Tolls must be paid bill to limit liquor licenses in state
The legislature defeated a bill to cap liquor licenses at one per five hundred inhabitants, with 10–20 in the Senate vote. Other measures passed and were engrossed or accepted, including labor day as a holiday and appointments for arbitration, plus bills on rail bonds and library name changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Senate
Phillips
Springfield
Beverly
House
Committee On Labor
Quincy
Taft
Committee On Railroads
Eastern Railroad Company
Essex Railroad Company
Charlestown
Gardner Library Association
Levi Haywood Memorial Library Association
Jordan
Fisheries and Game
Mattapoisett
Marble
George B. Ford
F. H. Skinner
Stowe
Somerville
City of
Bay State Trust Company
Clinton Gas Light Company
Lancaster
Ayres Manufacturing Company
Lynn Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Committee On Water Supply
Sangus Water Company
Yeas
Messrs
Adams
Arlen
Armington
Armstrong
Bailey
Barney
Bartlett
Batchelder
Bennett
Agawam
Bennink
Bigelow
Bird
Bottom
Boyden
Brandes
Bray
Breed
Briggs
Brigham
Brockbank
Brown
Carpenter
Champlin
Clark
Brewster
North Brookfield
Conant
Copeland
Cutler
Dame
Darling
Davis
Dennis
Dexter
Dillingham
Dodge
Dresser
Medford
Eames
Fales
Norwood
Finney
Fish
Floyd
Foote
Gamwell
Garfield
Fitchburg
Gaylord
Giddings
Goodell
Graves
Greenwood
Gurney
Hall
Hamilton
Harlow
Harrington
Hathorne
Henry
Hersey
Hervey
Hinchcliffe
Hosmer
Howe
Shrewsbury
Hunt
Jaques
Jennings
Kearn
Ladd
Larrabee
Leach
Lincoln
Loring
Lynch
Marsh
McCarthy
McIntosh
Miller
Milliken
Milne
Monk
Morey
Morin
Morrill
Morton
Moseley
Hyde Park
Noyes
Gardner
Orcutt
Owen
Parkman
Pear
Pinkerton
Pool
Post
Ray
Robinson
Sanderson
Sandland
Savage Sillars
Smith
Andover
Dover
Athol
Spelman
Stanley
Stevenson
Stockwell
Buckland
Story
Uxbridge
Palmer
Taylor
Teele
Trull
Upham
Salem
Waltham
Wadlin
Wales
Walker
Lynn
Walworth
Warden
Wardwell
Waters
Wharton
Whitcher
Wilde
Wilkins
Willis
Wilson
Ward
Newton
Woodward
Wakefiel
Young
Nays
Allen
Westport
Arnold
Atwood
Backup
Belcher
Boardman
Brooks
Butler
Calnan
Carman
Carney
Conlin
Conroy
Crosby
Davlin
Day
Desmond
Doherty
E. J. Donovan
J. Donovan
Dunlea
Farren
Feich
Field
Fitzgerald
Fitzpatrick
Flynn
Fossitt
Freeman
Godfrey
Haggerty
Southbridge
Harris
Haskell
Hastings
Hayes
Heasley
Hitchings
Clinton
Keane
Kemp
Kennedy
Lally
Lang
Maguire
McCue
McDonough
Mcattrick
Newburyport
Nies
Noonan
O’brien
O’connor
O’hearn
Peirce
Perkins
Pray
Quinn
Fall River
Ready
Reardon
Rowell
Scully
Sleeper
Sullivan
Chicopee
Colpy
Judd
Handy
Knight
Smart
Add
Holyoke
Roberts
Milford
Ware
Provin
Murphy
Reynolds
Tucke
Perry
Collison
Barnstable
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Old Colony Historical Society
Massachusetts Mozart Association
Fortieth New York Mozart Regiment
Gettysburg
Penn
Free East Boston ferries bill meets Senate defeat
Sen Glines opens debate opposing the measure saying the city should not pass free ferries after years of deficits reaching 1.4 million spent and a projected 280 thousand cost to Boston. Sen Jenkins supports treating ferries like a bridge while others fear real estate interests and higher rents. The bill is rejected 10 to 23 with paired votes noted.
