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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1895

Page

2

Water Front Shipping Notes Include Coal Barges and Icebergs

Marine traffic reports from Liverpool and Boston detail the Gate City lawsuit against Leyland line captain Frye, plans to convert the Big Bonanza into a coal barge, and transfer of the Henry Falling. Repairs proceed on Brookline and Governor Andrew resumes service after engine work, with stern warnings from iceberg sightings near the Warren line Ottoman and Earl Burgess undergoing survey and repairs.

Frye Leyland Line Liverpool Gate City McConkey Baltimore Garfield & Proctor San Francisco Newburyport James Madison Henry Falling Besse New Bedford Mystic Wharf New York East Indies Horace G. Morse Burnham's Boston Bath Agenor Shel Jens Trapani Gloucester Alicante Brookline Simpson's Dry Dock East Boston Jamaica Lloyds Colon Lockwood Governor Andrew Atlantic Works Jubilee Shepard Leyland Columbian John A. Nuttall Cyrus W. Nelson Jeremiah Desmond Warren Line Earl Burgess CoMil Swansea Montevideo THD

Villa President of Italian Chamber Named by Caucus

In the Chamber of Deputies candidates for the presidency were presented. Signor Villa, the government candidate, received 23 votes while the Duke of Caftani, the opposition candidate, is considered the favorite by Therero, as reported in Rome on June 11.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Signor Villa Duke of Caftani Therero

Harbor Collision Damages Two Vessels and Injures No One

The ferryboat Ben Franklin and schooner Florence collided in midstream near the harbor with both vessels disabled. Towboats rescued the Franklin and Florence, which were towed to East Boston and Marquand’s wharf for repairs. Captains Leonard and Driscoll give conflicting accounts and plan inquiries and lawsuits. Damage totals about $600 with no injuries.

Ben Franklin South Ferry Florence Leonard Franklin Boston Towboat Company Vim Active Curlew Boston Slip George W. Leonard Boston United States William Driscoll The Blue Hills Harbor

Cambridge City Hall sale prompts discharge of old 1808 mortgage

City records show an 1808 mortgage of 1000 Spanish milled dollars given by Isaac Barnard to Francis Dana, then a Supreme Court justice. Cambridge seeks court order to discharge the mortgage after no payment in sixty years. Judge Knowlton hears Pevey petition with no opposition.

Cambridge Francis Dana Supreme Court Isaac Barnard Pevey Knowlton

Jubilee Remains Blocked by Mud After Launch Attempt

The Jubilee lies in the mud where she was placed by the breaking of the ways during an attempted launch. It is likely she will stay nine or more days until a high tide frees her with the help of casks and flotation.

Hood s Sarsaparilla Cures Chronic Scrofula Says Mrs Hatch

Mrs Hatch of Licking Missouri describes twenty years of scrofula with leg sores and failing health. After a week on Hood s Sarsaparilla she improved enough to walk and regain appetite. She took six bottles and urges others with impure blood to try the medicine.

Hood 8. E. ‘Hatch Licking Missouri

Have Had at the Institute on Winter Street

A terse OCR fragment notes a location at the Institute on Winter Street, Have Had, with no clear event details or date.

John H Woodbury Dermatological Institute Adverts to Patients

The John H Woodbury Dermatological Institute claims to be the original oldest and only successful clinic for skin scalp nervous and blood diseases plus cosmetic corrections. It touts expert physicians strict examinations and modern electrical treatments with no secret remedies and invites stamps for a 182 page book.

John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute

Woodbury’s Facial Soap Inventor Widely Known

John H. Woodbury is recognized globally as the inventor of Woodbury's Facial Soap, a pure antiseptic toilet soap for skin scalp and complexion. All druggists sell it.

John H. Woodbury Woodbury

Chauncy Hall School Holds 67th Promotion Day and Diploma Awards

The Chauncy Hall School celebrated its sixty-seventh annual promotion day with a gala display. Exhibits in Rooms 13 and 14 showcased Lloyd training and various arts, while Principal Ladd introduced the new teaching method. Diplomas were awarded to Katharine Aldrich Whiting and other graduates as the school announced fall term dates.

Chauncy-Hall School Lloyd William H. Ladd William D. McIntosh Thomas Cushing Katharine Aldrich Whiting Massachusetts Institute of Technology George Franklin Atkins Howard Clapp Harry Montifix Keys Herbert Everett Lawrence Morton Churchill Mott-Smith Ernest Muhlhauser Thomas Pendleton Robinson Herbert Ceylon Rowe Herbert Lincoln Smith Thomas James Sullivan Percy Warren Witherell Hubert Stearns Dennie Henry — Drouet Ernest Stockbridge Hodges Nathaniel Dwight Rand Lee Burgess Raymond Blanche Everett Ware Abbott Reed Webber Boston

Sentences Handed Down by Superior Court Judge

In the Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Sheldon sentenced Robert Driscoll and William Bennett to three years in State Prison for breaking and entering. George Sangster received three years in State Prison for breaking and entering, and Huevetis Reformatory was ordered for another offender.

