Carriage Bill Fight Folds Into City Hall Debate
Citizens' Association backs Judge Knowlton’s ruling on city carriage bills in Osborn et al. versus Boston. Herbert L. Harding explains potential steps, noting bills arose from council expenses, some lawful and others not, and cites Fourth of July expenditures. Discussion covers possible appeals, future audits, and the mayor’s use of a new department amid charter restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Harding
Citizens’ Association
Post
Association
Bailey
Knowlton
Harding
Common Council
City Law Department
Burrage
Arding
Peters
City Hall
Law Department of the City
Deerfield Summer School Lecture on From Medieval to Modern History
Professor James Douglas Crawford of Illinois spoke at Deerfield Summer School on unity across history eras. He traced barbarians to modern times, noting three forces shaping progress and citing Garfield and Abelard while exploring Louis and Joan of Arc. The next speaker will be Henry Mott on Champlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Mark Hopkins
Abelard
St. Bernard
John Huss
Bohemia
Luther
Louis VIII
Charles VIII
Louis XI
Joan of Arc
Bismarck
Ngland
William the Conqueror
Crawford
Dr. Buckingham
L. J. Lincoln
J. Wells Champney
Henry Mott
McGill University
Montreal
Can
Samuel de Champlain
Mexican War Veterans Celebrate 40th Return Anniversary
Nantasket Below July 19. Survivors of the Massachusetts regiment who served in the Mexican War held a reunion and banquet at Hotel Nantasket today to mark their return. Adjutant Harry A McGlenen was reelected president with General Nelson Vialle and Captain William Hurd as vice presidents. After the banquet, speeches were delivered by numerous officers and comrades. Letters arrived from several notable veterans and supporters. About thirty-five members attended the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket
Massachusetts
Harry A. M’glenen
Nelson Vialle
William Hurd
Andrews
J. C. Crowningshield
Walker
Nathan Weston
Samuel Leonard
Lynn Yacht Run Aground At Crescent Beach
Skipper Frye and crew from Lynn found Crescent Beach dangerous at low water and ran their twenty-four foot Tourist ashore near Nahant while seeking bait. The yacht grounded and suffered heavy damage after being driven in too close and was beached on the stones opposite the railroad station by 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Beach
Frye
Lynn
Tomenday
Nahant
Old Neptune
National Normal Music School Demonstrations in Sleeper Hall
On the third day in Sleeper Hall at the National Normal Music School New England Conservatory of Music Professor J B Sharland presented methods for teaching music in high schools to about sixty pupils. O B Brown of Malden delivered a lecture on melodies and chords structure. Students then received second year instruction from R Bill and G A Veazie Jr. Luther Whiting Mason demonstrated chord work for sixth year. Mrs Fanny Thomas and Mrs S B Griswold taught primary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Normal Music School
Sleeper Hall
New England
R. Bill
G. A. Veazie
Luther Whiting Mason
Fanny ‘Thomas
Flagman Henry Reed Killed Coupling Cars Near Clinton Market
Henry Reed a Union Freight flagman was crushed to death between two railroad cars at about four yesterday afternoon on Atlantic avenue near Clinton market. He died while coupling the cars and the body was removed to Solas awaiting relatives instructions. Reed, 40, unmarried, brother in East Cambridge notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reed
Union Freight Railroad
Atlantic Avenue
Clinton Market
Solas
Reed
East Cambridge
Death of Adolphus Merriam in Framingham
Adolphus Merriam, 68, president of the Framingham Savings Bank and vice president of the South Framingham National Bank, and principal owner of the Cordaville Blanket Mill, was stricken with apoplexy in Boston this morning, brought home and has been unconscious all day. feared to live only a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South FramingHam
Storage Merc HANDISE and India Storage Co notice
Merchants storing merchandise in warehouses urged to consider the India Storage Company at 86 India street. Buildings are central with low insurance, suited to first class storage. proprietor W. L. Bruce notes half month rates as a new bargain for storing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sostan
India Storage Company
India Street
W. L. Bruce
National Prison Association Ends Meeting in Boston
The National Prison Association completes its year’s work with a Boston session. Delegates, many headed to Deer Island for tours, hear reports on police and prison reform, praise private detective agencies yet urge prevention over punishment, and plan next year’s gathering in Nashville. Deer Island visit includes tours, youth choir, reform discussions, and a substantial donation of time and resources.
