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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1888

Page

9

Court Docket Of Fin Diversified Borough Cases

In the Superior Court proceedings dated December 3, the first session lists James Vargas v Court of Liberty on an order of forestry seeking $50 for ten weeks of sickness benefits, verdict for $1078. Multiple other cases follow from the Boston and Chelsea courts, including Alfred Hughes v Andrew Meyer for $10,000 slander, and numerous docket entries across sessions with def ers and defendants such as Hammond, Conroy, Kelly, and many others.

Superior Court Brigham C.J James Vargas Court of Liberty A. Order of Forestry Ees Naphen J. F. Cronan Orlando Jenness City of Chelsea Maplewood Park Street L. B. Allen Willam Gaston D. F. Kimball Fendant Jenness Eetee de Kei Gammon Allen Kevm Same Board of Aldermen of Boston Co. A Weat Cook Dumnbar John Felt Osgood Circuit Street Roxbury C. W. Kittredge R. W. Nason Patrick O'Connor James Floyd Oxford Place No. 10 Francis Burke J. D. Thomson

Thrifty Kate Gillette’s Turkey Notes Spark Vermont Whimsy

East Randolph Vermont teacher Kate Gillette hid begging notes in turkeys sent to Mayor O'Brien and others. Five notes surfaced as readers trade jokes, with one donor offering a ring and another a dress request. Mayor and city amuse themselves at City Hall as letters reveal a playful fund-raising prank with political tints.

Kate Gillette East Randolph O’brien Dennis Mulcahey Court Square Kate C. A. Bradford Harrison and Morton Kate Gillette E.eenge B. A. Pierson E. Randolph Edie Durkee

Harbor Improvements cited in federal and state estimates

Government estimates request funds for Boston, Portland, and Narragansett Bay harbor batteries totaling 870,000. New England river and harbor works list numerous projects across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut totaling 1,494,100. States show varied sums for harbors rivers channels and breakwaters.

War Department Congress Boston Harbor Portland Harbor Narragansett Bay Engineer’s Office New England Maine Bagadose River Kennebec River Sukes Narragaugus River Penobscot River Etween Bangor Crosby’s Narrows Burlington North Hero South Hero Gordon’s Landing Massachusetts Ipswich Panoca River Boston Gloucester Harbor Hingham Harbor Hyannis Harbor Sandy Bay Rhode Island Green Packet Shoal Providence River Pawcatuck River Pawtucket Provience River Block Island Harbor Newport Harbor Connecticut Housatonic River Connecticut River Hartford Thames River Black Rock Peeeeport Clinton Arbor Five Mile River Milford Harbor New Haven Arbor New Haven Norwalk Stamford Stonington Harbor

Government Expenditures: Treasury Estimates for 1890

The Secretary of the Treasury sent to Congress annual appropriation estimates for the government service ending June 30, 1890, totaling 323,468,483 dollars. The plan lists Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Foreign, Military, Naval, Indian Affairs, Pensions, Public Works, Postal Service, Miscellaneous, and Permanent Annual appropriations with specific sums.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Admission of Territories Dominates Democratic Caucus Plans

Democrats in the House push admission of all Territories as top agenda. Speaker Cox will convene a caucus midweek to set business order. Springer supports admitting Dakota as one state, while others favor splitting Dakota into South Dakota statehood and North Dakota Territory.

House Cox Springer Committee On ‘Territories Dakota South Dakota North Dakota

Three Candidates for Speaker in Fifty-First Congress

The field includes McKinley of Ohio Cannon of Illinois and Reed of Maine as open candidates for Speaker. Reed and McKinley have acknowledged their candidacies. Friends of other contenders claim Reed’s Maine origin hinders a GOP speakership, while noting several potential dark horses could surge if the frontrunners falter.

House of Representatives Fifty-first Congress McKinley Ohio Cannon Illinois Reed Maine Mr. McKinley

MIDWINTER CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS BY RAYMOND & WHITCOMB

Two grand winter trips to California announced by Raymond and Whitcomb for January 7 and January 10. Routes include Cincinnati New Orleans San Antonio and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe line. Luxury trains with sleeping cars and palace dining cars. Stops include Pasadena Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara San Francisco Napa Soda Springs San Rafael Santa Cruz Monterey. Tickets valid for return on any train before July 1889 with escorted options. Address W Raymond 296 Washington Street for circulars. First Mexico trip January 14 with Washington trips on January 18 and February 15.

Fornia California Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Cincinnati New Orleans San Antonio Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Pasadena Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara San Francisco Napa Soda Springs San Rafael Santa Cruz Monterey W. Raymond Washington Street School Street Mexico Washington

Harvard University Calendar Schedule of Faculty Meetings and Events

Harvard University calendar lists meetings and events from Tuesday through Friday. Highlights include College Faculty meeting with Professor Charles Eliot Norton, English debate on Lord Sackville dismissal, Divinity School and Harvard Union debates, an orchestral concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and lectures on Plato Socrates and the Sophists.

