Memorial to Congress on Pauper and Criminal Immigration
The legislature met briefly with little action. A Senate committee reported a $1200 bill to erect flank stones for Massachusetts troops at Gettysburg. A House bill would regulate structures on ponds and water levels with harbor oversight and licensing for pond works. A memorial urged Congress to tighten immigration to exclude convicts and paupers from other lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Committee On
Gettysburg
House
Quincy
Congress
United States
House Committee On the Judiciary
Senate Actions Move On Compulsory Voting and Various Bills
The Senate debated and tabled the adverse report on compulsory voting and discussed a substitute bill. Committees reported on witness payments, dog fighting statutes, deeds between railroads, preservation of official dockets, and Gettysburg battlefield markers. Other actions included expeditious and inexpedient rulings on banking, recount rights, liquor licenses, and city duties, with several bills postponed or laid on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Southworth
Committee On
Committee On the Judiciary
House
Hopkinton Railroad Company
Milford & Woonsocket Railroad Company
Committee On Military Affairs
Massachusetts
Gettysburg
Committee On Banks and Banking
Sprague
Suffolk
Providence & Worcester Railroad Company
Minnesota
First Baptist Society
Chelsea
Onabei Shalom
Boston
William H. Whitmore
Boston Public Library
Report on Election Laws and Judicial Matters in Massachusetts
The committee on election laws urges prohibiting court officials from serving on party standing committees and omits actions on tax increases for savings bank deposits. It also discusses teaching civil government, proportional representation petition, protection of great ponds, and a Baptist Home Mission Society evangelizing effort. The House suspended rules for reissuing a public statutes pamphlet and debated travel and licensing limits, with multiple orders advancing or stalling in April sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kerry
Committee On
Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society
North America
Lyman
Belchertown
Board of Education
Massachusetts
Grosvenor
Ludlow
Commonwealth
Barrett
Melrose
Committee On Rules
John St. Berry
J. Mellen
Worcester
Haynes
Sturbridge
Committee On Federal Relations
Temple
Colerain
County Commissioners
Middlesex County
Registry of Deeds
Cambridge
Boston Calendar Delays to April 3 in Ongoing Matters
The calendar postponed the matter to Tuesday, April 3, and disposed of several items. Accepted reports urged by labor on holiday penalties and prohibiting holiday employment, plus liquor law amendments. Passed to be engrossed bills included incorporation of the First Tuitarian Society in Revere and other city measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Labor
Acta
Revere
Second District Court of Essex
Boston
Malden
Common Council
Immigration of Convicts Aim to Exclude Immigrants
The Massachusetts legislature petitions Congress for tighter immigration laws to bar convicts, paupers, the insane and idiotic from entering the United States. It cites 1882 and 1884 acts, notes evasion by release with passage tickets, and urges amendments to protect public institutions from foreign-born burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Charitable Institutions
Congress
United States
Acts of Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Canada
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Harvard Student Doctor’s Portal Vein Discovery Astonishes Medical World
Dr. William S. Bryant of 292 Marlboro Street, Harvard class of 84, reports valves in the infant portal vein during dog anatomy study. He finds these valves in 75 to 80 percent of infants but absent in adults, prompting calls for literature revision and sparking debate on evolution and medical utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Bryant
Marlboro Street
Henry Bryant
Cohasset
Harvard College
Harvard Medical School
William Dwight
Bryant
Europe
Bichat
Harvey
Saint- Hilaire
Oken
Owen
Passenger Trains Collide Near Wampum Penn
