Judge rules for Air Line line scheme in Connecticut suits
Judge Beardsley in Havens superior court dismisses suits by Hartford and Harlem against New York Connecticut and Air Line Ishbell and Cole seeking to dissolve the defendant corporation. Ruling finds defects exist but not sufficient to void corporate existence. Appeals planned. Air Line to push layout approval while Hartford and Harlem proceed with preliminary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven, Conn
Beards-ley
Superior
Hartford and Harlem Railroad
New York, Connecticut and Air Line
Ishbell
Same
Cole
Geardsley
Simeon J. Baldwin
Hartford
Harlem
Supreme Court
New York
Connecticut
Beardsley
Cooper Remains Laid To Rest In New York Cemetery
The philanthropist Peter Cooper was interred yesterday afternoon in Greenwood cemetery in a private ceremony attended by family members. The burial took place at Grove and Central avenues in a circular lot. The American Geographical Society plans a Monday meeting at Chickering hall with Chief Justice Daly Gen Viehle and Richard O Gorman to honor Cooper’s contribution and mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Cooper
Greenwood Cemetery
Mr. Berry
All Soul’s Church
Grove
Central Avenues
Cooper
American Geographical Society
Chickering Hall
Daly
Catholic Church to Be Erected for Colored People in New York
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports plans to begin a Catholic church edifice for colored people in New York City within weeks. The late Father Farrell left 5000 in Alabama bonds to aid erection or purchase, noting Catholics have neglected duties toward African descent communities. The church will be funded largely by private subscriptions and may become a prominent temple among Catholic edifices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Boston Post
New York
Father Farrell
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Sixth Avenue
West Washington Place
Alabama
Washington
Baltimore
The New Stock Exchange Enterprise Not Abandoned
Ex Secretary William Windom and associates say the new Stock Exchange in the Welkies building Broadway will not be abandoned. Windom denies withdrawal of subscriptions and says the failure report is false. Rooms secured for a year from May 1 will receive new furniture and fixtures, with business to start in two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Stock Exchange
Welkies
Broadway
William Windom
Exchange
Windom
Farmer Kills Wife and Three Children Then Takes Own Life
Charles Smith, a well to do farmer from four miles north of Earlville Iowa, killed his two sons aged 9 and 13 with an axe in his barn, then killed his wife at the house. He failed to kill his two daughters, fled to a neighbor for help, and later died by suicide with a butcher knife. No motive was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubegvee
Charles Smith
Earlville
Iowa
Smith
Six-Collector Simmons Named Chairman Chooses Board Nominees
City politics swirl as Mayor Palmer prepares to nominate water commissioners. Rumor says William A. Simmons the Christian statesman Francis Thompson and William Taylor will be submitted for confirmation Monday, signaling a planned six member board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Board of Water Commissioners
Palmer
William A. Simmons
Francis Thompson
William Taylor
President Arthur Arrives in Sanford Florida by Special Train
President Arthur Secretary Chandler and party reached Sanford by a Kissimmee City special train. The party enjoyed the trip, though the president is sunburned. Weather is fine. Arthur plans to sail from Sanford tonight for Jocol and reach there tomorrow morning, then proceed to St. Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Fla
Arthur
Chandler
Kissimmee City
Jacksonville
Jocol
St. Augustine
Notable visits and domestic notices in Boston society
Senor Romero honored yesterday. James B. Cullen resigns as superintendent of the Home for Destitute Children to pursue business. Francis W. Bowler visiting Boston from Fernandina. Bion Wilson of Augusta and Geo W Drisko of Machias visited Post offices. Rev Dr J Duncan of South Baptist City ill in Mansfield. Prince Bismarck health reported less favorable in Berlin. Pittsfield to receive a new park thanks to Miss Dawes. Prominent locals including Charles H. Chase, Col Darius Alcen, Ferguson Haines and spouses in Quincy House. J B Lincoln sails with Mrs Lincoln for six months continental tour. Col Needham’s return prompts New England Agricultural Society trustees to consider next fair. Harry J. Tatterson of Biddeford marries Estelle Morris. ushers include Arthur Morris and G H Priest. bridesmaids include Belle, Emily, Bessie Morris, Mary Robie, Lizzie Priest. Guests welcomed by Mr Guy Robie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Romero
