Osborne Removal and Stone as Boston Police Chief
Governor Russell removes Boston Police Commissioner William M. Osborne and nominates Colonel Henry Stone of Boston as his successor. He argues the change best serves public welfare, discipline, and trust, citing concerns about conduct, conflicts of interest, and the need for a disciplined administration. The Executive Council delays action for one week to consider the nomination.
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Russell
Executive Council
Wiliam M. Osborne
Henry Stone
Boston
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Executive Department
William M. Osborne
Board of Police
City of
Council
Osborne
Massachusetts
Buell
Hans
Thomas
Washington
Nashville
Kun
Ames
Board of Lunacy and Charity
Commonwealth
William E. Russe
Governor's Council Rejects Alden for Plymouth Fourth District Justice
The Governor's Council refused to confirm George H. Alden of Bridgewater as justice of the Fourth District Court in Plymouth County. The vote was one for confirmation and eight against. Frederick Green of Greenfield was named trial justice for Franklin County. The council also approved a Fitchburg Railroad settlement proposal regarding a state judgment, as presented by Assistant Attorney General H. C. Bliss, including costs and rent to the Southern Vermont Railroad up to date.
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George H. Alden
Bridgewater
Fourth District Court
Plymouth County
Frederick Green
Greenfield
Franklin County
Fitchburg Railroad
H. C. Bliss
Southern Vermont Railroad
Fitchburg Railroad Bond Sale Ends State Transactions
The sale amounting to 99533 35 was offered as a 4 percent bond maturing in 1920. This closes the lone series of Fitchburg Railroad transactions by the State, save for state ownership of some Fitchburg stock. The history traces back to 1867 involving the construction and sale of the Southern street railway.
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Fitchburg
Ange
Colonel Henry Stone: Career of Boston appointee to police
Civic and military life of Colonel Henry Stone, selected by Governor Russell to succeed Police Commissioner Osborne. Born in Maine, Stone's career spans Harvard and Bowdoin education, Civil War service with Gen Rosecrans and Gen Thomas, chief police duties in Nashville during Kuklux era, Census Bureau work, and railroad and legal society roles. Now based in Boston with extensive historical and fraternal memberships.
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Henny Stone
Boston
Russell
Osborne
Maine
Massachusetts
Salem
First Church
Harvard College
Bowdoin College
Portland
New York
Evening Post
Wisconsin
First
Wisconsin Infantry
D. C. Buell
Nashville
Rosecrans
Murfreesboro
Marabal
Batega
Washington
George Thomas
Atlanta
100Th U. S
Democratic Party
Census Bureau
Poor’s Manual of Railroads
Hoe
Geikie Lectures On Glaciers At Lowell Institute
Professor James Geikie spoke on glaciers as geological agents, recounting glacier formation, movement, moraines, mills, and debris. He described alpine glaciers, ground moraines, terminal moraines, and the muddy glacial rivers coloring Swiss lakes, with notes on Greenland and Antarctic contrasts.
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James Geikie
Lowell Institute
Switzerland
Getkie
Alps
Greenland
Scandinavian
Jordan Marsh Opening Exhibition Hall Delights Shoppers
Yesterday's spring opening at Jordan Marsh featured a bustling Exhibition Hall display of new goods across all departments. Visitors browsed life booths, asked many questions, and saw fashion fabrics, trimmings, parasols, lace, undergarments, table linens, tea gowns, hats, bonnets, and other French fabrics showcased in a lively retail panorama.
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Jordan, Marsh & GO
Jordan, Marsh & Co’s
Uran Ss
PRESS CLUB ELECTION AT BOSTON MEETING
At the Boston Press Club annual meeting the treasurer reported the club is out of debt with over $1000 in reserve thanks to a successful recent entertainment. Officers elected for the year include President Ermiel Grst Rin peeaient Hoagy Park deut James P. Frost Secretary W Murray Treasurer A Darpaintar Directors Wagees Knowlton J C face W Baker J Keden J Uy Smith One director remains to be elected. An aftermeeting entertainment featured mind reading by Professor Andrew J. Seymour.
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Boston Press Club
Ewin, Ermiell
Grst Rin Peeaient
Hoagy Park
James P. Frost
W Murray
Ae B
Bam Spancial
Wagees
Knowlton
J. C
Face
Baker
Keden
Uy Smith
Andrew J. Seymoun
Record of Accidents From Electric Street Cars
A Boston newspaper argues for a law requiring prompt written reports of all street railway accidents. It lists numerous 1890 1891 incidents involving electric cars, horses, wires, fires, collisions, and injuries, noting the lack of official records.
