Wharf fish dealers anxious as weather halts large catches
Wharf dealers report no major Friday catches due to unsettled weather. The clipper Francis J. O’Hara, Jr. captained by John Hickey, brought 25,000 haddock and 25,000 hake along with 65,000 cod. Other ships include Frances Whalen with haddock and cod, Annie and Jennie with pollock, Marguerite with swordfish, and sloop Viola and Sachem with mixed fish. Prices rose on scarcity, haddock 3.5–4 cents, cod 5 cents, hake and pollock 3 cents, cask 2.5 cents, swordfish 14.5 cents. Steamship moves show Cymric to Liverpool and Ivernia from Queenstown to Boston. Towboats Gypsum King and Underwriter operate between Windsor, N. S., and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. O'Hara, Jr
John Hickey
O’hara
Hickey
Cook
O'Hara
Frances Whalen
Haddock
Annie
Jennie
Marguerite
Viola
Sachem
Queensland
Fiske’s
Nash, Spaulding & Co
New York
Havre
Cork
Europe
White Star
Cymric
Thomas
Liverpool
Cunard
Ivernia
George Jeffries
Queenstown
Boston
Gypsum King of
Windsor
East Boston
Jimmy Howes
Atlantic Coast
Russian General Kuropatkin blamed for Liaoyang defeat root
Russian war dispatch details the debate over General Kuropatkin's failure to crush Kuroki near Liaoyang on Sept 2. It cites Orlov, Samsonoff, Stakelberg and Danieloff in actions at Yentai and the railroad, noting brutal Cossack charges and delayed Russian relief as the Japanese pressed two fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Kurokl
Taltse
Liaoyang
Samsonoff
Yentai
Orloff
Yentai Station
Stakelberg
Danieloff
Shipping News Roundup for Sept enters port and sails
Shipping news lists arrivals cleared and sailings with steamers Albion Ayres Prince George Governor Ding ley Parthian Ransom B Fuller and others arriving at various ports in the U S and Canada including Jacksonville Philadelphia Gloucester and Portland. Cleared Cymric Whitney and Devonian sailings noted along with tug operations and freight barges as weather influenced movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ayres
Hamburg
Prince George
McKinnon
Yarmouth
N.S
New York
Staples
Jacksonville
Fla
Brunswick
Parthian
Smith
Philadelphia
Dingley
Dennison
Portland
Ransom B. Fuller
Pierce
Bangor
Kennebec
Colby
Bath
City of
Taylor
Hantsport
Vllat Churchill
Bryne
Georgetown
Mary Louise
Heath
Benjamin F. Poole
Worden
Portsmouth
N. BH
Cymric
Liverpool
Charleston
S. C
Whitney
York
Gloucester
Baltimore
Norfolk
Devonian
Eng
N. C
Pleasure Bay
Farragut
Port Antonio
Jam
Peter Jebson
Louisburg
C. B
St. Ee Portland
Eastport
St. John
N. B
Cumberland
Nantasket Roads
Postum Versus Coffee Claims Improve Complexion
A lady testifies that switching from coffee to Postum cured her indigestion heart palpitations and sinking spells. She says after a week she improved, and two years later remains well with a clear rosy complexion. The note includes a product origin and a promotion for The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Japs Collect Manchuria Tax in Occupied Territory
St Petersburg reports that Japanese forces are collecting taxes and administering affairs in Manchuria as if the region were already conquered. Russians are said to be wintering at Harbin, with heavy encampment preparations under way two months before extreme cold sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Manchuria
Harbin
Razor back incident misattributed to Captain Perry
A wag in the regiment spread a false tale claiming Captain William H. Perry of Company H was the hero of a Manassas hog incident. The captain far away denied the joke, saying he never saw a razor back in Virginia and that he was not the man in the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Perry
Company H
Lynn
Manassas
Post
Perry
Virginia
Big Battle Impends at Mukden War Report
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian army concentrated around Mukden ready for battle with the Japanese forces, while front-line details remain unusually restrained as the conflict looms. The War Office confirms strategic buildup but provides limited specifics on troop movements or timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
War Office
Mukden
Germany Not Japan's Foe
