Interstate Commerce hearings set on Boston lines dispute
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington schedules hearings for September 1 1887 in Rutland Vermont regarding joint rates by Boston and Albany Boston and Lowell Central Vermont and other lines. The case alleges higher rates from Boston to St Albans and Detroit via certain tariffs, with defendants arguing through traffic and competition justify rates and cite the National Despatch Line. Also noted are steamship line tariffs from Boston to lake ports and related objections, plus a June notice of freight rate advances and a note on ten days notice for Milwaukee to New England points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston & Lowell Railroad Company
Board of Interstate Comercce Commissioners
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
United States Court House
Rutland
Epwanko A. Moseley
Concord Railroad Company
Northern Railroad Company
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Grand Trunk Railroad Company
Boston
Detroit
Mich
Montreal
Can
St. Albans
National
Canada
St. Johns
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlainailroad Company
Lake Ports
United States
Ogdensburg
Central Vermont Railroad
Chapin & Co
Milwaukee
John Porteous
New England
Public hearings to continue in Washington while bureau visits proceed
The bureau will hold public sessions as usual in Washington and intends to tour Northern States to conduct hearings. The commission plans to visit several regions and hold public sessions in those areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Temperance Excursion Draws Leaders From Several States
The temperance societies of the state held a Lake Walden excursion in Boston to honor the National Division Sons of Temperance. Delegates from multiple states and Canadian provinces attended with leaders from Sons of Temperance Temple of Honor and W C T U. A Grove meeting, dinner by H J Seiler, and speakers from New Brunswick Maine New Jersey and New York highlighted the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Societies
Lake Walden
Sons of Temperance of
North America
Union
Canada
Sons of Temperance
Temple of Honor
Social Temple
Good Templars
Reform Club
Juvenile Temple
City Brigade Band of
Boston
Sam Lucas Concert Company
Grove
National Division
H. J. Seiler
F. H. Henshaw
P.G.W.A
Massachusetts
K. A. Temple
Halifax
Leonard ‘I’. Tilley
New Brunswick
W. H. Armstrong
Milford
Penn
Carswell
L. Ransom
P.M.W.P
New Jersey
E. H. Clapp
M.W.P
M.W.P.; the Hon. 5. L. Carleton
Maine
Robinson
Gloucester
M.W.T
Edward Crummey
New York
Maud L. Brown
Chelsea
Signal Light Division
G. W. P. Doe
Hopkinton Cider Case Before East Cambridge Court
Judge Barker heard petitioners in Hopkinton seeking to bar W W Claflin from using a Main Street building to illegally sell liquor. The dispute centered on who legally makes cider under the 1887 statute as Claflin sold output from a steam cider mill where he had no direct制作. The court reserved its decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Wakefield Apenetee
A. V. Lynde
Cause of the Wreck at Tamax New Brunswick
The Merrimack ran ashore in dense fog off Little iTope Island after steering toward shore to avoid the weather. Pilot Reynolds and crew say a westerly current and late fog contributed. nine knots, light visible only after impact, hull breaking up. A O Whitney later repatriated survivors with no stolen cargo found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamax
N. S
A. O. Whitney
Liverpool
N.S
Merrimack
Crowell
Reynolds
Point la Tour
Quartermaster Morrison
Little iTope Island
A.€. Whitney
First Step in Fall Campaign Moves In Boston Area
The Republican State committee calls a meeting in the city on Thursday July 28 to set the time and place for the annual state convention. They may also elect the permanent presiding officer and the resolutions committee chair. No decision on moving the convention from Boston or its date has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Boston
Boston Postoffice annual fiscal report 1887 gains over 1886
The Boston Postoffice annual statement for the year ending June 30 1887 shows net government revenue above one million dollars with total receipts 1 657 273 23 and expenditures 641 015 02. Net revenue 1 016 258 21 up 50 352 96 from last year. Carriers rose from 295 to 312 with 15 added in September under Tobey and Corse administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Postoffice
