Wotton Bros. Coney Skin Duty Case Upheld by First Circuit
United States appeals the Board of General Appraisers ruling coney skins entered duty free. The First Circuit affirms the lower court decision upholding the exemption. Government contends skins are dutiable at 20 percent ad valorem as dressed skins. Attorneys F D Allen H A Wyman for the United States. R Olney J B Whitehead for appellees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Wotton Bros., Appellees
Board of General Appraisers
Circuit Court
F. D. Allen
H. A. Wyman
United States Attorneys
Appeel R. Olney
J. B. Whitehead
Court notes in early December sessions and libel case
General Butler may resume Alfred Vallance vs Boston and Albany Railroad today as United States District Court opens its December term with grand jury organized. In the Supreme Judicial Court several docket entries include Libel cases by seamen against Steamship Britannia and equity matters seeking receivership and injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
Alfred Vallance
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
United States District Court
Nelson
Andrew G. Northrop
Palmer
Father McQuaid
St. James Church
Thomas Gentles
Steamship Britannia
Gentles
Ed. Brady
Henry Hoares
John Allen
Peter McBarline
Charles Dickinson
T. J. Morrison
F. Cunningham
Mosaic of Suffolk court cases in Chelsea and Boston firmly decided
First Session before Judge Bishop awards plaintiff 348,131 for breach of warranty on 32 Chelsea Everett land lots, while 22 lack title. Cases include Edward Tourland vs John Keefe for 3,000 in injuries and multiple docketed tort actions. Second Session before Judge Sherman includes Sadie Blake administratrix v Connolly for 25,000 and a 6 year old injured on Parker Street Roxbury.
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Superior Court
Suffolk
Bishop
R. M. Lilley
T. F. Edmands
Chelsea
Everett
H. E. Morse
E. B. Hagar
Edward Tourland
Pro Ami
John Keefe
East Dedham Street
Boston
C. G. Plunkett
Hayes & Williams
Sherman
Sadie Blake
Carrie Blake
Timothy Connolly
Westminster Avenue
W. Schofield
R. W
C.F. Light
D. H. Sullivan
J. R. White
Parker Street
Roxbury
B. Hall
W. M. Brick
H. W. James
W. D. Buck
Henry Friedman
Divorce? No this is a tort action from 1891 and more
A. P. Robinson sues to recover 10000 in damages alleging he was knocked down by a horse and carriage owned by the defendant in May 1891 when he was 15. Verdict for defendant. Greenhood for plaintiff and P. J. Doherty for defendant. A list of cases and judges follows, with various verdicts and sessions noted, including equity actions in Chelsea and Boston, and disputes over real estate and mortgage matters.
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Massachusetts
Suffolk
Andrew Taylor
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Boston
Rufus Brackett
Elijah George
A. P. Robinson
Greenhood
P. J. Doherty
Whitney
Fuller
Blazer
Karrick
Taylor
Burgett
Bicknell
N. Y
Higgins
Stetson
Glynn
Fitchburg
Same
Quarters
Holst
Stewart
Laden
Potter
Tingley
Jenness
Justice Dunbar
Percival
Murphy
Ditson
Old Colony B.A
Humphreys
Strange
Sherman
Broadway Bank
Collins
McNeil
Moore
Hall
Healy
de la Granja
Swasey
MclIntire
Powers
Marden
Town of
Peabody
Reynolds
Boston Rubber Co
McLaughlin
Beacon Mfg
Cleary
Collier
Adams
Bravman
Rand
Speare
Mahoney
Bresnahan
Mattern
Chelsea Savings Bank Et
Bill
Equity
Mulberry Street
Chelsea
Eben Hutchinson
Southard & Baker
W. H. Towne
Ann Daley
John Doherty
Sterling Street
Ann Collins
Michael Collins
Michael
Ann
Said Doherty
Mary
Mary Doherty
Said Ann Collins
L. M. Child
J. B. Moran
F. N. Titcomb
Houston
H. A. Bradley Et al
Bradey
J. M. Hall
S. L. Whipple
D. C. Linscott
Beechwood Barge Sails Tow to New Bedford After Collision
A Vineyard Haven telegram reports barge Beechwood, after colliding with the sunken Vanderbilt yacht Alva on Pollock Rip last Saturday, sailed yesterday from Vineyard Haven in tow of the Plymouth tug for New Bedford. Captain Briggs of the Maud Briggs, ashore on Hommedien Shoal, reached the shoal in his dory and wired the Boston Tow Boat Company for a tug and lighter to assist in getting off.
