Vanished fleets mark decline of New England fisheries
Gloucester reports a drastic fall in fishing arrivals with only four to five vessels in a storm week, mirroring a regional loss of hundreds of ships. The piece argues protectionist policy reduced bounty and hurt shipbuilding, lamenting the shrinking ports from Gloucester to Newburyport and Maine towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Spector
New England
Gloucester Harbor
Niles Beach
Five Pound Island
Beverly
Grand Bank
Marblehead
Newburyport
Labrador
Wellfleet
Hingham
Cohasset
Plymouth
Kingston
Harwich
Dennis
Chiutham
Cape Towns
Provincetown
North Hay
Maine
Southport
Boothbay
Bremen
Bristol
Swan’s Island
North Haven
Belfast
Deer Island
Lemoine
Trenton
Bremont
Bucksport
Grand Banks
Boston
Nightingale Tops Tight Charter Oak Trot Meet
A light Grand Circuit close at Charter Oak Park Hartford features Early Bird and Nightingale in key heats. Nightingale fails to win all heats but earns a best 2:24 in the 2:29 class as Robert M. Taylor drives to victory with Maggie T. and Nightingale close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Sprcra
Charter Oak Park
Carlos
Early Bird
Abbie V
Surer
Early
Nightingale
Taylor
Maggie T
Tom Carpenter
Robert M. Tayior
Maggie ‘T
C.J. Hamlin
Belle Hamlin
Justina
Guy
Springfield
Mass
Jay Bird
O’neill
Veceeseeecceese
Inner
Carles Oreesee Cccevee Ase
Dodge
Robert M. Taylor
Alcantara
X“ Tees Eeereveseesesees
Goldsmith
Sas A Eaterpa Ak Rega
Pope
Andrews
Shillinglaw
Daisy Queen
Sanders
Ooigre Ins
Cso As
Ake
Trimble
Fillmore
Tae E
Potomac Wins Futurity Stake at Sheepshead Bay
In the Sheepshead Bay Futurity for a $70 000 purse Potomac carried 115 pounds and won by three lengths. Masher carried 108 pounds and finished a neck ahead of Strathmeath with 124 pounds to claim second. The event featured tight betting with Potomac 6 to 2 and Masher 30 to 1.
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Potomac
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Hamilton
Masher
Bergen
Strathmeath
Fitzpatrick
Nellie Bly
Esperanza
Betty Prather
Rus
Sell
Ambulance
Italian trotter Alabaster sets mile record at Alabaster race
Independence Jamaica Aug 31 Alabaster lowered the four year old Italian trotting record with a mile in 2 15 Roy Wilkes attempted to eclipse the mark finishing in 2 08 4 Quarters 3 14 1 03 1 35 2 08 14
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Alabaster
Independence
Roy Wilkes
Fires of incendiary origin hit Brooklyn and beyond
Incendiary fires struck six Brooklyn locations last night and today injuring several and leading to two arrests. In Meziw-Wieresztes and Neuborawen in Europe fires caused deaths and mass homelessness. In California a near disaster at Senator Standford’s Palo Alto ranch was averted. Additional blazes occurred in Hartworp, Malpeen, Norwin Troy, Springfield, Hookset, and Haverhill with varied losses and unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Vienna
Hungary
Mezwe-Wieresztes
Berlin
Neidenburg
Neuborawen
San Francisco
Senator Standford
Palo Alto
Melo Park
St. Mary’s Catholic Temperance Society
Hall’s
Pleasant Street
Richards
Hartworp
Conn
Pitcher & Phillips
Suffield
Tnn
Norwin Troy
William Blair
Jay
Springfield
Mass
Old Bridge Street
West Springfield
W.H. Boothby
Burbank Estete
Startford Insurance Company
MaAncHe Estier R, N. H
Charles H. Rowell
Hookset
Haaveruhill
N. H
Doane
Fire in South Boston Building Causes Damages
Alarm from Box 128 at 4 45 p m yesterday reported a fire in a two and a half story wooden building behind Ellery street South Boston occupied by Messrs Hiartley and Glover Damage five dollars
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Ellery Street
Boston
Messrs. Hiartley & Glover
Fire origin inquiry into Meehan Bros tea store blaze
Woburn investigators hold a fire inquest into the August 23 blaze at Meehan Bros tea store 4 Fowle street. Witnesses describe store layout kerosene lamps and possible fuel sources as inspectors note scattered oil and a kerosene cup in the cellar. Insurance values cited and the inquest adjourned to next Saturday.
