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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1897

Page

6

Board of Trade Split Over Boston Docks Plan

Massachusetts State Board of Trade debated docks and terminal facilities at Parker House. The group considered a $1,000,000 state purchase of underwater flats for East Boston and Neponset River docks, but delayed final action after critics urged caution and more study.

Massachusetts State Board of Trade Parker House John D. Long Secretary of the Navy The United States Congress Chelsea Board of Trade State Board of Docks and Terminal Facilities W. R. Chester East Boston Neponset River Association J. R. Leeson State Commission William H. Lincoln Leyland Steamship Company Lincoln Humber Leyland Line Bird Island Leeson East Boston South Shore South South Boston New England Walstein R. Chester Massachusetts State Board of ‘Trade Commonwealth Commonwealth Flats Chester Massachusetts Ephraim Stearns Sprague Staples Malden Fosdick Fitchburg Tompkins New Bedford

Museum of Fine Arts Trustees Report 1896 Details

The annual report by William Endicott Jr. shows total receipts from subscribers and donations totaling 13 250, with a 7 000 contribution toward a new addition. Major bequests include Mills and Perkins estates, Kimball, Cheney, Vose, Hyde, and other gifts. Admissions revenue and visitor counts are disclosed, with expenses for the year at 41 491. New trustees Quincy Shaw and John Gray fill vacancies. Lathrop chairs the Atheneum representation.

The Museum of Fine Arts William Endicott, Jr Harriet O. Craft Brimmer Memorial Dexter T. Mills Catherine P. Perkins Moses Kimball Benjamin P. Cheney Ann White Vose George B. Hyde Board of Trustees Quincy A. Shaw John C. Gray Thornton K. Lathrop Boston Atheneum George W. Wales

Along the Water Front

Tug Carbonero left Portland bound for our port with schooner Robert Ingle Carter in tow to be converted into a coal barge. Steam yacht Penelope undergoes propeller work and preparation for a Bermuda cruise. The Storm King reached harbor via Halifax for coal. Several ships are en route from London Hamburg Rotterdam with holds in view. The brig Henry B Cleaves is chartered to load for Cape Verde Islands. The Susan N Pickering and Sylvester L Ward repairs. Francis J Ward replaces her temporarily.

Carbonero Portland Robert Ingle Carter Navy Yard Penelope Burnham Bermuda Puritan Line Storm King Crosby Antwerp Halifax Barrowmore Johnston Line London Manhauset Hamburg Sunderland Eng Finsbury Rotterdam Plymouth Henry B. Cleaves Cape Verde Islands Susan N. Pickering Sylvester L. Ward Francis J. Ward

North Atlantic Passenger Conference Advances Steamship Rates

The conference regulating lines from Philadelphia to Montreal updated second cabin and steerage fares. Fast steamers raise second cabin to 47.60 and steerage remains 27. medium steamers 42.50 for second cabin and 25.60 for steerage. slow steamers see larger increases to 35 and 37.50 for second cabin with steerage at 23.59. Member lines include American, Red Star, Anchor, Thingvalla, Cunard, White Star, Allan State, Allan, Dominion, Seaver and Warren.

New York Philadelphia Montreal American Red Star Anchor Thingvalla Cunard White Star Allan State Allan Dominion Seaver Warren

Two Serious Accidents in City This Afternoon

Robert R. Stanley, 53, of 63 Cabot Street, stepped in front of an inbound electric car on Huntington Avenue near Martin School and was knocked down. He suffered a broken left arm and a damaged shoulder blade. James Higgins, 32, of 43 Dacia Street Roxbury, working on a new building on Batavia Street, was struck by a falling derrick and sustained internal injuries.

Huntington Avenue Martin School Robert R. Stanley Cabot Street James Higgins Dacia Street Roxbury Batavia Street

Revere Beach Bath House Contract Awarded to Eaton

The Metropolitan Park Commission awarded the bath house project at Revere Beach to Boston bidder William T. Eaton. The plan includes a central administration building, 1000 dressing rooms, bicycle sheds, subways to the beach, two shelters and a band stand. Total estimated cost about 219,201 with completion targeted for this season. Architects are Stickney and Austin of Boston.

Metropolitan Park Commission Bath House Revere Beach William T. Eaton Boston Mr. Eaton Messrs. Stickney and Austin

Shipping News Roundup for March 19 19th Century Almanac

Arrivals include Sagamore Fenton from Liverpool with goods for Warren Co. and Bay State, plus several Br and N S ships to Philadelphia and New York. Cleared steamer Canada sails for Liverpool with multiple schooners and barges. numerous steamers and tugs listed for Pacific, Atlantic, and inland routes.

Sagamore Fenton Liverpool Warren & Co Bay State Snowman Portland Greetlands Couillard Cardenas Louisburg Gould C. B Bonavista Fraser Halifax N. S Boston Stanwood Yarmouth Pottsville Miller Portsmouth Philadelphia Ice King Brown Willetts Abel E. Babcock Babcock Ida H. Mathis N. H. Skinner Phinney Helena E. Russell Smith Amboy Annie R. Lewis Cobb Elizabethport Commerce Harris Perth Amboy Tamaqua Elmwood Lorberry Centipede Robert H. Rathbu

Market Channel Checks and Mine Stock Moves

The Good Undertone notes a dull but firm market with late strength. Centennial drops sharply from 83 4 to 71 4 triggering stop orders amid talk of concealed selling by Lawson. Pioneer shows high assays and new vein, boosting perceived value and potential profits.