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Vineyard Haven
Beechwood
Vanderbilt
Alva
Pollock Rip
Plymouth
New Bedford
Des Aaparescee
Briggs
Maud Briggs
Hommedien Shoal
Boston ‘Tow Boat Company
Unitarian Mass Meeting in Exeter and Newbury Streets
Annual Suffolk conference meeting tonight at 8 in South Congregational Church Boston on What the Unitarian Church Offers the City. Addresses by Rev. Horton Savage Van Ness and Cuckson with Rev. Minot J. Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Conference
South Congregational Church
Exeter
Newbury Streets
Unitarian Church
Boston
Edward A. Horton
Minot J. Savage
Thomas van Ness
San Francisco
John Cuckson
Passage of 26 days to Constitution wharf reported
The West Indian liner Indianapolis under Captain Lamont docked at Constitution wharf after a 26 day passage. She encountered a fresh northerly and westerly wind throughout the voyage and heavy gales in northern latitudes. One cabin passenger named Edward Smalt is noted.
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Indianapolis
Lamont
Constitution Wharf
Edward Smalt
Walter McDermott and Friends in Lewiston Engagement
Walter J. McDermott, longtime actor, plans a Lewiston, Maine appearance with partner Morrison next week. He lives at 208 Princeton Street, is married with four children, dislikes the acting life, and notes married men often choose other livelihoods. A North Ferry watchman, Thomas Lyons, features a strong 1400 pound black horse aiding heavy loads. a team effort frees lumber caught on the drop. A Bethel church fair on Meridian Street showcases eight decorated tables run by local ladies groups. Frank C. Field, son of Patrick Field, died of typhoid fever caught while tending a friend’s bedside.
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Walter Mack
Lewiston
Morrison
Mr. McDermott
Walter J. McDermott
Princeton Street
Thomas Lyons
North Ferry
Meridian Street
Ladies’ Church Society
L. B. Bates
William Gilchrist
Abby Ellis
Addie Loveland
Emily
Abbie Davis
Epworth League
Haskell
Hobbs
Simmons
Miss Merritt
Gertie Walker
Olive Hollingsworth
Ross
Knowles
Clark
Miss Glock
Curtis
Parnell
Roache
Frank C. Field
Patrick Field
London Street
OBrien Appears in Court Over Wounding Case in South Boston
Thomas OBrien faced Municipal Court yesterday on a charge linked to firing on a gang and wounding a 16 year old boy named Egan who has since fully recovered. Judge Burbank sent the case to the grand jury. Also noted were a lecture at South Baptist Church, Sergeant O Keefe at the Fort, a Nelson Lodge concert at Gray s Hall, and Clover Club officer elections led by D A Shea. City Point.
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Thomas O’brien
Egan
O’brien
Burbank
Grand Jury
South Baptist Church
George W. Pepniman
O’keefe
Admiral Nelson Lodge
Sons of St. George
Gray’s Hall
John W. Maynard
A. C. Byrnes
Clover Club
D. A. Shea
W. T. Ducey
Daniel A. Gilmore
T. M. Geary
M. T. O’brien
F. A. Hassett
Board of Managers
John J. Curran
J. J. Connolly
J. J. Griffin
City PoInt
Birthday Surprise At Kidney Home With Notables
A large group gathered at 38 Linden Street last Monday for Frank A. Kidney's 41st birthday and surprise party. Attendees included Col. and Mrs. Porter of Boston, Rep. Steinheimer and wife from Wisconsin, and local figures such as I. W. Chase and Mrs. Sills. About one hundred guests enjoyed dancing and a late collation. Also noted: a new metallic telegraph line linking police HQ to Station 14, carefully routed away from power and streetcar wires. A runaway horse damaged only a wagon shaft from A. J. Furbush's order wagon after snowballs were thrown at it. The B I C Club's drama In the Enemy's Camp had a strong turnout despite poor weather. preparations for Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore are underway with rehearsals Fridays at Harvard Hall. Breacon Par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Kidney
Linden Street
Charles Porter
Boston
United States
Steinheimer
Waukeagan
Wis
Wesley Chase
I. W. Chase
Lynn
Sills
Jamaica Plain
Barre
Providence
R.J
LaBlanche
Weymouth
Kidney
Police
Station 14
Chase
A. J. Furbush
Washington Street
Harvard Hall
Breacon Par
Chelsea Polo Match Sees League Officials Attend. Concerts Promoted
At the Chelsea polo game tonight between the Brocktons and Chelseas officials including President T. H. Murnane and Secretary J. C. Morse were present. A new quartet singers group, formed recently, was heard during the no license campaign. A Chelsea Athletic Association meeting is set for 254 Broadway tomorrow at 8 pm. The Lynn and Boston railroad power house nears completion with piping left. electrics may run by Christmas. A bazaar at Pythian Rink for St. Luke's Church features nightly music by Thomas W. Henry cornetist. dancing 9 to 12 tonight and tomorrow.
