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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1888

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8

Boston political shift marks approval and opposition in two branches

The prohibitory amendment passed to be engrossed in the Senate by 25 to 8 with two pairs, Democrats largely in opposition. In the House Republicans caucused to back the amendment by 127 to 3, with three dissenters all Boston. Other actions included a railroad lease hearing for the Boston & Providence to Old Colony and a Quincy city charter petition amid cost and corruption concerns, plus routine committee orders on notices and travel for hearings.

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Senate Messrs Shea and Sullivan Boston Messrs. Hathorne Sprague House of Representatives Messrs. Blume Fostler Backup Railroad Committee Providence Road Old Colony William G. Russell Josiah H. Benton, Jr Linus M. Child Providence Choate Mr. Russell Committee On Cities Quincy Hi. Faxon Hodges A. W. Sprague
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Republican caucus weighs temperance amendment in House

After adjournment a Republican caucus in the green room picked a chair and secretary as they debated the temperance amendment. Gile led the discussion on whether to support the measure, while Dresser, Parkman, and Warden formed a five member committee to call future caucuses. The vote on support passed 127 to 4 with Wadlin and Greenwood as tellers.

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Green Room Gile Worcester Symonds Salem Barrett Melrose Atwood Boston Senate Dresser Medford Messrs Dresser, Parkman Warden Rhode Island Gracey Hall Taunton Mrr. Barrett House Grosvenor Ludlow Carrried Messrs. Wadlin Reading Greenwood Leominster Blume Fouiler Backup Messrs. Bottum Northampton Ware Wadlin Smith Athol Wardwell Haverhill Noyes Bottum
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Town Neck Land and Improvement Company Incorporation Bill

The committee on mercantile affairs reported a bill to incorporate Sandwich's Town Neck Land and Improvement Company and a bill authorizing Old Colony Steamboat to raise capital to 1.5 million dollars. The measures were engrossed without debate by a specific list of names including Clark of Hampshire, Clark of Essex, Cook, Fletcher, Gleason of Worcester, Gleason of Plymouth, Horne, Howe, Howlad, Keith of the Cape, Keith of Plymouth, Kisabap, and Kings.

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Town Neck Land and Improvement Company Sandwich Old Colony Steamboat Company Yoas Messrs Clark Hampshire Essex Cook Fletcher Gleason Worcester Gleagon Plymouth Horne Howe Howlad Keith Cape Kisabap Kinga
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Salem bill to accept deed for public library approved

The judiciary committee reported a bill allowing Salem to accept the Mary H Bertram deed for a public library. The bill passed to be engrossed under suspension of the rules. Other orders and petitions from Salem bodies and various groups were presented and adopted, plus calendar actions approving state allocations and commissions.

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Committee On the Judiciary Salem Mary H. Bertram Committee On Mercantile Affairs Forest Hills Cemetery Seamen’s Widow and Orphans’ Association City of Board of Aldermen Charlotte Smith Women’s National Industrial League Newton Water Board Newton Water Works C. A. Bartol A. A. Miner B. K. Peirce Wharton Boston Commonwealth United States Congress Quincy of Quincy Milliken Malden State Industrial School Henry Lee Wills Colorado Springs Colorado Massachusetts William H. Griffith
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Nutmeg State Murders Trial Updates In Connecticut

In New Haven the Peter Coffee murder trial shows Coffee leaving Stony Creek at 1002 and Way telegram at 1005 while Coffee’s Guilford presence places him away from the killing near the time Way was run down. The case likely heads to a jury tomorrow with acquittal favored by many. In Norwich Perry's murder case proceeds with experts citing insanity evidence and testimony recalling Perry’s violent temper, with closing arguments to follow.

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New Haven Conn Peter Coffee Way Stony Creek Guilford Norwich Fred A Perry Er. C. Whittlesey New London Day Corey Brooklyn N. Y T. W. Fisher Boston Stiles Middletown
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Somerville School Board Names New Teachers and Raises

Cambridge school board last night named teachers for five schools including Sarah Conlon at Putnam and M Etta Toughton at Harvard. Resignations were accepted for several posts while transfers moved Marion Bacon to Stearns and Charlotte Hezlett to Tarbell. Budgets listed total needs for drawing, evening, industrial, incidental costs, and salaries including a superintendent raise to 8000 dollars from 2900.

