Boston Hearing on Canada Trade Deregulation and Fishery Policy
A Senate committee in Boston heard business leaders and merchants including S. A. Morse, Alden Speare, J. C. Howe, and W. F. Jones discuss reciprocity with Canada, the impact of the interstate commerce law, and potential tariff removals on fish, coal, potates, and iron. They debated free fish, annexation, and the 1854 reciprocity treaty, with testimony from Boston Fish Bureau and Chamber of Commerce officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate Committee On
Canada
Hoar
Massachusetts
Pugh
Alabama
Hale
Maine
Dolph
Oregon
Vineyard Haven
Boston
New England
Northwest
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Butler
Goodwin
Executive Business Association
A. Morse
Canton
Alden Speare
Boston Chamber of Commerce
United States
S. P. Hibbard
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Alpheus YH. Hardy
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
B. F. de Butts
Boston Fish Bureau
J. C. Howe
Howe
Josiah Quincy
Tariff Reform League
League
W. F. Jones
Mr. Jones
Jones
American
New England Fisheries Association
Custom House
Nova Scotia
Senator Hare
Senator Pugh
Senator Hoar
North America
Irom
Edward T. Russell
Washington
Russell
Senator Hale
West
Hayti
England
Scotland
Ireland
New York City
Mr. Russell
H. B. Joyce
Commission
Thomas A. Rieh
Soley Challenge Cup Race Postponed To September 17
Boston letters reveal Francis Gray announces Psyche and Rocket in a pending Soley challenge to Deserted D. Y. C. catboats. The Deed of Gift allows entry for five dollars to the regatta with Psyche and Rocket already having won legs. Para dox and Mirage may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocket
H. M
Faxon
Regatta Committee
Psyche
Paradox
Mirage
Francis Gray
Maud Challenges Prize Winners in Rhode Island Regatta
Rhode Island yachts scene reports the Maud challenging any prize winner in the fourth class to a twenty mile race for fifty dollars a side. Quickstep carries five trophies from a successful season, including Puritan cup and Canfield cup in Eastern regattas. Afghan wins the special trophy for best actual time in yesterday's Corinthian races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
ProvidEnce
R. I
Spectal
Maud
R. LY. C
Ana
Peri
Newport
Afghan
Khodia
Yacht Club Notes Postpone Sail and Newark Bay Plan
Moonlight sail by the South Boston Yacht Club was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for the first clear evening. Pavonia Yacht Club members consider moving their clubhouse and assets to Newark Bay by next spring, citing abundant shorefront and nearly ten feet of water at low tide fifty yards from shore, aiming to locate headquarters near the Newark Bay Yacht Club.
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South Boston
Droppers Rand Wedding in North Cambridge
Garrit Droppers, professor of political economy at Yokio University in Japan, wed Miss Cora A. Rand yesterday at St. James's Episcopal Church in North Cambridge. Miss Gene G. Rand was maid of honor and Andrew H. Ward Jr. best man, with ushers H. Rand and L. Rand among others. A reception followed at 160 North Avenue. The couple will depart for Japan tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrit Droppers
Yokio University
Japan
Cora A
H. C. Rand
St. James’s Episcopal Church
North Cambridge
Edward Abbott
Gene G. Rand
Andrew H. Ward, Jr
George HB. Browne
H. 5. Rand
Ul. L
Grocers and Canners Gazette extra issue cuts a creditable 92 pages
The Boston Grocers and Canners Gazette for Aug 80 releases an extra issue totaling ninety two pages. It features portraits and sketches of forty two state and territorial governors, extensive first class advertising, and a wide mix of trade facts and fancies for East and West retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers and Canners’ Gazette
Grocers and Canners’ Gazette of
Boston
New Mexico Rail Line Aims to Boost Silver City Mining Hub