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National Prison Association
Deer Island
New England
Illinois
Alabama
Hayes
Felton
Chicago House of Correction
Standing Committee On Police
Boston
Wines
Robert Treat Paine
Brinkerhoff
J. L. Milligan
J. K. Barney
Providence
Agnes L. D’arcambal
Home of Industry
Detroit
John C. Taylor
Hartford
Daniel Russe'l
J. J. Fandé
State Prison
North
Michigan City
S. J. Barrows
Christian Register
Phillins Brooks
East Wind
Deersland
Colonel Whiton
Loafer
South Cove
North End
J. W. Cadman
Marion Whiton
J. J. Martin
Marshalsea
Martin
Women’s Christian ‘T'Emperance Union
Major Oliver
Cincinnati
Scouller
Warden Cassidy
Thomas A. Gargan
Tenting in the Rain at South Framingham Brigade Review
Occasional showers delayed drills but soldiers kept discipline as infantry and cavalry rehearsed skirmish maneuvers. Brigadier officers oversaw the guard, citron lemon incident amused troops, and spectators awaited a grand review with Lieutenant-Governor Brackett expected to attend at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framiingham
SpEorat
Rome
Brigade Guards
Tommy
Logan
Ninth Infantry
W. H. Hearnessy
Artillery
G. F. Henderson
Cavalry
W. H. Dunney
Eighth Infantry
Golf
Fifth Infantry
B. J. Wilmot
W.J. Robinson
D. C. Scott
Brackett
Creditors press for cents on the dollar across New England firms
Grocers, clothiers, and manufacturers from Woonsocket to Hartford face insolvencies and assignments. Winfred Jarrett seeks 30day 0 on 2500 owed. Charles & Plummer offer 60 cents on the dollar in unsecured notes at 2, 4, 8, 12 months. Several firms, including Martin-Wilson Alarm Co and Sackheim & Levin, have been assigned or compromised. F. K. Tuttle tanner and carrier's creditors appoint a committee to audit. business to continue during stock liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Jarrett
Woonsocket
R. I
Charles &. Plummer
Newburyport
Martin-Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company
Pearl Street
George
Tanner and Currier
Salem Tearengay
George W. Pickering
Charles Harrington
Joseph F. Walden
Mr. Tuttle
Evangelist Leyden Bids Farewell at Baptist Tabernacle
Evangelist Leyden concluded his farewell address to followers at the Baptist Tabernacle last evening and announced a three week absence. He plans to travel to Maine for a rest and to wage a campaign against papal indulgences, urging generous offerings for America Christ and education. He critiqued indulgences with Latin and Italian derivations and recited a Catholic eyewitness account of Waldensian executions tied to indulgence sales. He also recounted Tetzel the papal commissioner and his infamous inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Leyden
Baptist Tabernacle
Maine
America
Christ
Tetzel
Policeman Flaherty Accused Of Double Assault In Boston
Patrolman Flaherty, eight months on the force and recently assigned to Broadway station, allegedly got drunk and assaulted William Middlestack on Federal Street and then attacked Philip Morrison, assistant station agent. Morrison seeks a full police investigation after Flaherty’s arrest at the Broadway station during his vacation.
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Flaherty
Broadway
Boston
William Middlestack
Federal Street
Philip H. Morrison
Boston, & Albany
Music Hall Promenades by Strauss at Neuendorff’s Night
Johann Strauss compositions will be prominent on Mr. Neuendorff’s programme at Music Hall tonight. This third composer’s night of the season offers a rare chance to hear Viennese waltzes performed by a large, efficient orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Strauss
Neuendorff
Music Hall
Were Not Jolly Tars Harbeson Hickman Harbor Brawl
A lively row broke out aboard the three masted schooner Harbeson Hickman off Castle Island after a liquor run. Mate Edward Snow and sailor August Kusch suffered head wounds from a capstan bar wielded by Albert Koenig who fled ashore and was later arrested. captain James S. Fisher awaits police orders as the vessel was delayed from its Kennebec voyage.
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Harbeson Hickman
Wilmington
James S. Fisher
Post
Castle Island
Fisher
Philadelphia
Marblehead
August Kusch
Albert Koenig
South Bay
Federal Street
Kusch
Koenig
Lisher
Kennebec
Kuch
Hayward
Federal Street Bridge
Mate Snow
City Hall Notes Urge Gonnelley for Waste Water Post
Aldermen from McLaughlin’s district pressed for John A. Gonnelley to be named assistant superintendent in the waste water department. A hearing was held on Boston One Heating Co’s petition to lay pipes on School Street between Washington Street and City Hall Avenue. The West End railroad seeks a location on the new Harvard bridge at the next board meeting. The Mayor referred the delegation to the water and sewer committee. No remonstrance was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Harvard Bridge
Board of Aldermen
McLaughlin
John A. Gonnelley
Mariantne
Water Oro
Boston One Heating Company
School Street
Washington Street
City Hall Avenue
Classification of Sugar Board Arrives in Boston
Professor Andrews of the Institute of Technology arrives with Colonel J A Jewell and General Appraiser Downs to examine the Boston Custom House laboratory. The board, after already testing in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York, aims to harmonize sugar classification across major importing centers.
