Inauguration notes and city finances at Cambridge
Cambridge and adjacent cities issue recommendations by mayors in the inaugural period. Mayor Alpheus K. Alger emphasizes fiscal prudence and tax reduction while noting a treasury balance and debt drivers from recent public works. Council committees and appointments are outlined, with focus on schools, parks, sewers, and infrastructure along the Charles River and Fresh Pond edges.
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New City Hall
Cambridge
Alpheus K. Alger
Frederick N. Rindge
Alger
Harvard Bridge
Fresh Pond
Charles River
Salem's Mayor Rantoul Begins Second Term Inauguration
Mayor Rantoul was sworn in for a second term by Judge Daniel E. Safford. In his inaugural address he urged keeping city government free from political control and supported the licensing system as a means to curb drunkenness and promote morals, praising its general satisfaction and ongoing enforcement.
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Rantoul
Salem
Daniel E. Safford
Ayor
City Clerk Meek Re-elected for Twenty-First Term in City Council
The city reaffirms leadership with Henry M. Meek chosen for his twenty-first City Clerk term. Francis A. Newhall becomes treasurer and collector, William F. M. Collins clerk of the Common Council, and Clifford Brigham president of the Council with Arthur Palfrey chairing the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor vetoes last year’s North Federal street widening order due to possession and litigation risks. John W. Hart is named city marshal for a fifteenth term.
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Henry M. Meek
Francis A. Newhall
William F. M. Collins
Clifford Brigham
Arthur
Federal Street
John W. Hart
Somerville Debt Up To 1 657 500 In City Records
Somerville mayor Pope reports funded city debt at 1 657 500 dollars, up 105 000 from last year. The audit notes marking Revolutionary spots with tablets and urges continuing this historic marking. The Old Powder House and 65 000 feet of land gifted by Nathan Tufts heirs are mentioned with gift conditions. City Council organized with Frank H R Dickerman president and C S Robertson clerk. George Vincent named city clerk and John I Cole city treasurer.
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Pope
Commonwealth
Nathan Tufts
Frank HR. Dickerman
CS. Robertson
George I. Vincent
John I. Cole
Chelsea Mayors First No License Law Pledge
Chelsea’s first Democratic Mayor Albert D. Bosson pledges earnest effort to enforce the no licenses law. He does not seek a police force increase for that purpose and calls for reduced fire department appropriations and retirement of some apparatus. He proposes a special committee on rapid transit between Chelsea and Boston and envisions Broadway square as an attractive garden with Stebbins fountain planned for 1891. Alderman George E. Dyke named chairman of the Board of Aldermen and Alfred W. Brown president of the Common Council. Charles A. Currier elected clerk of the Common Council.
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Chelsea
Albert D. Bosson
Fire Department
Boston
Broadway Square
Stebbins
George E. Dyke
Alfred W. Brown
Charles A. Currier
Newton 1891 City Government Inauguration Brief
The Newton City Council held its final 1890 meeting at 2 PM yesterday and inaugurated the 1891 government. Mayor Hebbard urged city control of all franchises and removal of dangerous grade crossings. The city’s net debt stood at 1 398 79864, up 202 156 70 from 1890. W F Harbeck became Aldermen chair and George A Wead led the Common Council. Colonel J Kingsbury was named city clerk, Benjamin F Otis city auditor, and John A Kenrick city treasurer.
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Newton
Hebbard
W. F. Harbeck
George A. Wead
J. ¥. Kingsbury
Benjamin F. Otis
John A. Kenrick
WALTHAM Mayor Pledges School Reform and Unity
In his inaugural, the new mayor focuses on city schools urging a new Roberts school and an industrial school within the city. He calls for united nonpartisan action in the year ahead. The city’s debt fell by 28 921 69. Alderman Leonard becomes Board of Aldermen chairman. L N Hall and G M Hudson re elected. E J Sanderson named treasurer and auditor.
