Butler objects to verdict over judge authority
In the U S Circuit Court Judge Colt heard a motion in arrest of judgment in National Soldiers Home vs General B F Butler. A verdict of 16500 against Butler stands challenged as Judge Carpenter Rhode Island District Court judge was allegedly improperly designated. Arguments by E M Johnson for Butler and Judge Sanger for the government were heard, with the decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Colt
National Soldiers’ Home
B. F. Butler
General Butler
Carpenter
Rhode Island
Circuit Court
Boston
District Court
E. M. Johnson
Sanger
National Home For Disabled Volunteers
Benjamin F. Butler
District of
George P. Sanger
Exceptional Life in Sermon by Rev Phillips Brooks
The Trinity Church crowd overflowed as Rev Brooks preached on the exceptional man and life. He cited St Luke and urged mature readers to model Christ as the supreme example to do good and advance Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Jesus Christ
Republican resolutions focus on attorney general race and prohibition plank
The Boston convention heats up over the attorney general nomination with Pillsbury favored by friends while Waterman is seen as a strong rival from Berkshire. Delegates from western Massachusetts and Boston operatives plan organized support as leaders meet to align strategies. Also notes club dinners at Parker House and Young's with regional figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee On
Tremont House
Ames
Pillsbury
W. S. 8. Hopkins
Worcester
Waterman
Berkshire
Mr. Pillsbury
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Senate
Boston
Lovering Defends Anti Anti Administration Tilt
Ex congressman Lovering tells the Herald his nomination came with no surprise yet notes misread framing. He says he supports Cleveland and intends to uphold the administration while maintaining friendly relations with General Corse and Collector Saltonstall. He denies being an anti administration candidate and vows to engage as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovering
the Herald
Mr. Lovering
Cleveland
Sam
Washington Post
Massachusetts
Norfolk Republicans meet at Revere House in Boston talk
The Norfolk county Republicans gathered at the Revere House with leaders including Bates Lodge and Pillsbury among invited guests. Lodge urged party loyalty over personal factions while Bates pressed honest action and a shift from political intrigue to open, candid conduct.
Franklin Democrats Unhappy With Worcester Convention
The Greenfield correspondent reports Franklin county Democrats returned from Worcester disgusted at being won over by the “short-haired fellows” from Boston. Some vow to bolt the ticket while others seek to defend the administration, with sentiment focused on underhand tricks rather than Lovering’s tariff stance. Local leaders fear a split as election day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lovering
Cleveland
Grinnell
Sual
C E Marks Accepts Labor Nomination for Governor
Plymouth candidate C E Marks endorses the convention platform and labor reforms in a concluding letter, accepting the nomination with thanks and urging supporters to cooperate in the movement for true reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
C. E. Marks
Plymouth
Labor Party
Labor group meets to form ward committees in New Era Hall
The Labor city committee meets tonight in New Era Hall to organize ward committees. Prohibitionists rally at Newton Centre with Judge Pitman and Rev. Dr. Miner as speakers. Nosea Kingman of Bridgewater seeks the Republican attorney general nomination, now district attorney for Norfolk and Plymouth. Senator Dwyer, fresh from Europe, announces a candidacy for reelection and notes irregular campaign contact. First Norfolk Republican senatorial convention set for Oct 14 with candidates Federden Moseley and Stevens. Boston has 44 203 names on printed voting lists. Crosby of Pittsfield eyed as Democratic Senate candidate. Republicans seek a strong field. The Republican city machine drafts a stricter discipline rule tying members to support of nominees under penalty of loss of membership. An ex-member notes past reliance on principles for loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor City Committee
New Era Hall
Newton Centre
Judge Pitman
Miner
Nosea Kingman
Bridgewater
Norfolk
Plymouth
P. D. Dwyer
Suffolk
Europe
Morse
Federden
Moseley
Stevens
Boston
John C. Crosby
Pittsfield
Berkshire
Republican City Machine
Obituary for Francis Vaughan Bulfinch and Related Deaths
Francis Vaughan Bulfinch longtime deputy collector of Boston died of heart disease aged 84. Born in Boston he was from the Bulfinch family that gave a street name to the city and was son of architect Charles Bulfinch. He wrote verse and supported Paine Memorial Hall. Also noted is Major C Simpson of Illinois, a Senate clerk and messenger, who died of apoplexy after a long service beginning in 1861 with Lincoln’s handwriting endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Vaughan Bulfinch
Boston
Charles Bulfinch
Capitol
Washington
Thomas Bulfinch
South
Secretary of the Senate
John W. Forney
Witten
Lincoln
Stoneham Announces Corner Stone Laying for New Catholic Church
In Stoneham on September 25 Archbishop Williams laid the corner stone of a new Catholic Church in a ceremony with Rev. J. Millerick as master of ceremonies. Rev. John W. McMahon delivered the address. The church, 120 by 53 feet with a 140 foot tower, will seat 800 and cost about 26000 dollars, to be completed by next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
