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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1888
Page
2
Interstate Commerce Law sparks call for tighter limits
Senator Cullom defends the interstate commerce law while urging stricter enforcement and possible pooling under commission oversight. Long and short haul clause praised as working well. Territorial question heats House committee, with South Dakota admission set for Jan 15 and Utah hearings Jan 9. Californians expect John F. Swift to join General Harrison’s Cabinet as Interior Secretary. Leon O. Bailey nomination for U S attorney in Indiana faces an adverse Senate judiciary committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cullom
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On
Territories
Baker
South Dakota
House
Utah
Swift
John F. Swift
Pacific Slope
Harrison
Interior
Interior Department
Leon D. Bailey
Department of Justice
Leon O. Bailey
United States Attorney
District of Indiana
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tariff on Shotguns Faces Senate Debate
The Senate passed over the tariff item fixing duties on double-barrel sporting and breech-loading shotguns. The bill proposes 10 dollars per gun plus 25 percent ad valorem, with manufacturers seeking higher specific duties or removal of ad valorem. A conference with Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee is planned. Captain Ben Lovell of John P. Lovell Arms Co. in Boston advocates protection to boost domestic gun sales. Currently four-fifths of U S shotguns are imported, some sold at very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Ben Lovell
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Boston
Witnesses Testify on Alaska Outrages Case at House Hearing
House committee on merchant marine and fisheries convened with witnesses including William Gavitt, a Treasury agent for the Seal Islands in Behring Sea. Gavitt described his St George duties last year and up to August, acknowledging questionable native social relations and suggesting the women were likely loose in character. He stated he would prefer penitentiary time over reliving his and his wife’s actions on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Merchant Marine and the Fisheries
Alaska
William Gavitt
Treasury
Seal Islands
Behring Sea
St. George
Alaskan Commercial Company
TORN FROM HIS FATHER'S ARMS. Gardiner custody case shocks Rockland
In Rockland Maine the Gardiner divorce custody battle ends with a 10 year old boy resisting transfer to his mother. A habeas corpus writ failed to move him, and deputies carried him out as his mother and her attorney struggled. The court scene drew Camden sympathy for Gardiner while promising a March trial. Mrs Gardiner is Henry Carey Baird’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Camden
Rockland
Boston
Henry Carey Baird
Philadelphia
Homeopathic Doctors Clash Over Diphtheria Claims
Springfield reports a heated meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society of Western Massachusetts. Dr J H Carmichael claimed twelve years without a diphtheria death, while Dr A M Cushing cited city clerk records showing deaths this year. A sharp exchange led to Cushing’s departure from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Homeopathic Medical Society of Western Massachusetts
J.H. Carmichael
A. M. Cushing
Cushing
Wanderings of defaulter Copp
Lynn December 19 The latest regarding Warren P Copp missing tax collector of Saugus is that he has left Canada and is back in the country. The town has not yet entered suit against him but has moved to attach his boundsmen for forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copp
Lynn
Warren P. Copp
Saugus
Canada
Decision Favors Manager Hill in Breach Suit
Judge Andrews of the Supreme Court of New York ruled Tuesday for Manager James M. Hill in his breach of contract suit against Margaret Mather who currently works under Gilmore and Tompkins. Hill claims a complete victory and restoration to control, while Mather and her current managers expect a final ruling in her favor. Mather continues with Gilmore and Tompkins and remains engaged at the Boston Theatre for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Judge Andrews
Supreme Court of New York
James M. Hill
Margaret Mather
Gilmore & Tompkins
Miss Mather
Messrs. Gumore & Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Is Mr Aldrich Wrong in Opposing Star Actors Exemption
The Ford investigation debate over amending the contract labor law to exempt star actors faces strong opposition from industry figures. John Schoeffel and Vandenhoff condemn the idea as folly, arguing it would force American companies to imitate English ensembles and hurt American actors by denying them fair work and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Aldrich
Harley Merry
Frank Sanger
Actors’ Order of Friendship
Ford Investigation Committee
Washington
Post
John Schoeffel
Messrs. Abbey & Schoeffel
The
Park Theatre
Aldrich
Mr. Irving
Charles Wyndham
Miss Terry
Sarah Bernhardt
Henry Irving
Mary Anderson
New York
George Giddens
Mary Moore
Mr. Wyndham
Irving
America
Manchester
Grand Opera House
Mr. Abbey
England
Miss Anderson
Vandenhoff
Duc de Beaumont
Miss Fisher
Millett
Palmer
Mary Ander
English Actors and American Stage Sparks Debate
Wyzeman Marshall defended open access for foreign actors in America arguing talent matters not origin. He downplayed fears of English actors crowding Americans and urged allowing proven stars to elevate national talent, while noting English companies may lift the quality of productions.
