Banks and Banking Debate Spurs National Currency Plans
The Boot and Shoe Club held a wide talk on banks and banking with over one hundred members present led by F F Emery. Edward Atkinson urged an elastic, adjustable national note system backed by bank reserves, cautioning against wildcat banking and proposing a detailed act to authorize secured notes through cleared banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot & Shoe Club
F. F. Emery
Edward Atkinson
John M. Graham
International Trust Company
Stephen M. Crosby
Massachusetts Loan & Trust Company
L. Tead
National Exchange Bank
A. L. Newman
National Bank of the Commonwealth
William Endicott
Emery
Mr. Atkinson Argues Scarcity Is Artificial Not Money
Mr. Atkinson, opening, states extreme money scarcity is artificial. He argues current money supply is large, but money at the right place is scarce due to sub treasury and banking constraints. He cites 1884–1889 growth in crops, rails, mines and trade, plus misused reserves and foreign lending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
United States
Anics
England
Banking Views on Currency and Bank Structure
Stephen M. Crosby warned that credit and currency depend on public confidence and a farmed reserve. increasing bank reserves risks national bankruptcy. He attributed currency gains to alarm and foreign failures, urging fewer banks with larger capital. E L Tead spoke for a uniform banking system and criticized free silver with tariff plans, noting silver production and coinage dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen M. Crosby
Comptroller of the Treasury
Wall Street
E. L. Tead
Discussion on silver certificates and bimetalism prospects
The speaker favored Secretary Windom's silver certificate plan backed by silver bullion in the Treasury and warned a gold shortage could force bimetalism via international agreement led by England. Clearing House methods were outlined with a 25 percent cash basis, 75 percent confidence and recent relief from five million certificates. currency disappearance was debated as due to banking credit limits, wall street, hoarding, or England’s banking failures. Phineas Pierce blamed New York as a money sink and source for capital flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
England
A. L. Newman
Baring Bros
Clearing House
Atkinson
Crosby
Wall Street
Ow York
Washington Sewers Exhibition by Boston Society of Civil Engineers
The Boston Society of Civil Engineers held a stereopticon show at the American House in Washington last night with 75 members present. Chief Engineer Howard A. Carson presented views of the metropolitan sewer under construction, its sections, initiated work, and equipment, followed by F. P. Stearns detailing the proposed Washington sewer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Howard A. Carson
Metropolitan
Carson
F. P. Stearns
City of
Washington
Kennard Denies Sub-Treasurership Bid Amid Speculation
Former sub-treasurer of Boston M P Kennard denies seeking the post and says he has had no dealings with Senators Hoar or Dawes. He adds he might accept only if no other candidate is found, and jokes about waiting for the President to appoint him before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Kennard
Boston
8S. N. Aldrich
Washington
Massachusetts
Hoar
Diocletian
Rome
Banks Seek Change to National Currency Backing
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, a resolution by Hersey B. Goodwin supported allowing national banks to issue notes backed by bonds at par rather than 90 percent. The plan aims to free circulation from bond sales, enlarging available currency by an estimated 12 to 15 million dollars. The resolution passed unanimously. A second matter on urging House action for the Postmaster General to contract with American vessel owners for mail transport was referred to a special committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hersey B. Goodwin
Goodwin
Edward Kemble
K. H. Chamberlain
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Postmaster-General
D. 8. Emery
L. G. Burnham
Edward Kembie
C. E. Moody
C. P. Searle
A Box of Monkeys Charade Delights Ward 16 Fair
Last evening closed the Ward 16 Day Nursery benefit with a society drama titled A Box of Monkeys. An amateur club staged a lively charade with sparkling fairies and witty dialogue as Mrs Leighton, Miss Joslin, Miss Beal, Mr Caceard, and Mr Priest performed. The Ladies Fadette Orchestra supplied pleasant accompaniment and about 800 dollars is expected to be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Society
Fannie Leighton
Rebecca R. Joslin
Eleanor G. Beal
Will creates trust for McLean Asylum patients
In Probate Court the will of Sarah C. McLovering of Milton provides that if residuary legatees die, half of their remaining property goes to the trustees of the McLean Asylum or successor body. The principal must stay separate and income used to improve the asylum library, provide clothing for poorer patients, or luxuries for inmates. If income cannot be fully used, the balance may support free beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC Lean
