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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1889

Page

8

Boston Council Debates Debt Limit and Fire Department Plans

Boston Common Council wrestles with raising indebtedness from 2 to 3 percent to fund schoolhouses after a Thanksgiving fire. A $550000 loan for school purposes passes amid opposition to divert funds from fire apparatus. Proposals seek a new city fire headquarters on Washington Street and wider Bedford Street, with other notices on street lighting, electrical wires, and steam engine locations.

Francis A. Lowell Ward 11 Boston Lowell General Court Fanning Ward 2 Allen Viva Voce Board of Aldermen Oeal Fire Department Lans Washington Street Franklin D. FP. Barry War 16 Old Court House Court Square Bedford Street Charles L. Haley Samuel C. Cobb Hannah M Mary &. Carney Eliza $. Nevins Frederick L Helen A. Ames Kingston Street Common Council Harrison Avenue Essex Street R. H. White & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co Shepard, Norwell & Co A. Shuman Co

Negro in Jeopardy lecture sparks Civil Rights critique

J W Henderson of Texas lectured at the First African Church on Charles Street under the Colored National League. He recounted postwar outrages against African Americans, noting murders, arson of churches and schools, and legal constraints on Black citizens. He cited national inaction and his own job disappointment in the Interior Department.

J. W. Henderson Texas Charles Street Colored National League Washington Congress Henderson Interior Department

Algonquin Club Case Heard in Supreme Court

The Algonquin Club case was resumed before Judge Holmes with Harbor and Land Commission witnesses and representatives from McKim Mead & White. The absence of club members surprised observers as judges weighed legal questions and the matter was taken under advisement for a full bench report. Abutters on the avenue expect potential property reconstruction if the suit rules against the club.

Algonquin Club Supreme Court Holmes Harbor and Land Commissioners Sanford Harbor and Land Commission C. F. McKim McKim, Mead & White Arthur G. Everett Edward Cabot Boston Society of Architects George Putnam Ussell & Putnam

Maritime Exhibition News and 1890 Shipping League Setting

The American Shipping League held a second day at the Maritime Exhibition with large attendance. A key meeting led to a united push for delegates to the fourth annual convention in Washington February 11 to 13 1890. Expectations include 500 delegates from diverse interests, with New England pledges and notable speakers listed as regrets. A Christmas week feature will present a 50 foot tree with 165 electric lights and gifts to children, funded by Turnover Club collection.

American Shipping League Charles E. Moody American Shipping and Industrial League Charles 8. Hill League National Shipping League Washington United States England Otr Hill Henry Lemon John D. Long William P. Frye N. D. Sperry J. R. Thomas Illinois John W. Candler A. Foster Fliggins New York J.D. Inboden Virginia Turnover Club

Recount of City Hall polls includes opposition from candidate Meenen

The recount by Aldermen and clerks in City Hall faced disruption when candidate George E. Meenen objected to using assessors' clerks. After council guidance, the clerks joined the tally. The board, exhausted by overwork, continued counting to 6 pm with no changes in Alderman and Councilman results across two wards.

City Hall George E. Meenen Mecuen Richardson Dr. Meeuen Rogers Board of Aldermen

Unity Club Mass Meeting Explores Unitarian Aims

A mass meeting at the Church of the Unity West Newton street discussed Unity Clubs in every parish. Rev W H Savage outlined aims while Rev Horton stressed faith loyalty and reform, and Hon John D Long spoke on intellectual culture guiding church renewal and happiness through mind and learning. Two conference sessions followed with speakers including W H Baldwin and Revs Cook Garver and Slicer.

Conference of Unity Clubs Church of the Unity West Newton Street W. H. Savage Unity Clubs National Bureau Beacon Street Horton Second Church John D. Long Long Unitarianismh Unity Club M. J. Savage Channing Hall W. H. Baldwin George W. Cook Austin 8. Garver T. K. Slicer

Funeral of Ex Mayor Harding of Cambridge

The funeral of ex Mayor Hamlin R. Harding of Cambridge followed at his home 20 Clinton Street yesterday afternoon. The private services were conducted by Rev A E White of the First Universalist Church. A quartet including Mr and Mrs Andros F L Pratt and Miss Gertrude Bryant sang. Burial was in Cambridge Cemetery. Public buildings in the city were half mast for the day.

