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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1886

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Post postage rates page summary

The Post lists new rates: two cents, one year eight months, six months, thirty three months, 81.50, one month fifty cents. The fragment shows a pricing schedule with assorted periods and amounts.

Corngresamah Morrison Pushes Pension Tax Amendments

A proposed rule change by Corngresamah Morrison would raise pension bills via direct taxation. The House saw virulent party contest over the proposition with the Senate passing a navy retirement for Commander Quackenbush and debating a land grant railroads attorney ban. Other items include New York Mayor Grace seeking Squire removal, Caledonia county GOP nominating candidates, an iron clad resolution failing, and a wave of local incidents from poisonings in Waterville to a fatal railroad death near Reading. Also reported are Roger Williams descendants meeting in Providence, Smith College building dedication, a Bridgeport suicide attempt, farmers noting above average hay, and several criminal cases including Isaac Nixon’s capture and Sarah Sloan’s infant murder charge.

Corngresamah Morrison Senate Quackenbush Congress Grace New York Robin M.squire Caledonia County Waterville Lowell Colege Smith College Northampop Waitt Beecle”’ Alderman Bridgeport Conn Cines Cay

Jadstone Receives Enthusiastic Reception in Glasgow Tour

Foreign dignitary Jadstone was greeted with loud cheers at every station during his Glasgow visit as he delivered an addit.

iJadstone Glasgow

City News Briefs From New York to Tremont Temple

Reports note no additional bodies found at the Institute ruins as the Metropolitan company plans immediate rebuilding. School hygiene report by Dr. Moran discussed by the school committee. A concert given by Hubdivision No 4 K of P at Tremont Temple. Commencement exercises at Welheley. Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association meets at the Parker House. Collector Saltonstall responds to civil service law charges. Venerable Moses A Dow of the Waverley Magazine passes away. Legislature prorogation talked for Friday night. Senate orders third reading of redistricting plant. Stock market opens steady, closes weak with declines across major rails and specialties. Water Power stock surges to 5% following stockholders meeting and preferred stock act. Bell Telephone Co wins injunction against Long Telephone and Telegraph Co in Western Virginia.

Wybe Vuritan Mayflower New York Institute Metropolitan Company Moran Hubdivision No Tremont Temple Welheley Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association Atchison Union Pacific Eastern Bell Telephone Company Virginia Long Telephone and Telegraph Company

New Hampshire Democrats Convene With Factional Tensions

Dover reports indicate the Democratic State convention will meet in Concord on Tuesday amid caucus results statewide. Anti administration sentiment weighs on delegates from Manchester Portsmouth and Dover if Cleveland policy endorsements surge. Governor Hill gains support among old-line Democrats. Thomas Cogswell of Gilmanton iron works seen as possible governor nominee. Manchester hosts the first congressional convention led by Rev. L. F. McKinney for renomination.

Dover N. H Concord Cleveland Manchester Portsmouth Hill Boston Bay State Club Thomas Cogswell Gilmacton Iron Works L. F. McKinney

Harvard Freshman Crew Heads to New London Race

Harvard freshmen prepare for a three-way clash with Yale and Columbia at New London on July 1. Captain Storrow leads a light, strong crew as Yale and Columbia bring potent challengers in a race described as the toughest yet for Harvard ’89.

Harvard New London Columbia Storrow Torrow University Yale Snarsceay G. Perry R. F. Perkins C. A. Plight

Weather Indications for New England and Southern States

Washington June 22 10 p m local rains in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with nearly stationary temperatures and easterly winds. Eastern New York eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey show local rains and stationary temperatures with variable winds. The District of Columbia Delaware Maryland and Virginia expect local rains then fair weather with variable winds and nearly steady temperatures. North Carolina South Carolina Georgia eastern Florida western Florida and Alabama report generally fair weather with near stationary temperatures and variable winds. Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Texas face local rains followed by fair weather with stationary temperatures and variable winds. Cautionary southwest signals from Cape Henlopen New Jersey coast Sandy Hook and New York and a southeast signal from New Haven to Woods Hole section.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Texas Cape Henlopen Sandy Hook New Jlaven Woods Hol

Weather Observation Record of June 22 1885 Boston

The Observer's Office records a June 22 1885 weather reading in Boston with barometer readings around 30.1 inches, temperatures and humidity figures, wind direction SE, velocity between 6 and 12 mph, and a clear to cloudy day with no precipitation. Includes mean daily barometer 30.073, mean daily humidity 61 percent, and max wind 7 to 15 mph observed values.

