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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1891

Page

8

Democratic banquet voices unity for spread of power

The 1891 Massachusetts Democratic House members gathered at the Revere House for an informal banquet with Mayor Matthews Brigadier General Corcoran and party leaders. Speakers urged party unity to secure 1892 victories, predicted a Democratic majority in state offices and legislature, and stressed nonpartisan cooperation with Republicans to enact popular measures.

Revere House Mayor Matthews J. W. Corcoran Russell Harvey N. Collison Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Kimball Cooke Haggerty Drury Stafford Eaton Reed J. W. Coveney McEttrick Charles Haggerty Senate Democrats House Democrats Rusgell Josiah Quincy McKttrick Harvey N. Callison Young Men's Democratic Club Glouiy Democratic House Senate John W. Corcoran Old Bay State Salem D. Charles Joseph P. Lomasney Boston State Committee State House Hol Collins Howe Cambridge Matthews Stearns Salem Buckley Holyoke Chance Senator Stafford Isex

Tariff Reform Meeting Highlights New England Scene

The New England Tariff Reform League met at the American House with about 100 present. Speakers included Warren Daniells and L F McKinney who urged Australian ballots and tariff reform while praising Maine and Massachusetts leaders and urging unity to carry tariff reform in upcoming elections.

New England Tariff Reform League American House Henry L Warren F. Danielis L. F. McKinney New Hampshire John E. Russell Harvey N. Shepard Henry C. ‘Bacher Arthur T. Lyman John F. Moore Ne] Freeman Emerson W Massachusetts Commonwealth Lauchter Barney N. Snévind Maine Maing Bangor Charles Francis Adams Cleveland James Russell Lowell Henry L. Pierce Belef Senate Abraham Lincoln William E. Russell Nathan Matthews, Jr Boston Old Bay Amondpoly National Convention Grover Cleveand Napoleon Republic New England L.F. McKinney Congress Gabriel McKinney

Tariff Reform Talk At Winter Hill Club

At Winter Hall John M Woods and Robert Luce spoke on tariffs and taxation policy for the Winter Hill Tariff Reform Club of Somerville The speakers argued that the present tariff unfairly taxes workers to benefit manufacturers and urged income taxation as a fairer revenue source.

John M. Woods Robert Luce Winter Hill Tariff Reform Club Somerville Woods

Milk Producers Meet Names Officers and Plans

The New England Milk Producers Association met at the United States Hotel. A. H. Fitch of Hopkinton reported on the group’s progress including pay days from contractors and book scrutiny. Officers elected: President J. D. W. French. vice presidents M. H. Brown, W. A. Warner, C. A. Gleason. secretary George M. Whitaker. advisory board members L. W. Newton, J. H. Ties, E. G. Curtis, William B. Patrick, J. C. Bartlett, Horace Barry, Frank Wheeler, R. R. Yates, and A. H. Fitch.

New England Milx Producers’ Association United States A. H. Fitch Hopkinton Board of Government Fitch Massachusetts D. W. French North Andover M. H. Brown Milford W. A. Warner Hardwick C. A. Gleason New Braintree George M. Whitaker The New England Farmer Kengauzer Mr. Palmer L. W. Newton Southboro J. H. Ties Marlboro E. G. Curtis Lyndboro N.H William B. Patrick i Atren J.C. Bartlett Newmarket N. H Horace Barry Windham Frank Wheeler Concord R. R. Yates Northboro

Cambridge Veterans Celebrate Fourth Anniversary With Ladies Night

The Cambridge Veterans John A. Logan Post 186 G A R held a ladies night at Odd Fellows Hall Cambridgeport. Commander J D Billings served as toastmaster with speeches by General E W Hincks and others praising the Grand Army of the Republic and Massachusetts charitable work.

John A. Logan Post Cambridge Odd Fellows Hall Cambridgeport W. Barnes J. D. Billings E. W. Hincks United States Grand Army of the Republic J. P. Bradley National Council of Administration Order Russell Billings F. H. Holton Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Massachusetts G. B. Dyer Boston Dyer John Hopewell, Jr J. P. Condon Judge Wells Bay State Banjo Club Ada L. Park

Aphelion Hail Company Elected Officers at Winthrop Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Aphelion Hail Company of Winthrop officers were elected including vice president John Hopwell and clerk E Richards. Other directors named were Nathaniel Forer Sears William A Chapin Charles A Barrett and Frederick S Stimson.

Aphelion Hail Company Winthrop Eens John Hopwell E. Richards L. Burrill Cae Youssans Fing von Hopewell Ir. Richards Charles L. Pul van Natant Tating Nathaniel ©. Forer Sears William A. Chapin Harles A. Barrett Frederick 5. Stimson

Internal Revenue Receipts for First Half of FY 1891

Washington January 22 The total internal revenue collections for the first six months of the fiscal year ending June 30 1891 were 75 697 144 dollars, exceeding the same period of the prior year by 6 619 662 dollars. Receipts for December 1889 were greater than for the same month in the previous year.