The Southwest Sentinel reports Silver City, Pinos Altos and Mogollon railroad chartered as a home corporation to fund local growth. Mines Colchis Mina Grande Mogul Bullion Aztec Pacific Gold promise 150 to 200 tons daily, with rapid construction planned and stockholders urged to increase holdings within six months of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Southwest Sentinel
Pinos Altos & Mogollon
Territory of
New Mexico
Southwest
Colchis Mining Company
Notable City Notes From Boston Society and Officials
Rev Caleb D Bradlee named fellow of Society of Science Letters and Art in London. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company considering Richmond as fall field day site. Actor James E Murdoch to reside in Boston open school of oratory at Steinert Hall in October. Loyal Women of American Liberty discuss public school question at Universalist Church vestry with Dr A A Miner presiding. R T Davis nomination as metropolitan sewage commissioner confirmed by executive council. State House extension ground floor plans reviewed with no action. Officer Gould arrests Charles Russell for $33 larceny from William K Wheeler at 273 Dartmouth St. John W Neil 16 falls from shed 30 feet, breaks left leg, at City Hospital. Major Fred King presided as Company H elects John Smith first lieutenant and Chester M Flanders second lieutenant. ladies day Sept 25 at armory. Civil service exam for inspectors of construction under city architect in Boston to be held soon. Residents of Boston with one year in city may apply. blank papers at No 5 Pemberton Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb D. Bradlee
Harrison Square
Society of Science, Letters and Art
London
Bradlee
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Richmond
James E. Murdoch
Boston
Oratory
Steinert Hall
Loyal Women of American Liberty
Universalist Church
Columbus Avenue
A. A. Miner
E. 5. Lingham
E. Leger
Executive Council
R.T. Davis
State House
Gould
Charles Russell
Willian K. Wheeler
Dartmouth Street
John W. Neil
Bremen Street
Fred King
M. V.M
John Smith
Chester M. Flanders
Civil Service
City Architect of
Commissioners’ Office
Pemberton Square
Secretaries visit New Jersey monument plans at Vendome
The Secretary of the State of New Jersey and party of five arrived at the Vendome to inspect city monuments for a General George B. McClellan memorial. A Boston Stationers' Exchange meeting and a Boston Merchants' Association session were held at Young's Hotel with multiple delegates named. A long list of arrivals followed, including guests at Vendome, Tremont, American, and other hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Vendome
George B. McClellan
Boston Stationers’ Exchange
Young’s Hotel
Samuel Hobbs
Stephen O'Meara
The
Journal
John W. Carter
J. H
Jonathan A. Lane
Edward B. Wilson
National Board of Trade
Canada
United States v Leigh over import duty on patent royalties
United States sues for extra duty on machinery imported into Boston. Court finds royalty fees paid for use of patented parts, not part of market value or wholesale price at export, should not be included in ad valorem duty. Jury/guardian actions noted, with various estate appraisals and dower assignments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
J. H. Tilbot
J. ‘I’. Tucker
Charlestown man dies of wounds from shooting
Daniel Hagerty of 50442 Main street Charlestown died yesterday afternoon from wounds inflicted by Roger Bartlett who shot him last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hagerty
Main Street
Charlestown
Roger Bartlett
City Hospital
The Autumnal Excursions to the White Mountains Begin
The Boston and Maine and Concord railroads announce autumn trips starting Monday Sept 16 with round trip tickets to Littleton Fabyans Twin Mountain and Crawford houses at $6 for same route and $8 via Plymouth and return via North Conway or $10 25 via Plymouth Pemigewasset Valley and return via North Conway. Tickets valid Sept 16 to 21 and return by Oct 5. Side trip tickets and mountain petals offer reduced rates. A good chance to see peak mountain scenery.
