Coal Arrival at Port Tests Multiple Vessels
A harbor shipment reports 13.258 tons of coal arrived yesterday. The seven masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson failed to dock due to weather and anchored off Handkerchief Shoal. The Lancastrian from Liverpool discharged 2418 tons anthracite and 2018 bituminous for Metropolitan Coal Co. Fos from Louisburg carried 3240 tons. Scintilla from Port Hastings delivered 185 tons to M B Wrayton. Arthur McArdle from Philadelphia brought 1334 tons, Malvern 1370 tons, Metacomet from New York 1443 tons, and Thomas J Parker about 107% tons for Salem parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Handkerchief Shoal
Vineyard Sound
Leyland Line
Lancastrian
Liverpool
Cunard
Boston
Metropolitan Coal Company
New York
Fos
Louisburg
C. B
Scintilla
Port Hastings
N. S
M. B. Wrayton
Arthur McArdle
Philadelphia
Malvern
Metacomet
Thomas J. Parker
Salem
Beverly Woman Imports and Sells Welsh Coal
Beverly runs a coal business led by Mrs. L. W. Fairfield wife of James Fairfield. She imports Welsh hard coal and has drawn many local orders with delivery planned for Wednesday October 29. Breed and Brown previously bought the Beverly wharf property from James Fairfield and his daughter Charlotte W. Fairfield under an agreement restricting sales in Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
L. W. Fairfield
James Fairfield
Breed & Brown
Beverly and
Lynn
Charlotte W. Fairfield
Mr. Fairfield
Fuel Committee Expands City Coal Distribution Efforts
The city fuel committee reports rising public praise and a near fourfold increase in distribution teams across districts as coal deliveries continue amid prices well above normal. Metropolitan Coal Company operates four teams from the Southampton Street wharf, with plans to cover Dorchester and West Roxbury, as mines undergo repairs and improvements. Officials expect output to reach about 100000 tons this week, up from 40000 last week, while some residents misinterpret the program as free distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Fuel Committee
Fuel Committee
Metropolitan Coal Company
Southampton Street
Back Bay
Huntington Avenue
Boylston — Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Dalton Street
Metropolitan Company
Dorchester
West Roxbury
Coal shipments light as limited trains move through Reading
Reading Pennsylvania on October 2 1928 reports coal shipments last night were light and not more than six trains operated. The brief item notes reduced rail activity and suggests supply constraints or weather factors affecting coal movement through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Penn
90 Percent of Scranton Collieries in Operation
Official figures from five Scranton based coal companies show about 90 percent of their collieries in operation and output running at over three quarters of normal. Today’s estimated output is 70,000 tons with Delaware & Hudson resuming Laflin and Boston mines and all firms increasing labor. About 80 percent of workers have returned, 20 percent idle at 12 mines not yet started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Delaware & Hudson
Laflin
Boston
New York Receives Over Twenty Thousand Tons Anthracite
More than 20,000 tons of newly mined anthracite were received at coal company receiving stations. Erie reported 10,000 tons plus smaller sizes released from Coldbeag New Jersey and Newburg New York. Dumping and loading of barges were set to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehigh Valley
Delaware & Hudson
Lackawanna
Ontario & Western
Philadelphia & Reading
Erie
The
Coldbeag
N. J
Newburg
N. Y
NO CHANGE IN BOSTON COAL PRICES
Boston coal prices remain unchanged despite mine resumption. Soft coal sells for 8 dollars per ton and anthracite at 12 dollars per ton. Local coal firms report no price reductions expected for three to four weeks due to insufficient supply.
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Boston
Coal Barge Sinks Off Eaton's Neck. Crew Feared Lost
A coal barge with a full cargo broke from its tow in a gale off Eaton's Neck near Northport. It sank after the tow parted this morning and no crew members have been located. Search ongoing for missing sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northport
I. J
Eaton's Neck
Great Victory Surrenders in Colombian Rebellion
The revolutionary general Uribe-Uribe surrendered to General Marjarres at Rio Frio near Santa Marta with 10 cannon 2500 rifles and 300000 rounds. The government claims pacification of Magdalena and Bolivar, while Uribe-Uribe and Castello are noted leaders with a history of resistance and prior Venezuelan ties. Casualties are heavy on both sides as the rebellion collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Uribe-Uribe
Marjarres
Rio Frio
Santa Marta
la Cienaga
Castillo
Perdomo
Salazar
Magdalena
Colombia
Santander
Bogota
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
United States
Legation
Castello
Uribe- Uribe
Surrender of revolutionary general Uribe-Uribe reported
Despatch to the Colombian legation in Washington confirms the surrender of revolutionary general Uribe-Uribe. Legation officials said the news was received tonight, marking a decisive blow to the rebellion. Further details were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uribe-Uribe
Victory at Rio Frio Rejoices Colon and Panama
The government gun boat General Pinzon arrived from Savanilla with news that revolutionists Uribe Uribe and Castillo were defeated at Rio Frio and captured. Rejoicing runs through Colon and Panama over General Marjarres victory and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
General Pinzon
Savanilla
Department of
Bolivar
Uribe-Uribe
Castillo
Rio Frio
Panama
Marjarres
Duel of American Gunners When the Bogota and Padilla Meet
