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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1889

Page

8

Voters in Boston Caucuses Nominate Council and Ward Leaders

Republican voters held caucuses selecting Common Council nominees and ward and city committees. Ward 11 used Australian ballots with broad support for the new method and a petition to continue it, while other wards varied. The list includes names for each ward and committee, with Ward 11 candidates Perlie A. Dyar, Charles W. Hallstram, and Francis C. Lowell among those approved.

Common Council Horace G. Allen Boston Ward 11 Republican City Committee Pierce Huntington Avenue Ward Perlie A. Dyar Berkeley Street Charles W. Hallstram Dartmouth Street Francis ©. Lowell Beacon Street Ivan L. Moore Brunswick Hotel Edwin Wright Hotel Royal A. Glendon Dyar Fergus A. Easton West Newton Street Robert P. Holmes City Committee Sprague Frank C. Wood Lewis Burnham John A. Carpbell E. M. McPherson Frank E.imick J. W. Robbins John L. Bates Albert Tilden Jacob F. Holmes John J. Lane E. L. Browne William H. Oakes William H. Preble Winfield Prime Arthur H. Folger Dward Burbeck Warp Benjamin F. Hatch Edward E. Drew John P. Hilton Ity George N. Swallow George Gammans Edward W.ho Charles E. Berry Harrigan H. Atwood George H. W. Bates John J. Coffey Charles T. Emery Frank Heaman Gustaf Miller Gustavus B. Hutdin Frank J. Reddigan George von L. Meyer Charles E. Harris Albert H. Hall Courtenay Guild George A. Bisbee J. Brooks Fenno, Jr Leonard Wright Charles Burrill Bowdoin S. Parker Charles F. Sprague Arthur L. Spring Richard L. Gay Walter C. Burbank Clarence P. Weston Marcus C. Cook Frederick H. Hill Francis C. Lowell James M. Olmstead Edwin L. Sprague Edward J. Jenkins Cornelius F. Desmond John Quinn War and Lewis A. Drake Frederick W. Simonds Franklin E. Stone W. H. A. Watts Nathaniel M. Wright Henry Mitchell Joseph B. Rogers Albert Baker Isney Prargberk Exander Peyton Jarles H. Turner Mortain Hatch Larssen O. C. Blaney G. H. Waite J. C. Blazer R. A. Warren W. Laccosta D. W. Warren E. A. Davis George Hi Prince W. W. Campbell George Colby Daniel W. Tyler Edward Shaw William W.towle Isaac P. Hutchinson Lean

Boston Ballot Hearings Include Citizens and Independents

Boston officials heard protests over Mayor and aldermanic nominees as to Citizens Independents and Democratic designations. The panel ruled on multiple challenges including Bell Galvin Hart Keenan Fraser McLaughlin Murphy Leary Cush ing Peters with outcomes pending.

Hart Accepts Republican Mayoral Nomination for Boston

Boston letters from December 2 1889 show Thomas N Hart accepting a fourth straight bid for Mayor. He frames the race as a battle for permanent principles and calls for nonpartisan development and a clean city government while pledging faithful service to all residents.

Boston Albert E. Pillsbury E. P. Butler Alpheus Sanford Thomas N. Hart

Boston Mayor Voices Unity Against Partisanship

A Boston mayoral candidate proclaims duty to all people over faction. He urges sinking personal and party differences to avoid government capture by partisans, framing the 1889 race as a clash between people's rights and factional supremacy.

Boston

Boston Fire Wires and Widenings Prompt New Safety Plan

Boston officials call for safety fuses on all electric and telegraph wires entering buildings after a major fire. Mayor Hart urges street widenings on Bedford and Kingston to ease access for engines. Fire commissioners push for a central headquarters and new engine houses, plus a $550000 schooling and public safety funding package.