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Boston & Maine and
Concord
Littleton
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Crawford Houses
Plymouth
North Conway
Pemigewasset Valley
Contempt and injunction cases at Supreme Judicial Court
The Sept 11 session saw no new trials after a case settled. James Mears vs William Croucher sought contempt for gravel removal from land at Houghs Neck, with injunction made perpetual against Dole’s successors. defendant promised no repeat acts, cost paid. Also Edward Avery for the Board of Health vs Clinton sought to halt unfiltered sewage into the Nashua River, a temporary injunction granted pending full merits hearing. Other matters included Daniel Frank vs Lawrence Samuel over trademark contempt. proceedings note cigars marked N S and MD 8 in dispute. defendant pro se, no evidence, decision due Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
W. Allen
Devens
James Mears
William Croucher
Dole
Quincy
Hough
Edward Avery
Board of Health
Town of
Lancaster
Clinton
Nashua
Daniel Frank
Lawrence Samuel
N.S
Sleeper & Co
Samuel & Marshall
George L. Kuntress
Wills admitted to probate in Norfolk County Court
Quincy probate list notes Bernard Mahon Randolph and William Penninian Brain tree as executors contending with Curtis Benjamin Quincy for a trust fund. Guardians named for Randolph and Weymouth minors. numerous administrators appointed for varied estates. accounts filed for several executors and trustees. appraisers named Williams Bass Wilson.
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Norfolk County
Quincy
J. Wills
Bernard Mahon
Randolph
Willam R. Penninian
Braintree
Curtis Benjamin
Quinncy
Mt. Wollaston
Appoin
Seg Fourea
I. Wheelright
J. Wheelright
Cohasset
James W. Thayer
Lois Shaver
Oliver D. Morey
George ‘Thomas Morey
Clara M. Curtis
Mary Jane Merritt
Weymouth
Catherine Callahan
Dennis Callahan
Quincey
Benjamin F. Crane
Benjamin L. Crane
William C. Higgins
Daniel Higgins
Thomas Dolan
Mary
Ann
Catherine
Thomas F
James 6. Riley
Mary McQuaid
Francis
Henrietta
Catherine McQuaid
Jane Ann Tracey
Eliza C. Conlan
Winnette A. Litchfield
Liba Litchfield
Maurice Keehan
John Keehan
Ann ©. Vorrey
Frederic 8. Torrey
William 8. Williams
Lewis Bass
Charles Wilson
Superior Court Sentences and Docket List of Cases
The record lists sentences and case numbers from the Superior Criminal Court. J. Winfield W. Hiatt imposes four years in the House of Correction for breaking and entering and larceny. John W. Kennedy fined twenty dollars for drunkenness. The docket names numerous Commonwealth cases across 1600s and 1700s, including violations of liquor laws, assaults, and multiple enterprising offenses.
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Superior Criminal Court
Stapues
J. Winfield W. Hiatt
House of Correction
John W. Kennedy
Commonwealth
Stanton
Tering
Saine
Shea
O'Neil
Same
Dyer
McCarty
Sime
Rankin
Sam
O’ Connor
O’brien
Harris
Doherty
Meyer
Name
Grimes
Connelly
Muurphy
Norton
Bowen
Burke
Dunn
Smith
Hall versus Ingalls jury verdict in favor of defendant
In Middlesex Superior Court on September 11 the jury returned for the defendant in Hall versus Ingalls. J H Morrison appeared for the plaintiff and J J Pickman for the defendant. Shea versus City of Lowell remained on trial with other docket items listed.
Jeremiah Sullivan Receives Fines and Jail for Liquor Violation and Assault
Municipal Court records show Jeremiah Sullivan of 23 Genesee Street fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction for liquor law violation. He also was fined 20 dollars and costs for assaulting an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Sullivan
Genesee Street
House of Correction
Ladies Night at the New England Railroad Club Dinner
New England Railroad Club members and guests filled United States Hotel parlors for a ladies night banquet. Speakers included James N. Lauder of Old Colony and E N Lewis of Railway Master Mechanic who urged railroading’s value and more technical training. a motion to invite the New England Roadmasters’ Association was approved. attendees adjourned to a hotel reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Hotel
New England Railroad Club
George Richards
Francis M. Curtis
Old Colony Road
James N. Lauder
E. N. Lewis
Old Colony
Secon
New England
Charles Richardson
Paint and Oil Club
F. D. Adams
Boston & Albany
Emancipation Day Abolitionist Reunion Incoming
At Nathaniel E. Chase's home a meeting on Emancipation Proclamation events adjourned with low attendance. A Tremont Temple reunion set for September 23 invites Abolitionists to reminiscences and addresses, with a monument to Wendell Phillips and the Underground Railroad stories to rekindle patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel E. Chase
Walnut Street
Tremont Temple
Boston
Cremont Temple
Lincoln
Wendell Phillips
Laem
Weather winds cancel games and shoe buyers visit towns
Ill wind stops all league play yesterday amid storms while a flood of boot and shoe buyers arrives in towns such as Allentown Albany Chicago Cleveland Indianapolis Memphis Nashville Rochester and more. Names include Krause Fearey Peavey Rowell Goodbar Nincitle Nettleton Simmons and Phillips among others. Vendors from Dages Andrews to Belknap and W Jostettler assemble for regional apparel trade as firms like Dodge Palmer and Home Shoe Company are noted.
