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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1888

Page

8

Foreign Actor C Leslie Alien on Aldrich petition views

C Leslie Alien of the Boston Museum Company discusses the Louis Aldrich petition to amend contract labor law affecting actors. He argues for limits on English imports, praises American actors, and says American salaries would rise if protections pass. He notes managers prioritize mercantile aims and criticizes reliance on foreign companies over home talent.

Arr. C. Leslie Alien Boston Biuseuum Company Louis Aldrich Post The C. Leslie Alien Museum Company Rutland Square Aldrich Miss Anderson London Goldsmith Sheridan Gross Sonyry

Harvard Prize Winners and College Catalogue Update

The 1888 89 deturl prizes for sophomores were distributed as Christmas gifts by Harvard College marking top scholars of the freshman year. Winners include Charles Burton Gulick, Charlies Lewis Slattery, Horace Andrew Davis, Raymond Weeks, Hugh Tallant, and many others with five juniors also honored for improvement. The new college catalogue notes minor changes, new officers, admissions tweaks, added electrical engineering, restructured natural history, and expanded courses across medical and graduate programs. The Harvard Gee and Banjo clubs plan a Western Christmas tour with concerts in New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and Cambridge. The first Cambridge Gee and Banjo concert was well received. Vesper service and a Messiah solo preceded resignations due to ill health from Latin professor Henry Preble.

Charles Burton Gulick Brooklyn Charlies Lewis Slattery Denver Horace Andrew Davis Cambridge Raymond Leslie Weeks Kansas City Hugh Tallant Roxbury C. H. Page K. McKenzie C. H. C. Wright C. L. Mix J. C. Powers A. Hall W. G. Howard F. C. Babbitt G. N. Brown B. Hale W. ML. Cannon F. N. Robinson H. &. Sawyer J. Cummings W.E. Beer A. E. Burr A. W. Dudley Mack E. O. Parker W. Phinney Parsons C. M. Eaton Fwin O. B. Roberts M. E. Gill University Ames Merrick Vaporuigent Ust Veterinary School Banjo New York Chickering Hall Harvard Club Philadelphia Clas Cincinnati St. Louis

Pilgrim Fathers Supper Ends With Oratorical Praise in Music Hall

In Music Hall the Congregational Club honors the Pilgrim Fathers before 700 guests. President Weston and Governor Ames head the speakers with Rev. Renen Thomas and Dr. Gregg among those offering views on Puritans and Pilgrims. The Germania Orchestra and Schubert Club provided music as the event closed with a serenade.

Music Hall Weston Ames Reeve Grege Thomas Pilgrim Fathers Congregational Club Servoby England Charles Carleton Collin John Robinson John Alden Germania Orchestra Apollo Belvidere Erminie Boulanger Schubert Club Arthur W. Thayer Thomas Weston Governor Ames Renen Thomas D.D Re, &Tobey A. Ue Dunning J. M. W. Hall C. W. Fill E. B. Webb Rufus S. Frost Carter Williams College Samuel B. Capen N. G. Clark A. W. ‘Butts C. Creegan Ezra Farnsworth David Grexg John S. Ropes J. F.C. Hyde James White Charles Carteton Coffin Wiliam Elliot Griffis F. A. Warfield Old Country Plymouth God Jesus Christ Europe Commonwealth of Massachusetts New England Edward Winslow New Colony of Massachusetts Bay Plymouth Colony

Gambling House Raid Nets Fifteen Arrests at Hollis Street

Captain Dawson and Station 4 officers raided a gambling house at 27 Hollis street last evening, arresting fifteen men for presence. They seized 700 chips five tables four chairs three pictures and twenty five yards of carpet valued at 490 dollars.

Dawson Station 4 Hollis Street

Funeral for Joseph C. Winter Held at Father’s Home

The funeral for Joseph C. Winter was held yesterday at his father’s residence 63 Anderson Street. He belonged to the Ancient and Honorable ARC Company for over thirty years after serving in the National Guard and Boston City Guard MVM and was linked with the Orpheus Musical Society. Rev. EK Horton led the services and the body was interred at Mt. Auburn in the family lot.

Joseph C. Winter Anderson Street Ancient and Honorable ARC Comany National Guard Boston City Guard M.V.M Orpheus Musical Society EK. A. Horton Mt. Auburn

Rescuer from Station 14 Saves Newton Woman from Drowning

Special Fire Officer Cicer Coyle of Station 14 rescued Clara J aniestigely years old of Newton from drowning after ice broke on Brooks's Pond during skating. Her life was saved by timely assistance.

Cicer Coyle Station 14 Clara J. Aniestigely Newton Brooks’s

Marssagero Santa Crus fashion offerings noted

A fragmented notice lists items such as London trouser stretchers, umbrellas, leather jackets, suits and overcoats, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. It requests patrons to address mail to G. W. Simmons at 32 to 44 North Street.

Marssagero

Two Reports From Boston Council On Employees Policy

The Boston Common Council discussed a committee report detailing city and Suffolk county employees and suppliers, with majority and minority analyses. The majority urged an annual city document listing employees and salaries, while the minority questioned its value and scope.

Fort Worth Street Railway bonds rise on investor activity

The Fort Worth Street Railway bonds advanced after a Philadelphia syndicate took a large block and the company improved its outlook. Early subscribers lost the stock bonus as the board chose electricity for motive power, signaling growing interest in enterprising car securities tied to expanding Western cities.

Fort Worth

Salvation Oil and Cough Syrup Price Brief

An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a pain killer priced at 25 cents per bottle and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as saving doctor bills with a 25 cent price tag. The copy emphasizes low cost remedies and medical savings.

