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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1883
Page
1
Doubt Cast on Ferry Duplicate in Political Debate
Friends compare a figure named Ferry to Gambetta and distinguish a French M. Ferry from a Michigan one. Doctor Blaine is accused of acting as a party fixer while Doctor Conkling is said to be ready to back the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Conkling
Ohio river flood history by Deacon Smith and partner
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the Lima river flood history by Deacon Richard Smith and his partner. The account is described as thrilling yet tame beside the Noah’s flood tale, and reflects attitudes toward flood conditions at Lawrenceburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Richard Smith
Brattleboro Man Claims Bank Owes 600000
Defaniter Waite once of Brattleboro now in Vermont state prison asserts the Brattleboro bank owes him 600000. Bank officials dispute the claim as untrue or unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defaniter Waite
Brattleboro
Vermont
Brattleboro Bank
Reed on tariffs sparks debate over bad bills
The writer agrees with Congressman Tom Reed that a bad tariff bill is worse than none but doubts Reed’s definition of bad. The piece argues Reed favors legislation that opposes monopolists and oppresses the masses to support business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tom Reed
Reed
The
Post
Unpurchased opinions cited in 1876 77 by Chandler
The author recalls William E. Chandler as an authority on unpurchased opinions and notes that Hayes did not value them as their author believed. The writer contends Hayes should have accepted the opinions at any price given the circumstances and calls him ungrateful for not doing so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Chandler
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Committee to nominate city collector after Sherwin resignation
The nominating committee will likely act this week to fill the city collector post after Gen. Sherwin's resignation. James W. Ricker, longtime chief clerk, is considered fully competent and deserving of a unanimous election as the new city collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin
James W. Ricker
The Sun Advises Congress On Tax Reform
The New York Sun urges Congress to abolish internal revenue taxes except those on distilled spirits and to leave the tariff unchanged. It argues the tariff is unjust, burdensome, and enriches the rich at the expense of the poor, calling for its retention despite criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Congress
Collapse of Lawrence Savings Bank Ruins Catholic Fathers
The Augustinian fathers in Lawrence run a savings bank that paid high interest to depositors including poor servant girls. Mismanagement or worse led to bankruptcy. Victims are offered repayment at 25 000 dollars yearly without interest, to be funded largely from church revenue and donor contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Maine Liquor Amendment Debate Sparks Party Politics
A Maine constitutional amendment submitted by the legislature is criticized as flawed and aimed by party bosses. The piece argues it would allow liquor sales under medical or mechanical pretenses and portrays drug stores as potential saloons, predicting partisan influence on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lowell Courier
Republican Party
Revision of grammar school curriculum debated by committee
The school committee weighs how much arithmetic spelling and basic literacy pupils should know. Critics note excessive emphasis on music drawing and oral teaching diverts from core R’s and text book work while taxpayers resist experimental methods and funding changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Moran
Boston
Tariff Fight Looms as Senate Rules Move Seen
Washington reports a new Senate rule to send the tariff bill to a 10 member conference committee, aiming to block direct house concurrence. Democrats fear a clash over duty hikes while Republicans push protectionist aims and accuse the Typographical Union of dictating government printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Messrs