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Cambridge School Board Orcutt Russell Sarah A. Conlon Putnam School M. Etta Toughton Harvard School Christina R. Denyven Boardman School C. Florence Smith Carrie Close English High School Elizabeth C. Woodman Allston School Jessie L. Cate Hattie A. Puayer Tarbell School Mary M. Tingey Stearns School Marion J. Bacon Boardman Charlotte E. Hezlett Tarbell Committee On Accounts and Estimates
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Nowlin Preparing for Execution at Mast Cambridge

The now doomed James E. Nowlin completes final prep for his execution after a day of Bible study and prayer. Chaplin Bartlett attends him as he expresses repentance and resignation, recalling his mother and brothers with sorrow. Officials offer no exact time but 11 o'clock is likely.

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James E. Nowlin Mast Cambridge Chaplain Bartlett Nowlin George Codman
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Tremont Street store sale cuts prices after delay

Jackson & Co. delayed opening at 126 Tremont Street until about a month ago. To clear stock before a planned Ber opening they have slashed fur items to rock bottom prices, offering a large selection at unusually low figures.

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Tremont Street Jackson & Co
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Free Carriage Rides in City Council Session Sparks Party Clash

The Boston common council last night debated an order to provide carriages for councilmen reporters after 11 pm. The measure drew party lines with Fraser supporting courtesy and Morison Richards opposing funding for newspaper reporters. A second order created a 25 member committee to seek city revenue from private franchises, and multiple requests on streets schools and city finances were discussed, with actions postponed or referred to committees.

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Common Council Fraser Ward 6 Morison Ward Richards Ward 11 Perkins Sullivan Lomasney Ward 8 Keenan City Hall Boston Board of Aldermen Ward 9 Surveyors of Carstensen Foss Bagley Coyle Cochran McLaughlin Haggerty Lattimore Brooks Winslow Desmond Mahoney McNamara Nunan Hayes Bowman Teevens Fallon Dolan Reed Peters Snow Chamberlain Cambridge Street Bridge Allston Ward 2 Board of Health Robinson Kelcher
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General Cornelius G. Attwood dies after stroke in West Roxbury

General Cornelius Gilbert Attwood, longtime Mutual Life Insurance Company agent for Massachusetts, Civil War veteran, died suddenly at his West Roxbury home from apoplexy. Born Bangor, Maine on October 27, 1836, he served as captain and major in the Twenty-fifth Massachusetts during the war and was brevetted lieutenant colonel. He held public posts in Boston before joining Mutual Life in 1879 and lived in West Roxbury for fifteen years, leaving a widow and eight children.

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Cornelius G. Attwood Cornelius Gilbert Attwood Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Massachusetts Bellevue Street West Roxbury Attwood Bangor Boston Chauncy Hall School Samuel Gilbert Gilbert Attwood California Boston Light Infantry Rifles United States Charles Devens Maryland Alvert Deda Pete Twenty-fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers Edwin Upton Burnside Eell Virginia Coal Harbor Eighteenth Corps United States Volunteers Loyal Legion John A. Andrew Edward W. Kinsley Burnside Devens Pennsylvania Boston Board of Trade Merchants’ Exchange Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Sd P Rice
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Rev Dr George W Bosworth Dies After Illness

The Rev Dr George W Bosworth D D longtime secretary and superintendent of the Baptist state convention died at Wakefield after a brief illness. Born in Massachusetts in September he was 69. A Colby and Newton Theological Seminary graduate he served pastorates in Medford South Boston Portland Lawrence and Haverhill and held various secretary and trustee roles. He is survived by his widow and five children.

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George W. Bosworth Baptist State Convention Wakefield Massachusetts Colby University Newton Theological Seminary Colby Newton Medford Roadway Boston Portland Lawrence Haverhill Maine Northern Baptist Educational Societies Newton Seminary Bosworth
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Noted New Hampshire Widow Dies at 102 in Orford

Mrs. Mary Mann of Orford New Hampshire dies at age 102 years 2 months widow of Nathaniel Mann daughter of Jonathan Mason early Lyme settler She died at the home of her daughter Mrs Mary Wilcox widow of Leonard Wilcox former New Hampshire Supreme Court judge Also reported death of Rev Mr Hammond Congregational minister at North Stamford Conn aged about 66 and popular Thomas Dermot Maldon resident and former A Morton Co Boston sewing machine businessman aged 68 leaves a widow and six daughters

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Mary Mann Orford N. H Nathaniel Mann Jonathan Mason Lyme Mann Samuel Morris Connecticut River Yulon Hudson Mary Wilcox Leonard Wilcox Supreme Court of New Hampshire Hammond North Stamford Conn Thomas Dermot Malden A. Morton & Co Boston
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Among Harvard Students Zoological Club Meeting Report

The Zoological Club held a meeting where Dr. George Dimock read a paper on The Cause and Effect of Animal Relation. Professor Laughlin plans to leave after midyear exams to pursue business in New York. The freshman baseball team struggles with twelve candidates and limited enthusiasm as Bates weighs varsity prospects and Yale’s looming challenge.

