Mass Society for Promoting Good Citizenship Names Committees
The Massachusetts Society for Promoting Good Citizenship met at 87 Milk Street to elect standing committees for a year. A circular invites signers by constitution, via proxy, with members chosen from various professions to join the board and support reading and study courses, publications, and citizenship activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society For Promoting Good Citizenship
No. 87
Milk Street
Edward E. Hale
W. A. Mowry
Massachusetts Society For
Co. F. Crewore
F. Crehore
Henry Lambert
Reuben Kidner
Curtis Guild, Jr
Heath
A. E. Winship
Davis R. Dewey
Charles F. Dole
Albert K. Hart
J. E. Brooks
Edwin D. Mead
John Fiske
E. C. Carrigan
W. Amore
Irving Meredith
Seth P. Smith
John S. Clarke
E. O. Fisk
Wages and the Tariff Spurs debate on shoe industry costs
A Lynn shoe industry figure argues tariffs raise costs, distort wages, and hinder efficiency. He cites high protection for thread, buttons, leather, and machinery, contrasts American methods with German production, and warns that duties raise consumer prices while limiting raw material access. He calls for smarter trade policy, better education, and reliance on skilled labor to sustain U.S. leadership in shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Post
Morocco
India
South America
America
France
Germany
England
United States
Eitheration
Secretary of the Treasury
London
Paris
Problems of Life at King's Chapel Sermon Focuses on Individual Good
In a King's Chapel sermon Rev. H Price Collier counsels facing social ills by viewing every person as a manifestation of the Deity and elevating individual character. He argues reform must target ignorance and sin within the self to lift the wider society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Price Collier
King’s Chapel
Jesus
Satan
Christ
Drakenness
Seba Uanery
Annual Meeting of Mining Engineers in Boston
The American Institute of Mining Engineers will hold its annual meeting in Boston starting Tuesday evening February 21 and continuing to Thursday. The program includes paper readings, officer elections, and routine business, with visits to several Boston area manufacturing establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Boston
Clover silver tea service sighted at Shreve Crump and Low
A reader reports seeing a Clover silver tea service on display in the Shreve, Crump & Low window. The note mentions the item as a potential purchase for collectors and remarks on its gleam and design.
East Boston Iron Dealer Vanishes After Cry for Help
John H Anteliffe of Stewart Anteliffe & Co disappeared on Feb 6 after telling his family not to wait up. A diver searched the East Boston slip near the South Ferry, then the Boston side, for his body as authorities and relatives weigh money losses and a possible self destruction motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
South Ferry
John H. Anteliffe
Stewart
Antecliffe
Boston
Antcliffe
Lambert
Haindel Oboe Concerto Shines Amid Weighed Program
Richard Heard reviews a concert featuring Haindel oboe concerto in G minor with M. Sauter as soloist, praising its lyric pastoral charm and technical clarity. He criticizes the Grudener Lustspiel overture as repetitive and commonplace, while lauding Berlioz Romeo and Juliet symphony excerpts for originality and emotional depth, and anticipates Wagner’s first symphony performance next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardener
Mendelssohn
Berlioz
H. Grudener
F. Hiindel
Ruy Blas
M. A. Sauter
Grudener
Rheinberger
Gericke
Cena
Haindel
Andom
M. Auguste
M. Sautet
M. Sauter
Beethoven
At Ae
Ca Uet
Queen Mab
Shakspere
Necesary
Wilson
Superlioz
Odelssohn
Prometheus
W. Bargiel
A. Rubinstein
F. Schubert
Ee Seeenser
R. Wagner
Mary E. Obrion
Richard Heard
Boston tribute to Invincible Volunteer owners and designer
A Boston committee honored General Paine and Edward Burgess with sterling silver trophies for nautical achievements. The gift included a large oval waiter of 26 inches diameter and 275 ounces, featuring a perforated border and mixed script inscriptions, presented in a branded oak box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonians
General Paine
Edward Burgess
Burgess Gift Cup Described as Antique Goblet
A detailed description notes Mr. Burgess's gift in an oak case as a loving cup seventeen inches tall and eleven inches in diameter, weighing about forty five ounces. The piece, a genuine English antique dating to 1748, is goblet shaped with a peaked cover and a waiter eleven inches square. The cup features sixteenth century style scroll chasing, a fluted band around the bowl, and an inscription above it.