Royal Baking Powder Advert Claims No Experimentation
An advertisement urges readers to avoid experimental or cheap baking powders and use Royal Baking Powder. It cites government chemist endorsements from U S and Canada, praising purity, reliability, and leavening strength, and warns to reject substitutes.
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U. S
Overhead electric streetcars danger prompts state action debate
The community calls for stricter safety measures as accidents from street railways rise and fire risks grow. Boston faces shocks from energized trolley wires and the difficulty of removing wires during rescues. Officials warn of municipal intervention to protect police, public safety, and urban life while urging careful oversight of the proposed bill.
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Department of Boston
Sper Resse
Lremont and
Boylston
Rg Ceour
Hotel Pelham
Hotel Boylston
Park and Scollage
Rookiine Gas Light Company
Cps Pn
Cambridge Republicans reorganize for 1891 in Cambridge
The Cambridge Republican City Committee reorganized for 1891 naming Otis S. Brown as chairman F H Teele secretary and Isaac S Pear treasurer A five member committee was appointed to devise a new caucus system and keep meetings open part of the afternoon Resolutions condemn ward healers disapprove paid campaign work and urge nonpartisan service The group calls for two additional members from each ward raising total to 35 and to promote upright party practices Also notes the New Hampshire Association of Teachers and Students reunion in Boston and charitable performances to aid the Actors Fund plus a Boston Industrial Home concert with Kate Guilé as reader and a varied programme.
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Cambridge
Otis S. Brown
F. H. Teele
Isaac S. Pear
Ais
Republican Party
New Hampshire Association of Teachers and Students
Revere House
Boston
Edward A. Horton
Church
Young Méun’s Christian Union
Actors’ Fund
Boston Theatre
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Remedy
An advertisement claims season-long confinement soils blood with impurities and scrofula. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and asserts that 100 doses cost one dollar.
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Hood
Two Regattas Set by Harvard Athletic Association
An adjourned New England Amateur Rowing Association meeting at the Revere House adopted the new constitution and by laws. Delegates from Arlington Crescent Columbian Everett Sponsit Pawtucket Riverside Shawmut nion City Point West End Boston Athletic Association and Bradford attended. Regattas planned for 1891 on a 1.5 mile course, Labor Day on Charles River, with one other date to be announced.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Revere House
Stimpson
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
A. R. Sweet
Pawtucket Boat Club
Arlington
Crescent
Columbian
Everett
Sponsit
Pawtucket
Riverside
Shawmut
Nion
City Point
West End
Boston Athletic Association
Bradford
Seth Spraitne
Ans
Ach Club
Ohe Club
Charles River
Harvard Winter Meeting Entries At Cambridge Gym
Harvard Athletic Association closes entries for its first winter meeting at Hemenway Gymnasium Cambridge with events in shot put wrestling sparring fencing vault and preliminary bouts. Committee minutes reveal schedule with Yale and Princeton faced opposition over early dates and condition concerns hindering games.
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Harvard’s Athletic Association
The
Athletic Association
Harvard Athletic Association
Hemenway
Cambridge
J. R. Findlay
H. Evins
W. B. Cohen
G. F. Taylor
M. H. Guerin
A. M. Crane
H. L. Flint
O. W. Shead
J. L. Doage
M. L. Black
Dodge
Curtis
A. H. Green
Cunter
C. H. Bip
G. 5Andeli
Ri. Hollowell
Aparane
Law
Walter Eeace Burr
Ee Ock
J. H. Alward
Yale
Princeton
Baseball Graduate Advisory Committee
Graduate Advisory
Athletic
Harvard
Willi
First Winter Meet Scores at Williamstown Lasell Gym
At Williamstown on March 18 the First Winter Meet featured strong marks from Edgarton and Slori in sprints and jumps. Slori won the final 20 yard dash, Edgarton claimed high kick and broad jump, while Hall and Person took the elephant race and Lee with Hutchinson led the knapsack race though results mix with several OCR errors.
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Williamstown
Lasell
Edgarton
Slocum
Bushee
Slori
Wentworth
Stephens
Storward
Hall
Person
Joe Arrow
Jo Antworth
Lee
Hutchinson
Harrington
An Interesting Game on the Alleys of the Newton Club
Newton March 18 The Boston Athletic Bowling Team and the local club faced off in a lively alley contest. The match showcased skillful play and close scores, highlighting rising talent from both sides.
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Newton
Sproras
Boston Athletic
Amateur Club Bowling League match at Newton Club
Casinos lose to B A A in Newtonville with final 2108 to 2341. B A A led by Hill with 629 total. Lodge top first-string with 193. Casinos' Gillette counted 457 for best score and 181 in ten-frame. Detailed scores listed for both teams.