James B. Cullen
Childrren
Francis W. Bowler
Fernandina
Fla
Boston
Post
Bion Wilson
Augusta
Geo. W. Drisko
Machias
Dr. J. Duncan
South Baptist Church
Mansfield
Mass
London Standard
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Reichstag
Pittsfield
Miss Dawes
Charles H. Chase
Portland
Darius Alcen
Ferguson Haines
Biddeford
Charles W. McKenney
Hollis
Quincy House
J. B. Lincoln
Batchelder & Lincoln
Lincoln
Col. Needham
New England Agricultural Society
Harry J. Tatterson
Estelle &. Morris
Edward 8. Morris
Arthur EB
Trial verdict in Brady case ends Dublin murder bid
The April 13 session reports the Joe Brady murder trial concluding with Kennedy testimony and Webb protests. Brady is found guilty of murder after a heated defense, with jurors returning a death verdict for May 14. Brady protests innocence as he is led away, amid public reaction outside the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brady
Kennedy
Brady
Dominick Street
Phoenix Park
Annie Meagher
Ireland
Webb
Q.C
Burke
Edward I
Dr. Webb
Sullivan
Porter
Kavanah
Kavanagh
Adams
Pheonix Park
Meagher
Carey
United States
France
Kilmainham
Naish
Crown
Farrell
Phenix Park
O’brien
Miss Use
Little
Joseph Brady
Calais Fire Department Expands With New Apparatus
New England notes describe Calais mounting a notable fire service with two steamers three hand tubs one horse hose cart and a hook and ladder truck while Bangor opens the Penobscot for navigation after ice goes out. In Augusta court Lorenzo D Getchell’s trial continues with prosecutors aiming to prove intent to kill and assault with a dangerous weapon. he withdraws the plea with a $25 fine paid and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penobscot
Bangor
Calais
Lorenzo D. Getchell
Augusta
Bristol Band Car Tragedy Claims John Simonds
John Simonds of Hill, a young married man, was killed Friday when thrown from a band car in Bristol. The Merrimack River has rapidly risen in the past days, causing machinery shutdowns as water overflows the banks in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simonds
Hill
Bristol
Merrimack
Sleighing and a Bogus Marriage Plot Unfold in Vermont Town
The text notes historic sleighing up to 100 days in Pittsfield with earlier long seasons from 1559-60 and 1872-3. It then mentions Charles A. Blaisdell who, after shocking Lowell, is linked to a new scheme in Vermont’s quiet Rutland area where he tried to lure a young lady into a fake marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Charles A. Blaisdell
Lowell
Utland
Rhode Island Assembly Adjourns After Four Day Weeks
The Rhode Island general assembly adjourned sine die after a four day weekly session since January 30. It passed 47 public acts and 43 public resolutions, granted 29 acts of incorporation and continued 46 to the next session under the constitutional provision. The new assembly will meet again in Newport on the last Tuesday of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island General Assembly
New Assembly
Newport
New Haven Man Nepel Case Led To Testimony In Diamonds
The case of Jacob Nepel of New Haven, arrested for fraudulent diamond transactions, was continued until Monday to allow New York dealer Alpe to testify about the diamonds' quality. Nepel's defense claims he bought the stones honestly and made no misrepresentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Nepel
New Haven
New York
The Tyrannical Unions Fight Bloodshed at Springfield Mill
At a Springfield Illinois rolling mill violent clashes erupted as non union workers filled the shop and Amalga mated union members clashed with strikers. A night assault left John Waldron dead and Brainard Mulkurn wounded while others were lightly hurt. Police have identified the firing party but made no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Amalgamated Association
John Waldron
Pittsburg
Brainard Mulkurn
Sam Brittan
Fire destroys property across multiple towns in April
Fort Fairfield Maine April 13 a fire consumed the house and barn of William Segee known as the Joseph Nelson property along with 10 tons of hay three cows grain and tools. Loss about 1500 insured for about 800 Abingdon Hr April 13 Plummer's flour mill burned yesterday loss 15000 Philadelphia April 13 Oldfield Bros manufactory of cotton goods and O Revel's manufactory of P gi goods damaged 10000 by fire Detroit Mich April 13 Gray Batty store makers of upholstered goods burned this afternoon loss 50000 Hyde Park Mass April 14 2 am large barn on Walter street owned by John Pierce destroyed contents four cows hay and lamp wick cutting machine loss 3500 insurance 500
