Boston notices and events span city life and society
Regular public works meeting reports routine business. Bostonian Society to hear Colonel Lamson at Old State House March 18 on the Independent Cadets. Famine in Eastern Turkey worsens as Foreign Missions appeals for funds. Vanderbilt resigns as water board executive clerk. successor named. Tiffany lectures on morality and religion in Channing Hall at 8:30 PM. American Express unclaimed parcels auctioned. heavy bidding but low prices. 16 000 bushels of potatoes arrive from Liverpool to a firm, duty 15 cents per bushel. Aldermen resolutions on Alderman Carroll’s death sent to his family. Williams injured. not serious, expected to recover. Union Athletic Club reports boxing match ending early. Opium den raid arrests four. driver Atwood bailed. Bicknell to lecture on Dakota at Dorchester reading room tonight.
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Turkey
Board of Foreign Missions
H. 8
Vanderbilt
Water Board
Francis Tiffany
Channing Hall
Beacon Street
American Express Company
Leonard
Boston
Liverpool
Carthagenian
Alderman Carroll
George Fred Williams
Union Athletic Club
Music Hall
Garrett
Ashe
Station 4
Harrison Avenue
Alfred S. Atwood
Lydia A. Sadler
Annual meeting honors Boot and Shoe Travellers League
The Boot and Shoe Travellers League held its third annual meeting and banquet at the Revere House with Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and several ministers in attendance. Toastmaster Captain Gillespie led tributes to the organization and its retiring president J C Page, who received a gold headed cane, as officers for the coming year were elected including President G W Ahl and secretary W H Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot and Shoe Travellers’ League
Revere House
League
Brackett
A. A. Miner
D.D
Theodore Charles Clements
C. Swan
Rodney P. Woodman
H. Price Collier
William L. Sage
N. G. Salowan
Newark
Secon
Massachusetts
E. J. Pierce
J.C. Page
Pierce
Mr. Page
Page
Dr. Miner
Miner
Mr. S. C. Small
Jacob Heilbron
P. K. Moses
G. W. Ahl
N. H. Zedpath
W. H. Mead
J. C. Hunt
W. H. Huntington
Bureau of Information
Fred Lemon
George C. Irving
W. F. Jones
A. C. Walker
Henry Watson
William G. Gillespie
J. W. Esterbrook
E. G. Green
J. Heilbron
Stain Cromwell Trial Hears Final Defense Push
In Bancor Maine on Feb 29 the Stain Cromwell trial resumed with David L Stain on the stand. Cross examination touched on alibis, thefts, and family details as jurors hear testimony from witnesses including Mrs Merrifield and Cromwell associate Barker. The defense closed its case and the judge set plans for morning deposition and closing arguments as a Friday verdict looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needham
Stain
Cromwell
Young Stain
Norridgewock
Dexter
Maine
Thomaston
Harvey
Massachusetts
Fowler
Barker
Howells Criticism and Truth in The Post Letter Debate
A reader defends William Howells rule of writing truth and criticises his limits. He argues Howells sees only surface motives, praises two dimensional insight, and contrasts Tolstoi Turgenieff and George Eliot with Craddock Zola. He suggests Howells should stay in his native place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellew
Howells
Mr. Howells
Wordsworth
Tolstoi
Turgenieff
George Eliot
Craddock
Zola
Reacer
Navy School
Vague Friendships Shine In Retired Life Insights
In a narrow lifelong circle, memories reveal the subtle, best parts of human life found in boyhood and youth. The piece reflects on lasting values cultivated early and the quiet joy that persists into later years.
Prolonged Hearing Over Boston Common Preaching Ordinance
The adjourned City Hall hearing on repealing the Common preaching ordinance drew a packed gallery. Dr. Plumb led petitioners while speakers attacked licensing and asserted the right to open air preaching, with strong clashes over civil authority and church history. Next session set for Wednesday evening with remonstrants again speaking.
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A. Hi. Plumb
Plumb
Salvation Army
Joseph Cook
Ela
Methodist Church
Boston Common
Old Elm
Boston
Buffalo Bill
Morrison
A. J. Gordon
Phillips Brooks
Haynes
L. Hastings
W. F. Davis
John Bunyan
Mgr. Hastings
Cork
Dublin
Wa J. Whitmore
A. P. Peabody
Faneuil Hall
Charles Is
French
Banyan
Whitfield
Jesus
Whitmore
Reunion of the Youngs class of 1877 at Boston inns
About twenty members of the Youngs Institute of Technology class of 1877 attended a pleasant reunion at Adams House with several other registrants named M. J. True, Judge Arthur McArthur, J. M. Ruler and I. W. Mitchell. Additional arrivals include William Stanton and James Hammond at Parker House and Phillip Falk at Revere House.
