Readers voice for 1884 ticket in Boston Post letters
Readers across Maine to Minnesota endorse the old Democratic ticket of Tilden and Hendricks or similar reform candidates. Submissions favor strong reformers, condemn late frauds of 1876, and urge nominees with tariff reform and unity. Letters praise McDonald Hewitt Morrison and oppose Butler for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Butler
Tilden
Grand Old Statesman
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Michigan
Tennessee
Mississippi
Indiana
Ohio
Minnesota
Tilden and Hendricks
Boston Post
Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
Congress
William J. Bell
North Adams
Mich
Jere Black
Lado
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Isaac A. Elmore
Cleveland
Tenn
McDonald and Hewitt
McDonald
Hewitt
Massachusetts State House
Jericho
Cle
Lanesboro
Mass
Morrison, Hewitt
Wm. R. Morrison
Abraham S. Hewitt
Morrison and Hewitt
M.E.S
Worcester
Keifer Humiliated as Nepotism and Suffrage Bid Fail
Special Despatch from Washington reports Representative Warren J Keifer suffers two defeats as the House rejects a resolution granting extra pay to discharged employees and blocks creation of a woman suffrage committee. Keifer faced accusations of nepotism for appointing his nephew Gaines, who drew $5,000 yearly during vacation without work. Republicans distance themselves, stripping him of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keifer
Committee On Accounts
Congress
Gaines
Geddes
Cobb
Cox
North Carolina
Reed
Warren J. Keiferj
Proteus Court of Inquiry
Capt. Clapp
Garlington
Init Witners
Arctic
Signal Office
Lieut
Thad
Lieut. Greely
Lieut. Girlington
Corruption at Chicago Bribery Probe Before Grand Jury
Chicago reporters and editors are summoned as the grand jury investigates alleged bribery linked to a city ordinance granting the Chicago and Evanston railroad entry rights. Key figures include Joseph Medill and M. x. Stone, with a subpoena issued for Mayor Harrison as the railway officials may testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago and
Evanston
Grand Jury
Daily Press
Joseph Medill
the Tribune
M. x. Stone
The
Daily News
Mr. Stone
Harrison
Haile Withdraws From Canvass For Congress Seat
The Republican will announce that Senator William H Haile has withdrawn from the canvass for Gov Robinsons seat in Congress. State Auditor Lada refused to allow the use of his name. Five Republican lawyer candidates remain: W 38 Shurtleff Gideon Wells Whitney Gardner and Rockwell. Democrat A C Woodworth of Chicopee is expected to be the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
William H. Haile
Robinson
Lada
Shurtleff
Gideon Wells
M. B. Whitney
Westfield
Charles L. Gardner
Palmer
F. W. Rockwell
Pittsfield
Yale Oaksmen Crew Training Under Way at Yale
New Haven Conn Dec 21 The scoring and training of candidates for Yale university crew positions continues next term. Eleven men averaged daily in the boat house last term with only Flanders 85 and Peters 86 from last year remaining among the group as veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Patten
Sheffield
Cowles
Storrs
Blake
Hobbs
Dodge
Durham
Appleton
Blakeslee
Bob Cook
New Haven
Hyndman
Cook
Conn
Yale University
Flanders
Peters
Seabrook shooting ends with manhunt for Dow
Calvin Eaton constable shot in Seabrook by Edwin Dow after arresting him last Sunday. Dow, a 30 year old shoemaker, fled after a late night confrontation following a dance. Eaton gravely wounded with a bullet through the left side and another to the wrist. Dow remains missing, suspected to have killed himself or hidden with relatives. Authorities search area without success through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Calvin Eaton
Edward Dow
Seabrook
Dows
Eaton
Dow
Reese Owen
Owen
Edwin D. Dow
Billy
Newell Dow
Col. Eaton
Edwin Fied
Smith & Wesson
Dispute in State Convention Over Lotteries
