Sugar frauds argued behind Boston New York port shift
The piece recounts how custom house frauds in New York reduced Boston imports and wharfage profits, prompting a petition to Washington. It traces how reporter T Aubrey Byrne investigated, led to his Treasury role, and how correspondence with Horace White and Josiah Quincy shaped public stance and government action, ending with Congress receiving the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
New York
Boston
Boston Wharf Company
National Dock and Warehouse Company
Washington
United States
T. Aubrey Byrne
The
Herald
Byrne
Endicott
Manning
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Edward Sherer
John A. Sherer
New York Custom House
Hale Civil Service Committee
New York Evening Post
Evening Post
Josiah Quincy
Fox
Sherer
Civil Service Reform Association of
William Potts
Pocret
Liberty Street
Committee of the Senate
W. Jobn L. Nichols
Doane Street
Horace White
Post
Fairchild
Pine
Sherers
Hale
Potts
Mr. Byrne
John L. Nichols
Mr. White
Mr. Quincy
Tru Gars
Joan L. Nichols
Congress
Four Sisters Eloped and Father Hangs Mobbed
In Missouri, farmer Henry Thomas hanged after killing two men while pursuing his four daughters Hattie aged 16 Margaret 18 Nancy and Jane 22 who fled with suitors Samuel and Charles Hasburn and Ned Gleason and Thomas Albion. The mob strung the father to a tree as authorities pursued justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bolar
Mercer County
Henry Thomas
Hattie
Margaret
Nancy
Jane
Samuel
Charles Hasburn
Ned Gleason
Thomas Albion
Restricting Immigration Policy Faces Senate Debate
Washington January 20 The Ford immigration committee reported a bill to bar admittance of idiots paupers those convicted of infamous crimes or moral turpitude those with loathsome or contagious diseases and workers entering under contract except professors or ministers The measure imposes fines for violations and taxes per immigrant with a government consul certification and reporting requirements The minority led by Spinola opposes harsher head taxes and passenger limits while urging a balanced approach to admit only those willing to become citizens and contribute to the republic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Ford Immigration Committee
House
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Circuit
Germany
England
Pennsylvania
Europe
Detroit
Spinola
Department of Immigration
Chemist Jeremiah Driscoll suffers burns after fire in epileptic fit
Jeremiah Driscoll a Lawrence chinist was hospitalized after he fell into a blaze in Goldsmith Woods Andover with burns from the incident. His injuries are described as non life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Driscoll
Goldsmith Woods
Andover
Tariff Debate on Knife Brands and Gun Tax Provisions
Senate considered the sugar schedule and parag raphs on pocket knives table knives and guns. Debates, amendments and votes shaped duties including higher ad valorem rates for cheaper knives and specific tag limits on guns and pistols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
West
Vest
Vance
Connecticut
Platt
Shefherd Knife Company
England
Hiscock
Europe
United States
Brown
Allison
Mr. Brown
Blair
Pettifer
Fortification Appropriation Bill Moves in House
In committee of the whole on January 20 the House debated the fortification appropriation with Adams of Illinois seeking to raise harbor defense funds. The amendment to boost torpedoes to 1.9 million failed, while 25 320 was approved for Sandy Hook officers quarters and gear. The bill advanced with total 915 320 and a brief start on sundry civil items followed. Edward White Robertson honored by Blanchard with eulogies from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasasincron
Adams
Illinois
Sayers
Texas
Sandy Hook
House
Blanchard
Louisiana
Edward White Robertson
Hooker
Tom Brown
Indiana
Randall
Holman
Henderson
Cox
Houk
Bland
Springer
Battened debts loom as Forbes estate creditors file claims
