Eastern railroad stockholders meet over lease proposal
Stockholders of the Eastern railroad gather in Tremont temple to discuss and act on leasing their road for 50 years to the Boston and Maine. The plan is expected to pass, though some individual stockholders may object. Boston and Maine stockholders also meet in Lawrence to vote unanimously in favor of the same lease proposal.
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Eastern Railroad
Tremont Temple
Boston and Maine
Lawrence
Critics Clash Over Annexation Views in North American Review
Dr Benders article arguing Canadians favor annexation draws sharp critique from the Quebec Observer which calls it assertive not argumentative yet concedes brilliance. It notes Canada is no closer to annexation than half a century ago while also surveying quirks like New Yorks narrowest building and tariff reform debates. The piece argues for honest tariff revision and rejects free trade as a scare tactic.
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New York
Washington and
Bromfield Streets
The
New York Sun
Rhode Island Voting Law Corrected by Providence Journal
The Providence Journal notes that only foreign born citizens who own real estate worth $134 cannot vote in Rhode Island, while native residents paying a $1 registry tax can vote regardless of property. It calls this a regrettable Know Nothing relic kept in law, contrasts with other states, and questions public figures’ claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Rhode Island
United States
Union
Retribution Coming Rumors in Kellogg Brady case
Grand jury presentments allege Thomas J. Brady unlawfully received funds from James B. Price to influence post route contracts from Monroe to Shreveport and San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Kellogg faces peril. Dorsey denials mark ongoing testimony and crossfire over forged oaths and fraud schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Thomas J. Brady
James B. Price
Price
Socorro
Silver City
New Mexico
William Pitt Kellogg
Monroe
Shreveport
Louisiana
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Texas
Wm. Pitt Kellogg
Brady
Tex
John A. Walsh
Joseph Cochran
J. W. Brady
Kellogg
Ker
Star Route
Grand Jury
Dorsey
Middleton & Co
C. Beidell
Col. Ingersoll
Merrick
Col
Mr. Merrick
Wilson
Rerdell
Post Office Department
Turner
Willard’s
Boster
Ingersoll
Bliss
Mr. Ingersoll
Clendennin
Florida
Howe
New York
Frank Hatton
Ben Butterworth
Butler
Internal Revenue Raum
Bush
Vermont Murder Case Rested After Bitter Trial
In Montpelier the state rests in the McCaffrey murder case after detailing the killings of his wife and her mother and their bodies hidden in a cellar for two days. McCaffrey plans to defend by insanity while his asylum statement claims wife’s refusal to meet marital obligations and the motive for killing the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
McCaffrey
Indian attack near Yorks Rancho leaves multiple dead
From Rich mond New Mexico reports Indians attacked the Palmer and Emerick camp ten miles east of Yorks Rancho at 3 o clock yesterday killing Jack Haynes and a stranger while John Emerick is missing and presumed dead. The camp’s men fled to Yorks Ranche as the military line to Fort Bayard and Fort Cummings was abandoned. A large band of Indians is said to be hidden north of Yorks Ranche. At Irving s station seven miles south of Yorks York reports five killed in another Indian raid.
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Tucson
A. T
Richmond
N. M
Palmer and
Emerick
Yorks Rancho
Jack Haynes
John Emerick
Yorks Ranche
Fort Bayard
Fort Cummings
ArcuMont
George Parks
Irving
Yorks
Lin gard returns from Oakland amid salary receipts display
William H. Lingard, theatrical manager, returns from Oakland and explains he crossed the bay to ship the company's baggage east, denying any intention to flee. He publicly shows full receipts detailing salaries paid to his employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William H. Lingard
Oakland
Bay
Shooting Trial In Vignna Flats Case Nears End
In New York on March 27 arguments by counsel over the shooting and killing of William H. Maverstick by George W. Conkling Jr. at Vignna flats near the ith are heard as the case moves toward a conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Maverstick
George W. Conkling, Jr
Vignna Flats
Ith
Sprague Boom Fades as Rhode Island Democrats Split
Rhode Island politics show a setback for the Sprague faction as Providence presses that the straight Democratic ticket will garner 700 to 1,000 votes statewide. An old Democrat criticizes fusion as poorly run and predicts continued bolting while Butler angle fades amid party discord.
