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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1887
Page
8
Newton nonpartisan convention delegates nominate E W Wood for mayor after J S Farlow declines. Kimball supporters rally as a mass convention endorses a broad ticket for aldermen and school committee. Kimball writes his reluctance to run but hints at possible acceptance.
Boston December 3 1887 Captain A C Whitney declines the Democratic ward nomination for alderman citing lack of time and public duty. Previously William Woolley was nominated and declined leaving the party unable to field a candidate. Whitney thanks supporters but cannot accept.
Boston December 2 1887 Dr Harold Williams a minority member of the executive committee letters resigning his seat He states his action reflects others who wanted an unpartisan nomination and opposes endorsing the Republican machine candidate for Mayor
President Barry of the Democratic city committee appointed a sub committee to prepare its list of school board candidates. The Ward 1 through Ward 25 slots list members including William F. McClellan Patrick J Kennedy Henry E Hayward John I Dore Michael J O'Brien Edward J Flynn John A Connolly John B Fitzpatrick John P Magee P J Daly Hugh Montague James J Burke John P Wise J J Hartnett Thomas H Howard John W Leahon M M Cunniff Thomas Fee Patrick F Devney John F Golding Patrick Maguire Colonel T P Tranley Charles A Belfore Patrick O'Shea John Comer ord.
A Fire Department log details multiple incidents. J W Robbins at 176 Border Street East Boston sustained about 200 damage. George W Foote dwelling second story faced about 50 loss. William Baker harness shop minor water damage. Fire at Swan Street South Boston caused by children playing with matches, 25 damage. Randall double cottage at Crescent Beach suffered at least 2000 building and 1000+ furniture loss due to overheated furnace. A shed fire in Horgan's granite yard Main Street near West Boston Bridge caused minor damage. Basements at 126 Tremont Street and 124 Tremont Street sustained fire and water damage totaling around 750, with Murdock confectionery and Freeman Gray fixtures affected. insurance covers losses.
Saura Frammenam reports a large blaze at the Augustus Richardson straw shop on Concord Street owned by Henry O. Billings. The fire destroyed over 100 sewing machines and 300 to 500 cases of ready to market hats, with insured losses totaling at least 40,000 in stock and 15,000 in building. Additional fires damaged a mill dwelling in Acushnet, the Rogers locomotive works in Trenton, Miller match works in Akron, the Commercial Hotel in Gueurn, Charles H. Carey’s Bristol machine shop, and P Valliere’s furniture factory, with losses running to hundreds of thousands and many properties insured.
The Rev. Daniel P. Pike, oldest pastor in Newburyport, died suddenly aged 75. Born in Hampton Falls New Hampshire he preached since 1836 and served on the school board and aldermen. He edited religious papers and leaves a widow and three children. Also William B. Boardman 66 died of heart disease leaving a widow and one son. John Picket 80 died. Zenas Priest 82 died. Algernon Sullivan New York lawyer died. Ex-Postmaster Andrew L. Tinkham Middleboro died aged 56 leaving a widow and children.
A new electric signal for trains was demonstrated on a Boston & Maine train this Saturday. The coupler links cars via interlocking flanges and phosphor bronze rods completing a circuit when joined. Mr Harvey S Brooks operated the signal with a steam gyNamo powered system claimed by Acme Railway Appliance Company. Railroad Commissioner Stevens observed the test and found results satisfactory.
A youth gang named White Wings, aged 11 to 20, raided residents in North Cambridge Arlington Belmont and Watertown for nearly a year. Police found a roomful roost where meetings occurred and stolen property was hidden. Most members are under arrest and to face court next Friday.
The Tur ladies' parlor at the Revere House is described as exceptionally handsome light and comfortable.
Old Days Recalled marks the sixtieth anniversary of Captain Robert B Forbes joining the Boston Marine Society on December 4 1827. Trustees sent a commemorative resolution praising his leadership charity and long service including presidencies 1844 1845 1846 and his support of humane stations and the war effort.
The Congregational Club plans a Forefathers Day meeting in Music Hall on Tuesday December 20 with ladies invited. After dinner speeches are to be delivered by Governor Ames Leverett Saltonstall Chauncey M Depew Samuel L Clemens and others.
