Treasury Department Faces A Long Serving Clerks Portrait
A detailed portrait of Treasury staffers in Washington shows McDonald, Dr. Donald, Reuel Williams, A. L. Sturtevant, and W. P. Montague, highlighting careers, loyalties, and daily duties. Williams boosts efficiency, Sturtevant oversees printing worth 800000 yearly, Montague handles 23000 yearly army back pay claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
He Donald
Massachusetts
John E. Russell
Leopold Morse
General Corse
Reuel Williams
Third
Maine
Colonel Morton
Augusta
Blaine
Joe Manley
Williams
Acton
Democratic State Committee
Mr. Williams
Department
Sturtevatt
Springfield
Second Comptroller’s Office
Butler
Boston
W. P. Montague
Montague
Conant
Social notes on debutante manners and Boston clubs
A Boston society column discusses debutante party customs symbolized by ribboned baskets and responses to invitations. It highlights the Dilettante Club for amateur music, praises Howells’ Buffalo visit, and notes a trend toward simple colonial architecture and affordable ornament. A Boston clergyman’s hat misidentification tale closes the piece.
Christ and His Stewards at St Pauls Church
Canon Brock of King's College Windsor shares a sermon from the first epistle of Paul to the Corinthians about ministers as stewards of God. He emphasizes faithful stewardship and the dual coming of Christ while noting spiritual presence through ministry and scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
St. Paul’s Church
Canon Brock
King’s Coffee
Windsor
God
Jesus Christ
Police raid on Hop Yuen laundry nets fifteen arrests
Yesterday officers from Station 3 raided Hop Yuen laundry at 39 Howard Street. They seized gambling gear, $500, an opium pipe, opium scales, and opium. Fifteen men were arrested, three for gambling and twelve for being present. All prisoners were bailed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Butters
Abbott and
Brickley
Hop Yuen
Howard Street
Bargains in Chairs From Guy Bros at 33 Bedford Street
Messrs. Guy Bros offer extraordinary bargains in chairs at 33 Bedford Street. Prices are all reduced and selections include many styles and finishes for early buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bros
Bedford Street
Duryea O Grady Run in City Elections as Election Notes
An appeal to business men ahead of city elections details last minute ticket changes. Duryea Jr. and Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Duryea replace others. alderman nominations pending. Republicans silent in third district. Citizens endorse Republican alderman candidates. The writer hints at fraud probes and registrar integrity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O’grady Jr
Joseph T. Duryea
Samuel Eliot
Francis A. Walker
Citizens’ Committee
Appeal to Boston Businessmen for Vote Day Time Off
A list of Boston firms and individuals sign a pledge to grant time on Tuesday for employees who are city voters to cast ballots in the municipal election. The open appeal urges commercial houses to arrange similar accommodations for their workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Boston
Parker, Wilder & Co
Rice, Kendall & Co
Isaac Fenno & Co
Allen, Lane & Co
Whitten, Burdet Young, Hawley
Hart Proclaims Equal Rights Over Sectarian City Politics
Thomas N Hart responds to Joseph R McCready of the American Protestant Association denying Romish rule over Boston. He pledges service to all citizens, rejects sectarianism and class government, and calls for equal rights, duties, burdens, and protection for 400000 residents. Boston letter dated December 10, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Joseph R. McCready
American Protestant Association
Thomas N. Hart
Anti- Catholic Association
Washington
DD. C
Boston
United States
Commonwealth
Ioston
Mr Park's Position for Fourth District Alderman
Democratic candidate W D Park releases a district circular dated December 9 1887 urging practical support at the polls. He notes his record and capabilities and says voters will not regret electing him to the alderman position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Suesday
Sam
William D, Park
Citizens oppose Maguire in ninth district race
A committee from Wards 19 and 22 led by Walter H. French issues a manifesto against Alderman Patrick J. Maguire. They urge voters to elect John C. Short of Ward 22, citing alleged unfitness, dictatorial conduct, stifling free speech, and poor representation, and call for unity to elect Short next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
Walter H. French
P. James Maguie
Patrick J. Maguire
John C. Short
Doherty Again Questions Voter Registration Standards
W W Doherty confirms he warned of illegal registration at a citizens meeting. Registrars reply lists are sound and fraud unlikely. Patrick Maguire in the Republic claims unfounded charges were forced on opponents, suggesting further doubt about General Corse’s actions amid the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
W. W. Doherty
Citizens’ Convention
The
Herald
Patrick Maguire
the Republic
General Corse
Mr. Wilson's Record Urges Support in Fourth District
