Venetian Strands On State Ledge And Splits In Two
The British steamer Venetian split amidships after grounding on State Ledge, with the forward section perched two feet below the afterpart and at risk of capsizing. Cargo salvage proceeds amid uncertain stability, with extensive damaged flour, hay, oatmeal, and cotton auctioned at Lewis Wharf. The City of Wakefield cargo losses were mostly due to water. salvage proceeds total about ten thousand dollars. The Yale schooner, ashore near Baker's Island, was floated and is to be towed to Boston for repairs after a leaking hull was patched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Ledge
Lewis Wharf
Messrs. H. Harris & Co
Max Lubetkin
New York
Eugene Gormley
George P. Pope
Messrs. Harris & Co
City of Wakefield
Galveston
Hamburg
Halifax
N. S
Philadelphia
Holyoke
Yale
Etheridge
Baltimore
Salem
Baker's Island
Boston Towboat Company
Salem Harbor
Phillips
Sullivan
Boston
Comedy of Errors at Pemberton Court House One-Act Play
An up to date one act comedy was staged before a select audience at Pemberton Court House. The cast features Constable Westlake and a moneyless man posing as J S Hagadom. The plot unfolds in the Poor Debtors Court with court officers and lawyers as players as Hagadom outwits arrest. Critics noted weak acting by the constable and questioned a future revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton Square
Westlake
J. S. Hagadom
Constable Westlake
L. J. Adams
Hagadom
W. J. Gaffney
Bradstreet
Gaffney
Mr. Adams
Court House
R. E
Hagadem
Shawmut Avenue
Missing railroad official absconds with workers and widows funds
Philadelphia March 21 Howard E Sommeral assistant trainmaster of the Philadelphia Reading railroad at Port Richmond has disappeared with the salaries of several employees and funds from the relief association for widows. The total amount is believed to be several thousand dollars and he has not been seen since last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Howard E. Sommeral
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Port Richmond
Reading
Relief Association
Sommeral
Diamond cutters held as laborers arrive at Ellis Island
One hundred twenty five diamond cutters from Liverpool arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. Immigration officers detained them as suspected contract laborers and sent them to Ellis Island for quick examinations. If found under contract, they will be returned to their port of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Majestic
Liverpool
Ellis Island
Roseland Improvement Co offers 10 shares guaranteed 10 percent
Invest $1,000 for 10 shares secured by 10 city lots eight inside and two corner lots, 10 acres of land, and a cottage built by the company. 3000 acres fertile land near Southern Pines Moore Co NC. plans and proof of value offered. Safe investments. Also listings for store to let and East Boston investment properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland Improvement Co
Southern Pines
Moore Co
N. C
Roseland Improvement
Devonshire St
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised In Vermont Letter
A Roxbury Vermont resident Homer J. Cleveland writes that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his dyspepsia and dizziness after meals. He states food no longer distresses him and headaches have eased and he recommends the tonic for others with similar troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Homer J. Cleveland
Roxbury, Vt
Only True Blood Purifier In Public Eye
An advertising claim promotes a product named Only True Blood Purifier as a universal health solution. It promises to purify blood by feeding nerves tissues and organs inherent in pure blood to ensure perfect health.
Nomination of F A Gaskill to Worcester judgeship
Governor Greenhalge names F A Gaskill of Worcester to fill the late Judge Aldrich. A 47 year old Brown University and Harvard Law School graduate, he has served as district attorney in 1887 1890 and 1893 and is a Brown trustee and state mutual life insurance director. He also counsels for major Worcester firms including the Consolidated Street Railway Company and Worcester Electric Light Company. He was elected president of the Sons of Brown Association last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
F. A. Gaskill
Worcester
Aldrich
Blackstone
Brown University
Harvard Law School
Gaskill
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Worcester Electric Light Company
Travellers’ Insurance Company of
Hartford
Massachusetts
Sons of Brown Association
Electrical Strike Ends in New York Victory for Employers
The electrical workers strike ended with a clear victory for the Electrical Contractors' Association and a defeat for the unions. Mediation by the New York Council of Mediation and Conciliation led to a settlement. Non-union workers may remain at their posts with board approval and need not join the unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Electrical Contractors’ Association
New York Council of Mediation and Conciliation
Bishop Potter
Mason Builders
