Massachusetts Action Against Homeopathic Mutual Life Insurance
Insurance Commissioner Tarbox publishes excerpt from life insurance report detailing the August 3, 1886 public notice revoking Homeopathic Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York from transacting in Massachusetts. He cites capital impairment, miscollection of premiums, policy forfeitures, and potential misrepresentation to policy-holders, with figures showing net policy values and company assets as of December 31, 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbox
Life Insurance
Caner
Homeopathic Mutual Life Insurance
New York
Massachusetts
New York Department
Beverly Farms incorporation favored in House vote 131 to 87
The House approved incorporation of Beverly Farms by 131 to 87 with six pairs as debate yielded little new argument. Opponents shift focus to the Senate while the chamber noted the figurehead tax dodge cry has lost impact and the divisionists may push ahead. In the Senate, West End Street Railway wins rules suspension for petitions. dentists registration bill faces third reading. employers liability bill remains engrossed. East Boston ferries bill set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Beverly Farms
House
Senate
West End Street Railway Company
East Boston Free Ferries
Against Convict Labor Hearing Debates Prison Contract System
The Boston committee on prisons heard witnesses opposing convict labor in penal institutions. Union leaders and workers cited reduced wages, job losses, and price drops for clothing and harness goods, urging abolition of contract work and trade training for long-term sentences. The hearing adjourned to April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Prisons
Commonwealth
John T. Kieley
Clothing Cutters and Trimmers’ Union of
Boston
Ile
A. T. Boylen
William W. Barnes
The
Cutters’ Union
Cutters
W. E. Cogswell
House of Correction
John Walsh
Chauncy Street
Walter Hewitt
Chamberlain & Currier’s
Washington Street
Cogswell
Albert RK. Perkins
Deer Island
South Boston
J. W. Sweeney
Harness Makers’ Union of
Senate actions on street railways and dental board bill
The West End Street Railway seeks to amend petitions deleting unions and consolidations with Cambridge and Highland lines. The chamber suspended rules to admit the petition for a Boston Common tunnel project. Washington Mills denies signing a telephony rate cap petition. Other items include a Hampshire county treasurer salary, and reconsideration of a dentistry registration bill amid debate on quack protection and state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dwyer
West End Street Railway Company
Cambridge Railroad Company
Charles River Street Railway Company
Highland Street Railway Company
Middlesex Railroad Company
Henry M. Whitney
Boston Common
Washington Mills Company
Lawrence
F. Ayer
Thomas Sampson
O'Sullivan
Committee On Military Affairs
Clark
Committee On Public Service
Hampshire County
House
Board of Registration
Jenkins
Europe
Gleason
Committee On Health
Senate Debates and Orders on Public Bills and Town Measures
Proceedings recount votes and motions in the Senate on liability compensation for injuries, salaries for deputy sheriffs, East Boston ferries, and tax collection on bank shares. Notices include bills to supply Ayer with water, permit historical society property, and police tenure. Various petitions and withdrawals noted. several items passed to be engrossed or laid on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Glines
Hartwell
Jeffs
Senate
Oes
Committee On the Public Service
Suffolk County
Kimball
East Boston Free Ferries
Committee On Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Committee On Election Laws
Committee On
Samuel N
Edward N. Wood
John Harrigan
Patrick D. Dwyer
Charles H. Symonds
Salem
Hannah Strout
Lysander
Richards
Marshfield
Eave
Harwich
Ayer
Old Colony Historical Society
Greylock Institute Water Company
House Votes on Beverly Farms Bill as Debate Ends
The House divided 151 to 87 with six pairs on the Beverly Farms measure after a lengthy session. Supporters led by Hall Taunton and Parkman Boston argued for division, while Dodge Salem Symonds Salem Quincy Boston opposed. Absent due to sickness Downs Canton and Dillingham Sandwich would have voted aye and no respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham
