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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1888

Page

8

Mrs Winslow Reads Classics Before Hawthorne Audience

Mrs Erving Winslow read scenes from She Stoops to Conquer and The School for Scandal to a near full Hawthorne rooms audience. The program contrasted eighteenth century English life with Sheridan reflections and concluded with plans to close next Thursday with Peg Wolllington.

Hardcastle Tony Miss Hardcastle Marlow Sheridan Fielding Charles Surface Richard Brinsley Sheridan

House Adjourns After Death of Member Clarke

The Massachusetts House adjourned to honor the death of Northbridge representative Mr. Clarke. The day’s business included reports against biennial elections and sessions, while a separate towns committee favorably reported South Scituate’s name change petition. The Senate concurred with liquor-control provisions ending licenses after April 30 and reestablishing the prohibitory law.

Senate Parkman Oston House Clarke Northbridge Committee On Towns South Scituate

Senate Reports On Constitutional Amendments And CrIspus Attucks Resolve

Senator Crosby reported inexpedient to legislate on biennial elections and sessions. Parkman dissents on biennial elections. Sleeper reports a resolve correcting the Attucks name to James Caldwell. Liquor committee reports were accepted without debate. Bills passed to be engrossed include Hitchcock free high school and Tewksbury state almshouse appropriations.

Senate Crosby Parkman House Sleeper Jonas Caldwell James Caldwell Liquor Committee Hitchcock Free High School Brimfield Tewksbury

Death of a House member sparks funeral committee and adjournment

The House announced the death of Dr. Rowse R. Clark of Northbridge, set up a five member funeral committee and adjourned. A bill to print 8000 copies annually of the State board of arbitration report was reported ought to pass, 1500 for the board. A town bill proposes changing South Scituate’s name to Norwell Standish Deane Cushing Hatherly or Satuit with vote on the first Monday of March to determine the new name.

Republican Ward Washington Street Jesse M. Gove Blaine Harrison H. Atwood Ward 8 Atwood Wade Ward 20 Sanford Jesse Orchard Ward 15 Clark Jesse M Charlies E. Clark Henry F. Coe Ward Albert J. Pratt F. F. Emery Jesse L. Nason Alpheus Sanford E. A. Curtis H. H. Atwood Mr. Curtis Daniel S. Barry John P. Hilton Charlestown H. GC. Pickering Dr. G. E. Mecuen Rowse R. Clark Northbridge State Board of Arbitration Towns South Scituate Norwell Standish Deane Cushing Hatherly Satuit

The Biennial Amendments Hearing Recorded

A Boston legislative hearing on biennial sessions and biennial state elections featured Col E H Haskell of Newton urging biennial elections with support from ex Governors Rice Talbot and Robinson and others. Critics from the Central Labor Lyceum of Boston argued against the change citing citizen involvement and fears for representation.

E. H. Haskell Newton Rice Talbot Messrs. Robinson Pierce Maine Vermont Krussell Maynard Haskell New Hampshire Crosby Bartlett Montague Dresser Boston Massachusetts E. M. Chamberlin Central Labor Lyceum of J. R. Hawley Chamber F Boston

Debates Over Biennial Legislatures and Public Sessions

The article reports on opposition to biennial legislative sessions in Massachusetts with strong ties to town meetings. Speakers argue biennials threaten democracy, favor annual sessions, and keep lawmakers in touch with people. Treasurer Beard supports cautious reform and reports to the committee after executive session.

Massachusetts Pennsylvania Beard Haskell Dresser Mr. Beard Crosby Maine New Hampshire

Railroad Collision Near Hoosac Tunnel In New York

Passenger train 54 collided with an east bound freight near Hoosac Tunnel causing severe injuries to expressman Most and mail agent Carpenter while both trains suffered damage. Engineers and firemen were unhurt. passengers, including an elderly woman burned, were shaken by the crash.

Hoosacx Fars N. Y Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Western Division Fitchburg Railroad Monty Most Carpenter Cramer

Boston Aldermen Convene Amid Civil Service Debate and City Plans

The Boston Board of Aldermen met to fill vacancies after Alderman Carroll's death and considered civil service reform, sewer funding, street paving, and schoolhouse construction. Appointments were confirmed for town roles. protests over civil service rules were debated with mixed votes.