Two Pittsburg & Lake Erie passenger trains collided near Wampum Pennsylvania about 7 this morning. One man was killed and nine others injured including baggage master S P Gray and passengers and crew such as fireman William Harkness engineer George Orr conductor Charles Bowman and four unnamed passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prttssurg
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Wampum
Penn
Pittsburg
S. P. Gray
William Harkness
George Orr
Thomas Bro
Yale Crew Prospects on Thames Improve with Training
Yale crews show peak form after winter training with five returning victors from last year. Captain Stevenson leads the boat as weights and seats are finalized, while Corbin will be the heaviest rower. Ex-captains Cowles and Rogers coach, with Bob Cook evaluating the lineup during Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Thames
Stevenson
Gill
Carter
Willcox
Woodruff
Corbin
Cross
Stewart
Hartwell
Cowles
Rogers
Bob Cook
Starvard
Ale
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Cornell
New London
Caldwell
Riding Academy hosts elite set at Washington riding show
The Washington Capital reports a revived tale that the President owns a saddle horse kept at the Riding Academy. The 16 1 2 hand horse is reserved for his use when official duties permit. The academy draws many prominent riders and will feature the Metropolitan Riding Club with officers named. A foal from Patron 2 14 4 was born March 16 at Forest City Farm, and Dictator’s stud fee sits at 500 dollars as demand remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitney
Hitt
Endicott
Rosalie Brown
Cox
Hudson
French
Gregor
Routkowsky
Miss Fox
Mildred Carlisle
Miss Gardiner
Fremont
Quay
Senator Quay
Slydell
Maury
Rodgers
Leiter
van Buren
Clarke
Rice
Representative Rice
Bancroft
Bliss
James
Cracraft
Calderon Carlisle
Tilton
Manro
Sabin
Professor Bell
Bell
Senator Cameron
Cameron
Chandler
Jones
Senator Jones
Williams
Hills
Pruyn
Everett
Galt
Grismore
Sprague
Ayer
Bayard Clark
Ward
General Thomas
Richard Peters
L. J. Davis
J. F. Waggaman
Waggaraman
Brownson
Brookes
H. P. Waggaman
R. E. Whitman
Patron
Forest City Farm
Secret
Strathmore
Amanda
Waxy
Grandam
Fanny Shuff
Tucker
Bob Henry
Fuller
Dictator
Jay-Eye-See
Pallas
H. Nelson
Sunnyside Farm
Watertown
C. R. Noyes
Boston
Gretta
Dictator Chief
Gretchen
Nelson
Susie Owen
Gideon. Price
C. W. Stimpson
Thomaston
Narka
Knox Girl
Aubine
General Knox
Airline
Gladiola
Strader
M. Clay
Curtis
Hambletonian
Wenna
Francis A. Foster
Viking
Isaiah Thomas
Goffstown
N. H
Venna
de Long
Ethan Allen
Grey Eagle
A. J. Alexander
Spring Station
Edward Pyle
Humboldt
Neb
Julia
Maxey Cobb
The Theatres: Boston Stage Shifts and New Engagemen
Boston theatres announce withdrawals except The Bells of Haslemere and Dolorés, with Meg Merrilies at the Museum starting April 16 and Modjeska's iffy return at Hollis Street. Mme Janauschek opens in Philly Easter Monday, while new works and retirements fill the season with actors Seymour Mansfield Rankin and others prompting notable farewells and launches across New York and London.
Danger Long Distance Telephone Co. Licensed in Illinois
The secretary of state licensed the Danger Long Distance Telephone Company of Chicago to conduct a general telephone business nationwide. Authorized capital stock is 18 million dollars. Incorporators are K. E. Keefe T. A. Broadben and W. L. Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Distance Telephone
Springfield
Ill
Secretary of State
Danger Long Distance Telephone Company of
Chicago
Capital Stock
United States
K.E. Keefe
T. A. Broadben
W. L. Copeland
Mormon Outbreak Feared In Virginia County
In Rotecourt county Virginia residents fear an armed Mormon outbreak as missionaries warn locals any efforts to remove them will meet resistance by fire and sword. The intrepid movement alarms the community with imminent confrontation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Rotecourt County
Katarroos Sells Itself as Handy Remedy Choice
The product Katarroos is promoted as a convenient remedy used by many who seek relief and prefer a simple routine. Advertisers claim it remains trusted even by those weary of other solutions and emphasize consistent use.