A Baton Rouge despatch reports Democratic convention debates over the Louisiana Lottery. Minority resolutions condemn lotteries as corrupt and seek a constitutional ban. An amendment declaring opposition to all lottery dealings passes amid sharp exchanges. The platform urges education funding and anti monopoly aims, ending with an adjournment sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Picayune
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Lottery Company
Bosiner
Gand
Bestner
Marston
Red River
McEnery
Yeas
Judge denies habeas corpus in Crandall case
In New Haven Judge Torrence dismissed the habeas corpus writ in the case of James Crandall the Walpole burglar. He ruled Gov Waller s extradition warrant lawful and said jurisdiction ceased after dismissal. Crandall may appeal to the supreme court and was remanded to Sheriff Perry for return to Walpole New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Torrence
Court of Common Pleas
James Crandall
Walple
Gov. Waller
Crandall
Supreme Court of Errors
Torrance
Catlin
Grand Reception for Gen Hancock in San Francisco
A grand reception was held at the Pavilion in San Francisco last evening for Gen Hancock. He arrived from the Palace hotel with Gov Stoneman and Mayor Bartlett, joined by state and federal officials and a militia detachment. Five thousand invitations were issued as the crowd rose to cheer and wave handkerchiefs. The mayor spoke and Hancock gave an impressive response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gen. Hancock
Palace Hotel
Gov
Stoneman
Bartlett
Mayvare
Ohio manufacturing outlook reports show hopeful trend
The Trade Review and Western Machinist will publish tomorrow reports from Ohio industrial centers on manufacturing conditions. Discouragement appears in some quarters, but the vast majority of manufacturers remain hopeful for the future. The year records a very large number of new industries established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
The
Trade Review
Western Machinist
Ohio
Supreme Court Affirms $20,000 Libel Verdict Against Evening News
In Detroit on December 21 the state university anatomy demonstrator Dr McLean won a libel suit against the Evening News. The supreme court upheld the lower court verdict for $20,000 in damages over a charge of improper relations with a married female patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
McLean
the State University
Evening News
Supreme Court Today
Quebec Parliament House Bribe Allegations Stir Montreal
Montreal reports that contractor M Charlebois allegedly paid Premier Mousseau 5000 for the Quebec parliament project. The source adds that Treasurer Wartelle has resigned amid the Beaufort bribery scandal, signaling political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
L’etendard
M. Charlebois
Quebec
Mousseau
Wartelle
Dusgust
Beaufort
Multiple Charges Hit In Brief News From Coast To Plains
Captain Gordon sentenced in Jersey City to five years hard labor and a $1000 fine for abducting Addie Bressan of Astoria L I his appeal planned. West Shore railroad cuts hundreds of jobs at Buffalo and near Syracuse due to winter stoppages and weather. Negro lynching feared after Howard killed Pat Flynn near Skipwith while en route to jail. first suspected case of black mob retaliation. San Francisco merchants report Northwest trade collapse after Northern Pacific opening. freight to Oregon and Washington drops sharply. Henry Probst shoots Mary Hammer at Wilderman station coal mines after she declines marriage then kills himself while resisting a sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Addie Bressan
Astoria
L. I
Jersey City
West Shore Railroad Company
Buffalo
Syracuse
Vicksburg
Howard
Pat Flynn
Skipwith
San Francisco
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Washington Territory
Henry Probst
Mary Hammer
Wilderman Station
Cairo Short Line Road
Belleville
O Donnell trial doubts over fair jury amid Pryor role
New York dispatch details Edward Moran report from London on Gen PrI yor Pryor's limited prominence in the O Donnell case due to adversarial public sentiment. Counsel discuss retirement options and the risk Pryor's participation could harm the defendant's chances.
