Induction Turmoil in Lowell City Government
Lowell faces a stalled city government as the new council fights over president seats with Democrats and a dissenting Nolan voting against the expected nominee James H. Carmichael. Tensions rise as school board members clash over appointments and an appeal to the Supreme Court looms. Mayor Abbott delivers an inaugural call for license reform and stricter enforcement, opposing license issuance to women.
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Lowell
Jan
Common Council
James H. Carmichael
John Nolan
Nolan
Edward Gallagher
Walter M. Sawyer
Council
Edward Cawley
Frank Wood
Thomas J. Sparks
George E. Stanley
Charles P. Conant
Stanley
Conant
Abbott
Lawrence Cummings
Supreme Court
Stephen B. Puffer
T. J. Farrell
Fire Department
E. J. Mallory
Charles R. Costello
Board of Health
James C. Abbott
Abutters Move To Lay Out Unaccepted Streets
The action aims to lay out all unaccepted streets and ensure a proper layout. The service water supply for Chestnut Beacon streets and Institution Hills is noted. The board of aldermen met afternoon with George Pettee as president and I F Kingsbury as clerk. The common council named Louis E Coffin president and A S Glover clerk. I F Kingsbury elected city clerk.
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Chestnut
Beacon Street
Institution Hills
Board of Aldermen
George Pettee
I. F. Kingsbury
Common Council
Louis E Coffin
A. S. Glover
City council agendas and actions noted in proceedings
The board approved widening Carter street and selling lands near the depot to Fitchburg Railroad Corp. It planned city farm sale, created an assistant assessor office, bought a chemical fire engine, and appointed police to serve during good behavior. Drains were to be built to dispose of surface water. Charles P. Bond elected president on the second ballot. L. N. Hale reelected city clerk. A grand inauguration ball occurred at Music Hall.
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Carter Street
Fitchburg Railroad Corporation
Charles P. Bond
L. N. Hale
Music Hall
Young Men's Hebrew Association celebrates five year milestone
The Young Men's Hebrew Association marked its fifth anniversary with over 400 members and a large gathering at Minot Hall on Washington and Springfield streets. Prominent attendees included Leopold Morse A Shu man Godfrey Morse President Cohen and others as speeches songs and toasts followed a supper and program led by toastmaster J Mode.
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Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
Washington and
Springfield Streets
Leopold Morse
A. Shuman
Godfrey Morse
Cohen
J. Mode
Spitz
Young Men’s Hebrews Association
O’brien
Harvey N. Shepard
Boston
E. S. Goulston
Woodworth
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
Henry Grossman
Raphael Lasker
A. L. Fishel
M. L. Levi
Phila May Griffin
Louis Miller
Somerville inaugurates new city government
Somerville swears in a new city government led by Mayor Mark F. Burns. He questions street lighting by electricity due to expense, estimating at least 20000 more annual street light funds. The police pay debate is urged. L. Vincent named city clerk pro tem. C. E. Gilman reappointed. John F. Cole named treasurer. Common council elects C. L. North president and Douglas Frazer clerk.
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Somerville
Mark F. Burns
Auestion
As L. Vincent
C. E. Gilman
John F. Cole
C. L. North
Douglas Frazer
Lynn Inauguration Highlights City Officials and Finances
Lynn January 3 The city government was inaugurated this forenoon as Mayor George D. Hart outlined finances and urged tax equity by taxing benefited estates for sewers. He criticized street department management and called for uncovering untaxed personal property and fair real estate taxation. The council elected George H. Newhall president and Thomas H. Ronayne clerk. Officials named include City Clerk Charles E. Parsons City Treasurer Hartwell S. French City Solicitor John W. Gerry Public Water Board member Edwin Bates Auditor Wallace O. Mudge Streets Superintendent Orrin Hewes Fire Chief A Moody.
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Lynn
George D. Hart
George H. Newhall
Thomas H. Ronayne
Charles E.parsons
Hartwell S. French
John W. Gerry
Public Water Board
Edwin Bates
Wallace O. Mudge
Orrin Hewes
A. ©. Moody
Newton Induction Prompts Charter Revision Proposals
The new Newton city government was inducted into office. Mayor Kimball urged a revised city charter to unify the government under one board, extend council terms to two years with staggered retirements, seek special legislation for four new voting precincts, and address the highway department.