Berlin reports Japan has twice sought refuge for Russian warships at the German concession of Tsingtao and expresses satisfaction with Germanys neutral conduct. The foreign office denies any political treaty with Russia, stating only a commercial pact exists. The Russian ships are described as not findng asylum but a prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Japan
Tsingtao
Shantung Peninsula
Germany
Russia
Tsingtau
Death threat left on czars blotter reported
St Petersburg dispatch says Czar Nicholas has received repeated threats traced to an unknown conspirator. Messages appeared on his blotting pad and in his room, causing panic in the imperial household. A general with a strong detection reputation was summoned and surrounded by a bodyguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
ST. Petersburg
America
Publishers’ Press
Nicholas
Lockout Affects Five Thousand Wilkesbarre Men
In Wilkesbarre Penn contractors of the Builders' Exchange ordered a lockout of building trades workers. About six thousand men are affected with carpenters to be locked out immediately. The employers vow to push open shop across Wyoming valley as work resumes next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkeesbarrh
Penn
Builders’ Exchange
Wyoming Valley
Boston Woman Recovering After Suicide Attempts
Mrs. Annie Sampson of 808 Meridian Street Hast Boston has twice attempted suicide within a month. Her second attempt, drinking carbolic acid, occurred Tuesday night and she was taken to the Relief Hospital where she is reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sampson
Meridian Street
Boston
Relief Hospital
Chelsea Man Loses and Finds 177 in Saloon
Lewis Brown of Chelsea and Louis Miller of Lynn were arrested after a scuffle with two colored men in a Chelsea saloon. Henry C. Nott reported missing 177 from his vest pocket. Officer Renfrew searched the saloon and recovered the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brown
Fifth Street
Chelsea
Louis Miller
Fayette Street
Lynn
Nquor
Henry C. Nott
Renfrew
Brown
Miller
Cure for Obesity and Goitre Offered With No Payment Until Cure
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise a free three day trial to treat obesity rupture piles and goitre with X rays and new Radiant Light Remedies. No money is paid until complete cure is acknowledged and testimonials from local patients are provided to verify success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmo-Chemic Co
Notable Prospective Patients Cited by Osmo-Chemic Physicians
A referral list names Rev. T. G. Lyons of Lowell Rev. L. A. Church of Solvay Mrs. Rev. C. G. Purington of Warren Rev. L. W. Holmes of Westport Dr. Philo C. Hubbell of Syracuse Dr. H. M. Eldridge of Portland Dr. L. E. Wells of Boston ex Town Clerk C. J. Chase of Deerfield and vaudeville star Julian Rose of New York City as cured cases and contacts for prospective patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Lyons
Shaw Street
Lowell
Mass
L. A. Church
Lionel Ave
Solvay
New York
C. G. Purington
Warren
N. Y
L. W. Holmes
Westport
Conn
Deerfield
New Hampshire
Julian Rose
E. 107Th St
New York City
Curing Rupture Claims Osmo Chemie Cure Without Knife
Michael Kennedy of East Boston says a two year rupture left him in growing pain until the Osmo-Chemic doctors treated him with a light cure. He stopped his truss, reports rapid improvement, and credits the Osmo-Chemic system of medicine for a painless cure. Several others in Massachusetts and New York are listed as cured of rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kennedy
Bennington St
East
Boston
Mass
British May Sink Russian "Rovers" in Pacific Hunt
The British force Grafton returns to Esquimault after forced voyage for heavy gun practice. It reports orders to protect Pacific shipping against Russian Lena, with potential interception off the California coast if the Sena leaves San Francisco Harbor within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Comoz
Esquimault
Esquimault Harbor
Lena
San Francisco
Pacific
Sena
California
Lena Case Nearing Decision on Lena Transport
Washington reports the State Department is close to deciding the Lena case at San Francisco. Hulls and boilers inspector says repairs are long. new boilers take four to six months. Lena could be seaworthy in 20 to 80 days with 8 knot speed after tube replacement. Navy officials view timeline as reasonable. Further action awaits Admiral Goodrich's detailed report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Lena
