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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1897

Page

2

Party Aboard the Kivasind Off Union Wharf Near Marblehead

A yacht party boarded the white schooner Kivasind at Union Wharf around 3 pm for a cruise to Marblehead and eastern points before winter quarters at Wood's Hole. Guests include Edgar Harding, George A. Thayer, A C Halsey, John Graham, George Rice, and George Hastings. The Arion, from Java with a large sugar cargo, was towed to Constitution Wharf for unloading, boosting local shore activity.

Union Wharf Kivasind Edgar Harding Whitman Mills Merchant Mills New Bedford Marblehead Eastern Points Wood’s Hole Constitution Wharf Java Arion George W. Townsend aSamoset Galena North Channel City of Gloucester L. G. Burnham New England Docks Boston Alfred Sorensen Lincoln Russell Clyde Line Charleston Jacksonville Cherokee Harry Converse Penelope Wolcott Arthur Binney the Post T Wharf Provincetown Haddock Defiance Success Maurice Powers Mary G. Powers Prince Edward Yarmouth Nova Scotia March Fairfax

American Wringer Company Advertisement Item

The American Wringer Company advertises at 0 and 7 Franklin Street and 80th Street as manufacturers of clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street 80Th Street

Prosecution Aims At Key Luetgert Witnesses In Chicago Trial

In Chicago on October 1 the prosecution plans a crushing blow by presenting three witnesses identified as Mrs Luetgert. Gypsy women seen in Wisconsin and near Elgin are investigated as part of the case. Dr Allport faces a severe cross examination with guarded identifications of bones and technical explanations.

Chicago Luetgert Kenosha Wis Elgin Pedler Opdyke Lake Urich Schaack Walter H. Allport Dr. Allport McEwen Dorsey Allport

L Street Gate Closes Bath House Ends Summer Season

The L Street bath house in South Boston closed for the season until 1898 under Superintendent Charles Cox with assistants Michael Kelly and James Maher. Regulars included Dr. John R. Slattery and Charles H. Slattery, Dr. Toomey, Dr. McDonald, Jim Green, Bob Kyde, Harvard men Henry Harrison and T. Crowley, Yale’s W A Smith, and many others from sports, law, and public life among the frequent bathers.

L Street Bath House Boston Charles Cox Michael Kelly James Maher John R. Slattery Charles H. Slattery Toomey Roxbury McDonald Charlestown George L. Richardson Bath Jim Green Bob’’ Kyde Henry Harrison Harvard W. A. Smith Henry Clarkson Yale Fr. N. Abercombie Joe Kirwan Eddie Hopkins Peninsular A. A Dr. Barnes J. J. Donovan Tom McCarthy William Fitzgerald Robert Perham Tremont C. C George Reed Andrew Anderson Charlie Osgood Gould Edward McCusker W. E. Crockett Timothy Crowley Harvard College Alderman Paige United States Swift John S. Fitzgerald Dallinger Cambridge Quinn Charles North Charles J. Hark Connecticut William F. Shea Samuel Linton Clark’s John P. Manning Andy McDermott Dorchester Edward H. Cavanaugh Worcester Bert Longley Lynn Officers Cronin, Brennick, Gammon Dennis Collins James O’brien

Symphony Ticket Sale Sets New Attendance Record

Fully as many people attended the final sale of Symphony tickets at Music Hall yesterday as at any previous sale. Tickets for the Saturday evening concerts were the $7.50 seats with premiums from 25 cents to $15. The first seat 1151 under the balcony carried a $5 premium, 1160 brought $8, and several seats in the second balcony fetched $12.50 to $15. Overall prices were well ahead of last year.

Music Hall

Saturn Due With Cargo From St Lucia After Helgolonda Wreck

The steamer Saturn is expected to reach here today carrying part of the cargo of the British steamer Helgolonda which recently ran ashore at Point Micoud. The Helgolonda sustained light damage with a broken stem and forward keel length and minor bottom damage, while its machinery remains in fairly good condition.

Saturn St. Lucia Hethelgonda Point Micoud

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purity and Health

Every thought, word and action rely on blood quality for vitality. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a blood purifier and cure for scrofula, salt rheum, humors, sores, rheumatism, catarrh, and a general nervine, strength builder, stomach tonic and regulator. Hood's Pills cure liver ills, 25 cents.

Hood’s

Liberals in Madrid prepare ovation for Sagasta arrival

In Madrid Oct 1 the Liberal leadership plans to greet Senor Sagasta with an ovation upon his arrival. A Liberal cabinet is anticipated with Senor Gazamzo as foreign minister, Senor Morety Prendergast in charge of the colonies, and General Correa as war minister. Moret y Prendergast may become Spanish minister to Washington. New York reports Captain-General Weyler has sent in his resignation to Madrid to take effect soon, a likely result of the Azcarraga ministry's fall and the expectation a Liberal cabinet will govern Spain. Weyler’s prior resignation offer during Canovas’s assassination episode was urged to wait for a new cabinet formation.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Senor Gamazo Senor Moret Y Prendergast General Correa Washington Senor Dupuy de Lome New York Weyler Azcarraga Spain Canovas Cuba

Cuban forces grow stronger as Costa lands at Vera Cruz

A New York merchant with war updates reports Colonel Baldermere Costa of the Cuban army has safely landed in Vera Cruz. The Cuban forces are described as stronger now from east to west, with Costa’s appearance in Havana noted.

