First Circuit Rules Coney Skins Free of Duty
United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston decides plucked coney skins are fur skin not dressed and must be admitted free of duty. Opinion notes departmental railings and Oct 1 1890 act retained exact terms. Jan of the Circuit Court affirmed. D. Allen and H. A. Wyman U S Attorneys for appellant. R Olney and G I Whitehead for appellee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
First Circuit
PuttNam
Nelson and Wess
United States
Appellant
James A. Wotten
Appellees
Circuit Court For
District of Massachusetts
Congress
Jan
Circuit Court
D. Allen
H. A. Wyman
R. Olney
G. I. Whitehead
Appellee
United States District Court Libels Over Ship Collision
Two libels filed December 27, 1892 claim $4000 damages for loss of the fishing schooner Lizzie Williams and its gear plus crew personal injuries. Crew claim totals range from $72.50 to $159 each for twelve men. Libellants allege collision with steamer Philadelphia near Boston harbor at Buoy 9 due to failure to keep lookout and high speed. steamer denies high speed and says schooner tacked. Attorneys F Dodge for libelants. L S Dabney and F Cunningham for libellee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Neelson
Peter Burns
John Barnes
Patrick Conley
William Kearney
Martin Clancy
James Terry
Michael Connors
James Wells
Thomas W. Gordon
John K. McDonald
Benjamin J. Sullivan
Boston Harbor
Libellants
Libellee
E.S. Dodge
Libellant
L.S. Dabney
F. Cunningham
Equity Receiver Seeks Halt to McGeough Stock Transfer
In Suffolk Is supreme court equity action Laturop J S L Whipple as receiver for Mutual One Year Benefit Order seeks to enjoin McGeough from negotiating and to compel delivery of Bos ton and Albany Railroad stock. The suit accuses stock transfer by former treasurer McKinnon as not valid while McGeough claims good title. Complainant also seeks to restrain prosecution of a traver suit in Superior Court. Decision reserved. Whipple pro se McGeough pro se Hudson for trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
In Equity
Laturop
J. A. McGeough
W. Hudson
Suffolk Superior Court Dockets Open in December Sessions
First Session before Judge Bishop includes Frank Rafferty vs Lincoln Club and James Lavin dog bite case with $300 verdict. Second case involves Johanna Sheehan vs City of Boston seeking $4000 for sidewalk ice injuries resulting in $1500 verdict. Third case Jacob Hadetsky vs Charles Linehan ends in verdict for defendant after a boy, 9, knocked down by a wagon. Motions and further hearings scheduled next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Bishop
Frank Rafferty
Lincoln Club
A. E. Noyes
L. C. Davis
Boylston Place
R. W. Shea
J.G. Holt
C. R
Sherman
Johanna M. Sheehan
City of
Boston
Shawmut Avenue
A. Hemenway
C. A. Reed
T. W. Proctor
Jacob Hadetsky
Abraham Hadetsky
Charles Linehan
Friend Street
C. G. Plunkett
L. M. Child
Trials Ended With Court Adjournment And Damages Award
No further trials will be had in this session at this sitting and the court adjourned without day. The court will hear motions for new trials at 10 a m tomorrow. This record notes two Boston & Albany Railroad Company cases with verdicts or defenses and details on injuries and deaths from train operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DunBar
Jane Jones
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Melbourne F. Jones
Harrison Avenue Bridge
Boston
C. G. Fall
A.A. Hayden
Samuel Hoar
W. Hudson
James M. Marden
A. I. Hartley
Everett Street
Allston
J.D. Long
C. A. Taber
Samuel
BrownGetrt
John B. Fitch
John E. Hislop
Old Crow Whiskey Four Years Old Promotion
A vintage whiskey listing advertises Old Crow Whiskey aged four years priced at three dollars per gallon in a regional sale.
Margus Marston mortgage dispute and Chelsea trespass case
Legal notices from a late 19th century docket describe multiple actions. Cases include a dispute over a $1000 mortgage against Grace L. Marston with equity relief sought, and a trespass claim against Boston Rubber Company for a Chelsea land encroachment from 1888 through 1891. Other entries include mortgage discharge arguments, alimony contempt, and various civil actions with judges, attorneys, and docket numbers.
