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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1891

Page

8

Deadlock in Boston City Clerk race and Osborne probe

Mayor Matthews pushes an investigation into Police Commissioner Osborne and the New England Printing Telegraph Company. The board votes to revoke the location and to seek a Legislature inquiry, while City Clerk deadlock persists with McLaughlin and Galvin tied at the ballot.

Matthews Board of Aldermen Osborne New England Printing Telegraph Company Sullivan Wiliam M. Osborne Board of Police Commissioners Leavy Orry Boston Orrick Honorable Board of Aldermen New England Rinting Telegraph Company Abner McKinley McKinley Pace New England Ting Telegraph Company State House Easil Board of Police Commonwealth Police Police Department Stree Teity of Rd of Police Enz- Jang Printin Telegraph Company Tam John A. McLaughlin J. Mitchell Galvin Jon. A. McLaughlin Keenan Court House

Boston City Council Debates Reform and Wires Policy

The Boston City Council debated reform within the Suffolk County bar, attacked certain commissioners, and advanced measures to fund city borrowing, regulate street wires, and manage the Charles River basin. They moved toward transferring fire alarm control, exempting certain officers from civil service, and pursuing a joint committee for annexations and bridge construction near East Boston. Abbott Lawrence and E M Chamberlain petitions sought street improvements and public meeting space.

Keenan Stebbins and Whidden Republican Party Godfrey Morse Suffolk County Bar Farmer Boston Committee On Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners Charles River Lis Civil Service Board of Aldermen Carruth, Lewis, Meyer and Rust Lee Sullivan Lewis Easton Abbott Lawrence Commonwealth Avenue Charlcsgate West Newbury Street Charlesgate E. M. Chamberlain Fancuil Hall

Dean of Harvard Resigns After Nine Years in Office

Professor Clement L. Smith resigns as Dean of the Faculty of Harvard College. He cites the demanding duties and desire to devote time to teaching and writing as the two main reasons. The resignation will take effect at Commencement to allow faculty time to select a successor.

Clement L. Smith Harvard College Eliot Smith

Petition Supporters Urge Retention of Postmaster Corse

Fifty three of fifty seven Boston Executive Business Association members sign a petition for Postmaster Corse. The petition leaves Boston for Washington to be presented to Senator Hoar, with three delegates from each of nineteen trade groups backing Corse and signaling the association represents substantial commercial interests.

Boston Washington Senator Hoar Postmaster Corse Boston Executive Business Association E. A. Curtiss

Why Do You Cough Cures Cough at Once

Advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs immediately and prevents consumption. It warns delay is dangerous and lists prices 60c and 1.00 at druggists. The copy stresses urgency and effectiveness of the remedy.

Essex Baptist Social Union formed in Salem

Representatives from twenty four Salem Baptist Association churches met at First Baptist Church to form the Essex Baptist Social Union. The organization counts over 100 members with officers led by President Rev H Henckley and asst officers D J Robinson H Price Leland Cole and F W Pevear.

Essex Baptist Social Union Salem Sprechan Salem Baptist Association First Baptist Church H. Henckley Lynn D. J. Robinson Gloucester H. Price Leland Cole F. W. Pevear Yno Dr. Lawson Boston T. J. Villers

Legislature Debates Rules Power Plus Senate Conforms

Massachusetts House debates rule 28 empowering the Rules Committee over bills and petitions. Supporters claim efficiency, opponents warn of oligarchy. Senate proposes rule 20 to route leave bills through Rules. measures pass with divisions. Public notices include licensing, insolvency, and electoral provisions.

Tribute to Judge Benjamin R Curtis by Suffolk Bar

The Suffolk Bar honors the late Judge Benjamin R Curtis in a municipal civil court session. Resolutions praise his impartiality conscience and intellect while noting his untiring prison visits and reform work and the hope for a long public career cut short by early death.

Parmenter Forsaith Hardy and Ely William A. Gaston Benjamin R. Curtis Suffolk Bar Judge Curtis Andrew Fiske Parmenter Curtis

Greenbackers Hear From State Committee in Eagle Hall

The Greenback Party session in Eagle Hall yesterday elected Mr. Johnson of Greenfield as a delegate to the proposed conference of the Farmers' Alliance Knights of Labor and other bodies to perfect a political organization. Resolutions favored free and unlimited coinage of silver. A resolution opposed to biennial elections was passed and a committee appointed to oppose changing from annual elections before the State House committee.

Greenback Party Eagle Hall Johnson Greenfield Farmers’ Alliance Knights of Labor State House

Ancient Court Dockets Highlight 1889 Boston Trials

The Supreme and Superior Courts meet February 2 with cases from Alvin Redliff vs Boston Marine Insurance to Anna M Butler vs Boston and Albany Railroad. Damages seek $12,700 for wrecked machinery and $15,000 for injuries from a platform fall. Multiple orders and lists follow, with numerous v. cases in Fourth and Third Sessions, including the Minot Kendall contract actions and various West End Railway matters.

