Wardwell’s Astonishing List of House Committees
The article describes lively House seating and committee draws. Marchant of Jedgartown won a front seat before drawing due to dull hearing, and Howland of Chelsea due to nearsightedness. Several members paid for prime seats after the draw, with Sohier Beverly and Sanger Boston securing front or prominent places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchant
Jedgartown
Howland
Chelsea
Sanger
Boston
Sohier
Beverly
Din Qua
Lowell
Pba
Haverhill
Hayes
Lvtin
Kittredge
Joint Convention Admits Sick Councillors Keith Flynn
A joint convention of both houses qualified Councillors Keith and Flynn who were ill at the prior confirmations. They were sworn in by President Sprague of the Senate, and Secretary Poirce issued due proclamation. The convention dissolved and the Senate retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Flynn
Sprague
Senate
Commonwealth Poirce
Committees Announced in Barrett Campaign Storm
Speaker Barrett announces House and Senate committees with shifts favoring Barrett allies. Wardwell loses chair to Dewey while Howland leads Street Railways and Kimball chairs Railroads. Bicknell moved from Education to Woman Suffrage. Senate lineups list Parker Davenport Pinkerton on Judiciary and other names across Finance Rules and public offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Wardwell
House
Judiciary
Haverhill
Dewey
Boston
Major Greenough
Wakefield
Thomas W. Bicknell
Education
Wordswell
Sprague
Senate
Messrs
Parker
Worcester
Davenport
Middlesex
Pinkerton
Haggerty
Lant
Messrs. Davenport
Creed
Sailolis
Treasury
Hosmer
Harlow
Plymouth
Baker
Franklin
Towle of
Hunt
Gammans
Suffolk
Savare
Bristol
Bradley
Essex
Tucke
Lowle
Norfolk
Howland
Chelsea
Glasgow
Sanger
Butler
New Bedford
Sanford
McDonough
Fall River
Shore
Tobin
Beverly
Milton
Waltham
Cook
Weymouth
Bowman
Gould
Davis
Prince
Revere
Donohoe
Lowell
Thurston
Enfield
Bennett
Newton
Hes Jan
Vox
Leominster
Field
Leverett
Moore
Perkins
O’brien
Lawrence
Rales
Ranger
Glagew
Solder
McDonough Gai
Barnes
Quincey
Vines
Tucker
New Sbedford
Penney
Lynn
Fenno
Cheeseman
Becket
Crockett
Baston
Iesian
Hi Ies
Bemis
Chaviemount
Holliston
Southwick
Kempton
Greenough
Parkhurst
Boxford
Democrats Reorganize State Committee Officers Revealed
The Democratic State committee met for organization with 55 members, 45 present and proxies. General P. A. Collins reelected chairman. Nathan Matthews Jr. chosen executive chair. Quincy, Sullivan, and Lewis named secretary treasurer and assistant secretary. New vice chairs include Corcoran French Cutting Hill Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
P. A. Collins
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Josiah Quincey
J. D. Couch
Somerville
John H. Sullivan
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Jonas H. French
Gloucester
Walter Cutting
Pittsfield
David Hill
Easthampton
John J. Donovan
Lowell
Nathan Matthews
M. M. Cunniff
Boston
George S. Willis
George IT. McLaughlin
Sandwich
Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Manchester
James B. Carroll
Springfield
Edward A. Harris
Worcester
State Committee
Quincy
A. B. Alger
Quincey
Alger
Charles JD. Lewis
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
Couch
F. A. Harris
Woncester
Colonel Cutting
Mir
Matthews
A. K. Alger
Charles D. Lewis
Harvey HH. Pratt
Collins
Cunniff
Congress
Sullivan
Plymouth Plymouth Norfolk DA Race Heats Up
Fred H. Williams of Foxboro quits the Plymouth and Norfolk district attorney race leaving Grover of Canton and Harvey H. Pratt of Abington as main contenders. Pratt, longtime assistant district attorney, is favored by many Republicans though Brackett faces a partisan choice with Williams out. Minor candidates may appear but are unlikely to influence the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Williams
