Aldermen debate city loans and street work in Boston council
The board heard Mrs. Hazeltine urge immediate police ward appointments while delaying action until the old schoolhouse is transferred. Mayor O Brien and City Treasurer Turner discussed Cambridge bridge and Stony Brook loans, seeking uniform terms and tax considerations, with reports and numerous street and sewer projects approved or referred for funding and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Hazeltine
Knights of Labor
O’brien
Finance Committee
Alfred T. Turner
Cambridge Bridge
Stony Brook
New York
New York City
Boston
Hance Committee
Ugh O'Brien
Hugh O Brien
Cambridge
Railroad board declines streetcar tie reduction at river
New Reprorp reports the railroad commissioners refuse to order a cut in street railroad ties at the river head as residents petitioned. They advise the company to make concessions instead.
Unlucky Fisherman Captain in Souris Seizure Tale
Captain Lewis McDonald of the American schooner J. H. G. Perkins had his vessel seized at Souris P E I for shipping men beyond the three mile limit. Reports detail a crew of eight plus a boy and several relatives brought aboard at sea. Authorities weigh whether prearranged hiring beyond the limit is lawful as naval observers note potential shifts in Canadian and American fishing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sounis
McDonald
J. H. G. Perkins
North Haven
North Bay
Maine
Souris
White
Eastport
Foley
Souris Harbor
Charlottetown
Custom House
Connors
Will White
Frederick
Canso
East Point
Second Chapel
James Connors
Perkins
East Oint
K. McDonald
Cook
Hautrax
Leister
Marine
Foster
Gloucester
Admiral Luce
Oes
Bar Harbor
E. J. Hodgson
Iia
Phelan
Prince Edward Island
Fishery Service
Kermount
Canada
Bellerophon
Quebec
Fishery Department
England
Fourth Visit of Burglars Strikes Carmel Store
Banner Maine Aug 8 reports C. K. Johnson’s Carmel shop burglarized again Saturday night. Entry used gunpowder to blow the safe, about $5 taken. Fourth break in three years. three years ago $1000 was stolen. no crew identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner, Me
C. K. Johnson
Carmel
Woman Suffrage Opinion Opens Door in New York
Caicaco Ill Aug 8 Mr Charles B Waite editor of the Law Times and former Supreme Court judge has sent Hamilton Wilcox chair of New York woman's rights suffrage committee an elaborate opinion sustaining the claim that the New York constitution does not prevent women from voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Ill
Charles B. Waite
The
Law Times
Supreme Court
Hamilton Wilcox
Woman’s Rights Suffrage Committee of
New York
Millions Do Why Dont You Use Pearline Hot Weather Time
An advertisement notes Pearline soap as ideal for summer cleaning. It suggests using the product to tackle heat related grime and keep clothing and household items fresh during hot weather.
