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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1888
Page
9
South Boston District Postmaster W F Clerke faces removal after a resignation letter surprised him. Clerke denies incompetence, cites civil service concerns, and notes support from associates and local residents. A district shakeup follows with J L Giblin offered, while General Corse remains silent amid leaked motives and political pressure.
The State sues Abbie D Hewey for administering strychnine to her husband Charles L Hewey of Phillips in March. He fell ill after eating a biscuit with bitter taste. a dog died after eating leftover biscuit. Prosecution presents witnesses including Professor Bartlett and jurors hear about the bottle of strychnine found at Hewey's home and the wife's nervous reactions.
Professor Trowbridge delivered a lecture on spectrum analysis at Jefferson laboratory. He outlined light behavior, refraction, and dispersion, noted light energy drives spectral phenomena, and described the spectroscope’s simple setup and photographic advances enabling minute spectral lines and solar spectrum photographs.
The jury ruled in favor of George J. Raymond in his libel action against E Russell & Co. Mercantile Agency, awarding no damages on all counts after a trial before Judge Barker. The suit challenged an 1882 report that Raymond contends harmed his credit and reputation.
A Boston board of aldermen heard petitions to grant Henry K. Cobb and associates exclusive rights for twenty years to construct underground conduits for all wires. Petitioners argued public benefit and safety, while remonstrants from Edison and other firms warned of technical, legal, and competitive risks. The seven hour session featured expert testimony on conduit systems, costs, and potential dangers, with a committee to decide the measure.
The New England Plumbers' Supply Association president died at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon during the Curtis Club's regular monthly dinner. New register names include J. M. Jenks South Beach Mich and many others across Decatur Ala Cleveland Chicago St Paul. The American house register lists W. W. Noble Cleveland J. G. Johnson Worcester and more. Many guests are registered at Revere House Parker House United States Hotel Acams House Crawford House and Acams House with names from Newark Philadelphia St. Paul Gloversville Minneapolis Montreal and Toronto among others.
Last evening a large audience heard Rabbi Schindler at Temple Adath discuss The Preset Hour in a continued series on atmvet and modern Judaism. He argued Judaism rests on core worship forces rather than external rites and urged judging a person by his conceptions of God, not by outward prayers.
At a meeting of the board of aldermen this afternoon the rates for liquor licenses for the year beginning May next were fixed as follows: first class licenses to townholders 265, first class licenses to common villagers 200, fourth class licenses 200, first and fourth classes to holders for the same place of business 400, first and fourth classes to the common villagers and for the time place of business 330, two class licenses 100. An average advance of 4 4 per cent over the dates two years ago. Last year no licenses other than those of the sixth class were planted.
In a bid to popularize the department and rapidly expand, Joh i H. Pray, Sons & Co. announce a spring sale sealing at very low prices to attract customers and boost turnover.
The International Copsight Association plans a Wednesday benefit at Hollis Street Theatre to raise funds for copyright and printing expenses. Noted figures including Mrs Montgomery and Mrs Warren organize a committee. the program features readings, music by Bernst Verabo, and performances by prominent Boston and New York figures. tickets will be sold with reserved seating.
Harvard University schedules a week of events from March 18 to March 24. chapel services, prayers, and vesper services. faculty lectures by Professor Palmer and Colonel Higginson. readings from the Odyssey. debates at University Hall. a Harvard Cooperative Society annual meeting. and a Bridge building lecture at Jefferson Laboratory. Public lectures cover Shakespeare sonnets, immortality, poetry as a profession, and English literature courses for dressmen.
Reports show rising discontent among West End railway staff over proposed changes to work hours and other grievances. Mr Longstreet explains the plan aims to equalize hours, reduce overtime, and balance workloads, while newspapers warn against unfounded rumors and potential labor trouble.
A brief note describes actions at Pyalo where thrusts were launched toward Pearline, with limited readable details about participants or outcomes. The fragment notes disruptions and ongoing tension centered on the Pyala7 event.
The United States District Court reports a master noting James R. Gillett fined after a not guilty plea for assaults on seamen. The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth hears cases Nos. 1834 1887 1888 1830 1840 and related petitions with several attorneys listed and arguments conducted together.
March 16 sessions note multiple cases before Mason and Barker with tort actions and administrations. Plaintiffs Balun and Hawley sue for personal injury and estate injuries in cases against Keaney and Hiuredth, among others, with verdicts and motions pending. docket lists numerous veiled civil matters from 1880s Boston.
In Basex County Superior Court on March 16 judge Bloppert presided over multiple filings. A jury returned a sealed verdict for 45333 dollars in the case Robertoz vs Boson & Mane railroad, while Deardon v City of Lawrence seeks damages for injuries from a December sidewalk defect with a stated demand of 610 dollars. Additional filings include Edison, Nant, Hold, McKeon, and others, with various defendants and plaintiffs listed in a crowded docket.
In Middlesex County March 16, Justice J Edward Thompson presided. The case concerns a battery and nuisance charge against Hopkanon Lquar, with a fine of 850 and costs and three months of correction.
A fragmentary notice lists Tremont Temple events with Rev Ena ry Jd Haynes preaching at 10:30 am and a campaign for youth with singing and Sunday school. Also mentions North Congregational Church Newbury and Exeter streets with morning service 10:00 am and Arlington Street Church preaching at 10:30 am.
Civil service exam for assistant weighers postponed to March 22 due to storm. Brighton high school pupils suffer diphtheria. schoolhouse inspected. examiners praise sanitation. Local talks planned on Indian question and tariff. Streets, weather, and public notices feature. several deaths noted at Tremont Temple Meionaon. Cigar firms consider moving to New York if strike persists. Evacuation Day events and a large Music Hall charity fair ongoing. West End railway firemen request free rides. Baseball case postponed. foreign consulates fly half mast flags in memorial of Kaiser William II.
The Post’s report on the Rotch scholarship states the committee meeting at the Museum of Fine Arts was incorrectly listed as Thursday April 6. the correct date is Saturday April 7. Clarence M. Blackall, awarded the scholarship in 1884, is with Peabody & Searns at 60 Devonshire Street. The judges note the final prize decision hinges on nonresident architects of prominence.
Marble manufacturers report strong response to the free shop plan with letters from strikers indicating fatigue and desire to return. Workers insist on the ten hour system and threaten to seek work elsewhere rather than revert.
Warren & Co. counsel says three cases occurred but two fully recovered and the third is convalescent. Rag room closed by company order and tracing of origin underway. No beds or sustained illness. prompt disinfection planned. vaccination resistance noted. no further cases expected.
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