Fish the Last Course at Merchants Club Meeting
Boston Merchants' Club hosts Congressman Nelson Dingley Jr and guests for a fishery debate led by President Richard Briggs. Speakers including Judge Woodbury and Congressman Boutelle defend U.S. tariff policy and Canadian fishing rights amid calls for retaliation and stronger measures to protect American fisheries. Senator Glines and W. W. Rice attend as part of a broad panel of prominent figures from Maine and Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Nelson Dingley, Jr
Dingley
Richard Briggs
Merchants’ Club
Parker
Boutelle
Long
Massachusetts
Charles Levi Woodbury
W. W. Rice
David A. Wells
Canada
Canadian
Ottawa
Newfoundland
America
Great Britain
Congress
Spain
Cuban
Bayard
United States
Tian Fish
England
Manning
Phelps
Boston
Judge Woodbury
Woodbury
Dominion of Canada
Judva Woodbury
Congressman Boutelle
Committee On Foreign Relations
Capitol
Habaos
Washington
Babson
John D. Long
Fitz
Gloucester
Ile
Solomon Lincoln
Senate Chamber
Governor Long
Boston Merchants’ Club
Supreme Court
Sam
George F. Edmunds
Dinner invitation from Merchants' Club declined by Frye
Richard Briggs of the Senate reports William P. Frye cannot attend due to sailing for Europe on March 12. Frye thanks the club for the courtesy and notes his time after adjournment will be fully occupied with preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univep
Senate
Richard Briggs
Isq
Merchants’ Cab
Europe
William P. Frye
Letter Dated March Invitation Declines Club Meeting
A formal note from Rovert FR. Hirt explains he cannot attend the club meeting on March 10 due to a required business engagement in New York. He expresses regret for missing the Boston guest period and thanks the recipient for the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Representatives
Richard Briggs
Merchants’ Club
Governor Long
New York
Boston
Iam
Rovert FR. Hirt
Fisherman E F Stone Declines Merchants Club Visit
In a Washington letter dated February 21 1890 E F Stone declines an invitation to address the Merchants Club on March 10 in Massachusetts. He expresses regret at unable to attend but says he would value meeting the group and sharing thoughts on the fishery question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Brigas
Merchants’ Club
Massachusetts
E. F. Stone
Suffolk County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention Opens
The annual convention met at Maverick Congregational Church East Boston with prayers by Mrs. S. L. Baldwin. Officers elected included President Mrs. A. J. Gordon Secretary Mrs. H. G. Rice Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Daniels Auditor Miss Grace Fisher. The day featured reports, a talk on The Medical Use of Alcohol and an evening address by Mrs. J. Eilen Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Maverick Congregational Church
Boston
S. L. Baldwin
Union
K. B. Cone
The
East Boston Union
A. J. Gordon
H. G. Rice
C. E. Daniels
Grace Fisher
Beecher Family Chronicle Highlights Early American Clergy
The Beecher lineage is traced from Hannah Beecher who joined John Davenport in 1637 to the American theological and literary prominence of Lyman Beecher and his children. It details Harriet Stowe, Henry Ward Beecher, Catherine Beecher, and other kin, noting births, marriages, clerical roles, and the impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
America
Lyman Beecher
Philadelphia Times
Hannah Beecher
John Davenport
Beechers
Boston
Anne Hutchinson
Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts
Quinnipiac
New Haven
England
New England
John Beecher
Joseph
Joseph Beecher
Nathaniel
David
David Beecher
Tie
Esther Lyman
Henry Ward Beecher
Lot Benton
Ile
Yale
Tfe
Dwight
East Hampton
Litchfield
Conn
Heecher
Hanover Street
Lane Theological Seminary
Lane Seminary
Brooklyn
Catherine Esther Beecher
L. L
Catherine Beecher
Hartford
George Beecher
Edward Beecher
Yale College
Andover
Park Street
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Salem Street
Galesburg
Ill
Congregational Church
Charles Stowe
Hareford
Stowe
London
New York
United States
Fox
Charles
Thomas K
Charles Beecher
Newark
N. J
Georgetown
Mass
Mrs. Stowe
Thomas K. Beecher
New England Congregational Church
E. C
Elmira
N. Y
Isabella Beecher Hooker
West Sutton
Worcester County
Bullard
Messenger Boys Strike at Baltimore & Ohio Office
About thirty five messenger boys at the Baltimore and Ohio on Milk Street walked out at 9 45 am. They complained of too many bosses and lack of car fare for long trips and disobedience penalties. Superintendent Jarvis negotiated. Manager Kenny ordered car fare in future and the strikers returned to work after applause for the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Messenger
Milk Street
Jarvis
Commerce Street
North Market Street
Mr. Jarvis
Dover Street
Kenney
Strikes Calm in South Boston as Cambridge Protests Lull
The South Boston disturbance subsided with no violence and normal car service. Many workers sought jobs with Superintendent Coolidge, while some long-time employees regretted striking and planned to judge future actions individually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Cambridge