Hearing Over Mt Hope Cemetery Management Probed
A special committee of the city board held a hearing on Mt Hope cemetery management for 1886 and 1887. Witnesses charged waste, mismanagement and political influence, detailing greenhouse costs, staffing disputes, and alleged religious staffing biases. The hearing adjourned to next Friday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Rogers, Doherty
Eddy
City Hall
Alderman Rogers
J. £. E. Goward
Goward
Charles II. Hall
Hall
Board of Trustees
J. E. E. Goward
Ayres
Witnes
Cemetery Corporation
James P. Kelley
Messrs. Chase
Leavitt
Anthony
Kelley
Civil Service
Deail
Kelly
Walter H. French
Galvin
My Fechting
George Webber
Hohenzollerns
John Morris
Michael Norton
William Costlow
Park Department
Great Clearance Sale At Tremont Street Booksellers
Laughton Macdonald & Co at 161 Tremont street offers a sale of their entire stock with surplus titles priced from five cents upward. This unusual opportunity targets book buyers seeking low-cost volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughton, Macdonald & Co
Tremont Street
Judaism as Religion of the Future, Rabbi Schindler Says
Rabbi Schindler at Temple Adath argues Judaism must evolve with the times. He divides humanity into progressive and conservative camps and urges adapting worship to modern enlightenment. He notes belief in a coming Messiah and sacrifices has faded among Jews and stresses guiding youth toward spiritual surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Schindler
Temple Adath
Saia
Tempe
Joseph Cook Lectures at Tremont Temple Monday
The next Tremont Temple noon lecture by Joseph Cook covers Parochial Schools and State Inspection of Private Schools. He will discuss The Church in All Ages as a Witness to Inspiration with a symposium on Inspiration and a Q and A on The Growth of Roman Catholicism in the United States illustrated by diagrams. Report of the Boston Monday lectureship committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
Daniel Dorchester
D.D
United States
Boston Monday
Social rounds and meetings at Parker's and Victoria
The MIT Class of 88 dined at the Victoria. Democrats of the fourth district met at Parker's. Seventy five members of the Tenth Massachusetts Battery held a reunion at Young's. FE L Stoddard presided at the Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Union gathering at Parker's with guests J A Davis H B Peirce and George A Fisher. Expressions of sympathy were sent to ex-president Joseph Waugh of the Abington M F L Co. A discussion on minimum rates for dwellings and barns outside fire protection featured Howland Quincy Faunce Dedham Johnson Norfolk Barbour Cambridge and Barrett Middlesex as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Victoria
Fourth District
Parker’s
Tenth Massachusetts Battery
Young
FE. L. Stoddard
Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Union
J. A. Davis
Henry 8. Peirce
George A. Fisher
Joseph Waugh
Abington M. F. L Co
Howland
Quincy
Faunce
Dedham
Johnson
Norfolk
Barbour
Cambridge
Barrett
Middlesex
Upholstery Patterns Featured by J. H. Jay, Sons & Co
One strong point is the extensive stock with special attention to the choicest market patterns confined to this case and not found elsewhere.
