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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1888

Page

8

Radiator blast injures clerk at Congress Street office

Frank B. Ingalls of the Austin C Wellington Coal Co suffered severe scalds when a boiler radiator at 25 Congress Street cracked and released superheated water and steam. He is bedridden at his Winter Street lodging as investigators examine fault origins and company safeguards.

Austin C. Wellington Coal Company Congress Street Frank B. Ingalls No. 23 Winter Street Mr. Ingalls Iugers Miani Street Tlis Ph Sint x

Railroad Heating Rules Divide Albany Case

Albany dispatch reports the attorney-general backs a ruling forcing New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad to heat cars within New York state with non-stove methods. The railroad argues the law doesn’t apply to lines under fifty miles here. A suit is planned soon in Westchester or New York. The Concord railroad inquiry continued in N H with a call to consider a 1587 claim for 500000, amid objections that acceptance could imply stock-broker like state duties. The commission will investigate and report to the Legislature in January.

Albany New York Mail and Express New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Railroad Commission New York Westchester County Concord N. H Duecord Boston & Maine Austin Corbin Robert E. Howard John L. Howard Claremont Sawyer Concord Railroad William M. Chase Concord Road

Morrison & Molyneaux carpenter found in San Francisco

Lawrence Morrison, part of Morrison & Molyneaux, disappeared from Amesbury two weeks ago due to financial trouble. He reappeared in San Francisco stating the firm lost about 1200 on a contract. Creditors will recover about 75 cents on the dollar. Morrison telegraphed for his tools. he has a wife and two children and had borrowed small sums from friends before leaving.

Lawrence Hs Eorlier Tools Bie

Winter fashion sale at Commonwealth Clothing House

Advert shows overcoats ulsters and fur trimmed garments in a wide range of prices from 10 to 35 dollars at the corner of Washington and Kneeland streets. Shoppers can find kerseys beavers elysian chinchillas fur beavers and cape overcoats with varying price points. The copy notes winter weather is coming and promises varied options for every budget.

New Commonwealth Clothing House Post Washington and Kneeland Streets

Children’s Hospital Annual Meeting Reviews Two Decades

The annual meeting at the Sears building, led by President Robert C. Winthrop, detailed the hospital’s 20 year history, land purchases, and the planned wing completion. Memorial beds were established, a window donated by a deceased friend’s family was installed, and staff changes plus new officers were announced for the coming year.

Corporation of the Children’s Hospital Sears Robert C. Winthrop Board of Managers Joy F.C. Shatwuck Rotch Sumner Burrell Post Buckingham Cushing JT. F. Sherman C. W. Townsend R. W. Lovett E.G. Brackett W.N. Bullard Robert ©. Winthrop Oliver W. Peabody Joshua M. Sears Francis J. Brown William Ingalls Charles H. Fiske John G. Wetherell Jere Abbott J. P. Spaulding Charles L. Young H. V.R. Thayer F. J. Ames H. H. Hunnewell G. P. Gardner George Tancher F.C. Shattuck

Runaway Horses Tie Up Patrolman On Busy Boston Streets

Patrolman Underwood of Station 16 wrestled two runaway horses through Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Street and Brookline lanes yesterday. Mrs. William Rooney of Jamaica Plain was cut and shaken after she and a companion fell from a spooked horse. The second horse, belonging to Mr. William Hill, bolted from a collision on Beacon Street. both occupants escaped injury as the officer pursued and recaptured the animal near Coolidge’s cover.

Underwood Station 16 William Rooney Spring Street Jamaica Plain Commonwealth Avenue Rooney Brookline Beacon Street Milldam Brookline Bridge Mile Ground Coolidge William Hill

Paine's Furniture Co Visit Delights with Rare Pieces

Paine's Furniture Company features vast factories and warerooms along Canal Street opposite the Boston and Maine depot. It showcases the furthest reach of decorative art with models copied by leading manufacturers. Specializing in odd sizes and combination pieces, the firm offers unique items at wholesale-style prices, often under half the city’s rates. Visitors are usually welcomed as nearly every streetcar passes by.