Anderson, Browne
Dunnell
Kelley-Keifer- Robeson
Robeson
Kelley
Senate
House Committee On Rules
Robinson
Massachusetts
Committee On Rules
Beck
Government Printing Office
Typographical Union
National Printing Office
Anthony
Typographical Association
Rollins
Mr. Anthony
Hale
Plumb
Mr. Voorhees
Awley
Sherman
Sperry identified in Kellogg disappearance case in New Haven
New Haven notes identify Joel A. Sperry of Sperry Barnes pork packers as the Sperry connected to Henry Kellogg’s case. Kellogg is rumored murdered or fled with about 30000 dollars. local figures debate motives. Public meetings on divorce reform planned. theater managers discuss Sunday concerts. Bethel church trustees dispute funds with pastor Chambers. Connecticut National Guard unit seeks equal treatment. Saugatuck Valley railroad project eyed with hopes of 1870 completion pending local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Sperry
Henry Kellogg
Colorado
Joel A. Sperry
Sperry & Barnes
Pork Packers
Castle Peak
Leadville
Kellogg
R. Dyke
Royalton
New England Divorce Reform League
Bishop Paddock
Boston
Jubilee Singers
Peck’s
Grand Opera House
Peck
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
W. C. Manning
Arthur J. Chambers
Manning
Sperry Street
Bigelow
Chambers
Robertson
Connecticut National Guard
National Guard
Westport
Watrous
New York, New Haven and
Hartford
The Western Floods Threaten Southern Rail Lines
The Mississippi River region reports rising and stationary levels with the Ohio River falling at Paducah. In Vicksburg water covers the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad between Delhi and Tallulah. The Hiawara crevasse extends a mile, flooding plantations. Ashton crevasse damages Fast Carro estates and the Bayou Pierre bridge on the Jackson and Natchez line washes away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caro
Ill
Ohio
Paducah
Vicksburg
Miss
Shreveport and Pacific
Delhi
Tallulah
Hiawara
Madison Parish
Ashton
Providence
Bayou Pierre
Jackson and
Natchez
Club Meetings Across Town Highlight Social Nods
The Bird Agricultural and Literary clubs met at Parker's on Saturday. Regular Middlesex Massachusetts and Lenton club meetings were held at Young's. The Wilson Andrew club dined at the Quincy house with Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Parker's
Young's
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Lenton
Wilson-Andrew
Quincy House
Henry
Beacon Society Dinner Notes and Planned Anniversary
The Cabot Lodge presided over routine meetings with no special actions. The Timber Dealers' association discussed trade and a proposed split into retailers and wholesalers societies, but no decision was made. The Beacon society dinner at Hotel Vendome featured W H Burgess, N Hugh Cotton, and Charles B Perkins as guests, with Col C W Wilder chairing. The next meeting will be March 24 1883 at the Vendome to mark the first anniversary of the Beacon society as an organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Treasury
Dolph
Oregon
Manderson
Nebraska
Senate
Congress
David Davis
Mr. Dolph
Senator Tabor
Colorado
Willard’s
Williams
Vance
Farley
Cockrell
Plumb
Dawes
McDill
Sherman
Merrill
Sawyer
Keifer
Robeson
Knott
Calkins
Blackburn
Belford
Teller
Charlee
Bowen
Bush
Cabot Lodge
Timber Dealers’ Association
Quincy House
Beacon Society
Hotel Vendome
W. H. Burgess
Paris
France
N. Hugh Cotton
Charles B. Perkins
Funeral for Amherst scholar Dr Paul A Chadbourne
Funeral held at First Church Amherst for Dr Paul A Chadbourne. Faculty and Amherst College officials carried the coffin. ex-President Stockbridge and President Seelye spoke of his scholarly zeal and moral character. Burial planned for Williamstown tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Springfield
Mass
Paul A. Chadbourne
Agricultural College
Stockbridge
Seelye
Amherst College
Chadbourne
Churches of Life
Griffin
Williams College
David of
Saul
David
Dr. Seelye
Mr. Emerson
Williamstown
Barber Committed on Forged Albany and Susquehanna Bonds
Philadelphia broker George C. Barber was committed in default of 8000 dollars after being charged with issuing forged bonds for the Albany and Susquehanna railroad. A Poe complaint by the company cites his attempt Saturday to negotiate ten spurious one thousand dollar bonds with a local firm. He offered no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George C. Barber
Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company
Poe
Barber
Immigrant arrivals and local incidents across the era
News briefs report fourteen hundred immigrants arriving in New York. Salt Lake City sees reappointment satisfaction. Utah reports milder winter, no stock losses. Five inmates fatally poisoned at Scranton asylum, with two others at risk. Kerr alleged arrest in Australia over embezzlement. Relief donors thanked in New Albany. Cairo gauge hits record high water. Creeks uprising subdued. Porter captures leaders. Freight trains collide near Newtonville. engines and cars wrecked. no lives lost. Bank fraud in Helena. suspect arrested at Miles City. Utah Supreme Court dispute over county office. Tombstone report on William Kinsman’s death after feud. Arkansas auditor mortgage note to Gov Judkins. Camden carpenters threaten strike for wage rise. Bullseye shooting feats at Renssherwick. Insolvency hearing for Stephen Price continues. Salvation Army officer fined for temperance protest. Medical case of Sam Fuchs with reversed internal organs. Robbery at Trenton Michigan. $2400 taken. Convicts kill Maj. Grant near Helena. Leadville smallpox and quarantines rise. Ballston court case on stolen bonds ends in hung jury. Sarah A. Boice claim before Alabama Claims Commissioner. San Francisco finances plan discussed. wage cuts proposed. Long Island whaling chase of a monster whale. Pennsylvania Dixmont cruelty hearings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas
Salt Lake City
Utah
Western Lunatic Asylum
Scranton
Kerr
Preston, Kean & Co
Chicago
Australia
Relief Committee of
New Albany
Ind
Cairo
Porter
Spiccee
Newtonville
Grand Trunk Road
Charles Story
Bank of
Nelson Story
Bozeman
First National Bank
Helena
Montana
Miles City
Utah Supreme Court
Gov
Murray
Supreme Court
Washington
Tombstone
William Kinsman
May Woodman
Kinsman
John Crawford
Arkansas
Judkins
Senate
Ship Carpenters and Calkers’ Association
Camden
N. J
Rensstherwick
N. Y
William E. Fitch
Albany
Stephen
Price
Philadelphia
Yerkes
G. R. Wallace
Salvation Army
Pittston
Broad Street
Sam Fuchs
Bloomington
Porter Brown
Trenton
Mich
Ark
James Grant
Williams Place
Grant
Leadville
Denver
Ballston
Luke
Gilchrist Bros
Alabama Claims
Nickerson
Sarah A. Boice
Boston
Tallahassee
Jones Inlet
L.I
San Francisco
Noyce
Police
Board of Supervisors
Southampton
Bridgehampton
Long Island
Pennsylvania Legislative Committee
Levin
Erie
Dixsmont
Thumm
Niensteel
Dixmont
Fisher
Jonathan Hammett
Allegheny College of Meadville
Two Major Elections Stir Britain and Ireland
London and Dublin news report Gladstone arrival and tightened security, Irish gains for Harrington in Westmeath, Newcastle-on-Tyne by election results with Morley beating Bruce, plus Belgium dynamite incident near Brussels and Paris and Geneva political unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loonpdon
Gladstone
London
Curran
Dublin
Ireland
Harrington
House of Commons
Westmeath
Gill
Mahon
Mayne
Portarlington
National Party
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Ashton Dilke
John Morley
Gainsford Bruce
Belgium
Brussels
Monteeau-les-Mines
Gaushorton
Metayer
Vienna
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
France
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jolibois
Ferry
M. Ferry
Duke Aumale
Duke de Chartres
Duke d’Alencon
Thibaudin
M. Jules Ferry
Montceaux-les- Mines
Lyons
Salma Morse faces postponement in Passion Play case
At Jefferson Market police court Justice Duffy heard Salma Morse charged with producing the Passion Play without a license. Captain Williams testified, Morse’s counsel sought witnesses from clergymen and a postponement was granted. The hearing moves to the court of special sessions next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York U K
Salma Morse
Justice Duffy
Jefferson Market
Williams
Morse
Court of Special Sessions
Henry Kelloge
As House
Newaven
General Relief Committee
Thomas Doss
Glamorgan
Republic
Phoenix Park
Stock Exchange
Windom
John W. Candler
Boston
Harvey Farrington
Washington's Birthday Reflections on Founding Fathers
