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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1888

Page

5

The Young Democrats Club Reports Rules and Membership

The February meeting of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts approved bylaws listing meeting order and open records. New members Walter E. Adams John J. Winn Charles A. Knight John W. Coveney Christopher R. Gannon William B. Doyle William A. Gardner Lawrence Minot George T. Lincoln were elected.

Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts No. 66 State Street John C. Crosby Pittsfield J. Russell Reed Lexington Senator Roads Marblehead Committee On Walter E. Adams John J. Winn Charles A. Knight John W. Coveney Christopher R. Gannon William BE. Doyle William A. Gardner Lawrence Minot George T. Lincoln A. P. Browne New York City Brooklyn New York Massachusetts Club Democratic Russell Cambridge Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Manchester Boston Harold Williams Richard Sullivan William E. Russell Campridge Samuel Roads, Jr Crosby Godfrey Morse William E. Doyle Asa T. Newhall Lynn William Progin Westfield W. E. Silshy Milton

Names Considered for Prospective Superior Court Vacancies

A bill to create two new justices of the Superior Court is moving toward passage this week. Among urged candidates are Judge John H. Hardy of Arlington and the Boston Municipal Court, and Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury of Boston. Dedham lawyers F. D. Ely and another Dedham figure are also named as possible appointees to the new benches.

John H. Hardy Arlington Boston Robinson Ames Albert E. Pillsbury State Senate Dedham Norfolk County Theron Metcalf Ezra Wilkinson Waldo Colburn F. D. Ely Wrentham Brown University Colburn Massachusetts

Worthington and French Named for Judicial Posts in Norfolk

The Hon. Erastus Worthington, longtime Norfolk county clerk, devotes time to public work and historical research with the Dedham Historical Society. Judge Asa French of Braintree, former district attorney, later served on the Court of Alabama Claims. A pending Legislature bill aims to raise judges’ salaries from 4500 to 6000, adding appeal to the appointments.

Erastus Worthington Norfolk County Worthington Dedham Historical Society Asa French Braintree Court of Alabama Claims Hayes

Senate Deliberates On Fishery Treaty In Secret Session

Washington February 20 The Senate heard the fishery treaty read and debated making it public but failed to change rules needed for disclosure. Debate highlighted Canadian port privileges for bait under the 1818 treaty and whether the administration achieved a long standing settlement.

Washineton Senate Frye Ottawa Canada United States Congress

Multiple Hotel Fires Roar in Hartford and Cities Across U S

Hartford incidents report Allyn House pantry fire at 1:30 am with second alarm and roof spread. by 8:05 am it was under control but water damage heavy. Other items include 448 450 West Twenty third Street blaze in New York causing 150000 loss. Wilsonville mills fire in Connecticut 50 000 loss. Gantzhberg Theatre fire injuring a boy and fatality. Rye Christian Church fire 10000 loss. Hussey rake factory and Marsh rake factory fire. North Woburn residence destroyed with 1500 loss.

Hartford Conn Allyn New York West Twenty-third Street Wesster Wilsonville (Conn Lawrence Keegan Royal London & Lancashire Commercial Union Phenix Insurance Etna Pennsylvania American Niagara Anglo-Nevada Spring Garden Liberty Tortford North British Firemen’s Fund Prescott Connecticut Neptune First National of Worcester Hosoxen N. J Gantzhberg Washington Street Gantzberg Otto Otto Lobes Florence Naegle Alice Plohner Portsmouth N. H Christian Church Rye Dover Gilmanton Iron Works J. P. Hussey Marsh Hussey Woburn School Street North Edward A. Horn

Administrator Adams Seeks Statements on Dacey Estate Accounts

The Boston financial brief reports Melvin O. Adams was appointed administrator of the late Hon. T. J. Dacey estate with bonds of 380,000. He seeks written statements from creditors detailing indebtedness and treasurer accounts to settle rumors of misappropriation, noting results may take weeks and that no conclusions are drawn yet.

T. J. Dacey Mr. Dacey Cornelius J. Dacey Adams Pemberton Square Boston Melvin O. Adams Dacey

Arsenic in East Greenwich Well Sparks Law and Order Turmoil

In East Greenwich R1 a war on liquor sellers led by the Law and Order League erupts as arsenic is found in Mr Allen's well and a dynamite cartridge damages Mr Still's steps. Rev Still resigns to enter temperance lectures as Rev Blakeslee denounces violence and calls for unity at an academy meeting Tuesday evening.

R. 1 East Greenwich Law and Order League O. H. Still The Baptist Church Messrs Still Allen Blakeslee Academy

Indian distress in far North worsens as starvation hits

The Pioneer Press reports from Winnipeg on Northland famine among Indians near McKenzie River. Missionary Rev. W. Spendrove reached Winnipeg after nine years north of the river. observances note deaths from starvation and cannibalism due to scarce deer. Ottawa's inaction on destitution draws anger.

St. Paul, Minn Pioneer Press Winnipeg W. Spendrove McKenzie River Ottawa

Tremont House Sells in Major Boston Real Estate Deal

J Montgomery Sears sells Tremont House to Fred L Ames in Boston in what is described as the largest private sale in the city. Price undisclosed though rumors of 700000 are denied. The historic hotel may become a West End Street Railway central station.