San Francisco
Oyster Bay
Department of Commerce and Labor
Navy Department
Goodrich
Lena's Commander Tours Frisco Navy Yard visit
Captain Berlinsky of the Lena and the Russian consul visited Mare Island navy yard to call on Rear Admiral McCalla. They inspected the area where the Lena may be laid up during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Frisco
Navy Yard
San Francisco
Berlinsky
Mare Island Navy Yard
McCalla
Lena incident hints at Japanese pursuit near Pacific
Count Yama Osichi, en route to Seattle, discusses the Lena affair in San Francisco. He mentions two Japanese light cruisers allegedly tracking the Lena after she broke from Vladivostok, with patrols west of the Farallon Islands and a belief the United States will compel her departure after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Yama Osichi
Kuroki
Seattle
San Francisco
Washington
Japan
Puget Sound
Vladivostok
Farallone Islands
United States
Sena
Golden Gate
Making Elaborate Preparations for Fall Business
Unusual activity is seen at Wolf’s My Clothier Hanover and Portland streets as the large basement receiving room handles daily fall clothing deliveries. Sales staff and clerks in the floors above unpack, inspect, and sort garments while stock heads issue orders to move and install inventory ahead of the season. Mr Wolf says the season is around the corner and it’s better to be ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf’s
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland
Mr. Wolf
Lynch obituary notices death in Roxbury
Patrick J. Lynch of Roxbury died September 14 funeral from daughter Mrs. James F. Blackwell 395 Dudley street Friday September 16 at 9 15 high mass at St Patrick Church at 0 45 relatives and friends invited to attend
Piles Cured by Osmo Chemic Doctors Claim
A Worcester Massachusetts woman claims six years of suffering from piles ended after Osmo Chemic pile remedies. The letter, signed by Mrs D R Gorlock, asserts painless, rapid cure and predicts efficacy for any pile case. Other noted cures from Gardner Lynn and Fitchburg residents are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Gorlock
Cambridge St
Worcester
Mass
Wood at Kimberly Road in Fitchburg Mass
Miss Clara M Wood of Kimberly Road Fitchburg Massachusetts is listed in a local notice. The item notes her address and full name without additional context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Wood
Kimberly Road
W. Fitchburg, Mass
Osmo-Cemic Physicians Promote Superior X Ray Exam
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians claim their X-Ray apparatus exceeds all nearby rivals in Boston and New England. They advertise a Radio-Active Solution and Osmo-Chemic Screen enabling quick disease detection in any body part, offered at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newngland
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Invite Patients for Free Trial
The Osmo-Chemic physicians invite patients currently under other doctors for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers tumors obesity rupture piles goitre to seek care before September 18. They offer an examination and trial treatment, the new light treatment, free of charge.
Home treatment warning and fraud caution from Osmo-Chemic offices
The notice warns distance patients about unproven home treatments and warns that some sellers mail fraudulently. It advises contacting Osmo-Chemic for examinations by special appointment and urges victims to write the postmaster general in Washington, D C for redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Washington, D. C
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine advert
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated lists chief consultant J. L. Plunkett M D with offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Byracete Portland Albany and New York. Office hours run 9 a m to 8 p m daily with Sundays closed.
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J. L. Plunkett
M. D
Boylston Building
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Central Square
Lynn
Main St
Worcester
Elm St
Manchester
N. H
Congress St
Portland
Salina St
Byracete
N. Ye
Pearl St
Albany
N. Y
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Central Oil & Gas Stove Co
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