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Newton
Kimball
Cambridge City Oath Elevates Russell and Council
Mayor William E. Russell and the Cambridge city council took the oath of office yesterday. John McDuffee was elected clerk pro tem to replace the ill Mr. Jacobs temporarily. In joint convention Justin A. Jacobs was elected city clerk, Henry T. Upham city auditor, and W. W. Dallinger city treasurer.
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Cambridge
William E. Russell
John McDuffee
Pike
Jacobs
John H. Corcoran
Justin A. Jacobs
Henry T. Upham
W. W. Dallinger
Inauguration Exercises Report City Financials 1887
Chelsea notes in a forenoon ceremony the 1887 city government inauguration. Mayor George E. Mitchell reports permanent funded debt 1 661 800 dollars and net debt 1 296 087 07 with sinking fund growth. taxable property up 850 000 and total levy 3 841 914 14 at 17.80 mills. Jeremiah Norris becomes common council president. Charles A. Currier clerk. Jabez K. Montgomery chairs aldermen.
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Common Council
George E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Mystic Lake
Shawsheen
Jeremiah Norris
Charles A. Currier
Jabez K. Montgomery
Salem Inauguration Marks New City Government
The new city government of Salem is sworn in with Mayor J M Raymond praising department upkeep and improvements. Re-elected city clerk Henry M Meek and council officials are named. A permanent fire department concept is urged, and liquor limits under supervision are proposed.
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Salem
L. Gracey
D.D
Lafayette Street
Osgood
First District Court
Henry M. Meek
W. F. M. Collins
William E. Mead
J. H. Batchelder
F. A. Newell
J. M. Raymond
Raymond
Malden Opens New City Government With Oath and Appointments
Malden inaugurates its new city government with Mayor Coggan taking the oath alongside the new city council. Alder man-at-large Frederick H. Odiorne named chairman, Alfred E. Cox elected president of the common council, and G A Gardiner chosen court clerk. Both branches jointly met to confirm Leverett D. Holden as city clerk and George E. Hitchcock as treasurer and collector.
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Malden
Coggan
Frederick H. Odiorne
Alfred E. Cox
G. A. Gardiner
Leverett D. Holden
George E. Hitchcock
Inauguration of Gloucester Mayor Seeks Reforms
The Gloucester inauguration drew a large crowd as Mayor Robinson was sworn in by Rev. Dr. C. D. Morris. He urged cutting firemen, disbanding independent hose companies, bonding the debt for permanent improvements, beefing up the police, and restricting liquor sales. City officers and department heads were elected and appointed, including city clerk, treasurer and other posts.
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Henry Center
Calvin Sargent
Theodore Overbeck
George A. Proctor
John J. Somers
Edward Dolliver
Charles H. Morrow
Charles
Havre City Proposes Police Boost and City Engineer Post
Havernuny January 3 Mayor Joseph H Sheldon urged creating a city engineer office and increasing the police force. He noted the vote against license but supports enforcing all Commonwealth laws. Municipal officers were appointed including Fred J Connelly as president and D B Tenney as clerk treasurer.
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Havernuny
Joseph H. Sheldon
Fred J. Connelly
George W. Noyes
Board of Aldermen
Fred J. Richards
J.P. Connor
D. B. Tenney
Jesse H. Harriman
George H. Mansur
C. W. Morse
J. J. Winn
Oliver Taylor
Edward ©. Worth
D. W. Hammond
Inauguration Held for Fisher in Waltham
The inauguration ceremonies took place in Waltham on January 3 with Mayor-elect Henry N. Fisher and the aldermen taking oaths. Fisher urged charter reform to adopt a three aldermen per ward system with staggered terms and the election of additional members. He also proposed relocating and reforming the city government structure.
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WaltHam
Henry N. Fisher
Fisher
Jie
New England Colleges Meet on Admission Standards
A two day session of the New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools takes place Jan 7–8 1887 at the Latin School building Warren avenue. William C Poland of Brown University opens Friday at 2 pm with a report on college admission examinations followed by discussion chaired by Harvard President Charles W Eliot and Tufts President Capen.