Superior Criminal Court Sheldon Robert Driscoll William Bennett George Sangster Tlefield Ehuvetis Reformatory

Bridal Splendor as Miss Dutton Weds Mr. McGregor in Malden

Miss Clara Marion Dutton, daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Dutton, married Mr Alexander McGregor Jr of Boston at a lavish Malden home. The ceremony featured a Germania Orchestra, ornate decor, 1200 invitations, and a grand reception with guests from Boston to Pawtucket. The couple planned a wedding tour to Montreal and Quebec before settling in Nahant for summer.

Malden Benjamin F. Dutton Houghton & Dutton Boston Clara Marion Dutton B. F. Dutton Alexander McGregor, Jr Alexander McGregor Pawtucket Brookline New England New York Mutual Life Insurance Company Dutton Barstow Congregational Church Medford McGregor Nina Dutton May McGregor R. I Olive Slayton Manchester N. H Pauline Foss Marion Dutton George Dutton William Howard Eben McGregor Will McGregor George McGregor Portland Henry Claus New York Frank Russell Charles Hayden Germania Orchestra Dorothy Dorothy Dutton Newton Melrose Wakefield Cambridge Salem Lynn Providence Hartford Conn John Shepard C. B. Southard Rice G. W. Conant Southard F. Beebe M. Beebe F. J. Foss Allen J. Chase Chase H. A. Bascom Louis G. Sweet W. B. Southworth W. M. Horne E. O. Holman H. T. Converse H. A. Carson J. B. Claus Henry Carmichael W. E. Russell H. A. Andros Andros Harry Dutton Marion May Dutton J. E. Cleaves A. F. Sise Perry W. E. Barrrett A. G. Bale S. B. Houghton George Hart D. B. Peasley E. B. Morse Smith

School Board Advances Land and Building Plans Amid Debates

Five School Board members reported to renew efforts to admit girls to the Rice Training School, while motions to empower land acquisition and new school buildings passed under suspension of rules. Street Commissioners gain eminent domain power, truant officers prepare prosecutions for five Dorchester residents for not sending children to school.

Messrs. Winship Fowler Strange Adams Fifield Grammar School Rice Training School Wise Board For Employment Boston Patrick Kennedy Freeport Street Dorchester Carl Alsten Compton Street Gabriel Dinose Clark Street Louis Frezza Keith’s Alley Charles Burgess Willowcourt

Profit aim to realize value of goods despite costs

The speaker notes the plan will barely cover material costs and profits will be ignored as the goal is to realize the money represented by the goods.

Seabury C Allen Attended by Twin Sisters in White Gowns

Seabury C Allen was accompanied by her twin sisters Dorothy and Margery Allen who wore white muslin frocks with belts and white satin ribbon, broad leghorn hats trimmed with satin, lace and pink roses, and carried hand bouquets of pink roses.

Seabury C

Outing for the Blind on a Harbor Excursion

The Perkins Institution for the Blind with 108 inmates led by Principal G. G. Furner toured Boston Harbor aboard the steamer J. Putnam Bradley. They visited Deer Island Long Island and Rainsford Island before returning to the Eastern Avenue wharf around 6:25 p m. The trip provided the group with refreshing breezes and a relaxing excursion.

Perkins Institution G. G. Furner Eastern Avenue J. Putnam Bradley Deer Long Rainsford Islands

Judge orders aid for neglected five year old in Boston

Judge Fallon hears a case from the South Boston district after Agent Mann of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reports a five year old boy, John Malone, found intoxicated and neglected at a Bolton Street building. The boy was sent to the Home for Destitute Children and authorities pursue the liquor provider.

Judge Fallon South Boston Agent Mann The Society For the Prevention of John Malone Falcon Harrison Avenue Mann Charlestown A&a Winchester Ah Reed Jexington John P. Reed Atnam Dorchester Silas Teresa Edward Nora Derin Carson Street Fueneral Harrington Jane Harrington Jane O'Connell Utica Street St. James’s Church Collins Malachi Burns T Gerard Street St. Patrick’s Church Dudley Street

American Wringer Co Advertises at Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension and advertises wringers beds and carpet sweepers. The notice includes a phone number 906 and mentions various wringer products and household goods.