Dispute over Huntington pass indictment at San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 21 a dispute arose between United States District Attorney Foote and the federal grand jury over indicting Co. P. Huntington, president of Central Pacific, for issuing an interstate pass. The district attorney refuses to sanction the indictment, arguing no law exists to convict him. The grand jury is expected to press for the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Foote
United States Grand Jury
Co. P. Huntington
Central Pacific
Huntington
Lexow bills passed toward third reading in Albany Senate
In Albany on March 21 the Senate reported the Lexow New York City police bills favorably from the committee of the whole and advanced to third reading. The New York City committee of ten bills were reported adversely and recommitted to the Lexow committee. Lieutenant-Governor Saxton received a telegram from Charles Stewart Smith saying Republican Senators endorsed the Lexow bills, a move seen as digging the party’s grave. Mayor Strong prefers the committee of ten proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Lexow
New York City
Strong
Committee of Ten
Debate on Adopting Norwegian Liquor System in Massachusetts
Last evening at Parker Memorial speakers debated whether Massachusetts should adopt the Norwegian liquor system. Most opposed, arguing government interference infringes personal liberty, while proponents contended the system solves the liquor traffic problem and has succeeded elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Parker Memorial
Berkeley
Appleton Streets
First Church of Christ Scientist Unveils New Organ
The inaugural concert for the new organ at the First Church of Christ Scientist at Falmouth and Norway streets drew a large audience. Designed by F. H. Comstock, the Romanesque renaissance curly birch instrument harmonizes with the church interior and suits congregational services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ, Scientist
Falmouth
Norway Streets
F. H. Comstock
Dana S Warms Boston With Wit At Hotel Brunswick
Charles A. Dana editor of the New York Sun toured Boston visiting the Hotel Brunswick and sparking reporters with his sharp wit. He mocked political outlooks and the notion of a Democratic party while discussing income tax and national leadership, then shared jokes about libraries, commencements, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Brunswick
Boston
Dana
Journal Reporter
Democratic Party
Mr. Dana
Supreme Court
Mr. Hill
Reed
McKinley
Journal Man
Allison
Chan
Indian Industries League mass meeting outlines Indian labor plan
The Indian Industries League held a mass meeting at the Old South Meeting House with Rev. Edward Abbott presiding. Captain Wotherspoon discussed Apache prisoners of war at Mt. Vernon Barracks Alabama and their conversion into an orderly working community, while Geronimo reportedly accepted a role as a justice of the peace. Miss Mary Collins spoke on the industrial side of the Indian question and Rev. Sherman Coolidge, a full-blooded Arapahoe minister, concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Industries League
Old South Meeting House
Edward Abbott
D. D
Wotherspoon
Mt. Vernon Barracks
Alabama
Geronimo
Mary C. Collins
American Missionary Association of Congregational Churches
Arapahoe
Press Club to Stage Two Matinee and Evening at Music Hall
Music Hall offers a dual performance by Shoe and Leather minstrels in both matinee and evening shows. Trilby cast members Wilton Wackaye Burr McIntosh and George Dietrichstein appear at the matinee with Olga Nethersole fresh from a Museum run. Also featured is a winter dance by Cinderella performers and other pro actors plus advance ticket sales reported strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Press Club
Trilby” Company
Wilton Wackaye
Burr McIntosh
George Dietrichstein
Olga Nethersole
J Wright Tobacco Company Employees Quit In Protest
In Richmond on March 21 workers at the J Wright Tobacco Company quit in a protest after Boston stockholders and Richmond interests voted out President J Wright during a recent reorganization. Factory operations suspended as employees insist they are not striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. Wright Tobacco Company
Boston
J. Wright
Free Medical Services Offered by Dewey Medical Co
The Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston street invites the public to 30 days of free medical services for all diseases. Examinations and treatments are free with hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm, and Sundays 10 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Medical Co
Boylston Street
Cody's Trial Begins In Old Boston Case
Robert J. Cody alias Robert Dalton alias Robert J. Davis alias Robert Davin faced trial in Superior Criminal Court before Chief Justice Mason on charges including robbery of Albert E. Chadbourne on India Street, breaking into Emil A. Danielson's carriage shop on Charles Street, larceny of various promissory notes, and habitual criminal status. The proceeding featured testimony about recovered property, letters from New York offering rewards, and alleged involvement of legal counsel changes. Adjourned until today.
