Victory for Concord in Supreme Court decision
Concord New Hampshire May 7 The Supreme Court rules for the Boston Concord Montreal against Boston and Maine granting writ of possession in thirty days unless otherwise ordered The decision favors Concord and may lead to control of the Merrimac Valley system The Concord directors expect to operate the line temporarily while seeking consolidation under the Colby act or new legislation President George C Lord of the Boston and Maine comments reaction and possible lease and stock moves with Concord stockholders and Lowell road connections discussed by Lord
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Post
Lord
Concord, N. H
Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Supreme Court
Bingham, Alien
Blodgett
Northern Railroad
Friends of the
Concord Road
Northern
Concord
Concord Takeoad
Harry Bingham
Littleton
George C. Lord
Newton
Lowell
Montreal
Visitor Roll Calls At City Hotels Amid Transfers
About thirty Baptist Social Union members dined at the Tavern. Schoolmasters met at Parker's. Tremont House new proprietors may take possession today and start work on bar and cafe. Various dignitaries and notable guests, including mayors, managers, and travelers from cities like Newburyport, Boston, New York, Chicago, and London, are listed among hotel arrivals at Tremont, Parker's, Young's, Revere, and other houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Social Union
Parker’s
Tremont House
Harris
Shanahan
Pharmacists Club
Young's
A. M. Palmer
Henry C. Jarrett
United States
Albert W. Titcomb
Newburyport
Mr. Eldridge
Portsmouth
Young’s
D. H. Goodell
New Hampshire
Goodale
Quincy
Chester Pike
The
Revere
Vendome
C. H. Hyams
New Orleans
W. J. Swyney
San Francisco
W. S. Henderson
Chicago
C. Hunter
England
Hamilton
Port Glasgow
Scotland
B. F. Angel
New York
Brunswick
Hugh Stearns
Hartford
Stewart Burchard
Agnes Leeds
H. P. Smith
Rutland
Thorndike
F. H. Harris
Springfield
Thurston
A. Thurston
Newport
A. P. Olzenham
Manchester
S. G. Smaith
Jerse City
N. J
A. Boswell
Charles D. Freeman
Brazen Island
C. S. Parkhurst
Walter D. Wyckoff
Conn
John Spencer
London
A. H. Clark
W. B. Searle
A. J. Richardson
Ware
H. S. Hunter
Cincinnati
W. H. Quaife
Ikhart
Ind
J. G. Lieber
Philadelphia
Enn
Tremont
J. P. Michelson
John H. Manning
Pittsfield
E. Corth
M. B. Cole
Ben Lichtenberg
Doolittle and Wife
Minneapolis
Minn
Parker
S—A. S. Houghton
G. Barnes
J. Stickney
M. M. Smith
H. K. Stearns
Brooklyn
D. C. Williams
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
G. A. Bussnell
Denver
Col. Young
Accident in the Harbor Involving Albatross and Durham City
The British barkentine Albatross loading sugar at Caswell's wharf was struck by the British steamer Durham City from Liverpool Monday afternoon. Engine trouble prevented reversing, the steamer plowed into Albatross, ripping bulwarks and masts and causing a large bow hole. Cargo status unsaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell’s
Durham City
Liverpool
Lynn Yachting Notes Include Mayflower Rescue and Regatta Plans
The Lynn Yacht Club reports the Mayflower overturned off Nahant with three young men including owner Arthur Johnson narrowly escaping drowning. Fishermen saved the vessel for $60. Edward C Smith launched a new centreboard sloop and Bantam, built by Edward Burgess, sails in the nineteen foot class for Lynn Yacht Club. West Lynn outlines regattas for the season including June 17 with $65 in prizes, and club runs, ladies day, excursions, and championship regattas. A sinking fund of 200 annually was approved, and five new members were proposed at the regular meeting chaired by President Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sprciau
Lynn Yacht Club
New England
Arthur Johnson
Nahant
Swampscott
Edward C. Smith
William F. Gordon
Boston
Edward Burgess
West Lynn Yacht Club
The
Neal
Valkyrie Predicted Favorite For Paine Cup Win
New York yachtsmen largely favor Valkyrie to win the Paine $4000 cup. They cite her huge overhang and racing rig as giving a lengthened water line advantage that should outmatch Thistle, since time allowances depend on sail measure and original water line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valkyrie
Valkyrie Debuts in Thames Yacht Club Regatta May 22
Earl Dunraven plans Valkyrie to beat windward, a key edge over Thistle. Thistle to be sold in Clyde, later racing season. May and Marjorie to also race. A 24% cutter Cosette, built at Southampton from Watson design, to be Dunraven’s private yacht with centreboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dunraven
Valkyrie
New Thames Yacht Club
Thistle
Clyde
May
Marjorie
Southampton
Eng
Watson
Dunraven
Cosette
NOTES OF THE YARDS REPORT WORK ON MULTIPLE SAILING CRAFT
Work progresses on Colonel Forbes's Merlin with masts stepped and rigging in place. Vixen ready for commission in a week. Mystery hauled for keel lead. Lawley builds a forty five footer for Owen of Providence. Providence lead keel removed. Foster forty footer framed. Nebula painted awaiting sails. Pappoose painted ready for water. Lorelei fitted out. Princess painted soon to be launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Forbes
