Labor rally aims to elect McNeill in Boston 1886
Boston labor leaders organize a campaign for McNeill with Henry George as a speaker. The committee of One Hundred appoints ward executives, plans rallies at Faneuil Hall East Boston and Columbia rink, and discusses funds and signatures. Delegates from Knights of Labor pledge support. estimates place McNeill votes between 10 000 and 20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry George
John J. Bicknell
George E. McNeill
Loveland and Sullivan
John Sweeney
C. J. Conley
Charlestown
C.J. Harrington
Mark Courant
P. J. Conlon
South Boston
John F. Sullivan
John Hurley
McNeill
Cherrington
Bicknell
Ward
C.C. Cooper
James McNeill
Patrick Heasley
Patrick Cannon
John A. Green
Knights of Labor
Mr. McNeill
Gray’s Hall
Ward 8
United Labor Party
J. J. Crowley
Faneuil Hall
Sumner Hall
East Boston
Columbia Skating Rink
Washington
Dover
Committee of One Hundred
A. A. Carleton
T. M. Brady
Columbia Rink
Washington Street
Central Labor Union
Labor Party
M. McNeill
RIO TER SENTENCED IN SELEM HOLIDAY RIOT
Dennis Haggerty was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction after a Thanksgiving day riot trial in Selem. Joan F Ayres and J F McAuliffe were discharged. Haggerty appealed. The assault on Andrew Ferguson occurred on a Selem and Danvers horse car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satem
Speciau
Dennis Haggerty
Joan F. Ayres
J. F. McAuliffe
Selem
Andrew Ferguson
Danvers
House of Correction
Haggerty
Advertised Patent Cure Preview From an Old Catalog
An old U S catalog style listing promotes Hale’s Honey as a cough remedy, Glenn’s Sulphur Soap with beauty claims, German Corn Remover for corns and bunions, Hill’s Hair and Whisker Dye in Black and Brown, Pike’s Toothache Drops claimed to cure in one minute, and Dean’s Rheumatic Pills described as a sure cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Glenn
Hill
Pike
Dean
Snow Alley case verdict and closing arguments in Barnstable
In the Barnstable court the Snow Alley trial nears verdict with jury already agreed at midnight. Chester Snow testified about contracts, bonds and alleged fraud by Alley as defense and prosecution present closing speeches and judge’s charge on inducement and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Alley
Henry Clews
New York
Henry E. Fanshawe
Snow Alley
Barnstable
Snow-Alley
Superior Court
Chester Snow
Shattuck
Alley
Rapid Telegraph Company
Wallace & Son
Alley & Roberts
Shorey
Harmonie
Cummins
Harriman
Trenry Cummins
Snow
James M. Morton
Fall River
George O. Shattuck
Postal Telegraph Company
Ansonia
Whipple
Bartlett
Roberts
Barnstable Court House
Brigham
Chicago
Massachusetts Civics Council Holds Informal Massachusetts Meeting
The Massachusetts Council of the American Institute of Civics met on Park Street with William Sheldon presiding in Mowry’s absence. Participants debated reading plans, civic education in schools, and city government reform amid a general awakening to civics study. Tufts’ Capen was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Council of the American Institute of Civics
Park Street
William A. Mowry
Journal of Education
William FE. Sheldon
Henry B. Carrington
Institute
Julius H. Ward
John W. Carter
Newton
George Gannett
J. E. Green
Worcester Spy
Henry Randall Waite
Carter
Sheldon
Green
Waite
Capen
Tufts College
Paul Bert Dies in Hanoi Residence Palace
From Paris Temps: Paul Bert died in the Hanoi Residence where his family lived since arriving. The bare dwelling sits in Concession gardens by the Red River. Bert hosted weekly receptions and led audiences before illness from Hué trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Temps
Paul Bert
Hanoi
Red River
France
Ning
Hué
