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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 08, 1883

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Three F's haunt Cleveland as storms and politics loom

The piece notes fire flood and failures in Cleveland, mentions Jay Gould's contract for a granite mausoleum with a Rhode Island firm, and predicts no Dakota state addition to 1884 Republican votes. It cites Prophet Wiggin's storm, encourages proper overshoes, and reports Garfield's guard cost of 281 dollars monthly with 34,496 spent, while New York Republicans mark February 2 as a day to bury divisions that cannot truly end.

New York Manhattan Island

Smallpox cases in Baltimore dip to 400 on Tuesday

Report from the health commission notes 400 smallpox cases in Baltimore on Tuesday, down 57 from the same day last week. Puck this week features an historical sketch depicting the Japanese prime minister beheading a bank cashier and a director amid a collapse caused by reckless mismanagement.

Baltimore The Health Commission Puck

St. John Kansas Governor? Political Duel in a Courtroom

A heated exchange in a Kansas court highlights political mix ups with St. John mislabeled as governor. Judge Van Waggoner rebukes a lawyer who praised the jury, noting no right to thank or damn jurors after verdict.

St. John Kansas Machiss Union St. John of Glick St. Louis van Waggoner Jose

Elevated railway debate in Boston faces editorials

The Lowell Citizen editor defends an elevated railway plan while noting street chaos and massed traffic on Boston sidewalks. The piece also discusses Senate or city government changes, praising Merritt as streets superintendent appointee and urging council approval for improved city services.

Lowell Citien Boston Chicago St. Louis Lowell

Bangor Whig attacks redistricting plan as partisan aid

The Bangor Whig objects to a Maine redistricting scheme, claiming it aims to shift political control of a congressional district to the enemy. It argues the apportionment law says nothing of political power and notes the piece seems aimed at benefiting a fiery editor, not public fairness.

Bangor Maine Ohio Sithough

Luxury Apartments Nearing Completion In Upper Manhattan

A recent New York plan for upscale rental houses offers elegant quarters for families unable to own such spaces. A sixth floor suite recently sold for 35000 with about 2400 yearly running costs. The 8000 square foot set includes a reception hall library parlor billiard dining room and bedrooms with park views. The total completed house is expected around 5 million dollars, indicating exclusivity.

New York

Hamlin on Spain Lecture Sparks Prohibition Jibe

Hannibal Hamlin lectured this week on Spain noting no intoxicated individuals there and attributed it to light wines. The Maine native joked that Augusta would show intoxicated people in 12 hours, then praised Hamlin for remarks on his Spain residence and lively fights.

Hannibal Hamlin Tunger Spain Hamlin Maine Augusta

Capitol Tariff Debates Highlight Tax and Duty Proposals

In Washington the Senate and House charged into tariff questions, voting down many tax-cut amendments. Sen Lamar urged lighter taxation while criticizing protections for manufacturers, as debates covered wool goods, books, and various goods. The day saw multiple amendments on duties, with votes shaping the wool, silk, paper, and coal schedules and intense partisan exchanges.

Washington Senate House Beck Morrill Committee On Finance Lamar American Senate Mr. Jamar Aldrich Mr. Beck Rhode Island New York David A. Wells Allison Iowa Bayard Delaware Vermont Vance Yeas Messrs Ingalls Plumb and van Wyck Davis West Virginia McPherson Sewall Coke Morgan Anderson Kansas Ways and Means Committee Keiley Morrison Belford Sunset Cox Emnery Spear Georgia Carlisle Maginnis Montana Cox Rocky Mountains Mr. Curtin Pennsylvania Ilinois Mays Herbert Alabama Calkins Indiana Butterworth Ohio Haskell Mr. Butterworth Mr. Calkins Tuchec

Steel bars duty proposal at nine fifty adjournment

The discussion on steel railway bars weighing over 25 pounds moved duty at 315 per ton. Morrison urged the duty change. Pending action the committee rose and the House adjourned at 9 50 P M.