Electricians to Meet at Parker House for Sixth Annual Session
The National Electric Light and Motor Association holds its sixth annual meeting at Parker House starting 10 o clock with reports from officers and papers on Electrical Education Storage Batteries and Electricity as a Motive Power. President Morison of Baltimore to preside and Mayor O'Brien to deliver welcome. Over 300 delegates expected. Boston Electrical Club hosts visitors at 66 Boylston Street with a display of small power electric machines powered by local suppliers. The schedule lists opening address and committee reports at 10 am and wire gauge and insulation discussions at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electric Light and Motor Association
Parker House
Slock
E. R. Weeks
Kansas City
CG. O. Mailloux
Anthony Reckinzaun
Fleethie
Boston Electrical Club
Boylston Street
J. F. Morison
O’brien
Arthur Stearns
M. M. Slattery
A. V. Garratt
Professor Houston
Fires Across Town Cause Minor Damage
An alarm from Box 112 at 10 am reported a fire at 18 Colony Street in a house occupied by Michael Conly started by children with matches causing about 20 dollars in damage. A second basement fire at 59 Rutland Square, home to Mrs. C. F. Smith, resulted in slight damage due to spontaneous combustion in rubbish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colony Street
Michael Conly
Rutland Square
Mra. C. F. Smith
Fire loss in July 1887 doubles seven month total
The New York Daily Commercial Bulletin notes July fire losses in the United States and Canada at 14,026,500, up from 10,000,000 in July 1886 and 9,000,000 in July 1885. July figure is double the twelve year July average. First seven months of 1887 total 76,928,100 versus 63,900,000 in 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Daily Commercial Bulletin
United States
Canada
Fires Ravage Farms Across New Hampshire
In Deerfield on the south road Stephen Batchelder and Richard J. Sandborn lost farms and contents to a night blaze. Batchelder’s estimated $5500 damage and Sandborn’s $5000 were partly insured. Hobart property in Ames was destroyed, with a Hobart house and stable totaling $2400 and furniture losses. A barn owned by O Ames & Sons near Norry Easton burned around midnight. 100 tons of hay and livestock lost, about $15000 damage with light insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
Stephen Batchelder
Richard J. Sandborn
Deerfield South Road
Batchelder
Sandborn
South Braintrer
ANG
F. A. Hobart
B. F. Terry
A. F. Simmons
Rodulphus Porter
Hobart
Terry
Simmons
Norry Easton
O. Ames & Sons Company
Topsham Officials Deny Defalcation Evidence Against Haskell
Brunswick Mo Aug 8 Town officers at the hearing on the case against Charles H Small bondsmen deny reports implicating Charles E Haskell in defalcation. They say no such evidence exists and Haskell’s accounts were always correct with no shortage. Local officials and citizens defend Haskell’s integrity amid bondsmen’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Topsham
Charles H. Small
Charles E. Haskell
J. F. Cheney
Selectmen
Mr. Haskell
F. C. Whitehouse
Haskell
Newport Cricket Victory Over Fall River
Newport and Fall River clubs met with Newport on top as Pettitt Tosner Fearing Herrick Livingstone starred for Newport. Score Newport 112 Fall River 55. In New York Staten Island Club defeated New Haven by 177 runs as Wilson 61 Jackson 56 led the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Fall River
Pettitt
Tosner
Fearing
Herrick and
Livingston
Newports
New York
New Haven Cricket Club
Staten Island
Clay
Jackson
C. Dobson
Bs. Sloane
H. Sloane
R. Loveday
Staten Islanders
Wilson
J. Jackson
D. A. Lindsay, Jr
C. E. Clay
Coroner's Jury Finds Gross Carelessness Over Cambridge Drowning
In Portiano on Aug 8 the coroner's jury blamed Johnson in charge of the boat for Hl W Breed's drowning in the harbor. Conway the owner was cautioned to choose better operators. Johnson, held as a witness, has been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portiano
Hl. W. Breed
Cambridge
Johnson
Conway
Striking spinners may end walkout at local mills
Farz River August 8 reports no change in labor unrest as spinners at Mechanics' and American linen mills remain out. A possible compromise could see strikers return to work on Monday, with a Spinners' Union meeting tomorrow night drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farz River
