Public Institutions Investigation at City Hall Spars in Courtroom
A Boston city inquiry into public buildings management continues with heated exchanges between counsel Garvan and Pillsbury. Witnesses like Rufus F. Greeley and Haskins Bros. & Co. testify on woollens bills and fish dealings as the committee wrestles with evidence and motions to strike records amid claims of political influence and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gargan
Pillsbury
Haskins
Rufus F. Greeley
Rufus S. Frost & Co
Franklin Street
Richard J. Walsh
Commission
Boston
Thomas H. Lynch
John F. Mungovan
Walsh
Frost & Co
Rom Lynch
City
Mr. Gargan
Pontoosue
United States
NEW SIGNAL BOXES LISTED FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Signal boxes are to be installed at many sites across Division 1 including Salem Hanover Bendell s lane Quincy Market Commercial street Commercial wharf Atlantic avenue South Market street Fleet Battery Richmond corner At lantic Hanover North Bennet Par menter Prince Salem Charter Hench man Commercial Thacher Endicott Beverly Travers Causeway Haymarket square Friend Stillman Lafayette and Market Portland streets to improve rail traffic and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem and
Hanover
Bendell’s Lane
Quincy Market
Commercial Street
Commercial Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
South Market Street
Commercial
Fleet
Commercial and Battery
Richmond
North Bennet
Hanover and Parmenter
Prince and Salem
Charter and Henchman
Prince and Commercial
Thacher and Endicott
Beverly and Travers
Beverly and Causeway
Haymarket Square
Friend and
Travers
Stillman and Endicott
Prince and
Lafayette Avenue
Charter
Market
Portland Streets
Watches and clocks sale by N G Wood & Co at new Washington site
Being obliged to remove their place of business Messrs N G Wood Co No 444 Washington street offer their present stock at a great reduction Watches French clocks solid silver and fine plated ware are being sold at remarkably low figures that are worthy attention The firm's new store will be at No 467 Washington street which will be occupied about June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. N. G. Wood & Co
Washington Street
Country Club Race Day Opens Spring Meeting With Several Events
The Birat Day program at the Country Club features a 2:30 pony race with $75 to first and $5 entry, a 3:30 sweepstakes with $10 entries and $125 added, and a 4:30 handicap steeplechase. J. Parker and R. Tower favor horses such as Touch and Go and Jubilee in a day of flat and steeplechase contests, with judges and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
T. McFarlane
B. G
Lancaster
Kh. B. Forbes, Jr
Ch. m. Balrowidle
R. B. Forbes, Jr
Br. m
Mermaid
H. D
A. P. Gardner
Gr. H
Yor Shelby
Pat Mulloy
J. H. Beadford, Jr
Lindora
Sacoe
M.T. Downing
Electrician
Wimgeae Csc
A. H. Barney
Gabe Jackson
Imp
E. L. Willis
B. m
Bullioa
Invermore
Saeed
R. G. Tower
B.g
F. Seabury
T. Downing
Guy Narragansett
Ch. G
Dave
Highlander
Lily Bell
James Parker
Randolph
Kyle Daly
Ida May
Yorktown
Oakland
Penny
M. K. Abbott
Folly
Hh. B
Pleiades
H. B
R. A. Lawrence
Telephone
Seabury
Nellie
Sleepy Tom
G.u. Warren
Sir Watkin
Hopeless
Stonehenge
R. C. Hooper
G. B. Inches
George Lee
G. P. Messervy
A. Hopkins
J. H. Bradford, Jr
J. Allan
Alanson ‘Tucker
G. T. Dexter
Highland Battalion Drill At Mechanics Hall
The Highland battalion of the School Regiment held its annual drill at Mechanics Hall with Major F W Emery in command. Teams performed sword exercises, drum displays, and both single and double rank drills, ending with a ayonet drill and dress parade. Prizes were awarded by Dr John G Blake to various Company I East Boston and Company D Dorchester teams and individuals. Judges included Colonels Strachan and Wellington and Captain Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Battalion
