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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1890

Page

8

West End Railway petition hearing on Brattle street extension

Cambridge Aldermen held a crowded hearing on West End Railway Company’s bid to extend its electric system and lay a double track along Brattle street Old Cambridge. Remonstrants argued safety, cost, and lack of public benefit while company officials claimed improvements would serve the city and pledged to adjust plans and provide better accommodations if needed. The board adjourned after lengthy testimony and applause, with a report expected at the next meeting.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Central Square West End Railway Company Brattle Street Old Cambridge Whitney Henry D. Hyde Hapgood W. FE. Russell Russell J. B. Warner North Avenue Harvard Square Bradford Cambridge West End Cambridge Road Hyde Alderman Frasier Mr. Hyde Warner Richard H. Dana Brattlestreet William Lawrence D.D Episcopal Theological School of Benjamin Vaughan Concord Avenue BE. Hubbard Watertown Broadway J. G. Thorp, Jr Pancaly H. O. Houghton, Jr Main Street H. O. Houghton George BD. Chamberlain G G. Wright Anthony Muringhban Woodward Emery Joseph Ball D. A. Buckley J. H. Corcoran G. D. Means Ile New York Board of Aldermen Mt. Auburn H. W. Hyde

Grand Army of the Republic buys Cedar Creek site

Winchester Virginia reports that on March 25 the Grand Army of the Republic purchased the land forming the Cedar Creek battle ground, securing a historic site for preservation and remembrance.

Cedar Creek Battle Ground Winchester Grand Army of the Republic

Dunraven's America’s Cup stance perplexes British yachtsmen

London dispatch reports British yachtsmen are irked by Earl of Dunraven's vague stance on Valkyrie's challenge. He has not committed to sending the boat to America, nor denied the challenge, and Jamison's new boat remains open to inspection. Royal Squadron distance itself from the matter, with no clear race plans for this year.

New York World London Earl of Dunraven New York Yacht Club World Dunraven New York Lord Dunraven Valkyrie America Royal Yacht Squadron Jamison Henn Tiania Gracie Katrina Shamrock Peabody

Katrina sloop altered for windward work in new season

Alterations to Katrina show sloop forefoot extended six inches and mast shifted aft eighteen inches with a trifle more rake and a new mainsail. Kathleen the Gardner 30footer, owned by William Whintlock, returns from Europe after interior changes and will be raced soon.

Katrina William Whintlock Kathleen Europe

Old Oarsman Homer Woodin Dies in Poughkeepsie

Homer Woodin aged sixty three died Monday in Poughkeepsie New York. In youth he was one of the best oarsmen in the region and belonged to the famous four oared shell Stranger crew.

Homer Woodin Poughkeepsie N. Y

A Ship for New York Naval Reserve

The Navy Department is expected to hand the corvette Ossipee to the New York reserve battalion. Though condemned for repairs near the legal limit, the vessel remains sound with care. Reserve officers push to sustain interest through drills and lectures led by Lt. Dana Greene and Lt. Warner Nostrand on naval routine and armaments.

New York Naval Reserve Dana Greene Warner H. Nostrand Nostrand

Naval Militia Enlisted in Massachusetts at State House

Massachusetts forms a 170 man naval militia battalion in four companies at the State House. Officers elected include T A De Blois and W M Paul with junior grade lieutenants and ensigns. Many have Navy or militia experience and will report to the State Board of Examiners today. The battalion will quarter in the new Dartmouth Street armory and aims to be a crack militia unit.

Massachusetts State House Currier Commonwealth United States Adjutant-General T. A. de Blois L. Pope Leutenant L. M. Clark H. Cutts J. Lawrence W. M. Paul J. A. Kimball C. H. Brigham F. N. Brown P. H. Downes W. M. Wood J. L. Carter A. W. Pollard W. A. Cary C. B. Howard J. W. Weeks F. R. Parsons H. G. Hall George 5. Selfridge Pelham Dodd Regular Navy Land Militia Naval Academy Annapolis State Board of Examiners Dalton Dartmouth Street

The Bell Telephone Old Board Reelected at Annual Meeting

The American Bell Telephone Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Meionaon at 11 am. President John E. Hudson presided as clerk Charles Eustis Hubbard read records. Hubbard won reelection as clerk with all 56 votes. William R. Driver elected treasurer unanimously. Directors named include Blake Bowditch Bradley Cochrane Forbes Howe Hubbard Hudson Perkins Sanders Stockton. The report shows continued growth: 444,861 telephones on rentals, 757 exchanges, 471 branch offices, 193,213 miles of wire, 6758 employees, 185,003 subscribers, and extensive expansion by the long line company. Earnings and capital plans noted. new building at Milk and Oliver streets progressing toward occupancy.

