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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1899

Page

7

Admiral Dewey and Mrs Hazen Spotted in New York

New York reports Admiral Dewey and his fiancé e Mrs Hazen enjoying public sightings today. The pair moved through familiar areas including a store in which they escaped into a shop and later drove in Central Park while Mrs Hazen visited dressmakers. The admiral was repeatedly identified despite attempts to stay out of the spotlight.

Central Park Mrs. Hazen

Record Mackeral Catch Sets Provincetown Treasure

Provincetown reports an immense mackerel run over four days with 140000 split and salted 25000 packed 30000 stored locally while 75000 mackerel were landed in three days. Brokers in Boston Gloucester and New York echo the boom as fleets ready for next season. Local harbor work plans include demolishing two end warehouses to add about 150 feet of new dock space and expand facilities.

Provincetown Boston Gloucester New York

Across the Water Front Trade Slowed by Poor Weather

A slow fishing ground week yielded few vessel arrivals at Boston's water front. Provincetown boats delivered 170 000 fresh mackerel at 3 12 cents each, netting owners about 950 dollars. Hub imports rose to 1 129 364 with exports near 2 470 59, while steamers Yoruba and Syderhorn moved toward Avonmouth and Progreso, Mexico.

T Wharf Provincetown Hoosac Tunnel Baltimore Avonmouth Eng Everett Progreso Mex Gate City

Auction totals and figures appear as a financial snippet

The fragment lists 60 000 50 000 2 000 4 000 and a combined value of 118 000, suggesting a ledger or bid summary with multiple line amounts totaling 118 000. No identifiable people or organizations are provided in the readable text.

Admiral Dewey Praised By Little Flag Carrying Boy On Fifth Avenue

A three year old boy named George Anthony carried an admiral flag while walking with a nurse on Fifth Avenue. Admiral Dewey saluted the boy and shook his hand, expressing pride in the flag he bore. A crowd formed as Dewey and his fiancée viewed the triumphal arch and paused near the Fifth Avenue Hotel. They fled the crowd, later returning to their hotel after a brief Central Park drive. Dewey and Mrs Hazen planned to stay several days. the bride elect’s trousseau was described as elaborate with thirty eight gowns.

Fifth Avenue George Anthony Dewey Eighteenth Street Broadway Admiral Dewey

Secretary Long Rules Out Vice Presidency

Hingham, Nov. 6. Secretary of the Navy John D. Long, visiting his Massachusetts home, says talks of a vice presidential bid are unfounded. He intends to retire from politics after his four-year term, prefers private life in Massachusetts, and notes the vice presidency would likely go to New York. He would not seek further political honors and has no desire for office. He has heard nothing about a note from Francis Atwater about Maine suspects.

Hingham Secretary of the Navy John D. Long Washington Massachusetts New York Congress Francis Atwater Clara Barton Maine

Thieves Enter Tremont Street Apartments Steal Jewelry

Thieves used fake keys to enter Joseph Calle's apartment at 1422 Tremont Street yesterday afternoon and stole a plush case holding a lady's gold watch and chain, a ring, and a pair of cuff buttons.

Joseph Calle Tremont Street

Wholesale mackerel flood shocks fishermen at Truro

Fishermen faced a sudden surge of mackerel landings at Truro as a large portion was sent to Boston and other cities. Prices plummeted after the first shipment, prompting rapid price-cutting and heavy unloading by crews led by Perkins, Proctor, Rich Bros., and others. The Addison Center and I. J. Merritt carried thousands of barrels iced for sale, totaling about 172 000 mackerel drawn from the weirs and nets in a single day.

Salter Truro Boston New York Boston Commission Perkins Gloucester Proctor Rich Bros T. K. Paine J. F. Snow T. J. Lewis Con

Gloucester Mackerel Fleet Returns with Rich Haul

Three schooners from the Bay St. Lawrence arrive after a mackerel hooking trip. F. W. Homans carries 140 barrels, Richard Lester 70, and Reporter 80. Jackman leads the fleet, once part of a 800-strong fleet that enriched New England coastal towns before the end of traditional hook and line fishing.

