Tax rates debated at Boston Common Council meeting
The Boston Common Council debated alleged excessive assessments with calls for a public hearing. Members argued over assessor duties, mayoral influence, and tax policy while approving hearings and transfers related to city debt and highway control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Committee On Assessors
Whitmore
Whall
Ward 7
Boston
State House
Morrison
Ward 9
Board of Assessors
Blume
Ward 11
Greas
Fowler
Common Council Chamber
East Second
East Third
South
Mrr. Whitmore
Ward 12
Board of Aldermen
Committee On Public Buildings
Board of Police
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Mind Over Matter At Mental Healers Convention
A feature at the Mental Healers convention explored Christian science with Western ideas. Chicago figures Mrs. C. E. Choate Mrs. Mary H. Plunkett and Dr. Alice B. Stockham shared facts on mind over matter. Afternoon talks covered personal experiences including self taught walking and reading without spectacles amid occasional skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Choate
Mary H. Plunkett
Alice B. Stockham
Chicago
L. M. Marston
Julia A. Root
San Francisco
J. A. Dresser
G. F. Chapman
Kate Jeffrey
Stewart
Mary A. Damon
Raven
William S. Gill
A. J. Swarts
J. H. Dewey
Fitchburg Railroad to heater cars using Sewart system
The Fitchburg Railroad plans to fit about thirty cars with heating for winter service. Superintendent Marden and Superintendent Stewart favor the Sewart system which uses locomotive steam circulation to heat water, allowing existing heaters to be reused. Pending full adoption, Baker and Johnson heaters and Westinghouse suspended heaters will supplement the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Marden
Stewart Express
Sewart
Baker and Johnson
Westinghouse
Officials Back Engine Steam Heating For Trains
Two officials endorse heating ordinary passenger trains from the locomotive to reduce fire danger. They agree it is practicable and do not see any perceptible loss of motive power from using engine steam for warming. Both favor the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Universalists Elect Leaders as Faith Fostered in Council
The Historical Society of the Universalist Church elected officers led by Rev. Richard Eddy as president and Hon. Olney Arnold as vice president. A new faith form was debated at the convention, asserting core Christian beliefs, but after two hours of discussion the matter was postponed for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Historical Society of the Universalist Church
Universalist
Richard Eddy
Olney Arnold
Rhode Island
T. J. Sawyer
EF. Davis
W. E. Tomlinson
Garnard Potter
Maine Sharpshooters Score Record in Novel Detail Match
In Portland on October 20 the Maine militia staged a unique team shooting event. A detail of 36 men scored 1451 points with no misses, surpassing prior demos by the Frontier Guards and Missouri division teams, drawing nationwide rifle practice interest and praise from Lt. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
SprcrAu
Maine
Augusta
Bangor
Frontier Guards
Eastport
United States
Reed
Missouri Division
E. C. Farrington
Bellevue
Neb
Hare and Hounds Day Opens Season at College Run
Thirty runners gathered at Matthews for the hare and hounds event. Hares Dean and Baldwin of 88 dropped off first with packs of paper, pursued across Jarvis field to Mt. Auburn and Fresh Pond, seven miles in all. Hounds, led by De Blois of 89, finished in 27 minutes. the run was deemed a great success and to be repeated. Robert Treat Paine donated 10,000 dollars last year to found a social science fellowship to study poverty alleviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Jarvis Field
Mt. Auburn
College
Dean
Baldwin
de Blois
Robert Treat Paine
Longfellow Memorial Garden Under Construction in Cambridge
The Longfellow Memorial Association led by secretary Arthur Gilman has raised over two thirds of an $80,000 goal for a garden memorial. Land donated by the Longfellow heirs supports a three acre site from Brattle to Mt. Auburn streets with a terrace and statue plan. Work includes curbing, wall foundations, and a tax exempt garden slated to become a beauty spot near the poet's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow Memorial Association
Arthur Gilman
Cambridge
Longfellow
Brattle Street
Mt. Auburn Street
Brighton
Milford
Charles V. Eliot
Memorial Garden
Festival planned to relieve debt at Father Roche's Home
