Notes On A Tumultuous Boston City Scene
A long string of loosely connected items from a Boston paper notes a London shooting suspect Daniel Dockray, a Warren bridge inquiry, a major bond theft case, a drowned body near Central wharf, scarlet fever cases, laudanum incident, break in suspects, a streetcar accident, court rulings on fox hunting, courthouse work delays, a Universalist Sabbath School Union meeting, Thanksgiving events, temperance panorama, church services, property sales, and public letters urging transit reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
London
Eng
Daniel Doughrty
Daniel Dockray
Massachusetts
Committee On Bridges
Warren Bridge
Robert Wald
Old Colony
Andrew J. Rogers
Georga Improvement Company
House of Correction
Timothy Driscoll
Central Wharf
Court ledger notes multiple tort actions and adjourning terms
The First Session lists verdicts in Eldredge v Clancy and Isburgh v Smith, with defendant outcomes and attorneys. Second Session covers torts by Mary McMahan and Mervill Marston, among others, plus numerous in-order cases, adjournments and sessions scheduled through Monday next and Friday for the fourth session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Blopvarry
Mary E. Eldredge
John Clancy
Mary A. Harvey
George F. Williams
J. A. Maxwell
Charles H. Isburgh
John T. Smith
Heaseltine
L. J. Robinson
W. W. Gooch
Isburgh
Smith
Pierce
Lawrence
Cecconi
Radden
Stagdale
Baker
Shattuck
Rand
Gerrish
Johnson
Lord
Proctor
Daddy
Boston
O' Dowd
O Dowd
Merrihew
Carty
Kent
Todd
Haldeman
Goff
Greenburg
Draper
McLaughton
Joyce
Boston & Albany RR
John F. Cronan
Mervill F. Marston
Jacob H. Hathorne
Washington Street
B. Allen
Thomas Savage
George Z. Adams
R. Wesley
Stevens
Jane E. B. Hughes
J. K. Cotter
KE. Greenhood
J. Gerrish
Rennant
Hughes
O' Neil
Feelby
Sullivan
Old Colony RR
Lockwood
Twitche
Buttrick
Hale
Rowe
Chadbourne
Marston
Bigelow
Winters
Tryden
van Nostrand
Brigham
Quigg
Blake
Howard
Ryan
Sargent
Thresher
Roberts
Washburn
Horrigan
Clark
Collins
Gigie
Stein
Preston
Herbert
City of
Ten Broeck
Fords
Sears
Dearborn
Goething
Goulding
Highland Foundry Co
City of Boston
A. I. Stearns Lumber Co
Costello
Heltler
Cressey
Murray
Brooks
Thompson
Gaston Emerges as Favored Mayor Candidate in Boston
The city Republican meeting voiced support for ex Governor William Gaston as a nonpartisan mayoral candidate amid debates over Moody Merrill. Homer Rogers was nominated by acclamation for alderman in the Brighton West Roxbury district, described as a popular Republican with strong local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Merrill
Gaston
Merrill
Jesse M. Gove
City Committee
Russ
Chicago
Charles A. Welch
Cohasset
Herald
Suade
William Gaston
Boston
Marot Gaston
Moody Merill
Wiliam Gaston
Augustus Russ
Springfield Republican
P. James Maguire
Goldsmith Hall
Tremont
Terrace Streets
Michael Donnelly
Frank B. Kelly
J. J. Vandy
Edward Leary
Richard Sullivan
Thomas Morris
Alderman Maguire
Brighton West Roxbury
Homer Rogers
5. B. Rogers & O
Bedford Street
Grand Army
Allston Cooperative Bank
Poultry Trade in Downpour and Thanksgiving Aid
Market crowds gathered around South Market Street as poultry vendors hawked goods despite rain. Dealers noted lower prices and ample supply from local and distant sources while the City Missionary Society distributed 1300 dinners to 7000 people at Beacon Street, aiding mainly Native American widows and their children with turkeys groceries and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Boston & Albany
City Missionary Society
No. 7
Beacon Street
Thanksgiving Dinner of Harvard Street Baptist Class
Deacon Charles F. Parker led the Harvard Street Baptist Church bible class in its annual Thanksgiving dinner held in the church vestry. About ten covers were set as Deacon Parker spoke, with remarks from Deacon A L Groves, Rev J H Gunning, Pastor, and others. Music by Professor J W Rovinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Parker
Harvard Street Baptist Church
Parker
A. L. Groves
J. H. Gunning
A. L. Brown
J. Hi. Parker
F. W. Hacar, Jr
W. BR. Beechey
J. W. Rovinson
Elegant Bigelow Wilton and Brusels carpe on sale
An elegant line of the Bigelow Wilton and Brusels carpe is offered at Joel Goldthwait & Co. 160 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Wilton and
Brusésels Carpe
Joel Goldthwait & Co
Washington Street
Business troubles hit Syracuse boot and shoe firm
J D Jones and Co of Syracuse asks six to nine month extensions from creditors as assets total 510,000 against 550,000 liabilities. If denied, an assignment seems likely. F A Carlton Chelsea dealer fails. Robert Harris Clifton Springs assigns with 1,700 in preferences. Thompson and Co collapse. Robert Thompson’s 10,000 indemnity and creditor claim unresolved. creditors offered 45 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jones & Co
Syracuse
Tures
F. A. Carlton
