UnDiplomatic Matta Letter Sparks Chilean Talk
A Boston man offers a fast steam yacht to aid the government press to substitute Matta's undiplomatic reply. Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago discuss cabinet plans, U S relations, and a pending apology amid transfer of refugees and the Baltimore affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valparaiso
Matta
Harrison
Pedro Montt
Exan
Senate
Radical Party
Congress
Santiago
Egan
Pereira
W. R. Grace & Co
Yorktown
Evans
Marine District
United States
Messrs
Blaine
Tracy
Montt
Minister Montt
Chile
Baltimore
Senor Montt
Batimore
Felix Agnus
the American
Ashington
Agnus
San Francisco
Schley
Washington
Notable Expansion Engine and Yacht for Government Service
The description notes engines with cylinders of 744, 12 and 19 inches, and the renowned Herrechoff coil biler. The subject is well known in Boston and New York waters, with Mr. Addicks described as an enthusiastic yachtsman. He is the second man in the United States to offer his yacht for government use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrechoff
Boston
New York
Addicks
United States
Troubles of the Benefit Orders in Municipal Court
The Commonwealth vs Fraternal Circle officers case continued with bail disputes. Judge Parmenter reduced bail amounts for Wilham Hamilton, Charles A. Barney, James Morrison, Isaac W. Gammons and James A. Fraser. Case to resume next Friday. A National Three Year Benefit Order suit seeks to invalidate an assignment, with a $4300 book deficiency found. North Star Order placed in receivership with John A. Noonan named receiver and an injunction against Progressive Benefit Order to halt further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Rising Sun
Parmenter
Wilham Hamilton
Charles A. Barney
James Morrison
Isaac W. Gammons
James AD. Fraser
Hamilton
Barney
Morrison, Gammons
Fraser
Berker
Supreme Court
J. E. Gould
Order of the North Star
Justice Dunbar
John A. Noonan
Dunbar
Proffers His Steam Yacht Now Then for Navy Service
J Edward Addicks president of Boston Gas Light Company offers his steam yacht Now Then to the Navy Department for torpedo service in war. In Philadelphia on January 15 he declares the craft placed at government disposal without compensation. Navy replies on January 18 confirm consideration. The yacht, built 1887 by Herreshoff, is 86 ft 4 in overall with 25 gross tons, fast and seaworthy, but light construction suited for despatch work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Addicks
Boston Gas Light Company
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Navy
Mr. Addicks
Drexel Building
WashIndon
D. C
R Tribe
F. Tracy
Secretary of the Navy
Aell
Mr. Addick
Herreschoff
Norman L. Munro
Brooklyn
N. Y
Benevolent Scotchimen Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Scots' Charitable Society held its annual meeting at the Quincy House last evening. Reports show $1600+ relief payout, mainly for rent fuel and groceries. Eleven deaths among life members. 36 new members, total 387, and permanent funds about $17,500 with $11,000 in real estate. Officers elected include John McGaw president and Donald Ramsay vice president. Thirteen new members were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scots’ Charitable Society
Quincy House
Relief Committee
Poirty
John McGaw
Donald Ramsay
John L Loudon
Louis H. Ross
Robert W. T. Hunter
William Lamb
John McGregor
Lorimer
F. A. Mackenzie
W. F. Dey
Boston
Samuel McKinley
Charlestown
James Stewart
Mt. Hope
Mt. Auburn
Alec McDonald
Public meeting for Working Girls' Home in Boston
On next Sunday evening at Boston College Hall the public will hear Archbishop Williams speak with Lion Patrick A Collins presiding. Other items cover West End car rule adjustments, Dorchester pond ice for skating, a new engine house at Harvard Street Allston, and various local civic notes including lodge finances and the Beacon Society meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Archbishop Williams