Washington

Petition Circulates for Corse Reappointment

A report says a petition favors reappointing Postmaster Corse but may be premature. John D. Morton of Carpenter Woodward Morton noted letters to Washington carry more weight than petitions and many have been sent. He finds nine tenths of business leaders favor Corse’s retention.

Sam Judd John F. Andrew Coolidge Crosby Hoar John BE. Russell Hie Morse Mr. Russell Morse Washington Massachusetts Halls of Congress Worcester County Shepard Maine Republican Party Russell League Corse John D. Morton Carpenter, Woodward & Morton Morton General Corse

Court session items list many cases in Boston court

The January first and second sessions report numerous civil cases from the Superior Court. Dockets include Kenney vs Old Colony for injuries on Kneeland Street, Pickering v Aldrich for board and lodging, and multiple motor court and property disputes.

Superior Court Mason C. J Isabella J. Kenney Old Colony J. H. Benton, Jr Maria G. Maria Charles L. White Boston J. R. Murphy Driscoll J.C. Kennedy H.C. Baker A. P. Worthen

Criminal session lists multiple defendants and sentences

The court records sentences for Sherman alias James Holmes larceny and habitual criminal to 25 years in State prison, McDavitt fined 10 for assault and battery, Burke fined 60 for adulterating milk, Cunningham fined 50 as receiver, Ryan given three years for breaking and entering. The court adjourned to Monday for the Commonwealth v Drew with a trial expected to occupy the week.

Sherman J. William Crotty James Holmes Charles H. McDavitt Richard Burke Adam C. Cunningham Daniel Ryan the Commonwealth Silas S. Drew

Superior Court Docket from Norfolk Is Dedham January 28

Multiple cases listed with verdicts and withdrawals. Dennis Brennan v Nugent awarded $100 to plaintiff. Ellen F Roch v William W Denne tt et al writ of entry sought for land in Braintree. Other entries show assignee Maria Evans and various plaintiffs and defendants in tort and contract actions.

Superior Court Norfolk Dedham BisHor Dennis Brennan John Nugent E. Cotter J.J. Feely Maria ‘J. Evans Jeremiah Lane

Thompson and Killion sue for injuries in multiple Middlesex and Essex suits

A Middlesex Superior Court record lists tort actions from January 22 involving Joanna C Thompson and Oliver P Thompson against Amos Phipps for personal injuries and damages from car collisions and a separate case Bridgett Killion vs Ada E Daniels seeking 3000 for injuries. Related proceedings name various plaintiffs, defendants, and attorneys with verdicts and trials noted.

Middlesex Cambridge Buopeert Joanna C. Thompson Amos Phipps Holliston Oliver P. Thompson Amos Phip Erdict Strout & Coolidge W. A. Kingsbury George C.ate Bridgett Killion Ada E. Daniels Newton Francis Burke J. B. Goodrich Howe R. E. Co Bride

Boston notices include court commission and lectures

John J. Martin of Boston is commissioned by the Governor to the office of Justice of the Peace. A Woman's Chanty Club meeting at Bromfield Street Church gathers at 2 pm to plan a hospital fund fair. The fourth Channing Hall lecture on New England religious thought airs tomorrow at 3 pm by Rev. Austin S. Garner. Boston Music Hall hosts Stoddard's Passion Play lecture this evening and notes Stoddard's final matinee appearance tomorrow.

John J. Martin Boston Bromfield Street Chester Park Channing Hall New England Austin S. Garner Worcester Boston Music Hall Joan L. Stoddard

Object Lesson In Science At Tremont Street Show Window

A Boston display at 39 Tremont street by T Metcalf Co showcases bacteriology implements. Visitors see nutrient gelatine and agar agar, sterilizers, a sterilized culture apparatus, plating tools, and platinum inoculation needles arranged by Edwin W. Shedd Ph G and the company laboratory.

Koch T. Metcalf & Co Tremont Street Edwin W. Shedd Ph. G I. Metralf & Co

Somerville Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner

The Somerville Medical Society held its annual meeting and dinner at Union Hall with President T. M. Durell presiding. Guests included Mayor Pope and Dr. Cowles of the McLean Asylum. Officers elected were President Dr. W. A. Bell Vice President J. J. F. Couch Secretary and Treasurer Dr. J. F. Couch.

Somerville Medical Society Union Hall Somerville T. M. Durell Pope Cowles Mclean Asylum W. A. Bell J. J. F. Couch J. F. Couch

Cambridge Trade Association Hosts Banquet and Ladies Night

The Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association held its annual banquet and Ladies Night last evening at its hall in Cambridge port. Speeches were given by Colonel S. W. Coveney Representative BE Ridout F. M. Buffum and ex Mayor Bradford with interludes of music from an orchestra.

