Had Sympathy of the Judge about Slow Speed Fines
In Hingham, Judge Kelley fines ten individuals ten dollars each for slow speed violations. Names include Fred B. Smalley Brockton John M Reardon Boston Samuel T Frost Arthur G Nelson Brockton John Frazer Quincy Lester M Blackwell East Weymouth and Alfred Sears Dorchester who pleaded not guilty claiming eight miles per hour. Officer Crehan's stopwatch verified the speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hingham
Kelley
Hingham Court
Fred BE. Smalley
Brockton
John M. Reardon
Boston
Samuel T. Frost
Arthur G. Nelson
John Frazer
Quincy
Lester M. Blackwell
East Weymouth
Alfred Sears
Dorchester
Crehan
Mildred Robinson's foretopmast snaps amid voyage home
The schooner Mildred Robinson, under Captain John Londigan, lost her foretopmast off Seal Island during a four week fishing trip and docked at Wharton with 20,000 pounds of salt cod, 30,000 pounds hake, 2,000 halibut, and 1,000 oolock. Other arrivals included the Philip Manta and Julia Costa with large cod, haddock, hake, pollock, and halibut cargoes. prices were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Robinson
Seal Island
T Wharf
North Cape
John Londigan
Gloucester
Philip Manta
Fiavilla
Julia Costa
Regina
Joseph H. Cromwell
Aloops Marian
Olivia Sears
Mary E. Stone
Arthur Binney
Charlestown
Mediterranean
Immigration and Customs
East Boston
Cunarder
Saxonia
Leyland
Liverpool
East
Boston
Philadelphia & Reading
Catawissa
Pottsville
New Bedford
Philadelphia
Salem
Merriam
Block Island
James Woolley
Abbie
Eva Hooper
New London
Mercury
John Ford
Peter W. French
Maritime notes and strange ship feats from the era
Shipping progress and fleet highlights appear as sailors and merchants recount voyages and the prowess of clipper ships. Detailing vessels like the George W. Wells and Erskine M. Phelps, the piece mentions transatlantic docking, long sea runs, and notable speeds while weaving in a personal testimonial about eczema treatment with Cuticura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kemp
Pallas
Mercury
Vineyard Haven
George W. Wells
Newport News
San Francisco
John Bertram
Pacific
Erskine M. Phelps
Bath
Sewalls
Cape Henry
Norfolk
Honolulu
Ombay Pass
New York
Java
Chili
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Landsman
Shipping News Miniature Almanac June Shipping Arrivals
Shipping notices list arrivals and clearances of multiple steamers and schooners. Ships such as Admiral Jansen and Morix appear with numerous barges, ports include Port Antonio and Boston, while clea rances and sailings cover Liverpool, Halifax, and nearby eastern ports. The dense enumeration records vessel names, origins, and destinations in a typical 19th century maritime section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Jansen
Port Li- Be
T. Barie
Portland
Boston
Stan- N
Nantes
March
St.icholas
Ba Ee Oliver
Port- Oity
Bath City
Bangor
Kenne- Colby
Bath
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Hoboken
Bhickeninney
Teben An
Civil suit over dentist ends with one cent award at Fall River
In Fall River on June 14, Mrs. Clarisse Violette won a civil suit against dentist George Sears. She was awarded damages of one cent after alleging the doctor caressed kissed and bit her ear against her will. The case sparked gossip about wounded feelings between counsel, with Max Lizotte and John A. Kerns trading sharp remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
George Sears
Clarisse Violette
John A. Kerns
Seara
Malden Arrests Three Italians in Linden Assault Case
Mrs. Margaret Rosatta identifies Luigi Oreda Cresigio Defumio and Dominico Beatrice as her alleged attackers who robbed her of 165 dollars at her Linden home on June 9. They were arrested at their Boston lodgings near 333 North Street shortly before midnight and arraigned this morning. Inspector Greenleaf led the investigation with transit crew aid. All three were held in 1000 dollars bail until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Margaret Rosatta
Luigi Oreda
Cresigio Defumio
Dominico Beatrice
North Street
Boston
Linden
Greenleaf
East Boston Fourth of July Parade Feature Grabs Attention
The East Boston Carnival Association plans the largest Fourth of July parade in the district. Chief Marshal W Herbert Ellis named Charles J Brown as adjutant and division chiefs will be chosen soon. Business subscriptions pour in as features multiply and thousands are expected to visit, aided by Charlestown dropping its morning parade on the 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
East
East Boston Pop Concert Tonight To Benefit Free Home
Under Catholic social circle patronage a recurring East Boston Pop concert will be held at Music Hall on Meridian Street this evening. Proceeds go to the Free Home for Consumptives, supported by area young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Music’Hall
Meridian Street
Consul Merry Returns Home From Central America
The Hon W L Merry United States consul to Costa Rica Nicaragua and Salvador rode the United Fruit steamer Admiral Schley to Long Wharf from Port Simon with Mrs Merry and two daughters Blanche and May. He said the region is peaceful and prosperous. Passengers included R A Crespi and family and Antonio Pacheco among others. The Schley began direct service between Costa Rica and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Merry
United States
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Salvador
United Fruit Company
Admiral Schley
Jansen
Long Wharf
Port Simon
Merry
Schley
R. A. Crespi
Price 3.00 The Prime Favorite of Well Groomed Men
A natty and comfortable shoe presented as the prime favorite for well groomed men. The elegant model combines comfort quality fit and style tested over years and praised by competent judges as a universally graceful shoe option at three dollars.
