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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1891

Page

8

Towns vote to scale liquor licenses and fund public works

Arlington leads with 850 yes and 375 no licenses while 842 votes cast for town officers. Australian ballot used widely, delaying results. towns set salaries, raise funds for Memorial Day, sinking fund, and street improvements. licenses split, many towns vote no license.

Harvard Beta Kappa Election and Harvard Yale Boat Race

Phi Beta Kappa elected eight from class 91 C with men including Willard Wright Slattery McKenzie Barron and others. The class of 92 ranks Benner Bartlett Lovett Davis Harris Page Adams and Adams lead the election of seventeen juniors with forthcoming dinner plans and marshals chosen for next ceremonies. Negotiations over the Harvard Yale Boat Race address New London terms, rail connections, and revenue sharing with provinces of Cambridge and potential relocation if terms fail.

Phi Beta Kappa Society C. M Willard C. H. C. Wright L. Slattery R. McKenzie C. N. Barron H. A. Davis W. M. Cannon F.N. Robinson W. J. Howard A. Hall E. Tileston H. R. Gledhill F. W. Coburn A. W. Dudley E. 0. Parker A. R. Benner W. L. Bartlett R. M. Lovett L. H. Davis W. F. Harris R. W. Harris G. T. Page S. Adams Phillips Andover Harvard Bartlett Page Adams Hale Lovett Harris Davis C.H. C. Wright C. W. Willard C. H.C. Wright F. N. Robinson New London Thames Coms Brandegee New London Board of Trade Harvard-Yale Committee R. F. Herrick Lawrence Brooks T. N. Perkins George Adee Yale J. B. Townsend Yale Navy Stephenson Cambridge Perkins

Brookline Republican Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Brookline Republican Club held its annual meeting and dinner in Town Hall with about 100 members present. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President W. R K Chester and a large slate of vice presidents, secretary F W Burdette, treasurer F L Creesy, and others. A rallying committee was named and speeches followed, calling for independent stance on the Boston postmastership and urging Republicans to focus on business judgment over partisan politics.

Brookline Republican Club Town Hall W. R K. Chester George N. Carpenter Benjamin F. Baker R. G. F. Caudage Charles A. Hopkins O. B. Mowry Nathaniel Conant Ds. Fillebrown John M. Graham Charles Utley Albert W. Bliss David_ Hall Rice John E. Cuosens Watts H. Bowker George F. Winch T. W. Clements Charles 3. Spaulding Arthur H. Bailey Edward S. Thomas Elihuayes. Com Republican Club of Suetts R. G. F. Canday F. L. Creesy Burdett David Hall Rice Willam F. Hall John J. Henry John M. Corse

Why Do You Cough When Fighting Leads To Consumption

Advertises Kemp's Balsam as a rapid cough cure for consumption with urgent warnings. Claims immediate relief and urges readers to buy today from druggists at 60 cents or one dollar.

Kemp

Difficulties of Philanthropy in Work Among Children

Letter to the editor argues against private child shelter as a solution. It favors keeping children in family settings and strengthening public schools and local aid programs. The writer cites Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Hemenway as models and notes Pennsylvania Iowa Massachusetts programs moving toward family placement.

The Post the Post Boston England Pennsylvania Iowa Miss Putnam Massachusetts Mr. Calkins State Board of Charities Fanny 5 Ames

Parental Home Ideal Calls for Family Life Training

An editorial argues for homeless and neglected children to live in good families rather than institutions. It cites home life as essential for moral and practical training, urging support for the Parental Home program to keep children with caring families and in public education, challenging institutional care.

the Post France England Scotland Massachusetts

Royal Baking Powder Praised by Government Chemists

Government chemists certify the Royal Baking Powder for remarkable purity and wholeness. It is praised as superior to all other powders, free of alum and phosphates, with endorsements from Edward G. Love PhD, Henry A. Mort MD PhD, and Wn. McMurtrring PhD.