Hamlin R. Harding Cambridge Clinton Street A. E. White First Universalist Church Andros F. L. Pratt Gertrude Bryant Cambridge Cemetery

Deerfoot Farm Sausages Trade Mark Warning

Deerfoot Farm sausages come in two pound packages with a deer foot trade mark on the wrapper. Beware of imitations.

Deerfoot Farm

Restoration Work Advances on Bedford Street After Fire

Debris clearing continues in the burned district with about forty workers and a contractor cleaning Ames building cellar. Daily material removal totals sixty two horse loads, and plans to widen Bedford street between Chauncy and Kingston to about thirty six feet.

Ames Bedford Street Chauncy Kingston Anes Bedford Strees

Woman's Charity Club Plans Boston Theatre Entertainment

The Woman's Charity Club held a meeting at the YWCA chaired by Mrs. Micah Dyer Jr. They outline a grand event at the Boston Theatre featuring Norsk Festdag with Norway arts, a lecture by Arlo Bates read by Mrs. Irving Winslow, and stereopticon views with musical selections. Proceeds fund the Free Hospital for Women at 30 West Chester Park. tickets are sold at Everett piano rooms Tremont Street.

Woman’s Charity Club Young Woman’s Christian Association Micah Dyer, Jr Boston Norway Arlo Bates Erving Winslow Amon Achorn Professor Horsford Edith Poole Bessie Murray May M’glewen Miss Plumer Free Hospital For Women West Chester Park Gale Everett Piano Rooms Tremont Street

Petition Seeks Extension of Relief Societies to Street Railways

A group of citizens led by Henry M. Whitney and Jonas H French asks the Legislature to apply existing acts authorizing employees relief societies to street railway corporations. The petition cites Acts of 1882 and 1886 allowing relief funds and railroad joining of societies and requests coverage for street railways operating within the Commonwealth.

Henry M. Whitney Jonas H French Edmund Reardon Henry F. Woods Frank H. Monks J. H. Goodspeed Commonwealth

Recovery Aid Network Reports Convicts Assisted by Committee

At a quarterly Massachusetts Society for Aiding Discharged Convicts meeting Rev. James De Normandie presided. Agent Daniel Russell outlined 113 helped in the quarter, with details on nationality, literacy, temperance, prior arrests, prison origins, residences, and post release assistance including housing, clothing, meals, transportation, and tools for work.

The Massachusetts Society For James de Normandie Daniel Russell Massachusetts State Houses of Correction Boston

Pain relief ads for Dr Bull and Salvation Oil

A pleasant safe and cheap remedy is Dr Bull's Cough Syrup priced at 25 cents. Salvation Oil advertised as a superior pain remedy at 25 cents per bottle.

Barrett caucus calls and rival plans roil Massachusetts politics

Boston 1889 report details calls for Republican caucuses over Speaker selection. Wardwell and Sanger factions urge an evening meeting to decide the next House Speaker as Barrett’s camp weighs signing the call. A clash over precedent versus party unity surfaces with notes from Wardwell Barrett supporters and supporters of Sanger Wardwell.

Barrett Wardwell Mr. Barrett Republican Barrete Massachusetts House of Representatives House Messrs. Sanger George P. Sanger, Jr J. Otis Wardwell Robert H. Bowman Elihu B. Hayes Thomas W. Bicknell Andrew B. Lattimor Alpheus Sanford J. Henry Norcross William G. Baker Charles E. Carter Herbert O. Delano William R. Rowell Frederick M. Kilmer William B. Durant Henry 8. Milton Francis W. Kittredge House of Representatives Green Room State House

City notes and public works changes

The city will issue no summons for unpaid taxes this year a warrant will be issued instead with a 50 cent extra charge Interest on unpaid taxes rises to 7 percent after January 1 The Liberal Union meets at Youngs Hotel this evening The highway from Washington street to Winship place will be renamed Dighton place and Riverdale street from Western avenue to Raymond street A charity ball January 28 at Mechanics Building for clerks displaced by the Bedford street fire tickets one dollar at Connellys Adams House and Thayers Parker House Mayor Newhall of Lynn requests help at Lynn for relief efforts.