Corse
Mr.Tobey
General Corse
Oscar Harvey Backers Defend Republican Stance in Fuss
The Wilkes-Barre Despatch notes Oscar J Harvey, a Treasury forger, is a lifelong Republican amid calls of Democrat or Mugwump. It traces his appointment to personal ties, especially to William EK Smith, with letters from leaders like Whitelaw Reed and Samuel J Randall praising him though not as a Democrat. It also highlights sympathy for Harvey and his wife a popular amateur singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
N. ¥. World
Oscar J. Harvey
Treasury
Harvey
William EK. Smith
the Treasury
Smith
Whitelaw Reld
Wayne McVeigh
Huyt
Samuel J. Randall
Apparatus Exhibition For Harvard Students At Lab
An exhibition of physical apparatus recommended for preparing students for Harvard College will be held at the Harvard Physical Laboratory on Tuesday and Wednesday July 19 and 20. The lab opens at 9 a m both days with emphasis on the sixty experiment course shown especially on the afternoon of July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College
Harvard Physical Laboratory
Proposals opened for steam heating at two Everett schools
At noon today in the Mayor’s office bids were read for supplying steam heating apparatus to Everett and Cushman schools. The awards went to A B Franklin for both contracts with the Cushman bid at 2970 and the Everett bid at 3240, while other bidders included Walworth Manufacturing Dow Braman Ingalls Kendricken and Walker Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Cushman
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Albert B. Franklin
Raman, Dow & Co
Ingalls& Kendricken
Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company
A. B. Franklin
Braman, Dow & Co
Ingalls & Kendricken
Arrival of the Carroll brings Merrimack wreck survivors home
The Carroll of the Boston Halifax and Prince Edward Island line docked at Lewis Wharf about 11 yesterday with twenty nine Merrimack wreck survivors. Passengers appeared well and shared details of the disaster confirming earlier accounts. They noted no organized robbery by the crew, some baggage was opened, and a few crew members were drinking. They praised the officers and crew for their heroism in saving lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrole
Carroll
Boston
Halifax
Prince Edward Island
Lewis Wharf
Merrimack
Water Works Men Discharged In Somerville
Superintendent Dennett of the Somerville water works has discharged all employed workers due to exhausted appropriation funds. Without a special transfer from other finances, work must stop. A request for 25000 plus 2000 for hydrants was cut by the finance committee to 17000 and 800, leaving no funds to run through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett
Somerville Water Works
Water Department
Water Board
Finance Committee
Battery B Marches to Framingham Camp in Brigade Move
Battery B of Lawrence led by Captain Duchesney leaves Lawrence at 12:80 a.m. Monday. The unit traverses Andover Ballardvale Tewksbury and Billerica to Bedford arriving 7:30 a.m. Breakfast then halt until 2 p.m. Lunch, then on through Lincoln to Framingham camp about 7 o'clock Monday evening. Colonel Wellington accompanies the battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence N. Duchesney
Framingham
Andover
Ballardvale
Tewksbury
Billerica
Bedford
Lincoln
Fred H. Wellington
Watertown's Costello and Welch Race for $100 Prize
In Waltham on High street spectators watched Walter E. Costello of Newton and M. M. Welch of Watertown, both pros, race 125 yards. Welch won by five yards in 13 seconds, despite Welch's injured leg and Costello's lack of training. Referee P. J. Kane. purse $100. no judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Speciar
Watertown
Newton and
High Street
Walter E. Costello
Newton
Waltham Watch Factory
M. M. Welch
Walker & Pratt Iron Foundry
John Lawless
Costello
Welch
P. J. Kane
Lynn firemen muster set for August at bicycle track