Edward G. Love Henry A. Mort

Dinner and receptions mark busy social night in Boston

The New England Association of Chi Psi held its third annual dinner at the Thorndike Hotel with about fifty members. Judge L. M. Cook installed as president for 1891 as toasts covered themes from Chi Psi loyalty to natural history. Other gatherings included the Massachusetts Charitable Society meeting and a Somerville Selectmen session. Late arrivals from various cities attended the events, and performances at the Boston Museum followed the at Home hosted by Miss Damon at the Thorndike. The Eastern Mutual Laundrymen and other groups held dinners at local hotels with speeches and socializing.

New England Association of Chissis Thorndike C. 8. Markland Herbert D. Ward L. M. Cook Chi Young’s Massachusetts Charitable Society N. H. Crocker Somerville Selectmen Revere House Mark F. Bus Edward Glines Miss Damon Miss Allen Miss Cole Miss Grace Miss Jackson Misses Brown Porter Whittier One Boston Museum Eastern Mutual Laundrymen’s Association American House W. W. Marsh Waltham Messrs. C. A. Royce Springfied L. H. Dickerman Troy, N States Hotel Vencome A. F. Blodgett Baltimore F. Prearns Hartford Flint Cambridge J.P. Jones Atlanta Brunswick T. El.avies Southport Russell R. A. Seaforth G. C. Kersel New York C. H. Babcock Providence Nannie Rogers Lowell Sally Ellis Jamaica Uhornd Ike A. M. Gould Portland S. G. Hale New Haven E. Comstock F. A. Washburn Amhurst H. L. Wilkinson United States G. A. Allen Rochester N. Y George 58 Arnold Indianapolis Ind Robert O. Sessions Brookfield Mass Philip Bb. Keith Brockton M. D. Byenn Teneford W. 1A. Pescons Windsor Conn L. J. Simmons C. H. Rubin Philadelphia Clarks E. E. Clarkson Burlington W. F. Hill Munich A. M. Arnold G. F. Pe Prane Cheryser B. F.ford Red Bank N. J N. J. Reynolds—Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Davis, Malden; D. F. Smith N. W. Horse Charles W. Engel Newark Adams H. Harding Brooklyn H.W. Peacock A. Binneck W. G. Shipley Cincinnati H. E. Shams Worcester J. F. Hooker Rutland M. Hessburg Richmond Hote Eastern J. B. Whitten W. L. Kimball Hornellsville W. Harris and Family Nyu Whitfredge Ate Amesone Apa Concord Patten Cresco Ico Orawrord J. F.8ringfeld I Flagg Dover Levy C. ‘Uxford Forestville H. P. Ladd Quincy A. M. Beandin Bath C. H. Bosworth F. M. Gates Kansas City G. W. Abbott Banacook A Faces C Tills Jonn Youne F. B. Bynton W Donnell Bilt W. Sawyer Bangor Y. W. Donnell Bradford W. L. Bullard W. R. Casy Chicago

Burglar With Frozen Ears Surrenders to Police

James Burke aged 19 sought lodgings at Station 5 with frozen ears after being the last of five burglars who broke into Mrs Brystrom s tenement at 666 Harrison Avenue on February 25 and stole a trunk. Reserve Officer Rafferty had arrested the others.

James Burke

Damages Awarded in Superior Court Case for Boy Injuries

In Senin Maron court, Harry Brooksbreams sues Daniel W Knowles for injuries to an eight year old boy struck by a loose horse. Verdict for plaintiff $500. Judges Hammond J and others preside across multiple dockets with numerous motions and related cases listed in the record.

Senin —Maron Harry Brooksbreams Daniel W. Knowles Leonard Street Dorchester T. J. Homer James E. Line William E. Litchfield E. Bicknell George M. Stearns Pe Aouonace Barker Davis Line Latchfield Sheehan White Sees-Rebiangs Velensky Envy Maney Durkin Cobleigh Same Crawford Wason Steffe Old Colony Stone Boston D Library List Hammond Catherine Burke Boston Electric Light Company Warren Street James H. Kennedy John H. Kennedy Boston & Albany Railroad Goaield C. W. Bartlett R. H. Keating Taintiff Samuel Hoar W. Hudson Deendant Et — Cate Pine MccLough Kélleck Y Dearing Lions Cook Hinchliffe

Municipal Court Calendar Second Session Names List

The document lists case numbers and litigants for first and second municipal court sessions including cases 3831 O Reecks v Dougherty 4730 Morris Nicholson 302 McGunk v Lord 311 Day White 365 McLaughlin Sul 869 Farrington v Con 385 Rubinevitch v Ken eta 408 Johnston v Corey 441 Doyle v Foster 451 Bernstein v Arkin Washburn v Hen arie 570 Dillon v Noonan.

