Nun of Kenmare resigns after thirty years of service
The Nun of Kenmare, after thirty years as a sister and many years as mother general of the Order of Peace she founded, resigns her ecclesiastical post and forwards a letter to the Pope detailing her reasons. She cites opposition from influential bishops, health decline, and persistent defamatory charges, while noting the sanctity of her mission for working girls. The article also lists related events in Boston society including lectures, church services, and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmare
Order of Peace
Bagshawe
Sacred College of Propaganda
Wigser
Sisters of Peace
Hart Nominates Hart For Boston Mayor In Republican Rally
In Boston, Thomas N Hart is nominated by Republicans to oppose Mayor O'Brien after a fractious convention at Bumstead Hall. Albert Pillsbury chairs temporary setup, while Moody Merrill supporters concede once Hart wins on the first ballot. A 25-member committee is named to nominate school board and street commissioner candidates for a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas N. Hart
O’brien
Bumstead Hall
J. Moody Merrill
Jesse Gove
anti-Merrill
Albert E. Pillsbury
Hart
Merrill
Mr. Hart
Period
Dudley
Law and Brace League
Jesse M. Gove
Aplause
Tzensy
Republican Party
Rousmaniere
Ward
Yty Hall
City Hall
Thos
Butler R. Wilson
Edwin A. Curtis
Ward 21
Rust
Ward 3
Merrill and Hart
Messrs
Jepherson
Dadiey
Prescott
Lewis
Sale
Kust
Ward 11
Ward 24
Democratic City Committee
Rousmanie
Torests
Moody Merrill
Ie Yuwavas Bewen
Charles H. Allen
Henry F
Curtis Guild
Acc
Ieee
Democratic Committee
L. Edwin Dudley
Democratic Party
W. A. Gove
Trwin Clarke
Gardner Brewer
W. W. Campbell
W. H. Baldwin
W. H. Learned
Dr. G. Mccuen
GE. Wiggin
J. L. Rousmaniere
Ht. L. Baker
B. Capen
T. W. Bicknell
Joseph Bennett
W. A. Rust
8. B. Capen
Republican City
FORGER FRANK C SMITH TAKEN TO NEW YORK
Watersury Conn November 16 Frank C Smith the forger was taken to New York today Justice Andrew Walsh bench warrant charges him with forging the name of Rev Mr Pratt a Brooklyn minister The check drawn on Bedford National Bank of Brooklyn He is wanted in New York also for the same offence It is learned Smith has been forging checks on M M Martin treasurer of the Prohibitionist national committee and for various amounts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersury
Conn
Frank C. Smith
New York
Andrew Walsh
Smith
Pratt
Brooklyn
Bedford National Bank of
M. M. Martin
Prohibitionist National Committee
Diphtheria Outbreak Stirs East Boston Community
East Boston faces a diphtheria outbreak prompting health board scrutiny of causes. A resident blamed the Toppan school drainage, but inspectors found the school well ventilated with a problematic cesspool on the boys’ side. The disease’s spread may trace to homes or a contagious child, not the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Health
Toppan
Post
Place Betne
What Sheriff Cushing Says About Robinson Case
Sheriff Cushing defends his record amid claims he and Warden Fisk would resign rather than carry out the death sentence. He asserts he never questioned guilt, followed court orders, and would not shirk lawful precepts, pledging not to concede the office without clear conflict with executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushing
Fisk
Cambridge
Robinson
Cout
Middlesex County
Andover Controversy Questions Refused by Professor Seelye
Professor Seelye refused to answer certain questions in the Andover controversy before Master Grinnell. A petition was presented to Judge William Allen in the equity session of the Supreme Court to compel answers. An order of notice was issued returnable Friday for the respondent to show cause why he should answer the questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelye
Andover
C. E. Grinnell
Chancery
William Allen
Equity
Supreme Court
End of the Dentists Convention in Boston Area
The New England Dental Society closed its session at Harvard Dental Infirmary with a forenoon of clinics. Officers elected included President Dr C A Brackett Newport R I and vice presidents Drs C W Clement Manchester WN H and W E Page Boston. E O Kinsman Cambridge became secretary with W P Cooke Boston as assistant secretary and G A Gerry Lowell as librarian. Executive committee members were A M Dudley Salem C Frank Bliven Worcester J M Clapp Boston Leon Rideout Lynn and KE B Davis Concord N H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Dental Society