The Lynn Bicycle Club Track Association will host a firemen's muster in August at the bicycle track with $1500 in cash prizes. Prizes will be awarded for hose racing, hook and ladder racing, and hand engine contests. Teams from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and New York have signified willingness to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Tragic drowning of 12 year old in Somerville pits
Freddie Brine, son of Inspector William H. Brine of Somerville, drowned in brick yard pits off Washington street yesterday afternoon near 4. Policeman Euene Carter recovered the body by diving after it had been in the water about ten minutes. Medical Examiner Durell viewed the body before removal to the Brine residence on Houghton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Brine
Board of Health
William H. Brine
Somerville
Washington Street
Euene Carter
Dan
Durell
Mr. Brine
Houghton Street
Prepare for Hot Weather Keen supplied with Pearline-erat labor saver
A brief ad notes preparation for hot weather with Keen products and Pearline as a labor saving aid. It emphasizes practical help for households and suggests using Pearline to simplify chores during heat. The item reads like a wartime era household tip or product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keen
Governor Ames Reviews Cadets at Hingham Camp
Governor Ames and staff observed a review at Hingham with a trooping of colors. Wind hindered rifle practice though Private F. A. Shaw led scores. Surgeon-General Holt found the medical department in order. About 2000 attended afternoon events, nearly 5000 in the evening. Cadet Band and First Corps quartet performed. The encampment ended with general satisfaction and a return to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hingham
Ames
Edmonds
General Dalton
Currier
Sampson
F. A. Shaw
W. ©. Johnston
Holt
John H. Whalley
West Point
Wellington
Parker
AY Sorbriikn
Green
Burford
Hovey
Marion
Kellett
Batchelder
First Corps
Isador Braggiotti
Charles Ryder
J. G. White
Notable City Notes From Boston Scenes and Appointments
Maurice Phillips died at 34 Wheeler Street at noon yesterday probably from heart disease. The Massachusetts Press Association plans an 18th annual excursion from Boston & Lowell depot at 9 30 this morning with about 100 participants. A newsdealer committee voted to secure a city headquarters for weekly meetings and an early public meeting. The Ninth Regiment reunion is set for August 3 at Vine Cafe Nantasket with officers elected at 11 a m and dinner at 1 p m. A Philadelphia centennial trip to celebrate the Constitution will depart Boston on Sept 14. invitations extended to City Clerk O Neil Clerk O Kane and City Messenger Peters. Andreas Blume, Ward 11 councilman, sues the Boston Globe for 10000 in damages over alleged libel. Compositor Williams injured when struck by a shaft and wheel while crossing Washington Street near School. taken home to Charlestown. Extradition of Charles H Churchill agreed to return without Governor Ames hearing after aiding a convict’s escape. Nantasket visitors described as the best class in New England. Reeves’s Band plays daily. The Baby Pathfinder for July issued with summer schedules of New England roads. Colonel N A M Dudley arrives in city on a Montana visit, linked to Lord Elgin treaty memories. Harvard Bridge plans near completion with contracts soon. Rear Admiral Temple and wife registered at Young’s Hotel. Mayor O’Brien proposes Labor Day holiday for city employees. The new board of examiners met for the first time with General Peach presiding and Major Merrill as recorder. two officers for qualification and two for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Phillips
Wheeler Street
Massachusetts Press Association
Boston & Lowell
Ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Vine
Nantasket
Philadelphia
United States
Boston
O'Neil
O' Kane
Common Council
Peters
Andreas Blume
The
Boston Fame Journal
Charles H. Churchill
Ames
Nebraska
New England
Reeves
N. A. M. Dudley
U.S.A
Montana
Dudley
George Redding
State Street
Lord Elgin
Canada
Harvard
Cambridge
Temple
U.S.N
Young’s Hotel
O’brien
Peach
Merrill
Artillery Recorder
Wells Memorial Association awards for best cottage plans
