Justice to the Insane Criticizes Massachusetts Lunacy Board
F B Sanborn of Concord closes his hearing argument before the committee on public charitable institutions. He condemns the state lunacy board for cruelty and arbitrary power, denounces pauper mittimus claims, and calls for an end to alleged abuses in insanity care and patient removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Sanborn
Concord
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
State Board
Massachusetts
Park
Jowles
Fisher
Brown
Pain
Donnelly
Wrightington
Commonwealth
Sanborn
Sophia Moran
Alice Alien
Hiram Lynch
New Hampshire
Amanda Mann
Stephen Wriebtington
Am Lynch
Mr. Sanborn
Mr. Lynch
Gettlemen
Jerusalem
Lynch
Gentleson
Lewis
Doane
Massausetts
Board of
Macy and Charity
United States
Supreme Court of
Westboro
Tewksbury
Tewksbury Asylum
Falion
Aegislature
General Court
Inspector of Charities
Eavary
Miss Cooke
Atra Vires
State House
Bri Ty
Een
Nenen
O Patt Arity
Graeme
Death by Self Destruction Shocks Cambridge Community
At about 8 p.m. Patrick Sullivan Mangs himself by hanging with a handkerchief rope at 108 Third Street East Cambridge. Miss Nellie M Robbins of Cambridgeport and Dr A F Thayer of Newark were wed last evening at the bride’s parents residence with Rev A White officiating. A reception followed and the couple departed for a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Sullivan
Third Street
East Cambridge
Nellie M
J. M. Robbins
Cambridgeport
A. F. ‘Thayer
Newark
N. J
Arents
Lige Street
A. White
Universalist Church
Larue Rattie
Abbott H. Rollins
Chapbaten
Somerville Opera and Literary Meetings Highlight Evening
The Opera of Martha staged at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill with Miss Evangeline Houghton in Lady Harriet led a strong cast. The Unity Club of Somerville hosted a literary night at the Unitarian Church with essays on minors and Helen Hunt Jackson and an outline of Ramona with scenic projections. Rev. A E Winship lectured at Franklin Street Church East Somerville for the Samaritan League, titled From the Garden of the Gods to the Yosemite, aided by eighty stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
Somerville
Evangeline Houghton
A.E. Winship
Franklin Street Congregationa
East
Somerville Samaritan Eagiety
Garden of the Gods
Malden Board of Trade Nominates Officers
Malden board of trade met March 14 and submitted nominations for president Everett J. Stevens and officers including vice presidents E S Converse James H Waite A F Black S E Bond L W Rookwell secretary A Bhove treasurer James W Webster auditor Herbert Porter and an executive committee of twenty. Stevens elected president Black elected vice president Shore elected secretary. Remainder laid over to next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
F. A. Shore
Breach of Discipline at Salem High School
Salem reports another breach of discipline at the high school as a substitute master was away sick last Monday. A pupil returned with eggs and dropped them on the stairs and then threw one at a wall nearly striking an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Cattle boycott threats loom over packing houses
A Kansas City buyer warned that hostile packing house legislation will trigger a cattle boycott across states. He said no purchases will be made from cattle bearing Colorado brands and similar actions will follow other states enacting such laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colorado
Logy
City plans rapid transit bill with five commissioners
Mayor Grant has prepared a rapid transit bill for submission to the Legislature. It provides for five commissioners appointed by the Mayor to select routes through the city subject to sinking fund approval. Once routes are determined the franchise will be sold at auction to the highest satisfactory bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grant
Sinking Fund
Ironworkers Wages Cut Across Lebanon Valley
Lebanon city in Pennsylvania reports iron manufacturers slash puddlers pay by 25 cents per ton with proportional cuts for other workers. The move affects iron production wages across the Lebanon Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Penn