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Boston
East Boston
Glines
Somerville
Senate
Jenkins
D. Frank Kimball
Chelsea
Nantasket
Hull
City Council of
Yeas
Howard
Jones
Berkshire
Keith
The
Cape
Newhall
O’sullivan
Perkins
Sayles
Shea
Slattery
Alger
Clark
Cook
Currier
Dwyer
Fletcher
Porbes
Gleason
Worcester
Plymouth
Gould
Hartwell
Jefts
Jordan
Kimball
Marble
Milliken
Phillips
Reed
Sleeper
Welch
Wilbur
Fernald
Pilsbury
Board of Health
Boards of Health
Beverly Farms
Committee On Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Committee On Public Health
State Board of Health
Supreme Judicial Court
Billerica
Draper & Hall
Committee On Claims
Roberts Bros
Somerset Street
Committee On Banks and Banking
Manufacturers’ Loan and Trust Company
Labor and liquor license debate shapes Massachusetts reform
The committee reported bills for two new district police inspectors, a Labor Day holiday, and a state arbitration board with year by year term rules. Debates on liquor licenses addressed population-based limits, Boston exceptions, and on premise drinking while resisting overly broad restrictions.
Rescued in mid ocean off the schooner Marcus A Davis
The Scots Bay reports a waterlogged schooner Marcus A Davis from Philadelphia capsized in a squall on March 22 after heavy gales. Captain Williams and the second mate survived, while the mate, steward and two colored seamen had died. The two survivors were found clinging to the top of the afterhouse after forty eight hours without food or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Windsor
N.S
Marcus A. Davis
Philadelphia
Williams
Fernandina
American Bell shares rise on 1886 gains and underground plans
The American Bell Telephone Company annual meeting chaired by President Forbes reported 1886 year gains with exchange subscribers up 9318 from 2969. They described expanding underground wire mileage, subway conduit plans in New York, and revised contracts with smaller licensees to stabilize growth. Treasurer’s figures show substantial net earnings and large dividends, with Charles Eustis Hubbard elected clerk and a slate of directors including Forbes, Hubbard, Blake, Bowditch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bell Telephone Company
Meiona
Forbes
New York
Subway Commission
Metropolitan Telephone and Telegraph Company
Davis
Subway
Mde
Fnally
Philadelphia
Charles Eustis Hubbard
William R. Driver
Francis Blake
Charles P. Bowditch
George L. Bradley
Channin Clapp
Alexander Cochrane
William H. Forbes
Charles Eustice Hubbard
Gardner G. Hubbard
John FE. Hudson
Robert R. Minturn
Charles E. Perkins
Thomas Sanders
The Wrecked Scotia at Parcuoaust Stranded
A gale and heavy seas off the coast hinder salvage of the Scotia stranded near Parcuoaust. The vessel pounds amidships with a reported leak, while two wrecking anchors hold her from drifting. Fear grows over ongoing swaying risking further damage and unsafe refloating.
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L. 1
Scotia
Codman Will Contest Hears Testimony on Estate Size and Bequests
In Boston Probate Court Judge McKim heard the Codman will contest brought by the widow and daughter claiming unsoundness and undue influence by Mrs. Kimball. The estate valued around $413000 after debts. Kimball legacy near $70000, leaving roughly $176000 to widow and $168000 to children with life interests. Letters and photographs from Mrs. Kimball were produced. Codman reportedly drank heavily in recent years.
