Nonpartisan promises vs partisan conduct of Boston mayor
The Boston Post critiques Mayor Thomas N. Hart accusing him of breaking pre election pledges to run a nonpartisan administration. It cites favoritism toward Michael Meehan and a partisan mindset in letters to Brackett and ward Republicans. The piece urges voters not to re elect him for failing to honor promises of good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Meehan
Boston
Brackett
Thomas N. Hart
Boston Post
Citizens Question Mayor Hart Support in 1888 Era
In a renewed public dispute the speaker asks where the prominent backers of Mayor Hart in 1888 have gone and notes Meehan and Bark remaining allied while questioning the Independent Press.
Hart's pledge of nonpartisan office under fire
The Boston Post condemns Mayor Hart for renegeing on his 1888 pledge to depoliticize city offices. It cites his reassertion of past statements and his administration’s partisan appointments, noting funders of political debts and loss of Independent citizen support from last year’s nomination.
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Harrison
Hart
Boston Post
Ene Gy
Nugent
Jones
Meehan
Ball
Clark
Howard
Bromwich
Prescott
Laforme
Independent Citizens
McMorrow
Baxter
Mr. McCarthy
Post
Elijah Baxter
Tan
McCarthy
Case of Eugene McCarthy Undue Affiliation Sparks Testimony
Boston News records a dispute over Eugene McCarthy a paving department sub foreman suspended amid claims of drunkenness and inattention to duty. Officials dispute motives behind the action with McCarthy denying intoxication and asserting political retaliation. Teamsters union endorses Hart administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambrinus
Street Department
Galvin
Charlestown
Leary Democrats Rally Against Murphy in Ward 13
About 500 attendees gathered at Shawraut boat house as Edward J. Leary spoke against regular Democratic candidate Murphy in a bid for the sixth aldermanic district. Leary accused Murphy of broken promises and criticized a hostile circular while P. J. Foley and J. J. Sullivan voiced support. Precinct rallying committees were formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Leary
Murphy
P. J. Foley
J.J. Sullivan
Leary
South Boston Democrats Hold Three Rallies Across Districts
Democrats in South Boston held three rallies Saturday with Aldermanic tickets led by Galvin Murphy. Speakers included Edward J. Flynn and Max Fischacher. in seventh district Thomas W. Flood spoke with Henry F. Naphen chairing. Creed presided at the Municipal Court rally with Moore Cronan and Kenny addressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Democrats
Spelman Hall
Galvin
Murphy
Thomas H. Devlin
Mr. Murphy
Edward J. Flynn
Alderman Short
John H. Lee
Chance
Max Fischa
Democrats Rally Unity for Galvin Mayoral Nomination
The Charlestown regular and independent Democrats met at Monument Hall to nominate Owen A. Galvin for mayor. James H. Wilson chaired, Levi H. Turner secretary, both praising Galvin. Turner explained the Australian ballot system. Omer Pillsbury urged voting the straight Democratic ticket and labeled Hart a trimmer. Others urged party harmony for the full slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin
Charlestown
Monument Hall
Owen A. Galvin
Omer Pillsbury
James H. Wilson
Ward 8
Levi H. Turner
Turner
Mr. Hart
Meehan
John J. Mahoney
James H. Connelly
Graham
Ward Sixteen Independents Rally Against Democratic Ring
The Independents of Ward 16 met at Irving Hall to back three Republican candidates for Common Council. John Marin urged independent voting against the ring rule, while Charles Reinhart denounced Democratic control. Charles Deblois aligned with the Independents to break the ring, with William Bell and James F. Marley presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Common Council
Irving Hall
John
Marin
Charles Reinhart
Charles Deblois
William Bell
James F. Marley
