Whiting Opens Boston Concert With Living Masters
An attentive Steinert Hall audience heard Mr. Whiting in a two concert program centered on Dvorak Brahms and Rheinberger. Accompanists Loeffler Giese and William Whitney joined for a varied night of violin and piano works and a notable Dvorak trio closing the program.
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Whiting
Steinert Hall
Dvorak
Brahms
Rhein- Brahms
Brahmsberger
Messrs. Loeffler
Giese
William Whitney
Ewekes
Acsee Wees Messrs
Loeftier
Dolce
Niente
C. Menuetto
Rheinberger
Mr. Whiting
Theresa
Euesoves
Mr. Whitney
Bos- Con
Becelsin
Loeffler
Whitney
Boston
Ricuhard
Sixteenth Symphony Concert and City Council Actions
Boston Common Council show of independence delays pay for council members while authorizing a $500 000 sewer loan project. City legal opinion on liquor sale days declines to comment. multiple transfers approved and committee actions listed. Tomorrow’s program features Berlioz Romeo and Juliet, Lustspiel Overture, Handel oboe concerto, and Mendelssohn overture to Ruy Bias with notes on performance history.
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Common Council
Keenan
Lomasney
Maccabe
City of
Boston
Corporation Counsel
Judiciary Committee of the Common Council
Commonwealth
C. P. Nettleton
Ward
Carstensen
Foss
Dillon
Coyle
Reilly
Mahoney
Cannon
Kelly
Boynton
Sullivan
Richards
Desmond
Travers
Powers
Nunan
Hayes
Shaw
Stevens
Lyons
Dolan
Peters
Snow
Comerford
Shirley Street
Norfolk Avenue
Cambridge Street Seidire
Allston
House of Industry
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ashmont
Committee On Fire Department
Centre Street
Weld
South Streets
West Roxbury
West Roxbury, and Put Said Street
Committee On
Board of Street Commissioners
North Street
Merchants’ Row
Doe Square
South Boston
Carroll
Ward 15
Poste
South Boston Municipal Court
Hook and Ladder Company 5
Ward 5
Fraser
Ward 6
Board of Police
G.A.R
Hector Berlioz
Paganini
Berlioz
Beethoven
Paris
H. Grapener
Gridener
Smetana
Carl Grudener
Vienna Conservatory
G. F. Handel
Handel
Otto Bendix
Felix Mendelssorn
Ruy Bias
Grove
Te Theatre
Leipzig
Mendelssohn
Protection vs Reform in Needham Tariff Debate
In Needham a public tariff discussion features Hon. A. W. Beard arguing for protection and Hon. Harvey N. Shepard advocating free trade. Chair J. H. Foss introduces the event, which includes pre debate music, then Beard outlines protection as taxing imports we can produce while freeing those we cannot. Shepard counters with gradual, fair duties and the principle of national free trade, contrasting central industries and labor markets. The meeting ends with a brief exchange of views.
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Needham
A. W. Beard
Harvey N. Shepard
J. H. Foss
Needham Club
Foss
Alanson W. Beard
United States
Boston
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Henry Clay
North
South
Lowell
Beard
Ling
Edmunds
Free Trade
England
Nova Scotia
Custom House
London
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Pennsylvanian
Congress of the United States
France
Great Britain
Congress
New England
Daniel Webster
Europe
Germany
Charles Sumner
Prominent Stoughton manufacturer John G Phinney dies aged 44
Obituary notes the sudden death from apoplexy of John G Phinney a leading Stoughton citizen and major shoe supplies maker. Born there he was 44. The obituary also lists Elijah R Phinney of Boston 85 and William Ingalls aged 80 connected to New Bedford building work.
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John G. Phinney
Stoughton
Mr. Phinney
Elijah R. Phinney
Boston
Beach Street
Phinney
New Bedford
Seth H. Ingalla
Stone Congregational Church
Bristol R. 1
Ingalls
Noah Emery
Penobscot River
New York
San Francisco
Bangor
East Hampden
Garibaldi
Albert Holton
Angor Savings Bank
Bangor Gaslight Company
ConpuRncyY Wixpsons Dominate Local Market
G W Simmons and Co fills extraordinary orders nationwide for the citys most popular cap as ConpuRncyY Wixpsons grip local buyers and spark demand at 82 to 44 North Street.
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Wixpsons
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
United States
Dr Court ney on Marriage at Bowdoin Street Church
Last night at the Church of St John the Evangelist Rev Dr Courtney opened a Lent talk on Social Questions from a Christian Standpoint with a focus on Marriage. He cited the Anglican ritual calling marriage the sign of the mystical union between Christ and the church and urged reverent discreet responsible union guided by love not passion. He traced marriage to Eden and Cana and urged couples to strive for mutual society comfort and support while keeping the union Christlike and devoted until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Courtney
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Bowdoin Street
Courtney
Christ
Cana
Church of England
Education chiefs seek to shorten school years
The National Education Association in Washington closed a three day session with President Eliot presenting a paper on reducing the average graduation age in public primaries and grammar schools and shortening the entire schooling span. Prominent speakers included Dr James Madallister and William T Harris, with remarks by Senator Steward of Nevada and Governor Swineford of Alaska. Attendees listed include Dickinson of Boston Marble of Worcester and Boyden of Bridgewater.