Board of Aldermen Hart Bedford Street Mia Boston Committee On Streets Committee On Fire Department Chauncy Columbia Kingston Street Bedford Chauncy Street Essex Street Rowe Place Kingston Thomas N. Hart Daniel J. Buckley F. P. Laker John J. Brooks, Jr Michael Murnan Edward E. Whiting James Quigley W. H. Flavell Thomas N. Harr Board of Fire Engineers Franklin Congress Street Mason Street Gonaress Street Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners Bunker Hill Pierce Kmak Adams Mnerson Jamaica Plain F. F. Raymond Cross Street West Newton Street

Hauling Out the Safes as Fire Aftermath Persists

Crowds linger by the lines as rescuers sift through the burned district. Work continues on Kingston and Chauncy streets with crews clearing debris, hoisting engines, and examining safes for valuables. Fire boss and police keep watch while crews report salvaged cash and undamaged papers amid the ruins.

Chauncy Bedford Kingston Nevins Rowe Place Ames Bedford Street Kingston Street Hayes Brown, Durrell & Co Taylor Bros Shoe & Leather Exchange Herbert & Rapp Elastic Goring Company

New Locations After Fire For Local Businesses

A list of new locations for firms burned in the recent fire. W. H. Allen plans reconstruction at 19 Winter street room 4 with offices only. Lawrence & Co. will occupy 16 Chauncy until old site is ready in two months. Many firms report insurance coverage and varying loss estimates, with moves to temporary quarters on Winter, Chauncy, Summer, and Beacon streets.

W. H. Allen Winter Street Allen W.H. H. Soule Joseph H. Christie Samuel E. Allen Wall Lawrence & Co Chauncy Taylor & Co Continental Bank Summer and Chauncy Streets Sawyer, Allen & Co Devonshire Street George T. Quinn Otis Street O. H. Sampson & Co Summer Street Appleton & Co Saratoga Manufacturing Company Peabody Mills Milk Street Thomas Christian & Co Chauncy Street Samuel Williams & Co Julius E. Worthen & Co Wilbur, Miller & Wilbur Thomas Bell & Co Lincoln Street Nevins & Co W. L. Strong & Co Henry Shaw A. Clarke Tudor Beacon and Joy Streets Bridgham & Co United States Hotel

Adjusting Losses At Underwriters Meeting

A largely attended session of the Board of Underwriters at 56 Kilby street heard committees appointed to adjust losses for five firms. F Jordan Marsh & Co insured for 139000. Frederick L Ames insured for 85000. William H Cundy insured for 17000. W L Strong & Co insured for 76000. Sawyer Manning & Co insured for 30000. A subsequent meeting is set for today at noon.

Board of Underwriters Kilby Street J. Edward Hollis F Jordan Marsh & Co John K. Oakley T. L. O’brien Tate Frederick L. Ames Bedford Street Sawyer, Manning & Co Chauncy Street West Glens Falls Company New York Halsey Liverpool Ndon and Globe

Relief fund received for fire tragedy by city officials

Mayor Hart received $2000 from Brown Durrell Co to aid families of the fire victims in unequal shares and $1000 to the Firemen's relief fund. An additional $200 from Joy Langdon Co was added to the Firemen's relief fund, bringing the day’s total to $2300. A call for a thorough investigation into the fire’s cause was included.

TOR Hart Messrs. Brown, Durrell & Co Messrs. Joy, Langdon & Co

Fire Commissioners Order Mourning Drapes for Firemen

The fire commissioners draped Engines 3, Ladder 3, Hose 7 and Ladder 12 with mourning for fallen men. Pass cards were issued for access as police limit badges amid crowds of boys, firemen, and reporters. A.C. Scott of the fire office arrived at City Hall on crutches after a rusty spike pierced his boot and foot Thursday. Remaining fire office staff work overtime, aiding responders and tending refreshments at the scene and ruins.

A. C. Scott Fire Commissioners Office City Hall

Night street fire lights Bedford district in glow

A passerby on Washington Street glimpsed a blaze in Bedford Street last night near the burned area. The fire appeared mid street, casting glare on nearby building facades, suggesting a sizable blaze but details remain unclear from the fragment.

Washington Street Bedford Street

Investigation into Great Fire Continues at City Fire Office

Fire Marshal Whitcomb at 5 Pemberton Square continued the inquiry into the cause of the great fire. Five witnesses were examined. names and remarks withheld. The investigation will take at least a week with electrical experts to follow before the final report is released to the press.