Turner Held on Embezzlement Charge in Guardian Case
Charles W. Turner, a Knoxville lawyer and guardian for Ella J. Davies, was arrested in Knoxville on a $4,200 embezzlement charge linked to River street property sales. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Bradley and was held in $5,000 for trial, with Walter C. Cogswell defending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Turner
Knoxville
Tenn
Inspector Dugan
Ella J. Davies
Turner
Miss Davies
Tennessee
Inspector Dugin
Nashville
Boston
Court Street
Braley
Superior Criminal Court
A Fondness for Cycles Arrest in Manchester Theft Ring
Arthur H. Green twenty of Manchester was arrested for stealing five bicycles and planning to hire one without returning it. Police recovered multiple bicycles sold for sums from twenty five to three hundred eighty five dollars. Objects include a Columbia valued at one hundred fifty from John Wood Jr Lovell bicycles from Satem and Chelsea residents, an old bicycle from Malden, a Singer bicycle from Columbus avenue, and a Premier Kitten hired from Mr Sanborn. one machine remains unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Green
Manchester
N. H
Green
Columbia
John Wood, Jr
Sudbury Street
Lovell
Satem
Broadway
Third Street
Chelsea
Jewell
Malden
Singer
Brown
Columbus Avenue
Sanborn
Chair presented to Central Office assistant superintendent
Mrs. E A Gamble, assistant superintendent of the Central Telephone Office, was presented with a handsome oak rocker and work basket yesterday by her associates in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Gamble
Central Telephone Office
Cambridge Schools Close For Christmas Vacation
Cambridge and surrounding areas begin Christmas holidays with schools closing and plans for January 8 return. Boston post office clerks, including Cambridge, prepare for a meeting at Mechanics Building on January 11. Local chatter notes Harvard Square sidewalk issues and remarks by Walter Calley and D N Beach reflecting on journalism, preaching, and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post Office
Cambridge’s
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
Ward 1
West End
Harvard Square
Walter Calley
Philadelphia
D. N. Beach
Harvard Bridge
Richest residents of Cambridge list teased for tomorrow
Tomorrow's Post will contain ten more names of the richest residents of Cambridge. Tell all your friends to look out for these interesting lists. The current list includes Alexander Agassiz James Melien John S. Paine Robert O. Fuller Henry O. Houghton Daniel R. Sortwell James A. Woolson Eben N. Horsford Stillman F. Kelley Samuel F. Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Agassiz
James Melien
John S. Paine
Robert O. Fuller
Henry O. Houghton
Daniel R. Sortwell
James A. Woolson
Eben N. Horsford
Stillman F. Kelley
Samuel F. Woodbridge
Cambridge
Isaac Pratt
Joonn W. Heaks
Horace W. Jordan
George A. Wilson
Jesse Tirrell
Homer Rogers
Edward Learnard
George Morrison
Samuels
Learnard
William 4. Emery
Brighton
Savin Hill Yacht Club Hall of Fame Return
Dorchester notes announce the fifth annual hall of the Savin Hill Yacht Club to be held at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner on Friday evening December 30. The event is expected to surpass prior years given the members' activity. The Old Colony railroad buys All Saints' Ashmont Church property for 10000 dollars to build a new depot and brick ornament in the district. The Star course in Ashmont Hall hosts its fourth entertainment after recent embezzlement arrest of George F. Silva, with arraignment continued to Tuesday. GROVE HAll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savin Hill Yacht Club
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Old Colony Railroad
All Saints’ Episcopal Church of
Ashmo
Dorchester Avenue
Ashmont Hall
George F. Silva
William A. Pressey
Grove Hal
Richest Residents of Dorchester List Spotlight