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Roberts
Leonard
Aldermen
L. N. Hall
G. M. Hudson
E. J. Sanderson
Woburn Mayor Bean Proposes Sewerage Board and City Debt Report
Woburn reports Mayor Bean's inaugural address inspires confidence in an economical impartial administration. City net debt on Jan 1 1811 stood at 40539085 dollars, down by 75986 for the year. He suggests charter amendment to create a three member sewerage board with broad powers. Aldermen organized with W Frank Fowle as chairman and Common Council with B Frank Waldron as president. David F Moreland elected city clerk, Joan C Buck city treasurer, Edward Simonds city messenger.
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Bean
Board of Aldermen
W. Frank Fowle
B. Frank Waldron
David F. Moreland
Joan C. Buck
Edward Simonds
Burnham
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
David B. Tenney
Inauguration Focus on Lynn Police Department Standards
The mayor criticized the police department for indifference and laxity, pledging to elevate its discipline and moral status. John B. Newhall won nine ballots to become president of the Common Council, and Abel G. Bates was elected city messenger for the twenty seventh time.
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Police Department
John B. Newhall
Abel G. Bates
Lawrence Mayor Outlines Prosperity and Needs
Lawrence report credits a year of prosperity with booming manufacturing and lower taxes for three years. Mayor Collins urges hiring a competent electrician to oversee electric wires while council, led by Chairman Wilson, discusses recommendations and other business.
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Collins
Nion Council
B.eirman Wilson
The
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City Convention Elects New City Officials
At the joint convention led by Mayor Collins, C. F. Sargent was elected president and R. J. Shea clerk. William T. Kimball won the city clerk post and E. DP Poor was chosen city treasurer.
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C. F. Sargent
R. J. Shea
Collins
William T. Kimball
E. DP
Poor
Lowell Mayor Fifield Promises Non-Partisan Administration
Mayor Fifield delivered an inaugural address urging a non partisan government for Lowell and equal service to all. He cited a demand for fiscal restraint, delaying luxuries funded by tax levies, amid a municipal debt of 2 160 758 59 dollars. The water works debt brings total to 1 157 126 20 dollars. Aldermen opened with Alderman Crowley as chairman, but a deadlock in the Common Council remains.
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Fifield
Lowell
Crowley
Common Council
Fall River Sees Major City Debt Increase and Inaugural Address
The fall river city debt rose by 173099 96 to a gross debt of 2623647 44. Mayor Coughlin, in his inaugural, urges big yearly funding for highways and sewers and calls for immediate spending. He also favors appointing a specialty license board to relieve the Aldermen.
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Fall River
Coughlin
Mayor Graves Sets Cautious Tone in Address on Finances and Streets
Mayor Graves urged four policy areas city finances schools streets and liquor sales. He endorsed low taxes and spending only what is necessary to operate departments efficiently. The Common Council named Frederick W Brazier president and reelected David A Hartwell clerk in a joint convention Walter A Davis was reelected city clerk and George E Clifford treasurer and tax collector.
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Graves
Frederick W. Brazier
David A. Hartwell
Walter A. Davis
George E. Clifford
Mayor Bradford Begins Third Term in City Hall
Mayor Bradford enters his third term as city debt stands at 1 257 027 82 dollars an increase of 79 499 14 over last year. The Board of Aldermen organized with John O Murphy as president. The lower chamber elected Councilman Frank W Dickinson president of the Council and A O McGarrett chosen clerk after three trials.
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Bradford
John O. Murphy
Frank W. Dickinson
A. O. McGarrett
Impartial enforcement of liquor law pledged by mayor
Mayor Harrington pledged to enforce the license law impartially and curb illicit alcohol sales while limiting legal distribution to proper channels. The city’s net funded debt stood at 2,468,469.03, down 21,322.13 for the year. At the next City Council meeting in City Hall Colonel Rockwood Hoar was elected president of the Common Council and Sealy was named president of the upper ward.
