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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1889
Page
8
The International Copyright Association met at Young's Hotel with President Francis A. Walker presiding. The group reported 318 members, discussed passage of the Chace Breckinridge bill, urged copyright for foreign authors and artists, and elected officers for the coming year.
The Somerville School Board met with Mayor Pope presiding and voted to name the new Concord square school the O.8. Knapp. Superintendent Meleney submitted a lengthy annual report praising harmony, kindergarten capacity, and plans to enlarge Edgerly and Bingham schools while reforming Cedar Street and adding physical training and reference libraries. AUnitarian movement meeting in West Somerville formed with strong conference support and funding commitments.
Medals for excellence in marksmanship awarded to Company B at Armory Hall Cambridgeport led by Sergeant Underwood and Corporal Adams with several first second and third place recognitions. Following the ceremony, Captain F W Dallenger presided over a dance with an aided corps. Literary Hall Association formed with a lengthy officer slate headed by President F A Allen and Treasurer J M Brooks. secretary G G Wright and an extensive executive committee.
The Boston Board of Aldermen meeting covered vetoed payments to the Hunts over Squantum Head and Moon Island, street vending limits, hospital land purchases, and a plan for a new fire department site. Other actions include road, water, and tax policy recommendations, plus salary adjustments for city officials and recounts for school committee seats.
A rumor spread on the island and mainland that Hon. Benjamin Dean had died after an undertaker's wagon was driven onto his premises to move chairs for a Sunday school Christmas event. Dean remained well, treating the tale as a grim joke while friends and inquiries swirled.
The funeral for John Templeman Coolidge was held at King's Chapel yesterday noon with Scripture, prayer, and hymns led by Rev. E. H. Hall. Ushers included J. S. Lovering and Randolph Coolidge. Columbian National Bank directors attended. burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The Baptist Social Union held a memorial for J. Warren Merrill, its first president (1864-1865), at Meionaon. Supper at 5, then remarks from Rev. V A Cooper, Robert O Fuller, and others on Merrill's social and religious impact. Music by the Stewart Quartet.
In Lynn a special Aldermen session heard protests on changing burned district street lines and extending Washington street from Union to Beach. Business leaders attended. objections focused on Washington street extension near Henry Breed property and loss of land at Union Street corner affecting Central square commerce. The board reviewed each proposal.
Newtown city government discusses expanding the water system with a high service reservoir on Waban Hill and extending the filter gallery on Charles River. Treasurers authorized to pay 25 100 dollars interest on water and city debts. Common Council approves establishment of a Board of Public Works.
Frankfort Kentucky December 30 Senator J B Blackburn was unanimously nominated on the first ballot by the joint Democratic legislative caucus to succeed himself as United States Senator.
The Suffolk County board approved charges for the coming year to fund a registry of deeds and a consolidated index of tax deeds prior to 1887, consolidating the costs into the county appropriation. The session adjourned at six p.m. on Saturday.
Notes about city events report the Industrial Art Teachers' Association meeting at the Normal Art School next Saturday, with morning and afternoon sessions. Also noted are two influenza related deaths, the New England Commercial Travellers' Association dinner at the American House next Thursday, and a Tremont Temple Star course concert featuring Miss Chamberlain, Mrs Eldridge Southwick, and the Ariel Ladies' Quartet. A missing person alert describes Mrs Ann Toomey of 24 North Street last seen December 25. A burglary at Jacob Wirth’s 87 Eliot Street premises last Sunday night yielded over 300 dollars. no suspects identified.
A long list of dinners and meetings at Young's Hotel and nearby venues highlights the Class of ’84 MIT and Boston Latin School reunions, the Chickasaw Club Reform in Politics talk, Vassar Alumnae dinner at Thorndyke, and many arrivals including notable figures from arts and politics in Boston society.
The Rev. Brooke Herford officiated at the funeral of the late Isaac O Cruft held yesterday morning at his family home 178 Boylston street. The service included prayers and brief remarks on his upright character. Interment followed at Forest Hills.
John Albert Rundell of 13 Pine Street cut his wrist with a jackknife last evening in a despondent act. He was taken to City Hospital and is now home recovering.
The 1 o'clock Shore Line New York express returns to prominence with a shortened name and refined connections. A dining car overseen by a Commissary and a full Pullman staff ensures reliable, serviceable operation for travelers.
Republican members will meet in the Green room at the State House to nominate a Speaker and clerk of the House. Wardwell forces push for Wardwell on the first ballot, Barrett and Sanger backers hope to change the outcome, while rail passes will allow attendance. Influenza threatens attendance and Sanger supporters plan a rally this afternoon.
