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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1901

Page

6

Kidnapping Case in Philadelphia Involves Newspaper Men

Four men and a stenographer are charged with kidnapping and starving Mrs. Mabel Goodrich to steal jewels worth over 2000 dollars and force signing bank checks. Howard Sloat Henry Wallace J Knight Findlay and Oscar Dunlap implicated by Findlay after police traced the plot to a Wayne firehouse and Germantown ruse.

Philadelphia Central Police Station Howard K. Sloat Henry Wallace J. Knight Findlay Wayne Oscar 8. Dunlap Mabel Goodrich North Tenth Street D. Clarence Gibbons Law and Order Society Third National Bank Tenth Poplar Sveral Findlay Sloan Attorney Gibbons Barber Germantown Wallace Society

Miss Stone ransom appeal gains nationwide support

A Virginia relief drive seeks funds to ransom Miss Stone held abroad. The American Board and Washington officials back the appeal, urging subscriptions as the only practical path since the government cannot pay. Contributions from individuals and banks totaling 4323.75 are listed, with hopes for rapid collection.

State Department Miss Stone American Board Capen Washington

American Board Deliberates on Miks Stone Ransom Case

The prudential committee of the American Board met two hours to discuss the Miks Stone kidnapping in Bulgaria. They released a statement reflecting views of President Samuel B Capen and Secretary Judson Smith after a Washington visit with President Roosevelt and officials.

Miks Stone Bulgaria Prudential Committee American Board Samuel B. Capen Judson Smith Washington Roosevelt

Mayor Gould Urges Chelsea Rescue Aid for Miss Stone

Chelsea mayor James Gould appeals to Boston readers to fund the ransom for Ellen M. Stone held by brigands. He asks pledges and money to Kidder, Peabody & Co or City Hall by Monday noon, with names and amounts if calling by phone.

Gould Chelsea Miss Stone Europe Kidder, Peabody, & Co Boston City Hall Kidder, Peabody & Co Humanity James Gould

Pastors in Newton Appeal for Funds to ransom Miss Stone

Congregational church leaders read an urgent appeal for money to ransom Miss Stone. Clergymen voiced sympathy but opposed paying a ransom to avoid setting a dangerous precedent. Subscriptions reached $2000 by night, with the fund set to close in the morning.

Newton Miss Stone

Central Church Raises 1200 for Miss Stone Ransom Fund

The Central Congregational Church in Philadelphia reported raising $1200 toward the Miss Stone ransom fund. It was the only church to report so far, but other city churches are believed to have contributed a material addition.

Philadelphia Central Congregational Church Miss Stone

Cleveland Evangelicals Seek Fund For Miss Stone Release

Clergymen in Cleveland plan action tomorrow to raise money to secure the release of missionary Miss Stone. Telegrams from the American Board of Foreign Missions urge prompt attention and directing funds to Kidder Peabody & Co Boston. Clergy fear paying a ransom may invite further kidnappings.

Cleveland, O Miss Stone American Board of Foreign Missions Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Cleveland

King Edward and Queen Alexandra to visit Ireland for Punchestown

The Freeman's Journal reports King Edward and Queen Alexandra will travel to Dublin to attend the Punchestown races and stay for a fortnight visiting Lord Londonderry and the Duke of Abercorn, then proceed to Belfast while skipping the south of Ireland.

Dublin the Freeman’s Journal Edward Queen Alexandra Ireland Lord Londonderry Duke of Abercorn Belfast

Gale Rips Britain and Nearby Waters. Toll Mounts

A furious gale swept Britain the channel and the North Sea with fatalities from falling trees. Some sea casualties reported and a waterspout near Calais. Telegraph and telephone lines were widely interrupted across the affected regions.

Great Britain London Channel North Sea Belgium Calais

Drowned Three Men Rescue Efforts On Boston Harbor

A 20 foot Chelsea Yacht Club sloop capsized near North Ferry slip while returning from a fishing trip. Three men Boc, Bonney and Marsh, were swept overboard as a mast sheet failed. Bonney died. Marsh brothers were saved assisted by porgy steamers and the Sumner, with captain Moran defending his actions. Alderman Kelley urged more lifeboats and life preservers.