Patrick A. Collins
City Hall
West End Company
Tridents of
Surveyors and Civil Engineers
Board of Health
Dorchester
Mill Street
Harvard Street
Allston
Chemical 6
Clement K. Fay
Bay State League
Bucks
Supreme Lodge
Riding Academy
H. L. DeBussigny
Albany
East Dedham
Plympton Streets
Association of General Freight Agents of
New England
Nummer
Young’s
Chile
Charles Conklin
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Union
Young Men’s Christian Union Gymnasium
Beacon Society
Hotel Vendome
Metropolitan Park System
Corporation of the Home For
Revere Street
Gas Company Found Liable for Gas Explosion Damages
Charles E. Grinnell, auditor appointed by the Superior Court, reports that Daniel Goodnow is awarded $900 and Albert Lewis $450 for injuries to Mercantile Block on Commercial Street caused by the December 1888 gas explosion. Thirty-six similar cases are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Grinnell
Superior Court
Daniel Goodnow
Albert Lewis
Boston Gas Light Company
Godnow
Lewis
Mercantile Block
Commercial Street
Opening of the Eastern Railroad and notable 1835 letters
A fragment from the 1888 Portsmouth Journal recalls August 25 1888 with long clippings on Exeter Academy events honoring Daniel Webster and a dinner at Swamscott House. It notes election news from multiple states, marriages in Boston, a Georgia letter reward, Parisian antiquarian humor, Bank of DC specie resumption, and a Park Street Church remodel. It comments on Queen Victoria’s coronation costs and Louis Philippe as a multifaceted leader. An Harvard dinner editorial condemns wine at commencements as temperance reform for moral improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Prietor
Charles W. Brewster
Exeter Academy
Exeter
Daniel Webster
New England
Professor Palfrey
Cambridge
Throne of Grace
Leverett Saltonstall
Salem
Indiana
Kentucky
Misouri
Alabama
Illinois
North Carolina
Senate
House of Commons
Missouri
van Guren
Benton
United States Senate
Boston
Skinner
Benjamin P. Shillaber
Ann ‘T. D’rochemont
Savannah
Georgia
Slade
Executive Department
Treasury
Paris
Abel
Times
District of Columbia
Fort Hileman
East Florida
New York Whig
Astor Library
Park Street
Lowell Mason
Queen Victoria
Louis Philippe
France
Ino
United States
Monument to Christian Civilization Planned for Santo Domingo
Boston executives Captain Nathan Appleton and Thomas H. Cummings travel to Washington to discuss a Sacred Heart Review project. A monument honoring the rise of Christian civilization in the New World will be erected at the old Isabella site, where Columbus first settled. Dominican land grants support transport of the Boston-built piece to Isabella ruins as part of a quadrocentennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmixaron
Nathan Appleton
Thomas H. Cummings
Boston
Washington
Santo Domingo
New World
Sacred Heart Review of
John O’brien
Isabella
Columbus
Tracy
W. E. Curtis
Bureau of Latin Republics
America
Bank note dispute in equity over Maverick Bank collection
In United States Circuit Court a bill in equity by County National Bank seeks to recover $10,000 from T. P. Beal receiver of Maverick National Bank. The note was sent for collection and later taken up by a check not cashed, then turned to the bank examiner. Plaintiff claims Maverick held the note in trust to collect and turn over proceeds, while the bank contends otherwise. Arguments lodged and decisions reserved with numerous cited cases and names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Corr
J. Franklin County National Bank
T. P. Beal
Maverick National Bank
Brown, Durrell & Co
Maverick Bank
New England
Middle States
Causten Browne
Hutchins & Wheeler
Fighting in Merdoza Sparks Mendoza Disorder
