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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1886
Page
8
The common council wrestled with the 828000 loan order amid factional fights. Harding led opposition against arbors and courthouses in the omnibus, while votes showed 42 to 17 against and the measure failed to reach two thirds. Debates over pensions and ferry board sizes also shaped the session before adjournment.
A series of still alarms reported fires yesterday. At 12:30 in the Nashua street dwelling of Michael Dooney no damage. at 8:15 in the Alonzo Coy & Bro. fruit and vegetable store 143 Atlantic avenue a bag of potatoes near a hot stove caused a fire. at 9:50 in 224 Hanover street a millinery store basement fire from hot coals to rubbish caused no damage. at 9:85 in Mrs Igo's dwelling 62 Union Park street an unknown cause led to a small-damage alarm from Box 68.
East Bridgewater reports 2 a m blaze destroying Hicks block Nutters block W B Malls store and Mrs William Smith residence with $15000 loss insured. Other fires hit Surmpoygan Michigan City Mall Opera House jailed inmates burned to death Worrington New Hampshire Mt Putney House Saybrook farm house Caleb Russell and his wife perished with a demented son among casualties.
Numerous manufacturers attended the hearing with minor testimony for the Knights of Labor. A letter from F. W. Breed requested postponement until a definite agreement is possible. After counsel’s conference the hearing was moved to January 6, 1887 at 10 a.m. A joint application from the Jivanhoe and Leather Association and Knights of Labor may proceed.
The Rev John M Orrock argues against millennial precomings noting that Revelation alone mentions a thousand years while defending the idea that Christ can come before the millennium. He counters time setting, fanaticism, materialism and scholarly opposition, cites missionaries who held to Christ’s return, and explains that judgment precedes global conversion while the gospel still advances.
Last night in Caledonia Hall 43 Eliot Street the bricklayers and masons met to form a Bricklayers Union with Jeremiah Harrington as president and officers including Richard Gormley and Lewis McKenzie. They seek a charter from Alexander Dawragh of the International Union, planning to sever from the Knights of Labor by January 10 and claim about 800 members.
The son of Joseph H. Hanneman of Boston has been missing for a week. A 35 year old married man, he recently worked as a book keeper for the Man ville company and lived in Woonsocket Rhode Island. His father and wife have been searching with no success.
An advertisement touts James Pyle’s Pearline as a laundry agent promising clothes look better and last longer. It features bold claims of cleaning power and long wear for garments, urging readers to use the product in regular laundry routines.
The steamship Gate City sailed from this port yesterday bound for Savannah carrying a long list of passengers. Named travelers include Miss A. J. Adams, Colonel A. B. Jewitt, Bridget McGrath, Maggie Doherty, May Doherty, Mary A. Doherty, Alice Keene, Mrs. M. L. Forsyth, Mrs. E S Gurney, W. H. Corbin, Patrick Murphy, and many others with twelve steerage passengers.
At about 3 30 yesterday morning Lieutenant Curran of Division 10 found a woman, in night clothes, bleeding on the sidewalk in front of 45 Winsor Street. Identified as Mrs. Mary O Toole, she had occupied a room there and is believed to have fallen from her window while asleep.
The 1887 fare cuts lower New York to Springfield to 2 cents per mile, Shore Line to 214 cents, Air Line division 34 to 5 cents with a uniform 214 cent rate. 1000 mile books priced at $20, no change in New York commutation. Boston fare unsettled, likely $5 unlimited. Limited rate abolished. Projected passenger-receipt drop about $500,000.
Obituary notices report George J. Brooks former Vermont legislator from Brattleboro died of apoplexy aged about 70. He helped fund Brattleboro Public Library with dedication planned for Jan. 12. Also John Edwards senior Portland printer 85, Henry Faxon ex mil inspector and shipmaster died at 50 in South Boston. Justice Ramsey of the Court of Queen's Bench died suddenly at St. Hughes residence in Quebec.
Mary Ann Baker case notes delays in exceptions and a pending conference between defense lawyers Greenhalge and Atwood. West Roxbury debuts a new high service water system with 180 000 gallon tank, iron tank 40 feet high, pumps 800 000 gallons daily, cost $49 000 with $5000 engine house. Christmas readings at Chauncey Hall School and a fatal elevator accident at Milk Street. Knights of St Patrick plan for March 17 as 17th celebration approaches with no firm program. Central Club to host Christmas lunch. Governor-elect Ames and Brackett, Mayor O'Brien, Postmaster Corse, General Banks invited. City council debate on filling street commissioners vacancy. potential candidates include Councilman Brady and Mt Hope cemetery trustee French.