Guilty verdict on disturbance of religious worship in Williamsburg
Daniel Cronin and Mary Cronin were found guilty in Kings County court for denouncing Rev. Florence McCarthy during the Williamsburg church service. Sentence withheld pending decision on a related civil suit. Also reported: Longstreet debt suit ordered paid, fatal kerosene fire in Brooklyn, a wounded man in New Haven mystery, Bigot sentenced to life, Miss Linnott shot, merchants seek water fund, White Cross lowers rates, Stonington passenger ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Cronin
Mary Cronin
Florence McCarthy
Williamsburg
Kings County Court of Sessions
Brooklyn
Charles Movaily
Grand Street
New Haven
Conn
Bigot
Amadee Bigot
Sarriet Reniul
Lillie Linnott
Nicholas J. Linnott
West Thirty-fourth Street
Sarah Clancy
Sinking Fund
White Cross Steamship Line
Hamburg
Lloyds
Red Star
American
Stonington
Charles Tanner
Providence
One Killed Six Injured in Illinois Train Collision
A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy passenger train rear-ended another at Gladstone Illinois, telescoping a Pullman car that burned. Richard Somers, dining car superintendent in Chicago, was killed. Six other passengers injured, two coaches burned, loss about 50000. Engineer failed to see rear light on another train. Also a Pennsylvania bridge collision burned oil cars and damaged Lackawaxen river bridge causing six hours of delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Gladstone
Ill
Rkihard Somers
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Port Jervis
N. Y
Lewo
Lackawaxen River
Lackawaxen
Caboore
Trouble in Mexico Over the Nickel Money Riot
In Mexico City on December 21 unrest erupted among lower classes over nickel currency. Markets refused nickel, sparking clashes, broken lamps, and closed shops. Troops fired blank rounds and charged the crowd, restoring order without bloodshed. patrols remain. Separately, Degbest and his seconds were acquitted for Olivier's duel murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Mexico
Eyalty
Mr. Degbest
Olivier
Hosmer Wins Ten Mile Walking Match In Lawrence
In Lawrence on December 21 George Hosmer of Boston beat John Meagher in a ten mile walking match. Hosmer had a 30 yard start while Meagher retired after five miles and 16 laps due to a disordered stomach. Hosmer finished seven miles in 1 hour 19 minutes as Boston bettors won near $2,000 with odds at three to one on Meagher, and another $25 side match is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
George Hosmer
Boston
John Meagher
Hosmer
Meagher
Vanderbilt Buys Pittsburg and Atlantic Railroad
The sale of the Pittsburg and Atlantic railroad franchise to Mr. Vanderbilt is reported from Pittsburg. Stock certificates valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000 will be the consideration. The line runs from Pittsburg to Connellsville, removing obstacles to the Harrisburg and Western railroad's construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Pa
Pittsburg and Atlantic Railroad
Vanderbilt
E. K. Hyndman
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Harrisburg and Western Railroad
Glasgow dynamite trial verdicts and sentences land in London
The Glasgow dynamite case ends with five guilty on the first charge. Five receive life penal servitude, five get seven years. Judge condemns the outrages as abominable. Also noted are other items: Mile Colombier defends her Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt, remains of the Jeannette expedition arrive in Irkutsk, and various market and international updates from wheat to Abyssinia and Sontay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Glasgow
Tenane McDermott
Thomas Devaney
Peter Callaghan
Henry McCann
Patrick McCulloch
James O’ Donnelly
James Kelly
Patrick McCabe
Patrick Drem
Dennis Casey
Mile, Colombier
Paris Figaro
Sarah Barnum
Mme. Bernhardt
Mile. Colombier
M. Richepin
Irkutsk
DeLong
America
United Kingdom
Fire alarms prove needless as upper Mason building stove fire misread
In Boston and vicinity the 4:35 P M Friday alarm from box 46 proved unnecessary. Plumbers at the Mason building upstairs placed a stove in a Milk street window, flames blowing out created a brisk fire illusion unseen from the street due to the building’s height. Brick reports by telegraph follow with other city losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Milk Street
