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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1892

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ohe 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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