Liberal Union A Young's Hotel Washington Street Brighton Winship Place Dighton Place Newhall Lynn

Christmas Gifts For Needy Children Festival Appeal

A long standing appeal by the B. Y. M. Christian Union committee seeks help for a Christmas and New Year festival for about 600 needy children and their mothers at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street on January 4 1890. They request clothing shoes toys books and money to buy materials, with early gifts preferred and donations sent to the Union or President William H. Baldwin.

B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street Union Boyston Street William H. Baldwin

Trading Up On Bluebeard Jr A Theatre Piracy Incident

The Tremont Theatre production Bluebeard Jr faces a piracy attempt by an office in Washington Street Boston. John W Norton & Co the proprietors report notices from New England managers about a pirate presenting the show with lithographs and a cast list. Legal proceedings have been filed by Norton & Co to stop the activity.

Bluebeard, JR

G. W. Simmons & Co Ad Calls Attention in Boston

A reader is urged to view G. W. Simmons & Co. advertisements in today's issue and to make a memorandum to call at 32 to 44 North Street in Boston for good clothing.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Boston

Gossamer Association Meet Leads to Congress Trade Talk

The Gossamer Manufacturers' Association of the United States met at Young's and formed a committee led by L. D. Apsley and W. Cable to press Congress on undervalued imported goods. Attendees included H. H. Shepard, C. A. Place, A. Randolph, J. A. Churchill, and many others. hotel arrivals list numerous names and cities across the country.

Gossamer Manufacturers’ Association of the United States Young L. D. Apsley Goodyear Company W. Cable Cable Rubber Company Congress Messrs H. H. Shepard C. A. Place New York A. H. Randolph Chicago J. A. Churchill St. Louis Boston Thorndike Medical Club George W. Moses Chelsea Quincy House Vendome Austin Mantington Oliver Wren Brooklyn J. Wentworth Brown Elealy N. EF Grey Exeter N.H John B. de Witt Portland A. A. H. Boissevain London Eng. Brunswick A. J. Easton LaCrosse Wis BR. W. Ferguson Richard Hill Charles Wide J. M. Jones Paris Parker’s W. KB Church Grand Rapids Mich J. Ki. Searles, Jr EB. D.ngelow Kansas City F. McKenna Pittsburg J. H. Fitzmaurice New London Conn W. F. Milliken L. Marsden New Haven Tremont C. M. Avery Suila del Pute G. T. Bynner W. L. Hawkes York Harbor Nathan Cleaves W. G. Durgin Concord N. H Edward Bellamy Chicopee Ferdinand Schmidt Washington Adamas W. B. Daley M. Xs W. B. Ostrander Syracuse N. Y N. B. Eustis H. M. Donebaugh U.S.N W. B. Still Philadelphia N. P. Dodge, Jr Council Bluffs E. J. Mack Cincinnat

Resolutions Honor Sawyer as Cruelty Societies Grow

At a December meeting the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Education Society passed resolutions mourning the death of Samuel E. Sawyer. The Boston force joined as branch members. calls advance for stricter trespass laws with firearms. Plans to distribute Our Dumb Animals in schools, praise for E R Jones on the Ellen M Gifford fountain, and reports of cruelty cases, horse removals, and animal deaths. New Parent Band of Mercy branches reach 145 in the month, totaling 7248 nationwide.

Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty American Humane Education Society Samuel E. Sawyer Boston Police Angell Edward Cunningham Milton Boston Public Schools E. R. Jones Boston Water Department Ellen M Gifford Beacon Street Brookline Brighton Avenues Society Boston Massachusetts Band of Mercy Alaska

Thorndike Club Hosts First Annual East Boston Dance

The Thorndike Club held its first annual dance last night at Maverick Hall with about 150 guests. A. Dudley Bagley directed the event with Edward E. Roberts and a corps of aides guiding the dances. The club has set up headquarters in the old Maverick Wheel Club rooms near the Maverick House. Officers include Bagley president Roberts vice president Chandler Fowler secretary and William A. Bailey treasurer.

