Burlingtons Report Shows 1888 Declines and Strike Impact
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway 1888 annual report shows freight earnings 15.5 million, total gross 23.8 million, net 5.08 million, deficit 920 thousand, dividends down from 6.11 million to 3.82 million, and a large drop in surplus. It cites the February strike, diversion of traffic, rate declines, and increased expenses driven by higher mileage and new country lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Burlington& Missouri
Nebraska
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Kansas Cit
St. Joseph & Cuncil Bluffs Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Company
Railroad Commissioners of
Iowa
United States Court
Chicago, Burlington & Eee
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
A. E Touzalin
Chicago, Burlington & Incy
Chicago, Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Couy
Chicago, Burlingon & Northern
Own Land Department
Nebraska Land Department
Amesbury Carriage Opening Draws Wholesale Buyers
Amesbury hosts the first day of a carriage opening under the board of trade with many wholesale buyers from Plymouth to Newark. Carriages in natural wood and English styles attract attention as manufacturers showcase new phaetons and cabriolets, with the board of trade praised for its service and excellent town promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
J. H. Mahler
St. Paul
New York City
Amesbury
Times
Board of Trade
Postmaster Case Highlighted in Cabinet Meeting
Washington reports the Cabinet discussed removing an Illinois postmaster urged by an Illinois congressman over alleged political activity. The office was described as well managed. Postmaster General Wanamaker declined to discuss proceedings, with belief that Cabinet decision may oppose the congressman but no action line was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Wanamaker
License Fee Schedule Adopted by Aldermen
The board of aldermen approved a license fee schedule. First class innholders and common victuallers require a fourth class license. fees range from 1000 to 1200 dollars, with special rates for distillers and brewers. Bonds of 100 dollars accompany applications, forfeited if the license is not taken out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Board of Aldermen
Committee On Licenses
Common Victuallers
Ihis
Frederick A L Allmand Arrested in Bank Notes Case
In Montreal on March 19 Frederick A L Allmand a wholesale iron merchant was arrested on a capial at the instance of the Bank of Nova Scotia for $12 000 promissory notes indorsed by sin and now held by the bank. He is accused of secreting his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. L’allemand
Montreal
Frederick A. L’ Allemand
Bank of Nova Scotia
Kidney Disease Symptoms Warn of Bright's illness
The notice lists gradual fatigue, facial puffiness, joint and abdominal swelling, chest pain, breathlessness, and lung fluid as signs of advanced kidney trouble. It quotes Dr. Dio Lewis praising a preparation and quotes Professor William H. Thompson noting chronic kidney disease as a leading killer after consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dio Lewis
Wm. H. Thompson
University of the City of New York
Salisbury Undaunted Justice in Catholic University Birth
A lengthy report from Salisbury highlights a Latin oration on behalf of the Pope praising American institutions and Washington University. Cardinal Schiaffino and Mer. Jacobini laud American growth and Catholic education, noting Ireland’s faith treasures and contrasting Old World church conditions. Rector Pacquet welcomes the new sister university. the Pope receives Ugolini’s portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington University
Cardinal Schiaffino
Catholic Church
America
Mer. Jacobini
Ireland
Pacquet
Quebec University
Ugolini
Senate Proposes Rule Change On Inquiries To Executive Departments
The Senate debates a proposed amendment to require reporting of information requests from executive departments within a week. Senators discuss risks to inquiry and executive-to-Senate access, with amendments and recommittal to the Rules Committee. Nominations confirmed include Rathbone Gardner and Elbert Weed. Postmasters named include Cy McAlister and William Wallace. new envoys and justices listed for France, Vienna, and Washington DC court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
New York
Hiscock
Sherman
Hoar
Voorhees
Eustis
House of Representatives
Ohio
Hawley
Gorman
China
United States
Butler
Blair
Leller
Committee On Rules
Rathbone Gardner
Rhode Island
Elbert D. Weed
Montana
Brad D. Slaughter
Neraska
Smith A. Whitfield
Samuel R. Thayer
Netherlands
William W. Thomas, Jr
Maine
Norway
Sweden
Cy McAlister
Bucksport
William Wallace
Indianapolis
Ind
Whitelaw Reid
France
Julius Goldschmidt
Wisconsin
Vienna
Andrew C. Bradley
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of
John R. McFie
New Mexico
Territory of New Mexico
Frank R. Aikens
Dakota
Supreme Court of the
Territory of Dakota
Charles L. Mernam
Shelburne Falls
Mass
William F F. Fitch
Winchester
George A. Draper
Hopedale
Elias Fuller
Taunton
James KE. Bowen
Central Falls
James W. Hague
Torrington
Conn
Three Die in Fire Near Duay’s Mills Baldwinville
