Contenders Gather As Speakership Vote Nears
Rival candidates rally at downtown headquarters as Barrett fades from contention and Slocum gains momentum. Wardwell and Bottum show strength in New England backing while Pinkerton pockets a cautious preliminary vote. Public interest centers on first-ballot totals and shifting alliances before today’s ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Barrett
Melrose
Slocum
Newton
Bottum
Northampton
Parker’s
Massachusetts
Tremont House
S Barrett
Wardwell
Haverhill
Essex County
Mr. Barrett
William Claflin
Republican Party
Pinkerton
Worcester
Chelsea Salt Co. bookkeeper flees with bank funds
Henry G. Stickney, a ten year trusted bookkeeper for Charles L. Davenport at 170 State Street Chelsea Salt Co., filled a check for 3595 instead of 10 and fled with the money. Davenport alerted police after discovering possible other forgeries. a $1500 check was later found. Stickney, 5 feet 6 inches, 130 pounds, dark complexion, missing tooth, and a frieze coat, has a three day head start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Stickney
Charles L. Davenport
State Street
Chelsea Salt Company
Mr. Davenport
Stickney
Davenport
Chelsea
Neignivelg
Funeral of W W Wright Held at Phillips Church
The funeral of William W. Wright of South Boston was held at Phillips Congregational Church on Broadway yesterday at 3 o'clock. The service featured a flowered pulpit, a male quartet, and brief eulogies by pastors Rev. W. G. H. Temple Rev. F. E. Clark and Rev. J. J. Lewis. Pallbearers included Amos F. White George Wail A Edgcomb and others from Masons Shriners and turn to Ryegate Vermont for burial. Wright born in Ryegate fifty four years ago arrived in Boston at age 13 and was senior member of Wright & Co. truckmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Wright
South Boston
Phillips Congregational Church
Broadway
W. G. H. Temple
F. E. Clark
J. J. Lewis
Broadwayniversalist Church
James Kilner
Bethesda
Ryegate
Ceased
Boston
N. Wright & Co
New Year Greeting at Boston Custom House for Collector Saltonstall
Flowers and a family coat of arms adorned Collector Saltonstall’s desk as Boston merchants and department heads gathered to bestow New Year wishes. Major Cook voiced praise for integrity and civil service reform, and Saltonstall thanked staff, pledging continued support for the reform and Boston’s role in its spread. The ceremony ended with a photo and noon closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltonstall
Custom House
Boston
John H. Cook
Auditor’s Division
Mr. Saltonstall
Major Cook
Cleveland
New England
Custom House of
Civil Service
United States
Republic
Victory Lodge marks third anniversary with concert ball and banquet
Cambridge events mark New Year celebrations with a Victory Lodge No. 191 anniversary in Armory Hall and a New Year’s reception for Rev. Edward Abbott at St. James’s Church. Charles Eliot hosts an at home reception with the Eliots on Quincy Street as students call in. A New Year festival occurs at North Avenue Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Lodge No
Sons of St. George
Cambridge
Armory Hall
Central Square
Edward Abbott
St. James’s Episcopal Church
North Cambridge
Charles Eliot
Entertainments at Somerville Cross Street Church
An entertainment at Cross Street Universalist Church Somerville last evening sponsored by the Young Folks Union featured the Mozart male quartet with reader Miss Genevia L Hill and pianist Mr Grant Drake. Following, Somerville Y M C A held a New Year reception with Boston YMCA guests a male quartet and orchestra, a collavion served and addresses by President Armstrong General Secretary Wight Superintendent C E Meloney and Rev James H Rosa. Wight presented with a gold handled silk umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Cross Street Universalist
Young Folks’ Union
Genevia L. Hill
Grant Drake
Somerville Young Men’s Christian Association
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Armstrong
Wight
C. E. Meloney
James H. Rosa
Stolen herd ic found. horse located at Maynard yard
Malden police found a herdic numbered 890 yesterday morning then the horse without harness was found in the yard of E. Maynard. The team was taken to David Jackson's stable. The herdic belonged to J. G. Stuar of No. 4 Alden Street and was stolen in front Turn Halle at 3 30 yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