The Hour recalls Washington Adams and Jefferson, urging modern parties to imitate the founders' purity and probity. It notes partisan smears against those early administrations and defends their integrity in governing the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers of the Republic
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Donoghue Confesses Tying Christiancy Diamond Theft
Thomas Donoghue, recently indicted as a fence, makes a sworn confession linking ex-Detectives Miller and McElies, Charlie Guy, and Bennett the New York fence to the Christiancy diamond robbery. The statement appears to clear ex-Minister Christianey of blame for the loss of diamonds and valuables entrusted by Peru residents during the late war with Chili.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fep
Thomas Donoghue
Christiancy
Miller and McEliies
Charlies Guy
Bennett
New York
Christianey
Peru
Chili
East Boston Court Fines and Bonds in Liquor Case
Before Judge Parmenter Augustus N. Rice was fined 50 dollars for keeping a house of ill fame. Tobias Burke and George Beck were fined 10 dollars each for assault. James Ihen held in 500 dollars for trial February 28. Six defendants in the liquor law case were held in 300 dollars bonds each for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmenter
Augustus N. Rice
Tobias Burke
George Beckman
James Ihen
East Boston
Vesper Service at Christian Union Hall on Boylston Street
Sunday evening a vesper service was held at the Christian Union Hall on Boylston Street. President W H Baldwin delivered an address titled The Lutluency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union Hall
Boylston Street
W. H. Baldwin
New England Notes Include Murders and Factory Plans
Gardner Jordan dies in Portland Friday evening. Abolish the insurance commissioner's office proposed. A $50,000 business block planned on Commercial street by Twitchell Champlin & Co. D J Colson, Portland police, missing with a wife and six children. Penobscot river closure below Bucksport. Katahdin reaches Bucksport. Tax on shipping urged to be repealed. Abner Lowell Portland jeweler and White Ocean carriage road originator dies aged 11?. Mrs Coyle commits suicide in Portland. State fair travel costs prompt regional agricultural discussion. Maine v Chadbourne and Chadbourne murder verdict upheld. Samuel Styron Chadbourne, the mute, in insane asylum. education proposed to resolve mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Jordan
Portland
Farmington
Commercial Street
Twitchell, Champlin & Co
D. J. Colson
Sangor
Penobscot
Bucksport
Abner Lowell
Coyle
Lewiston
Bangor
Piscataquis
Aroostook
Hancock
Waldo
Somerset
Maine
Law Court
State of
Benjamin Chadbourne
Benjamin Wallace Chadbourne
Chadbournes
Alvin Watson
Parkman
Atson
Samuel Styron Chadbourne
Samuel Byrop Chadbourne
Augusta
Fire engineers require attendants at public entertainments
A board vote in Concord mandates a detail of firemen to attend all public entertainments. James Keenan, a boot laster in East Northwood, was arrested for larceny of a gold watch from his boarding place. In Crawford v Parsons the supreme court verdict favors the plaintiffs for 540 dollars plus costs. Obadiah Wheelock of Philadelphia, former Gilmanton academy student, gifts 50 dollars to the trustees. State fish hatchery news reports 360,000 eggs received for local breeding programs. Captain Woodruff to drill NH National Guard officers in Manchester replacing ill Captain Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Engineers of
Concord
James Keenan
East Northwood
Crawford
Philadelphia
Gilmanton Academy
Parkhurst
E. B. Hodge
Plymouth
Grand Lake Stream
Maine
Bucksport
BE. C. Wooodruff
12Th Unitedstates Infantry
Madison Barracks
New York
Hancock
New Hampshire National Guard
Manchester
R. 8
Hall
10Th Infantry
Waterbury murderess to be hanged at Windsor
Mrs. Meaker, known as the Waterbury murderess, is slated for execution by hanging in Windsor on March 23. The report also notes Rev. Dr. Alfred Stevens marking 40 years at Westminster, and Alderman C. J. Alger charging the Windsor water department’s management with a damaging accusation. Windsor County Mutual Fire Insurance to end policies after 45 years due to declining policyholders and capital, plans to close honorably without further assessments.
