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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
8
Widespread agitation over a forthcoming wedding stirs social tensions in Rhode Island as labor and civic groups debate postwar economic policy and union actions. Local officials monitor growing strikes impacting construction and housing projects.
In Wasmexcron on December 15 the House Territories Committee reported bills to admit Montana and Washington Territories to statehood. The Senate has passed Washington’s bill and a plan exists to merge Montana’s into the same measure if the House acts on both. Montana is Democratic, Washington nominally Republican, with a party split explained by current representation. No admission for Fickston this session due to unresolved territorial desires.
A committee member says the Pege versus Price case will likely go to the House on a party line vote with one Democrat crossing. Republicans expect unity to keep Price, while Democrats except one favor declaring Price not entitled to the seat and banding Sage as a potential successor. The island law requires a majority, not a plurality, and the final action may simply declare Price’s seat vacant and order a new election before February.
Society pages buzz over a rumor that Congressman Glover of St. Louis will wed elder Miss Patton next spring. She is reputedly the wealthy Washington widow with a fortune said to exceed ten million dollars. Glover, a young lawyer, is viewed as a rising figure in Congress.
Washington December 15 Senator Five says confirmation of Mr Morton as commissioner of navigation depends on reports from Maine ship owners, most of whom are Democrats. A number have been communicated with and asked to finish their wishes in the matter. Five believes no opposition will appear and has heard from Arthur Sewell praising Morton’s nomination.
The President named Preston H. Leslie of Kentucky to be Governor of Montana Territory, a surprise to Montana residents and to Kentucky lawmakers. Howser had resigned after a brief tenure, citing business pressures, and Maginnis had been Montana’s favored candidate for the post.
In Not Surprised At The Boston Election Result Massachusetts figures react to a Democratic mayoral win in Boston with mixed views. Rice notes a Worcester Republican gain offsetting the Boston loss, Leverting sees a hopeful omen for party gains, and General Collins calls the mayors outcome larger than anticipated while acknowledging the common council and aldermen sweep.
Mr Hitt of Winois, on the House foreign affairs committee, said the House will not act on fisheries. Congress may appoint a permanent commission to record all cases of impediment to American vessels to aid future negotiations. A resolution to this effect may be reported, though none drafted yet.
In Wasmacron, December 15, the Star reports Building Inspector Entwistle received a letter from Boston surveyor Charles S. Camrell asking for his opinion on the strikes affecting the city’s building interests. Entwistle states that all building work halted for six weeks starting May 3, 1886, with large projects underway prior to the pause.
The passage notes a temporary suspension that halted construction and affected all business. Brick makers kept producing, causing brick supplies to rise and prices to fall. After the strike ended, activity surged, yielding season results higher than prior years with labor costs rising about ten percent.
The conference report on the Interstate Commerce bill is expected in the House soon. Commerce committee members express utmost confidence in passage after removing features that previously drew opposition to the Reagan measure.
A wall at a Capitol area building in Walla was toppled during demolition. Several workers were buried and injured. all were rescued, with injuries including head trauma, fractured limbs, possible rib injuries, and cuts. Providence Hospital treated victims including John Mackabee Banamin F Tellow Peter Joheman and others.
The House committee on Indian affairs favors reporting a bill to grant the St Paul and Manitoba road the right of way through the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in Dakota and the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. A similar measure previously passed Congress but was vetoed by the President for being too broad.
Aldermen debated three finance reports proposing an 828000 loan for city improvements including bridges, schools, and sewers. They urged state approval to fund large projects outside the municipal debt limit while discarding unneeded firehouse loans and preparing bids for other measures.
Boston College lecture hall featured a corridor of time scene as ex Governor Alexander H. Rice described the Civil War navy. He traced conditions before Lincoln era, noted naval numbers from 46 ships to 264, and covered Mason and Slidell seizure showing need for naval officers in international law.
The will allocates a permanent fund of 100000 to the Institute of Technology with half income for scholarships and half for general use. Fifty thousand to the Museum of Fine Arts as a permanent fund. Twenty five thousand to the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem with four fifths income for public worship and one fifth for Sunday school. Ten thousand to the Massachusetts New Church Union and ten thousand to the Bos... (truncated)
News in brief reports Austin S Pease an elderly Springfield resident died yesterday when an elevator at Taylor Nicholas Co manufactory collided with him. The Buffalo New York Philadelphia line crash at Rockwood N Y leaves J N Green of Brock tyn N Y fatally injured. Henry M Stanley departed New York bound for Bremen yesterday.
Admiral Ammen, U S N, spoke at Tremont Temple in Post 15 on naval operations along the Atlantic coast during the Civil War and personal recollections. He described the blockade gains, the capture of key ports, and the Seneca’s actions, noting Grant’s early meeting and Fort Fisher’s capture.