Coolidge
Casey
City Notes Highlights on Court Dates and Local Meetings
The cases against James H Kane and Giles TH Rich for mail fraud were adjourned by Commissioner Hallett with Rich's plea for March 14 granted. Bond set at 1500. Boston Executive Business Association to meet at Youngs Hotel room 3 at 4 pm to consider railroad facilities between Boston and the West with no dinner. Frugal Sunday School talk by Rev S H Winkley focused on honesty justice truthfulness philanthropy piety and faith. MIT Athletic Club dined at Youngs. Dr David Burdette of Canada fractured his right shoulder after a fall and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Second meeting of Boston Assembly of the Agassiz Association held at W L Georges residence East Boston with six chapters present and papers on Origin and History of the Phoenicians and Carbon delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Kane
Giles TH. Rich
Hallett
Gaston
Rich
Boston Executive Business Association
Young’s Hotel
Boston
West
S. H. Winkley
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Athletic Club
Young
David Burdette
Canada
Temple Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston Assembly
Orroeck
Pheonicians
Observation lecture at Boston Y M C A Norcross Hall
The seventh Practical Ethics lecture by Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke defined observation as not a profound faculty. He outlined four growth conditions: living interest talk with others healthy sense impressions and widening and varying the field of observation. The talk ended with informal remarks and a note that H G Wadlin will discuss Saving and Banks for Savings next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Norcross Hall
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
H. G. Wadlin
Theatrical Mechanics Benefit in Boston Draws Big Crowd
The Boston Theatre hosted the annual Theatrical Mechanics Association Boston Lodge No. 2 benefit as rain dampened, but crowds filled the house for a long program. Highlights included E N Catlin orchestra, Moths second act, Tin Soldier, readings by Robert Mantell, Kate Stokes and Nelson Wheatcroft, Rosina Voices, May Leonard, Percy Browning, and a variety of specialties, with stage managers L J McCarthy and George B Radcliffe and an executive committee led by George L Look and E N Catlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
Boston Lodge No. 2
E. N. Catlin
Helene Adel
Oscar Eagle
Bijou
Robert Mantell
Phil Blood
Catlin
Cora Tanner
Colonel Sinn
London
Robert Evans
William S H. Chambers
Dudley H. Prescott
John B. Duffy
Kate Stokes
Nelson Wheatcroft
Mantell’s
Billy Buckley
Sanford and Wilson
Rosina Voices Company
Keegan Seeks Hospital Care After Altercation
J N Keegan of 52 Perry Street applied for treatment at City Hospital last evening for chin and hand wounds. He left then returned with a very black eye and chose to stay for all injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Keegan
Perry Street
City Hospital
Tie in Revere Leaves Selectmen Race Undecided
Revere voters faced a tie for a selectman seat after Monday’s balloting with Charles Grant Jr and Clarence F. Blackwell each credited with 281 votes. The tied contenders represent Prohibitionist and license affiliations, raising questions over a disputed vote for Charles Grant. A recount confirmed the tie and the moderator’s noon ruling on a contested vote will determine whether a second ballot is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Charles Grant, Jr
Clarence F. Blackwell
Mr. Grant
Blackwell
Grant
Charles Grant
Suit in equity over envelope counting machines dismissed
United States Circuit Court on March 10 heard Coit Wade Hill v Holyoke Envelope Company. The suit claimed infringement of reissued patent No 9755 for envelope counting and packing machines dating from 1881, but the court found no sustained infringement and dismissed the bill. Attorneys Thurston Browne for complainant Roberts for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coit
J. Wade H. Hill
Holyoke Envelope Company
Abram A. Rhenton
Rhenton
Bill
B. F. Thurston
Causten Browne
J. L. 8S. Roberts
Supreme Judicial Court March 10 Partially Finished Docket
The Supreme Judicial Court listed cases: Downer vs Whittier unfinished. Cushing vs City of Boston. Addison vs Travellers' Assurance. Metcalf vs Williams. Kenison vs Inhabitants of Arlington unfinished. Attorneys noted for each party. In order: multiple equity and law cases numbered 1691 and 455 through 490 remain after equity list. Six law cases pending after completing equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Morron
C. J
Devens
W. Allen and Holmers
Frank E. Downer
Daniel B. Whittier
A.M. Lyman
Ek. W. Burdett
Nathan Cushing
City of
Boston
E. H. Bennett
T. M. Babson
Margaret Addison
Boston Superior Court diary of five seamen suits and several injuries