A blaze at a house near Duay’s mills in Baldwinville killed Mrs. Russell, 79, and two daughters of a neighbor named Trueheart, aged 15 and 5. Mrs. Russell, busy boiling pitch, toppled a kettle and flames trapped her. her 14-year-old daughter escaped by a window. The husband, working nearby, could not save them as smoke and fire overwhelmed the scene. House owned by J. M. Perley. Loss $600, insured $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwinville
Duay’s Mills
Russell
Trueheart
Yale Students Topple Silliman Statue on Lark
A group of Yale students on an outing pulled down the bronze statue of Professor Benjamin Silliman near Battell Chapel, cracking the neck and injuring the base. The act sparked strong condemnation by professors and may lead to investigations and suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Benjamin Silliman
Benjamin
Battell Chapel
Ladd
Silliman
Sumner
Weavers Reach Agreement in Fall River Strike
In Fall River on March 19 the Weavers' Protective Association executive board signed a pact with Richard P. Barry of the State board of arbitration to submit the dispute with manufacturers for a fair settlement. If a joint action is taken, workers will return to work at 20 cents per cut for print cloth and 5 percent on other goods, pending arbitration. The State board plans to review the proposal with the board of trade tomorrow while manufacturers doubt acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallr River
Richard P. Barry
State Board of Arbitration
Weavers
Weavers’ Protective Association
Weavers of
Fall River
Board of Trade
Jersey City Sets 112-Game Atlantic Schedule
The Atlantic Baseball Association directors from Jersey City Newark Wilkesbarre Easton Hartford New Haven Worcester and Lowell meet in Jersey City to agree on a 112-game season schedule. Home and away dates against Worcester Lowell Wilkesbarre Easton Hartford New Haven and Newark are listed across April to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Baseball Association
Jersey City
Newark
Wilkesbarre
Easton
Hartford
New Haven
Worcester
Lowell
Wilkesharre
Wikesharre
A. m
Lowells
A.m
Ith Easton
Town Meeting Considers New West Tisbury Incorporation
At Vineyard Haven on March 19 the town meeting unanimously voted to petition to detach the west side including North and West Tisbury for incorporation as a new town. A ten citizen committee was formed to locate the division line and report later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Albert P. Richardson
Isaac W. Caskin
A. B. Carter
Frank ©. Drew
Isaac E. Day
Edward Prescott
Wayland F. Balch
Edwin Gould
Nahum H. Wright
J. Henry Reed
J. Sidney Moulton
A. Choate
Mepford
Wyman Street
Mystic
Purchase Street
Cambridge Aldermen Approve Osborn as Registrar. Raid on License. Parley
Cambridge officials confirmed Horace K. Osborn as registrar of voters for four years after Mayor Gilmore nominated him. The city rebated $64 for St John’s Literary Institute taxes. A sixth class liquor license held by E A Woods was revoked for violation. A vote exonerated police and fire departments from misconduct at Stewart’s carriage factory event. The West End Railway was ordered to restore tracks laid without authority on North avenue. The Cambridge Salvation Army held a grand street parade and revival at Prospect street barracks with speeches by Mrs Ballantine Charlesworth Booth and Marshal Booth. A silver nut dish and elegant service were gifted to Editor Warren F Spalding and wife for their 25th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Gilmore
Horace K. Osborn
St. John’s Literary Institute
East Cambridge
E. A. Woods
Stambridge Street
Committee On Fire Department
Police and Fire Departments
Fime
Stewart
West End Railway Company
North Avenue
Common Council
Warren F. Spalding
Cambridge Daily
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Magazine Street
Cambridgeport
Daily Office
Sherborn Women’s Prison
Cambridge Salvation Army
Prospect Street
Lynn Gleanings in March Meeting and Assault Report
Since the arrest of Edgar L. Swan the Lynn National Bank teller resignations followed Thomson-Houston stock resignations. A brutal fight on Nahant Beach left Thomas Scanlan severely punished after his clash with Thomas Joyce. Thomas Flynn, burglar associate, held in 1000 bail. Aldermen show Newhall lots for high school at 45 000. Resolutions in memory of ex Mayor Edwin Walden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Edgar L. Swan
Lynn National Bank
Thomson-Houston
Nahant Beach
Thomas Scanlan
Thomas Joyce
Scanlan
Joyce
Thomas Flynn
Common Council
Committee On Education
Newhall
Edwin Walden
Funeral of J Francis Richardson at Grace Church Boston
The funeral for J Francis Richardson book keeper at Frank Herman Co 107 Pearl Street Boston was held this afternoon from Grace Church with Rev L Hutchins officiating. The church was filled with friends neighbors and many Boston businessmen. The floral tributes were beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meprorp
J. Francis Richardson
Messrs. Frank, Herman & Co
Pearl Street
Boston
Grace Church
L. Hutchins
Reward Offered for White Caps in Winthrop Case
The selectmen of Winthrop post a $100 reward for the capture of the White Caps or Winthrop Observers. State detectives are actively engaged in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
City Aldermen Set Liquor Licenses Fees in Session
Satem aldermen in executive session set liquor licenses at 1000 dollars for first class and 500 dollars for fourth class. They also voted not to accept last year limits.