Mrs Oliver Wendell Holmes Dies in Beacon Street Home

Mrs. Amelia Lee Jackson Holmes wife of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes died yesterday at their Beacon Street residence after years of declining health. She aided her husband during his rise, led the Industrial Aid Society during the Civil War and supported the New England Sanitary Commission. She left three children including Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. and Edward Jackson Holmes. the latter’s line continued with a grandson aged fourteen.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Beacon Street Holmes Amelia Lee Jackson Charles Jackson Supreme Court of Massachusetts Penny Cabot Cabot George Cabot James Jackson Patrick T. Jackson Judge Jackson Hamilton Place Chauncy Bedford Streets Elizabeth Peabody Harvard France Dr. Holmes Mrs. Holmes New England Sanitary Commission New England Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr

Deaths of Quarantine Official Judd and Conchologist Tryon

Quarantine Commissioner David W. Judd of New York dies of pneumonia at 51. A Williams College graduate, he worked with the New York Times, Commercial Advertiser and Associated Press and was with Orange Judd & Co. He belonged to the Union League Club. George W. Tryon Jr., acclaimed conchologist, dies in Philadelphia.

David W. Judd New York Pnemonia Williams College New York Times Commercial Advertiser Associated Press Orange Judd & Co Union League Club George W. Tryon, Jr Hiladelphia

Guests at the Revere House Reported in Town

D L Hungerford of Waterbury Watch Company Mrs G W Nicholas J W Potter and wife of Albany J H Burkhardt of Concord N H and E S Rockwell purchasing agent of the New York and New England railroad are among the guests at the Revere House. Dinner parties were limited last evening with only one large private gathering.

D. L. Hungerford Waterbury Watch Company G. W. Nicholas J. W. Potter Albany J. H. Burkhardt Concord N. H ES. Rockwell New York & New England Railroad Revere House

Citizens' Trade Association Elects Officers for New Year

The Citizens' Trade Association of East Boston held its annual meeting and outlined plans for a tunnel to the city proper, improved ferry facilities, and the laying out of Byron Street and Beachmont Avenue. Officers elected include Captain Alfred C. Whitney as president, with several vice presidents, Frederick W. Day as secretary, and John E. Pierce as treasurer.

William Carroll Rogers Eddy Doherty Mt. Howe Cemetery Civil Service Commissioners Perkins Executive Department Civil Service Eral Perkins Wilson Committee On City of Boston Harvard Travers Streets Cooper Street Warren Street Roxbury Public Street More Brook Avenue Harrison Avenue Essex Beach Streets Marshfield Street Brooks Meridian Streets Hutchings Street Howland Street Monument Avenue Green Street Forest Hills Street Washington Street Glen Road Lowland Street East Boston Mercer Street Tremont Place Terry Street Mt. Bowdoin Library Association West End Street Railway Company Causeway Street Beverly Street Charles River Bridge Stamford Street Bowker and Chardon Streets Union Amateur Athletic Club Citizens’ Trade Association of Boston Water Board Moon and Long Islands Smith Avenuue Byron _ street Beachmont Avenue Alfred C. Whitney Fred A. Wellington W. H. H. Emmons Wesley A. Gove Frederick W. Day John E. Pierce D. Leighton N. M. Jewett Frederick B. Day J. H. Barnes Andrew 2. Porter John Benson Rufus Cushman Andrew M. Morton Robert Crozbie Thomas Kellough Henry Carruthers M. A. Martin

Mr Park's Misadventure in Paris

The Hon W D Park known for Park House recounts a Paris mishap. A runaway cab horse wrecked the conveyance but left him uninjured. Police took him to headquarters for questions, aided by a Boston interpreter who helped him reach his hotel safely. He notes his distrust of couriers and urges travelers to learn some French.

Rately Myark France Prietor

Marriage and Divorce insights at Congregational ministers meeting

Judge Bennett discussed marriage and divorce from scripture noting Christ did not set a universal divorce law. He contrasted Old Testament husbands arbitrary power with Jesus' reference to custom, urging more balanced laws to protect spouses from neglect and abuse. Windsor cap advert appears later in town.