American Bell Telephone Company John E. Hudson Charles Eustis Hubbard Hubbard William R. Driver Hudson Francis Blake Charles P. Bowditch George L. Bradley Alex Cochrane William H. Forbes Henry 5S. Howe Gardiner G. Hubbard Charles E. Perkins Thomas Sanders Howard Stockton Boston Milk and Oliver Streets Oliver Street Board of Street Commissioners United States American Telepone & Telegraph Company Long Line Company Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New York Partrom New New England

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Holds Meeting

The quarterly meeting chaired by Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz reviewed reports from the industrial and educational committees and the Sunday work. A legislative committee led by Dr. Salome Merritt was created to address women’s concerns. A drive to place women on state public-institution boards was announced. A new amending bureau will offer low cost clothing repairs, overseen by Mrs. J. R. Poor.

Woman’s Educational and Industrial Union Abby Morton Diaz North Harding C. A. Kennard Salome Merritt J. R. Poor

Nationalism and social reform in The Commonwealth

The Boston Commonwealth tracing its quarter century history from Sumner Bird Wilson and Andrew opens its pages to nationalism. It comments editorially on the wider movement demanding recognition and a hearing and invites intelligent arguments toward reconstructing society on a true common wealth.

the Commonwealth Boston Commonwealth Charles Sumner Francis W. Bird Henry Wilson John A. Andrew

Great sale of rare paintings from Noyes, Cobb & Co.

Announcement of a major exhibition and sale starting today at 104 Tremont, corner of Lambeth street, featuring rare paintings from Noyes, Cobb & Co. The event was noted in yesterday’s Post and invites art lovers to view the collection.

Noyes, Cobb & Co Tremont Lromhield Street

Steam Fitters Union endorses cutter action and eight hour day

The Steam Fitters Union met in St Stephen's Hall and endorsed the freestone cutters' conduct that caused the lockout. They backed the plasterers and carpenters in demanding an eight hour day, with plasterers proposing April 1 start and carpenters May 1.

Steam Fitters’ Union St. Stephen’s Hall Freestone Carpenters Plasterers

School Committee meets elects new Latin School master and staff

The Boston School Committee met last night electing Isaac B. Burgess as junior master of the Latin School. Masters chosen include Wormelle Brimmer Dicker man Eliot Kelley Ripley White Brown Ryder Grandgent. A high schools committee report and a petition from the Kearsarge Naval Veterans were considered. A three member committee will study coeducation. Expenditures for 1838 89 stood at 1 595 866 09 with 530 102 balance. Legislation urged to shift superintendent and supervisor elections to June 1899 with term start Sept 1 890. The meeting adjourned to March 31 at 7 30 for supervisor elections.

Isaac B. Burgess Benjamin Wormelle Brighton High School Quincy E. Dickerman Brimmer School John F. Eliot East Boston High School Augustus H. Kelley Lyman School Frederick H.ripley Bigelow School Maurice P. White Lincoln School Sylvester Brown Martin School John C. Ryder Mt. Vernon Charles H. Grandgent Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans Committee On Swasey School Committee City of Boston Board of Supervisors Emery

Inglewood Fish and Game Club Holds Second Annual Dinner

The Inglewood New Brunswick Fish and Game Corporation hosted its second annual dinner at Young's with President John D. Chipman in the chair. Guests included Judge A. A. Strout, Myron W. Whitney, Rev. Dr. W. Calkins, A. MacNicol, F. W. Gaskill and a letter from Governor Tilly read. American directors include Colonel A. FE. Neil and others from Boston. Also noted were multiple hotel arrivals and social club dinners across Boston area venues.