A circular letter from the fourth district Republican Alder-man candidacy praises William Power Wilson of Ward 9 for opposing extravagance and corruption. It commends his defense of the Public Library, Boston Common, and city contracts reform, urging citizens to vote for him. The letter lists numerous signatories endorsing Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Press
William Power Wilson
Wilson
Boston Common
Council
Citizenus’ Association
Ward
Board of Aldermen
Citizens endorse slate with few changes for city tickets
The Citizens committee lists indorsements mirroring the Republican slate with two substitutions in the school committee and no action in the third aldermanic district. Mayoral candidate is Thomas N. Hart and street commissioner Augustus N. Sampson. School committee names include Elliott Blake Swasey Carrigan Fitfeld Duryea Flint Cutter. Aldermen cover districts 1 through 12 with listed nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Messrs. Carrigan
Duryea
Messrs. Porter
Steadman
Thomas N. Hart
Augustus N. Sampson
Russell D. Elliott
John G. Blake
George R. Swasey
Edward C. Carrigan
Emily A. Fitfeld
Joseph T. Duryea
Charles L. Flint
Abram E. Cutter
Jesse M. Gove
Philip J. Doherty
W. Power Wilson
Charles W. Smith
Edward J. Jenkins
Samuel Kelley
Charles H. Allen
John C. Short
Nathan G. Smith
Homer Rogers
Otis Eddy
Limitation Act In Boston Tax and Debt Debate
A Boston editor letter argues that the April 17 1885 limitation act was not obeyed and that taxes rose due to state assessments and city county needs. Figures show gross and net debt increases since Mayor O Briens start and call for ending exemptions and special acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
O'Brien
Assessors
O’brien
Hazard Stevens denies alderman candidacy in twelfth district
General Hazard Stevens says he is not a candidate for that office or any other in the upcoming municipal election. A Democratic caucus for councilman was held at the Ward 14 wardroom Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazard Stevens
Evening vote tie hotly contested for local nominee
James F. Mullen led with 233 ballots and Alexander Martin had 172 as Friday night results tied the race. The former was declared the nominee. A rally for John C Short was set for 8 pm at Gossmith Hall Roxbury. A lyceum and social group meeting followed in South Boston with an executive committee backing Alderman Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
James F. Mullen
John C. Short
Gossmith Hall
Terrace Street
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Clan-na-Gael Hall
D and
Silver Streets
Boston
Alderman Carroll
John EK
Muliff
P. R. Giblin
Michael Moore
P. McCarthy
D. J. Casey
FB. C. Dugan
Sewer Assessments Explain Work and Timing
Seth Perkins, Supt. of Sewers in Boston argues that sewer assessment costs are determined by the sewer department and the aldermen only approve schedules. He notes data gathering requires building smaller sewers in the same drainage area and that current bills reflect ongoing work with $75,000 to $100,000 more to be sent soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Sewer Department
Seth Perkins
Consequence of the tariff on wool asserted by James Sturgis
James Sturgis of Boston argues that wool tariffs harm workers and importers by forcing high freight costs on dirty wool, inflating duties, and hampering American woollen industries. He claims manufactured woollens evade duties while raw wool and dirt pay heavy charges, skewing competition with England and Canada. December 10, 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape of Good Hope
America
Cape
East Indies
Washington
England
Canada
Europe
James Sturgis
Boston
Aid for the Freedmen Sermon in Louisville Church
Bishop T A Dudley preached at Trinity Church urging funds for educating freedmen in the South. He urged church and philanthropists to support the work, noting moral and religious gaps among freedmen and the need for aid, with a large contribution taken. WHO is Frank Cousins?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Dudley
Louisville
Sky
Trinity Church
South
Church
The
Fathers and the Brethren
Harvard Evangelistic Services Draw Dense Theatre Crowd
Harvard College hosted a Sunday evening evangelistic service at the Globe Theatre with President Eliot and professors in attendance. Dr. Francis G. Peabody spoke on the Sword of the Spirit, urging character and persistence in life’s battles, with another service planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Harvard Boys
Harvard
Eliot
Henry Drummond
Atlantic
Drummond
America
Yale
New England
Messrs. Studd, Moody
Dockstader
New York
Francis G. Peabody
Plummer
Harvard College
St. Paul
Jesus Christ
God
Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
The forecast predicts light rains then much colder clearing weather for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with brisk westerly winds. For the rest of New England and eastern New York colder fair weather with light rain and snow in the north and northwesterly winds backing to westerly and diminishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Weather data from Boston Observer Office
Boston weather report with temperatures, barometer readings, humidity, wind, and rainfall. Values show mean daily temp 56F, max 59F, min 44F, barometer around 29.90 inches, humidity near 98 percent, and total rainfall 0.42 inches.