London Lawson Centennial Mine Calumet Tamarack, Jr Kearsarge Pionee Lynn No. 4 No. 8 Pioneer Kansas Hidden Treasure Indiana Cutting Car Company Allen Arnold Boston Stock Exchange H. R. Daniels Boston & Maine Securities Boston & Maine Bell Telephone New York Central Dominion Coal United States Canada Dominion Coal Common Pacific Mail Pinkham

Ladies' Waist with Bolero-6991 pattern description

Pattern No. 6991 presents a bolero and white mousseline waist in petunia and silk-wool novelty. Includes velvet capote accents, feathered collar, and box-plaited lace neck trim. Sizes 32 to 40 bust. fabric needs three yards. price 2 cents. orders sent to New York. potential delays noted.

May Manton

Civil Court Docket Shows Mixed Criminal and Civil Actions

The Supreme Judicial Court lists cases argued and awaiting decisions and multiple civil actions. Dockets include Fitzgerald vs ethics J W Picker ing. McBride vs Potter. Newburyport Water Co. vs Newburyport. numerous motor and railroad injury cases. and extensive Suffolk and Middlesex court session entries with verdicts and jury lists.

Supreme Judicial Court Field Allen Holmes Knowlton Lathrop Barker, Jr Fitzgerald Vs Ethics J. W. Pickering S. Hathaway McBride Potter, Lovell Co W. Hutchins B. L. M. Tower C. K. Cobb Newburyport R. M. Morse F. L. Evans Laintiff A. E. Pillsbury C. C. Dame R Burke Safford R. BR. Co Boston Marine Ins. Co Proctor Merrill Colonial of Fire Ins. Co

Central Market Stalls 2 4 8 at 48 and 50 North St

Local market stalls listed as stalls 2 4 and 8 at the Central Market located on 48 and 50 North Street.

Central Market North ST

The Science of Life Read by All Ages in Tribune Note

The Tribune urges readers from youth to old age to study The Science of Life or Self-Preservation. The appeal emphasizes broad audience reach and practical knowledge for daily living.

Bulfinch St. Copp Revere House Boston Atlanta Constitution National Medical Association Boston Daily Post The Philadelphia Inquirer Peabody Medical Institute Mass the Tribune

Boston Establishes Municipal Statistics Department

City ordinance creates a six member statistics board in Boston with the city engineer ex officio. Appointments by the Mayor after passage set terms from five to one year starting May 1, 1897. Board to collect and publish statistics for city and comparable cities.

Wight Boston Department of Municipal Statistics Board of Aldermen John H. Ler Common Council

Insolvency Notice for W R Brown Cambridge Estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues insolvency warrant for William R Brown of Cambridge. Creditors to prove debts and appoint assignees at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on March 26, 1897 at 2 PM. Proceedings enforce prohibition on debt payments and property transfers. Robert E Maguire, Deputy Sheriff, Messenger.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston William R. Brown Cambridge Middlesex Court House Pemberton Square Robert E. Maguire Daniel Buckley Albert C. Tilden

Insolvency notices and assignee appointments in Suffolk records

Suffolk notices announce insolvency of Daniel Buckley of Boston. meeting of creditors set for April 2, 1897, at the Court of Insolvency Pemberton Square. Additional notices name assignees for Walter and Nathaniel Coolidge of Revere and Ernest G. Errill of Revere, with creditor meetings in Boston on March 26 and April 2, 1897. Rail schedules list New York via Shore Line, River Line, and Norwich lines with multiple departures from Park Square.

Walter IF. Cooledge Nathaniel H. Cooledge Revere Suffolk County Copartners Sone Cooledge Brothers Boston SPE Frederick Kimball Court Street Suffolk Ernest G.errill Herman J. Rittershaus

Colonial Express and Federal Express Steamship Schedules

Through tickets and parlor car seats on steamers may be obtained at 8 Square station and at the Old State House. The Colonial Express and Federal Express operate with limited equipment and Sunday service, with parlor cars and sleeping accommodations available. Boston passenger agent stationed at 8 Old State House.

Shore Line Pennsylvania R Maryland Transfer Colonial Express Federal Express 8 Square Station Old State House És O Beyt Boston

Rail timetable snippets for Manchester Concord and branches

Northern and southern division schedules list early morning and late afternoon departures from Manchester and Concord chains. Details include connections to New Boston North Weare Hennikes Belmon t Tilton Lakeport Laconia Plymouth Nashua Lebanon Littleton Whitefield and Montpelier Burlington with varied Sundays and October end dates.

Manchester Conocord Mice New Boston North Weare New East Belmont Tilton Lakeport Ash Laconia Wali Kixmoura Island Long Island Centr) Harbor Wolfeboro Plymouth Warren Havvikitté Campton Norte Woodstock Stairs Soog Eng Asset Valleanch Lisbon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Thffhrson N.hs Fabyans Bethlehem Alset Franklin Wana i Weer River Junction Bristol Claremont Branch Norwich Hanover Wyt A. A ST. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooks Burlington Montreal G. T. Ry Weirs eDeee Landers

Timetable notices from New England rail and boat lines

Timetables list multiple routes and departures from New York Boston and Providence areas. Air Line Limited Fall River Line Norwich Line Stonington Line and transfers via Maryland Route appear with varied morning and evening times. Station stops include Newport Provincetown Nantucket and Woods Hole with notices on Parlor Car and Sleeping Car services.

Montpelier and Vermont Railways Timetable Fragment

A damaged timetable fragment lists West and Sout routes with times from 6.45 A.M. to 11.30 A.M. and 3.06 P.M. including parlor car service to Troy and Albany Sundays, plus passenger accommodations to Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls and Canada. The notice advertises lowest fare rates and asks to apply at Boston offices for through timetables and sleeper car details.

Troy Albany Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White Rives Junction Rutland Whitehall Port Edwards Gleng Falls Plattsburg Adirondacks Warlington St Albans Malone Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec Vermont New York Canada Cee Accida’es Vicesseo Birt Monte Boston

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