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National Education Association
Washington
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Eliot
Harvard University
James MadAllister
Philadelphia
William T. Harris
Schoo of Philosophy
Concord
Mass
Stewardd
Nevada
Swineford
Alaska
Mewers
Dickinson
Boston
Marble
Worcester
Boyden
Bridgewater
Underground electric wires debated at Boston City Hall
An aldermanic hearing in Boston explored rights for placing electric wires underground. Nathan G. Smith chaired. W H Johnson presented conduit and copper systems stressing safety and cost concerns. Officials and attorneys debated public need, legal authority, and impact on streets and existing telephone lines.
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Aldermanic
City Hall
Nathan G. Smith
W. H. Johnson
Harrisburg
St. Paul
Chair Smith
Samuel L. Powers
Washington
F. A. Houston
Bell Telephone Company
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Maguire
William
Municipa Corporation
Edison Company
Board of Aldermen
Work of Thieves Reported in Andover and City Stores
Catherine Crosby of Andover is accused of stealing a seal plush sacque a shawl trousers and a dog during a marketing errand for Mrs. Richmond. William J. Sullivan took three chairs from Joseph Myers Store and tried to sell them locally. Michael Nihan and James O Kelly were arrested for jewelry store thefts. Walter Restureck and Frederick Doll face larceny charges. Officer Abbott Tryder and Fessenden reported arrests.
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Catherine Crosby
Andover
William J. Sullivan
Joseph Myers
Prince Street
Mr. Myers
Tryder and
Fessenden
Station 1
Michael Nihan
James O. Kelly
Cor
New Prines
Hanover Streets
Walter Restureck
D. Deering
Waslingtor
Frederick Doll
Village Street
Soo Line Announces Loss of Rate Increases on Milling Goods
The Soo line shows an advance in rates on flour grain and millstuffs effective today. Boston shipments rise 40 cents with a 2 cent increase, New York and points gain 35 cents plus 144 cents, and Enaladorynts and common points rise 38 cents with a 2 cent increase.
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Mrxnxapouis
Minn
Soo” Line
Boston
New York
Enaladorynts
Investment loans offered in Boston by James 8 Macdonald
In Boston and nearby areas borrow for real estate at 44 to 5 percent through James 8 Macdonald at 209 Washington Street. He manages $300,000 in trust funds for investment and seeks opportunities for new clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
James
Macdonald
Washington Street
City Notes Tie Local Crimes To Pawnshop Suspect
Abraham Levi, a Merrimac Street pawnshop owner long suspected as a fence for city burglars, was arrested after a search found an overcoat and a large carriage watch stolen from Hart’s No 8 East Brookline Street. Gold opera glasses were identified by Otto B. Cole. Journal mentions other local items including a funeral, an art exhibition, and sparring championship entries.
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Abraham Levi
Merrimac Street
Levi
Mr. Hart
East Brookline Street
Otto B. Cole
Eggleston Square
Charles A. Rolland
City Hall
Winthrop Street
Charlestown
Dedham
C. H. Rimmer
Henry Irving
School of Expression
Huntington Hall
Shreve, Crump & Low
Oil Trade Association
Young’s Hotel
Music Hall
Fep
Wakefield
Roslindale
Cambridge
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
P. O. Box
Thomas Shinnahan
Edmund Oldham
Kendall and
O'Neil
Division 4
David P. Kimball
Commonwealth Avenue
Berkeley Street
Chief Hanscom
Styles
Black's
Promoted Firemen Across Engine and Ladder Companies
The fire department announces promotions and transfers including Engine 33 captain John F. Ryan from Engine 6, Charles Ingersoll from Engine 7, and Harry Heymar from Engine 22. Ladder 15 gains Captain Thomas W. Conway from Ladder 12, with multiple lieutenant and engineman moves across engines and ladders and several permanent substitutes appointed.
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John F. Ryan
Charles Ingersoll
Harry Heymar
Boseman
Jn W. Bauch
Charles W. Haris
Daniel Glennon
Joseph F. Collins
Thomas F. Hedrington
Wiliam F. Rice
Bartholomew F. Hayes
Thomas W. Conway
Casper H. Moning
Frank Cc. Taner
George C. Smith
John M. Fitzgerald
Dunwn McLean
Daniel KF. Greenlaw
George H. Randal
Eallman
John H. Fox
Charles H. Rodd
Charles H. Kerry
John Hutchinson
Albert R. Johnson
James A. Haley
Joseph M. Gargan
F. A. Greenleaf
William A. McKenzie
P. F F. McDonough
John H. Malit
Hoseman
James 8. Bash
Kent A. Fox
Edward B. Sproul
James H. Walters
Michael Norton
John A. McIaney
William J. Killion
Erie
Nicholas F. Fitzwilliams
Tomas H. Ramsey
Patric J. McCarthy
From Dusty Ice to Dirty Slush Weather Change Approaches
The article notes a rapid warm wave replacing frigid conditions with temperatures rising from extreme lows to well above freezing. It cites a signal office report showing 18 below zero in the Western territories and 86 above somewhere, and warns readers to wipe their feet due to wet conditions.
