Along the Water Front Brightens with Trade and Tides
The piece chronicles Captain Tobe Chase of the Triton during the Spanish War earning praise for daring under fire near Morro Castle and delays from near misses with American ships. It notes Atlantic Works repairs in East Boston, rising import export totals, a Cramp's shipyard labor force turnout, Halifax freight and mackerel trade, grain shipments by seven steamers, and ship movements including Blue Cross and the James Woolley amid harbor described incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobe Chase
Triton
Atlantic Works
Boston
New York
Morro Castle
Chase
Admiral Sampson
Puritan
Davy Jones
Cramp
Halifax
Pye
Lewis Wharf
Provinces
Graham
Ellis
Gloucester
Kearsarge
Europe
Winifredian
Derbyshire
Pavenia
Michigan
Arcadia
Cambrian
Blue Cross
Java
Fiske
Sunderland
Eng
Whitby
James Woolley
Lockwood
Felix Guilmet
Ida M. Dalby
Frank Day
T Wharf
Haddock
Norfolk
Providence
Frank Norton
Purdy
Jack O’ Neill
Cape Henry
Jhe Landsman
Ex-Chairman Galvin Resigns City Clerk Post
The sudden resignation of City Clerk J Mitchell Galvin shocks City Hall and politics. Rumors suggested he would hold the post until ousted, with no contest for years and a strong hold on the office. The move hints at a transition likely not before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mitchell Galvin
City Clerk Resignation Sparks Party Faction Fight
Amid a heated campaign, ex-Alderman Joseph Conry and ex-Senator James Gallivan emerge as favored candidates to replace City Clerk Galvin. Galvin vows resignation for Oct 1, while party leaders weigh timing to avoid a divisive contest during the municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Coonry
James A. Gallivan
Galvin
Quincy
Post
Conry
Gallivan
South Boston
Pune
City politics shift as ex Senator Gallivan weighs future
City observers discuss potential candidacies and party dynamics around ex Senator Gallivan and ally Conry. They note Conry’s parliamentary skill and cross party ties may unite the Board of Aldermen, while anti organization groups back Gallivan for a possible seat. City Clerk Galvin returns from the West amid talk of a congressional bid in the ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallivan
East Boston
South Boston
Conry
Board of Aldermen
Riley
Republican Party
Galvin
O’neil
Four Metals Company
Hickey and Donovan Vie for Ward 2 Legislature Seat
Ward 2 voters face a contest between Councilman Joseph F. Hickey and James H. Donovan with ex Senator Martin M. Lomasney rumored to back Donovan. Lomasney aims to split the regular organization while Hickey, a strong vote getter, is favored unless outside influence shifts the race. Campaign events include Webster Hall East Boston tonight and a third rally slated for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Hickey
Martin M. Lomasney
Hickey
Douglass
Lomasm
West End
James H. Donavan
Beacon Hill
Tary
George Y T. Gleason
Webster Hall
Boston
Watson Rally at the Bath House in Ward 18
Councilman James A. Watson reopens the Cabot street Bath House for the 1899 political season and invites all Ward 18 legislative candidates and Representative Michael E. Gaddis to speak on current issues. Distinguished speakers include George O. Whittaker ex Senator Robert Howard Councilmen Lydon Linehan ex Senator Geallivan Harry Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath House
Cabot Street
James A. Watson
Ward 18
Michael E. Gaddis
Watson
Bryan
George O. Whittaker
Robert Howard
Lydon and
Linehan
Geallivan
Harry Lloyd
Krebs Jr. Sues New England Electric Vehicle Transport
Hayes & Burr file a bill in equity in Suffolk Superior Court against Franz Hugo Krebs Jr. and the New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company, an offshoot of the Bates-Guild contest. A hearing date is expected to be set, with a decision hoped before the Republican caucuses on Tuesday September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk County
Hayes & Burr
Franz Hugo Krebs, Jr
New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
Bates-Guild
Rally for Piller Nomination Meeting in Ward 17
A rally supporting Albert A. Piller appeared at the Bryan Democratic Club on Hampden Street with about 200 attendees gathered for the nomination bid for the Legislature representing Ward 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Piller
Bryan Democratic Club
Hampden Street
Ward 7 contest heats up with large caucus planned
The Ward 7 political battle grows heated as both sides mobilize. Friday’s caucus promises to be one of the ward’s largest, with the FitzGerald Mackey Quirk Kelcher slate gathering at Caledonia Hall 45 Elliot Street. Senator Kelcher councilor Quirk and Reps Fitzgerald Mackey will address supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Fitzgerald-Mackey-Quirk-Kelcher
Caledonia Hall
Elliot Street
Kelcher
Ouncillor Quirk
Fitzgerald and
Mackey
Roxbury Business Men Endorse John J Mansfield for Legislature
At a monthly meeting in Roxbury at 10 Warren Street about forty five members voted unanimously to endorse John J Mansfield for the Legislature in Ward 17. Speeches by several members voiced strong support for Mansfield.