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Robert J. Cody
Robert Dalton
Robert J. Davis
Robert Davin
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Albert E. Chadbourne
India Street
Emil A. Danielson
Charles Street
Sughrue
Doherty
Mr. Doherty
Cody
New York
Forty-second Street
Boston
Thomas
Babe in the Satchel Found on East Boston Street
At dawn an officer found a satchel on London street near Porter street containing the body of a newborn male infant. Medical examiner notified. police have not yet solved the case. Island police vow to pursue principals in this rare homicide-like discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 7
East
Boston
London Street
Porter Street
Farewell recital by Stavenhagen and Gerardy in Music Hall
Bernhard Stavenhagen and Jean Gerardy gave a farewell recital to a fair sized Music Hall audience. Stavenhagen impressed as a thorough pianist who tackles difficult passages with mastery. Gerardy, young yet polished, displayed refined taste and technique. The program featured Stavenhagen's Earl King and Gerardy's Romance by Svendsen, both warmly liked. The performers will be welcomed again in Boston, with many music lovers sending best wishes to them abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard Stavenhagen
Jean Gerardy
Music Hall
Stavenhagen
Gerardy
Earl King
Svendsen
Boston
Warring Cleared in Larceny of 350 Bay State Gas Shares
G E Warring was found not guilty in the Superior Criminal Court before Chief Justice Mason of larceny charges involving certificates for 350 shares of Bay State Gas Company. The shares, tied to Curtis Motley stock brokers at 62 State Street, were handled while Warring served nine years as their clerk. Defense evidence claimed authority to dispose of the shares and that proceeds were credited to the customer. Warring did not receive the money. The defendant was represented by Hon. T J Gargan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Warring
Superior Criminal Court
Mason
Bay State Gas Company
Curtis & Motley
State Street
T. J. Gargan
Tufts Delta Upsilon Dedicates New Chapter House on College Hill
The Tufts Delta Upsilon chapter dedicates its new house on College Hill Saturday evening March 23 with the New England club of Delta Upsilon and Harvard Brown and Technology chapters taking part. The event includes a reunion for graduates and undergraduates, alumni addresses, chapter music, and a banquet. All members are urged to attend. the 7 0 p m train from Union Station is especially convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts
Delta Upsilon
College Hill
New England Club
Harvard, Brown and Technology
Union Station
Lexow Bill Deemed Unconstitutional by Lawyers
New York March 21 printed copies of the Lexow police bill arrived in the city and a ten member committee sought expert opinions. Eight lawyers including James Do. Carter Elihu Root Joseph Larocque John E Parsons Charles Beaman G I Rives Lewis L Delafield and William B Hornblower said the Lexow measure is unconstitutional in many points and could not stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
Committee of Ten
Committee of Seventy
Messrs
James Do. Carter
Elihu Root
Joseph Larocque
John E. Parsons
Charles ©. Beaman
G. I. Rives
Lewis L. Delafield
William B. Hornblower
Smoke Talk Delights Officers at South Armory Meeting
Captain F. R. Shattuck of the United States Volunteer Signal Corps delivered an entertaining smoke talk to a large turnout of officers at the board of officers rooms in the South Armory last evening, with many M. V. M. members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Shattuck
United States Volunteer Signal Corps
Board of Officers
South Armory
Hair mattresses made to order at Wheeler Co
Made to order hair mattresses in two parts full size 40 pounds best tick priced at 10 dollars. Available from A. W. Wheeler & Co manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Hanover Street, opposite the American House in Heston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Heston
American House
Bandit Unfound After Lynn Streetcar Hold-Up
General Manager Ed win C. Foster of the Lynn and Boston Street Railway reports doubt that the man who held up a car near Revere marshes Wednesday night is in the area. Conductor Gay identified no clear appearance, and the suspect fled toward the marsh after threatening pay. Police Chief Ray says the man likely left to Boston. two crewmen would recognize him if seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Edwin C. Foster
Lynn & Boston Street Railway Company
Revere Marshes
Gay
Foster
Franklin Street
Boston
Page Street
Revere
Revere Street
Saugus
Columbia House
J. M. Hiscock
Mr. Hiscock
Ray of
Fred G. Gay
Temple Place
Frank Myers
Kirkland Street
Myers
Ray
Warner's Safe Cure Endorsements For Bright's Disease
Dr R A Gunn reports quick improvement after using Warner's Safe Cure for Bright's disease of the kidneys. Rev J E Rankin D D of Washington commends it. Annie Jenless Miller calls it the only medicine she takes or recommends. Would you try this remedy too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gunn
Bright
Warner
J. E. Rankin
D. D
Washington
Annie Jenness Miller
Man and Wife Sentenced for Buffalo Murder
Clarence Robinson and his wife Sadie were found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 1894 killing of Montgomer y Gibbs in Buffalo. The couple planned robberies with a revolver after fleeing a stranded troupe. Sadie’s defiant remarks to Judge Hatch preceded a formal sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Sadie Robinson
