Postoffice reforms outlined by Dickinson signals shift in service
The new Postmaster General Dickinson pursues a revised classification for post offices reducing four classes to three, expanding fixed salaries and appointing first and second class postmasters to four year terms. Salaries rise with gross receipts and include allowances for rent and utilities. The plan also proposes government owned post office buildings to cut costs, and a larger efficient bureau through increased staffing in major offices. A related effort seeks faster New York to Boston mail service, contingent on railroads’ cooperation and potential bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtherox
Sordon
Congress
House Committee On
Blount
House Committee
Dickinson
New York
Washington
Post Office Committee
Holman
Bland
Vilas
Boston
Sam Cox
New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Albany
New England
Nash
Conant
Critics Of The Fishery Treaty Critique From New York Letters
A reader letter in the New York Post mocks Judge Woodbury and Judge Spofford over the fishery treaty, arguing Canada should trade-off and the United States should tax Canadian imports. It defends American fishing crews, rejects cheap labor claims, and urges continued scrutiny of maritime policy amid cross border tensions. The writer highlights cooperation among Gloucester and Portland crews, slamming the Herald plan as misrepresented. March 5, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
Woodbury
Spofford
United States
Nova Scotia
Great Britain
Herald
France
Germany
Gloucester
Grand Banks
Canada
Canadian
Portland
England
New York
Miss M Garry Delivers Dialect Reading in Boston Debut
Miss Jennie McGarry, a young Canadian reader, appeared at the Hawthorne rooms in Boston with Montreal endorsements. She displayed a versatile voice and precise dialect work, though her English readings showed stronger clarity. Selections ranged from Scotch sketches to Yorkshire and Irish pieces, ending with a Scotch finale and a praised performance of Henry V scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’garry
Jennie McGarry
Boston
Hawthorne Rooms
Miss McGarry
Montreal
D. M. Moir
Mr. DeMille
Tennyson
Bigpah
Norah
Yorkshire
Henry V
KingAlarry
Kate
Miss McCarry
City Council Debates Hawes Place Church Funding Plan
The Common Council discussed transferring 5000 from Roxbury high schoolhouse funds to fund Hawes Place Church for temporary South Boston school use. The majority backed the move, but it failed to secure the required two thirds. several members urged alternative funding sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Finance
Roxbury
Hawes Place Church
South Boston
Common Council
Fraser
Ward 6
Allen
N. G. Smith
Boston
Foss
Ward 2
Powers
Ward 21
Norris
Keenan
Murphy
Ward 15
Carroll
Brooks
Ward 10
Shaw
Board of Aldermen
Peters
J. W. Hayes
R. Sullivan
Maccabe and Means
South Boston Flats
Committee On Water
National Meter Company
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
City Labor Service
Funeral of Miss Louisa May Alcott Held in Boston
The private funeral at 10 Louisburg Square honored Louisa May Alcott with Rev. Cyrus A. Bartel officiating. Tributes came from Ednah D. Cheney, Mary A. Livermore, and Harriet Winslow Sewall read a memory poem. Attendees included Ellen Emerson, Edward Emerson, Anna Ricketson, Walton Ricketson, and several May family members. Dr Bartel praised her influence on youth and the lasting work of her writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa May Alcott
Louisburg Square
Cyrus A. Bartel
Ednah D. Cheney
Mary A. Livermore
Harriet Winslow Sewall
Alcott
Anna Ricketson
Walton Ricketson
Elwell
P. Whipple
Anne Whitney
Manning
Samuel May
Ebsewell
Maria 8. Potter
Frederick May
Abby W. May
Adeline May
Eleanor May
Rhoda G. Lawrence
Fred Pratt
John Pratt-Alcott
Louisa May Alcott Nereiker
Bartel
Miss Alcott
Massachusetts
Sucha
Walter Scott
Concord
Sleepy Hollow
Pearline Advertisement Urges Honest Living and Frugality
A cautious ad promotes the motto iAcquire Honesty Seek Humanity practise economy love fidelity and use Pearline as a household helper. It frames virtue and thrift, urging readers to embrace truthful conduct and practical cleanliness through the product.