Whitcomb Pemberton Square

Princeton Burns Tar After Football Victory

Princeton celebrated its football win with a large tar and oil bonfire in Princeton New Jersey. A brass band and college drum corps played as orange and black banners adorned streets and storefronts. Faculty and team officers delivered congratulatory speeches, and the celebration ended with fireworks.

Princeton N. J Trenton College

City notices and society events from Boston

The city announces Reverend O. P. Gifford resigning to lead Brookline’s Baptist church. The Boston Merchants’ Association invites leaders like Cleveland and Carnegie to speak at the Vendome banquet on Dec 12. The Boston Natural History Society meets tomorrow night and a charity sale at 119 Beacon Street benefits Sarah Fuller Home. The Boston political class gathers at Church of the Disciples tomorrow at 2 15. Maritime Exhibition featured Tyrolean music yesterday. Carter's Band performs today.

O. P. Gifford Warren Avenue Baptist Church Brookline Boston Merchants’ Association Hotel Vendome Cleveland Henry W. Grady Atlanta Andrew Carnegie W. L. Putnar Portland Chauncey M. Depew Boston Society of Natural History Sarah Fuller Beacon Street Andrews Boston Church of the Disciples Hans Lechner Marie Meister Marie Kerer Resi Sokopf Alex Hoppinger Carter

Mrs Winslow’s Ibsen Readings Courted by Critics

Mrs Erving Winslow’s readings of Henrik Ibsen are praised for delicate interpretation and sincerity. Critics note her two year course of English dramatists and the chance to judge what is best in the Norwegian author without embracing sensational “new art” hype.

Erving Winslow Henrik Ibsen Ibsen

Tribute to Captain Robert B Forbes by Boston Marine Society

The Boston Marine Society records mourn Captain Robert Bennet Forbes who died at his Boston home on the 23d inst aged over eighty five. He served as officer and president of the society and supported shipping reform, sailors relief, and harbor charities through gifts and hard work.

Boston Marine Society Robert Bennet Forbes Humane Society K. G. F. Candage Committee On

Handsome Thanksgiving souvenir from the Hotel Flower

The Boston hotel issues a deluxe Thanksgiving souvenir featuring a violet framed cover with a hotel facade cut, a complete menu, and photogravure views of the dining room, hallway, grand staircase, French colonial parlor, and Moorish reading room.

Tanner Boston

Salem Aldermen Hear Proctor Street Acceptance

Salem Aldermen held a hearing on accepting Proctor street and sent the matter to the streets committee. The Naumkeag street railway sought approval to locate tracks on Loring avenue toward the Swampscott line, a hearing was ordered. The military affairs committee was told to consider petitioning for a new Salem Mechanic Light Infantry unit. Funds of 225 for three offal pings, 500 to relay a sewer on Bridge street, and 250 for water piping were appropriated. Alderman Meades proposed an ordinance to appoint a fire alarm superintendent who would be a fire department member.

Salem Sprer Bridge Street Alderman Meades

Kean & Co Offer $48,000 Bridge Bonds in Bay City

The firm 8. A. Kean & Co. located at 115 Broadway New York and 100 Washington Street Chicago advertises $48,000 in 4 percent Bay City Michigan bridge bonds for investors.

8. A. Kean & Co Broadway New York Washington Street Chicago Bay City

City to issue certificates of indebtedness for Suffolk County

The city proposes issuing certificates of indebtedness totaling 800000 to finance the new Court House project for Suffolk County with payment due October 1, 1919. The inspector of buildings is told not to issue permits on streets in the burnt district until the committee report on street widening is received. The board adjourned to Saturday noon, December 7.

Bates Hall

Court hearing on patent infringement and injunctive relief

United States Circuit Court hears motion for preliminary injunction pendente lite in American Hose Manufacturing Co v Cornelius Callahan Co. over patent 246288 concerning a knitting machine. Defendants challenge scope while admitting patent validity. plaintiffs seek restraint pending further decision. Also Isaac N. Copeland v Isaac N. Andrews et al addresses removal and remand issues under the 1887 act with Judge’s stance on jurisdiction.