Telegraph
Paris
Texas
Harrison
Hale & Scott
Salvage dispute heard over tow and ship crews
In Philadelphia today the U S court heard libels by Edward H. McDonald, master of the Storm King, and Capt Brown of the Mary L. Cushing for salvage after rescuing the schooner Ephraim and Anna and its coal cargo. The Ephraim and Anna’s owners offered 1200 dollars. the case asks whether the Storm King or the Cushing should receive it or if a division is warranted. Decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Edward H. McDonald
Boston
Brown
Mary L. Cushing
Newburyport
Mass
Ephraim
Anna
Storm King
Cushing
Pilgrim and Puritan Dinner in New York
The fourth annual dinner of the Brooklyn New England Society at the Academy of Music in New York drew 250 guests. President Arthur and Ex-President Grant attended, with Henry Ward Beecher and others. Beecher contrasted Pilgrims and Puritans while urging moral suasion on reform questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn New England Society
Academy of Music
B. D. Seliiman
Society
Arthur
Grant
Henry Ward Beecher
J. P. Newman
Horace Russell
Low
Brooklyn
John W. Hunter
A. P. Pitnan
Silliman
Union
Plymouth Rock
New England
General Grant
Major Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Newman
America
J.P. Newman
Utah
Beecher
New York Society
City of
State of New York
Alfred C. Chapin
Edsong
Theodore I. Dwight
Boothbay notable Silas Smith dies at 61
New England notice reports the death Tuesday morning of Silas Smith a respected Boothbay citizen aged about 61. The Bath grand jury rose with 17 indictments including Daniel Wilkinson for murder of Policeman Lawrence and others for killing Indian Joe Denny. Maine historical society opened in Portland as Joseph Williamson Belfast and Gen John Marshall Brown spoke on colonial topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hion
Silas Smith
Boothbay
Bath
Daniel Wilkinson
Lawrence
Lewis E. Hopkins
Lorenzo H. Turner
Joe” Denny
Joseph C. Trott
Maine Historical Society
Portland
Joseph Williamson
Belfast
Penobscot
John Marshall Brown
Charles E. Banks
Washington,d. C
Edward Godfrey
Maine
William Edward Gould
Death of John T. Rowe in Salisbury barn
John T. Rowe, about 75 and single, was found dead in his Salisbury barn Wednesday afternoon. Boston capitalists eye a large lumber mill at New Foundlake outlet in Bristol. Warren F. Daniell of Franklin contemplates a pulp mill project. Theodore King, a dry goods dealer who failed for 16,000 dollars, heard in Great Falls police court and held on two counts in 1,000 dollar bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Rowe
Salisbury
Boston
New Foundlake
Bristol
Warren F. Daniell
Franklin
Theodore King
Great Falls
Church Quarrel in New Haven
In New Haven on December 21, trouble erupts at the Hebrew Congregational church. Rev. Mr. Cutler accuses J B Fillmore of polygamy, who counters with charges of lying and deceit. A church meeting is set for tomorrow to decide action after Fillmore allegedly offered to drop a $5 000 slander suit if Cutler would retract statements, which he refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Hebrew Congregational Church
Cutler
J. B. Fillmore
Fillmore
Early Brattleboro Merchant George C. Lawrence Dies
Brattleboro mourns the loss of George C. Lawrence, an early local merchant, at age 71 this week. Henry Persons of East Middlebury suffers a fractured collarbone and other injuries after being thrown from a carriage Tuesday night. Woodstock railroad reports robust business over the past year and is expected to bring profit to the town as supporters, including Hon. Frederick Billings, push for completion to Rutland next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Lawrence
Brattleboro
Henry Persons
East Middlebury
Woodstock
Frederick Billings
Rutland
Patti Stars in Semiramide at Globe Theater
The queen of lyric opera Mme. Patti sang the title role in Rossini's Semiramide at the Globe. Gemma Tiozzo and Signor Cherubini received mixed regard, with strong chorus work and varied support from Lombardelli and others. Headlines note Madison Square and Boston connections, with Norma and Lucia showings upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Stage
Mme
Patti
Globe Theatre
Rossini
Boston
Scalchi
Arsace
Assur
Idrene
Gemma Tiozzo
Signor Cherubini