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Casinos
Newton Club
Newtonville
A. A
Lodge
Hill
Gillette
Boston Athletic Association
Der.richinies
Oomaell
R ‘Ol Smith
Owen
Johnson
Goodman
Court Case: Nexsey v China Mutual Insurance Co
United States District Court on March 18 heard a libel by Nexsey J George Kinsman against China Mutual Insurance alleging total loss of the barkhiza White on a voyage from New York to Cuba and back. Libellant claims 1600 dollars under the policy with 1000 advances, insurer defense argues loss occurred after deviation and no insurable interest. Arguments concluded with decision reserved. P Carver for libellant and J D Bryant for defendant.
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George Kinsman
China Mutual Insance Company
Tivalant
Barkhiza White
Libellant
New York
Cardenas
Priilene
Cuba
United States
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Sen
P. Carver
J. D. Bryant
Supreme Court terms and docket items detailed in March session
March sessions list cases heard by Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court with parties including Nikolaus Schmidt, William Hayes, Phineas Fonseca, Alfred G. Stone, Emma E. Douglass, George O. Currier, and Henry G. Smith. Dockets cover libel suits, contract actions, real estate and partnership disputes, and criminal entries.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Freup
C.J
U. Anen
Houses
Knowton
Cunard Steamship Company
J. H
Seton
George Pautmann
T. Il
Thie
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State House
Police and Fire Departments
Howe
Legislative Committee of
George Bradford
Boylston Street
Post
Terrence Creamer
Warren Street
Park and Tremont Streets
Brookline
West Cottage
Quincy Atrests
Dorchester
Shawmut Avenue
West Springfield Street
John Baxter
John Heyer
Lydia J. Fowler
Freeport
Tremont
Mason Street
Massachusetts Hospital
Lynn
Hollis Healy
Charles Street
Chestnut Street
Mansfield
Glenmere
Main Street
Newton Street
F. M Dutch
Hampden Street
Northampton Street
Old Colony
Charles Peters
A. A. Raney
West Chester Park
Harvard Square
Cambridge Republicans
Appleton
Davis Street
Aie
Kate Uailé
Mnes
Lasell Gymnasium
United States District Court
Nexsey, J
Thompson
Alfred G. Stone
Boston Daily Advertiser Company
Evening Record
D. Moore
W. H. Baser
H. N. Sheldon
O'Donnell
Nawn
Duncklee
Webber
Thornton
Simon
Edmands
Allen
Min
Minchin
Tyndale
Metrop
Fryer
Blackwell
Const. Co
DeLavneeer
Tewks
McClivray Vy
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Lamontagne
Trask
Old Col R
Murphy
Hobin
Davis
Gillson
Lowle
Mayo
McCue
Whitwell
Richardson
Long
Morrow
Jones
Ley
Crawford
Slatken
Barron
Sullivan
Clark
Hammond
Charles A. Sawyer
William G. Harris
Erdict
C. RK. Elder
F. T. Hesseltine
Emma E. Douglass
C. Frank Richardson
Brattle Square
P. B. Runyan
James . Sweeny
George O. Currier
Samuel G. Studley
One
Brokers' Board
A. Hemenway
Dabney
Healey
Maxner
Handy
Holbrook
McDon
North
West Endald
St. Ry
BisHor
Stone
Peek
Steebene
Weiss
Marks
T. Bayer
Rich
Denn Æ
Savy
Atwod
Parker
Sieetheih Pson
Ver
Tenney
Smith
Fom
DunBarr, J
Henry G. Smith
Frank Faxon
Pisindh
South Street
Pratt
Achorah
Land and Jewell
Getenant
Kate Libbey
West End R
Libnag Fop
Mr Dickinson, Jr
F. D. Braanen
II. Vy. West
Same
Libuy
McGovern
Crew
Mosely
Browi
Lauie Vo Some
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Ilroad
Linnehan
Donohoe
Kelley
Jordan
1Erber
Wick Ve Am
Morris
E. C. Monris & CO
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Pamphileta
Benj. F. Stevens
Jos. M. Gibbens
Prem
F. Trull
WM. BS. Turner
E. van Noorden & CO
Harrison Ave
B.A. Atkinson & CO
Washington ST
Boston, Mass
Virginia
Norfolk
Western Railroad
Broadway
Pennsylvania
Roanoke
Jvhe Post Publishing CO
Washington Street
Mass
Orchester
Mederhaeron
F.H. Noursu
Washington &J
Rancock
Nice
Lochester
Montreal
Canada
Canalport Avenue
Tchtenes
M. E. Moore
Mc Dougal Street
Vo Kelty
Ro Tun
Bevera
Ange Fee
Dana St
Rochay and Proviauds
A. Mart
Wwington St
Business Omances
Winhington Street
Om Tremont St
Loyle’s
Raine
O.fairie Eid St
Remington Standard
School Street
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