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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1889

Page

8

Supreme Judicial Court Oral Arguments List

The January 10 session noted cases argued before Chief Justice Morton and justices. Manning vs French, Higgins vs City of Boston, Neff vs Town of Wellesley, and Doherty admr vs Inhabitants of Braintree were listed as argued or unfinished with counsel named. Several additional case numbers were noted for order.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Morton C.J Freno C. Allen Hortmurs Knowton, Jr Jerome F. Manning Asa French Charles Cowley C.T. Russell Edward Higgins City of Boston C. N. Harris R. W. Nason William J

Legislature Sessions Attend to Hospitals and Charters

Both branches held brief sessions addressing urgent petitions. The Westboro Asylum seeks 10 000 dollars for operations through April amid 13 428 debt. the Episcopal School asks for seven trustees. Fall River seeks voter registrar authority. Senate acts include liquor transport, witness pay, Galloure Island transfer, women prison plans, dipsomania treatment, and US Senator selection.

Westboro Insane Hospital Charles R. Codman Episcopal Theological School of Cambridge City of Fall River Board of Registrars of Voters

Honourable Artillery London Row Sends Prince of Wales to Knees

A London Letter reports a quarrel in the Honourable Artillery Company over precedence and a £500 advance. The Prince of Wales, allied with the Duke of Cambridge, faced public opposition as field pieces were recalled and royal warrants threatened. Parliament demanded inquiry into the regiment’s grievances.

London N. Y. Vimes Prince of Wales Honourable Artillery Company Barton Duke of Portland Duke of Cambridge Lord Wolseley Woolwich Tower Royal Folk Morning Post Thackeray House of Commons

Massachusetts Historical Society Holds Monthly Meeting Insights

The Massachusetts Historical Society met with Dr. George E. Ellis presiding. A committee was formed to consider a newly found manuscript on the American Revolution and another to report on materials for a centennial publication. remarks covered Loyalist papers, royal memorials, Hanover arms, and Harvard telescope gifts, with Quincy now a city.

Massachusetts Historical Society George E. Ellis Messrs Winsor Chamberlain Haynes Deane Messrs. Cobb Bangs Windsor Oliver Wendell Holmes William Amory C. C. Smith Amory Robert C. Winthrop Society Devens John C. Ropes Jenks Stoughton Canton Milton Great Britain Slatter New York Duke of York Georgia George the Second Carolinas Charles the Hanover Street William Street Anne Street Prince Street St. James’s Church Charleston S. C Ali Sain St. Andrews N. B Connecticut Wiliam and Mary Connecticut Historical Society Christ Church Philadelphia Province House Boston Old State House Halifax Trinity Church St. John House of Hanover Roger Wolcott King George Litchfield Conn Oliver R. C. Winthrop, Jr Harvard College Chauncy John Winthrop Quincy Bond Isaac Newton English Cambridge New England Everett Bradford Albert LB. Hart Harvard University

Harvard Varsity Crew Captain Resignation and New Election

At Harvard Boat Club executive meeting, J R Finlay resigned as captain of the university crew citing belief a sophomore should not hold the post. Robert Herrick, 1890, elected captain after serving as stroke for two years and instrumental in securing the rowing tank and Shawmut boat house.

Harvard Boat Club J. R. Finlay Finlay G. T. Keyes J. &. Fryuay Robert Frederick Herrick Herrick Shawmut Boat House

Installation at Cambridgeport G A R post

Officers of John A Logan Post 186 Cambridgeport were installed. Past Commander Marcy of Boston and General Nat Wales served as installing officers. A collation followed.

Cambridgeport John A. Logan Marcy Boston Nat Wales

Great Reduction in Prices at Parker & Co Tailors

Joseph W Parker & Co announces a semi annual reduction offering men a suit for 20 dollars, a bargain since similar garments elsewhere run under 36 dollars. The sale promises a lifetime chance for good quality clothing.

Joseph W. Parker & Co

No President Elected After War of Words in Boston Council

The Democratic majority failed to elect a president and the board adjourned without date due to Councilman Keenan error. A packed chamber watched debates as various members questioned the process, with President Barry and others present. The session ended with an unorganized body set to reconvene only by the mayor’s call.