Salem
Bay State Trust Company
Melrose
Teele
Boston
Committee On the Judiciary
Beverly Farms
Messrs. Hall
Taunton
Boyden
Foxboro
Dexter
Lowell
Parkman
Messrs
Dodge
Beverly
Symonds
Quincy
Wharton
Yeas and Ways
Downs
Canton
Dillingham
Sandwich
Yeas
Allen
Westport
Armington
Armstrong
Arnold
Barney
Belcher
Bennett
Fairhaven
Bennink
Bird
Bottum
Brandes
Briggs
Brigham
Brockbank
Brooks
Brown
Burtch
Butler
Calnan
Chaffee
Clark
North Brookfield
Conant
Copeland
Cutler
Davis
Day
Desmond
James Donovan
Eames
Felch
Field
Fisk
Foxs
Freeman
Gamwell
Garfield
Fitchburg
Garity
Giddings
Gleason
Godfrey
Goodell
Graves
Greenwood
Gunn
Gurney
Hagerty
Haggerty
Southbridge
Hall
Handy
Harlow
Hastings
Hayes
Heasley
Henderson
Hersey
Hervey
Hincheliire
Hitchings
Hosmer
Howe
Shrewsbury
Hunt
Jaques
Jennings
Judd
Springfield
Kearn
Kemp
Knight
Ladd
Lang
Leach
Lincoln
Lynch
Maguire
McCarthy
McCue
Mcintosh
Miller
Chelsea
Milliken
Milne
Monk
Morey
Morin
Morrill
Morton
Moseley
Hyde Park
Murphy
Norman
Connor
Orcutt
Owen
Parker
Pear
Inkerton
Pool
Post
Pousland
Pray
Provin
Ray
Ready
Reynolds
Robinson
Sanderson
Sayace
Scully
Sillars
Sleeper
Smart
Southard
Spellman
Stockwell
Buckland
Taft
Palmer
Taylor
Thompson
Chicopee
Nays
Adams
Atwood
Backup
Bailey
Barnett
Batchelder
Agawam
Boardman
Brady
Bray
Breed
Crainan
Carney
Carpenter
Champlin
Brewster
Lynn
Colby
Collison
Conlin
Crosby
Dame
Darling
Davlin
Dennis
Doherty
J. Donovan
Hearn
Peirce
Perry
Quinn
Fall River
Reardon
Roberts
Rowell
Sandland
Smith
Andover
Dover
Sutton
Story
Sullivan
Uxbridge
Turner
Wadiin
Walker
Wardwell
Whitaker
Wilkins
Wood
Newton
Woodward
Wakefield
Young
Messrs. Bigelow
Linton
Fitzgerald
Loring
Holyoke
Kent
Athol
Clinton
Hallett
Stanley
Dresser
Medford
Stevenson
Committee On Education
State Board of Education
Committee On Military Affairs
Annie M. Shirley
Clinton Gas Light Company
Lancaster
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Somerville Aldermen Renew Fire Dept and City Engineer Resigns
At a Somerville meeting the mayor reappointed fire department members, James D. Werkins elected to book and ladder No. 1, and Ordinance 36 amended to raise police pay to 3250 per day. George A. Kimball resigned as city engineer and health board member, accepting retirement to resume his profession. Cambridge Railroad granted permission to connect tracks with the Charles River line at Union square and Hill street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Fire Department
James D. Werkins
George A. Kimball
Board of Health
Cambridge Railroad Company
Union Square
Hill Street
Charles River Railroad Company
Whiskey brands and purity claim advertised by Chester HW Graves
An advertisement extols Ohhrans THE MATTER Rye and Bourbon whiskeys noting broad US demand. It states the seller is Chester HW Graves & Sons and guarantees absolute purity when buyers recognize the firm name over the cork. Branded cases are available and druggists or grocers can supply them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Taylor
United States
Chester HW
Graves & Sons
Criticising a Dinner Over Libel Suit Outcome
A Boston caterer sued for libel after a harsh critique of a banquet hosted by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Judge Pitman ruled for the defendant, affirming that the remarks concerned the dinner and not the caterer’s personal character, with no proven special damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ancients and Honorables
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Dooling
Pitman
Charles Allen
C. B. Southard
Russell Bradford
W. E. L. Dillaway
H. E. Bolles
Aid for Episcopal Churches Speaker Outlines Fund Plan
The Hon. L. Bradford Prince spoke at St John’s Mission Church Bowdoin St on the Episcopal Church building fund. He outlined a permanent loan system, the aim of raising 1 000 000 dollars, and the fund’s value in aiding new churches through loans and local outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courdnay
Broken rail found near Bussey bridge disaster scene
Superintendent Folsom Master Mechanic Richards and engineer Thomas Doane examined the Bussey bridge wreckage. A 30 foot rail section was recovered and a torn eight inch fragment from the land end suggests the joint withstood the shock. The expert reports to the railroad commissioners Friday and a verdict on Richards argument remains pending. The commissioners will visit injured residents in Dedham and Roslindale tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Richards