Wahala tragedy sparks manhunt across Mississippi hills
Wanaxak Mississippi December reports three leading actors detained by avengers after a Sunday tragedy. Dick Cheatham A Wilder and Zach Maury among captured suspects. Cheatham confesses six fugitives breakfasted at his house and planned to hide until night then board a passing train. Armed men guard White House frame building ten miles from town. Wounded white men deteriorate. up to three more may die within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanaxak
Avengers
Dick Cheatham
A. Wilder
Zach Maury
Cheatham
George Maury
White House
American Turf Congress Adopts Rules And Dates For 1880
The American Turf Congress adopted two rule changes: raising the four pound scale with mares and no gain for geldings, and requiring sealed bids in selling races to be opened within fifteen minutes after the race with surplus split between second place and the association. It also disbars members expelled for fraud by the national or American trotting associations during expulsions. New members Overland Park Club and Kansas City Club admitted. Spring meeting dates set: Louisville May 9-18, St. Louis June 1-15, Kansas City June 17-22, Chicago June 22-July 20, St. Paul July 23-31. The congress will meet in Louisville on call of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinerywall, O
American Turf Congress
Committee On
Turf Congress
Congress
American
National Trotting Association
Assoolation
Overland Park Club
Kansas City Club
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Paul
St Pauls Church Plans Back Bay Move For New Edifice
The St. Pauls Church congregation in Boston weighs relocating to the Back Bay area seeking a larger endowment and better location. A committee must report to the vestry before any sale, with Sears estate consent and donor trust approvals shaping the possible transfer. Preliminary estimates put land value around 60,000 to 70,000 with sale offers near 750,000 to 1,000,000 and potential funds for a new church and endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
Boston
Back Bay
Sears
David Sears
C. A. Cotting
Diocese of Massachusetts
St. Paul’s Parish
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s
Commonwealth Avenue
West Chester Park
Democrats Propose Adjournment Pact On Tariff Bill
Democratic Senators authorize Harris and West to offer Republicans Morrill and Sherman a plan to adjourn Friday until January 7, with daily sessions from 11 until at least 5 30 pm until the tariff bill is disposed of, and to vote on the bill January 20. The offer aims for practical harmony except on night sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waasuington
Messrs
Harris
West
Morrill
Sherman
Hyde Park Special Town Meeting on Water Works Purchase
In Everett Hall a special town meeting considered buying the water works from a wealthy corporation. Orin T. Gray was moderator and H. B. Terry secretary. A committee report reviewed the water works condition and purchase terms. General Carrington moved to adjourn to January 9 for a vote on the $200,000 purchase. The motion passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hall
Orin T. Gray
H. B. Terry
Hathaway
Carrington
Hull Yaclub Annual Dinner at Parker House
The Hull Yacht Club holds its eighth annual dinner at the Parker House next Saturday at 6:80. Attendees include Captain Joshua James of Hull life-saving, Mayor-elect Hart, A Shuman, John Boyle O'Reilly, Commodore Bb Crowninshield of the Corinthian Yacht Club and Massachusetts Humane Society, and E S Aunt of Weymouth with the Hunt gun. David Hall Rice delivers the oration. P M Bond serves as poet and officiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Yacht Club
Parker House
Joshua James
Hull
Hart
A. Shuman
John Boyle O’reilly
Bb. W.crowninshield
Corinthian Yacht Club
Massachusetts Humane Society
E. S. Aunt
Weymouth
David Hall Rice
P. M. Bond
West End Nursery Benefit Reading At Mt Vernon Street
Mrs John Sherwood of New York and Miss Justine Ingersoll offer a reading and recital at 49 Mt Vernon street on Saturday January 5 at 230 PM to aid the West End Nursery. The charity helps sick and neglected babies and hopes to raise funds as a New Year offering to the nursery fund with further ladies of the corporation expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherwood
New York
Justine Ingersoll
Mt. Vernon Street
Nursery” Fund
Bradlee Ex-President Honored By Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association voted to attend the funeral of their late ex-president Nathaniel J. Bradlee. They praised his high standing, business reputation, and service, noting his guidance and friendship. The association resolved to extend united sympathy to his family and recalled his role at Chauncy Hall School as a warm friend and supporter. The first class at Chauncy Hall will attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Bradlee
Chauncy Hall School
W. H. Ladd
Recount Shifts City Council Seats After Aldermen Review
