Last Chance Licenses and Open Session of Agriculture Board
Opening session of the Board of Agriculture marks the final day for introducing new business in the Legislature. A heavy influx of petitions and orders was noted yesterday, yet overall activity remains lighter than in past years. Bills include a Boston proposal for a commissioner of manufacturing corporations, a savings bank investment bill, and a New York style tax law for failed home fire and marine insurers. The expenditures committee opposes a daily legislative bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blume
Boston
Senate
Fletcher
Minnesota
Southworth
New York
Committee On Expenditures
Petitions and bills filed in Massachusetts legislature actions
A long list details petitions for charter amendments and financial authorizations from various groups including Hubbard, New York & New England Railroad, Springfield & New London Railroad, Stoddard at Worcester normal school, and Brackett group for public court salaries. It also notes orders on voting, ballot boxes, liquor laws, and duties of savings banks, plus bills for memorials, tax laws, and railroad matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hubbard
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
New York & New England Railroad Company
Boston
Springfield & New London Railroad Company
Elijah B Stoddard
State Normal School
Worcester
Boston, Winthrop & Shore Railroad
Samuel Brackett
Municipal Court
E. S. Blaine
Gloucester
Lexington Historical Society
Robert H. Magoon
David Pulsifer
Cuispus Attucks
Robert Disbrow
M.D
Mt. Hope
J. MM. W. Full
Third District
Middlesex
Second District
Charles A. Batchelder
First District
Southworth
Suffolk
Clark
Essex
Howland
Pike
Crosby
Bickerel
Tucker
Sprague
Dwyer
Commonwealth
Senator Pike
Senator Gline
Massachusetts
Committee On Railroads
Ladd
Senator Gleason
Plymouth
Isaac O. Howland
Sleeper
Fletcher
Minnesota
New York
Nantasket Beach
Henry L. B. Wills
Colorado
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Petition for Massachusetts accident liability company
Mr. Wharton of Boston presents a petition by Massachusetts citizens seeking incorporation of a company to insure owners of real estate against liability for injuries from accidents on or arising from the real estate. Petitioners urge public service and ask for terms deemed just by the General Court. Signed by Henry Lee and others. Bills on leave were introduced by various representatives relating to cooperative banks and asylum admissions, with leave to withdraw reported by the committee on labor law on the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Boston
Massachusetts
General Court
Henry Lee
W. Hunnewell
A. Corrina
A. Barr
Codman
W. Mino, JR
Moses Williams
Richards
Lynn
Warden
Waltham
Lewksbury
Raymond
Somerville
Commonwealth
Cutler
Carpenter
Brookline
Blume
Sanger
Cambridge
Haynes
Sturbridge
Mr. Mellen
Worcester
Dunsea
Ily
Milford
Third District Court
Noonan
Preble
Superior Court
County of
Suffolk
Sullivan
South
Adams
Lowell
Floyd
Winthrop
Grosvenor
Ludlow
Miller
Hall
Taunton
Russell
Maynard
Quincy
Gile
Hayes
Smith
Athol
Gardner
Clark
Huntington
Bartwell
Ayer
Parkman
Dexter
Walworth
Newton
Milliken
Matden
City of
Joint Committee On the Judiciary
James Hickey
Bridgewater
Massachusetts Legislature Debates Wide Range of Reforms and Appointments
The mass of petitions and orders covers temperance repeal efforts, protection of Natick burial grounds, dissection body delivery, education on animal exhibitors, tax and valuation reforms, police tenure, court construction, savings banks, and numerous charter and statutory amendments. Action shows accepted judiciary report, with several bills advancing or left for further consideration.
