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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1891

Page

8

Subterranean Railways Problem of Rapid Transit

Massachusetts hearing on Henry C. Spalding petition to build underground railways in Suffolk and Middlesex counties signals push for faster transit. Spalding outlines two city lines and claims air quality and safety advantages over surface routes amid expert skepticism and remarks on costs and engineering.

the Great and General Court of Massachusetts Henry C. Spalding Suffolk Middlesex Spalding Boston London Charles Whitney West End Railway Newark Wiltney

Laying Out Boston Streets Plan Advances in City Hearing

The Boston Committee on Cities pressed a comprehensive street layout plan. Alder man Carruth urged action citing past losses to private interests and tax money. Mayor Matthews endorsed the bill while cautions about eminent domain and private benefit.

Matthews Committee On Cities Boston Alderman Carruth Ira L. Moore Bailey

Newton Leads Hearings on Grade Crossing Law Change

The Railroad Committee held a continued hearing on petition to alter the grade crossing law so railroad consent is not required to start changes. Northampton, Brockton and Lowell supporters urged action while several railroad leaders were absent. Next hearing set for Feb 19 with Boston solicitor Bailey to speak for the proposal.

Nautical School Project Newton Timothy G. Spaulding Northampton Chamberlain Brockton Slocum Boston & Albany E. N. Wood Railroad and Transportation Committee Lowell Board of Trade Lowol Committee On Mercantile Affairs F. L. Evans Salem Samuel 8. Miller Rantoul Bowman Blaney Swampscott Bailey Boston Boston Nautical School Committee On Education Quincy of Quincy Secretary of the Navy United States Navy Parker Osborne Howes, Jr Howes New York Philadelphia

Wanderer Yacht Wanderer Missing Off Barbadoes Adventure

The Wanderer schooner yacht owned by George W. Weld left New Bedford for Barbados two weeks ago last Saturday with Captain Gould and a strong crew. Weld planned to join the vessel in the West Indies. weather along the Atlantic coast has been rough, but Weld’s family holds little fear. The yacht, built in 1871, is 118.3 feet overall and enrolled in the New York and Eastern Yacht Clubs.

Wanderer George W. Weld New Bedford Barbados Atlantic Mr. Weld Gould Frederic Moulton Dr. Osborne Peabody General Pierce New York James West Indies Weld Newport News Ross St. Cam Eastern

Hygienic Treatment for Constipation and Dyspepsia

Sir John Andrews proposes a home remedy claiming most cases of constipation and ordinary dyspepsia can be overcome by dissolving a teaspoonful of Garlebed Sprude Salt in half a pint of water and drinking it early in the morning, cold or hot.

John Andrews

Free Passes for Members Debated in Massachusetts Legislature

Massachusetts House considers a bill requiring railroad tickets for members traveling to and from home, with no mileage. Senate weighs similar measure. Other actions include land sale for a new Stats Normal School site, Gettysburg Battlefield grant, and abolition of the Electric Light Commissioners. Senate prioritizes constitutional and tax issues for next week.

Massachusetts House Lanigan Boston General Court Dewey Senate Lakin Westfield Stats Normal School Kimball Fitchburg Gettysburg Battlefield Association Murray Board of Electric Light Commissioners Committee On Rules Harvard College Committee On the Judiciary Quincy Carpenter Brookline

City Treasurer Pays Boston & Roxbury for Commonwealth Avenue Land

The City Treasurer issued a check for 223 071 dollars to the Boston and Roxbury Mill Corporation for land taken years ago for Commonwealth avenue extension. At the Scientific Society meeting on Washington street Charles Jackson spoke on the metric system and F A Bates discussed woodpecker traits. Ex Inspector Dennis Mountain, who fled bonds after a ticket stealing charge, was returned from New York and jailed. The Young Men's Christian Union invites all to Norcross Hall tomorrow where Alexander Wheeler will discuss The Ethics of Business. Van Houtan Cocoa ad line ends the items.

Boston & Roxbury Mill Corporation Commonwealth Avenue Scientific Society Washington Street Charles Jackson F. A. Bates Dennis Mountain New York Eldridge Charles Street Young Men’s Christian Union Norcross Hall Boylston Street Alexander Wheeler Boston Jewellers’ Club Boston Tavern D. C. Percival Irving Smith J. 8. Blake Charles F. Morrill J. S. Blake William Hamilton Nellie Hartshorn United States Boston District Eclectic Society Thorndike P. W. Geddis Allen Cambridge Young's A. H. Wright Young A. H. Dyer D. J. Haff Kansas City J. Joslin Denver Col William Vaughn, Jr Chicago Ill E. R. Gilman St. Paul Minn G. M. Peters Columbus L. E. McKinnine Buffalo Augustus Frank Kearney Neb Quincy H. J. Preble Bangor J. HB. Brewer Trenton N. J B. Hey Cincinnati D. E. Swan R. Cellbrooke Vicksburg Miss F. B. Combes Albany N. Y James Harvice Adolph Woll Philadelphia G. F. Kenngett Newport N. H E. B. Kissing C. B. Thomas Saratoga Daniel Appleton Ben Stein J.C. Scott Newark Parxkrr W. M. Sturtevant Portland H. J. Shuttleworth W. H. McLeod London Eng Revere F. E. Parker Nashua Charles Douglas J. A. Farrington Portsmouth C. F. Piper Wolfboro C. A. Smith Barre E. E. Blodgett Concord America H. Hershfield P. W. Wilcox E. E. Skinner Geneva E.G. Stover Tokio Japan J. H.trask Rochester L. Dresser A. N J. F. Clark George W. Porter Pittsburg George W. Newton George W. Smith Dayton W. E. Sheldon Fitchburg F. J. Lamson Thomaston Adams-G. P. Gray A. Summerutt Berlin N. W. Parker New Bedforn E. H. Shaw J. M. Galleys Hartford George C. Perkins H. A. Henry Bay City Mich Charles H. Ward W. H Leland Penn Clark J. F. Richardson Providence M. Brown

Annual Mys tic Valley Club meeting discusses poll tax repeal

The Mys tic Valley Club held its annual meeting and dinner at the American House with guests Hon. John D. Long and Mr. Henry Parkman. President Elmer H. Capen led discussion on abolishing the poll tax as a voting prerequisite, favoring educational qualifications and broader citizenship. Officers were elected and a new constitution adopted.