United States Circuit Court Supreme Court Thomas L. Livermore Charles H. Drew Payson E.tucker Circuit Court Kean Andrews Massachusetts J. Thomas Plaintiff W. F. Kimball

Equity assignments in Boston and Providence RR cases

Supreme Judicial Court notes multiple equity matters including Dodge v Boston and Providence Railroad Co and Beckier v Low. Also listed are Thomas v Slocum and dissolution petition Continental Sugar Refinery Co and others such as Bigelow v Gassett and Holmgs J on Tuesday December 3. Gale v Nickerson and Ditson v Blakeney Roome v Clark appear with Tremont Foundation and Paley v Davis.

Equity Dodge Boston & Providence Rr, Co Thomas v. Slocum Beckier Low Continental Sugar Refinery Co Pet Bigelow v. Gassett Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth

Old Superior Court session docket summaries and cases

A historical court record outlines multiple 1885 to 1886 cases with verdicts and damages. Plaintiff Ephraim Stillings sues Edward Turner for $90.60 repaid wages. verdict for plaintiff $112.52. Other matters include Edward A Lewis vs Abbie N Jewell over carpet quantity. Various case listings follow with names, numbers, and notes about sessions and auditors.

Superior Court Barker Ephraim Stillings Edward Turner Herbert L. Baker Charles F. Perkins Edward A. Lewis Abbie N. Jewell Worcester Street Boston Y'Yhomas Charles R. Elder

Superior Court Drunkenness Sentences Result in Jail Terms

In Superior Court on Dec. 2 Judge J Mortimer Bishop presided. Jeremiah Reagan, James McCann, and Richard Russell each faced drunkenness charges with six months in the County Jail or House of Industry. Driscoll was jailed three months, Donahoe five months in the House of Correction, while McCann and others were fined five dollars plus costs. Second jury to convene Tuesday.

Superior Criminal Court Bishop J. Mortimer Driscoll Jeremiah Reagan Same James McCann Richard Russell House of Industry John Donahoe House of Correction

Middlesex Court Notices on Liquor Violations

Superior Court criminal session lists four defendants with liquor related charges. Charles Farrow of Somerville faces liquor nuisance with $75 fine plus costs. Ann Rattigan of Watertown charged with liquor keeping with $100 fine plus costs. Mary Anderson of Wakefield charged with liquor keeping with $100 fine plus costs. Michael Dunne of Framingham charged with liquor nuisance with $75 fine plus costs.

Superior Court Middlesex County Sherman J. Charles Farrow Somerville Ann Rattigan Watertown Mary Anderson Wakefield Michael Dunne Framingham

Probate Court in Salem Proves Wills and Grants Admin

In Essex County Probate Court Salem on December 2 wills of Susan C. Blake Ellen Donovan Elizabeth G Kelly John Gibney Jane McGee Ruth Brown Elizabeth E Saylor proved. Administrations granted for Hannah D Abbot Andrew Brown Daniel F Foley Randall Johnson Sarah McLaughlin Thomas O Neil Catherine F Phelan Mary Ross Dudley Perkins Phebe Perkins Susan Fernald Caleb Cogswell. Inventories filed: James Fulton Methuen $21256.44 Calvin Rogers West Newbury $10855.75 Emeline P Walton Newburyport $5440 George H Yeaton Lynn $55770. The will of Elizabeth G Kelly bequeaths $1000 to Orthodox Church of Lynnfield and $1000 in memoriam of Mrs A M K Bramhall with $2000 to be invested for church income. Other bequests to Home for Aged Men Boston $500 Home for Aged Women Boston $500 Orphan Asylum 1008 Washington St Boston $500 Home Missionary Society NH $500 Ladies' Branch Society of Foreign Missions Lynnfield Centre $300. The will of Eliza E Taylor Salem leaves $500 in trust for income.