License suffrage for women heard by committee
The committee on woman suffrage heard petitions for a law granting women license suffrage on liquor questions. Speakers included Miss Elizabeth Tobey, Mrs S Fesen den of Malden, and Mrs S L Baldwin of East Boston. Mrs Baldwin urged the measure to aid women and children harmed by liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Tobey
Fessenden
Malden
Miss Tobey
D. O. Mears
Worcester
S. L. Baldwin
Boston
A. E. Thorpe
Cambridge
Women’s suffrage cited as reform in liquor laws debate
The article recounts advocates arguing for female voting rights to curb liquor sales. Dr. H. B. Blackwell cites Wyoming and Kansas results, showing mothers voting alongside men produced reform with no saloons. Opponents warn of unintended effects and oppose immediate action this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah A. Morse
Common Justice
H. B. Blackwell
Wyoming
Washington
Kansas
Slattery
Blackwell
Miss Tobey
Lelia J. Robinson
Beverly division hearing details unfold at adjournment
The committee on towns held a Beverly division hearing with A P Loring and Governor Robinson examining petitioners and remonstrants. Odell and Murney testified on tax assessments, land and poll valuations across Beverly and Beverly Farms, showing old Beverly, permanent, summer and non residents. The session adjourned at 4 until 10 the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
A. P. Loring
Robinson
H. P. Moulton
C. H. Odell
Dow
Ober
John M. Murney
Beverly Farms
Plim Cove
Precinct 1
Old Beverly
Old Everly
Massachusetts Board of Agriculture Opens Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts State board of agriculture opened in the Commonwealth building at noon. James S. Grinnell was chosen president pro tem and chaired. A credentials committee of Hartshorn Bird and Cushman was formed. The meeting adjourned for a recess at 1 pm and resumed at 2:30 pm with 26 members present. The board scheduled to meet again Wednesday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Agriculture
Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture
Commonwealth Building
James S. Grinnell
Messrs
C. L. Hartshorn
B. Bird
Elbridge Cushman
Committee On Credentials
Outrage by masked robbers in Indian Territory
Five masked men raided the Williamson cattle ranch near Spring station in the Indian Territory, binding William Williamson and his wife and forcing a demand for 10000 dollars. The wife disclosed nearly all funds. Williamson lay unconscious from severe burns and head injuries. A posse pursues the outlaws as locals vow lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirrie Rock
Ark
Kimishi Mountain
Indian Territory
Williamson
Spring Station
Kansas City
Home for Intemperate Women Fair Planned at Parker House
About 100 ladies gathered at Parker House to organize a fair for the Home for Intemperate Women. Committees were named and the event is set for March 12 week with Music and Bumstead halls hosting a market and exhibits. A daily paper will be issued by the New England Women's Press Association. Executive committee includes Mrs. Micahyer president and Mrs. J Sewell Reed treasurer, with several other named members. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. J Sewell Reed, 251 Columbia Street, Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Bumstead Hall
New England Women’s Press Association
Micahyer
Marion McBride
J. Sewell Reed
Hugh O’brien
E. S. Tobey
KE. F. Pratt
Mary KR. Charpiot
H. &. Bowdlear
S. Converse
J. M. Burgess
Mary A. Livermore
Insurance Company Record Shows Strong Finances
Those seeking life insurance should note the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company of Hartford. Its twenty-third annual statement is published this week, highlighting prompt loss settlement, liberal policy terms, and a strong, non forfeitable position with fair surrender values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company of
Hartford
Inaugural sale at 47 Temple Place for mens and youth boots
Topay Messrs Thayer McNori and Hopkins announce a mark-down of men's boys and youths fine boots and shoes. The firm's quality is noted and gentlemen are urged to attend for first class footwear bargains with equally fine boys and youths goods offered at veritable bargains.
Vestibule train patents debated before judge in curcaco
George M. Pullman representing his palace car company and W H Webb of the Wagner company argued before Judge Gresham over an injunction to bar use of the vestibule train. Webb claimed prior use and earlier patents, noting multiple lines and foreign patents predating Pullman. No decision was expected for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Company
Pliny B. Smith
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Company
Offield
Pullman Company
Pullman
Webb
England
United States
Michigan Central Railway
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Norton Library Dedication Marks Elegant $20,000 Building