About fifty parishioners gathered at Father Roche's Working Boys' Home to discuss a November festival to cover a $45,000 mortgage and $4000 in current bills. The Melpo Dramatic Club offered services, and an executive committee plus parish representatives were named to run tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Roche
Little Sisters of the Poor
Melpo Dramatic Club
Brookline
Miss Norton
Maguire
Funeral of Rev Dr Heman Lincoln at Newton Centre
The funeral for the late Rev Dr Heman Lincoln is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Congregational Church at Newton Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heman Lincoln
Congregational Church
Newton Centre
Witnesses Sought Over Missing Hall Will Reward Offered
Public notice by John A. Nowell administrator offers 500 dollars for information identifying witnesses to the signing of Andrew J. Hall's will or for details leading to their identification. Hall, a Draper and Hall partner and former alderman, died March. The will draft named legacies to his sister and nephew, with assets valued at 40650 dollars 64 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Hall
John A. Nowell
Hall
Draper & Hall
Draper
Joshua Wilkins
Prospective US Cup Challenger Plans New Cutter Build
Newark reports that if challenger Mr. weet fails to construct a cutter for the next America's Cup race, a counterpart to the American centreboarders will be built. George Clark of Newark will oversee the new vessel built from models procured in Scotland. The project aims to be ready for the next year’s competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N.J
Weet
George Clark
Mohican
Pal Ece
Scotand
Obsequies for Captain P J Dolliver Held at Home
The obsequies were held at his late residence yesterday afternoon with about fifty Ancients and many representatives from Boston pilots Siloam Lodge Odd Fellows De Molay Commandery Knights Templars Zetland Masonic Lodge and others. The Temple quartet sang. Rev Henry DeLong of Medford conducted private services. Bearers included Captain John Mack A H A Co S 5 Woodcock and J M Fairbanks of De Molay Commandery and J H Chester of Zetland Lodge. Burial followed at Forest Hills cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dolliver
Pilots of Boston
Siloam Lodge of Odd Fellows
de Molay Commandery Knights Templars
Zetland Masonic Lodge
Temple
Henry ©. DeLong
Medford
John Mack
I. O. O. F. Twenty Guests Dine at Quincy
Thirty members of the I O O F dined at the Quincy last evening. Guests registered at Parker House included Josiah H. Drummond of Portland the Rev Dr Newland Maynard and Wiliam 8 Hilton of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Parker House
Josiah H. Drummond
Portland
Newland Maynard
Wiliam
Suburban Street Railway Drops Change of Location Bid
Henry M Whitney and the Suburban Street Railway Company withdraw their request to relocate tracks on Arlington and Beacon streets after talks with remonstrants. Engineering tweaks and sewer concerns could be addressed, but abutters favored maintaining the present alignment and the company chose to withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Whitney
Owen A. Galvin
Francis C. Welch
William D. Sohier
Suburban
Whitney
Board of Aldermen
Post
Charles Street
Arlington Street
Public Garden
Marlboro Street
Boston
City of
Suburban Street Railway Company
Beacon Street
Arlington
Charles Streets
THE
Suburban Street RR. Co
Henry M. WurtNey
John B. Finch's Successor Chosen by Grand Lodge
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Good Templars met at Wesleyan Hall to address the death of Hon. John B. Finch. W. W. Trumbull presided as counsellor with a large roster of officers and delegates present. Oronhytepka of London Ont. was elected to fill the vacancy in the counsellorship. he was described as a Mohawk Indian educated at Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Wesleyan Hall
John B. Finch
Right Worthy Grand Templar
W. W. Trumbull
Glasgow
Scot
W. G. Lane
Nova Scotia
Jessie Forsyth
Boston
T. B. F. Parker
Wisconsin
R. W.G
Uriah Copp, Jr
Ilinois
R. W
Hon. &. &. Chase
Pennsylvania
Rev. Ames Yearnes
P. R. W.G. T.; Dr. Oronhytepka, Ontario, P. R. W. G. G.; J. N. Stearns
New York
Dr. Mann
G.A. Bailey
New Hampshire
Chevis
R. W. G. Templar
Oronhytepka
London
Unt
University of Oxford
Prince of Wales
R. W. G. Counsellor
Jerome Jones Letter Warns on Freight Rates and Boston Exports
Jerome Jones of Jones McDuffee Stratton writes to Boston chamber urging opposition to an interstate commerce petition. He argues export rebates and east bound rates would harm Boston exporters and New England importers, risking loss of Liverpool and North German steamship services. A hearing is set for the 27th. he urges remonstrance by the transportation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Jones