Boston Prince Edward Albert Victor Keenan Common Council Burchard Thomas J. Barry Murphy Short Sullivan Mullane McNary Lomasney T. F. Kelley Frazer Bailey Rosnosky Barry Allen Richard Sullivan South Mr. Sullivan Edward Jenkins Acty Rom Ward 22 Common Council of Yras Bagley D. F. Barry E. P. Barry Beck Breen Cannon Carroll Casey Chance Desmond D. Doherty N .R Doherty W. J. Doherty Dolan Folan Fraser Hoar Jenkins Kelley Kinney Lyons Mahoney McCarthy McCauley Mitchell Norris Nunan O’brien Quinn Robinson Kosnosky Teevens Brooks Brown Curlen Burnham Campbell Clark Cushing Donnelly Drew Dyar Fanning Goodenough Graham Hahlo Hall Harris Hatch J. B Hayes W. L. Hayes Keefe Knapp Lovett Lowell Moore Myer Oakes Paige Parker F. P. Pierce I. JF. Pierce Reed Shaw Sprague Stevens J. H. Sullivan Ward 15 Councimen Carroll Hart Ward 8

Marblehead Opposes Annexation to Salem

Marblehead residents including the Hon Samuel Roads Jr and local figures such as William Reynolds John Porter William L Hooper Stephen Hathaway Dr M W B Morse W H Coates and Dr Allen Lindsey express strong opposition to annexation by Salem arguing no clear benefit and deeming the proposal unserious.

Marblehead Salem Samuel Roads, Jr William Reynolds the National Bank John Porter William L. Hooper Stephen P. Hathaway

Boston Mayor orders Jan 11 Common Council meeting

Late last evening Mayor Hart issued an order notifying the Members of the Common Council to meet in the council chamber at City Hall on Friday Jan 11 at 7 30 p m for organizational business and any other matters that may come before them Thomas N Hart Mayor.

City of Boston Common Council Council Chamber City Hall Thomas N. Hart

Route comparison favors New York & New England line

The Oruer Route between New England and the South lacks equal facilities and comforts. The Boston and Washington express uses Pullman buffet sleeping cars and connects at Washington with a fast southern line, departingBoston at a listed morning time.

New England South New York Boston and Washington Express Washington Boston Ait Én. m

Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs new quarters and building

A special Boston Chamber meeting at Quincy Market discussed moving from current rooms to temporary quarters and ultimately constructing a new building. A three member committee and a seven member committee were appointed to pursue site selection and financing options, with members proposing subscriptions up to 200000 and potential land purchase.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Quincy Market Alden Speare W. O. Blaney Boston Beil Chicago New York Calvin A. Richards Charlies G. Moody Broad Kilby Central Streets Deuth Mr. Upton Quincy Blaney Bell George Beaman O’brien Hart Chamber McPherson Mr. Bell John Hilton Hersey B. Goodwin A. D E. R. McPherson D. W. Rawlet C. A. Richards George H. Knowles A. S. Brown RK. A. Flanders

Amusements for the People in Boston Charity Plan

A conference at the Institute of Technology discussed the Associated Charities project to provide affordable amusements and moral improvement. George S. Hale urged a non sectarian venue with a coffee house, restaurant, pawn shop, halls for varied programs, and Sunday religious use. Plans for remodelling and new sites were outlined and a follow up on boys and girls clubs was set for February 7.

Institute of Technology Associated Charities George 8 Hale Unitarian Club Knights of Labor Cambridge Street Dorchester Avenue Division Street Boston Hanover Street Henry G. Pickering North End William Ware Locke Charles W. Burtwell

Elections in Insurance Companies in Boston

The following Boston insurance firms held annual meetings yesterday and elected officers. Dwelling House Insurance Company named Charles K. Nichols as president and Henry F. Perkins as secretary with a slate of directors including Nichols, Augustus Flagg, A. S. Wheeler, John D. W. Joy, Charles Merriam, Otis Norcross, and others. Prescott Insurance Company reelects its old board of directors.