The Winchester Democratic town committee met Tuesday evening and read General John M. Corse's letter resigning as chairman and as a member. They appointed a subcommittee to draft resolutions lamenting the loss and praised Corse's work as Boston postmaster. Arthur H. Russell was elected to fill the vacancy and may be asked to chair. A letter from Charles A. Conant celebrated his legislative election support, and plans were made to organize for a larger State election vote.
At a New England agents meeting in Burlington no carnival topics were discussed. The Burlington Coasting Club plans a week of winter sports February 14 to 19 including coasting tobogganing snow shoeing skating ice yachting and lake trotting. Reduced excursion rates were adopted from Boston Worcester Providence Springfield New York and other points. A Traders' and Travellers' Union communication was acted upon.
An old ad lists Bale's Honey as a cough cure with 25 and 50 cent and 1 dollar prices, Glenws Sulphur Soap for beautifying at 25 cents, German Corn Remover at 25 cents, Hill's Fair and Whisker Dye in Black or Brown at 50 cents, Piel's Toothache Drops claiming cure in one minute at 25 cents, and Resws Automatic Pills as a sure cure from Mc.
A noon ceremony at 12 Boylston Street united Miss Pauline Babo and Isaac B Rich manager of the Hollis Street Theatre in a Unitarian service. The couple left for New York and will reside at 542 Columbus Avenue with numerous costly gifts reported.
The only daughter of Captain James C. Laughton, Miss Mabel, married Mr. George B. Fernald in Sanford Florida. The Unitarian ceremony at 146 West Concord Street featured the Germania Orchestra. Guests included General Wardross and families. gifts included silver coffee spoons and a nine-piece silver service.
One of Newton's notable social events sealed the union of Walter B B Lancaster and Emma Winter at the bride’s Park Street home. The ceremony occurred at 7:30 in a floral bay window officiated by Rev. G W Shina with ushered by Morton E B Cobb Minot Weld Winter John Walker and Hollis Webster. A reception followed from five to ten then the couple departed for a Southern tour.
Mr Richard H Luce and Miss Lucy Williams were married last night at the Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev David H Ely officiating. The ushers were George A Sanborn Elwin H White John Ballard and William Ballard. They will reside at 35 Wellington Street.
Mr Frank P Cox married Miss Ida Burnham in Mapex in a ceremony led by Rev Richard Bush of Everett. A large reception followed at Coxs residence and the couple depart on a bridal tour to New York and the West. Coe's Cough Balsam praised as best in the world.
United States Circuit Court December 15 up from New York presiding judge Carpenter. Randolph L Frazer sues Charles S Cummings and others for price of 100 barrels of flour. Defense claims payment to contested agent. Jury returns verdict for plaintiff for 100204 dollars. Attorneys B F Brooks H G Nichols for plaintiff and W Clifford for defendants.
United States District Court decision December 15 finds Continental Sugar Refinery damaged by sugar cargo aboard Samuel E. Thing sailed April 19 1856 from Matanzas Cuba. Seams opened by heat after twenty five days detention caused water ingress during tacking and the vessel must be liable. decree for libellant.
Dated docket shows multiple tort actions including a Dorchester saloon assault where William Slatterly sought damages. verdict for plaintiff at 300 dollars. Other entries include two malpractice claims at the Free Hospital for Women and numerous case numbers across Sessions, with lists of plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel.
In Middlesex County Superior Court on December 15 Judge Thompson presiding the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff against defendant Cole totaling 23125 dollars with C W Bartlett for plaintiff and S C Darling for defendants. A separate plea case Armine W Littlefield vs Boston and Albany railroad concerns land title and possession in Auburndale with a nul disseisin plea at trial.
The document lists multiple legal actions with plaintiffs and defendants, including 1019-Pray v Wasdell, 391-Bacon v City of Best, 566-Same v Same, 887-White v Wilson, 1018-Foster v Henderson, 1367-Holland et al v Town of Winchester, 1584-Harrington v City of Cambridge, 1602-Furbush v Dodge, 1606-Bailey v City of Boston, 1608-Munroe v Same, 1631-Nelson v Merriam, 1657-Moore v Quirk, 1666-Henfield v Inhabitant, 1672-McCarty v Ward, Bb. of Wakefield, with parties named Parker Thorpe and Dresser for demurrant and A L Soule and S Hoar for tenant.
The filing by Michael Lewis of Beverly against John Pickett seeks damages for injuries from a collision with the defendant team. Defence pleads general denial. Jury trial ordered with Charles Sewall for plaintiff and H P Joulton for defendant.
Several aldermanic and council recounts will follow the recent election in Ward 24 and nearby districts. Charles W. Smith leads Harold Williams by five votes in the fifth aldermanic district, with potential returns corrections in Ward 6. Francis M. McDonald trails Bromwich by twenty votes in the seventh district, prompting a recount. Patrick J. Donovan is expected to become president of the next board of aldermen. Gavel race features Whall of Ward 7 and Barry of Ward 16. Republican disarray emerges from printing committee actions affecting ballots and ward contests.
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