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
New England
William B. Rice
Beston Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commission
New York
Lkely
Liverpool
Wells
Natural Bridge of Virginia Highlighted on Southern Tour
The Natural Bridge of Virginia is praised as a world wonder and scenic park. The Pennsylvania Railroad's Southern tour on Oct 26 features the bridge as a key highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lynn Yacht Club Wharf Plan Faces Next Hearing
No opponents appeared at the harbor and landcommissioners hearing on the Lynn Yacht Club application to build a wharf beside its clubhouse. A further hearing is set for next Thursday with adjacent property owners notified to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Yacht Club
Landcommissioners
The Dual Capital Richmond in Civil War Era
Richmond the capital of the Old Dominion and former head of the Southern Confederacy is described as a historically rich, visually attractive city. The piece highlights its relics and development as a model of the New South with Oct 26 as a key tourist date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Old Dominion
Union
New South
Country Club Races At Clyde Park Brookline
Fall meeting opens at Clyde Park Brookline with a strong field of entrants in four races. Entries list ponies and horses with weights and pedigrees for the 2 P M ponies race, a 3 P M steeplechase, a 2:30 P M three quarter mile sweepstakes, and an 8:30 P M flat race with purses and added stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Clyde Park
Brookline
J. H. Wright
B. m. Mollie Darling
H. B
G. H. Barney
R. B. Forbes, Jr
Ch. G. Unnamed
Hk. B. Forbes, Jr
Br. m. Mermaid
Ritcher & Co
Bik
M. Jessie
Harry
The
West
G. B
J. H. Bradford, Jr
W.F. Weld
B. G. Czar
Basil Duke
Ralph Blackne
Sanford
B. G. Guy
Narrata Sprinkbox
C. A. King
James Parker
B. G. Hopeless
Stonehenge—Invermore
M. T. Downing Na
Narragansett—Chignon
Sereeres
R. Fientz
B. G. Theodorous
Alarm—Theodocia
Ewes kOe
Peter Clinchus
C. G
Harry Prescott
M. T. Downing
Kittie D
Harry Bassett
Mary Buckley
Bramble
Lindora
A. H. Barney
G. Dick Dougan
San gansett—Chignon
P. P
B. G. Falconer
G. H. Warren
Balrownie Stables
King Ban
La Mascotte at the Globe Gains General Favor
The Globe Theatre presents La Mascotte with Mile Bennati as Bettina and M Mezieres as Laurent. The review lauds its charm and accessibility, notes the libretto as the highlight, and previews Fatinitza and La Fille de Mme Angot on upcoming showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
M. Andren
Gilbert and Sullivan
la Mascotte
Globe Theatre
Mile. Bennati
Bettina
M. Maris
Pippo
Mile. Bennat
Mile
Nordall
Fiamella
M. Tony
Stocco
M. Mezieres
Laurent
Pratee
Fatinitza
Mme, Angot
Fiftieth Run of Luck to Be Staged at Boston Theatre
The Boston Press Club event drew a large audience to the Boston Theatre with a long varied program. On Wednesday evening next week the fiftieth performance of A Run of Luck will be held and Tompkins has made elegant gifts for the ladies, a silk jockey-cap cushion with a printed card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
Boston Theatre
Explosion at Adams Express Office Tied to Foreste Powder
A package exploded at the Adams Express office on a Wednesday evening. It contained three electric primers from Foreste Powder Company sent to New York. The primers use fulminate of mercury with metal wires and brimstone, and were returned for inspection due to a fault. An acid liquid may have contacted the copper wires, triggering the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express
Foreste Powder Company
New York
Cross Libels Over Collision With Fern Holme Off Sandy Hook
Nelson J Brooks et al sue James Ritchie and the schooner St Johns for damages from a March 17 1887 collision six miles off Sandy Hook Lightship Long Island Sound. St Johns carrying coal to Belfast Maine. Fern Holme steamer from Newport to New York. Damages claimed 1000 for the schooner and 12000 for the steamer. Ritchie captains the British steamer. Unfinished case. Dodge and Butler Stillman & Hubbard appear for the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
J. John G. Brooks
James Ritchie
St. Johns
Sandy Hook
Long Island Sound
Fern Holme
Belfast
Ritchie
Newport
Eng
New York
Vineyard Haven
Fred 5. Dodge
Divorce Hearings Reopened Over Equity and Company Fraud