Paine’s Furniture Company United States Canal Street Boston & Maine Railroad Paine Furniture Co

Their Silver Wedding in Wesleyan Hall Banquet

Friends of Benjamin R. Jewell in temperance work honored him with a complimentary banquet at Wesleyan Hall. Ex Governor John D. Long presented a gold watch and Mrs Jewell a silver service. Jewell spoke for family and friends as speakers praised his temperance leadership.

Benjamin R. Jewell Wesleyan Hall James H. Roberts John D. Long Jewell Osborne B. B. Johnson New England Total Abstinence Society Eugene H. Clapp Jessie Forsyth Templar Whittemore David I. Rollinson Gloucester F. M. Bradley Washington W. H. Baldwin The Christian Union John L. Swift E. S. Potter

Billiard Tournaments At Hub Palace Result Battle

The Hub Billiard Palace event saw Eames defeat Gilman 200 to 184 as the series progresses. Eames posted a high run of 17 and an average 218-41 while Gilman’s best was 14 and 210-41. Next night Campbell faces Cankleman, and Jewell beat Charles 200 to 174 with a 16 high run. Monday’s match pits Eaton against Sage.

Eames Gilman Campbell Cankleman Frank Newton Jewell Charles Eaton Sage

Budget Club Dinner Elects Officers At Youngs

The annual Budget Club dinner at Youngs last evening drew sixteen members. Henry B Sprague was reelected president with James W Stitchings as vice president A F Thurston secretary G H Breed treasurer KE W Pecker auditor and trustees C S Fuller J E Davis and C H Pecker.

Pinner Budget Club Young’s Henry B. Sprague Brendan James W. Stitchings Seer Tary A. F. Thurston G. H. Breed KE. W. Pecker C. 5. Fuller J. E. Davis C. H. Pecker

Marblehead appeals for aid after devastating fire

Marblehead's business committee appeals for help as 46 buildings burned, 1500 workers affected, and many left without tools or steady jobs. Salem contributes funds, volunteers dig trenches, and nearby towns pledge support while manufacturers seek new quarters or rebuild. The relief effort expands with donations from Salem and Boston neighbors.

Marblehead UH. O. Symonds John C. Peach John Goodwin Clinton Lore Mr. Woodbury Br. E. Cole Business Association John Collyer William J. Hooper Atkins Philanthropic Lodge Paul Revere Mugford Boston Cole J. H. Orne Tire New England J. H. Orer Bay View Boat Club Samuel Roads J. B. F. Ostood Salem C. I’. Hathaway Cambridge H. A. Hare Sarcem Dee Salem News Almy, Bigelow & Washburn Raymond City Hall Hill Frank Cousens J. D. H. Gauss W. 5 A. M. Dudley J. D Gauss David Pingree Goerich L. B. Philbrick E. F. Brown A. H. Brown Robin Damon J. M. Raymond EK. F. Brown William M. Hill

Notable guests registered at area hotels last night

The list includes Brunswick-William E. Gilbert and party from Troy J W Covell Newport John D Long and wife to Pine Tree State Club Fairchild and Rep Ashbel P Fitch Washington D C J W Stearns Brooklyn Mr and Mrs William L Putnam Portland Mo J A L Grandin and family Tidiouse Penn G Z Roberts and wife and Miss EB Roberts Philadelphia Mr and Mrs John Notman New York Horace P Lobey Wareham Sherman Fear Waltham RS Howland R B Comstock 8 C Blodget Jr Providence Thorndike G H Bradbury Newport W d Floyd and J G Ketchell New York Parker's Spencer Borden Fill River Editor S B Gridin Springfield Republican Thomas B Warren FB P Chapin and i J Marsh Cody's Hotel Springfield ex-Congressman W W Crapp New Bedford Payson Tucker and wife Portland Me Young's S 8 Kimball Washington D C JH Smythe Philadelphia on his way to see Blaine W H Parsons New York Mr and Mrs J Phillips and Miss Phillips Fitchburg S A Barton and wife Lees Revere The Hon George E Macomber Augusta C D Middleton and family Germantown Penn

