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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1895
Page
3
The stalled vessel remains wedged amid lighters and waiting fighters as underwriters take charge of cargo and salvage continues. Posts and an artist witnessed the scene while a night crew is arranged to save parts of the cargo. Crowds gather along Castle Island watching from South Boston.
The Furness liner Venetian wrecked on Slate Ledge with more than 500000 dollars in loss. Cattle and sheep, 615 cattle and 888 sheep, are being saved before the vessel breaks apart. Shipping men urge range lights and better buoys. insurance underwriters take charge.
The Venetian lies off Slate ledge near buoy 8 as observers note Cunard plans two larger Boston freight ships prompting dredging and possible Narrows deepening. The vessel broke in two under 7000 tons of freight, with officials aboard to assess the wreck and potential salvage operations while Leyland and Furness lines prepare new vessels for transatlantic service.
Captain George W. Lawler, pilot on the Venetian, defends himself, saying buoy 8 shifted from its position and a fishing schooner blocked his course. He notes the No 8 buoy’s misplacement due to ice floes and asserts the captain of the Venetian acted to avoid the schooner before striking Slate Ledge. The crew, forty five men, quarters at Mariners' Home awaiting transfer arrangements by the British consul. Captain Farrington plans to send his account to the London Board of Trade.
Charlestown crowds gathered along the Hoosac Tunnel docks to watch the return of livestock from the Venetian wreck. About 643 cattle and 838 sheep were aboard the Furness line steamer, unloaded by lighters with driveways guiding cattle up and down steep ramps, marking a historic lightering in Boston Harbor. Western cattle drive aids noted.
The column reports Tom O Rourke betting 35000 to 4000 that Walcott can beat Billy Smith, with opinions split among judges in Boston. It notes disagreements over referee choices and rules, a draw outcome in fifteen rounds, and references to Blanchard rules and Aaron’s declarations. It also covers Corbett’s forfeit posting, Syracuse issues, and upcoming club events.
Carl Harvey, famed Class A rider from California, visits his old Press Cycling Club and plans to join. He praises California tracks, recalls racing results including a New Year meet where he won three prizes, and notes plans for July 4 road races Los Angeles to Santa Monica and Pasadena twelve miles. He also discusses Ulbricht and the West racing scene.
The British steamship Oakdene from Hamburg bound for Baltimore went ashore on Assateague Beach and sank last night. Sixteen crew members, including officers, were rescued by the wrecking tug North America and by life-savers. four others remained ashore.
J P Bruce of Bruce Paige accepts the challenge to play pool champion Joe Russell on March 6 7 and 8 for a $100 purse. The 400 point match has 12 games Wednesday and Thursday nights and 150 Friday night. Contests take place at Bruce Paige rooms corner Washington Street and Hayward Place.
From Honolulu reports Mrs. Dole presses for clemency while President Dole hesitates between granting a full pardon or allowing the sentence to stand. The note comes from San Francisco dated March 3.
If any ails your skin scalp complexion hair seek John H Woodbury in Boston inventor Woodbury facial offices in New York Philadelphia Chicago with offices listed to address beauty needs and skin care.
Boston riders continue using the Columbia Riding School with private lessons for ladies before road display. Notables seen include Annie Warren, Ida Beal, Susanne Crowningshield, and several Mrs. names. Eclipse wheels win praise from Blue Rimmers and Press Club members. Carl Harvey leads Moseley’s bicycle dept in Somerville. Linscott’s prize list for May road race almost ready, promising a full field.
The National Lancers march in a grand levee tonight joining friends and ladies at the company armory then proceed to the Bijou Theatre. A 150 strong parade led by their band will enter the little theatre in uniform with an overture by the orchestra and tributes to Comrade George W. Wilson as officials attend. Miss Louise Horner returns to Our Uncle Dudley and will debut new dances in honor of the occasion.
Report covers a two day event at the First Spiritual Temple corner Newbury and Exeter streets with Pierre L. Keeler displaying spirit hands and other phenomena. Virchand R. Gandhi lectured on India while M. S. Ayer defended Spiritualism and Keeler’s arrest for license issues. Ayer vowed replacements if needed as the crowd pressed to witness induced materializations and messages. Keeler remained free on bail and was to appear in court.
H C Cutts of Orwell seeks a 1895 1896 lease for Ben Franklin after selling him five years ago. William Lakeland moves his Brighton Beach string to Sheepshead Bay with new neighboring stables. Memphis reports Tambourine, trainer Riggs says she is the speediest yearling in forty years. Jockey Willie Midgley sought by Dr McLean. Midgley demands 7500, doctor’s value under 2500. Tom Britton rides for Hops Lundemann. William Martin shifts to Chris Smith. Ruppert Jr s horses rename Tantallon to Tanis and Bankrupt to Tucullus. Blue Wing owned by Captain Brown now at Indian Hill Stock Farm after exchanges.
William A. Gavin, 28, died suddenly of heart disease at his North Beacon street home in Watertown. He retired healthy at 8:30 then called for aid about twenty minutes later. Gavin, unmarried, educated in Watertown public schools and high school, was active in the Young Men's Catholic Association and well liked. He leaves a mother, father, two sisters and two brothers. his brother was killed on Albany tracks at Brighton the previous Christmas.
Gennerosso Ferrollo and Vicenzo Culluci, residents of a rear 31 North Square tenement, quarreled last evening. Ferrollo allegedly struck with a club, cutting Culluci on the head. An officer separated them, Dr Dunn treated Culluci, and Ferrollo was detained on assault charges.
General McClernand’s health remains very critical in Springfield hospital as physicians report a comfortable day but no improvement. The march 3 bulletin notes his condition unchanged with ongoing medical care and concern.
An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy for headache backache sore throat and coughing. It claims wheezing and grip symptoms are driven out and that the tonic strengthens the body. Druggists and grocers sell it and an illustrated pamphlet is offered by the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester N Y.
James Collins, Boston's Whew Men outfielder, born Niagara Falls New York January 16 1873, joined Boston after a Buffalo purchase last fall. He resided in Buffalo for twenty years and attended St John’s.
A student at Sephs College in that city developed an interest in baseball during his years there. He played on the college team and later joined the North Buffalo Baseball Club, an amateur organization, where he earned a growing reputation.
Collins played in the outfield two years for the Bisons and was regarded as one of the league’s fastest players. He is a natural fielder with a strong accurate throw and is described as a good striker. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 158 pounds. Frank Sexton, Brown University’s famed pitcher, will join the Boston club after mid June. Born in Brockton about 23 years ago, he rose to prominence with the Shea City High School nine and St. Patrick's T A S Club before Hopkinton, Brockton High School, and Brown. He is well educated and pursuing medicine at Ann Arbor University. his pitching will be watched with interest.
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