Beverly Investigation Edges Toward End As Senate Hearings Conclude
The Senate committee wrapped two more sessions with no arguments and little new light from cross examination. Alderman Lee testified he was paid 100 dollars to identify writers critical of the town division. John J. Baker described his involvement, while Sohier pledged 1000 dollars for bribery evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Senate Committee
Alderman Lee
John J. Baker
House
Veto Reconsideration Fails Against Reed Purchase Endorsed
Boston City Council completes a bitter debate over the mayoral veto of the Reed lot purchase. The Reed land at 80 cents per square foot was approved 42 to 1 after lengthy speeches about integrity and the Scott property. Additional actions include a $800,000 loan order, a Latin School site tablet, and measures on Beacon Street widening, Cambridge bridge concerns, and a city Common protest against streetcar rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Bridge
Barry
Wilson
Ward 9
Leary
Ward 18
HI Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Boston
Tuttle
Ward 14
Reed Lot
Ladd
Ward 10
Ward 28
Scott Lot
Burr
Reed
Blume
Ward 11
Scott
Charles E. Judkins
Ward 13
Messrs
Sullivan
Shaw
Reed Purchase
Atwood
Rowman
Carroll
Carstensen
Chamberlain
Clark
Cochran
Coleman
Connolly
Desmond
Nays
Fottler
Fowler
Frost
Kennedy
Lattimore
Lauren
F. R. Morrison
J. Murphy
Perkins
Richards
Sanger
Snow
E. Sullivan
Thayer
Webster
Board of Aldermen
Committee On East Boston Ferries
Elisha Atkins
Sargent
Suffolk County Court House
School Street
City Hall
Board of Street Commissioners
Beacon Street
Somerset
Bowdoin Streets
Bowdoin Street
Cambridge
McNary
Ward 15
Common Council
Massachusetts
Boston Common
Board of Police
Senate Investigation Recalls Witnesses Over Beverly Farms Plot
In a morning session witness cross examinations reveal statements by Thomas Connolly and others about urging Senator Slattery and Beverly Farms visits, with claims of plans to trigger an investigation if the division bill failed. Several Beverly figures deny improper money use while admission of campaign fundraising and lobbying is discussed.
Beverly Town Division Bribery Hearings Close
A legislative inquiry details testimonies on lobbying and payments tied to Beverly division efforts. Witnesses describe lobbyists, funds raised, and disbursements while denying clear evidence of bribery. The committee reviews Endicott accounts and refuses to compel Williams to reveal personal financial records.
Hearing on Beverly division charges draws modest crowd
The House investigating committee held a late evening session at 7 15 p m with testimony about bribery claims in Beverly. Witnesses denied paying or receiving money for votes and described offers as rewards for crime detection. The hearing adjourned to Monday at 7 p m as Dover New Hampshire granted tax exemptions for the Cocheco print works replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlouse
Beverly
Kent
Mr. Quill
Sillars
Danvers
Quill
Doherty
Jesse Pierce
Senator Slattery
Lawrence
E. J. Donovan
Boston
Mr. Doherty
The
Herald
O’ Hearn
Brady
Jesse Perce
Beverly Farms
Pierce
Michael F. Maher
Senate
Slattery
House
Gaston
Sylvester Baxter
Meyrick
Sohier
John L. Eaton
McDonough
Dover
N. H
Cocheco Print Works
Rededication of Avenue Methodist Church in Brveruy
The Avenue Methodist Church in Brveruy was rededicated with presiding Elder Rev J H Mansfield and pastor Rev James W Barta leading. Afternoon rites included organ, psalm readings, sermons by Rev David H Ela and Rev Bates. Bates announced 1100 toward 4200 debt. pastor pledged 500 more. evening service held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brveruy
Avenue Methodist Church
J. H. Mansfield
D.D
James W. Barta
8. Jackson
Melrose
C. N. Smith
Swampscott
David H. Ela
Boston
4. Bates
Meridian Street
Bates
Rav. LL
Church interior remodeled with flowers and organ upgrade
Bates notes the church has a new floral decoration and interior remodel. An organ sits behind the pulpit with a pastor's study and library added. The project cost about $4200 and a new bell is planned for early summer.
