Hart Responds to Boston Merchants on Dirty Streets
Mayor Thomas N. Hart, replying to Boston business leaders, proposes sending the complaint about dirty principal streets to the Board of Aldermen for an immediate public hearing. He urges cooperation to determine if new work or ordinances are needed and notes enforcement of sanitary and street-cleaning ordinances. Also lists fire department substitutes effective Oct. 10 in Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington Street
Hart
Board of Aldermen
Thomas N. Harr
Board of Police
Superintendent of Sanitary Police
Thomas N. Hart
Peter A. M. Ford
Pleasant Street
Charlestown
Michael F. Sullivan
Havre Street
Thomas F. Frazer
Tufts Street
Fred H. Gould
Miller Place
Mclaughlin
Tileston Place
Dorchester
David Mead
Chelsea Street
Edward B. Johnson
Charter Street
John Flynn
B Street
Francis McArdle
Broadway
Bernard E. Plunkett
East Boston
The
Post
Sir
Daily Press
Springfield
Last Day But One Boston Leaguers Lose to Cincinnati
The Boston Leaguers suffer a defeat as Cincinnati teams prevail on the final stretch of the season with Pittsburg players also facing mixed results. The outcome highlights close standings and shifting rivalries in early league competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnatis
Pittsburgs
Obituary of Rev William P Tilden Former Boston pastor dies at Milton
The Rev William P Tilden former pastor of Church Green Boston and New South Church died at his Milton home. Born May 9 1811 in South Scituate he worked at sea and in his father’s shipyard before turning to ministry. He preached in Norton Concord Walpole Fitchburg Boston Plainfield and Meadville before retiring on his seventy second birthday. He is survived by a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Tilden
Church Green
New South Church
Milton
South Scituate
Medford
Caleb Stetson
Cambridge
Scituate
Samuel Joseph May
Aii
Plymouth Bay Association
Norton
Mass
Unitarian Church
Concord
N. H
Walpole
Fitchburg
Boston
Summer Street
Tremont and
Camden Streets
Henry C. Whitcomb
Tilden
Concord Hall
William Parkman
Jilden
E. E. Hale
D.D
C. A. Bartol
Meadville Theological School
Unitarian Society
Plainfield
N. Y
Democratic party council debates date for Suffolk senatorial convention
The Democratic district committee for the third Suffolk senatorial district met at Independence Hall to set a convention date, deferring until after councillor and ward events. caucuses likely Oct 15 or 16. H J Skellington named Democratic candidate for Ward 5 representative. Republican headquarters opened at 2A Beacon Street. Prohibitory convention fixed for Oct 10. Councillor Tufts renominated. Lodge declines Libby tariff challenge. Ward 22 central committee caucus ends with bolted ticket winning 216 votes. Carberry endorses Australian ballot system. bolters claim ticket not Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic District Committee
Suffolk Senatorial
Independence Hall
Causeway Street
Joseph P. Lomasuey
Ward 8
H. J. Skellington
Labor Movement
Beacon Street
Grand Army
Washington Street
Arthur W. Tufts
Wesleyan
Trenry Cabot Lodge
Charles H. Libby
Henry George
Mr. Libby
Mr. Lodge
City Central Committee
Matthew Keany
Edward F. Reilly
Thomas F. Delehanty
J. Otis Fallon
J. J. Corvett
Johnf. Cronan
Cronan
Keany
William H. Carberry
Richard Sullivan
Frank C. Jacobs
John F. Kinney
Francis 8. Kelley
Charles P. Naugie
Carberry
Bolting
Reform in Indiana Civil Service and Harrison’s Record
Lucius B. Swift of Indianapolis discusses civil service reform in Indiana and nationally. He praises merit systems in the Indianapolis Post Office, critiques federal postings, warns reformers against tariff-only platforms, and urges a new Republican candidate to replace Harrison. He notes post office efficiency under merit rules and criticizes Harrison’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius B. Swift
Indianapolis
National Civil Service Reform League
Post
Indiana
Federal Service
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Nobie
Butler
William P. Fishback
Cleveland
J Morrison
Harrison
Clarkson
Final Events at Pawtucket Boat Races and Park
The Pawtucket celebration closed with rough weather yet drew crowds for boat and bicycle races at the driving park. John Fox won the one mile single scull in 11m 43s, Eugene Buckley took intermediate single heat in 7m 11s, A A Frates led intermediate sculls in 6m 56 42s, A C Dowling claimed junior singles, RK Pelton won junior single heat in 7m 7s, William Caffrey prevailed in senior singles two miles in 13m 45 4s, Buckley won the intermediate final in 14m 8s, W Mont Scott clocked 10m 10s in the three mile bicycle race, William K Almy won the half mile boys’ race in 1m 30s, with horse trots and other events following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