Dedham
Sarah C. McLovering
Milton
Massachusetts General Hospital
McLean Asylum For
Yuletide Wassail and Wine From Devonshire Street
The article notes the old English wassail custom of sharing wine during Christmas feasts, mentioning its rarity in the U S today but its continued appeal to some. It advises readers to contact John Fennell, wine merchant at 161 Devonshire Street, to supply good old wine for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Fennell
Devonshire Street
Free sample offer for Kemp's Balsam and blood purifiers
The Homeliest Man in Boston and others are invited to call on druggists for a free sample bottle of Kemp's Balsam, best cough cure. We are all free American citizens, enjoying our personal liberty, but most of us are in physical slavery, suffering from scrofula, salt rheum or some other form of impure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the great blood purifier which gives physical liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kemp
Hood
G. O. Taylor
Union Proposal Sparks Beverly Corinthian Club Merger Talk
The Corinthian Yacht Club held a meeting at the Parker House with George W. Mansfield presiding. A committee was named to nominate officers for the annual meeting and to confer with Beverly Yacht Club on a possible consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Yacht Club
Parker House
George W. Mansfield
William S. Eaton, Jr
Gordon Dexter
George A. Stewart
W. N. Merriam
Arthur G. Wood
W. P. Fowle
W. S. Eaton, Jr
Beverly Yacht Club
Reed Rulings Stir Debate at Boston Political Club
The Boston Political Club discussed Speaker Reed's rulings at a Church of the Disciples meeting led by Mrs Shattuck. The essay argued new rulemaking bypassing precedent, with questions on constitutionality and minority voting rights. A broader session covered citizenship rights and duties, with future topics and a January or February address by Mr Josiah Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Political Club
Church of the Disciples
Reed
Shattuck
New York
Josiah Quincy
Club
Books Open to Creditors in Ingalls & Co Meeting
Creditors of G. W. Ingalls & Co heard a report showing 21 branch stores across Massachusetts Maine Connecticut New York and Colorado with total assets including stocks cash fixtures and receivables of about 223 244. Liabilities total 191 685 plus two secured notes. A committee of James T Fields John J Henry and Guy Lamkin was appointed to advise on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Ingalls & Co
Ingalls
Massachusetts
Maine
Connecticut
New York
Colorado
Denver
Col
Boston
G.W. Frank Land Company
Nebraska
James T Fields
John J. Henry
Guy Lamkin
Frost Proof Cars to Be Run by Boston & Maine
A Boston Fruit & Produce Exchange committee reported to General Manager Furber of the Boston & Maine that warm potato cars are inadequate and promised to supply properly fitted cars. Furber appeared receptive, noting no formal decision on Frost Proof cars and implying the road would carry Frost Proof cars like others. The committee's report was accepted and the resolutions committee discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fruit & Produce Exchange
Furber
Boston & Maine Railroad
Jonathan Bigelow
Keeler & Co. Warerooms Showcase Historic Furniture
Boston's Keeler & Co. displays an extensive panorama of reproductions from history. Louis XVI chairs Flemish desks Elizabethan divans and oriental lounges dominate spacious floors with brass and ebony pieces, marquetry tables, fire screens, desks, etageres, and Morris chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Keeler & Co
Washington Street
Ward recount confirms Lambert lead in Ward 1
Aldermen concluded a recount of Ward 1 ballots showing Louis F. Lambert Dem kept a slim lead over Hugh L. Stalker Dem and Frank C. Wood Rep with Lambert up ten votes. Ward 12 results shifted against the defeated slate. The board to begin recounts for school committee seats next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Lambert
Hugh L. Stalker
Frank C. Wood
Lambert
Advertisement listing holiday gifts from Dame Stoddard Kendall
An ad urges readers to consider Dame Stoddard Kendall for Christmas gifts with a wide range of items in stock. The store touts cutlery Kodak and Hawkeye cameras skates sleds and toboggans at very reasonable prices for shoppers seeking suitable presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame, Stoddard & Kendall
Kodak
Hawkeye
Parlor Desks Featured in Furnishings Catalogue
Local store promotes its furniture selection with a focus on parlor desks and essential house furnishing items. Readers are invited to request an illustrated catalogue and price list for all kinds of furniture.