Lebanon Villey
John Kennedy Dies After Jump From Window
John Kennedy of 324 Federal Street died at City Hospital yesterday forenoon after jumping from a window last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Federal
Tributes and papers at Massachusetts Historical Society meeting
The Massachusetts Historical Society met at Dove Library with Dr. George E. Ellis as chair. Winsor reported on Luzerne papers and Quebec prints, a vellum map from Upsala library, and new library catalogs. Members nominated officers as Whitney’s memorial notes recalled his career and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Historical Society
Dove Library
George E. Ellis
Winsor
Luzerne
Continental Congress
Quebec
de Lévis
Parkman
Mexico
University of
Upsala
Messrs
R. C. Winthrop, Jr
GC. Cobb
W. W. Green
Henry Austin Whitney
Society
Whitney
Henry Whitney
Harvard
Soin Phat
New England
Lowell Institute
Milton
Jong
Edward Bangs
Deane
Pilgrim Society of
Plymouth
Cape, Cod
Bradford
Pilgrim Hall
Joseph Lord
Chatham
Prince
Old South Church
Green
Robert Wayne
Boston
Hibbens
Professor Haynes
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Webster
Dr. Peabody
James Freeman Clarke
Supreme Judicial Court agenda and cases in March session
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth heard cases including Nonantum Worsted Co. v Holliston Mills and Michael M. Tracy v Liman, with civil equity matters on Cary Library trust in Lexington and eminent domain questions. Oral arguments noted, docket dates set for March 25 equity and April 1 criminal sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonantum Worsted Company
Holliston Mills
Jabez, Fox
H. G. Nichols
Michael M. Tracy
Isaac D. Pratt
GC. Q. Tirrell
C. B. Mowry
Boston Blower Company
James O. Brown
Cary Library
Edward P. Bliss
Maria Cary
Lexington
Cary
Bliss
Board of Trustees
Caty
Wal
Charlesobinson
A. E B. Scott
William Gaston
Fred Snow
Fire records across multiple towns report large losses
The March 14 fire reports describe extensive damage from fires at Rikhoff & Co. in Cixermall and other sites in Concord Wierina Eastport Atlanta Indianapolis Brarporp and West Newbury. Losses reach tens of thousands with insured sums typical, and several incidents include fires in factories barns and hotels, some with injuries and incendiary origins cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cixermall
H. Rikhoff & Co
Franklin Street
Concord
Daniel L. Giles
Concord and
Lincoln
Wierina
W. Va
Granite
Wellsburg
Eastport
Timothy MacDonald
Perry
Atlanta
Newman
Laas
Cuttin
Indianapolis
Ind
Stewart, Estey & Co
Farion
Braprorp
A. B. Pes
West Newbury
Rose Cream for Caserens Sold by Drug Gis
A fragment notes Rose Cream labeled as Caserens with claims of being unequal. The listing mentions sale through Warner's Log Cabin and a drug dealer or seller referenced as gis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Druggis
Superior Court Suffolk County March Sessions Ledger Notes
The record lists cases from the First to Fourth Sessions with multiple dockets. John J. McCarthy sues Roxbury Stand Co over a blasting accident in 1887. details include charges of powder in a hole set off by electricity and resulting injuries. Other entries include contract actions for ventilators and promissory note debt claims against The Kings County Elevated Railway Co. and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Bucpnett
John J. McCarthy
Roxbury Stand Company
Samuel Hoar
H. . Swasey
Sargent
Weed
Fowler
Austin
Daxnwell
Mandevillé
Fay
Pearson
Rord
Wardwell
Cronan
Howard
Moore
Woodford
Thomas
Fitzpatrick
Pickering
Casa
Moses Kimball
Kings County ,Elevated Railway Company
Sears
Hunt v Prince executor suit for legal services in Middlesex
John L Hunt sues C A Prince administrator for legal fees and money paid on his behalf. An auditor's hearing and an appeal preceded the current trial with verdict for the plaintiff totaling 229 dollars and 20 cents. Other cases involve D L Hunt executor v Henry A McGlenn and a dispute with Mrs Josephine Omphome, tied to the Theatrical Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buperior Court