Buenos Ayres reports a fierce clash between Mendoza Governor and the Legislature with many dead and wounded. A national commission is dispatched with full powers to restore order and quell the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Jav
Mendoza
Missionary Tristian Dennison, 82, Dies in New Reprorp
Tristian R. Dennison known as Hather Dennison dies in New Reprorp aged 82. He served as city missionary for over fifty years, resigning recently as Rev. William Carruthers assumed the post. Born December 1, 1810, in Gloucester, he devoted his life to mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Tristian R. Dennison
Hather Dennison
William Carruthers
Father Dennison
Gloucester
Blaine Death Rumor Halts Iowa Legislature
A Des Moines clerk sparked panic by announcing James G Blaine's death delaying Senate action. Officials ordered flags at half mast before it was learned the report originated from a Des Moines bucket shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mouves
James G. Blaine
House of Representatives
State House
Des Moines
Fatal Accident in Hoosac Tunnel at North Adams
John Welch a 45 year old blacksmith of Williamstown was killed in the Hoosac tunnel this afternoon. His head was found 500 feet from the body after he attempted to walk back east on the Fitchburg railroad from North Adams. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosac Tunnel
North Adams
John Welch
Williamstown
Eloosac
Fitchburg
Burning of Big Vessel Reported in North Atlantic
Captain Cox of the British steamship Imperial Prince reports from Portland that a large vessel was set ablaze on January 16 in latitude 48. The Jan. 19 report suggests all aboard have perished as high seas hindered any rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londoon
Cox
Imperial Prince
Portland
New England iron and steel output bulletin issued
The census office released the first of a series on iron and steel production by New England states. The bulletin outlines the geographic grouping and sets the framework for forthcoming reports on regional output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel
Washington
Census Office
New England
Thirty Nine Horses Burned in New York Livery Fire
A blaze in George Darby's livery stable on Broadway tonight killed thirty nine horses. The total loss is estimated at thirty thousand dollars. The incident occurred in New York and caused extensive property damage. Authorities investigated the cause of the fire as fire crews battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yours
George Darby
Broadway
Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association Elects Officers
At the annual stockholders meeting held at 1301 Devonshire street yesterday afternoon the association elected officers including President Everett A Stevens Vice President Daniel Jehore Secretary and General Manager George McNeill Treasurer Francis H Gardner Counsel A L Dennison Auditor T L Park Bucher Examining Surgeon EK G West MD Directors named include George L Stevens and A L Warren along with the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association
Devonshire Street
Mamed
Everett A. Stevens
Daniel Jehore
George McNeill
Francis H. Gardner
A. £. Dennison, Esq
TL. Park Bucher
G. West
M. D
George L. Stevens
A. L. Warren
Parker House meeting of 45th Regiment group
Company A of the Association of the 45th Regiment met at the Parker House on Thursday evening with 28 members present. Captain R Sturgis and Lieutenant G G Feidas presided. Officers elected included President C H Gross Vice President Thomas Kinsley Treasurer W Li Stacy and executive committee A H Vinal C E Hubbard J Field. Next meeting set for February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
45Th Regiment
Parker House
R. Sturgis
G. G. Feidas Guess
C. H. Gross
Thomas Kinsley
W. Li. Stacy
A. H. Vinal
C. E. Hubbard
J. &. Field
Highland Battalion officers hold first annual reunion and dinner