Cambridge Trade Association Cambridge Citizens’ Trade Associations Cambridge Port 5. W. Coveney BE. Ridout F. M. Buffum Bradford

New England Postmasters Nominated by President

Washington January 22 The President nominated postmasters in several New England towns Massachusetts Miss Julia K Walker East Northfield Charles A Perley Baldwinville Jane G Orr Pittsfield New Hampshire John Mason Spitmouth Chauncey A H Proche Littleton Annis Artwell Whitefield Vermont Charles F Wheeler Burlington

New England Washington Massachusetts Julia K. Walker East Northfield Charlies A. Perley Baldwinville Jane G. Orr Pittsfield New Hampshire John Mason Spitmouth Chauncey A. H Proche Littleton Annis

Salem Electric Light Company reelects officers at annual meeting

At the Salem Electric Light Company annual meeting the old board of officers was reelected. The company now operates 300 arc and about 2500 incandescent lights. The Mayor appointed John J. McCue keeper of the lockup.

Salem Electric Light Company Salem, Jan John J. McCue

Club conflicts over resolutions at Young's meeting

The Chickatawbut Club nearly split at its annual meeting at Young's last evening over resolutions tied to a Dorchestor Beacon article. After about three hours of discussion, the matter was indefinitely postponed. President Frank B Brizham led about forty members as dues were rejected and membership rose from 103 to 144.

Chickatawbut Club Young's Dorchester Beacon Frank B. Brizham Dudley Pray Eugene M. Smith James Wooley Josua Lovett William Wooley Francis D. Hersey John E. Durgin Young W.B. Fay C. B. Roberts J. R. Stuart A. B. Gilmore Riva Scott G. E. Pratt M. D. W. Greene J. F. Maguire A. P. Sherman Patagonian Club Young’s F. Z. Ward B. W. Russell Salem J. H. Langmaid J. N. Peterson Boston Lodge of Perfection George H. Allen Imperial Commandery Quincy House E. H. McKinney New Hampshire D. B. Ackley New York J. @. Hammel Pennsylvania John Sharrocks Springfield W. E. Barnes Connecut D. L. Fisher Vermont Dr. P Unnet TrRemo G. W. Kemp Eiewark N. J Henry Esmond Orange N. Y Huntington The Loyal Legion Ir. Geo. E. Brock Mr. Free Europe California Niagara Falls Montreal Quebec Washington Allen, du Kelly Burlington Warfield Providence Z. L. Bicknell VuncomMe P. A. Cheney T. B. Beak Portland N. H F. A. Ducker Maha W. Wyman Augusta T. J.thurston Rochester A. F. Ford Elmira N Y Lander Saco G. M. Chase Topeka Kan Randolph Ndon. Eng C. H. Hamilton Fitchburg George Borns H. L. Frazer New_York C. Mealey, Jr Greenwich Agreee Montgomery Rollina Concord N. HH H. H. Bernard Louisville F. W. Sison New Bedford R. M. Sherman Grand Forks N. D J. F. Foote Baltimore Caperone W. Cushman D. W. Shanner A. Leslie Providenga R. J B. Ives Waterbury Conn L. W. Shedd Montpelier Dorchester R. I. Guard Boston A. A. Sherman Philadelphia A. B. Coleman W. O. Cook Chicago A. J. R. Carson Adams W. Humphrey and Wife St. John N.B G. Lessing Hamilton Browne BE. W. Stinson Cincinnati F. Wilson Tf. S. Packham Sioux City Clark’s—J. Hutching

TWO WEDDINGS IN BALTIMARY AT CHRIST CHURCH

In Baltimore Jan 22 Miss Virginia Schley daughter of Captain Winfield Scott Schley and Ralph Granville Montague Steuart-Wortley of England were married at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Bishop Graham officiating. Prominent guests attended. Eva M. Tucker wed Harry B. Thompson of Chelsea at the Tucker home with about seventy five relatives present. Ellie Acker served as maid of honor. bride wore a white silk dress and carried white roses.

Baltimary Virginia Schley Winfield Scott Schley Baltimore Ralph Granville Montague Steuart-Wortley England Earl of Wharncliffe Atlantic & Danville Railroad Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Y. BR Thompson—Tucker Eva M. Tucker Harry 8. Thompson Chelsea Alfred Tucker Eden Street Charles W. Black Natick P. C. Watkins Ellie Acker

New Dressing Cabinets Exhibit At Paine's Furniture

Philosophers claim happiness lies in desire not possession Yet Paine's Furniture at 48 Canal Street invites women to view fully equipped dressing cabinets promising convenience and comfort over imperfect current bureau models A visit showcases the new patterns.

Paine’s Canal Street

Sir John Macdonald to Dissolve Parliament for General Election

From Orsa Ontario dated January 22 a report states Sir John Macdonald has decided to dissolve Parliament and appeal to the country, with the election likely in February.

Orsa Ont John Macdonald

Kinglake cremated in England per last wish

Kinglake the historian is cremated in England as he wished. Ex Queen Natalie says she will leave Servia abroad until the king comes of age. Bancroft, per T C Crawford in the New York Tribune, was a sun worshipper who loved sunlit rooms and opposed furnace heat and coal fires.

Kinglake England Natalie Servia Bancroft T. C. Crawford New York Tribune Washington

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