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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1887

Page

2

Codman Will Controversy Continues as Jury Hears Testimony

The Codman will case proceeds with Mr. Dexter on the stand. He describes Codman’s life, relations with Mrs Kimball and Miss Burditt, the codicil provisions, and questions of mental soundness. Morse blasts the will as infamous while urging probate denial.

Codman Allen Dexter Mr. Codman Iteyver Mrs. Kimball New York Barrington East Twenty-fourth Mary Burditt Cambridge Mr. Morse Mrs. Codman Miss Burditt Dabney Europe Mr. Dexter Commonwealth Morse Forest Hills Hodgdon Whitney Mr. Whitney Mr. Witney Mr. Hodgdon Park Linnehan Curtis Miss Codman A Conner Miss Burnitt Church Dr. Clark Dr. Chadwick Mr. Shattuck

Judge Bradley declines interview on Congress race aid

Dec 22 Provipencr Rhode Island The judge treats his bid for Arnold's seat as a legal contest and refuses to discuss plans. He has party backing though peers doubt a win. Reports of poll bribery emerge with inspectors to file cases. Republicans reputedly raised funds and face questions on expenditure.

Sprecran Bradley Arnold Congress Udge Democratic State Central Committee

School Board Special Meeting Adjourned Over President Election Plan

Some members of the school board met last night hoping to elect a successor to the late Mr. Dacey but learned the president would only serve until January. To avoid a quorum, they adjourned the meeting. Tuk Revers House cuisine is world famous.

Dacey Tuk

Brookline Libel Trial Tests Aspinwall Privilege Claims

Government witness Alfred D. Chandler testified in Dedham that his Brookline charges against William Aspinwall spurred a libel suit. Attorneys debated privilege of replies to public criticism, with Judge Pitman scheduled to instruct the jury on libel law and defenses.

Alfred D. Chandler William Aspinwall Brookline Pitman Dedham Harris Aspinwall Chandler Washington Street Bridge the Chronicle Washington Bridge Mr. Harris Mr. Aspinwall Chronicle Thursday Club N. C. Towle Brookline Thursday Club Francis W. Laurence Moses Williams William S. Bowditch Albert L. Lincoln, Jr Mackintosh Mr. Chandler Office of Selectman Wadleigh Boss Tweed Boss Shepard Bumpus Mr. Bumpus Brookline News

Senate bill on undervaluations burdens importers

A letter to the editor criticizes a Senate bill aimed at preventing undervaluation in imports. It argues the 5 percent threshold and new proof burdens would harm honest importers and questions the abolition of damage allowances and taxing outside coverings. The writer warns the reform could raise costs and hamper trade.

Senate Custom House New York Custom House England

Private Furniture Sale by Boston Loan Co at 74 Chester Sq

A Boston Loan Co to close accounts before year end offers private sale of mortgaged personal property at 25 percent below auction prices. Items include a mahogany parlor set, dining chairs, roll top desk, extension tables, parlor stores, ranges, and various room furnishings in first class condition. sale limited to a few days.

Brighton Warren Avenue Boston Chester Sq San Domingo Doe & Hunnewell Geo. Woods Rogers

Listing of Southern and New England Mills and Companies

A fragmented OCR list names many New England textile mills and related companies including Groton and Merrimack Mills, Arlington and Middlesex Mills, Boston and Lowell firms, banks, railroads, and insurance names. It appears as a miscellaneous financial securities roster with 6s and 7s bonds, dividends, and corporate mentions.

Mortgage Foreclosure Auction of Boston Dorchester Lot

By Lewis J. Bird & Co. the mortgage of Elma J. Rockwell and Benjamin Rockwell to Charles S. Todd is foreclosed. The Boston Dorchester parcel, 5000 square feet, bounded by Lots 40 41 45 42 on Leamara Street, is to be sold at public auction January 14, 1888 at 11:00 a.m. on the premises. Two hundred dollars be paid at sale. Mortgagee Charles S. Todd.

Elma J. Rockwell Benjamin Rockwell Charles S. Todd Suffolk County Boston Suffolk Dorchester Leamara Charles 8 Todd

Foreclosure Sale of Dorchester Parcel under Rockwell Mortgage

Emma J. Rockwell and Benjamin Rockwell assign to William H. Treworgy for foreclosure by Thomas A. Boyd. Public auction to be held January 14, 1888 at 11 a.m. on premises in Boston Dorchester area. Sale subject to prior mortgages to French and Shillings, with $200 down, terms to be announced.

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