Bodies Returned From Banks Death On Board Schooner
The fishing schooner William J Emerson arrived in port with the body of Michael Fallon one of its crew who drowned on the Banks during the voyage. Fallon's home was on Boston Street South Boston.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1889
Page
8
The fishing schooner William J Emerson arrived in port with the body of Michael Fallon one of its crew who drowned on the Banks during the voyage. Fallon's home was on Boston Street South Boston.
The Unitarian Club at the Vendome held its monthly dinner and heard William H. Baldwin of the Christian Union discuss "The Ethics of Business." Vice-president George O. Shattuck presided. a general discussion followed with remarks by Crosby, Jones, and others on business ethics and its social duties.
The New Hampshire Club met at the Revere House with about seventy five members present. M J Pratt presided. Speakers included N B Bryant who opposed the prohibitory amendment citing cider as a social issue. S L Bowers defended the defeated amendment and predicted a future vote. John E Linnehan promised war music at the next meeting. Charles Holman spoke last. Forty members were elected to membership.
Elizabeth Cartlett of Lee New Hampshire identified as the woman struck by a team in front of the Boston and Maine depot yesterday.
Dr. Price of the White Star Line reports prescribing Horsford's Acid Phosphate to passengers traveling to and from Europe. He claims early use on the Germanic and S. S. Baltic has prevented seasickness in many cases and satisfies him with the results.
The New England Water Works Association held its regular meeting at Young's with seventy nine members present. Mayor James F. Jackson attended, resolutions on the death of Cambridge engineer W S Barbour were passed, and plans were announced for the annual convention at Fall River June 12 13 and 14. Various papers and talks on water works projects and repairs were presented by local officials and engineers.
A Boston Auxiliary meeting of the American McAll Association held at First Baptist Church elected officers for the coming year led by President Miss Abby H. Johnson and presided by Rev. Philip Moxom. Delegates were chosen for the Philadelphia convention and reports showed a March 1888 cash balance of $8952 with $7615 in treasury after later donations.
The Confederate Home committee met at the Old South Meeting House and announced an April 8 mass gathering with noted speakers and music. No admission fee. several contributions reported and two new members admitted. A coffee party is planned for April 24 with venue to be decided. Post 15 of the Grand Army will take part. A refreshment committee list is given. The association seeks Southern Boston support. total contributions reach about 2660 dollars in money and clothing. The association will meet next Wednesday at Mrs. Coch inower’s 18 East Chester Park.
Citizens oppose the Bartlett drinking fountain and urge the Common Council to veto the Mayors decision. The estate sold the fountain for 35 dollars, while rumors claim a bronze statue valued at over a thousand dollars may replace it. A city committee once showed a photo of the fountain at Wellesley before withdrawing it this year.
G W Simmons Co advises owners of a spring overcoat to adopt Par 17 on care. Those without coats may visit 32 to 44 North street to select from the choicest Boston styles at moderate prices.
Complimentary dinner honors Henry M. Babb at Parker House after forty years in the Keene Bros Leather dept. Various guests include James R. Newhall and John J. Henry. The New England Railroad Club held a 180-person event at the Revere House. Thorn(d)ike hosted a surprise 21st birthday for S. L. Coles with Cadet Orchestra. Other dinners and arrivals fill Young's, Vendome, Parker House, and the Atlantic as officers and businessmen mingle across Boston society.
March 13 United States Circuit Court discusses whether civil courts may review military tribunal jurisdiction in a deserter habeas case. The court affirms the district court’s discharge of the petitioner, who claimed age invalidated enlistment. Supreme Court review forthcoming.
At 2 o'clock this morning Officers Good map Wellbrook and Huckins of Station 9 with Officers Gillette and riscoll of Station 5 arrested Henry Ick James Kearney and John James aged 18 20 and 19 for breaking and entering the liquor store of John J Fannon 2032 Washington street A tired man passing heard the glass break and alerted police finding the trio in the store the safe broken but nothing taken
Old Cambridge resident urges Fitchburg railroad to revive the Somerville to North avenue Cambridge line arguing it is clear for rebuilding at low cost. Proposal claims 15 to 20 minute rides to Boston with comfortable cars and conductors.
The tenth annual meeting of the Expressmen's League was held at Young's with 140 members present. Officers were elected including President H A Marsh and vice president A I Jenness. Guests included Halsey G Boardman and executives from Adams and Wells Fargo. The evening featured speeches on C O D delivery gains and express company growth, plus music and recitations.
The case outlines a release and discharge of the defendant from claims by the plaintiff who denies the loan and alleges notes were sent for collection to Edward A. Abbott and turned over to the company without plaintiff’s consent. Attorneys for both sides are listed and cases are enumerated in order from 3188 to 3398 in October list.
News reports indicate a quiet push to remove Hon. Peter Butler from his post as receiver of the Pacific National Bank after years in office. A circulating petition seeks his ouster while creditors hold over two million dollars of the bank’s indebtedness, with removal alleged to be politically motivated though Butler was appointed by a Republican comptroller.
Suffolk County court reports show multiple civil matters: Isabella Robinson sues P B Kiernan for 2075 rent tied to a Chelsea lease and two dishonored checks. John McCarthy sues Roxbury Stone Co. for a hand injury from blasting. Andrew Oberlander sues Charles Karlaus for ventilator payments. Benjamin McLeod sues Robert McGraw for injuries from a faulty staging. Willard Sears sues Kings County Elevated Railway for treasurer services and loans. Moses Kimball sues Kings County Elevated Railway for two promissory notes. Verdicts and trials list judge names, attorneys, and outcomes.