Harvard Dental Infirmary
North Grove Street
C. A. Brackett
Newport
C. W. Clement
Manchester
WN. H
W. E. Page
Boston
E. 0. Kinsman
Cambridge
W. P. Cooke
G. A. Gerry
Lowell
A. Hi. Gilson
Plorsford's Acid Phosphate Relieves Exhaustion
A historical notice claims Plorsford's Acid Phosphate relieves mental and physical exhaustion. The advertisement describes tonic benefits for debility and fatigue, promising renewed vigor and energy for tired individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorsford
Organ Recital by New England Conservatory Pupils at Tremont Temple
Yesterday at Tremont Temple an organ concert by New England Conservatory of Music pupils marked the 1751st recital. Miss Kate L. Moore opened with Hesse theme and variations in A, followed by Lemmens suite in D major by Miss Fannie L. Story. Miss Julia Smith performed Marche Pontificale with notable touch. Ella E. O'Brien led a chorus in Wasner's Senta’s Ballad and Spinning Song with pianoforte. Soprano and chorus sang, then S. Newton Cutler played Merkel Watch Night Pastoral. Concluding piece was Best concert variations in A by Mr. Walter J. Kugler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
New England Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Hesse
Kate L. Moore
Lemmens
Fannie L. Story
Newton Cutler
Gustav Merkel
W. T. Best
Walter J. Kugler
Dr Duryea Resigns From Central Congregational Church
Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Duryea has placed his resignation with the Central Congregational Church. A church meeting will decide on the resignation and a later council report. Duryea plans to move to Omaha around Christmas and will not preach a farewell sermon. He notes public schools controversy influenced his decision, praising community sentiment and victory in the school issue. He says good men will be found to lead Boston churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Duryea
Central Congregational Church
Congregational Council
Duryea
Omaha
Central Church
Mr Whitmore Defends Soap Sale To City Directors
Mr Whitmore responds to a Record critique of a public institutions soap purchase. He explains a 300 to 400 box stock from a Boston maker was sold at 5 cents per pound after weighing adjustments, insisting the product was high quality and a good city bargain. He challenges fraud claims, cites board scrutiny, and accuses political persecution from anonymous critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Whitmore
the Post
Whitmore
Boston
Consolidated
Chrysanthemum Show Ends After Three Days of Display
The chrysanthemum exhibition closed last evening after a three day run. Attendance was large despite rain. The display remained beautiful and the exhibition a success with excellent patronage.
PAINE's Furniture Co. Unveils Booxcases Desks and Chiffonniers
At the factory on 48 Canal Street Paine's Furniture Co. introduces new Booxcases with desks along with Chiffonniers and Dressing Case appointments for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal St
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Ames
Commonwealth of Massachusetts proclaims Thursday November 7 as a day of public thanksgiving. Oliver Ames calls on residents to assemble for worship, reflect on blessings, and remember the needy. Proclamation dated October 17, 1888 in Boston with secretary Henry B. Perce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Oliver Ames
United States of America
God Save the Setts
Henry B. Perce
Commonwealth of
Harvard Hasty Pudding Club Hosts Informal Reception
The Hasty Pudding Club held a well attended meeting in new rooms to greet graduate members from Boston and nearby areas. Monthly gatherings aim to discuss college topics with older alumni, featuring informal talks, college songs, and a small collation. The event served as a house warming for the newly furnished club space with oak furniture and leather finishes. Officers of Phi Beta Kappa from 1889 were listed. A faculty regulation requires scholarship holders to undergo physical exams by Dr Sargent and prescribed exercises. Professor Shaler notes voluntary attendance now exceeds 90 percent in courses of 250 students, up from about 75 under compulsory attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasty Pudding Club
