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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1898

Page

5

Steel Leviathan Averaged Thirteen Knots on First Ocean Passage

The Pinemore, a new four masted steel freighter of the Johnston line, completed its maiden voyage from Glasgow to Boston in about ten days twelve hours at an average speed of thirteen knots. She carries 400 head of cattle and 900 tons of cargo, is 459 feet long with 615 gross tons, and will take a vast grain cargo of over 240 000 bushels in her first loading at the East Boston elevator.

Pinemore Johnston Limb Boston Liverpool Atlantic Rudolph Campbell Conw Cunard Aronty Admiral Dewey Johnston Baltimore British Empire British Trader Grand Junction Robert Mailo Barrowmore Charles Connell Scotstown George W. Lawler Hesper Glasgow Line Johnston Line Hagson Randolph Campbell Oranmore Oakmore H. Lewis Anderson Rossmore Sinclair Collins Fitzmaurice Cowie Mentmore Ingineers McIlroy Hardy Leyland Line Stevedores Quinn Bros

Government Industrial Commission Resumes Session in Washington

The Government Industrial Commission reopened its sessions in Washington with work focused on procedural rules. The committee’s interim outline guiding the commission’s future activities was presented and discussed during the session.

Industrial Commission Washington Government Industrial Commission

Garrison Denounces College Football at Quincy Dinner

William Lloyd Garrison urged against intercollegiate football at the Quincy School Association dinner in the Thorndike Hotel, denouncing its brutality and urging focus on temperate, lower athletic options like Boston's free gyms. Mayor Quincy supported gymnasia as beneficial for body and mind, while Rev. Leighton Parks noted some positive aspects and a few Yale players at Harvard. The 14th annual event honored Quincy School founders and outlined next year's officers.

Yale Harvard Leighton Parks Quincy William Lloyd Garrison Quincy School Association Thorndike Garrison Boston W. F. Jackson Republic England Quincy School Jackson B. W. Putnam Association Alfred Bunker Putnam J. Harris Richards Georgetown D. C. University Mr. Garrison Harry Beecher Elliot Don Quixote Paul Bourget Sherman Evarts Bryce Garison America France Isaac F. Paul Boston School Board United States Joseph H. O'Neil Thomas W. Bishop John A. Brett James F. Bliss William T. A. Hitzgerald Francis Hayden Timothy F. Quinn John T. M Sullivan Charles J. Bauer William L. Kelt Paul F. Crowley Gabriel Alexander Calvin W. Sawyer Edwin A. Bell George H. Lincoln Thomas D. Gleason John Quinn, Jr George R. Clarke Franccis R. Bowen Joseph V. Donahoe W. T. A. Fitzgerald W. J. B. Jackson J. H. O'Neil N. D. Drummey

CAPTAIN CLARKS PARADE HONORS WARD 2 CANDIDATE

Thousands witnessed a East Boston parade honoring Captain Thomas F. Clark candidate for the Ward 2 alderman seat. Battery F Winthrop and local units joined, with Douglass Hickey Giblin and Nolan present. Red fire lit the route as Maverick Square hosted speeches after the march. Clark planned a Lyceum Hall rally to conclude the campaign.

Thomas F. Clark Clark John.j. Douglass Joseph F. Hickey Thos. J. Giblin William Nolan East Boston Maverick Square Douglass Hickey Lower Lyceum Hall

Ninth Regiment rolls nearing muster out date

Colonel Weaver of the Ninth reported at the East Armory that captains of the Nin regiment wired the state of the rolls. They expect completion by Thursday and said mustering out on November 2. Examinations continued as usual with several men examined by Dr. Shea.

Weaver East Armory Nin Nortas Shea

Barre Yardmaster Killed in Car Coupling Accident

George B. Morse a Barre Vermont railroad yardmaster was instantly killed while coupling cars. He was 40 and survived by a widow and two children.

Barre George B. Morse Ailroad

Officiers Elected by Sons and Day of Zion at Wall Street Synagogue

At last night's meeting in the Wall Street Synagogue hall officers were elected P Finkelstein president Miss R Nathenson vice president L L Ballin treasurer D Goldstein financial secretary R Silverman recording secretary A concert committee was appointed H Kallen R Silverman A Rosenthal and Misses B Paterlowsky Gruber with 8 L Ballin presiding

Sons and Day of Zion Wall Street P. Finkelstein R. Nathenson L. L. Bailin D. Goldstein R. Silverman H. Kallen R. Silverman A. Rosenthal B. Paterlowsky Gruber L Ballin

Destruction of song birds sparks congressional push

In St Paul Minnesota on November 16 1910 the WC T U opened with slim attendances as Mrs Lovell of Pennsylvania urged a ban on millinery use of singing birds and Ms Frances Josephs of Louisiana denounced lynchings while debates over Temple trust bonds and hospital access for Brady death probe unfold.