Observer Stenar Service U.S. A Boston Cs Consuse Sud Dew Pont Ng Coudy Jmean Cs Boo Stean Caily

Meteorological observations from multiple stations compiled yesterday

A catalog of yesterday's weather readings lists stations such as Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston and Portland with conditions including cloudy rain and fog. Temperatures pressures and wind directions are noted alongside timestamps and geographic coordinates for each site.

Portland Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston Atdnia Ga. She Gee Otleade Weis

Seventh annual NH College Alumni meeting elects officers

The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Alumni Association held its seventh annual meeting in Culver Hall this afternoon. E. C. Gerrish of Mastyard placed first in herbariums with H. N. Savage and G. E. Porter of Hartford second. officers elected include President H. L. Boutwell and Secretary-Treasurer W. A. Megrath.

E. C. Gerrish Mastyard H. N. Savage G. EE. Porter Hartford New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Alumni Association Culver Hall H. L. Boutwell W. A. Megrath

Fervid Oratory in House Over Pension Tax Amendment

The House held a heated debate over Morrison’s rule change to allow pension funding by direct taxation, framing pension bills as tied to an income tax. Democrats and Republicans clashed on pledges, tariff links, and the path to adjournment as the session closed amid partisan applause.

Washington House Burrows Michigan Morrison Committee On Rules Henderson Iowa America Powell Illinois McComas Maryland Laird Nebraska Reed Maine General Bragg Wisconsin Randall Bregg Hewitt New York Cannon

House Debates Pension Bills and Revenue Rules

The House discussed President disapproval of private pension bills and referred them to Invalid Pensions. Morrison urged adding revenue provisions to general pension bills while warning of future deficits and noting many pension measures loom. Reed warned the rule change would tax pensions and apply selectively, prompting debate over fiscal policy.

Porter Ranney Wedding in Baverhill at Father’s Residence

Miss Amy H Porter eldest daughter of Dudley Porter of Goodrich and Porter weds Fletcher Ranney of Boston at her father’s Maple avenue home. Ceremony 7 pm officiated by Rev J C Snow. May Porter as bridesmaid and William Faxon Jr best man. Guests include Hon A A Ranney and many Haverhill residents. They plan to reside in Boston this coming winter.

Baverhill Amy H. Porter Dudley Porter Goodrich & Porter Fletcher Ranney Boston Maple Avenue Miss May Porter William Faxon, Jr J.C. Snow William Faxon Charles Dudley Porter Arthur Goodrich Stanton Day A. A. Ranney Ranney Thomas Allen C. P. Hemenway Mosher Arthur Co. C. Farley Duncan Dexter I. R. Clark Capules George J. Baldwin Mary Russell Lawrence James B. Nichols

Thayer Forbes Union Church Wedding in Clinton

John R. Thayer of Boston wed Evelyn Forbes youngest daughter of Mrs. Forbes at the Unitarian Church in Clinton. The ceremony was at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. Bartel of Lancaster with Bayard Thayer as best man and Eli Forbes giving away the bride. The bride wore cream satin and flowers adorned the church from Thayer’s greenhouse. Guests praised the stylish event and the memorable gifts.

Clinton John R. Thayer Boston Evelyn Franklin Forbes Unitarian Bartel Lancaster Bayard Thayer Eli Forbes Mr. Thayer

Paine’s Farnivare Co. Catalog Promotes Desks at Canal Street

Roll top desks of fine finish and late improvements featured by Paine’s Farnivare Company at 48 Canal Street. Illustrated catalogue mailed free.

Paine Farnivare Company Canal Street

Hawley Reverses Stance on Railroad Attorneys Bill

The Senate amended rules to allow attacks on Senator Becks bill prohibiting Congressmen from acting as railroad attorneys. Hawley reversed his original vote as several senators criticized the measure but no decision was made. Democrats may oppose reconsideration while Republicans face pressure to shift.