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Sprague Boom
Uat
Sprague
Providence Press
Salt River
Gov. Butler
Butler
Fires Reported Across Boston Area And Mills
Fire alarms in Roxbury and Dorchester indicate small blazes in tenement at Avon Place and a coal oil stove incident on Franklin Court. Separate fast-moving events in Lawrence Taunton Chicago Middleton report mills, barns, and a club house fire with losses ranging from thousands to twenty five thousand dollars.
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Avon Place
Roxbury
Mary A. White
Michael Joyce
Franklin Court
Dorchester
Death of Mrs Winn The Coroner Charges Mr Winn With Murder
In Nashua on March 27 Mrs Michael Winn died after her injuries. A coroner’s inquest found she died from blows inflicted by her husband. Winn, held on aggravated assault charges in $10,000 bail as the inquiry continued.
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Winn
Extermination Demands Rise Over Chiricahua Apache Return
Gen Crook telegraphs Interior Secretary Teller that Chiricahua Apaches are returning from Mexico and supports their destruction. He claims the Indians have killed at least 1,000 people in the U.S. and Mexico. Teller replies that the renegade band must be subjugated or destroyed for white and peaceful Indian interests and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Secretary of the Interior
Mexico
Teller
Political Blocs Nominate Toledo Leader for Mayor
The Democratic city convention of Toledo nominated Gen. Charles L. Young for mayor. Other items include violent incidents in Illinois and New York, plus labor strikes and national political developments as reported from across the country.
Envoys of Madagascar Visit Boston and Salem
The Malagassy envoys left New York Tuesday morning and traveled to New Haven then Boston, visiting Whitney armory and the Winchester armory. They will visit Salem and Harvard College then attend a Park Street church reception with Mayor Palmer and President Eliot, returning to New York Thursday. They aim to advance US Madagascar treaty ratification and broaden trade.
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Boston
Salem
Harvard College
Park Street Church
New York
New Haven
Conn
Eli Whitney
Whitneyville Armory
New Haven House
Winchester
Whitney
Malagassys
Ramaniraka
Marc Rabibison
Moses Anduanisa
Atacchi
Col. W. W. Robinson
W. C. Pickersjill
Africa
John Bertram
Palmer
Harvard
Eliot
Park Street
Ravoninahitmniarivo
John D. Long
E. C., Fitz
Boston Board of Trade
Island Kingdom
N. G. Clark
American Board of Foreign Missions
Newark
N.J
England
United States
Madagascar
Coronation Fetes Spark Looting Call in Southern Russia
A socialist manifesto circulates in southern Russia inviting crowds to raid noble and Jewish homes during the coronation fetes. In Ireland, Belfast jury convicts six Armagh Assassination Society members. 26 Balinrobe arrests tied to the Ferrick murder case. Weildare reports Michael Boyton arrest. Finland guard officers accused of disloyalty. Emperor William reportedly ill. Queen Victoria may visit Sandringham. Dublin Gazette orders seizure of United Irishman copies.
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Russia
Belfast
Armagh
Ballinrobe
County Mayo
Ferrick
Weildare
Michael Boyton
St. Petersburg
Finland Guard
Berlin
William
Caprivis
Ministry of Marine
United Irishman
Diocesan Convention Opens in Trinity Church Boston
The 93rd annual diocesan convention of the Episcopal Church in Massachusetts opens at 9 A M on April 25 in Trinity Church Boston The suffrage sociable by the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association is set for Wednesday evening at 5 20 to 8 30 P M at the Melonaca The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Alexander Brown of Woburn is celebrated Wednesday evening An entertainment at Hotel Brunswick Thursday evening for the North Bennet Street Industrial Home is expected to draw many patrons Tickets priced at 1 are sold by Oliver Ditson Lockwood Brooks Bailey William Tufts and at the Industrial Home No 39 North Bennet Street Massachusetts Lodge Odd Fellows will celebrate its 63rd anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening April 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Massachusetts
Trinity Church
Boston
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Alexander Brown
Woburn
Florida
Oliver Ditson
Lockwood & Brooks
Bailey
William Tufts
North Bennet Street
Massachusetts Lodge
Odd Fellows
League of American Wheelmen holds Worcester meeting
The semi annual meeting at Lincoln house reported a 1094 balance and 1770 members. Frye received an honorable discharge. Massachusetts division signal code adopted with amendment. Thirteen delegates attended. Next annual meeting set for New York May 28 with rule changes. Professionals to teach bicycling for pay. amateurs for selling machines. Dr N Beckwith chosen marshal for New York parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
League of American Wheelmen
Lincoln House
Frye
Massachusetts
New York
N Beckwith
Imposter Law Student Arrested in Lowell
An able bodied man aged 45 to 50 who claimed name A Kendall posed as a deaf mute to solicit aid from businessmen. Officer Morse detained him revealing he was a professional imposter with a claimed Poughkeepsie Law School background and bar admission in 1858. He carried $1032 and had numerous deposits, according to his diary.