Foxboro
Judge Sumner
Brockton
Plymouth
Norfolk
Grover
Canton
Brackett
Willams
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
Sumner
Loa
Boston Merchants Elect Officers After Annual Meeting
The Boston Merchants Association met at 56 Bedford Street with President Jonathan A. Lane presiding. The report highlighted support for tax and tariff reform efforts, bankruptcy work, transportation issues, currency supply, and interstate commerce, noting three deaths and unanimous election of officers and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Jonathan A. Lane
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Merchants’ Association
Association
Fairchild
New York Custom House
Spec al Aventurne
Stearns
Washington
Windom
Lane
Boston Merchiannts’ Association
Jd. R. Leeson
Congress
Moore
St. Lois
Minneapolis
Saab Treasury
Boston
International Congress
James G. Blaine
Jack L. Martin
Hawley, Folsom & Martin
Charles Grout
Groat, Warren & Ianeliard
Joseph D. Leland
Leland, Rice & Co
A. Shuuan
D. R. Leeson
John J. Henry
Stephen J. Simons
N. W. Farley
Weston Lewis
Edward Bb. Wilson
Edward A. Taft
Francis W. Breed
Leopold Morse
Jerome Jones
Edward P. Wilbur
Albert N.parlin
Albn Davis
William H. Chipman
Ensshes Kk. Morse
Times
Wilam L. Bianenard
Harry W. Cumner
Democratic Dinner Honors Battle of New Orleans Leaders
Massachusetts Democrats at the Tremont House marked the 75th anniversary of the New Orleans battle with speeches by General Collins Charles Levi Woodbury and Col Jonas French paying tribute to Andrew Jackson Henry W Grady and urging unity and reform The event drew guests from Rhode Island and Massachusetts as party leaders pledged to push democracy forward and honor Grady’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
General Collins
Charles Levi Woodbury
Col. French
Henry W. Grady
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Massachusetts
Tremont House
Rhode Island
Democratic Party
Jefferson and
Jackson
Decomor Hayes
SitEe
Republican Party
Thomas Jefferson
New England
Iowa
Ohio
Virginia
General Jackson
Imhima
Ape
Erty Jackson
Paul
Jin. Woodbury
Collins
Hingh J. Carroll
Pawtucket
Brennan
Providence
Jonas T. French
Atlanta
Kay State Club
Lis
Grady
Twenty sixth reunion of Lancers' Veteran Charitable Association
Armory on Bulfinch Street hosted a refined social marking the twenty sixth reunion of the Lancers' Veteran Charitable Association. About 150 couples danced to Edmonds's Orchestra with a grand march led by Captain H. D. Andrews and Mrs. Edward B. Wadsworth. Supper was served at 10:30 and dancing continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulfinch Street
Lancers’ Veteran Charitable Association
Edmonds
H. D. Andrews
Edward B. Wadsworth
Parceland Hotel Promises Homelike Comfort in De Land
The Parceland Hotel in De Land Florida offers a charming setting and a homelike residence for travelers seeking comfort during their stay in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Land
Fla
Boston Retail Grocers Hold Ninth Annual Dinner
About 150 members gathered at the American House for the ninth annual dinner of the Boston Retail Grocers. The event included after dinner speeches by Rev J W Hamilton and humorist Edward W Emerson, with remarks from local mayors and industry figures. the evening concluded with Auld Lang Syne as the orchestra played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wiggin
Malden
Fisher
Waltham
Porter
Quincy
Messrs
A. J. Lovell
J. H. Wight
P. G. Porter
Revere
New England
Hamilton
Grady
Georgia
Edward W. Emerson
Solomon Levi
Fisher and Wiggin
Emory J. Haynes
Wrocers
Knox
Fruit & Producexchange
Dexcer
Albany Mail
New York State
Corinthian Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting and Reforms Rules