Harvard University University Charles Eliot Norton Lord Sackville O. M. Anderson A. Bunker C. H. Black W. L. Monro Divinity School Harvard Union W. Wells C. M. Thayer R. C. Surbridge MB. Warner L.S Boston Symphony Orchestra Sanders Theatre Plato Socrates Goodwin Sever

Kimballs House at 6 and 8 Allston Street

Centrally located house set back from busy streets offers sixty five well furnished rooms, many spacious. Noted for excellent table, reasonable rates, and homelike comfort for guests.

Kimball’s Allston Street

Miss Marlowe Shines as Parthenia in Theatres Reply

Miss Julia Marlowe delivers a notably natural Parthenia in a dull play at Hollis Street Theatre. Her deft emotional range in acts two and three earns repeated recalls, while Charles Barron impresses as Ingomar and Mgr. Robert Taber as Alastor, despite weak support and uneven staging. The engagement continues with The Hunchback tonight and The Lady of Lyons tomorrow.

Miss Marlowe Parthenia Boston Hollis Street Theatre Igre Julia Marlowe Miss Anderson Miss Banks Mme. Janish Ingomar Charles Barron Mgr Robert Taber Alastor Massillia

Miss Helen Barry Shines In Two Grand Opera House Plays

Miss Helen Barry, seen in two Grand Opera House plays, draws large audience praise though critics note her portrayal leans toward theatricality in the vespertine opener. The standout is her performance in A Woman's Stratagem, where the Comtesse d Autrer al shows graceful, brilliant comic rendering despite some emphatic phrasing. Afternoon shows run today and Saturday ahead of James H Walick’s Border dramas next week.

Helen Barry Grand Opera House America Miss Barry Boston Scott Battams Lord Tennyson Madge Oliphant Scribe Comtesse d’Autreral Mordaunt McIntosh Colville James H. Wallick

A Legal Wreck at Park Theatre In Boston

Boston reviewers find William Gillette's A Legal Wreck lacking novelty and vigor though some bright points remain. Lilla Vane earns praise for Olive Gray, while the plot, cast, and scenery mirror prior Madison Square success with diminishing impact.

Park William Gillette Boston Park Theatre Madison Square Theatre New York

Notable Museum Cast Shines in A Legal Wreck

Leverett shines as he delivers scenes with notable skill while Boyd Putnam’s Leverett offers stronger satisfaction than in the Museum. Hud son as the sea captain remains a fixture of capability. Merriam by Sidney Drew is clever though slightly overdone. Other roles by Sidney Smith Fawcett Walters Hampton and Rouse satisfy. A Legal Wreck plays this week only.

Leverett Boyd Putnam Alfred Hudson Sidney Drew Merriam E. H. Sothern Sidney Smith George Fawcett Jean Clara Walters Mary Hampton Fanny D. Rouse

Miss Davenport Appears in La Tosca at Boston Theatre

Miss Davenport’s performance as Floria Tosca arouses great enthusiasm as the Boston Theatre fills completely and doors crowd ten deep. The production is praised for its violent drama and strong moments, though the final act ending draws mixed feelings. Scenery is noted as very beautiful, surpassing Broadway Theatre's spring display.

Miss Davenport M. Sardou la Tosca Broadway Theatre

Joseph Jefferson at the Globe in Two Classic Char Acters

Mr Joseph Jefferson performed Caleb Plummer in The Cricket on the Hearth and Golightly in Lend Me Five Shillings at the Globe Theatre last evening. The two roles drew perennial delight from the audience as the cast remained largely unchanged. Rip Van Winkle slated for Thursday and She at Howard Atheneum offered strong scenic display though slight stage-pace adjustments were noted by critics.

Joseph Jefferson Globe Theatre Caleb Plummer Mr. Golightly Jefferson Mr. Jefferson Rip van Winkle Howard Atheneum Ollis Street

City Notes and Public Notices From Local Board

City police examiners call captains to reclassify officers for promotion. Bids for South Armory work awarded to Masonry Connery 98703 plumbing Tucker Titus 3999 carpenter Ira G Hersey 39447 iron Boston Bridge Works 42987 total 185136. J B Smith 55 at 93 Elm Charlestown died of heart disease at Lakeman market. Custom house hires: Holbrook clerk six months 1000 Erb night inspector 3 per diem Powell clerk 1000 King clerk storekeeper 1600 McGovern Donahue Christiansen unclassified restored to elevator conductors 800. Firemen’s ball February 21 1889 Mechanics Building.