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Lowell
Mass
A. Kendall
Morse
Poughkeepsie Law School
Canada
Boston
Gloucester Aldermen Finalize City Appropriations
Gloucester Massachusetts March 27 The annual appropriation order received final passage by the board of aldermen for the current year totaling 161410 dollars excluding state and county taxes Key items include school purposes 57660 with 41560 for salaries highways and drainage 25650 paving Main Street 2500 last year carryover relief of poor 16000 police services 12600 interest 10000 salaries 50900 and street lights 4600 The budget covers city expenses with several line items noted
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Gloucester
Mass
Board of Aldermen
Main Street
Notable Visitors Arrive as Wisconsin Legislature Heads to Kenosha
Kenosha reports arrivals from Washington Madison and Minneapolis as the entire Wisconsin legislature and state officers prepare to attend tomorrow. Rev H M Simmons and Rev Robert Collier are en route, with 150 officials expected. A Green Bay citizens committee arrives and a 45 year old will attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Sexton defeats Morris in balk line billiards at Sexton‑Morris match
In the balk line billiard tournament Sexton beat Morris 666 to 552. Sexton posted a high run of 111 and an average of 1040 56. Morris's high was 89 with an average of 28 56. In the evening game Schaefer defeated Wallace 00 to 336. Schaefer had a high run of 205 and an average of 17 22 34. Wallace's high was 42 with an average of 106 35.
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CuicaGco, Jr
Sexton-Morris
Sexton
Morris
Schaefer
Wallace
Hicks sues for 35000 over bones disposal claim
Rev. Mr. Hicks of Washington, Guiteau's spiritual adviser, filed a city court suit seeking 35000 in damages against The American. The suit centers on a publication that charged Hicks disposed of Guiteau's bones for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad directors reelected amid vote split
Philadelphia March 27 The present board of directors of the Pennsylvania railroad was reelected today receiving 554,793 shares in favor to 12,414 for Edward T Parker the independent candidate.
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Philadelphia
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edward T. Parker
Tennessee's Shame Bill Fails in House Vote
Nashville March 27 The bill to pay in full Tennessee bonds totaling 306000 held by the Peabody Institute of Baltimore failed to pass the house for want of a constitutional majority.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Peabody Institute of Baltimore
Democratic caucus held in Ward 12 Tuesday evening
A Democratic caucus convened in Ward 12 Tuesday evening in response to a call by William H. Whitmore, president of the Democratic Ward and City Committee, who urged party members to assemble and discuss strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Ward
William H. Whitmore
Yarmouth Democrats Sweep Officials In Maine Town
In the town of Yarmouth Maine Democrats have elected every officer except one, a striking political shift in the typically Republican area. The report also notes local business plans and industry activity, including hotel construction in chebeague street and Bath shipyard and ironworks developments.