O’ Reecks Dougherty Morris Nicholson McGunk Lord White McLaughlin Sul Farrington Con Rubinevitch Keneta Johnston Corey Doyle Foster Bernstein Arkin

Essex County Supreme Judicial Court Rescripts

In Essex County Essex Supreme Judicial Court decisions sustain errors in double trials against Charles I Beckman. In Thompson vs Boston and Maine Railroad the verdict stands for the defendant as the plaintiff failed due care. evidence rightly excluded.

Supreme Judicial Feces of Commonwealth Suffolk Middlesex Nortel Burnstable McIsion Filea Achine Company Ay Se Scatean Ring Company Laintiff Deendant Joseph F. Paul Randeis Reef Supreme Judicial Court Essex Salem Essex County Charles I. Beckman George S. Thompson Boston & Maine Railroad

Probate Court Proves Wills and Grants Admin Letters

In Salem on March 2, probate records list the proved wills of Agnes M Arrington Amos Bushwell Mary B Butler Wm Doherty Stephen Fernald Joseph L Foster Sarah H G Noyes Hannah Perkins Edward Weston Thomas Whitridge Martha A Bishop and others. Letters of administration were granted for multiple estates including Cynthia Edwards Lucinda Hudson Joseph Lombard John Bartlett Frances Currier William Evans Louisa Fogg Mary Potter John Richardson Mary Hardy Mary Driscoll Calvin Clifford Bridget O Connor Hannah Stanton Ellen Cronin Mary Dow J Lester Davis Mary Sweetser.

Essex Ss Salem Harmen J. Wills Agnes M. Arrington Roxford Amos Bushwell Salisbury Mary B. Butler Bradford Wm. Doherty Lynn Stephen Fernald Peabody Joseph L. Foster Beverly Sarah H. G Swampscott Wm. Noyes Atkinson N. H Hannah Perkins Middleton Francis Tobey Edward K. Weston Thomas J. Whitridge Lawrence Martha A. Bishop Yon Cynthia B. Edwards Lucinda B. Hudson Joseph Lombard John F. Bartlett Haverhill Frances E. Currier Newburyport William A. Evans Louisa T Fogg Mary A. Potter John H. Richardson Mary A

Obituaries and Estates Filed In New England Inventories

Lists of residents from Ipswich Salem Beverly Lynn Glouces ter Peabody Rockport and St Johns bury with inventories filed for estates including George E Donnell Newport $11256 97 David Lawd Peabody $15699 46 Mary A Mason Beverly $3327 80 tat Moody West Newberry $73531 and Austin Phelps Andover $36800.

William Bee Ipswich Bridget Hear Salem Emily A. Herrick Beverly David H. Taylor Lynn John McDonald Gloucester Pius McDonald Asa Haskell Mary Cronin Peabody Maria A. McGeough Samuel L. Ham Sarah Nourse Matilda Parsons Rockport John West, Sr Salen Andrew J. Willard St Johnsbury George E. Donnell Newport David Lawd Mary A. Mason Tat Moody West Newberry Austin Phelps Andover

Pacific Railroad Debts Extension Bill Reported

Senate report from Senator Frye proposes extending Union Pacific and Central Pacific debts to 100 years. Union Pacific pays 1% interest for ten years then 2.5% thereafter plus 0.05 to 1% of total indebtedness. Central Pacific debt extends 100 years with 1% for ten years and 2% thereafter plus additional payments.

Washington Frye Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads Senate Union and Central Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Railroad Company Union Pacific

Starvation in Oklahoma Emigrants Deplorable Condition

A St Louis dispatch reports thousands of African Americans who migrated to Oklahoma expecting government aid and land find land already taken and no work or funds available. They face starvation with no nearby support, many from Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas.

