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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1897

Page

6

Boston Tax Sale Notices for Ward Lists and Real Estate

Nathaniel H. Taylor, collector, lists unpaid 1896 taxes on numerous Boston parcels by ward. Notices detail parcels in Wards 1 through 9, with descriptions, owners or heirs, and land areas. Properties will be sold at 10 a.m. December 30 1897 at 7 Exchange Place to settle tax, sewer assessments, costs, and charges unless discharged.

Argus Advocate East Boston Ards Charlestown Rise Boston Post Boston Herald South Boston News Boston Journal Boston Daily Advertiser Boston Daily Globe Boston Aes Transcript Dorchester Beacon Boston Traveler Boston County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board Exchange Place Ward Six Eliza J. Brophy North Street Wanora G. Carron Portland Guesses Sf Peeka Patrick Ellen Duffy Pond Street John A. Duggan Devisees Ada T. Hayden Corncourt Abraham Finkelstein Commercial Ceeesseeeseeves Foster Street Carter Marco Cee Eis Naheateain Eget Dauessens John F. Ham Heirs Arthur L. Robinson Oase Bessie Natenson Sheafe Street Old Colony Trust Company Commercial Street City of Boston Gas Light Company Eescessreeesees Michael Quinn Endicott John A. Rollins Benjamin F. Shattuck Charter Street Ichael Slutsky Congregation Anshe Vilkemerer Hatilla Baldwin Place Ellen Wood Noyes Place Bay Ke

Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars In Smoke Fire Destroys Dobson Carpets

A Philadelphia blaze at John and James Dobson's carpet salesrooms caused over 800000 dollars in losses to building and stock, all insured. The fire's origin is under study by Fire Marshal Thompson as ruins smoulder and draw thousands of onlookers.

Philadelphia Penn John & James Dobson Dobson Sherples Bros Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust Company A. H. Hoskins Thompson

Labor Problems and English Strikers Aid

The State convention of barbers met in Bakers Hall to push a barbers license bill with delegates from Lawrence, Fall River, Waltham, Cambridge, Brockton, Worcester and Boston. Boston Barbers Union elected leaders and formed a permanent state group as nine unions pledged to send delegates. Shorter workday mobilization by Machinists Lodge 20 shows near universal support across South Boston shops and 150 new members in a month. The Dome Painting dispute between Painters Union and the State House Commission triggered a protest letter from Endicott's committee defending proper prep work and contract adherence. Boston Amalgamated Society of Engineers plans to aid English strikers, with committees to solicit funds locally and across Massachusetts and data on union benefits and treasury.

Bakers’ Hall Bennet Street Boston Barbers’ Union Barbers Lawrence Fall River Waltham Cambridge Brockton Worcester Boston Jacob Reenstadter B. A. Wood Lodge 20 Blatchford Hall Canvest Whciley South Boston John J. Connolly John R. Whitworth John T. Kelly Thomas R. Maher George B. Nickerson Robert Ashe R. W. MacKenzie John T. Nee Inside Sentinel Thomas F. Finneran Outside Sentinel Thomas R. Chambers Sentinel Painters’ Union State House State House Commission Endicott No. 11 William Endicott, Jr Post James N. Esdaile Fred J. Kneeland Charles H. Wiggin Amalgamated Society of Engineers Great Britain Vicinity Massachusetts New Zealand Canada Russia Roumania Japan China United States

Stevenson’s Hotel Closes Abruptly Amid Illness

The Hotel Clarendon owned by James Stevenson and run by his son James shut its doors Saturday night amid dispute over the cause. Stevenson is seriously ill at home and reportedly advised the closure after a cow damaged a plate glass window Friday. A Post inquiry found staff guarding the private entrance and no opening date known.