Arraignments in Manchester Prize Fight Court
John Mulligan and Edward Gill were arraigned in the police court at Manchester for engaging in a prize fight on Sunday and held in $500 each for their appearance at the supreme court. E Taylor, a section hand on the B C M railroad, jumped from a moving freight train at Dalton and was killed. He was Canadian and unmarried. The supreme court board members were reappointed except Charles A Dale who succeeds E S Cutter. Gen Alfred Hoitt and seven Dover businessmen seek a charter for a Dover to Nashua and Rochester line to counter consolidation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mulligan
Edward Gill
Manchester
Supreme Court
E. Taylor
Boston, Concord and Montreal
Dalton Station
Canada
State Board
Lee Wiliam Butterfield
Concord
John M. Parker
Goffstown
Edwin W. Drew
Stewartstown
Charlies A. Dale
Lebanon
E. S. Cutter
Nashua
Defunct Connecticut River Mutual collects 12000 of assessment
The defunct Connecticut River Mutual Fire Insurance company has through its treasurer and attorney collected 12000 of the 14 percent assessment. About 2000 remains to be collected. Michael McCabe an employee of John Smith was killed on East Mountain Manchester by a falling tree recently. He came from Ireland less than a year ago and was intending to return in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut River Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Michael McCabe
John Smith
East Mountain
Manchester
Ireland
Worcester woman Adeline Smith found drowned after missing
Adeline Smith a 63 year old colored resident of Worcester was located Friday drowned after being missing since last Thursday. The report notes a moonlight speaking contest at Williams College proceeding the previous Saturday and lists five sophomores chosen to represent the class. North Adams faces an anonymous circular accusing Judge Rockwell of wire pulling and alleging hush money payments by local church leaders selectmen and police amid liquor traffic claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Smith
Worcester
Williams College
F. B. Fairoute
F. 5. Talcott
H. A. Garfield
R. M. Kemp
North Adams
Rockwell
Burglar Scare Hits West Hartford Homes
Early Tuesday morning four West Hartford houses were entered by a burglar or burglars. In one home two maiden ladies were forced to surrender two gold watches several rings other jewelry and all money in the house totaling four dollars. A possible accomplice stood guard outside while the break in occurred. Also, Rev A M Worcester won a court ruling against the West Meriden Baptist society with costs awarded to the defendants over a $400 salary claim. The plaintiff’s salary had been reduced from 1800 to 600 per year years earlier amid congregational dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hartford
A. M. Worcester
West Meriden Baptist Society
Court of Common Pleas
Missing farmer James Hand found dead near Pawtuxet river
James Hand a 56 year old farmer from Jackson Village who vanished December 28 was recovered Tuesday morning in the Pawtuxet river at Arkwright. Authorities suspect foul play citing his liquor habit and last seen entering woods from a saloon. Separately workers at the Rhode Island Locomotive Works struck Tuesday morning after notice that pay would be cut by ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hand
Jackson Village
Pawtuxet
Arkwright
Rhode Island Locomotive Works
Boston Police Relief Association Adjur ned Meeting Report
An adjourned Boston Police Relief Association meeting led by Lieut. Charles Spear opened with about 20 attendees. Finance members secured a security stamp, the treasurer Thomas F. Ryan bonded, books received, assets total 25 921 62, and a by law revision committee appointed with Sergt. George A. Walker joining.
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Boston Police Relief Association
Charles Spear
Lieut
Goodwin
Union Safe Deposit
Finance Committee
Thomas F. Ryan
Treasury
J. 5. Gove
Follansbee
Sergt
George A. Walker
Police Relief Association
Prominent figures tour political and social circles in 19th century New England
The piece notes Eugene Hale and wife at Brunswick while Justice Matthews visits. Col Darius Alden stays at the Quincy house in Boston area. Evarts sues Brooklyn for 1000. Russian minister plans a trip to Russia. Mentions of governors candidates Dane and Boynton. Bellevue avenue lot sale in Newport for 75000 to Dr. Bell. J. Gordon Bennett’s Newport land sale ties to A. Jessup. Falls River’s Father Byrne’s passing cited. Albany and Cincinnati politics referenced along with stock farm in East Baldwin and Jersey cattle. Mrs Henry Adams described as central social figure in Washington society and possible author of Democracy.