Chelsea Yacht Club George Marsh A. M. Hathaway Morrison's Wharf Mabel Bird Bonney Sumner Morrison’s Wharf Marsh Brothers Guardan Boston Dr. Frazer Chelsea Magee Furnace Company Moran Alderman Kelley East Boston Navy Yard Dennison Post

Labor Leaders Gather in Holyoke Amid Big AFL Convention

In Holyoke 172 AFL allied bodies converge for annual convention the largest New England labor gathering. Topics include Fall River mill strike involving 23000 workers factory law enforcement ferry life safety and mill workers’ conditions with delegates arriving from Boston Springfield and beyond.

Holyoke American Federation of Labor New England Fall River Marble Hall Maplestreet Frank McCarty Dennis D. Driscoll Boston James R. Crozier Boston Central Labor Union William C. Wheeler Lynn Central Labor Union George Edwards Cambridge Central Labor Union Teamsters' Union Thomas Tracey A. F. of Philip’ H. Sweet Coopers No Matthew Grady Carriage Workers’ Union N. A. Keene Icemen’s Union P. H. Shaughnessy Sanitary Workers Edward Ward Brewery Workers’ Union Patrick Mahoney Cigar Makers’ Union L G Jeremiah “Cronin Holyoke Cigar Makers’ Union Springfield Vaper Makers’ Union

Central Labor Union Meets in Wells Memorial Hall

Members of the Central Labor Union gathered in Wells Memorial Hall yesterday for a meeting to discuss upcoming activities and community outreach efforts.

Central Labor Union Wells Memorial Hall

Collins Runs Independent for Legislative Seat

Thomas J. Collins declares himself an independent candidate for the Legislature. A large Ward 43 meeting in Towti Hall denounces local readers for interfering in the Representative nominations at the late State caucuses. The crowd supports Collins against the perceived interference.

Thomas J. Collins Towti Hall Laswe

Independent candidate Collins gains support in Ward 13

Representatives and council members join Thomas J Collins as the Collins Democratic Club of Ward 13 forms pledging support for Josiah Quincy for Governor and P A Collins for Mayor. Officers elected include P J O'Brien president and M J Lydon secretary with plans for Broadway HQ and upcoming rallies.

M. J. Lydon A. L. O’toole John M. T. Ahearn John H. Peony Thomas Hurley William Hanrahan William Tirrell M. L. O’brien P. A. Foley Jeremiah O’brien Patrick F. Don Richard Dwyer Thomas J. Collins Collins Democratic Club Ward 13 Josiah Quincy P. A. Collins P. J. O'Brien W. B. Moran Broadway

Nye Considers Independent bid after Luscombe loss

Delegates at the Cape Republican convention report Senator Luscombe may not secure a fourth term. William A. Nye of Bourne, who lost the GOP nomination to Luscombe, is circulating petitions to run as an independent if voters show a viable path to victory.

Cape Luscombe William A. Nye Bourne

Worcester Democrats to Ratify State Ticket at Mechanics Hall

Worcester hosts a large Democratic ratification gathering at Mechanics Hall with Congressman John R. Thayer presiding. Speakers include Josiah Quincy Dr John W Coughlin Wilmore B Stone Judge A A Putnam Con gressmen Conry and Naphen as volunteers rally for further events in Lynn Monday night after the meeting.

Mechanics’ Hall Worcester Democrats of Massachusetts Worcester County John R. Thayer Josiah Quincy John W. Coughlin Wilmore B. Stone A. A. Putnam Conry Naphen Quincy Lynn State Committee

Democrats urge Cooke to seek tenth Worcester seat

The Democrats of the tenth Worcester district urge Dr George P Cooke of Milford to run. A convention in Upton planned for tomorrow night may nominate him.

Worcester George P. Cooke Milford Upton

Jones to Run as Independent for Fall River Legislature

Representative Michael B. Jones of Fall River plans an independent bid for the Legislature in Fall River after a caucus defeat. He faced no serious challenger previously and had to run with stickers last year due to a paper objection, yet captured a large vote and won. Supporters at the State House and in Fall River expect a similar result this year.

Michael B. Jones Fall River Jones State House

Anarchist Glavinovitch Arrested in Rome

Rome reports the arrest of Glavinovitch an anarchist who recently arrived from Dalmatia He was heard discussing a secret state matter with another anarchist in Bape ankI achat na pon or similar text.

Rome Glavinovitch Dalmatia

Rail lines announce October 7 schedule changes for New York routes

The New York New Haven and Hartford system lists October 7 start times for routes to New York Hartford New Haven and other points. It details morning express service via Shore Line Air Line Sound River routes and Providence Providence Division stops including Back Bay and Whitman connections with printed timetable notes for seasonal stops and ticketing.