Boston
Phi Beta Kappa Society
M. Winkler
J. H. Ropes
C. H. Moore
Sargent
Shaler
Notable Guests at Cambridge Hotels Gather for Dinners
The Curtis Club held its monthly dinner at Young's with F. C. Dewey of Washington as guest. E P Call leaves the Herald for a Royal Baking Powder post in New York, and George F Bouve and family take rooms at Young's for winter. Numerous other guests from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and beyond are listed at Parker's Adams House Vendome Shorndike Tremont and Brunswick. The Vendome banquet for the Home Market Club used 27,000 pieces, with 240 waiters and 200 service staff. Notables include W B Chamberlain, W H Hart, N P Lovering, and various state and city figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.P. Call
The
Herald
Royal Baking Fewder Company
New York
Young's
George F. Bouve
Crawford Shoe
H. H. Gooeell
Amherst
Is. H. Gilbert
Ware
E. P. Carpenter
Brattleboro (Vt
the Revere
Charles A. Bullard
Trenton
N. J
M. Crosby
John A. McArity
St. John
Emma Juch
Aruch
Parker’s
Kh. A
B.S. Brewer
Springfield
Charles A. Sibley
Chicago
Frederick Joslyn
E. W. Robinson
Portland
Lewis Livingston Dela Field
D. R. Lewis
Syracuse
Home Market Club
W.B. Chamberlain
William H. Hart
Connecticut
United States
o_ HL. Russell
N. P. Lovering
Vermont
Charles H. Howland
Plymouth
8. W. Gilman
Shorndike
Herbert H. Moses
Exeter
N. H
H.R. Smith
Colorado
N. D. Robbins
Clarence C. Sexton
Charles J. Witman
N. A. Biddle
Philadelphia
Carreno
Sid
Leopold Lichtenberg
Tremont
Hyp. Troop
George W. W. J. Russell
Chase
North Adams
Omaha
Neb
Brunswick
M. E. Roberts
Il. J. Kingsley
Hugh H. Baxter
Rutland
F. I. Chase
Webster
George M. Dandson
J. W. Powell
Washington, D. C
Walter S$. Chapin
Thode Island
Quincy
Tilden
Hallowell
J. W. Sanborn
Wolfeboro
C. B. Galiaey
Rochester
Helping Hand Solisty Fatr Fair at Horticultural Hall
The New England Helping Hand Society hosts a fair at Horticultural Hall Boston from November 19 to 24 to aid young women earning low wages. The event at 12 Carver Street Boston supports a summer home at Hanson and features a programme directed by Mrs A G Sellers with Harvard ladies quartet and Magnolia trio among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Carver Street
Hanson
Bo' Clock
A. G. Sellers
Harvar
Bla Dora Cloutman
Cora Lewis Barker
Genevra K. Roch
Mary E. Pierce
Stephen L. Townsend
A. G. Sollers
Magnolia
Clare Ward
Rosa Ward
Charles ©. Parkyn
Ever Points New England Limited Train Highlights
The New York & New England railroad marks the Ever Points New England Limited as the favorite service between New York and Boston. It departs at 3 p.m. and arrives at 9 p.m. with new parlor cars and coaches. A dining car operates between Boston and Willimantic, touting elegance and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Limited
New York
Boston
City
New York & New England Railroad
Willimantic
Weekly University Prayers and Debates Schedule
A series of religious services and academic debates at Harvard Union and university venues from Sunday through Friday November 16. Reserved front pews for university members, varied topics include Babylonian empire writing, forensic lectures, English debate on prison labor contracts, Arabic literature, and a direct presidential election proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton Chapel
Brooke Herford
Gordon
Wadsworth House
Semitic Seminary
Professor Lyon
Lowell Street
College
University 5
Royce
Toy
Upper Boylston
University
R. Albee
J. M. Newell
W. R. Bigelow
C. D. Wetmecre
Sevel
Divinity School
Harvard Union
United States
J. FP. Nields
E. H. Savory
Clark
KE. J. Rich
Divinity School Chapel
Religious Lectures and Services Across Boston Churches
Sunday programs fill Boston venues with sermons and lectures. Rev. Brooke Trerford preaches at Arlington Street at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Gerald Massey, famed poet, speaks at Berkeley Street. Various Y M C A, Universalist, and Unitarian groups host classes, musical evenings, and talks on religion and society with noted speakers amid free seats and broad public invitation.