Superior Court A. Hemenway E. P. Carver L. J. Dabney F. Dodge Anna M. Butler Boston, & Albany Railroad Company Wellesley H. K. Bailey Samuel Hoar

Probate Court lists multiple wills and administrations from Essex County

Wills proved for Daniel Carleton George Dwinnell Margaret Gleason William Werrick Abesha Bingins Albert Lamson Elizabeth Proctor Mary Sheedy Mary Turell. Administrations granted for Abby Abbott Daniel Townsend Sarah Brown Rebecca Burrill Nicholas Fitzgerald Newton Story Joseph Eaton Clemmie Fears Harriet Hamien Adeline Russell Mary Keith John Currier. Inventories show Sewall Meyer's estate $37654 Thomas Murphy $3618 Stephen Hathaway $9335.39 Martha Kimball $3885.29. Proctor bequest funds to Salem societies. Also Superior Court notes Wentworth v Garney false arrest case and damages defenses. other civil actions listed.

Essex Salem Harmen J. Wills Daniel Carleton North Andover George W. Dwinnell Topsfield Margaret M. Gleason Andover William L. Werrick Beverly Abesha Bingins Middleton Albert Lamson Hamilton Elizabeth M. Proctor Mary Sheedy Lawrence Mary P. Turell Marblehead Abby D. Abbott Danel_ Townsend Lynn Sarah A. Brown Rebecca Burrill Nicholas J. Fitzgerald Newton Story Joseph Eaton Clemmie B. Fears Gloucester Harriet VE. Hamien Adeline B. Russell Colmar Penn Mary J. Keith Newberry John M. Currier Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans Episcopal Massachusetts

Action on Ipswich hack balance and Salem injuries suits

The record lists actions including James Irving’s contract suit for a hack balance at Ipswich, a general denial and share claim, and Thomas F. Stanton’s personal injury case from a Broad Street fall in Salem. Various docket items follow with names, numbers, and party designations.

James Irving Ipswich D. Quill C. A. Sayward Stanton City of Salem Thomas F. Stanton Broad Street J. F. Quinn H. P. Moulton F. L. Evans

Superior Court Grand Jury Reports Sentences in Essex

In Salem on February 2, the Grand Jury report was presented and sentences issued. Daniel Hayes and Daniel Donahue of Lawrence received two years each for larceny in a building. Lawrence residents Thomas Vatro and others labeled as thieves, were sentenced to terms in state prison. Thomas West of Salem faced related charges, while Water Joy of Newburyport and others received eighteen months in the House of Correction for breakin and entering.

Superior Criminal Court Essex Ss Salem Thompson Daniel Hayes Daniel Donahue Lawrence Parecieilliam Lawrence Thomas Vatro Water Joy Newburyport

Cambridge Superior Court Docket Opens With Slander Verdicts

In Middlesex Superior Court on February 2 Walter P. Miller sues J Frank Kidder for 300 dollars over alleged slander. verdict for plaintiff for 5 dollars. Cases of replevin bonds and various libel for divorce lists proceed. court adjourns to February 3.

Superior Court case notes from Norfolk calendar

Denham Feb 2 bisHor judge presiding. No 315 Frederick W Brown v J Walter Bradlee et al action to recover 2500 reward offered by Milton selectmen for evidence leading to arrest and conviction in Cunningham shooting Nov 21 Pe8 verdict for plaintiff 2640 42. J H Taylor and J J Keeley for plaintiff H W Chaplin for defendants. No 314 Margaret Murray v B B Knight et al action to recover damages for injuries at defendants premises while in their employ on trial 8 E Greenhood for plaintiff J E Cotter for defendants. List of cases 363 Burke West End Street Railway Co 364 Butler v Green 65 Mulvey v Mahoney 366 O Reilly v French 804 Schauitz v Stefan 89 Curran v city of Boston 405 Condrick v Breen

Dunsar Michael Creed Minot P. G. Kiernan Malton F. D. Hagar Lamson Col. Store Service Company Sim George A. Badger Thomas Riley Augustus J. Daley E. B. Collender Er. C. Gilman Heffernan Pollard Linnegan Bos. & Combe Alb. R Petipus Rosa King Lennon Iriend Partridge Will McCann Mann Kars Doe Middlesex Ss Cambridge Sanford H. Dudley Ira B. Forbes Foss City of Somerville Aldrich Same Mitchell Mitchel Tis Woodworth Lapine McKeon Sullivan Norfolk Ss Denham BisHor Frederick W. Brown H. W. Chaplin Margaret Murray B. B. Knight E. Greenhood J. E. Cotler Butler Green Mulvey

Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed by Army of Friends

Ask your friends who have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla what they think of it. Replies will be positive in its favor. Truly, the best endorsement Hood's Sarsaparilla receives is the hearty backing of an army of friends.

Detroit Mich Brenthers Hood

Special shoe sale announced by Moseley of Co at Boston shop

T E Moseley of Co calls special attention to their annual shop worn and mark down sale of gentlemen shoes in all styles and goods for ladies and children. Excellent opportunity for buyers to stock up for the year from one of the oldest reliable Boston houses.

T. E. Moseley of Button Congress Boston

Real Estate and Classifieds Snapshot

Real estate for sale or rent, rooms wanted, rents wanted, situations wanted, help wanted, boarders or board sought, lost and found, business opportunities, and miscellaneous advertisements compiled from notices and listings. Includes varied offerings across properties, services, and items of local interest.

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