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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1887
Page
8
Railroad officials witness trains slowing from forty miles per hour to a full stop within seconds. The demonstration showcases braking systems and safety protocols with multiple rail administrators in attendance.
In Lake Walden near Fitchburg a Westinghouse Air Brake Company test team demonstrated its braking system on a fifty car freight train and a twelve coach passenger train. Officials from Fitchburg and major railroads observed ten trials showing rapid, smooth stops and a dramatic contrast with hand brakes. The two trains, led by George Westinghouse Jr and colleagues, ran from Boston to the test site and back, ending with a head-to-head stop comparison.
National League and American Association joint committee met at Hotel Anderson Phelps Barnie Day Scandrett Spaulding Williams discussed amending rules including batter box distance and strike rules while exploring adding extra players and splitting leagues East and West to eight clubs each. Barnie noted travel costs drive possible league reorganization. Day and others weighed Brotherhood hearings.
Mrs. Sarah Howe, once a Boston banker known for swindling women customers and later jailed, appeared in Curiaco. Her Chicago sign at 269 Superior street offered Ladies' Provident Aid with seven dollars interest on 100 a month. She was identified and plans to leave town.
The Anti- License League held a secret adjourned session at Oxford Chapel with 227 attendees. Speakers included C. O. Norcross Merrill Smith and Horace A. Roberts as preferred candidate, while a motion to nominate a mayoral candidate was tabled 130 to 48.
Judge Colt rules that June 17 is not a holiday and the custom house closing on that date cannot count toward the ten day protest period under section 2981. The ruling holds the protest timely if filed within ten days after liquidation, despite the collector’s June 18 closure. Charles P. Searle and Talbot appear for the parties.
Sixty Universalist members met in Berkeley Hall with Pastor B. B. Whittemore and invited clergy from Fitchburg Halifax N S and Albany N Y. Wesley Crane of Somerville was mourned in resolutions. A talk by Rev. A G Rogers traced Congregationalism in England and its contrasts with American Universalism.
Regular meeting notes show Alderman Donovan presiding. Corporation counsel reports on national bank taxes protested by 47 banks totaling $548 835.88 due to the Commonwealth, with an advised city allowance. Franklin Electric Light Company seeks subways and fair share of business at 85 cents per light. referred to electric wires. Militia unit authorized. various orders approved including land rights and holiday pay. Special meeting set for Thursday at 1 PM.
The Rev Dr Miner's sermon on Anarchy was misrepresented the Post reports. He asserts his ideas align with none of Parsons's and he did not denounce law or justice but offered an analytical view of modern society and the anarchic elements within law. He did not justify bomb actions by immigrants, though he condemned instrumental violence.
Captain George H. Mackenzie of New York, America’s chess champion, arrived yesterday as guest of the Boston Chess Club. He will give multiple exhibitions this week at No 33 Pemberton Square, concluding Saturday with a simultaneous display against all members of the Massachusetts Chess Association. The club rooms are open to the public all week.
The Boston Evangelical Ministers Association met with large attendance. Sir Halley Stewart urged peace by arbitration, and a committee was formed to discuss Sabbath sanctity and rights in cases involving Rev. W. F. Davis. Debates covered church cooperation, Sabbath issues, and reporters' presence at future sessions.
Daniel Mansfield longtime Cambridge Washington grammar school master dies at 92 in Wakefield after forty four years in Cambridge. Everett Colby Banfield former Treasury solicitor dies suddenly at 46 in New York. Chloe B. Hilton last War of 1812 pensioner dies at 87 in Hopkinton. Dr Adam Hoffman of Jersey City dies in Portland after health trip.
The Carnival of Seasons benefiting the Home for Aged Couples opened with a two story setup at Horticultural Hall. Twelve booths representing each month showcased elaborate decor and were staffed by local women. Music by the Hungarian Gypsy quartet and the Salem Cadet Band accompanied supper and dancing as the event runs daily 10 am to 10 pm.
