Interstate freight case hearings in Vermont over alleged discrimination
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard complaints by the Boston & Albany Railroad and the Vermont Patrons of Husbandry against the Central Vermont Railroad and National Despatch for lower Boston to lake city rates via joint lines. Key witnesses described through traffic, tariff structures, and differential allowances amid a broader fight over interstate freight law. The session closed with a recess and a promise of further testimony, including the Central Vermont's President Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romano
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Vermont Patrons of Husbandry
Central Vermont Railroad Company
National Despatch Line
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
United States Court House
Samuel Hoar
Boston
Boston & Albany
Kittredge Haskins
Brattleboro
Edmunds
Vermont
F. Fifield
Central
Ocator Rarinds
Chicago Dressed Beef Company
Ermont
Boston & Lowell
Vermont Central
Grand Trunk Roads
Lake Cities
Points
John Porteous
National Despatch
National
National Car Company
Chicago
St. Albans
Trunk Line Joint Committee
Ogdensburg
Central Vermont
Frank Owen
Detroit
Grand Trunk
Lowell and Concord
Steamship Company
Central Vermont Railroad
Montreal
New York
New England
Cooley
Washington
Charles $. Meilen
Ofton
Lowell
Road
White River Junction
E.G. Lucas
Lake Champlain
Smith
Governor Ames Shovels Day At Worcester Fair
Gov Ames arrived with staff to widely herald Governor's day at the Worcester fair. He spoke on agriculture and manufacturing, noting New England effort but harsher soil conditions elsewhere. Gov Sawyer of New Hampshire attended and spoke briefly. Afternoon features races won by Edgecliffe and Jack Shepard, with 8000 attending dog and running events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Ames
Fair Grounds
Emmet
Sawyer
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New England
B. G. Edgecliffe
Ed Bass
E.g. Jack Shepard
Labor Troubles in Rockland and Surrounding Areas
Reports from Rockland New York show the Knights of Labor and the Rockland company at an impasse over wages with Bates offering old rates and strikers demanding parity with other shops. The dispute could prolong until concessions are made. In Haverhill a shoe factory arbitration settled minor fit charges with workers returning to prior wages. New York printing office strike at Hemus resolved as Typographical Union finds complaint groundless and orders resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Rockland Company
Knights of Labor
Bates
Haverhill
Perley A. Stone
Board of Arbitration
New York
Polhemus
Ann and
Nasau
Typographical Union
Fo. 6
Exciting Races Mark Charter Oak Meeting Hartworp
Hartworp Conn Sept 1 The third day of the grand circuit meeting at Charter Oak drew about 7000 spectators and featured three top races the 2:27 free for all and 2:23 trotting. Jessie won the 2:27 in straight heats while Spofford and J Q battled in the free for all. The 2:23 class saw Starring contenders with Lady Love Maggie B and others posting times in the 2:22 to 2:23% range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartworp
Conn
Charter Oak
Greylight
Jessie
Spofford
Kitefoot
J. Q
Skylight Pilot
Mine
Marantetti
Major Dickinson
Flora Haff
Cora Bell
L. H. Hurd
Ch. m. Jessie
Sake J. B. Gurney
G. G- Jessie
E. F. Carpenter
G. Greylight
John Splan
B. G. Faro
Geob J. McClenahan
B. G
Judge Parsons
Charles Anderson
B. M. Green Girl
Turner
G. Spofford
W. H. Sargent
M. Bessie
Peter Mance
Charles Hilton
E. F. Geers
B. G. Ben Star
A. J. Feek
Jesse Vereance
Lady Love
J. E. Turner
Maggie
Lady Kensett
Joe Rhea
Amy King
Eee
G. Nelson
B. S. Hugh McLaughlin
Butler Club dinner honors Union veterans and pension plan
The Butler Club at Quincy House marked the Fort Hatteras capture with Republicans and Democrats in attendance. General Butler urged a service pension funded from surplus, proposing checks by post offices and GAR verification, while noting the nation’s treasury and proposing equitable distribution to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Boston
George H. Patch
Grand Army of the Republic
Butler Club
Corporal Tanner
General Butler
Grand Army of the Reublic
Merrill
Majioe Linnehan
Grand Army
Tanner
Veterans’ Organization
Leopold Morse
Thomas
Linnehan
Nash
Atalanta Wins Regatta Over N S On Fifteen Miles