Board of Civil Service Examiners New South Armory Mason David Connery Tucker & Titus Carpenter Ira G. Hersey Boston J.B. Smith Elm Street Charlestown Lakeman Blackstone Street Custom House W. 5. Holbrook R. C. Erb J. F. Powell C. F. King T. F. McGovern J. P. Donahue Carl Christiansen Mechanics’ Building

Incoming Steamers for Boston and Other Ports Schedule

Incoming steamers due for Boston on Tuesday December 4 include Furness Ripon City Antwerp November 18 1910 and De Ruyter Antwerp November 20 with agents Gill Scotz Pavonia Liverpool November 22 Alex Martin Michigan Liverpool November 24 Warren Co Santiago Hall and Sand'son Son due Wednesday December 5 Bavarian Liverpool November 24 Thayer Linv'n due Thursday December 6 Yarmouth Yarmouth December did G Hall Co listing multiple ships and destinations across European ports with tentative dates and agents.

Stockholm Hamburg Furness Ripon City Antwerp Furness de Ruyter Gill & Scotz Pavonia Liverpool Alex Martin Michigan Warren & Co Santiago Hall Sand’son & Son Bavarian Thayer& Linv Yarmouth G Hall & Co Kansas Warren & Co Carthagenian Glasgow Allan Gate City Savannah Rich’n & Barn Bungarian Vino Thayer & Linc Parthian Philadep’a EB Sampson Norman Pavonia Alex Martin Cy sSavan

Unclear Freight Schedule Fragments Across Cities

OCR fragment lists multiple city names including Amsterdam Rotterdam Liverpool Glasgow and dates in November. Mentions Finch Edge C Jidlland F WJ Hurst and Baldwin with references to Wisconsin Nebraska and TLAly class. No coherent event or outcome identifiable.

New York Amsterdam Rotterdam Finch,edge&c Jidlland Gondon Hurst Wisconsin Liverpool Underhill Tlaly Oes Hurst St Nebraska Glasgow Baldwin

Outgoing Steamers From Boston December Sailings

Boston departures list multiple ships and schedules for December including destinations Savannah Philadelphia Liverpool and Yarmouth with times, ship names, agents, and line notes. Boston steamers from New York also shown with departures to Bremen Berlin Liverpool and other ports.

Estes & Laurian publish rich holiday books to suit all ages

When choosing gifts Estes & Laurian offer a wide holiday selection. Juvenile titles shine with a strong reputation and abundant variety. Fine art gift books appear exquisitely beautiful and priced modestly, making them ideal for discerning buyers.

Estes & Laurian

Pensionrolls, War Veterans, and Agriculture Year Review

The document surveys pension totals for all classes at 452657 with 806 War of 1812 survivors and 16060 Mexican War soldiers, noting 102 pension rates from 2 to 41.66 monthly and total pension outlays at 78,775,871.92. It urges reform of pension laws, then details Agriculture Department efforts on disease control, sugar diffusion, and food adulteration studies, plus railroad indebtedness and government extending loan terms where viable.

Pension Bureau Tam Department OF Agriculture Illinois Missour Kentucky Tennessee New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Congress Louisiana Apheni Nearonk

District of Columbia report urges Congress to pass needed reforms

The report of the District of Columbia commissioners outlines desirable legislation to regulate licenses, liquor traffic, taxes, railroads, and public safety. It emphasizes securing better administration of the District and calls on Congress to enact measures affecting life and property, rail transport, and public institutions. Signed by Grover Cleveland, Washington, December 3, 1888.

District OF Columbia Supal Congress

Superior Court Divorces and Equity Cases Progress

Norfolk County court session shows judges hearing divorce cases with jury waiver. Equity docket set in order through case No. 358 as of Tuesday morning, December 3. Records indicate ongoing docket and near completion of the day’s calendar.

Superior Criminal Court December Session In Suffolk and Essex

The December term opens with grand jury instructions to be reported Saturday. Probate matters in Suffolk include probate of wills for Ann M. Blackmore and others and administrations granted for numerous estates. In Essex, the Supreme Judicial Court hears the Saunders will case and assigns Trustees of Phillips Academy versus Attorney-General for Thursday, with probate and administration activities across several towns. Also a Salem municipal court docket notes burglary and larceny charges and a Norfolk- area ad for invalid furniture.

Staples Suffolk County McKim Ann M., Blackmore James Mahoney William H. Hull Catherine Lopez Francis P. Browne William Watt Mary-Nye Williams Katharine Hatfenraffer Mary L. Bray John E. Lynch John Duncary Edward B. Paul William E. Stanton John McCawley Maria W. Nason William Arthur Caswell Supreme Judicial Court Essex County Field Salem Hannah F. Saunders Georgianna ST. Averill George M. Saunders Mr. Saunders Jett I. L. Evans W. D. Northend John M. Raymond Trustees of Phillips Academy Harman Sophia K. Carter Andover Maria Ellis Lynn Ruth M. Frye Methuen Catherine Gill Lawrence James Hennesy Asa Marston Jonathan H. Riggs Gloucester Rhoda Lane William R. Gordon Beverly James C. Gale Haverhill Daniel MelIntyre

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