Pickwick Club Endorses Ward 12 House Candidates
The Pickwick Club of South Boston held a meeting at Chandler Hall and unanimously endorsed Frederick C. Mahoney and Michael J. Lydon for the Ward 12 House of Representatives seats. Both men are members of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickwick Club
South Boston
Chandler Hall
Messrs
Frederick C. Mahoney
Michael J. Lydon
House of Representatives
Ward 12
Club
Maverick Social Club formed at East Boston party
A party honoring Joseph F. Hickey in East Boston led to the creation of the Maverick Social Club. The new organization elected officers including President Joseph Francis, Vice President Mathew Merigan, Treasurer Samuel Williams, Financial Secretary Thomas F. Hogan, and Recording Secretary at its inaugural meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Hickey
Boston
Maverick Social Club
Maverick and
Lamson Streets
Joseph Francis
Mathew Merigan
Samuel Williams
Thomas F. Hogan
Secre
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Boston Ad
A Boston endorsement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as easing age related kidney and back troubles. Testimonial from C D Sheldon of Everett, 70, describes gravel pain sleep disruption and relief after using the product from Knight's Pharmacy Boston and two more boxes. Pills priced 50 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
C. D. Sheldon
Courtland St
Everett
Mass
Knight's
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Higgins Campaign Rally Draws Ward 16 Democrats
A large meeting last evening backed William J. Higgins for Representative to the General Court from Ward 16. Prominent Democrats urged ward residents to attend the caucus, noting Higgins’ past path to nomination and subsequent sticker vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Higgins
General Court
Ward
Higgins
Temple push advances as Boston Masons plan
A banquet by Garrison Consistory and Keystone Temple Mystic Shrine at 12 Kneeland Street honored Robert B. Robinson thirty third degree Mason and inspector-general. W C Ward W H Moses J Johnson J H Woolfolk A B Dungan and J M Henderson spoke. Sixty five members attended and approved plans for a Masonic temple in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison Consistory
Keystone Temple
Mystic Shrine
Kneeland Street
Robert B. Robinson
Supreme Council of
W. C. Ward
William H. Moses
J. Johnson
J. H. Woolfolk
A. B. Dungan
J. M. Henderson
Boston
Joseph De Gennaro Buried in City Funeral
The funeral of Joseph De Gennaro a well known Sean was held yesterday morning from the Church of St Leonard of Port Maurice Attendees included representatives of all the Italian societies in the city and people from his native country The body arrived from Winthrop where he died
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph de Gennaro
Sean
St. Leonard
Port Maurice
Winthrop
Forbes Lenny Draw In Twenty Fifth Round Bout
Harry Forbes of Snipage and Eddie Lenny of Philadelphia fought a lively match in New York that ended in a draw after twenty five rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Forbes
Snipage
Eddie Lenny
Philadelphia
Congregational Sunday School Union Holds Berkeley Meeting
The Congregational Sunday School Superintendents' Union met at Berkeley Temple with 75 members present. President Pratt of Reading led the session. Harvey W. Walker and S. R. Crocker were admitted as members. An invitation to visit the Bible room at Congregational House was issued and a joint meeting with the Baptist Union was set for the second Monday in November featuring Dr. J Wilbur Chapman. Rally Sunday was discussed with speakers J K Knight and Frank W Pevear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union
Berkeley Temple
Pratt
Reading
Harvey W. Walker
Ss. R. Crocker
Congregational House
Baptist Sunday Echool Superintendents’ Union
J. Wilbur Chapman
Philadelphia
J. K. Knight
D. D
Frank W. Pevear
Portland man dies in self-inflicted action at police station