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Arlington Street
Couroux
Brooke Trerford
Berkeley Haus
Berkeley Street
Gerald Massey
England
Massey
Boylston and
Berkeley
Cooper
J. J. Cooper
Elijah
Mr. Stewart
David
Goliath
George W. Proctor
H.C. MacKay
Joseph Stewart
Boson Society OF the
New Jerusalem Church
Howdoin Street
Eacon Street
Warren Goddard
LZ Im
Cugist Tia
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Chorus Choir
Centrry Church
Boston
Charles Bh. Tinney
C. Everett Truetie
Clara Towhee Nelson
Josephine Turner
Charles &. Tinney
William H. Baldwin
Christadelphian Bible
Chandler Hall
Essex Street
Stephen Jelieve
Lord Jesu
Cuuren
J. H. Heywood
Melrose
Columbus Avenue
Corney Clarendon Street
Newbury Street
Exeter Street
Hale
St. Andrew’s
Chambers Street
Reuven Kidner
Phillips Brooks
Mironec
Atlants
Lincoln
South
Wall
Boston Music Hall
Old Unitarian Church
Didey and
Greenville Streets
Roxbury
Fulton
A. Crane
Bernard Carpenter
Steinert Hall
Supreme Court arguments list and case notes Nov 16
The Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments in cases including Chemical Electric Light and Power Company v Howard and Old Colony Railroad Company v Slavens. Details cover attorneys, case numbers, and a tort action where a verdict of 400 was returned. notes mention unfinished items and forthcoming weekly equity list.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Morton
Friup
Allen, Hortmes and Knowlton
Chemical Electric Light and Power Company
J. H. Howard
Roberts
G. A
Ernst
George D. Greely
B. Wadleigh
Peter W. French
James W. Bates
L. L. Lcaife
O. T. Gray
W. CG. Cogswell
George H. Dunee
Frank Sentine
Kneeland Street
Boston
Boston & Albany
Taintiff
F. Ranney
D. F. Fitz
Court records from Thanksgiving 1889 Quincy Market case list
Superior Court sessions list dates and case numbers from November including No. 2008 Quincy Market Cold Storage Company v Harris Bean et al and No. 2017 Harris Bean et al v Quincy Market Cold Storage Company. First session covers storage of oranges with damages claimed 18306, second case 670 boxes spoiled. Lawyers noted. Second and Fourth sessions list tort actions with numerous defendants and trial status. Third session entries include Charles H. Putnam v Franklin Warren and Jeremiah J. Murphy v Daniel L. Webster et al. Fourth session concerns schooner Ellen M. Golder injury case with windlass defect and damages sought 25000. defendants deny liability. Motions to be heard Mondays starting Nov 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Brigham, C. J
Quincy Market Cold Storage Company
Harris
Bean Et al
Arris
Quing Market Cold Storage Company
R. M. Morse, Jr
W. M. Richardson
G. R. Elder
Bean
Fendant
Jeremiah J. Murphy
Daniel L. Webster
Butler
J.C. M. Bailey
Benge
William & William A. Gaston
Murphy
Webster
Isaacs
Keim
Bates
Boston
Byte
Shu—Smith
Curry
Muncaffield
Norton
Shayth
Worcester
McCue
Brown
Francis Vo
MeDonna
Dame
Lachess
Nelson
Savings Bank
Saunders
Samn
Whitney
Wigsinders
Murray
Same
Ypsi- Reading
Rogers
Page
Russell
Gilles Lith. & L
Iatch
Donaldson
Print.co
Lowdon
Ipswich
Morrill
Ell. Mills
Lavisy
James
John Hancock M. L
Lord v. Parvan
Ins. Co
War
Holmes v. Moore
Narh
Hammons
Cook
Bradley
Evans
Fuller
Curtis Mig
Maycerry
O' Brien O
Higgins
Deaborn
Connelly
Homans Ve Sastings
Dunbar
William W. Ferguson
Doane
Ellen M. Golder
Plaintitt
Pensacola
Damaes
H. H. Andrews
E. P. Carver
Floyd
Sulivan
Wooa
Comens
Grilly
Howe
Drammen
Uanover
Merrill
Ruff
Mckenna
Converse
Gaime
Aiken
Boston & M. RR
Superior Court Docket Shows Mixed Verdicts and Sentences
November 16 at Superior Court jurors found Miller not guilty of larceny after deliberation. Davidson was fined fifty dollars for assault and battery. McDonald on probation for breaking and entering. Mackie to Massachusetts reformatory. A McDonald received eighteen months at the house of correction for receiving stolen goods. Hildreth got eighteen months in the house of correction for false pretences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
J. Joseph Miller
Edward
Carney Trial Opens in Middlesex Superior Court
In Middlesex County before Judge Mason the jury was sworn for the Commonwealth versus James E. Carney in a criminal case. The session began on November 16 with the jury seated to hear the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court, Criminal
