Whittier Reflects on Abolitionist Leaders and Elections
The interview recalls anti slavery days and the Civil War era with praise for Garrison, Sumner, Waite, and Emerson. Whittier outlines his political views, voting history, and support for civil service reform and Australian ballot. He welcomes birthday visitors and reviews gifts from friends and publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Waite
Henry Wilson
Charles Sumner
William Lloyd Garrison
Washington
Union
Garrison
Emerson
William Ellery Channing
Mr. Whittier
Republican Party
Hartson
Harrison
Whittier
Europe
Bayard Taylor
Pet
Hannibal
Gloucester Aldermen Hear Petition for Single Trolley System
The Gloucester Street Railway Company seeks a single trolley electric system with a public hearing held by the city Aldermen. Spectators disagreed with electrician George W Mansfield of Thomson Houston about accident reports and newspaper coverage. Mansfield declined to pick a side on which system is more dangerous as further expert testimony was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gioucester
Gloucester Street Railway Company
George W. Mansfield
Thomson-Houston Company
Mansfield
Fires scorch multiple towns in hurried regional summary
The dispatches report fires across several states and towns. United States livery stable in Trinidad Colorado burned with about forty horses, loss estimated at 30000 dollars. Clark's block billiard room in Keene New Hampshire burned after midnight with flood damage to surrounding stores. Cavallis Maine rollback rink complex fire destroyed storefronts and several businesses with heavy losses and insurance variances. Eldridge Street building in New York housed a candy store tailor shop and a synagogue with ten thousand dollar loss. A barn fire behind Olney Place caused minor losses. Laurie Texas cotton oil mill and property suffered about fifty thousand dollars in damage, with partial insurance.
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Trinidad
Col
United States
Keene
N. H
Clark’s Block
Central Square
Murdick
Cavalls
A. Macnichol
Kastor & Whidden
New York
Eldridge Street
Olney Place
Willian Bepener
Laurie, Tex
Fire damages three Cambridge properties in two separate incidents
An overturned kerosene lamp at 86 Franklin Street Cambridgeport caused $500 in house damage and $300 to furniture, in a dwelling owned by George F. Mason and occupied by his sons. Later at 7:15 p.m. a fire began in the boiler room of James Fitch’s Planing Mill at 393 Federal Street with $50 damage. an alarm from Box 726 was reported.
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Franklin Street
Cambridgeport
George F. Mason
James Fitch
Federal Street
Recount in Satem and Lynn seals mayoral and ward results
In Satem on December 17 the recount shows James Coffey beating William G. Hammond by two votes for mayor with Coffey gaining five and Hammond two. Rantoul leads mayor by 4 after eight precincts. Wards 2 and 4 councils unchanged. remaining precincts to be counted tomorrow. In Lynn Alderman Otis A. Whitcomb leads James T. Martin by four votes after ward returns, finalizing the result.
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Satem
Sreera L
James Coffey
William G. Hammond
Coffey
Hammond
Rantoul
Raymond
Lynn
Otis A. Whitcomb
James T. Martin
Raid on the treasury stalls direct tax plan in Senate
Washington dec 17 the Senate finance committee endorsed a favorable report on the direct tax bill last year s measure. it would refund 17 359 685 dollars to state governments and shift funds to state treasuries sparking republican drive to pass the plan despite democratic opposition. potential state allocations and broader fiscal impact are outlined as the session progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lordon
Senate Committee On Finance
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Sherman
Allison
Aldrich
Hiscock
Cleveland
Treas
New England
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
National
Treasuries
Oates
Dingley
Bynum
McCreary
Senate
David J. Brewer
United States
Judge Brewer
Kansas
Brewer
Magler
Supreme Court of the United States
New Orleans
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Judiciary
Judge Gresham
Wabash
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate Reports Surplus and Direct Tax Bills December 17 1890
In Washington the Senate reports from the finance committee the Surplus Revenue Act of 1836 and the Direct Tax Act of 1861 with calendar placement. The bill credits the Treasury for 28 101 685 dollars surplus distribution to states and repeals calls for repayment. It also credits and pays states territories and DC from the 1861 tax, noting total taxes paid and levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Manning
Mitchell
Pension Bureau
Raum
Baum
Platt
Morrill
Secretary of the Interior
Turpie
Committee On Pensions
Senator Quay
McMillan
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On Foreign Relations
International Maritime Conference
Hour
Committee
Chandler
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Service
Evarts
Secretary of State
Amendment Proposed to Dingley Shipping Law
In the House on December 17 Mr Dingley of Maine introduced for reference a bill amending the Dingley shipping law to determine duty on tonnage by the port of entry for passengers or cargo and require payment of the highest duty if a vessel received cargo or passengers at multiple ports. He also introduced bills for a commission on liquor traffic and for a monument to Major General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
Maine
Beard Leads in Boston Collectorship Race
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Beard far ahead in the Boston collectorship contest as Senators canvass House members for support. Lodge and Morse back Beard’s rival Abbott Lawrence and Osborne support persists from soldiers and lawyers.