Chelsea
Robert Harris
Clifton Springs
N. Y
R. W. Thompson & Co
Thompson
Robert Thompson
Things to Be Seen in Spain by Stoddard Lectures
The ninth Stoddard lecture season opened in Music Hall with Spein Re visited as the topic. The talk, illustrated with images, covered Spain’s mountains forests mosques and castles and included Cordova Seville and the Alhambra. It examined bullfighting Moorish influence and the discovery of America with Grenada as a finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Music Hall
Escorial
Cordova
Seville
Alhambra
Irving
Ece Girralter
Europe
America
Mr. Stoddard
Grenada
Insurance Fraud Discovered In Western Massachusetts
The Metropolitan Insurance Company discovers a $600 life claim paid years ago on a man still living. Agents in Springfield insured him over three years ago, a claim and physician’s certificate followed, and the family later moved to Holyoke where the living man now resides. A relative’s death and a forged death certificate led to the payout, unknown to the fraud at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Massachusetts
Springfield
Holyow
Cambridge Aldermen Meet. Health Board Seeks License Revocation
A Cambridge board of aldermen meeting discussed a health board notice about removing a contagious death victim and revoking undertaker E J P Maccabee’s license. The body was to be removed under health rules. An order approved a stable in a sewer yard not to exceed 1500 dollars. A request to install a new fire alarm box near Cambridge Electric Light on Main Street was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Henry Tarbox
No. 96
Federal Street
Milton
City Hospital
Thomas Smith
Charles Burke
Providence
Lewis Astella
Metropolitan
Bromfield Street
David W. Simonds
Dover Street
E. O. Holmes
H. W. Bigelow
Beverly Street
Haverhill Street
Supreme Court
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
E. J. P. Maccabee
Cambridge
Committee On Health
Ien
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Electric Light Company
Students on the Needs of the Masses Debate at Harvard
A Harvard University debate explored whether a third party could advance laboring class needs. Proponents urged technical education for poor children, factory and mine legislation, work hour limits, safe employment, land ownership reforms, and employer duties. Opponents argued laborers had no grievances worthy of a political platform and warned against socialistic state help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University 16
Harvard
Woollen Overseers Meet for Education and Reform
The National Association of Woollen Overseers held its annual morning meeting in Ellis Hall Hayward Place. G W Burr of Webster presided as officers were elected and papers on wool industry progress were read. The group, formed in April 1888 with 126 members, aims to improve social conditions and share knowledge while opposing strikes and unlawful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Woollen Overseers
Ellis’ Hall
Hayward Place
G. W. Burr
Webster
Thanksgiving Union Services at Roxbury In Eliot Square
At Kixa's Cuarel union services begin Thanksgiving day at 11 o'clock with a sermon by Rev. 8. W. Brooke of the First Reiidous Society in Roxbury in Eliot Square. A service at 11 a.m. will feature Rev. James De Normandie. all are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Universalist Sabbath School Union
Roxbury
Messrs
A. Shuman & Co
Church of the First Religious Society
Eliot Square
James de Normandie
Ashman Family
Chardon Street
Janette Peyser
Howard Morrison
Ala ©. Slack
Falcon Gray
Kixa’s
Cuarel
W. Brooke
First Reiidous Society
Big Boom on Pearline
A brief note indicates a significant development on Pearline, described as a needed improvement for local homes and infrastructure. The report emphasizes necessity and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gany Homes
The Single File of Chinese and Early Transit Regs
A reader argues population density in China promotes single file walking due to narrow urban passages. A second letter clarifies horse car conduct rules: no hand on the bell strap while boarding, with strict penalties and notes on other transit practices and a call to a railway management to address issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
China
Boston
Pushkin Subjected to Panin’s Russian Literature Talk
Mr. Ivan Panin delivered the second lecture in his Russian Literature course at the Hawthorne rooms on Pushkin. He argued Pushkin was a great versifier but not a great poet with limited depth, while noting Byron’s unhealthy influence and comparing Pushkin’s lyric craft to Heine Goethe and Tennyson. Panin traced Pushkin’s development through selected lyrics and cited The Prophet as his highest achievement, with Pushkin’s brief life ending in a duel in 1837. He called Pushkin a national singer, Russian before man.