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New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools
Latin School
Warren Avenue
Commission of Colleges In
New England
William C. Poland
Brown University
Harvard University
Eliot
Harvard
Capen
Tufts
Horace M. Willard
Vermont Academy
Alice E. Freeman
Wellesley
Frank A. Hill
Cambridge High School
William Dew. Hyde
Bowdoin College
Harvard winter term begins with exams and sports practice
Christmas vacation ends as Harvard schedules midyear exams starting January 28 and uses January for prep. Varsity and freshman crews begin training, Mott Haven team starts regular workouts later. Daily gym usage fills all lockers. Dr. Gordon conducts prayers, then Dr. Peabody leads morning services after January 6. Union debate on home rule in England Ireland follows. Boston Symphony concert set for Sanders Theatre Thursday.
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Harvard
University
Mott Haven
G. A. Gordon
Old South
Francis G. Peabody
Harvard Union
England
Ireland
R. Duane
RE. B. Mahany
H. M. Williams
G. P. Furber
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sanders Theatre
Multiple insolvencies and assignments flood midwest markets
The record lists numerous business failures and assignments across states including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Louisiana, Colorado, and more. Liabilities reach thousands with scant asset details, noting foreclosures and sheriff’s actions. Notable names include Lazan Pels Newport Ark and Harvey & Crumbe e Belvedere Nl.
Language claims and a bourbon brand in 19th century advert
The piece notes EnGurnsnH language as spoken by 97 million and lists other languages while asserting no product names match the G.O. Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskey in wholesomeness purity and medicinal virtue. It states the product is sold and endorsed by druggists and grocers and guaranteed by C. H. Graves & Sons, Bastian.
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G.O. Taylor
C. H. Graves & Sons
Bastian
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Hass
January court sittings list and case lineup
The January sittings of the court are listed for today January 4 at 10 a.m. First Session Chief Justice Brigham presiding with a calendar of cases including Bigelow v Boston Dyer v Kimball O Shaughnessy v Suffolk B Co Stearns v Boston Lowell RR Lagorce v B and A RR Tutts v Eastern RR Brett v Boston Brown v Boston Blower Co Clark v Judkins McGaffigan v same Thompson v Abbott Second Session Judge Aldrich with Berenson v Fee azenece v Boston Providence RR Fitzgerald v Williams Alden v Thurber Sinnott v Greeley Grattam v Robins Eaton v Littlefield St George v Stevens Dolley v Stewart Flint v Burnham in order.
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C. J
Bigelow
Boston
Dyer
Kimball
O'Shaugnessy
Suffolk B. Co
Stearns
Lowell
R. R
Lagorce
Tutts
Eastern
Brett
Brown
Boston Blower Co
Clark
Judkins
McGaffigan
Same
Thompson
Abbott
Aldricca
Berenson
Fee Azennece
Boston & Providence Railroad
Fitzgerald
Williams
Alden
Thurber
Sinnot
Greeley
Grattam
Robins
Eaton
Littlefield
St. George
Stevens
Dolley
Stewart
Flint
Burnham
Superior Court Docket Middlesex County January 3
The Warren et al case against Carey remains on trial. Docket lists cases 1776 Gunn v Cambridge R R 1288 Deignan v Berger 474 Nelson et al v McDonald 1561 Devitt v Raeder et al 1697 Clark v Usher 1702 Quimby v Ulman 1778 Mason v Plumer.
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Carey
Gunn
Cambridge
R. R
Deignan
Berger
Swift versus Carr et al. Newburyport title action
Real action to determine title to a house and land in Newburyport. On trial with F Hutchinson for plaintiff and F W Hale for defendants. Also listed are several other cases: Byers et al. v Merlet, Burnett v Lefavour, same v same, Moore et al. v Price et al., Brown v Humphrey, McDonald v Naumkeag Street Railway Co., Perkins v Inhabitants of Amesbury, and Oggo Parker et al. administrators v New-
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Carr
Newburyport
F. Hutchinson
F. W. Hale
Byers Et
Merlet
Burnett
Lefavour
Moore
Price
Brown
Humphrey
McDonald
Naumkeag Street Railway Company
Perkins
Amesbury
Oggo—Parker Et al
Heating and Lighting Cars in Passenger Service Meeting
The New England Railroad Club will meet on Wednesday January 12 at 7 30 p m to discuss heating and lighting cars in passenger service. Mayor O Brien hosted city officials at Young s Hotel yesterday. The Parker House hosted the merchant tailors and the Exchange Club for their monthly meetings. The Williams Court Sixth Annual Ball No 19 M C O F was held at Lyceum Hall East Boston with 400 couples under Philip Smith s direction. Hobbs orchestra played and several city officials attended. Judge Curtis rules Sullivan Morris death at J H Nickerson Co elevator shows no fault by the firm noting August inspection and no overload.