Mystic Valley Club American House John D. Long Henry Parkman Elmer H.capen Highland Glee Club Capen Commonwealth Long Massachusetts Parkman Elmer H. Capen Tufts College J. Herbert C. W. Kingsley W. Richardson J. E. Ober E. H. Rice John Herbert W. D. Midleton KE. H. Capen W.D. Middleton J. W. Bailey Clarke R. E. Tuckerson J. E. Stearns

Bostonian Society elects new members and collects relics

The Bostonian Society met at the Old State House chaired by Curtis Guild. New members joined Dr James E Cleaves H F Hoogs Arthur H Sargent Fred H Allen Harriet C Nowell Wilbur E Cox Walter A Blanchard Charles M Seaver. Acquisitions include a Broadside song Bold Americans and artifacts from Engine Co No 15 and Lefingwell autographs.

Bostonian Society Council Old State House Curtis Guild James E. Cleaves F. Hoogs Arthur H. Sargent Fred H. Allen Harriet C. Nowell Wilbur E. Cox Walter A. Blanchard Charles M. Seaver H. A. Hill Old Engine Company Charles H. Stearns Holland Robinson Bradford Brewster Lincoln Amsterdam Leyden England New England Erasmus Martin Luther Luther Mead Acre Philip Sidney Mr. Mead University of Leyden William of Orange Plymouth Delftshaven W. E. Gris

Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Finances 1891 Outlook

The forty fifth annual statement shows assets near 59 million dollars, with strong growth and conservative management. Foreclosed properties cost 9.16 million with a 1.31 million gain. annual profit 369 thousand from real estate sales. Bonds maintain market value over cost totaling 294 thousand. The report supports public confidence in the company as of January 1, 1891.

Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company

Paine's Furniture Warerooms A Smart Shopper Visit

An exhortation to consider long term comfort when buying furniture urges shoppers to view all styles before selecting. Boston’s largest furniture establishments host wide assortments under one roof, with Paine's on Canal Street highlighted as a prudent first stop.

Chiffoniere Bureau Boston Prudence Paine Canal Street

Courts and Civil Suits Open at First Session

Norfolk Suffolk Es­sex districts report dense docket with cases from Morrell Noyes vs Manning to James Caldwell vs Annie Slade and numerous Old Colony Railroad and Boston interests. Trials included fraud, contract, tort actions. many verdicts listed as pro forma or pending. superior court adjournments noted.

Superior Court Mason B. Morrell Noyes W.E. Manning Plaitiff Manning Resumed Pry J. J. Feeley P. J. Casey James Caldwell Annie M. Slade Plaintiti Portland Street C. W. Bartlett R. W. Ghea Stearns Henry G. Smith Malcolm McLoud Brighton George E. Curry H. G. Alien J. Thomas George W. Shattuck W. A. Moore Ordar DunBar James Watson Antonio Cunio S.thomas W. Bartlett Cooke Harry H. Barrett Boston & Albany RB. R Timothy W. Hallahan Boston Annie Hodnett C. G Samuel Hoar W. Hudson Edwin O. Emerton Admr Old Colony R.R. Co Wm. A. Emerton Framington Geo. Fred Williams John Everreatgen J. H. Benton, Jr Kane Old Col R. R. Co Clarke Same Richardson Long Emerton Old Flynn Steele Jock Edwin Forsythe Howey Davidson Copp Lissell Boston & Me K. Ale. R Barrett Peck Todd Johnson Jones VanIngen Vivian Albany K Babb Webster Hinckley Hurley Achorn Drew Pags Higgins Thayer Ladger Jerkins Hill Beck Snell

San Francisco Stocks Decline Mixed Gains Across Mines

San Francisco market report lists Best & Belcher 2.50, Boone Con. 1.10, Chollar 1.85, Crown Point 1.70, Eureka Con. 3.00, Gould & Curry 2.05, Hale & Norcross 1.85, Mexican 2.30, Ophir 3.15, Potosi 4.30, Nevada 2.20, Union Con. 2.15, Yellow Jacket 2.36 with several other mining shares.

SAn_ Francisco Best_ & Belcher Boone Choller Cala & Va Crown Point Eureka Gould & Curry Hale & Norcross Mexican Ophir Potosi Savage Nevada Union Yellow Jacket

Woman Burned to Death in Connecticut Home

In Wethersfield, Mrs. Hannah C. Whitmore died after a house fire started in her room at around 11:30 PM. Neighbors found the residence full of smoke and the room on fire. Authorities suspect an overturned lamp caused the fatal accident.

Hartrorp Conn Hannah C. Whitmore Wethersfield P.colpck

Annual Statement of Gross Assets 1890

Annual statement shows gross assets as of December 31 1890 totaling $58 747 707 44. The document lists financial figures and related items with attention to the legal and corporate reporting standards of the period.

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