Middlesex County
John L. Hunt
C. A. Prince
John L Hunt
Kimball
C. Oor
D. L. Hunt
Henry A. McGlenn
Henry A. McGlenen
Josephine Omphomedron
Anynat Affairs
Aaree and McGlenen
Theatrical Club
Superior Criminal Court March 14 Staples J
A record of cases before the Superior Criminal Court with judgments including Sarah Faulker assault sixteen months in a reform school, Maggie McElhany liquor law violation, Michael Doherty liquor law violation with fine, Peter McHenry similar offence with fine, and a long list of cases by docket numbers involving rape cheating breaking and entering liquor law forgery and related charges across multiple defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Faulker
Waman's Reformatory
Maggie McElhany
Michael Doherty
Peter McHenry
Commonwealth
McBride
Sameé
Lake
Edwards
Same
Flynn
Graham
Kolb
McHenry
Kennedy
Pratt
Baldwin
de Canine
Dacey
Kenny
Sane
O'brien
de Lorige
Rechiell
Swift
Fitzgibbons
Ana
Saime
Donovan
Thompson and Gavin NJ liquor nuisance sentences at Superior Court
In Middlesex County March 14 Thompson J Thomas H Gavin of Natick faced two liquor nuisance complaints with penalties of 50 dollars and costs plus three months in house of correction and 100 dollars and costs plus six months in house of correction. Sarah Sampson of Cambridge also faced liquor nuisance charges resulting in 100 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
J. Thomas H. Gavin
Natick
House O Correction
House of Correction
Sarah Sampson
Cambridge
Superior Court Dockets Haverhill March 16 Damages and Settlements
Essex County court records list case No 5214 John Shapine vs Jeremiah Shaw over water damage from a private grade. verdict for plaintiff $84. Also No 3817 Mary A Varley vs Essex Savings Bank over a $612 balance claimed. settlement reached. Additional cases include Shea vs Phillips for $90. Parkman vs Matthews for goods. and multiple docket entries with city of Haverhill and Edison Electric Co involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shapine
Jeremiah Shaw
Haverhill
N. P. Bartlett
B. F. Brickett
Mary A. Varley
Essex Savings Bank
William Waterworth
Wentworth
A. R. Sanborn
John P. Sweeney
Daniel J. Shea
F. M. Phillips
Path of Haverhill
Peters
E. B. Lek
Lerziah Parkman
Thomas Matthews
Balardvale
Corcoran, Parker and Sweeney
A. DeCourcey
Walker v. CO Harlow Brockton jury verdict and divorce decree
Superior Court Plymouth County March 14. Levi Walker of Bridgewater sued CO Harlow and Brockton trustees for money loaned and won $880. Michael Cronin of Brockton sued Dennis Sullivan for $2000 in damages and the jury verdict favored Sullivan. The divorce list opened. Mary P Blankenship of Mattapoisett vs Owen E Blankenship was uncontested and a decree nisi for desertion granted with permission to resume maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen E. Blankenship
Mattapoisett
Lisi
Libellant
Curtis Bound Over In Municipal Court Case
In municipal court on March 14 Criminal Session Judge CurtJ. William McNamara bound over Curtis in a 1200 dollar bond for appearance in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CurtTis
J. William McNamara
Riot Court Handles Breaking and Entering Charge at Saunders Store
Insolvency Court in Suffolk County adjourns third meetings with cases including Arminda F. McKean examination and J Henry Stevenson petition, while first meetings begin for Morris Myers George C Holmes Irwin & Snow Charles H March Tileston Brothers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Arminda F. McKean
J. Henry Stevenson
Morris Myers
Géorge C. Holmes
Irwin & Snow
Charles H
Tileston Brothers
Gorgs Meacom
Seaverns
Filion & Davis
Ringleader Crew Stowaways Return as Voyager Enters Boston
Notes from the city describe the ship Ringleader docking in Boston after a voyage from Cebu. Carpenter John Svensson fell overboard on Jan 14 in a southern and eastern latitude, reportedly seized by four sharks and drowned. The Virginian arrived with four stowaways James Porter Michael Naughton Coleman O Donnell and John McIntyre all from East and South Boston who boarded in Liverpool and hid aboard at sea to return home as cattlemen.