New York Baldermere Costa Havana Vera Cruz

Spanish cabinet crisis at Woodford representations

Washington reports no explanation from General Woodford about the crisis in the Spanish cabinet. No reply to his representations has been received, and the administration expects Spain may delay a response due to confusion and public sentiment.

Washington General Woodford

Graham of Roxury Plans Cape Horn Voyage and Sale

Roxury resident Graham proposes a Kiondike scheme to sail to Cape Horn and convert the venture into a sale. The plan involves a bold maritime route and potential commercial aims.

Yukon expedition plans by Roxbury man to sail coal schooner

John Graham of Roxbury organizes a twenty member cooperative to buy the schooner Nellie Colman for a coal voyage around Cape Horn to San Francisco. The venture foresees Seattle and St Michaels transfers, a steam launch, and two years of provisions as the group targets Alaska mining and a Yukon trading post with mining for six men.

John Graham Bromley Park Roxbury Yukon Graham Cape Horn San Francisco Cape Seattle Alaska St. Michaels Yukon River

Harrison Supports Municipal Ownership in Public Utilities

Former President Benjamin Harrison discusses municipal ownership as the best path to cheap reliable service. He cites Scottish cities with urban utilities and warns against selling franchises to avoid taxing riders, urging against Tammany’s control of New York City amid a national test of city governance.

Benjamin Harrison Scotland Tammany United States

Suffolk AOH holds convention in Dexter and urges Irish relief

The Suffolk county Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial with County President William J. Cronin presiding and 47 divisions represented. Requisitions sought authorization to form three military divisions in Roxbury South End and Brighton. Messages from State Treasurer Martin J. Roche Patrick Griffin and others were read. Resolutions denouncing Britain for cruelty to Irish prisoners passed unanimously. Vice President James Mantle urged a per member fund voyage to alleviate Irish famine distress. Speakers included Patrick Griffin John A. Ryan and others. Arrangements were made for the national AOH convention in Boston and observance of the event.

Suffolk County Dexter, Hall Wells Memorial William J. Cronin Roxbury South End Brighton Martin J. Roche Patrick Griffin Boston James Mantle Ireland England John A. Ryan Charles McCarthy John 8B. O'Higgins John M. Cotter Felix Gallagher Jerome Co. Dolan James A. Murphy Edmond Phelan D. J. Harrington the Order

Striking Sole fasteners union faces stiff talks in Brockton

In Brockton on October 1, the advisory board of the Sole fasteners Union met with fourteen local factories to sign the Goodyear stitching wage agreement. Four firms had signed, while most shops offered no settlement, and strikers won over many workers who had taken their places.

Brockton Solefasteners’ Union M. A. Packard & Co T. D. Barry & Co George G. Snow McSherry Goodyear Ernest Williams Lasters

Society Notes From Boston and Nearby Scenes

Massachusetts Schoolmasters Club dines at the Brunswick this evening. Miss Louise Imogen Guiney of Auburndale enjoys an autumn vacation at Port Clyde Missouri while pursuing writing. Dr. Benjamin B. Cole’s illness may send the family to Lakewood. Two Hall sisters plan a New York residence with their elder Marguerite Hall, now at South Dennis. Mrs. Frederick Warren hosts a dinner for Wilkes-Barre founder of Mayflower Society. Captain King, U S A., hosts Minnie Dupree after Fort Frayne run in Chicago with army officers present. Tea invitations set for Household Institute Food Fair October 4. Miss Amy Smith, Lt Sebree Smith’s daughter, ill but not dangerously. Mrs Fry nearing recovery from recent accident at Ainsley’s Hotel Mamaroneck New York.

Massachusetts Schoolmasters’ Club Brunswick Louise Imogen Guiney Auburndale Port Clyde Guiney Harry Woodruff Secret Service’’ Company J. P. Sutherland Commonwealth Avenue Woodruff Harvard Holyoke Street Cambridge Benjamin BE. Cole Lakewood Poland Wyoming Boston Gertrude Grace Hall Edna Hall New York Marguerite Hall South Dennis Frederick Warren William H. McCartney Wilkesbarre Penn Mayflower Society Patriotic Societies of America Captain King Minnie Dupree Chicago Fort Frayne Ciriever Emma Sheridan Fry Household Institute Grand Hall A. E. Whitaker Amy Smith Sebree Smith Fort Warren Ainsley

Harbor Collisions In Boston Area Cause Ship Damage

The four masted schooner Eleazer W. Clark was struck off South Boston flats by the Norumbega, ripping the jib stay and outrigger and causing about 100 dollars in damage. Later Morse's towboat Ice King towing two barges failed to clear a steam drill in the Narrows, smashing the drill’s house and breaking two dredge spuds when hawser sailed free.