In the March 13 session Justice Staples presided over a docket of cases including James E. Butler fined for assault and battery, James H. Young sent to the Massachusetts reformatory for breaking and entering, Ann Cannon fined for liquor law violations, and Michael Doherty and Hugh Goodman pleading to liquor law and cheating respectively. The list covers 634 Commonwealth vs Fitzgibbons through 679 McKenry, detailing breaking and entering, forgery, liquor law, and numerous larceny and cheating charges across a wide docket.
The Dorchester Yacht Club held a well attended ladies day at its winter quarters with a 4 to 6 pm reception and collation. An evening meeting amended bylaws and handled routine business, followed by lunch. Commodore Soley to speak on the Nicaragua Canal that evening with stereopticon illustrations.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association will begin the erection of its new building about April 1, choosing Hartwell & Richardson as designers. Located on Bedford street opposite the current quarters, the six story stone structure will span 150 feet on Bedford and 50 feet on Kingston, costing about $400,000 including land, with occupancy expected by January 1, 1890.
New York coal dealers lowered wholesale prices Tuesday to meet a general reduction. Boston dealers followed with a 50 cent per ton cut on all anthracite sizes except nut which falls 7 65 cents. Cumberland coal price remains unchanged. The new retail delivered prices start today with furnace 5 50, egg 5 75, stove 6 00, nut 5 75, Franklin 7 25.
A thief entered the room of H. R. Gardner at Hotel Berkeley yesterday afternoon between 12 30 and 26 o clock and took a wister overcoat valued at 120 dollars a silver cen valued at 6 dollars and a number of small articles.
Catharine Mahoney McHugh or McKeon was brought to City Hospital yesterday with a fractured skull by an unknown person. She died early last evening.
John Hart of 365 Broadway Cambridge was run over by an engine on the Fitchburg railroad in Somerville about 1 AM yesterday. Both legs were severed and he died at 4 30 PM yesterday after noon at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
On Friday the train departing Boston at 11 40 p m on the New York and New England line via Woonsocket division will run to West Medway with stops at intermediate stations.
Pearline proclaims superior washing and cleaning reach from start to finish. The claim emphasizes complete effectiveness across all fabrics and soils without detailing methods or testing.
In Middlesex County Superior Court on March 13, the jury awarded the plaintiff William Sullivan damages of 2112 for an accident in a barroom sport. The defendant Daniel Murphy maintained no intent to injure. Attorneys were J H Morrison for the plaintiff and Marshall Hamblett for the defense.
Essex County Superior Court files show Nellie Burns sues the City of Lawrence for 4000 claiming a fall and broken leg from a slippery sidewalk. Defendants contest liability as the case proceeds with counsel for both sides and related docket items listed.
March 13 findings include J William Burke of Framingham fined 50 dollars plus costs and three months at house of correction for liquor keeping. Jeremiah Haley of Cambridge fined 50 dollars plus costs and three months for liquor nuisance. John Carroll of Lowell sentenced to three months at house of correction for escape.
Supreme Court Plymouth County on March 13 heard Dr Simmonds versus Dr Swan of Stoughton for alleged contract non fulfillment. Jury returned $2992 to the plaintiff. Levi O Walker of Bridgewater sued Cushing Harlow trustee of Brockton for 2000 to 3000 alleging a personal loan to him. defendant claims the money was loaned to a firm as a partnership.
Wills allowed for John Glover of Quincy and Samuel Graves of Weymouth. Inventories filed for multiple estates including Sarah J. Torrey Weymouth Thomas Griffin Weymouth Engley A. Shepard Medway Lemuel S. Merritt Weymouth Silas Whiting Weymouth John McGinnis Braintree Lavina White Weymouth Daniel Lane Quincy James Kelly Quincy Elizabeth A Shaw Weymouth. Accounts allowed include sixth account of R P eean guardian of George Littlefield Quincy insane and first and final account of Edward Whicher guardian of Relief Whicher Quincy insane.
The notice lists final and first accounts for estates including George W. Davis Milton John F Robertson Quincy and Nahum Whiting Weymouth with guardians for minor heirs Edward R and Mary Jane Pope Quincy. Widows' allowances include Cynthia P Whiting Weymouth 500 and Rebecca A Bouvé Cohasset 1200. Guardians appointed include William E Badger Maggie M Badger Quincy Elias E Beals Willie T Torre Quincy and Elias Perkins Edward R and Mary Jane Pope minors.
Louis Ober, the man who robbed the poor box in the Italian church on Fleet Street, was sent to the house of correction for six months by municipal court on March 13 during the criminal session Curtis and Ely Jr.
The article argues furniture can express personality through design with sideboards as examples. It cites Paine's Furniture Company on Canal Street and attributes varied traits to caning designers reflecting owners, tastes, and life views.
A Boston Merchants Association meeting adopted resolutions on the sudden death of Jack L. Martin of Hawley Folsom and Martin. They praised his business standing and generosity, offered sympathy to his family, and ordered the resolutions placed on association records.
Jackson & Co at 126 Tremont Street show spring goods and latest hat styles. They are sole Boston agents for R. Dunlap & Co. New York hats.
Baltimore merchants listed include Lawrence of Lawrence Berry & Co and Jandorf of R Jandorf & Co Ad Adler of Frank & Adler and Weinberger of Pa Bowling Green Ky M Nahn of Nahn Bros Cincinnati Meyer of A Meyer Co Meis of C Meis & Co Belknap of Belknap Carpenter.
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