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Boston
Cebu
Entwistle
John Svensson
James Porter
Hayes Street
East
Michael Naughton
Street
South
Coleman O'Donnell
Swan Street
John McIntyre
Liverpool
Sidney Bartlett
Bar Association
Supreme Court Room
Bishop Paddock
St. Luke's Church
Chelsea
Howard Athenæum
Sully
Daddy Nolan
Bridget McHugh
City Hospital
Malden Street
W. 8. Allen
Society of Arts
Jordan, Marsh & Co
O. G. Robinson
la Gascogne
B. F. Baker
Oxford
M.J. Savage
Church of the Unity
Forest Hills
Fish and Game Association Meeting Draws Incoming Guests
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association held its monthly meeting and dinner at the Thorndike. The guest list includes visitors from Maine New Brunswick Nova Scotia Philadelphia Chicago and New York with several couples and families identified by hotel arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Association
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association
Thorndike
Century Dictionary awarded to Clarke & Co of Boston
The Boston and Cambridge agency for the Century Dictionary has been given to W. K. Clarke & Co., Washington street booksellers. This new arrangement unites subscription and retail book business, a move the public will appreciate and both parties deserve congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and
Cambridge
New Century Dictionary
Messrs. W. K. Clarke & Co
Washington Street
Peavy and Dreyfus Wed in Vendome Hotel Ceremony
Mr Marshall Peavy and Miss Julia Dreyfus were married last evening in the Vendome Hotel chapel by Rabbi Solomon Schindler. About two hundred guests attended and a Salem Cadet Band orchestra provided music. The couple plan a trip to New York Philadelphia and Washington before settling in Lynn after their return.
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Peavy
Dreyfus
Marshall Peavy
Julia Dreyfus
Hotel Vendome
Solomon Schindler
Salem Cadet Band
Marrie
New York
Phila Ob Tyait
Washington
Lynn
Did It Elect Harrison Explain It All In Minnesota News
A Minnesota newspaper discusses Democratic defeat and blames lack of advertising while noting a Log Cabin Sarsaparilla poster campaign by Warner’s advertising the Harrison era. It cites a twelve sheet poster showing Harrison and grandfather as part of a broader political critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Fourth Street
National Committee
Gen
Harrison
Cleveland
Warner
Sarsaparilla
Game
Savage Assault At Brighton Ends With Capture
Policeman Ahearn fired twice at a prowler on Mur dock street and was knocked senseless after the assailant grabbed his club. The attacker, Berry, fled toward Cambridge street with a bag of Plymouth Rocks hens. Berry lay dying at a city hospital from the officer’s gunshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahearn
Brighton
Murdock Street
Vecy
H. L. Marion
Cambridge Street
Beacon Park
Enn
Berry
Ity Hospital
Talk on Water Colors at Architectural Club Meeting
The Architectural Club heard Ross Turner present an informal talk on water colors at No 6 Hamilton Place. He traced origins of water coloring as the oldest color painting, noted the English lead over 100 years ago, and praised Spanish French Italian Dutch advances. He cited Fortuni and Japanese painting as enduring influences and offered practical suggestions for students on study choices materials and technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architectural Club
Hamilton Place
Ross Turner
Turner
Fortuni
Eight Hour League Seeks Shorter City Employee Hours
The Eight Hour League met in Blatchford Hall chaired by E. M. Chamberlain. The committee reported the mayor still considers the memorial and will send a written communication once prepared. Steam Fitters' Association held a Washington Street meeting. employers largely oppose nine hours for five days and eight on for six days, but have yielded nine hours a day for six days starting the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchford Hall