Spofford 250th anniversary event at Georgetown home
Descendants of John Spofford plan a gathering Aug 29 at Spofford Hill Georgetown to observe the emigrant’s arrival 250 years earlier and rededicate the first Spofford home site where a long sheltering lease stands. Also notes drownings and local civic actions and events.
Diphtheria in Brighton and Citywide Trends
The Brighton board of health reports diphtheria cases and deaths rising for May and June but easing in July to the 19th. Citywide May to July totals show a clear downward trend, with May 152 cases and 53 deaths, June 111 and 37, and July 55 so far. The board notes fewer measles and typhus but a slight rise in scarlet fever, and a weekly report indicates a dip in contagious diseases compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Brighton
Old Gravestones Dug Up on Bosworth Street
Workmen trenching for gas pipes on Bosworth Street uncovered a cellar and four old gravestones. One reads Ruth Brading aged one year and 27 days dying in 1675. Others include John Thomson aged 67 died August 27, 1720 Ebenezer Hile son of Henry and Mary Hile aged 17 died May 7, 1723 and a fragmentary George stone.
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Bosworth Street
Ruth Brading
John Thomson
Ebenezer Hile
Henry
Mary
Hile
George
Catholic Total Abstinence Union plans Aug convention events
The committee announces a torchlight procession July 31, convention sessions at Tremont Temple August 1 2, a banquet Thursday evening at Meronaou, and Friday Saturday visits to public interest areas and harbor. Rev T J County of Worcester to preside.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Tremont Temple
Meronaou
Aphelions Meeting Showcased Italian Views and Music
The Great Head Improvement Society Aphelions held a crowded meeting in Cottage Hill Pavilion. Professor Henry G. Carey of Boston public schools gave a stereopticon Italy lecture, with recitations by Miss Fstelle French, violin by Miss Maude Palmer, and songs by Walter W. Cole of Auburndale.
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Aphelions
Great Head Improvement Society
Cottage Hill
Italy
Henry G. Carey
Boston Public Schools
Fstelle French
Maude Palmer
Walter W. Cole
Auburndale
Mass
Luck and Money from the Louisiana Lottery
Boston Courier reports the Louisiana State Lottery enriches Boston annually with prizes. At the June 12 draw in New Orleans locals won from $5 to thousands. two Boston tickets drew the third prize of 50,000. A Highland district drummer and a Boston paint and oil merchant held portions, with stories of relatives benefiting and hopeful future winnings.
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Boston
Financial Institution
New Orleans
New England
Batchelder Street
Highland District
Courier
New York
India Street
Maverick Bank
Mass
Fall River Churches Appeal for Parish Rebuild Aid
At the Diocesan Board of Missions meeting on June 6 a Fall River appeal urged support for St John’s in Globe Village, St Mark’s in Flint Village, and St James’s in the city. The three parishes face huge debt and dilapidated buildings. total need cited is 20,000 dollars to stabilize and extend church work, with further centers planned. Ed ward Osborne, A J C Lowdon, and J S Blatchford sign as Boston committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocesan Board of Missions
Fall River
St. John
Church of the Ascension
St. John’s
Globe Village
Mark
Flint Village
St.James’s Church
Order
New England
St. Mark’s
St. James's
Cape
Jesus Christ
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Deerfield
Normal Music School
Flagman
Congress
Nashville
J. Putnam Bradlee
Downer
Framingham Camp
Guide Books
Baedeker
Hsthss & Lauriat
Just
Lively
Snow
City Hall Notes
John Spofford
Spofford
Lime Alley
Bartlett’s
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Oliver Ditson
John C. Haynes
Fort Point
Border City Manufacturing Company
Taunton River
William H. Leatherbee & Son
Bishop Harkins
Bishop O'Reilly
Springfield
St. Thomas’s Parish
Jamaica Plain
Thomas J. Conaty
Worcester
Leo XIII
Cain
Centre Street
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Longfellow
Boston Light
American Watch Company
Patrick Campbell
P. O. Reardon
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
Erie
Fitchburg
Gertrude Whitney
Pompeian Amphitheatre
Huntington Avenue
Pain
Paris
B. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Norman McDona
Monumental
Furnis
Cambridge
LD & CO
LE Street Mass
Lowell Estate
Atk Stallewae
Fenton, Watertown and
Mt. Auburn
Cara
Harpy and Adams
Thomas Cummings
William J. Breen
George W. Gardiner
Dedham Street
Charles Donoghues
James L. Minon
Edward Osborne
Temple Street
A. J. C. Lowdon
Tremont Place
J. 8
Blatchford
Exchange Street
Taylor
Chester KM. Graves & Sons
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