Clarendon James Stevenson James Stevenson

New York and Atlantic City Through Express Inaugurated

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a daily through fast express between New York and Atlantic City starting Friday Dec 17 except Sundays. Depart New York at 1 20 pm from West Twenty third Street 1 40 pm from Desbrosses and Cortlandt Streets arriving Atlantic City 5 20 pm. Return 9 am to 7 46 pm. Stops Newark Elizabeth Trenton Bordentown. Pullman buffet parlor car and coach in each direction. Tickets at 205 Washington Street Boston.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Atlantic City West Twentythird Street Desbrosses Cortlandt Streets Newark Elizabeth Trenton Bordentown Greater Washington Street Boston Mass

Union Labor Rates Enforced After AFL Musicians Dispute

Delegates report alleged underpayment by American Federation of Labor musicians and form a five member committee to investigate. Secretary Cudlip receives a pay raise as new delegates join from Steam Fitters Union and Building Laborers Union No 2.

American Federation of Labor Musicians Cudlip Steam Fitters’ Union and Building Laborers’ Union No. 2

Enthusiastic Lotal Assembly 313 initiates six new members

The Lotal Assembly 313 of the Knights of Illinois held a lively meeting at Blatchford Hall in the Wells Memorial Building on Sunday. Six new members were initiated and applications received from several more.

Lotal Assembly K. of Blatchford Hall Wells Memorial Building

Curtis Club Smoker Builds City Hall Campaign Heat

Curtis Club members pack a Ward 18 smoker with 300 attendees as Curtis backers clash with Quincy supporters. Speakers blast Quincy on depots union policy and labor records, while roasts target past city officials and promises of GOP and independent Democrat gains.

Wreck on West Central Near Poughkeepsie

A New York Central freight wreck occurred five miles north of Poughkeepsie on December 12. No deaths were reported. The fireman was injured but not seriously. All traffic halted and through trains diverted to the Harlem division. Fourteen freight cars were jammed in the washout cut, with clearance not expected tonight.

Poughkeepsie N. Y New York Central Harlem

Corbett's column touts Ripley event and stock tips

Corbett's column promotes a grand execution in Ripley West Virginia with crowds and railway excursions. It then favors Copper King Arizona Mining stock at fifty cents a share and urges investing in Klondike mining ventures while warning against leaving steady work for uncertain gold rush prospects. The piece ends noting Corbett's column should have run earlier but was space constrained.

Boston Division elects new officers of Railway Conductors

At Ellis Hall Boston Division No 122 elected W J Coyne as chief conductor W E Leighton as assistant chief conductor W J Galley senior conductor M McLeod junior conductor E J Powers inside sentinel and M M Holdsworth A E Holden and P F Morrison division committee Past Chief Conductor F L Dunbar installed the new officers Retiring chief J G Wheeler praised the division and N R Sherwin received 1000 disability benefit The union meeting to be held December 19 at Boston Theatre was announced The adjourned gathering included a dinner at Hotel Vercelli Holdsworth presented Wheeler with a past chief conductor jewel and Wheeler replied.

Boston Order of Railway Conductors Ellis’ Hall Hayward Place W. J. Coyne W. E. Leighton W. J. Galley M. McLeod E. J. Powers Inside Sentinel M. M. Holdsworth A. E. Holden P. F. Morrison Boston Theatre

Woollen Mills Fire Hits Worcester Uxbridge Mill Stock House

The stock house of the Hecla mill in the Calumet and Hecla Woollen Company at Uxbridge burned tonight, causing about $5000 in losses. Insured. Cause listed as spontaneous combustion.

Worcester Hecla Calumet & Hecla Woollen Company Uxbridge

Horn Gift Promise in Procession Duty

A fragment notes an expectation that every participant in a procession will receive a horn at some future date. The line suggests a ceremonial or symbolic exchange tied to involvement in the march.

A Good Name and Trust in the American Wringer Company

A Boston notice extols the American Wringer Company as honest and reputable, detailing stores in 200 cities across the US, Canada, and Europe. It notes products like wringers, clocks, lamps, rugs, curtains, carpet sweepers, and silverware, and praises the ball bearing mechanism reducing friction in Eclipse Wringers.

