Leap Year Privilege and Cabinet Daughters Essay
A 19th century style piece outlines the leap year origin granting women speech of marriage to men, mentions Margaret’s decree, and notes a later act. It reviews Washingtons Cabinet daughters including Blaine Foster Rusk Miller Wanamaker and Kitty Wilkins Idaho horse dealer detailing duties and social life.
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Washington
Miss Blaine
Miss Foster
Ohio
Miss Rusk
Miss Miller
Miss Wanamaker
Kitty Wilkins
Idaho
Miss Wilkins
Mississippi
Chicago
New York
Accidental and Criminal Incidents in Roxbury Area
A Roxbury grocery store at 50 Bromley Street was broken into between Sunday morning and yesterday morning, with cigars and a small amount of money stolen. J A Laphan at 16 Lake Street Somerville died by hanging in a stable loft Sunday evening, body found by Officer Carter. Casper Hassen seen at Houghton and Dutton store, suspected of shoplifting. Seaman George Adams, 40, from England, aboard the Venetian at Hoosac Tunnel dock, fell 25 feet into a hold and was hospitalized. Edward Ryan, 27 Hampden Street, is sought for alleged mistreatment of wife and child.
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T. H. Cooksey
Bromley Street
Roxbury
J. A. Laphan
Lake Street
Somerville
Bennett Street
Carter
Casper Hassen
Beach Street
Houghton & Dutton
George Adams
England
Hoosac Tunnel
Massachusetts General Hospital
Division 9
Edward Ryan
Hampden Street
Nominating Committee Proposes Officers for Boston Merchants
The nominating committee of the Boston Merchants Association presents the officer slate for the annual election. President Jonathan A. Lane first vice president A. Shuman second vice-president J. R. Leeson treasurer Edward P. Wilbur. Directors include Francis W. Breed Robert M. Burrett J. Allen Davis John J. Henry William H. Hill John Hopewell Jr Weston Lewis Charles W Parker Oscar H Sampson Stephen B Simons Solomon V P Stratton Edward B Wilson clerk Beverly K Moore auditing Sennon Frederick R Cutter Leonard Owle.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Jonathan A. Lane
A. Shuman
J. R. Leeson
Edward P. Wilbur
Francis W. Breed
Robert M. Burrett
J. Allen Davis
John J. Henry
William H. Hill
John Hopewell
Weston Lewis
Charles W.parker
Oscar H. Sampson
Stephen B. Simons
Solomon
General Armstrong Improves After Parker House Paralysis Attack
General S C Armstrong of Hampton Institute, attacked by paralysis at the Parker House, left Boston for Virginia last evening at seven in a private car on the New York and New England railway. His health is greatly improved and friends are encouraged. He was accompanied by his wife, daughter, and the nurse who cared for him.
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S. C. Amstrong
Hampton Institute
Parker House
Boston
Virginia
New York & New England Railway
Courts convene for January sitting at ten o'clock
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals announces it will begin its January sitting today at 10 o'clock.
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United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
Short hearing on Metropolitan sewerage award and commissioner compensation
Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk heard the filing of the Metropolitan sewerage commission award and set compensation for the commissioners. The matter was continued to January 15. No equity assignments will be heard tomorrow as the full court is in consultation. cases assigned for seven will be reassigned upon counsel request.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Superior Court sessions move to new Court House
The January sitting of the Superior Courts in Suffolk proceeds with the third and fifth sessions at the new Court House while the first session remains. A list of cases includes numerous v. and Co. matters, with many docket numbers and parties named, reflecting ongoing court business and procedural arrangements.
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Superior Court
Suffolk
Superior Courts
New Court House
C. of Sessions
Whittier Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday in Peace
At the regult monthly meeting of the American section of the Socialist Labor party last evening the following resolution was unanimously adopted. The section heartily congratulates John Gregilaf Whittier, a fellow citizen and friend, on his eighty fourth birthday in peace and happiness. It expresses wishes for his remaining days to be as peaceful as the faith he was nurtured in.
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Socialist Labor Party
John Gregilaf Whittier
Delusions lecture by Hon. George R. Wendling amuses crowd
The Hon. George R. Wendling, a popular orator from yshin on, gave a talk at the Fremont Temple last evening. His entertainment program titled Delusions explored how mankind remains humble and foiled by false beliefs, framed by a Nazarene perspective.
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Geor. R. Wendling
Remont Temple
Nazarene
Chandler & Co Winter Sale Promises Fur Trimmed Jackets
A chance for women to shop Chandler & Co Winter stock in a markdown sale. The firm reports over 1000 ladies winter garments on offer with key prices published in the index. Fur trimmed jackets are a specialty.
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Chandler & Co
Young Artistes Prominent in A M Powl Program
A fragment notes a charming event featuring Miss Ad Miss Maud Powell and the first extra program by the Symphony Orchestra in the afternoon. It hints at popular light orchestral selections and a Boston connection, with tomorrow's social plans and public interest.
