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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
8
A period essay argues the secret causes of women’s troubles and offers practical advice. It links emotional distress to social expectations and personal habits, urging self reflection and modest lifestyle changes to improve wellbeing.
The March 20 session lists cases 2185 Clegg versus Boston Storage Warehouse, 2187 Appleton versus Ames, 2192 Alden versus Thurber, 2194 Benton versus Inhabitants of Brookline. Unfinished orders 2196 to 2206 noted. Equity to be taken up Monday.
In a tense General Court session the biennial election measures fell short of the two thirds vote. Debates centered on state officer and General Court elections, with supporters citing citizen control and reform, while opponents warned of risks to liberties. Several related petitions and bills were discussed with votes recorded.
The first public hearing of the joint special committee to investigate the office of Abner C. Goodell, Province laws commissioner, will be held at 10 a.m. today. The House and Senate empowered the committee to hire a stenographer and clerical help and to report in print, despite earlier friction. The printing report was kept on the table as the inquiry begins.
A Boston committee hearing drew mill owners and engineers debating state vs town water rights amid 1200 ponds and 98 000 acres. Remonstrants led by Louis Brandeis opposed changes while education bills spark debate with Catholic and Protestant factions and strong parental rights rhetoric.
Andrew Carnegie's letter to the Manufacturers' Record analyzes Southern iron and coal resources, blast furnace quality, and cost of pig iron in Alabama. He predicts gradual steel conversion via Bessemer and open hearth processes, notes speculative ventures, and sees the South as a rising industrial rival to Pennsylvania. He highlights Shelby Ala as a new New England backed industrial center uniting North and South.
The Massachusetts Senate of 1887 dined at the Boston Tavern with guests including Chaplain Dowse Sergeant-at-Arms Adams and Clerk Coolidge. Present were Senators Wilbur Towne Keith Newhall Fletcher Sayles Shea O Sullivan Roads Jones Glines Alger Sleeper Gould Morse Hartwell Reed Forbes and others. The group recalled past legislative days and agreed to an annual reunion on the third Wednesday in March.
The first boat reached Albany from Catskill yesterday, with two New York boats due today, marking the earliest navigation since 1882. The Carondelet post office was robbed Monday night, with losses near $1000. A Dorsey judgment favors Nevada Bank for $4625. Newfoundland seal fishery reports strong catches.
Tur Unton Debenture Company, chartered in 1887 with $100000 paid capital, reports assets over 4 quarter million dollars. It sells its $500 ten year bonds at $30 per year, promising average profits for buyers and margin for the firm. Eastern office is No 40 Water Street Boston.
An old advertisement highlights Horefeord's Acid Phosphate as useful in all forms of dyspepsia and related stomach discomfort, promoting relief through a medicinal preparation.
Notes from the city report a three day fair opening at No. 27 Myrtle Street to benefit the Home for Aged Colored Women. Donations poured in. volunteers include Mrs. Rev. S. C. Birchmore and Miss Eliza Gardner. Timothy Hartnett of Melrose identified as the man killed by a train at the Boston & Maine station.
A crowded Massachusetts Soldiers' Home event at Thorndike drew about 250 ladies led by president Mrs. Micah Dyer Jr with an April meeting planned at John A. Andrew Post. Multiple dinners and gatherings followed at Young's Parker House Tremont and Vendome with notable attendees including Ernst Thurnauer and various club members and guests from rail, medical, and social circles.
A special meeting yesterday ratified a legislative amendment increasing the association's real and personal estate holdings from 50 000 to 600 090. The vote was nearly unanimous and the meeting adjourned after confirming the sole business.
Boston Produce Company touts a frost-proof cargo car able to carry fruit and vegetables without artificial heat. One car earned a reported $150 net since January 1, with cars usable for all freight and ventilated in summer. The firm plans 20,000 common shares at $5 each, with officers Henry Kimball and Gardner Chapin among the leaders.