The recount by aldermen changes ward results. In Ward 16 John F. O'Brien defeats William F. Lane, 794 to 706. In Ward 14 independent J B Hayes overtakes J B Mulhall, 774 to 762, moving council control to Democrats by a four vote margin: 39 Democrats to 34 Republicans. Short's district remains unchanged despite small gains for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Lane
John F. O’brien
Lane
O’brien
O'Brien
J.B. Hayes
J. J. Mulhall
Mulhall
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Common Council
Doherty
Short
Maguire
Dennis Turns State's Evidence in Robbery Case
In Lynn on December 19 Edward A. Dennis was arraigned on a robbery complaint seeking $1500 from Oliver P. Noble, and on charges of complicity in several robberies. Dennis then turned state’s evidence naming Hanley and Goulding. Goulding and Hanley were held for Superior Court in $800 bail. Dennis’s bail remained $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Lynn
Edward A. Dennis
Oliver P. Noble
Noble
Hanley
Goulding
Isaac Gushne
Cleveland
O. Goulding
Electric Light Trust Reported in New York
The Star reports a consolidation of Edison electric light interests with about 12 million dollars capital. It is believed other electric light interests may be absorbed, creating a unified electric lighting enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Star
Edison Electric Light
Clothing from G. W. Sim MONS Co. Great stock offer
If you want usefulness over ornament, choose from G. W. Sim MONS Co. 32 to 44 North street. A wide stock promises items that suit any purse with savings likely for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Improbable shipwreck tale from Rockland sailors
Three men claiming to be shipwrecked sailors arrived in Rockland claiming the British steamer Almira burned off Halifax after a fire started by a tossed lighted pipe. Names given were Captain George A. Smith and mates William Smith and Alfred Doran. Doran's tale was not credited. he had left for Boston. His brother Joseph said he had heard nothing for eighteen months. Doran had not reached the Quincy House by late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
George A. Smith
William Smith
Alfred Doran
Almira
New York
Halifax
Doran
St. John
N. B
Boston
Joseph Doran
Quincy House
Bangor
Quincy
Brown Wins Merrimac Seat in Recount
In Concorp New Hampshire a recount in the Merrimac senatorial district shows George L. Brown of Sutton as the winner by five votes. The final Senate standing reads thirteen Republicans and nine Democrats with two districts still undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Merrimac
George L. Brown
Sutton
Senate
Benson's Plaster Safer Household Remedy Ad
An old advertisement extols Benson's plaster as a remedy for respiratory troubles and chest pains. It claims early use prevents pneumonia and saves thousands of lives annually, urging readers to demand Benson's and reject imitations.
Proposals Sought to Sell Western Railroad Debts by Eastern Trustees
Eastern Railroad trustees invite written proposals to sell certificates of indebtedness of the Western Railroad Company. Offers must state amount and price, payable in dollars in Boston, with accrued coupon interest. Proposals received until Jan 3, 1889, noon, and on Jan 31 and Feb 28, 1859, noon. Deliveries: within ten days after bid acceptance for U S parties. within thirty days for other parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroad Company
Eastern Railroad
Lo Fremont Street
Boston
Mass
U.S. A
United States
Willd P. Phillips
Chas. R. Codman
Chrles A. Cotting
Trustees Eastern
Massachusetts Bonds Proposals Sealed January 8 1889
Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites sealed proposals to purchase bonds authorized by the acts of 1888 for 815000. Proposals for Registered Bonds thirty years from Sept 1 1883 at 3 percent interest semi annually. Principal and interest paid in Boston. Right to reject any or all proposals reserved. A W Leard Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston
A. W. Leard
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Hewes
Richard Cary
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As M. Rothh
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Electric Light Trust
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Fort Scott
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Globe Building
Saml K. Williams
Washington Street
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Francis A. Osborn
T. Merrirew
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John Jeperies & Sons
Verpassure Stroek
Suffolk
Patrick Hart
Geongl R. Fowler
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Walter
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Alice M. Knapp
Supreme Judicialourt
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Wiliam J. Knapp
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Swampscott
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Ebenezer Burreil
Hurrell
E. Reddington Mudge
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