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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1878

Page

3

Woolley Elected in Concurrence Over Chain Cable Factory

The article notes William Woolley elected in concurrence with Sylvanus Smith and mentions Messrs Wyman Ward Twenty one Thorndike Ward Two and Sibley Ward. Five were appointed to a Conference Committee to resolve differences between the two branches regarding a Director for the Chain Cable Factory.

Woolley Messrs Wyman Thorndike Sibley House of Correction Messrs McGeough Ward Hill McDonald Messrs Thompson Richardson Sampson Shepard Barnard Ward Twenty Yras Barry Brawley Brown Brinthall Cannon Coe Colby Crocker Day Ham Hibbard Howland Kendricken McGaragle Mowry Mullane Nason Pearl Perham Pierce J. H Plimpton Richardson J Richardson M. W Rust E. H

Divorce suit against James V. Taylor heard in East Cambridge

Laura Joyce Taylor testified in a Supreme Judicial Court session yesterday alleging years of intoxication and abuse by her husband James V. Taylor. She recounted violent incidents at Cambridge and Nantasket, threats with a pistol, and repeated obstructive behavior affecting her acting career with Evangeline and other engagements. The case opened at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 6:30 p.m. with the direct examination completed.

Laura Joyce James V. Taylor Supreme Judicial Court East Cambridge Laura Joyce Taylor James Valentine Taylor Taylor North Cambridge B. F. Thomas Richard Olney Joseph Willard Henry L. Rogers Laura Joyce Maskell New York England Boston St. James Mr Rice Evangeline Globe Theatre Cheney Childs Rice Jordan & Marsh Mr Childs

Accidents In City Mills and Factories Reported

John Higgins 35 was crushed by a Washington mills belt in Lawrence and had a shoulder fracture. Antonio Bi arno 22 South Mergin street lost three fingers at Richardy’s jewelry factory Green street after his hand was caught in a press. John Walker a North End boxer trainer fell at 173 Hanover street injuring both bones in his left leg. Both men taken to hospitals. Two horses pulling an empty carriage belonging to ex Alderman Dunbar bolted in Highlands and collided with a Norfolk House street car, injuring a horse and damaging the carriage.

John Higgins Washington Mills Lawrence Massachusetts General Hospital Antonio Biarno South Mergin Street Richardy Green Street John Walker North End Hanover Street Dunbar Highlands Norfolk House

Arrest reports list two theft suspects in city cases

Yesterday Officer Arnold of Station Nine arrested Michael Murray on suspicion after finding a bag containing an overcoat, pants, sock and shirt believed stolen from Abram Harris of 363 Harrison Avenue. Edward Carroll, 22, was arrested for stealing a horse and express wagon valued at 700 dollars from Robert Johnson of Boston at Central Wharf and jailed at Station Six.

Arnold Station Nine Michael Murray Abram Harris Harrison Avenue Edward Carroll Robert Johnson Boston Central Wharf Station Six

Property Recovered After Cambridge Theft Case

Officers Harding and Garrity recovered property valued at 25 dollars yesterday, stolen from Charles D. Brewster of Cambridge by Thomas Everill, who was arrested at the time of the robbery. They also recovered a pair of boots and a silk skirt stolen from Emma Morrison.

Harding and Garrity Charles D. Brewster Cambridge Thomas Everill Emma Morrison

Sagamore Malls Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

In a court filing yesterday Sagamore Malls of Fall River entered a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court. The filing marks a significant step for the property as creditors and the estate prepare for proceedings.

United States District Court Sagamore Malls Fall River National Association of Inventors Tremont Street Boston Sewer Committee Bird Street Dorchester Eer

Critics Press Widening Commercial Street to Boost Boston Trade

Exporter from Boston argues that Boston’s lack of terminal facilities and the narrow Commercial street hinder rail and shipping. He cites neglect of widening the street despite $75,000,000 in petitions and a $500,000 city appropriation, urging officials to prioritize commerce over parks and sewers to prevent Boston’s decline.

Boston Post S. A. Locke Fitchburg Grand Junction Boston and Albany Boston Union Freight Railroad Old Colony Providence Commercial South End Salem

The Colville Folly Company Performs Babes in the Wood

A crowded Boston program lists the Colville Folly Company presenting Babes in the Wood at the Globe Theatre with strong praise for Roseau and Edonin, while Martha and Fra Diavolo are billed for later nights. Attaches from Howard Athenium host benefit shows and other venues feature Les Petits Oiseaux and Rose Michel. The Great London Circus draws large crowds with receipts around 3050.50.

Boston Colville Folly Company Boston Museeum Globe Theatre Rand English Howard Athenium Andrews Hall The Little Sisters of the Poor South Church Horticultural Hall Beerthoven Rose Michel ART Club Rooms Boylston Street ART Gallery OF Williams & Everety Washington Street London Circus Old Coliseum Dartmouth Street Marie Stone Adelaide Randall Alleash Fra Diavolo Carleton Barcarole Agnes S. Payson Lord Allicash Ch. Clark Lorenzo Percy Cooper Beppo W.H. McDonall Giacomo Hennessy Matteo Martha Howard Athenarum J.J. Braham A.J. Leavitt N. D. Jones Moffitt Bartholomew Beethoven Hall Poston Colville Company Mlle Roseau Edonin Williams Atherton London

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