Edward Burgess Yachting Designer Honored in Boston 1887
Presentation by Friends in the Eastern Yacht Club and fellow citizens to Edward Burgess, designer of the Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer yachts. Each vessel surpassing its predecessor and all competitors in Boston in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson Paine
Eastern Yacht Club
Boston
Edward Burgess
Volunteer
Subcommittee Members for Designs and Inscriptions
The procurement and inscription design subcommittee includes Colonel Henry Lee, Asa P. Potter, Colonel Charles H. Taylor, Commodore N. Weld, and Dudley L. Pickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee
Asa P. Potter
Charles H. Taylor
N. ¥. Weld
Dudley L. Pickman
Dead infant found in street near Wiser Avenue
Last evening about 9 o clock Sarah Ballan of 1 Wiser Avenue found a male infant about 6 months old lying in the street. It wore a calico dotted garment, a red flannel skirt, a brown and yellow plaid cloak, and a blue knit hood. A cloth wrapped tightly around its neck may have caused death by strangulation. no marks of violence were seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ballan
Wiser Avenue
Drummer In Narrow Self Inflicted Wound In New York
Gregory Archibald a drummer for J. W. Parker on Cherry Street New York drew a 32 caliber Young America revolver and nearly shot himself in front of Station 4 at 11 24 pm the bullet grazed his flesh burned his clothing and lodged in his garments he was taken to the New Marlboro Hotel and treated with a slight injury afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Archibald
J. W. Parker
Cherry Street
New York City
Station 4
Young America
Hubbard
New Marlboro Hotel
Archibald
Friends of Father Roche plan purse for testimonial
A Steinert Hall meeting by the Friends of Father Roche aims to raise a testimonial purse from Working Boys' Home supporters. Initiated by the Ladies Aid Society, the effort collected 55 dollars toward a 200 dollar fund. A follow up gathering is set for next Sunday at 4 30 in the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinert Hall
Father Roche
Friends of the
Working Boys’ Home
Laidies’ Aid Society
Massachusetts Chess Association Third Great Tournament
The Massachusetts Chess Association to hold its third great tournament at the Boston Chess Club rooms, 33 Pemberton Square, on Wednesday February 22 with play starting at 10 a.m. All chess players in the state are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Chess Association
Boston Chess Club
Pemberton Square
Pictures in the Old South at Old South Church
On Washingtons birthday February 22 an 11 oclock morning exhibition will show Philippoteaux battles of the Civil War and European places. The Old South Church fills to capacity as 2 and 8 pm shows with music and descriptive lecture attract crowds. The Battle of Fort Donelson runs 9 to 4 to 7 daily with a 25 cent fee. Children tickets on Washingtons birthday and Saturdays are 25 cents. Adults pay 50 cents for 2 pm and 8 pm shows with reserved seating included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South
Washington
Europe
Philippoteaux
Old South Church
Fort Donelson
Tariff Reductions Sought by Boston Merchants
A petition circulating in Boston signatures many merchants and manufacturers led by Samuel Cobb and others calls for free importation of raw materials. The document asks Congress to revise tariff laws to place more commodities on the free list to boost national revenue alignment, industry output, and U S export trade while improving workers’ wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Boston
Samuel ©. Cobb
Arthur T. Lyman
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Jones, MacDufffes & Stratton
Richard Briggs
Elliott W. Pratt
Josephs. Fay
Henry Lee
W. B. Ric
Robert Bleakie
William Simes
Joseph Burnett & Co
Norcross, Mellen & Co
Dining Electricians Dinner in Boston Club Meeting
The Boston Electric Club held its monthly dinner at the Thorndike on Saturday with over 100 gentlemen in attendance. A. Y. Abbott of New York spoke on the Boston Steam Heating Company system, drawing attentive listening from the group including C. A. Richards, Colonel William Ludlow, Rev. Edward Abbott, Sidney Cushing, Thomas D. Lockwood, Fr. A. Houston, Frank Ridlow, Colonel Ransom, C. J. Lang, W. J. Denver, H. Woodbury, and G. L. evasuee of the New England Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Electric Club
Thorndike
A. Y. Abbott
New York
Boston Steam Heating Company
C. A. Richards
William Ludlow
National Health Company
Edward Abbott
Sidney Cushing
Thomas D. Lockwood
Bell Telephone Company
A. Houston
Frank Ridlow
Krush-Swan Electric Light Company
Colonel Ransom
Modern Light and Heat
C. J. Lang
W. J. Denver
Gen H. Woodbury
G. L. Evasuee
New England Telephone Company
Notes on City Developments and Local Elections