United States Circuit Court Case on Web-Holding Knitting Machine Patent
Dec 17 hearing over patent No. 218460 for an improvement in web-holding mechanism for knitting machines. Coss Stocking Co. sues William H Pearson alleging infringement. defense argues claim limits and prior art. Arguments include patent office limitations and public use prior to filing. Fish and Richardson represent plaintiff, Pusey for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Coss
J. Shaw Stocking Company
William H. Pearson
B. F. Shaw
Patent Office
Heard
Fred P. Fish
W.ick. Richardson
Joshua Pusey
Philadelphia
Perjury Trial Linked to Pension Claim
Clarietta Johnson faced a perjury charge for sworn testimony in a pension investigation regarding Edgar C. Johnson. She allegedly swore she was lawfully married to bun while a husband was living. The United States was represented by F D Allen, with defendant aided by B F Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarietta Johnson
Edgar C. Johnson
F.D. Allen
United States
B. F. Butler
Bridget Keegan vs Boston & Albany railroad case details
Injuries from a sudden car start while alighting on a Boston and Albany line lead Bridget Keegan to seek $6000 damages. Case resumes with representation for plaintiff and defendant listed. additional docket entries trace numerous civil actions, trials, and verdicts across multiple No. filings with judges Thompson and Dunbar noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Keegan
Boston & Albany Railroad
J. D. Long
J. F. Wheeler
Samuel Hoar
W. Hudson
Isaac Levin
Plainiff
Framingham
J. I. Wheeler
Kellogg
Morse
Whipple
Page
O'Neil
Lynn
Reed
Clifford
Donlan
Murray
Downey
Norcross
McGinnis
Same
McCargo
Coates
Gateley
Saime
Fowle
Wilbur
Gardner
Sane
Avery
Dodge
Cassidy
Arney
Bailey
Feldman
Lustis
Boynton
Thompson
Willard Z. Sears
Kings County Elevated Railroad Company
Dabney
H. G. Allen
B. Wadleigh
A. A. Sirout
J. P. Wyman
Sears
Kings Co
Ireeman Vy. Merc
Acc
Asa’p
Cahill
West End
Morley
Iseston RK
Yow Boat Co
Currier
Studley
Thayer
Whitten
Same vs. Everett to McQuaid sequence
A historical docket lists numerous cases titled Same versus multiple defendants from 1352 Commonwealth to 1890s. The defendants include Everett Kelly Clark Leach O Brien Watson Chamberlain Clancy McLane McQuaid and others. The entries reference liquor law violations and penalties such as imprisonment and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derson
Peter Graham
House of Correction
Commonwealth
Everett
Same
Kelly
Clark
Leach
O’brien
Waterson
Wallace
Humphrey
Page
Lannon
Snow
Quinn
Watson
Chamberlain
Clancy
McLane
McQuaid
Reynolds vs City of Haverhill tort case in Essex County court
In Salem on December 17 judge Pitman hears Reynolds a plaintiff seeking damages for injuries from a fall alleged to be due to highway defect defended by a general denial. Lawyers listed for both sides. Other docket items referenced include several unrelated cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamil
Middlesex, Is
Cambridge
Bloppert
Ebien Shugrove
Edward Fitzgerald
Charles E. Collins
Allen & Mayberry
L._M. Stark
Joseph Ubrig
Daniel A. Buckley
Prospect House
L. G. Blair
L. W. Howes
Cambridge Superior Court Docket Includes Multiple Civil Actions
Middlesex county court list shows numerous cases with defendants Fitzgerald Collins Buckley Hough ton Hurd Pebbles and others. Actions cover torts and contracts with verdicts and ongoing trials. attorneys Blair Howes Stark and others represent the parties.