Insurance Commissioner George S Merrill demands cessation of the ordinary life distribution policy from New York Life citing unfair discrimination among insureds and deceptive terms. He warns the policy may violate statute and harm the entire life insurance field. Major Calef confirms receipt but declines comment while actuaries reportedly endorse the scheme.
The Gwynnes Temporary Home for Children held its annual meeting on Worcester street with fourteen present. Dr. Sherman and Rev. Waldron received thanks for services. 41 children existed at the start of December 1888, 155 admitted that year, 99 returned to parents, 88 placed elsewhere, 32 adopted, 26 remain. Receipts 9234, expenses 7724, balance 1510. New officers elected led by President John J. Williams and Treasurer Alexander F. Wadsworth. A warning was issued about an unauthorized fundraiser impostor collecting funds.
Members vote to call Dr George C Lorimer of Chicago to their Warren Avenue Baptist Church. A committee will travel to Chicago Friday to confer, as Lorimer’s Chicago church reportedly offers a 12000 dollar salary. Rev O P Gifford begins at Brookline Baptist next Sunday.
A society meeting at Old South Meeting House featured Master A M Mowry presenting a paper on Calvin's influence. The talk traced Massachusetts history linking church and town meetings to democracy and noted John Adams’ role in shaping current education. Dorchester’s Mayflower compact origins and the state’s oldest records were cited amid discussion.
A large gathering of military men and state cavalry from across the region filled Battery B armory on West Newton street for a lively campfire event. About 800 attendees, including ~25 from Battery C Lawrence, enjoyed refreshments, music by a Dorchester amateur band, and remarks from Capt Follett and his lieutenants. Professor Julius Hichberg of the New England Conservatory of Music attended part of the evening.
Dr W E Crane of Mitchell Dakota asserts Horsford's Acid Phosphate acts as a near specific for alcohol abuse. He says it checks vomiting restores appetite and reduces fear of impending cure feared by many alcohol users.
The New England Furniture Exchange held its sixteenth annual banquet at the Hotel Thorndike with 125 members and guests. General Hazard Stevens opened postprandial remarks urging freer US Canada trade and tariff restraint.
A retailer advertises 20 percent off regular prices to offer goods at near net cost. The notice touts long standing business reliability of 33 years and urges customers to call for more details on stock and pricing.
The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York is located at 95 Milk Street in the Company’s Building. Do not confuse with similarly named firms.
The Brookline Board of Selectmen voted yesterday to hold a special town meeting on or about January 15, 1890. The vote follows a petition by Moses Kimball and 300 others seeking a $50,000 appropriation to help cover part of the Mutlay River or Riverdale Park construction costs in Brookline.
The Congregational church at Cucuren Newbury Street near Exeter Street will host its traditional New Year’s Eve communion on Tuesday evening, December 1. Everyone is invited, especially past attendees.
W Baker and Co. secured the gold medal at the Paris exhibition of 1878 for their Breakfast Gocta product. The award highlights the company’s notable quality and market prominence in that era.
Dec 30. Hormas J. Martin Hill Cash Carrier Company action in equity to transfer a patent carrier and restrain business. The judge denied injunction, finding differing relations from Lamson Ames. Infringement question not passed. full court to decide. Report to appear in Post of Dec. 6. Lawyers for parties listed. cases to be argued in Suffolk, Barnstable, Norfolk, and Middlesex counties.
Probate notes list administrators for Harriet W. Ware and many others with letters granted. Superior Court Middlesex reports include Margaret Monahan vs Charles Linehan for personal injuries from bricks thrown from a cellar on Warren Street East Cambridge with a $100 verdict. other civil actions named.
In Essex County, Judge Thompson opened court due to Judge Sherman being ill. The jury in the case Lucy E. Lowe against the City of Gloucester found for the plaintiff damages of 400 dollars. Attorneys B F Butler Bailey for the plaintiff and W A Pew F L Evans for the defense. Court adjourned to next Monday.
A compiled list shows numerous cases including Hooker v Crim Ling v Pay Noyes v Abraam Marshall v King v Bennett Koas v Beale Olliver v Kaskell Norris v Alten Luro v Harmilston Harold v Curcan Rav v Marin Strou v Snel ug Hobbs v Quinn Barry v ivy Barnard v Cum Slim mn man Covilie v The RB Emery Carry Electric Motoro Letts v Hotness Top v same Fay Manley Kimball v sane Brizham v Yang Covill v same Adams James A Murray charged with optarming 8 ib false pretences bail set at 18 000 for appearance notice Massachusetts District Boston December 30 188 . Notice that Joseph B Smith of Newton has applied for admission as attorney Counselor of the U S Circuit Court per Winston Warref Commissioner
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