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fairfield
William Segee
Joseph Nelson
Abingdon
Plummer
Philadelphia
Oldfield & Bros
O. Revel
Detroit
Mich
Gray & Batty
Hyde Park
Mass
Walter Street
John Pierce
A Strange Death In Vermont Solon Lynch Found Dead In Woods
The body of 21 year old Solon M. Lynch was found two miles north of Middlebury by a boy hunter. He carried an ounce bottle of prussic acid partly emptied and two ounces of arsenic with blue vitriol nearby. A razor lay on the mound where he had tried to cut his throat with a slight wrist incision. Lynch had been at school here this winter and was last seen heading toward the woods. His parents live in Fort Ann New York. The case remains mysterious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Solon M. Lynch
Here
Ajboy
Lynch
Meeomany Boer
Fort Ann
N. Y
Nocaase
Earthquakes Rattle Cairo and Other Brief News Items
News in brief from across the country notes Cairo reporting felt shocks on Thursday and multiple small items: the Kentucky prohibition convention abandoned. Irish relief fund total $2,284. New York actors fund benefit net about $3,000. West Shore strikers’ trouble ends. Italians return to New York. coal mines to run full shifts next week. Chicago Irish circles stirred by disappearance of John R. Byrne. Illinois State Normal School pupils quarreled leaving injuries. Fort Lyon shooting over a wife’s affair. Quebec bridge washed away with cost $20,000 to $25,000. Alfred G. Packer verdict guilty. Ottawa to ease duties on American farm implements until next session. Venezuelan steamship ashore off Mississippi. Levee break floods lands near Ships Bayou. death by malpractice in Bedford Quebec. Hayti reports revolutionists led by Basslay advancing. Wall Street brokers Tobias brothers return to Chicago. Scheller trial witness claims testimony to exonerate. Joel Goldthwait catalog highlights premier carpet patterns in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Father Walsh
New York
Actors’ Fund
West Shore
Amsterdam
N. Y
Philadelphia
Chicago
John R. Byrne
Dublin
Ilinois State Normal School
Normal
Fort Lyon
Col
Lyon
John Howard
Howard
Sorel
Quebec
Southeastern Railway
Lake City
Alfred G. Packer
San Juan County
Ottawa
Liverpool
Mexico
Missisippi
Vicksburg
Seay
Bayou Levee
Hardtimes Landing
Bedford
P. Q
Jennie Hanver
John McIntyre
Hayti
Ailsa
Roger Basslay
Kingston
Inagua
Tropic
Miragoane
W. & H. Tobias
Wall Street
Europe
Colorado
Scheller
Milwaukee
Scheler
Adam Roth
Ohio Republicans Weigh Lawrence For Governor Nomination
Special despatch describes Ohio Republicans quietly favoring Judge Lawrence for governor while expecting Democrats to win next election. It notes opposition from clerks and harbor projects being halted, and mentions John Sherman and party strategy amid broader New England harbor cutbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Judge Lawrence
Ohio
Senator Sherman
Ohio Republican Association
Ohio Republicans
House of Representatives
John Sherman
Lawrence
New England
Moosebee Bar
Jonesport
Portland Harbor
Kennebunk River
Cocheco River
Portsmouth Harbor
Newburyport Harbor
Mass
Boston Harbor
Nantucket
Wood's Hall
Pawtucket
Rye Providence
Narragansett Bay
Connecticut River
New Haven
Star Route Trial Proceedings and Related Postage Update
The Star Route trial resumes with Dr. James Rerdell as a witness. evidence about a letter from Dorsey is rejected. Postmaster General Gresham approves a green design for the new 2-cent stamp, and the Yorktown monument contract is awarded to Hallowell Granite of Maine for 66,752 dollars. The Alabama claims docket reaches 5,770 cases, and fraud lists are placed on mail facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bliss
James Rerdell
M. C. Rerdell
Merrick
Dorsey
Rerdell
Gresham
American Bank Note Company of
New York
Yorktown
Hallowell Granite Company
Maine
Industrial Orks
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Union Trust Company
St. Louis
United States
Foster
Indiana Republican Association
Department of Justice
Frazier
Indiana
Alabama
Treasury Department
Longville
Freshet Ravages Connecticut River Region and Canada
Despatches report a severe freshet on the Connecticut river and tributaries with wrecked railway lines near Barnet Vermont and Barre junction. Bridges at Sabin's crossing and North Troy carried away and washouts threaten Wells River tracks. In Canada, Rideau and Yamaska rivers rise with St Patrick’s bridge swept, a death, and widespread damage estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut River