The Barron Case and Coroner Methods in Maine
Dear Sir I have read your comments on the Stain trial and note the uncertainty in Mr Barron s death. The old coroner system produced vague verdicts and no autopsy while a professional inquiry would resolve murder versus self harm. The Massachusetts system s thorough inquiries demonstrate better practice and demand reform. Yours respectfully BAML W ABBOTT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Maine
Dexter Bank
Dexter
Massachusetts
Baml
W. Abbott
Salvation Army Parade Arrests Stir City Lockup
The city board banned street parades without mayoral permission. Salvation Army members appeared with three tambourine players and were halted. About six arrestees, including captain James T. Bock, preacher Edward Banwell, and Henry Watson, were locked up after a prayer meeting in the station.
Boston Suburban Land Company Bill Sparks Water Fight
An association seeks power to develop real estate in Stoneham and adjacent towns, including housing and streets, with bonds up to 800000 and possible increase. Critics warn the plan endangers Spot Pond water supply for Maiden Melrose and Medford, threatening 25000 people and $30 to $40 million in property. Residents vow to oppose the bill as special legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston Water Power Company
Boston Stock Exchange
West End Land Company
Boston Suburban Land Company
Massachusetts House
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Eben Hutchinson
F. H. Pichard
Boston
Stoneham
Spot Pond
Medford
Melrose
South Street
Hhe
Maiden
Malden
Boston Society Meeting Notes and Local Events
Notes about upcoming meetings in Boston include the Bostonian Society on Tuesday March 13 at 3 PM in Old State House council chamber with Colonel Lamson reading a piece. Also Franks Willard lecture at Tremont Temple and a Meionaon meeting on education morals with Rev Hale and others. Two men named John Lee and Edward Combs were arrested for attempting to break into the Boylston market at No 64 Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Council Chamber
Old State House
Daniel S. Lamson
Ms. Viam
Corps of Cadets
Frances E. Willard
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
Signal Service
Thomas W. Bicknell
State Board of Education
John Lee
Edward Combs
Station 4
Boylston Market
Boylston Street
A. E. Geismardo
Geismarda
No. 15
Mt. Vernon Street
Almeada
Charles Cooper
Cerr
William Johnson
Cross Street
East
Boston
Winthrop Street
U.S. Parsons
Medfield
Geismarde
Hill Side Street Extension Hearing Before Street Commissioners
The street commissioners heard supporters for extending Hill side street to Tremont street at Heath street corner. Present speakers included M. F. Dickinson Jr., Col. W. W. Clapp, T. Quincey Brown, G. W. Merritt, S. M. Warren, Charles Rollins, D. W. King, J. P. Hoar, Robert S. Watson, William A. Folsom, Thomas Mair, and James Harmon. No opposition voiced. case taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Street
Tremont Street
Heath Street
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
W. W. Clapp
T. Quincey Brown
G. W. Merritt
S. M. Warren
Charles Rollins
D. W. King
J. P. Hoar
Robert 8. Watson
William A. Folsom
Thomas Mair
James Harmon
Schedule of New England League baseball games listed
An adjourned New England League meeting set the season schedule with games in May June July and September. Matchups include Worcester Lowell Salem Lynn Portland Manchester and other pairings with dates and times noted, though several entries are garbled in places.