American Wringer Company United States Canada Europe Boston Franklin Street Arch Street Bissell Rogers

Christmas shopping at Raymond Syndicate of Stores

Christmas time urges thrift and cheer at home. Raymond Syndicate of Stores offers useful substantial goods with real value. Manager George J. Raymond promises bargains across departments for the local buyer.

Raymond Syndicate George J. Raymond

Van Choate Electric Company Contracts Over $100,000 Tools

The Van Choate Electric Company contracted with Niles Tool Works of Hamilton C for tools and machinery worth above $100 000 for its Foxboro plant. Critics claim the company is a delusion, yet that belief faces stubborn public scrutiny and challenge.

van Choate Electric Company Niles Tool Works Hamilton Foxboro

Cook's lunch at No 3 Avon Street Shoppers Grow Cold

Conduct suggests character on markets as a drop in prices is mirrored by bearing. Cook's ladies lunch at No 3 Avon Street is not appreciated by shoppers this season.

No.3 Avon Street

Open Minded Corner for Friends Opinions

A reader muses on keeping a portion of the mind free to entertain friends' opinions, arguing that space for others' views could enrich decision making and personal growth. The note suggests humility and curiosity as civic virtues.

Leland's Piano Chairs and Benches Highlight Bargains

An ad notes $3.50 piano chairs at Leland's 120 Boylston Street and piano benches for 19 shillings. The shop, on the first floor with an elevator, offers an assortment of Thom a Gaffney & Co. items and mentions timely delivery.

Leland’s Boylston Street Leland's

What shall we do with our ex Presidents solved

The problem of handling former presidents is stated as solved by Mr. Harrison and Mr. Cleveland. A playful debate is noted about post-presidential roles and duties. The exchange reflects contemporary political humor.

Mr. Harrison Mr. Cleveland

Short divorce residency rule sparks Missouri debate

A reader questions permitting a divorce after one day's residence in Missouri, suggesting a quicker abolition of the waiting period. The note contrasts a quick medical remedy for corn with sweeping changes in marital law and residency requirements.

Missouri

Quiet harbor day as Boston imports and fleet shifts unfold

Fog delays arrivals including the British steamer Boston with forty three passengers on a Nova Scotia run. Fleet changes see captains reassigned aboard the Catawissa and Ta maqua while the tug Gettys burg will join service after commissioning. Mary R. McKillop to get a new boiler improving towing speed. Captain A. W. Murdock honors McKinley death by hoisting half-mast flags aboard Kansas.

Boston Stanwood Nova Scotia George Taylor Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Gettysburg Ritson Tilton International Veteran Harbor William B. Cleary Philadelphia General U. S. Grant Mary R. McKillop Lockwood North Ferry Hodge A. W. Murdock Warren Line Kansas Charlestown McKinley Main Mizzen Louis Osborn Toledo Breymann Bros McKie Meridian Street Bridge South Boston East Boston Boston Fruit Company Fort Warren Long Wharf Quartermaster’s Department Winthrop Steamboat Wharf George E. McQuesten John M. Brooks Hodgdon Dixie Stevedore Booth Leyland and Furness Lines Helen May Butler Morrison’s Halifax N. C Morgan Line Gussie New Orleans Havana

New Steamer Arrives for Alaska Halibut Venture

A steel 140 foot steamer named New England arrived from Province Town. Built by John H Dialogue & Son of Camden NJ, owned by E A Rich and partners of T Wharf, the ship will pursue halibut fishing on the Alaska coast at 13 knots. If successful another steamer will be built for the same company.

New England Provincetown John H. Dialogue

Barrett held on murder charge after Lake George assault

William A. Barrett of Glens Falls is jailed in Warren county charged with murderously assaulting Walter F. Welch of the same city at Lake George. Welch is in critical condition. The clash stemmed from Welch opposing Barrett visiting Miss Welch.