Passumapsic
Barnet
Barre Junction
Sabin
Barre
Wells River
Montpelier
Orange Hills
North Troy
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Rideau River
St. Lawrence and
St. Patrick’s Bridge
St. Hyacintne
Yamaska
Boston Democrats Meeting Sets Ward 7 Case and Ward 11 18 Refer
Adjourned meeting of the Democratic city central committee at John A. Andrew hall. Delegations from wards 7 11 12 were admitted or referred to a five member committee amid affidavits of fraud and lively debate. Michael Doherty elected temporary treasurer. Adjourned to next Wednesday at 10:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratit City Committee
Democratic City Central Committee
John A. Andrew Hall
Sweeney
Ward 12
Central City Committee
Patrick Maguire
Sheaf
Ward 9
Democratic City Committee
Strange
Ward 7
Alexander B. McGehey
Thomas F. Doherty
Ward 11
Daniel Doherty
Patrick H. Sullivan
Michael Shev
Patrick D. Sullivan
Edward P. Murphy
David A. Collins
Patrick Hurley
Ward 1
Daniel J
Lee
Ward
J. G. Fennessy
Felix A. Strange
John A. McLaughlin
P.T. Barry
P.f.mcgarragle
Michael Doherty
Arrival of Marquis of Lorne and Suite in Boston
The Marquis of Lorne arrived in Boston Friday morning by the Boston and Lowell railroad with Col. de Winton and the Duc de Blacas. They traveled from Halifax via Montreal and are lodged at Hotel Brunswick. The party plans no definite schedule yet and awaits tidings of the British corvette Tenedos, expected to bring Princess Louise from Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Lorne
Boston
Boston and
Lowell
Col. de Winton
Duc de Blacas
Halifax
Montreal
Canada
C. A. Henderson
Knox and Lynch
Detective Department
Portland
Marquis
Park Theatre
City
Repentant Sinner Urges Rhode Island Democrats to Unite
From the Rhode Island Democrat a warning about party factionalism in 1884. It doubts fusion with independents and urges Democrats to rally, noting prior losses after nominating two Republicans and appealing the 10,250 voters who backed the Republican for governor and the 707 who backed a Democrat to reunite and pursue steady Democratic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Democrat
Sprague
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
Rhode Island
Reform Party
Salmon Fishing Season Plows Through Oregon Rivers
A Portland correspondent notes salmon fishing starts about April 20, lasting four months. Scooping wheels built on embankments catch and break salmon as they stream by, scooping 3,000 to 4,000 fish per night. The practice, done without legal restraint, faces public outcry over wholesale slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
San Francisco Chronicle
Hebrew Citizens Observe Bar Mitzvah in Boston
The Boston Hebrew Observer reports Jacob Fishel and wife celebrated the bar mitzvah of their second son at Warrenton Street Steeple synagogue with a ceremony led by Mr. Louis Peniels. Mrs. Clara Bautman of Omaha is the mother of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Rich plan a May 15 departure from Boston for an extended tour of England France and Germany to prepare wardrobes and scenery for their new play The Ten Mile Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Hebrew Observer
Jacob Fishel
Warrenton Stee
Louis Peniels
Rochester Street
Hiei den Bere
Wolf
Rein
Asher Tb Haia Pisin
Leara
Clara
Iautman
Omaha
Diushter
Charles Rosenfeld
Rich
Boston
England
France
Germany
Ten Mile Crossing
Charlestown High School battalion drill prize winners
The annual exhibition and prize drill at Monument hall featured a close individual contest with Joseph J. Hambleton taking first prize and Stephen A. Fitzgerald second. Prizes were gold-mounted silver medals. Judges were Captains Callahan Brown and Bateman. Dancing followed with about 20 couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Monument Hall
Joseph J. Hambleton
Stephen A. Fitzgerald
Matthew Callahan
Ninth Regiment
J. H. Brown
State Musical association closes after successful session
The session of the State Musical association ended tonight with Blaisdell's orchestra of Concord Schubert quartet and Boston duo Mrs. E. H. Allen and Mrs. E. C. Fenderson. The chorus performed the new anthem O Pray for Peace Jerusalem by J C Knox and selections from Gounod Redemption very effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxcorn
N.A H
State Musical Association
Blaisdell’s
Orchestra of
Concord
Schubert Quartette
E. H. Allen
E. C. Fenderson
Boston
Jerusalem
J.C. Knox
Gounod
Minstrel Hall Burglary Totals 1300 in Goods Stolen