Somerville Police Court Fines Nine for Dog Fight
In Somerville Police Court yesterday morning nine men F L Shaw John Kurvin F H Green James Kelly James Reardon George Herman Matthew Green Oliver Vincent and Thomas Lane were each fined five dollars and costs for being present at a dog fight Monday evening in Somerville. The two dogs captured will be shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
F. L. Shaw
John Kurvin
F. H. Green
James Kelly
James Reardon
George Herman
Matthew Green
Oliver Vincent
Thomas Lane
Dorothy at the Boston Theatre Delights with Bostonians
The Bostonians staged Alfred Cellier’s Dorothy at the Boston Theatre last night to acclaim. Principal singers Miss Stone and Miss Davis led vocal work, while Messrs Hoff and MacDonald gave mixed results but strong acting. Tonight features Pygmalion and Galatea with Mignon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Boston
Bostonians
Alfred Cellier
Boston Theatre
The
Dorothy Bantam
Marie Stone
Lydia Hawthorne
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Phillis Tuppett
Eugene Cowles
John Tuppett
A. Montgomery
Tom Strutt
Fred Dixon
Miss Stone
Miss Davis
Edwin W. Hoff
MacDonald
H. C. Barnabee
Lurcher
Cellier
Spectre Bright
Old Gaiety Theatre
Studley
Oreen
City Hall Public Hearing on Electric Light Plant
The Committee on Public Buildings will hold a public hearing in Room 24 City Hall on Friday the 22d at 3 p.m. The topic is placing an Electric Light Plant in the basement to light City Hall the Court House and the Register of Deeds building. Homer Rogers, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Committee On Public Buildings
Court House
Register of Deeds
Homer Rogers
Boston hospital reports cancer surgery outcomes with Murdock’s product
The firm states 42 breast cancer deaths nationwide, 35 operations with no deaths in Boston, average hospital stay eighteen days. It claims performing more female operations than several states’ hospitals combined, with mortality lower than any single hospital, attributing success to Murdock's Liquid Food and Suppositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Murdock
Murdock's Liquid Food Promises Quick Recovery and Weight Gain
A vintage medical advertisement claims Murdock's Liquid Food and Suppositories cleanse the system, restore stomach action, and rapidly build blood. It cites a free hospital's low mortality, weight gains, and many patient cases while offering refunds and pricing for adults and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burlington’s
Old Colony
Neponset
B. C. Rowell
National Association of General Passenger and
George L. Connor
D. B. Martin
Columbus
Cincinnati
A. H. Smith
Lake Shore
Atlanta
Curiaco
Chicago Board of Trade
Toledo Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Tol Do Board of Trade
New England
Salisbury
Proceedings OF
the Senate
Professor Benjamin Silliman
Board of Arbitration
News OF
Cambridge
Lynn Gleanings
J. F. Richardson
Winthrop White Caps
SALEM
Oltye Notices
City OF
Johann Hoff
PPM
Moritz Eisner
Eisner & Mendelson CO
Barclay
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Louis
San Francisco
Murdock Liquid Food CO
Chichester
Druggista
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq
Phila
Pa Gee. C. Goodwin & Co
Alu
Newport Aluminum & Steel Co
Newport, KY
U.S
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Macon
All Rail
Valencia
Pavonia
Valencia Oranges
Pier 2
South
Catania Oranges
Palermo Oranges
Catania
Palermo
Fruit Landing
Central Wharf
Almeria
Holbrook & Fox
Post Office Sq
American Steamship
Haytian Republic
Watined Lock and Warehouse Company
Bath
Alaine
New England Shipbuilding Co
O K
Hackmack
BRICE
Evans & Son
Equitade
Dover
Albany Street
Dover Street
Albany and
Pike Street
C. T. Walker
Walker’s Horse and Carriage Bazaar
Portland St
Lancaster St
Eston
Arciugen
W. P. Balch Livestock Agency
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
James Williams
FIELD
Chapman & Fenner
Broadway
Phmursday
Merch
Westbrook Mfg. Co
Messrs. Wheelwright
Aldrive & Co
Westbrook Fancy Dress
Westbrook Mfz. Co
Field, Chapman & Fenner
Richards & CO
United States Military Prison
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
George F. Cooke
15Th Infantry
American Bell Telephone Company
William R. Driver
Connect Licut River Railroad Co
C. E. Stevens
Boston & Albany Railroad Co
Seth Hunt
Springfield
William W. Manchester
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!