Civil service reform debate marks Democratic leadership in 1885
The article argues the Democratic party under President Cleveland leads civil service reform, while Republicans lag. It cites the need for practical steps over idealism, analyzes political appointments, and explains Rule 21's adjustments to balance party influence with merit. The piece asserts reform gains momentum and political support across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uat
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Greece
Spoi
Cleveland
Ftan
Congrese
Ellington
Electric surface cars urged to ease city streets
Businessmen push for electric street cars over elevated railways arguing rapid transit is essential and can be achieved with electric motors on existing tracks. Providence hosts an experimental plant as AG A Richards studies power options including cable systems for Harrison avenue routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
AG. A. Richards
Metropolitan
Harrison Avenue
Insolvency Court session names bankrupts and assignees
Judge McKim presided at Folk County Insolvency Court with the regular session naming bankrupts and assignees including Milford Jocker Arthur B Huteb Moses Fairbanks Charlies F Allen and John F Denman & Co Horace Prince Mitchell A Pos Henry Som. A bondman Stewart of the Charles Stewart Paper Co. became liable as bondsman for Mannix late assignee of Archbishop Pur. A creditors meeting was held with half liabilities represented and arrangements for ongoing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McKim
Folk County
Milford Joycker
Union Park
Arthur B. Hhuteb
Moses Fairbanks
Boston
Holyoke
Moses Fairbanks Bottlers
Broad Street
Horace
Charlies F. Allen
John F
Allen, Denman & Co
Tailors
Westames P. Prince
Mass creditors press partial settlement in varied actions
A creditors committee in Sudoslk County pursues attachments and settlements as cases list debts in the thousands. Attaching parties include Alden Crocker vs Jennie M Jones for 400, James A Hathaway vs Henry and Lewis Whitaker for 7000, Catherine White vs John Riordan for 1000, and John Strahan v Wilkinson and McNeil for 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vers
Mass
Sete
Lawrence
J. Fullam
Lumber Cealer
Worcester
Sudoslk County
Alden Crocker
Jennie M. Jones
James A. Hathaway
Henry
Lewis A. Whitaker
Catherine White
John T. Riordan
Same
John Soley
John Strahan
Samuel F. Wilkinson
Caleb H. McNeil
Railroad Matters at Winthrop Hearing Continues
The Boston Winthrop and Shore railroad hearing before the commissioners was continued. The road will continue operating after Jan 1 and repairs to the damaged road-bed will begin. The board rejected vague accusations and prepared to inspect if concrete charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston,Winthrop and Shore Railroad
McClellan
Winthrop
F. N. Woodward
Board of Selectmen
Board of Commissioners
Woodyard
Judge Russell
Woodward
New York, New Haven and Hartford
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Swan
Hudson River
Congress
United States
Albany
Lynn Sees Salvation Army Fortify in Market Hall
The Independent Salvation Army strengthens presence in Quincy Market Hall on Monroe Street led by Trappy Billy with lieutenants Happy Charlie and Smiling Addie among others. Four converts reported from the opening night as inauguration day approaches at City Hall with Mayor elect Hart preparing his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Quincy Market Hall
Monroe Street
Trappy Billy
Charlie
Addie
Salvation Lillie
Lion Tamer
City Hall
Hart
Henry A. Pevear
Knights of Labor
Morocco