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McKim
John Amory Codman
Kimball
R. M. Morse, Jr
J. H. P. Dodge
George O. Shattuck
Lewis J. Dabney
William S. Dexter
Mr. Codman
Codman
Robert Codman
Tremont Temple
Mrs. Kimball
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Albert E. Johnson
Boston
Theodore H. Tyndale
Boston Post
Jonny W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Lucy C. Bartlet
Joan W. McKim
Changes in Democratic Constitution Reported at Meeting
The Democratic city committee met at the Meionaon with President John H. Lee presiding. Maguire of Ward 21 proposed amendments to articles one four and five affecting temperance meeting month notices for contested elections filing deadlines six day periods and alderman election procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Meionaon
John H. Lee
Maguire
Ward 21
Aldermanic contest clause amended by unanimous vote
The meeting debated section 4 of article 1 requiring 100 signatures to contest an aldermanic seat. Reed of Ward 5 urged lowering to fifty while Haynes of Ward 14 moved to strike the clause. Aldermen Carroll Donovan and others argued for the amendments and the committee report was unanimously adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
Reed
Ward 5
Haynes
Ward 14
Carroll
Donovan
Messrs
Ward
Leary
Murphy
Canada’s New Cruiser Triumph Launched for Fishery Service
The 105 ton schooner Triumph was launched at Shelburne Nova Scotia today to engage in the fishery protection service. Commanded by Captain Solway, she replaces the cruiser Haulette which goes out of commission after months duty along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallifax
N.S
Triumph
Shelburne
Solway
Haulette
Houlette
Here
Dividend Rumor Sparks Broker Inquiries at American Electric
New York despatch reports brokers circulate rumors of no dividend this quarter causing widespread inquiries to the American Electric Company in New England. President Goff denies the claim and states directors declared a quarterly dividend January 12 payable February 5 with plans for ongoing quarterly payments. Over 5000 shares have traded from small holders to major investors as confidence grows. The next dividend will be declared at the directors' next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Electric Company
New England
Goff
Proposals for Indian Service Supplies Opened in 1887
Government invites sealed bids from New York and St. Louis offices for beef bacon beans corn coffee flour feed hard bread hominy lard mess pork rice tea salt sugar wheat and blankets goods wagons and transportation to agencies and Chicago Kansas City Sioux City and Pacific Coast deliveries with government blanks and schedules. Bids due April 12 1887 in St. Louis and May 3 1887 in New York with open bidding and right to reject.
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Department OF the Interior
Office OF Indian Affairs
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Chamber of Commerce
Third and
Chestnut Streets
St. Louis
Missouri
Indian Service
Wooster Street
New York City
Kentucky
Chicago
Kansas City
Sioux City
Pacific Coast
California
San Francisco
New York
James Lidgerwood
Broadway
Merchants’ Exchange
Cheyenne
Leavenworth
Omaha
Saint Louis
Saint Paul
Yankton
Kansas
Arkansas City
Burlington
Caldwell
Dodge City
Emporia
Eureka
Great Bend
Howard
Hutchinson
Larned
McPherson
Marion
Medicine Ad
Newton
Osage City
Sedan
Sterling
Topeka
Wellington
Wichita
Winfield
Stock List Fragment From Salem Banks and Mills Auction
A mixed inventory style entry lists shares, bonds, and notes with bank and mill names such as Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills and Mercantile National Bank in Salem. It references various railroad and manufacturing stocks, monthly share sales, and unspecified trustee orders with numerous dated securities and scrip notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enaa’ Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Freeman’s National Bank
Boston & Albany RR
Lawrence Gaslight Co
Hill Manufacturing Co
Lowell Bleachery
Arkansas Elevator Co
