At the Capital. Tariff Debate and Sheridan Case Update
Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports increasing confusion over Morrill’s tariff positions as he aims to alert the senate to differences between the conference report and the actual bill. The piece details rates on earthenware and crockery, plus a review of Beck and Morrill exchanges. It also covers the Sheridan case status, enforcement steps, and related legislative actions in Augusta and the Maine legislature, including reforms and ongoing resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beck
Vermont
Senate
Morrill
Sheridan
State Department
New York
Legation
West
United States
Phenix Park
Court of Enquiry
Signal Service
Lincoln
Congress
Congressional Record
Congressman Brewer
Texas
Trenton Crockery
Crockery
Charleston Exposition Ambition Reach For Monaco Aspirations
Five hundred fifty thousand dollars has been raised for the St. Louis exposition expenses with 160000 already paid. The News and Courier says Charleston could be the Nice of America, implying a Monaco-like presence near Charleston. Mrs Meaker faces hanging in Vermont Friday, with the Rutland Herald calling it too tough for sentimentalists. Western Knights Templars headed for San Francisco may extend to Alaska, leaving questions about who stays to help build the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News and Courier
Charleston
America
Monaco
Knights Templars
San Francisco
Alaska
Senator Brown Resignation Report Likely Political Folly
The report of Senator Brown's contemplated resignation appears aimed at home consumption. The Georgia gubernatorial campaign looms and prompts several gentlemen to speak, suggesting strategic political maneuvering rather than imminent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Georegia
If George Peabody Came Back He’d Invest In State Bonds
The imagined act would have Peabody invest roughly a million to two million dollars in Tennessee bonds and about the same in Mississippi bonds. Income from both would be directed to the poor of each state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peabody
Tennessee
Mississippi
Boston and New York boxing champions set sparring match
Fong Hang the Boston champion Chinaman and Lee Wing of New York will spar in this city next week. Elite figures Johnny Sullivan Marcellus Baker Patsey O'Hara Denny Costigan Mike Cleary Patsey Sheppard and Mike Gillispie will appear on the platform, marking another setback for those who doubt the Chinaman can assimilate in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fong Hang
Boston
Lee Wing
New York
Johnny Sullivan
Marcellus Baker
Patsey O'Hara
Denny
Costigan
Mike Cleary
Patsey Sheppard
Mike Gillispie
Diaz to visit St Louis as guest of city on Friday
Ex-President Porfirio Diaz plans a stop in St Louis on Friday before heading to the seaboard. The visit, while brief, is hailed as a chance to honor Mexico’s rising status and foster ties with Boston’s investors shaping Mexico’s material development. The piece urges welcoming the distinguished Mexican leader and recognizing the opportunity to showcase hospitality and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porfirio Diaz
St. Louis
Seaboard
Boston
Mexico
Diaz
New Mexico
William E Chandler Denies Backing Rollins Reelection
In a careful correction Chandler, known as William E Chandler, states he is not a candidate for U S senator and not committed to Rollins or any other candidate. He emphasizes fair play in the 1881 senatorial contest and notes friendly ties with Rollins while hinting at potential candidacy. The paper warns Rollins to watch Secretary Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Chandler
Rollins
New Hampshire
Sweet William
United States
Senator Rollins
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
Lumber mills idle plan and Maine temperance caucus antics
The piece reports on a confidential circular from Northwest lumber kings proposing to curb production and raise prices, questioning the impact on workers if tariffs are lifted. It also describes Maine temperance party caucus theatrics, comments by Joshua Nye and others, and calls for political action amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Northwest
Canada
Defence Persists in Presenting a Mass of Papers in Star Route Trial
In Washington on March 13 the defense continued reading petitions and official papers in the star route trial. After hours, Ingersoll exhausted papers, then Wilson resumed reading. The court deemed the papers largely irrelevant. Ray Eaton testified on advertising methods, but the court barred certain testimony. Also noted: a dangerous counterfeit silver dollar appeared in Ohio and Indiana, shellac varnish duties, consul appointments, and patent counts and petroleum export figures for January and seven months ending Jan. 31.