Mechanics’ Hall
F. W. Emery
C. A. J. Smith
Emery
John G. Blake
East Boston
Ff. L Davis
A. G. Pierce
John M. Colby
Roxbury
A. A. Pollard
F. H. Hutchins
F. R. Munro
W. P. Thacher
Cc. B. Grimes
W. Messenger
Dorchester
G. B. Carter
G. W. Oakman
G. R. Mair
Mward M. Manningee
Jamaica Plain
O. Richardson
Strachan
Wellington
Thompson
Real Estate Market Eyeing School Street Widening
Real estate activity shows little movement in city properties this week with several large auction sales anticipated early in the week. The Maine seashore boom, led by Boston capital, highlights Castine Camden Bar Harbor trends and the push for steady development over speculative land sales for summer homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street
Boston
Maine
Castine
Camden
Bar Harbor
Ward 19 Republican crisis deepens with alleged multiple votes
A Ward 19 Republican sub committee hearing at city headquarters examined rival delegation claims to city committee representation. Thomas Conroy testified he voted six times at the regular caucus, with three ballots cast after challenges by Dr. McCuen. He said Councilman Duggan urged repeat votes and several Democrats also voted, prompting adjournment to continue inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 19
Henry F. Spach
McCuen
Farren
Hendricks
Thomas Conroy
Duggan
Postmaster Royce Arrested for Opening Mails in Wales
A postmaster, AO P. Royce, was arrested in Wales by postoffice inspector Knowlton of Boston for opening letters in the mails. Royce, appointed by the current administration, was taken to Boston for arraignment before the U.S. Commissioner. he has been regarded as an upright citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Wales
AO. P. Royce
Postoffice
Knowlton
Boston
Royce
United States
City Notes On Campus Talks Railings And Robberies
Exuation cemens exercises of Perkins Institution to be held at Tremont Temple on Thursday afternoon June 7. American Statistical Association holds postponed quarterly meeting this afternoon at 8 p m in room 16 Rogers Building MIT. Papers include Monograph on Wheat by Edward Atkinson Park Areas and Open air Spaces in American Cities by B R L Gould Key to US Censuses by Edward Clark Lant A M Boston Young Men's Christian Union opens rooms for visiting clergy and laity during anniversary week. Park commissions award iron railing contracts for Charles River embankment to Dunn & Co $3874 and Marine Park to Builders Lies Foundry Co $4400. Andrew J Rice of Lawrence before Commissioner Hallett charged with attempting to pass a genuine two dollar silver certificate for $50. S A Pease arrested as accomplice. both held $1000 for District Court. John vested charged with breaking into Edward Murphy’s stable No 208 First Street South Boston stealing horse and buggy valued at $253. property recovered. Ladies’ Physiological Institute to hold forty-fifth anniversary May 31 at 2 30 p m in Wesleyan Hall with addresses by Dr Salome B Merritt Dr Helen B O Leary Rev Mrs Bruce and others Mrs Ormiston Chant of England expected Recitations and music FF Donovan arrested
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Institution For the
Tremont Temple
American Statistical Association
Rogers Building
Institute of Technology
Association
Edward Atkinson
B. R. L. Gould
United States Bureau of Labor
Edward Clark Lant
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
Boston
Park Commissioners
Charles River
Messrs. Dunn & Co
Marine Park
Lies Foundry Company
Andrew J. Rice
Lawrence
Hallett
8. A. Pease
John Vested
Edward ¥. Murphy
First Street
South
Ladies’ Physiological Institute
Wesleyan Hall
Salome B. Merritt
Helen B. O'Leary
Bruce
Ormiston
England
Donovan
Tree labels in Boston Public Garden need durable fixings