The Norton Public Library, funded by Mrs Eliza B Wheaton and designed by Stephen Earl of Worcester, opens tomorrow on the main street site. The brick and Long meadow brown stone edifice features a Romanesque open porch, oak bookcases, terra cotta details, and a sunlit reading room with a librarian’s chamber and unfinished attic. The dedicatory address will be delivered by W A Mowry Ph D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Eliza B. Wheaton
Norton Public Library
Stephen
Earl of Worcester
W. A. Mowry
Dioramic Exhibition At Old South Meeting House
An interested company gathered at the Old South Meeting House to view the first public exhibition of M Paul P Philip poteaux paintings. The colossal canvas depicts General Grant’s career with allegory and artistry while music adds atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South Meeting House
M. Paul Philippoteaux
Frank A. Burr
Grant
A Rochester Chamber Leader Proposes a City Investment Plan
The Hon. H. H. Warner urges Rochester businesses and residents to invest 1 2 percent of capital to attract manufacturers. He predicts five years of growth, tripling wealth and population, while lowering taxes as city wealth expands. Warner heads seven world wide establishments, lending weight to the vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Warner
Chamber of Commerce
Rochester
N. Y
Warner Am
Quiet New York metals market after London cables
Metal market overall quiet with yesterday's prices holding. London cables showed mixed signals as copper rose then fell, with 800,000 pounds of spot traded at 16.50 and bids around 16.65 to 16.85 for near futures while London copper climbed to 73 10s and 600 tons were taken on first call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Counterfeiting in an Attic Leads to Arrest in Waterbury
William Atkinson a 29 year old man was arrested in Brooklyn district for passing counterfeit silver halves and quarters in saloons. Police found moulds batteries feather weight scales and other tools and a model torpedo boat in his top story room at 58 Kingsbury Street. He lived unseen by others and had quit work months earlier at Matthews and Willards. He was bound over and jailed in New Haven on two counts with bail set at 750 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersury
Conn
William Atkinson
Brooklyn
Kingsbury Street
Atkinson
Matthews & Willard’s
New Haven
February Weather Forecast from Hydrographic Office
The United States hydrographic office warns that February will bring stormy Atlantic conditions. Expect fresh to strong gales weekly off North American and European coasts, with southwest and northwest winds dominant. Icebergs may reach Newfoundland, with fog scarce on the Grand Banks. sailors urged to avoid ice floes and use the thermometer freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Hydrographic Office
Atlantic
North America
Europe
American
Gulf Stream
trans-Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Newfoundland
Grand Banks
Leary
BUSINESS TROUBLES IN MULTIPLE FIRMS AND INSOLVENCIES
A series of insolvency notices outlines failures and assignments across firms in Boston, Quincy, Guelph, St. Louis, Norwalk, Greenville, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Dover. Reported liabilities range widely, with assets noted for several. several firms specify volumes and creditors. Also promotes Dr Wilbur’s cod liver oil phosphates as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Davis & Co
Jewellers
Washington Street
Boston
James F. Pierce
Quincy
Dedham
W. H. Cutten
Guelph Banking Company
Guelph
Ont
Federal Bank
Kendall Boyle Cracker Company
St. Louis
Thomas Cousins
Norwalk
H. & H. A. McCullough
St. John
N. B
B. F. Longley
Des Moines
Seymour & Curtis
Minneapolis
T. R. Jones & Co
Mortgagee's Sale of Boston Lot by Massachusetts Hospital Life Ins Co
Mortgagee Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company will sell by public auction on February 24 next at noon in Boston. The lot covers three to five on a plan of 1876, totaling about 3,720 6-LO square feet with buildings, bounded by Columbus Avenue, lot lines, and a ten foot passageway. Equity of redemption may lie with James P. Cook. Quinlan may hold mechanic's lien. others may have interests. 1887 taxes unpaid. Sale conditions set at sale time. CosBk acts as actuary. Bowniren solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Avery
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Comany
Boston
Suffolk
Columbus Avenue
Holyoke
James Pp. Cook
Salem
Massachusetts
Patrick J. Quinlan
John Wooldredge
William Nt. Dunbar
South Abington
Plymouth
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Samuel C. Coss
Wurtraam I
Bowniton
Holyoke Street
James P. Cook
William N. Dunbar
Samuel C. CosBk
William I. Bowniren
Foreclosure Sale on Dorchester Parcel to Boyd Assignee