Temperance Meeting and Local News in Wor cester and Nearby Towns
A large temperance meeting was held in Worcester with speakers Hon J B Grinnell and ex Gov St John. Patrick Shea, a Fitchburg railroad laborer, was killed near Rodney Wallace's paper mill by the 5 PM Boston express. Gloucester court held two adultery defendants. A Fall River landlord sparked a cruel incident by damaging a tenement to eject a sick tenant. Amherst students protested faculty actions on intercollegiate sports. Joseph Loomis, to be hanged March 8 for murder, nears execution and may confess. Roxboro celebrated its 100th incorporation anniversary with a quiet town hall event and a centennial address by Rev N Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
J. B. Grinnell
Grinnell, Jr
St. John
Kansas
Patrick Shea
Wachusett
Fitchburg
Rodney Wallace
Boston
Gloucester
Howard Jeffrey
Hattie Robeshaw
Superior Court
Joseph Loomis
David Levett
Roxboro
Boxboro
Isle
Littleton
Harvard
Stow
D. W. Cobleigh
G. F. Conant
Narragansett Driving Club forms to buy Narragansett Park
The Narragansett Driving association formed Saturday to pursue purchasing Narragansett Park in Cranston. J I Barnaby was elected president. Also noted: Senator Ross C Adams in Italy asks Newport mayor to allow sending a model for Commodore Perry’s statue to be erected by state city and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Nev
Behrends
Union Congregational
E.P. Farnham
Friendship Street
William Handley
William
Jd. King & Sons
Quidnick Company
Supreme Court
Sprague
Gov. Butter
Spragues
Chafee
Charges in New Haven assault case and chloroform evidence
At New Haven the 17 year old negro John H Gibbs faced examination for assaulting five women since October. The case hinges on evidence including a discarded bottle that ward confessed contained chloroform used to stupefy victims. Police note difficulty in obtaining the drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
John H. Gibbs
New Hiaven
Gibbs
Ward
Mansfield Coal Mine Prospect Led by Harvard Professor
A thorough prospect of an alleged Mansfield coal mine is led by Prof. Shaler of Harvard College. The enterprise covers one thousand acres of land and involves detailed exploration of the property and potential development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Shaler
Harvard College
Long-term lease for coal prospecting by Briggs Bailey Smith Sherman
Five men including Edmund Briggs and John Bailey have a 99 year lease with a three year prospection right. They must pay 25 cents per acre for the option, then 50 cents per acre and 10 cents per ton of coal mined if the deposit proves payable. Surface coal is slatey but deeper levels are believed rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Edmund Briggs
John Bailey
George E. Bailey
Hugh Smith
George Sherman
Destruction of Old Malley Cotton Mill at North Adams
A massive fire destroyed the three building Malley cotton mill on Green river in North Adams Massachusetts causing an estimated loss of 75000 with 700? employees left unemployed. The blaze began around 7 00 am and by 9 00 am all efforts to save the mill were abandoned. The mill site included a stone four story main structure a three story addition an attached brick boiler house and nearby outbuildings. The mill, built in 1836 by Stephen Brown and Horatio, later owned by Sumner Southwick and then by Danforth Co suffered suspected incendiary causes with recent machinery additions valued at 150000. Insurance coverage across many companies is listed with varying amounts. Several other nearby properties were damaged or saved by water and rain. Multiple fire alarms and incidents are noted in surrounding areas with considerable losses and insured values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Green River
Stephen Brown
Harry Opa
Sumner Southwick
P. A. Chadbourne
Keys Danforth
Danforth & Co
Boylston and Mutual
Franklin
Boston
City of
Mechanes of
Providence
National of Hartford
Hamburg
Bremen
Phoenix of