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Washington
Ingersoll
Wilson
Ohio
Indiana
Treasury
Treasury Department
Canada
United States
D’abzaec
New Orleans
Edward A. Adams
United States of Mexico
Boston
Mass
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Metropolitan Elevated sues to void 1881 agreements in New York court
In Gotham Gleanings a Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company suit against the Manhattan and New York Elevated railways seeks voiding of the Oct 22 1881 agreements and injunctions to halt further actions. Judge Van Brunt denied a motion with costs. The East River Bridge costs reach 14 429 000. The National Association of Passenger Agents held a secret convention discussing tickets and baggage checks. A judge ruled Salmi Morse production Passion was not a public performance. The article mentions Gould Dillon and Sage as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Court of Common Pleas
Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company
Manhattan Railway Company
New York Elevated Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Metropolitan Company
Messrs
Gould, Dillon
Sage
Udge van Brunt
Court of
Common Pleas
National Association of Passenger Agents
East River
Senate approves Bath Orphans Home appropriation and tax reform
AvansTA March 13. In the senate a resolve appropriating 14000 for the Bath Orphans Home for 1883 84 was passed. A bill on actions against executors and administrators was passed after reconsideration and amendments. The medical bill was amended to appoint three members to the board of registry.
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Avansta
Senate
Bath
Board of Registra
Egan Arrives in New York Denies Fugitive Status
Patrick Egan former treasurer of the Irish Land League lands in New York and denies fleeing Dublin. He says his visit is commercial and for informing leaders in America about Ireland, defends the Dublin conspiracy prosecutions, criticizes British actions, and notes funds and plans for Parnell reception with Mooney, Dixie, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Egan
Irish Land League
Grand Central Hotel
Ireland
Egan
John Mitchell
England
O'Connell
Lam
Dublin
Land League
Florence Dixie
Richard Pigott
Pigott
Castle
The
Peg Apg
Lady Florence Dixie
John Dillon
Father Sheehy
Matthew Harris
Land League Fund
American Securities
Tie
Buffalo
Mooney
Boston
Philadelphia
Parnell
Sexton
Parnell Land League
Fires in Boston Area and Brief Telegraph Reports
In Boston and vicinity several fires are reported including a 4 Thorndike Street demolition by a kerosene lamp setup used by a plumber causing about 40 dollars of damage. A second blaze in a Fitchburg railroad onion car damaged 30 for the car and 50 for the onions. Minor stove heat caused a light fire at 47 Lagrange Street. An incipient fire at 213 Cambridge Street caused no damage. A lamp accident sparked a small blaze at 127 Lexington Street East Boston with slight damage. Telegraph briefs cover shipboard and port fires in New York and various regional outbreaks with losses ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.
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Boston
Thorndike Street
Charlestown
J. N. Allen
Fitchburg
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Messrs
Nelson, Carr and Clark
A. Noether
Lagrange Street
Engine 4
Chemical
Cambridge Street
William Flynn
Lexington Street
Telegraph
New York
Hudson
New Orleans
New England
New Oreans
New England Watchman Admits Theft at Waltham Plant
Arthur Kerr a 26 year old Nova Scotia native employed in the case department of the American Watch company at Waltham was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant from foreman Daniel OHara for stealing silver cases and other material valued at about 20 dollars. He confessed his guilt and acknowledged that
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kerr
Nova Scotia
Case Department
American Watch Company
Waltham
Daniel O'Hara
Boston Factory Thief Confesses To Stolen Watch Cases
A factory worker, Kerr, who was employed six months, confessed to stealing about a dozen finished watch cases. Investigations traced the pilfering to two to three months and linked silver shavings to his acts. He will be arraigned in district court before Judge Luce this afternoon. Detectives followed leads from pawn shops and the firm Robbins Appleton recovered seven cases.