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Brocktons
Chelseas
T. H. Murnane
J. C. Morse
General Dixwell
Toney Marsh
B. W. Hobbs
R. E. Evans
Fred L. Avery
George E. Willey
Chelsea Athletic Association
Broadway
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Chelsea Polo
Pythian
St. Luke’s Church
Thomas W. Henry
Signs of Health Bright Eyes Bright Color Bright Smiles
A compact piece highlights visible indicators of health such as bright eyes vibrant color and cheerful expressions as signs of well being conveyed through everyday actions.
Dorchester Notes on Patterson Rumor and Local Events
Dorchester column reports Councilman J B Patterson denying involvement in a Saturday night attack, noting misdirected sympathy and a flood of mail. The piece also praises the Dorchester Teachers Bazaar led by Mary E Gledden, announces upcoming home visits by Mr and Mrs Joseph W Moore, and details the marriage of Francis L Codman to Susan Lincoln Tirrell with wedding at Church of Our Father and residence on Neponset Avenue in Grove Hall.
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J. B. Patterson
School Street
John
Grove Hall
Dorchester
Post
Patterson
Ward 9
Mary E. Gledden
Joseph W. Moore
Mary E. Dutton
Rossiter Street
Mt. Bowdoin
Francis L. Codman
Susan Lincoln Tirrell
Susan Lincoln Tirrell, Will Take Face At the Church of Our Father
East Oston
Neponset Avenue
Charlestown social events and a city square door upgrade
In Charlestown last evening the Nolan Social and Athletic Club held its fifth annual hall at Monument Hall with a large turnout and a grand dance contest awarding a gold medal. A new door lock was installed at City square waiting room on West End road after prominent notice, and a continuous heavy girded track from Franklin street Somerville to City square Charlestown was completed. Harmony Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle plans a hall, while Major W H Oakes pursues aldermanic election. Ida F Pearce of Dorchester wed J H Peak Jr at the Pearce residence, with Emma Pearce as bridesmaid and Fred M Park as best man. A reception followed.
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Nolan Social and Athletic Club
North End
Monument Hall
City Square
West End
Studley
Franklin Street
Somerville
Charlestown
Harmony Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Boston
W. H. Oakes
E. R. Pearce
Ida F
J. H. Peak, Jr
Dorchester
Miner
Emma Pearce
Fred M. Park
Bunker HI
Court martial hears Marine charged with assault on rival on Wabash
A naval court martial at the navy yard tries William Patrick of the Marine Corps on an assault charge aboard the receiving ship Wabash. Testimony notes his attentions to a former Marine’s wife, gifts, and outings, followed by a confrontation and blows to the rival. Officers presiding include Commander Francis A. Cook and Lt. Cmdr. Frederick Crocker with other naval and Marine officers present.
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Navy Yard
William Patrick
Marine Corps
Wabash
Patrick
Hadeen
Francis A. Cook
U.S. N
Frederick Crocker
William H. Everett
Frank H. Holmes
Pageant of the Year Seats On Sale At Union Rooms
Seats for two performances of the Pageant of the Year at Mechanics Hall on December 17 and 19 raise funds for the Women's Industrial and Educational Union. Tickets priced at $1.50, $2, and $2.50 are available at 264 Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Women’s Industrial and Educational Union
Union Rooms
Boylston Street
No-License Rally and Local Libel Suit Frenzy
Cambridge notes recount Rev Father Scully pressing license issue at a no-license rally and a humorous Boardman incident on a Cambridge electric ride. Alderman Bancroft plans libel action against Dan Buckley of the Cambridge News over charges of a gambling and drinking club and police favoritism. Harvard Bridge.
