
The port foresees heavy ship movements next month with about thirty steamers bound for transatlantic routes. Liverpool leads with 15 ships, followed by London, Hull, Bristol, Glasgow, and Rotterdam, with multiple liners from Warren Cunard Leyland Dominion Wilson Elder-Dempster Allan and Holland-America scheduled. A stray stowaway from Italy aboard Barrowmore sparks inspection as immigration officials weigh deportation unless a $10 fine and parental clearance are secured. The Russian cruiser Varing displays its victory marks while tugboats hydrate the Varing’s systems.
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Ines
Transatlantic
Liverpool
London
Hull
Eng
Bristol
Glasgow
Rotterdam
Warren Line
Cunard Line
Leyland Line
Dominion Line
Wilson & Purness-Leyland Line
Johnston Une
Wilson Line
Elder-Dempster
Allan
Rotter
Harris
Dificult
Italy
Michele Rossetti
Rio
Brazil
New York
Atlantic
United States
England
Varing
William Sprague
Emily
Active
D. Roughan
ALONG THE WATER FRONT AND SHIPPING NEWS
The fishing schooner Francis Whalen sails on its first Banks trip with Bartholomew Whalen as skipper. Steamer Mancunian arrives from Aspata and Rio Grande, Nicaragua with cedar logs for George D. Emery of Chelsea. Grain shipments total 580000 bushels across seven steamships as four fleets depart. Elder-Dempster declares extra dividend raising yearly total to 18 percent. Furness, Withy & Co. adds 10 percent dividend. The French liner La Lorraine, 15000 tons, booked to sail Aug 33. War-time freight rates rise as governments charter ships for troop and munitions transport to China. several Hamburg America and North German Lloyd ships are repurposed. Quiet at the fish pier with limited catch. ground fish fetches high prices. Albert Geiger arrives with fresh mackerel and salt, and John Paul clears for Axim with rum and pine boards. City of Fitchburg remains at sea under Capt.
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Francis Whalen
Towy
Bartholomew Whalen
Mancunig
Wattley
Aspata
Rio Grande
Nicaragua
Mahrogandy
George D. Emery
Chelsea
Sachem
Allan
Turcoman
Crathorne
Leyland
Iberian
Elder-Dempster Company
Inverpool
Bristol
Furness, Withy & Co
Here
London
la Lorraine
New York
Bosnia
Hamburg American Line
Adria
Hamburg
China
North German Lloyd Company
Rhein
Halle
Acen
Dresden
Gera
Baltimore
Bremen
Thomas W. Knight
Richard Nunan
George’s
Haddock
Albert Geiger
George's
John Paul
Axim
Africa
City of Fitchburg
Marine updates tug sales and ship losses in Atlantic trades
Oakes resumes trips to Bar Harbor and Eastport after repairs. Tug Dolphin, built in 1896 and 47 tons gross, was sold for 7100 dollars to Red Star Tow. The Puritan steamer Fitzclarence, chartered by the British admiralty, is at Cardiff loading for the army in China. Steamer Parthian to Atlantic Works for eight plates and repairs after a collision. Edward Shea reports schooner Ette A Stimpson wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico with crew saved at Cherbourg. vessel valued around 7000 dollars and uninsured. details scarce on remaining crew.
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Cardiff
Wales
China
Parthian
Gullivan Lawin
Atlantic Works
Boston
London
Edward Shea
Ette A. Stimpson
Bangor
Southampton
Stimpson
Gulf of Mexico
Milo
Cherbourg
Etta A. Stimpson
Portsmouth
John G. Hall & Co
Fim
Htta A. Stimpson
Ton
Maritime Shipping Entries and Locations Listed
An old maritime column lists numerous ships, routes, and ports including Gloucester, Portland, Bath, and New York. It mentions steamers and schooners with numerous named vessels and destinations across Atlantic harbors and coastal towns.
