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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1886
Page
8
The Boston Common Council debated extending the city debt limit to 2 percent of valuation and approved a loan package totaling 8282,000 for multiple projects including streets schools and public buildings. Members split along party lines, with several substitutions and amendments offered before the second reading and final adjournment.
Police captured several pickpockets as they targeted female shoppers during the holiday rush. Patrick Breen and Honora Mahoney, Newark-based criminals, were arrested after prior jail terms. William English alias William Matherson attempted to steal from Jordan, Marsh. Matilda Herman stole ribbon from Hovey & Co. Wilford Hyatt, 13, nabbed for diamond ring theft at White & Co. Mary Clegg, released from jail, left for New York after inspector help.
Captain William Moore of the steamship Japanese, arriving with sugar for Standard Sugar Refinery in Boston, was duped by a man claiming to be the hydrographic chief who forged a payment order. The fake signature prompted a $160 withdrawal, leaving Moore and ship’s crew seeking the culprit as detectives investigate.
The American Electric Manufacturing Company reports nine months ending Nov 1 1886 showing 5671 lamps sold 2786 delivered with the balance due to crowding. Goff plans a capital increase to expand factory capacity and promote adoption by gas firms. The issue is seen as prudent investment and a sign of favorable light company progress.
An East Boston audience enjoyed a novelty at the Saratoga Street M. L. Church a Chinese day school scene with thirteen girls as scholars under teacher William H Beeching. Rev Dr Baldwin furnished costumes and Miss Clara Cushman gave a brief lecture on life and manners in a Chinese school.
Clergy groups met with remarks by Rev J B Makepeace of Andover on Divorce Reform League aims and census data. Papers on Bible use, mission work in Paris, and home religious training were discussed. multiple ministers contributed, with next Monday set for a free conference on church methods and youth societies.
United States Circuit Court on December 20 heard a motion by J William S Gottsberger against Aldine Publishing for a preliminary injunction to stop printing publishing and selling a book titled The Ebers Gallery. The case was entered in October with a full statement and was heard on affidavits. Plaintiff was represented by T L Livermore and F P Fish. defendants by S J Elder.
The United States District Court announces the start of jury trials this Tuesday at 10 a.m. in criminal cases, marking the commencement of jury proceedings for the term.
The Superior Court’s first session heard exceptions and related matters. Cases included 249S Facon vs Lawin and 2098 Bigelow vs Boston among many, while the second and subsequent sessions handled tort actions, jurisdiction questions, and firm scheduling details with judges Knowlton and Dewey presiding.
Amos R. Binney aged 67 committed suicide by shooting himself in an office at 9 Doane Street, shared with E. C. Walker. He left a note to the medical examiner stating poverty and illness forced the act, and a package for a Salem recipient was found nearby. Noted as a widower, Binney had faced hardship and despondency before his death on a Saturday evening.
Jury rulings split the dispute over seizure of northern versus southern premises along the center line of two middle railroad tracks with £50 awarded to the tenant for mesne profits. Separate case Pray versus Wasdell awarded plaintiff $65. Several other cases listed with defendants and law firm names.
The record lists two tort actions with juries disagreeing. No. 2860-Hannan vs Lane involves a fall on a plank at Upton's Glue Works Peabody. plaintiff claims due care. No. 8528-Lucy vs City of Salem concerns injuries from a Jan 19 1886 fall on Rawlins Street Salem. defenses include general denial and trial notes.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr Josiah Conant a leading physician of Great Falls New Hampshire after a long illness He was born in Dudley Massachusetts aged 54 The second notice mourns Moses R Lake of Pembroke New Hampshire who died yesterday morning of erysipelas He was 54 a Democratic candidate for Senator from the Merrimac district in the last election a Knight of Labor and a noted speaker He was a farmer and member of Canton Stark Hildreth Encampment and Howard Lodge I O O F Sunecook native of Chichester who served in its Legislature
Lewiston Maine December 20 The Emporium a dry goods store owned by Jacobs and Sons burned at dawn. Building damage listed at 1100 with stock loss estimated at 20060 by owners but insured figures vary by agent. Tivron New Hampshire December 20 The New Hampshire Conference Seminary and Female College main building damaged about 200 by fire this morning.