J. Montgomery Sears Tremont House Fred L. Ames Boston West End Street Railway Company Isaiah Rogers Tremont Theatre Tremont Temple Henry Clay President Jackson Jenny Lind Prince of Wales Charles Dickens David Seare H. M. Hartshorne & Co

Cambridge Club Banquet Discusses Constitutional Prohibition

One hundred Cambridge leaders including ex-Mayor Hall Mayor Russel Senator Kingsley City Solicitor McIntyre Jabez Fox and ex-Senator Wells attended the Cambridge Club monthly dinner at the Revere House. The discussion on Constitutional Prohibition drew spirited debate with many favoring high license or local option and others opposing.

Cambridge Club Cambridge Revere House Hall Russel Kingsley C. J. McIntyre Jabez Fox W. A. Bancroft Saunders Wells

Driver Sid Peasley Falls Dead After Stable Crash

About 10 15 last evening Sidney H Peasley 50 lived at 57 Leverett street drove his vehicle into Blennett s stable on Leverett street. He fell to the floor as the horse stopped. Officer Gray found him, placed him in a patrol wagon and took him to the station. Dr Cilley pronounced heart disease as the cause. It is thought he died when he fell.

Sidney H. Peasley Leverett Street Blennett Gray Cilley

Forty New England Piano Co workers strike over new case work

About forty varnishers and polishers at the New England Piano Company walked out at noon after proprietor Thomas Scanlan refused, favoring a more effortful finish for the same pay. A visiting assembly committee could not meet him. New York warerooms were alerted and pickets set to bar return to work.

New England Piano Company Thomas Fr. Scanlan

Washingtonian Home celebrates 30th anniversary

Last evening the Washingtonian Home marked its thirtieth anniversary with historical and personal reminiscences. Speakers included Dr. J. D. Crothers of Hartford a delegate to the London congress Vice-President Joseph Story William W. Warren Dr. Herbert Day and L. D. Buffum. Music by part of the Berkeley Street quartet.

J. D. Crothers Hartford

How Officer Cleary Was Injured

James Foley of 6 Allston street fell downstairs and broke his leg. An ambulance crew from Station 1 stopped at Station 3 for help, and on Joy street the vehicle overturned injuring Officer Cleary with a fractured left leg. Foley was taken to City Hospital and Cleary returned to 84 Albion street.

Cleary James Foley Allston Street Hayes Joy Street Foley City Hospital Albion Street

Elegant silver tea service on display in Shreve, Crump & Low window

A refined silver tea service novelly exhibited in the Shreve, Crump & Low window awaits presentation to a lucky lady. The piece gleams with craftsmanship and promises to captivate visitors with its graceful design and historic appeal.

Shreve Crump & Low

Train Derailment Near Readville Causes Minor Injuries

A Boston and Providence passenger train derailed near Readville after a flange broke on the forward track. The first car wheel left the rails as it neared Readville station, but brakes prevented a worse crash. Passengers in the affected section were shaken but uninjured.

Boston & Providence Readville Firstassenger Canton Readvile Station

The Private Secretary at Park Theatre and More

Amusements listing shows Cul-la-Ma-Chree at Park peers in evening program The Private Secretary at gate The Madelon at Madelon Theatre Evening 7 45 Boston Theatre J K Emmet Howard Avenue Variety 8 Boston Museum The Bells of Haslemere 8 Cyclorama Battle of Bunker Hill Old South Church Philippoteaux Life of General Grant Grand Opera House Michael Strogoff with 2 showtimes afternoon 2 evening 7 45

Park Peers RE Eveninmgate Theatre Madelon Boston Theatre J. K. Emmet Ote Howard Atheh Variety Boston Museum Haslemere Cyclorama Tremont Street

Marriages and obituaries in city notices

In this city Feb 19 at New South Church Henry D Kilborn wed Bessie L Mitchell. Henry K Lyman and Julia A Pearce married Feb 18 at Baptist Tabernacle. Allan Waterman wed Annie Harvie Feb 17. Deaths include A Augusta Bassett 44 Newton. Frederic F Baury New York. Mary Emma Bosworth 39 Auburndale. Annis Crawford Burnham 77 Lowell. Rebecca Easterbrook 77 Ling ham. Minnie L Hillard Allston. Captain Richard Mitchell 69 Boston Highlands. Hamilton Phelps Chelsea. Malvina C Stone San Francisco. Levina Urbino Roxbury. Frederic Blake Wilder 15 Newton. Mrs L L Williams Paris.

Kilborn Mitchell New South Church George H. Young Henry D. Kilborn Bessie L. Mitchell Lyman Pearce The Baptist Tabernacle M R. Deming Henry K. Lyman Julia A. Pearce Boston Waterman Harvie H. Winkley Allan Bassett Newton A. Augusta Bassett Charles W. Bassett J. J. Haley Barry New York Frederic F. Baury Alfred L. Baury St. Mary’s Church Newton Lower Falls Bosworth Auburndale Mary Emma William G. Bosworth Burnham Lowell Mass Annis Crawford Walter Burnham M.D Easterbrook Atlingham Rebecca Samuel Easterbrook Hillard Minnie L Luke Hillard Allston Eliza R C. N. Ois Boston Highlands Richard Mitchell Nantucket Phelps Chelsea Hamilton Phelps James T Juliza Phelps. Stone San Francisco Cal Malvina C. Stone Josiah Ff. Stone Winchester Masa Urbino Roxbury Levina B R. Urbino Wilder Frederic Blake Frank L Julia M. Wilder Williams Paris Rance Prewmonia L. L Frederic D. Williams

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