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Luce
Kerr
New England News Flows From Dexter and Rockport Votes
The Barron case is again under consideration at Dexter as Maine lawmakers face a busy tenth week with adjournment near. Rockport saw Dr Eaton discharge a pistol injuring Frank Hewett. Portland bears a debt of 3 437 000 and current year spending exceeds last year’s unexpended balances. Biddeford’s Democratic victory shocks Republicans who had ruled since 1879 with a sweeping mayoral win and majorities on the alderman and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Dexter
Kennebec
Kennebunkpoort
Maine House of Representatives
Rockport
H. B. Eaton, Jr
Frank Hewett
Hewett
Portland
Atlantic and St. Lawrence
Biddeford
Keene schools elect Gardner C Hill superintendent
Local report notes Gardner C Hill chosen as superintendent of Keene city schools. Other town items include Plymouth voting funds for a town clock, Campton approving a Pemi Gewisset river bridge, Claremont accepting a $1,000 Fisk library legacy, and legal steps to pursue Paran Stevens legacy for Stevens High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner C. Hill
Keene
Littleton
Hiram Frost
Milton
David Perry
Auckland
Canada
Hall’s Camp
Mount Monadnock
Concord
Claremont Road
Plymouth
State Normal School
Campton
Pemigewisset River
Paran Stevens
Stevens High School
Arrest of St. Johnsbury water works head for defrauding village
John N. Gale former superintendent of the St. Johnsbury water works was arrested on a complaint by State Attorney Blodgett for defrauding the village. He secured bail and is at large. Dennis E. May, clerk of trustees, has been investigating Gale's accounts with further crookedness suspected. Damaging charges were also leveled against Gale as administrator of an estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Gale
St. Johnsbury
Resignation of Rev Dr Noble ends 33 years at Truro church
In a note of infirmity Rev Dr E W Noble of the First Congregational Church Truro resigns after 33 years of service. A series of local incidents follows including a 96 year old walking from Shyfield to Newburyport along railroad tracks a 75 year old Fall River woman found dead in bed and a large labor strike at Union Straw Works Foxboro involving about 100 workers. A 75 year old Great Barrington farmer Cornelius Emergh dies after a knee injury and heart rupture while seated. A Springfield resident Margaret Clune signs away authority to sue over alleged slander by Father Harkins, denying a $10,000 claim. Proclamations libellous toward Williams College faculty appear in Williamstown. Mansfield depot office of Earle & Prew Express robbed and mail disturbed. Capt Simmons wakes to a fatal pistol wound in his waiter Philip Thompson aboard the Newport steamer.
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E. W. Noble
First Congregational Church
Truro
Shyfield
Newburyport
Boston and Maine
Alice Strickland
Fall River
Union Straw Works
Foxboro
Cornelius Emergh
Great Barrington
Margaret Clune
Springfield
Ailen
Father Harkins
Williams College
Williamstown Village
Earle & Prew Express
Mansfield
Northern Mail
Newport
New York
Capt. Simmons
Philip Thompson
Bixby
Adams
Essex County Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts
Clarke
Somerville
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Butler
Lawrence
Fennessey
Howes
Cambridge
Worcester
Fitchburg
Lunenburg
Leominster
Westminster
Ashburham
Boardman
Glines
Union
The
Eastern
Boston, Revere Beach
Lynn
Denham
New Bedford
Simpson
Newaryport
Bay State Telephone Company
Jacobs
Hingham
Williams
Waltham
Massachusetts Loan On Trust Company
Sweetser
Saugus
Savings Banks Commissioners
Stebbins
Barker
Commonwealth
Copeland
Middlesex County
Bancroft
Cushing
Cohasset
Hawes
Potter
Aldrich
Marlboro
Cronin
Stetson
Lakeville
Starr
Boards of Health
Dunham
Fairhaven
Cape Cod
Sheriff sale of Quidnick bank shares in Providence
Eight hundred forty shares of the First National Bank of Providence belonging to the Quidnick company were sold by the sheriff on Tuesday for 8100 per share to satisfy the judgment of William J. King and Son.
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First National Bank of Providence
Quidnick Company
William J. King & Son
William Clark Killed in Waterbury Train Incident
William Clark aged 40 of Bridgeport died after being struck by a moving train in Waterbury Tuesday evening. He suffered severe injuries with both legs amputated and an arm mangled in the accident.