John Fox
Eugene Buckley
Bradford Boat Club
Cambridge
A. A. Frates
Portland
A. C. Dowling
Boston
RK. T. Pelton
Brooklyn
Y. Y
Providence
William K. Almy
Invention Show Draws Deaf Researchers in Quincy House
A large gathering at the Quincy House yesterday hosted supporters of H A Wales of Bridgeport Conn for the relief of deafness. Today marks the final day of his city visit with more attendees expected to view the inventor's marvellous device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
H. A. Wales
Bridgeport
Conn
Mr. Wales
Our City
Notable Early Maryland Statesman Dies in Baltimore
Ex Governor Philip Francis Thomas of Maryland and former Treasury Secretary under Buchanan died in Baltimore at age eighty. The long career included service in the Twenty-sixth and Forty-fourth Congresses and a failed bid for a U S Senate seat in 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Francis Thomas
Maryland
Treasury
Buchanan
Baltimore
Dickinson College
United States
Samuel Appleton
Waterville
Appletons and
Haverhill
John G. Whittier
Swett
Essex County
State Senate
Lyman School
Baptist Church
James Caley
Connecticut
New England
Easton
Fairfield
Greenfield
Nancy Beers
Nancy
J. Frank Winkley
Woburn
Trinity Episcopal Church
Portsmouth
N. H
Henry W
Episcopal Church
Saco
Robert L
New York
Mr. Winkley
H.winkley
Boston
Harison Parker
Winchester
H. Parker & Co
Palmer, Parker & Co
Edward G. Goss
Salem
Essex Lodge of Odd Fellows
Creditors Seek Insolvency Filing for Raphael and Lewenburg
At a Bedford Street meeting the creditors of Raphael and Lewenburg urged immediate insolvency petitions. N P Jones reported liabilities total 157 261 with assets of 113 883 and shrinkage unaccounted. a committee was formed to hire experts to examine the firm’s books, costs to be borne by creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael & Lewenburg
Summer Street
Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Ephraim
Eugene Batteile
N. P. Jones
Nathaniel Stearns
D. M. Lock
F. H. Warner
Wax starch touted as greatest boon for laundries
A publication praises wax starch as the latest invention by J. C. Hubinger adding that it must be cooked unlike elastic starch and can be improved when used together. It promises a handsome polish and urges readers to ask their grocer for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hubinger
Heaths London hats at O A Jenkins & Co
The firm of O A Jenkins & Co at 407 Washington street displays Heath's London hats in felt silk and pull-over styles. They offer a full line of their own designs plus a complete range of umbrellas and Mackintoshes, inviting close inspection by discerning buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Jenkins & Co
Washington Street
Heath
London
Cincinnati’s N L 83 Boston 2 score recap
Clarkson faced a tough game as the Cincinnatis hammered base hits led by Reilly with five safeties. Duryea excelled on the mound striking out ten opposing batters. Attendance was 862 as the Cincinnatis posted an 8 to 2 win with varied innings scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatis
N. L
Bostons
Cincinnati
Clarkson
Reilly
Duryea
Loatone
Os Wechivey Iene
Pittsburgs vs Boston 4 0 Staley strong in game
Pittsburgs 4 Boston 0. Staley pitched another great game as Radbourn fared well but with poor support. Fielding by Wisner Fields and Richardson stood out. Attendance 541. Score by innings shows a steady Pittsburgh advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgs
P. L
Bostons
Pittspuna
Penn
Staley
Boston
Radbourn
Wisner
Fields
Richardson
PittebUrgs
C.cscescavs
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
National League games featured Brooklyn over Pittsburgh 10 to 4 and Cleveland over Philadelphia 6 to 4. In Chicago Chicagoans defeated New Yorks 3 to 2. Players' League saw Chicagoans beat New Yorkers 10 to 0 and Cleveland over Philadelphias 9 to 0. American Association ended with Louisville over Columbus 5 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schedimle
Brooklyn S .Eseerseevseere
Clevelands
Vpittaburgs
Leagurf
Bostongs
Eevee
Sdb
Naeso
Hsrocklyns
New Yorks
Chicagos
Yrhiladelphias Cde Cea
Pittsburgs
Leyte
Bo i
Wuillalos
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Philadelphias
Chicago
Citizens Debate Roxbury Shooting Rights of Officers
Letters to the editor in Roxbury discuss police use of force, rights of officers, and public safety. Contributors argue about recent shootings and robberies, the duty of investigators, and the need for accountability while noting local tension and suspicions.
