Anarchism and Socialism discussed before Trinity Club
General Francis A Walker of MIT spoke on Anarchism and Socialism, distinguishing intelligent anarchist views from public misperceptions. He argued that true Anarchism seeks minimal government, questions police powers, and contends Communistic reorganization, while noting practical and theoretical weaknesses and the danger of crime if government ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Club
Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George L. Hunter
Knights of Labor
Lavallee
Haymarket
Macaulay
Chicago
Garibaldi
Cromwell
Luther
Prince Kropotkine
Jay Gould
Socialism and Communism Contrasted in 19th Century Thought
The author surveys Christian pacifism, passive resistance in Hungary Austria and Ireland, and defines socialism and communism. He argues that socialism advocates extensive state action for public good while communism focuses on wealth distribution, often opposing law. He warns socialism attracts license and violence while communism wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Austria
Sere
Ireland
Parnell
Catering for Votes and the Brackett Endorsement
Rev. Hugh Montgomery addressed Worcester Baptist ministers on no license at the Social Chapel. He relayed that Lt. Governor Brackett, once a license supporter, now favors submitting a constitutional amendment to the people and would publish an open letter backing this path. He urged voting for Republicans who back the amendment to push action before judgment day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Montgomery
Worcester
Brackett
Montgomery
Mr. Brackett
Prohibition Progress in Georgia Counties Report
Governor Gordon said local option prohibition has been tried in 100 of Georgia’s 187 counties with none reversing the action. He noted Atlanta’s economy unharmed, trade fears proved groundless, and the policy has noticeably benefited freedmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gordon
Weil Accepts Nomination for Seventh Suffolk Senate
The Democrats of the seventh Suffolk district nominate Henry J. Weil for the state Senate in a convention letter dated October 12 1887. Weil replies from Boston accepting the nomination praising sound principles and honest government while thanking the party leaders J J Navy Andrew M Lanigan and Edwin F Wall for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Weil
Suffolk
Senate
J. J. Navy
J. J. Nawn
Andrew M. Lanigan
Edwin F. Wall
Boston
Tom Marshall's Hat Ad Ablaze With Cautionary Quip
A Boston advertisement cites Tom Marshall praising clean linen and a new hat as signs a man cannot be bad. It promotes Jackson & Co at 69 Tremont Street offering latest English hats and Dunlap & Co. New York hats, with aims at reasonable prices and customer satisfaction at 59 Tremont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom’’ Marshall
Kentucky
Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Dunlap & Co
New York
Leif Ericson Lecture Promotes Icelandic Discovery Claim
Miss Marie A. Brown delivers at Tremont Temple a detailed lecture arguing the Icelandic discovery of America as historical fact. She presents stereopticon views including Iceland's 1874 millennial celebration scenes and the memorial picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston
Leif Ericson
Tremont Temple
Marie A. Brown
Sweden
Norway
England
Iceland
Montefiore Home and Aid Society Charity Ball
The Montefiore Home and Aid Society of Boston organized March 27 1887 with 400 members to aid aged and airm widows orphans and destitute children of the Jewish faith. A grand charity ball will be held in Odd Fellows Hall on Thanksgiving night Navy 24 with tickets at $6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montefiore Home and Aid Society of
Boston
Board of Government
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Navy
Regimental Armories Seek City and Legislature Action
Boston aldermen approve two regimental armories and urge a state act. They also lease the Winslow skating rink for armory use and consider sewer funding transfers, land sales, and other municipal matters from October 1887 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Commonwealth
Winslow
Committee On Finance
Joint
Standing Committee On Public Lands
N Street
East Second
East Third Streets
South
Boston
Donovan
Alderman Lee
UU Tan Martin Linahan
Circuit Street
Practicable and Moderate Temperance Measures Schemes Recalled
Harvard professor J B Thayer discusses temperance law reform and reviews John Bright’s Birmingham proposal as a practical ten year plan for boroughs. He argues for tempered local control, strong enforcement, and avoiding perpetual local option chaos while urging candidates to support lawfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
J. B. Thayer
Harvard
Thomas
Harvard Street
Cambridgeport
Birmingham
Thayer
Notable City Notes Inquiries And Local Incidents
John D. Sullivan, 32, saloon worker at Motte street and Harrison avenue, died in the Tombs from delirium tremens. A 40-year-old man, 140 pounds, 5 feet 5 inches, bald, in dark clothes, striped pants and white shirt, was found dead in the water near Commercial wharf. Jennie Soutter, Webb primary school teacher, was exonerated over the Walsh boy punishment. investigation showed the injury came from the brother. White Socks the horse belonging to General Whittier of Roxbury died of colic at Mystic Park. Whittier was offered 6000 dollars last weekend. The Collateral Loan Company conducts a semiannual auction of unredeemed goods at Milk and Washington streets. items include watches, diamonds, jewelry, musical instruments, firearms, books, and miscellany. sale opens at 10 a.m. Mrs. E. C. Holske, wife of Edward Holske the sporting man, struck Captain A. W. Cook editor of the Police News with a rawhide over a perceived slander in the latest issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sullivan
