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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1889

Page

9

Barrett Elected Speaker as Legislature Opens in Massachusetts

William E. Barrett of Melrose wins the Speakership on the fourth ballot in a pledged Republican caucus. The House and Senate organize with Kimball presiding, Clerk McLaughlin reelected, and oaths administered as Gov. and council attend. Barrett vows to lead a cooperative, efficient session.

William E. Barrett HOUSE Melrose House of Representatives Barrett Wardwell Slocum Bottom Mr. Pinkerton Union Kimball Fitchburg Executive Department Massachusetts Case Iask Les Oeth McLaughlin

Hartwell Sets Senate Tone With Brief Opening Address

President Hartwell, elected with unanimous support, thanks the Senate for its trust. He outlines a century of legislative precedent, notes evolving city growth and industry, and emphasizes duty to redress grievances, legislate for temperance morality and education, and adhere to rules while allowing occasional suspensions. He pledges cooperation as committees begin routine duties.

Hartwell Commonwealth Legislative Assembly Senate

Bob Howard of Fall River Sits In As Yet Unnamed Position

A partial sentence notes Bob Howard of Fall River sitting on something unspecified, with no further details provided in the readable text.

Bob” Howard of Fall River

Petition Seeks Probe Of Bristol Senate Race

Senator Dawes's young law partner presented a petition contesting the seat held by Senator Neill of Bristol. Bob claims several ballots were invalid due to misspelled names and asks a committee be appointed. Sprague Crosby and Davenport to sit on the case. Senators to convene daily at Beacon Hill at 11 o'clock unless ordered otherwise.

Crosby Pittsfield Dawes Bob Neill Bristol Messrs Sprague Suffolk Berkshire Davenport Middlesex Beacon Hill

Chauncy Hall Students Vote Best Boy and Girl

Chauncy Hall students voted for best boy and best girl during a public hour. Only grammar and high school students who attended since Dec 1 were eligible, with extra votes for each year of attendance. Results kept secret until the February 5 exhibition.

Chauncy- Hall School Ladd K. Ladd

Cambridge Aldermen 1888 Meet for Last Time

Cambridge aldermen met for the final time in 1888, routing minor business to the next city government. They approved paying Leander Greely 500 dollars annually as Harvard Bridge commissioner, with Boston also paying 500. Parry Bros. awarded 31.46 for damages from surplus water. Drainage for city stables authorized up to 7000 dollars. Cambridge Electric Light Co. allowed to extend service to Arlington line with three lights at city expense. Mayor withdrew W N Mallins nomination. civil service referred. Resolutions thanked retiring Mayor Russell and Alderman Hincks. After farewell addresses, a collation followed in the assessors room where Alvin Sortwell received a reclining chair.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Leander Greely New Harvard Boston Committee On Claims Parry Bros Cambridge Electric Light Company Lowell Arlington Line W. N. Mallins Civil Service Commissioners Board of Aldermen Russell E. W. Hincks Assessors Alvin Sortwell Common Council Bingham

Cambridge Symphony Concert at Sanders Theatre

Boston Symphony Orchestra presents the Cambridge series third concert at Sanders Theatre this evening with soloist Charles F. Webber. Program includes Haydn Symphony in D major No. 2 Tamino aria Mozart Liszt Tasso Liszt Adelaide Beethoven Tristan und Isolde selections and Wagner aria.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Sanders Theatre Charles F. Webber Haydn Tamino Mozart Tasso Liszt Adelaide Beethoven Wagner

Boston Society of Natural History Holds Technical Meeting

The Boston Society of Natural History met last evening in a long session. Three new members were elected. The Rev. John T. Gulick of Japan presented Lessons in the Theory of Divergent Evolution Drawn from the Distribution of Land Shells of the Sandwich Islands. Dr D F Lincoln gave Surface Geology of Middlesex Fells with rock specimens and noted favorable access to marshes dykes and ridges.

Sandwich Islands Society D. F. Lincoln Middlesex Fells

Dorchester Charity Meeting Debates Scientific Aid

A Dorchester Associated Charities meeting at Blake's Hall Field's Corner was led by Mr R C Humphreys. Speakers included Miss Frank King Mrs L Brigham Mrs James Swap and Miss Mason. Mrs Glendower Evans read on Friendly Visiting Against Outdoor Relief arguing science yields more good than unscientific effort.