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Young
Institute of Technology
M. J. True
Buffalo
Arthur McArthur
Washington
J. M. Ruler
Cleveland
I. W. Mitchell
Chicago
Adams House
H. H. Finch
London
Francis Fenwick
Paris
Guggenham
France
Benjamin Lacy
Baltimore
George F. Jackson
George McNeil
Minneapolis
New York
Parker House
William Stanton
James K. Hammond
J. W. Emerson
Howard Chambers
Philadelphia
Milo D. Tuttle
New Haven
Revere House
Phillip Falk
San Francisco
Charles ?. Herring
Whitney
Boyleston
A. Eh. Ricker
Poland Springs
Afternoonrobbers Thomas Cook and Crowley nabbed in multiple thefts
Thomas Cook and John Crowley alias Macker Crowley were arrested for breaking and entering the Globe clothing store at 677 Washington Street and P. J. Jansen tailor shop at 5 Essex Street, stealing a large quantity of clothing. Crowley has five burglary terms. Cook has faced multiple fines. Charles H. Lovell was arrested in Lynn for larceny of 31 dollars worth of perfume from Wizzit Manufacturing and Perfumery last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cook
John Crowley
Macker Crowley
Globe Clothing
Washington Street
P. J. Jansen
Essex Street
Crowley
Cook
Charles H. Lovell
Lynn
Wiizit Manufacturing and Perfumery Company
Yesterda
Egyptian Hyksos Sphinx Revealed In Local Arts Museum Gift
A new gift from the Egypt Exploration Fund shows two black granite sphinxes from Nevesheh near Zoan. One headless and one fragmented match in form and a rare Setnekht cartouche identifies the statue as Hyksos era. The piece marks Egypt’s first major Hyksos monument in an American collection.
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British Museum
Egypt
Joseph
Arts Museum
Winslow
Temenos
Nevesheh
Zoan
Boston
Bai
Setnekht
Ramieses VII
Rameses III
Thos E
Egyotiani
Boulak
Dr. Maspero
America
Whispero
Egypt Exploration Fund
Fires sweep several towns with heavy losses
A state hatching house near Boston burned due to a faulty chimney, destroying about 400 000 trout eggs. The North & Judd Manufacturing Company in New Britain was totally burned, leaving 150 to 200 workers unemployed and losses up to 50 000 dollars. Barret house and sheds in Hubbardston also burned. multiple incidents reported in Malden, Worcester, Plymouth and South Boston with varying damages.
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Worcester
H. B. Avery
Cairiage
Barre
Malden
Pleasant Street
E. M. Kiskolt
J. West
New York
South William Street
Liebman & Butler
Coincidences and Coincidences in a Letter to Taverner
A reader recounts odd coincidences involving a wine gift and a coffin carried on a journey to a country hotel. The letter describes a friend whose name vanishes from a family line and a bizarre meeting sparked by a legal notice, as the writer ponders explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Wilese
Ancient Order of United Workmen Elects Officers
The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Massachusetts closed its annual session in Knights of Honor Hall Boston electing officers including past grand master workman Fred Ingalls and grand master workman W F Landers. New representatives to the Supreme Lodge named Fred C Ingalls J B Bart and James Weymouth.
