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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1888
Page
8
The city board of aldermen advanced the conduit system for electric wires over mayoral veto, approving street openings and new plans. The library cornerstone ceremony was authorized, water, lamps, and hospital work funded, and several nominations confirmed as part of a dense agenda.
William H. Noyes, previously rejected for his theology, was ordained a foreign missionary at the Berkeley Street Temple with one dissenting vote. The council, after a four hour secret session, endorsed his readiness to go to Japan, if the American Board accepts him, or else depart under Berkeley Street Church.
At 3 30 yesterday afternoon a boat with Henry Mulholland of Mt. Vernon street Dorchester and five others capsized off Lona Island Mulholland drowned and his body was recovered
Macallar Parker & Co at 100 Washington street announce ready for immediate pickup a fine selection of overcoats and suits. Their own skilled workmen guarantee garments in the best style and quality, with business and dress suits made to standard.
Wheat trading in Curcaco on October 22 showed December fluctuating from 115 to 117 with May hovering around 112 to 113. Prices narrowed late as December gained to 1167 and May to 113, while activity stayed cautious amid light outside trading and broker unease. Pillsbury and Ream were noted buyers lifting the market, with December struggling to hold gains and May modestly recovering from early declines.
The Jacksonville fever tally shows 43 new cases today with one death, W. H. Pearl, at Sand Hills Hospital. Total cases reach 3839 with 382 deaths. eight white and thirty-five colored. Georgia raises quarantine with no Georgia cases since Jacksonville outbreak. Additional notes from Decatur and Fernandina report police deaths, relief committee updates, a frost, and yellow fever developments with ongoing aid needs.
Curtis Guild Jr. led sixty nine members at the Channing Club dinner held at Young's. Plans were made for four Sunday evening meetings at the Globe Theatre on Nov 18 25 and Dec 2 16 with a book selection discussed by Guild and colleagues. The event followed other society gatherings noted at Vendome and Brunswick hotels with several notable attendees and guests.
G. W. Simmons & Co. at 82 to 44 North Street report a busy season with substantial sales of campaign equipment across New England. The firm urges those who have not yet supplied their wants to read the notice in another column.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts admitted eighteen new members at a meeting led by Vice President Harvey N. Collison. A five member committee was authorized to arrange a business meeting before the election and a rally at Tremont Temple next Saturday night with speakers including Congressman Collins and Mayor Russell. The club also honored Frank W. Bird on his eighty second birthday. New members listed include Walter Abbott, George D. Alden, Henry W. Ashley, Caleb R. Ayer, Charles T. Baker, Watson H. Brazee, Harrison Dunham, Warren Fenno, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, and others. The club adjourned to Monday.
Boston officials report registration ends at 10 p m with totals shown for preliminary and supplementary lists. Preliminary 46 149 supplementary 18 218 total 64 352, compare to 65 574 in 1884. Ward totals listed with 26 777 and 24 638 among others, supplementary total 18 213.
Reports claim an attempt to colonize Ward 17 with colored men and twenty assessed in one small house. Supervisors vow to thwart illegal voting. Nominations include L L Fuller for senator in Sixth Middlesex by Democrats and Franklin Howland for third Bristol by Independent Republicans. Representatives include Fitch and Pease in Highth Essex by Democrats and Sears in Twenty second Essex by Democrats. Littlefield in Twenty first Essex and Howe in Fourth Worcester by Republicans. Stafford in Fifth Essex by Democrats, Northrup in Third Arkshire by Democrats.
A Bridgeport Connecticut inventor H A Wales demonstrates an “invisible sound disc” for deafness hailed by physicians and patients as surpassing other devices. The device concentrates sound on a drum head with promising possibilities and practical demonstrations praised in N E Medical Monthly.
The Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge and Hon. Theodore C. Bates spoke at a Melrose Town Hall Republican rally last evening chaired by William E. Barrett with Maplewood Band providing music. They contrasted Republican protections with Democratic reform ideas, critiqued Cabinet appointments and tariffs, and urged building a large Harrison majority amid fears of free trade and Southern gains.
Colored and white Ward 9 residents gathered at the colored Methodist Church on Revere street to back General Banks for Congress. Pamphlets with forged quotes from the English press circulated, and speakers included Colonel N P Hollowell and General Banks who left after a brief address. Resolutions praising Banks were adopted amid torches and partisan remarks.
