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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1887

Page

9

Court docket highlights from Boston Superior Court sessions

April sessions list numerous cases across four sessions with plaintiffs defendants and docket numbers including McGaughey vs Richardson Dean vs Merkel Souther vs Boston Harrington vs Boston and many more. Second and third sessions feature additional actions including firms such as Boston Daily Adv Co City National Bank and National Exchange Bank.

McGaughey Richardson Seaver Houstis Stewart Tuttle Dearborn Baker Boston Pray Bird Blodgett

Margin of Profits lecture by Edward Atkinson at New Era Hall

Mr Edward Atkinson spoke on the margin of profits at New Era Hall under the Central Labor Lyceum. He argued that progress lifts the many, detailed the cost breakdown of a cotton mill, urged union and skill, and predicted shorter hours and fair play for workers while noting the capitalist can be a friend if treated right.

Edward Atkinson New Era Central Labor Lyceum

The Globe's New Home in a Brownstone Structure

The Boston Globe moves to a new Washington street home occupying basement to seventh floor. The press room houses web presses and power for engines elevators and pneumatic tubes while Devonshire street hosts the delivery room. Editors rooms and offices, library and composing room on upper floors reflect ornate finish and Edison lighting. Colonel Taylor and editors hosted visitors and lunch in the city room.

Boston Daily Globe Washington Street The Globe Devonshire Street Devonshire Fowle Whittier Taylor

President Richards denies Sunday resignation story

May 1 1887 letter from Calvin A. Richards president of the Metropolitan railroad refutes a Sunday newspaper report that he resigned on Saturday and that Henry M. Whitney would succeed him. Richards details no resignation occurred, calls the rumor false, and requests publication of his denial.

Calvin A. Richards Metropolitan Street Railroad The Road Henry M. Whitney Richards Post Metropolitan Railroad Brookline Nae Ag West Lnd Land Company Met H. M. Whitney Metropolitan Railroad Company C. A. Richards

Emperor's Diamond Bracelet Seized by Customs at Wedding

A Berlin despatch recounts the Kaiser charming a young woman at Gastein with playful remarks about marriage. When she became engaged, the bride sent the emperor a note and a diamond bracelet with his crown, only for customs to seize it until after the wedding.

Berlin N. Ys Gastein

Theatres Offer Busy Week With Jim the Penman Cast

The Park opens with Jim the Penman starring Palmer's Madison Square Company led by James Halston and a large cast. Also touring Parisian romance at Museum, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Mansfield, Pinafore revival at Boston Theatre, Evangeline at Hollis Street, and The Black Flag at Howard Atheneum. Mme Janauschek charms Park. Deacon Brodie to premiere at Wallack's with E J Henley and company.

Jim Penman the Park Mr. Palmer Madison Square Company New York London Dunscombe May Brookyn Thupstone May. Robson Museum Mansfield Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Danvers Carew Boyd Putnam Lanyon Alfred Hudson Gabriel Utterson Frazer Coulter Poole James Burrows Inspector Newcome Arthur Falkland Jarvis J. K. Applebee Agnes Carew Isabelle Evesson Kate Ryan Rebecca Moor Emma Sheridan Mr. Mansfield Boston Theatre Josephine Dora Wiley Buttercup Flora E. Barry Hebe Ethel Kyle W. H. Clark Joseph Arthur Wilkinson Raph J. C. Bartlett Dick Deadeye James A. Gilbert Edwin Thorne Howard Atheneum Bijon Theatre

Concert of War Songs at Boston Theatre

A national concert of war songs honoring the Grand Army of the Republic was held at the Boston Theatre. Baldwin's Cadet Band First Regiment Drum Corps led by Major James Clarke and a 160 voice mixed chorus performed sixteen pieces with recitations by Mrs. M. E. Knowles and vocal numbers by Mrs. Helen EK H Carter Wright whistling by Ella M Chamberlin and Bertram's Jubilee Singers. Conductors were J Thomas Baldwin and Edward J MacGolurick.

