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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1887

Page

8

Builder's Testimony at Bussey Bridge Inquiry

The Bussey bridge disaster inquiry resumes with testimony from George F. Folsom and Edward Lang on bridge inspection practices, cast iron corner blocks, and the 1876 west truss built by Edmund H. Hewins. Hewins describes the skewed design, tests with two locomotives, and the bridge’s capacity to bear 3000 pounds per foot.

Bussey George F. Folsom Edward Lang Edmund H. Hewins Harlan W. Brock Lang Providence Railroad Twoen Dedham National Bridge Company Hewins Metropolitan Bridge Company Mr. Crock B. L. Davis Crocker Peonkas Mr. Crocker Hyde Park Boston Kinsley Ws. Williams A. A. Folsom West Roxbury Brock Putnam Lawrence Scientific School Cambridge Detroit Bridge and Iron Works Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Mississippi River Bussey Bridge Phenix Penn.) Iron Works Trenton N. J Phenix Company George Folsom

Temporary bridge under construction at South Street crossing

Work on a temporary bridge at the South Street crossing began yesterday with about thirty laborers operating day and night under calcium lamps. City officials plan a conference with the Boston and Providence railroad to discuss routing and a square bridge location. Wounded residents in Roslindale show signs of improvement, with Mrs Metcalf and several others recovering after a period of bad news and recent funerals.

South Street West Roxbury Stebbins Boston & Providence Boston & Providence Railroad Roslindale Metcalf Roundy Tabraham Cardinal Nellie Tabraham

Use of Labor Unions Speakers at Tech Institute Meeting

A public meeting at the Institute of Technology under Associated Charities discussed union value for workers. Rev. John G. Brooks criticized some union faults, praised temperance work, arbors of arbitration, and education in democracy, with remarks from Carroll D. Wright and Knights of Labor members.

Associated Charities Institute of Technology Boston Carroll D. Wright John G. Brooks Brockton Brooks Knights of Labor Mr. Brooks Chicago United States England Foxwell London George J. Hale Hall Cummings Cambridge Dewey Gamaliel Bradford Robert Treat Paine Salome Merritt

Pavonia Sails from East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool

The Cunard steamship Pavonia left East Boston at 3 30 yesterday afternoon bound for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying seventeen cabin eight intermediate and forty six steerage passengers. Friends of the travelers gathered on the wharf to bid them farewell on Saint Patrick's day.

Cunard Pavonia East Boston Queenstown Liverpool St. Patrick’s

Supreme Judicial Court Faces Several Appeals in March Session

The March 17 session heard cases including Commercial Wharf Company vs Augustus Winsor et al and Boston vs City of Boston. Petitions from Samuel E. Sawyer and John Ellenwood were noted, with other matters pending and criminal list to be taken up later.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Mortox Devens W. Allen HoumeEs, Jr equity—Commercial Wharf Company Augustus Winsor G. O. Shattuck John ©. Gray E. R. Hoar J. O. Teele J. D. Bryant Samuel E. Sawyer City of Boston K. M. Morse, Jr M. Storey A.J. Bailey R. W. Nason Boston Manufacturing Company Commonwealth of Massachusetts Livermore H. N. Shépard John Ellenwood George W. Burgess M. Coggan W. Schofield George W. Estabrook

Court records reveal multiple cases in first sessions

March 17 court lists numerous civil actions including Trobridge vs Morrison for 96 dollars rent, Wentworth vs Hathorne for personal injuries, and a large docket of later cases with damages, defaults, and various trials in Boston Superior Court sessions.

Superior Court Brigham C. J Stephen W. Trobridge William H. Morrison Baker Street Belmont S. H. Tyng O. B. Mowry Suffolk Brewing Co Boston Smith Moseley Glynn Little Rowe Vas Chadbourne Whitney Pike Farley Martin Mason Henry J. Holland City of Way Street B. Allen A. D. Bosson T. M. Babson Patrick O’brien C. C. Paul J. F. Kelton Thomas J. Gargan Bernard Curtis Fred A. Seaverns Cook County Ilinois J. E. Buller George E. Smith W. W. Preble Rowe Canney Lemb Whittier Mignett Same Henderson Quirk Rbornstein Harris Curtis Seaverns Murphy Chelsea Thompson White McLaren Clark Carter Mingst Warner Welchman Johnson Hall May Wrigley Fay Bryant Wheeler Sprowles Cross Streets C. P. Greenough J. P. Carpenter W. B. French Isaac Boehm Edward L. Nichols J. B. Warner E. A. Whitman L. L. Stimpson Wentworth Winslow Richards Newiman Soule Inverneas Oil and GL. Co Sanborn Munson Perkins Houghton Pinkham Pindell Driscoll Va Butcher

Knowlton Case Seeks Land Value After City Widening

d. No. 451 Mary MelIntire sues the City of Lowell over West Pine street land taken to widen the road. The city awarded abutting owners 1 cent per square foot for about 2000 square feet, assuming all abuttors would sign. Mrs MeIntire claims no knowledge of the agreement and seeks compensation for the land.

