Boston Marine Society Holds Annual Meeting in Chamber of Commerce
The Boston Marine Society, one of the citys oldest and wealthiest groups, met in the Chamber of Commerce. James P. Martin presided, with reports noting ebb in membership since the peak in 1893 and 444 current members. Officers elected included President Eldridge and Secretary Manson, while a large luncheon preceded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Marine Society
Chamber of Commerce
James P. Martin
John Ss. Manson
KE. D. Wadsworth
Relief Committee
Norcross
Martin
Eldridge
Boston
State Pier
Martin L. Eldridge
Flanah Crowell
Daniel Baker
Isaac M. Bearge
Horace N. Berry
William Wallace Frost
John Weston
Quincy House
Salvation 1 on Hand Promoted as Cure All
The notice advises keeping Salvation 1 on hand claiming it cures aston and palos with a price of 25 cta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston and
Palos
Stage season buzz across Boston venues this week
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts Stanley Weyman’s Under the Red Robe adaptation with Charles Frohman’s company. Faversham Dodson and Miss Allen hailed. Mrs Fiske’s Tess of the D Urbervilles performance praised. Banda Rossa concert at Music Hall wows crowd, Teschedl and Stubenrauch lauded soloists. Multiple shows at Keith’s, Park Theatre, Palace, Grand Opera House, Columbia Theatre, Bowdoin Square, and Castle Square Theatre headline varied talents and tours. Dr. Nansen plans Western tour with Boston stop Dec 9. zoo exhibits and political notices accompany the lively week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Weyman
Hollis Street
Charles Frohman
Messrs
Faversham
Dodson
Miss Allen
Tess
D'Urbervilles
Music Hall
Banda Rossa
Sorrentino
Boston
Cavalleria Rusticana
Bizet
Forza del Destino
Traviata
Clyde Fitch
Httle
Frederic Lemaitre
Keith
France
Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger
Park Theatre
Paris
Eaton & Weathers
Colored Sports Company
Palace Theatre
Grand Opera House
Joseph Murphy
Columbia Theatre
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Belle Westbrook
London
Columbia
James H. Wallick
Vera de Noie
Frank Cushman
the Howard
Fridtjof Nansen
United States
Nansen
Aquarium
Arthur St. Andrassy
den of Lions
Zoo
Castle Square
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Russia
M. Louverine
St. Petersburg
Looming Utah gilsonite monopoly eyed by many interests
A New York syndicate and a St Louis gilsonite firm push for control of Utah asphaltum beds valued in the hundreds of millions. With the Uncompahgre reservation set to open April 1 excluding mineral lands, Congress faces a major decision on development versus monopoly and possible government lease plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Utah
New York
St. Louis Corporation
Congress
New Trust
Beclare Against Chinese Stir At Illinois Mines
The Streator meeting called for next Wednesday aims to oppose Chinese labor in northern Illinois coal mines. Organizers warn Chinese miners could undermine skilled workers and depress wages, risking displacement of about 0 men and shaking local industry.
