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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1890

Page

2

Temperate Prohibition at Massachusetts Reform Club Dinner

At Parker's last evening the Massachusetts Reform Club paid tribute to late president John S. Farlow. Dr Leonard W Bacon spoke on temperance reform, criticizing the idea that drunkenness is purely accidental and arguing for clear moral principles and measured licensing rather than strict prohibition. A general discussion followed with Rev J G Brooks, Mr Miller, Dr Knapp, Rev Dole, Mr Myers and Dr Timmins contributing.

Massachusetts Reform Club Parker Charles R. Codman John S. Farlow Winslow Warren Colonel Codman Mr. Farlow John 8. Farlow Massachusetts E. B. Haskell J.J. Myers C. S. Rackeman Charles F. Dole William F. Atkinson Leonard W. Bacon Norwich Conn Dr. Bacon Bacon Edward Bellamy New England Alexander Pope J. G. Brooks Mr. Miller Brockton P. C. Knapp I . Dole Mr. Myers P. Timmins

Unknown Parts of Alaska Expedition Leaders Sail West

The Alaska exploring expedition leading members Glave Welles and Schanz arrived in San Francisco from New York. They plan to sail on Thursday aboard the Patterson for Alaska and expect to be gone until November. The party will include about twenty five men plus scouts guides servants and Chilcot Indians. Loom Young will join here. They will explore uncharted Alaska including the White River and Copper River regions, covering about five hundred miles by canoe with scientific instruments.

San Francisco Cal New York B.J. Glave KE. H. Welles A. B. Schanz Patterson Alaska White River Copper River

Albany Goes Democratic in City Charter Election

Albany April election results show James H. Manning, Albany Argus editor, winning the mayoralty as Democrat with 13,545 votes to Howard N. Fuller’s 6,300. Manning’s majority 7,245 signals a Democratic gain of 4,555 since two years ago. Democrats carry most wards for supervisors and aldermen, with Manning notably winning in a strong Republican ward by 100.

Albany N. Y James H. Manning Albany Argus Howard N. Fuller Manning

Congressman's Feud Sparks Duel Talk in Tennessee

Washmeron April 8. Report circulates that Congressman Phelan of Memphis may duel Knoxville editor John M. Fleming over published letters. Phelan refused to comment while Fleming admitted partial publication of his despatch and denied prior deception.

Washmeron Phelan Memphis Tenn John M. Fleming Knoxville Colonel Fleming Washington, D. C Aiken James Phelan Fleming Tennessee Knoxville Sentinel Theaper Aiken, S.C

Passing Bogus Coin in District Court

In Barrimore on April 8 Mrs Sophorina Guild formerly Clark and her husband Caleb M Guild were tried for forging and passing counterfeit ten cent pieces. The jury found Mrs Guild guilty of passing bogus coin while acquitting her husband on the forging charge.

Barrimore Sophorina Clark Guild Caleb M. Guild Boston United States District Court Chicago Cleveland Guilds

Manhattan Bank Fails Under Assignment in Manhattan

The Manhattan Bank, owned by E B Purcell, closed after an assignment to cashier John W Webb. Liabilities stand at 561000 with assets expected to equal liabilities, aided by pressure from the British Mortgage and Land Company over a 200000 collateral loan due April 1. The failure stems from tight money markets and weak collections. Purcell was a wealthy and prominent Kansas financier.

Manhattan Kan E. B. Purcell Manhattan Bank John W. Webb Webb British Mortgage & Land Company Purcell Kansas

Deadlock breaks over Rhode Island funds after election

Providence April 8 the long deadlock over state appropriations has ended with a conference committee agreeing to a Senate backed probe of Martin C Healy superintendent of the State Home and School. The House, after recess, accepts the Senate amendment embedding a provision for the institution, which it had previously rejected.

Providence R. I Rhode Island Commonwealth Committee of Conference Senate Martin C. Healy House

Governor Kifer Plans Special Session on World’s Fair

Curiaco April 8. Governor Kifer intends to call a special session immediately to fund and stage the state exhibit at the exposition. It includes authorizing fair bonds up to 5 million by Cook county, needing a constitutional amendment, to raise the fair fund from 5 to 10 million. The legislature may cede temporary possession of state riparian rights in the lake front to the World’s Fair Association if the site is chosen.

Curiaco Kifer Cook County World’s Fair Association Lake Front New York Chicago Boston Co. S. Williams & Coq Congress ST Congress Sq Devonshire St Quincy House Roaton

Mayor Cleve land Re-elected in Jersey City Race

Jersey City voters favored Mayor Cleveland by a 1600 to 3000 majority over Republican George F. Perkins. The day saw several arrests for illegal voting, but overall the election remained quiet.