PANAMA Oct 28 The Bogota built to hunt the insurgent Padilla sails with American gunners aboard. A likely fierce battle is expected as the two vessels, the Padilla the insurgent navy and the Bogota fitted with 15 pounders, prepare to clash. Government officials predict Bogota victory. Our overcoat show features The Ascot line including swagger coats and box coats priced 15 to 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Padilla
Panama
Bogota and
Jesse Banning
Ascot
Somerset
Oxford
Meltons
Marlboro
Boston
Death of David Charles Bell Shaksperian scholar and educator
Washington reports the death of David Charles Bell a noted author educator and Shakespeare scholar nephew of Alexander Graham Bell at the Bell homestead in the city from heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Charles Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
Bell Homestead
Crystal Clothing Company offers broad selection for men and boys
The 35 year old Crystal Clothing Company at 154-166 Washington Street Adams Square and Devonshire Street touts its vast five floor stock of men and boys apparel. Suits overcoats start at five dollars up to twenty five. boys 1.50 to five. youths 4 to 10. Furnishings include 39 cents to three dollars a garment with silk fleeced shirts 79 cents, wool socks and more. Headquarters for fur ulsters priced below manufacturers. Open evenings and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Clothing Company
S. A. Isaacson & Co
Washington Street
Adams Square
Devonshire Street
Rapid Progress on Boston Tunnel Construction
The Boston tunnel project advances quickly with an estimated 12 weeks to completion. By last Saturday the line from East Boston reached 2620 feet toward Long Wharf, with 3755 feet from East Boston to the side drift miners. Two shifts of over 100 men each are at work, digging from Washington Street toward Atlantic Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Long Wharf
Boston
Washington Street
Atlantic Avenue
Chicago Board of Trade Wins Control Over Quotations
The U S Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling that the Chicago Board of Trade can control its quotations. It held that no one may use the quotations without complying with the board s distribution regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
District Court
Board
Progress of Zionism Mass Meeting in Tremont Temple
An enthusiastic Zionist mass meeting was held in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple with about 500 Hebrews present including Samuel Silber J L Bergman Edward Farber cantor Manchester Eny Samuel Margolis presiding Jacob De Haas spoke noting Zionism as emancipation of idea and people He traced progress under Herzi Sultan reception and Moses era timelines Also addressed by Dr Louis A Freedman William C Lovering and W W Towle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Zionists
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Messrs
Samuel Silber
J. L. Bergmian
Edward Farber
Congregational
Kneseth Israel
Manchester
Eny
Samuel Margolis
Zionist Council
Holy Land
Jacob de Haas
de Haas
de Haus
Herzl
Turkey
Moses
Mting
Louis A. Freedman
Strassburg
Germany
William C. Lovering
W. W. Towle
Plentiful Game Report Across New England Coast
Reports from Plymouth Barnstable Middlesex and Essex counties describe unusual deer and marsh bird abundance. Ducks are early but coot yellow legs and sanders fill bags along the south shore. Duxbury Marshfield Plymouth see large flocks. Woburn Medford report deer near homes. Cape towns note deer near pastures. Smelts are running in vast schools. Hingham docks busy with fishermen. fish catch favors ebb tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Barnstable
Middlesex
Essex
Sandeer
Duxbury
Marshfield
Issex
Woburn
Watter Department
James F. McGovern
Strawberry Hill
Bumpkin Island
Peddock’s Island
Prince’s Head
Hingham
Supposed burglar dies after Westbrook gunfight
A man claiming to be John Lynch of Manchester was fatally shot at Westbrook police station after being wounded by police and by fellow thieves in a dispute over loot. Police believe the dead man is actually William Thompson, also known as Billy Riley, of Portland. He did not confess before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Westbrook
John Lynch
Manchester
N. H
N. T
William Thompson
Billy Riley
Portland
Krebs Denies Contact With Parker Over Danforth Case
Attorney Franz H. Krebs, counsel for Nina Danforth, denied any afternoon report that he and Attorney-General Parker had consulted in Cambridge regarding Danforth’s case. Krebs said he was ill and had not left his home, contradicting the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz H. Krebs
Nina Danforth
Parker
Cambridge
Miss Danforth
Krebs
Mr. Krebs
Pacific Mail steamer Korea arrives after rapid Pacific crossing
The Pacific Mail Company's new steamer Korea arrived in San Francisco at noon from Yokohama. The direct Yokohama to San Francisco run covers about 4000 miles. The Korea sailed from Yokohama on Oct 2 and completed the voyage in 10 days at an average of 70 miles per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Pacific Mail Company
Korea
Yokohama
Pacific
San Francisco
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Vorenberg
Washington, Elm and Hanover Sts
Beverly Woman
Reading Coal Shipments
Cooper Square
Browning
Washington St
TS. Machias
Waveriok Tai
Iike
R. R
Liberal
Tremont Street
Ston
Mass
Washington and Brattle Streets
Plimpton-Hervey Co
Union Street
Harbor
Progress OF Zionism
Spitz Bros. & CO
Rochester
Summer Street
N.Y
Cushing Medical Supply Co
Boston, Mass
Tighe
Danforth
Newfroyland
Wilson Jewelry Co
Tremont Row
OF Business
Old South Clothing Co
Old South Church
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