E. M. Chamberlain
League
Imipahee
Steam Fitters’ Association
St. Stephen's Hall
Washington Street
Temperance Women of Suffolk Hold Fourth Annual Convention
The Suffolk County Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain with about 160 delegates. Mrs A J Gordon presided and officers were elected including regent Mrs Rev A J Gordon secretary Mrs Helen G Rice and treasurer Mrs C E Daniels. An evening address by Rev L A Banks of South Boston spoke on the evils of intemperance and the Prohibitory Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Women
Suffolk
Suffolk County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Central Congregational Church
Jamaica Plain
A. J. Gordon
Helen G. Rice
C. E. Daniels
Y M C A State Committee Meets in Boston Charlestown Appeal
The State executive committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association met in Boston to secure funds for Charlestown work. Pledges suffice to open rooms and hire a general secretary. In the evening Everett association hosted a reception for the State committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Charlestown
Everett Association
Dewey Wife Dies After Refusing Medical Aid
Mrs. Dewey wife of George Dewey a New York wine merchant died of consumption after weeks of Christian Science reliance. A doctor was summoned only days before death when recovery seemed impossible. Dewey now intends to challenge the Christian Scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mrs. Dewey
New York
George Dewey
Dewey
Fisk
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Unity Club
Winship
the Historical Society
Mieny A. Whitney
Supreme Judicial Court
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Mokron, CJ
Freip, Devens
W. Aven and Hollings, Jr
Edward A. Abbott
Dabney
Horace G. Allen
B. Wadleigh
B. F. Hayes
Eastman
John F. Slatterly
Benjamin Johnson
Hesséltine
William Schofield
Willard J. Sears
Kings County Street Railway Company
Slattery
Johnson
Dungan
Keenan
Morehouse
Battiett
O'Brish
Obert
McGille
Osgood
Proctor
Fitch
Old Colony
Wny
Cleary
Carroll
Donoghue
Shea
Maine
Buckman
Grief
Goldman
Plete Combus. Co
Dunyah
McKay
Meéod
McGraw
Kings County Elevated Railway Company
Collins
Callahan
Shaw
Wrence
Mfg. Co
Stafford
Bartlett
Hull
Hobings
Rice
Holman
Morphy
Fitchb
G RR. Co
Sweet
Blackstone National Bank
Dana
Dellinger
Brassell
West Lnd RR. Co
Doherty
Ame
Maguire
Berwin
Spillane
Minchon
Flyon
Massenefit Association
Stone
Lockhart
Finn
Stetson
Massa
Ts Tile Co
Sherman
Andrew Overlander
Charles Karlaus
B.C. Moulton
C. F. Loring
Max Fischacher
la Oraer
Oberlander
Carafen
Hamilton
Vierce
Washburn
Holland
Clark
McCarthy
Warren
Abbots
Morandi
Larbetti
Caterini
Davis
Blackstone Nasional
Bank
Fall
Rodwell
West End Railway
Dodd
Norcross
Halifax Steam Navigation Co
Lombaray
Wilson Ey Pullman
Erskine
Mooney v
Boise
Ter Patedroon
Trenholin
Beard
Follen
E Barker, J
Phillips
Paes
Hough
Cuntis
Seathard
Crine
Toolliger
Sweeny
Nawn
Horrigan
O'Neill
Staples, J
Essex County
Drwery
Bolanc
Edison Electric II, Co
Cagey
Arlington
Evans
Leland
Bolduc Y
C ‘Soem
Lawrences Duck Co
Petrick
Pedrick
Parker
Edison Elec
Roras Saxixe Powper Co
J. W. Saunders
Columbus Scene
the Century Dictionary
Ayer
R. Irving Dodge
West 125Th Street
Chicago
L. W. Ward, Jr
Woodland, Texas
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
E. C. Thompson
U. S
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London
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Washington St
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