Washington Senate Beck Hawley

Senate Debates Over Railroads and Reconsideration of Navy List

The Senate discussed a resolution urging the President to press Nicaraguan claims against that government. The Beck bill barring lawmakers from representing subsidized railroads was set aside for tomorrow amid sharp exchanges. A motion to reconsider the anti lobbying bill faced questions of intent and fairness, with extensive debate over defining corruption and proper actions by legislators. The session also touched on retiring Commander Quackenbush and repealing preemption laws, adjourning at 5:15 p.m.

Washington Maxer Committee On United States Beck Quackenbush Mr. Hawley Congress Hawley Senate Maine Illinois Central Railroad House Mr. Beck Ingalls Mr. Blaw Yeas

Dinner to the President and Mrs Cleveland in Washington

The Postmaster General hosted a dinner in Washington on June 22 for President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland. Guests included Miss Gregg Secretary and Mrs Whitney Secretary Lamar Miss Endicott Assistant Secretary Fairchild Speaker and Mrs Carlisle and Judge Bryant assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department.

Washington Cleveland Gregg Whitney Lamar Endicott Fairchild Carlisle Bryant Post Office Department

Caledonia County Republicans Nominate Officers at Convention

In St Johnsbury Vermont on June 22 the Caledonia county Republican convention nominated county officers. Nearly 500 delegates attended. H C Ide was elected chairman and Edward Johnson secretary with W Sanborn as assistant secretary. The body formed a nominations committee and discussed positions on Edmunds re election. Nominees included H C Bates and C A Bunker for senators J G Hovery Cloud Harvey for probate and W P Smith sheriff Alexander Dunnett state attorney J S Kinerson bailiff. A resolution urged Congress to back the national ticket unless fraud or personal prejudice prevented support. The resolutions affirmed party loyalty and urged unity to win the national contest and uphold prohibition.

St. Johnsbury Caledonia County H.C. Ide Edward Johnson W. Sanborn Lyndon Charles Wilson Danville G. C. Fletcher I. N. Hall G. P. Blair George F. Edmunds H. C. Bates C. A. Bunker Peacham J. G. Hovery Cloud Harvey Barnet W. P. Smith L. Sulloway Alexander Dunnett J. S. Kineson G. B Committee On Resolutions Republican Party Congress Caledonia

Gladstone Party Receives Rousing Welcome Across Towns

Mr Gladstone and wife Mrs Gladstone and Lady Aberdeen were greeted with enthusiastic crowds at Glascow and along the journey. Spectators cheered at stations from Carlisle to Preston and Hawarden, with receptions and speeches fueling a triumphant return.

Scotland England House of Commons Mr. Gladstone Carlisle Preston Lord Salisbury Earl Spencer Chester Hawarden

Maine Hay Crop Surpasses Average in First Crop Review

A Maine agricultural review based on nearly 100 correspondents reports a hay crop above last year and above average. Oats remain leading grain, potatoes top hoed crops, and corn and sweet corn acreage rise, with less winter kill, robust cattle fattening, and growing cheese to butter factory shift. Rain is now needed.

Aveusta Maine

Hygiene in Schools First Report Highlights Changes

At a city school board meeting nominations were accepted for temporary and ongoing teaching posts across districts including Lincoln Lyman and Dwight schools. Alonzo Meserve was elected Bowdoin school principal, while book and transfer decisions, school privy improvements, and a planned South Boston cooking school were approved. Dr. John B. Morar presented hygiene instruction findings urging stronger facilities, ventilation fixes, and a future physical culture department.