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NEW England League
New England League of Baseball Clubs
Worcesters
Lowell
A. m
Lowells
Worcester
Salems
Lynn
A m
Lynns
Salem
Manchesters
Portland
P.m
Portlands
P. m
Lowell, & m
Lynn, P. m
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Boston
A listing of shoe buyers and agents across multiple cities including Boston Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis with names and firms such as Carroll Adams & Co Mullen Jr Tucker Smith Co Selz Schwab Co Butterworth Co Fargo Co Marks Butterworth Co Friedman Keefe & Barlow Lawless Kellogg Johnson & Co and others. indicates a broad network of wholesalers and agents in the boot and shoe trade across the northeast midwest and south with various representatives and partners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alleghany
Baltimore
W C Carroll
Carroll,Adams & Co
Tre
Saltimore
J Mullen, Jr
Tucker, Smith & Co
Binghamton
T M Brown
Lester Bros & Co
Craw
Cincinnati
Adolph Meyer
Adolph Meyer & Co
Charleston
C—M © O'Neil of D O' Neil & Sons, Creigh
Chicago
MacLauchlan
Harry Selz
Selz, Schwab & Co
Beenhill
Henderson
Henderson & Jo
Columbus
Freedman
Frankfort
McCuure
Gadsden
Ala
Fomefield
Hornellsville
Richardson
Richardson & Co
Banans City
Appledorn
Rouse
Louisville
Keith
Neale
Keith & Barlow
Lynchburg
Kyre & O'Brien
Nasrue
Tenn
Weinbarn
Nashville
Penn
L Lrsky
J W Lawless
Lawless & Co
Philadelphia
de Monroe
Monroe Bros & C
Claflin
Alten Shoe Co
Louis
J H Schaffer
Schaffer, Swarta & Co
Graeuse
West
West Bros
Shvannah
Einstein
St Paul
Minn
C H Kellogg
Kellogg, Johnson & Co
Sedalia
Mackey
Riptes
Ster Aaleke
Williamaport
Steeds
Supreme Judicial Court docket reads multiple cases heard
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court lists argued cases including Horace B. Taylor v Dexter Engine Co and Cunard Steamship Co. along with Brown v Cunard and Linton v Allen. Unfinished matters and Friday calendar items Nos 1890 1893 1921 1895 1896 1897 1901 1902 1908 1905 1906 1907 1909 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For
the Commonwealth
Morton
C. J
Devens
Allen and
Hesseltine
William Gaston
Superior Court First Session March 8 Names and Docket
In Mason J Mason presides over First Session March 8 with cases like Stern v Stern and George J Raymond v Edward Russell et al. detailing claims for board, clothing, and damages, alongside a lengthy docket of civil actions, torts and company disputes across multiple sessions and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Barker
George J. Raymond
Edward Russell
Mercantile Agency
Robert M. Morse, Jr
R. Lund
L. S. Dabney
E. W. Hutchins
Henry Wheeler
Trespass action Byers et al versus Merlot in Superior Court
Essex County March 8 session notes the case Byers et al versus Merlot, an action of trespass, still on with W A Pew for plaintiffs and Charles A Russell for defendant. Judge Blodgett presiding. docket lists include Goodenough v Knox and Snell v Ladd among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Blodgett
Byers Et. al
Merlot
W. A. Pew
Charles A. Russell
Byers Et al
Mer
Goodenough
Knoxlet
Nathan
Leonard
Indictments in Superior Court Bristol and Middlesex March 8
The Bristol County grand jury filed indictments naming Charles G. Clark Fall River for bigamy Thomas Johnson Taunton for breaking and entering James Hayden Attleboro larceny Ebenezer Chace Fair Haven for breaking and entering Benjamin Brown and Charles W. Craig Attleboro for assault with intent to rob S W Carpenter William Reynolds Fall River for breaking and entering Charles Norcott Albert Goff Berkeley for breaking and entering Albert Goff Berkeley for breaking and entering Thomas Reilly James Ramsbothen Fall River for breaking and entering Arcene Gangnon robbery from person James Flynn Taunton receiving stolen goods Thomas Brannegan Taunton receiving stolen property Thomas Johnson Taunton for breaking and one Martin Condo Thomas F Clancy and Hernandes Ledenan discharged no bills. Middlesex Superior Court criminal John O Mahoney Natick liquor nuisance $100 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Bristol County
Grand
Charles G. Clark
Fall River
Thomas Johnson
Taunton
James Hayden
Attleboro
Ebenezer Chace
Fair Haven
Benjamin Brown
Charles W. Craig
S. W. Carpenter
William Reynolds
Charles Norcott
Albert Goff
Search for Mary Quinn Body Fails in East Boston Slip