Fellows Hall
Lynn
Loomis-Cooley Company
Henry Bb. Lovering
Washington
William R. Melden
Boseman
Charles R. Parrott
Braithwaite and Emery wed at Church of the Advent
William A. Braithwaite of New York and Mary J. Emery of Ruana square were married at the Anglican church last evening. The church glowed with light as the procession entered and the Rev Father Grafton officiated. The bride wore white silk with a plain veil and train, escorted by her brother J William Emery. Bridesmaid Gertrude Brown and groomsman Arthur B Jenney stood beside them as the ceremony concluded. A reception followed at the bride’s Rutland square home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Braithwaite
New York
Mary J. Emery
Ruana Square
Father Grafton
J. William Emery
Arthur B.jenney
Gertrude Brown
Arthur N. Howe
William B. Emery
Rutland Square
North Cambridge chapel moves to Inman Square
The Baptist Church society removes its old chapel to Inman square for mission use as the new chapel is completed and holds regular services. A Fitchburg railroad depot petition circulates among patrons for a Bigelow lot site behind Lovell's block with many signatures. Preparations begin for the High School Alumni reunion at Union and Temple Halls on Friday evening January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
North Cambridge
Inman Square
Fitchburg Railroad
Police shakeup prompts resignation in seventh division
The head of police accepted Patrolman Lemuel B. Burrill’s resignation from the seventh division effective immediately. A petition by about 275 Division 6 residents in South Boston sought the board to explain the removal of Captain Paul J. Vinal to Station 13 following a hearing. William J. Kendall of Division 4 and Henry J. Ellis, charged with assault on Patrolman George A. Patterson of Division 10, were held in $1000 bail each for appearance January 7 in Roxbury District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel B. Burrill
Pollice
Division
South
Boston
Paul J. Vinal
William J. Kendall
Henry J. Ellis
George A. Patterson
Roxbury District Court
Ninetyninth annual Charles Town Artillery Ball at Monument Hall
The Charles Town Artillery Company D Ninth Regiment held its ninety-ninth annual ball at Monument Hall last night with 150 couples dancing. Music by the Metropolitan band. Arrangements were led by First Lieutenant Edward Regan and Second Lieutenant John J Sharkey with sergeants Tierney Lane and Mahoney. Marshal Captain Michael J McCarthy assisted by First Lieutenant Edward Eagan and Second Lieutenant John J Sharkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Artillery
Monument Hall
Metropolitan Band
Edward Regan
John J . Sharkey
James M. Tierney
Augustine S. Lane
William T. Watson
Timothy W. Mahoney
Marshal
Michael 3. McCarthy
Edward Eagan
John J. Sharkey
Dr Ball's Cough Syrup Gains Wide Fame for Merits
The remedy’s widespread use and earned reputation are attributed to its universal adoption and proven effectiveness as a trusted cough cure.
Year Ends With Active Bull Market In 1885 Trading
Boston market close shows robust activity with large bond and stock turnover. Atchison dominates trading, Mexican Central debate over bond terms sparked investor caution, and numerous Boston banking moves reshape local finance as 1886 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Atchison
Atlantic and
Pacific Securities
Scortp
Mexican Central Office
Mexican Central Railway Company, Limited
Mexican Central Railway
Freight Car Heats at Pacific Coast Conference