Thorndike Club Boston Maverick Hall A. Dudley Bagley Edward 8. Roberts Maverick Wheel Club Maverick House A. Chandler Fowler William A. Bailey

Roxbury City Guard Holds Fourth Social in Armory

The Roxbury City Guard Company D First Infantry M.V.M. held its fourth social last evening at the Warren street armory. About 100 couples attended and danced until midnight. Private James F. Gorman directed the floor with assistance from a capable aid corps. Buffum's Orchestra provided the music.

Trimountain Council Order of United Foresters Paine Memorial Hall P. J. Ducey Grand Council Charles H. Stanley George A. Stedman Chelsea Thomas F. Desmond South Boston Ducey Hobbs Beacon Lodge Pythias Orkeley Hall Lynn Portland Otis E. Wousing Alfred S. Turner National Guard Band Comales Roxbury

Stabbing At Richmond And North Streets

Last evening around 11 o clock an altercation on the corner of Richmond and North streets left Josina Farina stabbed in the right side by Frank Today. Bereant Evans and Officer Wise arrested both suspects. Farina is not seriously hurt.

Richmond North Streets Frank Josina Farina Bereant Evans Officer Wise Faria

Watch Snatching Allegedly Occurred on Eliot Street

Yesterday Bartell McDonald snatched a watch and chain valued at 19 from Charles Evans of Newtonville on Eliot street. Officer Clayton arrested McDonald.

Bartell McDonald Charles Evans Newtonville Eliot Street Clayton McDonald

Gough Found Guilty in Letter Embezzlement Case

In Chelsea, postmaster William H. Cate was tried for embezzling government funds after cashing a $109 check from Martin for stamped envelopes not delivered. The court ruled that once cash was received the funds belonged to the government, directing a guilty verdict for Cate.

United States District Court Nelson J. Wiliam H. Gough William H. Cate Chelsea United States Martin Theovernment

Supreme Judicial Court Docket Notes On Equity Actions

December hearing before the Supreme Judicial Court covers Sarah A. Chase versus George L. Hubbard for invalidating a deed. The case alleges undue influence deluding an elderly widow in Lowell, seeking reconveyance and injunction. Also details on Egbert C. Smyth v Visitors of Phillips Academy Andover known as the Andover Case with Sta th's teaching deemed inconsistent with founders creed. Arguments concluded with counsel named for both sides.

Harber Commissioners Algonquin Club Sarah A. Chase George L. Hubbard George F. Chase Lowell George F. Richardson J. N. Marshall H. Conant Grover D. Robinson Egbert C. Smyth Theological Institution Phillips Academy Andover Sta Th Board of Visitors William F. Eustis Robinson Supreme Court Emerson E. Baldwin Theodore Dwight Charles H. Barrows Appellant E. R. Hoar Asa French Arthur H. Wellman Appellee

Superior Court First Session December Sessions Recap

In Chester and surrounding cases the Superior Court opens with Barker presiding. Hutchinson v London Liverpool Globe Insurance seeks 5500 for loss. jury awards 11195. Several tort actions heard or resumed, with motions for new trials and exceptions to be addressed Friday. A notable Davis v Tuttle case on marriage breach promises discusses interrogatories and pleadings, with appeal noted.

R. H. Hutchinson London, Liverpool & Globe Insurance Company Chester Joseph Bennett C. W. Loring Mark Hammond L. K. Husted Dow J. M. Browne Thomas . Barry

Embezzlement and liquor law violations cited in Superior Court

December 19 Superior Criminal Court docket lists Cornelius Cohen embezzlement one year at Massachusetts Reformatory Walter Rukes breaking and entering James Barry liquor law violation fined $100 Michael Hogarty assault and battery fined $20 and costs John M Lyons liquor law violation fined $150 and four months at the House of Correction Also entries for Commonwealth v cases and various v. defendants 2372 through 2272 spread across multiple docket numbers

Cornelius Cohen House of Correction Walter Rukes Massachusetts Reformatory James Barry Michael Hogarty John M. Lyons Commonwealth Ance Same Holland A Simonds Curran Hinton Coleman Lines O’brien

Wakefield Town Sued in Middlesex Tort Action

Superior Court shows case No 3609 John Millerick acting as pro ami against Town of Wakefield in an action of tort to recover damages filed on December 19 before Judge Thompson.