Hearing on Joseph Bernard et al v Barrsey Myro leum Company and Gilbert N Hall resumed. Plaintiffs claim $164.90 owed and allege an assignment by the New Hampshire corporation to Hall is fraud on creditors. A receiver and temporary injunction were involved. hearing continued with counsel Nichols for complainants and Chaplin for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bernard
Minnesota
Hall
New Hampshire
H. G. Nichols
Chaplin
Legal docket of Boston trials lists libel and loan cases
A historical docket lists multiple cases in Boston court including No 2042 James W Chapman vs Globe Newspaper Co for $20 000 libel damages and No 2348 John Kelley vs Ann Maguire over a $200 loan. It covers numerous other civil suits, sessions, and attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Chapman
Globe Newspaper Company
The
Globe
J. W. Reed
A. E. Pillsbury
John Kelley
Ann Maguire
J.J. Feeley
I. R. Clarks
Fletcher Ranney
Kelly
Maguire
Henchman
Leverett Street
Heras
KE. M. Johnson
M. K. Thomas
George Z. Adams
Shipping convention to promote American merchant fleet
The North Atlantic Coast Department of the American Shipping and Industrial League holds a two day convention at Meionnon Hall Tremont Temple under the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Sessions start at 10 a m today and tomorrow with addresses by Richard S Spofford William P Frye Nelson Dingly Jr and others urging expansion of US built ships and direct mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic Coast Department
The
American Shipping and Industrial League
Meionnon Hall
Tremont Temple
Boston Chamber of Commerce
United States
Messrs
Richard S. Spofford
League For
Massachusetts
William P. Frye
Nelson Dingly, Jr
California Excursions Open for Boston Travelers
The Raymond & Whitcomb tour company starts its California excursion from Boston on November 10 with many notable travelers from Boston New York and Philadelphia. Additional trips are set for December 6 and 8 aboard new vestibuled Pullman palace cars. Circulars with trip details are available from W Raymond at 206 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
California
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pasadena
Raymond
W. Raymond
Washington Street
Boots and Shoes Flourish at North Street Store
G. W. Simmons & Co promote boots and shoes sold on merit with guaranteed quality. Their North street department at 32 to 44 reports strong sales and a flourishing business due to standards and reliable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Court records show plaintiff wins in Drake v Reed and Woodberry v Kelly
Middlesex Superior Court on Oct 20 before Judge Pitman returns verdicts: Drake v Reed awarded $100 to plaintiff with counsel L W Howes for plaintiff and Coggan for defendants. Woodberry v Kelly awarded $50 to plaintiff with E L Pierce for plaintiff and Allin Mayberry for defendants. Additional dockets list multiple city and town cases against Somerville Waltham Malden Groton etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Hill
Bowman & Perry
Darling
Janes
City of Waltham
Reed Va. Holbrook
Emerason
Gooding
Same
MecCauley
City of Somerville
White
Nonantum Worsted Co
MecGrath
Town of
Woburn
Hennessy
Mass. Cath
Order of Foresters
Bell
City of
Malden
Forbes
Groton
Fall
Hamner
Fields
Lux
Damages Awarded In Weymouth Water Taking Petitions
In a series of cases against Weymouth inhabitants petitions sought damages for water taken from Great Pond. Verdicts awarded to petitioners include Reed executor et al $8834.10 Loud et al $2710.10 Sherman $3581 Howe et al $4708 Sanford et al $17 199 71. Attorneys listed for petitioners and respondents. Henrietta C Sumner sues S Pinkne Holbrook et al for 368 ma interest from 1879 alleging Holbrook Fox mortgage misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Weymouth
Loud Et al
Same
Sherman
Sees
Howe Et al
Sanford Et al
Great Pond
Elon Sherman
John C. Howe
John E. Sanford
W. Gaston
E. C. Bumpus
M. Morse, Jr
H. E. Swasey
Henrietta C. Sumner
S. Pinkne Holbrook
Holbrook & Fox
Jury Deliberations on Mortgage Payment Case
The text notes the plaintiff paid funds to discharge a sai mortgage but the money was not applied as intended. Jury out. Attorneys E. Davis for plaintiff and C. A. Kintosh for defendants. No other jury trials this term. Jury waived cases to Friday morning. Court may adjourn Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Davis
C. A. Kintosh
Charlestown merchant Nathan Tufts killed by vessel
Nathan Tufts a prominent Charlestown merchant and longtime Unitarian church member was crushed by the stern of the schooner Virginia Lee Hickman at the J A Wellington Co wharf. The 53-year-old Somerville native left a daughter and two sons and had helped found Tufts College land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Tufts