Providence Railroad Company
Thomas Doane
Bussey Bridge
Boston
Fisher
Dedham
Roslindale
Universalist Delegates Meet at Shawmut Avenue Church
The fifth meeting of the Universalist Sabbath School Union was held in the Shawmut Avenue Church vestry with Charles F. Potter presiding. Attendees included Rev. Henry G. Spalding secretary of the Unitarian Association, Prof. G. M. Harman and wife, Elbridge Bradshaw and others, who discussed The Bible as a Text-Book in the Sunday School. A general discussion followed after the reading, and a supper was served in the committee rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Sabbath School Union
Shawmut Avenue
Charles F. Potter
Henry G. Spalding
The
Unitarian Association
G. M. Harman
Tufts College
J. J. Lewis
South Boston
Srey
C. W. Biddle
D.D
H. G. Spalding
A. A. Miner
Ll.d
Patriarchs Militant Drill Event in Somerville
Grand Canton Washington No 1 and Patriarchs Militant J O O F staged an exhibition drill and ball at Aberle Hall Union Square Somerville drawing a large crowd. Somerville Canton received a framed testimonial from Mascot Canton Boston in appreciation of last winter’s benefit drill. Captain Hamilton introduced the event and Major Ralph accepted the gift on behalf of Somerville Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canton
Washington
Patriarchs
Aberle Hall
Union Square
Somerville
Somerville Canton
Mascot Canton
Boston
Hamilton
Ajor Ralph
Marble dealers of New England hold spring banquet among headstones
In Thatcher street rooms the Producers' Marble Company hosted a spring gathering of about 200 marble dealers from six states. Notable attendees included Palmer and Garmon of Manchester New Hampshire, John Emery of Great Falls New Hampshire, Robert Clark of Plymouth Massachusetts, and others. A sumptuous repast by Tufts was served amid monumental figures, with discussion favoring a possible summer excursion to Rutland Vermont and quarry visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Producers’ Marble Company
Thatcher Street
New England
Messrs. Palmer and Garmon
Manchester
N. H
John Emery
Great Falls
Robert Clark
Plymouth
Mass
A. ©. Kinney
Milford
V.E. Franklin
Salem
T. R. Adams
Rockville
Philander Allen
Dedham
George W. Leighton
Deering
J. F. Brennan
Peterboro
McNamee
Cambridge
Charles E. Halil
R. Power & Son
O. M. Wentworth
W. C. Taylor
Tufts
Rutland
Horace B. Wilbur Dies After Long Railroad Career
Horace B. Wilbur died yesterday in the city from pleuro pneumonia. Born in Boston on June 16 1817 he held key finance roles including treasurer of Boston and Maine railroad Merchants Steamship Narragansett Steamship Central Vermont Northern Transportation and Union Pacific. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Wilbur
Pleuropneumonia
Boston
Whitney & Fenno
Exchange Bank
Boston & Maine Railroad
Wilbur
Merchants’ Steamship Company
Narragansett Steamship Company
Central Vermont Railroad
Northern Transportation Company
Union Pacific Railroad
B P. Cheney
Early American electrical pioneer and several obituary notices
Daniel Davis the Princeton born inventor of telegraph and body electrotype died of paralysis. Edward Waite Hubbard Springfield Republican staff member and Amherst College alumnus died of typhoid fever. James D Blaisdell Northern Railroad engineer died in Concord at 58. William H Russell Charlestown Navy Yard apothecary died at Chelsea Naval Hospital aged about 50. Russell was Scottish born and a member of Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Davis
Princeton
Boston
Davis
United States
Morse
Ann Davis
Edward Waite Hubbard
Springfield Republican
Hubbard
Amherst College
Springfield
William H. Hubbard
Auburn
N. Y
Holyoke
James D. Blaisdell
Northern Railroad
Concord
N. H
William H. Russell
Charlestown Navy Yard
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Scotland
Abraham Lincoln Post
G. A. RR
Mayor Russell Praises Cambridge Police Service
Mayor William E. Russell commends Cambridge police officers for faithful arduous labor during recent troubles. He notes they reported promptly displayed courage and good judgment upholding the law and maintaining peace and order in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell
Odd Fellows Stage Warm Evening of Music and Dance
About 600 Odd Fellows and ladies enjoyed an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall last night. The program opened with a concert featuring the Temple quartet, a parodied Carnival de Venice, violin selections by Master Willie Krafft, and a humorous impersonation of Henry Irving. A youngster of African origin, about 14, entertained with topical songs. Dancing followed at nine o’clock under H. G. Cottle with assistance from F. A. Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Temple Quartet
Willie Krafft
Dixey
Adonis
Henry Irving
Edmund G. Phelan
Boston
H. G. Cottle
F. A. Harvington
Messrs. J. Fellows
N.G
W. F
Suffolk Brewery Company v City of Boston damages case heard
In Suffolk County Superior Court First Session Judge Thompson presided over the case No. 886 Suffolk Brewery Company versus City of Boston for land taken for Ninth Street South Boston. Verdict for plaintiff $158,145 with prior award $1,250 and interest. proceedings list multiple dockets and further sessions and cases including Maria Rowe versus Patrick Canney for breach of promise of marriage and other civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Thompson
Suffolk Brewery Company
City of Boston
Ninth Street
South
Boston
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
H. R. Baylies
R. W. Nason
George Allen
A. A. Barbour
J. A. McGeough
J. H. Sherburn
Smith
Fuchs
Ropers
Merchants
Wilbur
Davis
Hurd
Rogers
McIintosh
Taylor
Sartwell
Gowan
Edmunds
Alien
Donahue
N. Y
N. E.R. BR
Brigham
Farrell
Constantinides
Walsh
Morgan
Hana
Winchester
Chelsea
Old South Society
Wainwright
Daley
Farrington
Marston
King
Wentworth
MASON
J. No
Maria Rowe
Patrick Canney
Thomas J. Gargan
D. C. Crane
William Gaston
C. F. Donnelly
Dewey
Lowell Trials Chronicle Injured Clerk Over Ice Claim
In two Lowell cases juries failed to agree and a verdict for the defendant was returned. Martha L Franklin sued the City of Lowell for injuries from a Sixth Street fall on ice near Vernon Street in February 1886, alleging dangerous sidewalk conditions. The city argued cold damp snow turned to ice. defendants’ counsel included Richardson and Courtier with several later dockets listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Work
George F. Libby
Martha L. Franklin
City of
George F
George R. Richardson
William I.’. Courtney
Coverly
City of Lowell
Regulations on Baggage Weights by Boston and Maine Rail Road
General Passenger and Ticket Agent D. J. Flanders announces new inter state commerce law compliance for baggage. From April 5 1887 charges apply to baggage over 150 pounds for full tickets and 75 pounds for half tickets. Commercial travellers may carry 150 pounds as personal baggage. excess permits are cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
D. J. Flanders
Boston & Main Rail
Lectures on Railways Ethics and Christian Endeavor
Professor Vose spoke on railway costs and mountain rail expansion. Rev H W Pope will discuss Christian endeavor societies at Dartmouth street church this evening. Rev Samuel J Barrows discusses Home Influence at the Boston Y M C U. Dr Francis Minot to lecture on Hygiene on March 25 1857. Invitations extended to all young men. North Bennett Street Industrial School invites visit next Monday 2 to 4 30 PM with Dr Samuel Eliot and Rev Phillips Brooks speaking. A retreat at the Church of the Immaculate Conception runs March 27 to April 3. Commander Wellington presided at a Post 113 G A R dinner at Parker House with ~60 members. Niagara Falls Raymond excursion guests dined at the Quincy. Huss comedy company presented Hearts of Oak and Sylvia’s Soldier with Mozart Juvenile Quartet and George H Hartshorn at the piano. Next week features a concert and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vose
Chauncy Hall
H.W. Pope
Palmer
Mass
Cause of
Christian Endeavor Societies
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dartmouth Street
Samuel J. Barrows
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Samuel Eliot
Phillips Brooks
Church of the Immaculate Conception
George B. Kenny
Montreal
Austin C. Wellington
Post 113
Grand Army of the Republic
Parker House
City Hospital
Revere House
Niagara Falls
Raymond
Quincy
Huss
A. S. Edwards
Hearts of Oak
Sylvia
Mozart
George H. Hartshorn
Desperate criminals captured in Albany street store raid