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Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of
Massachusetts
Knights of Honor
Washington Street
Fred ©. Ingalls
Boston
W. FE. F. Landers
Connecticut
Parker Spotford
Maine
Charles [. Spencer
Hugh Doherty
Thomas FP. Temple
Boton
J. C. Bicktora
New Hampshire
C. Staten
Salem
Prand
W. F. Jarvis
Waltham
S. D. Wiggin
Fred C. Ingalls
James Weymouth
Supreme Lodge
Night of 200th Baptist Tabernacle Meeting Observed
Bowdoin square Baptist Tabernacle marks its 200th consecutive meeting with special services. Mendelson Ladies quartet Gertrude Lufkin cornet Dietrich Strong pianist Jessie Kidridge reader perform Saturday. Miss Kidridge reads from Pen Hur. Rev J Chester Young to teach March Monday evenings. Thursday sermons by city pastors. Tabernacle orchestra leads singing with Mr W G Heinrich tenor. Ladies Ariel quartet to appear Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Ening
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
Mendelson Ladies
Gertrude Lufkin
Dietrich Strong
Jessie Kidridge
Kidridge
Pen Hur
J. Chester Young
Brooklyn
Tabernacle O
W.G. Heinrich
Ariel
Willme
Resolutions on the Death of Porter Waitt
The Trade Association of Boston adopts resolutions mourning the loss of I Porter Waitt esteemed member and promoter of the association. It honors his devotion to business principles and his efforts to strengthen the organization and Boston’s commercial integrity. The group expresses deep sympathy to his family and to his partner Mr Walker.
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Ation
Porter Waitt
I. Porter Waitt
Boston
Axeso Ved
Remov
Walker
Trade Association of Boston
Why Is Pearline Like a Horse's Heels
Comic quip on Pearline detergent praising its dirt busting power with a playful analogy aimed at household cleaning.
Court list and proceedings in early January session
The January list continues with numerous civil dockets and case numbers, announcing sessions for contested divorces, trials at law, and action details. It covers cases such as Bernard Brownold et al. v. Weil, Aloysius Fagnault vs. Boston & Albany RR, and various other actions with trial dates and outcomes.
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Hammond
Bernard Brownold
Henry J. Weil
Walker Street
New York
J. M. Olmstead
F. W. Kittridge
Aloysius Fagnault
Pro Ams
Boston & Albany Railroad
Main Street
Springfield
K. Alien
G. Wells
A. Webster
S. Hoar
Sene Ee
B. A. Mahe
Simith
Bad P
Elder
Harkan
Mattison
Ziuuz
Jacobson
Quincy
Blanchard
Coughlin
Finnegan
Stephani
Rogers
Liffany & Co
Lidred
Folsom
Gurney
Davidson
Huapp
Free Trade and the Protective Tariff Lectures
The Young Men's Christian Union announces two talks at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street. On March 6 William Lloyd Garrison of Boston will discuss See Trade from a business perspective. On March 13 William Whitman of Boston, Wool Growers Association and Commercial Club president, will discuss The Protective Tariff from a business viewpoint.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William Lloyd Garrison
Boston
William Whitman
Wool Growers’ Association
Commercial Club of Boston
Working Boys Home To Host St Patrick Lecture Concert
A meeting at Parker House planned a Tremont Temple event on St Patrick's Day to raise funds for the Working Boys' Home. Father O Callaghan presided with Father Ford and Mr Lomasney among those offering ideas. Father Conaty will lecture on Ireland as a free nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Boys’ Home
Parker House
Tremont Temple
St. Patrick’s Day
Father O'Callaghan
St. Augustine Church
Father Ford
Mr. Lomasney
John Conlon
Sir. Keenan
John A. Brennan
Land sale in Huntington and Longwood avenues
Within the past few days Mr. Charles Letts sold a large tract of land on Huntington and Longwood avenues Wigglesworth and Worthington streets to a corporation. The purchasers have placed the land in Mr Letts's hands to be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
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Charles Letts
School Street
Huntington and
Longwood Avenues
Wigglesworth
Worthington Streets
Mr. Letts
Creditors report across several firms reveal insolvencies
