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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1889
Page
8
City Hall hearing by the paving and railroads committees examined proposed relocation of Boylston and Tremont streetcar tracks to ease congestion around the Common. Property owners including W. Wolcott and J. Monks testified on rail height and safety, with St Pauls Church and local estates weighing in on access and view.
Harvard freshmen meeting adjourned with no officer chosen after canvassing and rivalry. A. J. Cumnock presided as nominations were made for president, with Wood and Strong initially leading before withdrawal. A second ballot produced a tie between Trafford and Fearing, adjournment ordered for a follow up by check.
The William Duncan Fund for Metlakalta Alaska acknowledges further contributions to replace losses from a fire that destroyed the steam saw mill and other machinery and materials. The notice lists receipts and new subscriptions, including two $100 pledges with a condition for twenty-three others, and is signed by Edward I. Thomas, treasurer, from Boston notices.
A 100 person excursion from New England visited Sioux City by Pullman train to attend the Corn Palace celebration. The group included 30 newspapers reps and financiers linked to the Boston Investment Company which invested about 1,000,000 in central real estate. Sioux City’s population growth from 7,600 in 1880 to 40,000 in 1888 is noted, with prospects of 100,000 soon.
The Piano Polishers' Union met at 987 Washington Street and received twenty membership applications. Newly elected officers were installed, and a resolution criticising the firm of Vose & ons was passed.
Stock appeal urges buying before price advance at ten dollars per share. Checks payable to R. H. Whitney & Co. based at 75 State Street Boston. President named as The Honorable Robert G. Ingersoll.
Democratic figures Clash With Prohibitionists as General Collins argues for free raw materials for New England. Young Men's Republican Club plans a pre election rally at Young's Hotel with officers named. Letters to Temperance Republican HQ praise Brackett record and urge Russell election to save Massachusetts.
A letter from John McTammany asks General Butler if a prohibitory liquor law can be enforced. Butler replies that enforcement is possible but DA elections hinder zeal. Various political figures discuss nominations, candidacies, and recent conventions across Boston and western Massachusetts.
The record notes nominees for insolvency commissioners in Brockton and Rockland counties, the postponement of sheriff candidate Nomination, and a district attorney nominating committee formed. It lists Democratic and Republican caucus dates in Somerville with potential renominations and candidate options for Ward 1 and Ward 2 representatives, plus a Cambridge ward 4 Legislature bid decline by Dr. M D Church.
A long hotel guest list includes Brunswick Adams and Louise Parker of Kansas City, G W Gee of San Francisco, Mr and Mrs D W Dun of New York, Samuel Haven of Cincinnati, and many others from New York Philadelphia Boston London and beyond. The roster names guests by hotel and city, with occasional titles and families.
A long list of Sunday worship times and sermon topics from numerous churches and unions. Notable speakers include Rev. Brooke Her ford, Rev. H. W. Brown, Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, and Rev. Andrew Gray, with events at Baptist Tabernacle, Boston Young Men's Christian Association, and Tremont Temple among others.
Ida Day alias Rivers convicted of carrying on malt liquor retailing business without paying tax. Rosa Doherty stood trial on the same charge in the United States District Court on October 4, presided by Judge Carpenter.
October 4 sessions list shows Barker judge with No 1858 Thomas F Baker v Samuel Tompson for money owed 634.66 reduced to 227.64 by auditor. Second session Ham mond judge No 787 Mary Dillon v South Boston Railroad for 5000 damages from injuries in March 1886 at age six. Third and fourth sessions include Doherty v Bardwell 26526 for brackets and cleats and Henderson v Knapp 300 and Fuller v same 125 for property claimed. fifth session details motions to be heard Monday.
In Middlesex Superior Court on October 4 the case Chas vs City of Lowell resulted in a plaintiff win for 3250 dollars. Marshall & Amablet represented the plaintiff and L J Trust for the city. No. 4631 Katie A Dickinson vs Leominster Savings Bank involves contract to recover 48932 plus interest and dividends from money had and received. Deposit details show sums in the name of Katie Allen when a minor between 1867 and 1870 and deposits by George A Allen. trial by George A Pevey for plaintiff and Hamilton Mayo for defendant. In order 3009 Foss vs Howe et al.
Superior Court in Salem on Oct 4 announced nisi decrees in eight uncontested divorce cases with custody matters noted for several. Juries will convene Monday for listed civil cases including savings banks and various v. names.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Staples presided. Stewart was fined $50 for milk law violations. Hannon was fined 35 for drunkenness and assault and battery, with costs in each case. Next Monday the new term begins.
On Oct 4 Judge McKin ordered second meetings and set third meetings for Feb 14 in cases including Francis Gould Thomas Clune Amelia Gerstel Sarah Patterson Braddock Presley Dowley Proctor Edwin Stafford James Webber August Young Fred Whitney Andrew Stone Edward Coburn Benjamin Clows Louis Nersey First meetings were held for Anna Cotton Bushrod Morse Charles Ingalls Joseph Paine A Batcheller Robert Batcheller Thomas Proctor Levi Whitney surviving partner warrant orders Oct 18 second hearing and Oct 11 first hearing on composition
Forsarra Parmenter and Curtis and others held for grand jury on breaking and entering a restaurant at 1 Franklin Street. Ball seeks continuance on fraud case for $4230 goods from Lovell Arms Co. Clarke jailed six months as a vagrant. Haines and brother acquitted of assaulting an officer. Dennis fined $5. Dow seeks continuance on a forging charge. McGuire to recognize $1000 for grand jury appearance on car robbery charge. ONeil and Quinn fined $50 for liquor law violation on Old Colony railroad line. Special officers report many tramps in freight yards. Parmenter fines of $5 each.
Judge Woodbury questions federal power over Charles River bridges. A Boston firm will supply about 3000 tons of coal to federal buildings next year. Edwin L. Bynner to discuss The Old Bunch of Grapes Tavern at the Bostonian Society gathering. The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange holds its monthly meeting this afternoon. Gospel of Luke study for teachers begins at Channing Hall with 3 pm session. Tickets available at the Unitarian building without charge. Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual business meeting on Oct 7 at 3 pm at Tremont Street HQ. Rev Fred H. Knight to address Young Men at the YMCA tomorrow at 4 pm with music by Kenah and Cooper. Mrs. E Trask Hill explains Australian ballot system. she travels to towns to promote it. Patrolman John M. Penniman is reassigned as house officer. Henry C. Barnabee to open Star course with recitations and songs including The Little Tin Soldier and Tompkins’s Wedding. The Bostonians principals Tom Karl and Juliette Corden appear in the season’s lineup. Season admission tickets explained in Post ads. Chauncy Hall Kindergarten opens next Monday. Miss Lucy Wheelock leads teacher training. Belmont School begins term with sixteen scholars. demand rising for fall 1890.
At Cambridge City Hall yesterday afternoon officers of the West End Railway Company met with the roads and bridges committee to discuss laying tracks on Front street and new street grades without aldermanic approval. The meeting was closed. Also marked was the twenty fifth anniversary of Sergeant William A. Mullett's police appointment. Division 3 presented a jeweled stem winders watch with gold chain at roll call by Captain Y. Murray.
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