Annie L. Treanor Lawrence School L. I. Provan Lincoln School George R. Keene Lyman School Mary McSkimmin Dwight School Kate M. Adams Minot School Ella F. Parsons Mt. Vernon Myron T. Pritchard Comins School Sarah C. Fales Minot Maud H. Lathrop Alonzo Meserve Bowdoin School Committee On Text Books Hayes Committee On Nominations Comins Mary E. Crosby Eleanor F. Lang Lena L. Carpenter Fannie D. Lane Alicia F. McDonald Mastin Os Lillian Colson Phillips Street Roxbury Dudley Dearborn Boston Flint Alphonse van Daeil Henri Morand John J. Stein Julius Eichberg Joseph B. Sharland Hosea E. Holt J. M. Mason B. G. Carey Superintendent of Schools Morday Prince Allston Andrew Charlestown Lyman Norcross Brighton High Rice West Roxbury High Lowell Philips Preascott Chapman Lawrence Bennett English High Emerson George Putnam Wells Adams Everett Bigelow Eliot Quincy East Boston High Brimmer Shurtieff Dorchester High Bunker Hill Lewis Dwight Hancock Dillaway Harvard Franklin Frothingham Lincoln Stoughton Gaston Tileston Warren Dorchester- Everett Hillside Bowdoin Agassiz Charles Sumner Harris Hyde Mather Snerwin Winthrop John B. Morar

Wellesley College Holds Eighth Commencement Ceremony

Wellesley College held its eighth commencement with a large chapel audience. Rev. Martin R. Vincent spoke on quality as character and service to others. Degrees were awarded to multiple graduates in arts and science, including international names and locations, with a later college reception.

Wellesley College Martin R. Vincent D.D New York Mass Frances Anna Scudder Vellore India Clara Louise Andrews Rochester N. Y Mayalvira Ellis Nellie Godard Richville Bertha Arlena Holbrook Gouverneur Bechelor Alice Vivian Ames Inhiladelphia Penn Marion Eugenia Huse Barrows Leading Elizabeth Williams Braley New Bedford Avana Elliott Broadwell Jacksonville Ill Sarah Liela McKee Danville Helen Abbott Merrill New Brunswick N. J Clara May Oldhem Wellesley Hills Mary Louie Palmer Wilkesbarre Mlen Fitz Pendleton Westerly HK. 1 Anna Keyes Phillips North Chelmsford Getrude Brown New York City Mary Bliss Damon Concord Mathilde Catherine Denkmen Rock Island Fredieia Dwyer Grafton Susan Florence Maive North Stonington Conn Annie Manning Minnie Kate Rees Hebron Henrietta Shelton Rendall Madura Emily Maria Robinson Homer Mary Stanton Sandwich Centre Nellie Frances Tilton Natick Clara Rosanna Walker Spencer Elizabeth Sanderson White Weston Mary Georjean Baker Sandusky Claudia Bennett Three Rivers Mich Harriet Brewer Isabel Durlington West Chester Olive Davis Honeoye Falls Sarah Ellen Lilly Lonndon Una Lodor Trenton Apna McLaury Forestville Harriet Lathrop Merrow Merrow Mary Caroline Mosman Auburndale Grace Brown Dodge Plymouth Mary Jansen DaBois Napancen

Phillips Academy graduates fifty two in old Exeter ceremony

At Phillips Academy Old Exeter Andover on June 22 fifty two young men received diplomas crossing from classical and English departments. The event featured literary exercises in Academy Ball with Boston Cadet Band performances and several orations including topics on the Civil War and War as a Factor in Civilization. Dove Latin prizes awarded to George H Hotaling W B Graves and T M Banks with committee including Rev C C Starbuck and George R Carpenter. Cook Greek prizes also announced with W B Carpenter W F Buxton and W B Graves among the laureates.

Andover Ifty Phillips Academy Academy Boston Cadet Band Ernest Nase Congar Manchester Greece Constantinople Carroll Perry Williamstown William Lincoln Marmon Bloomington Ill Edwin Vernon Morgan Aurora NM. Y Stratford-on-Avon Fred Robin- Sor Sheperd Minneapolis Solomon Christy Mead Greenwich San Francisco Cal W. B. Graves T. M. Banks Engewood N.J C.C. Starbuck Dr. Bancroft George R. Carpenter Harvard W. B. Carpenter W. F. Buxton Morristown

Wesleyan Prize Winners Announced for Students

Professor M J Craymer awarded Wesleyan University prizes to G A Rich G C Boswell W B Grinnell G P Wardell Herbert Welch C W Lyon W R Breed J W Lewis H H Hauxhurst H F Mandeville Misak K B Mitchell M Graham for various essays prizes and oratory. Class day festivities were canceled due to unsatisfactory distribution of honors.