Lectures by George M. Towle at Mrs Hayes’s School
The Hon. George Makepeace Towle will lecture on European governments at Mrs. Hayes's school on Marlboro street. The first lecture is set for Wednesday Oct 29 at 11 a.m. The series continues on the last Wednesday of each month throughout the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Towle
George Makepeace Towle
Europe
Atkinson House Furnishing Company Stock Offer
The Atkinson House Furnishing Company, organized in 1887, has paid six semi annual dividends of 5 percent each. The seventh is earned and will be paid to stockholders of record November 1. After that, new subscriptions receive a pro rata dividend. The present issue is 59,000 dollars, stock is offered at par, and the company promises 10 percent annual dividend with an extra dividend once surplus exceeds 50,000 dollars. Application is urged at once as the subscription list closes next month and par stock will be scarce. Lists of stockholders and prospectus available on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson House Furnishing Company
First Massachu setts Light Battery meeting at Youngs
The First Massachusetts Light Battery Association held a reunion led by Lieutenant Robert L. Lawin with officers elected including President R. L. Lawin Vice presidents D. W. Ellis H. M. Warren E. G. Barrett and Otis S. Neale as secretary and treasurer About twenty Boston Society of Architects were guests at Thorndike hotel with a long list of hotel arrivals by location and name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s
First
Massachusetts Light Battery Association
Robert L. Lawin
R. L. Lawin
D. W. Ellis
H. M. Warren
E. G. Barrett
Otis S. Neale
Boston Society of Architects
Thorndike
Brunswick
N. J
W.S. Bradley
Jonathan Sawyer
Dover
N. H
Myles Standish
New York
J. A. Morris
Providence
R. L. J.J. van Alen
Newport
R. J
K. P. Carroll
F. B. Riggs
George Foster
Cincinnati
O. H. Adams
Rockville
Conn
H. F. Eldridge
L.L. H. Kimball
Youna’s
P. O. Vickery
Augusta
S. N. Russell
Pittsfield
J. W. Bell
George Jessup
Washington
R. H. McClellan
Troy
N. Y
G. E. Hughes
Bath
F. W. Ballard
Burlington, Vt
Reginald Canning
Yonkers
MECHANICS' FAIR AIMS FOR U S SUPERIOR SHOW
The fair organizers predict the present event will be the most successful in the United States. Visitors can study the exhibits weekly without fatigue, and many will return for a second look despite early departures. Murdock's Liquid Food is offered free draught at the Music Hall. Exhibitors with untreated disease are urged to try it daily to improve before the fair closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Murdock
Music Hall
Revival service to begin Sunday at Shawmut Avenue Church
The Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church will host a Sunday evening revival. Speakers will be Universalist clergy with the aim of broad appeal beyond sectarian lines. Pastor Rev. Charles Conklin has notable experience, and similar services at the Church of the Redeemer in Chicago attracted many converts and earned broad approval from denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Avenue
Dr Greene's Free Illustrated Lecture Course at Tremont Temple
Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston, renowned specialist in nervous and chronic diseases, offers a free three night illustrated lecture series at Tremont Temple starting Oct 6 7 8 at 8 PM. A Wednesday men only private talk and Tuesday Wednesday ladies private talks at 3 PM. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Tremont Temple
Italian window drapery at $15 a window
Paine's Furniture Company advertises new Italian drapery at their Canal street warerooms. About five hundred women in the city are urged to inspect these charming and dainty drapery faces offered for only 15 dollars per window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Furniture Company
Canal Street
Courts Term Two Cases Involving Will Trusts And Habeas Appeal
Supreme Judicial Court on Oct 3 hears a suit by John W. McKin against Brainard et al over executors breach for not rendering a second account. Aaron A. Healy seeks instructions on Oliver G. Healy will provisions to charitable NY societies. Case notes New York charter limits on bequests and heirs. Also details a habeas corpus appeal issue over Benquat's larceny sentence and misapplied appeal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Morton
John W. McKin
Brainard
Josiah Dunham
H. Dunham
F. T. Benner
Dabney
Homes
J. Aaron A. Healy
Reuben Healy
Oliver G. Healy
South Abington
American Missionary Association
New York City
American Bible Society
New York
Charter of
the Bible Society
The
Missionary Association
R. O. Harris
Francis Peabody, Jr
Robert Grant
Robert Benquat
House of Correction
E. J. Jones
Insolvency Court Proceedings in Suffolk County
In Suffolk insolvency court, second meetings are set for Solomon J. Runkle on Dec 12, Nathaniel Finney on Feb 6, Phillips Bros on Feb 6. First meetings include H Mulligan Co. assignee Charles R. Elder on Oct 24 and Louis Frenkal on Dec 5. Adjourned and discharged cases listed with new dates and compositions pending for several entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim
Solomon J. Runkle
Nathaniel Finney
Phillips Bros
William J. Stevens
International Maritime Exhibition
George E. Evans
H. Mulligan & Co
Charles R. Elder
Vinsden
Louis Frenkal
Joseph H. Lally
Benjamin D. Milliken
Benjamin L. Mott
Fiedler
Weinz & Co
William Bb. Byrnes
Isaac W
Damages case against City of Cambridge in land take
Superior Court proceedings in Cambridge list petitions for jury to assess damages for lands taken by the city. Rosella M. Gay et al vs City of Cambridge with S. H. Dudley for petitioners and C. J. Melntire for the city. Numerous related in orders and v. cases cited.