Nineteen architects submitted thirty nine plans for the Wells Memorial Association prize competition. J Edward Sheehan won first prize of 850 for a Washington street design, G F Sprague took eight eighty for a Regent Square Roxbury plan, William B Ash earned 20 for Phillips street, with George M Shinn receiving a 20 gratuity. Cottages will cost 1000 1500 and 32000 above land. Plans will be shown at Wells Memorial Workingmen's Institute for a week and then published for members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Memorial Association
J. Edward Sheehan
Washington Street
G. F. Sprague
Regent Square
Roxbury
William B. Ash
Phillips Street
George M. Shinn
Exchange Place
Wells Memorial Workingmen’s Institute
Boston Concert by Thirty-One Piece Band Under Claus
The city of Boston presents a 31 musician band conducted by Mr. J. B. Claus performing Sunday at 4 pm featuring overtures by Keler Bela and Willmers, arias by Pedeotti, a propulsive potpourri, a cornet solo, and selections from Wagner and Rienzi among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. B. Claus
Ose Eee Eens
Keler Bela
Meyerbeer
St. Petersburg
Resch
Wellings
J. M. Flockton
Norway
Willmers
Pedeotti
Geo. E. Whiting
R. M. Davis
Millocher
Beissig Friedens
Wagner
Cambridge Riot Aides Sentenced in Railway Strike Case
Cornelius Shea a Cambridge rioter received one year in the house of correction from Judge Barker. Ohn O Connor was given the same sentence. Patrick H Carroll was found guilty of throwing a missile at a car and his sentence was deferred due to filed exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Shea
Cambridge
Cambridge Railroad
Barker
Superior Court
House of Correction
Ohn O'Connor
Patrick H. Carroll
Along Shore in Massachusetts Gleaner Reflects on Lifeboat Heroes and Seacoast Life
The piece praises lifesaving crews off Scituate and Munro Point, notes weathered harbors and water troughs inscribed as tributes, and recalls a hero who saved a ship’s crew thirty-one years ago. It contrasts stoic shore communities with the lonely watch of Minot’s Ledge lighthouse keepers and their quiet, human resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Scituate
Casey
Humane Society
Glades House
Mary L. Hall
Numane Society
Pettis
Munot
Minot’s Ledge
Doctor endorses Digestylin for indigestion and dyspepsia
Dr I H Alday states Digestylin is excellent and efficacious for indigestion and dyspepsia in his own family. The advertisement cites Siper bottle and W F Rider & Co at 82 Tobn Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Alday
W. EF. Rider & Co
New York
Melons and Sanford's Ginger
A lively piece extols the refreshing virtues of melons, especially black-eyed water melon, while praising Sanford's Ginger as a universal remedy. It claims the tonic combats digestive upset, cramps, and disease, restoring circulation and warding off illnesses. The tone is upbeat and promotional, mixing humor with health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Notice of attorney admission in District of Massachusetts
Boston July 18 1887 notice is given that James R Dunbar of Westfield has applied for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court Commissioner John G Stetbon of the U S Circuit Court presiding in Massachusetts administers the process
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District OF Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
James R. Dunbar
Westfield
John G. Stetbon
U. S. Circuit Court
Fine for Evading Fare in Boston and Lowell Case
Judge Parmeter in Municipal Criminal Court ruled in the Boston and Lowell railroad v Lewis Berg trial from Montvale. Berg offered 50 cents for two fares not 85 cents each. court held a technical violation and imposed a fine of 10 dollars plus 5 for assault, costs, with an appeal bond set at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmeter
Municipal Criminal Court
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Lewis Berg
Berg
Montvale
Boston
Commonwealth
Funeral of William Perkins at King's Chapel
The funeral for William Perkins was held at noon yesterday at King's Chapel with a large attendance of businessmen including Tremont National Bank and China Mutual Insurance Company officials. Rev Henry W Foote conducted the service, a quartet provided responses, pallbearers included Goodwin Whitney and Thomas Motley, and interment followed at Mt. Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perkins
King’s Chapel
Tremont National Bank
The