Morrison

Changes in Customs Districts and Expenditure Cuts

A Treasury letter to the House proposes consolidating Boston Charlestown with Plymouth Barnstable and Portland Falmouth with Saco Kennebunk York to cut salaries from 551,570 to 546,060 and staff from 486 to 415, plus Bangor Belfast Castine and Frenchman’s Bay to lift staff to 20 and salaries to 17,100. It also cites export and import totals for December 1882 and six months ended Dec 31, 1882, plus gold and silver trade figures. The letter was referred to the appropriations committee.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Boston Charlestown Plymouth Barnstable Aso Portland Falmouth Saco Kennebunk York Bangor Belfast Castine Frenchman’s Bay Committee On Appropriations Bingham Pennsylvania Congress Mexico Senate United States

Hartford Deacons Involved In Property Dispute Fight

Two Hartford deacons clashed over an attached property in a rough altercation. Deacon Burbank allegedly drew first blood from Deacon Crandall, who had Burbank arrested. A justice fined Burbank four dollars for the incident.

Hartford Deacon Burbank Deacon Crandall

Connecticut bill on railroad consolidation gains favor

Hart Groop Conn Feb 4 The railroad committee of the legislature agree to report favorably a bill amending the railroad law to permit connecting railroads to consolidate and form joint stock. The measure serves the Hartford and Harlem projectors who hold charters to join roads from the Connecticut line to Harlem River.

Hart Groop Conn Hartford and Harlem Road Connecticut Line Harlem River

Seven cadets freed after week on ship Santec

Annapolis officials released seven naval cadets from solitary confinement on the ship Santec after a week long sentence for writing an insubordinate letter to the naval academy superintendent.

Annapolis Santec Naval Academy

Butler Seen as Possible Discord Element at Coming Democratic Convention

From the Macon Telegraph edition, a brief note questions whether Butler, largely blamed for the 1900 Democratic convention division, will again become a source of discord at the upcoming party gathering. The item highlights concern over his potential influence in the national event.

Macon Butler

Osage chief dies as tensions rise in Muscogee dispatch

A Muscogee despatch notes renewed hostilities between contending Osage bands after the death of principal chief Joseph Pawnee Nopawashe at age 45. He led Osages for over two decades amid regional conflicts and shifting power dynamics.

Ind Ter Joseph Pawnee Nopawashe Buchanan Hepburn Pinos Altos Chihuahua Mexico Hudson River Hudson

Democratic tariff debate exposes reform plot in Congress

Special correspondence from Washington reports Democrats opposing two Republican motions to gag debate on the Ways and Means tariff bill. Democrats argue the bill is costly, fails reform aims, and must be discussed and amended. They defend free speech and oppose hastened passage while touting real tax relief and reduction.

Boston Washington House of Representatives Tariff Commission Senate Finance Committee Senate Kelley House Ways and Means Morrison Congress Iowa Kasson Garfield McKinley Olio Sil Cighet Catilte Pennsylvania Tappeal Lappeal Committee On Ways and Means Hiineis Randall HE. N

Hayes, Conn. Plans For New York Stamford Rail Tracks

New Haven directors likely to award contracts February 10 for two additional tracks between New York and Stamford. Land for the extra tracks not fully secured as some owners refuse to sign. Railroad commissioners must approve the layout before laying tracks. A hearing is expected on this and the proposed West Haven shore branch. The original line is to be ready for operation by the coming summer.

New Hayes Conn New York Stamford New Haven West Haven Shore

Fifth Roxbury Horse Guard sociable at Bacon hall

The Roxbury Horse Guard hosted the fifth course sociable in the armory at Bacon hall on Wednesday evening. About 100 couples attended with Majs Young and Emery of the cavalry, Capts Hersey and Gregg of the Roxbury Cit Guard, and ex-Clerk G. H. Chessman of the Landers among the notable guests. Sergt C. O. Newell led the floor with assistants H. S. Atwood J. S. Boyd J. F. Carney and others. Impressive music by Ldmand's band. rapper by Cutter Seiler.