Boston Dwelling House Insurance Company Charles K. Nichols Henry F. Perkins Augusts Flagg A. S. Wheeler John D. W. Joy Charles Merriam Otis Norcross Thomas J. Beal Edward A. Strong Augustus H. Ells James D. KK Willis Prescott Insurance Company

Tilly Haynes Vacation Tour Dates Across Europe and Near East

The Hon. Tilly Haynes, landlord of the United States Hotel, plans a six month voyage starting January 16 from New York to Havre and Paris. He travels by rail to major French cities then to Madrid and Lisbon, with ships to Tangiers and Gibraltar. The itinerary includes Cairo, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Norway trip, and ends with a Cunard voyage back to Boston accompanied by his sister.

Tilly Haynes United States New York Havre Southampton Isle of Wight Paris Rouen Orleans Tours Poitiers Bordeaux Bayonne Biarritz San Sebastian Burgos Valladolid Madrid Jaffa Jerusalem Bethlehem Beyrout Cyprus Rhodes Athens Smyrna Constantinople Varna Odessa Moscow St. Petersburg Stockholm Christiania Norway Copenhagen Hamburg England Cunard Boston Haynes

Dishonest Bookkeeper Rogers Charged With Embezzlement

Charles B Rogers bookkeeper for George W Torrey wholesale liquor dealer North Market Street was arrested on warrants for embezzling 118 1200 more. In Municipal Court the case set for Jan 22 with 1500 bail. He allegedly embezzled about 1350 over three years.

Charles B. Rogers George W.torrey North Market Street Rogers Torrey Mr. Torrey Dorchester John C. Paige Bowdoin Square

Cambridge School Board Holds First Meeting of 1889

Cambridge council met for the first time last evening with Mayor Gilmore presiding. Sanford B. Hubbard was reelected secretary at 3800 dollars annually. Arthur W. Chamberlain named page. The Mayor named committees on high school training class evening schools and more with members including Hildreth Start Morse Orcutt White McKelleger Kendall Longfellow Paine Conran Allison Edgerly Barnes Walsh Hall Conlan and others.

Cambridge Gilmore Sanford B. Hubbard Arthur W. Chamberlain High School Messrs Hildreth Start Morse Orcutt White McKelleger Kendall Longfellow Paine Conran Allison Edgerly Hall Barnes Miss Longfellow Walsh Larnes

Directors elected and Lucy Handy reported missing

The Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company directors were elected Tuesday and organized yesterday with Charles B. Cumings as president and John M. Corbett as secretary. Miss Lucy N. Handy, 24, of 4 Wakullah Street Roxbury, has been missing since yesterday morning, causing distress to her relatives. A public lecture on Electricity by Professor Arthur B. Morrill of New Britain Conn is slated for the Young Men's Christian Union Saturday evening in the Practical Talks series.

Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company Charles B. Cumings John M. Corbett Lucy N. Handy Wakullah Street Roxbury Miss Handy Arthur B. Morrill New Britain Conn Young Men’s Christian Union

Seventh annual Citizens Law and Order League meeting

Secretary L Edwin Dudley issues the call for the seventh annual meeting of the Citizens Law and Order League of the United States to be held at Tremont Temple Boston on Monday and Tuesday February 18 and 19 1889 Local arrangements are under the Law and Order League of Massachusetts.

Senate Galloure United States Providence & Worcester Railroad Company New York, Providence & Boston Railroad Company Robert Howard Bristol J. O. Neill LAW and Order League L. Edwin Dudley Citizens’ Law and Order League of the United States Tremont Temple Boston Law and Order League of Massachusetts

German Anniversary Celebrated by Broeder Kreis at Sewall Place

The Broeder Kreis marked its two year anniversary at Mieusset’s French restaurant in Sewall place. The group of about a dozen Germans hosted dinner with musical and literary entertainment led by Gramer Mischier Berrenberg Hasenfus, featuring a quartet and piano performance by Gumpricht.

Mieusset Sewall Place Senior Mischief Junior Wessling Librarius Kamp Cusios-Thiesari Gramer Messrs. Holthaus G. A. Misehier Bergh Berrenberg Berghaus Hasenfuss Schulenkorf Gumpricht Messrs. Gramer G. A. Mischier Hasenfus Mischler Mr. Gumpricht

The Maligned Gaiety Girl.