Merlin
Mystery
Commodore Lamb
Lorelei
Princess
New England capitalists laud Denison venture at banquet
A visiting party of 126 Denison supporters hosted 250 attendees at the Revere House banquet in Boston. W P Rice of Kansas City chaired the evening with ex Governor Alexander Rice. speakers from Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Connecticut outlined Denison's cotton wool and fruit canning prospects and the need for capital to develop the Texas city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Denison
Tex
Texas
W. P. Rice
Kansas City
Revere House
Sartlett
Alexander H. Rice
Judge Hall
Waterville
Stephen Jennings
Cambridgeport
Barrett
Boston
George A. Brown
Bellows Fall
H. N. Stone
Manchester
M. F. McLauren
Carle
Chattanooga
F. G. Jill
Rhode Island
W. E. Barrett
Melrose
Maine
Rice
Bellows Falls
Pacific Ocean
H. 5. Brown
St. Johnsbury
Gates
C. S. Carle
Charles H. Bartlett
New Hampshire
Malden Aldermen Deny Liquor Licenses to All Drugists
The Malden aldermen last night refused licenses to sell liquors for medicinal or other purposes to all the druggists in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Court Upholds Libellant Claim Against Steamship Caledonia
United States District Court finds Steamship Caledonia liable for $7850 to News on, Mayer Goldsmith, for live cattle losses from delay in voyage Boston to Deptford. Court credits shrinkage and market decline due to prolonged voyage. damages split 50 50 between weight loss and market value, with full liability for both. Decree for libellant with interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Newson
J. Mayer Goldsmith
Steamship
Caledonia
Boston
Deptford
Eng
Severn
Steamship Company
London
H. M. Rogers
W. K. Blodgett, Jr
George Putnam
Thomas Russell
Supreme Judicial Court ruling on note interest guaranty case
The Supreme Judicial Court enforces guarantors to pay interest on a 1877 note after maturity. Peter W. French sues James W. Bates and other guarantors for accrued interest when the First Congregational Society of Maplewood defaulted. Court denies defense that guaranty only covers pre maturity interest and directs judgment for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Peter W. French
James W. Bates
First Congregational Society of
Maplewood
Iis
L. L. Scaife
O. T. Gray
Superior Court First Session May 7 Verdicts and Docket
The outline lists two cases in the May 7 sessions. Anne Spillane vs James Minchin ends in verdict for defendant on an assault injury claim. Charles T Duncklee vs George A Webber concerns eviction damages after foreclosure and premises rental. A long docket of prior and related cases follows across sessions and lists numerous case numbers and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Spillane
James Minchin
Thomas Savage
C. W. Bartlett
Charles T. Duncklee
George A. Webber
Babcock Street
Brookline
A. Hemenway
E. H. Jose
Coakley
Hemen
Phenix B. Co
Masse
Linton
Allen
Hale
Spaulding
Prong
Simmons
Thayer
June
Boston & Albany RR
Lynn street car accident claims $20000 in injuries
Plaintiff, a passenger on a horse drawn Lynn car on Oct 17 1887, says a defective track and negligent operation caused him to be thrown while boarding for to exit near Myrtle street. Defendant denies negligence and contributory fault. Attorneys named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Street
Lynn
Myrtle Street
N. Sheldon
Thomas E. Grover
R. M. Morse, Jr
Eugene Tappan
Supreme Criminal Court session in Essex County May 7
The Supreme Criminal Court opened with two juries. John J. Fox of Salem pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny. John Egan of Lynn was convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance. James D. Herrick, claimant of furniture seized in a Lawrence saloon, was on trial at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Criminal Court
Essex County
Dunbar
John F. Bingham
Lawrence
Peter Johnson
John J. Fox
Salem
John Egan
Lynn
James D. Herrick
Insolvency Court in Essex County Sifts Multiple Meetings
May 7 session of the Essex County Insolvency Court adjourned third meetings for Abbie O. Peaslee and Enoch B. Quimby. Third meetings also held for N. W. Tripp, Moses H. Green and Arthur W. Copp. Second meetings for Asa T. Bird, Bay State Felt Boot and Shoe Co, George D. Edmands, Charles F. Winch and George R. Lane Jr. First meeting for Charles P. Babson of Rockport, assignee Charles C. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Harrmon
Abbie O. Peaslee
Enoch 8. Quimby
N. W. Tripp
Moses H. Green
Arthur W. Copp
Asa T. Bird
Bay State Felt Boot and Shoe Company
George D. Edmands
Charles F. Winch
George R. Lane, Jr
Charles P. Babson
Rockport
Charles C. Pierce
Litchfield v Gould Decided by Superior Court
In Middlesex County May 7 Judge Mason presided. The case Litchfield v Gould ended with a disagreement by the jury. Attorneys F A Fisher appeared for the plaintiff and W Atwood for the defendant. Other docket entries include Donnelly v B and M, Skelly v Inhabitants of Marlboro, and filings involving City of Cambridge and City of Newton.
