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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1889

Page

2

Work of Charity Holds Annual Meeting in New Building

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union held its twelfth annual meeting at 98 Boylston Street. Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz presided, with a prophesy laden address praising growth, fundraising, and the aim to aid women in extremity while building a national network of unions. Officers were elected and a social and program followed, featuring music, readings, and tributes to late member Mrs. Sewall.

Abby Morton Biaz Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Boylston Street Abby Morton Diaz W. E. Bowditch Women’s Council Washington Boston Department of Industries Buffalo Union Kate G. Wells Permanent Fund Perkins and Downes Melissa Chamberlin Kennard Chamberlin-Poor Employment Bureau Domestic Service Department Harding Committee On Education Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association Walling Art K. G. Wells Sewall M. Chamberlin Abby M. Diaz Annie M. Macy Harriet Clisby M. D Eleanor S. Mack Lucia M. Peabody Mary M. Kehew Phebe L. Willey Sarah K. Cotting Caroline A. Kennard Lina F. Hecht Elizabeth A. R. Gordon Vieuxtemps Maria S. Porter Fox Neuhaus Union Julia Ward Howe Mary F. Eastman Edna D. Cheney Kate Gannett Wells Frank Sanborn Samuel Wells

Norfolk Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner

The Norfolk District Medical Society met at Roxbury Armory, elected officers led by President Dr. Joseph Stedman and Vice President Dr. Joel Seaverns, and appointed censors and councillors from Dorchester to Jamaica Plain. About fifty attended the noon dinner, with Dr. W. P. Bolles delivering the annual address before upcoming exams for new members at 144 Dudley Street next Monday evening.

Norfolk District Medical Society Massachusetts Medical Society Roxbury Warren Street Board of Censors Joseph Stedman Jamaica Plain Joel Seaverns S. Allen Potter Edward G. Morse Charles C. Hayes Hyde Park John W. Chase Dedham J. A. Stanner Dorchester I. W. Starbird F. W- Vogel H. L. Harrington A. P. Perry C. A. Bemis West Medway J.W. Chase B. E. Costing B. Cushing H. ©. Ernst J. A. Finn D. 5. Fogg Norwood H. P. Jaques Milton H. R. Stedman Roslindale H. W. Broughton G. W. Clement E. F. Dunbar Everett Lee Park W. C. B. Fifield E. P. Gerry Jamaica Plam A. D. Kingsbury Needham J. K. Sabine Brookline C. F. Withington W. P. Bolles S. M. Crawford Dudley Street

President Whitney Voices Opposition to Overhead Wires Bill

In a Boston interview West End Railway president Henry M. Whitney denounces a proposed 60,000 population limit on overhead electric wires as a confiscation of property. He cites Brookline and Cambridge lines, outlines losses to real estate and planned electric upgrades, and argues for continued expansion of his system rather than elevated rail. He notes public sentiment favors quicker surface transport over elevated structures.

Henry M. Whitney West End Street Railway Company State House Boston Whitney Committee On West End Railway Company Beacon Street Brookline Brighton Allston New York Thomson-Houston Company of Lynn Cambridge Arlington Bowdoin Square Arlington Village Massachusetts West End New York City Boston and Vicinity House House of Representatives Mr. Whitney Ames Atlantic Avenue Charlestown Winter Hill Somerville Medford Scollay Square Everett Malden Jamaica Plain Roxbury Dorchester Age

Langley & Smith Faces Creditors in Boston Assignment

John R. Langley shoe manufacturer with Whitman factory and 119 Summer street office Boston assigns for creditors to Horace Warren and Charles H. Gould of banks Millbury Grafton and Danvers. Indebtedness under $100000. banks hold bulk. Meeting for creditors at 11 a.m. Friday at 119 Summer street. Also in Lynn, creditors of jeweler J M Humphrey face stock mortgage issues. assets $14000 in watches and jewelry. hearing adjourned to Saturday at 35 Court street.

John R. Langley Whitman Summer Street Boston Langley & Smith Horace Warren Millbury Grafton Henry Wardwell Lynn J. M. Humphrey W.H. Niles Edward C. Neal Humphrey A. F. Means Morrill Bros. & Co Morrill Bros 35 Court Street

Railroad Matters Seal Second Class Sleeping Cars From Boston to the West

Pullman second class tourist sleepers under Atchison Topeka Santa Fe left Boston for California overnight with a full load. Santa Fe claims to be first to bring this railroading novelty to New England. Cars have standard comforts but no upholstery and charge four dollars for a berth Boston to Los Angeles San Diego or San Francisco. Regular service every other week. Northern Pacific withdraws from Transcontinental Association effective July 21. Traffic Manager Newman Missouri Pacific resigns effective June 1. Delaware and Hudson stockholders reelect old directors. Ashuelot Railroad directors elected at Keene NH with Elisha F Lane as clerk and treasurer. Faryan NH May 14. Maine Central pushes extension to Scott's with steam shovel and dump cars aiming to finish by June 1.

Pullman Company Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Boston California Hoosac Santa Fe Company New England Northern Pacific Transcontinental Association Newman Missouri Pacific Road Delaware & Hudson Ashuelot Railroad Company Keene, N. H A. B. Harris J. Mulligan W. H. Haile Maine Central Scott’s

Excursion of New York Coal Men to Boston in May

The Retail Coal Exchange of New York City plans its second annual excursion reaching Boston by the Fall River line on Thursday morning May 23 and be hosted by Boston coal men the same day.

New York Retail Coal Exchange New York City Boston Fall River Line F. G. King East Paris Street Decatur Street Board of Health of City of Beacon Street Co. E. Davis, Jr

Paineau’s Furniture Slashes Cedar Chest Price

The Paineau's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street reports their popular $16 Cedar Chest saw hundreds sold last spring. This year prices drop to $13 and customer rush already begins as avalanche of orders arrives amid festive atmosphere.

Painaw’s Furniture Company Canal Street Paine Company

Public sentiment on elevated system opposition voiced

A list of names from merchants banks and trusts appears voicing opposition to an elevated system. The document names numerous individuals and institutions including Frederick L Ames Henry Lee Roger Wolcott Thomas Mack Everett National Bank Morse Abbott Lawrence and others as stakeholders in the public debate. The tone suggests a civic record of objections from financial and commercial leaders.

Frederick L. Ames Merchants’ National Bank Henry Lee Roger WoLcott John Utley Moses Williams Nathan Matthews John H. Pray Howe & French Nathanield, Lilsbee Sam’. L. Carr Geo. W. Snow C. J. F. Fletcher Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co

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