Middletown G.P. Wardell New Britain Conn Camp Miller Scranton Herbert Welch New York Weeks C. W. Lyon Torrington Parker W. R. Breed Lynn Mass Rice J. W. Lewis Great Barrington Phi Beta Kappa H. H. Hauxhurst Shandaker N. Y Hibbard H. F. Mandeville Brooklyn Spinney Misakk. B. Mitchell Remsen

Dartmouth Graduates Quietly Celebrate Commencement

Dartmouth hosts a subdued commencement with notable arrivals including Rev. Charles A. Aiken and Hon. George A. Marden. Phi Beta Kappa meets with Hon. Jeremiah Smith presiding. Class-day exercises feature a long roster of speakers and odes. Chandler department addresses cover railroads to socialism. Degrees and prizes are awarded Thursday, with prizes for essays including $20 to A. W. Hardy and $10 to George A. Sanborn.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H Charles A. Aiken D.D Princeton N. J George A. Marden Phi Beta Kappa Society Jeremiah Smith Dover Minn Old Chapel Elmer F. Howard Robert G. Brown Utica N. Y Thomas M. Higgins Hardwick Mass George W. Ransom Durham Leslie P. Snow Snowville Old Pine Harry H. Burnham Biddeford William M. Hatch Strafford Chandler Scientific Department Ernest Jasper Edmands Lowell James Willie Newton Ned C. Wardwell Winchester Mexico Herbert Cleveland Gross Orland Elmer Fay Howard France England Canad Edward James Hateh Lebanon America William Henry Taylor Wheelock New Hampshire College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts Smyth A. W. Hardy Hopkinton George A. Sanborn Rochester George P. Wood

Bowdoin Class Day Exercises In Memorial Hall

Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine June 22 Class day exercises opened in Memorial Hall with J C Parker giving an oration and J H Davis reading a poem The afternoon program on the Thorndike elm included a formal address by Turner Jr history by Berry prophecy by Norris a parting address by Knight and musical numbers The green dance and an electric light display followed Later the class of 1936 was hosted at Fantine Hotel by Cyrus Woodman Honoring their fiftieth anniversary Charles Fish principal of Brunswick High School donated a collection of about 2000 butterflies and moths to the college

Bowdoin College Brunswtch Memorial Hall J.C. Parker J. H. Davis Thorndike Turner, Jr G. S. Berry G. M. Norris P. A. Knight Fantine Hotel Cyrus Woodman Charles Fish Brunswick High Scchool

Yale College Prizes Announced at Commencement

Yale College prizes announced at Battel Chapel after service. Winners include Scott prize in German to Carleton M. Levis, 86. French to Maximilian Stein, 87. Winthrop prizes to J. H. Curtiss, 87 and J. N. Pomeroy, 87. Woollsey scholarship to H. F. Walker, 89. Hurlburt scholarship to Bradner Jr., 80. freshman scholarship to W. A. McQuade. Sophomore and freshman prize lists follow with names and classes.

Yale College New Haven Battel Chapel Porter Yale Scott Carleton M. Levis Maximilian Stein Winthrop J. H. Curtiss J. N. Pomeroy Woollsey H. F. Walker Hurlburt Bradner, Jr W.A. McQuade Parshall Stein Raymond Solley Mathematica Fisher Asres Mar Farrington Harten Isbell Stimson Husinsky Paradise Platt Woodward Bacon Carmall Hurd Ripley E. R.tillinghast Hinckley Donnelley Berkeley Bradner Letcher E. D. Scott Walker Banks Bissell Coggil McQuade Mosie and Pond

Elderly New York alderman believed to be "boodle" figure

An elderly man, registered as T. B. Watson at Golden Hill Hotel BripGerort Connecticut, was found unconscious with a bottle of laudanum labeled F. W. Schreder from New York on his table. He bears the name C. B. Waite on clothing and is described to police as the New York boodle alderman. life uncertain.

BripGerort Conn New York Golden Hill Hotel T. B. Watson F. W. Schreder North Avenue C. B. Waite Boodle Byrnes

Answer to Charges on Civil Service at the Custom House

The Newton Civil Service Reform Association questions Col. Saltonstall about claims the Custom House examinations were only qualifying and that appointees were chosen by party backing. Saltonstall denies any such statements or actions and asserts appointments followed merit with inspectors serving irrespective of political views.