The Corinthian Yacht Club met at the Parker House with fifty-two members present. Commodore B. W. Crowninshield presided as officers were elected and amendments adopted changing class divisions and crew rules for the yacht races. The club voted to withdraw from the New England Yacht Racing Association and noted race expenditures and prizes for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Yacht Clubv
Parker [Louse
Commodore B. W. Crowninshield
Bo W. Crowninshied
Vies
Era Smith
SS. W. Steeper
Arthur Binney
House Committee
I. A. Seamans
B. W. Russell
I. W. Thodekins
Board of Judges
Daniel Appleton
George W. Mansfield
John EL. Paine
Fob. Snow
F&f
Lb. Rhodes
Adub
Vachtis
Ile He Hasinay
New England Yacat Racing Association
Enp
Doy Augustus Hemenway
New York Yacht Club
Ommodore Weld
Palmer
Reurime
Meeiing
Ocala House Impresses Guests In Early Season Boom
The Ocala House in Ocala Florida hosts more guests than in years past as a well kept hotel with tropical gardens ample verandas and central city location draws visitors. Guests enjoy hops banquets and parties while praising Ocala as a health resort with clear balmy air and accepting newcomers as the season grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala House
Ogata
Fla. Dun
Ocala
LNG
Payments to Commercial Steamers Provoked by Subsidy Debate
A letter from Boston argues government subsidies to private steamship lines serve to place private vessels under state control as transports rather than warships. The writer notes Britain used Cunarders as transports in Crimea and suggests future wars would favor defense and civilian fleets, urging reconsideration of subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littie
Boston
Influenza Not Dangerous Say City Physicians
The Post quashes alarm over influenza noting its illness is painful but not deadly. Local physicians emphasize that pneumonia or bronchitis follow only from other conditions, advise care during recovery, and cite weather and prudence as key to avoiding fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Arlington Street
Wey Ee
Board of Health
Nation alist Club plans bill on education age rise
The Nation alist Club met at 77 Boylston street to discuss actions before the Legislature. It considered introducing a bill to raise compulsory education age from fourteen to seventeen. A public meeting at 98 Boylston street on Jan 25 will feature Mr Francis Bellamy delivering an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationalist Club
Boylston Street
Women’s Educational Union
Francis Bellamy
Ramsey vs Boston & Maine railroad trial pending verdict
In the United States Circuit Court, the case Ramsey versus Boston and Maine railroad is before the jury with a verdict pending as of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Circuit Court
Carpenter
Ramsey
Boston & Maine Railroad
Collision Libel Brings Claims Over Catalonia Steamer
United States District Court hears libel in collision case between the British steamship Catalonia and schooner Rebecca A Taulane valued at $30,000 with ice cargo worth about $9,?00. The schooner claims excessive speed and improper lookout. the steamer's cross libel seeks damages. Decree entered for libellant in yacht Cassella case for $125 without costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nelson
J. Joseph S. Champion
Rebecces A. Taulane
Portland
Heard
I. B
Carver
George Putnam
Martin Peterson
O. A. Galvin
Fred Dodge
Supreme Judicial Court session details and Beverly case action
The Jan 8 session lists cases including Reading National Bank vs Metropolitan National Bank and Murphy vs Rowers, with lawyers named. It covers Beverly town tax payer suit seeking injunction against employing counsel for division petition, discussing statute 1884 chapter 830 and town vs state property interests, case taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Devens
