Chicago dressed beef and the battle for state inspection
A historical discussion of Chicago dressed beef and proposed state inspection measures. Industry leaders from Hammond to Boston debate the health, trade impact, and economics of Western dressed beef versus local, with figures on slaughter capacity, shipping times, costs, and the influence of railroads, reflecting tensions between major Chicago firms and New England markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
George W. Plummer
Michigan Central Railway
Boston
Plummer
George H. Hammond
Detroit
Mich
Hammond & Co
Hammond
Ind
G. F. Swift Company
Armour & Co
N. Morris
Crown Point
Congress
Indiana
Liverpool
Glasgow
Lake County
Illinois
Cook County
J. H. Wheeler
Hyde, Wheeler & Co
North Market Street
New York
Colorado
Pennsylvania
G. H. Hammond
Notable guests and arrivals at Boston hotels
A string of notable visitors checked in at city hotels. Prof George Harris of Andover preached at Central Church then stayed at the Brunswick. Georg Henschel and wife arrive from London. Joseph W. Harper of Harper Brothers and party at Vendome. W E Chandler ex-Senator NH at Quincy House. the all around the world baseball group also at Quincy House en route to Washington. Additional arrivals listed by hotel include numerous named individuals and families from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond, with stays at Tremont, Parker’s, Adams, Revere, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harris
Andover
Central Church
Brunswick
Georg Henschel
London
Joseph W. Harper
Harper Bros
New York
Vendome
Harper
Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club
Tremont House
W. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Quincy House
Washington
Boston & Albany
F. W. Tappenbeck
G. M. Wynkoup
Miss Machado
Salem
Edmt G. Angell
William G. Angell
Providence
Elevated railroads urged against by Boston remonstrants
Hon. William E. Russell argues before the Street Railways Committee that elevated rails harm streets by blocking light and air, injuring abutting property, and burdening public spaces. He cites private damages, limited public demand, and better options like electric suburban transit, questioning the likelihood of project profitability.
Plan to shift Chicago beef market via cattle inspection
The speaker argues that disgruntled butchers seeking inspection in each state aim to drive beef from Chicago to their own markets. He notes inspections at the Chicago stock yards are strict and only healthy cattle free from disease are slaughtered, ensuring consumer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
A. F. Mentzer
Boston
Armour & Co
Brighton
Chicago
East
Chicago Stock Yards
Memorial meeting for Jacob Sleeper at Bromfield Street Church
A memorial service honoring Jacob Sleeper was held at Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Speakers praised Sleeper's generosity, church leadership, and philanthropy, noting his deep impact on Boston University and New England institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sleeper
Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
B. K. Peirce
W. F. Warren
Boston University
Mr. Sleeper
London
William Claflin
Isaac Rich
Sleeper
New England
Warren
Foster
New York
Methodist Church
Sale of Pine Driving Horses in Boston Stables
A sale of superior horses will be held Thursday April 18 at the stables of A W Davis 80 82 and 61 Northampton street. The horses will be on exhibition Tuesday and Wednesday this week and are among the finest offered in Boston. They are acclimated and tested for inclusion. They have been driven in the city and are accustomed to steam and electric cars. The sale will be conducted by C W Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Davis
Northampton Street
Boston
C. W. Clapp
Elevated road appeal questions its financial viability