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Agai
S P. m
Veter P. Meehan
Angel
Perrin
Clarence H. Kean
Ferrin
Edward J. Gregory
Obituary: Sidney de Kay Dies in New Brighton at 46
Sidney de Kay, son of Commodore de Kay, died at his New Brighton home on Saturday at age forty six. He served in the Civil War, earned brevet promotions, aided Cretan mountaineers, studied law, and held posts under Gov. Dix and as assistant district attorney. He belonged to several societies including the Loyal Legion and the Holland Society. The notice also mentions Jesse Drew of Maine and pianist Sefo r Espadero’s death in Havana.
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Sidney de Kay
New Brighton
Staten Island
Commodore de Kay
Brazil
United States
Macedonian
Ireland
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Seventy-first
New York Volunteers
Eighth Connecticut Regiment
Butler, Devens
Yerry
Butler
Turkey
New York
Noah Davis
John A. Dix
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
G. A. KR
Holland Society
Jesse Drew
Fort Fairfield
Colonel Drew
Lewston
Lurver
Oxford Compty
Sefor Espadero
Havana
Rhode Island Wheelmen End Narragansett Park Two Mile Championship
Rhode Island Wheelmen held a Narragansett Park tournament with six starters in the two mile championship, won by A E Lumsden of Chicago in som. 13s. A late finish led to a time limit on remaining races. Several events list winners and seconds, including W A M Scott and H E Laurie. A smoking reception at the club house concluded the event.
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Narragansett Park
R. L
Rhode Island
America
A. E. Lumsden
Chicago
William Godfrey
Barrington
Walter P. Jenks
Fidel Bubser
Startford
Carl Sperry
Providence
H. A. Githens
H. G. Winship
Herbert E. Laurie
New York
Hoyland Smith
Lumsileu
C. Anthony
Fisndicas
Shea
William Harding
Traftford
H. D. Outchins
Malden
Albert M. Beers
Everett
W. A. M. Scott
William ©. Rands
Herbert FE. Lawrie
P. -. Berle
A. FE. Lumsden
N. H. van Sicklen
A. M. Scott
A. L. Cummings
Newport
Wheelmen’s
Union Carpenters Strike Gets Backing From Brotherhood Board
The New York union carpenters strike to win wage raises begins tomorrow after a 4000-strong mass meeting. A telegram from United Brotherhood headquarters in Philadelphia promises full support to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brotherhood—New York Arbitration Board
Chicago
Bosses’ Association
Philadelphia
United Brotherhood
New York
Webb
New York Central Road
Pinkerton
Andrews
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Albany
N.Y
West Albany
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York Central
Memphis bout ends in knockout tie with two-ounce gloves
Tommy Dan forth of Streator Illinois and Reddy Brennan of Memphis fought a finishing match in Mound City Arkansas for 500 dollars. Both weighed 128 pounds and eight rounds were completed. Brennan scored the first knockdown in round one and blood in round two. In the eighth Brennan landed a right hand upper cut over the eye and a heavy neck blow to knockout Dan forth after a brief opening.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tommy” Danforth
Streator
Reddy” Brennan
Mound City
Ark
Hugh McManus
St. Louis
Charles Kennedy
Joe Richards
Brennan
Wwnen
Teddy
Danforth
Explosion on steamer City of Chester injures crew
At 10 30 last night a carboy of carbolic acid exploded in the hold of the City of Chester at the dock. Emil Kenny died en route to hospital. Andrew Doyle and Joseph McGuire were injured and may die. Several others suffered burns and cuts from shattered glass and acid exposure.
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City OF Chester
New York
Inman Line
Emil Kenny
Andrew Doyle
Joseph McGuire
Point of Pines Band Concert and Police Ball Planned
Yesterday marked the last Sunday aloud for the season at Point of Pines with the Cadet band joined by the Germania Band delivering an excellent program. Kronberg baritone Knoll cornetist and Miss Marie McNell also performed. A special program is set for today and tomorrow features the annual Point of Pines police ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Germania Band
Kronberg
Knoll
Marie McNell
Greenwich Mean Time Confusion Ends With Dismissal
A Thames Police Court case ridiculed a constable for confusing Greenwich mean time with church clocks. The Watermen's Arms landlord was cited for keeping open past midnight while excursionists surged in. The officer testified he followed Greenwich time, prompting laughter and the case’s dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
Thames Police Court
Watermen’s Arms
Greenwich
The Ring of Amasis and Other New Books Review
A Victorian critic surveys The Ring of Amasis by the Earl of Lytton noting a clumsy update for modern readers and praising the original Egyptian motif. Farieon’s The Mystery of M. Felix and Coppée’s The Days of My Youth receive mixed judgments on form and atmosphere, with emphasis on character depth and narrative coherence.