St. Louis Oklahoma Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas

Parabolic Teaching Lectures by Rev Griffis and Rev Porter

In Association Hall at Boylston and Berkeley streets Rev William Eliot Griffis lectures on The Parabolic Teaching as illustrated in Jonah and Song of Songs. Rev Edward G Porter of Lexington Mass speaks to the Young Men's Christian Union on The Apostle Eliot and His Praying Indians.

Association Hall Boylston Berkeley Streets William Eliot Griffis Edward G. Porter Lexington Mass The Young Men’s Christian Union Apostle Eliot

Watertown Republican Caucus Names Town Officers

Watertown Republicans met at the Town Hall with J. D. Evans calling the caucus to order. S. Glesson was chosen chairman and Charles E. Merrifield secretary. Nominees were named for town roles including Selectmen Edward Porter, Charles Lange, James Evans. town clerk Fred Critchell. treasurer J. K. Stickney. assessors J. C. Stone W. H. Ingraham A. F. Gavin. auditor T. Seven. road commissioner H. Banks. Thomas Gavin. George H. Sleeper. collector William Farwell. trustees of the Free Public Library Rev. R. Stack Dr. A. Mead. Board of Health Dr. Beaumont Dr. Tower James Harrison.

Charles N. Mash DeWitt Bates William Fearing Starkes Whiton Joseph O. Burdett Wallace Cortell Benjamin A. Robinson Arthur W. Young Board of Health Walter W. Hessey Winthrop Spooner Henry E. Spalding Charles A. Door James Robbins Rockland Street Otis Street John Lewis Russell Fund Henry C. Harding HuLitt Z. Taylor Harrington Frederick W. Burr William H. Litchfield David O. Wade Andrew Galiano Carrie L. Wade Louis G. Sirovich Charles H. Quinn L. A. R. Knights F. H. Cleverly C. B Seongs A. ‘Tripp Rk. E. Joslin Tee F. O. Welsh G. B. Cochrane B. ¥. Dearborn W. W. Ordway F. H. Chamberlain P. Gaenne H. Trownse Nover John H. Crocker Charles H. Killham Eben C. Waterman George C. Russell Tryphena Whitman John G. Knight Trustees of Public Library Calvin T. Phillips Josia Hinckley Horkinson C. P. Wonderly Crooks C. L. Claflin P. A. Levingston W. A. Frail E.thompson John Mahon Webster W. Page J. A Henry Grew Amos H. Brainard David C. Marr Charles F. Jenney Ipswich George A. Schofield Jonathan Sargent DC. W Charles Palmer L. H. Daniels George W.W. Smith Kineston Walter H. Faunce Henry N. Everson John F. Holmes David Delano Alexander Holmes Samuel P. Cole Zenas Crowell Waldo Cole Horatio Adams William H. Burgess Arshfield Judson N. Ewell Porter Albert Sprague Mitton Edward L. Pierce Por J. Walter Bradlee T. Edwin Ruggies J. Albert Simpson Henry B. Martin Lown Joseph Holmes Emma F. Ware Walter P. Beck Park Commissioners H. E. Ware H. 3. Russell Wm. G. Robinson Maurice Pierce George A. Harned John Leary Charles Mitchell Wm. Cunningham James Wigley James D. Davenport Tappan Eagan Stephen Walsh Calvin H. Sanford Ben Sloan Edwin A. Houghton Peleg Bronsdon Joan O’callahan Bert Langan Peter McIntyre J. W. Bradlee, Jr J. Craig Chaddock John H. Emerson J. P.S. Churchill J. Frank Pope M. Vassar Pierce F. D. Leslie E. D. Wadsworth Public Library J. C. Whitney W. B. Weston Medfield George W. Kingsbury Henry M. Parker Benjamin F. Shumway Stillman J. Spear Ralph A. Batelle James Hewins Arthur Mitchell John H. Richardson James M. Hewins School Fund Joseph A. Allen William F. Guild Hamlet Wight Stillman Spear Albert A. Lovell Orange Rufus Livermore Rufus D. Chase I. W. Bridge Edward A. Goddard Edward C. Fowler M. D. Herrick D. L. Crandell Kellerman G. E. Bates E. M. Buell Petersham George Ayres B. Cook M. E. Hildreth T. C. Goddard L. Martin C. W. Gates S Edward Greene Fred Bryant W. H. Stone Howe Rockland Edwin Mulready Ezekiel R. Studley William Forbes Charles A. Townsend Carrie Burrell James H. Tangney Henry C. McDougal John Spence Richard A. Forrest Robert W. Southgate Lawrence J. Donovan Lorenzo D. Ferkins Theodore R. Farr William J. Barry John Sullivan C. B. Collins Swannsey E. M. Thurston G . Arnold Daniel Hare William P. Mason Hunt A. W. Rogers George A. Haynes J. Conant J.S. Hunt Hiram Haynes Elmer R. Smith George H. Bent Frank Goodnow RK. R. Horr H. H. Brown W. L. Stone N. W. Perkins A. H. Towne G. F. Averill L. D. Hood W. Donaldson P. Averill J. P. Poor John A. Peterson Marietta Clark Winslow Wendell J. C. Holston Hiram Willis G. A. Fleming W. W. Hunt Andrew Baker J. E. Oat Cora Stearns West Newbury Eben P. Stapwood Charles W. Ordway Joseph Watson J. L. Stockwell J. A. Williams Leslie Green H. W. Baker H. L. Proctor W. E. Blackmer Sabin Killen Wenhamm Abbott Johnson John Gentlee James T. Brown Williams Cummings Wellington Pool Watertown J. D. Evans S. Gleason Charles E. Merrifield Edward F. Porter Charles Lange James D. Evans Fred E. Critchell J. K. Stickney J. C. Stone W. H. Ingraham A. F Ww. Stone C. 8. Ensign Ie teSeven Apnea Banks Homas Gavin George H. Sleeper William Farwell Free Public Library RP. Stack A. Mead Board of Bealth W. S. Beaumont G. A. Tower James R. Harrison