Amateur Minstrel Show for Corinthian Yacht Club Benefit
Boston Theatre hosts Longwood and Jamaica Plain minstrel club performances in full evening dress with burnt cork. Notable acts include Interlocutor Charles A. Perrin, bones by H. A. Edgerly and W. B. Everett, songs by E. P. James and C. F. Wentworth, and a finale musical farce. Notable attendees include Commodore Crowninshield, Commodore Henry W. Savage, Tony Pastor, Kernells, and Henry Chantran. The event raises spirits and funds for yacht club initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Longwood Minstrels
Corinthian Yacht Club
Charles A. Perrin
H. A. Edgerly
W. B. Everett
Jackson
R. A. Barnet
Paul Boyton
Paul
Everett
Charles L. Hill
George B. Ager, Jr
Jamaica Club
Barnet
W. E. Spalding
Lewis C. Benton
Samuel L. Hills
Fred Seaver
Commodore G. W. Crowninshield
Corinthian Club
G. G. Quincy
C. A. Perrin
H. W. Savage
Jamaica Plain Club
Base Ball Yesterday Exposes Fielding Gems and Blues Overrun
The South End grounds exhibition highlighted fielding by Nash Burdock Gardner Moolie and Sheehan while the Blues were overmatched. Batting totals show strong runs and errors, with Nash and O'Sheahan among notable players in a lopsided loop of clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Blues
Nash
Burdock
Gardner, Moolie and Sheehan
Bostons
Boston Blues
R. Bhlpo
A. E. Sk
Ise
Tforning
Wise
Morrill
Manlove
Tate
Burns
Kelly
Johnson
Madden
Moolie
Weeden
USC
Porriano
Portlands
Bowdoins
Portland
Quinn
Duffy
Small
Thayer
Spence
Barber
Bowdoin
Lynn
West Lynn
Stars
Syracuse
N. Y
Lynns
Lynn Boys
Simon
The
Oddball Scores From Early Grid of City Teams
A string of minor games is listed with scores and team nicknames such as Washington and Toronto players at 12 to 8, Cleveland over Louisville 14 to 6, New Haven 10 over Buffalo 6, Philadelphia Athletics 5 vs Metropolitans, Pittsburgh 10 over Hamiltons, Manchester NH 28 over Resolutes of Boston, Jersey City 21 over New Yorks 10, Newark 12 over Brooklyn 8. The record reads like a late 19th century scores table with many city teams and playful monikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yates
Buffalos
Philadelphia—Athletics
Metropolitans
Pittaburg
Piteburgs
Hamiltons
Manchester
N. H
Manchesters
Resolutes
Boston
Jersey City
New
Suppression Hearing Sought Over Lynn Shoe Factory Banner
From Savem April 21 a Supreme Judicial Court subprina summons Charles E. Perkins and Charles H. Leach, officers of the Lasters' Protective Union, to appear April 20 to answer why an injunction should not bar them from displaying a banner in front of P. F. Sherry's shoe factory in Lynn. At Taunton the Bristol North District Medical Society elected Dr. D. Presbrey as president, W. S. Robinson as vice president, Martha Perry as secretary, P. W. Hewins as treasurer, and E. J. Bassett as librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol North District Medical Society
Taunton
D. Presbrey
W. S. Robinson
Martha, Perry
P. W. Hewins
E. J. Bassett
Courts and docket notes in April cases and claims
United States Circuit Court hears patent infringement action against Boston Electric Co over a knob locking and releasing mechanism. Superior Court sessions list various civil and tort actions, probate matters, and damages petitions including condemnation for a new Court House and multiple railroad and private party cases with outcomes and on trial statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Thaxter
Boston Electric Co
Bill
Equity
William A. McLeod
John E. Abbott
Donahoe
N. Y. & N. E. Railroad
Knowles
Logan
Dockray
Constantinedes
Des Pas
Heinlein
B. & P. Railroad Co
McIintosh
Taylor
Atherton
B. & M. Railroad Co
Nellie
Navy Yard
J. F. Dore
Plantiff
J. O. Teele
Anagusta
Boston & Albany Railroad
Crowley
Winnisimmet Co
Favor
Holmes
Willis
Roberts
Bradstreet
Hale
Flynn
Mass. Stan
Ben
McGuire
Roche
Berry
McWade
j—Barrett
McKay
McGee
Kennedy
Welsh
Dowd
Elec
Dev. Mfg
Goodrich
Goff
Spofford
Martin
Tilton
Murray
Knight
Whitney
Averill
Newcomb
Boston Protective Dept
Boston
Brick
Thorpe
Blackmer
Henchman
Sheehan
Cowley
B. & Alb
Schramen
Boston Sug
Patch
Same
Mason
Penalty Tort Case List In Cambridge Courtnotes
Case entries include Johanna Olson vs City of Cambridge for damages from a Market Street injury with defense of general denial. Other docket items list numerous 19th and 20th century civil actions, all with plaintiff or defendant names and parties, without details of outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Johanna Olson
City of
Cambridge
Market Street
W.H. Martin
C. J. McIntire
Carter
Downing
Shevlin
Hartwell
Spillane
Storer
Vincent
Newton Nat'l Bank
Kimbell
Welch
Row
Holt
Lewis
Gibson
Admi
Cunio
Regan
Connell
WM. H. Buckley , CO
Winter Street
Appeal Over Mary H Parker Will Set Up by Executors