The Highland Battalion BSA of 1890 gathered at the Revere House for its first annual reunion and dinner. Major C P Darling presided as president, with Captain J G Monroe as first vice president, Captain J F Cavanaugh as second vice president, and Lieutenant F Weymouth as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Battalion
B.S. A
Revere House
C. P. Darling
J. G. Monroe
J. F. Cavanaugh
Weymouth
McKenna Wins Narrowly in Pre Pro Pool Tourney Showdown
The pre professional pool tournament last evening saw McKenna edge Coughlan 75 to 65 in a tightly fought match. Coughlan’s best run was eleven, while Engerhara is slated to play tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Coughlan
Engerhara
Libel for damages over schooner incident at East Brain tree wharf
United States district court hearing Jan 21 on a libel by Nexson and others against J F Shepward and others claiming 1200 damages for injuries to the schooner Annie R Lewis when attempting to load coal at a wharf in East Brain tree on June 22 1886. Libellants say defendants guaranteed water depth of twelve feet. respondents deny the guarantee and charge negligent handling and entry at low tide. Judge Heard. decision reserved. Attorneys E Dodge for libellants F Cunningham for respondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nexson
J. S. P. Hall Et Als
J. F. Shepward Et al
Annie R. Lewis
East Braintree
Libellants
New Jersey
F. Cunningham
Supreme Judicial Court docketed cases heard January twenty first
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth lists cases argued yesterday with participants and counsel named. Docket numbers include 2749 Slade vs Nutrie, 2765 Durkin vs Cobleigh, 2766 Same vs same, 2742 Claflin vs Boston & Albany Railroad. Unfinished and ordered in sequence Nos. 2708 2709 2775 2776 2777 2782 2785 2786 2787 2661 2790 2792.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For
the Commonwealth
Freep
Auten
Knowxiton
Morton
Laturop
George H. Slade
Nutrie
Milton
G. L. Huntress
H. Albers
Durkin
Cobleigh
Same
W. Kittredge
W. H. Drury
F. Hutchinson
Claflin
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
HH. W. Chaplin
Hoar
Will construction case over 4000 bequest to Old Men's Home
Supreme Judicial Court hears Amos Noyes et al as executors seek instruction on Annie M. Pike's will. The bequest of 4000 to The Old Men's Home of Newburyport may fail since no such home existed at death. a Society for the Relief of Aged Men could be the beneficiary instead. Arguments heard for executors and the society with heirs' counsel present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
Barker
Amos Noyes
Society For the Relief of Aged Men
Newburyport
Annie M. Pike
Society For the Relief of
Heard
Gaston & Whitney
Society For Relief of Aged Men
D. C. Linscott
Superior Court Session Notes January 21 1891 Boston & Maine case
First session judge Sherman presided over multiple civil actions including I O H Kurrus vs Boston & Maine Railroad for 5000 dollars after being ejected from a train. Verdict for plaintiff at 1000 reduced to 300 or remittal required. several other contracts and pending cases listed with lawyers. Second session judge Dewey continued with Hector vs Boston Electric Light Company seeking 30000 dollars for personal injuries. case resumed and unfinished.
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Gaffolk, Is
Sherman
I. O
Malden
Juro
A. Hemenway
W. E. Spear
W. J. Badger
C. Hl. Fargo Et al
W. L. Sage
Eee
SMES
L. S. Dawney
F. Rackemann
B. N. Johnson
W. O. Underwood
Young
Lost
Farrell
Boston
Yarnus
O’brien
Murasugh
West
Kirinsky
Same
Indek
Waliburg
Star
Bacon P. Co
Y. Buck. Howe
Ferdinand
Doe
Davis
Harris
Kankey
Fay
Goine
Mulien
West End
Horgan
Lyons
Gallagher
Coolidge
Turner
Mann
Little
Reuter
White
McKenzie
Dewey, J
A. E. Hector Ys
Boston Electric Light Company
L. Whipple
Damage suit over public school exclusion in Cambridge