Insolvency Court Adjourns Various Norfolk Cases
The Norfolk insolvency court held multiple adjourned third meetings for firms including Norton Manufacturing Company of Wapole and Weymouth Iron Company. Discharges were granted in several cases with no dividends, others paid claims or 80 percent interest, and assignments or continuances ordered into January and February. R. J. Steen faced an involuntary hearing with a 25 cent composition offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Dedham
White
Norton Manufacturing Company
Wapole
Brown, Steese & Clark
Brookline
Weymouth Iron Company
F. H. Fairweather
Holbrook
J. W. Beal
Probate Court Names Administrators in Norfolk District
Dedham December 17 probate session grants letters of administration to Gilbert Littlefield Avon E Woodbury Franklin RK W Freeman Quiney Michael McCarthy Dedham Ann R Legaile Dedham C H Rowe Randolph W H Mann Medfield John Lieen Medway inventories list D F Fuller Canton 272790 Thomas Vanston Stoughton 481841 Susan Helen Wales Wrentham 50V00 Alden Harlow Boston John Kennedy Brantree Frances Bartholomew Franklin John Hogan Walpole Sarah C M Lovering Milton findings reflect town records and court actions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Dedham
Wauth
J. Wills
Alden Harlow
Boston
John Kennedy
Brantree
Frances M. Bartholomew
Franklin
John Hogan
Walpole
Sarah C. M. Lovering
Milton
Gilbert Littlefield
Avon
Woodbury
RK. W. Freeman
Ouiney
Michael McCarthy
Ann R. Legaile
C. H. Rowe
Randolph
W. H. Mann
Medfield
John ‘Lieen
Medway
D. F. Fuller
Canton
Thomas Vanston
Stoughton
Susan Helen Wales
Wrentham
The New Court House Completion Timeline
The report that part of the Suffolk County Court House would be occupied next week is premature. Officials hope civil business including the Poor Debtors' Court will move on Jan 6, with criminal courts the following week. Court Street and School Street rooms will be vacated as soon as possible, but the building will not be completed for at least eighteen months to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County Court House
Court House
School Street
Court Street
Governor's Council Nominates New State Officials
The Governor's Council yesterday nominated Samuel J. Elder of Winchester as commissioner on Massachusetts governors portraits under Chapter 58, J Cushing Gallison of Franklin as medical examiner for the sixth Norfolk district, and Thomas E Grover of Canton as trial justice. Grover was previously renominated after charges against his honesty were found unfounded. The council did not act on Samuel G Snelling's pardon application awaiting the pardon committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Elder
Winchester
Massachusetts
J. Cushing Gallison
Franklin
Norfolk
Hitchcock
Thomas E. Grover
Canton
Grover
Brackett
Samuel G. Snelling
Cruelty Convictions In Massachusetts Court
In district court the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals prosecuted Cyrus Martin and his hired man Norman Frazar of Lexington. Both were convicted of cruelty to a horse. Martin faced a second count for chaining the animal and dragging it until it broke, then killed. Martin fined 26 dollars, Frazar 6, fines paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Cyrus Martin
Norman Frazar
Lexington
Martin
Frazar
Stonington Line Promises Prompt New York Arrivals
The Stonington Line is noted for punctual arrivals in New York at 6 30 a m enabling swift connections to Southern and Western routes. An ExyT ss train departs Park Square Station at 6 30 p m with reclining chair car free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonington
New York
L Southern
Western
Park Square Station
Special Advertising Post Will Publish For Public Reach
Special advertising policy announced by the POST to establish a popular column for affordable ads. The plan aims to give advertisers a low-cost channel to reach readers and support public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POST
Real Estate for Sale or to Rent Advertisements
Real estate section item listing rooms for sale or rent and rooms wanted or to rent. Includes various properties with descriptions and contact notices.