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William Clark
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Defeat of Bath Bosses Brings Ledyard Mayor Victory
In Bath Maine on March 13 independents elected James C Ledyard mayor by 6387 to 364 over Dr Edwin M Fuller This ends the control of the boss led republicans who faced failed coalition attempts and internal division as democrats did not unite the opposing camp remains split and defeated in this vote
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Maine
Joshua Nye
Nye
Philbrook
Hodges
Holmes
Mr. Nye
Mr. Hodges
Bath
James C. Ledyard
Edwin M. Fuller
Ledyard
Brief notes from the week in rail and law across the nation
The Lehigh railway declared a 2 percent quarterly dividend while Iron Mountain re elected Jay Gould and other directors. Coal companies plan to resume full activity next week. New Jersey Senate passed a $20 fine for selling cigarettes to youths under 16. A cave-in at Highland mine left one miner fatally hurt. A Despatch from St Joseph reports a bond robbery case with Crowther and Scott as suspects. John Cox testifies as a witness. Emergency health transport rules take effect April 1 for contagious diseases.
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Lehigh Railway Company
Iron M Mountain Railway
Jay Gould
New Jersey Senate
Glendine
Montana
Wm. Hughes
Willow Grove
N. B
Pittsburg
United Exchange
Highland
Deadwood
D. T
Keiser
Pottsville
Lebanon
Reformed Church
Fort Fetterman
Wyoming
al Pacha
Pacha
Colorado
Northern
Concord
Father Smalley
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Oshkosh
Wis
Tabor
Washington
St. Joseph
Enos J. Crowther
John S. Cox
Crowther
Irwin
Scott
St. Patrick
New York
Tariff Debacle in Metal and Crockery Classes Sparks Outcry
Prominent importers condemn changes in the iron and crockery schedules of the tariff bill. They allege deliberate fraud in shifting wire rods and printed earthenware into higher duty classes, arguing the fixes would raise costs for consumers and provoke prolonged court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Supreme Court
Pianoforte Makers of Boston Mourn Death of Isaac Woodward
At a Tuesday meeting of Boston piano manufacturers reps voiced sorrow for Isaac Woodward of Woodward & Brown. Resolutions praised his genial upright character, expressed condolence to his family, and authorized a funeral committee with copies to his kin. publications to follow in Boston papers.
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Boston
Isaac Woodward
Woodward & Brown
Ice falls from roof kills Lexington woman on Tremont Street
Tuesday noon Mrs Mary A Winship of Lexington was struck on the head by a cubic foot ice fragment from the Horticultural building roof on Tremont Street and died instantly. The incident left a bruise on her temple.
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Mary A. Winship
Lexington
Tremont Street
Horticultural Building
Nichola Raphillo
Bercon Street
Morris Flynn
West
Edwin P. Henderson
Dr. Lothrop
Boylston Museum
Liverpool Wharf
Henderson Brothers Carriage Manuf Arrested on Fraud Charge
Edward P. Henderson of Henderson Brothers Cambridge was arrested on a warrant for obtaining money by false pretences. Police say on Nov 7 Henderson visited George Everett of Windsor and related a fraudulent claim.
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Edward P. Henderson
Henderson Brothers of
Cambridge
Henderson
George Everett
Windsor
Deaths of Col Pearson and notable 19th century figures
Obituary notices recall Col Charles C. Pearson of Concord New Hampshire publisher of The People and New Hampshire Patriot dying in New York after seven weeks of illness. Also listed are Hon. Lucius Elmer of Bridgeton New Jersey long served in law and politics, Patrick Austin of Charlestown a longtime real estate figure, Hugh Montgomery prominent Sears estate lawyer, and other Springfield Saugus and Danville deaths with brief biographical details.