A letter to Mr. Taverner argues for permanent tree labeling in Boston Public Garden. It recalls Dr. Gould’s earlier labels on Boston Common and praises current plantings such as Gingko, rose chestnut, Sophora Japonica, and Kentucky coffee tree. The writer proposes galvanized wire with zinc stencilled plates as a durable, affordable method to continue educating visitors about remarkable trees. MEDICUS, Boston, May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taverner
A. A. Gould
Boston
Ether Monument
Arlington and
Beacon Streets
Brimmer Street
Kentucky
Middle States
Aldermen Hold Special Meeting Over Appropriation Bill
After a special meeting, Alderman Wilson urged non concurrence with the council and a conference committee was appointed including Aldermen Allen Rogers Wilson Eddy and Kelly. City Treasurer Turner said $400000 to $500000 owed to city workers, with rising future debts if deadlock continues, and hinted payments would adjust as authorities allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Allen
Rogers
Eddy
Kelly
Post
Turner
Pinckney Street
Park
Stony Brook
Suffolk County Court House
London
Mr. Turner
Massachusetts Homoeopathic Hospital Receives Numerous Endowments
The hospital treasurer records generous contributions for general purposes and life memberships from a long list of donors including Mrs. C. W. Story Mrs. J. H. Thorndike and Mr. J. A. Higginson among others. Total contributions reach $6 787 with readings noting life memberships and for the support of free beds at the Massachusetts Homoeopathic Hospital dated May 24 1888 in Sears Building Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Homosopathic Hospital
C. W. Story
W. H. Horton
J.H. Thorndike
White
G. White
H. Collamore
John R. Hall
E. Collamore
Forlife
Liverus Mall
F. Talbot
W. A. Kennard
PD. L. Webster
M. P. Kennard
A.J. Baker
M.D
M. Weld
Converse
Bradlee
Whitwell
Joseph H. Gray
Pottec
L. Whitwell
P. Mandell
H, W
Sater
L, Fuller
McClallan
David Nevins
Taggard
Leonard
Debleis
Rugmaccolness
Woon
Sears
Boston
Courts Docket and Conviction Highlight May 25 Proceedings
United States Circuit Court on May 25 hears Colt v Bugbee over a restraining order on a copyrighted picture The court finds no ridicule and dismisses the motion without prejudice Also Collins Stone Co v Cleveland Stone Fr B S Parker represents defendant and injunctions issued against trademark infringements on whet stones Angelo De Lucca found guilty of passing counterfeit 25 cent pieces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
COLT
J. Thomas C. Fielding
Charles R. Bugbee
Fraternity Frame Company
Rock of Odd Fellowship
J. L
Roberts
A. F. Pike Manufacturing Company
Cleveland Stone Company
T. L. Livermore
F. P. Fish
Bb. S. Parker
Nelson
J. Angelo de
Boston Superior Court May Session Cases and Dockets
Suffolk County court records from May sessions list tort actions including Rosa McHale v Wood et al and Isaac Libby v Chase et al with details of alleged window and horse injury negligence. Numerous civil dockets cover personal injury and contract claims, with notes on proceedings, counsel, and case numbers across four sessions and multiple defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Pitman
Rosa McHale
George H. Wood
George H. Wood & Co
Albany Street
B. Wadleigh
J. B. Goodrich
Isaac Libby
James O. Chase
South Boston Bridge
Mongovan
W. B.rench
J. Bennett
Damages awarded in Cowen vs Sunderland cesspool injury case
In Middlesex and Norfolk Superior Court sessions on May 25, verdict for plaintiff Margaret Cowen for 200 damages after suing Mehitable Sunderland for injuries from falling into a cesspool on premises hired by Sunderland. Also, William A White versus Inhabitants of Foxboro seeks damages for highway widening. trial held with representations from Co Reed and Grover Carpenter. court adjourned until Monday with no other trials scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Sarah E. LeClait