Roxbury Republicans Rally at Dudley Street Opera House
A Republican rally scheduled for Saturday night at the Dudley Street Opera House failed to attract the hiring parties or speakers. F. W. Kittreage presided an improvised meeting after Henry J. Rowley spoke, with General John L. Swift and Moody Merrill also addressing the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Dudley Street Opera House
F. W. Kittreage
Henry J. Rowley
John L. Swift
Moody Merrill
Candidates Recommended by Public School Union and Suffrage Association
A joint committee of Salome Merritt Ellen Hale Elizabeth Putnam Francis Billings and Alice Blackwell endorses six school committee candidates James Murphy Charles Gallagher Isabel Barrows James McDonald Caroline Lustings and Fred Wellington. They urge strong support for Murphy and Barrows citing experience and fitness for school sanitation and industrial education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Union
Massachusetts School Suffrage Association
Salome Merritt
Ellen 8. Hale
Elizabeth C. Putnam
Francis E. Billings
Alice Stone Blackwell
James
Murphy
Charles T. Gallagher
Isabel
Barrows
James A. McDonald
Caroline E. Lustings
Fred A. Wellington
Isabel C. Barrows
Janes S. Murphy
Brooke Herford
Alexander HM. Rice
Henry L Bowditch
Margaret Deland
Francis A. Walker
Walbridge A. Field
Louise Chandler Moulton
Darwin E. Ware
William Everett
George
Tale
M. J. Savage
H. L. Hiewinson
Elizabeth * Putnam
Ednah D. Cheney
Charles A. Welch
Charles C. Jackson
George Wigglesworth
George 8. Hale
Christopher R. Eliot
Boston Notes and Events Roundup
Lynn relief fund receipts reach 724.75 with 169 city deaths last week. James Riddle to perform new skit A Vulgar Fraction of 400 at Star Course tonight with Alice May Esty assisting. Massachusetts Prison Association to form Monday at 3 PM on Beacon Street under Eustace Fitz. Parker receives Faneuil Hall for seventh annual Christmas dinner for 500. Universalist Club meets at Pierce Hall with Charles Eliot presenting. Deutsches Fest aids Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage. Edison Electric Laminating erects tallest city pole. Boston Society of Architects discusses fire law revisions and sets draft for earliest possible meeting.
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Beacon Street
Eustace C. Fitz
Massachusetts Prison Commission
G. W. Parker
Parker
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Universalist Club
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard College
Deutsches
Horticultural Hall
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Parker Memorial Hall
Edison Electric Laminating Company
Harrison Avenue
Essex Street
Boston Society of Architects
Hart Skips Rallies While Attending City Laborers Ball
A Boston newspaper notes two December Republican rallies for Hart where he sent regret letters. He claims public duties tied to Bedford street fire and disaster relief kept him away. The article accuses him of hypocrisy after finding him at a city laborers ball with several city officials.
Owen A Galvin for Boston Mayor
The Democratic candidate Owen A Galvin is portrayed as a straightforward, capable leader with a track record in Boston law and policy. Support comes from George M Stearns who praises his honesty, business sense, and suitability for the mayoralty. Galvin pledges to govern in the public interest without political favors or partisan appointments.
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Boston
United States District Attorney
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
Courts Rule Executor May Transfer Stock Under Will
Essex County court grants Jones executor power to sell or transfer one share of stock from the Goss estate. The railroad argued the executor had no authority, but the rescript holds that a transfer executed and filed with the clerk may yield judgment in favor of the executor, confirming authority to sell or transfer.