Inglewood New Brunswick A. FE. Neil Calais Boston Druggists’ Association Parker's Messrs Theodore Metcalf N. J. Rust E. W. Cutler Bowker Hart Roche English High School Thorndike B. 8 First Corps of Cadets Browning Club Brunswick Vrenpore George D. Harter Canton E. Chittenden Scranton Penn J. Y. Gordon London Eng J. F. Post Newark N. J W. Adams Scarsdale N. Y P. C. Jones Honolulu I. Durand Rust New York George Higginson Lenox George Farnham Charles &. King Andalusia UnitEp Starrs L. W Thornpike H. Stowe Lancaster Isaac F. Atkinson Portland B. C. Kline Nathan H. Prat East Weymouth Cary ApAms C. E. Cobb Auburn E. A. Goddard Orange H. C. Dean W. T. Donnell New Orleans Fred Stimson Andover H. L. Dayne Washington H. B. Richmond Parker Mont P. Hallenbeck Winona Minn. Teynolds E. K. Gridley Providence R.t Anthony Norfolk C. C. Littlefield Exeter N. H H. C. Edwards Salem John M. Dorrance Texas N. A. Sawyer Portsmouth N.H E. Austin and Wife New London Conn F. P. Maynard Claremont Charles Greenwood Lewiston Edwin Brown Worcester George A. Fuller R. L Clarence Hale Alexander D. Shaw Revere H. Gray Philadelphia George Burnham A. H. Preston W. A. French Wilmington American W. H. Gannett Augusta Adam P. Leighton D. C. Hilliard Heartford

Courts Rule on Out of State Corporate Service in Massachusetts

The United States Circuit Court held it has jurisdiction over a Massachusetts service agreement by a New Jersey defendant to appoint Massachusetts as its attorney for process. The court ruled the defendant consented to being sued in Massachusetts to do business there, waiving any personal exemption, so dismissal for lack of jurisdiction was denied.

United States Circuit Court J. Consolidated Store Service Company Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Maine New Jersey Boston Mass Massachusetts Gaia Company Commonwealth Commissioner of Corporations of United States Exparte Schellenberger Harris Wall Same Whitten Lafayette Insurance Company French Indiana Ohio Justice Curtis Ex Parte Schellenberger

Evening with Authors and Composers in Boston

A rare intellectual treat for April 9 at Association Hall features Mrs. Julia Ward Howe presiding. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps may read a love song, while Rev. Herbert Ward reads an unpublished joint story. Readers include Mrs. A. M. Diaz and Mrs. Eduab J. Cheney. Local composers Arthur Foote, Arthur Weld, and Ethelbert Nevin perform. Proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association.

Boston Association Hall Julia Ward Iowe Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Herbert Ward A. M. Diaz William Henry

Nelson case in court jurors excused to Tuesday

United States District Court notes March 25 that traverse jurors were in attendance but the grand jury had not reported, so they were excused to Tuesday of next week.

United States District Court

Supreme Judicial Court March 26 Docket Summary

Massachusetts high court list includes cases James W. Newhall v Clarence A. Peaslee Stephen J Connolly et al v Inhabitants Beverly Leon Weener v Lester Brayton Frederick W. G. May guardian v Sarah E. Skinner unfinished. mentions orders Nos 670 672 651 662 675 676 677 678 679 681 and potential resume of law docket pending equity docket finish.

Supreme Judicial Couril Commonwealth Firno, Devens W. Allen C. Allen Holmes James W. Newhall Clarence A. Peaslee W. TH. H. Andrews E. B. Callendar L. Girardin Stephen J. Connolly Beverly F.C. Lowell John Lowell Leon Weener Lester Brayton K. F. Butler L. H. Lyng Frederick W. G. May Guardian Appellant Sarah E. Skinner J. Hoar J. L. Thorndike

Court records show adulteration and drunkenness cases

Superior Court March 265 lists Catherine Ward and Benjamin Hildreth adulterating milk with $50 fines and costs, John Ring jailed two months for drunkenness, plus related cases in the same docket and references to Conners Willis and others in the Commonwealth.

Superior Criminal Court Dunbar J. Catherine Ward James Ring Benjamin Hildreth Commonwealth Same John Willis Conners Shiek Alden

City blasting damages case in Superior Court second session

Julia Rantin sues City of Boston for 3000 damages to her Highlands estate after Stony Brook sewer blasting undermined the house and caused injuries to doors and plastering. Jury verdicts: 700 to plaintiff and 350 to plaintiff on various claims. Attorneys: Burke for plaintiff Robbins for defendant. Also Nicholas Anderson v George Clark: personal injury from ship mishandling while Seaman on Nellie G Thurston. trial ongoing with Browne and Russell for plaintiff Bartlett and Gage for defendant. Notices mention motions for new trial and bills of...