Dorchester Associated Charities Blake’s Hall Field’s Corner R. C. Humphreys Frank King L. Brigham James Swap Mason Glendower Evans Relief Society (Auxiliary

Republicans In Caucus Nominate Council President Candidate

Republicans elect elect a president nominee in a city hall caucus with 34 councilmen pledged to secrecy. Horace G Allen is nominated after a meeting chaired by Shaw and Stevens. Democratic caucus adjournment signals party division.

Common Council City Hall Shaw Stevens Waidis Horace G. Allen

Prohibitionists in Boston Rout Ward City Committee Meeting

The Boston Prohibition caucus at Tremont Temple adjourned last evening for the year due to small attendance. The exact date and place of the next meeting will be announced later.

Tremont Temple

Palmer Bachelder sale offers watches jewelry and art

An auction runs daily at Palmer Bachelder and Co, 146 Tremont Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring diamond watches jewelry silverware and clocks. A special sale of oil paintings is noted.

Palmer, Bachelder & Co Tremont Street

Progress of Cambridge under Mayor Russell’s four years

Mayor William E. Russell closes his Cambridge administration with a review of four years of fiscal prudence and public works. He cites per-year surpluses, debt containment, tax rate reductions, and major projects like schoolhouses, a bridge, widening Front Street, and electric lighting, noting unwavering adherence to a no-debt-for-operations pledge and praise for department heads.

William E. Russell Cambridge Treasury Main Street Cambridge Prosaree Heman Boston Theublic Library Nucity

New Year Celebrations Across Local Churches

Children at the Children's Mission on Tremont street enjoyed a New Year celebration with a Christmas tree and gifts while Mr. W. H. Baldwin gave remarks. At East Boston Unitarian Church Rev. George M. Bodge and Mrs. Bodge hosted a New Year reception for six nearby clergymen and wives. Arlington First Parish Church gave Rev. M. Lord a gold watch from his parishioners during their annual New Year party.

Tremont Street W. H. Baldwin George M. Bodge Bodge East Boston Unitarian Church First Parish Arlington M. Lord

Ownership sought after arrest in silverware theft case

George Martin and William O'Brien were arrested yesterday afternoon for larceny of silverware and gold items valued at $500. An owner is wanted for the missing property.

George Martin William O’brien

Cooperative Banking Meeting Highlights Growth and Remarks

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its monthly meeting at Parker House with 125 members and guests including Lt. Gov Brackett and bankers from the Exchange National Bank and Potter Lovell. Speakers traced the cooperative system from its 1831 Philadelphia origins, noted rapid growth to 66 banks with 5.5 million in assets by Oct 1888, and discussed safety, employability, and housing benefits for workers.

Boston Boston Boot and Shoe Club Parker House Brackett Robert Treat Paine Horace G. Wadlin Labor Bureau Gamaliel Bradford Daniel Eldredge Pioneer Cooperative Bank Edward L. Tead Exchange National Bank Wallace E. Lovell Banking House of Potter, Lovell & Co Ames Philadelphia Oxford Provident Building Association Kr. Eldredge Wells Memorial Workingmen’s Cooperative Bank Mr. Paine Eldredge Wadlin Bradford Massachusetts

Death by Own Action Supposed In Frederick Otis

Frederick Otis a 31 year old special writer for the daily papers rented a room at the Hancock House. He was found dead on the bed beside two nearly empty morphine bottles. Doctor Harris ruled poison as the cause of death with no stated motive.

Frederick Otis Daily Papers Hancock House Corn Court Otis Harris

Keeler & Co. Opens New Cambridge Factory and Sale

Keeler & Co. acquires F. Geldowsky's East Cambridge factory and makes it the manufacturing hub of their new establishment. Mr Geldowsky will run the manufacturing department and the firm buys the factory's stock of artistic furniture. Clearout sale offers $25 to $100 discounts on sideboards and chamber suites at 89 to 91 Washington Street.