E. Maynard
David Jackson
J. G. Stuar
Alden Street
Halle
Mortgage offer from Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company
The Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company located at 85 Congress Street Boston offers first mortgages on city property at an interest rate of 7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Farm Mortoace Trust Company
Congress Street
Boston
Chelsea Club House Dedication At Crescent Avenue Chelsea
Chelsea's Review Clubhouse on Crescent Avenue was formally dedicated with a grand reception for officers and guests including Lieut Governor Brackett, Leopold Morse and Merrill. The ornate building features gas lighting, a banquet hall for 100 dancers and two bowling alleys, with 225 Chelsea residents on the club rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review Club
Crescent Avenue
Chelsea
Brackett
Leopold Morse
Merrill
Germania Orchestra
Frank A. Magee
George W. Moses
Frank P. Fay
James T. Phelps
Edward H. Prichard
Parker House
Mellin Chamberlain
Alonzo R. James
Charles A. Bacon
George I. Baker
E. Barnes
E. L. Burwell
Williamson Bryden
Charles C. Bassett
John S. Blanchard
Charles A. Campbell
W. F. Carruth
Oe Carruth
J.R. Carry
A. T. Collier
Bb. L. Colby
E. R. Cheney
Prescott Chamberlain
I. L. Churchill
H. Curry
Bracey Curtis
John H. Cunningham
H. H. Davis
Irving A. Davis
F. Dodge
George H. Dyer
Benjamin de Rochemont
C. ©. Fickett
J. Howard Field
Foster
Thomas B
M. E. Rice
William Robinson
William P. Robinson
E. W. Roberts
H. P. Sanborn
J. B. Seward
Henry Scannell
E.M. Shallies
F. W. Streeter
W. L. Slade
William 38
Slocomb
E. E. Sibley
Masonic Hall
Wilfred Norris
John M. Plummer
George B. Gurney
A. 5. Foster
EK. F. Endicott
J. K. Montgomery
E. F. Pierce
A. Campbell
James Walker, Jr
W. F. Carruthers
Benjamin F. Dodge
Foster, Endicott and Gurney
Campbell, Montgomery and Pierce
Moses
Plurmmer
Gurney
Practical Talks annual lecture series at Union Hall
The Young Men's Christian Union announces the seventeenth annual Practical Talks lecture series. Lectures run on Saturdays at 18 Boylston Street Union Hall with topics including New Mexico history Electricity Spain Russia Labor relations Canada Civil War and astronomy astronomy image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Clarence. Pullen
New Mexico
Arthur ¥. Morrill
New Britain
Conn
Frederick A. Ober
Spain
C. E. Boivon
Cleveland
Russia
Romanoffs
George Gunton
New York
Andrew Gray
Boston
Italy
J. J. Lewis
Canadian Rockies
Victoria
Charles N. Thomas
Lysander Dickerman
H. Bailey
Boston and Washington Express Route Update
The Boston to Washington Express will run via the Newburgh line on the New York and New England railroad. Through Pullman sleepers will depart Boston in the afternoon and continue to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Washington Express
New York & New England
Newburgh
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Hamlet lecture analyzes the prince and the tragedy
H A Clapp spoke at the Church of the Unity on Hamlet noting Shakespeare’s place among great poets, the play’s melancholy and popularity, and its impact on language and friendships. He contrasted Hamlet with Fortinbras and Laertes, blamed inaction for tragedy, and praised Ophelia and Miss Terry’s stage flowers. The Working Girls Club reported $425 raised from lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Clapp
Church of the Unity
Shakspere
United States
Booth
Wilson Barrett
Hamlet
Clapp
Anget
Hamiet
Ophelia
Denmark
Shaksnere
Horatio
Terry
Working Girls’ Club
Police Commissioners Acknowledged Police Force Growth
The annual report to Governor Ames details a force of 910, including 3 commissioners and 649 patrolmen. In the year 1888, 119 officers were appointed, 36,009 arrests occurred, and 524 deaths were reported, with extensive activity across inspections, fires, licenses, and harbor policing. The board urges legislature on license transfer power and appointing a public prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Treasury
Ower
Stoddard Lectures Close with Rome Talk at Boston Hall
The Stoddard lectures reach their peak as the Boston Music Hall audience prepares for tonight’s finale on Rome. The speaker’s distinctive approach showcases why this series has drawn record crowds and strong interest.