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Father Scully
Scully
Charlie
Boardman
Charles
Papa
Mr. Boardman
Baby
Daniel A. Buckley
Cambridge News
Robert B. Bancroft
Mr. Buckley
Dan
the News
Committee On Police
Buckley
Bob’ Bancroft
Library Hall
Almy
Bob” Bancroft
H.O. Bright
Tom” Haile
Harvard Bridge
Three days fair opens at Third Universalist Church Somerville
Somerville hosts a three days fair at the Third Universalist Church with many useful articles for sale to support a good cause. Henry Mitchell, hospital fair treasurer, asks all who owe accounts to settle at once, at 217 School Street Somerville or 50 State Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mitchell
Mitchell
School Street
Somerville
State Street
Boston
Henry
Buck
Phillips Brooks
Mary Whitney
Second Unitarian Church
Mary
Somersville
Old Powper Hous
Missing Khio Sailed: Two Liverpool steamers fail to find lost vessel
Two Liverpool steamers reached Boston and say they did not see the disabled steamer Khio, abandoned by the Pavonia on Nov 25. Captains Whiteway and Ball report no sign of a stranded vessel while many expect news from the Palestine or the Georgian. Grave fears for Khio’s safety rise.
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Liverpool
Boston
Khio
Pavonia
Whiteway
Ball
Palestine
Warren Line
Dow
Sulphur Bitters Presidential Competition Result
The article notes that results will be announced based on official figures, which are not expected to be accessible for about two months.
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Middlesex
Mary A. Colco
Waltham
George F. Colcord
Springfield
Sullivan
New Hampshire
A. D
Mary A. Colcord
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Cambridge
Sibel
Boston Post
Theo. C. Hurd
House OF Representatives
Commonwealth
Camridge
Brookline
James B. Thayer
Joseph B. Warner
Archibald M. Howe
Horatio G. Parker
Chauncey Smith
L. S. Dabney
Richard H. Dana
Moorfield Storey
Augustus Lowell
Evening Transcript
WM. M. Olin
Senate
The
Storage
Battery Street Railway Company
West End Street Railway Company
Watertown
Woodward Emery
Boston Post and Evening Transcript
Commonwealth OF ,Massachusetts
Edwin H. Abbot
William F. Draper
E. H. Winchester
William S. Hall
Henry C. Houghton
James Burke
John Burke
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Register
Mary Clasby
Delia E. Clasby
Peter Gordon
Margaret Gordon
George M. Brooks
H. Folsom
City OF
Department OF Parks
Forest Hills Street
City Hall
Park Commissioners
Elgin
S. Townsend
DR. Senter
Dr. de San
Washington ST
N. B
James R. McDonald
Carpenter
Court Square
Fred H. Seavey
Massachuusetts
John Feely
John Feely & Company
Geo. W. W. Saville
Zebulon O. Pratt
Revere
Court Room
William G. Orcutt, Jr
County of
James R. Murphy
A. Michele Russo
Michael J. Moore
Charles W. Cummings
Suffolk County
Assell A. Sears
United States Court OF Appeals
First Circuit
Colt. Pournam and
Netson
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Judicial Court For
the Commonwealth
Frevo
C.J
Allen, Holmes, Knowlton and Barker
Ela
G. D. Williams
A. E. Pillsbury
R. Ela
Sargent
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Honor
W. J. Loring
Laintiff
A. E. Avery
Utler
Emerson
Supreme Judicial Court
In Equity
Latu- Rop
Lewis
Boston G. L. Co
Goodnow
Husted
Cunningham
Connolly
Eldredge
Ork Depot
Canal St
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
B.R
N. E. Mall
Urianne
Idex Co
Ornery
Evangelis
Old Cole
Conant
Johnson
Roberts
Harney
McPhee
Bost
Verge
Hurley
Winkley
Jones
McGuire
Calderwood
Brin
Brown
Townsend
Foley
Mullin
King
Dearborn
White
Anderson
Gordon
Wood
Joyce
McDonald
C. H. Sprague
W.S. B. Hopkins
E. A. Galbraith
H. B. Hall
George F. Gale
J. E. Carter
Consolidated Electric Motor Company
Thomas Rice Et al
Justice Bond
Williams & Copeland
J. F. Wheeler
Unitarian
South Boston
Brichton
Scotts Emulsion
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
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