The unidentified man claimed to be J Cunningham a Boston machinist who died by his own action at the Portland police station yesterday afternoon. His brother in law Frank Dooley of Cambridge identified the body and the remains were shipped to Illinois today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J. Cunningham
Boston
Frank Dooley
Cambridge
Iilinois
Couple vanished during Hebrew New Year missing both spouses
Louis Needleman a 26 year old tailor and his wife Mrs. Needleman allege he abandoned her after living with Mrs. Sarah Weinberg. Needleman has disappeared from his home and Mrs. Weinberg is also missing leaving the scene unresolved and prompting a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Needleman
Sarah Weinberg
Weinberg
France Defenders Vow To Stand By Truth At Versailles
A dramatic pledge from leaders tied to the Dreyfus case vows unwavering actions if justice stalls. They defend innocence, promise trials at Versailles on November 23, and declare truth marches forward despite fears of retribution. Labori is named to speak at Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Labori
Rennes
Seine Assize
Dreyfus
France
Boston Couple Alleges Husband Deserted Family Again
Mrs. Needleman reports her husband disappeared last Saturday after renewing ties with Mrs. Weinberg who also eloped earlier. The trio had relocated through court action from Canada to Boston, with Mrs. Weinberg recently divorced from her prior husband. Police assistance sought to locate the errant husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Street
Weinberg
Boston
Lyman Street
Droshe Needleman
Russia
Police Captain Shot Self Handling Loaded Revolver
Captain Savery in charge of department property accidentally shot his left hand while opening a revolver at headquarters. Nine revolvers were sent for repair and the shell discharged, injuring his index finger. A Police Board investigation is expected to determine neglect in leaving a live cartridge in the weapon before shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Savery
Police Board
Admiral Dewey Backs Philippine Self Rule and McKinley Reappointment
In an interview from Gibraltar on September 11 Admiral Dewey praises the Filipinos as capable of self government, agrees with Schurman, and urges McKinley’s re election. He supports Miles commanding in the Philippines and hopes to see the commission’s report given to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
McKinley
Miles
Gibraltar
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Commission
Manila
Cavite
Post
Mr. McKinley
Congress May Act On Paris Exposition Withdrawal
Washington reports indicate Congress will debate pulling out of the Paris Exposition. A withdrawal would insult France and risk straining U.S.-France ties though the State Department and President urge restraint. About 1.2 million dollars has been spent on commissions and exhibits, with space secured in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Stewart
Dreyfus
France
House
Senate
Paris
State Department
Paris Rioters Start Fire in Rue Barhoy
A serious fire erupted in Rue Barhoy near St. Joseph Church as anarchist rioters clashed with police. A large upholstery warehouse burned, several firemen were injured, and an attempt to enter the church was repelled by the sacristan who threatened intruders with a gun. Police restored order without further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rue Barhoy
Church of St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Church
Evangelical Alliance adopts sympathy letter to Mme Dreyfus
The Boston Evangelical Alliance adopts a resolution condemning the Dreyfus affair and sending prayers for Mme. Dreyfus. It is cabled to her in French and notes the fall meeting at Bromfield Street Church led by Dr. Lorimer. Speakers included J Hirst Hollowell Rochdale E G Myrie Johannesburg Oliver P Emerson and E G Timoteo Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance
Mme. Eyfus
Evangelical Alliance of
Boston
U. S
Bromfield Street
Dr. Lorimer
J. Hirst Hollowell
Rochdale
Eng
E. G. Myrie
Johannesburg
South Africa
Oliver P. Emerson
E. G. Timoteo
Honolulu
Hawaii
Dreyfus Court Recommends Mercy in Trial
