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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1889
Page
8
Nominations for the school committee and Common Council closed at 5 pm amid a surge of independent entries. Several wards show strong independent slates risking Republican majorities, with a Charlestown rally backing Owen A. Galvin for mayor drawing 1500 voters and echoing calls to reverse last year’s outcome.
The committee allowed Mr Cusping to use Citizen before Republican and Mr Peters to use Citizen before Democrat. The illegality charge against Dr Charles L Randall was withdrawn and he could run as an independent Democrat. In the sixth district case Alderman Murphy won and may run as Democrat while Edward J Leary was approved to use Independent Democrat.
A rally last evening at Gurney Hall Roxbury supported P. J. Maguire for Alderman of the ninth district. William F Devine presided and Michael Jordan served as secretary. Principal speaker William F OConnell said the city would avoid a milk and water or half breed administration under Owen A Galvin, promising a Democratic administration from centre to circumference. Others speaking included Daniel J Curley Thomas L Noonan Thomas J Mahan Silas Macks and William I Devine.
Salem announces closing of nominations for Common Council and school committee. The long ward by ward list includes candidates such as W. F. Peck and James Keating along with multiple others across wards, detailing names for council and school committee posts.
Loyal Women of American Liberty hosted a mass meeting at Tremont Temple to discuss Swinton's History and public schools. Speakers including Rev. James B. Dunn Rev. Kellen Thomas and Dr J M Gray argued legality of text withdrawal and praised National League and Roxbury/British American matters.
A Democratic meeting at the city headquarters with Chairman Keany and candidates Martin Reagan P J Maguire T H Duggan I B Kelly and John C Short failed to pick a sole candidate to oppose the Republican nominee. Each man would yield but none would withdraw.
City clerk city solicitor and the Board of Registrars of Voters met in the aldermanic chamber yesterday morning. They ruled in favor of Charles J. Noyes, candidate in the seventh district, on the challenge that two secretaries were elected instead of one. The eleventh district imbroglio.
A Bath, Maine delegation attended as the Maritime Fair postpones Yachtsmen's Day to December 12 for a varied program. Exhibits include an electric motor a steam launch canoes and a Minneapolis railroad plough. The Maine gun will be shown in the South Bethlehem display and will reach fifteen mile range.
Mr. J Ritchie presided at a meeting where George H Barton of the Institute of Technology presented a paper on A Comparison of the Lower and Upper Drift in Massachusetts. He discussed government survey work in the Marl borough district and explained geological terms and the relation between drift types with charts and maps.
The Langham Hotel on Washington Street hosted a complimentary ball last evening hosted by proprietor Mr George B Paige. The remodeled house impressed guests with decorated ballroom hall and parlors while the Germania orchestra played for dancing. About 200 guests attended a supper following the event.
The Young Men's Christian Union committee on public worship lists December Sunday evening programs at Union Hall. Dates include December 1 Rev William R. Alger on moral faith. December 8 Rev E A Horton on An Open Window with choir music. December 15 Forefathers Day talk by Hon John D Long. December 22 Christmas vesper with music and William H Baldwin. December 29 sermon by Mrs Mary A Livermore Show Us the Father and It Sufficeth Us.
Appalachian Mountain Club meets Monday at 7 45 p m at the Institute of Technology to hear papers on the Rangeley Lake camping trip The club plans a possible Ravine House winter trip in Randolph White Mountains with a tentative departure December 26 or February 22 28 depending on snow conditions
Officer Charles Mains of Station 2 and Reserve Officer Benjamin of Station 16 were publicly commended for efficient work and bravery in saving a life during the Thanksgiving Day blaze.
Liquor officers from stations 4 and 2 arrested Alonzo G. Tafton at 121 Eliot Street and J. J. O'Brien at Kneeland and Hudson streets for violating liquor laws by making liquor sales without recording them.
The relief drive in Lynn advances with many shanties becoming offices and the City Hall square relief center crowded. Donations surpass 37,000 including large gifts from Boston firms, Auburn Me residents, and national firms, while insurers adjust numerous stock and machinery policies to aid rebuilding.
Crews on cruisers continue coaling as they ready for sea. Departure remains uncertain for tomorrow but likely, with a delay possibly until Saturday due to sailor superstition about sailing on Friday.
A meeting of alumni and former students of Vassar will be held at the parlors of the Woman's Journal at No 3 Park Street on Saturday at 3 p.m. The social gathering will precede a brief business session to organize a Boston branch of the Students Aid Society.
A new lamp enters the market as merchandising expands. Shoppers can expect modern design and brighter illumination with energy efficient features.
A building under construction at West Chester park collapsed yesterday, throwing laborer Philip H. McLaughlin to the ground and breaking his right leg. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
A defense of the home as nation’s basis cites the mother and will as central. The notice touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders including leucorrhea and prolapse, promising guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a vegetable remedy for stomach and bowel regulation.