The Second Church children host a Christmas festival this afternoon at 3 o'clock led by superintendent Dr E H Brown. Mrs Kate Gannett Wells and Rev RE Horton give addresses after carols prayers and Scripture readings. Children form a procession around the tree then enjoy supper and gift distribution with Auntie Gwynne's Home and the church sewing school joining in.
Ned Kendall of Boston and Peter Casaca of Philadelphia played a 25 dollar side pyramid pool duel at Newton's Billiard Hall 138 Franklin Ave. The Philadelphian won eleven to six in best eleven of twenty-one. Referee John Turner timekeeper Al Haskell. Landers beat Dodd eleven to one in the McKenzie pool tourney. Wilder and Haskell set for next Tuesday. In Newburyport Charles C. Stockman tops Ward 4 council race by one vote over Thomas G. McGlew.
Halifax report states the Gloucester fishing schooner David A. Story arrived for repairs after losing her rudder and sustaining other damage in a storm. The vessel carried 230 pounds of something unspecified and was placed on the marine ally list for examination and salvage.
About 500 workers met at New Era Hall to press for shorter trips and a single day’s work per trip. President Powers met with the committee, promising to present the matter to directors, while workers warned of action if not resolved. A mass meeting at New Era Hall was planned to hear executive committee reports on Powers’s intentions.
United States Circuit Court on December 25 held the design for easels based on cross warned cat tail stems not patentable and likely not infringed if defendant uses no crossing form. Judge ordered dismissal with C H Drew W B Durane for plaintiff and C C Morgan Otis M Shaw for defendant.
George A Newton was tried for falsely impersonating an internal revenue officer and demanding money. He was found guilty, sentenced to twelve months imprisonment and fined $1100.
Judge Bruce finds John H. George earned compensation for legislative work in Concord before the New Hampshire Legislature beyond any salary agreement with the Boston & Lowell Railroad. He determines the plaintiff may recover $5,880 despite receipts to the defendant and notes the board took no action on compensation. Attorneys Strout and Coolidge side with the railroad.
Reported notes from the First through Fourth Superior Court sessions detailing cases before Judges Knowlton Dewey Aldrich Mason and others. Settlements voided jury deliberations adjourned without day and cases sent to auditors with defendants and plaintiffs named. Damages and contracts cited for various parties including Stetson Ropes Annie B Stagdale Baker Upton Foster Loobey Moffette Brown Englewood Ave.
In the case Forbush et al versus Dodge et al the jury found for the plaintiffs against Simon Dodge for 86787 dollars and for Arthur P Dodge. F S Hesseltine spoke for the plaintiffs and F M Forbush for the defendant Simon Dodge. Also No 082 Grace E Newell versus City of Newton involves a tort action for injuries from a list day in December 1888 while traveling on the street.
In Essex County Superior Court a contract suit, Bacon d. v Bowker, resulted in a pro forma verdict for the defendant after the jury was discharged. Plaintiffs John M. Raymond and defense counsel Charles Sewall argued that no contract existed. Other docket entries include multiple cases listed for Monday, with various defendants and plaintiffs such as Gunn, Gilbert, Curley, Nugent, and Morse, among others.
Writs returnable on Saturday December 25 may be left for entry at the clerk's office on Friday December 24 or entered Monday December 27 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Motions heard Tuesday December 28 at 9:30 a.m. Trials begin Tuesday December 28 at 11 a.m. Appearances for defence in new entries before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday December 29. Answers must be filed by 5 p.m. on the same day.
An adjourned creditors meeting at 54 Kilby Street revises the firm Shepard & Co. liabilities downward by collateral and honored indorsed paper, leaving four notes outstanding with three totaling 5290 due. Total secured liabilities reach 34108.39, unsecured 29437, contingent 6290.30, assets light. six week adjournment granted to await foreign creditors.
A humorous Christmas puzzle advertises Barnaby & Co offering a seed filled conundrum. At 10 A.M. Christmas Day readers may guess how many seeds are in a bulky sphere and win a prize. The ad touts seed stock and a playful contest to attract shoppers.
Christmas day at 2029 Washington street marks the North Street Union Mission anniversary. Friends and patrons are invited to contribute and attend the children's treat at 3 o'clock. Philip Davies, missionary of South Congregational Union Pars street. Christmas music during service.
The note extols G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskey as a pure medicinal article. It credits longevity ideas with various animals and claims the whiskey, battled by C. H. Graves & Sons, is sold by grocers and druggists as a public blessing.
Harvest notes list squash seed counts at 10 A M on Christmas day with measurements and tally details. Local officials record a small yield and note packing and storage steps. The brief records weather and market context for the season.
A brief 1886 news note from Boston dated December 23 reports an item from Observen's Office within the Signal Service details. The terse line records a dated communication from the bureau in Boston.
Judge Peckham of Albany New York rules that last winter's Broadway repeal law is constitutional. He also states that mortgages constitute a lien on property.
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