Criminal court actions in May session details and case names
Municipal Court notes May 7 criminal session Evy Harris and J Woodbury alias Fred Wilson waive examination for stealing 29 overcoats valued 522 and bound over 1200 to grand jury Levi Wingerski and Terrence Kennedy arraigned for threatening extortion against Isaac Redick and William McKenzie with continuance to May 10 each held 1500. Civil session lists several cases including Goodnough v Fall and multiple v. cases with names such as Craner v Stevens Earle v Bailey Cook v Donahoe Mitchell v Dun Mouniton v Streoksmore Patterson v Lan Johnson v Hollis Hobbs v Cahill Roach v Ragan Lang v Rice Sunherland v Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evy
J. Harris N. Woodbury
Fred Wilson
Bouveé, Daniels & Co
Levi Wingerski
Forsaith
Harpy, Jr
Goodnough
Craner
Stevens
Boston Attorney Admission Notice 1889
Edward S Beach of Boston Massachusetts applies for admission as attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court. Notice posted by John G Stetson Commissioner of the U S Circuit Court in Boston Massachusetts May 7 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
Edward S. Beach
John G. Stetson
U. S. Circuit Court
Sunday Train Protests Prompt Rail Closer Trains
At the Woburn conference of churches a letter from the Andover conference urged the Boston and Maine railroad to end Sunday excursion trains and limit regular trains. A committee including Dr. Bixby, J G Caylor, A G Bayles, E A Stevens, and J G Pollard was appointed to promote the movement. A motion to have trains run only by request for Christians was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merprorp
Woburn Conference of Churches
Andover
Boston & Maine Railroad
Woburn Conference
Bixby
Woburn
J. G. ‘Caylor
Melrose Highlands
A. G. Bayles
Melrose
E. A. Stevens
Malden
J. G. Pollard
Yale Freshmen Athletics Record Breaker Clark Sets Two Mile Mark
New Haven May 7 Yale freshmen meet featured Clark 91 lowering the two mile bicycle record by 152-5. Other results include Janeway 111-5 in 100 yard dash, H yey 92 4:54 1-5 in the mile, Raymond 91 7 39 in the milewalk, Kilson 91 30 seconds in 220 yards hurdles, Jay 92 2:17 2 5 in the mile, Kilson 91 24148 in 220, Elcock 79 feet 9.4 inches in hammer throw, Kitchel 92 high jump 5 feet 2 inches, Eleock 91 shot put 36 feet 3 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Clark
Janeway
H. Yey
Raymond
Hurdie
Kilson
Michigan Senate Acts to Ban Tobacco to Minors and Cigarettes
The Michigan Senate approved the Rogers bill banning tobacco sales to under 17 and the Jackson bill banning cigarette manufacture and sale. Both measures have cleared the House and await the governor's signature to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lanstnc. Mich
Senate
House
Authors reading at Worcester inspires large audience
An authors reading in Worcester on May 7 under the Woman's Club drew a packed house with over a thousand attendees. Julia Ward Howe Louise Chandler Moulton Edna Dean Frothingham Tl Higginson A S Hardy and George W Cable read selections. Mr and Mrs Jerome Marble hosted a large reception afterward, attended by about 200 representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Woman's Club
Julia Ward Howe
Louise Chandler
Moulton
Edna Dean Froetor
Tl. W. Higginson
A. $. Hardy
George W. Cable
Jerome Marble
Lynn City Council Appropriation Bill Passed To Table
The Lynn city council met in two branches and reported the annual appropriation bill. Total appropriations amount to 509,500 versus 658,278 12 for 1888. The Belt Line Street Railway Company granted permission to erect poles and wires and use electricity as motive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Speciau.j
Belt Line Street Railway Company
Union Institution for Savings Elects Officers for 1889 90
The annual meeting at 590 Washington Street elected Hugh O’Brien as President and Joseph D Fallon as vice president. John J McCluskey named clerk, with treasurer Pelletier retained during good behavior. Officers and trustees listed with deposits totaling 3,472,066.52 and a 4 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Institution For Savings