No 676 Moses Parker executor vs William Cogswell et al appeals from decree establishing the will of Mary H Parker of Groveland. Mary left most property to Moses Parker. appellants allege undue influence. On trial with J P B B Jones and H P Moulton for the will and E T Burley for appellants. Uncontested divorces will next be in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Parker
William Cogswell
Mary H. Parker
Groveland
J. P
B. B. Jones
H. P. Moulton
E. T. Burley
Superior Court Tort Suit In Essex County
Judge Hammond presides as Jackman sues Humphrey over eleven cords of wood claimed by an agent Hutchinson. Plaintiff alleges agency and fence damage. court grants $37 to Jackman. Attorneys Sanborn for plaintiff Sweeney for defendant. Scammell sues Barrett for tort and contract seeking $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Hammond
J. Jackman
Humphrey
Humphrey Tought
Hutchinson
Jackman
John P. Sanborn
John P. Sweeney
Scammell
Note dispute and rent claim in Dorgehen case
A defendant challenges a note payment as wages rather than debt from a note. The plaintiff seeks $175 rent also owed, which the defendant does not dispute. Bricket Poor represent the defendant in the matter before Dorgehen and Moody Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricket & Poor
Dorgehen
Moody & Bartlett
Deendant
Massachusetts notice for Edwin G McInnes admission to bar
District of Massachusetts Boston April 21 1887 notice is hereby given that Edwin G McInnes of Malden has applied to the undersigned for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court Commissioner of the U S Circuit Court Oan G STETSON
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
Edwin G. McInnes
Malden
Oan G. Stetson
U.S. Circuit Court
Scots Charitable Society Forms Burial Lot Plan
The Scots Charitable Society voted at Quincy House to buy a new burial plot for needy Scots in America and borrow funds from the monumental fund. A guaran tee fund near 10000 is assured for a grander death resolution event. New members welcomed include A. G. Thompson, Samuel McKinsley, Andrew McLeish, William Scott, Alex Miller, George E. McKay, Andrew Lees, Alexander Semple, Robert J. Grant, James Houston, John M. Cochrane, M.D. For life membership, John Porteous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scots Charitable Society
Quincy House
America
Alexander Greenlaw
Wemyss
A. G. Thompson
Samuel McKinsley
Andrew McLeish
William Scott
Alex Miller
George E. McKay
Andrew Lees
Alexander Semple
Robert J. Grant
James Houston
John M. Cochrane
M.D
John Porteous
Going Gone at Mrs Howe's Concord Street Auction
Large female crowd gathers at 132 West Concord as furniture from Mrs. Sarah E. Howe’s recent home and business is auctioned after her move to Montreal. Auctioneers Atwood & Weld offer rich but display‑oriented items, including a rosewood piano, ornate cabinets, bronzes, and about sixty oil paintings, many fetching high prices amid gossip about Howe’s career and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Concord Street
Sarah E. Howe
Montreal
Garland Street
Franklin Square
Bank receiver seeks court leave to settle stockholder claims
Peter Butler as receiver of Pacific National Bank has filed and secured a court grant to settle claims against stockholders including Helen A. Anderson of Thomaston Maine owner of sixty shares and Rasmus B Anderson of Kansas City owner of ten shares with notes and mortgaged real estate in Kansas City. Also approved are settlements with Sanders Curling of Thomaston Maine holder of forty shares for 4000 dollars, against N H Campbell late of Lynnfield Massachusetts owner of seventy shares for 7000 dollars, Campbell being dead with no visible estate, and with K E Taft of Uxbridge Massachusetts holder of thirty nine new shares and Helen W Taft holder of thirty nine old shares for 5000 dollars in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Butler
Pacific National Bank
United States District Court
Helen A. Anderson
Thomaston
Rasmus B. Anderson
Kansas City
Sanders Curling
N. H. Campbell
Lynnfield
Mass
Campbell
Taft
Uxbridge
Helen W. Taft
Status of Temperance Reform in Boston Meeting
At a Massachusetts Christian Prohibition and Equal Suffrage League session held at 86 Bromfield Street an informal discussion covered temperance reform status. Attendees criticized Tremont Temple remarks and the Legislature’s liquor measures, urging defeat of the Republican and Democratic parties to advance Prohibition party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Christian Prohibition and Equa Suffrage League
Bromfield Street
Tremont Temple
Republican Party
Reid
Prohibition Party
Military Club Dinner at Parker House Presided by Andrews
