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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1887

Page

2

The New Old Business Demands In Legislature

Reports from the boards of education and arbitration urge new legislation. The Eastern railroad seeks 900000 in bonds to pay notes while the Knights of Labor in Blackstone push for a labor inquiry and agent meetings. Senate proposes Boston public servants cannot fund political causes under instant dismissal.

General Court Boards of Education Eastern Railroad Knights of Labor Blackstone Boston Senate

Fiftieth annual report outlines state education progress and finances

The State board of education transmits its fiftieth annual report noting a forthcoming special report on the half mill school tax and fund distribution. It highlights flourishing normal schools, 11 teachers institutes, and broad support for compulsory physiology and hygiene education. The report compares long term payrolls and school costs, details rising enrollments, and catalogues the state’s school fund balances and expenditures through 1886.

State Board of Education Dickinson Massachusetts Schools Fund

Arbitration Board Tables Labor Prices for Boots and Shoes

The arbitration board reports on the Reed and Co. case in South Weymouth noting disputes over labor prices in boot and shoe manufacture. After hearing both sides the board investigated wage practices in fourteen shops and recommends a detailed price list for various work done manually with foot power.

Board of Arbitration and Conciliation H. B. Reed & Co South Weymouth

Senate actions on Lynn court and historical society charter

Petitions include abolition of Lynn Police Court and creation of a District Court, and amendment to Old Colony Historical Society charter to allow real and personal estate. Other items cover saving bank investment rules, interest rate law, access to Worcester registry records, and bans on public service political funding in Boston.

Newhall Lynn Police Court of Reed Samuel H. Emery Old Colony Historical Society Keith Cape Shea Worcester County Committee On the Judiciary Acushnet Street Railway Company New Bedford Henry O. Downing Norfolk County

State Finance Committee Reports on Roads Hospitals and Rail Bonds

The finance committee reported a bill to fund the annual expenses of the State almshouse at Tewksbury. It notes a petition from the Eastern Railroad Company seeking bonds up to 900000 for note payments and mortgage-backed debt. The first annual report of the State board of arbitration and conciliation was received with recommendations for staffing, hearings, and discretionary witness summoning.

Committee On Finance Fnlt Tewksbury Eastern Railroad Company Charlestown Essex Railroad Company The Knights of Labor Blackstone Samuel Winslow Worcester Selectmen and Park Commissioners Whitman J. Jordan Attleboro John M. Barry Amherst New London Northern Railroad West Amherst Robert Davis Lunenburg Joseph Perkins Salem Beverly Boston Alpheus Handy Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Malden Miner, Beal & Co Leopold Morse George S. Bond Brigham & Co Milford Brockton Board of Health Woodward Walker E. J. Donovan Mr. Howe Shrewsbury Jaques Claverhill Tucke Lowell James Donovan Milliken Smith Dover Quincey Vincy

Legislation Committee Debates and Enacted Measures Public Notices

A review of bills and motions before the legislature includes topics on primary meetings for candidates, increasing county law library funding from fees, clerical service vacations, civil action practice simplifications, raising wrongful death claims against railroads, protecting milk frauds, limiting town offices, and insurance licensing for foreign companies. Several engrossed bills are advanced, including stenographer appointments in Suffolk, Ruffin salary, state expenses, Plum Island railway bonds, and notary confirmations for Josiah Kimball.

Kent Worcester Wadlin Reading State Department Fales Milford Fossitt Boston Mr. Woodward Mr. Farren Mr. Wharton Suffolk County George L. Ruffin Plum Island Street Railway Company Josiah F. Kimball

Andersons Testimony in Paine Will Case Reveals Rumors

In New York on January 31 the will contest heard William C. Anderson testify Paine claimed ten thousand dollars and lived on interest. He recounted Paine cursing Samuel J. Tilden over a supposed $100000 loss, and Paine mentioning Wardwell would help after his death. The trial adjourned to tomorrow.

New York Miser Paine William C. Anderson Paine Samuel J. Tilden Wardwell

Settlement reached in McKean and Appleton strike

Salem January 31 The week long strike at McKean Appleton shoe factory involving 1000 workers ends after a conference between foreman Bridges and the District Assembly 77 Knights of Labor executive board. Discharged McKay stitchers are to be reinstated and production to resume tomorrow.