Bennett Christ Nennett Nennett Would Have Divorce Laws Near Equally On Men and Women, and Secoter

Boston News in Brief City Celebrates Constitution Anniversary

Massachusetts marks the 100th anniversary of ratifying the Federal Constitution with flag displays on major buildings. A New England genealogical society event is noted. William H. H. Murray plans a Boston Theatre reading from The Doom of Mamelons and Ungava with notes on Labrador Peninsula history. West End Railway buys 500 horses to speed service. A baby, Millard Fillmore Brown, is described as exceptionally small yet healthy. Ivan Panin lecture series in Hawthorne Rooms postponed due to illness. A New York bank fraud report is denied. Inspector Watts joins the detectives guarding State Street money offices.

Massachusetts Old State House Faneuil Wall City Hall New England Historic Genealogical Society William H. H. Murray Boston Murray Labrador Peninsula West End Horticultural Hall Millard Fillmore Brown Ivan Panin Russia Hawthorne Rooms New York Watts State Street

Boot and Shoe Buyers in Major Cities

A fragment lists buyers and firms across the United States including Athens Georgia Maryland Illinois Iowa Indiana Oklahoma Alabama Connecticut Missouri and Georgia with names such as J J Morris Gorehetuer Lobe Laws Gore Branham Neumegen Woolman Todd and others associated with boot and shoe companies in a garbled advertisement section.

Athens

Court Overrules Exceptions in Dodge Machine Case

United States Circuit Court hears Feb discussion on whether prior machines affect damages. Master’s finding that the Dodge machine’s entire value rests on the Hodges Addy patent combination is upheld. case recommitted to assess any required damages adjustment. Attorneys Magnadier for complainant and Roberts Porter for defendants.

United States Circuit Court G. Coxt J. Charles Fifield David Whittemore Hodges Addy James E. Magnadier George L. Roberts TW. Porter

Littlejohn v Fitchburg railroad and Maverick Oil cases in court

Summary of a Superior Court docket listing multiple trials across sessions. Includes Halbert G. Littlejohn and Otis H. Littlejohn suing Fitchburg railroad for deaths in 1886 with agreed verdicts of 2500 each, and Ann Murray v Maverick Oil Co alleging injury from a hose on Cambridge Street with trial proceedings and defenses noted. Also lists numerous other civil actions, trials, and motions across first to fourth sessions with judges Mason Barker Dewey Hammond and various attorneys.

Halbert G. Littlejohn Fitchburg Railroad Viola G. Littlejohn Otis H. Littlejohn North Deerfield J. R. Clark F. Ranney George A. Torrey Ann Murray Maverick Oil Comny Cambridge Street A. J. Gargan P. M. Keating H. Tyng Murray Maverick Nash Sprague. I. Co Ingills McNutt Levy Wintie Train Boston Disbite Insect. Co Brown Allen Feury Green Shattuck Suffolk Haynes Me 3. CO Dewpley Campoxiell Ichols McBarxie Louis Boston Barker Maine Tremont Street KE. Bb. Hale H. E. Swasey Stephen Grady George W. Upton Charles F. Page C. N. Bartiets Chester Page

Essex Court Hears Jury Waived Cases in Essex County

Superior Court judge heard jury waived matters including Herbert Wonsen et al v Pew for $6812 and Orilie Deteau v Spofford et al for $8279. In Booth v Schoeffel and Booth v Schoeffel the writ of entry cases favored the tenant. Judge Thompson to resume tomorrow. Essex Bar Association supper at Youngs Wednesday 6 p.m.

Herbert Wonsen W. A. Pew H. &. Spofford Orilie F. Deteau Piaintiff Perry & White

Mary E. Terry v Cambridge Railroad Company verdict claim

Superior Court action in Middlesex County concerns Mary E. Terry suing Cambridge Railroad Company for injuries alleged on a March 4 trip. The plaintiff claims the carrier failed to protect passengers during a riot, allowing stones and missiles to injure her after a car and its crew faced known dangers in Cambridge.