China Mutual Insurance Company
Henry Lee
Henry I. Bowditch
Edward W. Hooper
Charles 5. Storrow
John L. Gardiner
Solomon B. Stebbins
Joseph Balch
Roger Walcott
William H. Baldwin
Franklin Haven
Barker
Albert Glover
Joseph B. Glover
H. H. Hunnewell
James H. Beal
Andrew P. Peabody
D.D
M. D. Ross
William Crosby
Clement Willis
James Dennie
Wil Ham EB. Weld
Samuel Weltch
Williams. Dexter
George W. Bond
Augustus Lowell
Arthur F. Lyman
Henry W. Foote
Arthur Foote
Messrs
Goodwin Whitney
Thomas Motley
Samuel C. Cobb
John C. Ropes
William Endicott, Jr
James Storrow
Mt. Auburn
Boston Lacrosse Association Plans Canada Trip August Schedule
The Boston Lacrosse Association met at the Falmouth House to map a two week August tour through Canada. They expect to face Montreal Brockville Ottawa Toronto Cornwall Shamrocks and Capitols with the Montreal game shaping as world championship versus the Canadian champions. A letter was also sent to the New York club proposing a game in Boston a week from today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lacrosse Association
Falmouth House
Canada
Montreal
Brockville
Ottawa
Toronto
Cornwall
Shamrocks
Capitols
Montreals
Bostons
United States
New York
New Yorks
Boston
Wily Thief Nabbed After Waterown Appeals to Pity
A young man calling himself Clarence D Raymond visited Waterown homes with a tale of a dependent family. He showed a damaged arm and obtained help, then stole gold mounted opera glasses from Mrs Jellam. Officer Howard captured him after a chase. arraignment set for Waltham. Raymond had served six months at Newton House of Correction, sentence expired June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence D. Raymond
Dixon Place
Cambridge
Waterdown
William Jellam
Palfrey Street
Jellam
Mulliken seeks reinstatement as Cambridge Electric superintendent
E H Mulliken, recently discharged as Cambridge Electric Light Company superintendent, has filed a bill in equity in the Supreme Court at East Cambridge praying for a mandamus to compel reinstatement by the company's directors. A hearing is set for the first Monday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Mulliken
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Supreme Court
East Cambridge
Haverhill Leather Cloth Company Formed in Haverhill
A certificate of organization is granted to the Haverhill Leather Cloth Company of Haverhill. The firm will manufacture leather cloth with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Officers named are Dudley Porter as president and William F. Endicott as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Leather Cloth Company of
Haverhill
Dudley L’orter
William F. Endicott
Sunday Services at Union Hall and Open Air Meetings
Sunday services by B Y M Christian Union feature Rev Stephen L Baldwin speaking on The Land Language and People of China at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street with music by Maurice A Metcalf and Byron A Robinson. Doors open 7 15 pm for 7 45 pm start. Open air meetings by the Boston YMCA occur at Franklin Park Marine Park City Point and Boston Common with multiple pastors directing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Stephen L. Baldwin
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Boston
China
Maurice A. Metcalf
Byron A. Robinson
Association Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Toston Young Men’s Christian Association
Franklin Park
M. R. Deming
Marine Park
City Point
R.L. Greene
Boston Common
L. A. Banks
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Rutland, VT
Boston & Albany
Captain Crowell
Oscar Harvey
Journey
Framingham Camp
James Williams
George Anderson
Post
School Street
Herotic No. 54
Williams
Charlestown
Herotic
Rock
Plymouth
Old Colony
L. F
J. B
Grand Army
Weldon
Seaboard
Gleaner
Ling
Ginger
Rorp
Court Record
Lacrosse
Anch the
IND
Beat Drug and Grocery Trade
C. H. Graves & Sons
Sole Proprietors
Baston
HA Hartley & Go
H. A. Hartley & Co
Brattle Square
Roston
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
W. B. Hathaway
California
San Francisco
Cal
Altai ccc
Mt. Diablo
Potosi
Savace Sen BE
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Gould & Curry
Union Con
Tia Big
Utah
Hale & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
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