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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1907

Page

3

Record Fish Pier Hauls Break Winter Volume With Haddock Surge

A Saturday closing haul shows 27 vessels at the fish pier delivering 1,066,000 pounds of fresh mixed fish. Haddock leads with 872,000 pounds, the largest daily total in years, while cod, hake, pollock and halibut add to the record. Prices remain elevated with haddock at 2 cents and large cod at 5 percent cents. The D A R line Boston and Prince George move passengers after a damaged rudder incident, coal tugs arrive with 30,000 to 40,000 tons of coal, and shipments of apples total 5691 barrels for the week. Imports into Boston top $3.94 million, exports rise to $2.58 million, continuing a yearlong pattern of higher totals than 1906.

Haddock Yarmouth Prince George Boston New York Philadelphia Chesapeake Bay Cunard Tvernia W. T. Turner Queenstown Liverpool

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial and Instant Relief

Promotional ad claims Pyramid Pile Cure instantly relieves piles by reducing congestion and healing sores. It offers a free sample by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and a regular 50 cent package from local druggists. Testimonial from George Braneight of Shellburg, Penn supports cure claims.

George Braneight Shellburg Penn Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

Shipping News March 5 Mini Almanac and Arrivals

Shipping notices list arrived steamers Admiral Sampson and Othello with cargoes and towings, includ ing Sugar to American Sugar Refining Co and coal to Boston. Cleared and sailed vessels include Othello and Admiral Sampson for New York and Norfolk with multiple barges and tugs. schooner George P. Hudson and others depart from below with hailing destinations and tows.

Admiral Sampson Trenshaw Port Antonio Jam Wildcroft Br Ramyent Guantanamo Cuba American Sugar Refining Co A. C. Lombard’s Sons Othello Cox Louisburg C. B Boston Mackenzie Yarmouth Prince George McKinnop Nottingham Bennett Port Johnson Lynn Salem Plymouth Hansen, Cto John G. Chandler Natty New York Stroudsburg Edgewater Wyoming New McGoldrick Perth Amboy Beacon Bizarre Buttress Standard Godfrey S. O. Co Vineyard Haven Covington Farnham Newport News George R. Sheffield John A. Briggs Buccaneer Mitchener Baltimore Indiana Neponset Sears J. W. Wellington Lackawanna Lewis Hoboken Tunkhannock Scranton Pierce Ctc Pohatcong Chenango Joshua Lovett Baker Grace Binghampton Ice Kiang Lennon Guttenburg Metacomet Dudley Pray Coffin Weehawken Alice Sam Slick Burgess St. John N. B Helen G. Moseley Kneeland Belfast Ely Norfolk H. M. Whitney Santiago Calvin Austin Eastport Portland H. F. Dimock Sir Richard Grenville George P. Hudson Monocacy Philadelphia Pine Forest Pocopson and Richardson

Hoering Held For Grand Jury In South End Shooting

Jacob Hoering was arraigned in Municipal Court after being indicted for a February 24 shooting on the Middlesex Street stairs at Turn Verein in South End. Michael Reed represented Hoering and Captain Dugan the government.

Jacob Hoering Donald Maloney Turnverein Middlesex Street South End Michael Reed Captain Dugan

160 Initiated Into the Order of the Alhambra in Boston

The Order of the Alhambra initiated 160 new members into Granada Caravan No 3 Boston branch, boosting local membership over 300. A Boston alcazar project aims to secure a building, with Deputy Supreme Commander Hugh P. McEnally presiding and a reception committee listing multiple officers and physicians from area cities.

Order OF Alhambra Order of the Alhambra Knights of Columbus Granada Caravan Boston Hugh P. MceNally Sheik William H. Mannix Seneschal Charlies P. Gavin Scribe George Todd Siren George T. Fitzgerald Henry McCue Saracen Patrick ‘H. Garten Shochetim Thomas ‘B. Pollard Timothy J. Callahan Timothy W. Good

Ground Broken at Old South Church Subway Station

Pedestrians watched as workers broke ground on a Washington Street Subway station area beside Old South Church. The space between the office building and church will transform with two hooded entrances, fencing removed, and public access. Construction on Boylston and Winter Street stations starts around May 1, with rapid progress near the New England News Company and a full tunnel completion expected in early 1908.

Old South Church Washington Street Ter Street New England News Company

Suburban petitioners press toll cuts as hearings resume

Boston toll dispute heats up as suburban groups demand 10 cent reductions. The highway commissioners hear complaints on promised concessions and consider a public investigation into the telephone monopoly with names of reps to be chosen.

Maine Cities Vote: Democrats Secure Several Mayor Posts

Democrats led in 11 Maine city elections while Republicans lost Mayors in Eastport Ellsworth Bath and Hallowell. Waterville Auburn Rockland saw Republican loss. South Portland Lewiston Saco remained Democratic controlled with Gardiner staying Republican. City Council balance shifted in South Portland Bath and Hallowell as White House oversight continues.

Auburn John R. Webber Bath George E. Hughes Eastport Jefferson M. Swett Ellsworth Arthur W. Greely Gardiner Will C. Atkins Hallowell Fred Emery Beane Lewiston Frank A. Morey Rockland Arnold H. Jones South Portland George H. Weeks, Jr Saco Harry A. Weymouth D. D Waterville Luther G. Bunker Portland Maine Elsworth

Hearing on Telephone Rates Sees Split Over District Plan

Jamaica Plain petitioners and allied groups press for a flat 5 cent suburban toll, opposing a zone based rate. New England Telephone argues for redistributing rates by distance, while Quincy and other councils demand toll cuts from 10 to 5 cents and reject negotiated compromises.