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New England Railroad Club
O'Brien
Young's Hotel
Merchant Tailors
Parker House
Exchange Club
Williams Court
Sullivan Morris
J. H. Nickerson & Co
Commercial Street
Boston and Maine Railroad Relief association holds annual meeting
The Boston and Maine Railroad Relief association met in the auditor's room of the Eastern Division Station last evening with wide attendance. President D. W. Sanborn presided and Secretary A. A. Ingalls served as clerk. Membership stood at 8838 after additions, with 665 joined and 3 deaths recorded this year. The treasurer reported 154468 dollars on hand at year end 1885 and 452624 dollars on hand at year end 1886, with 3168041 dollars paid for relief of 112 sick members and 1578 dollars in three death benefits paid. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President D. W. Sanborn, Vice President Augustus Colby, Secretary-Treasurer A. A. Ingalls, and a slate of directors. A finance committee was also named.
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Boston & Maine Railroad Relief Association
Eastern Division
D. W. Sanborn
A. A. Ingalls
Augustus Colby
William E. Meade
William H. Hogue
John Hunnewell
J. A. Prescott
A. A. Howe
Arthur Pickering
D. A. Smith
E. 5. Foye
W. N. Hatch
J. H. McDonald
A. Maxfield
N. EB
Cate
Regional Temperature Drops Across Towns and States
In Worcester and nearby towns temperatures range from 1 to 6 degrees below. Listings cover North Brookfield Lancaster Warren Spencer Clinton Oxford 4 below and several other towns up to 40 degrees below in Watertown New York and 28 in Lafayette Indiana. No danger from Whooping Cough or throat and lung troubles in homes with Cee's Cough Balsam, sold by all druggists.
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Princeton
Jefferson
Hubbardston
West Boylston
North Brookfield
Lancaster
Warren, Spencer
Clinton
Oxford
Charlton
Millbury
Whitinsville
Millville
Hanover
N. H
Norwich
North Gratton
Watertown
N. Y
Lafayette
Ind
Westminster
Laconia
Cee
Decision of Ecclesiastical Council on Dr Withrow Withdrawal
The Ecclesiastical Council met at Park Street Church to consider Rev J L Withrow’s withdrawal. It approved the proceedings, advised the dissolution of the pastoral relation, and declared the relation dissolved, with representation from multiple churches.
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Ecclesiastical Council
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J. L. Withrow
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Park Street
E. A. Park
E. N. Packard
Dorchester
Shawmut
Eliot
Hosney
Winthrop
Charlestown
Pilgrim
Cambridgeport
Chelsea First
Central
Broadway
Somerville
Salem
Arlington Church
New Opera Singer Miss Nellie McCartee in Princess Ida at Globe
Washington socialite Miss Nellie McCartee, known as Miss Helen Lamont on bills, plays Lady Psyche in Princess Ida at the Globe Theatre. Trained in music at St Matthew’s Church, she recently joined the operatic stage with McCaull’s company and later John Stetson’s troupe, debuting in Boston last week. Her high soprano suits some parts, and her enthusiasm suggests future success.
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Princess Ida
Globe Theatre
Helen Lamont
Washington
Nellie McCartee
National Capital
St. Matthew’s Church
McCaull
John Stetson
Boston
Mise Lamont
Lady Psyche
Fires Report From City Alarm Descriptions
The record notes a 10:15 AM alarm for a minor radiator fire at 105 Cedar Street Roxbury with no damage. A second blaze on the third floor of 60 Myrtle Street caused by a defective fire apparatus was extinguished with $25 damage. A still alarm at 6:40 PM reported a lace curtain fire at 33 Melrose Street, a fancy dry goods store, with $500 damage to goods and $75 to the building.
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Cedar Street
Roxbury
Sterald
Myrtle Street
William Irish
D. H. Jenkins
Melrose Street
Jacob Gerber
Congregational Sunday Schools Report Statewide Growth
Congregational Sunday school superintendents met at Meionaon last evening with a 6 o'clock collation. President Charles E F Wyman chaired and Rev A E Dunning led prayer. Reports showed improvement and many church additions across the state. Fifty-one schools heard from and 586 signified intentions to join and work for Congregationalism.
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Congregational Sunday
Meionaon
Charles E. F. Wyman
A. E. Dunning
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