Calendar offerings from local firms for 1889
The Kansas Investment Company prints a calendar with a steel plate illustration Paying Toll depicting a kiss. John C Paige and L Haberstroh & Son release decorative 1889 calendars. Commercial Cable Company shows a world map with blue lines marking its wires. The designs are described as handy businesslike and richly colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Investment Company
John C. Paige
Commercial Cable Company
Messrs. L. Haberstroh & Son
Oak Hall Annual Clearing Sale Opens Today
The annual clearing sale of remnants at Oak Hall begins today. Simmons & Co keep the shop busy year round at 32 to 44 North Street as customers await the winter outfit announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hall
Messrs. Simmons & Co
North Street
City Notes and Local Incidents from Boston
The New England Association members will dine at the Revere House with George Irvin leading the committee. Inquests found no unlawful death in Margaret Mullen’s arsenic case. Local dinner events, guard fund gifts, and injuries from a track incident and a kerosene lamp explosion are reported. Upcoming lectures, evangelist plans, a court suit, a large visitors’ book count, a funeral, and Back Bay post office mail totals are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Association
Revere House
George
Irvin
Ely
Municipal Court
Margaret Mullen
Rimmer School Association
Young’s
Houghton
Watts
Skelton
State Street
Commonwealth Lodge
Paine Hall
Patrick Quirk
Boston & Maine Road
James McElhaney
Prince Street
City Hospital
John Graham Brooks
Young Men’s Christian Union
W. W. Hackett
Dearborn Street
John Donahoe
John Bull
Boston
John P. Manning
Superior Criminal Court
A. L. Mellen
Baltimore
Farneil Hall
Daniel P. Wheeler
Tremont House
Billiard Tournaments Highlight Eames Victory at Hub Palace
In last night’s Hub Billiard Palace match Eames defeated Yat ter 200 to 191 with a 17 point high run and an average around 27.9. Tonight Gilman faces Dankleman in one fixture and Charles meets Sage in another at Frank Newton's venue where Stone beat Jewell 200 to 171.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Billiard Palace
Eames
Yatter
Gilman
Dankleman
Frank Newton
Stone
Jewell
Charles
Sage
Thrown From His Carriage On Beacon Street
Fe Russell of 175 Portland Street was thrown from his buggy on Beacon Street near Dartmouth yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe head injury. He was found unconscious, recovered, and sent home. Officer Underwood of Station 16 caught the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Russell
Portland Street
Beacon Street
Dartmouth
Aldermanic Caucus Called for Republican Board Nomination
Republican members elect of the board of aldermen are notified of a Saturday morning caucus to nominate the next board chairman and discuss other business. The call is signed by Aldermen Eddy Wilson and Rogers. Democratic common council members were to nominate a council president at City Hall last night, but only twenty attended and the meeting adjourned to Friday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Eddy
Wilson
Rogers
Common Council
City Hall
New Year Salute Ends Badly For Grove Street Youth
Tony Wall of Grove street Germantown in West Roxbury fired a New Year salute with a rusted old fowling piece. He heated a ramrod and inserted it into the gun causing an explosion that drove the ramrod through his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wall
Grove Street
Germantown
Drifting Apart at Grand Opera House by Herne duo
Mr James A Herne and Mrs Katherine C Herne stage Drifting Apart at the Grand Opera House after its spring Park Theatre debut. The play mixes misery with drunken ecstasy and overt moralizing while offering notable comedy and commendable acting. Next week The Minute Men will be presented by the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
James A. Herne
Katherine C. Herne
Park Theatre
Ulster Fashion Leader FE O Thompson’s Growth Across Regions
The article profiles FE O Thompson as a premier ulster and winter top coat maker in the United States. It traces his introduction of the English ulster fifteen years ago, expansion into Europe and New York Philadelphia markets, and the Boston outpost opened last fall. It notes his development of related garments like The Lord Salisbury and The Anglo American Ulster with fabrics sourced abroad. The reporter interviews Benjamin Thompson at 344 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House of FE