Edward Kakas & Sons showcases the latest fur fashions at 404 Washington street with a large staff of cutters and sewers. The article notes evolving styles from sealskin to Persian lamb, bearskin boas, and cream tinted furs, plus the firm’s reputation for reliability and up-to-date stock.
Tremont Street program lists twenty lecture topics by Mr D Aldrich from ancient music through Wagner. He previously led vocal studies at State University Lawrence and Miss Bruce secures a 50-strong teaching staff for Tremont vocal department.
Oct 22 session notes outline cases in Mason, Hale, and Hammond courts. Details include Sylvanus Small vs Sumner Applin for $3000 alleged for services, Beals vs Thompson slander action at $50,000, and multiple docket entries with verdicts and motions. The list spans first to fifth sessions with numerous civil actions, notes on experts, and upcoming divorce list hearings.
An expert, Mr. Potter, begins auditing the Rand Avery Company books to determine assets and liabilities. results expected after several days. Company employees showed confidence by returning to work as usual. John Rand downplayed immediate news while two seasoned associates rejected claims of mismanagement. In prior trouble the firm owed about 80,000 dollars secured by mortgage. Robert Gardiner of Rand Avery Supply Company stated there is no joint interest with the Rand Avery Company.
On October 22 in Superior Criminal Court J Henry Dewey was fined $60 and costs for violating the liquor law. George Hamilton was tried for the same offense, and Dennis Collins faced trial on a similar charge.
Superior Court Middlesex County Oct 22 continues a contract suit by Sophronia Frost against Clarence A. Sumner executor. Claims include $1000 bequest, $624 for housekeeper and nursing services, and $92 money had and received. Defenses and counsel listed. numerous case indices follow.
Two sudden deaths rock the town with Andrew Rogers, 60, found dead at No. 1 Crescent place and Stephen Rowe unlocated, dead in a store at No. 19 Purchase street. City Architect Bateman dismisses five draughtsmen and one inspector. chief clerk Willard transferred. Frost meter claim denied by water board. no official selection planned. Rev. W. H. G. Temple accepts Phillips Church call. ecclesiastical council to meet Nov 1 as he begins pastorate. John J. Thornton arrested for concealing groceries and store fixtures at Nos. 294 and 296 North street. Amalgamated Building Trades Association protests discrimination on public works. mayor to inquire. Mrs. Alice J. Shaw to debut at Music Hall Oct 31 with commentaries. tickets go on sale. Charity event tickets for The Queensbury Fete and The Mousetrap at Union Hall Nov 10-12 go on sale Nov 1.
Harvard ad hoc committees choose members for the athletics council and Historical Society. The mock presidential poll closes with results to be announced at Harv Union. Sears defends the tennis title by 6-1 three times. Bicycle Club hare and hounds run scheduled this afternoon led by Merrill with Brown and Bailey as hares.
Mystic Park hosted the longest local circuit race finishing after ten heats. Eight starters began Friday, a Saturday delay due to darkness, then a decisive ninth heat where Dirigo Maid won a neck before Billy T took the final lead to claim the purse of 8500 in the 2:29 class pacers.
Charles F Ebann, a 32 year old post office clerk, was arrested after a decoy letter to the Louisiana lottery manager vanished from the dead letter box. Police found twelve letters on Ebann and he confessed. Bail set at 2000. grand jury indicted him. Ebann, appointed 1882, earned 75 dollars monthly and is married with two children. He owns his home at 12 Joy Street and his wife also holds a bank account.
Oct 22 municipal court cases include J Joseph Fowle held for trial on obtaining money by false pretences from Collatera Loan Company with $10,000 surety. Stephen J Roberts bound over for grand jury after breaking and entering John Cannon’s premises on Billerica street, $85 cash and cigars stolen. Peter L Walgreen bound over for higher court on mortgage of horse and team. In South Boston Court John Kelly held for Superior Court on breaking and entering Annie Flaherty dwelling, $2,000 bond. Probate Suffolk County wills probated for Mary Lisley et al. admin letters issued for numerous estates.
At an Essex County Probate Court session on October 22 Judge Harmon granted letters of administration for several estates. The proceedings disclosed names of deceased individuals and appointed administrators as recorded in court, reflecting standard probate actions from the session.
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