Reid’s Judiciary Dinner Invite Signals High Regard
The text notes surprise at Burprise’s rare Capitol visits since Cleveland’s term and hints the judiciary dinner entices even wary senators. It cites General Collins as honored again this year, with Mrs. Collins attending both dinners and enjoying the capital visit alongside her daughter, though she misses Beaton House life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hoar
Congress
Collins
Judiciary
Beaton
Conant
Trial of Sarah J. Robinson in Freeman murder case
The Middlesex Supreme Judicial Court continued the trial of Sarah J. Robinson for the murder of Prince Arthur Freeman. Testimony covered alleged threats, poisoning through arsenic, a life insurance policy, and Rob inson's handling of the $2000 policy proceeds plus ensuing financial arrangements. The defense objected to late questioning, but the judge allowed evidence linking the death to a possible scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Robinson
Prince Arthur Freeman
Supreme Judicial Court
Middlesex County
Belle M. Clough
Annie Freeman
Robinson
Freeman
Florence A. Hammond
The
Pilgrim Fathers
Charles F. Chandler
William Foster
F. J. Hayes
John Peter Johnson
South
Boston
William Johnson
Maggie J. Smith
John KE. G. Nichols
Davidson
Winslow A. Litchfield
Garden
Chelsea
Frank A. Harris
Stedman
Durell
Fred Briggs
Professor Hills
Harvard Medical School
Susan S. Marshall
Wright
Benjamin I’. Wyette
Prince A
E. S. Wood
Norway Iron Works
Tinkham
Catherine Melvin
Prince
James Shepherd
Order of United Pilgrim Fathers
Prince Arthur
Albert B. Bugbee
Edward R. Coggswell
Rights of Children Emphasized By Mrs Baldwin at WEIU
Mrs. E. E. Baldwin urged children's rights and parent child justice at a WEIU meeting. She called for home building with home influence and urged obedience to parents, courtesy between spouses, and careful selection of reading. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
E. E. Baldwin
Baldwin
Bargains At Rist Brothers Store On Winter Street
R and J Ginen Rist Nos 6 and 7 Win ter street offer special bargains in dress goods velvets white goods linens hosiery toboggan caps and small wares. Swiss muslin 15 cents per yard Turkish towels and damask at marked reductions. Hosiery includes ladies misses and gentlemen sizes and underwear. Other items priced moderately given quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussrs
R. & J. Ginen Rist
Winter Street
Platt on Protection in Debate Over Tariff Policy
Senator Platt argues that President Cleveland's message seeks to destroy protection and push free trade, accusing Democrats of withholding revenue relief to force a tariff collapse. He urges preserving the protective system while questioning Treasury surplus use and internal tax cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Mir. Frye
Committee On Commerce
Congress
Senate
Platt
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
House
Treasury
Resson
New York
White House
Kenna
Alabama
Morgan
United States
United America
Dolph
Senaté
Oregon
Washington
Frye
San Francisco
Red Star Line
Maine
Philadelphia
California
West
Bills and Resolutions Dominate Congressional Session
Washington Feb 7. Mr Kelley of Pennsylvania presents a petition from 190 woollen mills across twelve states and many New York merchants urging passage of the Breckinridge bill classifying worsted cloth as woollen. Other actions include referrals on treasury funds and several bills from committees on foreign affairs post offices and war claims. The House passes measures amending statutes on bank false entries, death penalties at sea, and relief for navy personnel charged with desertion. The session adjourns at 3:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washrneron
Kelley
Pennsylvania
New York
Landes
Ilinois
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Seney
Ohio
Committee On the Judiciary
Congress
Parker
Belmont
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Anderson
Illinois
Stone
Kentucky
wMr. Randall
Committee On Appropriations
Weaver
Iowa
Department
Adams
House
Collins
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior
Fort Hall
Idaho
Utah & Northern Railroad Company
Boutelle
Maine
Navy
Marine Corps
Committee On Naval Affairs
Judge Advocate-General
Naval Service
Army
Lhe
California Tours Draw Boston Tour Parties to West
Boston travelers plan multiple departures in March and April to California and the Pacific Northwest. Two groups head March 8 and 12 via Santa Fe and Cincinnati routes with Pullman cars and dining service. Another March 12 party tours the Southern States and Mexico for 47 days. Washington trips depart March 9 and 30, with spring tours to California and the Pacific Northwest on April 26 and May 3. For details contact W Raymond at 296 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Messia, Raymond & Whitcomb
Boston
California
Cincinnati
Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Mexico
Washington
Pacific Northwest
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
The Assistant Dresser Sold by Noyes and Simmons Firms
Messrs Noyes Bros at the corner of Summer and Washington control the sale of The Assistant Dresser for the furnishing goods trade of the United States and Messrs G W Simmons and Co at 32 to 44 North street supply the clothing trade. The invention is ingenious and practical. The price is $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Noyes Bros
Summer
Washington Streets
United States
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
House backs Old Colony lease of Providence railroad
In a 3 to 1 vote the Massachusetts House endorsed leasing the Providence railroad to the Old Colony after a lengthy debate. The body admitted new business, postponed the biennial resolve, and sent the adverse report to a substitute next Thursday. Other actions included references to reports on dentistry, gas meters, and liquor law petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Old Colony
Providence
Committee On Railroads
House
Senate
Sprague
Massachusetts Board of Registration In Dentistry
Committee On Public Health
National Mortgage and Debenture Company
Isaac C. Howland
House Debates Railroad Consolidation Between Providence and Old Colony
The House suspended rules to consider bills including public aid for paupers and a major consolidation plan. The Boston Providence Railroad Company would lease to Old Colony Railroad Company, prompting debate on public interest, terminal access, and potential stock bonuses. opponents warned of higher costs and monopoly risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Lunatic Hospital
Warren G. Fay
Brookfield
Munro Morris
Willard G. Ferguson
Newburyport & Amesbury Street Railway Company
Committee On Labor
Committee On Prisons
Conecord Reformatory
Concord Reformatory
Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation
Old Colony Railroad Company
Pratt
Abington
Railroad Committee
Wadlin
Reading
Old Colony
Boston & Providence
Boston
Providence Road
Hyde Park
Old Colony Road
Quincy
Providence
McDonough
Quincey
Hall
Taunton
House
Symonds
Salem
Walworth
Newton
Hunt
Rockland
Mrr
Gile
Worcester
Gracey
Mr. Wadlin
Marlboro Street Railway Company Bill Reported
Senator Kimball reports a bill to authorize Marlboro Street Railway Company to construct and maintain a street railway with animal or electric power, underground work with selectmen consent, cap stock up to 50 000, bonds up to capital paid in, 20 year max, mortgage rights, and a void charter unless railway built by March 1 1890. other measures include annuity to Timothy Murphy and various committee actions and confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Committee On Street Railways
Marlboro Street Railway Company
Committee On the Treasury
Treasury Committee
Timothy Murphy
Hoosac
Commonwealth
Murphy
Committee On Agriculture
Crosby
Senate
Grafton Centre Railroad Company
Seamen’s Widow and Orphan Association of
Salem
Superior Court
City of
Mary A. Bertram
Bridgewater
The
Mutual Boiler Insurance Company of
Boston
Annie Fitzgerald
North Adams
Boston Municipal Districts Debate Over Voting Precincts
Boston officials discuss municipal voting districts with three proposed precinct schemes. Morison urges 108 precincts forming 36 districts for equal population. Pearson backs 144 precincts preserving ward lines. Richards favors smaller precincts and potential party balance. Sullivan notes public support for better representation. No opposition voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank Morison
Committee On Cities
L. E. Pearson
Board of Registration
W. R. Richards
Richard Sullivan
Ward 22
Common Council
Public sentiment and majorities key to settling the question
The text argues that the main obstacle is insufficient public support. It claims that with majorities of men and women, the issue would be resolved quickly.
Committee Hearings Extend on Elevated Railways and Loans
Street railway committee hears in favor of elevated projects while monitoring opposition. Meigs cites real estate gains from elevated roads with one ward noting shenanigans. Mayall petition hearing set for May 16 at 10 30 am as banks group debates Workingmen Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Meigs
New York
Committee On Banks
Robert Treat Paine
Workingmen’s Loan Association
Albert E. Pillsbury
Batchelder
Collateral Loan Company
Paine
Crocker
Railroad Commission
Public Auction of Brick House and Lot Details
A brick one story house with eight rooms and bathroom plus usual conveniences will be sold at public auction on Thursday February 9 at 2 pm on the premises. The lot measures about 1930 square feet. Cash on delivery of deed or one third cash with balance on mortgage for three years at 4 4 percent interest. $200 is payable in cash at sale.