Mark A. Waterhouse
Urse
Testate
Waterhouse
B. Goodsell
R. W. Light
Pelatiab Fletcher
Fitchburg Railroad
LeClar
Fuller
Forbes
Liverpool Wh’s Co
Boston
Same
Sane
Chase
Harriman
McCormick
Fogs
Boston & Owell RR
Cavanagh
Messenger
Delong
Canney
Crane
Higgins
McLaughlin
Ring
Hatch
Chapman
Morrill
Richard
Rulskesav
Margaret Cowen
Sunderland
J. E. Cotter
A. L. Lincoln
C. P. Gorely
William A. White
Foxboro
Co. A. Reed
Lobster Prices Debate Splits Wharf Fish Dealers
A formation of the T wharf fish dealers agreed to follow price lists each morning. William J. Emerson urged lobster pricing to match other fish. In response, the dealers proscribed Emerson and ordered all dealers not to transact with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wharf
William J. Emerson
Emerson
Judge Denies Habeas Relief for Dolloff in Eight-Year Sentence
Judge Field of the Supreme Court denies Myron J. O. Dolloff's habeas corpus petition. Dolloff, convicted of breaking and entering in 1832 on three indictments, was sentenced Feb 2 to three years on two counts and two years on the last. The court held eight years to be the intent, with a writ of error as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Supreme Court
Myron J. O. Dolloff
Dolloff
Pearline Safe For Washing All Your Clothes
Advert says Pearline is harmless and essential for washing dishes and laundry. Claims ten year consumption of 150,000,000 packages with no complaints, praising its safety for soaking fine linens. Warns of dangerous imitations and urges testing Pearline to prove its cleaning power. James Pyle, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pyle
New York
Canvassing for a Bishopric in the General Conference
The article details Dr. Newman’s long effort to secure election as bishop at the Methodist general conference. It notes his political skill overcame opposition despite being a Congregationalist, and covers supporting figures including Ex-Comptroller Lawrence, Gov. Lounsbury, and Col. Ray. It mentions the final tally of ballots and references to Mrs. Grant and old soldiers as influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Newman
Methodist General Conference
Daniel A. Goodsell
Newman
J. H. Seymour
Madison Avenue Congregational Church
William Lawrence
the Treasury
J. D. Taylor
Ohio
Conness
Seymour
Lawrence
Bellefontaine
Warner Miller
Lounsbury
Connecticut
Cumback
Indiana
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
Ind
Joan W. Ray
J. M. Buckiey
New York
Amos Shinkie
Covington
Tere
Grant
Chicago
Coupon System Advertising Priority Dispute
Louis E. Dunlap of the Dunlap Stylograph Company asserts priority in coupon advertising. He states his $1 coupon for an $8 fountain pen and a subsequent $2 coupon for a $4 pen, arguing his campaigns appeared in the Transcript and Herald on April 7 and 16, contrasting with Oak Grove Farm Company’s claimed novelty. Boston, May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Oak Grove Farm Company
Oak Grove
Transcript and Herald
Louis E. Dunlap
The
Dunlap Stylograph Company
Boston
Music Hall Promenade Concert Tonight at the Hall
A lively programme features selections from the popular opera Erminie and other favorite tunes, providing an evening of light entertainment at the Music Hall with a promenade concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Erminie
Sunday Notices of Arlington Street Churches and R elated Happenings
Sunday notices list sermons, vesper services, and meetings at Arlington Street churches and nearby houses of worship. It details preachers including Rev Brooke Herford Rev M R Deming Rev William Wilberforce Newton and Rev Edward A Horton with times from 10:30 a m to 7:30 p m plus choir music and special events in Bowdoin Square Roxbury and Copley Square areas.