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company of North America
Metropole
Lancashire
Royal
London Assurance
Imperial
Northern
London
American
Commercial Union
Norwich
Pennsylvania
Pearl Street
Hayden, Guardenier & Co
Lyman, Dyke & Co
Weil, Dreyfus & Co
Chemical
Boston Elastic Fabric Company
Eastern Avenue
Chelsea
Centre
South Street
West Roxbury
Samuel D. Bradford
Nathaniel Winsor
Alden L. Drake
Holden
Telegrpah
Hartford Trust Company
American Rapid Telegraph Company
Shipman
Martin
United States District Court
Benking
Worth Street
Broadway
New York
Moffat
Dreyfoos & Co
Bachman
Moffat Estate
Buffalo and
Rock City Pipe Line Company
Boston and Albany Railway
Buffalo
Bangor
Gideon Spear
Winn
Horace Remington
Potter Street
Kk. I
John T. Tripp
Newport
R. T
Johnson
Middletown
Ohio
Lakes Lil
Lacrosse
Wis
T. H. Shence
L. Gutman
PortsMounth Fish Receipts and Shipments Report
The port at PortsMounth H H reports last week fish receipts totaling 54 500 pounds and shipments of 37 000 pounds. Steak cod fetched 51 1/2 cents to 5 cents per pound while market cod sold around 100 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PortsMounth
H.H
Gilbert Sues for 20090 From Newhall House Proprieties
Actor John Gilbert files a $20,090 suit against the late Newhall house proprietors in Milwaukee. The action seeks damages tied to alleged failures related to the property and its management. The suit was reported from Milwaukee on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Newhall House
Notable Arrivals and Departures At City Hotels
Madame Albani of the Mapleson Opera company stops at the Tremont house. Prof Henry E Colton state geologist of Tennessee is in the city. Dr William McMichael is appointed physician for the poor in East Boston. J W Johnson of the Quincy house leaves for Hot Springs Ark with family for weeks. Samuel Carr Jr resigns as president of Central National Bank to become confidential secretary to Fred L Ames while remaining a bank director. Boston Equitable Life affairs with D W Russell end. he retires April 1. Massachusetts consistory honors John L Stevenson with diamond studs. Mr and Mrs Robert S Soule celebrate their golden wedding with visitors. they have long read the Post. Fanny Kellogg and Brignoli Opera company and Timothie Adamskiowski arrive with manager Max Bochert. tour ends soon and possible Boston opera appearance. An American gentleman abroad seeks his three children in Madrid. a pocket pickpocketing episode interrupts their voyage. father plans Madrid stay and Madrid port arrangements. Progress note and a cold remedy ad conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Albani
Mapleson Opera Company
Tremont House
Henry E. Colton
Tennessee
Bureau of Agriculture
William McMichael
Boston
J. W. Johnson
Quincy House
Hot Springs
Ark
Samuel Carr, Jr
Central National Bank
Fred L. Ames
D. W. Russell
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Russell
Massachusetts
Masonic Temple
John L. Stevenson
Robert
Soule
Freeport
P. B. Wing
United States
Madrid
New York
London
Dollar for Dollar Paid By Lawrence Augustinians
Seven suits filed in Northern Essex registry attach all real estate of the Augustinian society of Lawrence. Depositors face losses as the savings institution collapses with $400,000 to $500,000 debt. Church leaders pledge to pay dollar for dollar, seek time to meet obligations, and organize fund-raising to avert parish cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Essex
Augustinian Society of
C. A. McEvery
Augustinian Society
Thomas Galberry
John Gilmore
Timothy Donoven
William Hartnett
Hector Plin
John Riley
Hugh Rafferty
Massachusetts
Andover
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
St. Mary’s Church
C. E. McEvoy
Methuen
Mr. Stanton
Augustinians
Boston
Immaculate Conception Church
Mr. Carr
St. Patrick’s
E. McEkvoy
D. D. Regan
J. H. Devil
Breen
Patrick Murphy
Michael Carney
St. Mary’s Parochial School
St. Mary’s
Sisters of Charity
Discharge of Thomas Gurney by Commissioner Hallett