Charlestown
Virginia Lee Hickman
Philadelphia
J. A. Wellington & Co
Mr. Taft
Mr. Tufts
Tufts Homestead
Washington
Medford Streets
Somerville
Tufts College
Unitarian Church of
Tufts Class of 89 Elects Officers and Sets Activities
At the Tufts class meeting the class of 89 elected officers including President George H Hew and Captain baseball nine E B Lawrence. Committees were named for the junior annual and lecture course. Tennis results highlight doubles and singles, and the evening parties resume in the gymnasium led by W B Eddy with music from the Tufts College Orchestra. A sophomore freshman football game is scheduled for this afternoon on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hew
E. J. Crandall
B. H. Loomis
C. C. White
E. B. Lawrence
D. T. Montague
Catain
E. A. Burnham
C. Reed
G. W. Cate
W. B. Eddy
Fln. Simons
J. S. Lamson
H. Rice
D T. Montague
J. T. F. Burrell
Tufts College
Brown
Davis
Snow
Burrington
Hollister
Cate
Coburn
Lawrence
Edgerly
Potter
Tufts College Orchestra
Leif Ericson statue dedication procession in Boston
The Scandinavians of Boston and vicinity are invited to join the 3 p.m. dedication procession on October 29, forming at the Common at 1 p.m. Warnings note larceny case against ex-Detective M V B Hersom continued, trial next Monday. Lectures by Dr. Longshore-Potts and Dr. J Charles Harrison slated with free admission today. Geneva Freight Agents discuss prompt freight car returns at yesterday’s quarterly meeting. another session set for 10 a.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Leif Ericson
M. V. B. Hersom
J. Charles Harrison
Association of Geneva
Boston and Providence Railroad settles suit over Bussey bridge death
The Boston and Providence Railroad Corp. paid Andrew J. Norris of Dedham more than $5,000 to settle his $10,000 lawsuit for the death of his son in the Bussey bridge accident. Norris filed the suit alleging the railroad’s fault in the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation
Andrew J. Norris
Dedham
Bussey
Second Pennsylvania tour to Gettysburg and beyond planned
The second Pennsylvania tour from New England to Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Richmond Old Point Comfort and Washington will occur Oct. 26. A special Pullman vestibule train will carry the party. The company's tourist agent with assistants will conduct the party. Tickets covering hotel and all expenses are $70. Information and itineraries from S. W. Draper tourist agent 205 Washington street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New England
Gettysburg
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Washington
S. W.F. Draper
Washington Street
Boston
Tragic Newtonville Accident Claims McClusky Leg
Peter McClusky lost a leg and suffered severe injuries after being struck and mutilated by car wheels while jumping from the 9 40 a m trail at Newtonville yesterday. His head injuries are described as severe. Authorities investigate the incident and identify witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McClusky
Newtonville
Bundle of silverware found gave clue to theft
Three boys reported at Station 4 on Wednesday about 11 pm that a man offered 560 cents to carry a bundle of anatase until the next day. The revealed bundle contained silverware believed stolen from Auburndale and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburndale
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Vitchburg
Universalists IN Council
Hare and Hounds
Harvard
Paine Fund
Longfellow Memorial
A. J. Hall
Will
Captain Dolliver
Suburban Street Railway
Scotland
Good Templars
MR. Jerome Jones
John A. Andrew
G.A.R
Olg
Noyes
W. B. White
Tremont House
George Otis
J. B. Davis
Colonel Ary
M. A. Galacia
James B. Reid
Edith KK. Felt
Rtention
Beit
the Natural Bridge OF
the Theatres
Supreme Judicial Court
C. Allen
Superior Court
Blopgett, J
Murdock
Sanche
Simonds
Bartlett
Dooley
McRae
Green
Folsom
Waldeck
Wright
Lockewood
Twitchell
Bingham
Farrell
Hovey
Hodgdon
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Dunn
Kirkpatrick
Stone
Blanchard
Russell
Nash
Claflin
Gerrish
Rowe
Cotton
Rich
Jeiters
Mann
Suirfield
Smythe
Five Cents
Saggs Bk
Nonantum War. Co
Armstrong
First National Bank
Rad
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TUFTS
Bussey Bridge
agahVis &Sons
PosToy
Bromfield ST
Paris
AKER
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
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McOod’s Saksaparilla
Mellin
W. C. Paper
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