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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1887

Page

8

Eviction hearing on Long Island Portuguese fishermen continues

The Long Island eviction case for Portuguese fishermen reopened at 2 50 pm before special commissioners Jeromes S Macdonald James A Young and Thomas Dean. Witness Mullane testified he could not identify houses or read details, while Portuguese witnesses faced interrogation over interpreters and estate valuations. The session ended with plans to finish evidence Thursday morning and hear final arguments.

Long Island Jeromes S. Macdonald Rogers Building James A. Young Thomas Dean Jeremiah H. Mullane Pabson Young Davenport Jacobs Mengers Henry F. Nathan Mullane Nathan Babson Jaakine Mellon Manuel Vasconcellos Manuel Jaakine Boston Mr. Babson Joukine Cesar

Business and Anarchy Drive Early Winter Market Tone

United States and Canada report 195 and 22 business failures respectively, total 17 this week. Trade notes rising cotton prices on 6,300,000 bales forecast, rail earnings up 12 percent, iron and steel steady, coal in demand, and exports of cotton up 80 percent year over year.

New Yor R. G. Dan & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency Telegraph United States Canada The Trade Review New York Ohio Valley

Rabbi Schindler Lectures on the Talmud at Temple Adath Israel

Rabbi Schindler spoke at Temple Adath Israel last evening on the Talmud describing its vast polyglot origins and thousand year growth. He contrasted its unmatched complexity with biblical simplicity, noting its influence, copies, and role as a dynastic legal master for Judaism.

Rabbi Schindler Adath Israel Mt. Sinai Israel

Cambridge druggists face liquor law violations trial

At a Cambridge aldermen meeting Chief Cloyes announced eight prominent druggists violated sixth class liquor license rules. They face District Court hearings next Wednesday with details including missing books unreadable signatures and Sunday sales without prescriptions. Sergeant Batchelder led the investigation and more prosecutions are planned.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Cloyes Batchelder F. H. Lowell Main Street Edward Thorndike Andros G. B. Ketchum Broadway McGibbin A. R. Bayley J. M. Minott Inman Square D. M. Desmond Cambridge Street

Westinghouse Air Brake tests set for Fitchburg line

The Westinghouse Air Brake Company will run a series of tests with fifty freight cars on the Fitchburg railroad near Stony Brook station. A Boston departure at 10 o'clock precedes a demonstration watched by rail officials and safety advocates. George Westinghouse Jr and key company members will attend at the Brunswick hotel.

Westinghouse Westinghouse Air Brake Company Fitchburg Stony Brook Albany Boston George Westinghouse, Jr Charlies J. Brown Brunswick

Larrabee Leads Iowa Governor Race by 15810 Vote Margin

Complete returns from all counties show Larrabee leading for governor with a 15810 plurality. State totals fall about 13000 votes short of last year’s total.

Drs Mores Larrabee

Servants Have Rights Pearl line about Pearline

A brief note asserts servants' rights including Pearline to ease labor burdens.

Jewelry Satchel Robbery Rumor Denied After Mixup

Report claimed George Kelley, a commercial drummer for a jewelry firm, was robbed on a Boston and Maine train of a satchel with watches rings and jewelry worth 1100. Kelley and Donnelly later revealed the satchel was delivered intact after a mistaken train switch and return trip.

George Kelley Boston & Maine Kelley Donnelly Wakefield Portland

Recount at Cambridge confirms ward vote changes

The Cambridge board of aldermen reconvened yesterday to recount votes for Representatives in Wards 2 and 4. The tally increased Close by eleven in Ward 2 and Pear by two in Ward 4, but the final result remained as previously announced by precinct officers.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Close Pear

Boston Hosts British Visitors Peace Overture Meeting

A full Tre mont Temple gathering is expected with a packed audience tonight as Boston shows strong support for Great Britain and its peace overtures to the United States.

Tremont Temple Boston Great Britain

Future cotton trading outlook seen here

In discussing the road ahead for cotton, two sides emerge with Allan Asher & Co. at 22 Exchange Place offering private wire access for patrons. They advertise reasonable rates and honest quotations as a basis for future trading.