The speaker argues against granting a charter for an elevated road in Boston, noting the high cost per mile, extensive track needs, and uncertain demand. He warns of greater expenses than receipts, potential property harm, and poor service with higher fares. The Ames bill’s damages clause is criticized as shifting risk to abutters, not guaranteeing compensation, and seeks to deter claims through bonds and city control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Tremont Street
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Emery
Russell
Fifth Avenue
Tenth Avenue
Broadway
Battery
One Hundred
Fort Arom Street
Albany
Gould
Senate of
Kr. Kittredge
Board of Aldermen
Senate
Grant
Jay Gould
West End
United States
Cambridge
East Cambridge
North Cambridge
Fresh Pond
Mt. Auburn
Central Square
Main Street
Watertown
Ward 4
Clarke
Charlestown
Somerville
Harvard Square
Ness
Welch
Iron and steel statistics show pig iron rise and rails fall
The 1889 annual statistical report of the American Iron and Steel Association notes a production rise for pig iron in the South and a drop in pig iron imports and Bessemer steel rails in 1888 compared with 1887. It records 12,050,000 gross tons of iron ore produced and 5,023,279 gross tons shipped from the Lake Superior region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Iron and Steel Association
Association
United States
Pismo Vic
Svete Cee Ven
Bessemer
Alabama
Lake Superior
Central Labor Union Considers Paris World’s Fair Delegate
The Central Labor Union met in Wadman Hall with 150 members. A committee from each trade was tasked to seek contingentFund funds for a labor delegate to Paris. Credentials from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen were received. The weekly payment law issue with Old Colony was discussed. Pinkerton opposition stood. Resolutions condemned Whitelaw Reid as minister to France and called for recall. Freight Handlers Local Assembly 6572 introduced a new working card and discussed wage increases for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Wadman Hall
City Hall
Paris
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Old Colony
Pinkerton
Whitelaw Reid
France
Local Assembly 6572
New Era Hall
English Macintoshes Sold For April Showery Month
Coas. Macintosh Co. and Thistle brand rainproofs promoted by G. W. Simmons & Co. as agents at 32 to 44 North Street. English Macintosh coats marketed as spring overcoats for April showery weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coas. Macintosh & Co
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Administrator's Sale of Squantum Hotel Property in Quincy
Auctioneer Adams announces an administrator's sale of real estate at the New Squantum House on Beach Street Squantum Quincy. Probate license granted April 10 authorizes sale at public auction May 2 1889 at 3 PM to pay Catherine T. Tripp's debts. Parcel includes land hotel buildings beach and flats about 315620 sq ft. Conveyed by receivers Burrage July 17 1879 deed lib 612 fol 91. Terms 300 down balance in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squantum Hotel
New Squantum House
Probate Court
County of Norfolk
Catherine T. Tripp
Quincy
Beach Street
Squantum
Catherine
Tripp
Alvah A. Burrage
Mercantile Savings Institution
Boston
Norfolk
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Boston by Mortgagee
Public auction to foreclose a 1872 mortgage on lot 6 in Fuller and Whitney's plan Boston. Sale April 24 at noon, with dwelling, bounded by Northampton Street and adjacent lots. Equity of redemption with Albert C. Pond possibly insolvent. unpaid 1888 tax. attaching creditor Gertrude D. Payne. Conditions and plan of sale announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Downing
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Suffolk
Bostom
Fuller and Whitney
Northampton Street
Calvin Swallow
Albert Co. Pond
Gertrude D. Payne
Pond
H. Staples Potter
Richard E. Warner
Pond, Steele & Hanson
Albert C
Mortgaree
Mortgagee Sale of Corner Property in Boston