Henry L. Pierce John P. Spaulding Franklin C. King Mary F. Mahon Samuel K. Pierce A. Warner Spencer Cornelia Kins Edward B. Callender Elbridge Torrey Herbert 8. Carruth named among Dorchester’s wealthiest residents. The notice urges readers to watch for these lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Pierce
John P. Spaulding
Franklin C. King
Mary F. Mahon
Samuel K. Pierce
A. Warner Spencer
Cornelia Kins
Edward B. Callender
Elbridge Torrey
Herbert 8
Carruth
Dorchester
Christmas Morning Mail Circular For Sunday Delivery
Superintendent of Mails Thomas and Edward J Ryan issue a circular to postmasters without Sunday mail service listing Boston area cities selected to receive Christmas mail Sunday Dec 25. They urge submitting requests to forward sacks and note most mail will arrive between Saturday noon and night with all packages mailed this week sent before Sunday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Edward J. Ryan
Boston
Ep. J. Ryan
Arlington
Auburndale
Andover
Abington
Atlantic
Braintree
Bridgewater
Canton
Clinton
Concord
Cohasset
Dedham
Everett
East Milton
Hbeag
Gloucester
Hopkinton
Holliston
Holrook
Hingham
Lexnngton
Marlboro
Marblehead
Manchester
Merrimac
Milton
Marshfield
Middleboro
Natick
Newton Centre
Northboro
New Bedford
North Weymouth
North Abington
North Scituate
Plymouth
Rockport
Reading
Rockland
Readville
Randolph
Stoughton
Sharon
Scituate
South Weymouth
South Braintree
South Abington
South Framingham
Stoneham
Taunton
Woburn
Winchester
Wellesley
Wakefield
Walnut Hill
Weymoth
Whitman
Wollaston
Change in Suffolk County Sheriff Office Adds Two
Legal notice reports a January 1 staffing change in Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office adding two sheriffs. Joseph P. Silsbee Jr. is to join after years in the Superior Court first session. Sheriff Fee returns after health-related absence, joining Seavey Fitzpatrick Knapp Susbee Kelley and Hussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Joseph P. Silsbee, Jr
Superior Court
Fee
Seavey
Fitzpatrick
Knapp
Susbee
Kelley
Hussey
The Greatest Yet Bargain at Paine's Canal Street
A notable season of bargains peaks with a French dressing cabinet now selling at Paine's, 48 Canal Street, for only 15 dollars. This eye catching offer highlights how the store stacks value high in the current market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s
Canal Street
About You and Your Friends Honors Mrs Devere with Diamond Ring
About fifty friends of Mr and Mrs William J Devere gathered at 59 Webster Street Wednesday evening to present Mrs Devere a diamond ring valued at 100 dollars. David O Connor spoke, she replied briefly, then vocal and instrumental solos readings and sociability followed. A midnight collation was served and dancing continued until early morning. The Maverick House bowling alley is a popular feature. Tuk Ferryman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Devere
Webster Street
Maverick
Tuk Ferryman
Richest residents of East Boston listed
John H. Sullivan Samuel Goldberg Edward W. Tuck Samuel O. Manson Thomas Burkett Lyman W. Clark Thomas Arthur Dudley A. Dorr Wiliam Adams Frederick B. Day named among East Boston's wealthiest. The notice urges readers to share the lists with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sullivan
Samuel Goldberg
Edward W. Tuck
Samuel O. Manson
Thomas Burkett
Lyman W. Clark
Thomas Arthur
Dudley A. Dorr
Wiliam Adams
Frederick B. Day
Boston
Sailors' Haven gifts for ships off Christmas morning
Superintendent Allen distributes about two hundred Christmas care packages to crews aboard the Sarmatian Venetian Milanese and Columbian as they sail on Christmas morning. The packages hold a card a handkerchief and a sprig of green. In Chelsea streets Cornelius ONeill shoemaker is buried after a funeral at St Marys Church with Rev W J Millerick presiding and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. David J Gilbert from Charles town performs in Babes in the Wood at the Boston Theatre. Miss M T Laydon hosts a Banker Hill gathering with music and readings. Local pool table contest between the Drakis ball committee and Natick Ninth Regiment draws interest as Bunker Hill soldiers pledge strong efforts.
