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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1886
Page
2
Gossip column notes a Virginis Missionary buys oleo for a wedding cake while life saving service statistics are discussed in general.
Wasmacron November 29. Civil Service Commissioner Oberly fights to prepare a statement demanded by Senator Edmunds. The resolutions seek copies of 21 civil service rule changes and all orders since March 4, 1885, plus written rumors on alleged violations. The broad scope appalls the commissioners who fear exposing verbal street rumors. The measures were ridiculed as an omnibus when adopted.
In Washington on November 29 the first case under a new oleomargarine tax law was heard. Rev Picton Harrison a colored man was charged with selling oleomargarine without the tax. He testified he was a missionary en route to Virginia and Pennsylvania to marry. The court dismissed the case, noting the law requires a sale but not offering for sale.
Washington reports fisc year ending June 30 detailing New England life saving districts. First district Maine and New Hampshire records 46 disasters and 270 lives saved, Second district Massachusetts shows 54 disasters and 388 lives saved, Third district Rhode Island and Long Island notes 33 disasters with 255 lives saved and 9 total losses.
Nicholas M. Bell reports a numerical New England list of lost Belgian mail packages with Boston totals of 12 250 13 052 18 051 13 243 12 663 12 421 Providence R L 3020 Webster 80 New Haven 2179 2180 Haverhill 414 Gilbertville 107 Norwich Conn 346 recovered The Belgian government may be liable under treaty but lack of congressional authority prevents indemnification and values are guesswork as only senders know package values.
The Secretary of the Navy approved bids for Cruiser No. 2 Charleston from Union Tron Works at 1 017 500 Cruiser No. 3 Baltimore from Cramp and Sons at 1 325 000 gunboat No. 2 from Columbia Iron Works and Dry Dock Company at 247 000 No decision on gunboat No. 1 pending between Reeder and Sons and Cramp and Sons The Union Iron Works bid for Cruiser No. 1 Newark was too high to accept and may be sent to Congress with a request to raise the appropriation or authorize construction at a navy yard
Washington reports two petitions on file for Worcester postoffice candidates while a strong Democratic bid led by Colonel Williams and the city committee remains unread. Senators Hoar and Dawes are positioned to influence the eventual selection.
In Pittsfield the Senator typically names the postmaster for his office under the Republican regime. President Cleveland is expected to appoint a Democrat, but not one particularly objectionable to the local Senator. If he ignores custom, the Senator could block the nomination with Senate Republican support.
Washington report says Representative McAdoo of New Jersey, a key ally of Randall, forecasts tariff legislation this winter aligned with Randall's bill. He doubts Morrison's proposal will pass in this or future Congresses but expects some revision later. He dismisses a GOP and high tariff Democrat coalition to back Randall for Speaker.
Washington reports the President skipped his ordinary afternoon reception to focus on his House and Senate message and other Congress related business. Frank Eastman of Massachusetts named stenographer in the Interior Secretary’s office. Four conferees on interstate commerce bills Cullom Harris Reagan and Weaver appeared in Washington. conference postponed until tomorrow noon.
Latem November 29 The twenty one week Tanner and carrier strike ends with wage losses near 5000 pounds. Knights blame executives for false promises and hunger winter. Manufacturers offer reemployment to some, while greenshavers and yard hands seek work. District Court cases involve a shooting suspect and non union assault with fines and jail time.
In Providence on November 20 Jacob Andersen a 50 year old Swede living near the Hills Grove murder site was examined by the coroner. His testimony is confusing and his movements on the fatal Sunday align with the victim Emma Pearson who was seen nearby. Authorities press to gather stronger evidence to arrest Andersen on suspicion of knowledge of the crime.
New York on November 29 Lawyer Henry D Garrett charged with embezzling 12000 dollars from Mrs Charpentier surrendered by his mother in law Mrs Sullivan who signed his bail bond and feared he would jump bail prompting his detention pending further action.
The Evangelical Alliance passed resolutions condemning the American Opera Company ballet. The first resolution urges Christian people to refrain from patronizing entertainments that display sensuality or are immoral and destructive of spiritual light.
Canton notes George L. Wilson brother of the late Doc Wilson faces multiple charges for obtaining goods by false pretences from Syracuse, with a new conspiracy count alongside Jennie L. Smith and J. W. Saulsbury. Four cases were continued to December 7 at defense request.