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Harrington
Rockwood Hoar
Common Council
Marlboro inaugurates Mayor Howe and names city officers
Marlboro, the Commonwealths youngest city, opened Mayor Howe in office and outlined boosts for fire and police facilities plus water department expansion. The Board of Aldermen and Common Council elected officers: Chairman John Dalton, Council President F A McGill clerra, D I Callahan, City Clerk Peter B Murphy, City Treasurer William A Alley, City Auditor Edward P Alley.
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Marlboro
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Howe
Commo Council
John Dalton
F. A. McGill Clera
D. I. Callahan
Ziba C Keith inaugurated as Brockton mayor for fourth term
Brockton’s mayor Ziba C Keith inaugurated for a fourth term reports total indebtedness at 677 405 dollars, up 99 405 from last year. He pledges no major reform, vows to pursue liquor law enforcement. Fred R French elected council president, Elmer Fullerton clerk. Friday meetings set. W H Jordan becomes Board of Aldermen president. In joint session Dewitt C Packard city clerk Banlls Sanford auditor Francis B Gardner overseer of the poor for three years Walter S Cleveland water commissioner for three years.
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Brockton
Keith
Fred R. French
Elmer Fullerton
W. H. Jordan
Board of Aldermen
Dewitt C. Packard
Banlls Sanford
Francis B. Gardner
Walter S. Cleveland
Decrease in City Debt Shown in 1890 Statement
The financial statement for Mayor Wiggin sworn in for the fourth time shows the city's debt declined by 35900 dollars. General funded debt stood at 219750 dollars on December 31, 1890. City government organization placed Alderman Cudworth as chairman of the Board of Aldermen, Perkins as council president, Leverett D. Holden as city clerk, and George B. Aitchenck as treasurer and collector.
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Cudworth
Perkins
Leverett D. Holden
George B. Aitchenck
In Other Cities Debt and City Officers Elected
Haverhill reports city net debt at 30426862 an increase of 5108174 Taunton debt 54465826 down 4241307 Quincy mayor backs pay from current revenue with future benefits Spear named city clerk in one city and Thompson selected in another Hibbard address lengthened inaugural remarks Aldermen and Common Council choose city officials in separate sessions
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Fairbanks
Quincy
Christopher A. Spear
James A. Thompson
City inaugurates new government and calls for reform
Holyoke’s new city government was inaugurated with Mayor Griffin presenting an agenda for safety and lower insurance costs. He urges a unified police marshal, improved police and prison quarters, macadam roads, and selling Holyoke and Westfield railroad stock. Other cities report debt limits and municipal cost concerns.
Court case over bay window blocking four foot passageway
Supreme Judicial Court hears a bill in equity to restrain Nora Donahoe from erecting a bay window three stories high that would intrude into a four foot passage from Charles street. The suit claims the passage has long served the plaintiffs as exclusive access to their property since 1776, and the window threatens light and air rights. The court records the defendant’s partial assent and the judge’s finding that the plaintiffs hold a grant of a right of way, not an absolute fee. Further petitions involve bondholders, mortgage foreclosures, and an appeal from the probate of Sally Sumner’s will with questions on testamentary capacity and possible influence by spirits.
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A.C. Pond
A. F. Mason Et al
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the Light & Heat Company
Potter
Theroperty
Toeday
Sam
Hemenway
Probate court views on will and spiritualism dispute in Cambridge case
A Middlesex Superior Court decision affirms the will of a deceased testatrix, rejecting claims that spiritualist communications influenced its provisions. The judge finds no undue influence or fraud, notes the testatrix acted with sound mind, and that the codicil reflects similar careful consideration. The ruling upholds gifts to relatives and the spiritualist bequest, with the matter slated for full bench review on appeal.