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Darius Alden
Augusta
Quincy House
William M. Evarts
Brooklyn
Stanley Matthews
Washington, D. C
Brunswick
Eugene Hale
Maine
Morrill
Vermont
Plumb
Kansas
Birmingham
Atr
Father Byrne
Boston
Edward Murphy
Fall River
New England
Robert Howard
The
Spinners’ Union
Bellevue Avenue
Newport
R. I
James Gordon Bennett
A. D. Jessup
C. M. Bell
New York
Farmington
Joseph Dane
Dane
Washington
Russia
Pomeroy Homestead
Pittsfield
Boynton
Georgia
Walton County
Jenkinses
Cincinnati
East Baldwin
Gen. C. P. Mattocks
Baldwin
Lawrence
Jerseys
Mattocks
United States
Henry Adams
Corcoran
Adams
Boston School Board Debates Verbatim Reports and Instructors
The Boston school committee meets to nominate and confirm instructors including General Hobart Moore for military drill and Mrs. May A. Currier and Mrs. Elien M. Dyer for calisthenics in girls schools. Debate centers on a verbatim report contract and the director of music Julius Eichberg, with a drawn vote and suspended rules.
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Flint
Hobart Moore
May A. Currier
Elien M. Dyer
Miss Peabody
Mr. Perkins
J. B. Sharland
Hosea E. Holt
J. M. Mason
Perkins
Henry Hitchings
Messrs. Moran
Darling
Crowley
Hitchings
Moran
Mr. Davis
Dr. Moran
Garfield
Fleming
Doherty
Yeas
Messrs
Chapin
Lasker
Naphen
S. Nays
Cutter
Davis
Elliott
Fifield
Gallagher
Hobbs
Hyde
Plummey
Rust
Williamson
Election of Officers in Various Associations and Religious Societies
At the annual meetings various groups named their new officers. Shawmut Universalist society elected a clerk and treasurer and named a standing committee. Church of the Advent chose wardens and clerks, Emmanuel church appointed wardens and treasurer, Christ church postponed its annual meeting, and St. Mark's named wardens and treasurer. Easter parish at Saint John's Episcopal elected wardens, treasurer, clerk, vestry, and diocesan delegates. The Baptist Social Union reported funds and a 221 member tally with a full officer slate. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held its annual meeting, reporting cruelty cases, prosecutions, and animal welfare actions, and elected a large slate of directors.
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Shawmut Universalist Society
Dexter Bowker
Charles C. Willis
Albert Metcalf
David H. Jacobs
Matthew Cheney
J. C. Willis
R. M. Bailey
Iva E. Sanborn
Henry W. Bates
Church of the Advent
Dr. Shattuck
Edward N. Perkins
W. H. C. Copeland
T. Nelson
Emmanuel Church
John Hogg
Howard P. Arnold
Lucius A. Shattuck
Proprietors of
Christchurch
St. Mark’s
James S. Burbank
H. C. Eddy
James 8. Burbank
Rh. W. Frost
Preachers Aid Society
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
Boston
George H. Plummer
William Whitton Dwyer
John H. Ratcliffe
John Acheson
Samuel M. Weale
George L. Thorndyke
Williams
Williams William Farwell
Edward Jackson
Richard Smith
Joseph Hancock
Massachusetts
The
Baptist Social Union
Lansing Millis
Matthew Bolles
George C. Whitney
John Carr
William H. Vialle
Joseph H. Converse
Benjamin F. Bradbury
W. D. Parlin
Stephen Moore
W.C. Lamkin
Galusha C. Dunklee
George F. Paine
A. A. Blair
William H. Foster
Robert C. Fuller
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Bands of Mercy
George T. Angell
William Appleton
Russell Sturgis, Jr
D. D. Slade
George Noyes
J. C. Johnson
Florence Lyman
Samuel C. Cobb
Joseph Iasigi
George L. Chaney
R. T. Paine, Jr
Mary Russell
Alice Russell
Henry 8. Russell
C. L. Heywood
Henry P. Kidder
Samuel E. Sawyer
G. J. F. Bryant
W. H. Neecham
Nathan Appleton
J. Murray Forbes
J. Boyle O'Reilly
H. B. Hill
R. K. Darrah
Percival L. Everett
T. W. Bicknell
Bomb Hemenway
Benjamin P. Ware
David sCevins
Changes at Barnes House Furnishing Emporium 512 Washington
Charles H. Barnes announces extensive renovations at the House Furnishing Emporium No 512 Washington Street. Front repainted olive. new show windows with cherry woodwork and stained glass. floor space increased. new elevator installed. updated layout for easier access and display. Barnes, former Cunningham clerk and partner, now sole proprietor, runs the popular establishment known for a large, diverse goods line in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Charles H. Barnes
Barnes
Cunningham
National Board of Marine Underwriters Meets in Boston
The monthly meeting of the National Board of Marine Underwriters was held at the Boston office Tuesday with President Thomas C. Hand presiding. The group discussed establishing global age information for disaster response. A formal dinner at the Parker House followed, featuring ornate floral table pieces by John Galvin and a menu rendered in Marine business terms.