Mechanics
Spinners’ Union
John H Jay Sons & Co Sell Upholstery Deals This Fall
John H Jay Sons and Co promote low prices to expand their upholstery business this fall season in a local advertising drive. The notice highlights price cuts and seasonal sales to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jay, Sons & Co
Captain Crowell's Merrimack Inquiry Closes Without Ruling
United States steamboat inspectors finished examining Captain Gustavus Crowell and two passengers about the Merrimack disaster. Crowell stated he relied on logs and engine revolutions while fog shrouded the wreck and denied officer intoxication or boat failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Merrimack
Qustavus Crowell
8. Bush
Whitman
Charles H. Fogg
Cambridge
Captain Crowell
Halifax
la Have
Hart
Fader
Engineer’s Department
Little Hope
Cattle Quarantine Ordered Across State Lines
Massachusetts cattle commissioners urge Boston Board of Health to seize and quarantine all oxen cows and store cattle entering from New York after this date unless with a permit or inspector. Beef cattle for immediate slaughter may pass from Watertown or Brighton to the abattoir. others to be driven to designated slaughter points by rail. Immediate board action followed with an agent appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Boston
Massachusetts
New York
United States
Watertown
Brighton
Levi Stockbridge
A. W. Cheeever
J. F. Winchester
D. V
Cattle Commissioners of
Pensions for New Englanders list includes many increases
Washington notes pensions for New Englanders across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts. Entries list recipients by name town and pension action such as original increase reissue or reissue and increase. Names span Rockport Parker's Head Georgetown Pittston Lincoln Rumford Centre Damariscotta Mills Hudson and more with multiple states noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New
Fly-Catchers in Paris Spark Curious Trade
A London Telegraph piece describes Paris fly catchers who trap flies outside shops using a box with a small hole. They sell their haul to bird owners in areas like Quartier Bréda and Quartier de l Europe, earning enough to cover a few days’ lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Paris
Quartier Bréda
Quartier de l'Europe
Abating a Nuisance in Dorchester Section
Work is digging trenches to drain the area bounded by Locust street Old Colony railroad Dorchester avenue and Hyde street in Dorchester. Minor improvements follow and Dr Durgin says the nuisance will disappear. The cost is about 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Locust Street
Old Colony Railroad
Dorchester Avenue
Hyde Street
Durgin
Beach of Health
Roxbury Vacation School Sees Steady Growth in Ward 22
The Roxbury vacation school, run under the Associated Charities of Ward 22, operates at King Street schoolhouse with city support. Now in its fourth year it reports growing attendance of 150 girls and about 75 boys aged 4 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Associated Charities
Ward 22
King Street
Roxbury Crossing
Funeral for Honorable Alpheus Hardy Planned at Old South Church
Public funeral services for the late Alpheus Hardy will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Old South Church on Boylston Street. The Rev. Dr. Tucker of Andover, a professor at Andover Seminary, will conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus Hardy
Old South Church
Boylston Street
Dr. Tucker
Andover
Andover Seminary
John L Sullivan Receives World Diamond Belt at Boston Theatre
A grand complimentary athletic exhibition honoring John L Sullivan drew a large crowd at the Boston Theatre last night. Mayor O'Brien and city officials attended as Sullivan, manager P J Sheedy, and promoter Councilman W H Mahoney led a program of exhibitions by famed pugilists including Steve Taylor George Goder Ike Weir Joe Lannon George La Blanche and Kerrigan. Sullivan spoke briefly, and a reckless interlude threatened disruption with an improvised poem. Sullivan's next public appearance before sailing to England is scheduled for the Ang 18 Antasket Skating Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Boston Theatre
O’brien
P. J. Sheedy