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Judicial Court
Essex County
Jones Vs. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
J. P. Jones
A. H. Goss
Superior Court
Superior Court Middlesex County Dec 7 Adams Court Session
The court will come in with juries on Tuesday next at 10 a m. In order are cases 83960 Lewis v Hardee vy and 4110 F vy, city of Marl, 3917 Grenier v Lyman, 3803 Everett v Jones et al, 3943 Griffin v city of Cambridge, 3804 Saime v Barry, 3952 Skelly v inhabitants of Marlboro, 4028 Seabury v McDonald et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
Lewis
Hardee
MceCon
City of Mal L
Grenier
Lyman
Everett
Marlboro
Shagrove
Fitzger
Seabury
Superior Court Criminal Middlesex County December 7
Judge Hugh J. Sherman presides as Gallagher of Lowell found guilty of liquor keeping with a $50 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Sherman
Hugh J. Gallagher
Lowell
Seamen win libel against Cun ningham over fish shares on Woodbury voyage
The court awarded libellants their shares based on $20 per barrel after finding the schooner Charles L. Woodbury crew could have sold about half the fish. Libellants claimed unpaid shares from three mackerel voyages. respondents argued shipping articles allowed sale at their discretion. Decided decree orders payment to libellants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Welch
Augustus T. Cunningham
Charles L. Woodbury
J. J. Flaherty
W. A. Pow, Jr
Fred Dodge
E. 8
Supreme Judicial Court Equity Docket Advances Tuesday Listings
The Supreme Judicial Court docket shows equity assignments for Tuesday next including cases Chase v Hubbard Middlex Mcfarland v Walker Worcester Winchester v Glazer Warleton v Pratt Middlesex Kell v Gary Feeckler v Low Harris v Boston Bent petitioner to settle title Norfolk Richardson v Moore Davenport v Browne Sprigfield News Co petition for dissolution Lawrence v Cunniff Norfolk Cunniff v Lawrence Norfolk Davis v Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Holmes
J. Equity
Chase
Hubbard
Middlesex
Mcfarland
Walker
Worcester
Winchester
Notable Case Index Not Before Dates and Dockets
The list enumerates case names and numbers up to the Dec 9 not-before mark, noting entries like Winsor v West End RR and Davis v Tuttle along with multiple others. It specifies that cases marked not before Nov 18 or later are excluded and that No. 8740 is the highest number reached in the regular order.
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Sheehan
Brown
Stock
Perry
Glidea
Kelleher
Davis
Mumier
Winsor
West ‘End
Geraep Te Nek
Magament
Liv
Lon, & G. Ins
Ole
Knight
Dennison P.M. Mfg. Co. Dft
D—Clm
Sullivan
Middlesex St. Ry
Saime
Same
Simmons
Lhayer
Connelly
Boston
Maine RR
Robinson
Collins
Morey
Fitzpat
Donahue
Lowell RR
Hannan
Mason
Uolines
Litch
Clark
City of
Bosfield Ton
Haskell
Madman
Han
Bacon Paper Co
Parker
Wilmarth
Bird
Curtis
Moley
Richmond
Mid’x County
Probate Court Suffolk Returnable List Feature
Returnable list for Monday in Suffolk County probate court includes case 70857 Elisha V. Ashton with a second account for the benefit of Sarah S. Your 70857 Same trustee's third account for Eliza J. Ashton et al.
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Suffolk County
Elisha
Probate and Trust Filings Chronicle Listing
A dense catalog of petitions and accounts from multiple estates and guardianships. Entries include administrators and executors filing first or final accounts, petitions for probate of wills and administration, sales of real estate by trustees, adoptions, and guardianship actions across numerous individuals and beneficiaries.
Municipal Court Deals in December Sessions
In the Criminal Session of December 7 Harpy Jr. was fined ten dollars plus costs for larceny. Arson and accessory charges against Hoffman and Rubenstein were not pressed. Jacobs had embezzlement set for December 17. Maynes was discharged for obtaining money by false pretences. Freeman, a Tremont House bellboy, was discharged for larceny. A long list of case numbers followed in the first and second sessions, naming numerous parties and defendants with various claims and counterclaims.
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Harpy
Curtis, Jr
Thomas Ryan
Elias Hoffman
Abram Rubenstein
Georgr W. Jacobs
George W. Maynes
Charles O. Freeman
Tremont House
Forsaith
Governor-Elect Brackett Names Incoming Staff Members
Governor-elect Brackett selects an expanded staff for inauguration. New appointees include William P. Stoddard Samuel E Winslow William A Couthony Captain William L Chase Captain George A Keeler George W Moses Edwin V Mitchell Captain Edward A Buffinton August H Geeting Alfred M Chadwick Colonel Amos M Jackson Lieutenant Sidney M Hedges William H Dyar Colonel Samuel C Hart Melvin Adams and existing staff members are veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and state militia.