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Charles C. Pearson
Concord
N. H
The
People
New Hampshire Patriot
New York City
John H.and
Mary
Butterfield) Pearson
Potter Place
Andover
Dartmouth College
Europe
Gov. Weston
Consolidated Papers
Col. Pearson
Emily Reed
Boston
Lucius Q. C. Elmer
Bridgeton
N. J
Ebenezer Elmer
New Jersey
United States
Monroe
Congress
Supreme Court
Elmer
Patrick Austin
Kerry
Ireland
Dffenley Street
Charlestown
Henley Street
Hugh Montgomery
Sears
Joshua Sears
David Ames
Springfield
Mass
Bridgewater
Chicopee Falls
South Hadley Falls
Northampton
Suffield
Conn
Peter Jaycox
Hemden
Ile
New York State
Marblehead
Dartmouth
Hartford
Suburban Matters in Essex County and Melrose Town Meeting
Essex county farmers met in Salem for an institute led by B P Ware with Col John E Russell and George R Loring speaking on Agriculture in Massachusetts and sugar policy. Resolutions honored Dr Chadbourne. Melrose adjourned town meeting postponed Foster street extension debated. two streets accepted and 550 dollars set for repairs. Committee formed to study Highlands school. taxes planned to be borrowed. Also notes: minstrel actor John C Adams honored. Lynn finances propose 440040 in appropriations. Danvers High School reunion March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Essex County
Salem
B. P. Ware
Marblehead
Essex Agricultural Society
Massachusetts
John E. Russell
State Board of Agriculture
George R. Loring
United States Commissioner of Agriculture
Loring
Chadbourne
James R. Newhall
Haverhill
George B. Loring
Melabose
L. 5. Gould
Foster Street
the Highlands
Melrose
Franklin Street
Messrs
Joel Snow
R. A. White
W. I. Elis
William Boynton
Clifton Fletcher
Highlands
John C. Adams
Whitmore & Clarke
American House
Lynn Hare
Danvers High School Association
Nice Young Man Robbed Schenectady Banker and Farmers
Emmett O Neill of Schenectady, once a director of the Schenectady bank, fled after losses alleged at 250000. He exploited bank records to lure Duanesburgh farmers, forging mortgages notes and assignments including county clerk cert. He attempted to raise 420600 in New York on forged securities and may have left for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Troy
Emmett O’neil
Duanesburgh
Schenectady Bank
Scchenectady
O'Neill
Constitution Adopted Sets Fees by Membership Tiers
The constitution was adopted establishing admission fees of $100 until 300 members, then $250 until 400, and $500 for the remaining 100. Officers elected for the year include President William Blaney, Vice President Otis Himman, Secretary Herman Buss, Treasurer Fred Cheney, and several managers and inspectors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Blaney
Otis Himman
Herman L. Buss
Fred. N. Cheney
William P. Creenough
George H. Knowles
Calvin C. Hamlin
William F. Walker
Edward B. Hosmer
Otis
Handel and Haydn Society festival at Boston Music Hall
Handel and Haydn Society announces its sixth triennial festival in Boston during the first week of May at Boston Music Hall. Seven concerts feature works by Handel, Cherubini, Bach, Gounod, Bruch, and the Messiah with soloists Emma Thursby and others, conducted by Carl Zeruhn. season tickets go on sale March 28 with individual tickets from April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel and Haydn Society
Boston Music Hall
Handel
Tower of Babel
Rubinstein
J. K. Paine
Cherubini
Beethoven
George W. Chadwick
J. S. Bach
Gounod
Max Bruch
Arminius
Boston
Emma Thursby
E. Aline Osgood
Mme
Gabrielle Boema
Emily Winant
Mathilde Phillips
Charles R. Adams
William J. Winch
Theodore J. Toedt
George W. Want
Georg Henschel
John F. Winch
Myron W. Whitney
Ex Congressmen and notable visits noted nationwide
Ex congressmen and their spouses travel and attend events from Maine to Florida. Monuments planned in St Louis Forest Park and memorial day addresses set in Rutland Vermont and Burlington Vermont. Notable figures include Tarbox of Lawrence, Adoniram Orne of Marblehead, and Dingley relatives with guests in Jacksonville. Christine Nilsson’s Ottawa visit and clerical lineage of Dr Benson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Maine