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Earl of Lytton
Great Britain
Lord Lytton
Conrad
Gaborian
M. Felix
Porter Scafare
Jarjeon
Kearney-Coppée
M. Coppée
Jacquelet
Ourberies de Scapin
Pavements and Roads A Call for Better Highway Maintenance
A discussion of American road quality contrasts with European systems. It argues that maintenance failures, crude repairs, and disorganized upkeep degrade surfaces, urging adoption of organized methods similar to France and a reprinted compilation from the Engineering and Building Record to guide reforms.
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Boston
Liverpool
France
Engineering and
E.G. Love
New York
the Engineering and Building Record
New Titles and Notices From Publishers and Booksellers
A catalog of recent books and editions with diverse subjects from science to fiction including The Colors of Animals and The Writings of George Washington. Also listed are cookery in schools and linguistic works plus a note that The Commercial Maling Company offers bulk services and typing at 17 Battery March Street, Boston.
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Edward Daignall Poulton
New York
LD. Appleton & Co
J.C. Wirth
London
Longmans, Green & Co
George Washington
Worthington ¢Hauncey Ford
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Sallie Joy White
Boston
I: Lothrop Company
John Kennedy
Chicago
A. S. Barnes & Co
Frederick Walker
D. van Nostrand Company
Catherine
Camille Debans
Worthington Company
Douglas Graham
M.D
J. H. Vail & Co
Elizabeth B. Custer
Harper & Bros
Haine
Horatio Stevens White
Heston
D. C. Heath & Co
Austria
Ossip Schubin
A. L. Wister
Philadelphia
J.B. Lippincoty Company
Frederick J. Crowes
Frederick Warne & Co
Mabel Robinson
J. B. Lippincott Company
Annie R. Butler
J. 6. Lippincott Company
Paul Hervieu
Hugh Craig
New England
Henry Austin
Anthony’s Photographic Bulletin
W. Jerome Harrison
A. H. Miffott
H.J. Anthony
Batterymarch Street
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Charter Oak
Vas Hovarun
Meehan
Woburn
NEW Books
Medical
Humphreys
U.S. Army
Humphreys’ Med. Co
Fulton St
Mumphreys
Mumphreys’ Medicine Co
Hostos & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
A. Blancilard
Losten
THE
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AR Company
State Street
Henry F. Spencer
Massacehu
Suffolk
Susan C. Messer
Portland
Cumberland
William L. Putnam
Boston & Albany RR. Co
John V. McKim
Esquire
John H. Paine
Cy Simon Wealts
Mas
Achusetts
Simon Daly
Lhoston
Said
Annie Daly
Ler
E. Ecutiix
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Iesquire
Sain Court
Massaciu
J. A. O'Reilly
Mary A.S. O'Reilly
Joanne. McKis
Ty Commonwealth OF Atassac iv
Patrick McKienna
George A. Penkins
Cambridge
Middlesex
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Joan H. Paine
George Higginson
William Minot
Henry L. Higginson
Mary Lee Blake
Nmass AG and Setts
Ellen Sovlila Brown
Elbridge G. Cutler
Boston West
Sanl
Anna L. Moring
James C. Davis
George M. Brooks
Ss. I. Fulsom
Asst
Joan A, Dodd
Loston
Edward W. Dodd
City of New York
Charles C
SMMIL
Neen
Charles J. Schumacher
Marie J. Schumacher
Admx
Tece
Henry &. Baldwin
New Orleans
Louisiana
Francis BR
Stoddard, Admr
Noel
William O’orien
Mary O'Brien
Custom House
Aaron RB. Gay & CO
COAL
Thompson & Baker Coal CO
Congress St. Palentishe
Probate
Sufpfolk
William T. Albree
Pittsburgh
County of Alleghany
Pennsylvania
John Alurer, Jr
John HH. Paine
Moumumon
Catherine Carson
Foley
Patrick Carson
Yomamuon
Mas AC Yeu
George Alureer
Alleghany
Joan Albree, Jr
Joan Hi. Paine
Commonwealth OF Massachusselts
George S. Barrett
Henry i’. Coffin
Jonn W. McKim
HS. Paine
Nate
Margaret Mariln
Sulfolk
Margaret H, Fitzgerald
Seattle National Bank Building Co
Seattle
Wash
Western Farm Mortgage Trust CO
ISI
Devonshire Street
F. B. Rogers
State of Washington Investments
New England Northwestern Investment Co
Milk Street
Treasury
Andrew A. Meyer
Treas
John Jefferies & Sons
Murdock
Evelyn Butman
Lawrence Street
Saywwaarp Plack
Ll. T. Feinal
Miss W
Our
Suiss W
A. LL. Murdock
Paulius E. Ward
Sail
WM. B. Orcutt
Amassacuu
St Pes
David C. Keay
Roston
James H. Ross
Woston
James T. Ross
John FW. Paine
R. Thomas
Oston
George C. Bent
Henry Ty. Bateman
Weston
Curpman Seabury
Curt
Lucien &. Pierce
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