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Harvard Zoological Club George Dimock Laughlin New York Yale Bates
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Destitute Flaherty Family Help Sought on Prince Street

The family of Mrs Sabina Flaherty of 142 Prince street was picked up by police Wednesday evening and is in destitute condition. Her husband is unemployed and for some time has supported none of the children. all of whom depend on the parents for support.

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Sabina Flaherty Prince Street
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Recent Steel Bridges Lecture by Union Bridge Company Chief

Mr. T C Clarke of Union Bridge Company lectured at Sanders Theatre on Recent Steel Bridges. He noted steel bridges can surpass stone, illustrated by the Poughkeepsie span to be built over the Hudson with deep mud and 250 foot rise above water using an air box foundation. Clarke cited the New South Wales project and foreign competition in design.

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T. C. Clarke Union Bridge Company of New York Sanders Theatre Harvard University Poughkeepsie Hudson River Clarke New South Wales Australia Poughkeepsie Bridge Australia Bridge Frane Germany England America
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City Notes on Payroll Cuts and Local Incidents

Naval Officer Kent orders abolishing two clerkships, one $1200 and one $800, in Boston department. Charles K. Clough to be discharged, with a Feb 1 effective date. Firemen seek pension parity after 15 years service. A girl, Maggie Reddington, injured by a printing press in Brighton. jaw crushed, possibly fatal. Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps to meet over General Attwood’s death. Prescott Insurance directors elected. Stevens president, Wetherbes secretary. Donoghue statue show open to pupils. Winship arranges school tickets. Portland boat schedule shifts to 6 pm after Feb 1. Jennie Hendrie found unconscious. taken to City Hospital. Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women to meet Jan 21. McCausland and Mrs Fields noted in health updates. Gregg and Davis linked to Marriage Insurance Company scheme in jewelry swindles.

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Call Fire Department of Boston Fire Department Maggie Reddington Samuel Hune Braintree Street Brighton Samuel Johnson Joseph S. Ropes A. F. Freeman William F. Weld Thomas H. Perkins Edward M. Brewer Francis H. Stevens Francia H. Stevens F. A. Wetherbes John Donoghue Horticultural Hall A. E. Winship Journal of Education Donoghue Portland Jennie Hendrie Sumner Street Washington Bedford Streets City Hospital Massachusetts Society For the University Education of Women Claflin Room Somerset Street William H. McCausland James T. Fields Walter 8. Gregg Prentice & Co
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Reception to Signor Frank Vetta at Dorchester A gala

William H. Baldwin's residence on Columbia Street Dorchester hosted a refined reception in honor of Signor Frank Vetta of the National Opera Company. The famous bass performed several selections with mastery while Miss Fay Davis offered charming readings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Linnell Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez of Waltham Mrs. Grace Bradford of Providence Mr. George A. Walker and others.

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William H. Baldwin Columbia Street Dorchester Signor Frank Vetta National Opera Company Basso Pay Davis F. M. Linnell Hernandez Waltham Grace Bradford Providence Fay Davis George A. Walker Rhodes John E. Pinkham
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Obituary for Walter Grace Blasting Accident Victim

A requiem high mass for Walter Grace who died from injuries in the blasting accident at Boston Highlands was held at St Columba Church Brighton with Rev Father J A Rossi officiating. Delegations from St Columkine Court 65 M C O and Holy Name Society attended alongside local clubs. Interment followed at Catholic cemetery in Waltham.

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Walter Grace Boston Highlands St. Columbkinle’s Church Brighton J. A. Rossi St. Columbkine Court 65 M.C. O Holy Name Society Brighton Social Club Montgomery Life Guard Veteran Association of Boston St. Bernard Court West Newton Middlesex Court Newton Waltham
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Ella Wheelock Teaches Bible Lessons At Channing Hall

Miss Ella Wheelock demonstrated teaching skill in biblical subjects yesterday afternoon before a large audience. A group of public school children participated in a Ten Commandments exercise, each command represented by gold rings and bracelets to illustrate evolutionary steps in moral duties. The educator stressed loving God above all and extending aid and respect to neighbors as fulfillment of divine will.