Pueblo Smelting and Refining Co
Eastern RR
Pfa
Reese Button Hole Md. Co
Lancaster Mfg. Co
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Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
William E. Baker
Krine Park Development Company
Massachusetts Health Association
New England Music Teachers’ Association
Barre Library Association
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Committee On Printing
Experiment Station
Committee On Fisheries and Game
Committee On Public Service
Suffolk County
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
W Tahoe
Fisk
Mr. Fales
Commonwealth
O'Connor
Taunton
Midocean
American Bell Telephone
Eta Es Iececatel
Wis
Telegraph Commission
Feschan
Wiee A
Eee
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Canada
United States Depository
First National Bank of
Commonwealth OF
Nulius
Burleule
Bernard RE. Bradley
Court Room
Court Square
John B. Fitzpatrick
Commonwealth OF Massachus
SETIS
Frederick D. Fuchs
Frank W. Herrick
Charles R. Smith
Edwin Hatch
George C. Murch
Henry Taylor & CO
William E. Litchfield
Samuel Whittemore
Robert
Minot
Sarah Bates
Ann Matilda Bates
Catharine M. Bates
Georgiana H. Bates
Admx
George Caldwell
George A. Caldwell
Middlesex
Probate Court
Charles T. Hubbard
Weston
Said County
Charles W. Hulbard
Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr
Benjamin L. Young
Cambridge
Georgre M. Brooks
J. H. Tyler
Massachussetts
Martha Washington Jenks
Said
Nee
Caroline Bates
Charles S. Bates
Mary Dexter
George
Charles W. Dexter
Wallace D
George F. Peirce
James B. Case
Payson E. Tucker
Martin Bates
Adimx
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Sibley
S. R. Knights & CO
Main St
Cambridgeport
Washington Street
Mainstreet
Allston and
Brookline Streets
Main Street
Thisroperty
Allston
Brookline
Hastings Square
Charles Wood
L. M. Hannum
Central Square
Hichborn & Coo
Court Street
Mortcadee
Albert Whitney
William C. Williamson
Joy Street
Belknap Street
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
William Boardman
Herman Lincoln
Otis Norcross
Norcross
Walter Webb
Joseph R. Churchill
Jacob Berwin
WM. C. Williamson
Pemberton Square
Massachusetts Title Insurance O
Mile ST
Nathaniel J. Bradleef
Arnold A.krand
Richards
Reade St
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
TP and St Leonard Street
R. L. Day & Company
Brokers & Appraisers
No. SL State St
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Ednesday
Lawrence Gas Light Co
Saratoga Victory Mfg
Coe
Everett Mills
Eagle Bank
Chicago & West Michigan Rd
E.& T. Fairbanks & Co
Kans. & Western
Burl. & Mo
Iowa
L. Gh
Essex Rd
Tland Ra
Massawippi Valley Rd
Conn
Rivers R.R. Sc
Natl. Bank
Globe
Hayward Rubber Co
Chicago Rolling Mills
E. & T. Fairbanks & Co
Chicopee Mfg. Co
Vermont & Mass
Boston & Chelsea Horse
Pastara Danfa
Do Buaducail
Chi
West Michigan Rd
Champion Iron Co
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Bank
McKay Met
Fasi
Naumkeag Stearn Cotton Mills
City of Des Moines
Bangor
Boston & Lowell Rd
Ie Pee
Fort Smith Ry
de Rock
Cleveland
Wate
Ares
Albany
M. L
Boston & Albany
Chicago & West Michigan
River
New London
Asiatic Natl. Bank
Old Boston Natl. Bank
Boston Duck , Tremont and Suffolk Mills
Franklin Co
Lewiston, Conn
Passee Rd
American Waltham Watch Co
Yemigewasset Valley
Mexican Telephone Co
Francis Henshaw & CO
Aue
National Union Bank
Hide and Leather Bank
Bates Mfg
Merrimac Mfg
Great Falls
Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers RR. Co
Pits
Champion Tren Co
Winnieimmat
Bowker Fertilizer Co
National Tube Works Co
Boston & Maine RR
Old Colony RR
Cedar Rapids & Missouri
Leavenworth, Topeka & South Western RR
U. Br. Guar
Fitchburg RR
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Rich Hill RR
Pullman’s Palace
Washington Mills
Boylston Market Association
de Russell Mills
Union Stock Yard and Transit Co
Pacific Guano Co
Looo
Wailer
Boston & Lowell
Concord
N. H
Providence
Boston & Providence KR. R
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Boston & Lowell RR
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Poston
Brookline News
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