East Boston shipbuilding boom and harbor trade trends
The article notes a surge in vessel loading for the west coast and strong shipyard activity in East Boston. It highlights ships at Fiske's Wharf and New England piers, cargo movements from Mystic to South America, and William McKie of Border Street as a prolific builder who launched the city’s new steamship and keel projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKie
Border Street
Boston
Noddle Island
New Steai
Newno
Island
McKie
New Four Masted Schooner for John S Emery & Co
A new four masted schooner for John S Emery & Co of this city will be 170 feet long with a 37 foot beam and 18 feet depth. Launch expected in October or November. The piece notes a racing and shipping scene with steamer movements, fishery activity, and harbor operations including tug connections and local yacht work. It mentions Captain Thomas versus Captain Hopkins in a Jamaica contest and lists vessels leaving for European ports with a combined 297,062 bushels hauled.
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Johns. Emery & Co
Thomas
Farragut
Hopkins
Sampson
Jamaica
Callisto
Hamburg
Glasgow
Kansas
Liverpool
London
Norseman
Oha
Avonmouth
Daltonhall
Rotterdam
Cerea
United Kingdom
Aragona
Rio Janeiro
River Platte
Harry W. Haynes
Burnham
Cape Verdes
Lockwood’s
Boston
Lillie
John Stone
Undine
Frank Stone
Margaret Mather
Fire Island
J. Putnam Bradlee
Philadelphia
Alfred Sorensen
Kelly
James W. Fitch
Trinidad
Cuba
San Antonio
Lehigh
Cape Cod
Perth Amboy
McGoldrick
Perkins
Joseph Perry
Oompson’s Island
Dynamite Plot Charged in Philadelphia Doctor Case
Dr. Thomas E. Eldridge a specialist in electro-therapy is held on 1500 bail after police allege he conspired to drug his wife with morphine or blow up her house to seize two letters in her possession. Paul E. Schroeder testified he acted as detective for the doctor and that dynamite was offered as a last resort if the letters could not be obtained. A divorce suit between the couple has been pending.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Thomas E. Eldridge
Paul E. Schroeder
Eldridge
Navy battleship to begin final canal trial in June
Washington May 18 The big battleship commander announced the ship will be ready for her final canal trial in June on the deep water course near the coast. The announcement notes the trial will test speed and maneuverability in open water.
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Washington
Leading Copper Shares Retreat After Early Strength
The New York market opened irregular with Union Pacific and Amalgamated leading early gains. By midday selling intensified as traders awaited results. Butte & Boston and Baltic moved while Isle Royale lagged, and several copper stocks fluctuated, with strong activity in Wyandotte and United States Mining. A chaotic but active day left investors cautious despite encouraging London cables.
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New York
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Amalgamated
London
Northern Pacific
Vanderbilts
Senator Clark
Charles Head & Co
Butte & Boston
Boston
Mich
Oneco
Arnold
Butte
Mon
J. H. Lynch
P. m
Butte Mining and Development Company
Uctions
N. Y
Sige Cabee
Boston & Montana
Battic
Coper Range
Centennial
Centennial Eureka
United States Mining
Mohawk
Isle Royale
Parrot
Utah
Tamarack
Park Street
Wyandotte Mining Company
Stackpole
Baltic
Lake Oer
To &4
Lantée
Atlantic
Federal Street
Sears
The
Lambs
Civil Court Docket Suffolk County Superior Court Actions
Civil court record lists multiple cases in First to Fourth Sessions with judges Bell Sherman Richardson and Bond. Plaintiffs include Elvina Seamen Regina Goldberg M J Coulson William Anderson Harry Jelliff J F Maloney Filomena Dominicis Daniel J Dailey William H Howes and John S Patton against defendants including T Egan Boston Elevated Railroad Company and New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company. Damages sought range widely from $20,000 to unspecified sums with trials noted and verdicts recorded where noted.