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Channing Hall Ella Wheelock
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Concert and Regalia Ball of Irving Lodge Held in Berkeley Hall

The sixteenth annual concert and regalia ball of Irving Lodge No. 5905, 1. C. O. F., occurred last night in Berkeley Hall with about 300 couples attending. Dunbar's orchestra provided music as dancing went on from 9 p.m. into the morning. Attendees included A. F. Cheney, KR. Nuttall, G. W. Rockett, W. C. Webb, I. W. McLellan, J. A. Nash, J. C. Dart, J. A. Hunter and P. C. Mason.

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Irving Lodge Berkeley Hall Dunbar A. F. Cheney KR. Nuttall G. W. Rockett W. C. Webb I. W.W. McLellan J. A. Nash J. A. Hunter and P. C. Mason
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Supreme Judicial Court Proceedings January 19

The Commonwealth Supreme Judicial Court met with Justice Morton presiding to hear cases against Boston & Albany Railroad. Granger and Chipman suits completed with A H Briggs and Samuel Hoar for defenses. Daley administrator and Daley vs railroad undecided. multiple cases scheduled for Friday January 20 including Nos 1814 1815 1760 1816 1821 1818 1822 1823 1824 1828 1838 and 1831.

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Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Morton, C.jd Devens, Holmes and Knowlton, Jr Abram H. Granger Boston & Albany Railroad Company George W. Chipman Same A. H. Briggs Samuel Hoar Daniel A. Daley Boston & Albany Railroad J. B. Richardson
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Massachusetts Superior Court Jan 19 Session Ledger of Cases

Suffolk County First Session notes include Hugh McLanghlin vs Cecconi tort damages over a wall attachment on Endicott street with prior equity actions, and Benjamin E. Chandler vs Osgood et al seeking 1000 for an elevator fall at 727 Washington street. Verdict for defendants. Multiple case references and jurists listed, with ongoing dockets and transfers.

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Suffolk County Mason Hugh McLanghlin Sarah Cecconi Endicott Street O. A. Galvin J. F. Cronan J. R. Clark Benjamin E. Chandler Charles E. Osgood Washington Street C.P. Govely C W. Bartett
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Shackley v Hoyt collision at Haverhill toboggan slide

A tort action by Everett A. Shackley against Hoyt for personal injuries from a collision on a toboggan slide at Haverhill in January 1537. Defence is a general denial. On trial with Hurlburt and Fuller for the plaintiff and Brickett and Poor for the defence. Additional case entries listed include Lloyd v Taber and others.

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Shackley
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Snow suit in court over alleged conversion of bonds

Superior Court Norfolk Jan 19 Pitman No 875 Chester Snow sues John B Alley for damages claiming 150 postal telegraph bonds were fraudulently obtained. Depositions read, defendant absent in Europe. Lawyers listed. no other jury trials this term. motions and libels for divorce scheduled. jury waived cases to follow.

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Pitman Chester Snow John B. Alley Europe G. O. Shattuck I. P. Harriman G. Ingersoll New York
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Superior Court Middlesex County Jan 19 verdicts and cases

Middlesex Superior Court cases include Biazo vs City of Boston with a verdict for the defendant. Graves vs Inhabitants of Stoneham verdict for the defendant. Multiple docket numbers list cases involving Newton and Somerville entities with verdicts or denials. One note states Arey V5 City of Newton verdict for the defendant, incorrectly reported previously.

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Lynde & Harding Coggan & Schofield McCauley Hurley Stone- Somerville City Ham Newton, Et al McNamara City Glidden Lancas Newton Ter Grisbaver City of Adams Et al Loston Arey Middlesex Superior Court
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Burglars Hit Tiskilwa Bank. About $6000 Taken

Burglars broke into the bank at Tiskilwa Illinois on Wednesday morning and stole roughly $6000 in currency. In their haste to escape they left behind about $1000 on the floor and fled, authorities report.

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Tiskilwa Ill
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Private Dinners Mark Parker's Evenings

At Parker's last evening several private dining parties took place while the American Chemical Fibre Company met at Young's. Corporal James Tanner of Brooklyn was registered at Young's. He is known as the drummer boy of Shiloh, where he lost both legs.

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Parker's American Chemical Fibre Company Young’s James Tanner Brooklyn N. Y Young's Tanner Shiloh
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