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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1887
Page
8
The Boston city council debated a request for a weekly holiday for firemen and ordered police crime disclosures. The auditor asked for 2000 more for contingent funds as expenses totaled 9510.61 with 455.55 remaining. The vote on the holiday measure passed, while the police information request was referred to the police committee.
The council approved a 108 precinct division with compact districts and little opposition. It amended the civil service bill to exempt city laborers and ordered sewerage payments by day for Stony Brook workers. Honors were paid on the death of Hon. Timothy J. Dacey with a funeral committee named.
The defense opened in the Supreme Court as Mrs. Robinson faces murder charges in the case of her son Willie. Key witnesses testified on family ties, rival suitors, and alleged poisoning while the defendant described her life and denied harming Willie, asserting if poison was involved it was by another skilled person.
Mr and Mrs D R Millikin of Portland stay at the Walker House while Judge James M Barker of Pittsfield and ex Governor Fairbanks of New Hampshire stop at the Tremont. M J Barragat of Guaymas Mexico at Young s. Boston University medical faculty dined at Young s. The Rovers Cycle Club of Charlestown held its Tremont dinner with twenty two members. guests included Ferbert N Hale VP I A W Abbot Basset secretary editor L A W John Seward and Cuaries 8 Howard.
De Wolte, Fiske & Co. have removed partitions between two stores at Archway Book and added complete lines of books. The neat cherry interior is roomy and the new addition focuses on albume Bibles prayer books and illuminated novelties displayed to advantage.
Crowds gather around the Pray and Sons display as widows and others show appreciation for the holiday exhibit. The scene features local merchants and residents voicing support for the seasonal arrangements.
Boston Theatre hosts Booth and Barrett in Shakespearean lineup with Hamlet Lear and Othello on a busy schedule next week. Other bills include Julius Caesar and Editha Burglar with Miss Rosina Vokes and concert by Mr. Arthur Foote at First Church.
The Rev Francis Tiffany presented his fourth Venice lecture at the New England Women's Club. He highlighted Cassandra Fedele and her quest to understand Aristotle, praising her pure life and noting her death at 102. He also discussed Paola Sarpi Aretino Vitruvius and Venetian art, drawing parallels to Pitlan and Goethe and their artistic aims.
Arrangements are complete for the Hall Yacht Club annual dinner at the Walker House this Saturday evening. Edward Burgess and Mayor O'Brien are expected to attend as Liekers near sale completion.
Ultra fashionable Harvard assembly drew prominent guests and chaperones led by Mrs A L Mason, Mia John Quincy Adams, and Mrs Josiah Bradlee. Attendees included Miss Whitney, Miss Codman, Miss Crowninefield, Mr. Frank Balch, Mr. Walter Abbott, and numerous Boston social figures. Organizers Charles Francis Adams 2d, Frederick Josiah Bredice, Charles Bohlen and Copley Amory promised further reunions.
United States District Court on December 15 presided by Judge Nelson found Ellen Bean of Revere guilty of embezzling a letter. Jury was excused to Monday next for sentencing or further action.
Supreme Judicial Court continued the probate appeal of John Amory Codman. The hearing was resumed and remains unfinished as counsel argued key points of the will contest.
Historic court list records multiple tort actions and civil suits from the first session on December 15 involving injuries from an open hoistway, a runaway horse accident, and a trap-related fall. The notes show plaintiffs and defense counsel, trial statuses, and a long roster of remainders and case numbers.
Superior Court Middlesex County reports the jury answered the first issue with Yes, 900, and the second issue with No in the Cunnilf versus Parker case. Court notes included by Tower and Mullican.
Complainant H L Sleeper and L H Wakefield sue James P O Brien in case 2771 M Mary A Scott v James P O Brien. Defence denies debt and payment in full. Trial underway with A J Lathrop for plaintiff and Thomas Curley for defendant. Other case cites listed.
Essex Superior Court lists a series of civil actions including Tibbetts v Leeson and Verge v Douglass for damages related to a liquor raid. The docket also includes numerous cases such as water and property disputes. Divorce hearings are scheduled for December 27 at 9:30 a.m. with uncontested cases first.
Regular Citizens Trade Association meeting planned at Grand Army Hall East Boston next Monday evening. A Detroit man posing as George Harris has been swindling tailor shops by ordering expensive clothing and disappearing with the messenger and goods. T. C. Evans Association Agency promotes New Year greetings and a ornamental paper cutter as it marks twenty sixth business year. Knights & Co. reports sales of estates on Harrison Avenue and Dwight Street to buyers Austin Cannon and Lucy W. Sherburne. L. Elson spoke on English Ballads at Fauntleroy Hall Roxbury. Rev. Phillips Brooks attended Municipal Criminal Court. Charitable Irish Society to meet at Parker House next Monday. Newspaper Stereo Typers Union No. 2 elected G. W. Jones as President and other officers. Boot and Shoe Recorder holiday number released with 124 pages of stories and sketches.
Mayor O Brien defends attending the exhibition at the Boston Theatre. He says Senator Morrill in the Senate misstates the event and that private Baltimore and Philadelphia delegates were guests in a private box. He notes the audience included merchants bankers and professionals and calls the press portrayal exaggerated.
The maker announces improved mating and machinery for seamless shoes with no tacks or nails, claiming perfection at a low price. The $2 shoes for men and boys remain excellent, and the $4 hand sewn welt shoe is advertised as the original high quality option.
Funeral services for John Celoni a longtime Boston flute and piccolo player were held at Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square yesterday afternoon. A volunteer orchestra of twenty five performed as the body entered and departed the church with pieces including One Last Love The Cruellix and Come Ye Disconsolate. The service was conducted by Me Johnson and Rev Deming with interment in Saugus.
Miss Adeline W. Lewis and Mr. John Heard wed yesterday at Arlington Street Church in a quiet ceremony. Rev James de Nor officiated as the bride's brother George Lewis gave away the bride. The couple, who planned to sail for Europe soon, will reside in Roxbury after the ceremony.
On the fourth day of the Codman will case, A R Potter testified about directives from Mrs. Kimball for care of her Acorn path lot deeded by her aunt to allow only blood relatives to be buried there. The court adjourned at 4 PM with the letters leasing disputed and resumed at 9:50 today.
Former guests describe the Ritz era at the Revere Luxor hotel, capturing memories of service and atmosphere in a first class setting. The piece reflects on guest experiences and the hotel’s place in luxury travel history.
The second lecture in the Pentateuch and Joshua course was given by Rev. C. Dole at Channing Hall. He argued for old orthodox faith in biblical legends, noting one may choose what to accept apart from creation and urging parents to teach honesty and upright living to children.
George R. Fowler the Republican candidate for Ward 23 common council lost to Anton Peters the Democrat. Fowler plans to ask that the votes in precinct 4 be declared illegal claiming the polling inspector was not proper.
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