Boaarp Allan Asher & Co Exchange Place

Moody Merrill Retires From Boston Street Railway Service

Moody Merrill announces retirement from the West End Street Railway after fifteen years of service. He credits President Whitney for enabling the consolidation of Boston’s competing railways into a single company and wishes the West End success as he withdraws from the street railway business.

Moody Merrill Whitney West End Railway Company West End Street Railway Company Highland Street Railway Highland Street Railway Company Boston Grand West End

Harvard's Chance Versus Princeton in Intercollegiate Clash

Harvard prepares for a pivotal match with Princeton that will decide the intercollegiate championship. Princeton arrived and practiced on Jarvis field while Harvard relies on a rush line against Princeton's kicking style. The game is set for 8 o clock rain or shine, amid divided sentiment among backers and bettors.

Harvard Princeton Yale Jarvis Field Cambridge High School Brattle Street H. McAllister Law School F. P. Clement Phillips Brooks St. Paul’s Society Arvis Field

Theatres Gossip Teems With New York and Boston Dramas

A crowded schedule details afternoon and evening performances across Globe Hollis Street Museum Park and Howard theatres featuring Rip Van Winkle The Colleen Bawn A Run of Luck Sophia and more New plays and tours include Little Miss Lotta Daly at Hollis Street and Mme de Nancaze plans That Dangerous Woman plus London and New York productions and notable performers H er Luu wig Herr Luu wig mishaps and Elks attendance add local color

Globe Joseph Jefferson Rip van Winkle Hollis Street Boucicault Colleen Bawn Boston Museum Sophia Park Howard Australian Novelty Company

British Deputation Tours Boston With Peace Aim

Members of the English parliamentary deputation meet Gov. Ames at the State House after an informal morning session. They tour Deer Island and the harbor, visit Harvard College, and plan a mass meeting at Tremont Temple under the American Peace Society patronage with speakers including Gov. Ames and Bishop Foster. John Wilson and colleagues sail from New York to England after a Boston visit.

the Vendome Tobey American Peace Society Governor Ames State House Deer Island Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Harvard College Robert C. Winthrop Society Bishop Foster Methodist Episcopal Church E. £. Hale D.D Alexander McKenzie Emory J.haynes John Wilson M.P John Inglis Charles Freak British Traces Union New York England

Fourth annual Massa chusetts Charitable Fire Society meeting at Young's Hotel

At Young's Hotel last evening the Massa chusetts Charitable Fire Society held its fourth annual meeting. Officers elected include President Frederic W. Lincoln and Vice President William F. Davis. Trustees named include L Custing Kimball Henry A Whitney Washington P Gregg George G Crocker and others. Also elected as trustees of the Boston Lying-in Hospital were George G Crocker and Henry A Whitney. The death notes mentioned Thomas Restieaux and Uriel H Crocker. The Princeton College football team is stopping at Parker House before facing Harvard at Holmes Field at 5 o clock today.

Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society Young’s Hotel Frederic W. Lincoln William F. Davis Charles B. Cumings Henry H. Sprague L. Custing Kimball Henry A. Whitney Washington P. Gregg George G. Crocker Henry B. Rice David P. Kimball John W. Cumings J. Otis Wetherbee Henry A. Kimball Whitney David Pmittee Thomas Sherwin Thomas Restieaux Clinton Wiles Boston

Memorial tribute to Hon. Alpheus Hardy adopted by Cape Cod Association

Cape Cod Association at its annual meeting adopted a memorial praising the late Alpheus Hardy. The tribute lauds his half century of service to Boston and the community, noting his character, judgment, and Christian integrity. The minutes will reflect the memorial and a copy sent to Hardy’s family. Officers for the coming year include President Joshua M. Sears and vice presidents Osborne Howes and others, with Eben Bacon as treasurer and George Thacher as recording secretary.

Alpheus Hardy Cape Cod Association Mny Hardy Boston Allis Joshua M. Sears Messrs Osborne Howes FE. H. Baker Nathan Crowell Paul Sears Elisha Atkins Eben Bacon Philip H. Sears George Thacher Pinny Nickerson H. 8. Halsett

Funeral of C. H. Pitts in Baltimore

Brief funeral services were held for C. H. Pitts of Baltimore who died in this city on Thursday. Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., officiated at Parker House yesterday afternoon. At six o'clock, the widow, daughter of Mrs. Francis B. Hayes of Lexington, took the body for Baltimore.