Fifty-seven creditors of William D Forbes president of the National Bank of Redemption Boston proved claims in Suffolk County Insolvency Court. Not all indebtedness shown as only first meeting proofs. Also reports Bellows Falls Brewing Co fails with about 94000 liabilities and 200000 assets with creditors to take 40 cents. Alvah Walker Co fails with 46000 liabilities and 40 cent settlements. Nichols Co hay and grain dealers offer 30 cents. John B Alley 2d heel manufacturer shows 2500 liabilities with light assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Forbes
National Bank of Redemption of Boston
Suffolk County
Bellows Falls Brewing Company
Haverhill Street
Walpole
N.H
Alvah Walker & Co
Clinton Street
George L. Nichols & Co
Hay and Grain
Atlantic Avenue
John B. Alley
Exchange Street
Lynn
Weekly college notices list lectures exams and concerts
The announcements cover a week of campus events: Monday seminar on the Moabite stone by Mr. M. L. Kellner at 7:30 p.m.. Tuesday College Conference on the moral aspect of the scientific method with Professor Goodale. Wednesday Board of Overseers meeting at 11 a.m.. daily college classes end at 1 p.m.. Thursday midyear exams begin, medical school second half opens, Viper service, Appleton Chapel 6 p.m., and a Kneisel Quartet chamber concert at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semitic Seminary
M. L. Kellner
Lowell Street
Goodale
State Street
Boston
Divinity School Chanel
Appleton Chapel
Kneisel Quartet
Sever
Fire Damages Old Cambridge Baptist Church in Cambridge
A fire yesterday afternoon heavily damaged the Old Cambridge Baptist Church on Main to Harvard streets near Quincy Square. Firefighters saved the main church thanks to a separating wall. the chapel was gutted but walls remained. The organ area was smoke damaged. Harvard President Eliot helped move valuables. Insurance listed at 64,000 with multiple companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Baptist Church
Main
Harvard Streets
Quincy Square
Eliot
Harvard College
Warren E. Pevear
Milk Street
Boston
Washington
Connecticut
Boylston
Springfield
Continental
Tna
Liverpool
London
Globe
Royal
Phenix
Wellington Coal Company
East Ninth Street
Old Harbor Street
Melrose Man Joseph ONeill Found Unconscious in Alley
O Neil of Melrose identified himself after being found unconscious by Mahoney in an alley off Milton street. He recalls a day of drinking and mentions Adams House and a missing silver Waltham watch worth about thirty dollars. He had four dollars last memory, but nineteen dollars were found on him. He stayed at Sherman House and later registered as G D Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O’neil
Mahoney
Milton Street
Sargent
Butters
Adams House
Waltham
O'Neil
Sherman House
Post
G. D. Bartlett
Egeeph O'Neil
Vinton Street
Melrose
Bright Bits From The Clover Club Pinner
A humorous sketch scene at the Clover Club where Mr Bocock recalls a chaotic meeting. The Pennsylvania chief justice is upstaged by hecklers while Murat Halstead and Chauncey Depew struggle to respond to taunts and gibes from the crowd. Colonel Taylor of Boston faces questions as the gathering winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Clover Field
Halstead
Chauncey Depew
Taylor
Boston
Sullivan
Christlike Life and Future in Johns Letter Sermon
Yale College president Reverend Timothy Dwight preaches at New Old South Church on Christlikeness. He discusses belief as the child of God—growth in grace, future glory, and the inward life begun at faith with emphasis on Jesus' teachings and the apostle John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Old South Church
Timothy Dwight
Yale College
Dwight
God
Jesus
Apostle
Paul
John the Baptist
Christ
Prophecy Topic Explored By Professor Harris At King's Chapel