The Methodist Social Union held its annual meeting in Wesleyan Hall with reports read and officers elected. Willard Allen and others were noted as secretary and treasurer and George D. Sargent named president. Dr James Knowles delivered a pointed critique on Methodism in a session sparked by satirical remarks from a Boston Herald editor.
Members of the Berkeley Street Church met in the vestry to decide whether to accept Rev. William Burnett Wrights resignation. He sent a letter asking two to three weeks for further consideration and promising a decision within that period. The request was unanimously granted.
Delegates from Boston trade bodies organized the Boston Executive Business Association at the Revere House. The group aims to advance trade interests and act on matters from trade organizations. Officers elected include President William B. Rice and vice presidents John D. Morton Oscar H. Sampson, with Charles Theo Carruth as secretary and Orman T. Boyd as treasurer. Directors are Hersey B. Goodwin and Edward T. Russell.
Mr Charles H Hoyts farcical comedy A Tin Soldier played at the Park Theatre to full house last night. The Boston retuning cast includes James T Powers as Rats George Boni face Jr as Vilas Canby and Flora Walsh Carry Story Isabella Coe Victoria Bridge Amy Ames as Violet Hughes. The piece features several musical numbers and runs one week with continued laughter and quicken pace.
Kiralty brothers revive the old spectacle at the Boston Theatre with new scenery and ballet. Cast includes Virginia Payne M J F Roberts J De Gez Louise Allen Rose Chessneau W S Bartholomew Arthur Moulton. The ballet features scenes from The Mascot and La Fille de Madame Angot with Devil's Glen and the Dawn of Love stage pictures praised. Performances run nightly with two Saturday shows.
Daniel Sully presents The Corner Grocery at the Howard Atheneum for this week only. The comedy features Sully as Michael Nolan with strong humor and a bright turn by Master Malvey as Jimavy Nolan while the audience endures tall hats and enjoys a midweek matinee plus a Saturday show at 2 o clock.
The Martyr an adaptation of a French play plays at the Bijou Theatre last evening. A sister and husband trigger a fatal shooting under mistaken identity. Henry Colton as Count Vanrice impresses with melodramatic passion while other cast members range from good to fair. Two week run announced with effective scenery and costumes.
Seats go on sale this evening for Mme. Modjeska’s opening week at Hollis Street Theatre. The new production The Chouans is making its Boston premiere after a New York run. Wednesday matinees are skipped. only Saturday day performances. The Knesisel Quartet concert follows at Chickering Hall with Mendelssohn Quintet, Schumann Quartet, and Brahms trio. Boston Symphony Orchestra holds its 11th public rehearsal tomorrow at 2 30. Adonis closes this week as Harbor Lights leaves the Museum and The Mikado nears end of its second week at the Globe.
Chelsea common council elected Kimball Easterbrook as city auditor for one year and Joan Crandon, Eugene Endicott, John Edmands as public library trustees, Frank Fay as overseer of the poor, all for three years. An order to transfer unexpended balances to public buildings passed. The mayor's protest against more grade railroad tracks over Chelsea bridge was withdrawn and refilled to seek the attorney general. Meeting adjourned for one week.
The tenth entertainment in Tremont Temple’s Star course offered a varied program by skilled artists. Mrs Medora Henson Emergon drew repeated encores with a charming presence and fine voice. Walter Emerson impressed with selections and the Harvard Quartet proved popular. Miss Nella F Brown read with spirit and offered a fine rendition of Aux Italiens with Johnson’s tenor solo and Daggett and Ryder on piano and organ.
The Wednesday Noon Half-hour Service will be omitted this week due to Christmas preparations of the churches.
Summary of city proceedings includes a decision against building a foot-bridge over the railroad on Sumner street and authorizing street extensions and widenings on Tremont Washington Walnut and Boston streets. Also reports annual costs at the Massachusetts school for the feeble minded and a hospital donation.
The Christian Union reports on Ramona School for Girls at Santa Fe New Mexico and includes a Dec 9 1836 letter from President Grover Cleveland. He endorses Indian education through Christian and secular schooling and pledges a personal contribution to aid the cause. He commends female Indian pupils as especially promising.
The Quincy House guests gathered in the parlor at 1 o'clock yesterday to address the death of Mr. J. W. Johnson the late proprietor. Colonel J. H. George presided with M. P. Curran secretary. A seven member committee was formed to draft condolence resolutions and present them to the Johnson family.
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