Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Oct 25, 1889, p. 8

Debate on New Creed Dominates Universalist Lynn Session

At Lynn Oct 24 the Universalist General Convention opened with prayer. Debate focused on adopting a new creed to replace the Winchester Confession. Proponents urged broader, modern wording to unite believers and advance mission work, while opponents warned against overhauling cherished doctrinal statements.

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Lynn Chicago Women's Association Universalist Convention W. H. Trickey New Hampshire Woman’s Centenary Association M. L. Thomas New York Bruce Boston Dean Washington Scotland Mission Emily L. Sherwood J. W. Hanson Glasgow Soule Scotland Amanda Deyo Deyo Universalist Cantwell The Japan Rugg Hosea W. Parker S. H. Macallister California Coleman Adams Committee On Henry Cushman Rhode Island Professor Standish Illinois C. E. Rice Massachusetts J. G. Hull Missouri Henry B. Metcalf Young People’s National Association Convention God Jesus Christ Christ Mr. Tomlinson Winchester Tomlinson Miner Beverly Capen Henry Blanchard Maine Edward Atkinson Bromfield Street Cone Ohio Rexford Jesus Drs. Sweatser Philadelphia Erect Henry Betcalf J. W. D. Joy J. F. Rhodes Vermont

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New Manager Named for Fitchburg Railroad

Fitchburg directors select H. B. Marcy as traffic manager of Delaware and Hudson with powers of general manager until President Phillips's term ends. Election effective November 1, 1889. Marcy, a Vermont native, began in railway service at nineteen and held key posts including acting superintendent of Rutland and Burlington and general freight agent roles at Rensselaer and Saratoga and later Delaware and Hudson Canal.

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Fitchburg Marcy Delaware & Hudson Phillips Vermont Rutland &Burlington Railroad Rensselaer & Saratoga Railroad Delaware & Hudson Canal

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Business Troubles Highlight 19th Century Credit Crises

Belford, Clarke & Co of Chicago settle with Eastern creditors at about 26 percent while Western creditors face a new Belford Clake Company in Chicago. Springfield Bicycle Manufacturing of Boston seeks insolvency with liabilities around 54 453 31 and assets including 100 bicycles. George F. Richmond of Scranton faces executions. Girard & Co of Montreal assigns with liabilities near 50 000. T Pope grocer of Waltham fails with liabilities about 2200.

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Belford, Clarke & Co Chicago Belford-Clarke Company Springfield Bicycle Manufacturing Company Boston George F. Richmond Scranton Penn Girard & Co Montreal T. Pope Waltham Mass

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Politics in the Council Action on the Order Postponed

The Boston Common Council delayed action on a water and paving reform, with a heated exchange between Councilmen Hoar and Keenan over the water board extension. Fire Marshal Whitcomb refused to name incendiaries, citing legal limits, while urging caution about Jewish stereotypes. The paving department was discussed for permanency, with a large wage bill itemized and approved for a $100,000 boost, and caucus reform measures passed along with other ordinances before adjournment.

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Common Council Board of Aldermen Hoar Keenan Water Board Ward 20 Ward 8 Sullivan Ward 22 Itate Democrats Whitcomb Council City of Boston CPR D. F Barry Committee On Barry Committee On Finance Richard Sullivan Jenkins Rosnosky Chester Park Harvard Bridge American Federation of Labor Common Council Chamber

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Bargains in children's suits offered by G. W. Simmons Co

G W Simmons Co at 32 to 44 North Street advertises children's suits for tomorrow. The message says boys and youths can find no more economical outfits elsewhere, aiming to attract parental shoppers.

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G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

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Salvation Oil Promised Public Cure Myth Quelled

A historical note declares no perfect remedy existed before Salvation Oil. It clarifies Ole Bull the violinist is not related to Dr. Bull, maker of a cough syrup.

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Ole Bull Dr. Bull

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Y M C A Delegates Hear Calls for Spiritual Work and Growth

Delegates from seventy Y M C A associations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gather in Waltham for the twenty fourth annual and fifth joint convention. Speakers stress sustaining spiritual life while expanding athletic and social work, with debates on balancing gymnasiums and devotional meetings.