An observer recounts experiences with Gaiety girls showing they are well educated and capable of engaging conversations on books and similar topics. American girls in the same line reply with quicker, harsher grammar. English girls are frank about their views of New York men and the United States.

N. Y New York

Custom furniture gains favor with lower prices

Ordered furniture grows in popularity as costs drop and store goods become less distinct. The main drawback is most work is done outside city limits, hindering supervision, prompting many customers to choose Paine's Furniture Co. which links factory and showroom for full access to craft details.

Paine’s Furniture Co Paine

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for coughs and colds priced at 26 cents and Salvation Oil claimed to relieve rheumatism for 26 cents, highlighting inexpensive patent medicines.

Superior Court Jan 10 First Session Case List

Court records show multiple docket entries across four sessions. Notable actions include Henry N Knowles et al v Cyrus Taylor for $120213 contract, verdict for plaintiff $1460.09, and Winnisimmet Company v City of Boston for damages on Hanover Street, plus numerous tort, contract, and property cases with varied outcomes and counsel listed. Highest numbers include 3803 and 3225.

Superior Court BriopGert Henry_N. Knowles Cyrus Taylor Aldrich & Hayden Bristol N. H D. Elder Bb. Wadleigh Winnisimmet Company City of Boston Hanover Street Commercial Street Chelsea Ferry J.O. Teele TM. Babson Pitman Thomas Higgins John Holmes Warren Street Charlestown T.J. Gargan P. M. Keating James R. Murphy Michael J. Moore Maria P. Coburn City of Boston Riverside Street Charles W. Bartlett W. EK. Jewell RK. W. Nason Electric, Gas Lighting Company C. B. Bosworth Mather J. H. Millett

Weymouth man faces forgery and embezzlement cases in court

In municipal court on January 10 James McCormick of Weymouth gained another continuance on forging his employer Brooks’s name on a bill for C H Smith of Holbrook. Charles B. Rogers arraigned on two embezzlement counts totaling 1500 dollars. Bail set for future appearance January 22. William Tuckley ordered to recognize 300 dollars bonds over theft of 70 ounces of silver from the American Watch Co. James I Maynard waived examination after being charged with stealing John G. Stewart’s horse and harness valued at 617 dollars. case sent to grand jury on 1200 dollars.

Ely and Forsaith James McCormick Weymouth Ain Brooks A.c C. H. Smith Holbrook McCormick Charles B. Rogers George W. Torrey North Market Street William Tuckley American Watch Company Justice Ely James I. Maynard John G. Stewart

Trundy v Townsend contract suit verdict in Middlesex Court

Superior Court Middlesex Jan 10 case Dawey No 3097 Carleton A Trundy vs Thomas J Townsend et al seeks $100 on a promissory note with seven percent monthly interest. Defence denies consideration and parent. Jury awards $244 with counsel Wells for plaintiff Lynde Harding for defendants.

Superior Court Middlesex County Dawey Carleton A. Trundy Thomas J. Townsend Et al C. W. Wells Plantiff Lynde & Harding

Damages and Libel Cases in Norfolk Superior Court

In Hyde Park a verdict for 375 dollars was awarded to Rachel Murray as damages from River street widening in 1887. Clarence E. Williams against Samuel R. Moseley involved a Norfolk Gazette libel action where the defense won. E. Greenhood and J. E. Cotter represented parties. The court adjourned to Monday January 14 with listed cases including Snow v Alley and McGrory v Barrett in Norfolk County proceedings.

Rachel Murray County of Norfolk Hyde Park River Street W. H. Towne I. E. Grover Clarence E. Williams Samuel R. Moseley Norfolk County Gazette E. Greenhood J. E. Cotter Snow Alley Spe Connell Ross Cial MecGrory Barrett Benhart N. Y Bunton Inhts N. E. RR. Co Cronnell Hall French

Haseltine vs Inhabitants of Saugus Tort Action

Superior Court Essex County January 10 Mason Jdl No 4804 action of tort filed by Haseltine against the Inhabitants of Saugus seeking damages.