Keeler & Co F. Geldowsky East Cambridge Keeler & A Washington Street Sim

Forger Stickney Seen Near Boston Depot After Fraud

Henry G. Stickney, clerk to Charles L. Davenport, forged checks totaling 5195 and boarded the 11 o'clock Boston & Albany train after being seen at the depot disguised in an ulster and Scotchcap. His trunk bore the initials H. G. Davenport believes the two checks drawn on Broadway National Bank and Maverick National Bank cover all forgeries.

Henry G. Stickney Charles L. Davenport Boston & Albany Broadway National Bank Maverick National Bank Davenport Stickney

Billiard Tournament Adopts Longest Match Win at Hub Palace

In a hub palace night match Dankleman defeated Gilman 200 to 188 in a marathon 98 inning game. Dankleman posted a high run of 15 and an average of 22 49. Eames and Campbell set to play next as Sage beat Charles 200 to 159 in Newton's event with top run 26 and average 3 9, loser top 14 and average 2 29 65. Eaton and Stone to face off tonight.

Hub Palace Gilman Dankleman Eames Campbell Eec Sage Charles Frank Newton Eaton and Stone

National Confederate Soldiers' Home fundraising drive

A committee soliciting funds for the National Confederate Soldiers' Home in Austin Texas invites supporters to meet at the Old South Meeting House next Saturday at 2 30 p m to form a permanent organization. The appeal urges North and South collaboration to aid aged and disabled Confederate veterans.

Austin Tex Old South South North

Women work and wages discussed by Garland

Professor Hamlin Garland addressed the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union last evening on Women's Work and Wages. He warned against contentment with inferior positions and argued that women should choose work freely, not be forced into service.

Woman’s Educational and Industrial Union Hamlin Garland William the Conqueror

YMHA Celebrates Seventh Anniversary With Concert

The Young Men's Hebrew Association marked seven years with a Minot Hall concert and entertainment attended by nearly 300 members and friends. The program featured musical and literary selections and an address by T Wheelwright on The Force of Public Opinion. President A P Spitz reviewed the organization's history.

Young Men’s Hebrew Association Minot Hall T. Wheelwright A. P. Spitz

City Notes On Religious Lectures And Social Events

Rev John Graham Brooks to speak on The Ethics of Commercial Speculation Thursday at Young Men's Christian Union. January services include New Year sermon by Rev Phillips Brooks January 5 and Gideon talk January 13 by Rev Brooke Herford. January 20 lecture The Hebrews in Egypt by Rev Lysander Dickerman illustrated by stereopticon. January 27 musical service. Rob ertson's School performed at Christian Union last night by a 24 member cast. Boston Theatre Sunday concert by Dockstater s minstrels with Jules Levy. Dockstader to appear at Niblo s Garden New York next Monday. Edward Ellison of 12 Sanford street arrested on indictment for stealing eight cases of clocks from Nelson Brown s Pearl street wareroom on December 8, valued at 215. Montgomery Veteran Association hall reception for newly elected officers at 735 Washington street. About 300 persons attended.

John Graham Brooks Young Men’s Christian Union The Christian Union Phillips Brooks Brooke Herford Gideon Lysander Dickerman Egypt Robertson Boston Dockstader Jules Levy Niblo

Untidy Back Streets Grievance Letter to Taverner

A Boston reader complains in the Post about unclean back streets clogged with ashes and waste. He notes repeated municipal cleanups followed by neglect, cites a specific neighbor who dumps snow and waste, and urges agitation for sanitary improvements. The letter is dated January 1, 1889.

Taverner the Post Boston

Banquets and reunions fill Young's Hotel gathering

The Allston Club held its fourth annual banquet at Young's Hotel with about sixty members. Massachusetts Railway Association guests and Boston Latin School class of 1884 alumni also met at Young's. Officers and poets were announced, with toasts from several prominent members. Other society events followed at the Vendome and Crawford House, including diverse veteran association reunions and notable arrivals for the season.