Jersey City N. J Cleveland George F. Perkins

Fire alarms in hotels and shops report no major damage

A chimney fire at the Hotel Edison on Columbus Avenue triggered an alarm from Box 96 at 9:40 last evening but caused no damage. Earlier, Box 25 in Cambridge reported a slight fire at J H Osborn furniture, 436 Main Street, at 7:40. In West Lynn, just before noon, Box 34 warned of a tire at C L Hathway cement factory causing about 100 dollars of damage.

Edison Columbus Avenue Hox 25 Cambridge J. HH. Osborn Main Street Lynn Sprcray C. L. Hathaway West Lynn

Labor Events Hereabout: Lynn Con trac tors Agree on Nine Hour Day

In Lynn on April 8 contractors agreed to give workers nine hours per day and raise pay by 25 cents daily. In Brockton the James Means factory remains shut due to a lasters strike ongoing.

Lynn Brockton James Means & Co Lasters

Missing Worcester bank teller flees with funds

Frederick Kimball, 35, teller at People's Savings Bank Worcester, vanishes with 43,600 in bonds. Bond covers 10,000 by Fidelity and Casualty. Despite the loss, bank solvency remains intact with assets over 5.75 million. Kimball, a known dog breeder, left for Boston saying he would attend a dog show and has since written he never intends to return. Detectives on the case.

Worcester Frederick Kimball People’s Savings Bank Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York Kimball Boston Rotterdam Japan Commonwealth Club Quinsigamond Boat Club Worcester County Tariff Reform Club

Cornell's Appeal in $1.1 Million Bequest Case

Supreme Court heard the Cornell University appeal over the 1.1 million bequest from Jennie McGraw Fiske. The NY Court of Appeals ruled the endowment plus lands exceeded the corporation cap of 3 million, blocking the gift. Arguments centered on whether lands are held in trust, and the cap repeal by the New York Legislature.

Washington United States Supreme Court Cornell University New York Court of Appeals Jennie McGraw Fiske University New York Court Ezra Cornell George F. Comstock Fiske Senator Edmunds

Marlboro and Providence Games Feature Running Catch by Johnston

The Boston Players' Team beat the Brooklyn nine at Marlboro with a 7 to 3 score, highlighted by Johnston's running one hand catch and Swett's catching. The Brooklyns fielded better at Providence, winning 15 to 4 as they outplayed Boston in defense and pitching.

Boston Marlboro Providence Johnuaton V'Haltrenss O Kelly M'ge’chy Nash O Brothers Conway Swett Cook O Quinn Kinslow Irwin Brooklyns Bostons Kelly Quinn Seery van Haltven Murphy Daley Doyle Johnston Krouthers van Haltren Gatiney

Man Guilty of Assault With Revolver in Pawtucket

James Chute was found guilty in the Court of Common Pleas by Judge Wilbur for assaulting lawyer Franklin P. Owen with a revolver in August. Sentence deferred on exceptions. Foreclosure related tensions emerged as Owen, Draper, and others confronted Chute over a house sale in Pawtucket. The defense argued the intruding party had no legal right to the premises. A shot was fired in the air during the confrontation, but the bullet missed Owen.

Providence James Chute Wilbur Court of Common Pleas Franklin P. Owen Chute Pawtucket Draper Owen

Beverly Town Meeting Allocates Funds And Plans Improvements

At an April adjourned Beverly meeting voters allocated half the dog tax to the Public Library and half to public schools. Post No. 89 G A R received 200 dollars and Post 188 Beverly Farms received 150 dollars. An armory for Company E was approved with 8000 dollars and a committee to implement. A 2500 dollar general town survey, 29000 dollars for schools, 22000 dollars for highways and 200 dollars for street shade trees were approved. A water board not abolished, but a five member committee to review rates was named. Items including a steam fire engine for North Beverly a steam roller and street lighting were referred to a future adjourned meeting on April 21. The highway workers’ wage proposal was indefinitely postponed.

Beverly Beverly Farms Beverly Jight Infantry Water Board North Beverly Highway Department

Tragic Jump By Teen On Boston And Maine Train

Late yesterday afternoon seventeen year old Israel Kotzen of 48 Pitts street leaped from an incoming train on the Eastern division near the Boston and Maine passenger station and was struck by an outgoing train. He suffered a fractured skull and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Israel Kotzen Pitts Street Boston & Maine Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital

Amateur Athletics AU championships move to Mechanics Hall

A very large field of entrants and strong competitors mark the Amateur Athletic Union meet at Mechanics Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. Trials run in the afternoon with final heats at night, officials listed, and a long roster of events including shot put, high jump, hurdles, walking, and sprints dominated by Boston area clubs and New York entrants. The program features multiple age groups and numerous officials from the N J A C and local associations.