Patrolman Fousha of Station 5 arrested James Crotty and Thomas Maguire after a morning robbery at Mrs. Mary Moran’s store, No 255 Albany Street. Crotty, a known thief, resisted outside, Maguire hid inside but was seized with help from Frank Roach, Moran’s brother. Maguire had prior homicide sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fousha
Station 5
James Crotty
Thomas Maguire
Mary Moran
Albany Street
Crotty
Maguire
Frank Roach
Moran
Weather indications for New England and eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Thursday March 24 fair weather will give way to light rain then warmer temperatures. Winds will be generally westerly. Cautionary northwest signals persist from Boston to Eastport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Boston
Eastport
Patent Medicines Advertising Trio From A Historic Store
An 1850s style classified ad lists male tonics and cures including Mal e s Honey as a cough remedy at 25 cents, Glenn s Sulphur Soap 25 cents, German Corn Remover 25 cents, Hilus Hair Dye 50 cents, Pike s Toothache Drops 25 cents, and Beans Rheumatic Pills priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
HILUS
Pike
Bean
Boston Weather Summary From Observer's Office Report
The Boston Observer's Office notes weather for Boston on March 23 1887. Report details general atmospheric conditions and temperature readings from the day. Observations document wind direction barometric pressure and visibility as part of the local forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Observer's Office
Pan AL Service
U.S. A
Homeopathic festival matrons form refreshment tables
A meeting of matrons chosen to manage refreshment tables for the upcoming homeopathic festival convened at Mrs. Baker’s residence on West Newton street. A list of volunteers from Chelsea to Newton includes Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. Jewett, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Bangs, and several Boston area members. The next session is slated for the Mechanics' building committee room with a subsequent general committee gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
West Newton Street
E. F. Pratt
Adeline B. Church
F. Lowe
Chelsea
Dr. Clapp
Brookline
Nathaniel Jewett
East Boston
O. F. Kendall
Cambridge
J. Little
Roxbury
EK. Bangs
Winchester
R. R. Meredith
Boston
Spencer Richardson
Momer_ Pierce
Dorchester
W. H. White
Frank Ames
B. F. Horsford
W. H
Mysterious disappearance of George Howland from Salem Street
Friends report the absence of George Howland, owner of a market area restaurant at 124 Salem Street. He left his business last Monday at 6 30 p m to post a letter and has not been seen since. He is about 35, six foot ten, 140 pounds, dark complexion, heavy black beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howland
Salem Street
Howland
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Company
West End Company
Somerville Aldermen
AID For Episcopal Churches
Providence Road
Universalist Delegates’ Meeting
Marble Dealers
Russell
Mayonr’s Orfiey
ODD Fellows’ Entertainment
Sprowles
Tobin
Chilton Mfg. Co
Hooper
Same
Haskell
Shattuck
Croston
Lombard
Derby
Whidden
Alger
North End Savings Bank
Flood
Piiman
Amy J. Pinkham
Isaiah Pindall
Albert H. Pinkham
Baker & Curry
C. S. Lincoln
Augusta M. Devereux
Jerome F. Manning
Albert Devereux
J. P. Ellicott
Retribution
Eugene P. Carver
Charles Cowley
Winslow
Sheehy
Mahony
Middlesex County
Knowlton, J
Tate
Boston Post
Columbia
Tricycles
Pope Mfg CO
Franklin ST
Calder
Washington St
American Supply CO
Water St
National Supply CO
Temple Place
Eoylston Street
Victor
Overman Wheel Co
Columbus Ave
Gas Lighting Co
Arch St
Sage
CHAL
L. Bly
Pearl ST
Price
Nassau Street
Oak Grove Farm
William E. Doyle
Floris
Tremont Street
Vendome
City Notes
Snes
Henry F. Miller Pianos
Miller Ffall
Tremont St
Boston Association
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
A. Richards
State St
Atlantic Ave
Commerce St
Bent & Bush
Woodward's Binue
Bromfield Street
Ak Grove Farm
Lord & Polk
Delaware
Walter E. Lawton
Lawton
Wilkin & Black
Charles W. Woodward
Olives Street
William P. Comee
Knights of Labor Cooperative
John Marston & Son
Portland
Norton & Peabody
Elmer J. Stanton
Waterville
E. T. Worms
James
John Hunter
Rommel
James Hunter
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