Galvin Elected Boston City Clerk Amid Street Regulation Debates
The Boston Board of Aldermen elected J Mitchell Galvin city clerk in concurrence with the Common Council ending a six week deadlock. The board also postponed orders on elevated railroads and street use rules, rescinded prior street permit conditions, and advanced licensing for minors. Galvin's background includes Charlestown birth, florist work, mining supervision in Mexico, and service on the West Roxbury School Committee and Democratic committees.
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J. Mitchell Galvin
Boston
Lee
Keenan
Meyer
Mitchell Galvin
Ohn
A. McLaughlin
Eawin V. Carus
Kinney
General Court
City of
Farmer
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Committee On Lamps
Corporation Counsel
Appleton Street
Stacey
Committee On
Steen
Galvin
Charlestown
Mass
Bunker Hill
Dwight School
W Franklin
Hoosac
Mexico
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Chihuahua
Galyin ‘68
West Roxary
Dwight School Association
Butter Club
Clover Club
Charitable
Irish Society
Mount Hope
Cooperation of Parents in Sunday School Work
The Unitarian Sunday School Union met at Second Church last evening with refreshments. Rev Grindall Reynolds spoke on cooperation of parents in Sunday school work. Revs C H Spaulding and D F Beach of Cambridge participated. At Mechanics Building, the seventy first anniversary of the Mechanics Apprentices Library Association will be celebrated by veteran apprentices on the 23rd inst. J M L Babcock of Dover Street offers information. Reynolds will speak to the Young Men's Christian Union and ladies on Three Episodes of the Northern Campaigns of the Revolution.
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Unitarian Sunday School Union
Second Church
Grindall Reynolds
A. U. Association
C. H. Spaulding
D.F. Beach
Cambridge
Mechanics
Mechanics’ Apprentices’ Library Association
J. M. L. Babcock
Dover Street
Concord
Mass
Young Men’s Christian Union
Clearance sale of boots at I. E. Moseley & Co.
Attend the clearance sale at 469 Sebington Street offering almost new boots and shoes for ladies men and children. Henry Herth’s French button shoes are marked down from 11 to 5600. A great bargain for gentlemen. Read this morning’s advertisement.
Peabody Opens Course on The Ethics of the Social Questions
Professor Peabody opened a Lowell Institute lecture series on The Ethics of the Social Questions last evening. He warned of the subject’s magnitude and lack of entertainment, urging open air discussion to explore social duties, combining inductive observation with deductive ideas to unite diverse social movements.
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Peabody
Francis G. Parody
Lowell Institute
Martin Luther
Kant
Napoleon
Mr. Raskin
Lotz
Young Men's Democratic Club debates amendment on platform
At yesterday's meeting the Young Men's Democratic Club voted in new members. W N Osgood proposed amending Article 2 to require platform adoption by a Democratic State or National Convention before any declaration binds members. The committee will consider it. A motion by W A Waterhouse urged Democrats in the National House to oppose any resolution commending Thomas B Reed as Speaker.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
W. N. Osgood
Charlestown
W. A. Waterhouse
Melrose
National House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Golden Wedding At Thorndike For Mr And Mrs Frederick Small
Fifty years of marriage celebrated at the Thorndike with seventy five friends. The couple, united in Halifax, now reside in the Highlands Boston. Two sons and grandchildren attended as gifts of gold were given from Boston Halifax and Brooklyn. Tremont Orchestra provided music. Mrs Small was born Miss Mary S King.
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Thorndike
Frederick Small
Halifax
Saree
Boston
Highlands
Brooklyn
Tremont Orchestra
Small
Mary
King
Pleasant social at Vendome by Columbus Avenue church
The Columbus Avenue Universalist Church held a social at the Vendome last evening with about 200 attendees. Matrons included Mrs A A Whiter Mrs J H W Huckins Mrs Bb B Whittemore and Mrs W A Greene. Music by Baldwin's Cadet Band. Arrangements by Mrs Wiles Mrs Purington Mrs Larrabee and Miss Jack. Floor manager Dr F L Jack with aides W W Foster C E Purington G H Simonds and Frank Purington. Ushers included Dr E E Jack George E Pratt and J E Bishop.