C. H. Pitts Baltimore Parker House Phillips Brooks D.D Francis B. Hayes Lexington

Sunday Religious Services and Sermons Scheduled

A list of Sunday sermons and events across several churches in Boston. Topics include Evolution and Papacy the Little Book and Two Witnesses, Amnesty and Law, and God’s Word Against Romanism with various pastors and free seating. Meeting times span morning and afternoon with choirs and instrumental solos noted.

City Notes From Local Meeting And Public Notices

Reports from the Paint and Oil Club meeting feature Nelson Dingley on marine service revival. Portsmouth man drops dead on Hancock Street. Boston coal contracts set prices per ton. Mendelssohn concert at YMCAs. Two painters fall from staging with injuries. Eighteen firefighters dropped from rolls for age. West End Street Railway appoints Calvin A Richards as general manager. Property sold on Minden Street Roxbury at 2232 cents per foot. John Hiske lectures on New England beginnings. Week of prayer for young men begins with services across Boston. Professor Schmann lectures on Heine at the YMCA. Thanksgiving dinner planned by Boston YMCAs. Charles S Hurd to be ordained minister-at-large. Will feature Rev. S W Brooke and others.

Paint and Oil Club Vendome Nelson Dingley United States Marine Service Jr. F. Dodge Boston & Maine Railroad Portsmouth N. H Hancock Street Boston L. G. Burnham & Co Mendelsshon Encert Company Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Charles Gallagher Common Street John Connors Gallagher Connors Fire Department Calvin A. Richards West End Street Railway Albert Howe & Co Minden Street Roxbury C. Bieiler John Hiske New England Old South Meeting House Young Men’s Christian Associations Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Schmann Boylston and Charles 8 Hurd Parmenter Street Chapel S. W. Brooke Minot J. Savage E. A. Horton Edward E. Hale

Notes to Taverner on Boston streets and fashion

Letter excerpts discuss street work delays in Boston with a pipe laying anecdote. A reader critiques Taverner's clothing advice, noting expensive Tailors may not guarantee perfect fit and sharing his own trial and dissatisfaction. Boston letters cite November 1887 dates and local fashion experience.

Taverner Boston

Condition of City Departments Reported at Safety Conference

City heads met in the Mayor’s office to review public health and safety. Dr Durgin cites about sixty scarlet fever cases, no smallpox, less guinea worm? and warn against open streets. Forristall and Whiting protest street littering while McKim touts departmental efficiency. Fire Chief Kiteh seeks stricter laws to protect fire crews from traps and elevators.

Department of Public Safety Durgin Forristall Whiting Tion McKim Kiteh

Supreme Judicial Court Docket Nov 11 Equity docket set for Nov 16

The court lists cases Robert Bishop v Palmer John Heard v Sturges Ellen O Shaughnessy v Suffolk Brewing unfinished. Attorneys named for each side. Equity docket to be taken up Wednesday Nov 16. Present: Morrox C J Freup Allen Holmes Knowlton Jr.

Morrox C. J Freup Allen, Holmes and Knowlton, Jr Robert Bishop Elisha L. Palmer L. B. Whitney R. D. Smith H. E. Bolles John Heard James Sturges H. W. Putnam C. A. Williams Ellen O’shaughnessy

Boston Superior Court First Session November 11 Details

The document lists multiple civil cases in the Boston Superior Court's first session on November 11 under Judge Blodgett. It includes No. 2308 Abraham Abrams v Lozowski for damages from an assault, No. 2004 John Cavanagh v Durgin et al over land flooding Wales Island, and No. 1870 Barrett et al v Billings et al over sheepskins. Scores of other cases follow, with participants and counsel named, plus proceeding sequencing and calendar notes for subsequent sessions.