Salem Jan Srecan McKean & Appleton Bridges District Assembly Knights of Labor McKay

Sunday law cases heard in Superior Criminal Court

Alleged Sunday law violations were heard with multiple acquittals for selling Sunday papers. Alfred Beck and others were acquitted for lack of evidence while William J. Dale was found guilty. Others had juries disagreeing or charges quashed, and Albert Pike’s jury had not agreed at adjournment.

Superior Criminal Court Alfred Beck Roxbury Mary K. Currier Cambridge Street John Backup Etta Corning William J. Dale Harrison Avenue William H. Thayer Catherine Broderick Eben F. Perry Roland Wilkinson Albert J. Pike West Broadway

Stevedores Hold Secret Boston Meeting On Coal Strike

A 150 member committee from freight handlers and stevedores met at Boston Hall last evening in secret to plan action regarding the New York strike. They reportedly agreed to refuse coal loaded by non-union workers, whether on ships or trains, into this city.

Boston Hall New York

Interview Denied on Andrew Collins Washington Visit

The Record cites Colonel Lewis claiming Andrew failed to call on Congressman Collins during his Washington trip and drew severe criticism. Friends of Andrew and Collins deny the report. Andrew reportedly sought Collins at the Capitol but could not arrange a meeting.

Lewis Democratic State Committee John F. Andrew Collins Washington Andrew General Collins Capitol

Teen's logic links Democrats to admired delegate

A Boston letter notes a Long man's teenage daughter sees politics through her father's lens. She questions Dawes criticism after reading that Dr. George B. Loring, a Lynn figure, was a Democratic delegate to the 1860 Charleston convention, sparking a quip about party virtue.

Boston Springfield Dawes Charles G. Clark Lynn George B. Loring Charleston Dr. Loring I. Loring

Floral Ball At New Era Hall Ends In Champagne Heist

Police removed three cases of champagne from New Era Hall after floral ballists protested their right to the bottles. Officers cited their own taste for buttonhole blossoms as they seized the bulging cases. The hall emptied of champagne, but not of the distress among attendees.

New Era Hall

Iowa Loan and Trust Company Shows Strong Finances

The Iowa Loan and Trust Company reports a surplus fund at $70,000 for the year ending January 1, 1887, noting its status as a long established Western lender. The firm promotes its 5 percent gold bonds as a secure investment for trust estates and public institutions, with Mr. F. A. Smith as local agent at Kogg 29 Tremont Temple.

Iowa Loan and Trust Company Western Loan and Trust Companies F. A. Smith Kogm 29 Tremont Temple

Three Italians Arrested in Chelsea on Counterfeiting Charge

In Chelsea, Gaetano Russo Baldasan Basco and Rosa Russo faced United States Commissioner Hallett. Prosecution by Owen A. Galvin and defense by Melvin O. Adams. Officers and Chelsea grocers testifying that the trio passed bogus money. Coin expert James H. Vassar said five pieces were counterfeit amid over $500 in good currency. No defense evidence presented. all remanded to jail with bail set at $1500 for the woman and $8000 each for the two men.

Chelsea Gaetano Russo Baldasan Basco Rosa Russo United States Hallett Owen A. Galvin Melvin O. Adams William T. Morley H. A. Foster Cheever Newhall James H. Vassar Sub-Treasury

Real Estate Transfers in Suffolk County Massachusetts

Worcester street transfer to Helen Morrill et al and multiple January 81 date deeds. Beacons street Henry White to William Saltonstall. Devonshire street Wigglesworth to Merchants National Bank. Magnolia street Henry Humphreys to Frank Frost. Warrenton Street to Children Mission. West Newton Street to George Daniels. Kendall Street to George Daniels and Emma Collins. Sherman Street to Nicholas Dummey. Dudley Street to Rose Dore. West Roxbury Clifton Street parcel. Hyde Park avenue deeds. Selden Street to Frank Frost. Dorchester Dorchester Street mortgages listed. Charlestown Main Street transfer. Roslindale Peters Street transfer. various mortgages in Dorchester Roxbury Roslindale East Boston Charlestown.