The Boston and Lowell derailment at Winchester prompted a hearing by the railroad commissioners. Conductor E B Pushee blamed a misapplied switch. baggage master Charles F Church testified he set the switch before arrival. A preceding train conductor, James Murray, said Church set the switch after his train passed. The hearing adjourned to 10 o'clock today.
United States Circuit Court case in Boston involves Daniel Barnes assignee seeking value of nine sixty fourths of the bark Abbie Carver pledged by a deputy sheriff. Dispute centers on whether New York law governs assignment. Multiple related cases listed for action or trial.
Nora Walker, widow of Wilson Walker, sues Francis C. Welch as special administrator alleging a Roxbury Savings Bank trust of 450 dollars deposited for her in 1885 and a separate 1000 dollar deposit in Welch’s name. She claims neither book was delivered and funds remained under his control. defendant argues the money belongs to the estate. Case heard and taken under advisement.
A compilation of cases from multiple sessions notes verdicts for the defense in No 2104 James S Sim vs Caswell and No 2376 Sarah M George vs Isaac W McDonald. a young plaintiff sues in No 1412 Digney vs Hall over injuries from a coal scuttle while defendants contest negligence. numerous other docket items list cross suits and transfers with attorneys.
The hearing before Adjutant Maguire’s inquiry is continued with testimonies from Lt Col Mathews and Captains Keefe and McCarty detailing Adjutant Maguire’s intoxicated condition during the Jan 9 ball and Framingham encampment events in 1856. The court adjourned to Tuesday Dec 7 at 7 39 p m.
In Suffolk County Massachusetts a case of contract is brought by Julia M. Marston administratrix of Smith Curtis deceased of Chelsea against George B. Bigelow Boston and William L. Bigelow of Boston. The court orders publication in Boston Post notifying William L. Bigelow to appear January first next at Boston to answer. The action seeks twenty thousand dollars.
The district court in Massachusetts is notified of a proposed settlement in the Abington National Bank case. John F. Simmons, receiver, asks approval for a plan allocating about 42 000 dollars in notes and cash to Lane while remaining obligations are reassigned. court hearing set for December 6 in Boston.
Notice issued from the Court of Insolvency against Harris Swartz of Boston Suffolk trader insolvent. Debts and property transfers to him are forbidden. Creditors meet December 23 at ten in the forenoon in the Probate Building Court Room to prove debts and appoint assignees.
Sale of three story brick stores Nos 96 and 98 Broad St on Tuesday Nov 30 at 12 m at the premises. Lot 22 by 57 feet. Full lot occupancy in perfect order. Desirable business center property suitable for occupancy or investment. Sold free and clear or 67 percent mortgage financing possible. F500 at sale.
By virtue of a power of sale in a mortgage deed Benjamin Rockwell of Boston to James T Hodsdon Chelsea will sell on Wednesday December 15 1386 at 3 PM the premises on Norfolk street Dorchester Boston bounded by Lots 65 66 69 plan of estate dated August 1870 containing about 4515 square feet. The lot conveyed to Rockwell by Francis Childs July 14 1886. Terms shown at sale. James T Hodsdon mortgagee.
The master requires the winning bidder pay 25000 dollars in cash at bid acceptance. The remaining bid may be paid in cash or bonds and overdue coupons secured by two mortgages, valued pro rata as stated in the decree dated November 15 1836. CHAS P REDMOND Master.
The fragment catalogs holdings and coupons for numerous entities such as Pacific Guano Co and Brunswick Antimony Co with references to banks like Old Boston National Bank and Washington National Bank. It lists shares, bonds, railroad issues, and dates including 1921 1897 1894 with various coupons and issuers across cities including Lynn Lawrence Cambridge Boston and Saginaw.
A bundled historical docket lists numerous shares and bonds including Boott Cotton Mills Mount Vernon Bank McKavy Metal Fastening Co and various railroad companies such as Essex Great Falls Concord Albany and Memphis lines. The document appears to be an administrator or trustees sale indicating indorsed securities from institutions like Merchants National Bank and First National Bank of Salem with varied denominations and serials.
The note shows 0 shares for Eames Vacuum Brake Co and 75 shares for Atlas N BE, indicating a small transfer or balance in a brokerage or ledger entry. No dates or further context provided.
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