Boston Grand Army of the Republic Baldwin First Regiment James Clarke M. E. Knowles Helen EK H. Carter-Wright Ella M. Chamberlin Bertram Jubilee Singers Messrs J. Thomas Baldwin Edward J. MacGolurick

London Victoria Jubilee funds and Boston notices

The Boston committee promises a guarantee fund of 10000 to 15000 dollars for Queen Victoria’s jubilee celebrations, including a Lake Walden picnic and a city banquet. Veterans of the Fifty seventh and Fifty-ninth Massachusetts sail to visit southern battlefields, while Boston steamers report strong passenger interest to Nantasket. Revere House switches to European service with a new café style dining hall for ladies and gentlemen. George H. Peters & Co. dissolves, Wellman Hall & Co. formed to continue lumber trade. Professor Narcisse Cyr offers private French lessons. Union Bible class plans post Meredi th, with possible new pastor or rotating teachers. Funerals for J. Q. A. Litchfield and Avery Plumer occur, Mt. Auburn and Old South Church interments. Mystic Park opens June 7. Elijah selections performed by Young Men’s Christian Union. Pope Manufacturing markets decorative display cards for stores. New England Historic Genealogical Society to hear E. E. Atwater on suffrage conditions in the United Colonies.

Boston I T Lake Walden Massachusetts Berkshire Boston & Hingham Steamboat Company Rowe’s Wharf Nantasket Revere House Bulfinch Bulfinch Street George H. Peters & Co Narcisse Cyr Union Bible Tremont Temple Meredith Broadhead Wakefield Israel Egypt England J. Q. A. Litchfield First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Mr. Moxom Dr. Crane Mt. Auburn George A. Gordon Avery Plumer Old South Church Messrs D. W. Salisbury Andrew Cushing Fr. D. Allen Samuel Johnson Joseph W. Gray Moses Merrill Samuel Hatch & Co South Russell Street Charles I, Litchfield Horace Willis Mystic Park Elijah Young Men’s Christian Union E. Bingham K. Dillaway Ella Cleveland Fenderson George J. Parker B. A. Robinson M. Leon Keach Pope Manufacturing Company Mass Naker Columbia Bicycles New England Historic, Genealogical Society E. E. Atwater New Haven Conn United Colonies of New England

English Missionary Advocates Indian Lands in Alaska

William Duncan, English missionary and ambassador for Indians, spoke at Trinity Church after presenting in Channing Mall. He urged Alaska land grants in severalty to advance Native progress, criticizing Canadian policy and citing Governor Swinetford's support to help Indians emigrate to the United States.

William Duncan British Columbia Trinity Church Channing Mall Duncan United States Severalty Alaska Canute Dancan Swinetford

Cleveland Likely Democratic Nominee Despite Rivals

Washington correspondence notes Cleveland ahead in the next Democratic race with strong public support. Many rivals have faded or died, leaving Hill as a distant potential opponent, while Cleveland’s prospects brighten with each passing day. Mason & Hamlin reed organs gain high praise at major exhibitions with endorsements from Thomas, Liszt, and Gounod, priced from 22 dollars to 1000 pounds.

Mason & Hamlin London Paris America Theodore Thomas Franz Liszt Charles Gounod

Board of police action on liquor licenses 1887

The board of police has finished reviewing all applications for liquor licenses for the year starting May 1 1887 and sent notices of their action to divisions. Dealers refused licenses or late filers must be notified to stop selling liquor. noncompliance will be prosecuted. Hearing requests are not an excuse to continue sales. Commanding officers may suspend actions to consult headquarters.

Small Board of Police

City Board Approves Expanded Budget Under Mayor OBrien

At a Saturday special meeting the board of aldermen voted seven to ten to concur with the common council and add to the appropriation bill. It orders city officers and boards to spend next year’s appropriations under mayoral supervision in line with applicable laws and ordinances. Mayor OBrien affixed his signature three minutes after passage.

O'Brien

Coin collection of John T. Raymond to be auctioned in New York

The late John T. Raymond's coin collection is now with Lyman H. Low at 53 Broadway New York who is cataloguing it for public sale in New York in the latter part of June.

Ruddigore Globe Theatre Stetson Mie Patti Nicolini Mme Patti Signor Nicolini Adelina John T. Raymond Lyman H. Low Broadway New York

Wells Memorial Association elects officers at annual meeting

The Wells Memorial Association held its annual meeting this Saturday afternoon electing R. T. Paine as president C N Dexter and John Batchelder as vice presidents Charles N Dexter as treasurer J D W French and F C Foster as auditors I Wells Clarke as clerk and naming a slate of managers including J A Beck J S Blatchford B S Caleb J Wells Clarke L F Deland C N Dexter KF C Foster J D N French M W Lawrence KR T Paine G B Shattuck and James Means.

Wella Memorial Association R. T. Paine C. N. Dexter John §. Batchelder Charles N. Dexter J. D. W. French F. C. Foster I. Wells Clarke J. A. Beck Blatchford Caleb J. Wells Clarke L. F. Deland KF. C. Foster J.D. N. French M. W. Lawrence KR. T. Paine G. B. Shattuck James Means

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