City Notes On Lectures And Local Events
Professor Goodale’s morning lessons in Natural History begin Monday with spring topics like ferns and mosses illustrated by Botanic Gardens specimens from Cambridge. The Dwight School Association numbers about 250 with seniors from 1546 forward represented in the member list. Governor Ries will chair a Home Market Club dinner for Congressman Butterworth at the Vendome this afternoon. The Hon. W. H. Hills will speak on fruit culture at 45 Milk Street. A tariff talk by J. H. Walker is planned at 674 Tremont Street on March 26. The Society for the Promotion of Good Citizenship meets March 26 at 3 p.m. at Normal Hall. Rev. Edward Everett Hale will read “Our Wealth in Common.” John Clare, 22, of South Boston, injured after a fall at 315 Washington Street and taken to City Hospital. The Euterpe concerts are rescheduled to April 18 at 7 45 p.m. The annual meeting is April 25 at Tremont Street. Charles Leighton reports being assaulted and robbed of 57 dollars near Beach Street by two tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodale
Cambridge
Dwight School Association
Ries
Home Market Club
Butterworth
W. H. Hills
New Hampshire
Milk Street
J. H. Walker
Worcester
Society For the Promotion of Good Citizenship
Normal Hall
Bromfield Street
Edward Everett Hale
D.D
John Clare
B and
Athens Streets
Boston
Washington Street
New York
Tremont Street
Charles Leighton
Western Avenue
Brighton
Beach Street
Court Notes March Sessions and Will Case Details
The March sessions report adjournment after Chief Justice Waite’s death. The Supreme Judicial Court discussed multiple cases including Jackman v Nelson, Mansfield v Hodgdon, and Watuppa Reservoir v Fall River. A will case Arnold v Arnold explored whether John B. Arnold and Stephen S. Arnold held fee simple or a trust for a prospective Universalist society in Braintree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For
the Commonwealth
Morton
Devens
C Allen
Holmes
Ella A. Jackman
Bertha C. Nelson
Asa Wellington
W. H. Powers
Nathaniel B. Mansfield
Benjamin F. Hodgdon
George Putnam
Jabez Fox
Hesseltine
Watuppa Reservoir Company
City of
Fall River
Troy Cotton and Woolen Manufactory
Same
J. M. Morton
J. F. Jackson
Chambers
Fi&£ LD
J. E. Watson Arnold
Freeman K. Arnold
Samuel N.arnold
Braintree
Universalist Society
John B. Arnold
Stephen S. Arnold
John
Stephen 5
Arnold
A. W. Boardman
Edward
A. E. Avery
Hawley Sues Doctor for Negligence in Widow’s Death
In First Session at Mason March 23 1884 the administrator John L. Hawley pursues two actions against physician John L. Hildredth claiming negligent treatment of Bridget L. who died March 15 1884. Jury found for defendant in both cases. Attorneys for plaintiff and defendant listed. Motions for new trials discussed. next steps set for a later day. The day also notes final chance to place actions on the April trial list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Mason
John L. Hawley
John L. Hildredth
Bridget L
Cambridge
Bridget
William Gaston
C. L. B. Whitney
A. A. Strout
H. G. Parker
Plaintiff Alleges Faulty Eye Remedy In Tort Suit
In Middlesex Superior Court Charles Carr sues T Gibson Tweed for damages over an alleged misfilled prescription claimed to injure his eyes. The defendant, an experienced apothecary, says the remedy matched the prescription. Lilley and George Poor represent the plaintiff. J T Greenhalge for the defendant. The docket lists several cases, with only a few expected to proceed this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
George Poor
J. T. Greenhalge
Thompson and Curran Pay Assault Sentences
Superior Court Middlesex County records list J Frank Thompson and Jeremiah Pay of Somerville each sentenced to three months in the house of correction for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
J Frank C. Curran
Jeremiah
Somerville
House of Correction
Rumor of Beverly Farms sales signals town division
An afternoon paper claimed Thornton K. Lothrop began Beverly Farms selling his estate at assessors valuation with others following. The report stirred talk of abandoning the attempted town division. A Post reporter sought confirmation or denial at Lothrop's residence but found none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Farms