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Columbus Avenue Universalist Church
Vendome
A. A. Whiter
J. H. W. Huckins
Bb. B. Whittemore
W. A. Greene
Baldwin
Wiles
Purington
Larrabee
Jack
East Boston Trade Association elects officers
East Boston Citizens Trade Association held its annual election last night naming Charles T. Witt as president and a slate of officers. Vice presidents include General Joseph H. Barnes John L. Bates Geo McCarthy. treasurer John E. Pierce. secretary Charles L. Woodside. Directors listed: Captain C Whitney N M Jewett H Carruthers D B Day T B B Grimes W B Pigeon C F Pee Frank G Woo A Wellington E x Gray A Stanley Fisher Colonel T F Doherty.
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East Boston
Citizens’ Trade Association of
Charles T. Witt
Joseph H. Barnes
John L. Bates
Geo McCarthy
John E. Pierce
Charles L. Woodside
C.,whitney
N. M. Jewett
H. Carruthers
Db. Day
T. B. B. Grimes
Ww. B. Pigeon
C F. Pee Frank G
Woo A. Wellington
E. x . Gray
Stanley Fisher
T. F. Doerty
Town Meeting Votes for Australian Ballot and Ballots at Public Expense
Watertown on February 15 elected 8. S. Gleason moderator. Voted to accept Chapter 386 of the 1890 laws authorizing printing and distributing ballots for town elections at public expense. Also voted to elect town officers by the Australian ballot system. There was no discussion on the articles.
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Watertown
Gleason
Man escapes gunfire at officer's home in Lynn
Just before dark in Lynn a shot was fired toward Special Police Officer Harris's house at 477 Essex Street. The bullet shattered a window near his seat and lodged on the chimney inside the room. No one injured. Police seek suspect.
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Lynn
Harris
Essex Street
New England Cremation Society Holds Evening Meeting
The first regular meeting of the New England Cremation Society will be at 184 Boylston Street corner Park Square this evening at 8. All interested on the subject are cordially invited to attend.
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the Cremation Society
New England Cremation Society
Boylston Street
Corner Park Square
Run over man killed at North Cambridge station
Patrick O'Brien of Portland Street and Broadway Cambridge was fatally struck at the Fitchburg railroad North Cambridge station at 5 30 last evening.
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Patrick O’brien
Portland Street
Broadway
Cambridge
North
Fitchburg Railroad
Paine's Furniture Company Holds All-Day Clearance Sale
Bargain seekers flooded Paine's Furniture Company salesrooms yesterday as the clearance sale attempted to dispose of last year's stock. Large crowds and rapid turnover marked the event with brisk activity throughout the day.
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Paine’s Furniture Company
State Commissions Arguments For And Against Change
A joint hearing explored Governor Russell's proposal to consolidate executive boards into state departments with a single head. Proponents argued centralized power improves accountability, while opponents warned of reduced oversight and the risk of a figurehead governor. The session featured remarks from Higginson Bradford Shaler and others, with continued hearings set for Feb. 24.
Boston Bridge Plan Stirs Harbor Committees and Rail Interest
The Harbors and Public Lands Committee heard Boston Mayor’s petition to authorize a bridge to East Boston. City Solicitor Bailey argued broad city benefits, while Fitchburg Railroad counsel George A. Torrey warned a 100 foot draw could harm Charlestown wharf and Mystic River property. Rail interests favor the city rail customers, opposing if their docks are endangered.
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Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Boston
East
John L. Bates
Bailey
Harbor and Land Commissioners
East Boston
Chelsea
Charlestown
North End
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Yard
George A. Torrey
Fitchburg Railroad
Borderer
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mystic River
Torrey
Harbor front inspection follows adjourned bridge hearing
A meeting adjourned without opposition after attendees declined to speak for a bridge proposal. The committee voted to conduct an inspection of harbor front facilities to assess the project’s feasibility and impact.
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Essary
Holyoke Liquor License Reform Debated At Hearing
Mayor Griffin urged granting aldermen wide license issuance powers and higher minimum fees to curb alcohol outlets. Ex-police chief Whitcomb opposed caps, citing rising illegal venues and increased drunkenness. Lawrence and Lowell petitions endorsed repeal. public health panel heard a medical degree registration bill with penalties for false affidavits and a vetted list of reputable schools.
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Griffin
Holyoke
Liquor Committee
Board of Aldermen
Whitcomb
Lawrence
Lowell
Baseball Surprise Aims for Red Stockings Sign with Mike Kelly
Captain M J Kelly signed a long term contract with the Red Stockings after a conference with Prince and Irwin. He heads to New York to join forces with Boston Players' League holdouts as American Association magnates meet in Philadelphia to decide the fate of the warlike talk. Hugh Duffy lingered in town amid talks with Red Stockings managers, while a Massachusetts Kennel Club bench show and Newton bowling results also appear in the day’s items.
