Wilson Moen case opens in Circuit Court action for 113000
The Circuit Court opens the Wilson Moen breach of contract suit as Judge Carpenter presides. Levi Wilson of Providence and Philip L Moen of Worcester are the principals. The case centers on alleged compromises of three suits for 50 000 each and a disputed payment.
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Wilson-Moen
Circuit Court
Carpenter
Levi Wilson
Providence
Philip L. Moen
Worcester
Wilson
Moen
George West
Warren P. Perce
P. O. Loughlin
I Francis Colwell
Samuel P. Colt
W. W. Rice
Mr. Moen
Henry M. King
R. M. Morse, Jr
Aye
Mind reader Bishop tours Europe to Russia and beyond
The article chronicles W Irving Bishop a mind reader and spiritualist performer who toured England Sweden and Russia. It details demonstrations for royalty including the Czar Empress Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales as well as an appearance in Boston for Old South fund. It notes legal actions against Labouchere and honors awarded by Russia Romania and Persia.
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W. Irving Bishop
Boston
Old South Fund
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Parker House
Bishop
Philadelphia
Copenhagen
London
Labouchére
Lzebouchke
Charles Russell
Q. C
Minnie
Dagmar
Denmark
Russia
Sweden
Moscow
Tourgénieff
Svitchkoff
Hussar
Svitcchkoff
Nicholas
Chevalier Guard
Lenickiy
Catherine II
Darine
St. Petersburg
Gaisehine
Imperial Party
Constantine Constantencowitch
Imperial Guard
Elizabeth
Prinecess
Hesse
Alice
England
Hugh Conway
Princess of Wales
Nicolai
Alexander II
Ig Majesty
Prince of Wales
Kent
Chelsea
Eqwin Booth
Nince of
Wales
Duke of Albany
Old North End lecture tours Boston landmarks on Hanover street
The Old South Meeting House hosted a six lecture series on The Old North End led by Rev. Edward G. Porter. He guided listeners along Hanover street from Haymarket to North Bennet, highlighting historic sites from 18th century inns to the Green Dragon and Old Second Church.
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Old North End
Old South Meeting House
Edward G. Porter
Spa
Hanover — Street
Haymarket Square
Hanover Street
North Bennet
Eaxle
Albany
Union
Hanover Streets
Josiah Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Milk Street
Boston
Daniel Simpson
Massachusetts Charitable Institution
Master Kidder
John Gore
Gore
Joseph Howe
Marshall Street
Peter Thatcher
Paul Revere
Bere
Shephard Memorial
Cambridge
Cotton Mather
Henry Ware, Jr
Chandler Robbins
Motley
New Hampshire Club Dinner Includes Noted Guests
The New Hampshire Club held its monthly dinner at the Quincy House with a large turnout. Presidents of Norfolk Boston Bay State and New England clubs attended, praising dining clubs and state welfare, while speakers from Manchester and Concord lauded New Hampshire character and scenery.
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New Hampshire
Quincy House
French
Norfolk Club
Crane
Boston Club
Tayor
Bay State Club
Presiden
Harvey N. Shepard
New England Club
J. C. Morse
George §. Chandler
Manchester
Chandler
Judge French
Samuel D. Crane
Boston
Charles H. Taylor
Bay State Glub
Granite State
Massachusetts
New England
McKinney
Kent
Cleveland
Parker
Concord
D. J. Flanders
Boston & Maine Railroad
David Levering
Adams Express Company
East Boston ferry inquiry ends with tense testimony
The final hearing on the East Boston ferries draws a packed audience as witnesses including Clerk Flannagan and John M. Brooks testify amid gripping moments. Copper costs for Hugh O'Brien and Revere hull work, plus roving memory gaps, dominate the session with adjournment set for Tuesday.
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City Hall
East Boston
Alen
Flannagan
Jenks Faverent
Hugh O'brien
W. E. Richardson
Mr. Roby
Williams
Roby
John M. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Hugh O’brien
Kimball
Hack O'Brien
Commercial Wharf
T. Wharf Corporation
Sullivan
Allen
Lewis E. Coffin
Launion Copper Company
Feree Bas
Sy FE Whitten
O’brien
D. D. Kelly
Brooks
Whitten
Prooks
Bromwich
Edwin Booth's Illness Delays Stage Return
Edwin Booth will not appear again on stage until Monday evening next. His physician says he is improving and not in danger if he rests, but playing this week would be dangerous.