A fragmentary note reports freight car heats and related events across rail lines. Mentions Pacific Coast Conference and cities inferred as Cin. and St. Louis. Sparse readable data leaves dates and specifics unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOD Bowwa
Cesyane
Ceeeteeny
Soulekess
Cons Pacific
Cin
St. Lous
RIGO
Ponr
New York Markets End Mixed After Broad Session
Money on call eased to 23 percent amid a day of dull trading as stocks closed firmer after a late advance. Key leaders like New York Central and Erie showed varied moves with dividends and coal stock weakness influencing the session. bonds were active with several rail and utility issues quoted at gains or losses across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England Common
Preferred
Cleveland
Canton
London
New York Central
Lake Shore
St. Paul
Erie
Missouri Pacific
Manitoba
Texas and Pacific
Reading
Lackawanna
New Jersey Central
Delaware and Hudson
C.and I
Canadian Southern
Buffalo
Phiidelphia
Denver
Rio Granade
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Generals
Lake Erie
Western
Sandusky Division
Indians
Bloomington
Business Changes and Market Report From Boston and New York
The Lowell Lincoln and Thomas Motley Jr. join Catlin & Co. in New York and Boston. Kidder, Green, Stockwell, Conkey, and others are admitted or sever connections with several firms. Wool firm A M Howland & Co. dissolves tomorrow. On call prices hold steady with multiple wheat, corn, and oat car movements and a total of 427 inspections for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Ward
Baring Bros. & Co
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Barings
Boston
Thomas Baring
Adams, Blodget & Co
Walter B. Adams
Amory D. Wainwright
Messrs. Colbron
Chauncey & Co
New York
Messrs Sterett & Britton
New Street
State Street
Frank Seabury
Lee, Higginson & Co
Colbron
William Seabury
John Soley
Devonshire Street
Messrs. Sterns and Gay
Congress Street
Soley
Sterns & Gay, Clark, Ward & Co
R. G. Murphy
New York Stock Exchange
Messrs, Devens & Tuckerman
John Munroe
Paris
Tuckerman
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Devens
E, Rk, Mudge & Sawyer
Curtis & Motley
E. Nollins Morse
Messrs. Cordley & Young
Cordley
Exchange Bank
Mr. Young
House of Brown, Riley & Co
Brockton Gas Company
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Franklin Company
Lowell Lincoln
Thomas Motley, Jr
Catlin & Co
D. T. Kidder, Jr
Hills, Turner & Co
George H. Green
R. H. Stearns & Co
George S. Stockwell
C. A. Coffin & Co
John A. Conkey
Hayward, Ferry & Dyer
Edward T. Coons
Austin G. Sherman
Charles F. Dalton
Frederick J. Gage
Boyd, Leede & Co
A. M. Howland & Co
Howland
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Market Brief on Commodities and Oils and Hops
The market shows unchanged molasses and oil prices with modest demand. Reports note refined oil interest at about 7 cents per gallon for 110 120 deg test, various rates for other oils, and steady naphtha. Pipeline certificates closed Dec 39, 873g opened Dec 31, 87 with highs around 83 834 and lows near 57. Hops display light demand with quotations in the 8 to 9 cent range for New York State and Eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Sterling
Frances
Ss. Spon
York State
Liverpool
Chicago
Western Creamery
Lord
Milwaukee
Lara
Vpork
Mess
Western Steam
City Steam
Continent
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Union
Kansas City
Virginia
Iigc
Northern
Aroostook County
New Hampshire
Vermont
N.o
Maine Central
Grand Trunk
Hebron
Bhepron
N. Y
Burbank
Prolife
Peerness
Rens
Washington Counties
Chenangoes
McIntires
Rose
Prolific
Nova Scotia
Hubbard
St. Andrews
Cape Cod
Jersey
N. B
Manila
French Island