Williams
J. Millerick
East Weymouth
John W. McMahon
Charlestown
Pennsylvan ia Railroad Tourist Bureau Opens in Boston
Boston hosts the Pennsylvania Railroad tourist bureau enabling trips to key sites. The inaugural tour includes Gettysburg, Luray Caverns, the Natural Bridge, Richmond, and Washington with travel starting on Oct. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gettysburg
Luray Caverns
the Natural Bridge
Richmond
Washington
Anti-Poverty meeting in Boston backs Henry George movement
Boston activists of the Anti-Poverty Society filled Horticultural Hall for a gathering supporting Henry George and McGlynn. Speakers argued poverty stems from social conditions, urged public meetings, and a new trial fund for Chicago anarchists. A collection raised 28 dollars and 13 cents as talks continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Poverty Society of
Boston
Henry George
Penury
Horticultural Hall
Faneuil Hall
Chicago
D. H. Biges
Central Labor Union
John R. Roche
Roche
Anti-Poverty Society
New York
McGlynn
United States
San Francisco
Father McGlynn
John A. Hayes
Gilead
D. H. Biggs
Anti- Poverty Association
New York Society
Daily Papers
John L. Sullivan
Andrew McCarthy
First Land and Labor Club
E. M. White
Fourteen Stabs in French Dance Hall Attack
In Saturn on Congress street Awreli Otne was stabbed fourteen times in a row over head arms and back during a dance. A man named Joseph Follis but real name Theo bala Allie claimed he too was stabbed. Ottie identified the suspect after a struggle and police recovered the bloody knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Spreran
Congress Street
Awreli Otne
Joseph Follis
Theobala Allie
Ottie
Fatally Injured by a Train at Fitchburg Station
Waniruam Sept 22 Daniel Whittier 40 night baggage master at Fitchburg station was struck by the 7 20 inward train while crossing the tracks. His face and head were badly crushed and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waniruam
Srudan
Daniel Whittier
Fitchburg
Massachusetts General Hospital
Revere House Boston Offers Popular European Plan Hotel
Families discover the Revere House in Boston a select homelike hotel with unrivalled cuisine. Rooms and suites are large and handsomely furnished. Terms are moderate and the European plan is now running, attracting wide approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House
Boston
Labor unions discuss anti license stance at Boston meeting
Central Labor Union at 176 Tremont Street with President D. H. Biggs leads nine org delegations. Debates over boss brewers treatment of late employees and chance labor unity with Prohibition party to sway Boston elections. Bakers Union adds members and Klitzke dispute is progressing. Typographical Union votes against attending the Federation of Labor convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Central Labor Union
Tremont Street
D. H. Biggs
Prohibition Party
Boston
Bakers’ Union No. 4
Klitzke
Faneuil Hall
Chicago
Franklin Street
Federation of Labor
Church Members Secede From First Baptist Society
At Walham on September 25, thirty-nine members asked to resign from the First Baptist Society amid alleged grievances centered on Sunday school policy and the abolition of a Bible class led by F. B. Millard. The pastor Rev. J. W. Stratton, serving since 1880, saw earlier tensions and a mass vote in his favor. now Millard and faction plan to form a new church as families split. Seceders will meet in Lyman Fill while repairs to the church edifice proceed at an estimated cost of $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WalHam
First Baptist Society
Co. C. Bills
F. B. Millard
J. W. Stratton
Bills
Ills
Milard
Lyman Fill
Stratton
Boston artist finds wife dead at Malden home
Frederick F. Dunshee, a well known Boston artist living at 58 Cross street Malden, returned from a neighbor and found his wife dead on the floor. Heart disease is the supposed cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Frederick F. Dunshee
Boston
Cross Street
Captain Black's Remarkable Wife at Center Stage
Mrs. W P Black, wife of the Chicago lawyer aiding condemned anarchists, stands as a prominent Chicago social and political figure. The interview at the Hotel Dam highlights her long companionship with Captain Black, her blunt fashion sense, lively talk, and surprising dog fancier exploits including a treadmill-powered sewing project with Alpine dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Black
N.Y. World
W.P. Black
Chicago
Cook County
General Black
Pension Bureau
Jim
Sam
Park Ridge
Torls
Pennsylvania Railroad Southern Tour Prospectus Described
Prospectus for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Southern tour is available from travel agent 5 W. F. Draper at 205 Washington Street Boston. The brochure outlines trip details and a description of the traversed country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
W. EF. Draper
Washington Street
Boston
Russell lecture on the sufficiency of gospel promises
The Rev. Charles F. Lee delivered the Russell lecture in Goddard Chapel on the sufficiency of gospel promises. He argued promises of a Saviour and Comforter, a clear revelation of God, a future life, and ultimate good over evil meet human needs and point to Christianity as uniquely satisfying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Goddard Chapel
Charles F. Lee
Charlestown