City passenger injured by thrown missile on Bridge Street

Plaintiff alleges she was injured when a missile was thrown by unknown assailants as she rode in a street car near Cambridge, a defendant knew of the danger and failed to convey her safely. Trial details and case references follow, with defense denying fault.

Hammond Alice Gilder Timothy Keleher Bowdoin Street C. W. Bartlett Clinton Gage T. H. Duggan Eben P. Flitchcock Francis Street Herbert L. Baker L. Stimpson Mary E. Terry Cambridge Railroad Company Cambridge Somerville Bridge Street Plaintief Clark City of Connors Camp Perkins Sinuns Vy. B. & A. Cambridge

Notice of Attorney Admission in Massachusetts Circuit Court

District of Massachusetts Boston February 3 1833 notice that Robert P Clapp of Boston has applied for admission as attorney and counsel in the United States Circuit Court L Hallett Henry Commissioner of the Circuit Court marks the official district notice posted for public record

District of Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of Massachusetts United States Robert P. Clapp L. Hallett Henry United States Circuit Court

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Mrs. Winslow Goldsmith Gove Fitchburg Board OF Aldermen Alderman Allen Thomas ¥.Temple Yeas John P. Dore Andrew d. Bailey East Boston Ferries Richard F. Keough John B. Lynch John Curtin Edward J. Flynn Bartholomew Sullivan William P. McCobb Fercy M. Waterhouse Daniel Burnham Albert N. Blodgett Benjamin Cushing John H. Duane Alderman Carroll Alderman Kelley Alderman Rogers Alderman Wilson C. W. Smith McLaughlin Committee On Health Department Harrison Square Park Mill Streets Saratoga Street Committee On Public Buildings Boston Heating Company Willard Street Clifton Place Shawmut Avenue Webster Street Committee On Legislative Affairs Committee On Appropriations Committee On Public Service State House Short Mc Saughlin N. G. Smith Alderman Gove Legislative Committee Kelley Superintendent of Bridges Hall of Dahlgren Edward P. Nettle Long Island House of Correction Austin Farm Insane Asylum Marcella Street Committee On Finance Assembly Knights of Labor Corporation Counsel Board of Health Registrar's Department Citizens’ Trade Association Windsor Heyeryous G. W. Simmons & Co Gg Supply California San Francisco Cal. Fe Aula Basie Mount Diablo Nevada Queen North Elle Isio Con Cal Savage Crown Point Sierra New Rar Boyg Eureka Gould & Curry Wee Alos Hinle & Norcross Sierna'e Morgs Devices Superior Court Mason, J O' Hern Silloway Hoston Adams Ehrlick Cobb Knowlton Tate Donovan Fowle v. Brooks State Line & Sullivan RR Emer Dewey Metropolita RR. Co Brauy Bradley Pazolt Sukes Dooley Randlett O’verme Plcance Finnigan Ford Jacques Smith McCarthy Fletcher Gallivan Same McDonald Coveland Moore Barrett Feeley Shaw Simpson Uork Richardson Barnard Knt Melndoe Blaney Planet Milling Co Kennedy Packard Drake Harding Snow Hussey Burns Co Cochnower Harking Keyes Dempsey Mosely Burkhardt Seavey Pelonsky Franknstein Babcock Moseley Mass Fire Ins. Co Wor Nash. & Rrr Littlefeld Collins Hervey Fliburg RR Nichols Lyon City of Boston Hurst Eliott Peirce Bingham Davis Sherman v. Thomp Bulle V. Dahl Mathison Sampson Weth Osgood Donaldson Mason Morrison Golding Nelson Vv McConnel Orne Vy Powers Middlesex County Schreider - Schreider John D. & M. Williams Loring & CO Old Reliable Winter Street Washington St Vandrnum & Southwick Koomil John P. Leary Main Street Worcester, Maus Paris Baker’s Breakfast W. Baker & CO Dorchester Norman McDonald & CO Bratt Cambridge Masse James Russell Lowell Mt. Auburn Newton, Watertown LE Street Frank H. Young Latem Frank Fl, Young Haverhill Mary Meehan Superior Criminal Court Bacon Young Chester H. Graves & Sons
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