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Allen
Haven
Port
Cornelius O’neil
Chelsea Street
St. Mary’s Church
W. J. Millerick
Holy Cross Cemetery
David J. Gilbert
Charlestown
Boston Theatre
M. T. Laydon
Banker Hill Street
Natick Company
Bunker Hill
Drakis
Charles Town's Richest Residents Revealed
Pf O Riorden Nelson Bartlett M J Rolleghan John Donovan James F Humewells John Dunigan Michael Kelly Joseph Gahm Aaron Hook Thomas R B Edmands named among Charles town's richest residents. Readers urged to tell friends to watch for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pf. O’ Riorden
Nelson Bartlett
M. J. Rolleghan
John Donovan
James F. Humewells
John Dunigan
Michael Kelly
Joseph Gahm
Aaron Hook
Thomas R. B. Edmands
Charlestown
Chairman Draper Dinner Draws Noted Republicans Tonight
The complimentary dinner for Eben S. Draper at the American House tonight includes a reception at 5 o'clock and dinner at 6 with brief speeches from Ex-Governor Brackett Lieutenant-Governor Haile and other notable Republicans. Ex-Governor John D. Long will preside as Baldwin's Band provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben S. Draper
Republican State Committee
Brackett
Haile
Roger Walcott
Henry Cabot Lodge
Worcester
Senate
William E. Barrett
House
John D. Long
Baldwin
Motive Suspected in Tucker Death on Steamer Tremont
David W. Tucker, linked to a fatal jump from the Tremont, faced mortgage details with Henry W. Paine of Cambridge. The $14,000 loan against a $25,000 property and unpaid July installment surface as possible motives. Tucker’s attorney discussed payment plans in November, and an overcoat matching his was found in a stateroom, supporting his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Tucker
Tremont
Henry W. Paine
Cambridge
Tucker
W. W. Vaughn
First Annual Ball of Ward 14 Republicans Nears Election
South Boston reports the first annual ball of the Young Men's Republican Club of Ward 14 in Gray's Hall with about fifty couples. Officers include President W. B. Saunderson and Vice President Charles P. Anderson. The event followed weeks after the State election. Funeral services for Mrs. Catharine Welch were held at St. Vincent de Paul’s Church with a solemn high mass by Rev. Father Corcoran. Avon Associates held their annual ball at Bethesda Hall. Meanwhile, McCarthy, injured by an electric car on Broadway, remains in critical condition at City Hospital. City Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Republican Club
Ward 14
Gray’s Hall
Mullen
W. 8. Saunderson
Charles P. Anderson
William Hall
E. F. Storrs
A. L. Williamson
Bert L. Clifford
W. E. Nice
Fathers Brogan
O’connor
Avon Associates
Bethesda Hall
McCarthy
Richest Residents of South Boston Named in Public List
Otis D. Dana Dr A T Davidson Colonel L J Logan Dr M F Gavin J K Souther Henry Souther Alpheus Stetson Frederick Stimson William F Tufts Mary E Whitney listed as South Boston’s wealthiest residents. Civic notice urges readers to spread word to friends to stay alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis D. Dana
A. T. Davidson
L. J. Logan
M. F. Gavin
J. K. Souther
Henry Souther
Alpheus Stetson
Frederick Stimson
William F. Tufts
Mary E. Whitney
South
Boston
Somerville Wedding Unites Annie Young and Otis Phelan
In West Somerville on Wednesday evening Miss Annie Young wed Otis Phelan of Somerville. The ceremony was by Rev. John W. Suter in Episcopal rites. The couple reside on Gorham Street in a home owned by Phelan, a carpenter, as guests admired numerous costly presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Somerville
Annie Young
Somerville
Otis Phelan
John W. Suter
Winchester
Richest Residents of Somerville Credited in Local List
A roundup of notable locals includes L. P. Hollander John Medina Asa Durgin William Hi Brine Deacon Cutler David Cummulings Benjamin Hadley Quincy A. Vinal and k. Tt. Downer, with Ex-Mayor Bruce among the mentioned names. The notice urges residents to tell friends to watch for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Hollander
John Medina
Asa Durgin
William Hi. Brine
Deacon Cutler
David Cummulings
Benjamin Hadley
Quincy A. Vinal
K. Tt. Downer
Bruce
Somerville
Sugar Trust Backs Down After Lowell Grocer Defies Price
J F Walsh of Lowell, barred from sugar for undercutting trust prices, stood firm and ordered 100 barrels from the American Sugar Refining Co. The payment was made with a certified check and the order booked. Walsh claims publicity forced a better price, enabling him to cut margins and lowering prices for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Walsh
Lowell
Sugar Trust
Longly
Lynn
American Sugar Retinergy
Walsh
For the Lonesome Bachelor Gift Idea
An item suggests F Abraham at 25 to 29 Court Street acts as the medium in a Christmas gift swap. A large meerschaum pipe and a package of Surbrug’s Golden Sceptre smoking tobacco are proposed as a thoughtful present to “drive dull care away.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Abraham
Court Street
Tobcco
Fine Christmas music planned at Central Church
Chelsea reports a morning concert at Central Church featuring Gerard Russo on harp Fred Morton on violin Jenny Corey soprano and Mr Hobbs tenor in a new Christmas song. The central male quartet will sing. Also notes Chelsea polo team may return and rink seating issues. Mr and Mrs Wilson Varney celebrated their baby's first birthday with many gifts. Feryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Holens
Gerard Russo
Fred Morton
Jenny Corey
Hobbs
Central
Chelsea
Worcester
Wilson Varney
Rich Chelsea residents named in local alert list
Thomas Martin David Webst John H Wilkinson John C Loud Samuel Tenney Charles Kimball Rufus Frost M E Rice George D Emery Mayor A Converse identified as Chelsea’s wealthiest residents. Public notice urges residents to warn acquaintances about these names.