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Boston
Onserver’ S
Signat, Service
U.S. A
Isez
Eeeseeeee Wees
Serereed
Sasn Np Tee Baits
Observations Across Stations At The Simultaneous Moment
At the same moment of time, observers at all named stations recorded identical observations. Data note synchronized across locations indicating a unified event timestamp and correlated readings. Further analysis will compare station-specific readings to confirm consistency and identify any minor discrepancies.
Artistic Portieres and Screens Exhibit at Pray and Co
A tapestry portiere by Marion Foster of New York is on display at John H Pray, Sons & Co at 658 Washington Street Boston. The piece, sold but kept on view until Dec 20, showcases Foster’s celebrated work in elite homes. The gallery will take orders and forward sketches for approval. Foster, paralyzed as a child, inspires the exhibit with her resilient life and poetic nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John H. Pray
Pray & Co
Obituary notices for notable 19th century figures
Obituary notices report the deaths of Dr. David Dana of Lawrence a Pacific coast minister Rev Isaac Kalloch political leader Jerry Hartigan Hon George W French first Dakota chief justice and other prominent figures. The items note careers births locations and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dana
Lawrence
Dana
Dedham
Lowell
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Board of
Lawrence General Hospital
Isaac S. Katloch
Pacific Coast
Whatcom
W. T
San Francisco
Workingman’s
Charles DeYoung
Chronicle
Kalloch
DeYoung
Young Kalloch
Mike DeYoung
Charles
Maine
Jerry Hartigan
New York
George W. French
Thomaston
Orlando
Fla
Territory of
Dakota
Wyoming
French
Cambridge
Mass
George Williams
United States Revenue Service
New Bedford
Wiliam P. Benjamin
New London
Conn
State Reform School
Stock Auction Catalogue Listing Various Shares and Bets
By R L Day & Company Boston stock exchange members offer exhibition on Wednesday May 14 1887 featuring 150 shares Mystic Rubber Co 80 shares Newton National Bank 50 shares Detroit Northern Rd pfd 3 shares Northern Railroad 3 shares Louisville & St Louis Rd coms 100 shares Champion Iron Co 20 shares Lombard Investment Co 5 shares National Bank of Republic plus numerous mills banks and manufacturing firms. Also listing various banks mills companies and railroad stocks with quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISTOC
Ana Dees
Mystic Rubber Co
Boston
Low Boat Co
Newton Natl. Bank
Newton
Douglas Axe Mig. Co
Cheshire
Portsmouth
Great Falls & Conway
Lyman Mills
Detroit
Senne
Northern
Louisville, Perain
St. Louis
Champion Iron Co
Do Neptune
Ns. Co
Do Lombard Investment Co
Bank of Republic
Mt. Vernon
Bank
Aren
Bank and Company Names List From Taunton Area
A compact listing of banks and manufacturers including Fourth N Bank Merchants N Bank Market N Bank Taunton N Bank Old Boston N Bank York Mfg Co Salem N Bank Appleton Co Cocheco Mfg Co Boston Belting Co Dwight Mfg Co MannmanncA DD Ma CUCU Dive LU Ave BF Xanese DD Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Briggs & Co
Carpenter
Woodward & Morton
Merrill, Dexter & Co
Howe & French
Burrage
Cole & Weeks
Tilton & Dow
H. Porter
Smith & Co
E. L
F. S. Rollins
PD. Appleton & Co
Henry ©. Morse
Horace H. Homer