Roxbury Horse Guard Bacon Hall Young and Emery Cavalry H. 8. Atwood J. 5 Boyd J. F. Carney Ldmand Rapper Cuterer Seiler

Augusta Debate Opens on Apportionment Bill in House

Augusta Maine February 7 Mr Hiesthof Augusta opened the debate on the congressional apportionment bill in the house today supporting the majority report Mr Epo ord of

Augesta Hiesthof Augusta House Epo Ord

Maine Senate Moves District Revisions Amid Debates

Bucksport seeks a district amendment designating the third district as Kennebec Waldo Hancock Washington and the fourth as Aroostook Penobscot Piscataquis and Somerset. Mr Powers of Houston Poe backs the majority report with no own plan, vote expected after several days. Senate fisheries panel to study Sunday close time for game. Finance committee reports an appropriation of 1,555,645 63 dollars.

Bucksport Kennebec Waldo Hancock Washington Aroostook Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset Powers Houston Poe Buecksport Senate Committee On Finances

February Floods Hit Ohio River Basin Across Cities

A February flood sweep reports heavy rainfall and rapid river rises across Ohio Pennsylvanian towns. Cincinnati Marietta Wheeling Portsmouth Jasper Steubenville Toledo and Pittsburgh areas suffer flooding with submerged waterworks, destroyed levees, and thousands displaced. Coal barges swept away near Covington.

Cincinnati Western Union Marietta Ohio Kentucky Indiana Ohio River Portsmouth Catlettsburg Wheeling Big Sandy Waverly Scioto Jasper Putnam Street Portsmountu Potrsburg Monongahela Valley Pittsburg Morgantown W. Va Greensboro Brownsville Broomington Ind This Brown Counties Steubenville Millersburg Powteroy Toledo Napoleon Florida Covington

Fires Hit Boston and Nearby Areas With Damaging Losses

Fire alarms across Boston and neighboring towns reported multiple blazes. Notable losses include No. 520 Albany Street suffered $100 damage to occupant Jeremiah Carew stonecutter. a kerosene lamp caused a fire at No. 299 Blue Hill Avenue, slight damage. H. Bruins’s carpenter shop in Medford burned, total loss $800. a Tre mont Street tenement fire caused $350 damage and displaced residents. Insurance losses from the Sweetser fire in Lynn listed for several firms and individuals. other incidents include Hamlin University building fire in Minneapolis with $65,000 loss and multiple occupants saved. Salisbury Beach seaside house destroyed with $11,000 insured. Holmes’s store fire in Brockton and nearby shop damages. Voight & Co. wholesale grocery fire in Norfolk with $23,000 loss. Kissimmee Hotel fire in Florida at $8,000.

Boston Albany Street Jeremiah Carew Stonec Wwooden Blue Hill Avenue Patrick Kearns Lander Gardner Charles Frelings Frelings H. Buimes Medford Tremont Street Henrietta Goldsmith Thomas Kenney Blake Margaret Cannon Edward Farrell Thomas Patrick Murray Strupney G. J Sweetser Lynn Smith Manufacturing Company R. F E. Milliard L. G. Hutchings B. M. Kenney Thomas Collyer, Jr Frank Hilliard C. D. Mullen Larsent & Merrill Newburyport Salisbury Beach Hiram Littlefield Brrrockton Mass Holmes C. W. ‘Bayer Norfolk KR. P. Voight & Co Jacksonville

Insolvency hearing on Linus Price petition cancelled

A hearing on Linus M. Price’s petition to place Georges R. Eager in involuntary insolvency was slated before Judge White in Pednam. The petition was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction after Eager’s Newton address was noted. case to move to Middlesex court. Price plans suit against Gilman Collamore for about 37060, tied to Pacific National bank notes, with no stated fraud or collateral. Collamore serves as a trustee for the Boston Water Power Co.