Mortgagee Provident Institution for Savings will sell at public auction on May 1, 1889 at 12 noon the parcel at the corner of South and East streets Boston Suffolk bounded by East street city land brick walls engine house schoolhouse Doe heirs Parker land and South street. Sale to satisfy mortgage dated June 28 1884 from Thomas W Tuttle to the Provident Institution for Savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas W. Tuttle
Suffolk
State of
Massachusetts
Provident Institution For Savings
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
East Street
Parker
South Street
Tuttle
Thomas H. H. Messenger
Charles J. Morrill
John Denvir
Margaret Denvir
John
Nathan Cushing
South Scituate
Plymouth
Commonwealth
Brighton
Market Street
Sanderson
Stephen H. Bennett
W. A. Mason & Co
Middlesex
Margaret
John Bergen
Wm. Canmiing
J. C. Davis
Wm. R. Chaffee
Washington Street
Chaffee
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate on Buttonwood Court Dorchester
Mortgagee Samuel Rea to William T Leach Boston facing breach of mortgage. Property on Buttonwood Court Dorchester includes lot thirty six and part of thirty five on Briggs plan. Public auction Wednesday May 1 1889 at four oclock afternoon. Premises measure about 3083 square feet with buildings. Terms cash 200 at sale, other terms at sale or to auctioneers. Francis C Welch administrator of Samuel Rea Mortgagee April 6 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
Newman Place
S. R. Knights & Co
Washington Street
William T. Leach
Boston
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Samuel Rea
Buttonwood Court
Dorchester
L. Briggs & Co
Buttonwood Street
Mosely
Francis C. Welch
Administrators to Sell Real Estate on Beacon Street Newton Centre
Public auction to settle debts and administration charges of Samuel C. Hale deceased. Property lies in Newton Centre bounded Beacon Street Barton Turpin Edmands Goodwin Hawsthorne, about 11070 sq ft. Sale Friday May 3 1889 at 4 pm with 300 cash. balance in ten days. Cars run 3 25 from B A RR station to Newton Centre. contact Knights & Co Boston for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Suffolk
Mass
James Bh. F. Thomas
Dudley A. Dorr
Samuel C. Hale
Boston
Newton
Newton Centre
Beacon Street
Barton
Turpin
Edmands
Goodwin
Frank Edmands
Middlesex South
S. R. Knights & Co
Washington Street
James B. F. Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mentzer
Horatio Locke
Faneuil Hall Market
Armour
Chicago Yards
W. W. Chamberlain
Chamberlain Bros. & Son
N. E. Hollis
Sawyer, Hollis & Co
Hollis
Swift
H. P. McKean, Jr
George P. Smith
George H. Downing
Henry D. Minot
St. Paul
Minn
Joseph W. Lafavour
Beverly
J. C. Dore
Thorndike
W. T. Bairde
F. S. Bangs
J. C. Sailes
James H. Bowker
Meriden
Conn
R. F. Maddox
Atlanta
H. Hawkins
the Misses Hawkins
Americus
Tremont
Thomas K. Soho
J. W. Moore
Browne
Ruge
Glen Falls
N. Y
A. D. Mamon
Bangor
W C. Sawyer
Concord
Revere
Thomas Kerr
Toronto
Ont
G. W. Safford
St. Albans
W. Fletcher
R. I
R. E Walkers
Adelaide
N.S. W
James Foster
B. F. Richardson
Portsmouth
Charles H. Wheelie
N. Y. Crawford
J. E. Fulton
A. Movar
Lowell
James J. Rosalon
Re York
N. G. Curtis
T. S. York
Portland
E. F. Millard
Jackson
American
G. F
Samuel Follawsbee
Bristol
N. H
G. KE. Cobb
Canaan
C. 3. Leighton
Maine
M. L. Morrison
Peterboro
N.H
Paul Tang
Orford
L. G. Downes
Calais
F. H. Wyman
Keene
J. E Swift
Tilton
N. H. Young’s—W. B. Hamlin
P. West
M. R. Bryan
Penn
George W. Newcomb
Philip Carpenter
Spencer Arnold
Grand Rapids
F. L. Underwood
H. P. Baldwin
William G. Russell
Committee On Street
William E. Russell
18 & Ry
Ames- Shepard
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bishop Foster
Iron and Steel Statistics
Bryant WN. Adams
Cor. Hancock and
Chestnut Sts
Quincy, Mass
George A. Dary
Pemberton Square
Snow & CO
North Market St
Albert Howe & CO
Gale
Warren Avenue
Richards & CO
BR. Knights & CO
Washington St
Main St
Cambridge Port
Samuel C. Cobb
Wm. I. Bowpiton
Beacon St
Horatio Harris & CO
State Street
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