Thornton K. Lothrop
Post
Lothrop
Sunday religious notices from Bowdoin Square to Newbury Street
The Sunday calendar lists Bible school and services across Boston churches including Bowdoin Square Baptist Arlington Street Congregational Newbury Street and Tremont Temple. Notable speakers include Rev Dr R Deming Rev Brooke Herford Dr Hale and Rev Emory J Haynes with musical offerings from Ariel Ladies quartet the Temple Chorus and soloists. Public invited to all events and baptisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baprtist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
R. Deming
Bible School
Emily UL. McLaughlin
Helen G. Rice
W. CT. U
Ariel Ladies’ Quartet
Leyden
Arlington Street Caruren
Brooke Herford
Sovurn Congregational Church
Newbury Street
Temple Choral Union
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley
Christ
Floraik
Barry
Madelaine, Brooks
Fannie &. Bailey
Alice M. Sibiey
Kiasr Severrran
Temple
D. E. Caswell
Temple Spirit
City Hall News Highlights City Departments’ Storm Repairs
Mayor O'Brien met with department heads as McDonald reported at least $2000 in storm damages repaired, while officials denied inter-department rifts and said operations ran smoothly. Perkins noted an averflow at Stony Brook contained, and Bridge plans debated. A fifteen member Rochester delegation visited, and bids were received for 45000 cubic yards filling and 100000 granite blocks, with no awards yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
McDonald
Rockwell
Forristall
Perkins
Stony Brook
Boston Steam Heating Company
Pie Park Commissioners
Back Bay
Thomas I’. Many & Co
Saucur & Mo Bride
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Thomas A. Rowe
And
R. J. Lombard
Flower Show Awards At Hlorticultural Hall
Flower show closes with awards to Norton Brothers and various exhibitors. Twelve entries each in hybrid perpetual roses and other varieties including American Beauty, Bennett, Catherine Mermiot, Cornelia Cook, La France, Nephilis, Pope Gonther, The Bride, Perle des Jardins, Puritan. multiple second places noted for each entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlorticultural Hall
Francis 8. Hayes
Norton Brothers
Bennett
F. Palmer
E M. Wood
Thomas H. Meade
la France
Francis B. Hayes
Norton Broth
Pope Gonther
J. Palmer
John Simins
Perle Des Jardins
Fr. Palmer
EB. M. Wood & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvard
Yale Crew
Bow
R. N. Wilcox
N. Gill
Eaer Reeves
A. B. Newell
J. A. Hartwell
W. H. Corbin
G. A. Woodruff
G. C. Carter
A. Stevenson
Hurd
Brewster
THE
Horse Kingdom
New Purchase
the Theatres
Haslemere
Museum
Mme. Janauschek
Globe Theatre
Mme. Modjeska
Hollis Street
Cymbeline
Adelaide Neilson
Beatrice
Shakspere
Park Theatre
Mike’ Kelly
Dusty Bob
Grand Opera House
Austin Sisters
Aimee
Charles T. Ellis
Casper the Yodier
Howard Atheneum
McKee Rankin
Seymour
Mansfield
London
Mr. Mansfield
Lycewn Theatre
America
Pield
Bulwer
Warlack
Herr Ludwig Barnay
Academy of Music
Irving
Star
Pekin
Bijou
George Frederick Munn
Milen Terry
Stratford-on-Avon
D. Garrick
Esquire
Thomas Hull
Theatrical Fund
John Richards
Covent Garden Theatre
Sydney Rosenfeld
Amphion Academy
Brooklyn
J. M. Hill
Union Square Theatre
Hill
Mary Anderson
Galatea
Lyceum Theatre
Miss Neilson
W. 8
Gilbert
Cynisca
Mr. Forbes-Robertson
Pygmalion
Miss Tilbury
Myrine
New York Times
Mr. Pinero
Terry’s Theatre
Mr. Terry
Dick Phenyl
Phenyl
Brandon Thomas
Geoffrey Wedderburg
United States Circuit Court
Waite
Garvin
Circuit
Katarrooslea&k
Clark
Ives, Bellamy & CO
Washington St
Mass
Paris
Baker’s
Baker & CO
Dorchester
Bay State
Haynes Excelsior
Wm. B. Tilton
Crosby
J.C. Ravers & CO
Court St
Charles H. Larrabee
Sudbury Street
May E. Osgood
Shawmut Avenue
Albert A. Brummett
South Margin Street
Edward F. Higgins
West Broadway
Richard W. Pratt
Portland Street
William F McDowell
Benjamin F. Adams
McDowell & Adams
McDowell
Obadian
Marland
West Brookline Street
Glidden W. Joy & Co
Union Street
Allston
Charles J. Smith
Butcher
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
City Hall News
Pyle
Berri
Gover Cork
Fim
TEER
Graves & Sons
O. E. Millin & CO
Walter R. Wightman
New England
Congress Street
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