Essex County Mason Jdl Haseltine Saugus

Rogers v. same and Walton v. Mansfield cases listed

The record lists multiple civil actions including Rogers v. same, Walton v. Mansfield, Eberly et al v. Carleton for $627, and same v. Briggs et al. Proceeding details appear as docket entries with case numbers 5027, 1419, 3628 and related parties. No disposition details are provided in the fragment.

Rogers Same Walton Mansfield Eberly Et al Clareton Briggs

The Case of Edward King and Mental Decline

A reader defends Edward King noting long suspected mental illness. The writer recalls King's stable past, describes two years of erratic behavior and imagined wealth, and urges pity and protection for a man once kind, honorable, and guileless. Boston letter dated January 10.

Edward King Taverner King Ned King Italy Sam Boston

Algonquin Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Algonquin Club elected officers including President John F. Andrew and vice presidents Stanton Blake William Bliss John F Anderson and William A Russell. Charles P. Searle was secretary and Francis V Parker treasurer. Executive and admission committees were named with terms varying. After adjournment a collation was served.

Algonquin Club John F. Andrew Stanton Blake William Bliss John F. Anderson William A. Russell Charles P. Searle Francis V. Parker Charles B. Gookin John M. Little Donnie Boardman Francis Peabody, Jr Thomas P. Beal Committee On Admission J. Otis Wetherbee James L Jesson E. V. R. Thayer Lawrence Tucker W. Bb. Thomas Benjamin 8. Calef H. Staples Potter Theodore R. Hoyt N. W. Jordan

Some More Lawyers Admitted To Suffolk Bar

Out of thirty eight applications for admission to the bar in Suffolk county only twenty two were successful. Names include William F Bacon Joseph W Bailey Jacob Bancroft Stephen B Bartlett Henry E Bellew James A Brackett William D Bremer Jr Francis Dana William J Dolan Eugene Fellner Arthur J Foster Lewis P Frost Charles E Hellier Charles King Charles P Lincoln Charles M Ludden Elmer E Marsh Joseph N Palmer Robert F Simes Edward J Smith Samuel H Smith and Charles F Sprague.

Suffolk County William F. Bacon Joseph W. Bailey Jacob Bancroft Stephen 8. Bartlett Henry E. Bellew James A. Brackett William D. Bremer Francis Dana William J. Dolan Eugene Fellner Arthur J. Foster Lewis P. Frost Charles E. Hellier Charles ©. King Charles P. Lincoln Charles M. Ludden Elmer E. Marsh Joseph N. Palmer Robert F. Simes Edwar J. Smith Samuel H. Smith Charles Fi Sprague

Wyman and Belcher Tie Apparent Winthrop Nuptials

Mr Albert G Wyman and Miss Mamie F Belcher both of Winthrop united in marriage last evening The Rev L B Bates of East Boston officiated The couple will reside in their newly built residence on Shirley Street The presents were numerous.

Pilots Convention Revises Harbor Constitution

The American Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots held a full day session revising the Grand Harbor constitution and bylaws. An evening meeting occurred at the Maverick House, with more committee appointments planned for today.

the Pilots’ Convention The American Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots Grand Harbor Maverick House

California Excursions by Raymond and Whitcomb Begin February

Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb announce three grand excursions to California in February with departures from Boston on February 7 11 and 25. First party travels via Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe arriving in Southern California February 16. Second and third go by Sunset Route via Cincinnati Mammoth Cave New Orleans Galveston San Antonio and El Paso with Mardi Gras in New Orleans February 25.

Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb California Boston Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Cincinnati Mammoth Cave New Rleans Galveston San Antonio el Paso Mexico W. Raymond Washington Esap School Street

Exhibition of Pen and Ink Drawings at Boston Architectural Club

A loan collection from the drawing office of American Architect and Building News is shown at the Boston Architectural Club rooms at No 6 Hamilton Place. Drawings by D A Gregg E Eldon Deane and others, with a few by McKim Meade White for the new Public Library building.

The American, Architect and Building News New Boston Architectural Club Hamilton Place Messrs D. A. Gregg E. Eldon Deane Architects McKim, Meac & White New Public Library

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