Linus M. Price Newark N.J Pacific National Bank of Boston Georges R. Eager Brookline White Norfolk County Pednam William B. Gale Eager Mr. Price Ranney & Clark Newton Middlesex County Price Gilman Collamore Pacific Bank Collamore Benyon Boston Water Power Company

Creek Indian tragedy after distribution money shock

A Creek Indian man who received $2,000 went insane and shot two sleeping companions, Kigin Brown and John Buck, in a Creek camp near Little Rock. Jim Barrett was mortally wounded as authorities pursued the assailant who later took cover under a wagon and was killed by a volley.

Little Rock Ark Kigin Brown John Buck Jim Barrett

Notable 19th Century Figures In Sanctioned Headlines

Gen Joe Johnston poisoned by colored hose Henry Watterson addresses Tennessee legislature Feb 22 Editor Victor Belanger Worcester becomes Benedict bride Carrie Swett Worcester Rev George Allen Worcester 91st birthday anniversary Frank Atwell Port Henry NY Adela Pond Rutland VT wedding Prof John Fiske Trarvard stays London Oliver Ames Won Fitz Boston directors Equitable Life Joseph Horace Smith secretary St Pauls lodge burial committee Sheriff John M Clark present alcott health update Mary Gay Goodrich Willard Lewis wedding Col Coppinger Alice Biniie escorted by president Blaine reasons wealth and poverty headlines reflect era figures and events amid oddities and odd statements.

Joe Johnston Henry Watterson Tennessee Victor Belanger Worcester Benedict Carrie Trarvard London Oliver Ames Eustace FE. Fitz Boston Equitable Life Assurance Society New York Horace Smith St. Paul's Lodge A. M John M. Clark Alcott Mary Gay Goodrich Moses H. Goodrich Portsmouth N. H Willard Irving Lewis Walpole Mass Col. Coppinger Alice Biniie James G. Blaine Jay Gould James I. Keene England Rufus Hatch D. Appleton James Watson Webb Henry Villard Leonard W. Jerome Claflin Vermont Charles O’ Conor Peter Cooper

Merry Legislators at Massachusetts Joint Dinner

A reunion and dinner of Massachusetts Senate and House members at the Revere House drew nearly 200 lawmakers. The event featured a formal program, prayer by the senate chaplain, a celebratory meal, readings of the journal with humorous notes, and various speeches by leaders and members. The gathering included jokes about calendars, pay, and public health while highlighting bipartisan camaraderie and reflections on legislative practice and seniority.

Maine Fair Dates and Parish Report Exoneration

The state Agricultural Society trustees set September 10 to 22 for Lewiston’s next state fair. A Bangor Unitarian committee, after visiting Fitchburg to review charges against Pastor S.J. Stewart, has reported an exoneration of him.

State Agricultural Society Lewiston Unitarian Society Bangor Fitchburg Mass S.J. Stewart

Temperance Relief group in Portsmouth votes to disband

In New Hampshire the Temperance Relief association of Portsmouth votes to disband due to small membership. Ex Mayor Lise of Portsmouth begins correspondence about the decennial return of Sons of Portsmouth next Fourth of July. Dr Daniel B Cutler notes 433 residents of Jaffrey aged over 80. In Concord the London shooting case hearing resumes with evidence closed. counsel argues accident versus possible premeditation as the court takes the matter under advisement.

Temperance Relief Association of Portsmouth Lise Portsmouth Sons of Portsmouth Daniel B. Cutler Jaffrey London Concord H. W. Greene

Arlington House Burned and Vermont Post Office Facts

The Arlington house at Arlington burned Monday evening. Over $1,000 was raised toward building an Episcopal church at Richford. Allen Stone of Elmore froze both feet and had them amputated, with part of a hand to follow. He was crossing a large powd and lost his way in the darkness. Vermont has 501 post offices, only 27 salaried, with the postmaster appointed by the president. Burlington and White River Junction show the range in salaries among the salaried offices. Virginia has 1,870 offices with only 27 presidential offices.