Pardoned Haverhill Felon Saved by Governor Russell
John W. Field of Haverhill who was sentenced to two years and six months for burglary on May 11, 1892 has been pardoned by Governor Russell after District Attorney Moody found Field innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Field
Haverhill
Bureglary
Russell
Moody
Field
Club Elects Officers At Princeton Social Club Meeting
The Princeton Social Club of the North End held a meeting last evening and elected officers. Edward J. Doherty was named president, Thomas Roche vice president, David J. OConnor recording secretary, John I. Toland treasurer, and David M. Carson serjeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Social Club
North End
Edward J. Doherty
Thomas Roche
David J. O’connor
John I. Toland
David M. Carson
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Pond Street
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Park Commissioners
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S. R Knights & Co
Washington Street
Main Street
Hudson Street
Robert Leonard & CO
Essax Strait
Massachusetts
Frederic Hasselbrook
Louvisa C. Hasselbrook
Saich
Petitoner
Boston Post
Itness
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Joan Gourley
Eliza Gourley
Said
John W. McKim, Esquire
Middlesex
Ellen K. Stone
Framingham
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Illlness
George M. Brooks
H. Folsom
Owen Clancy
Albers G. Smith
Henry F. Smith
Admr
Luke Lyons
Bonis
Cheter M. Perry
Tremont Street
James A. Tuttle
Emily Tuttle
Phyllis G. Bowinson
Robert Gorden Robinson
Robert Gorden
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Abelsant
Robert G. Robinson
Phyllis G. Robinson
Stprerator Court
Loston
Bumoit
Jos
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Henry E. Bellew
Amdrosis Sanitarium
Onhegan
Maine
Faneuil
Io Farm
F.g.holcombe
F. Whall
Frank W. Reynolds
Margaret D. Carter
Boston Rubber Company
County Avenue
J. W. Keith
W. M. Noble
Lynch
O'Connor
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Marshall
Dickson
Thayer
Bacon
Cotton
Manson
Prescott
Stillman
Kimball
Robinson
Ward
Hammond
Hunt
Rawson
Hutchinson
W. Clifford, Jr
W. C. Smith
Rebecca Richmond
Harry B. Richmond
C. M. Stearns
Co. E. Wastburne
William A. Stevens
International
Coaibridge
Bono
Elizabeth Cummings
West End Street Railway Company
J. J. Sullivan
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
William B. Sprout
Toomey
Maroney
Buzzell
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Connors
Hervey
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Granpner
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New York Depot
Canal Gt
East Boston
Draper’s
Tusker
South Boston
The
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Scott & Bowne
N. Y
Wwatch
Tremont Row
Citizens’ Improvement Association
Brighton Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue
John H. Lee
Winter
Partridge
Cambrige Street
Ailston
Beaacon Park
Thomas Martin
David Webst
John H. Wilkinson
John C. Loud
Samuel Tenney
Charles Kimball
Rufus Frost
M. E. Rice
George D. Emery
Mayor A. ©. Converse
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Dr. Pierce
Madrid Chemical CO
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Dearborn Street
Chicago
Mass
Weeks & Potter
George GC
Goodwin
Hanover Street
Addres Cook Remedy CO
Masonite Tempit
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