Superior Court session in Cambridge on January 21 heard John A. Watson versus City of Cambridge over exclusion from public schools for being too weak minded to benefit from instruction. Plaintiff awarded one dollar. Lawyers listed include Arthur H. Russell and C. E. Haywood for libellant and city solicitor for defendant. Also shows docket entries for multiple cases including Connors v. same dock et al and others with numbers and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Cambridge
Bonn
John A. Watson
City of
Arthur H. Russell
C. E. Haywood
Leonard
Mar
Connors
Samedock
McAlory
Town of
Fay
Apt
Camp Wakefield
Bell & Tr
Avery v. Merrill
Bourget
City
Gray
Damages Sought in Tort Action Over Horse and Wagon Collision
Superior Court session on January 21 resumed trial in Martha J. Loud versus Henry Beaman seeking 2000 for personal injuries after being struck by defendant's horse and wagon. Attorneys G. L. Wentworth and G. W. Kelley appear for plaintiffs and defendant. Numerous related cases listed in docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Martha J. Loud
Henry Beaman
G. L. Wentworth
G. W. Kelley
Kelley
Morston
Tully
Mulerm
Lundy
Dames
Reed
Brookline
Hernarad
Lawrence
Mittehell
Same
Suffolk A. C. Organized At 694 Washington Street
The Suffolk Athletic Club formed last evening at 694 Washington Street with Edward J. McHugh presiding and John J. Galvin as secretary. An exec pro tem committee of R. P. Russell W. H. Levy and I. R. Halloran was named. Members signed the A. A. U. petition. The next meeting is January 27 to adopt a constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk A. C
Suffolk Athletic Club
Washington Street
Edward J. McHugh
John J. Galvin
R. P. Russell
W. H. Levy
I. R. Halloran
Injured by a Street Car at Broadway and E Street
Eleven year old Michael Keenan was struck and knocked down by a horse car at the corner of Broadway and E street last night. He suffered a slight scalp wound, was treated at Station 6 by Dr. Morris, and sent home to 25 Silver street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Keenan
Broadway
E Street
Morris
Silver Street
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Benevolent Scotchimen
Scots Charitable Society
Time Journalisy
Portsmouth Journal
Eastern Railroad
Queen Vic
Toria and
Louis Phillippe
Harvard College
Harvard
San Domingo
Maine
W. M. Noble
E. W. Burdett
C. A. Snow
Fonelaws
Hoyt
O'Connell
Moore
Fowle
West Lud
Campanari
Brown
AM Uiuces
Taylor
Monahan
Perry
Bickford
Hoppe
Maticka
Krug
Sam Sing
Hockaday
Old
Colony R
Murdock
Thompson
International Trust Company
Ernest Schuman
International Trustee
Schuman
J. Avery
P. Webster
R. M. Morse
M. Morton
Defendant Trust Company
Nadaes
Der
Ltatuce
Hastings
Florid
Southern R. R
Durr
Chase
Spring
Forbush
Nat'l Bank
Freeman Mfg. Co
Bell
McAloon
Neonan
Roar
North
Fireman Vs. Co
Damon
Mitchell
Rexera
Ferren
Hunt
Am. Fro Meter Co
Taft
Commonwealth of Mass
Sine
Kent
Wood
Fish
Gilmour
Titcomb
Stillings
Loring
Waldron
Medvay
Faxon
Barlow
Hansen Hop & Malt Co
Flynn
Felert
Bartlett
Geldert
Fessex den
George L. Copeland
Horace Draver
J. EB. Hanry
J. G. Ailen
W. H. Zinn
A. A. Meyer
Bb. L. M. Tower
J. E. Cotter
Blaisdell v. Mut. Res
Riley v. Fitch
Fund Life Assu
Tewksbury v
Incf
N.Y. Hab
Ts Winthrop
Leahy
West Lnd
Thomas Vy
Lstever
McMiahon
Whil
Nickerson
Barcomb
Law
Keenan
King
Luke
Adams
Madison _v
West Oo
West End End
Gleason_v
N.Y
N. E.R
Meegin
Conpar
Sarah P. Ingalls
W. D. Hobbs
Swampscott
G. E. Smith
W. F. Dana
William Claflin
Andrew H. Ward
H. W. Chaplin
E. C. Mowry
L. Scott
Grace E. Perry
Bill
H. S. Milton
C. F. Eldredge
Herkins
Rosseau
Pauline
Cora E
James M
Knox
Alice F
Drennan
Charles M
David A
Josephine M
the Post
Tremont Art Store
Tremont Street
Museum
Popular Art
Post Want
POST
Chattanooga
Tenn
Memphis
India
Egypt
Peru
South America
Asia
Merdoza
Orfolk
Dedham
Aynard
U.S
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