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Allentown
Pean
Krause
Cleveland
W Cady
Cady & Co
Belknap
Carpenter & Co
Columbia
Ford
I Andrews
Dages, Andrews & Co
Ad Payton
Lytle
Lytle & Co
Adrie
Penn
W J Houstettler
Ilostettler Shoe Company
Indianapolis
Ind
R McKee
McKee & Co
Kansas City
J P
Cole Mine Company Offer Promises Honest Dividends
The officers of Cole Mine Company claim a reputation for integrity and business acumen. Dividends will come from earnings of the mines and mill, not manipulator profits. They add a Gold Property to holdings and foresee substantial future income. Stock currently trades at $10 per share and may rise. The firm invites scrutiny and challenges anyone to find a misrepresentation about their property.
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Senate Committee
Rich
Miss Clarke
Gabrielle Clarke
L. W. Clarke
Rochester
N. Y
Delgado
New Orleans
M. C. D. Borden
M.S. Borden
A. M. Byers
A. M. Byers, Jr
Pittsburgh
Ee Caine Tee
Henry C. Gibson
May Gibson
Philadelphia
Charles M. Plain
F. Anita Plum
San Francisco
Gal
Adams House
M. C. Ponents
Cheyenne
J. P Perry
H. B. White
D. R. Lewis
Miss Lewis
Chicago
Ill
George M. _L. Benedict
New Haven
Conn
J. H. Abbott
Ue Ull River
R. W. Tausee
Fitchburg
L. Mi. Whalen
Eastport
J.C. Chase
W. &. Crane
D. van Cleaf
J. Wood
Toronto
Can
C. EH. Hapgood
Alton
H. Shafter
Pictou
Crawford
A. E. Bowers
Greenfield
O. S. Arms
South Deerfield
H. C. Willard
South Berwick
Joseph F. Bodwell
Hallowell
Waite
Lewiston
E. E. Brooks
West Randolph
A. Bries E and Wite
Bath
W. E Maklie
Albany
C. E. Hayward
Springfield
Gr. W. Scott
Brandon
A. 8. Carpenter
Willimantic
Revere
H. W. Keyes
Keene, N. H
James J. Long
C. H. Nts
United
William Bigouelle
Isaac Ellis
E. W. Ellis
M. I. Ellis
Harriet N. Fuller
Norwood
Calvin Terry
Lot W. Bicknell
Joseph Roulin
David Pratt
Michael Sheridan
John C. Kelleher
James B. Riley
Granville E. Field
William Ellis Field
Sven W. Walter Dennett
Ernest W. Dennett
E. Robert Emery
Joseph A. Emery
Milton
Gustavus P. Pratt
Mary Miranda Pratt
Abraham H. Tener
Caleb F. Nichols
C. James Pratt
New England Railroad
Winttiamm H. Concorp
Tremontrow
Mass
Ocala
E Nettleton
E Nettleton & Co
Toledo
O C Simmons
Smith, Simmons & Weabody
Hon
Robert & Ingersoll
D. Jenkins, M.D
Herbert Parsons
Nathan Cleaves
U. S. Surveyor
Portland, Me
BION
Chas. E. Coun
U.S. Treasurer
BH. Whitney &C
State Street
Cul Een
Cheryl Eyles
Sur
OAK Grove Fars Cafe
Washington St
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