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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1897

Page

6

Boston Senate Passes Elevated Railroad and Libel Bills

The Senate engrossed the elevated railroad measure after adopting amendments on street starts and freight car timing. It also advanced a libel bill with multiple amendments, including proof of malice requirements and retractation rules, while votes showed strong support for Clarke’s retractation provision.

Boynton bicycle railway bill debated in Senate

Mr. Dallinger of Middlesex led in favor citing threefold speed and quarter cost savings based on engineers. Mr. Bradford of Hampden shifted to cautious support after consulting practical men. Overman Wheel Co’s Albert Overman praised risk. Farley urged state funding if merits hold. Flint of Norfolk warned of overreach. amendments to protect existing street railways and three month damage suits were adopted. Motion to exempt Quincy, Braintree, and Holbrook failed. bill advances to third reading 15 to 11.

Dallinger Middlesex Senate Boynton Bicycle Bradford Hampden Boynton Albert H. Overman Overman Wheel Company Farley Franklin Flint Norfolk Soule Quincy Braintree Holbrook

Lottie S Haskins Returns with 20000 Pounds of Fresh Fish

The Gloucester fishing schooner Lottie S Haskins arrived at the wharf from a Cape shore trip carrying 20000 pounds of fresh fish. Two crew members Isaiah Nickerson and Fred Eaton were lost in fog last Saturday but were later reported safe after rowing ashore. A telegraph confirmed their survival and colors were lowered in relief.

Gloucester Lottie S. Haskins Tom Comiskey Cape Shore Isaiah Nickerson Fred Eaton Pubnico N S Comiskey N. S George J. Marsh Frank F. Streeter Roxbury Street H. W. Phillips State Ledge New England Boston L. G. Burnham New England Docks Southern Union Railroad Beverly Anderson Boston Fruit Company Belvidere Port Antonio Jam Belfast Irc Jamaica Atlantic Avenue Oliver Street City Winthrop Steamboat Wharf Plymouth Winthrop Steamboat Company Winthrop

Boston’s Keenan seeks reconsideration of East Boston hospital bill

T F Keenan of Boston in the House moved a reconsideration of Friday’s rejection of the East Boston hospital bill. He argued for larger island wards and noted no money would be drawn from the State treasury. Mr Bradley of Boston also spoke for the measure.

Boston McCarthy T.F. Keenan East Mr. Bradley

Memories of Famous Friends by Edward Everett Hale

The Rev Dr Hale marks his seventy fifth birthday by recalling intimate notes on eminent friends like Lowell Longfellow Emerson Holmes and Wendell Phillips The Youths Companion previews his reminiscences in its June 10 issue featuring Edward Everett Hale as a Life like subject and notes on McKinleys Cabinet officers plus current topics and a reminder of the paper’s value Also mentions Beechams Pills for flatulence.

Edward Everett Hale Lowell Longfellow Emerson Dr. Holmes Wendell Phillips Edward Everett Dr. Hale

Markets Rise on Sugar and Oil Strength Amid Montana Suit Talk

London holiday leaves New York markets quiet but firm with gains in Northern Pacific and Atchison group. United States Oil climbs to 14 as 20 price talk circulates. Boston & Montana futures show optimism despite Heinze litigation. Franklin Mining advances with shaft expansion. gas securities remain in demand and Calumet & Hecla ore shines. Swift & Co declares 1 1/2 percent dividend.

London Northern Pacific Atchison Group Washington Senate United States Cornwallis Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Lindsey Montana Ore Purchasing Company Boston & Montana Mining Company Bigelow W. Lawson Heinze Boston News Bureau Montana Ore D. L. Demmon Franklin Mining Company Franklin, Jr No. 2 Franklin Bay State New York B. U. Gas George N. Towle Arnold Mine Atchson Swift & Co Pinkham

Civil Court Calendar Report From Suffolk Superior Court

Official docket listing dozens of civil actions before multiple juries in the Suffolk Superior Court. Cases name defendants such as West End R R Boston & Maine R R Boston Gas Co and others with numerous docket numbers and involved parties. Specific court sessions include First Second and Third Jury Sessions with judges cited and extensive pairings of plaintiffs and defendants.