Allston Club Young’s Hotel Massachusetts Railway Association Young’s Boston Latin School S. F. McCleary Herman Page L. E. Lovejoy L. H. Haddock Italy J. F. Fitzgerald F. M. Josselyn W. A. Leahy W.A. Gallivan Harry, Harwood H. K. Job Messrs Fitzgerald Pope Gallivan Page A. T. Pope William A. Leahy K. Davis Massachusetts Military Order of the Loyal Legion Vendome Boston Young Financial Club A. Bacon, Jr J. E. Davis W. H. Slade Oliver Ditson Henry A. Snow George A. Colgan J. L. Mills A. N. Proctor A. E. Proctor B. F. Whittmore I. C. O’brien Massachusetts Battery Association Quincy House Peany William Ingalls Ninth Army Corps Charles Brown Somerville Messrs. Ingalls Brown Jones Currier Alfred N. Prescott Robert Dudley Theo B. Thomas George T. Roberts T. H. Allen William Woodsum Charles T. Russell South Boston Brunswick K. D. Cheney Edna L Dora Cheney Manchester A. Hiley London Eng W. Moseley HL. A. Church, Jr Adams George W. Sanders Jessie Lottie Sanders St. Louis E. M. Clapp Des Moines M. A. DeMars Jacksonville Fla L. Cruffer Paris G. E. Bates Honpdale A. L. Page Brooklyn Cunningham Hurd New York W. E. Stern Eric Penn Revere George W. Nichols Amherst N. H M. Frost Miss Frost Mass Thorndike G. M. Barnard, Jr Walter J. Lamb Lincoln Neb H. H. Blood Fitchburg Parker’s—S. L. Marsden New Haven Conn J. A. Page Vermont F. M. Larrabee Portland Darius Crowell Jay EP. Phillips W. W. Phillips W. J. Hidden & Sons Oun Thomas W. Hyde

Gift to Mr Durant sparks 55 years service tribute

Stockholders of the Transcript corporation presented a silver pitcher and salver to William Durant the treasurer in appreciation of fifty five years as confidential clerk for H W Dutton Son and as treasurer since the company’s formation. Mr Mannell also received a punch bowl as a gift at the same time.

Transcript Corporation 5. P. Mandeil William Durant Messrs H. W. Dutton & Son Mannell Durant

Hospital Newspaper Society Sends Christmas Cards Statewide

The Hospital Newspaper Society thanks donors for Christmas cards sent to fifty institutions including twenty four almshouses eight hospitals eleven asylums twelve children's homes and schools totaling over 8600 cards. Cards may be sent to 113 Revere Street during the year.

Hospital Newspaper Society Society Revere Street

Court returns verdicts in liquor tax cases

In a United States District Court session on January 2 Judge Nelson acquitted Winnifred Preston of operating a retail liquor business without the special tax. Thomas and Bridget Lydon are still under jury deliberation. Mary E. Woods and John W. Myers pleaded guilty to similar charges and were fined 20 dollars plus costs. Benjamin O'Neil was found not guilty.

United States District Court Nelson J. Winnifred Preston Thomas Bridget Lydon Mary E. Woods John W. Myers Benjamin O'Neil

Boston Superior Court Opening Sessions List of Cases

First session includes Mary Chandler versus City of Boston for personal injuries from March 7, 1887, due to icy Tremont Street. Second case Lirothy Coyle versus Fitchburg Railroad seeks 30,000 for arm injury on July 6, 1886. Several other dockets follow with various torts, contracts, and public notices across sessions.

Superior Court Biopeert J. Yo Mary Chandler City of Boston Tremont Street John $. Patton L. G. Blair R. W. Nason Lirothy Coyle Fitchburg Railroad B. Wadleigh Eorge A. Torrey

English Clothing offers stylish ready made garments at low prices

Our English Clothing sells London made garments adapted to American taste at one third less cost. They promise authentic English style, are superior to typical ready made items, and come from 844 Washington St Boston with branches in New York Philadelphia and chestnut street. Mail orders and samples are provided free on request.

London Europe America

Superior Court Records Essex County Jan 2

Mason judge grants $1065 to plaintiff in Ashworth vs Manchester admin. trial notes defies a general denial. Harrington vs Mayo seeks damages for injuries from a hole on premises with Hurlburt for plaintiff and Keith for defendant. Multiple docket entries list various cases and defendants.