Superior Court MASON Jdl Julia Rantin City of Boston Gurney Street Highlands Stony Brook J. H. Burke T. M. Robson Nicholas Anderson George Clark Plaintitt Nellie G. Thurston Grand Banks J. M. Browne A. H. Russell C.W

Lawsuit Over Injuries From Falling Fence In South Lawrence

In Superior Civil Court Essex dated March 25, J H Chalmers sues M Currier Gilbert Hood Beriah Hatch and Mary E Wood trustees for a four year old boy who suffered a broken hip when a fence fell on him on July 10 1888. Jury awards $600. Case notes other docket items including potato loss contract suit with Eastman Freight Car Heating Co and several entries.

Superior Civil Court Essex Lawrence Thompson J. H. Chalmers A. A. Chalmers M. Currier Gilbert E. Hood Beriah D. Hatch Mary E. Wood J. M. Wood Blanchard and Bailey Streets South Lawrence J. P. Sweeney Knox L. F. Doble Eastman Freight Car Heating Company Cambridge Mass W. J. Rowell J. X. Poor

Municipal Court Case Ledger With Sequential Dockets

A list of municipal court cases names and docket numbers arranged by session. Entries include Horgan v OShaughnessy, Bowaxer Fertilizer Co v Mahan, George v Manley, Morse v Foss, Randall v Fairfield, Casey v Kemp, Bixby v Wheeler, Pratt v Curry, Bradlee v Borger, Hatch v Madge, Quimby v Cluzky, Jackson v Doug Lass, Johnson v Rudd, Hobbs v Sprague, Johnson v Warkus, Rafferty v baton, Miles v Carpenter, Legg v Bradford, Howes v Kane, Wakefield v Barmean, Williams v Millar, Porter v Wheelock, South vy Halifax Mills Co, Smith v Tighe, Rice v Pitt.

Horgan O’shaughnessey Bowaxer _ Fertilizer Co Mahan George v. Manley Morse Foss Randall Vy. Fairfield Casey Kemp Cluzky lisz—Jackson Douglass Johnson Rudd Hobbs Sprague

Court Orders Dismissal for Prosecution Lapse

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk SS Supreme Judicial Court orders that on the first day of the April sitting all dockets be called and cases not responded to for over a year be dismissed for want of prosecution unless cause is shown. Clerk John Noble signs the notice dated March 3 1890.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Judicial Court Room John Noble

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THE West End Railway Pany Mr. Whitney Bell Telephone Telegraph Commission C.ee General de Precia Wececeese Heal Estate Cccee Stoges Sucrascia Ces Bese Edieol Ma- Hingis Wankers the Educational Union U. S. Gov't Report Middlesex Lowell Sherman George Colbart Charles L. Nutting John J. Hogan Warren H. Atwood Frank L. Hill Frank K. Stearns Pratt & Quinn Frederick Lawton Varnum Burke Lowell H E Dracut St Kk. Co. O Doble Et al Eastman Freight Car, Heating Co Austin City of Lawrence Fox Boston & Maine RR West v. Haverhill Aqueduct Co Hagerty, Advix Eltard v. Haverhill Ice Co Harpy Forsairit Board of Assessors Andrew J. Browne John Bryant William Bb. Blakemore Dennis F. Brennan George A. Cummins Henry L. Carter James Carney John ©. Cook Robert Culbert William H. Cundy Edward B. Dailey John H. Duane Joseph R. Grose John H. Griggs John Carlton Stephen Murphy John D. Mulchinock Henry J. Ireland John T. Cassidy Henry J. Mckee William H. Quinn John McDonough Daniel W.tyler Charles H. Brigham Henry S. Harris Jonas Hagar Charles H. Snow William C. Schwab Henry H. Page John S. Kemp James P. Fox Robert A. Watson John McDonald Philp H. Downes Charles H. Smith John J. Dailey Charles J. Upham Benjamin Mann Frederick Hanmmond Australia G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Charles Craig Bright ACS Smith S. A. Richardson Congress Ave Chelsea W. Knox Smith & GO Props Constitution George C. Goodwin & CO Abt Tinston Down Street New York City Uganda Mason & Hamlin Steve Organ and Piano Co Watercoms, Mason & Lismlin Éhall Tremont Street Amelia B. Edwards Music Hall High Court of America Labor Conference of European Nations Federation of the World Parliament of Man Church of the Good Samaritan Brooke Mrs. Vincent Hospital Union Hall Berkeley and Marlboro Andrew P. Peabody
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