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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1887
Page
8
The Boston Common Council urged the Mayor to petition the Legislature for changes to Sunday laws. A detailed report argued that the 1836 act needs modernization to reflect urban life, travel, commerce, and daily needs, proposing local bylaw latitude and a draft bill guiding Sunday restrictions.
The Worcester County Musical Association schedules a Mendelssohn festival in Worcrester on January 27. The event highlights plans for performances and local musical talent in the festival program.
On February 3, the composer’s birth anniversary will be observed. B. D. Allen of this city will lead the musical portion of the program and the Rev. Dr. W. L. Gage, formerly of Hartford and editor of the composer’s life, will give an address.
The piece surveys Conservative infighting over the Primrose League, royal ceremonies at St James's, Oxford gossip on a new dissenters’ college, and Parisian cultural misfires. It notes criticism of Prince Alexander of Battenberg and reflects on notable English figures like Serjeant Ballantine.
At an adjourned meeting in Wells Memorial Hall the Mt Hope Cemetery lot owners pledged to push for nonpolitical control and a voice in selecting trusted appointees. A subscription was raised to cover expenses for presenting the case to the Legislature.
The Cecilia joined the Boston Orchestral Club to perform Mendelssohn’s music to Racine’s Athalie. Conductor B J Lang led the orchestra with soloists Mrs F P Whitney Mrs L S Ipsen and Miss H C McLain. Ticknor’s reading impressed though soloists varied. Next Cecilia concert March 17 features Dvorak The Spectre's Bride.
The second chamber concert of Willard Burr Jr. compositions will be in Chickering Hall next Monday. Performers include B Jr Lang George J Parker and Kneisel quartet Iranz Kneisel Emanuel Fiedler Louis Svecenski Fritz Giese. Program features a B minor sonata four piano solos two songs and a F major quartet. The Boston Ideal Opera Company arrives for a major run at Boston Theatre starting Monday with sixty chorus and forty orchestra for Fra Diavolo.
Harvard faculty announce a shift from percent marks to five letter grades A through E for most students while seniors will keep the percentage scale for degree determinations. Rules convert juniors and sophomores with A 90 plus B 73 89 C 60 77 and D 60 below and allow instructor discretion with reporting to the secretary. Mid year exams run to Feb 12 and disruption to classes noted. I A Ruland elected a Daily Crimson editor. University papers discuss a new university club formation.
Two boys Henry Griffin and Charles McCourt were arrested at Horace Partridge's store on Wednesday for stealing toys and small goods. They claimed membership in a juvenile burglary band that operates from an old shed on East Brookline street.
The Albany Journal Rep condemns Standard Oil for harming oil consumers and wielding political influence. It calls the rise of the giant monopoly shameful and urges stronger legislation, noting the interstate commerce bill as a first step toward curbing its power.
City notes summarize daily church and club events in Boston. Elections at Shawmut Congregational Church, Chamber of Commerce egg board talk, Temperance Alliance meeting, and a memory service for J Thomas Vose. Boston Commercial gains new management with investor backing.
Policeman M. M. Connors of Fitchburg who shot George 8. Howard, Jan. 18, was arraigned in court yesterday and held in 5000 dollars on a charge of manslaughter. Attorney-General Sherman will grant a hearing on Saturday to Lowell school committee members claiming Charles H. Conant and George E. Stanley were illegally elected. If successful, the petitioners may take the matter to the Supreme Court.
Last evening the Hunt ball at Berkeley Hall drew many guests under scarlet and yellow bunting. The hall featured mounted hunting heads and animal skins, German favors, and decorations showcasing riding gear. Chaperones included Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Hunnewell, Mrs. Bowditch, and others. committee leaders were Warren, Peabody, Haven, Seabury, Donner, Parker, Rotch, and Bowditch.
In the case of W F Green et al v schooner E H Furber the court ruled a lien for wharfage exists on proceeds from the sale of a domestic vessel. The petitioners recover full pesonne claim for wharfage furnished at East Boston, following the Kate Tremaine rule. H Russell represented the petitioners and H P Harriman appeared for certain owners.
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth lists equity cases argued on January 27 with multiple dockets including S 472 George Woods Company vs William N Storer M 478 Edward Russell vs Ellen F Barstow S 475 John J Stevens trustee vs Emery Fisher and others S 476 Mary J Ammidown administratrix vs Joseph Kinsey. Unfinished case Joseph S Bradley vs Rufus H Brigham executor. The criminal docket will be taken up after the above.
The January 27 group lists multiple cases in Boston with juries out or verdicts. Ellen O Shaughnessey sues Suffolk Brewing for 10000 dollars over injuries from a wagon on Eighth Street. city of Boston case for 4000 damages over street defect yields 775 verdict. Additional cases include nickel amounts, various employers, and fourth session car accident verdicts.
Plaintiffs in multiple actions led by Charles A. Cutter claim health injuries from faulty drainage at premises 60 Allen Street in Boston, owned by defendant and used by family members in summer 1885. Lawyers for plaintiffs and defendant appear in several docket entries, with numerous cases listed against Hamlin and others.
Plaintiff alleges defendants converted horses wagons carts and harnesses. Mortgage by Patrick Tracey to defendants disputes ownership and timing. Trial held with attorneys H N Allin for plaintiff Brown and Keyes for defendants.
For 24 hours from 7 a m Friday January 28 warmer southerly winds bring fair weather to New England and eastern New York.
The report compiles yesterday's weather observations up to 10 p m from all stations recorded at the same moment. It notes temperatures, wind directions, and atmospheric conditions compiled for a nationwide meteorological summary.
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