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Everett B. M. Fullerton Russell Waltham Sturgis State Committee Youngristian Association London Boston Association Boston Washington Street Tremont Temple Eliot Street Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew Episcopal Ehurch Men’s Christian Association Cross of St. Andrew France Japan F. O. Winslow Norwood M.sayford Young Men’s Christian Association Frederick K. Fosdick Fitchburg C. W. Kingsley Cambridge Frost Chelsea Ray Green Huling New Bedford B. B. Johnson W. B. Franklin Newport G. E. Hood Lawrence O. E. Ryther Conant Providence Hi. KR Scoville Williams College Arks Society of Christian Workers Baptist Vestry Henry Bond Waltham Young Men’s Christian Association Ladies’ Auxiliary Association Congregational Church Ensign McChesney Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church New York City Association

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Courts and actions heard in Boston trials

The October session docket lists juries excused, verdicts in two Lux v Gilman cases, and Johnson v City of Boston. Other entries include numerous motorist and tort actions, rail line disputes, and a wide spread of civil suits with verdicts or trials noted across First to Fourth Session before Aldrich and Hammond.

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New Anchor Line Route Opens Azores Stopovers

Winter tourists learn of a new Southern route to the Azores via Anchor Line steamers from New York to the Mediterranean. Ships may land at one or two Western Islands on the voyage if patronage supports it, marking a regular stopover addition to the schedule. The Azores are praised for mild, salubrious climate similar to Madeira and better than Bermuda.

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America Azores New York Mediterranean Madeira Bermuda

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Sunday Trains on the Old Colony Railroad Decision

The railroad commissioners authorize the Old Colony Railroad to run trains on the Providence division on Sundays as filed, to take effect October 14, 1589, except the Boston to Dedham 10:30 a.m. train and the Dedham to Boston 6:30 p.m. train will run via West Roxbury instead of Readville.

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Old Colony Providence Old Colony Railroad Old Colony Railroad Company Boston Dedham West Roxbury Readville

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Stolen Diamond Earrings Reported at Hotel Brunswick

Mr Amos Barnes proprietor of Hotel Brunswick reported at police headquarters yesterday that during his wife’s absence from their apartments an unidentified intruder entered and took a pair of diamond earrings valued at the stated amount.

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Amos Barnes Hotel Brunswick

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Burglar Arrest Brings Woods Case to Court

Special Officer Whitman of Station 4 arrested yesterday James W. Woods of 22 Fay street for breaking and entering the Thomas Kelly store on the night of the 16th and stealing silver plated goods. Most of the property has been recovered.

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Whitman Station 4 James W. Woods Fay Street Thomas Kelly

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Superior Court Docket Update From October 24

In Superior Criminal Court on October 24 Judge Thompson presided. George Doherty was fined 50 dollars and costs or three months in the House of Corrections for liquor violations while Justin Hayward received 100 dollars and costs. The docket lists numerous cases across years including Yeemanwsai versus Water, Saine versus Rice, and several others for liquor law violations or larceny, with penalties largely fines and/or short imprisonments.

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George Doherty House of Correction Justin, Hayward Same

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Stetson Seeks Admission as Attorney in Circuit Court

Plaintiff Joan G. Stetson, Commissioner of the United States Circuit Court, applies for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the said Circuit Court. The filing outlines the request and verifies eligibility under applicable court rules.

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Joan G. Stetson United States Circuit Court

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Superior Court Docket Middlesex Norfolk Counties Oct 24

In Middlesex County Civil sittings Foss vs Howe and McKenzie vs Provencher proceed. Damages awarded $2000 to Nathaniel F. Safford v Braintree Water Supply. Oliver Morse v William Vaughan on right of way. Other names: Ladd v Bowers. Blodgett v Lovejoy. Harris v. Brian v Moseley. DeMerritt v Martin. Welch v. Morse et al. Cases listed with filings and counsel noted.

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Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham Prrman Nathaniel F. Safford Braintree Oliver Morse William Vaughan Wellesley Water Commissioners C. G. Keyes H. W. Swift Russell Gray DeMerritt Martin Welch Pet’r Same Brian v. Moseley West McIntoshy Henderlesley Bole

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Insolvency Court Calendar for Friday October 25

Suffolk County insolvency court schedules addjourned third meetings for multiple debtors including Henry K. Jones John F Folsom Tileston Bros William C Fisk William Charak James P Arrington Alexander Mack Marr Bros John T Bronson Lewis S Curtis William A Ross John A Gill and Thomas F Guinan First meetings set for Albert K E Pennell Eugene M Paine Edward Bernard Lowell M Maxham Frank G Gilligan Batcheller case stay of proceedings and adjourned second meeting for A H and Francis Batcheller Second hearing on composition for Dubin Carroll Roscoe M Plaisted and F P Baker Moulding Company Creditors petitions and a fourth hearing on composition for J Tyler Hicks Co.