Professor George Harris of Andover Theological Seminary delivered a sermon at King’s Chapel on prophecy and its meaning beyond prediction. He traced prophecy from Hebrew writers to the apostles, contrasted sacred insight with modern views, and argued prophecy expresses a divine purpose guiding human progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
King’s Chapel
George Harris
D.D
Andover Theological Seminary
Luther
Harris
Unitarianism Needs Opportunities and Duties Discussed
Dr. Grindall Reynolds spoke at the Church of the Unity on opportunities and needs of Unitarianism. He urged more literature dissemination, support for liberal thought, and engaging unchurched populations while urging unity and encouragement of young ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grindall Reynolds
Harris
King’s Chapel
Church of the Unity
Mr. Reynolds
Hart
Commonwealth Avenue
Unitarian Church
New England
Channing
Berry Street
Reynolds
Unitarian
Pittsfield
Mass
Washington Territory
Labor Council Elects Officers and Endorses Eight-Hour Plan
The Building Trades Council met in Preble Hall choosing officers led by President Burt B. Stone and adopting resolutions supporting the eight-hour workday while denouncing fine penalties on weavers. New delegations from plasterers and Chelsea union join. steam railroad men admit twenty. bookbinders gain six new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Building Trades Council
Preble Hall
Burt 8. Stone
L. F. Curley
L. G. Newman
T. Secomb
C. Weiler
N. M. Morrison
J. F. Rehill
Alexander Peters
D. D. Shehan
M. J. Carroll
H. McKay
P. Casey
Building Fund
L. Secomb
J. Doherty
Carpenters’ Advisory Board
Chelsea
Steam Railroad Men’s Protective Union
Pythian Hall
Levi C. Ela
B. J. Horton
William Davis
William Burns
Jackson
Central Labor Union
Democratic Hall
Washington Street
Robert C. Fanning
State Assembly
Public Auction of Back Bay Mortgage Property in Boston
Surname Lassett Mortgaged Property in Back Bay Boston to Nathan Matthews to be sold at public auction on Monday February 5th 1889 at noon. The parcel lies along St Paul Street in Back Bay bounded by Falmouth Street and a 40 foot street plan dated March 17 1886 and contains about 1677 square feet Lot 25 on the plan. Sale includes rights and easements from Matthews deed and reservations noted. Five hundred dollars paid at sale. balance due in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lassett
Nathan Matthews
Suffolk
Boston
Back Bay
St. Paul Street
Falmouth Street
Fuller and Whitney
Sail St. Paul Street
Matthews
John J Shaughnessy
Hannsh M. Shaughnessy
John J
James C. Lovering
Alpine Street
Suffolk and
Common
Massachusetts
Roxbury
Lemust
Marcellus S. Ward
Garbett
Bridget C. Doyle
Hannal
M. Shaughnessy
John H. Doyle
T Thomas F. Doyle
Marcellis
Ward
Hannah M. Shaughnessy
Sarah F. Leavitt
James 4. Lovering
County of Suffolk
Mondy
Melrose Street
Lucy Borrowscale
Ephraim Marsh
Jacob Benari
Thomas Ray
Kirkland Street
Saids On
Foll Ows
Loudon
Alexander Wadsworth
Joseph Benari
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Quincy
Maynard
Sherer Brothers
Ford Committee
Harvard University Calendar
Philadelphia
Federal Street
Cooper's Point
Camden
N.J
Shivers & Moffet
Delaware Avenue
Market Street
S. H. Morrison
Cooper Street
George A. Munger & Bro
Rutland
M. C. Huling
North Bennington
St. Joseph’s Convent
Locust Gap
South Norwak
Conn
Enos Kellogg
Frank Taylor
Noclew
Willmington
Del
Kent & Weeks
R. Lundy Kent & Co
Harry Valentine
Justison Street
Swampscott Fire Department
Firmen
J. W. Little
Blaney Street
Michael Carroll
Moseley & Stoddard Creamery
Poultney
Montpelier
Washington County
E. E. Graham & Son
Graham
Clover Club
Dwight OF
YALE
Judea
Richards & CO
Duffy's
Matt
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Lewis J. Bird
Noyes, Cobb & CO
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida Oranges
City of
Macon
Florida
Almeria
Albert Howe & CO
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Knights & CO
L. Foster Morse
Warren Street
Lors FD. Buragemmissioners
EORG
Edward T
CALOT
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