Leonard Jamaica Plain Boston Citizens’ ‘Trades Associations Cambridge Melrose Wellesley Quincy Jamaica Plain Association

Public views favor open hearing on highway commission matter

Boston merchants and industrial leaders urge a public hearing on the telephone issue. Leaders from Tremont Street, the Chamber of Commerce, and various firms advocate an open yet orderly proceeding to keep the public informed while avoiding unnecessary grievances.

Greater Boston S. A. MacDonnell Tremont Street Boston Charles A. Rogers Northwestern Milling Co Chamber of Commerce Bernard J. Rothwell Lawrenceburg Roller Mills Co Highway Commission Charles Cox The Geo. M. Cox Co Post Geo. M. Coss Washburn- Crosby Co J. W. Fletcher & Sons Quincy

Original Cold Tablet in White Package Signed by Grove

An advertisement notes only one true Bromo Quinine laxative and warns against similarly named remedies. It identifies the first and original cold tablet as a white package with black and red lettering bearing Z W Grove’s signature.

Z. W. Grove

State Board pushes through grange real estate bill

The State Board of Agriculture sped a measure in the House weakening two thirds limits for agricultural societies to sell or mortgage real estate. With many farm reps away at town meetings, the bill passed under suspension of rules after Representative Calvin Coolidge moved to suspend. Secretary Ellsworth defended the measure, calling it necessary.

State Board of Agriculture State Board Grange Agricultural Society Ellsworth Post Calvin Coolidge Walter A. Webster Cole

Fur Collar Lost After Theatre Ride

Mrs. Charles J. Rich, wife of the Hollis Street Theatre acting manager, misplaced a valuable fur collar between the Hollis Street Theatre and Forest Hills car station after attending Man and Superman. The loss, not discovered until the ride home through the Fenway, has not been recovered despite a liberal reward offered by her husband.

Hollis Street Theatre Forest Hills Charles J. Rich Fenway Rich

Captain M'Bryan Transferred to Faulkner Hospital

Captain Philip McBryan of the Jamaica Plain station, confined at Seaverns Avenue station with grip for two weeks, was moved to Faulkner Hospital last evening. Late reports said his condition was somewhat improved.

Philip McBryan Jamaica Plain Seaverns Avenue Faulkner Hospital

Silver tribute for retiring Shaw at Arlington Hotel

After the treasury department closed, about 25 high officials visited Secretary Shaw at the Arlington Hotel and presented a large mahogany case containing a two dozen piece silver service set.

Washington Treasury Department Department Shaw Arlington Hotel

Swamp-Root Proffered As Kidney Remedy in Boston Daily Post Ad

A testimonial from Mire A G Walker of Atlanta praises Swamp-Root for kidney trouble and lists symptoms such as dizziness and headaches. The ad claims kidney disease causes many ailments and offers free samples and a book, urging readers to order from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.

A. G. Walker Boulevard Place Atlanta Ewe Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Vermont Commissioned in Boston Harbor

The United States battleship Vermont was commissioned in Boston yesterday, becoming the first line of battle ship for New England. Captain Marshall read orders, Lieutenant-Commander Bertolette took command, and the ship was formally hailed with drums, a flag hoist, and a toast to the watchword Dont give up the ship, with a silver service to be presented by the Governor and state dignitaries.

United States Vermont Boston Harbor New England States Navy Marshall Navy Yard Bertolette Potter

Thieves Loot Melrose House of Silverware

At 57 Orient Avenue in Melrose thieves broke in while the Adams family dined downtown. They stole several hundred dollars in jewelry and silverware, including a valuable solid gold watch and chain and all the table silver.

Melrose C. H. Adams Orient Avenue

Labor Disputes Over Non-Union Electricians Halt Lexington Hotel Work

Sixty five Boston building tradesmen quit the Lexington Hotel remodel yesterday over non union electricians on site. If not settled today the rest will follow. Union 1410 voted to fund defense with $1 per member. Various unions elected officers and delegates for upcoming regional and state conventions.

Building Trades Lexington Hotel Carpenters’ District Council Boston Central Labor Union Horticultural Hall Boston & Albany Railroad Division I Relief Association Charles Bennett Charles Morrow William Hibbard Peter F. Dotson Samuel Mitchell William Parker William McKelvie John J. Brophy Edward Hughes George FE. Flynn Steamfitters’ Union New England International Union Hartford Jeremiah Harrington Ent Saunders Bricklayers’ Union Masssachusetts Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers Fitchburgh Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Building Trades Section Joan J. Hynes John F. Kennedy E. J. Higgins Bert Leavett Insulator and Asbestos Workers’ Union Boston Building Trades Council Charles Olsen William Pearson Charles Eklund C. Frank Johnson John H. Doherty Peter Mortimer James Marshall Dennis PD. Driscoll A.F. of 1 State Board of Arbitration

Old Home Week plans take shape in Boston meeting

Boston plans a citywide Old Home Week celebration next summer. A general committee of arrangements will be chosen at a Chamber of Commerce meeting next Thursday at 2 PM. An executive committee from various trades will supervise sub committees and event details. Manager Thomas F. Anderson heads preliminaries.

Boston Boston Chamber of Commerce Thomas F. Anderson

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