WOK THE HOLDAWS Stationer ads and offers
A mixed ad listing Stylographic items, fountain pens, lap tablets, scrap baskets, Christmas cards, diaries, writing papers and leather goods from C E Ridler Stationer at Boylston and Berkeley Boston. Also Canson Mortgages advertised at 41 to 6 percent with prompt attention by A H Holway at 300 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Ridler
Stationer
Boylston
Cor
Berkeley
Boston
Y Canson
A. H. Holway
Washington Street
City Notes From Boston Area Such as Prison Visit and School Bid
The Governor and council visited the State Prison in Charleston for the annual official tour. At the Society of Natural History meeting T I Bouve read a paper on the Kame Ridges and Hillocks of Hingham. Bids for a new Prince district primary school house opened. seven proposals. award to M.S. & G. N. Miller at 75949. Walter Potter arraigned for embezzlement. case continued to Dec 23 in Municipal Criminal Court. Fire Commissioner G H Innis assumed duties. G A R council to create memorial fund for Richards Fobin family. James Cannon injured in a collision at Charles and Revere, taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Warren Eustis of Belmont died suddenly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Society of Natural History
T. ‘I. Bouveé
Kame
Hingham
Prince District
City Hall
Messrs. M.S
G. N. Miller
Walter Potter
Municipal Criminal Court
Baltimore
G. H. Innis
Hart
Innis
Council of Administration
Richards F. Vobin
James Cannon
Charles and
Revere Streets
Massachusetts General Hospital
Warren Eustis
Belmont
Cambridge and
Charles Streets
Eustis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Finance Committee
MR. Atkinson
Mr. Tead
Society of Civil Engineers
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Beverly and Corinthian Yacht Clubs
The
Boston & Maine
Keeler’s Furniture
Arthur McArthur
Cornhill
Washington St
United States District Court
Superior Court
Aldrich, J
Mason, J
Wilson v. Hawley
Cook & Cobb Co
Jaymond
Gilbert Mtg. Co
Tel Sampson
Morrison Vy
British Am. C. Co
Bemis
Sullivan
Bajamend Snles Co
Furnald
Dunbar
Phineas A. Stone, Jr
St. Louis Stamping Company
Cross Street
L. J. Thomas
W. Bartlett
W. O. Kyle
William S. King
Georges
Bennett Et al
Israel Monroe & Co
Monroe & Co
Eldred Milling Company
Jackson
Mich
S Samuel Powers
H. W. Chaplin
L. E. Griswold
Kelleher
Living
Mingsley
Knowlstone, Ton
King
Gustin
West End RR
West Endman
King v. Lennon
Barker
J. Michael Anderson
Wiliam An
Pooryriéntr Sre
Answee
Wiliams
Houghton
Lewis
Hurd
Stewart
Pebbles
MacDonald Et al
Hammond
McVicar
Suine
Revina Flour Mills Co
Holmes
City of Waltham
Moseley
Molter
Bieiler
McGrath
French
Billings
Tinkhaim
hovs—White
Finnerty
Tucker Et Als
Hildreth
O’ Brien
Buckley
Jennison
Kott—Oliver
Purinton
Allaire
St. Ouse
Brown
the Post Publishing CO
Milk Street
Mass
Aen
Boston and Vicinity
Ason
Boston Post
Arbren Avenure
MT. Vernon Sr
Wawmut Avenues
No. 208
Hotel Johnson
Spring Hill
Somerville
Alexander Foster
Laurel St
Shrurtson Place
Depot
Ll. Acres
James Gray
Wemberton Sq
Oeap ER SA E.B
Ferdinand and Winchester Sts
Dennis Hurley
Winchester St
Sostou Postoffice
Jiano Sobo
Congo
Schottische
Price
E. C. Ramsdell
Music Hall
P.O. Box
Dr. Palmer
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