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Edwin Booth
New York
Sprediau
Tufts College Notes Highlight Faculty Rules and Reports
Tufts faculty requires entrance conditions to be completed before the sophomore year ends. President Capen's annual report is ready for distribution. The college catalogue is not yet out. Theta Delta Chi at Tufts challenges a rival chapter to a campus football game. Amherst College defeats Tufts 6 to 5, correcting a misreport of 60 to 5.
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Tufts College
Capen
Kappa Chapter
Tufts
Theta Delta Chi Society
Jota Chapter
Far Ard
Almherst Agriculturau Cotlege
Tutts
Boston Fatherless and Widows Society Elects Officers
The sixty ninth annual meeting and election of officers for the Boston Fatherless and Widows Society occurred at 721 Commonwealth Avenue. The secretary’s report notes 200 families receive ongoing aid. changes include Mrs Luther Merrill becoming secretary and Mrs J W Olmstead named assistant trustee. Miriam Tobey and Grace Constantine added to collectors list.
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Boston
J. N. Fiske
Commonwealth Avenue
George H. Bart
Rey. Philip $. Moxon
Luther M. Merrill
J. W. Olmstead
Miriam
A. Tobey
Grace Constantine
Boston youth named Karica Davis arrested for shoplifting
A young colored fellow identifying as Karica Davis of Anderson street Boston was arrested at Maiden yesterday afternoon for stealing various articles from stores.
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Karica Davis
Anderson Street
Boston
Maiden
Rock of Chicamauga lecture honors General Thomas
Major William H. Lambert of Philadelphia spoke at Tremont Temple under GAR Post 15 on General George H. Thomas known as the Rock of Chicamauga. The talk traced his West Point years and Civil War achievements from Mill Spring to Nashville and Murfreesboro, praising his character and leadership.
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Post 15
GAR
Tremont Temple
William H. Lambert
Philadelphia
George FH. Thomas
Chicamanga
Thomas
West Point
Mill Spring
Zollaoffer
Tennessee
Hood
Nashville
Saeing
_Piaves At The Globe Theft Scandal At Globe Theatre
Two young men entered a saloon with a half sovereign, then tailed by police as suspects in a theft at the Globe Theatre. McCarty and Richards robbed seven actors of watches money and letters. Property recovered. Richards later identified as Liaynes with prior time in custody.
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James McCarty
Globe Theatre
Jerrold Maxwell
Gamuel Carson
Thomas Percyval
Herbert Kersley
Harry Evans “i
Siver
Albert Field
Gerraughty and
Houghton
Tt Tot Street
Station 4
Richards
Liaynes
House of Correction
Miss Eastlake
Annie Clarke Steps In For Langtry In Local Play
Langtry’s doctors informed manager Tompkins that the star would miss the evening performance. Actress Annie Clarke agreed to substitute as Pauline and was warmly received. If Langtry cannot perform tonight Clarke will again take Pauline, with box office staff alerting patrons of the cast change.
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Langtry
Tompkins
Annie Clarke
Pauline
Boston University opens new hall for School of Theology
The school hall at Boston University was dedicated at 11 o'clock yesterday with an address by Bishop John F. Hurst. The Francis B. Hayes estate funded the project, located at 72 Mt. Vernon street. The summer saw enlargement and remodeling of the building for the school.
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Boston University
John F. Hurst
D.D
Francis B. Hayes
Mt. Vernon Street
Courts. Patent suit ends in $18,000 for plaintiff
United States Circuit Court on November 10 resumed the case of Cary Senter et al. versus William Coupe et al. for an expired patent on preparing hides for belting. Jury awarded $18,000 damages to the plaintiffs. Attorneys A. M. Wheaton and T. J. Livermore for plaintiffs. B. F. & W. 3B. Thurston for defendants.