Honduras Lottery Ticket Case In New Orleans District
Lynn November 9 Edward Ryan proprietor of a billiard room was arrested on a charge of promoting a lottery. Chief witness Christopher Tierney an employee at General Electric. Tierney bought Honduras National Lottery ticket number 88914 worth about 3750 dollars. Ryan promised payout but offered to surrender ticket for 2000 dollars. Court continued case. Ryan pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Edward Ryan
Christopher F. Tierney
General Electric
Tierney
Ryan
Honduras
New Orleans
Rail commissioners approve stock and bond issues for two railways
The Quincy and Boston Street Railway Co is authorized to issue 80000 dollars in additional stock to cover floating debt. Existing capital stock stands at 420000 dollars. The Old Colony railroad may issue 200000 dollars in bonds payable December 1 at 19 percent, not to exceed 4 percent interest, to retire 200000 dollars of bonds maturing December 1, 189. A Danvers fare revision hearing is set for Lynn and Boston service with a proposed Salem to Danvers fare reduction from eight to five cents, continued to November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy & Boston Street Railway Company
Quincy & Boston
Old Colony Railroad
Danvers
Lynn
Boston
Salem
New 80-ton racing cutter for Prince of Wales in Glasgow
The Hendersons booked an order for an 80-ton racing cutter for the Prince of Wales who just sold Britannia to J. L. Johnstone of Kingwood Kent. Designs by G. L. Watson. Believed to be of the Bona type like the Duke of Abruzzi cutter. Captain Carter to command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Verdict for Burton in patent royalty suit
In the fourth session of the Superior Court a jury awarded John M. Burton $20,962.46 against Burton Stock Car Company for royalties on cars built under Burton's patents, totaling about $41 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John M. Burton
Burton Stock Car Company
Lord Mayor Banquet Honors Governor as Peace Pressure Rises
London observers note the Lord Mayor Alderman Horatio Davies hosts a crowded Guildhall banquet despite mourning for the Duchess of Teck. Marquis Salisbury argues for continued Niger negotiations, framing West Africa policy as expansion of commerce and markets to avert arms races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Hay
United States
Horatio David Davies
M. PB
D. L
IL. P
Bishopsgate
Spectacle Makers’ Company
Dulwich College
Duchess of
Marquis of Salisbury
Niger
Great Britain
France
West Africa
Lawsuit Seeks to Undo Boston Elevated Stock Transfer
In Boston Supreme Judicial Court Judge Allen heard Theodore W. Myers and others against the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The plaintiffs seek to void the Towle Whittier transfer, challenge directors’ authority, declare Towle Whittier stock valid, and deem the transfer agreement with Kidder Peabody illegal. Judge Allen reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Supreme Judicial Court
Theodore W. Myers
Boston Elevated Railway Company
G. H. Towle
Charles A. Whittier
Elevated Company
C. A. Whittier
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Towle and Whittier
Arctic voyage planned by Captain Cook after Navarch
Provincetown reports Captain John A. Cook, recently in command of the ill fated Navarch, will pursue another Arctic run. He bought a steam whaler from Norway built for ice breaking and jam resistance, plans to return for family, then sail via Suez to Yokohama where San Francisco fitters will ready the ship for an Arctic cruise backed by Brockton capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
John A. Cook
Arctic
Navarch
Norway
Cook
Suez Canal
Yokohama
San Francisco
Captain Cook
Brockton Capital
Suspect Arrested in Fur Cape Larceny at Lamson & Hubbard's
James C. Sullivan aged 25 was arrested at 1b Corning Street by Inspectors following a murder scene at 15 Corning Street. He faces larceny charges for stealing a $38 fur cape from Lamson & Hubbard's on October 22, with a companion distracting a lone clerk while the theft occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Sullivan
al’ Douglas, McGarr, Whitmar and Knox
Corning Street
Alice Brown
Lamson & Hubbard’s
Comesy Kingston
Bedford
Sullivan
Lamson & Hubbard's
Elopement Fights Erupt Over Jewish Slavonian Marriage
Clara Mayer, raised in Phenixville Penn in the Hebrew faith, runs away with Slavonian Catholic John Damyanovics in New York. A habeas corpus writ by her father Mayer seeks custody, claiming she is under legal age. Chancellor McGill dismisses the writ as clashes erupt between Slavonian and Hebrew factions in Bayonne court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clara Mayer
Phenixville
Penn
John Damyanovics