New York New Haven New London Shore Line Middletown Willimantic Hartford Air Line EW Haven Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Maryland Sound Nes Fall River Stonington Jane Norwich E. m Providenc Pall River Buna. m Providence Back Bay Whitman Cohasset Trovincetown A. m Chatham P. m. Hyannis P. m A. m. Woods Hole Arene. m A. m. Paaye Ae Ors A. Corr Tee m. Hartford Fishkile Landing Boston & Albany R. R Aaa Okett Fitchburg Sominster Clinton Needham Highlandville Upper Falls

Twin screw steamers shift era at Leyland line port

The article notes Leyland line vessels switch to twin screws, with Kingstonian set for a November departure from this port to London. It compares the move across major lines, cites North German Lloyds’ late adoption, and details port activity including tug operations and inspections of steerage passengers on Cunard and Royal lines.

Leyland Line Liverpool London Kingstonian Quebec Gibson Caledonian Lloyds Steamship Company Kemp Brothers William and Joseph Juno Vesta Boston Newport News Lyra Mary C. Hale 8. G. Haskell Buenos Ayres Geneva Rosario Europe Winifredian Sagamore

Shipping News Miniature Arrivals and Departures

The shipping page lists arrivals of steamers with cargos and passengers including St. Croix Pike St. John N B and City of Macon with merchandise to multiple names and destinations. and sailings of vessels including Southern Cross and several barges and tugs to ports such as Portland Me Boston and Newport News Va. The report names numerous ships captains and owners and notes the time of day and locations along the Atlantic coast.

Rail timetable details for Boston & Maine June 24 1901

Boston and Maine schedules list through and local train times from Union Station Portland and various Maine points. Western and Eastern divisions show daily departures to Augusta Bar Harbor Manchester St John Eastport etc with limited Sundays times and special notes about connections and summer adjustments.

Union Station Portland Augusta A. Tc Bar Harbor Aaliy Lewison Manchester St. John Stephen N. N Turdar An Wiscasset Thomaston Pee i Rockland Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Mill Bridge Jonesport Machiasport Boston Eastport Calais N. B Benton D. Ma

Transit schedules and stations across New Hampshire

A dense list of rail and bus schedule times covers Manchester Concord Nashua and surrounding towns. It notes principal stations between Nashua and Concord, and services to Laconia Plymouth Lebanon White River Junction Montpelier Burlington and Quebec with weekday and Sunday times and notes on stops and exceptions.

Manchester Concord New’ Boston NOH Henniker Orth Wear Bonday Pittsfield Suncook Valley Pe Anan Sunfer Pricipal Nashua Ree S P Belmont N. Zilton Lakeport Menebritt Rx ASH- I ND Reac Wwrirs Plymouth Principat Tagcat Wndar Campton Nowth Woonsrtocka Premighwasset Valley Lisbon Tattleton Whithafield Lancaster Ethile Arm Twin Mountain Fabyan House Watt Santa Y. Rar Apt Athlehem Maen Hots Biko Anektin Lebanon White River Claremont Ara Warm Pers Er Ang B. m Datuidaye Ewport Norwich ANT Waroter Rand Johnsbairy Iawport Sunjay ST. 7 RB. R Orant Onminnao West G. T. Ry C. P. Ry

Boston and neighboring city rail services schedule list

Trains depart Boston for many towns including Pitchbnre Gardner Greenfield North Adams Willamstown Troy Kansas Albany Utica Elmira Syracuse Rochester Watertown Buffalo Niagara Falls Hamilton Toronto Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and west routes. Various expresses include Local, Day Express, Night Express, Sleeping Car services, Parlor Car to Binghamton, and circular routings via Lake Champlain Montreal and Rutland with summer Sunday exceptions and weekday limitations.