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Red Stockings
M. J. Kelly
C. A. Prince
Arthur Irwin
Association
Mike
Hingham
Boston
New York
National League
Kelly
Messrs
Prince, Hart
Irwin
American Association
Philadelphia
Hugh Duffy
Anson
Red Stocking
Duffy
Chicago
Harvard Juniors Dine Amid Class Unity Effort
One hundred four members of Harvard College class of ’92 gathered at Parker House for a first social dinner since entering college. Neal Rantoul presided, with A M White toastmaster and speakers from the Lampoon Advocate and Crimson. Glee club and guitar mandolin quartet provided music as a lively, enjoyable occasion. Members anticipate a repeat dinner next year.
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Harvard
Harvard College
Parker House
Neal Rantoul
College
A. M. White
Lampoon
H. McF. Landon
Advocate
David Gray
Crimson Poet
T. W. Lamont
Glee Club
Guitar and Mandolin Club
Automatic Time Stamp Register Company Seeks Investors
TO INVESTORS. The Automatic Time Stamp and Register Company, 71 Sudbury street, are offering a limited amount of their capital stock to increase their business. The invention is wonderful. An employer can know every night just what time his help arrived in the morning and also what time they returned from and. In order to meet the demand for some simple and effective method of recording or registering the time, attendance or performance of employees, the Automatic Time Stamp Register Company is introducing the system hereinafter Rlescetbed, which answers the purpose so admirably that all establishments in which the time of the arrival and departure of employees is a matter of moment will find it to be greatly to their advantage to use it.
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Automatic Time Stamp and Register Company
Sudbury Street
Mornom
Automatic Time Stamp Register Company
Boston Execs Debate Australian Land Transfer Plan
At the Boston Executive Business Association dinner at the Revere House, Josiah Quincy and others argued for an Australian style land transfer system offering absolute titles and a single public register. Whitney Hassam and Goodwin spoke in support. a committee was formed to pursue legislation and a commission to study the draft act for the next Legislature.
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Boston Executive Business Association
Revere House
Josiah Vincy
Henry M. Whitney
John T. Hassam
Jerome Jones
Sayward
Boston Real Estate Exchange
Arnold A. Rand
Robert 8. Minot
F. H. Viaux
Rice
Shoe Association
Senate
House of Representatives
Jonathan A. Lane
George O. Carpenter
W. J. Goulding
J.R. Leeson
National Board of Trade
Congress
Committee
Stationers’ Association
John D. Morton
Corse
Washington
Master Builders Association
Jones
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Mr. Quincy
Australia
Quincey
Committee On
Judiciary
Hersey B. Goodwin
Eustace C. Fitz
G. R. Leeson
Massachusetts
Weston Lewis
Boston Merchants’ Association
Committee On Customs
Executive Business Association
Brine and Norcross Disband After 1854 Founding
The Brine and Norcross firm dissolves by mutual consent after decades in business. William H. Brine, formerly with John H. Harrington & Co. on Tremont Row, will occupy the store at 1 and 8 Tremont Street, corner of Pemberton Square.
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Brine & Norcross
William H. Brine
John H. Harrington & Co
Tremont Row
Tremont Street
Pemberton Square
Courts hear bill over patent infringement of firearms
United States Circuit Court on Feb 16 heard a suit by Charles Head administrator against the Springfield Armory superintendent alleging infringement of two firearms patents from 1867 by Ball and Smoot. Plea to jurisdiction argued since defendant is a government officer and actions against him fall outside federal jurisdiction. Hearing and decision reserved.
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United States Circuit Court
Uolt
J. Charles Head
Samuel W. Porter
Springfield
Albert Ball
William 8. Smoot
W. A. Hayes
F. D. Atlen
H. A. Wyman
Supreme Court Equity Assignments for Tuesday 17th
The docket lists cases including Burbank v Order of Ann Bromley v Mitchell Final Friend Brownell v Eaton Mid Banks v Holbrook Jese Whitney v Brownell Mid dlesex Norfolk St Railway dissolution Bigelow v Gassett Miller v Tubbs Woods v Perkins Fish v Fiske Woodbury v Stone Es eX.