Worcester Street Joseph Morrill Helen Morrill Worcester and Newland Streets Beacon Street Henry M. White William G. Saltonstall Devonshire Street Thomas Wigglesworth Merchants’ National Bank Magnolia Street Henry Humphreys Frank M. Frost Charles L. Welden Warrenton Street Charles Jordan Children’s Mission Warrenton Strreet West Newton Street Austin D. Collins George F. Daniels West Newton Street Kendall Street Stephen M. Allen Emma D. Collins Roxemy William F. Dromey Nicholas D. Dummey Sherman Street Alfred I. Giles Rose A. Dore Dudley Street West Roxpury George H. Lapham Mary R. West Clifton Street Jan Iseke Edwin Weld Catherine Minton Hyde Park Avenue Selden Street Louis Boston Charles H. Mayo Fanny E. Mayo Dorchester Street Charlestown John H. Caldwell Joseph Caldwell Main Street Roslindale Sarah L. Proctor Andrew J. Peters Et al Peters Street Marie Ann S. Wellington Brevery Addie N. Stackpole Charlotte P. Wiswall Waverley Avenue Robert E. Promner Mary J. Woods Susan Williams Dorchester James Dwight Et al Charles A. Cotting William A. Holland Henry A. Johnson Howuara Street George H. Poor Mangnolia Street Ditto Marie Ann Wellington Andrew J. Peters Essex Savings Bank Sustin D. Collins Simon Rippet Ax Andrew T. Bates Hi Street Boston John BP. Dere Alfred KE. Giles Roxbury Calvin A. Richards Charles A. Kennedy Camden Street Margaret Finlay Catherine McNanny Dedham Street Edwin G. Walker Charlotte A. Spaulding Belmont Street Michael Callaghan Geo. Bennett Trenton Street George C. Irving Et al Herbert Fitzgerald Mt. Pleasant Avenue Albert Hergt

Rail road bonds and mortgage notes listed with dates

A catalog of railway and canal bonds and mortgage notes with issuing bodies like Conn. and Pass. R. R. R. and Mex. Central Rd. listed. Various serials show mortgaged 7s and 6s issues with dates from 1889 to 1921 and small coupon details noted.

Hares National Webster Bank National Bank of Commerce National Exchange Bank Vermont Massachusetts Fitchburg Rd R. R.R Top St. Fe R.R.R Eid Sonorary. Co Ist Mort Pacific Gen’ Mort. Bs Pop R.R. Istmort Conn Pass Rivers Central Istmort

Auctioneers Brokers and Appraisers Office Notice

Merchants' Exchange Building First Floor Room L No bi State Street offers auctioneers brokers and appraisers services via telephone 1665.

No. St State St Merchants’ Exchanges No. Bi State Street Merchants’ Exchange Building Horatio Uarris & CO State Street

Investment shares and bonds listed by order of executor and administrator

A long list of securities follows by order of executor and administrator including shares in Michigan Central R R Co Amory Mfg Co Amoskeagle Co and Concord Montreal R R Co plus bonds of Chicago and North Western R R Co Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago R R Co and others many railroad and milling stocks and notes with quantities ranging from single digits to thousands and including banks mills and mortgage securities alongside various rail and grain concerns.

Michigan Central R. BR. Co Amory Mfg. Co Amoskeagle Co Concord & Montreal R. KR Boston & Lowell R. KR. Co Northern R. R. Co Fitchburg R. R. Co Chicago & Northwestern R. RR. Co Pittsburg Fort Wayne Winnisimmet Co Boston Atheneum North Chicago Rolling Mills Addax Basting Machine Co Trustees’ Ctf Michigan Air Line Ogdensburg Lake Champlain Portland, Saco & Portsmouth R. R. Co Biddeford Hamilton Mfg. Co Arkansas Elevator Co First Natl. Bank St. Johnsbury Old Colony R Old Colony R. R Pleasant Hill & de Soto N. B. Mortgage Sec. Co Burlington Missouri River N. R Essex R. R Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe

Pullen lectures on New Mexico at Melrose Town Hall

Clarence Pullen delivered a one hour and forty five minute lecture on New Mexico history and scenery at the Town Hall in Melrose. The audience was large and attentive with hearty applause. The talk featured stereopticon illustrations and concluded with a humorous aside on a French mixed drink. G C Taylor recommended Rye or Old Bourbon as suitable with C I Graves & Sons supplying from Boston.

Clarence Pullen New Mexico Melrose G. C. Taylor C. 1. Graves & Sons Boston

Cheshire R R Co preferred collateral note

A report notes February 5 with 85 shares of Cheshire Railroad Company preferred as collateral and 50 shares of United States Horse Shoe Nail Company listed.