The March first session reports five seamen suits from the bark Glide for $1000 each. Verdicts to plaintiffs: $25, $100, $75, $75, $25. Also a boy's $5000 claim for a coal-hole accident at Young's Hotel grounds. defendants contest negligence. Multiple other cases listed with defendants and attorneys. Earlier sessions include James Benson v Goodwin for anchor injuries and Elizabeth Gwillim v Gwillimim over alleged dowry entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Brigham
C. J
John W. Jackson
John Doe
Africa
Madagascar
J. M. Browne
Aug. Russ
Jesse Gove
Charles Digney
George G. Hale
Cornhill Court
Young’s Hotel
E. S. Barney
E J. Hadley
A. E. Avery
Dorchester Injury Case Seeks Damages From Team
An 11 year old boy sues for 5000 dollars claiming a team ran over his leg in Dorchester on Oct 19 1885. His father seeks loss of services and medical expenses. Defendants deny negligence. Trials resumed earlier with no jury agreement. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
J. A. Maxwell
Asaph Churchill
Cook
Holbrook
Wentworth
Winslow
Crogue
Masterton
Abbott
Randall
Bartlett
Knowles
Spaulding
Shattuck
Hardy
Drew
Boston
Cecconi
Rodder
Worcester
Learned
O'Brien
Hawkins
Dolan vs Pacific Mills court orders verdict for defendant
In Dolan v Pacific Mills a damages suit for injuries from a machine ended with the jury verdict for the defendant after the court ruled the plaintiff had no case. Dolan, operating a jiggering mill, was injured after six months on the machine. The court held that a worker knowingly exposed to danger cannot hold the corporation liable. Plaintiff’s counsel given ten days to file exceptions. Other cases listed include Aldrich v Haverhill Steamboat Express and several docket entries and settlements such as Rollins v City of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
The
Pacific Mills
Sherman & Bell
Aldrich
Haverhill Steamboat Express Company
General Bartlett
Rollins
City of Lawrence
Kett
Martin
Ingham
O' Leary
City of
Claflin
Scott
Joyce
Haliban
Steiner
Browder
Pierce
Sellers
Edson Et al
Hialman
Voyer
Davis
Marsh
Salem
Cook and Tilden cases verdict for defendant in tort and contract
Edward O. Cook administrator of Baily Vinal estate sues Thomas Tilden executor of Eliza Vinal will for 3700 in gold silver and bills and for two cows value. Trial heard Tuesday before the court. On Wednesday the jury returned verdict for the defendant in both cases with lawyers Edward O. Cook Joseph Bennett for plaintiff Edwin A. Alger for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O. Cook
Large Kansas City firm sold to pay debts in sheriff sale
The late Roll, Thayer, Williams & Co. dry goods house was sold by the sheriff to G. Bernheimer & Bros. for 102000. the business will be continued by the new firm. Other failures include E. P. Clegg & Co. transferring stock to a trustee for 13000 to satisfy local creditors, and J. D. McArthur & Co. suspending payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll
Thayer, Williams & Co
Kansas City
G. Bernheimer & Bros
Quincy
Inl
E. P. Clegg & Co
Galveston
Tex
J.D. McArthur & Co
Toronto
Can
McLellan & Co
St. John
N. B
Maritime Bank
William J. Quirk
Hartford
George C. Dixon & Son
Ogeechee
J. W. Kendall
Albion
J. van Horn & Son
Warren
Ind
Charles P. Sanuels
Syracuse
N. Y
J. C. Clark
Ogdensburg
Jak. Aldrich
Oneida
Charles E. Martin
St. Louis
Evan P. Grubb & Co
Boots
Philadelphia
L. W. Bunting
Bishopville
Eugene Smith
Produce
Hillsboro
Ill
J. C. Anderson
Meadville
Penn
Samuel Stubbs
Carpenter and Builder
Boston
R. S. D. Symonds, Currier, Peabody
Shoe and Leather Exchange
Suffolk County
McKim
National Color Printing Company
South Street
Elisha Myrick
James W. Dudley
Frank G. Holcombe
John ©. Atkinson
Washington Street
James M. Hilton
Howard P. Harris
Warren H. Baker
Charles G. Keyes
John J. Sweeney
Harrison Dunham
James L. Powers
Benjamin Callender
Frank R. Morse
Edward H. Going
Levenson & Co
New York
Significant Public Opinions on Kidney Disease and Rheumatism
The article argues rheumatism stems from kidney and stomach health, implicating uric acid buildup and Bright’s disease. It cites General Logan’s death, Senator Sittig, and criticizes medical reliance on treating symptoms while praising Warner’s Safe Cure as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Bright
Logan
Sittig
Ilinois
Warner
Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday March 11 Maine New Hampshire eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island will have fair weather colder then warmer with northerly winds For the rest of New England and eastern New York fair weather becoming warmer with northerly winds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New England
New York
Late ship news lists arrivals by numerous vessels
The March 10 report from New York and Philadelphia notes arrivals of multiple steamers and schooners including Amos Barstow Providence H F Dimock Emma Queen Grace Bradley bound from Cienfuegos for Boston carrying 7251 bags of sugar with total loss expected. Grace Bradley built Thomaston Me in 1573 registered 529100 tons.