Arlington House Arlington Richford Allen Stone Elmore Vermont Burlington White River Junction Virginia

Multiple local incidents and legal notices reported

James B Whittaker of Peabody was injured sliding on snow and needed stitches. Reuben Morgan and wife of Concord NH visited Lowell for the death of Smith and his wife to be taken to Concord. George Thynge of Haverhill a runaway was found. he claims Charles Frederick and John Johnson went to Europe as stowaways. A Water town man forged orders to victimize George N March and Sannel Walker but was foiled. Fall River aldermen and school committee elected Patrick T Harley to Fill vacancy. William CO G Wilcox elected superintendent of the city farm. Sheriff Sprague of Worcester sues H H Bigelow for libel over a damaging circular. Wardwell previously convicted. Warren talk of Charles S Lincoln elopement with Miss Abbie Hitchcock, both from prominent Warren families, possibly headed to Arkansas.

James B. Whittaker Peabody Reuben Morgan Concord N. H Smith Lowell George Thynge Haverhill Baltimoore Charles Frederick John Johnson Europe Underwood George N. March Sannel Walker Watertown Board of Aldermen and Fall River Patrick T. Harley E. A. Hunt William CO. G. Wilcox Joseph Gordon Sprague Worcester H. H. Bigelow Burnham Wardwell Wardwell Mr. Bigelow Warren Charles $. Lincoln Abbie Hitchcock Lincoln California Hitchcock Moody Hartford Arkansas

Rhode I Stand General Assembly Elects Judge Gower

The Rhode I Stand general assembly elected George Lewis Gower as judge advocate general to replace the deceased Tobey. Mary Young of Harris mill Woonsocket injured by a belt and pulley fracturing her head. Wm Hutchinson, 34, brickman on a Stonington road freight train, killed near a covered bridge in Westerly. The late Rev. Dr. Mercer estate valued far above £200,000. The railroad commissioner warns about peril from single-track entry for western trains into Providence.

General Assembly of Rhode I George Lewis Gower Tobey Mary Young Harris Woonsocket Hutchinson Stonington Road Westerly Duesday Easicuoy Dr. Mercer Newport New York New England Providence Springfield

Bitter contest for the insurance commissioner post

Editor Parsons of the New Haven Register is a leading candidate for the insurance commissioner job. Editor Troup of the New Haven Union opposes the appointment due to newspaper warfare. Parsons is strongly supported and likely to win, and would presumably make an admirable commissioner.

Parsons The New Haven Register Troup New Haven Union Register Union

Edward Murray held on wife murder charge in Jersey City

New York reports Edward Murray a longshoreman committed by Judge Stillsury in Jersey City police court for the murder of his wife Mrs. Murray. She died at Charity hospital from injuries after a family quarrel with him, who beat her while she was drunk. The surgeon described extensive bruising and a bloodied face. Murray appeared with his 5-year-old daughter as details emerged.

Rabbit Mountain Colorado E.R. Duty Thomas Booth Joe Williams Mike Wignn Lasalle George F. Bron Son Theodore Hoffman Port Chester Sife Markus Milwaukee Exposition Hall Semiramis New York Kiernan Edward Murray Stillsury Jersey City Nwhnbrokers Palmer Lotta Reina Justice of the Peace Willian Watson Artists’ Fund Pictures Cunard Catalonia National Line Eix-Mayors Hall Ely Grace Cooper and Wickham Gen. Grant Conkling William H. Vanderbilt Jay Gould George Mahon Pelevue Hospital Richard F. Downing American Agricultural Association W. T. Sprague Vermont H. E. Alvord