Essex County Salem Harmon Susan C. Blake Newburyport Ellen Donovan Lawrence Elizabeth G. Kelly Lynnfield John Gibney Hamilton Jane McGee Ruth Brown Peabody Elizabeth E.saylor Hannah D. Abbot Andrew Brown Manchester Daniel F. Foley Randall Johnson Lynn Sarah McLaughlin Amesbury Thomas O'Neil Catharine F. Phelan Mary Ross Andover Dudley Q. Perkins Topsfield Phebe Perkins Haverhill Susan Fernald Caleb Cogswell Essex James Fulton Methuen Calvin Rogers West Newbury Emeline P. Walton George H. Yeaton Orthodox Church of A. M. K. Bramhall Boston Home Orphan Asylum For Washington Street Home Missionary Society of New Hampshire Ladies’ Branch Society of Foreign Missions Lynnfield Centre Willeft Eliza E. Taylor

E C Thompson Importer at Washington Street

Local business at 344 Washington Street near Old South Church operates as a historic importer. The listing notes the firm name E C Thompson Importer and its urban location without additional background.

Washington ST Old South Church

Marblehead woman Abby Martin to be paid to AMA

The article notes Abby Martin of Marblehead and mentions a payment arrangement directing the principal to be paid to the American Missionary Association.

Abby Martin Marblehead American Missionary Association

Probate Court in Suffolk County appoints administrators

Probate records list administrators for several estates including James F. Mehan F H Cushing Bridget C Finn John L Foster James O Connell Ann Boyle James K Merrill Mary J Perry Mary Keeley Ebenezer H Elms Charles N M Lincoln James Patch Mary A Patch Catherine Krall and Wil liam Cox Michael Tierney John Haggerty Francis McNamee William Ward. Wills admitted for Margaret A. Sweetser Leonard P. Marvin Frank Burlingame M Elizabeth Beatty George A Norcross Louisa D Blake Frank Mahan Daniel T Fuller.

Suffolk County McKim, J James F. Mehan F. H. Cushing Bridget C.finn John L. Foster James O’connell Ann Boyle James K. Merrill Mary J. Perry Mary Keeley Ebenezer H. Elms Charles N. M. Lincoln James Patch Mary A. Patch Catherine 5. Krall de Bonis Pons William Cox Michael Tierney John

Municipal Court First and Criminal Sessions Docket

The First Session lists case numbers and parties including Genarro Maselio Ball Curry Levean Russell Barthowsky Banoch Murphy Kockweil Lawson Ray Benton McCarthy Dole Gellett Constan Martin Christie Parkhill Buffum Dolliver Jones DeYoung Potter Ray et al Hermann Holland Badger Folsom Jones Mordaunt Phillips Fowle Reardon Bowers Murray Rubel Richardson Small Straine Wool Coa Way Pearson Kogan. In Criminal Session dated Dec 2 Harpy James Green prosecutes larceny of blankets from Parcel Delivery Company. George Brown held for Superior Court. James Allen larceny of property valued at $20 fined. Charles Poster embezzlement case continued. Lewis Dinsmore sentenced to Massachusetts Reformatory for larceny of coat and umbrella.

Genarro Maselio Ball Curry Levean Russell Barthowsky Dolliver Jones George Brown James Allen Charles .J. Poster East Concord Street Frederick A. Collins Newton Upper Falls Lewis E. Dinsmore Massachusetts Reformatory Frank J. Owen No. 18 Pinckney Street

Notable Lynn Visit by Government Officers and Executives

Governor Ames, Captain Chadwick, Chief Engineer Adamson, Surgeon Stevenson, and several Navy officers toured the Thomson-Houston Welding Works in Lynn. They viewed ship cable welding, enjoyed a decorated luncheon, and departed by a special 3 pm train after a morning of industrial inspection.

Thomson-Houston Lynn Ames Chadwick Yorktown Adamson F. B. Stephenson Navy Yard Eaton South Boston Flagler Varney Watertown Arsenal Squadron of Evolution Boston Lynn & Revere Beach Tally-Ho Thomson-Houston Welding Works Henry A. Pevear The Electric Company Joseph N. Smith Welding Company J. N. Campbell Shomson-Houston , Electric Company Electric Works

Buckwheat Cakes Made Light and Wholesome with Royal Baking Powder

A newspaper recipe extols buckwheat cakes freed from sourness by Royal Baking Powder instead of yeast. It promises light tender results, quick prep without overnight rising, and notes Royal Baking Powder as economical and ideal for fine cooking.

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