W. Allen
C. Allen
Homes and Knowlton
Reading National Bank
Metropolitan National Bank
K. F. Butler
D. C. Linscott
John J Murphy
Join Z. Rowers
H. Wheeler
AL R
Thomas
Ann M. Gannon
Josephine Ss. P. Ruastin
Admx
L. M. Ctuld
H. Ss
FirLp
Stephen J. Connelly
Town of
Beverly
England
Coolidge
Brooktine
Mass
A. A. Ge Ok
Jeremiah Downing v City of Cambridge damages claim
In a tort action Jeremiah Downing sues the City of Cambridge for 5000 dollars claiming a sewer on Bath Street fails to outlet into deep water and dispersal of sewage harms his dwelling. The defense denies the allegations. Verdict for the plaintiff set at 400 dollars with counsel noted. Additional case listings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Downing
City of
Cambridge
Bath Street
Collins, Burke and Griffin
Charles J. McIntire
Margaret McCann
Waltham Savings Bank Et al
Mary Delehanty
Waltham Savings Bank
Mary
Savings Bank
R. M. Stark
Allen & Mayberry
Cullen
Andrews
Orse
Curtisland
Griffin
Townsend
Cole
Ian
Heily
Isk
Metovern
Ter
Saime
Doherty
Saine
Saie
Saou
Lates Ve Martin
Seaman
Orr
Cable
Carpenter
Schlessinger
Com
Hully, Moors
Combus'a Co
Dempsey
Daggran
Laterce
Adrian F. Gordon
Mary B. Cummings
Tore
Albany Street
J. D. Long
William Gaston
Gallagher
Boston
Bare Vy. Mut. Dist
Garden
Cine Mess. Co. Inings
Scannell
Dalton
Holt
Sume
Lescalso
Bassett
Vols— Mendy
Savston
Unclear ledger of contracts and tort cases from 19th century docket
The record lists multiple cases including Herman L Hivyzins v Cottrell for provisions and Noel Harris v Green over patent payment, plus Matthew Sears v Carney for personal injuries. It notes pro forma verdicts and trials with attorneys named, and a joint tort-damages sequence tied to an ice house collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman L. Hivyzins
Chester W. Cottrell
B. Kiernan
G. . Morse
Noel Harris
Nelson W. Green
United States
Circuit Court
Southern District of
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Harris
Roevaides
W. Orison Underwood
W. Porter
Matthew Sears
Patrick F. Carney
Commercial Street
I B. Orcutt
Thomas Riley
Dee Bhabe
Kinney
Hathorne
Kinher
Whitney
Patrick Cuddy
Same
Joseph F. Bradley
Dedham Court Docket Summary From 1888 Records
The Dedham docket lists cases from November 14 1888 with plaintiffs and defendants including H E Carter J Greenhood C G Fair J Lowell and several others. Notable entries reference Eldredve v Harris McDonald v Dana Alden v Pacific Nat Bank and numerous other suit numbers and party names in Norfolk superior court listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
He. Carter
J. Greenhood
C. G. Fair
J. Lowell
Eldredve
Harris
Alden
Pacific Nat. Bank
Calliwhin Ve
Point of Pines Co
Sea Te Chao
Probate Court Records List Wills and Administrations
Norfolk probate entries show wills admitted bonds set for executors including John Long and Benjamin Pratt of Weymouth. administration granted for Warren Boyden, Lydia Hollis, Rebecca Stanley, and others with bonds. Guardians named for Calvin Thayer and G S Grant. estates appraised for Whiton, Locke, Trew, Deane, Liddy, Hibbard, and Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Quincey
White
J. Wills
John Long
Weymouth
Benjamin F. Pratt
Martha W. Pratt
William McCormick
Quincy
W. A. McCormick
Bond
Icon
Warren Boyden
Walpole
J. K. Wood
Braintree
Lydia A. Hollis
Thomas MecCrean
Ri Uidolph
Rebecca M. Stanley
Vina ©. Richards
Pael Curtis
E. . Howard
Ellie
Howard
Ee Bond
Louisa Thayer
Calvin Thayer
Fll
Fisher
Grant
Medway
George L. Gill
J. M. Glover
B. F. He
C. Whiton
A. Bates
W. H. Ree 'S
I. F. Kinsley
A. AC. Locke
Cohasset
W.C. Mann
Lawrence
E. H. Ross
John Trew
N. M. Warren
J. H. Packard
J. JE. Talbot
KE. W. Deane
Stoughton
C. KM +heaper