Temperance Alliance Executive Meeting Recap and Appointments

The Massachusetts Temperance Alliance held a monthly executive committee meeting with James E H Roberts as chairman and L G Fay elected secretary pro tem. Treasurer reported receipts and balance. regular board meetings set for the last Wednesday monthly and monthly reports required. Charles B Lincoln named collector. advisory board first met Jan 29 naming Roberts chairman and Hovey secretary. Vacancies from Richards and Crawford resignations filled by Rev A A Williams of Lynn and Charles Q Tirrell of Natick. President and secretary urged to be ex-officio members. Regular advertising concludes with Old Bourbon in bottles sold by grocers and druggists.

The Massachusetts Temperance Alliance James E H. Roberts L. G. Fay Charles 8. Lincoln James H. Roberts Charles A. Hovey Fh. M. H. Richards A. ©. Crawford A.A. Williams Lynn Charles Q. Tirrell Natick Diliance

Preliminary Meeting for Organization of Merrimack County Bar

In Concord on February 7 the attorney meeting at Hon. John Y. Musgridge's office formed a temporary Merrimack county bar association with William L. Poster as president and Henry Robinson as secretary. A five member committee was named to draft a plan for March 1 report, aiming to unify practice and publish court decisions.

Boston Post Concord John Y. Musgridge Bar Association Merrimack County William L. Poster Henry Robinson John M. Shirley Andover Josiah Minot John Y. Mugridge William M. Chase Daniel Barnard Franklin Grafton Nesmith New Hampshire Frenry Robinson State Senate Robinson Messrs. Bartlett Manchester Seavey Dover Cormings Francestown Pike Cornish H. G. Blaisdell Opera House H. F. Knowles Boston C. Beane Unitarian Church St. Augustine A. P. Peabody Cambridge Divinity School Pittsfield Houston Nathaniel B. Hail Bedford Leominster Mass Hull Newport Lempster Solomomon Mack Gilstan Joseph Smith Mormon Chuarch Ephraim Foss Barrington Weshester Father Wilde Arthur L. Emerson Hillsboro County Walter J. Sleeper John L. Keily Manchester Ring Middleton Abbot-Downine Company Congress Daniel B. Donovan Associated Press A. H. Robinson Cummings Acworth

Elections of Officers in Various Societies and Corporations

An annual meeting roundup lists officers and directors elected across multiple groups including the VPenitent Females Refuge society, Dorchester Gas Light, Burton Stock Car, Security Safe Deposit, Massachusetts Bicycle Club, Charles River Embankment, Dorchester High School Alumni, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Details name officers such as presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and directors, with many firms naming multiple individuals and noting re-elections and additions to boards.

Vpenitent Females Refuge Society Joseph C. Tyler James White Daniel EF. Snow Stephen G. Deblois Charles J.C. Lindsley A. c. Clark Jos. F. Flall The Burton Stock Car Company Joel M. Holden George D. Burton Clarence Hale Edwin F. Perkins Percival N. Everett James Sturgis Joe M. Holden E. F. Perkins Louis C. Southard Henry A. Holden Security Safe Deposit Company Ezra Farnsworth Frederick L. Ames F. Gordon Dexter Wood Tower John Q. Adams Joseph Davis Mustace Fitz Samuel Berrowe Bh. L. 5 Hammond J. A. Fett Massachusetts Bicycle Club Henry W. Williams Geo. Pope D. E. Devoe Adaons Id. Claflin Gilbert E. Chandler Darwin 4. Smith Charles River Kmbankment Company Oll John Souther Isaac Pratt, Jr John Goluthwait Frederick HH. Vinwx Dorchester High School Alumni Association H. L. Southcreck Charles A. Ufford W. J. Brigham W.H. Carter Massachusetts General Hospital Blossom Street Henry 8. Rogers Nathaniel ‘Shayer Edurmund Dwight Thomas Bk. Hall E. Francis Bowditch Edmund Dwight Samnuel Flict George 5. Hale Thornton K. Lothrop Claries Morrill Nathaniel Thayer, Jr Roger Troltcott

Cape Cod Association Mourns Death of Isaac Thacher

The Cape Cod association reports the death of its late president Isaac Thacher who served as presiding officer for five years and showed deep interest in the association’s affairs as it shares the notice of his passing.