Dewey case in Essex Superior Court over injuried horse
In the Essex County Superior Court Judge Lawrence presiding Carey vs Doyle an action of tort seeks damages for a horse allegedly cruelly abused and permanently injured by the defendant. The defense is a general denial with decision reserved and juries set for Monday Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Lawrence
Features Of The Fair Attracting Large Crowd
The Mechanics' Fair draws vast numbers with well organized exhibits across machinery, manufactured items, and art. Visitors praise the orderly grouping, with many returning daily since opening. Major's cement exhibit offers free repairs for broken items near the art gallery, plus a chrome souvenir with every 25 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Aesthetic gas and electric light fixtures at Hollings Co
The article highlights fashionable gas and electric light fittings from R Hollings & Co at 545 Washington Street. It notes vestibule lights as notable creations of beauty that enhance home charm and appeal to housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hollings & Co
Washington Street
Franklin Typographical Society to buy Columbus Avenue hall
The Franklin Typographical Society committee reports on purchasing property at 302 Columbus Avenue with a yard extending to Chandler Street. The Columbus site rents for 1200 dollars yearly and Franklin Hall on Chandler Street is completed and in use. Total costs for Columbus and Chandler sites amount to 24 236 36 with furnishings 442 04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Franklin Typographical Society
Columbus Avenue
Chandler Street
Franklin Hall
William H. Cundy
Charles W. Holden
Henry C. Whitcomb
Nathaniel H. Stevenson
Hugh O’brien
Franklin
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
PRESS CLUB PRIZE SHOOT SET FOR OCTOBER
Boston Press Club’s annual rule association shoot slated for Oct 16 with 150 dollars in prizes. More interest in the team match, guardianship by W H Hathaway, donors contributed by city friends. Daily papers expected to enter individual prizes. Herald Journal Globe Post Advertiser Transcript likely team entries, Traveller possibly joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Rule Association
W. H. Hathaway
Association
Herald, Journal, Globe, Post, Advertiser
Transcrips
Sunday church services listed for Arlington and area
A long notice lists Sunday services across Arlington Street churches including Arlington Street Church with Rev Brooke Herford at 10:30 a.m. and communion, LA M Christian Union with Mary A Livermore talk at 7 p.m., and multiple other churches with service times, sermons, and special lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Street
Brooke Herford
Curistian Union
Union Hall
Goylston Street
Mary A. Livermore
Flora E. Jarry
George Mendall Taylor
Counterfeit $2 bill alert and local incidents noted
City notes warn conductors on the West End Street Railway about a light colored counterfeit $2 silver certificate circulating on cars. Edward Toomey of East Boston fell fifteen feet from a staging at the Chelsea bridge, breaking his right arm and injuring his head. Michael Garrity alias William H. Brennan was arrested at Edward Russell's store on North Street. John Boyle O’Reilly memorial fund committee plans a 4 PM meeting at the Parker House. funds total $2964. In Municipal Court John B. Gazzle, who shot James Toner, is held for the Superior Court. Toner remains in Massachusetts General Hospital and is reported as doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Toomey
Bennington Street
Boston
Chelsea Bridge
Michael Garrity
William H. Brennan
Edward Russell
North Street
John Boyle O'Reilly
Parker House
John B. Gazzle
James Toner
Superior Court
Toner
Massachusetts General Hospital