Stockholders of the Old Colony Steamship Co vote to accept the enabling act and raise capital from 900000 to 1200000 to complete the steamer Puritan. Norfolk County Bar Association elects Asa French president and a slate of officers. Boston reports 206 deaths last week including 40 from pneumonia and 19 from consumption. Irish National League council thanks Harrison H. Riddellberger for opposing the extradition treaty with England. Mechanic Apprentices Library Association to hold reunion at Parker House. Oil Trade Association of Boston elects M Everett Ware president and officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony Steamship Company
Norfolk County Bar Association
Asa French
Braintree
Erastus Worthington
Dedham
Oscar A. Marden
Stouchton
George W. Wiggin
Franklin
E. Cc. Bumpus
Quincy
A. B. Wentworth
Charles H. Drew
Brookline
James Hewins
Medfield
W.G. A. Pattee
Moses Williams
Henry EF. Buswell
Canton
John L. Eldredge
Boston
Irish National League
Harrison H. Riddleberger
England
Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association
Parker House
Oil Trade Association of Boston
Young’s Hotel
M. Everett Ware
William James Goulding
S. W. Andrew
Frank L. Young
W.A. Wood
Porter Waitt
George H. Leonard
L. M. T. Hill
F. L. Gregory
Taverner’s view on bull mastiffs and dog breeds
A Boston reader argues against bull mastiffs praising crossbreeds like Newfoundland and ball or coach dogs for better guard traits. He cites incidents of aggression by mastiffs, recalls admired fox terriers, and notes Harvard cats from 40 41 era. He expresses love for pure breeds yet warns against relying on any single breed for safety. Co. F.S. Boston, Feb. 18, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Harvard
Yaller
Wiliam B
Morse
Royal Morse
Seth S
Francis B
Cambridge
Co. F.S
Boston
Abolition of Poverty Address Advocates Tax on Land
Hon E M Chamberlin spoke at Horticultural Hall urging abolition of taxes except on land and exemption for land used by small households. He argued land value should bear tax, with revenues serving the common good, and predicted a time when government would be unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
Anti-Poverty Society
E. M. Chamberlin
Henry George
McGlynn
New York
Edward Atkinson on Capital and Labor
Edward Atkinson addressed the Young Men's Christian Union on Practical Economics, arguing capital and labor rely on each other and urging multiple skills for emergencies. He criticized unions as intelligence sources but warned they harm individual freedom when forcing fixed hours and wages, drawing pushback from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Young Men’s Christian Union
Atkinson
Malden Electric Light Co. v Currier et al injunction issued
United States Circuit Court case heard February 18 restrains Medford town officials from interfering with poles and wires laid under contract with Medford selectmen. Plaintiff Maine corporation must post a $10,000 bond to cover potential damages. Counsel: Morse Jr and Clapp for plaintiff Hayes for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cott
The
Malden Electric Light Company
Charles Currier
Selectmen
Medford
Maine
R. M. Morse, Jr
R. P. Clapp
B. F. Hayes
United States vs B B Johnson exposes single penalty after counts
Action against former deputy U S marshal to recover penalty under section 3490 R S. The declaration has forty nine counts. The court sustains demurrer and holds plaintiff may recover one penalty on all counts. Case stands for hearing on amendment if plaintiff desires. Co Army for plaintiff BE W Burdett for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. B. Johnson
Co. Army
BE. W. Burdett
Superior Court First Session Docket for Mass V. Boston List
Suffolk Is court session outlines cases in First and Second Sessions with judge assignments. It lists numerous docket numbers and parties such as Jordan v Darling, Palfrey v Underwood, Thompson v Farrell, Adams v Feunnelly, and multiple others, noting sessions and proceedings for divorce and uncontested matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk, Is
Maso, J
Vesper Services at the Union in South Boston
The Christian Union hosted a vesper service led by President Baldwin with audience participation and a fine musical program by the Church of Our Father choir from South Boston. Soloists included M. Hill, F. K. Neale, L. W. Titus, Charles M. Richardson, and Stanford Mitchell. Rev. J. J. Lewis delivered a Biblical lesson on Doing Good emphasizing active benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Union
Baldwin
Church of Our Father
South Boston
M. ©. Hill
F. K. Neale
L. W. Titus
Charles M. Richardson
Stanford Mitchell
J. J. Lewis
Jesus
Chelsea City Chief of Police Faces Inquiry Hearing
A Saturday hearing in Chelsea examined Chief Sibley on charges of incompetence profane language absence during the Martin’s factory strike and improper receipt of a $5 reward. Witnesses included Judge Eben Hutchinson and Officers Ricker Crowley Shepley and Smith. The board adjourned to executive session after closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Chief Sibley