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Washington
Beard
Boston
Linccin
House
House For Additional Support of Mr. Beard
Lodge
Abbott Lawrence
Mr. Morse
Burden
Mr. Beard
Dr. Burden
Morse
Osborne
Lawrence
General Banks
New York's New Disease Brings Mild Illness to Family
The New York Board of Health reports no new influenza cases today. The Klamroth family of Forty-sixth Street has seven affected members with mild symptoms. Doctors caution an epidemic is likely, noting contagiousness and possible transmission by letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Health
Klamroth
Forty-sixth Street
Edson
Europe
How Culver Shifted the Cronin Murder Verdict
State's Attorney details juror Culver influence in Cronin murder verdict at Curiaco. Culver urged acquittal citing perceived perjury and witness bias while Pierson held to execution. Report notes potential second-trial rules and mass removals of officers allied with Clan na Gael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Longenecker
Cronin
John Culver
Conklin
Hoertel
Martinsen
Expressman
Burke
Carlsons
Culver
Dr. Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Dan Coughlin
Beggs
Farmer Pierson
Pierson
Supreme Court of Illinois
Coughlin
O’sullivan
John S. Tift
M. J. Crowe
Redmond McDondald
Damel Coughlin
Clanna-Gael Mer
Beef and Cattle Firms Unite in Major Industry Move
Curiaco December 17. The Munroe of Boston and the Hammond company of Hammond Indiana merge, shrinking live cattle dealings while expanding dressed beef output. The Boston plant reportedly joins the new company and Munroe may serve as an Eastern representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Munroe
Boston
Hammond Company
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Albany
Ssomtan
Mine Blast Kills Three in Osceola Ore Shaft
In Calumet Michigan on December 17 a premature blast at the Osceola mine killed three workers Carl Carlson John Sullivan and Andrew Adamski a drill boy. The accident occurred last night trapping and destroying the men in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Carl Carlson
John Sullivan
Andrew Adamski
Osceola
Beverly Divides on Petition for Town Split
About 1000 people fill Beverly Town Hall as D. W. Hardy and associates push for division. Moderators and selectmen are urged to oppose the split and form a joint committee to protect town interests. Beverly Farms proposals for debt sharing trigger debate and potential arbitration.
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Beverly
Town Hall
D. W. Hardy
Freeborn W. Cressy
John S. Baker
W. Hardy
Charles H. Odell
Beverly Farms
Old Town
Mass Meeting Demands Double Track on Saugus Branch
A large gathering of patrons from Saugus and neighboring towns in the Town Hall urged better service on the Boston and Maine Saugus branch. They called for a double track, faster trains, and even an alternative electric line if needed, with a committee appointed to press the railroad and a follow up meeting planned.