Cheshire R. R. Co. Pfd United States Horse Shoe Nail Co

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Eggleston C. A. Bullard G. L. Butler Cromwell K. P. Carter J. Carter Carter, Harris & Hawley F.S. Cannon & Co TY. J. Callahan Geo. Chamberlain C.F. Chapin L. J. Chase Clesson W. Clapp F. EL. Glatk M. Downing J. Dowling G. F. Davenport C. C. Dwight E. Doyle C. A. Deckham Edson Mfg. Co H. P. Emerson & Co G. F. Emmons Empire Mfg. Co Essex Costume Egyptian Chemical Co East India Bedding Co Louis Edenberg Mrs. Emery K. P. Eaton W. Elliott G. Fairbanks M. Fairbanks & Co J. Fowler & Co W. L. Field W. OH. Ferris J. W. Fletcher C. J. Freeborn J. Garrett Globe Mfg. Co J. Grover L. A. Goodwin Great China Tea Store William Guarde Goodrich & Porter M.S. Green B. F. Gowell J. W. Griggs Gillette & Hennigan Gage & C O G. Gardiner J. F. Garrity T. J. Howard Mrs. Heath W. A. Howard Home Mfg. Co. Hatches C. L. Howard 3. Garris T. G. Heath T. W. Hunt Heland Chessman & Co S. R. Hall L. N. Uinckley Hathaway, Soule & Co M. A. Hughes P. Humbert Humphrey Ll. L. Hardy C. P. Hanson R. F. Hamilton B. M. Howard C. D. Hubbard Holmes, Booth & H J. A. Hayes & Co Eb.t. Harvee J. H. Hubes H. O. Fiall CG. R. Hyde A. FE. Hnghes G. A. Hall R. Holmes D. M. Slazen R.S. Harvard & Co International Ex Industrial Mfg. Co Ilustrated News Co J. Jones KE. Mathews F. A J. Notman & Co Nashua Rock Drill Co Nealey & Miller T. J. O'Hara J. L. Powers W. J. Phillips Hi, Pierce Parlor Pride Co O. H. Pullman D. G. Pratt Portable Ef, Light Co G. A. Pendergast J. Pearson W. Park C. HH. Robinson W. A. Rush J. D. Reardon Miss Rouke W. B. Rice Richardson & Co D. RR. Richardson G. G. Ruggles J. F. Ryder Rosicruscian Spring Co RL. Rustin Rush Bros. & Bird C.G. A. Siedhoff, Jr Staats & Hansar J. A. Sherman Sleigh & G. England W. A. Smith & Co Chas. Sprague C. W. Story K. M. Smith Shepard, Norwell & Co Wm. Sands H.W. Smith Geo. Smith D. H. Shant C. J. Smith & Co W. B. Stevens M. A. Short J. M. Solomon Arthur Smith A. H. Sterling G. W. Shaw C. A. Stebbins I. Strahan W. Stephenson Sullivan, Vail & Co L. L. Simmons Smile W.H. Sparhawk R. Sherburn Snow Ss. E. Farmer Hi. Thayer S. HW. Thomas H. A. Tenney A. D. Thompson G. A. Tuck University C. Q. Wks Phiuag Steek Ees le Nche Deste Vanear LB. Woodman Mrs. E. West IF. Wright Warnell Whittemore Bros A. A. White C O J. Waugh N. E. Weedly Williams & Co J. Walsh Weston F. E. Webber J. W. Wish G. H. Warren T. Wood & Co Hill, Warren & Co Whitcomb & Co G. H W. Walker & Co E. B. Woodworth & Co Waitewright Mfg. Co B. F. Weed Whidden, Curtain & Co B. H. Warren A. Walker & Co A. Hl. Yates Cambridgeport L. Bartlett Ww. Stickney Chiccopee W. H. Hall T. V. Onett J. J. Reagan Chicopee H. Lb. Clark Clinton D. Devine M. L. Miltz Lizzie Kinsella Leopold Wolf Groveenfield O. F. Yale E. J. Kennedy E. Niger E. M D. McDermont D. J. McCurdy BE. W. Moore A. McDuffie A. Prescott W. J. Rich J. Staples A. P. Smith F Sullivan J. R.towler Hampton Glazed and Card Paper Co Holyoke Furniture Co F. Holyoke W. Myers J. Q. Pickering B. Wolf A. Breeley Lawrence C. E. 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