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Brackett
Samuel Dalton
Boston
Alfred F. Holt
Cambridge
Edward ©. Shepard
Horace I. Rockwell
Edward E. Corner
Malden
Fred W. Wellington
Worcester
Richard F. Barrett
Concord
William P. Stoddard
Plymouth
Samuel E. Winslow
William A. Couthony
Dalton
Shepard
Holt
Currier
Jackson
Hart
Wellington
Grand Army of the Republic
Rockwell
Barrett
Keeler
Buffinton
Chase
Hedges
Dairy-Fed Pork Delivers Fresh Sausage and Lard Choices
Deerfoot Farm offers dairy-fed pork products including sausages salt pork and lard in family friendly packages delivered daily. Beware of imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfoot Farm
Republican machine in Boston duties targets Mass politics
The text accuses a Boston figure of building a Republican machine in paving and other departments to undermine Democratic candidates for governor and Congress. It claims efforts to influence liquor interests for Brackett and Hart, support for high tariffs and subsidies, and pushing higher taxes and debt, urging support for Democratic low tax policies in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Russell
Congress
Brackett
Hart
Boston
Influence of Salons on French Literature Lecture Varied
M Stanilas Danion's fourth lecture titled Influence des Salons sur la Literature Francaise drew a well attended crowd. He traced salons influence from the early seventeenth century shaping language and style, noting both aristocratic refinement and its limits, with figures like Montaigne, Racine, Voltaire mentioned among others. He cited positive effects such as epistolary form and maxims while also critiquing the narrowing social observation of salon writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stanilas Danion
Littérature Francaise
Montaigne
Society of Women
France
Flaubert
Zola
Daudet
Molivre Hos En Us Arolphe
Harpagon
M. Jourdain
Hotel de Rambouillet
Mme. de Sévigné
Duc de Orleans
Bruyere
Mme. de Sable
la Rochefoucaula
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Cushing Avenue
Bullard Street
Galyio
Fiddie
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Fuurthermore
James McMorrow
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Manseed
Teamsters’ Union
Boston Teamsters’ Union
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Ward 20
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Department Laborers’ Association In Company
James H. Nugent
Alderman Eddy
Mas
Cleveland
United States
George M. Stearns
Stearns
United States Circuit Court
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Ker, J
Tuttle
Eldredge
Harris
Gordon
Richards
Hayden
Teele
Matthews
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Webber
Lynn & Loston RK
Porter
Hathorne
Bradley
Burton
Greenhead
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William K. Barker
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Thomas Campbell
Sohn
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Elizabeth Carter
Chapin
Maria D. Chorley
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Amelia
Mary Collins
Mary L. Conlon
Charles H. Day
John T. Dingley
James Doherty
Henry Dooley
Mary Dooley
Samuel Gould
Hannah G. Gould
Harriet Gray
Andrew J. Hall
Sastre Halloran
Hilip Harris
Joseph B. Johnson
SA Sot Moet Kelly
James Kenealy
Lochetti
John Mais
Darius A. Martin
Hannah Milnore
Joseph Milmore
James Molloy
Jane Fr. Murphy
Speehrhueen H. Newell
Hllen M. O’brien
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Joseph Scholfield
Asahel A. Smith
Josiah IF. Starkweather
Orray A. Taft, Jr
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Ee Thompson
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Converse
Mary Tucker
Leshionn Fp Welsh
Hearn
Potter
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More
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Farrell
Martin
Christie
Pacsard
Curry
DeYoung
Patterson
Badger
Folsom
Osman
Manning
Fox
White
Mr. Wart
Massachusetts
Thomas Nr
A. B. Crocker & CO
Kingston, Essex
Edisor’ Streets
Neipal
Kingston Street
M. Danion
Kooyat Baking Powder Cos
Wall Street
N. Y
Washington ST
Old Southr Church
Clicquot Club
Nak Grove Farm Bottling
Ruggles Street
Chapman Street
Second Church
H. C. Haven
F. Pitman
Hotel Victoria
C. B. Southard
Marlboro Street
L. Shannon Davis
Sumner Road
Brookline
L. R. Howe
Esther Drummond
Chestnut Street
Irving O. Whiting
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