Hammond Dennis Sullivan Middlesex Street Railroad Company Timothy Sullivan Saine Revere Beach Revere F. S. Hesseltine A. Hemenway J. H. Wheeler Middlesex Thompson John Millerick Pro Ami Town of Wakefield

Personal injury cases rise from sidewalks and dog bite claim

In Wakefield and Marlboro districts plaintiffs sue for injuries from sidewalk disrepair and a dog attack. Defense in both actions denies liability as plaintiff attorneys list shows and cases proceed to trial with various docket numbers and local parties.

Lowe v City of Gloucester land taken for sewer claim

Superior Civil Court in Salem hears Lucy E. Lowe's damages suit over a sewer lay out in Gloucester. Plaintiffs argue the sewer order was illegal due to lack of Common Council concurrence. counsel lists appear for both sides.

Superior Civil Court Essex County Salem Sherman Lowe City of Gloucester Lucy E. Lowe Common Council B. F. Butler and Bailey F. L. Evans W. A Same Quill Admx Proctor Bradley , Ton & Maine RR Donahue Damon

Insolvency Court Suffolk Today's Adjourned and First Meetings

Insolvency court in Suffolk County lists today’s calendar with adjourned third meetings for cases including 1283 Ititlefield & Fol 1680 Patrick Gallagher 16838 Ileston Bros 1295 John Burbank 11663 Emery W Smith 1761 William J Stevens 1295 Burbank & Co 1722 Elmer E Hudson 11553 Manks Rubinaroot 1723 Barnard Steinardt 1713 Frank P Tyler 1724 William Hayes 1738 Edward F E Marden 1684 George Meacom 97 Frank Paige 1728 Edwin R Hayden 1814 Emma Gibson 1730 Edmund Keyes 11828 George W Hollis 1732 Peter Mullep 1826 Cilfiord & Cameras 1672 U S & W J Howe First meetings in 1799 The F P Moulding Co 1814 Emma Gibson Baker 1827 John H C Pratt 11824 Rt Clinton Harlow

Suffolk County William Hayes Edward FE Marden George Meacom Frank Paige Edwin R. Hayden Emma C. Gibson Edmund Keyes George W. Hollis Peter Mullep Cilfiord & Cameras U. S W.J. Howe F. P. Moulding Co Emma . Gibson. Baker John H. C. Pratt Clinton Harlow

Detailing Convictions In Superior Court Norfolk Nor

Dedham December 19 J Dennis Duggan of Hyde Park convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance fined 75 and costs and four months in the House of Correction Henry Pray of Stoughton convicted of liquor law violation Benjamin A Benton of Stoughton pleaded guilty to keeping a liquor nuisance S M Molmes of Sharon an Express man acquitted on liquor law charge Philip Myers of Canton convicted of assault with pistol sentence deferred John Riley of Avon on trial for indecent assault

Superior Criminal Court Norfolk Dedham Blodgett Dennis Duggan Hyde Park House of Correction Henry ©. Pray Stoughton Benjamin A. Benton S. M. Molmes Sharon Philip Myers Canton William Finn John Riley Avon

Municipal Court Criminal Session Sentences Four to Two Months

J Brennan received four months in the House of Industry for larceny of a tub of butter. Henry Anderson and George L Robinson each drew two months in the House of Industry for larceny. Hartford G Clark fined 50 dollars without costs and Arthur Clark 80 dollars without costs for concealing aged property.

Municipal Court Ely J. John Brennan House of Industry Henry Anderson George L. Robinson Hartford G. Clark Arthur Clark

Donors to the Helping Hand Fair Appeal for Support

The New England Helping Hand Society thanks all supporters of the Working Girls' Home fair. They seek continued sympathy and contributions as they plan to move to a larger house in Boston, asking for donations of money and market supplies to aid the cause.

Friends of the Helping Hand Society New England Helping Hand Society Boston Labrah A. P. Dickerman N. FE. H. H. Society

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