Gloucester Bay St. Lawrence F. W. Homans Jackman Richard Lester Reporter New England

Lewis Wharf Upgrades Underway With Shed Expansion

Builders began improvements at Lewis wharf demolishing the old shed at the lower end. A new shed will be 9 feet wider and 14 feet higher, matching the Yar mouth Steamship Company's shed, with offices for Clyde on top. Tracks are relaid, adjoining properties shifting, and multiple tenants and vessels adjust to the changes.

Lewis Wharf Carroll and Worcester Yarmouth Steamship Company John Smith David H. Smith Clyde Company Union Freight Railroad Company Savannah and Plant Lines Lewis Towboat Company Boston Pilots’ Association Smiths Powder South Boston Clyde Mr. Cox Yarmouth Company Boston Towboat Company J. W. Marston Savannah Chattahoochee Gate City Halifax

Marine traffic and port activity at the Savannah riverfront

The Chattahoochee will discharge 3500 bales of cotton and 100000 feet of lumber after unloading at Savannah. The Allan Joy operates between here and New York and may take Old Dominion, with a ten year pier lease. New steamboat ventures and repairs involve the Metropolitan line rival, the Boston and West Indies line, Constellation, Emmeline, Michigan, Warren, and other vessels. Cargoes include lumber for Buenos Ayres and Java sugar aboard Fernmotor. ships undergo repairs at Boston and Mystic wharves ahead of winter quarters and service shifts.

Lawley Asmn Charles Acorn Cadet Emmeline Brunswick Michigan New York Bangor Boston Warren Metropolis Marblehead Liverpool Simpson's Dry Dock Bown Mystic Wharf Barkentine Africa Buenos Ayres Fernmotor Delaware Winifred Galveston Mallory Line Landsman

Brigantine Plover Fills With Water After Run Aground

Block Island ships desk reports the brigantine Plover ashore at Sandy Point is taking on water. Wreckers are unloading her cargo while the vessel rests in a sandy bed and endures heavy wave action.

Block Island Sandy Point

Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat Trials Under Government Review

The submarine torpedo boat Holland underwent an official trial today before a United States government board, marking a formal assessment of its performance and readiness.

New York Holland

Shipping News Summary of Arrivals and Clearances

Shipping notices record arrivals of steamers including Chattahoochee and Michigan with cargoes and passengers, plus multiple brigs and schooners at various ports. Cleared Gate City for Savannah and steamers Patriot and Wallace bound for Newport News, with wind and towing details noted and several vessels sailing or loading for international ports.

Chattahoochee Lewis Savannah E. H. Downing Lyderhorn Hammeras Philadelphia Mexico Lander Baltimore Avonmouth Eng Michigan Oleson New York Greenock Lucy W. Snow Blake Rondout Arctic Seaboyer McLean Elizabethport Hazel Dell Duffy Woodbridge Creek N. J Rising Sun Whitton Jersey City Aghiana Queen Dobbins Machias P. Doane Sears Newport R. 1 Qo, Company Bayonne Concord, Hewitt Wth Barge Thaxter Portsmouth Taurus Clifford J. H. Rutter Ellenville Juno Kemp Confidence Baker Vineyard Haven Bangor Bonanza Black Bird Brilliant Salem Robert A. Packer McGoldrick Perth Amboy Boston Bath Banter Buttress Boxer Tally New Bedford B. J. Hamilton Cocheco Kadgartown Gate City Echooners Patriot Wallace David P. Davis Newport News N. W St. Croix St. John N. B Portland Eastport Herman Winter Tower Marine Norcross Rockport George H. Ames Brunswick Bertha Dean Tyhena Raid Robert Lockhart Baffle Baltic Bristol Dudley Pray Hackengick Dora Weerawken Cumberland Concord Wayne Aportgmouth N. H Jonet Hze Pertht Leahey Rortamouth Iom Perthmbar Sur Salem Jerry A. W. Cheserton Nauset

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