Beacon boulevard real estate sale adds 160000 feet to Knapp plan
Eugene R. Knapp via his agent J W Ulckerman buys about 160000 square feet bounded by Beacon boulevard Tappan street Road Eight and Winthrop road to expand terraces similar to the Ritter Frances Filmore and Marquette blocks with a rear park area and a club stable for 200 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Boulevard
Beaconsfield Terraces
Eugene R. Knapp
J. W. “Uckerman
Tappan Street
Road Eight
Winthrop Road
Knapp
Ritchter
Messrs. Holbrook & Fox
Arnold Street
Washington Street
Sarah A. Campbell
Clariotte A. Baker
Newbury Street
Josiah B. Kendall
E. Franklin Woodbury
Natick
Winnemay Street
Mary A. B. Morse
Homer H. Fiske
C. W. Sawyer
Charlestown
Fremont Court
Honora Manning
James Doran
John G Woolley to Speak at Multiple Boston Temples
John G Woolley, the Temperancelora orator now of New York, visits Boston next week. He will speak at Tremont Temple Sunday, Park Street Church Monday and Tuesday, Berkeley Temple Wednesday and Thursday, Bowdoin Square Baptist Tabernacle Friday and Saturday, and Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury Sunday. The Index praises his emotional storytelling over dry statistics and dismisses prejudice and fanaticism as he tours the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Disciples
Brookline Street
Warren Avenue
Charles G. Ames
Landis
Tremont Street
Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Leighton Parks
Newbury and
Exeter Streets
Lake
Curnen
Eliot Square
James de Normandie
Berkeley
Marlboro
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
F. K. Stratton
Committee of One Hundred of
Lynn
American Freeman
Narcisse Cyr
Osborn
Charles Gonklin
Sovurin Congregational Church
Exeter Street
Hale
St. Jony’s Curven
Boston Highlands
Vernon
Linden Park Streets
St. Joan’s M
Cuurenu
Broadway
Boston
Louis Albert Banks
Silver Lake
New York
Curren
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Edward A. Horton
Tremont Temple
Every J. Haynes
D.D
John G. Woolley
Minnesota
University OF the Science OF God
Union Park
Ek. J. Arens
New York City
Western Bar
The
Temple
Park Street Church
Berkeley Temple
Bowdoin Square Baptist Tabernacle
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Roxbury
Index
Woolley
Gough
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Mayor Hart
MR. Swift
American Association
Louisville
Columbus
Louisvilles
the Post
Kearney
Little Davenport
Waverley Street
B. G
Norseback
Copeland
William Newcomb
F. W. Bullard
Westboro
J. W. Osborn
Hartford
George Tl. Greenhalge
W. P. Bacon
Birmingham
Manchester
Eng
H.C. Moody
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Bennett
Hugh Mepeas
St. John
N. B
J. A. Shaw
E. Parker
Pierrepont Edwards
Pean
J. G. Sperry
EE. Bristol
Ansonia
I. D. Haskell
Kalamazoo
Mich
W. D. Kirk
St. Paul
Minn
A. W. Henry and Family
Tremont
W. B. Greasiey
Nottingham
L. Gray
Mid
More Springs
J. S. Paterson
Albany
Charles Cook
Horace Dillon
Revere
Weymouth
W. W. Bronson
W.H. Gaige
A. L. Henderson
J. E. Bacon
Spencer
W. D’antrochy
Philadelphia
George White
Universalist Revival Services
DR. Greene
Bride Et al
V. Connors
Santalacita v. Mo
Dua
Dowd
Ken
Allenfeld
Winchester Et al
Clark
V. Wilson
Waltham Trib. Co
McGrath
Shuman
Caldwell
Mugford
Omic
Cook
Medbury
Devine
Atlantic Cotton Mills
White
Sawyer Et al
Naumkeag St. Railway Co
Harrigan
Naumkeag St. Railway
Willard
Breeder
Francis
Deschamp
St. Ives
Quinn
Assignee
Ames
Connors
Lannon
Martin
Hewitt Et al
Consolidated Adjustable Shoe Co
Alley
City of
Press Club
Peakline
Ames Pyle
Jesa VA
Koller Furnace & Steam Heating Co
Kohler Hot
Kohler
Dock Square
Miller
U.S
Hiand-Slade
Edmund W. Miller
Hamilton P
Park St
Tyr
John St
West End Street Railway Company
Real Estate News
Massachusetts
G. O. Taylor
G.O. Taylor
Chester, Sons
Mas
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