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United States Circuit Court
Cary Snter
J. Herman Royer
William Coupe
A. M. Wheaton
San Francisco
T. J. Livermore
Thurston
Supreme Judicial Court November session opinions demand strict oath
The Supreme Judicial Court dismissed two petitions to prove exceptions for lack of positive knowledge. It held affidavits based on best information were insufficient against judge’s proceedings. The court refused amendment after the twenty day period elapsed.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Fresent—Morron
Damages Heard in Boston Court Docket of 1885 Tort Actions
The record lists tort actions including Clark vs Cunningham and Clark pro ams vs sane with verdicts favoring plaintiffs 35 and 1 respectively for Burke street collision injuries. Other cases include Lincoln vs Boston on land takings and numerous docket entries across sessions with various defendants and plaintiffs.
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Daniel Clark
Patrick Cunningham
Susan Clark
Sane
Burke Street
Henry Hi. Bucek
T. J. Gargan
George W. Lincoln
Boston
Purner
Woodward
George
McDonald
Brosseran
Purcell
Hyman
Rogers
Locke
Elwell
Thurston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Menahan
Hawley
Hildreth
Hathaway
Bonnell
Holmes
Denny
Gurney
Beals
Nichols
Ridley
Delony
Canney
Jordan
McKinney
Saime
Same
Denial on New Lehigh Valley West Line Scheme
The Record says rumors claim a new Pittsburg Seaboard Western line backed by a London syndicate, offering a western coal outlet and a shorter Chicago route. President E P Wilbur denied the Lehigh Valley Railroad's involvement in any through line to the West.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Susquehanna River
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Chicago
E. P. Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Fire damages multiple floors at 129 to 135 State Street complex
Fire alarms from Box 37 report a fifth-floor blaze at a building extending from 129 to 135 State Street and 1 2 and 3 India Street, owned by Fifty Associates. Maynard Irwin occupants report stock damage around 1000 dollars with insurance. building damage about 400 pounds. Other fires: 978 Harrison avenue barn damaged 60 dollars and 46 Lynde avenue dwelling with no damage from a defective chimney.
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State Street
India Street
Fifty Associates
Maynard & Irwin
Harrison Avenue
Thomas Hall
Lynde Avenue
Large North Front street fire causes extensive losses
Fire on North Front street in Portapetrellia damages buildings numbers 22 to 30. Losses split among John M Sharpless & Co one million Pierce & Middleton 3000 Murdock & Co 10000 and John & James Dobson 15000. All insured. Mt Pleasant reports Standard mines flooded under control and ventilation planned to clear black damp.
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Piersscre
Mt. Pleasant
Penn
City Notes
William Halladay of 24 Fountain street lost a right hand in a machinery accident at Jordan Marsh Co. He died at City Hospital after amputation. The fortieth Theta Delta Chi convention will be in Bowdoin area November 17 18 19 at Youngs Hotel. Banquet host Seward A Simons Joseph Bennett to speak Jesse F Libby to read poem. Funeral of Alexander G Parker held at 1101 Tremont Street Rev Samuel B officiated Mt Auburn grave. Roley Russell acquitted of illegal voting. Charles V Whitten may run for mayor. A fair in Horticultural Hall from December 6 for Free Protestant Homes Society. Henry O Hearn in custody after murder arrest, to have hearing in Municipal Court.
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William Halladay
Fountain Street
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Theta Delta Chi
Bowdoin Eharse
Young's Hotel
Seward A. Simons
Joseph Bennett
Jesse F. Libby
Alexander G. Parker
Tremont Street
Samuel B
Mt. Auburn
Roley Russell
Charles V. Whitten
Horticultural Hall
Society of Workers
Henry O' Hearn
Federal Street
Novis
Two Hancock poachers hunted in Machias deer park tragedy
Reports from Machias Maine detail a fatal shooting of Hill and wounding of Niles by Hancock poachers. The lone gunman’s identity is suspected as Graves, with McFarland possibly involved. Pursuit continues as authorities monitor woods and watch homes.
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Machias
Hancock
Lilsworth
Hill
Niles
Lewiston, Jre
Evening Journal
Young McKeavey
Machias Deer Park
Lam
Graves
McFarland
MekKeavey
Ellswonth
Constitutional Defence Association forms to defend Constitution
Articles of incorporation granted to the Constitutional Defence Association of America formed by prominent citizens from several states to defend constitutional rights and promote morality and temperance. The group, with 500 plus members in 25 states, aims for 10 000 more in three months and plans offices in Philadelphia Washington and New York. It remains non partisan in politics.