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National Board of Marine Underwriters
Boston Board
Thomas C. Hand
Delaware Mutual Safety Association
Boston
National Board
Parker House
Marine Underwriters of
John Galvin
Judge McKun Rules on Way Estate Accounts
The court has concluded long hearings on the Way estate accounts. Judge McKun charges the executors with about 4000 dollars, largely for interest charged in borrowing money for the estate. He orders the accounts as executors and trustees to be prepared and returned separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
McKun
Trial in East Cambridge Faces Continued Hearing
The trial of three defendants in the Childs assault case was continued in the superior criminal court at East Cambridge on Tuesday. Witness George E. Hayden was cross examined and his wife Mrs Hayden testified, corroborating her husband’s testimony that the assault occurred as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
George E. Hayden
American Bell Telephone Company Stockholders Meet
At the Boston office on Tuesday the American Bell Telephone Company elected officers and directors. The treasurer reported 1882 earnings at 1,576,051.57 with expenses of 603,987.29 and net earnings of 972,?. dividends totaled 595,000 and surplus rose. Assets and liabilities show capital stock at 7,350,000 and planned stock increase to 9,500,000 with new shares issued. The report notes legal costs, patent disputes, and expansion of territorial lines.
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American Bell Telephone Company
Boston
Francis Blake
Charles P. Bowditch
Charles 8. Bradley
George L. Bradley
Channing Clapp
Alex. Cochrane
William H. Forbes
Charles Eustis Hubbard
Gardiner G. Hubbard
Robert B. Minturn
William G. Saltonstall
Thomas Saunders
William R. Driver
Western Union Telegraph Company
Inc
Cneccebaice
Niles
Glo
Sas
Telegraph Union
Chicago
San Francisco
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
Canada
Justice Gra
New Jersey
Navy personnel movements and disciplinary actions at Newport torpedo station
Officers deny a petition seeking Captain Phythian’s command. Several transfers and duty orders follow across Newport, Norfolk and Boston Navy Yards. A board sets a wage schedule. Corporal Bradley and Bugler Lyles face court-martial outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Theodore F. Jewell
Secretary of the Navy
Phythian
United States Navy
F. H. Armes
New York Navy Yard
Nelson McP.ferebee
Norfolk, Va
Navy Yard
E. P. McClellan
U.S. N
Francis H. Poole
U. S
New Hampshire
R. I
Wabash
Benjamin E. Fernald
Portsmouth
N. H
C. L. Bruns
U.S
W. O. Sharrer
Rand
U. Ss. N
Newport Torpedo Station
Boston
E. P. Lull
Thomas E. Webb
U.S.N
Washington Navy Yard
J. E. Bradley
U.S. M.C
Marine Barracks
C. E. Lyles
Bodies pulled from Charles River near Cragie's Bridge and Mount Auburn
Several deaths and crimes surface from Boston area on Tuesday. An unknown man’s body drifted in the Charles River near Cragie’s Bridge after prolonged immersion, and a woman’s corpse was found near the granite works on Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, identified by John O'Brien of Watertown as his wife who vanished February 9. A box with eight "bob" veals was seized by Inspector Terry. William F. Harmon is held for alleged larceny of $409 from Henry T. Aborn’s Hyde Park house. Francis Joseph K Bennett, once employed by Rh F Glasgow, died by self inflicted throat cut at Marshall House after religious and political agitation. Abigail Porter was arrested on a $89 theft from T B Scott of East Boston. An unknown laborer drowned after falling from the Boston and Lowell line near Leverett street. Edward Fraher of Weymouth reported a $95 robbery in a Washington Kneeland street saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Cragie