Captain Holden rests after Saturday's game with minor pain and no danger to life, likely ending his football career. Universitywide circulars announce a conference series with students, preachers, and professors at Holden chapel. Atkinson to speak on the silver question. Hochdirfer to give a German reading. hare and hound runs planned for this afternoon and Friday.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Leon H Bateman was held from his father's home at 17 Parker Street Charlestown with escort by Charlestown Cadets Company A Fifth Regiment under Captain Oakes. Several regimental officers, Meary Price Lodge of Masons, the Franklin and Lawrence literary societies, and First Universalist Church groups attended. The Rev C F Lee led services. The Ruggies Street male quartet and the First Universalist quartet sang. Floral tributes appeared from friends. Burial proceeded to Fitchburg with services at 2 p m conducted by Rev C Hall and Rev Lee. Pallbearers included BE L Pillsbury Captain Benyon W H Oakes H W Ballon I H Hall and O H Olmstead.
Industry experts clash over whether Pearline techniques are essential or overhyped. Regulators weigh claims about cleaning efficacy and consumer safety as manufacturers report mixed test results and evolving guidelines.
The Harvard bridge commission led by Mayor O'Brien and Mayor Russell discussed ironwork plans for the Cambridge Boston bridge with a contract estimate around 200000 dollars. A Chelsea Court incident saw John Hopper fined for issuing a 5000 dollar certificate. Oliver Little passed legal age.
The Baptist Sunday School Superintendents Association met in Tremont Temple vestry at 6 pm with supper served. R B Walker read Advantages of Complete Records, C C Barry spoke on Approved Methods of Keeping Records, and H H Hinckley delivered Relative Importance of Records due to Warren Breed’s absence. A general discussion followed.
Wellesley College students form a business organization to raise 100000 for a new chapel with 1500 seats. The old chapel seats under 600, trustees back the effort, and ex Governor W H Claflin signs receipts. A circular requests support from friends. inquiries go to the W C C F A secretary at Wellesley College.
Sam Jones lectured on Character and Characters, entertaining the audience for over an hour. He argued many profess religion without practice and urged that a crank may be needed to turn church machinery, delivering in his noted quaint, humorous style.
Visitors from Provincetown and other Cape Cod points travel to the Mechanics Fair this week. An excursion from Newport Rhode Island will run Wednesday over the Old Colony main line. Special trains over Cheshire Railroad from Bellows Falls and over Cheshire Monadnock from South Keene run on Wednesday Thursday and Friday respectively.
Massachusetts high court session presented with justices Morrow Freep Allen Holmes Knowlton Jr. cases argued include Ellen O Shaughnessy vs Suffolk Brewing Charlotte Ring vs Phenix Insurance Manufacturers Fire and Marine vs Western Assurance Eugene Tompkins vs Noble Hill and a pending list for Tuesday with equity items slated for Wednesday.
The record lists multiple tort and debt actions from the November sessions. Key cases include Charles M. Barrett et al. versus Horace Billings et al. on a conversion of 101 dozen sheepskins, and Andrew P. Stone versus Henry Norton executor over cattle sale proceeds. Various dockets and orders follow for many numbered suits across sessions, with judges and counsel noted.
The Roederer Champagne wines have grown steadily in public favor for over fifty years. They are described as rich, dry and delicious with a reputation as unsurpassed in the market.
William B. Coombs of Gloucester has assigned. C. E. Stevens of Oil City, Liab. about $130,000. Libby & Co. of Portland Me attached. Chatenout & Despoches of Montreal assigned. Harry E. Moses of New York failed and assigned, blaming an employee.
Colonel Francis W Parker of Chicago registered at the Tremont House. J W Bailey hosted a private dinner for about sixty friends there. The Merchant Tailors Exchange held its monthly meeting and dinner at Parker's. Bank presidents met at the Parker House. Guests at Young's Hotel included Mr and Mrs Ernest Longfellow of New York and Marshall McDonald of the United States fish commission.
At a special meeting the New England Furniture Exchange discussed westward freight charges. Letters urged lower rates, citing Rutland and Shelbyville as benchmarks. The freight committee will investigate while a December meeting will elect officers for the next year.
Sale of seats begins at Music Hall for Campanini operatic concerts to be held Friday evening and Saturday afternoon November 18 and 19. The company features top lyric artists including Mme Elvira Repeteg Mme Scalchi Mme Torricelli Raael Joseffy Signor Galassi and Signor Campanini with a grand orchestra conducted by Signor Gore.
In New York on a concert tour, famed soprano Mme Gerster appeared unpretentious in plain clothes as crowds on La Bourgogne cheered. She denied illness, touted a Paris vocal regimen, and expressed preference for opera over concerts. She noted missing her babies in Budapest and teased gossip about Kellogg and Lehmann marriages.
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