The Atalanta beat the N S by seven minutes on a fifteen mile course off Atalanta with light to freshening southerly wind. Both yachts sailed mainsail and balloon jib no spinnaker and final time showed Atalanta ahead by 3 minutes 10 seconds after time allowance. A silver cup valued at 100 dollars donated by friends awarded to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enead
Atalanta
Ft. In
H. M
Thomas
Norton
Merrimac Valley Lawn Tennis Winners
At Haveruuit on September 1 Merrimac Valley lawn tennis results show Cumnock taking first prize. Ladd and Raymond defeated Bixby and Farrington 6-2 6-4, Cumnock and Eastman beat Chase and Pearl 6-3 2-6 6-4, Raymond and Ladd beat Batchelder and Kimball 6-8 6-2, Cumnock beat Johnson 6-4 6-4, Johnson and Appleton beat Irish and Cheney 6-2 6-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haveruut
Merrimac Valley
Cumnock
Ladd
Raymond
Bixby
Farrington
Eastman
Chase
Pearl
Batchelder
Kimball
Johnson
Appleton
Irish
Cheney
Woman Dies In Fire After Lamp Accident In Norwich
Mrs Catherine Roden aged 60 of Norwich dropped a lit kerosene lamp around midnight. The blaze set curtains afire and the house burned. She was found on the floor badly burned and died within minutes after the fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Catherine Roden
Bar Harbor approves new water system project
At an adjourned Eden Water Company meeting in Bar Harbor president Charles T How of Boston announced immediate construction of a new water system for Bar Harbor and suburbs. The $150,000 capital includes $100,000 already subscribed for laying pipes from Hulls Cove to Schooner Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Bar Hareor
Eden Water Company
Charles T. How
Boston
Belmont Hotel
Hull’s Cove
Schooner Head
Tis Capital
Boston Boys Drown In Sea Near Wood Island Harbor
Three Boston boys aged 9 to 14 drowned near Wood Island in the lower harbor as their boat upset on the bar. The oldest was a son of the late Commander Philip Johnson, U.S.N. The other boys were named Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Wood Island
Philip Johnson
U.S.N
Mackey
Boston
Senator Chandler Responds to Butler Club Dinner Invite
In a letter from Coxcord New Hampshire dated August 26 1887 Senator William E Chandler declines the Butler Club dinner on September 1. He praises General Butler for his loyalty to African Americans and the laboring class while noting the shared fight against voter suppression and fraud.
General Sherman Declines Soldier dinner Invitation
General William T Sherman declines a dinner invitation sent by the Builder Club of Boston Massachusetts to honor the soldiers of the Army of the Union in New York on September 1 1887 due to prior August and September engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Army Building
New York
J. Mitchell Galvin
Builer Club
Boston
Mass
Sth
Army of the Union
W. T. Suerman
Letter from William Mahone Declines Butler Club Dinner Invitation
In Petersburg on August 17 1887 William Mahone declines Boston Butler Club invitation to its September 1 dinner honoring Union soldiers. He cites current duties and political differences while praising Union veterans and war memory, expresses regret and thanks.
Butler Club Dinner Invitation Refused by Lucius Fairchild
Lucius Fairchild writes from Madison Wisconsin on August 17 1887 declining a September 1 dinner with the Butler Club in Boston due to G A R meetings in Dakota He expresses regret and offers to meet members or pay respects to the club’s namesake on another occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Butler Club
Army of the Union
Boston
Dakota
Lucius Fairchild
Beard declines Butler Club dinner invitation in 1887 letter
Massachusetts Treasurer A W Beard acknowledges the invitation to the Butler Club dinner honoring Union soldiers and the Fort Hatteras capture. He regrets cannot attend Sept 1 at Quincy House Boston but commends the soldiers’ valor and notes appreciation of their “free platform” for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
United States
London
Congress
Grand Army
Andrew Jackson
Maine
South
Treasury
Plympton
Ames
Boston
J. Mitchell Galvin
State Street
Mass
Butler Club
Soldiers of the Union
Fort Hatteras
Quincy House
Oliver
A. W. Beard
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Treasury Department
Army of the Union
Thurday
Union
Butler Club Dinner Invitation Receives Nod
N A Plympton president of the Butler Club announces receipt of an invitation to dine with the Butler Club on the occasion of its dinner. The note dated August 26 1987 records the club’s social etiquette and formal invitation.