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Saugus
Boston & Maine Railroad
Town Hall
Lynn Common
Boston
West Everett
Malden
Maplewood
Faulkner
Bell Rock
Broadway
Linden
Franklin Park
Cliftondale
East Saugus
West Lynn
Arthur B. Smith
Saugus Branch
Eastern
Boston & Maine
Everett
A. H. Evans
George Foster
West Street
John Henderson Woodbury
A. Ham
Thomas Leavitt
Francis E. Dyer
C. Currier
L. B. Wright
Converse
Alfred R. Turner, Jr
Alfred E. Cox
R. W. Toppan
Marsden
James R. Pierce
J. H. Millett
A. H. Davenport
C. S. Shute
James H. Graham
E. E. Locke
Maiden Board of Trade
A. C. Dowse
Charles L. Davenport
John I. Stewart
E. H. Whittier
James F. Eaton
Whalliam Knowlin
F. A. Smith
P. Nickson
Pleasant Hills
W. N. Cox
M. S. Hart
Edward Pranker
T.C. Parsons
George Parsons
H. B. Newhall
the Hon. Harmon Hall
C. W. Fox
G. D. Sargent Raddin
L.M. Brock
John Raddin
Ira D. Rogers
J. W. Tewksbury
D. H. Caldwell
F. W. Webster
Daniel Flagg
Charles O. Breed
Dr. Sawyer
J. H. H. Wilson
Mr. Mansfield
James Graham
Benjamin Robinson
Ohio Supreme Court voids biennial election amendment
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the biennial election amendment to the state constitution was not legally adopted. It holds that changing the constitution requires a majority of all votes cast at a general election to be in the affirmative, not merely a majority of votes cast on the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columsts
Supreme Court
Reception to Henry W. Grady in Atlanta
Henry W. Grady arrived in Atlanta to a planned Chamber of Commerce Hall reception but illness delayed his speech. Mayor Glenus and Chamber president Oglesby led a show of support as a large crowd awaited him. He arrived four hours late and was carried to his home with cheers. Doctors say the illness may not be dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Henry W. Grady
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Glenus
Oglesby
Young Men’s Democratic League Hill
Grady
Universalist Social Union gathers for sixth season meeting
About 120 members and guests of the Universalist Social Union met at Thorndike for the sixth season. After dinner the Rev. Boynton urged religious socialism to aid sailors at the port and proposed a mission army of workers living among seamen to combat liquor. Rexford spoke of church cooperation and free trade in religion, predicting fewer divisions. Mrs. Dimick was unanimously admitted to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Social Union
Thorndike
A. W. Strauss
Nehemiah Boynton
Union Congregational Church
E. L. Rexford
Roxbury Parish
Boynton
Christ
FE. L. Rexford
Rexford
Mary Dimick
Cambridge Aldermen act on death of ex mayor and half mast
Cambridge officials adopted resolutions on ex Mayor Harding's death and voted to fly city flags at half mast. A petition seeks renaming University avenue to the section of Main Harvard and Front streets. The Common Council received Clerk Manning's resignation and adjourned to Dec 31.
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Cambridge
Harding
University Avenue
Main
Harvard
Front Streets
New Bridge
Harvard Square
E. N. Manning
Darby and
Stoddard
Washington
Darby
Prospect House
Church Dedication in Roslindale Marks New Lutheran Style
A new church on Albany Street Roslindale was dedicated with ceremony led by clergy including Rev Archibald Codman Rev Storr and Rev S A Shearman. The 250 seat auditorium cost 6200 built by Hersee Brothers designed by C H Blackall with terra cotta walls. Episcopal services began in Roslindale in 1872.