Terry
Thomas and Pratt
District Police
Boston
Chicago
William F. Harmon
Henry T. Aborn
Hyde Park
Francis Joseph K Bennett
Rh. F. Glasgow
Cornhill Street
Marshall House
Marshall Street
Mount Auburn
Abigail Porter
Leverett Street
T. B. Scott
Central Square
Boston and Lowell Railroad
Edward Fraher
Weymouth
Washington and
Kneeland Streets
Legislature Debates on Ballot Reform and Reform School Bill
The senate discussed a sealed ballot measure, with a vote 16 to 21 rejecting compulsory secret ballots. Committee reports included water company incorporations for North Attleborough and East Weymouth, a reform school custody bill, and a request to suspend rules to admit a Franklin water supply petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Charles R. Blaisdell
Galvin
Suffolk
Yeas
Baldwin
Burton
Bowley
Cummings
Cutter
Drake
Freeman
Hitchcock
McGeough
Parker
Pratt
Risteen
Sparhawk
Steele
Swift
Joys
Messrs
Allen
Middlesex
Plymouth
Barrus
Bates
Gerry
Gilmore
Haile
Johnson
Worcester
Ca E
Livermore
Locke
Loring
Lovell
McFarlin
Randall
Bristol
Sayward
Seeley
Sherburne
Tufts
Wells
Ellen Madigan
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Northboro
Nahant
Senate
Jos G. Ray
Franklin
Visit to the Hoosac tunnel on Fast day debated
The Massachusetts house debated postponing a visit to the Hoosac tunnel on Fast day. Mr. Cogswell urged delaying the trip, arguing it inappropriate on a day of religious observances, with a majority voting to move the visit to Friday April 20.
Suburban Town Meeting Debates Budget and Appointments
The third annual town meeting in Brookline elected Austin W. Benton as commissioner of the sinking fund for three years, and Wilard Y. Gross to fill a sealer vacancy after Alfred Kendrick Jr. declined. Officials approved double entry bookkeeping for the treasurer, authorized water works actions, approved land purchases for school use, and debated railroad station approaches. Adjourned to April. In Lynn government, Thomas H. Ronayne was elected clerk, and budget changes were approved for health, drainage, highways, public grounds, and hydrants. A water supply study and a $2,000 earmark for Eastern avenue layout were approved. Miss Florence Hanson suffered severe burns. Rev. J. Coleman Adams’s salary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. F. Candage
Austin W. Benton
John C. Abbott
Alfred Kendrick, Jr
Willard Y. Gross
Edward Atkinson
Selectmen and School Committee
Walter Avenue
Boylston
Boston and Albany
Thomas Parsons
William [. Bowditch
Boari
Highway Department
Saugus River
Committee On
Saugus
Eastern Avenue
Florence Hanson
No. 10
Bond Street
J. Coleman Adams
Second Universalist
Moon Island outlet sewer bids open with no awards
Nine bidders submitted offers for the Moon Island outlet sewer section ranging from 84000 to 141000 dollars, but no contracts were awarded Tuesday. Democratic councilmen propose cuts totaling 480000 in various appropriations, including 100000 for paying and 100000 for Jack Bay park, 50000 for the sewer fund, and 200000 to 250000 in other directions. The Boston Firemen's Relief fund trustees have invested 8000 of February's ball profits in eight 1000-dollar city bonds, bringing the fund to 52 such bonds.