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New York
Amos
Barstow
Providence
H. F. Dimock
Boston
Emma
Pernambuco
Galatea
Amsterdam
Emanuel¢ Accame
Capriant
Minnie
Euro
Marseilles
Chiariana
Castellamare
Marie
St Matens
Harry White
Arroyo
Mary E. Mason
St. Croix
Lida J. Lewis
Cardenas
J. L. Cotter, St. John, N. B
Riverside
St. Andrews
A. T. Boardman
Calais
J. Lindsley
Rockland
Wm. Rice
Magnolia
A. P. Crane Mer
Alma
Machias
Helen
New Bedford
Cricket
St. John
N. B
A. Hayford
Belfast
Seth W. Smith
Elizabeth M. Cook
Nellie
Proveidence
Emma L. Gregory
May Williams
Howard A. Hunt
Virginia Lee
Wickman
Salem
Dreadnaught
Philadelphia
Penn
Grace Bradley
Delaware
Cienfuegos
Thomaston
Free Trade Seen as Remedy by Halifax Chamber
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce in its annual report advocates free trade as the solution to the friction between Canada and the United States over fisheries. It supports Canada's stance and argues free trade is the only path to resolve the difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Canada
United States
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Temperance
Suffolk County Christian Temperance Union
Dren
Samuel Scoville
Stamford
Henry Barton Beecher
William ©. Beecher
Herbert Beecher
Portland
Ore
Northwest
Seattle
Wash
Messenger Boys
South Boston Road
City Notes
MR. Keegan
United States Circuit Court
Orne
Lon
Pray
Bird
Digney
Hail
Daley
Trowbridge
Morrison
O’callaghan
Herles
Suffolk Brewing Co
Best
Broderick
Clough
Lyon
Hath
Smith
Mosely
Cutter
Kehoe
Glynn
Little
Mason
James Benson
Eben B. Goodwin
Benjamin F. Packard
Bath
L. W. Howes
G. C. Abbott
C. B. Southard
Ants
Elizabeth Gwillim
Edwin J. Gwillim
George Gwillim
D. F. Crane
E. 0. Howard
F.F. Fay
Gwillim
Goodrich
Goff
MecConnell
Va. Gardner
Chandler
Pickard
Gould
Richardson
Griffiths
Emery
Holland
Ptaff
Gilbert
O’ Brien
Paul
Stearns
Campbell
Lawrence
Avery
Waldron
Ducceman
Lewis
Leonard
Allen
Hunt
Schramm
Boston 8. R. Company
Sullivan
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Brown
Temple
Wales
Roberts
Same
Tyler
Schirmer
Miller
Grace
Cunniff
Driscol
Hayes
Ordar
Ene
Impsi
Schwardtmann
Walther
Nelson
Haskins
Massachi
Hill
Pinkoseki
Johnson
Ramsey
Metropolitan Railroad
Pitman
Esther B. Marble
Emerald Street
Salat
J. G. Holt
I. M. Babson
Milo Maguire
Pro Ami
J. P. Clay
Charles Maguire
Neae
Kesex, Ss
Hammond, J
Plymouth Ss
Blopget, J
G.O. Taylor
Chester H.graves & Sons
Missouri
Railroad and
Stene Albimina Fantiliziog
Tavocs
M. I. Dobschutz
Belleville
Linois
Onongahela
Whiskey of Carstairs, McCall & Co
Horace
Broad ST
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Ceeds
Spicata Nandinibcohieh
Inicio Teeta
A.M
P.M
P.M. Gupene
Oemene Enema
Bapowisgee
Ccc
James Cathcart
Salvation Army
Baughman
Charlotte
Mich
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