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Redfanag
M. Lchgih
de Ifs
Seana
Port Jeawkesbury
C B
Arthur Ont Nney
Armouth
Norge
Lou Oy
Gloucester
Dillimore
Urge
Ickers Las Delphia
Pia Arges
Bulow
Robinson
Wayne
Bouth Ambs
Turcowss
Geaverpaol
Puerto Paiea
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NEW Bay Line
New England Mutual Rife Insurance Company
Post St Office Sqn
Mast
Libaral
Massachusetts
Home Office
Milk Street
Stevens
Secratary
Wat. B. Turkek Aset
Tee'y
Water Front
Barrowmore
Medical
Hallock
Hallock. Medical Institute
Court St
Mass
Ray
DR. Bell
Ann Walt
Carey Dr
Bell
Columbus Ave
Boylston
Gr Ladies
Davis
José
Washington Et
ma—Bare
Tarneps Bss Steaheat
Shipping News
Queenstown-Iz
Eirpool
Onia Ak
Ultenia
Falls
Sylvania
Apply
Nder Martin
Sichioay
Ragan
Fae
Gand
Fitchburg K
Warren & CO
Mile Street
Queenstown
New England
Comas State
Savannah Line
Ocean Steamship Co
Lewis Wharf
Florida
Sooouth
Tion
Macon
Ednesday
Cane Ocean Steamship Co
Savannah
Grat Clans Passage
Sound Line
North River
Summer Street
Eesday
Uae
Pettli
B. Bampson
Fiske Building
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Co, Steamship-Lines
Norfolk
Newport News
Providence
Penghington Street
Bummer Street
W. P. Coria
R. L International S. All
O&r
Winht Ion Street
Labchiem
Dominion Atlantic By. Line
New
Yarmouth Lhe
Star- Boston
Yarmouth
Joe Gorge
Prince Arthur
Routon
Prince Edward
Hore Ports
Washington St
Foot State St
Bohington, St. J
Southern Pacific Company
Morgan Line
Portland Steamship CO
Sor
Bingley
Bay State
India
Bell and
Ateama Lines
North Reane
Chas TR Lewis
Yarmouth Steamship Co., Ltd
Boer FO. Armouth
Leive Pier
Lewis ‘Whart
Ws . Ag
H. F Hammond
Agest
Leia
Boston & Maine Steamship -Co
Bar Harbor
Eastport
Steasier
North A
Cortpervcial Wharf
Portoomm Dassport
Llison
Port Antonio
Sydney
Old Dominion
State of
Portland
Hastport
Jown
N. B
George Winslow
Lara
Troy
Weeh Hawkee
Chea
Philadelia
Eagle
Jon Urges
C. W. Li
Ith
Milton Zere
Union Station
J. Vv. McCartry
Tarmae Te
Orchard St
North
Cambridge
Aio Pen
Mt. Pleasant
Icednca
Serra Gamat Bear
Amall
TOR
Eas
Owntown
A. Ela
Kilby
West Somerville
M. W.ane & Ie CO
Willoughey Place
M Ly
South Union Station
Tadrees
Oteen
Horseshoe
Ward
B. Shauenessy
Province St
Hmpator
Liberal Sa
W. Nason
Care, Hale & Codman
Penenatie
Carson
Tremont
Wien
Camba
Bhorey
Mackintosh
William E. Fay
State St
Monet
Ioan
Miles
Ser Ual
T' Water
Sareen Ton
FE. Fay
John GC
Haynes & CO
Sudbury St
Les
Harts Morgan
Chase Tough
Hartford
the Post
Crawfords
Pee Old Wheels
ALBEE
Astrology
Rutland
Rive Tisimatas
Yachts
HTC
Siac
Mahace Et Wight Draught
POST
Lewis and
Bath
Toston
Suffolk
Alvin Puffer
Suffolk County
Salem Street
Samuel Snow
Charles C. Perkins
Renville
A. Ee Ferman
Israel
Ratachenky
Teneaeh
Tavis
Sabarex AK
Alvin D. P
John N. Thomah
New Hamiat
Second National Bank of Boston
N& A8
Aston
John W. McKim
Eugene Tappan
Thomas Ryan
Board of Police
Ty Mereby
Michael F. le A. Armstrong
Michael .Trong
Discos
Aintanteatne Hygwors
Canal Street
Canal
Travers Streets
Heacke Ik
William Smith,Jr
Timothy J. Cros
Crowe, Fay & Co
Signoees
Board of Coates
Hook
Cnee
Edsward Canny
Presigee
A& Special v Club
Ra Street
Anid
Omas Ryan
Setige
Grlendela
Govenai Cilo
Wheless
North Street
Bost
Gene
P Thomas Ryan
Chapitatutes
Ee Criterion Club
City OF
Will Peortess
U S. Norton
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