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New York
Constitutional Defence Association of America
Association
Philadelphia
Washington
Law Committee
Brown v Chandler and related actions in Melrose and Ashland
Multiple tort actions listed with trials and defendants. Brown v Chandler pursues forcible entry and removal of plaintiff’s furniture in Melrose. Hogan v Sherman alleges barn intrusion and privy removal in Ashland with a health board nuisance defense. verdict for defendant. Other cases named include Meredith v Quigg, Connor v Quigg, Casey v McManus, Wood v Remick, and others in the docket.
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Brown Vs. Chandler Et al
Melrose
Lynde
Wiggin & Fernald and Moulton, Loring & Loring
Hogan Vs. Sherman
Ashland
Board of Health of
Said Ashland
L. H. Wakefield
G. C. Travis
Meredith
Quigg
Connor
Same
Casey
McManus
Wood
Remick
Mitchell
Gillin
Dail
Mead
MccGrath
Homans Electro Vulcan Co
Wwoodrough
Esty
Marmand
Boston Area Court Notes on Several Cases
Frederick Lidbury of Somerville jailed three years for breaking and entering. James Connors and Rose Simpson of Malden faced adultery with a hung jury. James J Hannigan of Newton charged with two counts of assault and battery using a knife. jury out. Thomas Fair Andrew Slamin Thomas Barlow Jack Dailey John Myers Henry Slamin Charles Heckman and Yorkey Buckley of Natick on trial for disturbing the peace.
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Frederick Lidbury
Somerville
House of Correction
James Connors
Rose Simpson
Malden
James J. Hannigan
Newton
James B. Welch
William Welch
Thomas Fair
Andrew Slamin
Thomas Barlow
Jack Dailey
John Myers
Henry Slamin
Charles Heckman
Yorkey Buckley
Natick
Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Elects Line Officers
A large meeting chaired by Commander David W. Wardrop elected new line officers for the Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps. Fourth captain Henry W. Howe, senior first lieutenant Charles H. Betteley, second Samuel N. Neat, third Hiram J. Townsend, fourth Charles E. K. Edgerley, ensign Charles A. Hinckley were named. Amendments to the constitution were discussed including an increase of star and line officers. The corps thanked Tren Morgan Scotch and New Bedford residents for a welcome on the October 13 excursion.
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Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps
David W. Wardrop
Joshua M. Cushing
Henry W. Howe
Charles H. Betteley
Samuel N. Neat
Hiram J. Townsend
Charles E. K. Edgerley
Charles A. Hinckley
Tren
Morgan
New Bedford
Chrysanthemum Show At Horticultural Hall Opens
The chrysanthemum show moves into prepress at Horticultural Hall. A first floor display features cut flowers and vases with fruit and vegetables, while the upper hall reveals a vast maze of potted plants and towering blooms. The show closes Friday.
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To Horticultural Hall
Crazed by Starvation Drives Man to Insanity
Daniel Bower of Boston was committed to the county jail insane ward after days of near starvation wandering from Madison Wisconsin to Curiaco. He plunged into Lincoln Park lake to drown himself but was saved, revived, and placed in care where recovery is expected within a week.
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Curiaco
Daniel Bower
Boston
Bowen
Madison
Wis
Lincoln Park
Vic
Larrabee Street
Peace talks by rail executives aim to ease Reading Pennsy clash
In Philadelphia, President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad and President Corbin of the Reading met with Receiver Keim to ease tensions and maintain peaceable relations. They discussed Reading’s Schuylkill Valley line and tonnage expectations, with assurances of restraint from aggression. In New Orleans a Vicksburg special notes Judge Semrall may attempt to regain a seat in the Fifty-first Congress, urging a challenge to Morgan.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Roberts
Thomson
Pennsyvania Railroad Company
Corbin
Keim
Reading
Pennsylvani Railroad Company
Schuylkul Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Congress
Onleans
Vicksburg
Miss
H. F. Semrall
J. K. Chalmers
J. K. Morgan
Chalmers
Mr. Morgan
A . Vatparenes
Antidote Gin Like Mixture At Newport Prohibition Scene
A fragment from Saturday Evening Gazette describes a potent antidotal mixture marketed by Rhode Island chemists. It notes a bottle resembling gin with lemon juice and bitters, aimed at stomach emergencies. The piece mocks its resemblance to gin and its appeal in no-license districts.
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Newport
Rhode Island
Saturday Evening Gazette
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