Washington Street
Hugh O'Brien
Joseph D. Fallon
John J. McCluskey
W. 5S
Pelletier
John G. Blake
John Curtin
James G. Davis
F. Driscoll
W.a.dunn
J. W
Lottery Inquiry Aims at General Lander Post
Massachusetts district police chief Wade orders Officer Shaw to gather evidence against General Lander Post G A R of Lynn for setting up or promoting lottery schemes. He warns he will prosecute post officers if evidence is found, though actions in New Hampshire cannot be prosecuted though the lottery drawing there is widely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Massachusetts District Police
Shaw
General Lander Post
Lynn
Lottervy
New Hampshire
City notes and church appointments among Boston notices
Noteworthy items include NOTEs that T Jefferson Coolidge Jr has been elected director at the National Bank of Commerce to fill a Sleeper vacancy. Julia Healy's public bequests total 500 to three charities and 1000 to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Rev William Adams will be installed as pastor at First Presbyterian Church. Suffolk Trust elected officers at its annual meeting and Boston Camera Club exhibitions of amateur photographs are open for inspection this week. Mystic Park races postponed due to weather and Congregationalist editor changes announced. A Boston Young Men's Christian Association Library fundraiser solicitor is deemed an impostor and stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
National Bank of Commerce
Jacob Sleeper
Julia Healy
Working Boys’ Home
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Little Sisters of the Poor
William Adams
D.D
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Suffolk Trust and Investment Company
Washington Street
Campbell
C. M. Campbell
W. A. McCrillis
J. F. Chamberlain
W. N. Potter
H. J. Boardman
S. P. Hibbard
H. M. Moore
A. P. Wheelock
A. E. Dunning
W. L. Greene & Co
Congregationalist
Dexter
Dunning
Tremont Temple
Evangelical Baptist Benevolent and Missionary Society Meeting Elects Directors
At Meronean yesterday afternoon the annual meeting elected directors J Warren Merrill George W. Chipman Lucius B. Marsh Joseph Sawyer Joseph Story George Dexter Erastus Badger Charles Kendall Salmon Hibbard Chester Kingsley Robert Fuller Samuel Brown George Brooks Solomon Parsons named secretary Joseph Converse treasurer and others as auditors. Assets total 176000 including cash 287509 Tremont Temple estate 17212491. Reports note higher revenue from stores after July 1 leases expire and Missionary Union occupying upper building. Temple Church and Temple Hall report strong attendance and preaching by Rev Dr Haynes with fruitful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meronean
Evangelical Baptist Benevolent and Missionary Society
George W. Chipman
J. Warren Merrill
Lucius B. Marsh
Joseph Sawyer
Joseph Story
George §. Dexter
Erastus B. Badger
Charles
Joseph H. Converse
Joshua Loring
Roberts
C. P. Jameson
Tremont Temple
Missionary Union
Temple Church
Temple Hall
Haynes
Bay State Orangemen Plan Nantasket Beach Picnic
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Loyal Orange Institution voted to hold the annual picnic and excursion at Nantasket Beach on July 12. Oregon lodges in Providence and Pawtucket were invited to join. Delegates Knox Ensign L Lewis and Robert Cox were chosen to attend the Most Worshipful Grand Orange Lodge meeting in Charlevoix Michigan on June 11. Resolutions support Canadian Orangemen against Jesuit intrigues and pledge moral support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Loyal Orange Institution
Templar Hall
Nantasket Beach
Orange Lodges
Providence
Pawtucket
R. L
Robert C. Knox
Ensign L. Lewis
Robert Cox
Grand Orange Lodge
United States
Charlevoix
Mich
Orangemen of
Canada
City Hall Notes on West End railroad impact and staff moves
Mayor Hart met with police and fire commissioners to discuss how the proposed overhead electric system for the West End railroad could affect city electrical systems. John E Goward named foreman in the paving department for West Roxbury. Goward previously led Mt Hope cemetery. Street board approved laying out Falmouth street and St Paul street, and widening Main near Charles in Charlestown. Collector Ricker reports 8639.00 in liquor license revenue with eight dealers yet to pay fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