Business Troubles and Insolvencies Reported Across Firms
Assignees of William T. Coleman of San Francisco publish asset and liability schedules with Coleman valuing totals at 3.595 million against 2.92 million liabilities. Other notices include W. C. Pope & Co insolvency petition, several local assignments, and nationwide failures: 225 total this week, up from 189 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Coleman
San Francisco
Coleman
W. C. Pope & Co
High Street
Boston
R. W. Forbes & Co
H. Turner
Fenton, Mich
E. A. Miller & Son
Concord
N. H
Kh. G. Dan & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Dominion of Canada
Dominion Canada
Auction of Autographs and Manuscripts Draws Strong Bids
An auction by Libbies Co. moved a cache of autographs and old manuscripts from T. O. H. P. Burnham. Items included Samuel Adams signatures, letters from G B Brandock, broadside by John Milner, proclamations from Sir Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot, and items tied to Burgoyne and Charleston. The sale continues today with bids continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Libbies
Sam
Congress
Sir Henry Clinton
Admiral Arbuthnot
South Carolina
John Brown
John Burgoyne
Saratoga
Thomas Carlyle
Manchester
Charleston
H. Clinton
Arbuthnot
Lincoln
Yachts Readied on North Shore for Trial Trips Tomorrow
Yachts along the North Shore prepare for first-season trial runs with Flying Yankee refitted but unsettled at West Lynn. At Great Head, KK Wady? bills and E W D Nellie D plus Clytie and Fancy are listed for trial trips, while Freya awaits new owners. Jeffrey's Point sees bustle as smaller boats slip into water. Zoe Bree Nydia among others planned to go out pending good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
Kich
Flying Yankee
E. A. Rich
Mr. Sawyer
West Lynn
Great Head
Lyman K. Billings
KK. W. Dixon
Joel Goldthwait & Co. Straw Mattings At Country Home
Tue KeLim Roud and straw mattings are recommended at Joel Goldthwait & Co. for furnishing a country home. The items present practical, durable decor options suited to rustic interiors and outdoor living spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Goldthwait & Co
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Green Mountains
Lynch
Alderman Murphy
Greeley
Murphy
Cushing
Reed
Fallon
YrAs
Shaw
Nunan
Mahoney
Gove
H. GC. Davis
Kingston Street
H. B. Clay & Co
Henry B. Clay
Henry B. Blue
Donahue
Board of Directors of
Public Institutions
Henry K. Clay
Henry ©. Blue
Mr. Blue
H. B. Haskins
Haskins Bros. & Co
Martin
Mr. Pillsbury
William Prior, Jr
Quincy Hall
Prior
Board of Directors
Vic. Cushing
Mr. Cushing
Ais
Cuushing
Board of
Brother Pillsbury
Cohing
Brother Gargan
Pillsboury
Roston
Aldermen’s Special Meeting
Homogopathic Hospital
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Maguire
Firehoe RR
Household
M. Co
Nickerson
Cohn
Verdinand
Kitzgerald
Decker
Cainan
Hathorne
Tooley
Thomas
Law
McGailgan
Valligan
Boston Rev. RR
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Devley
Herbert
Riedel
Ramsey
Phelps
Lamevy
Vargas v. Ct. of Liberty
A. O. of
Corey
Hammmond
Latarop
George W. Maynes
Sarah Rowland
Chambers Street
Charlestown
J. F. Pickering
J. W. Pickering
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Annie Ludovica
City of
Park Street
K. B. Callendar
Louis Girardin
T. M. Babson
UGE
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George HK. Currier
Thomas F. Maguire
Burger x
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Gould
Boston & Mfaina RR
Schnitzer
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Hoinkinson
Lunes
McQuade We Juade
Coye
Fitchburg
Favor
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Daley
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Green
South Boston Tron Works
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van Nostrand
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West
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Lux
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McCarthy
Warren Institution For Savings
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Superior Opues
Norfolk County
Bismop, J
Pyle
Dr. Newman
Arlington Street
Evangeliat Leyden
Beacon Ladies’ Orchesta
B. ¥. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston’ Street
William Wilberforce Newton
St. Stephen’s Church
Pittsfield
Mass
B. F. Gilbert
Flora E. Barry
V. P Melntire
J.M. Robinson
B.A Robinson
Laarch
James Freeman Clarke
Chandler Hall
Essex Sireet
Cextre
Walden Streets
Roxstry
William Bradley
Na. Mm
Wiliam Bradley
George
Pike
Ternity School
E.R. Byar-Clough
Lake
D. &. Caswell
Copley Square
Edward A. Horton
South Congregational
Exeter Street
Dr. Hale
Emory J. Haynes
John A. Andrew Post
G. A. By
Cueron
Newbury Street
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Paris
W. Baker & CO
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