Leverett Sallenstall Sprinfield Republican James P. Tolman Newton Civil Service Reform Association CusTom House Boston Deer Advertiser Ismnmot Republican Saltonstall

The Honorable Moses A Dow Dies in Charlestown

Moses A Dow longtime Waverley Magazine figure died at his Charlestown home. Born 1810 in Littleton New Hampshire he built a printing career in Boston and started the Waverley Magazine in 1856 after a rough start. The publication grew to wide circulation before later declines and a major fire loss.

Moses A. Dow Moses A.dow Waverley Charlestown Littleton N. H Boston Saco Limington Dow & Jackson Waverley Magazine Edinburgh Journal Dow New York

Seaman Drowned After Harbor Altercation on Schooner

In Gloucester on June 22 Henry Otto and Herbert Jellow, both intoxicated, fought aboard the schooner Finance as it lay ready to sail to Georges. Otto was rescued. Jellow, 35, drowned after falling overboard. Medical Examiner ruled accidental drowning. Otto jailed for examination.

Gloucester Finance Georges Henry Otto Herbert Jellow Otto Jellow Stevens Tracadie N. S House of Destruction

Burgess Defends Mayflower After New York Yacht Race

Edward Burgess comments on the New York races and defends the Mayflower and Puritan. He notes tactics and wind conditions, asserts Mayflower’s superiority in moderate weather, and predicts strong future performance against rivals like Priscilla and Atlantic with scientifically built yachts.

Tristan Edward Burgess Boston New York Fortusa Long Island Sound Broad Sound Boston Harbor Lawley Burness Commodore Forbes Bay View New York Bay Windward General Paine Stone Priscilla Atlantic Husworth Ellsworth Flynn Eastern Yacht Club Mr. Burgess

Mikado presented in Oakland Garden to a good audience

The Mikado was staged at Oakland Garden last evening with piano accompaniment. James Gilbert as Ko Ko and John Ramsey as Pooh Bah earned high marks, while Miss Adelaide Russell impressed as Katisha and Miss Christine Brown as Yum Yum. The company delivered a creditable performance, though lacking full orchestral richness. The Mikado is billed until further notice.

Oakland Garden James Gilbert John Ramsey Ramsey J. A. O3agood Arthur Wilkinson Tie Mikado W. S. Clark Christine Brown Florence Mate Adelaide Russell Katisha F. W. Soule Pish- Tusk Lorence Wiley Peep- Bo

Music Hall Night Promises Sullivan Focused Program

The first composer night at Music Hall promises a Sullivan centered program. Orchestral arrangements from Iolanthe Mikado and Pirates of Penzance will be featured along with the Graceful Dance and The Lost Chord as a cornet solo by Mgr Lehnbruck. The rest of the program aims for similar interest.

Music Hall Arthur Sullivan

Mayor Grace Files Charges Against Public Works Commissioner

New York reports Mayor Grace has filed charges to remove Commissioner Rollin M. Squire. An exhaustive report by Commissioner of Accounts W. P. Sherman cites investigations into the Fifth Avenue pavement project and department contracts, with findings forming the basis of the charges.

Squire New York Grace Public Works Rollin M. Squire Accounts W. P. Sherman Fifth Avenue

Remarkable Escape

John Kuhn of Lafayette Indiana recounts near death from consumption final days when doctors gave twenty four hours to live. Friends bought Dr William Hall's Balsam for the Lungs nine bottles restored health with no other medicine used.

John Kuhn Lafayette Ind Wm. Halls Balsam

Boston Water Power Company stockholders push preferred stock plan

About forty stockholders representing 25 000 shares attended a special meeting at 85 Milk Street to approve issuing preferred stock under a 1936 act. The meeting saw strong pledges of subscription from executives and bondholders and 24 118 shares represented in favor of accepting the act despite ongoing disputes over the trust and land assets around Back Bay Park.

The Boston Water Company Milk Street Jarvis D. Braman Dwight Foster George F. Richardson Sidney Bartlett Water Power Company American Loan Trust Company W.B. Brown Boston Water Power Company Henry M. Whitney Supreme Court Bartlett Whitney Boston Back Bay Park Henry D. Hyde Braman Brown

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