Gardner Greenfield North Allame Willamstown Troy Kany Baratoga Utica Winnehamton Hornellsville Elmira Syracuse Rochester Watertown Buffalo Niacara Fails Hamilton Toronto Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Points Binghamton Tocal Express Boston Chicago Fast Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Fort Edward Glens Falls Plattsburg Adirondacks Burlington St. Albans Malone Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec Vermont New York Canada Rutland Express Bostos Ousundays St. Hyacint ' D J. Flanders Gen’ Pase Tkt. Agt

Towing Barges Through East Coast Ports And Passages

York Wrganising towing barges Baltic and Bridgeport from Perth Amboy to Portsmouth N H Valley Forge Philadelphia towing Kohinoor Suffolk and Silver Brook Tamaqua Philadelphia via Newport with Elmwood Tunnel Ridge and Preston at Clark s Point for Nottingham towing barge C BR BR No 14 from Port Johnson to Portsmouth N H Piscataqua to Portsmouth N H towing Dover Florence Leland Apple River N S Anchored Nantasket Roads Barges Eagle Hill Richardson for Philadelphia Highland Light Passed out at 9 am tug Carbonero to Philadelphia towing Ashbland Girard and Shenandoah Passed east steamer Horatio Hall New York for Portland Wind northwest 21 miles clear Chatham Oct 6 Passed north 6 am tug Boxer towing Burnside from Philadelphia to Portsmouth N H and Franklin to Portland Me and several four masted schooners Passed south steamer Cocoa Boston for New York Wind west fresh breeze clear

Boxer Burnside Philadelphia Portsmouth N. H Franklin Portland Cocoa Boston New York

Ward 20 Democratic Club Meets At Dorchester HQ

The Ward 20 Democratic Club holds its monthly meeting at the club headquarters on Dorchester Avenue near Glover's Corner. Members are enthused by the caucus showing and will appoint committees to advance the party's interests.

Ular Ward 20 Democraticlub Dorchester Avenue Glover's Corner Emoeet Sunet Matos Eee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kidder, Peabody & c. Fund H. N. Gardiner Anil Arthur F. Whitin Edward Whitin Anthony Peck Flist Church Gonna KE. Pitkin M. PL Peck Thompson Seuveases E. V. Ow. Coldoag A. W. Coldough B. Parker George B. Forrester Neon Virginia L. Wy Fox Heed Miss Porter J. K. Dwight G. Remeah Capes H. L. Rutherford Seren RMB Sianesprips Perry S. Mary Butler Butler, Eevecwescevecesssewesese 10.00 . 8. Forbes, Barah FE Gum Rury Dulia S. Carpenter Susan Pecham D. O. Towell Frank G. Mason L. B. Caprom Alice Urof A. Anne B. Forbes Mrs. H. B. J Carrie F W. B. Fenton M. F Fis Biv Emour Clas Vis Ahwersatsiasn K. R. Grinnell Sarah i Elien U ‘Harding Morr A Yidd Charlotte A. Blake Cora Mitch Oliver Lund Fred P. Powers Co L. Ebbels W. L. Squire Wistarham Stanley R. Yarnall A ‘Sim Boe Oo Slev W. Wield & Co Reuben Brooks E. Beevers Bodine Whitcomb Secebeceteseerssaseccses SOLO Middleton John A. W. William Rives M. D Wiese Elbert B. Monroe Stamford National Bank Nna Naon Sree Chester Bo William Mackey i Antes American Board Acts Heartily H.w.patteeee & CO Captain Moran Sarah Stone Ternoon J. J. Downing Coopers’ Union Boutwell Paine Hall Twentieth Century Club Edward Buritt Smith Miller William P. Sullivan & Co Bakers Secretar Civil Service Commission A. P. Russell Conway and Harris Hoey Ced Committee On Steel Workers Collins Ward AYE AW Cape District Heart of the Commonwealth Gooke Railroads New York, New Haven & Hartford RR Vea Medfield West Medway Woonsocket Old State House Terminal Station L. H. Palmer A. C. Kendall Gen’l Pass. Agt C. Peter. Clark Shipping News St. Croix Pike C. ER. Sachler Prince Arthur Kinney Yarmouth N. C J. F. Masters Kershaw Howes Ultimore Norfolk A. M. Graham Indian Snow E. B. Sampson City of Macon Savage EK. H. Downing H. M. Whitney Baker Henry M. Whitney City of Fitchburg Cates City of Bays Area Bangor Bay State Oliver Gloucester Ober Mass Southern Cross Hayes Walton Dunacila Morning Star Hanson Newburyport Annie Sargent Tibbetts Rockport Herbert Perkins Roct Masa Mary J. Eliott Beal Qonesport Mil Piccataqua Barges P. N. Co Exeter Scranton Farnham Boken Dudley Pray Coffin Dolphin Fuller Turcomwan Eng Yeas Mystic Louisburg C. B Lyrn Maverick Meklege Marine and Diclivoms Boston & Maine City Ticket Office Washington Street Caproert Weirs Warren Taconia Fitchburg Division
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