Fitchburg R. R Cook Same Ropes Boston Goodwin Quincy Staples Centl Hyde Gurney Crocker Gillen Boston & Maine Moors Dickinson Paper Co Curley West End R Morandi Bancroft Harrinson Jelly Mooney Mains West End O'Connor Eldridge Bishop McEnany Wortman Keith Brown Austin Laffey Hannon O’ Leary Ruppert Smith Brogan Duggan Donaldson Woodberry Maine Hammond and Sherman, Jr Campbell Boston Gas L. Co Underwood Cahill Dewar Rodden West End BR Brett Hayward Shute Nelson Wiley McLoud City of Chelsea Met Cons Chamberlin Va Fessenden Oe Orea Ham Iitagera Jack Anthony Stove “Co Mathey-Caylus ALA Clin & CO PARIZ

Arthur McArthur et al vs Edward Courtney contract suit

Superior Court in Middlesex Cambridge hears Arthur McArthur et al contract action against Edward Courtney. Jury sets verdict for plaintiff for 368.28 with Castle for plaintiff Kelley for defendant. Court adjourned to 2 PM.

Superior Court Middlesex Cambridge Dunbar, J Arthur McArthur Et al Edward Courtney Taintiff C. A. Castle E. Kelley Arthur F. Smith Benjamin Worcester T. H. Armstrong C. F. A. Smith Johnagon & Johnson

Desertions from Navy Ships Stir Public Alarm in Boston

About 2000 visitors watched the Massachusetts as the New York prepared to depart from Boston amid a surge of desertions from war ships. Texas reports 28 men lost, and 30 missing from the New York, with many believed to be foreigners granted shore leave after a month’s pay. Navy officials blame lack of recommendations for foreigners entering service.

New York Massachusetts Boston Texas Uncle Sam

Arctic Pole Quest May Take Years, Peary Says

Waterville Maine June 7 Lieutenant Peary the Arctic explorer was interviewed about plans for his next Arctic voyage. He expressed confidence in reaching the Pole but said the time required could be two to five years depending on ice conditions and encounters. He would travel with Esquimos to drive the sled teams.

Waterville Peary Arctic Pole

Shipping News Mini Almanac June 8 Atlantic Arrivals and Departures

Shipping notices list arrivals including Pavonia from Liverpool with 2 saloon 27 intermediate 307 steerage to Alexander Martin and many other British and Canadian vessels. Steamers Cambroman Prussian State of Maine Delcomyn H M Whitney and tug Catawissa sail east toward Portland and Philadelphia towing barges Kohinoor. Also notes daylight hours and tides.

Pavonia Atkin Liverpool Queenstown Alexander Martin Congo Jones London Oriel N. H Eliot York Mercedes Pothier Arroyo P. R Bravo Emerson Mayaguez Seraphine Chute Clementsport Olivia Rawding Bear River N. S Alice Maud Hawx Windsor Helen Cotton Apple River Anita Melone Parrsboro Temperance Bell Belgea St. John N. B Alfaretta S. Snare Lawson Hazel Glen Wilson Patriot de Cost New Richmond P. Q Helena Maud Swim Sheet Harbor Charles K. Schull Hall Fernandina Clara J Stevens Calais Harry C. Chester Clark Highland Queen Dobbin Machias Peerless Thompson Rockland Minnesota Mt. Desert F. A. Smith Barnes Ipswich Wind East State of Maine Portland Eastport Delcomyn (Br New York H. M. Whitney Catawissa Kohinoor Philadelphia

Yarmouth Steamship Co Sails From Boston to Nova Scotia

The Yarmouth Steamship Co Limited announces regular departures from Pier 1 Lewis Wharf Boston every Tuesday and Friday at noon for Yar Mouth Nova Scotia with connections to all parts of Nova Scotia. Information available from J F Spinney agent Lewis Wharf or offices at Washington Street and Chatham Street.

TAF Ocean Steamship Co Superior Passenger Accommodations Lewis Wharf Boston Philadelphia Pier 34 North River New York Washington St Richardson & Barnard Atlantic Avenue Theabors Line YarMouth Nova Scotia J. F. Spinney Washington Street Chatham Street

Third creditors meeting for Walter M. Dunning insolvent debtor

The third meeting of the creditors of Walter M. Dunning will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on June 11, 1897 at 10:00 AM. Creditors may attend and prove their claims.

Commonwealth OF Massachusettso Suffolk Boston Francesco Palladino County of Suffolk Court House Pemberton Square Robert B. Maguire Frank H. Deering Edward O. Howard Court St Ton Walter M. Dunning County of

Insolvency Meeting for Isaac Schurman Set in Boston

The third meeting of creditors for Isaac Schurman will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on June 11 1897 at 10 a m. The assignee will present his account and creditors may appear and object to its allowance.

James Sweeney Boston David A. Hincks Isaac Schurman Woodlain

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