Mr. Thompson
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Thompson
Boston
Benjamin Thompson
Washington Street
Open secret cures with Dr Bull’s Syrup and Salvation Oil
An open secret extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as unparalleled in merit and popularity. It promotes Salvation Oil as a specific for all bodily pain, claiming instant cure at a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
United States Court Trials Liquor Tax Offense
In a U S District Court case Jan Nelson and Winnefred Preston faced trial for carrying on a retail liquor business without paying the special tax. Jury failed to reach a verdict. Also tried were Thomas Lydor and Bridget Lydon, charged with the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Jan
Suffolk Probate Court Wills and Administrations Listed
Suffolk County Probate Court records show the probate of multiple wills including Michael Carey Elisha Atkins Louisa Miller Nancy Everett Margaret Murphy and others. Letters of administration were issued for estates including Arthur G Hoyt Helen A Fisher Henry H Fuller John Timlin Lucy Tileston Elizabeth Ward George Emerson Daniel Oliver Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim
Michael Carey
Elisha Atkins
Louisa Miller
Nancy Everett
Margaret Murphy
Mary ‘Thayer
Ellen Wyman
William ‘Amory
Mary E. Donahue
Edward Molloy
John McBride
James Graham
Thomas Henry
Arthur G. Hoyt
Helen A. Fisher Henry
H. Fuller
John F. Timlin
Lucy E. Tileston
Superior Criminal Court Jan 1 Du npar Demurs
In Superior Criminal Court on January 1 Dunpar J Julia Murphy fined $75 and costs for liquor law violations. Conrad O Marston fined $100 and costs for oleomargarine law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Dunpar
J. Julia Murphy
Conrad O. Marston
Supreme Judicial Court on Conlon habeas corpus case
The Supreme Judicial Court dismissed Michael Conlon’s habeas corpus petition. Conlon, jailed since 1878 for nine years, was moved from the State prison in Boston to the Massachusetts Reformatory in Concord in 1885. A 1885 permit to remain at liberty was revoked in 1887, and he was ordered arrested and returned to the reformatory. The court held no vested rights or valid delegation of authority without seal, and that arrest followed the revocable permit rules. He had no right to claim improper removal or release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Michael Conlon
Conlon
Superior Court
Hampshire County
Concord
Boston
Massachusetts Reformatory
Reformatory
Commissioners of
Pease
Commissioners of Prisons
State Prison and Reformatory
T. Henry Pearce
H. C. Bliss
Massachusetts Superior Court January Sitting Declares Docket
The January sitting opens with Rev W N Brodbeck presiding. The First Session lists cases including Chandler v Boston for $4000 damages from a March 7 1887 injury on Tremont Street with witnesses Patton and Nason. The Second Session covers Cressy v Sears a $20000 contract suit over a Point of Pines hotel built for $55000 with $35000 already paid, plus Clark v Davis for mare and property, and multiple docket entries. Third and Fourth Sessions continue with numerous civil actions and set-offs. Fifth Session handles uncontested divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Brodbeck
Mary Chandler
City of
Boston
Tremont Street
John S. Patton
G. Blair
R. W. Nason
Chandler
Harkins
Coyle
Fitchburg
Cuilver
Knowles
Taylor
Fifield
Reynolds
Stubbs
Massey
Sherman
Leonard F. Cressy
Willard T Sears
Cressy & Noyes
Point of Pines
Revere
Cooudy
William Gaston
C. F. Kittredge
R. M. Morse, Jr
G. A. O. Ernst
Susan A. Clark
George C. Davis
Addie E. Grow
John A. Noonan
George E. Smythe
Breach of warranty rulings in Blower Co cases
In Norfolk County Superior Court the John Scott vs Boston Blower Company case ended with a $1196 verdict for Scott. The related Boston Blower Company vs John Scott suit awarded Scott $6239. Attorneys were W Gaston and J E Cotter for the plaintiff and A Mackintosh and W L Putnam for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Aldrich
John Scott
Boston Blower Company