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Russia
Ivan Panin
Hawthorne
Pushkin
Lis
Byron
Heine
Goethe
Tennyson
English
Wordsworth
Burns
Panin
Eighteenth Annual Shawmut Rowing Club Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Shawmut Rowing Club held its eighteenth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night drawing over 200 couples. Mayor O'Brien and notable guests from Boston and New England attended as club officers and trustees were listed, with a dedicated committee for arrangements credited for the event's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Rowing Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
O’brien
L. J. Logan
John Boyle O’rielly
Alderman Carroll
J. J. Murphy
George Hosmer
John McKay
Pete Conley
Boston
New England
Thomas B. Horan
James F. Marley
Edward Daly
Thomas Phillips
John P. Wise
Albert C. Haley
James A. McDorough
T. B. Hogan
J. P. Wise
AC. Haley
C. H. McLaughlin
J. F. Sullivan
J. F. Mariey
Kk. H. Sprague
City Council Accepts City Solicitor and Clerk Pro Tem
Both branches of the city government met with Mayor Burns presiding. Samuel Darling resigned as city solicitor effective December 1 this year. Charlies Gilman was ill so George I. Vincent was appointed clerk pro tem. E. F. Fates resigned as police officer. Committees reported on street and sewer repairs. An order allowed the Mayor to hire counsel until a new solicitor is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais
Burns
Samuel ©. Darling
Charlies
Gilman
George I. Vincent
E. F. Fates
Immigrants From Alesia Bound for Boston Quarantine Scan
New York authorities report eight immigrants from the steamship Alesia reached Boston after landing in New York. Their baggage was fumigated and they complied with quarantine rules. Local health officials will locate them for a personal examination to prevent cholera or other contagions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
New York
Alesia
Boston
Forged Diamond Request Nabbed In Tremont Street Fraud
A messenger presented a note signed by Palmer & Batchelder at J A Remick’s shop claiming a three carat diamond was needed. The note proved forged after a search of Palmer & Yatehelder’s. The writer fled as officers arrived with the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Remick
Tremont Street
Palmer & Batchelder
Mr. Remick
Palmer & Yatehelder’s
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Traveller
Albany RR
Hutchins
Tilden
Barlow
Richards
Drew
Hartford Cold Sp. Co
Kendall
Pearson
Maverick National Bank
Learned
Desha Lumber Co
Day
Haskell
Tucker
Sutherland
Reed
Yeaton
Hunnewell
Cooke
Wright
Foster
Laphan
Fuller
Harris
McIndoe
Procter
Rober
Hudson
Snow
Burke
Davis
Winter Street
Charles G. Fall
R. W. Nason
James Simpson
Charles W. Smith
Curtis Abbott
C. Ji. Carpenter
W. Warren Towle
James Donovan
Thomas Ledworth
Ferguson
D. F. Niz
A. Snow
Jacob C. Bibber
East Fifth Street
H. HH. Mather
Deed
Babson
Bibber
Herner
Martin
Goddard
Blackstone Nat. Bk
Ribero
Bates
Old Colony RK. Co
Republican Committee
Graveyard Insurance
Cambridge Aldermen
Hechter
Monte Cristo
Boucicault
Fechter
James O'Neill
Blue Porn
Kentucky
GavsEon
BAL
Somerville City Government
Maurice, Baker & Co
Portland
Maine
Doolttle & Smth
Loston
Mass
Vanornum & Southwick
John P. Leary
Wowvreester
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Pyle
James Pyle
Boston Post
Wikin
Gream
Chas. L. Bly
Pearl ST
Woodward's Blue
Oak Grove Farm
Crest Johns L. W
Stevenson
Faneuil Hall Square
W.P. Balch
K Commission Cency
Devonshire Street
Washington St
William and Edwin Sheafe
Congress
John F. Pray
Boston Linen
Beston Bond
Samuel Ward Co
Devonshire St
Calder
Tremont and Boylston Sts
Hotel Pelham
Cunningham
Spring Lane
Stoge
Bostow
ING Agency
Pocket Books
J. Baird
OF Essex St
Columbus Ave
Price
Broton
Gas Lighting Co
Arch St
S. B. Tobey & Co
Congress St
Bevin
Recorver Printing CO
Lincoln St
Brookline News
Louis Cassifa
Social Gossip
Ngs
Henry F. Mille
Miller Hall
Tremont St
Boston Association
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Health Food CO
Frost & Adams
Cornhill
T. Earley & Son
Lagrange St
Earley
Artner
Medicus
Salem Street
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