A week after Mary Quinn vanished from East Boston, rumors threaten her family. Diver Eugene Sullivan and Mary’s father joined a search at the ferry slip, but no body was found. Superintendent Burke aided with access and support, and the diver stopped as night fell. The Quinns thank Burke and Sullivan for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quinn
Boston
Post
Burke
Quinn
Eugene Sullivan
Sullivan
Mr. Burke
Diver Sullivan
Merchants Club meets at Parker House with guests
The Merchants' Club held its regular monthly meeting at Parker House last night with about fifty members present. J Otis Wetherbee shared insights from his European trip and urged travel to see art. Professor Selah Merrill spoke on the consular system. The Harvard Hasty Pudding Club also dined at Parker House with 150 members present, followed by guest-book names including Revere, Haskell, Ellis, Clark, Phillips, Kirk, English, Dillinghast, Slocum, Kavanagh, Fenn,Thorne, Morse, and others from New York, Philadelphia, Norwich, Baltimore, New Haven, Providence, Halifax, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Club
Parker House
J. Otis Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Wetherbes
Selah Merrill
Harvard Hasty Pudding Club
Revere
Charles C, Haskell
Norwich
Conn
F. L. Ellis
New York
H. H. Clark
Young’s
John H. Phillips
Baltimore
John B. Kirk
Chicago
Edwin H. English
New Haven
J. A, KH
Dillinghast
Providence
M. Slocum
Philadelphia
Parkers
David B. Parker
Henri Abels
Rheims
France
A. ¥. Starr
Moses Pierce
T. F. Kavanagh
W. B. Fenn
Tremont
Troon
Halifax
Wheelock
Uxbridge
J. F. Trout
George P. Brett
Thorne
United States
K. P
Morse
Henry Pearson
Springfield
Glapstony Cuts Down Treks and Thwarts Thugs
Glapstony earns praise for cutting down crime and keeping a healthy constitution. Chairman Mills of the Ways and Means Committee gains fame for tariff cuts. In Boston, Spitz Bros. & Mark gain notice for a real cut in prices at 608 Washington Street with spring stock priced to two for one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Boston
Spitz Bros. & Mark
Washington Street
Delegation Named for Chace Copyright Hearing in Senate
The Hon. Alexander H. Rice Samuel J Elden and Dana Estes are appointed to represent the International Copyright Association at the Senate patents committee hearing on the Chace copyright bill Friday. The delegation left for Washington yesterday afternoon and will be joined there by printers workers. Nathan Appleton, a member of the association now in Washington, will join it there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant Marine
Hinman
Charles E. Moody
South
United States
Chamber of Comme Ce Nrge
Congress of the
Moody
Congress
George UI. Beaman
W. H. Lincoln
Samuel Watts
E. K. McPherson
Major Upton
B. F. Kemble
International Copyright Hearing
Alexander H. Rice
Samuel J. Elden
Dana Estes
International Copyright Association
Senate Committee On Patents
Washington
Nathan Appleton
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Goston
the Common Council
Hawes
Edward R. Stern
Edward Stern
William B. Churchill
M. P. White
D. E. Ware
Mooney
Reid
Moulton
Reardon
Goldenberg
Blake
Kelley
Rockport
Morrell
Kelly
Granite Co
Balaam
Kinney
Be—Nickelson
Eng
Dimmock
Kimballish
Dodge
Raymond
Russell
Fiske ¥. Smith
Roxbury Stone Co
White
Same
Duchenin
Kendall
Amcliteage Est
Curry
Kattelle
Burkhard
Seavey
Peirce
Bingham
Herrick
Met’herson
Tracy
Jefts
Buerk
Little
Ternan
Reynolds
Grossman
Savage
Howland
Whitcher
Matthew
Avery
Glad
O’ Neil
Feeley
Stevenson
Rkox. Stove Co
Heath
Lally
Fowle
Tuttle
Litchfield
Butler Vy. Mut. Res. Fond L. Ass’n
Sachoe
Beckler
Varges
Court of Liberty
O’ Brien
Lehy
Barrows
Miller
Aldrich
Boston & M. RR
Merrill
Lane
Putnam
Portland Pub. Co
Johnson
Garrett
Yerrington
Fitzgerald
Kearns
Mosely
Bean
Lerse
Gaylord
Phillips
Millis
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
J. John O. Mahoney
Natick
Roya BaltiIne Powder CO
Wall St. N
Thermo Electric
Loring & CO
Reliable
Winter Street
Washington St
E. J. Brown
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Norman McDonald & CO
Furnis
Geismardo
California
San Francisco
Cal
Anes
North Belle Isle
Naveio cc i Sinwesaes
Ié Heat & Belcher
Ophit
Bodie
Miko Leocorlos
Ree Bs Chollar
Savazo
Sierra Nevada
Union
Crown Point
Utah
Canes
Eureka
Yellow Jacket
Gould & Curry
Hale & Norcross
Nevada
Bourbon
Gover Cork
TER HB
Graves & Sons Y Grocera
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