The insolvent firm Dew son Williams & Co of 39 South Street Boston has liabilities totaling 297 536 89 with notes to numerous banks and individuals. Assets include cash in Continental National Bank and merchandise, plus scattered receivables and small equity in real estate. Individual partners Edward H Dew son Stedman Williams and Timothy Reed each owe 24 000 on notes to L D Williams of Quincy and hold limited assets or stakes in land, horses, or insurance policies.
Events across Boston include a 10 o'clock start at Tremont Temple with William E B Dodge of New York delivering the opening address and A J Gordon welcoming. John L Stoddard lectures at Music Hall on The Castle Bordered Rhine as exams and fairs continue.
The First African Methodist Church hosted the second anniversary of the Colored National League with speeches by KE Walker Isaac Mullet and Edward Everett Brown. Applause followed solos by William Lew and Mme. Mitchell.
J A Wright of Meriden assigns liabilities near 9000 with assets around 4000 while creditors accept 33 cents on the dollar. The Love Manufacturing Company of Rochester, led by J B Young and W W Young, assigns amid the Pittsburgh bank collapse. Major creditors include Hanover and Continental Banks at 50000 each and others. Additional notices cover Mellor & Rittenhouse, Mellor & Rittenhouse drug makers, an employee-owned firm with 300000 liabilities, Henry MacFarlane arrest in Montreal, and Cox & Co facing 500000 in claims with Singerly as principal backer.
A reader letter to the Post argues against blanket abolition of grade crossings, noting Cambridge’s plan to add a dangerous crossing near Harvard Bridge. It cites the railroad commissioners’ rule that grade crossings should exist only when imperative necessity is shown and warns accidents will continue at such points. Boston, Dec. 3.
A large Shawmut Congregational Church gathering honored Keizo Koyano a Japanese Amherst College graduate and evangelist leaving for Tokyo. The church pledged support for his first year as he relearns his language before leading the first Congregational church in Japan. Notables and scholars attended including Dr Griffis and Dr Webb with speeches after a collation.
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls for fair skies with steady temperatures. Vermont may warm. The rest of New England expected light snow and cooler air with northerly winds. Eastern New York to see light rain or snow and lower temperatures with easterly winds. Cautionary signals extend from Narragansett to Eastport.
United States sues Arthur Wright and others over a Graniteville postmaster bond claiming missing funds. After government evidence the court directed a verdict for the defense for lack of grounds, Talbot for US and Fisher for defendant.
United States District Court convened for the December term with Rev. G. A. Crawford of the Navy offering prayer. A grand jury was impanelled, Jacob W. Hoffman of Boston named foreman. Key retired to consider presentments.
Essex County Salem December session reports two juries organized with Richard Connors and John M. Sillars as foremen. One case, Michael B Murray versus Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance, is assigned for tomorrow. Also notes Eaton will of Haverhill allowed and temporary injunction against F A Babcock firm assignees restrains sale of Amesbury property for 35000 or similar sum.
The dec 3 docket lists cases in the first session with Barker and Hammond J's names, noting deficits in carpet quantities at 155 Worcester St Boston and a $150 verdict. It covers tort damages against Morrison, court orders, and case numbers up to late Nov with lists of unlined and continued matters, plus Plymouth county divorce proceedings set for Dec 5.
Middlesex County court list cites James Donlan and Catherine Donlan for liquor nuisance with fines, costs, and prison terms. William Powers and John King face drunkenness and breaking and entering sentences. Ann Berry, Charles Stamiford, James Flaherty tied to liquor and related charges with various penalties. Insolvency Court in Essex notes adjourned third meetings for several cases and continued hearings into January.
First and second sessions listed with numerous civil cases and defendants. Joseph Burbank and Herman M. Rosen held for Superior Court on charges of breaking and entering and forging lease documents respectively. Several defendants fined for presence at gambling activities. fines set at $15 plus costs.
A letter to the editor argues that morning open air recess in public schools was removed within a year and classrooms are kept from 9 to 11 46. It cites Dr Durgins ventilation report and urges strong popular action to persuade the school committee to restore air access. The writer, a Boston parent, urges concerted effort.
New sheet music arrivals include Good Luck Schottische by Charles E Wilder Ever Thine gavotte elegante by Paul Kelrer Dream of Bliss waltzes by J W Walker Just a Little comic song second series by Tabrar Spring two part song by P La Villa Nation of Honor march by Paul Keller Little Emily Co A Whites home songs Casket of Pearls polka Paul Keller zither music Marguerite by White The Folio for December.
A leading designer condemns the Sixteenth Century Finish as degrading noble woodwork. Keeler & Go. acknowledges the issue, saying they finish a few pieces to achieve the effect but reject tawdry results as mismatched with true refinement.
Deerfoot Farm Sausages made from dairy fed pork available fresh daily at all first class grocers. Beware of imitations.
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