Clara
McGill
New Jersey
Bayonne
Court House
Cuban force surrenders to Spanish on Matanzas front
Official despatch from Havana reports three Cuban officers and fifteen privates surrender to Spanish authorities in Matanzas, yielding thirty carbines. It notes General Gomez tried to concentrate forces near Remedios but faced a Spanish engagement, with nine patriots killed. Blanco orders favoring sugar estate owners to push cane grinding statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Alfonso XII
Matanzas
Evaristo Leon
Guadalupe Herrera
Carlos Cepero
Maximo Gomez
Remedios
Santa Clara
Blanco
Cuba
Mrs Vanderbilt House Fire Damages Newport Estate
Fire broke out in the Rhua House dining room on Bellevue avenue in Newport. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. occupied the house. flames and smoke caused about 150 dollars in damage. Mrs. Vanderbilt burned her hands while trying to pull down the hangings. The hangings ignited from an overheated register above a furnace. The residence is owned by Mrs. John H. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Portieres
Rhua House
Bellevue Avenue
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Pay for your papers to aid Boston newsboys
A letter to the editor urges readers in Boston to pay for newspapers when delivered by newsboys. The writer notes early morning sales, frequent shortages from forgetful buyers, and the resulting financial loss to the young sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roach Gets 25 Year Sentence for Breakin and Entering
John Roach known as Frank Cook and other aliases was sentenced to twenty five years by Judge Fes senden in the Superior Criminal Court. He was convicted of breaking and entering larceny and as a habitual criminal after being found with a coat at Katherine Mahoney’s South Boston home. Roach has served two prior terms totaling eight years for robbery and burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roach
Frank Cook
James Cook
Frank Smith
George Cook
Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
Roach
Katherine Mahoney
Boston
Massachusetts Reformatory
Fire destroys wing at Milledgeville asylum
A fire swept the negro building of the State lunatic asylum in Milledgeville Georgia injuring no patients as 700 were saved by citizens and firemen. A strong wind blew but neighboring structures were saved. Loss estimated at 36000 with full insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville, Ga
State Lunatic Asylum
Damage to Ethelgonda steamer near St Lucia assessed
The British steamer Ethelgonda, Captain Gooding, ran aground off St. Lucia while sailing from Buenos Ayres to Boston. It was later floated and towed to Cul de Sac, with damage limited to twenty seven feet of the fore heel and twelve plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gooding
St. Lucia
Buenos Ayres
Boston
Cul de Sac
Household Warmer Advice From Feels and Co.
A brief domestic tip from Feels and Co of Philadelphia suggests keeping a hot fire for heating while avoiding use for laundry. It recommends only lukewarm water with FELS-NAPTHHA soap for washing needs.
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A. Brady
Polar Star
Tle
Peary
BLACK
Burlesquers
Power OF the Press
Jermon
America
Geoffees
Mlle
Mureal
Anna Held
Jessie Millaz
Geo. £. Austin
Terry
Elmer Nmacee
Crimmins
KJ. Keenan
Grand Theatre Stock Company
Boy Scout
N. S. Wood
Theatre m
Dover Streets
Elinor Sisters
Griffin and Cowper
Chas
Diamond Spen
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tomkins
Piltus Sancta Rossa
Italian Mutual Relief and Benevolent Society
Tony Cummings
Tremont St
Tremont
Saheb
Haddon Chambers
Swift
Rossa
CSE
Isaac B. Rich
Warles Promnwmaa
Empire Thtuatre Stock CO
Empire Theatre
N. Y
Edward E. ' Rice
Ompkins
Kay
Harvard-Yale
CopEsqee
Palace
Eaton & Weathers’ Colored Sports CO
Wyatel Elephant Extravaganza CO
Boston Museur
Charles Frohwan
C Abe
Ustin & Stone
Gertie Cochran
Marie Ronzani
Tremont Theatre
Joan B. Schoel
Telanhans
WOW
Arburvilles
Herr Schults
Klondike
Staty
Arthur St.’ Andraesy
Ce Crand Opera House
Televhouse
Kirke la Shelle
Mats
Thurs
James J. Corbett
Vremeen
Puritan Hall
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Streets
Charles B. Wellas
Maxwail and Simpson
Secretary
Marine Society
Mars
Rye
HB Ki & Co
John Miller & CO
Park Square
Boylston Dental Rooms
G. H. Whittemore
Boylston ST
Trement
Fark Sq
Klonsike Ship
Abbie M. Deering
Thomas A. Harrington
Harrington
Burton
Salisbury
Business and Extension of Commerce
Our Home Library Club
Home Reference Library
Home Library Club
Clara Damyanovics
The
Corning ST
Wolcott
Maritime Provincial Club
Mayer
Damyanovics
Newport Blaze
Ethelgonde
Feels & CO
Philadelphia
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