Cape Cod Association Isaac Thacher

Massachusetts Historic Scenealogical Society Meeting Notes

The Massachusetts Historic Scenealogical Society met Wednesday with President Marshall P. Wilder. Librarian reports 43 books and 202 pamphlets since last meeting. New members listed including Honorary Marquis of Lorne and several Boston Exeter and Philadelphia residents. Rev. Slatter proposed a resolution thanking former Vermont Governor Hilard Hall for a gift chair. Obituary noted Rev. Henry Sheldon. Rev. Haskins presented a paper on Boston memorial of a colonial charter era, linking Massachusetts Bay Colony to Charter Street.

Massachusetts Historic Scenealogical Society Marshall P. Wilder Dean Marquis of Lorne Ottawa Canada Hiram Stuart Cummings Exeter N.H Edward Albert Kelley Boston William Eaton Chandier Concord X. H Olliver Ames North Mass Benjamin HH Dewing Boutwell Chas. Chauney Philadelphia John Kimball Songers Longwood Brookline James 5. Amory John Milton Fessenden Princeton M S Frank Morton Ames Canton Ileary Russell Shaw Edward Stanwood Rookline Andrew P. Péeabony Vermont Henry 9. Sheldon Hartland Conn Oberlin Ohio David G. Haskins Cambridge Massachusetts Nova Scotia Plymouth Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter Street

Executive council nominations and department changes

At a council meeting Col A A Haggett of Lowell was nominated to the board of health lunacy and charity. Others named include Irving Evans directing the Collateral Loan Co Charles Bemis Hi Clarke and others to hospital boards. Reappointments and salaries discussed with Capelle Kezar shifts and budgeted savings cited. A Meigs denial followed a street railway patent rumor and Gov Butler removal chatter regarding Julius Clarke, with timing noted.

Executive Council Col A. A. Haggett Lowell Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity Irving A. Evans Boston Collateral Loan Company Charlies H. Fiske Charles W. Bemis Medford G. Clarke S. D. Warren H. P. Kidder Richard Olney William Endicott, Jr Massachusetts General Hospital Francis Brooks Perkins Institute Massachusetts Asylum For the Blind John D. N. Powell Dr. Bowker Hall of Representatives Adjutant General’s Capelle Bfr. McKay Kezar Mr. Capelle Mr. McKay Weill Hall Gen. Butler State House

Multiple incidents reported at Boston area with injuries and thefts

Wednesday and Tuesday incidents include a husband assaulting Kate Hartman with a boiler lid causing a long nose gash, Gertrude Murray badly burned by a kerosene lamp, and Charles F. Hammond injured by a moving train with a broken thigh. Also, James Ross charged with forging a check while posing as fundraiser for fever relief, Patrick Haley wounded by scissors at a saloon, William Kelley held for shop burglary and cigar theft, and Annie Williams arrested for $20 larceny.

Kate Hartman Tenessee Street Gertrude Murray M. B. Murray Saratoge Street Boston Charles F. Hammond Oli Colony Hines Haley Thomas Moylan Albany Street William Kelley Station 1 John Welch Meridian Street Annie Williams Lewis Soton

Worcester Sheriff Sues for Libel Over Circular

Sheriff Sprague of Worcester sues H. H. Bigelow for $20,000 damages over a circular circulated last summer signed by Burnham Wardwell. The suit ties to publication and circulation of the document in the city.

Sheriff Sprague Worcester H. HH. Bigelow Burnham Wardwell

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