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Artis Ona
Beboston
Soca
Boson Sympson
Mgr
Arthur Nikisch
Miias Adele Aus Per Owe
Miss Maud Powell
Annual reunion of Eleventh Light Battery at Quincy House
The Eleventh Light Battery held its annual reunion at Quincy House with about twenty attendees. W. Carson presided alongside Chief Dacerall and ex-Mayor Commander KK, with D. Hanson and SLE ONSON from Massachusetts. The Suffolk operation was noted as ending January 2, 422, with mortgages and related actions discussed.
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Eleventh Light Battery
Quincy House
W. Carson
Dacerall
D. Hanso
Massachusetts
David
Chelsea
Waterboro
Suffolk
Real Estate Registry Records for 1892 Judo Mortgages
The Registry of Deeds lists 188 transport mortgages totaling $929,425 for 1892. Names and specific parcel details are not fully legible in the entry. The data reflects a large volume of secured property loans processed in that year.
Mayors Survey City Debts Across the Commonwealth
A broad inauguration survey across Massachusetts cities reports solid finances with no deficit in 1891. It highlights debt levels, sewer and water projects, and officer appointments in Lynn, Cambridge, Malden, Quincy, Salem, Woburn, Worcester, and other municipalities, noting net debts and planned improvements.
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Vor Alger
Cambridge
Herbert A. Chase
Walter W. Pike
Board of
Alder- Post
W. A. Bancroft
Francis L. Pratt
Dating a Year Back in Boston A Post Office Dated Mess
A 1891 era piece recalls how busy Boston business people and officials remain tangled in dating checks and letters. Mayors, secretaries, and lawyers recount repeated corrections as stamps and pens betray last year’s dates, with several confessing slips while others claim near perfect accuracy. Eighteen ninety-one is gone, but not forgotten.
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Boston
Matthews
Taylo
Taylor
Hoace G. Allen
J. Otis Wardwell
Republican State Committee
Dabney
James Milton Hall
Lovering
Adams Express Company
H. Burr Crandall
Wsq
Charles W. Whitcomb
Eldredge
Edgar O. Adorn
Financial troubles in Chelsea and Boston merchants
Insolvency and heavy debts grip Isaiah W Emerson fancy and dry goods Chelsea. Nye T Sleeper bonnet frames Boston owes about 21 850. Charles H Cadieu machinist Boston Chelsea insolvent with 2675 owed. no asset statement filed. Massachusetts Rubber Company creditors appoint committee. George Rowler to hold assets for creditors. Abram Bamber hats Boston placed under committee after meeting. owes 11 410 85 with small assets. L J Lyons East Boston clothing dealer owes about 14 000 with 10 000 assets and has assigned to Solomon Myers.
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Isaiah W. Emerson
Chelsea
Mass
Nye T. Sleeper
Devonshire Street
Boston
Charles H. Cadieu
Chardon Street
Massachusetts Rubber Company
Reading
E. H. Clapp
George L. Clark
H. Reimers
George Rowler
Abram Bamber
Hats
Chauncy Street
Jarvis Lamson, Jr
Mark Sherick
L. H. Rosenfeld
Bamber
L. J. Lyons
Meridian Street
East
Solomon Myers
Throckmorton on trial for pay fraud and bad checks
The court martial for Major Charles B Throckmorton resumed with Lieutenant I N Lewis testifying that Throckmorton was absent from Fort Schuyler from July 16 to 19. Captain Califf read charges and noted a check given to Colonel Best. Witnesses defended the major’s integrity while Throckmorton’s counsel questioned motives and referenced a published interview. Several witnesses testified to the maj or’s honesty as testimony continued after recess.
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New Yorks
Charles B. Throckmorton
I. N. Lewis
Fort Schuyler
Throkmorton
John H. Califf
Best
Lincoln
Throckmorton
O. O. Howard
Califf
Surt Schuy
Thomas Dinwoodie
Lene
Somerville Seeks Full Recovery From Maverick Bank Receiver
The city of Somerville sues in United States Circuit Court to recover 21,171.40 dollars from receiver Beal for checks deposited before Maverick National Bank’s insolvency. The city contends title never passed to the bank and seeks a court order for payment in full.
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Somerville
Maverick National Bank
United States
Rceiver Beal
Cole
Resignation of Rev. E. A. Horton Announced at Second Church
The Rev. E. A. Horton formally resigns from the pastorate of the Second Church on Boylston Street. The move had been foreshadowed by the Post two weeks earlier.
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E. A. Horton
Boylston Street
Weiss and Lewis Marriage in Framingham
Carl Weiss of Providence Rhode Island and Miss Georgina Lewis of Framingham were married at Framingham on December 28 by the Rev Charles A Humphreys J P.
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