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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1886

Page

2

Curious Coincidence With Rail Barons Echoes In Senate

The speaker notes that many of his off time Senate colleagues are major railway owners or connected with trunk line interests, yet he has received no retainer from them. He views this not as a judgment on his ability but as a curious coincidence. A crowd gathers whenever he appears in departments to argue a case.

Senate Plymouth Superior Court Henry Tolman Marshbfield Green Harbor River Tolman Rumipus Nathan T. Jennings Marshfield Bridgewater Martha L. Elwell Wiggin & Wood Marshfield Road Fisher Tmnen Telman Tsaid Ike Hudson Mr. Houghton Houghton Dunphy Deidgewater Tohuar Defendant Squire Blackman Madan Brant Rock Marning Stolman Wartchman Tots Brant Reck Fillman Telmen Loftus Foxwell Vobman Elwell Watch House Sampson’s Boston Watch Toelman Sheriff Hatch Stephen Henry Water House Karris Brigham Harris Henry Ripley Sampson's

New England Militia Inspections Highlight Discipline and Arm Shortages

Washington reports from Nov 15 detail annual militia encampments in New England and beyond. Regular army officers praise drill, physique, and officer leadership while faulting uniformity, roll call attendance, and substandard arms. Maine earns special commendation for skirmish firing. calls for improved instruction and cross state reporting.

New England Washington Maine War Department

Supreme Court rules on Buttz land claim vs Northern Pacific

The U S Supreme Court decides Charles W Buttz cannot preempt Dakota land while Indian title remains. preemption barred until Indian title extinguished, after which Northern Pacific grant attaches. Justice Field writes the opinion.

Washington United States Supreme Court Charles W. Buttz North Pacific Rail Executor Northern Pacifi Ralroad Company Supreme Court of Dakota Dakota Buttz Railroad Company Congress Justice Field

Postmaster Appointments and Public Relief Highlight Washington News

The Postmaster General appoints several fourth class postmasters in Maine and New Hampshire including F Y Barker Chelsea and J J Kelley Derby VI. The President appoints Samuel J Leavit collector of customs for Passamaquoddy Me. The Second Comptroller rules a deserting solider with honorable discharge can claim a 450 bounty under the 1866 act. Maine relief committee reports 620 raised for Eastport and Farmington fire sufferers, expected to exceed 1000 by week’s end.

Washington News Washington Postmaster- General Today Clara J. Burks Lvcuw Passamaquoddy Maynard Maine Relief Committee Joab L ¥Acy Eastport Farmington

Tabulating the No-License Returns at State House Meeting

The election returns were being tabulated yesterday at the State House with Framingham's data received that morning. The process continued overnight and may finish today, with final results likely delayed to next week for possible corrections.

State House Framingham Secretary of State Alfred D. Fox New York Buzzard’s Bay Barnstable Bay Cape Cod Ship Canal Company Bromfield Street Park Street Church Johnson Waltham Stevens Everett Rufus Frost Chelsea L. Edwin Dudley Boston B. R. Jewell E. S. Today A. DB. Campbell Malden T. P. Smith Pervear Cambridge Worcester Somerville Newton and Malden Chelsea Independent Club William Everett Quincy Tohn F. Andrew Charles R. Codman Clapp McLaughlin Imeowing Olid

Harvard Bulletin details university actions May to October

The Harvard University Bulletin outlines the corporate records from May to October, including appointments and new regulations, overseers actions, accessions to the college library, and descriptions of the Kohl maps and Dante collections in the Harvard and Boston Public Libraries. It closes with the Harvard necrology, edited by Justin Winsor.

Harvard University Bulletin Inter Kohl Harvar Boston Public Library Harvard Justin Winsor

Handel and Haydn Society Elects New Vice President

A special meeting at Chickering Hall last evening elected Mr. J Iker Brown vice president of the Handel and Haydn Society. This fills the vacancy created by George H Chickering becoming president.

Handel and Haydn Society Chickering Hall J. Iker Brown Society Bir. Brown George H. Chickering

Supreme Judicial Court docket notices and cases

The Supreme Judicial Court lists several cases including Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company v Fiterburg railroad with M F Dick inson Jr for plaintiff and C A Welch for defendant. John K Sartwell et al assignees v Charles H North et al with John Lowell for plaintiffs and W H L Emmons for defendants. William Minot Jr admr v estate of John P Healy with E M Johnson for plaintiff and H Wheeler for defendant. Mary J Eaton v Pacific National Pak J He Benton Jr for plaintiff and A A Rainey for defendants.

Supreme Judicial Court Morton C. J Field, Divens C. Allen Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company Fiterburg Railroad M. F. Dickinson, Jr C. A. Welch John K. Sartwell Ass’s Charles H. North John Lowell W. HL. Emmons William Minot, Jr Admr John P. Healy E. M. Johnson H. Wheeler Mary J. Eaton Pacific National Pak J

No. 1804 Morton et al vs City of Boston land taken for West Roxbury Park

Heirs of Joseph Morton sue City of Boston for damages from the April 1884 taking of land at the corner of Morton and Canterbury streets for West Roxbury Park. The parcel contains 421 025 square feet with 1400 feet on the street. Proceedings include resumed and closing arguments. attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendant.