West End
Jones
Civil Service Commissioners
John E. Goward
West Roxbury
Goward
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Board of Street Commissioners
Falmouth Street
Gainesboro
St. Paul Street
Falmouth
Caledonia Street
Main Street
Charles Street
Charlestown
Ricker
Dining room china closets praised as charming home feature
The article notes imitation in design and highlights china closets as space efficient, stylish touches for dining rooms. It cites Paine furniture on Canal Street as hosting a large, refined display, with other homes starting to adopt the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Establishment
Canal Street
Elevated Road Bill Advances in House Amid Safeguard Debates
In a keenly watched session the House moved the elevated Manhattan rail bill toward engrossment. Debate focused on safeguards against damages, set off provisions, and the choice of system, with proponents stressing the Manhattan scheme and opponents warning against restricting options. The bill’s fate now shifts to the Senate amid strong public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Branch
Friends
Senate
Lovell
Boston
Manhattan
McDonough
West End
Harrington
Hull
Hayes
Lynn
Kittredge
Railroad Commissioners
Grafton
New York
Wyman
Hyde Park
Morison
Mgr. Dewey
Harris
East Bridgewater
Sanger
Cambridge
Mr. Kittredge
Mr. Qua
Lowell
Mr. Atwood
Woodward
Wakefield
Brooklyn
Sohier
Beverly
Miller
Neeham
Treasury stock sale funds mill completion
C D Jenkins MD vice president Herbert Parsons treasurer. Directors include Jon, Robert G Ingersoll, Nathan Cleaves, Charles E Coon ex US treas Co. The stock offered is Treasury Stock. proceeds will complete the mill and enable processing 150 to 200 tons per day at about $10 profit per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Robert G. Ingersoll
Nathan Cleaves
Charles E. Coon
U. S. Treas
D. Jenkins
Herbert Parsons
Treasury
Investment invitation for ore mill expansion
Over six percent per month on the stock promises high returns. A year’s supply of ore is mined and ore quality improves daily. Mill work is pushed ahead with funds, and twenty carloads of fine machinery will be installed once completed. Investors are urged not to miss the opportunity as prices are expected to rise.
Ives & Co Securities Offer Safe 7 Percent Returns
Texas Securities firm E P Ives and Co at 40 Water Street announces 7 percent securities as safe profitable investments for investors seeking steady income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Securities
E. P. Ives & Co
Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. P. Llice
Superior Court
Staples, J
Thompson
G. W. Averill
George L.thorndike
Chelsea
Chelsea Court
H. D. Hadlock
L. &. Dabney
A. D. Bosson
John W. Coughlin
Joseph Sheridan
Liverpool Street
T.j.gargan
R. M. Keating
L. M. Child
Averill
Foster
Hatch
Amer
Sessio
Tarbell
Linehan
Same
Somers
Oliver
Fowler
Dixon
Elsins
Daly
Russell
Austin
Crosby
Hutchinson
Elec
Cuttery, Dexter, Gas Light Co
Ordio) Meats B. Co
Mentzer
French
Rooney
Lincoln
City of
Hollander
Straine
Hawkes
Peck
Garcity
Bath
Frothingham
Famball
Wright
Orn
O’tara
Roe
Thomas
Farley
Crowley
Baldwin
Kelvy
Leonard
Finnegan
Skenele
Mitchell
Barclay
Elyl—Walsh
HILL
Doyle
Old Colony
McSweeney
Boson
Corvey
Storer
Ray
Pitman
BrsnHor
James H. Webber
Lynn & Boston Railroad
McAres
Tracy
Mattys v. Butterfield
Knight
Denison Vaper Mfg. Co. Wrunk
Ryther
Whitney
Grow
Waterhouse
Musa
Litchfield
Cook
Grave
Baker
Stone
Mebihany
Niles
Lynn’s City
Norman McDonald & CO
Brattle Street
Mass
James A Lowell
Mt. Auburn
Watertown
Benevolent and Missionary
Baptist Society
BAY State Orangemen
City Hall Notes
Royal Making Powdver Co
Wall St
New Mexico
C. D. Jenkins
M.D
R.A. Whitrey & CO
Congress Street
Pra Mill
Mark
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
Barnes
Frost
Meirs Elevated Railway Company
Meigs Elevated Railway Company
Atwood
Meigs
Taft
Gloucester
Street Railway
Barker
Mellen
Mr. Meilen
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