Tonquin
Lyons
Guy de la
Suffrage Festival at Music Hall December Event
Massachusetts suffrage groups plan a five day festival and bazaar at Music Hall from December 15 to 19 with social reunions and formal opening by President Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. Prominent officers and an executive committee include Lucy Stone Julia Ward Howe and James H. Roberts among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Woman Suffrage Elubs and Leagues of
Massachusetts
Music Hall
Mary A. Livermore
Lucy Stone
William S. Bowditch
Julia Ward Howe
Samuel May
Theodore D. Weld
William Lioyd Garrison, Jr
John D. Long
Mary F. Eastman
T. W. Higgington
James T. Fields
Ednah D. Cheney
Alice E. Freeman
J. Barrows
Oliver Ames
John G. Whittier
Roland Worthee
J. W. Hamilton
James Freeman Clarke
Elizabeth Keller
J. W. Candler
Henry H. Faxon
J. T. Duryea
Phillips Brooks
Lewis Hayden
A. A. Miner
Sally Joy White
Lilian Whiting
James W. Clarke
Henry G. Parker
M. J. Save Lee
James H. Roberts
Henry Bb. Blackwell
Harriet W. Sewall
John L. Whiting
Cora Scott Pond
Annie H. Shaw
Henry B. Blackwell
Judith W. Smith
A. M. Lougee
Ida G. Candler
Ada €. Bowles
Susan C. Vogl
Maria P. Wilson
Louis A. Banks
Denied by Everybody Wilson Sisters Challenge His Truths
East Thompson Conn Dec 3 The Wilson Moon affair sparks talk as Mrs Lyman Porter Wilsons mother and Jonas Wilson are named as Levi’s parents Levi says he sends 25 a month for essentials and Wilson pays only for groceries at month end Mrs Porter disputes Levi’s birth claims and avoids clear answers while Jonas Wilson’s finances are questioned The Porter household appears tense and evasive during the interview
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tompson
Conn
Wilson-Moon
Wilson
East Thompson
Lyman Porter
Jonas Wilson
Levi
Joslin
East Killingly
Porter
Moen
Mr. Porter
Mrs. Porter
Brighton Avenue widening debated to 200 feet frontage
Street commissioners heard proposals to widen Brighton avenue on the northerly side to 200 feet and rename the corridor Commonwealth avenue. Supporters cited tax revenue from new property. opponents noted land cost and 150 feet could suffice. The panel plans to report to the board of aldermen on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Avenue
Beacon Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
Samuel S. Stillings
John Quincy Adams
Horace N. Jordan
Roxbury Mill Corporation
William H. Long
Charles H. B. Breek
John H. McCormick
Board of Aldermen
Dressmaking Wisdom from the Dry Goods Chronicle
The article urges frugal taste in women’s dress, preferring few fine items over many mediocre ones. It notes durable antique lace lasts, modern lace wears out, and value in fitting a dress well. It warns against two dull or two glossy fabrics and advises matching colors, quality fur, and economical wardrobe planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dry Goods Chronicle
Oldest Wilson sibling disputes Levi Wilson paternity
Worcester December 3 report details Mrs. George M. Rice of Uxbridge claiming Levi Wilson is not Doc Wilson's son. She states Levi was born at North Oxford to her parents, with no deathbed confession by Jonas Wilson. Sister Mrs. Jeremiah Young recalls Levi's birth and lists Wilson siblings and marriages in a lengthy family roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
George M. Rice
Uxbridge
Gazette Office
Doc Wilson
Wilson
Mr. Moen
North
Oxford
Levi
Levi Fessenden
Quaddie
Conn
Putnam, Conn
Dee
Jeremiah Young
Danielsonville
Levi Wilson
North Oxford
Jonas William Wilson
Miranda Ann Bigford
Wiliam Jonas
Rockville
George Jonas
Boston
Charles W
Mass
Henry
Dee” Wilson
Emily
Rice
Harriet
Leland
Dayville
Mary
Downs
Ansonia
Josephine
Shippee
Dudley