At Holliston Mills creditors adjourned with assets 178 48371 and liabilities 210 157 44. Committee urged sale of on hand material and all property for maximum dividend. business to be closed by treasurer and assignee. Gridley Bros liabilities about 14000 assets 4000. no compromise offer. Numerous other firms facing suspension or assignment across Boston Utica New Haven Lewiston and beyond. several meetings set March 7 for examinations and asset sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliston Mills
Gridley Bros
Boston
Jones & Geezer
Utica
N. Y
Joseph Joyce & Co
New Haven
John K. Strong
Pittsfield
Lewiston Supply Company
Lewiston
Cowles Paper Company
Unionville
Conn
Bates, Green & Co
Hat Manufacturers
New Milford
T. C. Howard
Springfield
Charles
Tallmadge
James
Cincinnati
Agawam Cooperative Shoe Company
Tapleyville
W. S. Dickson
Lynn
M. Sillars
F. H. Caskin
Danvers
Mann & Radder
Lyons
Edward McArdle
Boots and Shoes
Rondowk N. Y
H. J. Baker
Schuyler’s Lake BN Neeeeee Pa
C. Howard
Spinfield
de Fayette Vaughn
Rutland, Vt
Harold I. Smith
Onset
Thomas D. LaGosse
New Bedford
Funeral of William P. Sargent in Boston Carriage circles
Funeral services for William P. Sargent were held at his Beacon Street home with a large gathering from the carriage trade including the National Carriage Manufacturers Association and First National Bank of Merrimac. The Rev Dr J T Duryea led a simple service, followed by burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery with Rev Mr Everts of Haverhill officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Sargent
Beacon Street
National Carriage Manufacturers’ Association
First National Bank of Merrimac
Boston
J. T. Duryea
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Mr. Everts of
Haverhill
Union Stone Company Elects New Directors and Officers
The annual meeting of Union Stone Company stockholders elected directors John Mason Little Richard F Barrett and George A Walker. John Mason Little was named president F K Cutter treasurer George A Walker general manager and M J Kenny clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Stone Company
John Mason Little
Richard F. Barrett
George A. Walker
F. K. Cutter
M. J. Kenny
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Bostonian Society
Old State House
Lamson of
Weston
Independent Corps of Cadets
Happy Drummers
Barron
Charlie
Miss Steele
Bel
Lizzie Ballard
Baker
Spring Street
Charles Hamant
Oliver Clifford
John Ballard
John Kingsley
Thief Detective Society
Medfield
Bell
Thomas
Rome
Patrick Martin
Wylie
Je Barker
Savings Bank
National Bank
Cora Merrifield
Dnvid L. Stain
Dedham
Lizzie Balard
Ather
Charles Hammant
Charle
Masonic Hall
L. B. McCausland
Boston Police Headquarters
Dearborn
Levi Bridgeman
Charles Crowell
Mr. Barron
Hamilton
Mr. Sawyer
Barrow
Liey
Mr. Hawston
Mr. Drummond
Dodge
Carpenter
Allison B. Dyer
Maren
Mitchell
Nashua Street
Colony Street
South
Post
Julius Cwsar
Mayyrro
Ancient Order OF United Workmen
Tabernacle Notes
MR. Waitt
Boston Post
Petra
N. Porter
Central Wharf
Bose
Jase
NETO
Cor
Ww. P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Nevoashire Street
Peabody
Court Street
Geo
Goodwin & Co
Health Food CO
New England
Tremont St
Superior Court
Suffolk
Mnson
Lucy F. Greene
Reuben C. Knowles
Columbus Avenue
C. P. Gorely
A. L. Barnett
H. L. Baker
G. E. Curry
William D. Ellis
Simon Schendel
Plantiff
L. D. Brandeis
Eilis
Schendel
Reuter
Higgins
Admams
American Rubber
V. Webster
veccitSeite Veo di & Ir
West
Palmer
Barbette
Capitole
Bates
Eaton
Raymond
Russell
Flaherty
Heston
Fiske
Smith
Roxbury Stone Co
White
Docdge
Same
Duehenin
Kent M
Denelly
B. RR
Safford
Cable
McAndrews
Morse
Sneden
M. Dal
McKinnon
Norcross
Flage N. Y
N. Ne Rar
Loring
Delis
Keenan
N.E. RR
Bowiles
Allen
Dobbs
English
Sslaitery
Daley
Hopson
Darling
Winers
eRecgns Vy. BB. & P. i RR
Thayer & J. Co
Conan
EL. L’t Co
Ryner
Barser
O’ Neil
Feeley
Pletches
Fitchburg RR
Stevenson
Reardon
Leahey
Rox. Stove Co
Heath
Dewey
Terhaine
Hale
Williams
Crooker
Leroy Vv
Bishop
Clark
Leta
Baredy
Roberts
Costello
Peihe
Norian
Favor
Sane
Oak Grove Farm
Tuttle
Horse Hospital
Hyde Park
Merrimar Street
Gatl
Very & CO
Pitts
Bhosaton
Very
Austin's Dog Bread
Austin & Graves
Comarreial Street
Boasto Be
Baker’s Breakfast
W. Baker &D
Dorchester
Mass
TAL Battles
EA Gover
Ster H
Graves & Sons
Grovers Yd
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