Knowlton D. No Mary MelIntire City of Lowell West Pine Street MeIntire

Edson v Joyce heating system contract dispute verdict

Edson and others of the Bay State Heating Company sue James W Joyce over a $183 heating system install claiming proper operation. Joyce contends improper installation and defects. Jury verdict returned for the defendant in order.

Edson Et al Joyce Bay State Heating Company James W. Joyce John C. Sanborn Charles F. Sargent John P. Sweeney Voyer Davis Hale Spaulding Herring Downing Leslie City of Lynn McCarthy Pord Et al Cassidy Mulligan Wiggin

Charitable Irishmen mark 150th anniversary in Tremont Temple

Boston event commemorates the Charitable Irish Society founded by Irish natives in 1737. Key figures include Governor Ames and Mayor John W. Cummings. The gathering featured an oration by Cummings, a poem by Joan Boyle O’Reilly, and a Mary E Blake ode, celebrating Irish emigration, resilience, and public service.

Tremont Temple Cummings Fall River Ireland Boston Emerald Isle New World Charitable Irish Society Parker House Rankin Jeremiah W. Fogarty Ezra J. Trall Joseph G. Lennon Eugene D. Sullivan John F. Callanan John B. Morgan John A. Daly Patrick F. Sullivan Robert J. O’brien William B. Daly Michael T. Donohoe John_. Scully Dennis J. Gorman James E. Cotter Mr. Daly Ames Brackett F. O. Prince Sadeele Morse P. A. Collins E. W. McPherson Warren E. Locke Beard E. P. Seaver Raphael Lasker Michael Moran A. A. Miner W. W. Doherty George D. Hyde James J. Roche George B. Brine Captain Hurley Thomas J. Barry Harry A. M’glenen P. J. Flatley John F. Dever E. A. Moseley Judge Parmenter Thomas F. Doherty Ellen A. McLaughlin Thomas J. Hurley John W. Cummings Edward England Republic Westminster Mary E. Blake

Anniversary Dinner Honors Irish Charitable Society Guests

The Parker House hosted the Irish Charitable Society anniversary dinner with speeches by Collector Saltonstall Governor Ames and others. The room featured flags emblems of Ireland and the United States and music by Baldwin's Cadet Orchestra.

Parker House Irish Charitable Society United States Robert Emmet Ireland Governor Ames O’brien Bartel W. W. Dougherty John W. Cummings J. D. Fallon J. W. McDonald Saltonstall Father Barry John Boyle O'Reilly P. A. Collins J. E. Fitzgerald Leopold Morse E. D. Jordan Asa P. Potter T. J. Gargan Beard Patrick Maguire M. M. Cunniff M. J. Kiley John Conlon P. D. Dwyer Henry M. Phillips Springfield E. A. Moseley D. Cashman Baldwin Dr. Morgan E. A. McLaughlin Charitable Irish Society

Irish Americans Toast at Boston Society Ceremony

A Boston festival featured a speaker praising President Cleveland, Andrew Jackson, and Irish Americans. The address urged unity among diverse origins, urged democracy and reform, and reflected on immigration, religion, and national identity amid toasts and musical interludes by city officials and guests.

Andrew Jackson Cleveland Republic Ireland Vara Thomas Flatley Massachusetts Ames America John_Boyla O'Reilly P. A. Collins Boston Home O’brien

Dances and Lectures at Intemperate Women's Home on St Patrick

An evening program at the Intemperate Women's Home featured Irish dances and songs performed by inmates children and guests. One inmate gave a bold lecture defending women's rights by disputing biblical blame while another speaker warned about temperance and the pitfalls of excess.

St. Patrick Erin Adam Lot Noah

Shaun Rhue at the Globe Theatre

Mr Joseph Murphy presented the Irish drama Shaun Rhue at the Globe Theatre yesterday afternoon in a dual role as Larry Donovan and Shaun Shir. He was well supported by Belle Melville Ella Backer Alfa Perry and others. The engagement continues with Murphy’s run and next Monday brings Wilson Barrett in Hamlet.

Shaun Rhue THE GLOBE Joseph Murphy Globe Theatre Larry Donovan Shaun Shir Murphy

City notes reveal rail tracks allowed in city streets

The mayor signed the aldermen’s order granting the Suburban Railway Company right to lay tracks on city streets. Boston Theatre features Downing in Gladiator tonight with strong audience support. Kiralfy troupe to revive The Ratcatcher on Monday. Tremont Temple concert aids Father Roche's Working Boys' Home with a 150-voice chorus led by Dolan and Henry.

Board of Aldermen Suburban Railway Company West End Railway Company Downing Boston Theatre Hubert Wilke Kiralfy Company Hamelin Tremont Temple Father Roche Charles T. Dolan Thomas W. Henry Marguerite Ryan I. P. Ryder Joseph A. Fennelly Joseph A. E. Stewart Minna Charland George W. Galvin Gerard Russo John A. O'Shea John J. McCluskey

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