Benjamin F Peach Jr Letter About Sept Quincy House Event
A dated letter from Benjamin F Peach Jr expresses gratitude for an invitation to a Union soldiers commemoration at the Quincy House on September 1. He explains a prior engagement may prevent attendance and asks to cancel or reschedule if possible, closing with respectful regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers of the Union
Quincy House
Benjamin F, Peach, JR
General Edward W. Hincks Letter of Regret to Butler Club
General Edward W. Hincks of Eagle Mountain New Hampshire declines attending the Butler Club dinner in Boston marking the twenty sixth anniversary of Fort Hatteras capture. He praises General Butler’s patriotism and efforts to shape government, and extends lasting respect and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Hincks
Eagle Mountain
Jackson
N. H
Noah A. Plumpton
Butler Club
Fort Hatteras
Boston
Butler
George H Patch Fund Subscriptions Total 558 after Dinner
A fundraiser dinner for the widow and infant of the late George H Patch raised 558 in subscriptions. Donors include General Butler 100 cash, J P Lovell & Sons 50, Elijah Morse 50, Leopold Morse 50, New Hampshire 25, C A Woodward 5, Carrigan 25, Drinkwater 25, Taylor 25, Conant 5, W S Butler 50, F D Ely 10, Plympton 25, Boardman 5, Obrien 25, O Sullivan 5, Taylor 25, Bowman 2, Quint 1, Huguley 15. Comrade Tobin offered thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Patch
General Butler
J.P. Lovell & Sons
Elijah H. Morse
Leopold Morse
Meee
New Hampshire
C. A. Woodward
E. CG
Carrigan
A.C. Drinkwater
R. C. Taylor
John K Conant
W.S. Butler
FD. Ely
N. A. Plympton
F. Boardman
O’brien
E. I’. O'Sullivan
Chas
H. ‘Taylor
Bowman
A. H. Quint
H. W. Huguley
Tobin
Fires rage across towns destroying schools ships and farms
Record of fires reports Oak Grove Seminary in Maine burned with 60 pupils displaced and a missing student Stevie Jones. Essex steamer burned in Maryland with Purser Griffin injured. Northern Railway sheds in Ontario destroyed. Farmhouse Winchester New Hampshire burned with occupant Frank Burt injured. Barn Thayer's Court New Hampshire damaged. Fire at Frank Laundry home outside district injures family. insurance listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VassaLporo
Oak Grove Seminary
Stevie Jones
Charles H. Jones
Society of Friends
Baurrore
Essex
Griffin
Collingwoop
Ont
Northern Railway Company
Keene
N. H
Winchester
Frank Burt
Nassau
J. G. Graves
Thayer
Norry Adams
Frank
Hurlbut Paper Company Creditors Reject 20-Cent Offer
In Springfield creditors of the Hurlbut Paper Company of South Lee rejected a 20 percent settlement yesterday after a stormy session. A special committee reported liabilities at 588000 dollars and assets at 220000 dollars, signaling possible regular insolvency proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbut Paper Company
South Lee
Springfield
Despondent salesman dies from laudanum narotic poisoning
John Deverse a 40 year old Boston traveling salesman died at his Cambridge home from laudanum taken in a crisis. He had become despondent after his child died two months earlier and had threatened suicide. An empty laudanum bottle was found in the room and Dr Church called the death narcotic poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deverse
J. Elliot Bond
Boston
Cambridge
Deverse
Mollie Hussey Found After Runaway From Rochester NH
Mollie Hussey, who fled her Rochester New Hampshire home, was located yesterday in Wellesley. An intelligence office operator had reported she sought light housework then found a home with Mrs Hagan in Wellesley. Her brother-in-law retrieved her, and she agreed to return to Rochester. She had dental work with ether a week earlier and has since appeared unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Hussey
Rochester
N. H
Wellesley
Agnes M. Marron
Tremont Street
Moble
Conference of Christian Workers Opens at Bowdoin Tabernacle
A two day conference of Christian Workers began yesterday at the Baptist Tabernacle in Bowdoin square with morning afternoon and evening services and a revival campaign. Rev. L W Munhall D D presided and speakers included Rev R J Adams D D Rev George Needham Rev W J Eldman Mrs George C Needham and Rev A J Gordon D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference OF Christian Workers
Christian Workers
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
Tabernacle
L. W. Munhall
D.D
R. J. Adams