Fortress Monroe
Frank Blair
St. Louis
Forest Park
John K. Tarbox
Lawrence
Haverhill
Adoniram C. Orne
Marblehead
Europe
M. B. Carpenter
St. Ala
Denver
Harry Brigham
New Hampshire
Florida
George T. Childs
Rutland
Kitteridge Haskins
Burlington
Dingley
J. L. H. Cobb
Nelson Dingley
Carleton
Jacksonville
Fla
P. H. Sheridan
Gen. Lee
Christine Nilsson
Montreal
Brunswick
Ottawa
Marquis of
Lorne
Benson
England
Great Britain
Will P. Hooper
New York Graphic
City
New York
Graphic
John R. Seager
Essex Junction
Boston
Proctorsville
Jacob Berry
Lewiston
Town Hall
East Bridgewater
Mass
Washington
B. W. Harris
Congress
Bostonian society meets to discuss relic custody and historic items
The Bostonian society convened in the old state house and voted to seek custody of the British cannon bell from Brattle Square church, possibly as a gift or trust with Abbot Lawrence supervising. It approved powers to acquire the governor and council table, currently at the state house, if replaced with a new one, and Rev D G Haskins read a Boston memorial on colonial Massachusetts history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Brattle Square
Brattle Square Church
Abbott Lawrence
Massachusetts Historical See
Massachusetts Historical Society
Standing Committee
State House
D. G. Haskins
Boston
Massachusetts
Haskins
Lynchburg Editor Arrested On Duel Charge In Virginia
Lynchburg Va March 13 Col L 5 Marge associate editor of the Advance was arrested tonight and bailed in 500 charged with being about to fight a duel with R T Hubbard a prominent lawyer of Richmond A warrant is out for Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg, Va
Col. L
Marge
Advance
R. T. Hubbard
Richmond
Hubbard
Legislature Back Civil Service Reform In Open Session
The House passed civil service reform measures and debated a new clerkship in the treasurer’s office. Senate actions included bills on suits against unincorporated bodies, naturalization procedures, and various engrossed and rejected items, with numerous committees reporting and adjournment after lengthy orders. Traveling on the Lord's Day bill faced debate, committee reports, and a tied vote, leading to adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Disabled Soldiers’ Employment Bureau
Concord
Danvers
Haile
Hampden
Stephen A. Perkins
Loring
Worcester
Messrs. Galvin
Suffolk
Belden
Baker, Fennessey
Foley
House
Mr. Bruce
Middlesex
Committee On the Judiciary
Legislature Reconsiders Treasurer Clerk Bill
In the House Mr. Belden of Williamstown moved to reconsider the vote rejecting the bill to hire an extra clerk for the treasurer. The motion passed after debate, with Mr. Joyner proposing competitive examinations before three governor appointed commissioners to fill the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden
Williamstown
Burr
Newton
Joyner
Great Barrington
Hill
Haverhill
Davenport
Fall River
Special Meeting on Defalcation of Late Treasurer Follansbee
Boston Police Relief association met in Charity building room 43 to address the defalcation of Harvey N Follansbee. About 150 officers attended as a committee and accountant reported $14 926 27 lost in stock speculation and $14 759 97 unaccounted for. The fund balance and securities were reviewed with a motion to vault all assets. Resolutions urged resignations of officers and directors after one year. A 16 member by law revision committee was formed and authorized to hire counsel. Two week adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Police Relief Association
Harvey N. Follansbee
Charity Building
Chardon Street
Gould
Committee of Investigation
L. 8. Fairbanks
Messrs. Fisk
C. B. Ayer
Follansbee
Association of the New York and New Kingland Railroad
H. N. Follansbee
Bass
Quincy
Insurance company process and state counsel issue
A discussion on serving legal process on foreign insurance companies doing business in the commonwealth. Section 2 of chapter 119 requires the company to designate the insurance commissioner as attorney for service. With the commissioner’s office vacant, questions arise whether service can proceed only in the state of charter. Notes mention Hoosac Tunnel plans by State Treasurer Gleason and possible confirmation of Plympton as insurance commissioner. Gov. opposition dynamics noted. Commander-in-Chief Butler supports gun rights as Emmet Guards prepare St Patrick's Day parade in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Aoe