Eleazer W. Clark South Boston Flats Norumbega Morse Ice King

Statement of Mas sachusetts Benefit Life Assn Receivership Claims

The company lists 180 death claims approved totaling 541 995.65, 65 disability claims approved totaling 46 294.76, three disability claims awaiting board approval totaling 8 608, 100 death claims with no action totaling 368 770, eight post appointment death claims totaling 9 000, 41 death claims in suit totaling 148 250, and 38 400 in death claims denied without suit. Grand total 1 160 710.41.

Massachusetts Benefit Life Association Board of

Armenian harvest festival aid thanked by Miss Porden and ABA

Miss Porden and the Armenian Benevolent Association express thanks for the aid and contributions to their harvest festival which drew a large Armenian attendance.

Miss Porden Armenian Benevolent Association

Alcoholism blamed in death of Howell Colb

Police dismiss murder theory in the death of Howell Colb of Sharon found dying in a barn on Ophir Street Jamaica Plain. Medical examiner cites alcoholism while widow questions the verdict and friends speculate possible drugging. Nephew Edward Colb last saw him drinking before he collapsed. investigators note prior long drinking history.

Jamaica Plain Howell Colb Sharon Colb John Shaw Ophir Street City Hospital Washington Street Shaw Barn

Shipping News Mini Almanac Update

Arrivals list steamers and schooners from Philadelphia and New York with cargoes and towages including Arian Prince Edward Indian Glenn, and many others. Cleared ships include Scythia and Minnie Louise. sailings mention Parastable and Yarmouth among others with destinations in Jamaica and Baltimore.

Arian Clough Sourabaya Delaware Prince Edward McGray Yarmouth Essex Billups Baltimore Norfolk Indian Nickerson Philadelphia H. M. Whitney Hallett New York Flihu Homson Garrick Stonington Portland Deering Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Penobsco Kelly Weehawken Carrie Ware Bagley Perth Amboy Glenulien Mitchell Helen Blitchelder South River N. J Kate Mary Coggswell T. W. Cooper Brown Roudout Woodbury M. Snow Staten Island Westerloo Mayo Leonora Bellatty Clara Dinsmore Tivert Scythia Pritchard Liverpool Minnie Louise Grand Bank N. F Acacia St. John’s Marguerite Windsor WY. Richard Mereghan Glenesa Dorchester N. B Mercedese Belleveau ‘Cove Sandalphon Ava Five Islands Sir Heather Bell St. John Agnes KE. Manson John Rose Allen J. R. Teel Communipaw Wind West Parastable (Br Jamaica Lborderer Inagua State of Providence Elihu Thomson Lynn

Lowell City Defeat In Multiple Civil Tort Actions

In the Civil Courts of Middlesex Superior Court Lowell judge Lilley presiding verdicts returned for the city of Lowell in two tort actions arising from injuries on a defective highway. Lawyers B D O Connell for plaintiffs I W Qua for defendants. Several other case numbers listed including scollar Fay Harrington Meanus Donohoe Schofield Brown McOsker Feller Johnson McManus Veevers Seara and Dunfey et al with outcomes noted as defendant victories.

Suprior Court Middlesex Lowell Lilley James Donovan City of Edmund Burke B. D. O'Connell I. W. Qua Scollan Fay A S fHlarrington Meanus Donohoe Schofield B. A M. BR Brown Va McOsker Feller Conn. Brewing Co Johnson McManus Veevers Seara Dunfey

Revised List of Public Hackney Carriage Stands in Boston

The Boston Police Department publishes an amended schedule of hackney carriage stands. The list specifies street names and sides, nearby landmarks, and the number of carriages permitted at each stand, including key points along Atlantic Avenue, Causeway Street, Park Street, PostOffice Square, and other locations.

Public Hackney Stands For Night Time Only In Boston 1807

The list details night time hackney carriage stands across Boston streets with counts of carriages at each location. It notes stands on Atlantic Avenue Avon Street Causeway Street Castle Square Tremont Street Washington Street and more with varying carriage counts and positions. The notice states the revised list takes effect Monday October 11 1807 by order of the Board of Police, Thomas Ryan Clerk, Boston September 29 1897.

Atlantic Avenue East Side Rowe's Wharf Avon Street North Side Washington Street Beach Street Bedford Street Bennet Street Kromnfield Street Berkeley Street Tremont Street Warren Avenue Causeway Street Canal Street Beverly Street Castle Square West Side Railroad Bridge Essex Street Franklin Street Lriend Street Incelaid Street Nashua Street Portland Street Park Square School Street South Street Kneeland Street State Street Old State House Winter Street West Street Eliot Street East Eide Castle Street Tremont Row Haymarket Square Hanover Street Brattle Street Boston Tavern Boylston Street Board of Police Thomas Ryan Boston

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