Worcester County
Florida
Canada
Faroey Ponce
P . _ Rico
Cuba
Ponce
Mayaguez
Bescon
Choice
New York State
Common Co
Cotton Markets Close With Mixed Dull to Steady Tone
Across several ports, receipts and stocks rise with varied trade activity. Prices show mid 8s to 9c ranges as markets in New York, New Orleans, Galveston, and others stay largely steady or dull amid dense export movement and coastwise shipments. Consolidation notes six days of resists and total US port stock around 1.13 million bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uplands
Orleans
Augusta
Galveston
Great Britain
New Orleans
France
Mobile
Memphis
Savannah
Lée
Charleston
Umington
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
C. St. Louis
C. Louisville
Mid &c
United States
London Notes Foreign Wheat and Market Prices
Reports from London and Liverpool show cargoes of wheat moving for prompt shipment with quiet but steady demand. Prices for corn rise abroad while Liverpool spot wheat remains quiet and steady and US and Canadian grains show varied quotations across oats flour and pork and cheese prices across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beerbohm
Chamber of Commerce
Americas
Liverpool
United Kingdom
California
Great Western
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Hines
Central
St Paul Dominon
New York Central
Pennnsylvania
Laiverpool
Uplands
Orleans
Havana
United States
Railroad Freight Ledger Details Diverse 19th Century Shipments
A dated ledger lists cargoes on multiple rail lines and steamers, including Boston and Albany, Grand Junction, Fitchburg, Boston and Maine, and others. Contents cover cotton, wool, flour, corn, oats, meat, lard, butter, eggs, leather, and various goods, with destinations across New England and beyond. Significant quantities indicate extensive trade activity, with entries from New York, London, Liverpool, and international ports, reflecting a broad transportation network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberton
Pei
Florence
George
Rockwell
Grand Manan
Bradley Fertilizer Co
Liverpool
Eng
Burnham & Co
EL Martin & Co
Jere Abbott & Co
Holden & Herrick
Jackson
Pierce, Haray & Co
Louise Bangs
Mullen & Co
Hollings & O
Weatton
Baring Bros & Co
Stoddard
Lovering & Co
Badwin Bros & Co
Pierce & Rovertson
Moors & Co
London
Gothenburg
Gossler & Co
Brown Bros & Co
China
Horace Partridge & Co
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Buttons Brown, Durrell’ & Co
Abram French & Co
Houghton & Dutton
Goldsmith
Richards & Sons
Baring Bros& Co
Weston & Co
Wellington & Co
Breck & Son
Finlay
Ontler Bros & Co
Andrews
Bond & ¢O
Doherty
Saxonvile Mills
Baes
Igo
Canada
Pernambuco
Sch
Severn
Savannah
Macon
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Scott Cotton Mills
Barry, Thayer & Co
Chicopee Mani Co
Harfold, Johnson & Co
Dodo Indian Orchard Mills
Nashua Mani Co
Pemberton Co
Thorndike Co
SM Weld & Co
Willimatic Linen Co
American Valve Co
Atwater & Carter
Allen, Field & Lawrence
Bernd & Co
Billings & Eaton
Blancuard & Co
Cane Chase & Sanborn
Clark
Cowdrey & Co
Cox, Gardner & Dorr
Eilis
Frank & H
E Forsyth & Co
E & T Fairbanks
Goodman & Co
Goodale
Gleason & Co
Hatch Bros
Hastings
Hooper & Co
Hixon Bros
Hines, Hayden & Co
Kendall
M & DS Knight
Knowes
Locke & Co
Locke
Leonard
Mead & Co
Mead
Goulston
Higgins & Co
Hoyt
Kennedy & Co
Lovell
Lane & Co
Lilley, Bracket? & Co
George E Newhall
George H Peters & Co
Potter, White & Bailey
Patch
Richardson & Dennie
Russell Paper Co
George P Roach & Co
Sampson & Co
Morrison & Co
Murray & Allen
Marshall & Moulton
Noyes
Rogers & Co
Sawtell
Smith & Co
Howard L. Spurr