Ncipal
Gleason
Hoosac Tunnel
Troy and Greenfield Railroad
State Road
Vermont
Massachusetts
Fitchburg
Troy
Greenfield Road
Consolidated Corporation
Plympton
Butler
Emmet Guards
Worcester
St. Patrick’s Day
Annual meeting and dinner of the Revere House company
The Revere House company held its annual meeting and dinner on Tuesday evening at the Revere house. Officers for the coming year were elected including directors Ariel Crocker Frederick W. Lincoln LL. Miles Standish Samuel Hatch and Joseph M. Wightman treasurer and clerk Uriel Crocker. Resolutions were adopted on the death of Hon Otis Norcross a longtime director. After routine business the group enjoyed dinner with speeches by Joseph M. Wightman Frederick W. Lincoln and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House Company
Revere House
Ariel Crocker
Frederick W. Lincoln
LL. Miles Standish
Samuel Hatch
Joseph M. Wightman
Uriel Crocker
Otis Norcross
Base Ball Officials Named In Secret Session
The American Base Ball association resumed its secret session in St Louis selecting regular umpires Charles F Daniels Hartford W H Becannon New York and Benj Sommers Cincinnati Substitutes John J Magner St Louis and John E Bass Brooklyn listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
American Base Ball Association
Charles F. Daniels
Hartford
W. H. Becannon
New York
Benj. Sommers
Cincinnati
John J. Magner
John E. Bass
Brooklyn
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Boston Post
Vermont Protectionist
Etec
Reformatory
Reform School
Maine Historical Society
Augusta
York County
Judiciary Committee
Telegraph and Mail
Vanderbilt
Gotham Gleanings
Erin
New Haven
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Plym Monttnh
William Thomas
Court Street
Ames Works
Chicopee
Hooverstown
H. B. Meyer
Dry Goons
United States Express Company
River Street
Virginia City
W. A. Street
Asbury Park
NEW England News
Brew Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Conference Committee
Everett
Arlington
Winthrop Sears
Saxon
Boston and
Yarmouth
John Hartley
Saco
Army
Hartley
Albert Nelson
Middlesex Railroad
Thomas
Flournoy
Danville
Entertainments
Bay State Choral Society
Children’s Hospital
W. H. Sherwood
Alfred de Seve
Horticultural Hall
Donizetti
Mozart
Schubert
Chopin
Paganini
Pilgrims
Brandon
Isabel Grant
Otto Bendix
Meionnon
E. Humphrey Allen
Brahms
Helen F. Hood
Boston Theatre
Boston Theatre Company
Windsor Theatre
George
Nellie Everett
McFadden
R. J. Chap
Mora
Newark
Boston Museum
Barlow, Wilson & Co
Noah Bartlett
Nate Salsbury
Nellie McHenry
Globe
Callender
Blanche Vaughan
Sam Devere
Howard
Nilsson
Penman Thompson
Park
Es ‘*Iolanthe
Bijou
Boylston
Boston Commercial Exchange
William O. Blaney
H. B. Goodwin
National Board of Trade
Legislature
Bruce
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Court
Boston Ecclesiastical Seminary
Hillside Agricultural Society
Ocean Terminal Railroad, Dock and Elevator Company
Ocean Terminal Railroad Company
Berkshire
Little River
Department of the Adjutant General
Matthew Gately
James E. Wiggin
Committee On Railroads
Bowdoin S. Parker
Henry Stuckle
Committee On Cities
General Court
Woburn
Fisheries
Nathaniel Tripp
Dennis
Committee On
House of Correction
Sprague
Baker
Beverly
Committee of Agriculture
Committee On Agriculture
Committee On Banks and Banking
American Loan and Trust
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Railroad Commissioners
Arts and Manufactures
Catherine Curtin
Broadway Orthodox Congregational Society of
James Keith
Massachusetts Central Railroad Company
Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation
Middlesex Central Railroad Company
Ernst
Chamberlain
Boston Weekly Post
Post Publishing CO
Police Relief Association
Hevere House Company
Park’s
Montgomery Place
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!