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Suffolk County Superior Court
Bell
Elvina Seamen
T. Egan
B. B. Dewing
J. B. Moran
Regina Goldberg
Boston F Elevated Railroad Company
Shawmut Avenue
Compton Street
Beard & Blatt
G. H. Mellen
Sherman
M. J. Coulson
City of Boston
Wesley Street
Dorchester District
H. F. Naphen
A. L. Spring
William Anderson
Boston
R. R. Co
Cambridge Street
Harry W. Jelliff
J. J. Scott
E. P. Saltonstall
Howes versus McKay suit seeks recovery of services and costs
In a merged docket, William H. Howes sues Martha A. McKay for 106 dollars for services and costs. A general denial is entered. Attorneys Blair for plaintiff and Skittrodze for defendant. Jury impaneled in Warveil Session Mason Chief Justice. Also listed are Hatch versus Pan et al on a contract for 00 dollars on a surety bond with Woodman for plaintiff and Irish for defendant.
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William H. Howes
Martha A. McKay
Blair
F. W. Skittrodze
Mason
C. J
C.W. Hatch
I. W. Pan
William N. Woodman
W. H. Irish
Miss Jane Hoyett Dies After Long Teaching Career
Miss Jane Hoyett, long serving teacher in the state, died this afternoon at her home. The obituary notes a life devoted to education and public service, with neighbors and colleagues remembering her contributions.
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Jane Hoyett
Foote Charges Perjury in Divorce Case
Clarence W. Foote of Syracuse accuses his estranged wife of perjury in securing a South Dakota divorce from him. She later married John Why O Bannon, a New York school supply dealer, after allegedly lying about six months residence in the state. Foote sues for divorce naming Henry M. Flagler as co respondent.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Clarence W. Foote
Henry M. Flagler
Joe
South Dakota
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Hanson Creek Lead Mines Co
Court Square
Mass
Laramie
Hahns Peak
Pacific Railway
Federal Trust CO
State Street Trust CO
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Omaha
Ogden
United States
Laramie, Hahns Peak & Pacific Railway Company
Nion Pacific
Wyoming
Colorado
Isaac van Horn & CO
Congress
Continental Trust Company
Isthmus Rubber Co
Weld Building
Amon
Romero
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State St
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Lynn
Walnut Street
Fourth Avenue
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Guardian Trust Bldg
Baltmore
Stoc
Freasurer
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Centennial-Eureka
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Victoria Mining
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Erie
Gen. Electric
Do 2d Inc
Une
E Gas & Coke Ls
Adventure
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Tel & Tel Ae Am
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Atlantic Mining
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Bonanza Mining Ae
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Boston & Albany
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Sore
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Esaeeee
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Boston Land
el & Tel
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General Electric
Art Mass Electric
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Eee
Phenix
Pullman Co
Quincy
Reece Buttonhole
Rhode Island
Shawmut Oil
Swift
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Trinity Tain
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Pad End
St Ry
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Wis
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Eeewere
del & Hudson
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Fe Hocking Valley
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Lane
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Oo & Western
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Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Ekwaekes
St Louis Ke San Fran
St Louis SW
Tenae & Pacific
Wheeling & Ldb
Eees
Escevee
Wisconsin Central
Whee
Fee
Amalgamated Mining Be
Es Mt Amond & Foundry
Anaconda Mining Co
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Pains Place
Tenn Coal & Iron
Union Bag & Paper
Western Union
Olorado
N. Y. World
Bear
Philadelphia Record
NEW York Stock Market Railroads
Ma & Louis
Richardson
J. F. Maloney
N. H
New London
Conn
A. Fuller
C. FE. Choate, Jr
John Tt. Hall
Savin Hill Avenue
Dorchester
James R. Murphy
Dr. Benshimol
Bond
Willliam H. Howes
John 8. Patton
F. W. Kittredge
L. S. Blair
John
Patton
Eens H. Howes
Chicago News
Jane W. Hoyett
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