Nettie
R ’ A Hoyle
Thompson
Mary Elizabeth
George
Readville
Miranda Ann
Jonas
Porter
East Thompson
Sisters of Dee Wilson Searched in Birmingham
In New Haven on December 3 a search spanned Birmingham for Dee Wilson’s sisters. One sister Mrs. Young never lived there. her home is in Danielsonville. The other sister Mrs. Downs, wife of W A Downs, was found and is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Birmingham
Dee Wilson
Young
Danielsonville
Downs
W. A. Downs
Wilson-Moen
Holbrook S. Tourtelotte
Doc” Wilson
Moen
Wilson
Moon's Son Claimant Wilson Denies Key Inferences
Wilson appears healthy and rational and reiterates his claim to be Moon's son while disputing published inferences. He denies Hobbs possessed papers proving paternity, says papers were with his reputed mother, and cites Moen influence. He will disclose full facts soon but asks reporters to leave him alone for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Tie
Moon
George J. West
George W. Hobbs
Uxbridge
Hobbs
Jonas Wilson
W. A. Rice
Moen
Bradford
First of the Season Death in Ice Water
In Farmington Maine on December 3 12 year old Joshua Butt drowned after breaking through the ice on Carrabasset Stream at New Port land. A second brief item promotes Cee's Cough Balsam priced at 35 cents from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Joshua Butt
Carrabasset Stream
New Portland
Cee
Mortgagee's Sale of Jones Flagg Property in Boston
Mortgagee's sale of the Jones Flagg property on Alden Street Boston Suffolk County to satisfy breach of a May 1 1883 mortgage recorded in Suffolk. The sale on Tuesday December 21 1886 at 12 noon will include the described parcel with bounds on Alden Street land formerly of Moses Bass William Taylor and David Greenough. Auction terms include 800 to be paid at sale and other terms to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worteager
Joseph C. Ginn
Daniel A. Ginn
Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank
Middlesex
Charlestown
Boston
County of
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Concord Street
Phinehas J. Stone
Amos Stone
Circuit Court
United States
Eastern District OF Arkansas
John H. Reed
Ezra H. Winchester
Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Railway
Elisha Atkins
F. Gordon Dexter
Circuit Court of the United States
Eastern District of
Arkansas
Charles P. Redmond
United States Court House and Post Office
Little Rock
Ark
Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas
Little Rock, Pine Bluff and
New Orleans
Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River
Pulaski
State of Arkansas
Mississippi River
Chicot
Desha
Camden
Texarkana
Lafayette
State Eforesaid
The
Arkansas City
Warren
Bradley County
John E. Jones
Dennis F. Flagg
Poblice
County of Suffolk
Alden Street
Moses Bass
William Taylor
David Greenough
Financial securities list including railroads and banks
A fragment lists varied securities with figures and issuers such as Atchison Topeka Santa Fe R R 7s 1899 and Chicago Burlington Quincy 7s 1896, including Cedar Rapids Iowa Falls & No Western R R and Maine Central R R Co. It mentions mortgage and scrip notes, with dollar and pound values, and references several institutions like Mutual Insurance and Lowell Milling Co, in a dense catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Mutual Ins
St. Louis
Allen Co
Ind
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R
Chicago
Burl & Quincy R. R
Central Iowa
R. R. Dev
Burlington & Quincy R. RK
Breemont
Ue Horn
Missouri Valley R. R
Lowell M’l’g. Co
Maine Central R. R. Co
Boston Atheneum
Union Pacitech. Co
Cedar Rapids & Missouri Vy. R. R
Ohio River
R. B
Stock note fragment lists various bonds and shares
