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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1888
Page
8
Mayor orders streets chief to stop issuing permits to Henry B Cobb and others for trenching to lay conduits. Board of Aldermen granted the franchise by vote over the mayor's veto. The mayor says police will arrest any diggers without a permit and the matter will go to court. the superintendent has no option.
Essex county senators debate a loan for enlarging Salem courthouse, approve a 75 000 debt with 35 000 overrun, and reject amendments to liquor licensing limits. Kimball pushes stricter measures while Howland and Hathorne resist. House orders revisions on street railway fares and labor hours, while Senate handles reservoir land, State House plans, and various corporate and municipal bills.
General Banks arrives to transfer authority to Henry B. Lovering while a writ seizes a drawer of his fees, tallying about 4500, by Deputy Sheriff Seavey. The incident sparks questions of legality as rival claims, with ex-Deputy Gallupe asserting 1766 owed. Lovering takes oath. minimal office changes planned, including McDonald and Hoyt appointments.
The nearly finished school year saw the girls’ laboratory session featuring starch and glucose from potatoes, glass etchings with hydrofluoric acid, tea and coffee ink extractions, pineapple essence from aged butter, and confections using the same. The botanical department showcased greenery and blossoms grown under the students’ care.
In a report dated April 20 Messrs Bouchard pore et fils of Beaune Burgundy relay through Purdy Nicholas New York and New York City agents that this week matches last for favorable weather. Winter delays persist but spring warmth improves growth. vines pruned well show good prospects. buying is brisk in common red wines pesse tout grains and white wines. trade in higher grades of 1887 and older vintages repairs shipments have revived as markets improve.
LaPares praise the Revere House cafe as a pleasant place to dine, noting inviting atmosphere and attentive service. The article highlights convenient location, affordable menu, and a variety of dishes attracting locals and visitors alike.
Boston society talk recounts the 1816 Cleopatra's Barge built in Salem as America’s second yacht and first to cross the Atlantic from this side. Crowninshield describes its design, voyage, crew, and later fate, with logbook, Napoleon memorabilia, and recent gifts to the society.
Improvements underway at the Boston and Maine passenger station in the Lowell division aim to complete by June 1, making the station the road’s headquarters. Executives including the president, general manager, treasurer, and general passenger agent will be quartered there, with attic offices converted for officers. A new passenger elevator will connect main floor to the roof and a kitchen moved from the top to the main floor. Minor track changes and interior brightening with paint and varnish are planned. exterior changes are limited to new windows in the top story.
Next Week in Boston will be Merchants Week with railroad companies selling round trip tickets at a single fare to merchants living within seventy five miles of Boston. Tickets valid for return until Saturday. Art and Shoe Recorder publishers invite all fee dealers in New England and northern New York to Boston for events including a grand reception, banquet, and entertainment Thursday evening.
Mussins J B Barnaby Co announces suits made from Sawyer s all wool cassimeres and Riverside cheviots at 10. These are part of stock room clearance as the room is needed. Regular prices were 15 to 18, so the $10 price is presented as a real bargain.
The Boston school board met last evening with President William Co. in the chair. Proposals included adding window gardening to studies, nominating teachers on probation and temporary appointments, and resignations. A petition from Catholic parents alleged anti Catholic remarks by Charles Travis at English High School and urged remedy, adjourned.
Cambridge aldermen adopted an order requiring telephone and telegraph companies to submit all poles to the street superintendent for inspection. Nine druggists were granted sixth class liquor licenses. The shade tree removal order opposite 26 Clinton Street was returned unsigned and laid on the table for one week. John Clark and Rufus Downs named special police officers. An order to obtain plans for a new English high school near the Public Library was laid over for one week. A $25,000 injury suit by Ellen T. Kelly on Windsor Street April 28 was noted. Jonas C. Wellington, Camp Sons of Veterans, sought parade permission for Memorial Day, approved for Governor signature.
A new monthly publication titled Progress appears in Boston aimed at improving social conditions. The paper advocates truth and justice, supports temperance, industrial, and women and children's rights, and pledges only to back ideas backed by truth and logic. It features letters from Mrs J Elien Foster and others and a mix of original and selected content.