Mephistopheles
Signor Lombardelli
Benjamin Maginley
Rogers
Esmeralda
Kate Denni Wilson
Madison Square
Gerster
Lucia
Globe
Pappenheim
Norma
Robson and
Crane
Colleen Bawn
Bijou
Faust
Davene
Combination
Howard
Haverly
the Globe
Variety
Multiple arrests and transfers from East Cambridge house of correction
Charlies Williams discharged Friday then taken by New Jersey officers to finish a ten year sentence. Thomas J. Ryan arrested for swindling $100 in cash and $250 notes from John J. Griffin on Eliot street. Charles D. Manny, 24, Winchester clerk, accused of selling goods and stealing proceeds at Abram French & Co. Fannie Whitney, 42 Tennyson street resident, accused of larceny of $1.50 in money and clothing from Sara Canavan and Minnie Kendall. Failing to steal, Dennis F. Moran, 23, Fitchburg brakeman, fell from a train near Douglas and suffered a fractured knee, taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Williams
East Cambridge
Thomas J. Ryan
John J. Griffin
Eliot Street
Mountain and Burke
The
Centralfice
Charles D. Manny
Winchester
Crockery
Abram French & Co
Franklin Street
Fannie Whitney
Tennyson Street
Fourth Division
Sara Canavan
Minnie Kendall
Dennis FE. Moran
Fitchburg
New York and New England
Douglas
Massachusetts General Hospital
Pardon Petition for Hathaway Stirs Court Action
Gov elect Robinson assigns Horace E Boynton as assistant quartermaster general with colonel rank while he writes inaugural address in Chicopee. Butler Ames councilmen visit Tewksbury alms house as militia commissions update in Massachusetts. United Fire Reinsurance seeks state entry with $50 million capital and $1 millionUS property. Discharges and resignations noted in First Light and Sixth Infantry units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathaway
American Unitarian Association
General Court
Horace E. Boynton
Charlestown
Eleect Robinson
Elect Robinson
Chicopee
Butler
Ames
Tewksbury
Adjutant-General
IL A. M
United Fire Reinsurance Company of
Manchester
Eng
United States
Massachusetts Militia
Albert W. Carlton
First Light Artillery
Cartwright
John C. Votter
Carlton
Edward A. Harris
Second Infantry
Lincoln
T. Joseph Beaudry
Comany F
Sixth Infantry
Insolvency Actions Reach Suffolk and Boston Firms
In Suffolk county insolvency court Judge Mckinn ordered a warrant to seize the estate of T. H. Murch & Co liquor and cigar dealers. A separate insolvency warrant targets Hubbard Brothers Co bankers James Gilchrist and Aaron D. Hubbard of Brookline. Creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees set for Dedham on the first Wednesday in January. Also noted Gordon Barker & Co millers assigning with liabilities of 160 600 and May & Mayer wool dealers with 151 252 in debts and 124 154 assets in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Mckinn
T. H. Murch & Co
Norfolk County
Aaron D. Hubbard
James Gilchrist
Brookline
Hubbard Brothers & Co
Devonshire Street
Dedham
Sparta
Gordon Barker & Co. Millers
New York
May & Mayer
Shenandoah Set for Pacific Run From Charlestown Yard
Mr. Alexander Southworth is named foreman of shipwrights at Charlestown navy yard replacing John L. Nicholson. The Navy reports Shenandoah ready for sea and expected to sail today for the Pacific Station unless further sick leaves suspend officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Southworth
Charlestown Navy Yard
John L. Nicholson
Navy Department
United States
Pacific
Indecent assault case linked to Worcester court action
Adelbert H. Hinkely is held in Worcester district court today on $300 bond to superior court for indecent assault on an 8 year old girl. Mrs. Deliah O. Aldrich of Millville, 70, burned to death Tuesday. A widow was partially paralyzed and confined to her bed. Peck & Whipple company formed at Westfield with many well known manufacturers and $46,000 cash capital. Byfield blanket company to close factory for 60 days then build storehouse and install new water wheel to expand next spring business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert H. Hinkely
Worcester District Court
Superior Court
Deliah O. Aldrich
Millville
Wei
Peck & Whipple Company
Westfield
Blanket Company of
Byfield
Notable Birthdays and Honors Across States and Nations