George ©. Needham
W. J. Eldman
George C. Needham
A. J. Gordon
Prominent Arrivals Fill Local Hotels Across Town
A flurry of guests checked into leading hotels yesterday with many from New England towns and the West. Notable arrivals included Mr and Mrs Aldrich at Parker's and Mr William J Ritchie and wife from Halifax Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
West
Aldrich
Parker's
William J. Ritchie
Halifax
N. 5
Weber Male Quartet to Sing at Music Hall Promenade
The Weber male quartet performs for the first time this season at the Music Hall promenade concert this evening singing a selection of pieces. They will also appear again in the Saturday evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Music Hall
Supreme Court Seeks Trial Filings Before September Deadline
The Supreme Judicial Court accepts cases for jury or court trial up to Sept. 8 and divorce libels for October care up to Tuesday, Sept. 20. Court lists direct filings and deadlines for pending actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
City Police Seek Escaped Prisoner and Notable Incidents
Police hunt Herbert Gray and an associate who escaped from Concord reformatory. A $50 reward is offered for their capture. Bucknam of the Vigilant health boat faces dismissal over tax status. he has moved to East Boston and resumed duty. William Ladd Dodge named custom house janitor. a thief dropped a time lock valued at $300 from a Merrimac street bundle. Galvin becomes US attorney for MA. Clarke injured at post office elevator. Edward Smith arrested for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gray
Aling W. Thompson
Concord Reformatory
City Board of Health
Engineer Bucknam
Bucknam
Boston
Saltonstall
William Ladd Dodge
Custom House
Dodge
Abbott
Merrimac Street
Hall Safe and Lock Company
Sudbury Street
Owen A. Galvin
United States
District of Massachusetts
Frank M. Clarke
Beacon Street
Chelsea
Boston Journal of Commerce
Inspector Richardson
Augusta
Edward Smith
International Express Company
Gottlieb Killian
Alexander B. Thompson
Norman Street
Willian
William Flanagan
Margaret Street
Snowhill Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Edward E. Hale
D.D
New South Church
Tremont
Camden Streets
Nantasket
Reeves
Dahlgren
Grand Army
Bar Harbor
M. Irene Hoyt
New York
John Boyle
Reilly
Irish Relief Fund
William G. Brock
Burlington
O'Neil
Station 8
David A. Feldman
Samuel W. Joel
Joel
Feldman
Officer Hackett
Station 4
Water Street
Post Office
S. R. Knights & Co
Sharon Street
Patrick Craffey
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town
A list of buyers and representatives visiting Albany and other cities for footwear purchases. Names include W H Freeman, A Baltimore. W C Carroll. Adams & Co. H Adler. M H Kittredge. J M Schnadig. G W Cady. W H Laws. J Newburger. H H Valpey. A Rich. J Rosenberg. C A Disbrow. E Hudwell. G W Terry. H R Tracy. A S Scott. W E Schmertz. A Brandt. J A Geideman. M E Baird. H A Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Bay City
H Valpey
Valpey
Craw
East
Saginaw
Mich
Rich
Rich Bros
Fulton
Ark
Rosenberg
Harrisburg
Penn
Disbrow
Orlando
Ila
Hudwell
Philadelphia
G W Terry
S Bunting’s Sons & Co
Portsmouth
H R Tracy
C P Tracy & Co
Pittsburg
A S Scott
W E Schmertz
Brandt
Sandusky
Geideman
Geideman & Homegardner
Springfield
Starkey
Starkey & Snowden
Troy
M E Baird
Baker & Baird
Thomasville
H A Pickett
Chinaman Chow Lamb Kills Officer After Threats
Chow Lamb of Chicago threatened to kill two men and fired at officers. Policeman Foote pursued him and fired, and Lamb shot and killed the officer in the ensuing confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chow Lamb
Chicago
Foote
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Gen. Butler
Hie
Quincey House
A. C. Drinkwater
Boutwell
Cogswell
Ely
George 8. Merrill
Elijah A. Morse
Richard F. Tobin
Benjamin §. Lovell
Lyman T. Jefts
J. G. B. Adams
J. P. Cilley
J. C. Linnehan
Whathat
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Bull Run
North
Commodore Stringham
Thomages
Copperheads
George H. Pateh
Butter Club
Death
Bank of England
Bank of France
Ing
Jones
Binghamton
N. Y
Noah A. Plympton
Sam
Edward F. Jones
THE
Marblehead
William E. Chandler
Coxcord
William EE. Chandler
Senator Mahone
Petersburg
Noah
Bay State
Warsaw
William Mahone
General Fairchild
Benjamin F. Peach
Royal Aking Powder Co
Wall St. N. Ye
Paris
Baker & GO
Dorchester
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