Charlotte Bell
Brookline
BE. W. Marsh
David Jones
Join K. Crane
KR. P. Burrill
Avon
James O'Neil
Thomas Liddy
Canton
Samuel Crossman
S. Co. Hibbard
Milton
H. P
Raymond & Whitcomb Southern California Excursion Sets Off
The Raymond and Whitcomb party departs Fitchburg station at 4 PM aboard a special Pullman vestibuled train with dining, library, and sleepers for southern California. This fourth excursion of the season travels via Hoosac Tunnel Niagara Falls Chicago and Santa Pete with Gooke and Gets Bailey in charge. a long list of travelers from Boston New Haven Jersey City and beyond is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg Station
Raymond & Whitcomb
Southern California
Pacific Coast
Hoosac Tunnel
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Eyas City
Santa Pete
Gooke
Bailey
Touay
Meh Abbott
Bb. H. Abbott
Hartford
Conn
Alfred L. Barbour
West Newton
Mass
M. A. Bristol
New Haven
Brown
Be Browne
M. Fr. Brown
Jersey City
N. J
Sarah Carpenter
Boston
F. A. Edmonds
C. S. Ferry
Fannie C. Ferry
H.C. Ferry
Springfield
L. P. Howe
Maribore
J. A. Kangilt
Worcester
Helen Lewis
Waltham
Mas
Joan Markle
Kk. Lo Markle
Penn
C. A. Merrill
C. H. Merril
G. M. Merrill
Shelburne Falls
Mars
C. A. Metcalf
Baltimore
C.dae
A. Rivers
York
Aps Tea aNale
the. Conn
C. Otis
New York
Edmund Phinney
Portland
A. G. Pierce
New Bedford
H. S. Richardson
Florence E. Stowe
Walthaim
F. J.labor
Alice Reakes
Gorham Thurber
Providence
Tracy
Norwich
Sirs
Thomas Upham
Charles Wells
Portlad
R. H. White
Ji. White, Jr
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Agriculure
Palin
Alliddlesex
Law of
Senac
Mhorman
Plymoutt
Cady
North
Acdais
Barry
Boste
Peabody
Gleenough
Wakelichi
Edgerly
Preshooboston
Lomasney
Quigley
Mendon
Dwinell
Middle-ex
Carte Pry
Sutfols
Curtis
Marlboro
Turner
Tuttle
Arlington
Greek
Andover
Wilmer
Peterson
Whiteman
Wallace
Rockport
Campbell
Butndowle
McKitrick
Pee
Clarke
Falmouth
Emery
Tawnton
Hooper
Bridgewater
Wheeler
Rutland
Fremenaway
Beta Laws
Tripp
W Nston
Williams
Dhasmer
Tarlow
Rowel
Methuen
Carter
Norervoss
Medford
Kemipton
Newbedford
Ybiarehant
Edrartown
Springfeld
Ladd
Ioston
Tufts
New Braitre
Harrington
Etremont
Palwer
E Dgerly
North Adams
Delano
Merrimac
Moreau
Innee
Gbootley
Wayland
Buckholz
Howse
Low
Carberry
Simalley
Nautuecker
Rich Oi Truro
Marion
Sears
Millbury
Day
Marblehead
Swallow
Dunsutle
Darvers
Fisk
Cape
Savage
Swatlow
Tibbetts of
Lews
Pairhaven
Kirby
Westport
Rice
Irice
McNamara
Robbins
Berkshire
Mercant
Jinmocden
Parks
Westticket
MR. Prati
Norfolk Counties
Boston Merchants
The
Andrew
Boston Association
Corinthian Yacht Club
Parker House
Ocala, Fla
Corps of Cadets
Institute of Technology
Winslow
Massachusetts Club
Hart
Wilson
Allen
Council
Olinstead
Republican City Committee
South Boston Yacht Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Paper Trade Association
Hotel Brunswick
William FE. Russell
George 5. Merrill
St. Paul’s Church
the Nationalist Club
Middlesex, Ss
Thompson, J
Piiman, J
West End
Robinson
Jiamies
Merrill
McConnell
Joth—Sturtevant
Loston
Cooley
Fitchburg
Gorman
Reston & Albany RG
Hanis Ve Sii
Iwobs
Sanie
Pog
Burke
Itodo— Te Fees Hogtun
Maine RK
Fiat
Chise
Leary
Smedd
Cunpincham
Portsmouth Trust & Ge
Nurtevant
Minest
Felimans
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Rissell v. Raymond
Sravury
Cappe Claib
Treat v. Ratig
Hobine Judy
Dan
Hammond
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston & Albany Railroad
Cypress Street
Onitmal M
Booth
Ink’ts
Schenck
Belcher
Fivde Ark
Hayward
Bracdiey
Beetle
Ligeon
Pallom Et al
Cross. Street Railway
Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Saiem
Blodgett
Bik Siauaue
Nanmkeag St. Railway
Harrigan
Wood
Exr
Jenkis
Adm
Carinth
Evrl
V. Young
Gilnan
Oak Grove Farm Bottling
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