John L
W. H. Mahoney
Billy”’ Busby
Arthur Chambers
Sullivan
Steve Taylor
Exchampion
United States
George Godrer
Ike Weir
Joe Lannon
George la Blanche
Kerrigan
William
F. Whall
Ward
England
Antasket Skating Rink
Ang
Spofford Extols Whitney Over Luce Telegram
The Hon. Richard B Spofford congratulates Secretary Wm C Whitney on his despatch to Admiral Luce withdrawing instructions to the American fishing fleet. He praises Whitney as a worthy son of his sire and lauds the administration’s conduct while criticizing past feudal service and infatuation abroad. Boston Aug 8 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Luce
Richard 8. Spofford
Admiral Luce
Boston
Wm. C. Whitney
Washington, D. C
Pay
Spofford
Boston News Bits From Around the Region
The will of John H. Rogers in Suffolk Probate Court shows no public bequests. No footbridge at Allston crossing this year due to B and A Railroad needing two more tracks with legislative permission. California Pilgrims plan September excursion to the White Mountains leaving Sept 2 returning Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rogers
Suffolk County
Allston Crossing
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
California Pilgrims
Knights of Boston Commandery
San Francisco
White Mountains
John L. Stevenson
Thomas BE. Roach
West Brookfield
Massachusetts General Hospital
The
Water Board
H. Chadwick & Co
Gordon’s
United States
Boot and Shoe Travellers’ League
Point of Pines
Rowe's Wharf
Boston Theatre
Barry
Fay
Massachusetts Regiment Association
Downer’s Landing
Eastern Yacht Club
Small
Newburyport
Chase
North End
Philadelphia
J. P. Spalding
B.F. Coughlin
Dorchester Avenue
Linden Street
City Hospital
Edward Coursey
Mason Place
Tremont Street
Mary Shannon
Weston Street
Boston & Providence
Columbia Rubber Company
Excursions to the Yellowstone Park by Raymond & Whitcomb
Boston travelers are offered two final Yellowstone tours this season. The next party departs on the 22d visiting Chicago Milwaukee the Dells of Wisconsin St Paul Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka with ten days in the National Park. The last trip departs Sept 12 with a continental return. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington St opposite School St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
Yellowstone National Park
Boston
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dells
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
National Park
Raymond
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Fourth midsummer festival opens at Point of Pines
The opening next Sunday will feature a military band of 100 musicians, Music Hall promenade orchestra, a drum corps, the Boston trombone quartet and many soloists. About 800 musicians from a dozen bands and over 20 soloists are engaged for the festival running July 14 to 21 with daily concerts 1 to 10 30 p.m. Admission remains at the same grounds price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Music Hall
Boston Trombone Quartet
Sailor James Provo Charged With Stabbing Off Minots Ledge
James Provo a sailor on the brig Golconda was before United States Commissioner Hallett charged with stabbing Second Mate Carlton Sunday evening off Minot's Ledge. Provo claims self defense. He is held in 390 dollars for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Provo
Golconda
United States
Hallett
Carlton
Minot
Provo
Evictions Pave Way as Long Island Fishermen Depart
Long Island fishermen facing eviction after the city settled with those who quit willingly, paying above appraised values, while eminent domain was used to seize remaining estates. The latent holdouts are to be compelled to leave the shore, amid the auction page note for Sir Lewis J Birp & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Obituary notices from varied locales seven noted deaths
Miss Mary Alice Rowe known on stage as Mary Alice Rowe died in Liverpool England on the fourth. She was the first wife of G Osmond Tearle who since 1888 divorce has married Minnie Conway. Edwin R Thomas of Clinton Mill Woonsocket died suddenly of heart disease aged seventy. He was a National Union Bank director a Producers Saving Bank trustee and former state legislator. Moses M Ross died suddenly at Newburyport aged sixty nine, formerly chief engineer of the Newburyport fire department. Alfred Hennequin, dramatist, died in a French lunatic asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Rowe