ST. Paul Congress Francis Josephs Louisiana South

Stevens Elected National President of W C T U Maine Woman

Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Maine elected national president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at a 10 30 session with 317 votes for Stevens 356 valid ballots. Miss Anna Gordon named as vice president at large after by law change. Secretary and treasurer chosen with Barker leading at 289 votes.

Lillian M. N. Stevens Maine The Women’s Christian Temperance Union Bessie Laythe Scovel Minnesota Illinois Stevens Anna Shaw S. M. D. Fry Helen Hood Caroline Buell M. N. Stevenson B. L. Seavel Bell Mix K. L. Stevenson Anna Gordon White- Kinney Clara C. Hoffman Marie C. Brehm A. S. Benjamin Mary H. Hunt Louise Rounds Marion Dunham Fessenden Miss Willard L. M. N. Stevens Miss Gordon Henry Somerset Susannah M. D. Fry Fry Missouri Francis BE. Beauchamp Secretary of War Helen M. Barker M. H. Dunham Scattering

Old Schoolboys to Hold 19th Anniversary Meeting

The Old Schoolboys' Association marks its nineteenth anniversary with a 3 p.m. meeting at Young's Hotel on Thursday, November 17, followed by dinner at 4 30 p.m. Tickets are available from custodians of the Old State House on State Street and from William C. Lawrence, secretary, at 106 West Concord Street.

Old School Boys’ Association Young's Hotel Old State House State Street William C. Lawrence West Concord Street

Well Known Contractor Hand Dies at 62 in Nyack

William H. Hand, a prominent New York contractor and builder, died in Nyack at age 62. He constructed the Manhattan Beach Hotel the Princeton College library and laboratory the Museum of the City of New York and the Columbia College library among other notable structures.

Nyack N. Y William Hand New York Manhattan Beach Princeton College Library and Laboratory Museum of the University of the City of New York Columbia College Library

Runnymede Club Whiskey Suppers At Top Hotels

At premier hotels and clubs, the Runnymede Club whiskey program offers refined tastes and exclusive tastings. Patrons explore aged blends and rare bottlings in elegant lounges, highlighting a trend toward premium spirits in high-end venues.

Fight Ahead for Chandler as New Hampshire Senate Race Heats Up

Indications point to a competitive two year horizon as the fight for United States Senate from New Hampshire gathers momentum Judge Harry E Burnham appears set as a possible successor with Congressman Sulloway also mentioned Others named as potential contenders include Henry M Baker John B Smith Charles A Busiel and Henry W Blair all noted figures in state politics The contest centers on Chandler stance on monetary policy and party alignment.

Manchester William E Chandler United States Senate Chandler Franklin Worcester Charles A. Busizl Harry E. Burnham Sulloway Henry M. Baker Bow John B. Smith Hillsboro Charles A. Busiel Laconia Henry W. Blair

Kearsarge Naval Veterans Entertain Lynn G A R Boys

Naval veterans of the Kearsarge entertained General Lander Post No 5 G A R of Lynn at the American House. About 300 G A R members attended a dinner with speeches including Captain Jack Adams warning against imperialism. The event followed a brief parade and reception with naval and G A R ties celebrated.

Army and Navy Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans General Lander Post Lynn Kearsarge Association Shoe City Broad State Commercial Washington School Tremont Hanover Streets White Manchester Lander Farragut Jack’o’ Adams Shaw Hall Adams Naval Association Grand Army Captain Wilson Payviuiaster Clapp Boatswain King Ensign Meissner Ensign Hodgkins Matthews

Cremationists Prosper Vote to Stay Independent

The New England Cremation Society held its annual meeting at the Medical Library chaired by James R. Chadwick. It voted not to unite with the Massachusetts Cremation Society and to continue its converting work. Treasurer reported 3200 dollars. Officers elected include Honorary president John Storer Cobb and president Harrison Otis Athorp with several vice presidents, secretary George O. Smith, treasurer Albert Stevens Parsons, and an executive committee led by James Richard Garter and others.

New England Cremation Society Medical Library James R. Chadwick Massachusetts Cremation Society John Storer Cobb Harrison Otis Apthorp Charl Eliot Norton

Getchell Found Responsible in 1898 Sharon Rail Death

Judge Oscar A. Marden of the District Court found Daniel W. Getchell engineer of the rear train section grossly negligent and responsible for the death of Franklin M. Waters in the August 21 1898 railroad accident at Sharon. The verdict followed an inquest held at Stoughton.

Stoughton Oscar A. Marden District Court of Norfolk County Franklin M. Waters New York, New Haven Hartford Sharon D. W. Getchell Marden Daniel W. Getchell

Trade talks with Britain on reciprocity halt in Washington

Negotiations on a reciprocity treaty with Great Britain about the British West Indies have stopped with no sign of a near conclusion. Talks had progressed last spring and hoped for Senate ratification before Congress adjourned, but obstacles arose and the process lapsed into stagnation.

Washington Great Britain British West Indies Congress Senate

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