Middlesex County
Mason
Commonwealth
James E. Carney
Sentences in Essex Superior Court for liquor nuisance cases
In Essex County Superior Criminal Court today Judge Sherman handed sentences for multiple defendants on liquor nuisance charges and related offenses. Margaret Scarrett of Methuen got three months in the house of correction for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Bridget Baker of Amesbury, $100 and costs and three months. Timothy Mahoney of Marblehead, $75 and costs. Charles A. Atwood of Gloucester, four months and $75 costs. Timothy O’Keefe of Peabody, sentence continued. Alfred W. Torrey of Gloucester, adultery, sentence continued. John Calnan of Lawrence, $50 and costs and three months for illegal transportation of liquor. Mary Dooly of Methuen pleaded guilty subject to motion to quash. Margaret Joyce of Salem, $5 and costs for violating a city ordinance. Matthew Gagle of Salem, $75 and costs and three months. Patrick Dempsey of Lawrence, $75 and three months for keeping liquor, sentence later revoked awaiting Monday. Alice White of Gloucester, perjury, case held for advisement after dispute over testimony. court may adjourn for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Essex County
Sherman
Margaret Scarrett
Methuen
House of Correction
Bridget Baker
Amesbury
Timothy Mahoney
Marblehead
Charles AH. Atwood
Gloucester
Timothy O’ Keefe
Peabody
Alfred W.torrey
John Calnan
Lawrence
Mary Dooly
W. S. Knox
Supreme Court
Margaret Joyce
Salem
Matthew _ Gagle
Patrick Dempsey
Alice White
Superior Court Disturbs Peace and Disorderly Conduct Outcome
Middlesex Michael Burns of Somerville found in disturbing peace case fined $20 and costs. James P. Mahan and James H. Boyle of Cambridge ordered to the house of correction for four months each as idle and disorderly persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Mason
J. Michael Burns
Somerville
James P. Mahan
James H. Boyle
Municipal Court November 16 Court Actions
George E Thompson held for trial November 20 on a charge of holding a watch on a conditional contract with intent to defraud Keystone Watch Company. Curtis Jr held $200 bond. Charles O Wheeler held $2500 until December 14 on embezzlement charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy
Curtis, Jr
George E. Thompson
Keystone Watch Company
Conscern
Charles O. Wheeler
The Rev Mr Carpenter Lectures On Classical Journeys
The Rev Henry Bernard Carpenter delivers lectures drawn from travels and classical regions. Topics include a Pilgrimage to Delphi, the Battlefield of Marathon, and the Acropolis of Athens, paired with discussions on Keats Milton Tragedy and St Cecilia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Carpenter
Henry Bernard Carpenter
Delphi
Marathon
Acropolis
Athens
Keats
Sophocles
St. Cecilia
Carpenter
Traveling by 5 oclock Shore Line train between New York and Boston
The 5 oclock p m train on the Shore Line lets travelers spend most of the day in either New York or Boston. It enables a rapid evening return by rail and still affords ample time on arrival for late activities in the destination city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore Line
New York
Boston
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Nun OF
Mier
Channing Club of
Globe Theatre
William Everett
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Society of Jesus
Leo XIII
Joseph H. Allen
F. G. Peabody
Channing Hall
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
E. L. Loudon
International Young Men's Christian Association
Ernest Sellam
Amsterdam
Holland
Young Men’s Christian Association
Kingdom
Percy J. J. Cooper
Stewart
Gray
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dartmouth Street
Swinton
Appalachian Mountain Club
No. 9
Park Street
O'Brien
New England Conservatory
Duryeaa
Ele
Elis
MR. Whitmore
Ames
Harvard College Notes
Curtis Club
Young
F. C. Dewey
Washington
Harvard University
James Pyle
Eekly Equity
Quincy M
S.co. v
Hariig
Eiamanieciowne Vy
Hall
Capacciola
Nico
Jenness
Chelsea
McGaffagan
Marshall
Mclvevitt
Mar- Utd
Shall
Gunnell
Vargas
Court
Turner
Hammond
Charles H. Putnam
Franklin
Warren
P. H. Gardner
J. F. Colby
Noricz
Chester HR. Graves & Sons
Grocers
Cruz
Paris
Bai Bet
W. Baker & G3
Porchester
Fas
J W. Horne
Tremont Street
Rubel Bros
Sole
Bostom
Cincinnati
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