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Albany Street
Roslindale
All Saints’ Church
Ashmont
R. H. Paddock
Archibald Codman
Mr. Storr
St. Paul’s Church
Dedham
A. Shearman
Jamaica Plain
Cheney
Johnson
Boston
Hersee Bros
C. H. Blackall
Westboro Businessmen Dissolve Association to Form Board
Westboro December 17 The Business Men's Association has dissolved and its members, along with others, will form a new Board of Trade to oversee local commerce and promote growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westboro Board OF Trade
Westboro
Bustess Men’s Association
Pages
Board of ‘Trade
Favorite Prescription Celebrated as Woman’s Best Friend
A jubilant chorus extols J Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a permanent cure for female health weaknesses, claiming the remedy outperforms others with a money back guarantee. The piece also touts Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy as a permanent cure for nasal catarrh, regardless of duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierce
Old Colony Railroad Dividend Declared for 1890
Dividend of $3.50 per share on Old Colony Railroad Company stock payable after January 1, 1890 to stockholders of record November 22, 1889. Joan M. Washburn, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Colony Railegad
Old Colony R. R. Co
Joan M. Washburn
Treas
Board of Trustees
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
A. Marows
Lowell Manufacturing dividend notice and details
Lowell Manufacturing Co declares a dividend of 15 per share payable Jan 1 1890 to stockholders of record Dec 17 1889 at the treasurer’s office 95 Milk Street Room 34 Lowell. Merrimack Manufacturing Dividend No 125 four percent payable Monday 23 inst to stockholders of this date Boston Dec 13 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Manufacturing CO
Milk Street
Arthur T. Lyman
Howard Stockton
Boston
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. Co
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Union Trust Company OF New York
Broadway
New York
Isaring Brothers & Company
London
Union Trust Company
Atchison Company
Union Trust Company OF New Ee
American Bell Telephone Company
Tueday
William R. Driver
Annual stockholder meetings for Boston and Lowell lines banks
The Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation announces its annual meeting at the Passenger Station Boston on January 1, 1590 at 10:30 a.m. Directors to be chosen and bond authorization debated for 350000 dollars for lease improvements. Co E Cram Clerk. December 16, 1889. The Faneuil Hall National Bank of Boston schedules its annual meeting January 14, 1890 at 11 a.m. for director election and other business. T G Hler Cashier. December 9, 1889. The National Bank of Commerce of Boston sets its annual meeting January 14, 1890 at 11 a.m. for director election and other business. A W Harris Cashier. December 14, 1889.
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Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Co. E. Cram
Northern Railroad
C. E. Cram
South Market Street
G. Hler
Sears
A. W. Harris
Trust fund dispute over Mary D Whitney will in Shirley
In Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court equity, trusteesGeorge E Bullard and Edward L Potter seek guidance on a $5000 trust bequeathed to Rev Seth Chandler for a Unitarian minister in Shirley. If Chandler dies, the fund may revert to the town or to heirs and other parties claimants are notified to appear within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachud
Letus
Suffolk
Supreme Judicial Court
George E. Bullard
Edward L. Potter
Boston
Mary D. Whitney
Commonwealth
Middle
First Congregational Society
Shirley
First Parish
Said
Andrew J. Waterman
Said Commonwealth
Harriet S. Winslow
William C. Winslow
Catherine D. Savage
Samuel H. Savage
Josephine H. Bullard
Sid
George G. Hayward
Roland Hayward
Mary M. Hayward
Milton
Norfolk
Harriet Frothingham Miller
Harriet Frothingham
William R. Miller
William Rk, Miller
Montreal
Province of
Quebec
Dominion of
Canada
Ethelred N. Frothingham
John Frothingham Moat
Mary Moat
Bewdley
Worcester
England
Great Britain
Testatrix
Isaac D. Hayward
Louisa D. Frothingham
Mary Louisa Frothingham
Testacrix
Seth Chandler
Suffolk County
Chandler
First
Air John Frothingham Moat
Mary D Whitney
Boston Post
C. H. Cooper
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Electric
Gloucester
Salem
Justice Brewer
Internal Revenue
Lyman E. Knapp
Alaska
Blaine
Julian Pauncefate
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Blair
Henry Knox
Thomaston
Houk
Tennessee
Alabama
Committee On
Tracy
Indiana
McGreary
Kentucky
The
Munroe Company
Division OF
Atlanta
Universalist Union
Cambridge Matters
Board of Aldermen
Merrimack
Edison General Electric CO
Wall Street
Edison General Electric Company
Oregon Short Line
Utah Northern Railway Company
Utah Southern Railroad
Utah & Northern Railway
Idaho Central Railway
Equitable Building
James G. Harris
Faneuil Hall National Bank OF Boston
the National Bank OF Commerce OF Boston
John Noble
Oriental Tea CO
Java
Coast Streck
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