Will be sold at public auction on Thursday February 23 1888 at 4 pm the premises described in a mortgage to Emma and Benjamin Rockwell and assigned to Thomas A Boyd. Property in Boston Suffolk formerly Dorchester No 64 on a plan bounded Learnard Street 83.8 feet East lot 68 50 feet North lot 65 85.2 feet West Norfolk Street 50.1 feet subject to two prior mortgages and overdue taxes Two hundred dollars to be paid at sale Ten days for examination of title Further terms at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ijaq
Emma J. Rockwell
Benjamin Rockwell
William H.treworgy
Suffolk
Thomas A. Boyd
Boston
Dorchester
Learnard Street
Norfolk Street
John F. French
Fragmentary stock listings from a regional financial page
The fragment lists various company holdings and bond notes, including Brookline Gas, Androscogin Mills, Pepperell Mfg, Lancaster Mills, Old Colony R.R. Co, Cheshire R.R. pfd, Burton Stock Car pfd, Newburyport Gas Lt Co, Glendon Iron Co, and rail and mortgage listings. Some entries show bonds, shares, rates, and old dates such as 1902 and 1894, reflecting an archival market ledger style. The legible items hint at a diversified portfolio with railroads, gas, mills, and mortgage securities, but many figures are garbled in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Gas Lt. Co
Lyman Mills
Androscogein Mills
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Lancaster Mills
Manilton Woods Mills
Old Colony R.R. Co
Nashua & Lowell R.R. Co
Cheshire R.R
Burton
Newburyport Gas Lt. Co
Glendon Iron Co
Raegio
Bryansville & St. Louis
B.R
New England Mtg. Sec. Co
Boston & Maine R.R
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. R. Knights & CO
Omfces
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
THE
Bay State Iron Company
Massachusetts ‘Temperance Alliance
House Committee On the Judiciary
Nathaniel Bartlett
Natick
Committee On the Judiciary
Committee On Education
Eer
J.¥. Clarkson
Amesbury
Salisbury
Merrimac
James M. Morton
Fall River
Framingham Union Street Railway Company
A. W. Preston
North Adams
James F. Mallen
Boston Catholic Cemetery Association
Albert R. Wade
David F. Barry
Boston Common Council
William Zinn
Sidney Bartlett
W. G. Russell
Charles F. Choate
A. A. Ranney
J. RR. Clark
Augustus Russ
Dudley A. Dorr
Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts
Baldwinsville Hospital
George A. Lbisnil
Ludlow Savings Bank
Richard J. Monks
Silas Pierce
Nathaniel J. Rust
Thomas Hills
Beverly Case
General Grant
Hydrographic Office
Wilbur
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Horatio Harris & CO
State Street
Florida
Gate City
Florida Oranges
Valencia Oranges
State Streets
Steamship
Italia
Valencia
Pier 2
South Boston
Long Wharf
Palestine
Samaria
Messina
Palermo
Eastern RR
Joseph Baker
Galveston
R. L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Mercantile Marine Ins. Co
Arlington Mills
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Old Colony Rd
Nashua & Roch
R& McKay Metallic Fast
Asso
Eliot Fire Ins
J Tioston Tow Boat Co
American Insurance Co
Boarder
Adm
Boston Natl. Bank
Nebraska Loan and Trust Co
Hastin
Exchange
Yopala
Guar
End
Sex
Bobartessex
Easters
Oledo, Delphos & Burl
Pai Oan
Little Rock & Ft. Smith Ry. Scrip
Lyman Suis
Manuf. Natl
Old Colony
Worcester Gas Light Co
Cheshire
Natl Bank
Bank of Commerce
Do Eliot Natl
New England
Bank of Ne. America
Bank of Redemption
Revere Bank
Bank of Republic
Shawmut Natl
Bank
Minneapolis Street Ry. Co
Boston, Concord & Mont
Evans
Marion County
Ind
Jona. Bigelow & Co., Commission Merchants and Auctioneers
North Market Street
Moston
J. M. Alexander
Navy Deartment
D. C
Navy Yard
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Ordnance
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
D. B. Harmony
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Moguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Eeenard Street
Burdett & Dennis
Burling Slip
P. O. Box
Pierrepont’s
Coir Yarn
Copartnership Notices
George Ti
Foote
George E. Gilbert
Foote & French
Mr. Foote
George L. Gilbert
Congress Street
George EE
Gilbert
Harris B. Stearns
Charles A. Whistler
LEE, Higginson& CO
Sarah F. Ware
John Shackford
Elisha M. Hall
Iaid Shackford
Middlesex Sc
Greenleaf Street
George D. Ayers
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Liesidence
Warren Avenue
Natl. Bank
Chelsea
de Winnisimumet Co
Boston & Maine
Eastern Ra
Union Pac. Ry
S. F
Chi
Burl. & Quincy
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
First Ploor
Androscoggin “Mills
N. Bk
Soremnerat
Pocasanat N. Bk
Middlesex Co
Boston Marine Ins. Co
Kansas City, Enpore & So
Union Pacific Ry
Washington Ins. Co
Boott Cotton
Amoskeag Mfg
New England Mortgage Security Co
McKay Metallic
Meceiay & Bigelow Heeling Md
Union ‘Stock Yard and Transit Co
Minneapolis Horse RR
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester RR
Rich Hill RR
Pacific Mills
Kansas City & Cameron RR
Warren “Cotton, Mills
Newburyport Gaslight Co
Martha’s Vineyard
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