Saratoga N. Y William A. Barrett Glens Falls Warren County Walter F. Welch Welch Lake George Barrett Miss Welch

Tug Honeybrook Stows Away Stewardsman in Sea Mishap

The tug Honeybrook who arrived towing the New Jersey railroad barge No 1 lost its steward William Robinson during Saturday night. He was from South Wellfleet Massachusetts and left a widow and several children. He was about 40 and had served as steward for two and a half months.

Portland New Jersey William Robinson South Wellfleet Mass

Teaching in Gaelic at Gaelic school session

The weekly Gaelic school session was held in Erigena Hall at 45 Eliot Street yesterday afternoon. P J O Daly, John M Doran, Michael A Hurley and George Finneran led classes with readings and songs in Irish and English. Participants included Jeremiah Sullivan, George Finneran, John M Doran, Misses Katie and Agnes Murray, Jeoffrey Keating, Thomas J Hurley and James H Fitzgerald of Cambridge.

Erigena Hall Eliot Street P. J. O'Daly John M. Doran Michael A. Hurley George Finneran Jeremiah Sullivan Katie Agnes Murray Jeoffrey Keating Thomas J. Hurley James H. Fitzgerald Cambridge

Case listings from multiple courts showing numerous rail and street railway matters

A dense ledger of civil actions and judge assignments across many cases and defendants. Notable items include Hennessy v Snow, Robertson v Harlow, Walker v Masten, Roland v McCormick, Dooley v Waldron, McAvena v Boston Electric Light Co, Harris v West End R R, Alexander v same, Radigan v Blake, Hoyt v N Y N H & H R B, Freikart v Schmidt, Cotter v West End R R, Stokes v Boston, Gosnell v Boston & A R, McAllister v Bilafsky, and multiple sessions listed with Braley Blodgett, Hammond, and Fessenden presiding. The document also references third and fourth July sessions, and numerous rail and streetcar company matters before Middlesex and Suffolk superior courts.

Hennessy Snow Robertson Harlow Walker Masten Roland McCormick O'Neil Lynn Boston R Dooley Waldron McAvena Boston Electric Light Co Harris West End R. R Alexander Same Radigan Blake Hoyt N. Y N. 3 H. RB Freikart Schmidt Cotter West End R. R Stokes Boston Gosnell A. R McAllister Bilafsky Blodgett Grannan N. H H.R Levenson Boston Ice Co Etna Nat. Bank Potter McIintyre Woodbury Moriarty N. BH H.R. BR Spaulding Same. 8812—Schroth Brackett Flaherty Blake Mfg. Co Goldstein Whitman Rolfe B. & Albany R Burnham Hayes Boston & Albany R. R Gaffney Sefford Hammond Welch Burke New England Knapp Chick Boston & Maine Green Allen Glynn H.R. R R. BR Halifax B'k’g Co McKay Gray Norfolk R. R. Con Furstandik Sonnabend Braley Marcombe Davis Brown Henry Miller Bigelow Whynock McKeoun Drummey Dunbar Fish Carstensen Reed Nicholson F. Ins. Co Hammond Co Phoenix Rattan Co E. W. Blatchford & Co Aldrich Ingalls Stinson Healey Ewing Fisher Hand Badger Insell Seminary Co Gale Wa Hatter

Inventory of mining stock and hardware sales by Fay & Co

Sales reported by Wilson W Fay & Co No 7 State street show figures for mining stock and related hardware. Items include Boston Copper and Nevada Copper up to 1000 units, McKay Met Fastening at 2 units, Goodyear Shoe Mach and Allouez Mining entries, with prices and quantities listed. Some entries are uncertain but indicate a broad commercial listing of mining materials and tools.

Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Goyer Boston & Nevada Copper Cccceeesseerss McKay Boston Gold & Copper Old Glory Althan Inter Motor Goodyear Ene Allouez Mining Rage Humboldt Mining

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