Thomas Sabine of Belchertown marks his 100th birthday. Abel Converse of Thompson Conn. is Wesleyan University’s oldest living graduate. Mrs. Dutton of Vermont nears death. Illinois patriot Mr. Morrison proudly chips away. Prof. J. K. Lord edits Cicero for Freshman sight reading. Edward Willett of the New York Sun leaves journalism. an uncle in England bequeaths 150000 dollars. Central Vermont adds two engines, one named for carrier agent W. Cummings. McDonald to speak January 3 on commerce with foreign nations. Eastern railroad engineer Morrison loses sight in one eye after a Beverly incident. Norcross Bros. of Worcester to build Burlington library for 100000 dollars with Longmeadow sandstone. London dispatch notes the grand duke of Hesse and his children ill. Copeland of Great Falls trips to Florida for law matters. Horrobin of Cohoes moves west to join Wabash system. Ward Burnett of New York wintering in Washington and honored with Jackson’s gold snuff box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sabine
Belchertown
Abel Converse
Thompson, Conn
Wesleyan University
Dutton
Governor Prector
Vermont
Morrison
Illinois
Philadelphia Times
J. K. Lord
Cicero
Eastern Railroad
Beverly
Mass
Norcross Bros
Worcester
Billings
Burlington, Vt
London
Grand Duke of Hesse
Alice
Victoria
Elizabeth
Wiliam J. Copeland
Great Falls
N. H
Boston
Florida
Copeland
William IT. Horrobin
Cohoes
N. Y
Maine
Polo clash at Institute rink features Bostons beating Crescents
At the Institute roller rink on Friday evening the Bostons defeated the Crescents of Wal tham in polo. The game ended after the Bostons scored three goals in five minutes and again at 15 minutes. Referee was Prof. K. A. Skinner. Judges for the Bostons were W. F E. Robinson and Burt Thayer, and for the Crescents W. Russell and Frank Jolnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Bostons
Crescents
Waltham
F. G. Stumke
W. H. Field
C. H. Thayer
George Ronsiee
R. J.agington
F Raymond
C. Waterhouse
Burt Thayer
The
W . Russell
Frank Jolnson
Patrick Fogarty Arrested in Newport Stabbing Case
Patrick Fogarty was arrested in Newport after a serious stabbing of James Moriarity. The injury is believed fatal, with authorities treating it as a deadly assault case and Moriarity transported to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Fogarty
Newport
James Moriarity
Train collision near Willimantic injures switch engine and cars
A west bound freight on the New York end New England road struck a switch train near Willimantic Friday. The switch engine was wrecked and three cars damaged. Farmers' convention at Waterbury protested dog laws. Gov. Waller spoke. A W Cheever, J B Olcott and Rose Terry read papers. New England tobacco growers association to meet January 1 in the capitol agricultural room to elect officers and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York End
New England Road
Willimantic
Farmers’ Convention
Waterbury
Gov. Waller
A. W. Cheever
J. B. Olcott
Rose Terry
New England Tobacco Growers’ Association
State Capitol
Remarkable hair lengths presented at Dr Brooks lecture
Dr Erasmus Brooks showcased a 38 year old woman five feet five inches tall with hair three and a half inches long at the crown and a golden veil trailing several inches, noting the mean lengths. He cited two American women with seven feet six inches and near seven feet, six inches of hair, the Philadelphia druggist’s wife nearly as long and so thick she could cover herself while seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erasmus Brooks
Philadelphia
Recount of City Election Votes Delayed by Missing Ballots
Aldermen continued the vote recount Friday with limited success. Ward 7 and 8 results were read, but Ward 12 precinct 4 showed 151 ballots against a 550 tabulation. The box with women voters was not opened, and who led the council race remained largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Leighton
Hersey
Kendricken
Curtis
Stebbins
Morton
Police relief association directorate nominees elected last evening
The police relief association directors were chosen last night with a full slate announced. Central office Sergt. Thomas Ryan leads the list followed by station 1 Sergt. Simonds and station 2 Patrolman William Waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Relief Association
Central Office
Thomas Ryan
Sergt. Simonds
William Waits
Sergt
Ellis
Sergt. Houghton
Norman Honey
Sergt. Libby
Lieut. Blanchard
Wiliam McCarty
Sergt. Hunt
Joseph Goldie
Merrick
Pierce