In Salem on April 15 thurs evening intruders broke open trunks stored at Howara hall below Mechanics hall where the Barlow Wilson and Primrose minstrels performed. Diamonds silk handkerchiefs gold chains and other valuables valued at 1300 stolen through window entry. police investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Barlow, Wilson and Primrose
Mechanics Hall
Howara Hall
Canadian detectives shadow Rideau Hall plotters in Burrago
In Burrago New York on April 13 two Canadian detectives have been in town over a week. Rumors say they are shadowing land league members and seeking the gang that recently attempted to blow up Rideau Hall. Another rumor claims Fenian dynamite was being made here, but that report is discredited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrago
N. Y
Land League
Rideau Hall
Iron sailing ship Tillie E Starbuck to be launched
Crestron Fa April 15 The Tillie E Star buck first iron sailing ship built in America will be launched at John Roach and Son yard tomorrow afternoon for W H Starbuck of the Pacific coast. The vessel is 275 feet long 42 feet beam 25 feet 4 inches hold 2500 tons burden with steel masts and bowsprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestren
Tillie E. Sttarbuck
America
John Roach & Son
W. HH. Starbuck
Pacific Coast
Death Penalty for James E. Robinson in Adair Murder
Jackson Miss April 15 James E Robinson was hanged here this afternoon for the murder of Adair Matt Simms an accomplice in the Gen Tucker murder was 10 day sentenced to be hanged May 30
Dinner at Lotus Club Honored Bowles and Bridgman
A refined Lotus Club dinner in New York honored Samuel Bowles of the Springfield Republican, hosted by H. L. Bridgman of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Attendees included Bowles and ex-Postmaster General Thomas L. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor K
Lotus Club
H. L. Bridgman
Frank Leslie
Illustrated
Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
Independent Journalism
Mr. Bowles
Thomas L
Six Days Bicycle Race Planned in Cureaco
Cureaco heats up with a six day bicycle race scheduled May 21 to May 26, running 12 hours daily for the long distance championship of America. Top riders from across the country expected to compete in the endurance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Base Ball Yesterday Scores Summary
Baltimore Baltimores defeated New Yorks six to nothing. Richmonds overwhelmed by Boston team eighteen to two in Richmond Virginia. Metropolitans beat Clevelands one to zero in New York. An advertisement promotes Mother Swan's Worm Syrup for feverishness and related symptoms at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
New Yorks
Baltimores
Richmond
Bostons
Richmonds
New York
Clevelands
Metropolitans
Iroquois Club Banquet Highlights Jefferson Birthday
Chicago Iroquois club hosted its annual banquet signaling Thomas Jefferson’s birthday with notable speakers. Col Breckenridge praised Jefferson as a guiding voice among great orators, while Senator Bayard urged duty and liberty under a democratic republic. The event drew 300 attendees amid political chatter and presidential speculation for 1884, with messages from prominent figures and a focus on decentralization and individual liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Jefferson
W.C. P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Patrick Henry
Bayard
Delaware
Republic
Democratic Party
James C. Broadhead
Missouri
W. F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Lyman Trumpull
Mnlinois
Rumbull
E. P. Wheeler
New York
Free Trade League
J. G. Jenkins
Henry Watterson
Wm. Henry Hurlburt
New York World
Great Northwest
Bes J. C. Black
Illinois
William M. Springer
Carter H. Harrison
Samuel J. Tilden
Reegret
Wade Hampton
H. W. Slocum
Stephen Field
United States Supreme Court
Abram S. Hewitt
Winfeld
Hancock
George IB. McClellan
Samuel J. Randall
Jeffersonian Club marks Jefferson birthday with dinner in Salem
The Jeffersonian club of Salem celebrated Thomas Jefferson's birthday with a grand Essex House dinner. Speakers included Hon. William P. D. Northend and Hon. Charles P. Thompson who argued for democracy, warned against monopolies, and praised Gov. Butler while denouncing Tewksbury almshouse abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonian Club
William
Northend
Charlies P. Thompson
Thomas Jefferson
Salen
Essex House
Charles P. Thompson
William D. Northend
Benjamin H. Corlis
William Spearhawk
John P. Sweeney
David G. Allen
Henry W. Putnam
Forrest L
Democratic Party
Washington
Jefferson
Vanderbilt
Maine
Thompson
Tewksbury Alms
Tewksbury
Butler
William Swarhawk
Marblehead
B. H. Corliss
Gloucester
D. C
Allen
Lynn
Benjamin Barstow
Salem
J. Sweeney