Amateur Athletic Union Mechanics’ Hall W. B. Curtis A. C H. A. Adams P. Barry Sullivan E. Buckley AL AL H McMillan A. Sweet C. C. Hughes J. G. Lathrop Boston S. C Austin New York Cornish Cornell L.tucker F. Gerow HH. G. Otis G. B. Morison P.T. Lowell E. C. Carter C. EB Mixer T. F. Meany F. W. Pu Marshalls A. Pick, Jr Willian Appleton Chris Eberhard John Robinson J. F. Smith Wayne A.C H. E. ‘Foussaint N. We Iri Crook M. A. Wits Crawley Rh. K. Pritelard Liaia Smiti Pers G. W. Newmann N.Y. A Rae Heigh G. R. Gray A. A. Zimmerman F. Tillistrane W. S.A de Nicol W. R. Burkhardt A. Cramer P. A.C E. D. Lange I. L. Power Tri Jweating H. Hjertberg N. J B. George W. T. Young Dd. Caine A. G D. C A.M. White W. C. Downes FR. Peters C.M. Raymond C . Td. Barry Lrison G. Ay Feanng H. Dohm N. Y x _ George, ak ©. das : Dadmun M. A V. D. Day A. CG Hjertberg Seewat Dash J. P. Lee H. Carey J. Owen, Jr D. J J Cook H. A Copeland Ib. Lund B.A. Ar HL. Sternbur C.H. Sherrill N.Y If Isaker N. F. Doherty W. H. Morgan N. AG BC. Moen Ai. Ued H. Alward H. Ams H. Green H. A. Av T. S. Lee A. W Nid Ana Satta P. Eaeheton Sidh. Carey M. A.C E. Corbett N. Ms RK. R. Endicott DW Barnes Nid A.O Stead Nat H. A. A G. Devereux M.A Cc Ee ¢. Moen Ie A. A W.H. Wright A. A. A. Downes T. Norton S. Cochrane N.Y. A.C H. A. AL. Woo Cogan A.C J- C. Devereux G. Poneerels H. Rane M.A. C Opeland Ie. Lenulhon Puffer A. Jordan Norton W. H. Struse Wayne A. C A. H. Green C. H. Bean W. Rich Roberts Tri R. K. Pritchard W. Shead E. Ji Giannini Ss. Crook C. Crawley W. A. Siebold EE. Smith Zimmerman D. F. O'Brien Green H. A. Aw A. Ne Jordan Curry M.A Tee Aie McNeill R. G. Casey Ie Saena We Crane H. al AL Wiegand A. Cooper G. Irwin Je. McMullen Rigs v Connolly HS. Young G. KE Robertson AL. Pritchard L A. C

Will probate hearing for last will in Boston Suffolk

Patrick Henderson petitions for letters testamentary without bond on the supposed last will and testament of the deceased. A probate hearing is set for April 21, 1890, at ten o clock in the forenoon in Boston, Suffolk. Public notice must run in the Boston Post for three weeks, with the final publication two days before the hearing. Witness Joan W. McK, Judge, dated March 31, 1890.

Carrill Loston Post Boston Joan W. McKim, Esquire Elijah George Middlesex Martha Curtis Waltham Timothy Paine Cambridge Boston Lost George M. Brooks Avril J. HW. Tyler Commonwealth OF Cushing Hill Boston Post Huston John W. McKim Massachlawa Suffolk Leander Joseph Belleflleur Joseph Leander Belfler Joseph Leander Kelfier Joan W. McKim Massachawa William Bartlett Ellsworth Maine George A. Smythe Ellsworth American Esquire Register John John Frances &. Johnson Saa Ellah George Massachusetts Mary A. Henderson Patrick Henderson Heston Joan W. McK Commonwealth OF Massacriuvasetts Emma J. King Revere George I. Butters Joan W. McKim, Esqui Elwah George Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Loston Soston Post Jane John Noble Avest C. HL Cooper Massachuww Setts Ss.superior Court Elizabeth N. Courtney Charles Marchant William E. Marchant Plainiff Charles Charles H. Marchant Commonwealth Charles Is. Marchant Chas. G. Marchant Oston Post Jos. A. Willard

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