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Suffolk County Calender Henry K. Jones John F. Folsom Tileston Bros William C. Fisk William Charak James P. Arrington Alexander Mack Marr Bros John T. Bronson Lewis Curtis William A. Ross John A. Gill Thomas F. Guinan Albert KE. Penneil Eugene M. Paine Edward Bernard Lowell M. Maxham Frank G. Gilligan Francis Batcheller Jim A. H Dubin & Carroll Roscoe M. Plaisted F. P. Baker Moulding Company J. Tyler Hicks & Co

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Assaults and pool selling tied men face fines at court

In the October 24 session of the municipal criminal court J Miles McManus was fined 20 dollars and costs for assaulting a colored man named Abraham Boyd. John J. Hailoran received 20 dollars and costs for assaulting John Donahoe. George Clapp Al Atwood and George Lynch were arraigned for pool selling at 3 Tremont row. all found guilty. Clapp fined 200 dollars and costs, Lynch and Atwood 100 dollars and costs each.

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Forsaith J. Miles McManus Abraham Boyd John J. Hailoran John Donahoe George Clapp al Atwood George Lynch Tremont Row Clapp Lynch Atwood

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Notice in United States Court District of Massachusetts

District of Massachusetts Boston October 24 1889 notice under Circuit Court rules states William K Richardson of Brookline is applying for proceedings or action in the federal district court and related filings are to be observed by interested parties.

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Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States District of Massachusetts William Kk. Richardson Brookline

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Unitarian Club Meeting Guests At Parker's Last Evening

The South Middlesex Unitarian Club held its annual meeting and dinner at Parker's with over 100 attendees led by Mr. Samuel Hoar. Guests included Rev. George H. Young, Rev. B. H. Bailey, and prominent attendees from Boston firms and railroads. A committee was formed to nominate officers for the December 5 meeting as part of the club’s social calendar.

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Chicago David Ulster Unitarian of Universalist General Convention West Committee On Elections Hosea Yw’. Parker New Hampshire I. M. Atwood New York Miner United States Cone Ohio Philadelphia Henry Blanchard Portland Women’s Christian Temperance Union George Hunt E. ©. Bolles New Or Universalist Historical Society Richard Eddy Massachusetts Olney Arnold Rhode Island T. J. Sawyer A. ©. Davis Vincent Tomlinson Demarest Tufts College Capen Messrs Chautanauan Jesus Jesus Christ Christ Universalist Church Mr. White Universalist Churches God South Middlesex Unitarian Club Parker Samuel Hoar George H. Young B. H. Bailey Lincoln D. N. Skillings A. L. Richards W. §. Blanchard Ephraim Stearns Andrew Carnegie Pittsburg Man of Iron Vendome John Whittaker Brunswick Fitchburg Quincy House Omer Pillsbury Charlestown William Burnet Wright New Britain de Seve Boston Symphony Orchestra F. F. Proctor Proctor & Mansfield Grand Opera House the Revere Vendomer G. Edwards O. Rosenberg M. Carnegie Coleman Carnegie Pirieporg

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London Box Overcoats in the New Fashion

London clothes market highlights a popular shift to looser men’s outerwear with Pall Mall Box Overcoats in single and double breasted styles. Made from Super English Devon Ker sey with strapped seams and refined workmanship, they’re priced from 25 to 35 dollars, claimed to rival custom orders.

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City Notes on Charity and City Services

The Loyal Relief Club plans a social at United Fellowship Hall to aid Massachusetts widows and orphans next Tuesday. Police to appoint 250 special officers for polling day due to more precincts. Hills Turner & Co win glass contract for the northern Court House section at $4834. Bay State Gas completes a main between Winter and Beacon Streets within a week. A New England Conservatory fair and flower sale aids indigent students next Tuesday. Odd Ladies Fair entertainment at Horticultural Hall featured Master Albert E. Alexander with Misses Mabel Hammond and Ella K. Davis recitals.

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Loyal Relief Club Massachusetts United Fellowship Court House Lambert Bros K. Sherburne Hills, Turner & Co Bay State Gas Company Beacon New England Conservatory of Music Beneficent Society Horticultural Hall Albert E. Alexander Albert H. Prescott Persie E. Alexander Mabel Hammond Ella K. Davis Chelsea

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Seats on the Tremont temple platform for Kennan lecture

In response to many inquiries the statement was made that next Tuesday evening seats on the Tremont temple platform will be for sale for Mr. George Kennan's third lecture. Last evening’s illustrated talk prevented sales and many were disappointed.

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George Kennan Tremont ‘Temple

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