Gibbs
Buffalo
N. Y
Clarence Robinson
Sadie
Montgomery Gibbs
Robinson
Cleveland
Robinsons
Hatch
Joseph Jefferson to Speak at Harvard This Spring
Harvard Union invites Joseph Jefferson to deliver an address to students this spring with May likely as the date. The plan follows a Yale appearance two years ago and parallels a recent Harvard event with Henry Irving. Jefferson, famed for his stage charm and autobiography, joins Beerbohm Tree as a leading exponent of dramatic art for Harvard's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bryan
Harvard Union
Joseph Jefferson
Harvard
Jefferson
Yale
Henry Irving
Sanders Theatre
Eliot
Vrooman
Union
Lexow Police Bill Hoo-doos in New York Senate
Albany March 21 Senator Connor Republican leader in the Senate said it would depend on the attitude of two or three Republican Senators whether there were votes enough to pass the Lexow police bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Connor
Repubican
Senate
United Press
Mrs Booth Performs Hallucinatory Hallelujah Wedding
Mrs Ballington Booth was licensed to perform marriages and last night at the Salvation Army barracks she officiated for Adjutant Hargreave and Lieutenant Miss Talbot using the Hallelujah Wedding service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Hargreave
Miss Talbot
Transfer bill push gains momentum in Boston hearings
Public interest surged at the first hearing on a bill requiring free transfer checks from the West End Street Railway. Rep Donovan leads a renewed push, citing monopolistic practices and city patrons paying 10 cents for short rides, with supporters and witnesses detailing transfers and comparing licensing and franchise terms across several cities to justify the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
Donovan
Boston
William J. Donovan
T. F. Doherty
E. M. McPherson
Maccabe
Gammons
Charlestown
F. A. Wellington
Bates
Creed
Cochran
Bradley
Andrew Porter
Tilden
Ainsworth
Prentiss Cummings
West End
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Providence
R. I
Hartford
Conn
Rochester
N. Y
Springfield
Mass
Detroit
Mich
Police Board Chairman Denies Gallivan Accusations
Chairman Martin of the Police Board rebutted Representative Gallivan’s claims of police pawnbroker collusion. He said charges lack specifics and the onus is on Gallivan to prove them. He noted possible misquoting in the press. Chief Watts declined to comment, calling the matter a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Police Board
Representative Gallivan
Judiciary Committee
Joint Committee On the Judiciary
Police Department
Boston
Gallivan
State House
Watts
Death of John Stratton in Milford at 58
Milford March 21 John Stratton a well known Democrat died after a two year illness aged 58 He was hotel keeper proprietor of the Lincoln House for twelve years a former member of the Democratic State central committee and a familiar figure at conventions He leaves two sons James F and John H in Boston and a daughter Mrs Julia Heffernan of Hopkinton Funeral set for Saturday morning at St Marys Catholic Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Death of Captain Alfred Coffin in Winchester
Captain Alfred M. Coffin died in Winchester yesterday from liver trouble at about seventy. Born in Nantucket, he sailed as a whaleship master from Nantucket and New Bedford. He quit the sea twenty-five years ago, moved to Winchester to run a grocery, and lately suffered with ill health. A Mason, Nantucket Lodge will send members for the remains. He was a widower with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Coffin
Winchester
Captain Coffin
Nantucket
New Bedford
New York German Editor Dies at Home
Ludwig Frank editor of the German edition of the Morning Journal died at his home from heart disease after leaving his desk early this morning. He was stricken on reaching his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ludwig Frank
The
Morning Journal
American Wringer Co. Products and Repair Services
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail are promptly attended to and a Tremont telephone line 764 is available for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Deaths and funerals in the Boston area names and dates
Death notices from Somerville Ashmont Charlestown Hyde Park and surrounding areas list Julia Samuels Jennette A Benson Michael O'Brien Wales Rogers Stockbridge Catherine Mahoney and others. Details include ages funeral locations residence times church services and requests for attendance and no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockldridge
Hyde Park
Wales
Rogers Stockbridge
Linwood Ng
Catherine Mahoney
MidMenel Mahoney
MidMenel Mahoney, Aged 53 Years 3 Months.uneral
Blarkson Avenue
Marsing
Arevices
Cathedral of
Oly Cross
Eine and
Tales
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Broadway
P. Dyer & N
J. Warrenshington St
London
Judge Gaskill
Francis A. Gaskill
Lexow Bill
Ces
Librarian of Congress
Boston Herald
Transcript
Noyes-Dana
Noyes
Babe
Warring
NEW Tufts College
MV. M
Globe
Pues Oes
Fran Ly Ar Co
Oliver Bright
Por
Tee
Naas
Lexow Police Bill Hoodoos
Mrs. Booth
New Orleans
Cummings
John H. Peanes Winter
Woodbury
Police and Pawnbrokers
John Stratton
Alfred Coffin
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