Salvation Oil

Court verdicts and ongoing actions in late December trials

United States Circuit Court finished a tort case with a plaintiff verdict of 34772.88 for conversion of bonds and stocks valued at 60000. Items included Minneapolis 8s Eastern Illinois 6s Oregon Railway 6s Chicago Severance and New York and New England. Other cases resumed or unfinished with insurers, replevin, and railroad negligence notes.

United States Circuit Court Cott Sarah A. Preble Henry M. Bates Minneapolis Eastern Illinois Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Chicago Severace New York New England Supreme Court B. F. Butler Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Michael O’brien Iaw George M. Stearns James B. Carroll Alire Taylor Charles J. Noyes Charles L. Long

Lacoste versus Ayres still on trial in Middlesex court

Superior Court Middlesex County December 20. Case shows Lacoste v Ayres ongoing. Other entries include Hesselline v Globe, Leadbetter v Newspaper Co, Wagner v Wagner, Flint v Cushing, Sauie v saine.

Quinby v Boston and Maine Rail road collision tort suit

Superior Court Essex County December 20 Judge Mason presides over Quinby versus Boston and Maine Rail road a tort action for damages from a personal injury in a collision at Howes station in April 1886 due to alleged negligence. Defence denies. trial proceeds with H P Moulton for plaintiff and J Lincoln for defendant. Last jury cases of the week. juries to be dismissed Monday December 31. divorce list to be taken up Monday December 24 followed by jury waived cases.

C. W. Bartlett H. E. Swasey Royal M. Pulsifer Thomas Gray Globe Newspaper Company Boston Herald Ormsby Sash Holder Company Boston Globe F. Kittredge N.S. Myrick J. Elder Jane EK Tuttle Fitchburg Railroad Joseph F. Tuttle Acton D. KE. Ware G. A. Torrey H. J F. B. Hemenway Deendant Ralph. Duncanson Jeremiah H. G. Sleeper J. N. Shattuck W. A. Gaston Gunning Marek Taylor Laughlin Name Same Boston Ward Quinby Boston & Maine Railroad Howes Station H. P. Moulton Jaintiff Lincoln

Councilman-Elect O'Brien Cleared After Hearing in Assault Charge

Councilman-elect James O'Brien of a Democratic South End ward received an extended hearing in municipal court on an assault and battery charge against David F. Burns and was finally discharged. Fred E. Mack remained held in 2090 custody until Dec. 27 on a charge of obtaining $40 by false pretences. Mack formerly collected for Curtis, No. 19 Milk Street.

Harpy James O’brien South End David F. Burns Fred E. Mack Mack Curtis Milk Street

More Facts About George Arising From Georgia Letter

A letter to Police Inspector Knox from a Marietta lawyer sheds light on Robert George whom Knox arrested for shoplifting. It says he was son of a deceased Episcopal clergyman, taught in Sunday school, and stole from Sessions Hamby & Co. for two years totaling nearly $5000. Indicted in November 1885, he fled. the grand jury indictment remains, and he may be extradited to Georgia for trial.

George Knox Marietta Robert George Archway Hollis Street Theatre Institute of Technology Messrs. Sessions

Sage Defeats Jewell In Newton Billiard Match

Sage defeated Jewell 200 to 192 in Newton's billiard tournament as Sage built a lead then Jewell rallied. Sage had a highest run of 38 and an average of 27.9 while Jewell's best run was 19 with an average of 2. Tonight's game features Charles versus Stone.

Sage Jewell Newton Charles Stone

West Church to reopen for services after next Sunday

The West Church will open for services after next Sunday with the pulpit filled by Unitarian preachers during Dr. Bartel's illness. Licenses granted to Old Colony Railroad to extend drawpiece across Fort Point channel and to Boston water board to build a water pipe-box and syphon across the Neponset River at Neponset bridge. The will of Mary Brewer widow of Gardner Brewer filed. executor William 8. Dexter named. no public bequests. Loyal Women of American Liberty met at Tremont Temple. Mrs. Shepherd urged evangelizing Catholics. Order of Columbia dined at Thorne dike with about 100 attendees. speakers included George E. McNeill and Elisea Denny among others. Tremont Street Club musicians performed. Charles Colbert of East Boston died at City Hospital after a fall. Jamaica Plain Gun Club celebrated merchandise shoots at Young's Hotel with prize winners listed. Recount of city election votes shows no changes. Alderman Rogers gains 33 votes. English High School class of 1859-62 dinner held at Young's. attendees named. K. C. A. Society of Phillips Andover Academy held a June meeting at Young's Hotel. Boston recorded 732 deaths last month, 808 in November year prior, 51 from diphtheria.

Bartel Land and Harbor Commissioners Old Colony Railroad Fort Point Channel Boston Water Board Neponset River Neponset Bridge Mary Brewer Gardner Brewer Suffolk County William Dexter Loyal Women of American Liberty Tremont Temple W. L. Small IT. P. Bucher Tremont Street Club Messrs Sumner Coolidge Thayer Dennison Order George E. McNeill Elisea Denny Frank Foster Spencer Alexander Robinson Charles Colbert Marion Street East Boston City Hospital Jamaica Plain C. H. Cilley M. A. Baker D. A. Brown H F. Amsden Rogers John H. Lee

Special Fitchburg Train To Waltham For Handel Society

Fitchburg railroad runs a Sunday night special train to Waltham and main road stations leaving Boston at 10 45 for Watertown branch stations at the same hour. Purpose is to accommodate attendees of the Messiah performance by Handel Society at Music Hall.

Fitchburg Railroad Waltham and Way Main Road Boston Watertown

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