A dense catalog lists National and Third National Banks, local railways, gas and light works, and multiple corporate and municipal securities with dates and amounts such as 21000 Municipal Gas Light Co Rochester 1900 500 pieces, 4000 City of Boston 1906 gold, 2000 Chicago Burlington & Quincy 7s 1890, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of the Republic
Third National Bank
Old
Boston National Bank
Lamson Store Service Co
Cambridge Horse Railroad
Municipal Gas Light Co
City of Rochester
Boston Art Club
New Mexico & Southern Pacific
Lincoln & Northwestern RK Init
North Chicago Rolling Mills
Chicago
Boston
Liverpool
Cambridge
Con. R. R. of Vermont
Kansas Rd
Chicago Rolling Mill
Boston & Maine Railroad
Howard Natl. Bank
Manuf. Natl. Bank
Essex Rd
City of Boston Ss
Burlington & Quincy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trades Unionists
England
Cretters
Scotland
Land Leaguers
Ireland
Germany
Wendell Phillips
United Labor
Fanshawe
J. M. Knowiton
Eng
Institute OF Civics
Massachusetts Council
Woman Suffrage Bazaar
S. R. Knights & CO
Main St
Cambridge Port
Beach Street
Harrison Avenue
Oxford Place
Alex S. Porter
State Street
Horatio Harris & CO
M Merchants No
Boston & Gloucester Steamship Company
Amionia
Frank L
Steamship
Almeria
X Stesmers
Gibsonton, Monongahela River
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Ante
Nna
Oh Tan
A. M. Bates
Boston Carriage Repository
Kiaverhill Street
East Side
Boston & Maine Depot
Tory
New England
Bailey
Portland
Westero
Hudson Bay
A. XN. Bates
Albert Howe &Co
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Amiaster
Chas. P. Redmond
Court Street
Hichburn & CO
George Hart
George Willcomb
Fred ED. Flagg
Custom Horse
Custom House
L. Saltonstall
John H. Draper
John H. Draper & CO
Front Street
G. Lafon
Bordeaux
Chateau Lifitte
Bond
Wich Street
Ag Burers
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO
White &T
Townsend & Montant Auctioneers
Leonard Street
Philadelphaia
Samuel Runting’s
Lange
Lippincott, Son & CO
Warker Street
Philadelphia
Credit
Francis Henshaw & CO
Sate Street
Merchants’ Exchange
Boston Stock Exchang
Eames Vacuum Brake Co
Atlas N. Bk
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Mt. Vernon Nat. Bank
Do. First Nat. Bank
Salem
Boston Nat. Bank
Nat. Union Bank
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Eastern, Ror. Co
Saco & Portsmouth R. R
Do. Tywight Miz. Co
Cocheco Mig. Co
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Portsmouth
Falls& Conway R. R
Boston Athenium
Con. R. R
Quincy, Alton & St. Louis
Concord
Montreal
R. R
Republican Valley RR
Ft. Scott
Lastern
Memphis R. R
Memphis
Kenses & Colorado Ry
Con. R.R
Detroit
Hillsdale & So
Western R. BR
Union Cattle Co
American Loan and Trust Co
Boott Cotten Co
Everett Mills
Lowell Mic. Co
Freeman’s Bank
Manchester & Lawrence R. BR
Appleton Co
Fireman's Fire Ins
Dwight Mfg Co
Ado. Appleton Co
Continental Mills
Taree Car Co
Vleboro Ri 'R
Shawmut Nat. BR
Albany
Faz
Ondon
Fh. R
Burlington & No. R. R
Newburyport Gaslight Co
Thei AtFer Oey
Babras
OX Revere Nat
Whird Nat
Pareer Ee Sa
Rank of Commerce
Scott
Iowa Falls
Western
Awere Bs Mortgage Security Co
Sericea G. Aleo
Boston & Sowell R. R. Co
RB. L. Day & CO
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Room
S51
Exchange Place
Boston Stock Exchange
Bec. 4
FE. & T. Fairbanks Co
Boston & Chelsea Horse RR
Howard National Bank
Union Club Ds
Stone Oeard & Montreal RR
Chelsea Gas Light Co
de Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co
Do Winnisimmet Horse RR
Ae City & Pac
R. R. Car Trust Equip
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company
Real Estate
Oston
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
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