Brunswick William E. Gilbert Troy J. W. Covell Newport John D. Long Pine Tree State Club Vendome Fairchild Ashbel P. Fitch Washington, D. C J. W. Stearns Brooklyn William L. Putnam Portland AL. Grandin Tidiouse Penn G. 2. Roberts EB. W. Roberts Philadelphia John Notman New York Horace P.lobey Wareham Shermano Fear Waltham Howland R. B. Comstock C. Blodget, Jr Providence Providence, ‘Thorndike—G. H. Bradbury, Newport; W. d. Floyd and J. G. Ketchell New_York Parker’s Spencer Borden Fill River B. Gridin The Springfield Republican Thomas B. Warren FB. P. Chapin I. J. Marsh Cody’s Hotel Springfield W. W. Crapp New Bedford Payson Tucker Young’s—S Young’s—S. 8. Kimball, Washington, D. C JH. Smythe Blaine W.H. Parsons J. Phillips Phillips Fitchburg A. Barton Lees Revere George E. Macomber Augusta C. D. Middleton Germantown

Fire Rages Through Old Bijou Skating Rink In Portland

A noon blaze destroyed the old Bijou rink on Federal street used by the Portland Latin School. The total loss totals about 4000, all insured. Nearby residences suffered multiple damages. insured amounts listed, including properties owned by Kennard, Burnham, Comstock, Willard, Larrabee, Mayo, McGlinchy, Shaw, Stevens, and Farland.

Gatt. Ont Hillmas Bros Monson Grand Bay Hall H. G. Boynton Deveraue Man Swuarnot Lake Ont Perry Joshua Frazer Cairo Dongola Til Portland Federal Street Portland Latin School C. A B. F. Kennard J. T Charles Chandler George Burnham Joshua Burnham Miss Comstock Marquis M.S. Fisher Mr. Allen W. H. Willard Is. J. C. Larrabee

End of the Investigation of Public Institutions Directors

The seven month inquiry into the boards of public institutions ended with closing arguments. Gargan challenged the charges, calling Cushing politically motivated, while Pillsbury defended the process and asserted the investigation revealed truth. Directors faced questions over multi year spending totaling about 1.95 million, with only 16.9 thousand in questioned transactions, as hearings concluded.

Martin Gargan Cushing Pillsbury Gaigan Mr. Cushing Pilsbury Common Council

Race for Speakership in Massachusetts House

Three caucuses convene in Boston for rival speakership factions. Barrett supporters from Melrose, with 100 pledges, meet at the Revere House at 1 p m to organize and recruit. Wardwell backers plan at Tremont House, while Slocum allies hold a separate gathering without circulars.

Boston Friends Massachusetts House of Representatives W. E. Barrett Melrose Noyes Revere House F. W. Qua E. F. Brown Wardwell Tremont House Napoleon Slaverlans E. B. Hayes Chester F. Sanger John F. Merrill J. Otis Wardwell Zremont House Slocum

Sunday Notices from Arlington Streets Churches

The article lists multiple Boston area church events and services. The Rev Brooke Her ford speaks at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Arlington Street Curren, with Bible school at 10:30 and a 3 p.m. service. Several temples, halls, and churches outline sermons, topics, times, choirs, and social events for Sunday and upcoming days.

Arlington Stree Curren Brooke Herford Barris Tabernacle Bowdoin Square M. J. Deming Jeming Stafford Joseph Story Georgik Kelso Bartista Boston A. F. Newton Marlboro Mis L. Jwanud Pratt A. Crane Pauline Propaganda B.Y. M. Cunstraw Union Union Hall Chandler Hall Essex Street Newbury Street Leighton Parks Service Sesmon Seimirean Temple Sewbury Exeter Streets Pla.in WJ. J. Caswell Sidrtee Rox Kane Diss Debar Psychicar J. William Fletcher Berkeley Tall Berkeley Street Hawthorne Trooms Park Street All Soul's Church of Christ Scientist George Chisney St. Jonn the Evangelist Bond Father Hall Chris Rather Osborne Reveauzer da Tmouth Harwich James M. Gray Copley Square Boylston Street Edward A. Horton South Congregational Cuuren Ixeter Street Mile Ason Tremont Teweie Emory J. Haynes Ekier M. Lrayer

City notes on council loan dispute and local events

City Hall doubts Mayor O Brien will sign the 769000 loan order or may approve only parts. Local items include street renaming, charity donations, concerts, lectures, pardons, arrests, and public notices of meetings at Tremont Temple and Wells Memorial Hall.