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Moon Island
Jack Bay
Boston Firemen’s Relief Fund
City of Boston
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Marden
France
John L. Sullivan
Florence Dixie
Patrick Egan
Land League
Dixie
Advertiser
Harlan
Iowa
Court of Commissioners of
Alabama
Nesmith
Oregon
Cowan
Pennsylvania
Henry M. Rice
Morton
Wilkinson
St. Paul
Mankato
Minnesota
James A. McDougall
Milton S. Latham
California
Ten Eyck
Columbia River
Columbia
Tme
Senator Kellogg
T. J. Brady
Arthur
Diaz
White House
Capitol
Mount Vernon
Romero
Maj
Franklin Hartwood
Corps of Engineers
Engineer Corps
Lewis C. Overman
Carl F. Palfrey
James G. Warren
Treasury Department
Paducah
P.& F. Corbin
New Britain
Haynes
Brownsville
Secretary of the Treasury
E.n.bentley
Walter H. Knight
New York City
Smith
Conkling
Franklin Rolfe
Roskenna Bay
United States District Court
Roskenna Air
Palermo
Italy
William T. Hemmenway
Ladies’ Union Aid Society
Albany
Patrick J. McPhillips
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
M’caffrey
Lingard
Gotham
Boston and Vicinity
Pemberton Mills
Taunton
Charles E. Clark
Berkeley
Union Club
Middleton
N. Y
Ongers
Democratic City Convention
Toledo
Charles L. Young
Bloomington
Ill
John Hershty
Hudson River
van Wies
New York Senate
Thomas Parks
Herkimer
Racine
John May
T. C. van Ness
Immigration
Muscogee
Indian Territory
Porter
Spiechel
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Court of Appeals At
Angelo Cornetti
Daniel Cash
P.J. Sheridan
Tyner
London
Knights of Labor
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Edwards
Holden
South Pacific
Dima
Peru
Sloop of War
Hartford
Lynchburg
Ford
Portland
Knights Templars
Occidental
Lick
Tombstone
Arizona
Custom House
J. E. James
C. N. Thorndike
George Woodward
William Hobestedt
Swisshelm’s
Fairbanks
Ravonina Hitriniarivo
Jonathan C. Ela
James N. Griffin
D. A. McCarthy
Allarge
Thomas J. Denney
P. F. McDonald
Edward Barrett
James Collins
William P. Sullivan
Thomas F. Brannan
Edward F. Keefe
Daniel A. McCarthy
John D. Driscoll
Mr. Whitmore
Foreign News
Wheelmen’s Convention
Gloucester Appropriations
Hicks
NEW England News
Yarmouth
Cleaves
Chebeague Street
W. W. Lamb
Cumberland Mills
Board of Missions
Lewiston
Lewiston Journal
Bangor
Bath
Cuba
Edmund
Ft. Phinney
Capt
Goss
Goss Marine Ironworks
Hatborn
Shaw Bros
Gardiner
Maine Central Railroad
Kennebec
Holly
Alfred Hoitt
Dover
Rochester
Barrington
Lee
Boston and
Eastern
Connecticut
Julius Eichberg
Holt
Eichberg
Dolan
Jerome Savage
William Evans, Jr
Cambridge
City Hall
Leonard
Kelley
Norton
Jamaica Plain
Coolidge Avenue
Metropolitan Railroad
Samuel A. Way
Bell Telephone
Pocgher
Thanses Corvegecsercones
Css Cies Vince Aseyes
Cidees
Cece Eeee
Jumagens
Meoing- Agconme, Inc
NAVY
A. Shuman & Co
Legislature
Weiss
North Attleborough Water Company
Essex
William H. Osborne
Bridgewater
State Primary and Reform School
Reform School
House of Correction
Reformatory
Commissioners of Prisons
Somerville
Bowman
S. Z. Bowman
Bow Street Hall
Charles H. Guild
Myr. Bowman
Messrs. O. 5. Knapp
Charles S. Lincoln
Edward Glines
A. E. Winship
Central Hill
Dedham
Timothy Pif'les
Timothy Phelps
Unitarian Church
Moses N. Gase
Merril Underhill
Howard Washburn
M. P. Merrill
Old Cemetery
Freemasons
Readville
Frank H. Sturgis
Harris
Will
Lynn Harbor
Woburn Almshouse
Mary Connelly
Fred U. Edwards
David J. Dresser
Raymond
Chadwick
Eliza A. Berry
Lynn
Franklin Street
Bruce
Walter Barton
James L. Hill
House
Carndage
Berkshire
Cogswell
Hoosac Tunnel
Messrs. Candage
Brookline
Fennessey
Cronin
Belmont
Stone
Cushing
Cohasset
Briggs
Sandwich
Crionn
Bixby
Howes
Logswell
Baker
John 8
Damiell
Belden
Williamstown
Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association
Bancroft
Burr
Newton
Back Bay
State Normal School
Commissioners On Inland Fisheries
Merrimack River
Boston Weekly Post
Post Publishing Coo
City Hall Notes
Pucurafinis
Clinton Wiles
Lafo Iine Company
M. V. B. Berry
Office of Industrial Home
Safeline Company
J. M. Blood
Atail Dingeists
Safoline
Union Street
A, Shun & Co, Manufacturers
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
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