The American Wringer Company Broadway City Somatin Telaphons

Pilgrim Society to Erect Bronze Tablet for Brewster Site

The Pilgrim Society of Plymouth plans a bronze tablet sent to Scrooby England to mark William Brewster's site. A 24 by 32 inch inscription details Brewster’s life from 1588 to 1644 and his role with the Pilgrim church.

Pilgrim Society of Plymouth Scrooby England William Brewster Blake Bell Company Allen Street Leyden Plymouth Pilgrims Mass Cambridge William Davison Holland Bradford Boston New England

Fire Devours South Chi cago Furniture Block

A fierce morning blaze in South Chicago damaged the business block between Houston and Erie avenues and Ninety-second and Ninety-first streets. Peter Young's furniture store rear ignition caused about 200000 dollars in losses. several tenements and businesses were destroyed, but no lives were lost.

Chicago Peter Young Houston and Erie Avenues

Crook William P. Friel Held for Extradition from New York

Detectives brought William P. Friel known as Leonard A. Leech and other aliases before Justice Taintor to await extradition papers from Boston. He is wanted for robbing a man of 500 dollars in cash and jewelry and was acquitted earlier today of diamond pin theft on a Broadway cable car.

New York William P. Friel Leonard A. Leech Wiliam Tierney John Shea Justice Taintor Boston Friel Court of General Sessions Broadway Grady Taintor

Hartford Arson Trial Begins in Griswold Case

In Hartford Connecticut on June 11 the trial of Dr. Malcolm R. Griswold a dentist opened in Superior Court amid a crowded room. He faces four counts including fire setting to defraud an insurer and statutory arson. Witnesses testified about the fire that caused large losses and gutted a building.

Hartford Conn Malcolm R. Griswold Superior Court

Condor captain bound over for assault on Sarah O Neill

Michael Kane captain of the coal barge Condor was bound over to the grand jury in 3000 dollars bond for assault with a dangerous weapon on Sarah O Neill who runs a house at 265 South Main street Kane assaulted her on May 2 while drunk shooting her in the face the bullet tore out most of her mouth she remains out of danger

Providence Michael Kane Grand Jury Sarah O'Neill No. 265 South Main Street Kane

Taunton Public Building Bids Opened at Treasury

Bids opened at the Treasury Department for the Taunton Massachusetts public building. Roxbury Granite Company of Keene New Hampshire was the lowest bidder offering 39352 dollars.

Taunton Washington Treasury Department Mass Roxbury Granite Company Keene, N. H

Protective committee formed for United States Cordage Company

A committee of bankers and trustees from major New York and Boston banks is formed to investigate the Cordage Company's affairs since its founding. They invite bondholders to deposit bonds with Farmers' Loan and Trust Company for possible stock exchange listing, with withdrawal allowed until action is decided. The committee represents many first mortgage bonds.

New York United States Cordage Company Dumont Clarke American Exchange National Bank R. M. Gallaway Merchants’ National Bank Stuyvesant Fish National Park Bank Ebenezer S. Mason Bank of New York Charles A. Vialle National Bank of the Republic Boston George Ripley Hide and Leather National Bank John H. Rathbone Broadstreet Burrill, Zabriskie & Burrill Farmers’Loan and Trust Company Stock Exchange

Mc Glenen Fund Grows For Monument Honoring Harry McGlwen

Donations pour into treasurer Eugene Tompkins as the Mc Glenen monument fund nears 1500 by week end. Contributions include 10 from Thomas J. Gargan and J. R. Kendrick and 1 from an army comrade. An idea to honor Harry McGlewen with a Mexican War Veterans reunion banquet at Nantasket on July 19 is announced.

Eugene Tompkins Mc Glenen Monument Fund Thomas J. Gargan J. R. Kendrick Harry Mexican War Veteran Association Nantaskhet Harry McGlewen

Governor commutes death sentence to life in prison

Governor Morton commutes the death sentence of Charles F. Wilson to life imprisonment for the 18% killing of Syracuse policeman James Harvey. Wilson and his brother were jointly indicted for the crime.

Albany N. Y Morton Charles F. Wilson Wilson James Harvey Syracuse

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Revere Beach Shirley Park Crescent Beach P. B. Corbett Villa Harbor Hood’s John H Woodbury Winter St Chauncy-Hall Promotions MR. B. F. Dutton the School Board Prentiss Allen King’s Chapel Edith Seabury Allen John Prentiss Eliot Harvard University James D. Colt Messrs Benjaminb. Bates Robert Blake George Wills Whitney Blake Seward McNear Mien Cassimere Allo Chas. Green & Co., Holesale and Retail Clothiers Washington Street Cordage CO M’glenen Fund MER Resorts 39Th St John McKay Cape Cod Central House Wrest Crocker Baerr
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