John Fiske argued Puritans aimed for a Christian theocracy with church membership tying to citizenship and stressed Bible study over priestly authority. He traced homogeneous English migration, Quaker persecution, Endicott’s intolerance, and the push toward a New England federal idea ending with a preview of King Philip’s War.
A large stock of rugs is shown by John H Pray Sons & Co at 558 and 660 Washington Street and 80 Harrison Avenue. Prices range from low to high to fit all classes.
At the Reformed Episcopal Church Cambridgeport Rev G Milton Gardner preached on the origin and edits of the Prayer Book. He described 1549 as largely a translation of prior liturgies with Romish elements, later revisions clearing most Romish practices, and noted only one revision toward Rome. He argued Protestant Anglican worship should reflect early reformers’ principles.
A large crowd gathered at Codman Hall for three hours as D H Biggs spoke on The Tendency to Anarchy. He attacked law, endorsed emotion over intellect, and criticized Henry George and Socialists while praising liberty and anarchist ideals.
Grayling completed and set for New York departure. Volunteer replaces her on the cradle for winter quarters. Carrie B. Phillips the Burgess fisherman begins first bank trip. Gitana to fit out for a winter southern cruise to the West Indies returning in May. Bryant schooner at Smiths yard City Point making steady progress.
Abram French & Co advertises Christmas wares with holiday prices noted as attractive. The notice highlights appealing goods and seasonal offerings for shoppers.
In Daniel B Thompson et al v Derby et al the court finds Kenna patent No 224293 valid and infringed by chairs under Chichester patent while Parker patent chairs do not infringe. Decree for complainants. Maynadier for plaintiffs Dodge for defendants.
A long docket of cases in three sessions listing plaintiffs and defendants such as Stagdale, Baker. Shattuck, Rand. Haldeman, Goff. Greenburg, Draper. Wright, Lothrop. Tenney, Welch. Burkhbart, Seavey. Conlon, Cavanagh. Shaw, Dizer. Kelleher, Barnard. Cutting, Daignean. Lord, Proctor. Silver, Boston. Burns, same. Chandler, same. De Silva, same. Pitman, B M R R Co. Johnson, Hayes. Connelly, Boston. Gaffney, Custman. Lockhart, Kern. Connolly, South Boston RR Co. Hill, Newell. McIntosh, Taylor. Manford, Boston Ice Co. Merrinew, Carty. Blouman, Raphael. Dewey, J.. Sanborn, Mahoney. Raymond, Russell. Bigelow, Boston. Warnock, Andrews. Mahoney, Boston. Roberts, Washburn. Colburn, N E Mutual Aid Society. Walden, Cushing. Rowe, Canney. Delong, Canney. Angevine, Howard. Williams, Vanderbilt. Downing, Harting. McLaughlin, Boston. Whyte, Thames. Lyons, Creech. Welbourne, Dames. Croke, Doe. Kouncei, Caledonia. Quinn, Metropolitan railroad. Mosher, Fenton. and many others across third and fourth sessions under Tuompson/Smersman J windows.
At the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange meeting, members discussed a New York circular proposing marking Florida oranges with letters A B D and B in the upper right corner to indicate quality. The group voted unanimously to adopt the labeling scheme for easier assorting on wharves.
The late Charlies Gardner Em mons leaves 500 to a group of charitable institutions including the Church Home for Orphan and Destitute Children St Luke s Home for Convalescents St Mary s Episcopal Church for Seamen Baptist Bethel St Stephen s Chapel North End Diet Kitchen South End Diet Kitchen Bottin s Bower Children s Hospital New England Hospital for Women and Children Temporary Home for Destitute Children Tremont Street Industrial Temporary Home Davis Street Temporary Home for Working Women Pleasant Street Industrial Home North Bennet Street Little Sisters of the Poor Dudley Street Channing flame Young Women s Christian Association Young Men s Christian Union Home for Aged Women Home for Aged Colored Women Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Saturday Pred H Lowell appeared in Cambridge court to answer a charge of illegal liquor selling. Several witnesses testified for and against him as the court reserved its decision.
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