Lawrence
Washington report on portable post office declaration
Washington reports the post office department has declared the Portable entity as a significant development. Details confirm officials expect efficiency gains and broader service reach, though the exact scope and dates remain under review by agency leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Post Office Department
Senate Report on Massachusetts School Revision and Welfare Costs
In a senate session Mr. Gilmore reported a bill renaming the Massachusetts School for Idiotic and Feeble Minded Youth to the Massachusetts School for Feeble Minded and creating a department for elders beyond the school age. Support shifted to dependents via liable kin or local towns, with state aid retained where no settlement exists. Other measures include charity associations carveouts and orders for Monday to Thursday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gilmore
Committee On Public Charitable Institutions
Massachusetts School For
State Board of Health, Lunacy
Boston
International Trust Company
Greenfield water district petition admitted and referred
In the house the petition of the fire district of Greenfield for authority to increase its water supply was admitted and referred to the committee on water supply. Several bills were reported by committees including measures on sealed measures tax relief for mortgages and bank reports. The day featured rule enforcement actions, ventilation measures for the chamber, and a rejection of a proposed amendment. The afternoon focused on mortgage tax repeal, political debates, and rejected Lord's Day highway liability proposals before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Committee On
Committee On Banks and Banking
Ernst
Boston
Hill
Haverhill
Case of Representatives
State House
Warren Bridge
Committee On Education
Alfred M. Whipple
Troy and
Greenfield and
Hoosac Tunnel
Moriarty
Worcester
Joyner
Great Barrington
Sayward
Hopkins
Millbury
Insolvencies and creditors meetings reported in Boston area
A wave of business failures is reported with multiple insolvent firms and creditors meetings. Names include Peter E. Deehan, George W. Dart, Jericho Chair, Stephen J. Haraden, Isaac D. Smith & Son, A. T. English & Co., FF. H. Calderwood, Thomas A. Hutchins, John Guild, and Baker & Cutler. Boston firms like the Boston Machine Company and Edward Hixon & Co face sizable liabilities. committee investigations and third meetings are noted. Total unsecured liabilities cited around $175,000 with assets near 75 cents on the dollar. Reports from New York show 189 failures in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. Deehan
Portland
George W. Dart
New Britain
Jericho Chair Company
Jericho
Stephen J. Haraden
Chelsea
Isaac D. Smith
South Market Street
Boston
FF. H. Calderwood
General Merchandise
Belfast
Thomas A. Hutchins
Mason Building
Liberty Square
John Guild
Baker
West Broadway
East Broadway
South Boston
Boston Machine Company
Committee of Investigation
Baker & Cutler, Grocers
Clarendon Street
Baxter E. Perry
Clark W. Fuller
Daniel F. Kimball
Lon Dinsmore
Edwin
Childs
H. Hall Lovett
David F. Kimball
Everett W. Raddin
Charles Everett White
John Y. Mainland
Wm. F. Nichols & Co
James K. Crowley
Nathaniel Tarr
Railroad torpedo blast and city incidents
Friday forenoon a torpedo dropped on Devonshire street near the post office exploded to cause commotion. A cargo thief was seized aboard the Carroll’s oysters at Halifax. A body found off the Hoosac tunnel docks is 6 feet 10 inches, 190 pounds, about 50, in a dark overcoat. State impostor White sued Stand Yarn and Peabody mills and was fined. John E. Fulton fled after violating contract terms with a music troupe. Charles Tirrell died after a midday fit. Louis O Brien died after a planing machine accident. Patrick O'Brien died after hay cart injury. Jewelry shop Hunter’s window was broken and items stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Street
Heth
Davis
Carroll
Halifax
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Ynan
White
Stand Yarn Company
Peabody Mills
Newburyport
John E. Fulton
Antoine de Kontski
Madarme Sinico
Signor Campebello
Fulton
Brunswick
Charles L. Tirrell
Fleet
Moon—streets
Fleet Street
Louis O’ Brien
Brooks Street
East
Boston
Ronn
Manson Bros
Border and
Pecatur Streets
City Hospital
O’brien
Patrick O’brien
Harrison Avenue
Washington Street
Roxbury
C. O. Hunter
A Public Man Lamar Very Southern In Nature and Purpose