Boston Bank Note and Lithographic Co
Anitallarrows & Co
Ross, Turner & Co
Leland, Rice & Co
M. A Kent and Others
Fourth N. Bank
Merchants’ N. Bank
Market N. Bank
Taunton N. Bank
Old Boston N. Bank
York Mfg
Salem N. Bank
Appleton Co
Cocheco Mfg
Boston Belting Co
Dwight Mfg
Manmannca DD Ma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dilettante Club
Buffalo
Howells
Water Park
Cable
Gluaner
O'Grady
Alderman Maguire
Democratic Party
Board of Police
Rid
Tuomas N. Harr
MR. Wilson
John L. Bremer
Ss. E. Guild
William Appleton
M. K. Abbott
William C. Codman
J. C. Chappelle
Lewis Hayden
William O. Armstrong
Edward N. Fenno
Edwin D. Mead
William M. Stockbridge
Kk. D. Chamberlin
Frederick S. Nichols
Malcolms. Greenough
Charles L. Young
T. Quincey Browne
Hall Curtis
R. C. Heaton
J. Collins Warren
Curtis Guild
Tilley Haynes
John C. Waige
Francis A. Foster
Edward D. Blake
Charles O. Burrill
W. B. Swett
George W. Boynton
George M. Preston
Arthur H. Nichols
Richard C. Nichols
Charles H. Pratt
William H. Pryor
Nelson G. Gaskins
Thomas P. Taylor
Isaac S. Mullen
Charles &. Harris
John J. Smith
Mahlon D. Spaulding
Thomas F. Edmands
Brooke Herford
William Pratt Lyman
A. G. Hapgood
S. B. Reed
John Robertson
Leonard A. Jones
Frederic E. Snow
Joseph K. Norris
W. B. O. Peabody
Alpheus H. Hardy
George V. L. Meyer
Edward P. Fisk
P. Weston
Henry H. Sprague
Richard R. Higgins
George Bartlett
A. KK. Loring
Henry Parkian
Henry Wood
FE. Revere
Francis W. Sprague
Citizens’ Ticket
Frank Cousins
the Globe
Dr. Peabody
East Oye
Loudy Portland
Cloudy Northfield
Boas
Nantucket
Albany
Bay
Philadelphia
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Flatteras Severre - Wilmington
Blond Oolear
Grand Haven
Mackinaw City
Marquette, Mica
Chicago
Huron
Clear St. Vincent
Eenee
Clear Bismarck Weee
Deadwood
Cheyenne
North Platte
Denversseenee
Dodge City
Fort Sill
Santa Fe
E. v
el Paso
Weeceese
Salt Lake City
Signum
Royal ,Aking Powder Co
Wall St
N. Y
C. F. Libbie & CO
Maynard Place
Milan
Errico & CO
Newport
R. L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Iare
Atl. Bank
Natl
City Bank
Hares
Rockland Bank
First Natl
Grafton
York
Arlington Mills
Appleton Mfg. Co
Arkansas
Kley Town and Land Co
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Manchester Millis
Continental Mills
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
West End Street
Bantam WA Anm
LOOG
Valley Rd
LVOU
Drapers
Algonquin Club Equity
Metropolitan Rd
Fremont
Elk Horn & Mo
S. R. Knights & CO
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
West Newton St
Rison Avenue
Dwight
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Ex Steamship ‘‘Borderer
Brand
Florida
City of
Macon
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Snow & Co., Commission Merchants and Auctioneers
North Market Street
Almeria
Bowterer
Francis Henshaw & CO
Cheshire RA
Iharei Ang
LE City Filtik
BE. & T. Fairbanks Co
Washington Ins. Co
Pullman’s Palace
Evansville & St. Louis
Kan
City
Topeka
David W. Thomas
Everett
Middlesex
Tra L. Moore
Jesse ‘Tirrell
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk
Pees
Thomas
Ira L. Moore
Jesse W Tirrell
William Minot
Suffolk County
Sal
Jesse Tirrell
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & OX Auctioneers
White St
Townsend & Montant&t
Leemard Street
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