Daniels
Sibley
Martin’s
Mitchell
Eben Hutchinson
Ricker
Crowley
Shepley and
Smith
Martin
High License Rates Set by Police Board
The police board on Saturday approved a broad hike in liquor licenses effective May 1. Innholders class A will be $1000, B $600, common victuallers $400, second class $200, special club class $50, with increases ranging from $25 to $200. No reasons given beyond citing popular sentiment in the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Innholders
Common Victuallers
Commonwealth
Fortunate Woman to Be Presented with Tea Service in Window
A lucky lady will receive a free elegant tea service now on display in Shreve, Crump & Low's window in a Clover themed presentation. The event highlights a giveaway aimed at drawing attention to the store’s exhibit and the Clover line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve, Cramp & Low
Christian Architecture Lecture in Chickering Hall
Mrs E H Schumacher gave a Saturday talk on Christian Architecture from Constantine to Wykeman at Chickering Hall. The lecture traced early temple forms with apses, discussed Gothic Rhine churches, Cologne Cathedral, Notre Dame Paris, Rheims, Canterbury, Ely, Lincoln, Westminster Abbey, and displayed stereoscopic views of key sites. Next Saturday she will discuss Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Schumacher
Chickering Hall
Constantine
Wykeman
San Minario
Florence
St. Paul’s
Rome
St. Clement’s
Rhine
Cologne
Notre Dame
Paris
Rheims
Canterbury
Ely
Lincoln Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Schumacher
Walnut Hill range rifle winners and scores
At Walnut Hill range on Saturday the Creedmoor match winner was J. E. Darmody with a 44. In the revolver match at 30 yards W. Charies scored 83. F. E. Bennett posted 87 at 50 yards. O. M. Jewell D. took 91 in off hand and J. Francis 112 in rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Hill Range
Creedmoor
J. E. Darmody
W. Charies
F. E. Bennett
O. M. Jewell
J. Francis
Boots and Shoes Buyer's Directory Mentioned Firms
A list of boot and shoe buyers and their firms across multiple cities includes RP Smith & Sons Chicago Phelps Dodge & Palmer TJ Shay Co O Neil & Son JH Laws & G GW Cady Childs Graft & Co Hays Bros A P Connor S J Thomas A J Bellows A J Bellows & Co J W Carnahan W E Carnahan Schmerter Co J Adler Adler Frank Co White Bros Dewey Rodgers & Co Smith Simmons & Peabody B M Payne Co plus various regional agents noted in Cleveland Detroit Columbus Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Topeka and Norfolk firms with ad and re classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
JI P Smith
RP Smith & Sons
Chicago
H B Childs
Childs, Graft & Co
Columbus
Miss
Connor & Co
Norfolk
J Thomas
J Thomas & Co
Penn
J Bellows
J Bellows & O
Philadelphia
M Belknap
A Shumway
Praia Penn
E Carnahan
Carnahan & On
Pittsburg
Huston
T A Kammerer
sSchmerter & Co
St Louis
J Adler
Adler, Frank & Co
St Joseph
Albert White
White Bros
Toledo
J S Rodgers
Dewey, Rodgers & Co
UC Smith
Smith, Simmons & Peabody
Topeka
Kan
B M Payne
M Payne& Co
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New Society
Institute OF Mining Engineers
Shreve, Crump & Low
John
Burgess
Boston Post
N. Porter
Central Wharf
G& A
Gee
Peabody
Court Street
Geo
Goodwin & Co
Health Food CO
New England
Tremont St
Ington
Boces
W.P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
Estes & Lanriat
Washington St
United States District Court
Nelson, J
Jordan
Darling
Hewet
Disley
Palfrey
Underwood
Thompson
Farrell
Falls
Schendel
Adams
Feunnelly
Francis v. B. & A
Miller
Almy
Mooney
Reed
Green
Knowles
Higgins
Pettingill
McCarthy
Stubbs
Masse
Laba
Stevens
Barker
Ford
Barrett
American Express Co
Parker
Clechal
McIntosh
Lougee
Hayes
Bridgham
Luscombe
Rankin v
Oston
Gridley
Lowell RR
Reardon
Leahy
Faxon
Rkay
Monahan
Downing
Hartin
Turner
Thomas
Bratsdell
Ahern
Pope
Arkeson
Sheehan
Grace
Mohan
Keelan
Brownell
Davis
Carroll
Dewey
Hammond
Sullivan
Coyle
Asmon
Gould
Samie
Nazlett
Gallagher
Same
Essée
Ryan
Bradley
Donnelly
McKinney
Brock
Kelly
Smith & Anthony Stove Company
Doherty
Brodbine
Allen
Noyes
McKeown
Chemung Hol. Water Works
Humphrey
Abi Riro
Maynes
Rowlands
Eon
Bos
Marine Insurance Co
Haridy
Jacobs
Lally
Lovewell
Schneider
Holden
Weeks
Fitzgerald
Fagnaut
B. A
B. A. 9816—Burr v. Joy.8012—Osgood
West
Karcher
Maddocks
Morrison
Golding
Vesper
UNION
Ali
OAK Grove Farm Bakery
Tuttle
Hyde Park
Merrimack Street
Very & CO
Pittsst
Very
Austin's Dog Bread
Austin & Graves
Commercial Street
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
David Whittemore
South Street
Charles Whittemore
Benjamin J. Green
F.mccabe
Turner’s Falls
H. G. York
Westerly
R. I
Peel Compound Condition Food Company
New Haven
Edmund Grinnell
New Bedford
Hel Bottl
Sea! Gover Cork
TEE HB. Graves & Sons, Y Grocers
Everywaer
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