G. Osmond Tearle
Liverpool
Eng
Tearle
Minnie Conway
Edwin R. Thomas
Clinton Mill
Woonsocket
R. I
National Union Bank
Producers’ Saving Bank
Moses M. Ross
Newburyport
Alfred Hennequin
France
Creditors Meeting Signals Broad Business Troubles
Creditors of Cate & Dwinnells slipper makers met in Dover after filing claims totaling 16 000 from 105 creditors. Assets valued about 8000. George W Colbarth of Dover named assignee. L Arthur Co produce dealers failed. Stowers & Swain boot dealers assigned to Edward P White. A deputy sheriff took charge of Baird & Dillon warehouse in Chicago as assignments and liabilities circulated. W O Tyler Paper Co 169 Adams Chicago assigned to Union National Bank with assets and liabilities around 850 000. Causes cited as bad debts and tight money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate & Dwinnells
Summer Street
Boston
Wadley’s Falls
N. H
Dover
George W. Colbarth
L. Arthur & Co
Atlantic Avenue
Daniel
Hammond
Chambers Reet
New York
A. C. Farnham
W. O. Tyler Paper Company
Adams Street
Chicago
Union National Bank
New England Coastal Hotel Names and Resorts List
A compilation of hotel and resort locations in New England and nearby Maine listed alphabetically by town. Includes Glen House in Franconia Notch, Samoset and Ocean House affiliated properties, and names such as Wentworth in Newcastle and Appledore in Isles of Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
M. Lye Beverly
H. C. Marshall
Beach Bluff
Mass
Preston
Newcastle
N. H
Wentworth
Isles OF Shoals
Appledore
Rye Beach
Farragut
Hampton Beach
R. Laird
Portland
Falmouth
Bangor
Bangor House
Kennebunk
J. H. Otis
Old Orchard
G. E. Fogg
Mouse Island
Samoset House
MT. Desert
F. D. Foster
A. W. Bee
Hingham
Breen
S. Nantasket
Brown
Cohasset
Bates
Scituate
S. Duxbury
Peterson
S. Plymouth
C. A. Smith
Harwichport
Burgess
Brewster
Knowles
Provincetown
A. L. Putnam & Co
Cottage City
J. F. Murphy
Vineyard Haven
G. W. Eldridge
Nantucket
E. Hussey
Newport
R. J
W. P. Clarke
Ocean
House
Quina-Laroche Promises Restorative Power Behind Liberty Tale
A feature on the Quina-Laroche tonic praised for malaria counteraction and life restoration. It highlights its French origin and long medical endorsement, noting its supposed role in supporting workers around the Statue of Liberty project and yielding global recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bartholdi
M. Lanier
Rue de Porte
Delacroix
Veillard
Liberty
France
America
Paris
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Board OF Aldermen
National Bank of Redemption
National Bank
Bank of the Republic
Aneuil Hall
East Boston Ferries
Paul Gore
Chestnut Avenue
Lamarine Street
Revere Beach & Lynnailroad Company
C Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
St. Washington Avenue
Congress Street
Chelsea
Mendian Street
Malden
Lyman Street
Stamford
Leverett Streets
Taylor Street
Dwight
Milford Streets
Adams
Cobden
Crawford Streets
Mont Street
Vermont Street
Broadway
Congress Streets
Joshua Merrill
Robert Treat Paine
Committee On Finance
Committee On
Paving Department
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge Street
Boston & Albany Railroad
Brighton District
Captain McDonald
J. J. Perrin
Electric Light and Motor Association
MR. Spofford
Quarrel
Sir
Lewis J. Birp & Co
C. H. Graves & Sons, Sole Proprietors
the Post
New England
Bethlehem, N. H
Fabrans
Crawford
Twin Mountain
Mt. Pleasant
Teeleoo Co
Gorham
Glen House
Franconia Notch
Profile
Plymouth
Pemigewasset
Hk. R. Tapper
Weirs
Story
S. Ashland
D. C. Merrill
Jefferson
R. B. Eastman
Lancaster
Linscott
Laconia
J. F. Harriman
Lake Village
J. M. Hubbard
Lisbon
George F. Stanley
Meredith
George H. Sanborn
Wolfeboro
J. B. Manning
H. B. Green
Barton
C. H. Dwinell
Woodstock
W. E. J. White
Manchester-By-The-Sea
Masconomo
J. F. Rabardy
Swampscott, Mass
Ocean House
W. EB. Boynton
Lewis Roederer
Carte Blancher
Win Lee Schreider
Schreider
John D. & Mi. Williams
State Street
Efiines
Dane
Pope Mfc. CO
Franklin Street
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
W. B. Hathaway
Dean, Foster & CO
Blackstone St
Arthur Sullivan
Neuendorft
Europe
Berlin
Germania
Germania Military Band
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