Big deal eyed over Waltham gas and electric plants
There is talk of a major transaction that could move the gas and electric light plants from the Waltham Gas and Electric Light Company to new owners. Edison company of Boston may take the electric plant and Metropolitan Gas Company the gas plant. Boston Suburban Street Railway likely retains power for its lines if the deal proceeds. Edison would supply lighting via Boston wires. gas arrangements remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham Gas and Electric Light Company
Edison Company of Boston
Metropolitan Gas Company
Boston Suburban Street Railway Company
Waltham Gas Company
Edison Company
Boston
Fire at Cambridge Home Declared Accidental
Fire marshal reports the Cambridge residence of James Millen at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue suffered an accidental blaze on June 3. A mattress near a chimney ignited after papers were burned in the furnace. two firefighters who jumped from a window could not exit the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Millen
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Pullen
Police Department
Casey
Fire Department
Reynolds Sets Chicago Departure for Republican Delegation
Colonel James B. Reynolds leaves Boston for Chicago to join the Republican delegation. A special eight car train with dining and baggage cars will tour to St Louis for a reception at the State building by the Massachusetts Fair commission chaired by ex Senator Fairbank. Delegation HQ at the Auditorium. convention runs June 21 to 23. return trip begins June 25 arriving June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Reynolds
Chicago
St. Louis
State Building
Massachusetts Fair Commission
Fairbank
Boston
South Station
Boston & Albany
Crane
Pittsfield
Exposition
Whitman and Arey Wed at Melrose Highlands Home
Miss Cynthia Leighton Whitman of Boston and Mr Clifton Bennett Arey of West Everett married at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles H Dexter 46 Upland road Melrose Highlands tonight in Melrose Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Cynthia Leighton Whitman
Boston
Clifton Bennett Arey
West Everett
Charles H. Dexter
Upland Road
Melrose Highlands
Catholics Urged to Educate as New School President Speaks
The Rev. Dennis J. McMahon of New York, new president of the Catholic Summer School of America, and Monsignor M. J. Lavelle addressed Boston’s John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle at the Catholic Union hall. They urged Catholic federation in intellect and society, praising educational sacrifice by humble classes and noting progress in Catholic higher studies. A musical interlude followed before Monsignor Lavelle spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J. McMahon
New York
Catholic Summer School of America
M. J. Lavelle
John Boyle O'Reilly
Boston
The
Catholic Union
T. B. Fitzpatrick
O'Reilly Circle
Helen O’reilley
Katherine E. Conway
Thes
McMahon
Boyle O’reilly
New England
M. J. Dwyer
Frances
Katherine L. Moore
Violet Irene Wellington
Monsignor Lavelle
British Vets Plan Homeward Return for Captain Hawkins
British Naval and Military Veterans discussed the burial of Captain Walter Hawkins in Denver Colorado. They arranged to have the body shipped to England for final rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Potter's Field
Denver
Col
Walter Hawkins
England
Total Abstinence Parade Planned for October 8
At St Patrick's Total Abstinence Society meeting at 431 Dudley Street it was announced the annual parade honoring Rev Father Mathew will be held in Roxbury on October 8. The parade committee includes William J Butler Joseph P Cussen Thomas F Phelan and John M Devine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence Society
Dudley Street
Father Mathew
Roxbury
the Union
William J. Butler
Society
Joseph P. Cussen
Thomas F. Phelan
John M. Devine
Miss Claire Cosgriffe Marries Alfred Haroth in Melrose
Miss Claire F Cosgriffe wed Alfred W Haroth at her sister Mrs Charles Free man home 28 Green Street Melrose Highlands The Rev Thomas Sims officiated Theodore Haroth was best man Lydia Newcomb served as maid of honor Ribbon girls included Mildred Belle Marion Goldthwaite Bertha Grace Evelyn Hemenway Little Hannah Lord was flower girl Ushers were Guy Donoho and Carl Whitney The ceremony took place June 14 in Melrose Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Claire F. Cosgriffe
Charles Freeman
Green Street
Melrose Highlands
Alfred W. Haroth
Thomas Sims
Congregational Church
Theodore Haroth
Lydia Newcomb
Providence
R. L
Mildred
Belle
Marion Goldthwaite
Bertha
Grace
Evelyn Hemenway
Hannah Lord
Guy Donoho
Dorchester
Carl Whitney
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Warren Street
Masonic Temple
Shipping News
Greaniers Bohemian
Port Antonio
Jam
Hick
Woodward
Belleveau Cove
Seraere Prince Br
Juniata
Phiadelphia
Dimoecork
Balter
Halifax
Ttetown Post Co. B
Charebeh
Scranton
Hatteras
Hocton
James Wooley
Gesonstoges
Pe Point
Ames Pottsville
William H. Pieto
Certosner
Fladetpain
Portsmout
Betes Dover Greenland
Portsmouth
Onn
Gges
Marion
Henry Fiske
Brunswick
Frank Barnet
Harrynd
William K. Park
Lena Ralph Um
Hayward
President Roads
Future
Eastern Port
R. P. Chase
Kennebec
Herman F._ Kimball
Rockport
Yankee Maid
Rockland
Lyra
Berrra
Howard A. Holder
Bears
Aren . Statue
Dale
Thibault
Mrs. Clarisso Violette
McDonough
Rosatta
Consul Merry
Russia
Reynolds
Wii
Arey—Whitman
Warren
EE Ey
Stree
Dr. McMahon
Haroth—Cosgriffe
Ummer
Devonshire St
Cor
Spring Lane
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