Boston firm plans new steamship line to Caribbean trade
Four steamers and two sailing vessels are under consideration for a Boston and West Indies Transportation Company led by C R Lawrence as president and R E McLatchy as secretary. New York and Maine capitalists back the project to carry freight and passengers to St Domingo and Porto Rico, with offices at 85 State Street and berthing at New York and New England docks. Plans include a Bath Iron Works steamer of 294 feet, 1412 knots speed, capacity for 100 passengers and 75 first class. Large current trade in Nova Scotia fish may shift to boots and shoes and cargoes of sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco and tropical fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & West Indies Transportation Company
C. R. Lawrence
R. E. McLatchy
New York
Boston
Maine
F. F. Flint
Bath Iron Works
Nova Scotia
West Indies
Ponce
Mayaguez
Italian murder suspect Di Blasi cannot be surrendered
The State Department failed to secure Di Blasi’s extradition from Italy. Found there as an Italian subject never naturalized in the United States, he cannot be surrendered. Massachusetts officials have been informed by the Italian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Massachusetts
United States
Extradition Papers Filed for Italian Suspect Di Blasi
The district attorney completed extradition papers for Antonio Di Blasi, wanted in Boston for first degree murder in the killing of James Ellis. Di Blasi, now in Italy, will face trial if extradited. papers move from the attorney general to Washington for forwarding to Italy.
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Antonio di Blasi
James Ellis
di Blasi
Italy
Boston
State House
Knowlton
Washington
Drudgery Ends for Boston Youth Heir to Millionaire Fortune
An 18 year old East Boston boy, William Morrison, learns he may inherit 20 million dollars from deceased California magnate Frank Mouritzen and his brother John. The report notes Morrison’s impoverished life, his parents split, and details of the Danish California–Amsterdam fortune. Local relatives and community roles are listed as potential beneficiaries while the rumor swirls.
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No. 7
Federal ‘Court
William Morrison
East Boston
John Peter Morrison
Frank A. Mouritzen
California
Denmark
Chelsea
Princeton Street
Morrison
Mouritzen
Morrisons
Svendborg
Seaport
John Mouritzen
Amsterdam
John Peter Mouritzen
William
John Peter
Maried Margaret Kelly
Boston
United States
Charlestown Navy Yard
Hammatt Masonic Lodge
Charlestown
John F
Navy Yard
Commercial Street
Charles H
India Wharf
Maria M
Florida
George A
Richard F
Boston Museum
Cecelia
Beard
Saratoga Street
Elizabeth
Margaret
Sug
Plan to Give Alumni More to Do With Its Work
Attorney-General Hosea M Knowlton energized the Tufts College Club dinner at Parker's last night with a push for alumni involvement. Knowlton and Dr D R Brown led the event as leading figures and the AG’s after dinner speech drew interest.
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Hosea M. Knowlton
Tufts College Club
Parker’s
Mr. Knowlton
D R. Brown
Massachusetts
Dr. Brown
W. P. Breckinridge
C. Neal Barney
A. P. French
A. W. de Goosh
W. Meachum
W. B. French
Elmer H. Capen
John W. Hammond
Supreme Court
Brown
Tufts
Knowlton
Harvard College
R. W. Lamb
Byron Grace
Harrington
Harvard
J. H. Hammond
Thomas H. Armstrong
A. E. Denison
Henry F. Harris
John L. Coffin
Wade Keyes
D. T. Montague
E. A. Burnham
8. Robinson
Leo R. Lewis
Charles St. Clair Wade
Samuel P. Capen
I. Rich
Kent
Wilam K. Denison
Edwin A. Start
Arthur W. de Goosh
W. D. Martins, Jr
Edward W. Presho
Harry C. Bascom
Charles L. Reed
William P. Gannett, Jr
Charles W. Parmenter
D. Brown
F. B. Harrington
Howard D. Naam
Abduction of Bessie Sullivan Spurs Police Hunt
A daring abduction of eight year old Bessie Sullivan in North Adams prompts a wide police response. Charles Evans is named as the kidnapper after capture near the Hoosac tunnel. The girl is in serious condition and taken with her uncle David Welsh. The incident triggers sleigh searches and a rapid arrest followed by medical aid.
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North Adams
Bessie Sullivan
Charles Evans
Sullivan
David Welsh
East Main Street
Welsh
Horan
Florida
Evans
Hoosac
Mr. Welsh
Mr. Welsh Also Followed Officer Horan
Stampford
Rice’s Inn
Farrow
Putnam
Senate Passes Army and Deficiency Bills in Last Congress Session
The Senate approved the army bill over eighty million dollars and the general deficiency bill around twenty million, while Alaska criminal code and sundry civil measures faced debate. A three million emergency authorization to the President was adopted, and discussion over Cuban concessions continued amid calls for fair treatment and scrutiny of isthmian canal routes.
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Bedlam
Congress
Corbin
Walker
Barrett
Washington
Senate
Noom
Reed
Mexico
Morgan
Vitchburg
Lawrence
Ringfield
Hale
Warren
Hawley
Pettigrew
Committee On Appropriations
Foraker
Pettus
Allen
United States
Cuba
Gomez
Colonial Board
Lodge
Mason
Frye
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal, the Conferrees
Panama
Easy Place to Shop Showcases Prays Carpets
An article discusses John H. Pray, Sons & Co. enabling young shoppers to easily buy carpets, rugs, and upholstery fabrics. Tags on each item display the variety and make along with clear price figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Ready Made Suits and Overcoats Offered at Low Weekly Price
A newspaper ad from H. White & Co. at 122 Boylston promotes ready made suits and overcoats with a weekly payment option of $1, lower than cash prices, claiming a strong reputation for quality tailor goods and large stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. White & CO
Boylston
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Rubenowlton
Schley
Sampson
Val
Schley-Sampson
Barrows
S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
QM Blas
Foreman Ellis
State Department
Blasi
Kipling
Dr. Warren
Mars
Margaret Morrison
Fle
Evans Cody
RAIA
New England
Geo. S. Harris
Washington St
Cleanora Mig. Co
Broad St
Bette
Matt
Tly
Hotel Plaza
Columbus Ave
Colambus Ave
Sel Pal
J. Marlow
T. He
Carter
Bilbo Opinneg
Carter's Ink Co
Mosygn
Army
Spain
Unitedates
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