City Hall O’brien Patrick Lee Lee John Murphy Lee Camp Livby Federal Street Board of Fire Commissioners Fire Department A. Shuman & Co Washington Street Channing Hall F. B. Hornbrooke Newton

Dust in Back Bay Residents Demand Healthful Air

A Back Bay resident protests excessive city dust near Beacon Hill, urging the Board of Health to act. The writer cites health risks to eyes throats and lungs and asks for asphalt or cleaner pavement to reduce the windblown dirt that fills homes, especially after rain. December 2.

Taverner Back Bay Boston Court Board of Health Beacon Hill

The Bull Life Savers at Chamber of Commerce

Ex Governor Rice and Mr Boyle O Reilly cannot attend the lifeboatmen fund presentation to be held at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 this forenoon. Collector Saltonstall and Hon Charles Levi Woodbury will join in the ceremonies. Superintendent Kimball and Hamblett discuss Hull life savers while medals are promised upon unimpeachable congressional proof of their heroism.

Rice Boyle O'Reilly Saltonstall Charles Levi Woodbury I. Kimball Washington Lie Saving Service Hamblett Massachusetts Hull Life Savers

Kesseltine vs Globe News Paper Company Ruling

Superior Court Middlesex County December 28 finds for plaintiff in favor of Kesseltine against Globe News Paper Company for 35450. P H Cooney represents plaintiff and A E Pillsbury defends. Other docket entries include Flint v Cushing Leadbetter v same Galvin v Burdett Hagerty v Providence and Worcester Railroad.

Superior Court Dated December 28 Dispositions

Judge Thompson lists cases with verdicts and penalties including James McKenny liquor law finding of not guilty John Joyce larceny and assault sentenced to eight months at house of correction Maurice Cummings assault and battery fined 15 dollars and costs Edward Austin cruelty to a dog fined 10 dollars and costs John Egan drunkenness fined 5 dollars and costs Robert Medill drunkenness sentenced eight months in house of industry

Contested divorce case Wilson v Wilson heard in Essex Court

Mason judge heard the conclusion of the Herbert N Wilson versus Sarah A Wilson case in Essex County Superior Court. The session occupied the day and adjournment followed with decision reserved. Jury matters will be taken up Monday along with several listed motions and cases from the docket.

Whittemore Admx Boston & Maine RR Rogers

Superior Court Norfolk County cases in damages and sales

Dec 23 entries list actions including John Scott vs Boston Blower Company and Boston Blower Company vs John Scott over washing machines used in wool scouring with $1000 paid, plus cross action for machine prices. Other docket items include Crooks, Dwyer City of Boston, Davenport, Holloran, Donovan, Forsythe, Welds, Murray Norfolk County, and Nuson City of Boston cases with brief references to parties and numbers.

Supreme Judicial Court W. Allen William G. Fish William C. Fisk Boston Stock Exchange Boston Fisk Stock Exchange R. M. Morse, Jr William M. Richardson Holloran Plunkett Tlanauan Mrg Wre Dutily Onovan Huckers Forsythe Fallon Weldaumx Weld Murray County of Norfolk Butterworth Ross Nuson City of Son

Holderness School Alumni Reunion at Young's Last Night

The Holderness School Alumni held its annual reunion at Young's last evening with twenty nine members present. John P. Tucker presided as president. Officers elected for the coming year include W. S. Hubbard as president, vice presidents W. F E. Roelfson and G. B. Underwood, J. E. Barnard as secretary, and R. C. Eastman as treasurer.

Holderness School Young's John P. Tucker W. 8. Hubbard W. F E. E. Roelfson G. B. Underwood J. E. Barnard R. C. Eastman

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