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Socrates
Mane
Lewis
White
Mrs. Weld
Miss Crane
Eliza Fessenden
F. Butler
E. M. Johnson
A. Hemenway
Appellees
Court session lists cases for Essex County Superior Court
January sittings in four sessions at Pemberton square and surrounding court houses list numerous docketed civil actions. Notable entries include Davis v McNulty a tort suit by John H. Davis claiming injuries from a bale of jute due to hoisting defect. other case names appear across multiple sessions.
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Low
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Worsted Co
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Baker
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Lamson
Ber
Cambridge
Flanagan
Nickerson
Compt
Saxe
Saxe. J Second Session.—Mason
C. J
Tay
Pemberton Square
Essex County
Salem
Pitman
Davis
McNulty
John H. Davis
Probate Count Patel County Administrators Appointed
Jan G McKim administrator appoints for estates of deceased including Sarah Palmer James Murray Adeline Goodwin Mary Gannon Henry Furber Maria Burnham Joseph Meredith Jane Bowles Ann Kennedy William Mileston Ann Maria Wright John Farrar George Wasson Margaret Cronin Abby Clapp James Noonan Charlotte Watkins Catherine Noonan Thomas Sullivan Georgiana Craig Joseph Gorman Benedicta Koott Catherine Loftus Bernhard Federer John Noonan John Brooks Catherine Hennessy Catherine MacEachran Catherine Kettendorf wills of Azira Foss John Sharp Catherine Daniels Michael Walsh Olivia Bowditch Patrick McDermott were allowed
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Patel County
Catherine Noonan
Thomas Sullivan
Georgiana 5
Craig
Josepine Gorman
Benedicta Koott
Catherine Loftus
Bernhard Federer
John J. Noonan
John Brooks
Catherine Hennessy
Catherine MacEachran
Catherine Kettendorf
Aizira M. Foss
John C. Sharp
Catherine Daniels
Michael Walsh
Olivia Bowditch
Patrick McDermott
Municipal Court Docket of Named Civil Actions
First and second session lists for the Municipal Court show docketed civil cases by number and party pairs. Entries include Barkley v Fea Wilkshire v Lyon Goldstein v Gold Lyman v Amable May v Stewart Daldis v Holmes Russovy Pisco Leliss v Field Condon Watt Borden vy Fitz een Allen v hunting Hartwell vy Fisher Hoyt v Richardson Kellogz dr Lewis Silva v True Flynn vy Dowd Bernard v Cray ford Lowell v Field Wickham v Messe ger Jones v Natl Fi Works Co Connolly v Messe ger N x Tes Co tract v Old Colony Gill v Storms Walker v Jellison Sears v Blackmore Leslie v Lamprey Archibald v Cove Axle Co feign v Mudge Sullivan v Crump Farrar v Bowker Emery Libby Jamales Pond Co Thomas Robinson vy Jordan James v as Conm River Lumber Co Hen ning Keeiee v Board Pickering vy Baker
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Leliss
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Richardson
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True
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Old Colony
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Storms
Walker
Jellison
Sears
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Robinson Vy
Jordan
James v
Conm River Lumber Co
Henning
Tenants Defence Fund trustees ship funds to Ireland
The Tenants' Defence Fund trustees Hon P A Collins and Thomas B Fitz sent 6600 by cable via Maverick National Bank to Irish trustees Alfred Webb MP and Dr J E Kenney MP. In New York last week, Fred 8 Resteen, Fred Pope, and Fred J Pratt registered at the Plaza Hotel.
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Defence Fund
P. A. Collins
Thomas B. Fitz
Maverick National Bank
Ireland
Alfred Webb
M.P
J. E. Kenney
Fred 8. Resteen
Fred Pope
Fred J. Pratt
New Plaza Hotel
New York
The Homeliest Man in Boston Invited for Free Sample
Citizens are urged to call on any local druggist to obtain a free sample bottle of Kemp's Balsam for cough relief. The notice promises Kemp's Balsam as a top cough cure and markets free samples to readers in Boston.
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Boston
Kemp
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