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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
8
The Wil son Moen case in the United States Circuit Court reveals extensive blackmail by Levi Wilson demanding large sums from Moen starting in 1875. Moen paid about 250000 to 380000 over years while Wilson pressed for more, with letters and threats tied to a supposed scandal.
An elderly Boston woman seeks church records, sits in a pew during a Sunday recess, listening to children sing and a baptism, while a warm light and clock lull her into peaceful reminiscence of historic worship within the old spire. The moment ends as a hush of isolation settles over the space.
Second day draws large crowd as chrysanthemums feature prominently with prizes awarded to J. W. Scott George A. James gardener and E Fewkes & Son among multiple winners. Names include William Martin P Malley E Ward and B A Wood across various chrysanthemum categories.
During a Boston Police Relief Association meeting at Charity Building Chardon Street General Manager Ryan announced sub committees including Hall Sevesant Simonds Johnson McCarty Music Sergeants O Laler O Neill Buswell Pruting Stanley Coimee Hallahan Lyons McAusland Reception Hunt Todd Johnson McCarty Carey Curtin Neill Finance Fodd Curtin Carey.
Frau Anna Steiniger-Clark headlined the first of seven chamber concerts at the Old South Meeting House assisted by Franz Kneisel Fritz Giese and Frederic Clark. The program featured Bach Chopin Liszt and Beethoven with strong praise for Steiniger-Clark a poised pianist. The next concert is planned for Thursday December 2 with Kneisel again and a piano violin duo and more fine works.
The Douste sisters perform at Chickering Hall next Monday afternoon featuring Beethoven Fantasia Chromatique and Fugue Variations, Chopin Liszt pieces, Weber, Manfred Impromptu, and works by Mendelssohn Reinecke and Bizet among others. The program includes Russian, Hungarian and Polish pieces with duets and solo numbers by Jeanne Douste.
Advertisement notes that young men or middle aged men suffering from nervous debility should send 10 cents for an illustrated book offering sure means of cure. It directs readers to the World's Dispensary Medical Association at 664 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
The Merchants’ Club in Boston held its monthly dinner at Parker’s with Governor-elect Oliver Ames and several Massachusetts delegation members present. Speakers praised business relations and urged tariff revision, civil service reform, and clear understanding of public wants between Congress and merchants.
The Associated Charities held its annual meeting in Chardon Street hall with Hon. Robert Treat Paine presiding. The treasurer read the year’s finances and a reform plan urged abolition of petty public doles in favor of direct aid to widows and families, with a network of benevolent supporters to fund and supervise relief.
Henry McCarrell of Milford Connecticut was arrested yesterday on alleged complicity in incendiary fires in Milford. Police nabbed him amid an investigation into recent blazes and possible ties to the arsons within the town.
Levi Wilson Carpenter sues Phillip L Moen as the case resumes. Plaintiff claims blackmail by the defendant with payments totaling up to 250000 dollars from 1875 to June 7, 1882. Attorneys Colwell West Loughlin represent the plaintiff. Morse King represent the defendant.
Nov term listings show several matters before Chief Justice Ari on and associates. Plaintiffs include Susan Wentworth administrator and Emeline Trowbridge while defendants cover individuals and a lumber firm. Attorneys named cover Perry Brackett Hasseltine Hart Lincoln and Wentworth among others.
A bill in equity seeks an injunction to restrain defendants owners and lessees of a wharf from allowing vessels on a waterway claimed as a common highway for vessels. The case, under an 1882 indenture among the parties and Boston, rests on merits. Shattuck and Ropes represent complainants. Hoar Bryant and Veele defend.
Superior Court first session lists cases on land taking for West Roxbury Park including George W. Lincoln vs Boston for 414 acres and heirs of Joseph Meitos vs Boston for damages. Second session covers Nathan Cushing vs city of Boston over Sterling Street extension and multiple civil docket entries with various plaintiffs and defendants.
Plaintiff, an assistant engineer with the Cambridge fire department, sues the city for 4000 alleging a brick obstruction on Cambridge street on August 24, 1855 caused his horse and buggy to be thrown and him severely injured. Defense denies. On trial. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and city. Other case references follow.
Calvin Hague and James McCarthy faced the Municipal Court after a theft at the Globe Theatre. Actors from Wilson Barrett's company testified about jewelry thefts, aiding thieves who were sentenced to eighteen months in the house of correction.
At a meeting of the Montgomery Guard Association last evening Captain James J. Barry presiding, arrangements were made for their annual ball to be held on or about January 12. Veterans present included Captains James Dowling and McCafferty, Lieutenants Enright Conway and Boyle, Sergeants Slater and Clarke, with Quartermaster Lee.
At Parker's last evening the Boston Press Club marked its transition by dissolving the old association and uniting with the new club. About 160 members attended the thirtieth anniversary dinner. speeches by Governor-elect Oliver Ames, Mayor O'Brien, and press leaders celebrated the merger and future collaboration.
The Globe Theatre presents Clito with Wilson Barrett and Miss Eastlake, set in Athens 400 BC. Clito, a brave sculptor, battles Helle and the ephors as love, patriotism, and tragedy collide in a vivid, often dramatic performance.
William Warren of Bridgton Maine is under arrest at Station 1 for tapping a friend’s till. Donations to Thanksgiving Dinner Charity can be sent to Dr W Waldron Boston. Unitarian services begin at Suffolk Conference with Rev James Freeman Clarke preaching next Sunday. Noonday services at King’s Chapel every Wednesday. Irish school held a semi monthly meeting at Tremont Street. Timothy Ryan of Yeoman Street Roxbury died of apoplexy. autopsy done. William Severance of Haverhill assaulted at Washington and Boylston. Pavonia sails for Liverpool on Saturday November 20. Funeral for John C Murphy from Cathedral of the Holy Cross to Calvary Cemetery. Raymond Tourist Club met at Parker House. Gill Robinson given silver tea set. Hungarian Gypsy band at Boston YMC A. next readings by J W Churenin. Governors and Mayors praise Boston police after President’s visit. Sergeants Butters and Foster raided a rambling house on Hanover Street seizing gaming table and cards.
About 300 gentlemen attended an entertainment at the Cambridge Electric Light Company on Main Street last evening. The upper floor housed a dining hall lit by 120 electric lights and guests toured the electric lighting operations. The event was presided over by Superintendent G H Mullixen with speeches from Mayor Russell and several city officials.
Samuel Lathe attempted to auction the Cushing estate in Belmont the former home of Mrs. Samuel R. Payson. A large crowd of wealthy men attended but no bids were made at a starting price of 100 000. The 112 acre property, with buildings, is valued at 168 000. An agent for J Montgomery Sears was on hand hoping for better terms.
The Phi Sigma Society of the Boston College of Physicians and Surgeons met yesterday at 34 Essex Street and elected officers including President J. C. Gallison 87 Vice-President M A Anderson ST Secretary Kearytha Dearing 88 Treasurer Joseph Q Hawes 88 and councillors Gallo bars Silsbee 87 and E F Getchell. The society meets biweekly and is described as prosperous.
At the 1478th New England Conservatory concert in Tremont Temple yesterday afternoon the program included Prelude in C minor by Miss Adelle Davis mares from Athalie by Miss Lydia M Bass Send Out Thy Light conducted by WW Sherwin Offertoire in C minor religious march by Miss Anna Bb Whiting Gypsy Life by Conservatory chorus Tague G maninor prelude six interludes and finale on the plain chant magnificat John A O Shea and triumphed march from Naaman with Conservatory chorus present.
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