Blower Company
Scott
W. Gaston
J. E. Cotter
A. Mackintosh
W. L. Putnam
David M. Barker Et al
William W
Mason versus Manchester administrative action in tort
Superior Court Essex County January 1 Ashworth sues Manchester administrator for damages for alleged assault. Defense files general denial. Jury not yet returned. J C San for plaintiff Knox Ames for defendant. Also note decree nisi recorded in divorce Herbert N Wilson versus Sarah A Wilson for adultery custody to libellant. Additional case numbers listed for various civil matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Mason
Ashworth
Manchester
J. C. San
Knox & Ames
Nisit
Herbert N. Wilson
Sarah A. Wilson
Superior Court Dockets Middlesex County Jan 1
The Middlesex Superior Court list shows cases including Wagner v Wagner still on trial, Stevens v Stevens, Bruce v Travis et al, Cochrane Jr, Wentworth v Stearns City Malden, Marsh v Wood exr, Burnham v Rodden, Grant v Miller, Cotran et al v City Cambridge Lowell and Randolph v City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotran Et al
City
Randolph
Cambridge
Lowell
Hyman Pleads Not Guilty in Tremont Street Assault
Municipal Court records show El y J Hubert Hyman charged with assaulting a Chinaman at 683 Tremont street. He pleaded not guilty and is held in 1500 dollars for trial on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
J. Hubert Hyman
Tremont Street
Hotels Change Hands as Ames Takes Fremont House
The Fremont House transfers from Hartshorn Bros to owner Fred L. Ames with C. T. Wilson named manager. The Crawford House also changes to Goodwin & Runbach after a partnership, adding sixty rooms and modern upgrades from Brattle to Hanover. Prominent guests at multiple hotels include A. A. Blanchard and party in Vendome, Rev. W. Henry Brooks in Brunswick, and J. D. Holbrook among others visiting various properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont House
Hartshorn Bros
Fred L. Ames
C. T. Wilson
Crawford House
Goodwin
Runbach
Goodwin & Runbach
Brattle Street
Hanover
Vendome
A. A. Blanchard
P. L. Blanchard
W. B
A. B. Blanchard
San Francisco
L. B. Jewell
Hartford
J. Glendwyer Jebb
Mexico
Brunswick
E. E. Hall
Portland
W. Henry Brooks
H. M. Newhall
H. M. Newhall and Miss Palache, San Francisco
A. S. Winslow
Compton
Willard J. Hale
Newburyport
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
J. W. Sanborn
Wolfeboro
Boston & Maine Railroad
Young’s
W. W. Thomas
John Graham
Miss Graham
Cincinnati
Lewis Andersen
Halifax
Tickets for Boston Ideals Opera Season Opener
Box office opens tomorrow for seats to the Boston Ideals season at Boston Theatre. Mila de Lussan and Georgine von Januschowsky lead Masse's Queen Topaz with a 50-voice chorus and 40-musician orchestra conducted by Ad Neundorff. Repertoire includes The Barber of Seville Carmen and The Daughter of the Regiment. Regular theatre prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Ideals
Boston Theatre
Masse
Queen Topaz
Mila de Lussan
Georgine von Januschowsky
Barver of Seville
Carmen
Ad Neuendorff
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Ourtless
Employer
W. W. Wright
Chelsea’s
Stoddard Lectures
Cressy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Williamstown
Wason
Somers
Carpenter
Lincoln
Wolf
Flanders
Green
Charrity
Bath
Venable
Woods
Hennessey
Sullivan
Cole
Woodbury
Parker
Horton
Pulsifer
Manning
Woodman
Met
Crary
Bost
Cale
Galbagan
Parsons
Moliseaux
Thompson, J
Hauck
Wolffsohn
Prrman
Timothy Gunning
Hezekiah McLaughlin
Sheridan Avenue
J. B. Moran
H. L. Baker
Oraer
Gunning
McLaughlin
Blackie
Mysonough
Cody
N. Y
N. E. Ru
Hardy
Donahoe
Hougan
Smith
Lathrop
Re Dyal
Aken
Rorata King Powpur Co
Wall St
KR. Y
Hi E Mills
Mark
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
Hooper
Eee
Cook
Dwyer
People’s Toe Co
Pega al
Holloran
Plunkett
Flanaygan
Maguire
Duffy
Donovan
Heckels
Malone
Forsythe
Fallon
Weld
A mx
Murray
County of Norfolk
Williams
Pro Ami
I Moseley
Eh One Et A
Brainera
Harrington
Mayo
Keegan
Naumkeag Street Railway Company
Bryson
Inhabitants of
Swampscott
Coughlin
Kelleher
Pigeon Et al
Story
Johnson
Salem
Newhall
Cowdry
Abbott
Langlois
Dearborn
Valpey
Oakman
French
Dolliver
Worswick
Arms Strong
Kinsport
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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