Essex County Usloowluaaly Y . No Mayo Lillian A. Harrington H. F. Hurlburt I. B. Keith

Superior Court Middlesex Jan 2 Deeanes v Wagner verdicts

Jury finds for the plaintiff in both Deeanes v Wagner cases awarding $100 each. Thomas Hillis represents the plaintiff J W Corcoran for the defendants. Case No 3650 Vinal Stevens v Jennie C Stevens involves land title on Church Street emerville with pleas and a verdict of null dis seisin.

Middlesex County Drewey Deeanes

Unclear Assorted Civil Case References in City Records

Fragmentary list of case names and docket numbers including Lincoln v City Malden Randolph v City Malden Burnham v Rodden Holmes v Ve Bruce v Travis Wentworth v Stearns White v Farnam Marsh v Wood exr Grant v Miller and others. No coherent narrative or outcomes available from the readable OCR.

Charles S. Lincoln F. L. Washburn Cochrane, Jr. Y Randolph Malden Lowell Burnham Rodden Holmes Et al Bruce Travis Boardman Stearns White Farnam Marsh Wood

Superior Court docket corrections and verdicts in Norfolk County

Norfolk County court records list verdicts and corrections including Boston Blower Co v Scott and Jr, price of sealskin sac, rent action in Stoughton, and damages for injuries in Boston. Entries note plaintiff or defendant verdicts, with attorneys and case numbers such as 250 3304 327 331 364 389 350 352 355 367 and references to city and county parties.

Boston Blower Company John Scott and Jr David W. Barker William W. Brooks Laintiff J. E. Cotter J. Everett T. E. Grover Timothy Clapp William L. Hooper Stoughton O. A. Marden Daly Mary Dwyer City of Boston Poplar Street Boston J.L. Eldridge R. W. Nason People’s Same Weld A mx Sturray County of Norfolk Beukart Vy N. Y N.E

Dunbar J Anthony Bonner Sentenced for Assault

In Superior Court on January 2, J Anthony Bonner Dunbar was convicted of assault and battery against his wife and sentenced to six months at the house of industry.

Superior Criminal Court Dunbar J. Anthony Bonner House of Industry

Larceny Case Transferred to Grand Jury

Municipal Court on January 2 sent Exy J. Minot Kahuri’s larceny charge from W. H. Hervey to the grand jury for indictment consideration.

J. Minot Kahuri W. H. Hervey

Colored man decoys dogs using trained companion

A local man used a trained female dog to lure pets away and collect rewards. He led dogs toward Park Square, eluding pursuers until a passenger alerted police. Captain Dawson filed a description as seven dogs were reported missing around Park Square.

Park Square Pleasant Street Guardian of the Yee Dawson Station 4

Children’s Party At Armory Brightens Christmas Eve

A large crowd of children enjoyed bonbons and belated Christmas festivities at the Lancers armory on Bultinch street. The event’s success was credited to a committee including Captain Edward B. Wadsworth Captain Isaac H. Allard Lieutenant Sullivan B. Newton Lieutenant Addison D. Nichols Quartermaster Sergeant Oscar A. Jones Hospital Steward H. B. Litchfield Sergeants Frank K. Neal and D. A. Young and Charlie Waugh.

the Lancers Bultinch Street Edward B. Wadsworth Isaac H. Allard Sullivan B. Newton Addison D. Nichols Oscar A. Jones H. B. Litchfield Frank K. Neal D. A. Young Charlie Waugh

The Smallest Lady in the World at Bijou Theatre

The birthday anniversary of Lucia Zarate the midget born in Mexico is celebrated. At two feet tall and under five pounds she travels and performs in Boston first seen twelve years ago. She is active and in perfect health, with a temper of her own, and will appear on stage and in the curio hall at the Bijou.

Lucia Zarate Mexico Bijou Boston Curio Hall

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate Said to Help Alcohol Abuse

Dr W E Crane Michell Dak endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a near specific for abuse of alcohol. He claims it stops vomiting restores appetite and relieves the dread of permanent dissolution common to heavy drinkers.

Horsford W. E. Crane Michell, Dak

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