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Burbank
Order of Ann
Bromley
Mitchell
Brownell
Eaton
Mid- Banks
Holbrook
Jese Whitney
Middlesex
Norfolk St. Railway
Petrs
Bigelow
Gassett
Miller
Tubbs
Woods
Perkins
Fish
Fiske
Woodbury
Stone
Court Dockets and Civil Sessions Summary of Feb 16
Adjudicated list covers First to Fourth Sessions with cases like Knowles Freeman v Mercantile Mutual Accident Assn for $5,000 life policy. Boston Furniture Co. v Hanmer. Fitzgerald v butcher. An array of docket numbers and involved parties across multiple judges. Criminal session lists Murphy on robbery. commonwealth v Jordan and others. municipal court items listed with defendant names and case numbers.
Probate Court 7 putters estates appointed administrators
Administrators were appointed for the estates of Bridget Fisher William C Hamilton Maria gin Charlotte Ferguson Thomas McCaffrey Henrietta Brooks George W Quimby Charles N Conant Martha Frothingham Sarah Robbins Terence Dolan Maurice Fitzgerald Elizabeth Cronin Catherine Bracken Francis Belden Albert Dix Emily Pearose aryn Cook Henry Forristall Mary ODonnell Richard Teehaney. Wills were admitted for Eliza Henchman Sarai Smith Owen Winn Solomon Parsons Patrick Winn Charles W Smith Zaphs Howard Mary Jacobs Charles Richardson Charles Wetherell Ellen Hutton Hannah Adams Paul Adams Daniel Barnard Marianna Baker Magdalena Esbach Anna Kraft.
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McKim
Bridget Fisher
William C. Hamilton
Maria Gin
Charlotte C. Ferguson
Thomas McCaffrey
Henrietta Brooks
George W. Quimby
Charles N. Conant
Martha W. Frothingham
Sarah J. Robbins
Terence A. Dolan
Maurice Fitzgerald
Elizabeth A. Cronin
Catherine Bracken
Patiosae Po
Francis i Belden
Albert H
Probate Court grants wills for Salem area deceased
In Salem on February 16, probate court approved the wills of Fannie A. Caswell Salem Stephen Auforth Manchester Margaret A. Dew Newburyport Nathan Ellis Lynn Ellen M. Ford Haverhill Mary J. Hammond Marblehead Eben Haskell Salem John N. Kimball Haverhill Stephen Larcom Beverly Samuel S. Morey Lawrence David Powers Haverhill Benjamin B. Sanborn Salem Julia A. Simonds Salem Esther Stamper Salem Benjamin W. Stone Salem Alfred Trask Danvers Letters of administration issued for Robert N. Anderson Lawrence James F. Carr Lynn Belinda H. Gunnison Merrimac Louise S. Lewis Salisbury Edward McLaughlin Peabody Robert O. Newhall Lynn Charles A. Peterson Lynn Lydia S. Putnam Marblehead Hannah V. Selman Marblehead Daniel Haskell Peabody Mabel L. Holden Swampscott
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Salem
Waith
J. Wills
Fannie A. Caswell
Stephen Auforth
Manchester
Margaret A. Dew
Newburyport
Nathan ©. Ellis
Lynn
Ellen M. Ford
Haverhill
Mary J. Hammond
Marblehead
Eben Haskell
John N. Kimball
Stephen Larcom
Beverly
Samuel S. Morey
Lawrence
David Powers
Benjamin
Sanborn
Julia A. Simonds
Esther Stamper
Benjamin W. Stone
Alfred Trask
Danvers
Robert N. Anderson
James F. Carr
Belinda H. Gunnison
Merrimac
Louise
Lewis
Salisbury
Edward McLaughlin
Peabody
Robert O. Newhall
Charles A. Peterson
Lydia 8. Putnam
Hannah V. Selman
Daniel Haskell
Mabel L. Holden
Swampscott
Will Bequest For Haverhill Church Established
The will of Ellen M. Ford of Haverhill leaves $100 to form a nucleus for a fund to build a church or chapel in the East Parish, Haverhill. Superior Court Essex reports Feb 16 criminal session ThomPson J. O Connell of Peabody convicted on a second breaking and entering charge gets three years in the House of Correction. Mary E. Mead of Danvers faces trial for forging a bank order in 1886. Lawrence woman Bridget M Morrisey dies in a blaze at 35 Carver Street. Kemp's Balsam advertised for coughs and colds.
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Lydia J. Osborne
Peabody
John Parkinson
Lawrence
Albert Quimby
Haverhill
Joseph Pickett
Beverly
Hattie P. Allen
Mary A. Lawless
Salem
Margaret McGearing
Edward
W. Swain
Phoebe J. Jenkins
Manchester
Ellen M. Ford
Superior Court
Essex
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