Swindling Ring Tied to Rogers Co. Losses in Glassware Dealings
State Police uncover a theft scam linked to Rogers & Co. of 155 Friend and 62 Canal streets, with about 1300 dollars in goods stolen over a year. Detective Keith arrested the clerk and several suspects including Morris Simons, who moved goods through Boston, Maine rails to Lowell and elsewhere. Widespread plunder included lamp-burners, wares, and glass items. bail secured for most suspects while civil action to recover losses proceeds.
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Early 1878 Port of Boston notes and civic events
News item roundup mentions Mr Beard set to be nineteenth Collector of the port, creditors of A L Cooley settling at 25 percent, James T. Fields lecturing on Wordsworth, Essex Bar Association dinner at Parker House, ex-Collector Simmons invited for Decoration day in Lawrence, assignees chosen for S W Merrill, a Burnham dinner for ex Alderman Fitzgerald, Dr L M Gould to sail as Azorean surgeon, Dover street bridge meeting on horse-car extension, Dr Tompkins confined by injury, extra matinees for Modjeska at the Museum, Eugene Thayer offered organist post at Beecher's Church, Simmons returning from Washington with no comment, Shelter census at 47 Hanover St, Fourteenth Battery annual dinner at Young's Hotel, auction seats for Modjeska sales discontinued, F O Barnes bond filed clearing information, port officials promoted, notable landscape by Hilliard exhibited at Noyes & Blakeslee, depicting a New England summer scene near Camp ton, N H.
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Simmons Saga Sparks Boston Political Rivalry
Collector Simmons returns home after a Washington trip amid a split in party ranks. Anti Simmons supporters celebrate, while Democrats mock the politics around his removal. Governor Rice comments on presidential pressure and the Beard nomination, and a flurry of local arts events fills Boston venues.
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Veteran Lancers Hold Large Veterans Levee in Armory
The annual levee of the veterans filled the Lancers armory with over 175 couples attending. Edmands's Band provided music and Seiler & Folker handled supper. Capt. C. Emery led floor duties, and Past Commanders formed the Reception Committee, with Majors Dearborn and Slade and Captains Guild Wilmarth Smith Neal Sanborn and Emery among those present. President Cogswell of the Senate attended along with city officials. The active company’s final party is set for Wednesday night March 13.
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Fire in State Prison yard chain shop damages roof
An alarm from box 417 reported a fire in the chain shop within the State Prison yard at 7.35 pm. The wooden building burned rapidly from forge heat but the roof was only partly destroyed. Sparks from furnaces likely started the blaze. damage about 600. Convicts remained in cells during the fire. An 11.55 pm alarm from box 415 cited a rekindling with no further damage.
Boston and Cambridge City Affairs and Court News
City meetings consider fire escapes and liquor enforcement, with Aldermen discussing water rates and school closings. A brutal rape trial in East Cambridge draws attention as Bower and wife face charges. Probate actions list many wills and administrations in multiple towns.
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