Howard L. Spurr—78 Do Do 2 Do Lemons LW Sherman
Sayer & Co
Sands, Furber & Co
Simmons, Amsden & Co
Snow & Co
Tuttle & Son
Tuttle & Co
Yors & Whitney
Silsbee
Carbonear
Sydneey
Muriel
Yarmouth
Dominion
So Island
Pioneer
Total Receipts of Staple Goods at This Port
The table lists daily receipts from all ship channels for 1885 showing quantities of flour, cornmeal, oats, peas, beef, hams, tongues, grease, cheese, beans, apples, potatoes, lumber, leather, hides, skins, and pelts. Totals include sacks, barrels, and casks for various commodities with unit counts and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Kovne
Port OF Spain
Trinidad
David Burbee
Euler
Akira
Biro
Vries Ies
Los
TL. Oy
Uomo. Iis Aia
Tor.s
Sk Pe Mor A'S
Bales
Dales
Baer
Concesee
See
Karley + eneetiilen
Fae
Theatre Listings from Globe and City Venues
The page lists multiple 19th century theatre showings and museum events. Performances include Castletown in Crazy Patch, Tilkatiasi Robson and Crane in Comedy of Errors, Booth in Bratus, Janauschek in Bleak House, and Barlow Rankin’s Blin strels at Bijou Theatre. Also featured are Mikado at Hollis Street Theatre and a Big Specialty Show at Howard Athenaeum. The World’s Museum and Aquarium operate daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with a separate Battle of Gettysburg exhibit at Tremont Street venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globetine Castleton
Crazy Patch
Howard Athen
IUM
Battle OF Geitysburoond
Tremont Street
Ping Stock Totals Include Hale and Norcrogs
December 31 list shows 16 Hale & Norcrogs shares and 2 percent EUGEMORO, with 4 percent ligit and Diabie listed among今日 stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale & Norcrogs
Eugemoro Ce Orcceses
Ligit
Diabie
Auction Listings Include Railroads Banks and Manufacturing Claims
Readable entries show multiple auction sales on Wednesdays and Saturdays for Worcester Nashua and Rochester Railroad stock and shares of banks and manufacturers. Notable listings include Massachusetts National Bank Nashua Manufacturing and Boston and Maine Railroad stocks with varied par values and recent div statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I-100
Worcester
Nashua & Rochester
Nashua
Rochester
Bosheres
Newton National Bank
Tremont Nat Bank
Massachusetts National Bank
Nasional Webster
Eeastern RR
New Las Hampshire
San Diego
Chico Mig Co
Hamilton Mig Co
Middlesex RR
Boston
Revere Beach & Lynn
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
BB Co
Maine
Lawrence Manufacturing
First National Bank, Ee
Yan
Boston Art Club
Little Rock
Ft Smith Ry
Cheshire R. R
Albany
Amoskeag
Otton C. Ao
Chicopee Manufac
Massachusetts Nati Bank
Nashua Mfg Oo
New England Western Electric Light
Republican Valley
Burlington
Missouri River
Nebraska
ALC
Koylston National Bank
Old Boston National Bank
Richard Borden Mfg Co
Fall River
Cambridge H & BR Co
Union Stone Co
Abington National Bank
Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Lockwood Co
Waterville
Lyman Mills
Rutland R& R
Winpummet Co
Reece Button Hole Machine Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Central Rrb
Imton Aic
Newton National Bank of
Newton
Mass
Baltimore RR
Cambridge
Continental Telephone Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles BH. Miner
Coshoe
Andenea
N. Waneldon
Lancaster
Utbaon Corcoran
Mintels
Ste
Washington, D. C
Clusies I. Sawyer
Dan
Railroad Matters
Mhoring
Winthrop Railroad
Boston and Lowell Railroad
Woburn
Woburn Highlands
Cross Street
Winchester Highlands
Montvale
Walnut Hill
Stoneham
Boston and Maine Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Staten Island Road