The Military Club held its monthly dinner at Parker House with Colonel W H H Andrews presiding. Colonel Jordan, Senate military committee chair, spoke after a letter of regret from John D. Long was read. Education topics followed, with Mr Harmony Hume urging broader schooling and America’s role in world affairs. Boston's population was discussed as potentially reaching 1,000,000. Other speakers included Major Powers, D R Pierce, White, Brad McDonough, and John A Keife. Worcester’s E A Godnow donated 5000 dollars to Mt Holyoke Seminary for girls’ education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Military Club
Parker House
W. H. H. Andrews
Jordan
Senate Military Committee
Colonel Andrews
John D. Long
Harmony. Hume
Hume
America
Boston
George W. Powers
D. R. Pierce
Mr. White
Brad McDonough
John A. Keife
Railroad commissioners to testify on Bussey bridge disaster
The railroad commissioners will appear before the railroad committee next Thursday at 10 30 a m regarding the Bussey bridge disaster on the Boston and Providence railroad. Also reported: a clerk Thomas W Little held in 3000 bail for stealing laces. laces valued at 2388 found at his lodgings. Captain John F Pray marks his eightieth birthday. search for John Eells believed in city. Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women to meet April 23 with Frances M Abbott paper. MIT chess club met at Youngs. Boston Light Artillery Association elected officers. Massachusetts Horticultural Society offers window gardening prizes. notable passengers aboard Pavonia headed to Liverpool. burglar steals $6 and three rings from William Cal Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Committee
Bussey
Boston & Providence
Thomas W. Little
David Conrad
Temple Place
Little
Salem
John F. Pray
Old South
John Eells
Providence
Massachusetts Society For the University Education of Women
Claflin Room
Somerset Street
Frances M. Abbott
Abba Gould Woolson
Chess Club
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Young
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 m Friday April 22 Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair weather then rain slightly cooler easterly winds. Rest of New England threatening weather rain slightly cooler winds southerly then east. Eastern New York threatening weather rain winds southerly with small temperature changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New W Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Late ship news from New York arrivals and departures
New York reports list of arriving steamers H. Dimeck and Wilkesbarre, sailing for Boston and London. Brigs Charles Duncan and Susan Bergen bound for Port Spain, with schooners Amelia G. Ireland and J. W. Wellington also noted. Other vessels include Michele Picasso and Scala Nova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. & Dimeck
A and Wilkesbarre
Boston
Barks
Avecs
London
Michele Picasso
Scala Nova
Charles Duncan
Port Spain
Susan Bergen
Gibera
Amelia G. Ireland
James M. Bayles
Newport
Ake Haines
Wiscassel
J. W. Wellington
William F. Burden
New Bedford
Robert Myhan
Providence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas D. Connolly
J. G. Bennett
Williams
Roads
Kimball
Dabney
Mgr
William D. Sohier
Collins
State House
Hoae
Kimbaillthex
Senator Roads
James P. Lee
South Framingham
Lee
John T. Morse, Jr
John H. Lee
O'Sullivan
Military Committee
Sarhody
Robert R. Endicott
Robert Endicott
Judge Wells
Pillsbury
Bruce
Cook
Lobbists
Francis Norwood
Benjamin F. Cook
Fall River
Odell
Mr. Cook
John S. Baker
Old Town
Robert Tarr
Gloucester
Gerrish
Doane
S Farwish
O'Neill
Myrick
Dearly
Maher
Hoar
Fred H. Williams
Charles H. Odell
Mexico
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Williams
Senator Forbes
Endicott
the House
Boston Theatre
Torontos
Washingtons
Louisville
Louisvilles
Clevelands
Lasters' Union
United States Circuit Court
Nelson, J
Cohen
Schnitzer
Phillips
Dodge
D. Co
Boston D. Co
Gillis
Swift
Winslow
Pippey
Brown
Learned
Baker
Thompson
Elizabeth W. Bowditch
Pemberton Square
New Court House
R. M. Morse, Jr
F. C. Welch
T. M. Babson
William F. Duff
Mary Leary
Oak Street
John R. Duff
Augustus Hemmenway
C. G. Keyes
Demandant
J. Thomas
J. A. Maxwell
Sheehy
Mahoney
Dutt
Huguley
Morse
Hall
Hutchins
Nicholson
Foxwell
Miller
Cooke
Ordway
Boston & Albany
R. R
Mills
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Supreme Judicial Court
Morton, C. J
District Court
Status OF Temperance Reform
Christian Prohibitory League
the Military Club
Colonel Jordan
E. A. Godnow
Worcester
Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary
J. Dobson
Body Brussels
Washington ST
Mending Bureau
City Notes
Boston Light Artillery Association
Young’s
G. H. Cavanagh
G.S. Cheerny
E. P. Morris
N. Trumbull
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Pavonia
James Russell Lowell
Josiah Bradlee
I. T. Burr
Liverpoo
Queenstown
William Cal
Quincy Street
Roxbury
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
A. Fsston
A.M
Sawee Reese
Wee i
Ccle
G.O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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