Foreclosure Sale of Boston Real Estate on February 24
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company will auction a Boston land parcel outlined in mortgage to John Wooldredge dated 1877. The lot covers three to five on a plan of 1876 with buildings and rights of light air and drainage. Unpaid 1887 taxes and potential interests by Cook Quinlan Dunbar noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Avery
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Columbus Avenue
Holyoke
James P. Cook
Salem
Patrick J. Quinlan
John Wooldredge
William H. Dunbar
South Abington
Plymouth
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Samoue EL C. Coss
William J. Bowarren
Sajoring
Holyoke Street
James FP. Cook
Sanher C. Coss
Wililiam I. Bownprren
Multiple Investments and Holdings Listed from 1888 Ledger
A ledger entry dated February 8 1888 itemizes numerous shares and bonds held by an executor. Names include Lowell Manufacturing Manchester Mill Amoskeag Lyman Mills Androscoggin Mills Pacific Mills and more with many railroad and insurance company securities. Amounts show thousands of dollars in bonds and numerous share counts and preferreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Mfg. Co
National Bank of Republic
National Tube Works Co
Manchester Am Se
First Ward Nat’i Bank
Amoskeag Mfg
Do Lyman Mills
Androscoggin Mills
Do Pacific Mills
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Cocheco Mfg. Co
West End St
Public securities list from Ameskeag era firms
A dated financial snippet from February 11, 1885 shows shares in multiple companies. Listed are one share each in Ameskeag Manufacturing Company Lawrence Manufacturing Company Lowell Machine Shop Essex Company and thirty five shares in Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Company ten shares in Amory Manufacturing Company Ames Manufacturing Company and Iowa Railroad Land Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameskeag Mfg. Co
Lawrence Mfg
Lowell Machine Shop
Foreclosure sale on Boston Dorchester land mortgage assignee
Lewis J Bird & Co announce public auction February 28 1888 at 4 pm for a mortgage breach on Emma J Rockwell and Benjamin Rockwell to William H Treworgy then assigned to Thomas A Boyd. Property lies No 64 Learnard Street Boston Dorchester plan lot 68 65 16 Norfolk Street with two prior mortgages and taxes due. Ten dollars? Two hundred dollars due at sale with title examination in ten days. further sale terms apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Emma J. Rockwell
Benjamin Rockwell
Liam H. Treworgy
Suffolk
Thomas A. Boyd
Boston
Sufolk
Dorchester
Learnard Street
Norfolk Street
John Fy French
Sale
Also Mentioned on This Page
She Robinson
Prince A. Freeman
Rights OF Children
Aoe
Red Star Company
Missouri
House Committee On the Judiciary
Eli
Tobey
New Hampshire
Wharton
Miss Tobey
William Ingersoll Bowditch
Charleston
S. C
Ist
Wilmot G. DeSaussure
Broad ST
Charleston, S. C
R. Knights & CO
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
Northampton Street
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Bessarabia
Messina
Palermo
Fiske’s Wharf
R. L. Day & Company
Brokers
No. Si
State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
National Bank of the Commonwealth
Dedham Natl. Bank
Dedham
Mass
Reece Button Hole Mach, Co
Fpemigewasset Natl. Bank
N. A
Ware Natl Bank
Ware
Hamilton Woollen Co
Old Colony Rd
Portland
Nao
Portsmouth RR
Union Pac
S. F
Louis
Evans
St. Louis
Georgetown
Portsmouth
Gt. Falls Mfg. Co
de Atlantic Natl. Bank
Shawmut Do
Suffolk Co
McKay Metallic Fast
Union Metallic Fast
Busell Trimmer Co
Grand Avenue Ry. Co
Kansas City
Westbrook Mfg. Co
Top. & So
Western Rd
Top
St. Fe
Wo & So
Western
UN Ac. Ry
Cony
Berkshire Rd
West End St. Ry
Wakefield Rattan Co
McKay & Big
Lincoln Natl
Boston Gas Light Co
Chicago Rolling Mills
Lombard Investment Co
Eastman Freight Car Heater Co
Art Club
Delphos & Purl
Rutland
Eastern
Louis, Evans
St. Jo
Council Bluffs
Consol
Vermont
New Eng. Mort. Sec. Co
Electrical Accumulator Co
Natl. Market Bank
Brighton
Dedham Water Co
Brookline Gas Light Co
Wellfleet Marine Ins. Co
Peterborough Rd
N. H
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
Hoom L
Boylston Mutual Ins. Co
Mercantile Fire and Marine Ins. Co
Springfield
W. L
Pemigewasset Natl. Bank
Liverpool
Portland Water Co
Cernaneuns
Lake Champlain RR
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester RR. Co
First Ward Nail Bank
Great ‘Falls
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RR
Wis
Saginaw Valley & St. Louis RR
Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland RR
Scrip
Lowell Mfz. Co
York Mfg. Co
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Chicago & West Michigan RR
Boston, Concord & Montreal
Boston & Maine RR
Columbus
Vt. & Mass. RR. Co
Amory Mfg. Co
Ames Mfg. Co
Iowa RR. Land Co
Martha’s Vineyard RR. Co
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Warren Avenue
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Street
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