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Territories
University meeting notes highlight zoological paper
Harvard notes report the zoological society meeting last night featuring H. H. Field on The Urogenital System of Vertebrates. Edson Leone Whitney delivered the third Bowdoin prize dissertation on The Roman Senate under the Empire. Conference Française held its weekly club meeting and a freshman glee club concert is planned for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Society
H. H. Field
Edson Leone Whitney
Conference Française
Knights of Honor public meeting in Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple was filled for a Knights of Honor Massachusetts subordinate lodges gathering with addresses by officials from Knoxville and Maine. Speakers argued for the orders insurance plan as a welfare tool while highlighting low costs, growth since 1873, and strong death and sick benefits. The program included organ music, a Commonwealth male quartet, humorous bits, and recitations.
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Tremont Temple
Massachusetts
Knights of Honor
Howard M. Dow
Commonwealth
L. A. Gratz
Knoxville
Tenn
Knights
Order
Gratz
A. R. Savage
Lewiston
J. D. Carniga
Pawtucket
F. R. A. Pingree
Boston Towboat Libel for Salvage Over Andrew Adams
United States District Court proceedings Feb 16 before Judge Nelson involve Boston Towboat Company vs schooner Andrew Adams. Libel for salvage filed for saving the Andrew Adams aground near No Man's Land Martha's Vineyard. Case resumed pending further arguments by Dabney and F Cunningham for libellants and Dodge and E. Dodge for claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
Boston Towboat Company
Andrew Adams
No Man’s Land
Martha’s Vineyard
Dabney
F. Cunningham
F. Dodge
Douge
Old South Society vs Wainwright land dispute verdict
Norfolk Superior Court sessions report lists cases with first session verdict for defendants in a writ of entry to recover 250 feet on Spring Lane. Attorneys: Child for plaintiff. Richardson Hale for defendants. Second and third sessions include damages awards in unrelated actions and other docket items.
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Nurfolk
MASON
J. No
Old South Society
William IL. Wainwright
Spring Lane
L. M. Child
J. B. Richardson
BE. B. Hale
Tnavdar
Barker
Edward McIntosh
Charles Lougee
Waltham
C. A. Williams
Keystone Watch Club Company
Charles H. Bowker
A. P. Worthen
Tk Anal Ak Ally
Hammond, J
Theodore P. Sturtevant
Augustus B. R. Sprague
Worcester County
B. F. Butler
F. L. Washburn
Wle. Goulding
Deming Sues over False Bond Claim in Tort Action
No. 2471 Vesta A Deming sues David H Dar ling for 1016 dollars paid for a Cincinnati Northern railroad bond. Deming alleges false and fraudulent representations that the bond was top quality, but the bond proved valueless. Trial began yesterday with defense denial. Also notes Boston & Albany RR Co v Newton Middlesex jury out and 2684 Downing v Camb Gaslight Co. divorce cases set for Monday.
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Vesta A. Deming
David H. Darling
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
R. Lund
W. C. Jordan
K. Hamilton
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
City of
Newton
County of
Middlesex
S. Hoar
Slocum
Darling
Downing
Camb
Gaslight Co
Attorney Admission Notice in Circuit Court Boston
Thomas C. Day of Barnstable applies for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the Circuit Court of the United States District of Massachusetts. Commissioner Henry L. Hallett issues the notice in Boston dated February 15, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District OF Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
Thomas C. Day
Barnstable
Henry L. Hallett
United States Circuit Court
Meigs Elevates Public Interest With Cambridge Rail Demonstration
A party of Boston journalists toured the Meigs elevated railway shops in Cambridge. Mr Meigs and associates explained the system by model and by live operation. The demonstration train ran successfully and impressed observers.
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Munroe
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Logan
Highland Foundry Co
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Haupt
Pidgin
Mass, Trust Fire Ins. Co
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St Rtevant
Sprague
Ashton
Gould
Isingi
Shea
Smith & Anthony Stove Company
Thomas
Doherty
Bradbine
Allen
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McKeowney
Chemung Hol, Water Works
Humphrey
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Maynes
Rowlands
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Taylor and Bourbon
Gover
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Royal PS
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Washington St
E. J. Brown
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Norman McDonald & CO
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Mt. Auburn
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Samuel Chase
William Floyd
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Heyward, Jr
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Lewis Morris
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George Wythe
Essex Journal
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Andersonville
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Thomas Hinckley
Plymouth Colony
William Penn
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Louisburg
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Peter Warren
Eyn Trew
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Magistro Sebastiano Carshamee
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Quebeck
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Laussat
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Lassaut
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Fulwer Skipwith
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Louis Duportail
William Vor Knyphausen
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