George Walker
Comee
Lieut, Brown
City Hale Notes and Local Highlights
The board of aldermen in a special session allowed the harbor and land commission’s draw at War ren bridge to stay open on Sunday and evenings next week during dredging. Mayor Palmer received a letter from Patrick Ford of the New York Irish World urging him to denounce the O'Donnell execution as an outrage to civilization and justice. A Boston Latin schoolboy asks the mayor to clear the frog pond of snow for skating. Ex-Congressman and ex-Sheriff O'Brien of New York toured City Hall with Fire Commissioner Fitzgerald. Lace curtains and draperies are advertised by Otto Kramer and James Hatchell from Tremont Street, now at Paine's Canal, offering a large stock of imported materials for home decoration. Mother Swan's Worm Syrup is advertised for feverishness and restlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Warren Bridge
Palmer
Patrick Ford
New York
Otto Kramer
James Hatchell
James G. Blake & Co
Tremont Street
Paine’s
Canal
Ex-Cashier Chick Charged With Defalcation In Pacific Bank Case
A U.S circuit court suit filed by Linus M. Price against a long list of Boston and New England residents alleges major bank losses tied to Pacific Bank failures. It details loans to Weeks, Weeks Day, and others, plus a 100 percent shareholder assessment and alleged director mismanagement. Frederick J. Chick, former cashier, is named as a defaulter. his whereabouts are unknown and he is described as scapegoated by Benyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Linus M. Price
Newark
N. J
A. A. Ranney
I. R. Clark
Lewis Coleman
Micah Dyer, Jr
John Shepard
Jen E. Cassidy
Charles W.W. Lewis
Edward G. Huxley
Gideon P. Brown
George H. Frost
Boston
George N. March
Watertown
Marcellus P. Springer
Edwin M. Fowle
John H. Sanborn
George C. Rand
Newton
James H. Whitaker
Malden
Arthur Sewell
Bath
Samuel Watts
Thomaston
John Fallon
Lawrence
Avner I. Benyon
Moses B. Tower
Auburndale
Frederick J. Chick
Jonathan M. Pettingill
Chick
Pettingill
Benyon
Pacific Bank
T. C. Weeks
John 8. Day
Said Weeks
Eliot
Continental National Banks
National Park Bank of
New York
Weeks
Day
Henry Bigelow Williams
Henry Waterman
Edward Crane
Nantasket Land Company
Land Company
Dallas
F. Eugene Bryant
E. C. Brown
F. A. Brown
E.M. Brown
United States Street- Lighting Company
J.S. Corning & Co
William S. Carmen
Wm. Hines
C. L. Bartlett
Carmen and
Hines
Crane
City of
George RR. Eager
George R. Eager
Eager
John W. Fletcher
E. M. Fowle
Bays of Fundy Quarrying Company
William Suthern
Warren Beaman
Walter J. Roberts
R. van Steenburg
John D. Fowle
W. G. Miller
D. le Better
W. A. Libby
San Domingo
Beaman & Suthern
Staten Island
James Gamble
Yarmouth
N. C
Eastlanc
John Steward
George E. Horne
Horne
Steward
Steward & Horne
Exchange National Bank
Devonshire Street
Genyon
Public Declamation at Boston Latin School Class of 84
The public declamation of the Boston Latin school class of 84 occurred Friday in the school hall on Warren avenue. The event featured a lineup of speakers including A. G. Kelso R. M. Baker DeWolfe G. W. Tame Fi Brown Pr ee Ww EK Burton Vila Jr C. G. Mor An V. Leahy S Beale Maynard Jr Seaton Co HH Bennet J A Gallivan W A Leahy Ww K Norton W R Stockbridge Jr H Page.
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Warren Avenue
A ‘Arnum
A. G. Kelso
R. M. Baker
DeWolfe
Tame Fi * Brown
EK. Burton
Oj. Vila, Jr
C. G. Mor
V. Leahy
S. Beale
Me A. Maynard, Jr. x
Carnations Pansies and Violets Culture Meeting
Massachusetts horticultural society will discuss the culture of carnations pansies and violets on Saturday. Various society and club notices follow detailing events at Youngs hotel Phillips grammar school alumni meeting at Wells school ward room Blossom street decorum and other December and January gatherings across Boston including a Christmas tree at Tremont street mission Pere Hyacinthe lecture Williams college reunion Parker house event Crescent boat club ball and a prohibition mass meeting at Temple.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Young’s Hotel
Phillips Grammer School
Wells School -Ward Room
Blossom Street
France Hall Grand Lodge
Colored Masons
Tremont Street
Pere Hyacinthe
Chickering Hall
Boston
Williams College
Parker House
Crescent Boat Club
Odge Fellows’ Hall
Oe Temple
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