The Dreyfus court martial voted to recommend mercy to President Loubet via General Lucas. The aim is to remove the degradation aspect of the punishment. M Lavori's secretary conveyed the action to Dreyfus, who expressed continued hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
Dreyfus
Lucas
Loubet
M. Lavori
Berlin Firms Withdraw From Paris Exhibit Boycott
German firms pledge to withdraw from the Paris exposition as private agitation grows. Berlin council to consider a motion at its next session to pull the Berlin municipal exhibit amid government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vogsische Zeitung
Berlin Tageblatt
Associated Press
California May Act on Paris Exhibit Funding
A quiet movement among California’s Hebrew element seeks repeal of a 130000 dollar appropriation for a California exhibit at the Paris world’s fair. Governor Gage may be urged to convene an extra session to address other matters, notably the race for the United States Senate seat to replace Stephen M White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Gage
United States
Stephen M. White
Grosvenor on Paris exposition and Dreyfus verdict
Representative Grosvenor after Europe trip says the Dreyfus verdict will affect Paris Exposition attendance. He notes nations should not boycott but individuals may voice opinions and many would stay home. He supports the exposition appropriation, suggesting Congress would not balk at funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
Europe
Paris
Post
Dreyfus
France
Congress
Ship owner denounces Paris Exposition over Dreyfus verdict
Newcastle on Tyne reports that W. D. Stevens, a ship owner and royal commissioner to the Paris Exposition, declares he will not set foot on French soil and predicts thousands of Britons will join him. Several major firms have already declined to exhibit in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle ON Tyne
W. D. Stevens
Paria
Esterhazy Calls Dreyfus Verdict A Farce In London
Major Esterhazy says the Dreyfus verdict was justly condemned by the court martial and accuses the government of an agreed plan. He claims Dreyfus may appeal for a reduced sentence and predicts his later liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
The
Evening News
Mercier
Hsterhazy
Temps urges pardon in Dreyfus case Paris
The Temps comments on the Dreyfus verdict saying judges may have granted benefit of the doubt via extenuating circumstances and that a presidential pardon could pacify France. It notes harmful rhetoric from revisionist supporters and suggests the chief of state could sign a pardon to bring reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
The
Temps Today
France
Dreyfus Condemnation Deplored by New York Methodist Meeting
At the meeting of the Methodist Preachers Association of New York a resolution was unanimously adopted deploring the miscarriage of justice in the recent condemnation of Captain Dreyfus. The action was taken during the September 11 gathering in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodist Preachers’ Association of
Dreyfus
Forest Fires Rage Near Marseilles and Toulon
On September 11 fires swept through wooded areas near Marseilles and Toulon. Ten miles of forest burned as chateaus were destroyed and more structures faced threat. Local authorities mobilized efforts to combat the blazes and protect remaining estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Toulon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hood
Cty Glerkship
Tion
Conry and
Sears
Edward Wilson
Boston Hygienic Institute
E. F. Robinson
M. D
Bowdoin St
Weat Kencon
State House
Hickey and
Donovan
RALLY
Piller
Indorses
Mansfield
Mahoney and Lydon
J.T. Manning
Winter St
A. Stowall
Colored Masons
Forbes
Lenny
Mrs. Needleman
Mrs. Weinberg
Savery
Philippines
DR. Coderre
Mme. Dreyfus
Berlin Council
Omega Oil
Nature
Omega Oi
Omega Chemical Co
TEMPS
Blanchard
David ’. Blanchard
Green
Roxbury
Samuel Green
Bromley Street
Westwood
Munyon
Doctors Free
Coleges
Tremont Temple
America
Unnyon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!