Court entries list cases and outcomes across sessions with damages sought and verdicts. Plaintiffs Hunt and Rice filed injury actions against city of Boston and Holngan while multiple motor and contract cases proceed with verdicts for defendants or under trial. dockets include Halifax Steam Navigation, Moody v. Lomyard, and various civil matters with judges Sherman and Pitman presiding.
In Lawrence March 20 the Essex County Superior Court logged several tort and contract cases. James T Survey seeks 4000 from Hav er hill for injuries from a defective highway with a 58 verdict. Edwin Worswick sues George Armstrong for 142 unpaid wages with a 96 verdict. Lena Deschamp sues Joseph Morin for child support with 125 cash and 2 weekly, bonds 400. Laura Doeg sues City of Haverhill for 1888 injuries with defense verdict. Ellen Shahan wins 2600 against Boston & Maine.
Superior Court Middlesex County session on March 20 hears William F. Courtney as administrator of Broul s estate suing Lowell and Dracut Horse Railroad Co for damages from loss of life after being run over by horse cars. George Richardson represents plaintiff, Prats and Quinn defend. Next case Dennis Gritfin v Lowell and Dracut Horse Railroad Co follows.
Superior Court cases include South Scituate Savings Bank versus P Goodsell over withheld settlement funds ending in a plaintiff verdict. Joshua B Watkins sues Charles O Harding for injuries after an assault. City of Brockton tries to recover land from Eben Creeden via Thornell deed after a schoolhouse was built on part of the lot.
Report lists defendants including J William Staples and J McKenna charged with larceny from the person and liquor violations. J King receiving larceny from the serghh with confinement in house of correction for one year. Michael Fitzgerald charged with breaking and entering with six months continued. Other names include Peter Quinn Josephine Brien Maria DeLodge with fines and costs specified.
Mary Williams fined 100 dollars and costs and sent to the House of Correction for four months. List in order includes 684 Commonwealth vs Prisco assault and battery and 599-aine vs Dowd liquor law violation. 7-Samne vs Stockman embezzlement. 65-Same vs Sullivan selling mortgaged goods. 461-Same vs Edwards breaking and entering. 718-Name vs Pease liquor law violation. 73-Same vs Cary sue. 72-Naume vs Harkins larceny. 596-Same vs Abbot adultery.
In Middlesex County Cambridge Superior Court on March 20 Louis Addiaco of Ayer was fined 100 dollars and costs for liquor keeping. Vincent Truda of Ayer was fined 300 dollars for liquor keeping. James Welch of Stoneham was sentenced to State prison three years and one day solitary for breaking and entering.
At Probase Court Norfolk County on March 20, administrators and guardians were named for estates of deceased individuals including Catherine Thayer and Rebecca Thayer. Accounts approved include first and final settlements for Wentworth, Chute, and Ray mond estates, with guardians appointed for Mary Marrion and Hugo Whitney. Appraisers and trustees were named for Brookline and Dedham estates and trusts for Hatfield Webber and G W Barr.
The March 20 criminal session of Municipal Court for J Forsaith continued the case of John Donovan charged with larceny of a valuable spaniel owned by Timothy J. Murphy of 357 Commerce Street until Friday.
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars opened its annual session in Berkeley Hall with Grand Chief Templar E W Whittemore presiding. He urged constitutional prohibition advocacy and proposed a $200 campaign appropriation. The grand secretary reported a flourishing order and nearly $1000 on hand while juvenile templars work and appeals decisions were reviewed. Delegates were elected and Fitchburg chosen for the next semi annual session.
Professor Hyatt presents insect life lectures illustrated by specimens in class. The spring botany course is replaced this season by Hyatt's lectures, aiming to increase instruction interest.
J B Richards of Philadelphia won the design competition for the inaugural souvenir title age. His design symbolizes Labor's progress in the United States and depicts key events in the nation’s history. The original sits in the window of A Shuman & Co attracting much attention.
Samourer Rircuiez once manager at the Boston carpet store of John and James Dobson now aligns with Thomas O Callazian and Co. at 597 to 601 Washington street and will welcome all his old customers.
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