Special Correspondent profiles Senator L Q C Lamar as a strong, reserved yet affectionate figure rooted in the South. The piece traces his career from Georgia legislature to Mississippi public life, Civil War service, and later Senate influence, contrasting him with Garfield and noting his disciplined, purposeful leadership and rare public speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston Post
Washington
Senator Lamar
Mr. Lamar
University of Mississippi
Dr. Bledsoe
Southern Review
Georgia
Lamar
Mississippi
Congress
Davis
Russia
Garfield
Borough Defendants Held on Theft and Liquor Charges
John Boward and William O Neil were arraigned in municipal court Friday on breaking and entering charges and held in 1206 for the superior court. O Neil faces an additional 500 on two counts alleging midnight liquor selling. Edwin P Henderson, arrested weeks ago for obtaining money under false pretenses from George Everett of Windsor Theatre, held by Judge Churchill in 1000 to appear before the grand jury in May. Phillip Ryan Jr charged with embezzlement in Cleveland, Ohio, held for one week awaiting new requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boward
William O'Neil
O'Neil
Edwin P. Henderson
George Everett
Windsor Theatre
Churchill
Phillip Ryan, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Blanchard Urges Tariff Talk For Working Men
A speech by Hon. John C. Blanchard of Michigan is urged for every workingman to read. Blanchard, a plumber dealer, argued against high tariffs on spit copper and related goods, urging direct impact on labor and price consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Register
John C. Blanchard
Michigan
Blanchard
Suburban Matters Dedham Court Notes and Newton Bequest
In Dedham superior criminal court Judge Staples sentenced James Kane of Wellesley to one year in the house of correction for assault. Michael Quinlan of Holbrook failed to get a liquor charge the jury could not agree. William Daley of Holbrook convicted of liquor sales. sentence deferred. Hog King of Quincy placed on file for liquor law violation. Henry S. Lone of Holbrook acquitted of illegal liquor sales. Thomas King of Weymouth fined 10 dollars and costs for liquor law violation. Charles Mircerant of Canton sentenced to two years in the house of correction for polygamy. In Newton, Gardner College of Newton Centre bequeathed 25000 dollars to the Baptist society if 25000 more is raised within ten years. A committee favors the plan and plans to raise the amount by subscription. plans to be finalized soon.
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Staples
James Kane
Wellesley
House of Correction
Michael Quinlan
Holbrook
William Daley
Hog King
Quincy
Henry
Lone
Maquor
Thomas King
Weymouth
Charles Mircerant
Canton
Newton
Gardner College of Newton
Baptist Society
Kentucky Man Weds Nashville Beauty in Secret Knot
Mr Hyden Stanfield of New York, an engineer for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, fell for Miss Laura Sharpe of Nashville. Her father initially objected but the pair wed in a swift ceremony with a neighbor and Rev Warren present, then the couple departed on an eastern bridal tour as the family reconciled.
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Kentucky
Hyden Stanfield
New York
Louisville and Nashville
Laura Sharpe
Nashville
Sharpe
Mr. Stanfield
Abington man poised for Plymouth probate judgeship
Jesse KE. Keith of Abington is likely to succeed the late Judge Wood as Plymouth county probate judge. Dr. Wheelwright, longtime state charity superintendent, plans to resign after a heart illness. Militia roster changes include promotions in cavalry and infantry and several resignations and discharges.
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Jesse KE. Keith
Abington
Plymouth County
Wood
Wheelwright
Cavalry
John Thomas
Thomas Talbot
Thomas
David T. Henderson
Talbot
Eighth Regiment of Infantry
Charles E. Chase
J. B. Heard
John K. McAfee
Regiment of Infantry
Exhibition horse races at the Casino next week
A series of exhibition horse races will be held at the Casino next week. Walter H. Page of the New York World editorial staff will lecture on The New south as Seen by a Southerner before the Boston YMCA on Tuesday evening. Marshfield’s new town house opens May 1 with an afternoon mass meeting and an evening ball. Clan McKenzie No 2 will host a concert and ball in Paine Memorial hall on Thursday April 19. G O Taylor Old Bourbon advertised in bottles from grocers and druggists.
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The
New York World
New South
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Marshfield
New Town House
Butler
Long
Gov
Anes
Clan McKenzie No. 2
Order of Scottish Clans
Paine Memorial Hall
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