Thomas Gurney, charged with perjury over a false claim of invention, was discharged by Commissioner Hallett after evidence showed collaborative experimentation in 1881. The case ties loosely to Peck vs Richards, where a $24,697.32 verdict stood, with motions for a new trial unresolved. Additional testimony suggested Gurney may have offered to retract under oath for $5,000, and matter details remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gurney
Hallett
Peck Vs. Richards
Peck
Gurney
John A. Moffit
Otis
Mofiit
Momit
Norway Tron
Mr. Gurney
Moffit
Mowit
Peek Vs. Richards
Mofit
Richards
Col
W.o.shepard
Vermont Town Elections Face Federal Office Oath Change
Vermont town elections on March 6 will hinge on constitutional amendments. One proposal requires each general assembly member to swear they do not hold any federal office of profit or trust. The move aims to address concerns over federal officers in the legislature and to clarify the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermonttown
General Assembly
Congress
Treasury
United States
Entnertainments Offer Big Changes in Boston Theaters
The Boston entertainment week brings major bill changes at four venues. Her Majesty's Opera begins with L A Fraine at the opera house. Charles Wyndham stars at the Globe. Boucicault finishes at the Museum. Park sees Ben Maginley in A Square Man amid Miss Mather’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her Majesty’s Opera Company
Meyerbeer
Bijou
Boylistod
Windsor Theatre
WACHTING MATTERS. Preparations for the coming season
Bliven Bros. & Clark dissolve partnership. A. P. Bliven leaves the business. G. F. Clark & Co. will operate at 45 Milk Street under a new name. New catalogue due March 1 with over 70 pages and free mail delivery. Several vessels change hands including the Gertrude steam launch and the Prospero schooner yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliven Bros. & Clark
A. P. Bliven
Boston
G. F. Clark & Co
Milk Street
Gertrude
Shattuck
Dorchester
Mass
E. L. Eddy
Webster
Mr. Shattuck
Prospero
Clark & Co
Salem
Joshua Brown
Waller & Costigan
Brooklyn
N. Y
New Haven
F. W. Hineman
Sue
Randlett
Auburndale
Gamage & Co
Bristol
Mec
Pioneer
J. McGuire
New York
Providence
J. Smith
Issi
J. A. Moncrief
Hall
Florida
Norfolk
Arrests in Confidence Scam and Street Crime Report
William Watson and James Mack, both accused confidence men, were arrested Saturday for securing money by the check dodge but discharged after the victim failed to appear. Louis Langstein was arrested Saturday night for attempting to rob Frank Coughlin on Commercial street. A four-person assault on Chong Gee’s laundry on Leverett street ended with Ah Ching shooting James Hefferman in the ankle. Dr. O G Cilley treated Hefferman at City hospital. Jeremish Sullivan, 35, recovering on Plymouth street after a carriage fall fractured his left arm. Josephine Jenkins, 26, gave birth to a girl on Feb 24 and, while alone, placed the child in a bureau drawer with a newspaper in its mouth. the child suffocated and died. the mother faces arrest after医院 recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watson
James Mack
Louis Langstein
Frank Coughlin
Commercial Street
Chong Gee
Leverett Street
Ah Ching
James Hefferman
Nefferman
O. G. Cilley
Jeremish Sullivan
Plymouth Street
Dorchester
Josephine E. Jenkins
C. A. Gray
Gloucester Place
Suburban Short Notes Highlight Local Shipments and Meetings
Beverly and Lynn shoe shipments dominated the week with 1 129 and 7 296 cases respectively, down from the prior year. The Woburn Y M C A earned about 600 dollars from a Thursday Friday event. Beverly opened a new opera house with a Salem Cadet Band concert. Beachmont adjourns with a report backing two extra selectmen for Revere. Pedham abated 2000 dollars on Joan Duff’s estate tax, while John R Duff, executor, notes the tax impasse and a 150000 bequest to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance remains unsettled.
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