The Bostonians begin their home engagement at the Boston Theatre next Monday in Suppe's Patinitza with H A M GLEWEN as business manager on opening night. Lead singers include Marie Stone Juliet Corden Agnes Huntington Mona Cleary and Tom Karl R A Dunbar W H Macdonald J A Montgomery H C Barnabee Riccardo Ricci George Frothingham. The company performs Mignon The Poachers and i r a Tiavolo next week as box office sales open this morning for Mr M Glewen s benefit and all remaining performances.
Funeral services for Henry H Atkins were held yesterday at Second Church before interment at Mount Auburn cemetery. Rev Horton officiated with church organ music and choir, flowers filled the altar, and selections included Still, Still with Thee and Rock of Ages.
A. W. Davis of 80 and 82 Northampton Street offers a fine pair of dark dipple bags, aged 6 and 7, each sixteen hands high and about 100 pounds, warranting sound and kind temperaments. Intending purchasers are advised to inspect them.
Rescript issued in Hammerschlag Manufacturing Company vs Henry C Spaulding et al confirms the fifth claim of the reissue is valid and not new. The court declines new defences and decrees for the complainant, citing prior shows of Edison anticipation as insufficient to challenge the patent. Frost & Coe of New York represented the plaintiff, Hadlock and Lorenzo Dow for defendants.
The Supreme Judicial Court affirms judgments in several actions against railroad and marine firms. Heinlein v Boston & Providence rail seeks negligence ruling on station lighting. Daley v Boston & Albany rail involves fatal coal shipment injury. Eaton v Littlefield concerns an illegal voting clause in a debt arrangement. McCann v Randall Manning addresses contempt and draft funds. Cecconi v Rodden deals with deed warranty. Sawyer v Phillips seeks removal of a railroad president under corporate statute.
Louis A. Roberts sues City of Boston for 3032 feet of land and buildings in Pemberton square Nos. 15 Somerset Street taken August 3 1885 for a court house. City awarded 7000 dollars. petitioner seeks higher compensation. Case list includes numerous prior and ongoing matters in the same session with attorneys named for both sides.
Superior Court docket May 8 lists Francis W. Bird et al. vs E Frank Lewis over pollution of Neponset River waters that could damage plaintiffs boilers and machinery. Testimony may finish Wednesday. Jury trials suspended May 15 to May 21. divorce motions and libels to be heard next week.
May 8. Jury deliberations continue in Gay et al. versus City of Cambridge. Attorneys Dudley for plaintiffs and McIntire for defendant appear in order. Court docket lists numerous cases including Evans v Hill, Smith v Childs, Butterfield v City of Boston, and Harriman v Town of Melrose among others.
In the case National Exchange Bank et al. v Eben Sutton the Supreme Court sustains the defendant demurrer and dismisses the bill. It holds no trust was created in favor of general creditors by the conveyance to Eben Sutton and thus no relief in equity can be granted. H P Moulton represents plaintiffs and S Tuckerman represents defendants.
Harvard students voted at Memorial Hall for presidential nomination contenders. The result will be announced at the Harvard Union meeting next Tuesday. The Shooting Club held a meet at Watertown today with a prize cap awarded to winners.
Messrs. Bigelow Kennard & Co. announce a large arrival of English chiming hall and bracket clocks in antique oak and mahogany cases at 611 Washington street. New tie designs and high quality tie works from leading makers invite inspection.
Albert Howe and Co sold 16 547 square feet on Lincoln street Brighton to Margaret Demer for 8 cents per square foot totaling 146 54. The Stony Brook improvement contract for section 4 awarded to D F H Cram at 47177 50. John P Lovell Arms to present Springfield roadster bicycle to top batting percentage in New England League. Mrs Sarah Jane Robinson feeble awaiting sentence in East Cambridge jail. Boston Chamber practice game at Brookline on May 12 with free ground tickets for car members.
Boston clothing merchants held a memorial for Leavitt Bates with remarks by A B Skuman Sidney Cushing Even L Ripley Samuel B Hopkins A K Tolman and Edward T Bouvé. A funeral committee was named and floral tribute planned. Directors of the Boston Merchants Association adopted resolutions praising Bates and expressing sympathy to his family.
An inquest in Fast Boston Municipal Court before Judge Emmons examined the death of Forrest Johnson after a April 15 hand wound. Testimony linked the fatal illness to the wound from the alleged bat pin assault by Mrs. M A Young. Charge changed to manslaughter. Young held in custody pending Wednesday court appearance.
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