Sarah B. Morton Clark Whayer Howell Wetherdee Williams City of Boston Goldthwait McLarghen Leonard Dickinson Same National Bank Perry Paich Tenney Sortwell Frances Lovejoy Forbes Sheppard Browne Twomey Crowley SOQO N. E. Combus Attach. Co Wilson Hannah Gomez Badget MeGes Silver Street South W.S W. F. Sloeam J. A. McGeough

Probate Court List of Wills and Administrations in Essex County

In Essex County Probate Court Salem session, wills of Abby F. Andrews Samuel Chadwick Harriet Clark Joshua Holt James MacDermott Albert Marchant Harnet N Merrill Abigail M Morgan Rebecca T Morgan Ascenath Nichols Caroline Osgood Moses W Philbrook Mary S Pickard John Richter Ellen Sullivan John Welch Susan Pulsifer Peter Wood were proved. Administrations granted for John Julius Salem Thomas Kennedy Salem Margaret Kimball Veek Joseph Pulsifer Salem Joseph Rogers Gloucester Michael Riley Joyan George Taylor Salem Oliver Edwards Beverly. Inventories filed include Sarah Law Ipswich 6622 William Dennen Gloucester 45154 Fitz E Riggs Gloucester 194664.45 Anson W Bray Gloucester 150149 Mary Q Pickering Lawrence 25937.33 John R Jordan Lynn 793338. Superior Court Middlesex County Blodgett J 1401 Cade City of Cambridge tort $4000. Plaintiff assistant engineer.

Moses W. Philbrook Amesbury Mary Pickard Ipswich John Richter Lawrence Ellen Sullivan Lu Yan John Welch Susan Pulsifer Salem Peter Wood Laweene John J Vilius Thomas Kenney Margaret Kimball Veeck Joseph Pulsifer Joseph Rogers Gloucester Michael Riley Joyan George Taylor Oliver Edwards Bevarly Sarah Law William Dennen Fitz E. Riggs, Sr Anson W. Bray Mary QO. Pickering John R. Jordan Lynn

Cambridge Fire Dept Suit and Court Schedule Update

A Cambridge fire department incident describes a buggy collision with brick obstruction on Cambridge Street injuring a rider after an alarm. The defense denied liability and a verdict for the defendant followed. Jurors will be dismissed Thursday and court sessions resume Friday for petitions, motions, and exceptions.

Neer Cambridge Fire Department George C. Bent de Mie Intire Hicks City of Cambridge SOG

Bazaar and Kettledrum Aid for Aged Couples at Hall

A Boston Bazaar and Kettledrum in aid of the Home for Aged Couples opened at Horticultural Hall Shawmut avenue and runs through the week. Twelve tables of fancy work fill the lower hall while the upper hall hosts refreshments run by a large group of ladies. Mayor OBrien attended with speeches and music provided by the Salem Cadet Band. The event ends Saturday with an old time New England supper and address by General S F Martin.

Kettledrum Shawmut Avenue Horticultural Hall Elizabeth Carleton Society R. H. Kemp Jonas Fitch George Richardson C.F. Southwick W. H. Mackey Joseph Cobourn Daniel W. Kilbury A. B. Currier FE. C. Benson E. C. Anderson B. J. Hatheway Fred Cole Catherine Kates Walter Littlefield Hugh O’brien Griffis B. M. Fernard George Young Henry Cook Jonathan Lane Carleton L. B. Baldwin Charles D. Dana O'Brien Salem New England F. Martin

Government ad invites steel firms to forge gun parts for Navy

The Navy Department invites U.S. steel manufacturers to bid on supplying gun-forgings and armor plates for modern ordnance and ships. Bids must prove plant capability and cover specified tonnage with delivery timelines from one to two and a half years. Separate gun-forgings and armor bids may be submitted, with preference for earliest deliveries and complete U.S. production. William Whitney, Secretary of the Navy, oversees the process.

United States of America Engane United States Fids Britan of Ordnance Navy Department Washington, D. C Secretary of the Navy William €. Whitney

Navy extension notice for steel forgings and armor plates

Navy Department in Washington extends from December 10 to 12 o clock noon March 15 1887 the proposal opening time for steel forgings and armor plates dated August 31 1886. William C Whitney signs the notice.

Navy Department Washington William C. Whitney Secretary of the Navy

Proposals for Removing Rock in Portsmouth Harbor

Sealed proposals in triplicate for blasting and removing ledge from Gangway Keech in Portsmouth harbor New Hampshire will be received at this office until 5 p m of Wednesday November 17 1886 and opened thereafter in the presence of bidders. Full information and blank forms furnished on application to Major A Smith Engineers.

Detroit City of New York Portsmouth Harbor New Tampshire Port N. H Dased A. Smith Massachusetts and New Mexico Consolidated Mining Company Gustavus V. Hall Devonshire Street Fioston Mass Sal Mining Company Jase Grant Laura Silver Flat Grant County New Mexio New Mexico U.S Consolidated Company Consolidated Mining Company Sahapet

Levan 1919 Shares in Third National Bank Mentioned

The fragment notes 88600 Republican Valley 6s with 8609 each and shares in Third National Bank. It also references FANEUIL HALL CIGARS and Ashton’s at State Street and Merchants, highlighting a persistent rich flavor for smokers.

Levan Republican Valley Nati. Bank Faneuil Hall Ashton’s

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