Abraham Abrams Peter Lozowski Kirnan J. W J. F. Pickering John Cavanagh Samuel H. Durgin Wales Island South Bay Boston C. W. Bartlett H. \. Shelden C. C. Barton Samuel Hoar A. B. Alger George W. Parke Hammond Foster Brooksman Bishop Fiernan Murphy Carroll Va. Allen Wentworth Vs. Bost. Loan Co Hull Newell Stone Norton Marahan Bay State Pierce Lawrence Cheney Bradford Eavenson Appleyard Pjoyce Miller Ticknor Sherburn Chelsea Morrell Hale Profile Souther Mclntosh Taylor Ames Midx. R. Co Maloy Meader Porritt Cunard Yates Old South Society Wainwright Pitman Boston & Maine R. R. Co Isbourgh Smith Mason Mig. Co Hoxie Arthur W. Tufts City of Humboldt Avenue Charles F. Kittredge R. W. Nason David A. Dunbar Walnut Avenue Lower Street Roxbury C. F. Kittredge Dunbar Kegan Downing McGaughey Richardson Burns Crosby McMahon Schell Corbet O'Neil Feeley Haller Crossey Town of Gould Powers Mead Doyle Sullivan Loans Thayer Lincoln Miz. Co Same Stevens Thresher Clifford Ford Prince Lynn Roberts Washburn Albright Atherton Horrigan Clark Cluse Drew Coillins Gizie Timany Rowe Canney Rich Cochrane Bowen Gray Read Victorson Badling Providence RR Crane Mascon Gilfillan Mawhinney Kelleher Winkley Kazelline Wrigley Fay Pray Burke Clery Bost Stor W. Co Learnard Desha Lam Willipple McLeod RR. Sig Hayes McGilhicuddy Lyons City of Boston Litchfield Boston & Albany Hutchins Tilden Hurley

English Musical Professor Visits Boston

Mr John Spencer Curwen president of the Tonic Sol Fa College of London visits this country and will be given a reception at the Boston Young Women's Christian Association on Wednesday evening. Rev Dr T J Curyea presides with Miss Edith Abell and Mr George W Want singing and remarks by Rev Reven Thomas and Mr Arthur Foote.

John Spencer Curwen Tonic Sol Fa College of London Boston Young Women’s Christian Association T. J. Curyea Edith Abell George W. Want Reven Thomas Arthur Foote

Stock Operations at National Stock Exchange

The National Stock Exchange at 24 Congress Street buys and sells Boston and New York stocks on margin. Orders may be sent by mail or telegraph.

National Stock Exchange No. 24 Congress Street Boston New York

Superior Court Adjourns To Nov 15 For Motions

Middlesex court adjourns until Tuesday November 15 with motions to be in order and court to adjourn without day. Judge Pitman presiding.

Quarantine Rules Enforced For Mediterranean Vessels

The board of health issues a quarantine circular requiring all vessels arriving from the Mediterranean to be stopped at quarantine until permitted by the port physician. No person may board or leave the vessel without written permission, as the physician deems necessary to protect public health.

Board of Health Mediterranean Sea Ted Uaranone

Pomeroy Ambitious Jail Break at Charlestown Prison

Jesse Pomeroy attempted to escape Charlestown State Prison by blasting through the wall. He first tried cutting iron bars then dug mortar from the old wall to reach a gas pipe and made a paper tube to ignite accumulated gas behind the hospital addition. The explosion blew mortar and widened a seam in the stone work.

Jesse Pomeroy Charlestown

Monument to Crispus Attucks to be completed by July 1 1888

The Crispus Attucks monument will be finished around July 1 1888 and placed on the Common near the West street gate. It depicts the Boston massacre with King street crowded, English redcoats firing under Captain Preston, and Attucks fallen as citizens flee by nightfall under musket fire.

Crispus West Street Boston King Street Preston Crispus Attucks

Williams College hazing case prompts inquiry and suspensions

The Choate hazing affair at Williams College leads trustees and faculty to pursue the truth. Twenty fellows confess, ten suspended, as officials withhold names while students await action and a full account of participation.

Springfield Republican Young Choate New York Williamstown Choate Elss Carter Francis Lynde Stetson Newark Society of the Alumni George Choate Stetson Springfield Williams College

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