Death of a Famous Hotel Man Patrick OGrady

New York reports the death of Patrick OGrady a prominent New York hotel executive. He led operations at the Brandreth House Judson House and Stevens House and invested heavily in the 1860 Stevens House. Born November 16 1820 in Shelburne Vermont he later served as superintendent of major hotels in the White Mountains Florida and Niagara.

New York Patrick O’grady Brandreth House Stevens House White Mountains Florida Niagara Shelburne Dr. Webb The Palace Car Company

Cold Wave Grips Northeast With Subfreezing Breath

New York reports the coldest day of the season with temperatures down to 9 below as a region wide cold wave persists. AmpeERland Mountain New York records 15 below at the signal service station and Brattleboro Vermont notes readings from zero to 20 below. Tonight remains clear and bitterly cold.

New York Ampeerland Mountain N. Y Brattleboro

Cambridge Art Circle Meets at Dr Norris Home

The Cambridge Art Circle held its regular meeting last evening at Dr A L Norris’s Main street residence with the literature committee in charge. The feature was an address by the Reverend on the ambiguous topic, highlighting a program of readings and discussion.

Cambridge Art Circle A. L Norris Main Street

Accident to Dr. Shattuck Improves After Runaway Injuries

The condition of Dr. George C. Shattuck, badly injured Sunday in a runaway accident, was much improved last night. A Post reporter found him resting quietly at his residence, No. 6 Newbury Street.

Shattuck George C. Shattuck Post

Special Advertising Post Publish at Mall Expense

The Post announces a new special advertising column to reach the public through mall expenses. Advertisers are invited to participate in the upcoming feature to boost visibility and engagement.

Wants Stenographers Furnished by Employer Free of Charge

ANTED Stenographers male or female furnished without charge to employer or employee by the REMINGTON STANDARD TYPEWRITER CO. 15 School street Boston. WANTS section advertising real estate and help wanted with low rates.

Remington Standard Typewriter CO School Street

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