Motte Street
Harrison Avenue
Commercial Wharf
Jennie Soutter
Webb
Walsh
White Socks
General Whittier
Roxbury
Mystic Park
Milk
Washington Streets
C. Holske
Edward Holske
A. W. Cook
The
Police News
FASTER THAN MACHINES Postal clerks in Boston strain under flood of circulars
The Boston Postoffice faces a critical staffing shortage as 84 clerks must process huge volumes of mail daily. Circulars from Youths' Companion and another firm push workload beyond normal letters, forcing late hours and rapid stamping beyond machine speed. Mon days after rain worsen the backlog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pennsylvania tour closes Luray Caverns and Natural Bridge stop
The October 26 Pennsylvania tour marks the last chance to visit that South region sights as hotels near Luray Caverns and Natural Bridge close in early November. The note adds that travel is best now for comfort and sightseeing. A wind storm yesterday caused a tree to fall, killing Green and a servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Northern Passage dispute in fruit cargo case
United States Circuit Court case on a Palermo to Boston fruit cargo damaged 87 percent. Libel seeks $22 000 damages. The Supreme Court reversed lower rulings, stating if northern passage is a trade term its meaning is a factual question. if not, the ship must follow the coldest known route for fruit ships from Gibraltar to Boston. Further proceedings ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cour
Luigi Filiberto
John H. Pearson
Palermo
Boston
District Court
Circuit Court
Lowell
Supreme Court of the United States
Gibraltar
H. W. Putnam
F. Dodge
Superior Court Dockets and Verdicts From Suffolk and Middlesex
Suffolk County proceedings list verdict for George G. Drew against Thomas Patterson in a $3661 suit for constable services. Kyte versus Commercial Insurance Company over $2000 dwelling and $400 barn policies in Natick. multiple trial notes and second session outcomes. Middlesex County notes include Janes versus City of Waltham verdict of $1200 and ongoing Stickney vs. City of Somerville. list of other cases and administrative notes. Portage fire death reported in New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Blodgett
George G. Drew
Thomas
Patterson
John I. Kelton
A. E. Pillsbury
Lawrence Kyte
Commercial Insurance Company
Natick
R. D. Smith
C. Q. Tirrell
Samuel 8
E. B. Powers
Porter
Boston
Clinton Savings Bank
Same
Kyte
Commercial Union Ins. Co
Wheeler
Lechmere R. Co
McKay
Cooper
Blackmer
Henchman
Stagdale
Baker
Alden
Reber
Titus
Malloy
Roberts
Jellinek
N.Y. Cent. S. C. Co
Fodick
Bangs
Robbins
Blackwell
Furniss
Arbecam
Miller’s River Co
Townsend
King
Clifford
Kelley
Boston L. Co
Williams
Merrihew
Carty
Hammond
J. No
Eben Brown
Albert M. Murdock
Leverett Street
E. O. Achorn
George H. Fall
J. Hillis
John P. Ryan
C. P. White
Joanna White
Thomas Curley
J. A. Maxwell
White
Plympton
Dunn
Honey
Stevens
Hughes
Russell
Squire
Lane
Fitchburg Railroad
Holland
Winters
Taber
Copeland
Sellars
Dearborn
Crowley
Toomey
Blake
Whipple
Chartered Bank of India
Hall
Ennis
Crosby
Mason
McGrath
Town of
Woburn
Hennessy
Mass
Cath
Order of Foresters
Bell
City of
Malden
Forbes
Groton
Fall
Hamner
McCarty
Praise Words for The Boston Post in Contemporary Comment
The Boston Home Journal lauds The Boston Post as among the ablest dailies in town. It praises its newsiness literary merit editorial dignity and absence of sensationalism and blackguardism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Home Journal
Boston Post
Post
Pennsylvania tour ticket offer for Oct 26 trip
Application at once may secure a ticket for the Pennsylvania tour of Oct 26. Delay will be fatal, as the number to be sold cannot be increased beyond the capacity of four cars. An investment of 70 dollars secures a double berth for the trip and pays all travel expenses. Only two nights, one going and one returning, are spent in the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Cambridge
Prohibition
John Bright
Birmingham
Bright
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgia
MR. Weil
Tom” Marshall
Montefiore Home
Board OF Aldermen
O'Brien
Vinal
South Boston
City Hospital
Roxbury High Wohool
Amou South Boston Grammar School
Posen
Roxbury High School
Grammar School
South Boston Grammar School
HuGeu O'Brien
Executive Department
Hugh O' Brien
Clay
Law
Lin
E. P. Nettleton
A. H. Vinal
General Nettleton
Office OF Corporation Counsel
Beacon Street
Arthur H. Vinal
E. RP. Nettleton
Corporation Counsel
Suburban Railway Company
Gamewell
Hayward Place
Park
Commonwealth Avenue
Arlington Street
Common
West Street
Commonwealth Avenue Park
Common Council
Cass
Linwood Square
Cedar Square
Faneuil Hall
E. N. Horsford
East Boston Ferries
John C. Nichols
Revere
West Yard
Charles Street
Temperance
Boston Daily Advertiser
London Times
Friends of Temperance
Dramshops
Mr. Bright
te at es _ ocenied
N. Roe
Emily
Green
Servant
Woods
Harrington
Rich
Jetiers
Mann
Pairfield
Smythe
Kelly
Pulsifer
Drury
Bean
Washburn
Burton
Southard
Norice
A Hes &Sons
Edward Kakas
Kakas & Sons
Washington Street
Paris
Aker’ Breakfast Rocm
W. Baker & CQ
Dorchester, Mass
Nehreider - Nehreider
John D. & M. Williams
State Street
Colorado
United States
Union
Olive Wright
Paper World
the Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!