Texas Pacific
Braithwaite
EVERY
Charles L. Skelton
Andrew Houghton
Messrs. Perkins
Atchison and M
K1ipder
Prabody & Co
Thomas Nickerson
Charles R. Codman
Abbott Lawrencrh
B. Schlesinger
New England
Boston, Hartford
John Rooney
Broadway
Hartford
New York and
Wisconsin Central Common
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Pemberton Square
Marquette
Houghton
Ontonagon
Eastern
Lowell
Fitchburg
Ogdensburg
Consolidated Vermont
Pullman
West Michigan
Union Pacific
Burlington and Quincy
Messrs
Irving A. Evans & Co
Tron
Atchi- 800
Lake Champlain
Showalter Mortgage Co
Savings Bank
Postoffice Square
Akron
Ohio
Aurora
Ill
Dayton
Detroit
Omaha
Beverly
Montague
Blake Brothers & Co
Faull River
Haverhill
Waltham
Greenfield
Toledo
City of
Grand Rapids
Boston & Albany
R.R. Gs
Biowster, Gob
Estabrook
Johnsbury
HL Venner & Co
Bankers
Jyl -Pmwtt
J. F. Amsden & Sow
Northern Pacific
Foote &French
R& N
Rutland
Sonora
PRI
At & Pac
Am Soston
Bé& Conevsens
Fy & W Mich
Cl & Ar
Chip &N
Cambridge H Ceeeq
Eastern «Neteen
F.écee
Jaeke Cbs Mies
Lou & Mo
Mar Hou & Als
Summit Breit
Catalpa
Calum &Be
Quincy Ees
Essen
Tal
Boston Land
Boston Water P
San Diego L
tCommon
Wilson W. Fay & Co
NEW York Financial
Canada South
Central Pacific
Louisville & Nash
Erie&w
Michigan Central
Miscouri Pacific
Northwestern
New Jersey
Pacific
Ohio & Missiesppi
Ontario & West
Ohio Central
Pac Mall
Dec. & B
Bt. P.& Omaha
Texas
Pacific Nion Pacific
Abash Pac
Western Union
Pacifict
Oo Sec
o—Pricea
St. Lo
Colorado Coal
Homestake Es
Ontario
Quicksilver
Quicksilver Pid Gon
Cal & Va
LO Gale & Norcross
Minnesota
St Louis
Cork
White State c. Veye—Guiet
Ise Y Bush
Shorts
York
Rock Island
Louis
Ake
Ohi
Sur
Muincy
Wabash
Pac
Uni
St. Louis & Pa
Ells Fargo
Sovessassa
San
Colurs
Seuasevotia
Searens
Esense
Fort Wayne
District Colum
Bon Hart & Eviets
Sos
Sessas Ee
Fees Ions Lou
Seceersee
SO den
Bio Grande
Ben So Park & Pectat
Aess
Brie
Ees
Kan
Aldinn
Ist
Es Rescue
Caio DO
Aesscees
I Apaneeanee
Orzolk & Fesees
Tex
Pac. L. Er
Den
Rio Grande
Onio
Cure Blk
GO Inc
Censesece
Oregon
Burida
George E. Eldridge & Co
Emery & Hodges
No. 28
Brokers’ Board
BURSE
At& SF
At & Pin
Bos, C& M
Bur & Mo
Rics
Mosing Miness
Gree FE
Igig
St. Last
Sable
Michigan
Newark
Indiana
Southern Iinois
Boston and Albany
Grand Jurc'icn Railroad
Boston and Providence Railroad
Old Colony Railroad
New York and New England Railroad
Western Division
R L Day & Co
Francis H Henshaw & Co
Catafornia
San Francisco
Cal
M Batchet
Gee Bodie Con
Sehen GonCat & Val
The
Boston Stock Exchange
Cabot Mfg Co
Lowell R R Co
Lancaster Mills
Boston Mfg. Co
Oriental Coffee House
Do Maverics National, Pals
Richards
Wolbert
Byf. Co. Wolbert, Sons &Co
Leonard St
Broadwar
John
Wirmerd
W Mending
Hogabe
Fara
Leonard gRai
Philadnelegia
Samuel Bunting
Auctioneres
Market &T
Philadeslphia
BCGTS
Ecks
Bostom
Lippingott, Son & CO
Market Street
KR. L. Day & CO
No. 5
State St
Merchants E Xchange
USK Telephone
Mineral
Elt Construction and Improvement Company
Do Nashua Mfg Co
Portland
Saco
Portsmouth
Rutland RR
Bay State Live Stock Co
Dover
Sweet KR Rco
Consolidated Railroad of Vermont Sa
Lake Champiam Consolidated
New England Mort
Francis Renshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Albert Howe & Co
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Horatio Harris & OC
Avatiewears and Commission
Dakota
Homestake
Parsons & CO
Mile Street
American Insurance Co
Oman
SBTC
Shaw & CO
England
Nottingham Hospital
America
Roosevelt
Swift
L. Fred Halford
New York City
Dan Leahy
Jersey City
N. J
O.d. Liwis
Friendship Street
B. I
Fest Kyr
Vane
Surac Marsala
Woodhouse
D. i