Engineer halts train to save workers at Mystic station
About thirty Boston Water Works employees awaited a noon train at Mystic when the locomotive bypassed the depot and ran near a narrow platform. The engineer stopped the train after workers cried out, preventing further injury. Foreman Coyle Ambrose Lyons Patrick Foley and others suffered crushed ribs and injuries with Foley critically hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Water Works
Mystic
Boston
Highway Bridge
Foreman Coyle
Ambrose Lyons
Patrick Foley
East Boston
James Williams
Charlestown
James O’ Brien
Boston naval architecture schools open schedules announced
The City of Boston School of Naval Architecture starts October 17 at the old City Hall in Charlestown with sessions on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. Tuition is free and applications may be made at opening. The John Hawes fund school of South Boston begins its third year October 3 at Lincoln School with sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 30 to 9 30 through May. Applications for membership go to Hon C T Gallagher Thomas Street South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Boston School of Naval Architecture
Old City Hall
Charlestown
Department of Naval Architecture
John Hawes Fund School of
South Boston
Lincoln School
Boston
Great Head Yacht Club season ends with tense final race
The Great Head Yacht Club sailed the last race of the season on Saturday amid strong winds and choppy seas. Six yachts competed across second and third classes. Weasel and Thera won their classes as Lynn Yacht Club capped the season with the prize cup, with Inez claiming the cup after its second victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Head Yacht Club
Weasel
Thera
Lynn Yacht Club
Inez
Twilight
Ethel
A. B.C
Mattie
Gloucester skipper climbs at Boston sugar refinery
About 12 30 a m Joseph T Walsh of a Gloucester fishing schooner at an East Boston wharf was found climbing the lightning rod of the Boston Sugar Refining Company building. He reached the eighth story before entering a window and said he thought he was climbing his vessel rigging. He could not explain the lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Walsh
Boston
Boston Sugar Refining Company
Wells Memorial Association reports debt payoff and growth
The eighth annual Wells Memorial Association and Workingmen's Institute notes debt on the building at 987 Washington Street is reduced to within 4500 of full payoff. The Workingmen's Cooperative Bank increases capital to 167 864 16, loaning 149 400 to 143 borrowers, aiding home ownership as 1196 members join, up 183 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wells Memorial Association and
Workingmen’s Institute
Washington Street
Workingmen’s Cooperative Bank
Funeral of Lon Morris Billiard Expert
Lon Morris celebrated billiard expert, funeral held at Bulfinch Place Chapel with Rev. Samuel H. Winkley officiating. Casket bore white immortelle heart with the word Mother. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery Medford family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Morris
Bulfinch Place Chapel
Samuel H. Winkley
Oak Grove Cemetery
Medford
Irish National League to Welcome Esmond and O’Connor in Boston
The State executive committee voted to have a committee meet Thomas Grattan Esmond and Arthur O’Connor in New York and escort them to Boston. They will be given a reception at the Boston Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond
O’connor
Irish National League
Thomas Grattan Esmond
Arthur O’connor
New York
Boston
New Freight Steamer Ordered by Old Colony Line
Montgomery and Howard of Chelsea have contracted to build four freight steamers for the Old Colony Steamship Company to run between Fall River Providence and New York. The 290 foot vessels will have a 12 foot hold and 60 foot breadth and are to be completed by April 1 1588.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery & Howard
Chelsea
Old Colony Steamship Company
Fall River
Providence
New York
Boston Post Publishes Centennial Federal Constitution Supplement
The Boston Post issued a centennial supplement with eleven original essays on the Federal Constitution of 1787. Eminent authors in literature and law describe the era's political social and industrial conditions and define the document's scope and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Register
Boston Post
Post
Robber Attacks Man at Night. $14 Seized
A.M. Colgate was struck on the Boston and Maine depot route late Saturday night. The assailant knocked him down then grabbed $14 from Colgate’s vest pocket and fled, with Colgate calling for help as the thief escaped. In a separate incident, F. K. Clark of West Newton was robbed of a gold watch and chain by a young man on Kneeland street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Colgate
Boston & Maine Depot
Colgate
Boston City Notes: Elections and Local Events
The Boston Stable Keepers' Association elected officers with Moses Hanson as president and George Otis Wiley as secretary. Longwood Cricket Club to hold an open handicap lawn tennis tournament on October 4. Noonday prayers at Boston Young Men's Christian Association weekly lineup listed. Edward B. Perry embarks on a seven week concert tour across major cities and lectures, returning in November. Naturalization ceremonies at British American Club, 110 attendees. State rifle matches set for October 6 at South Framingham. Western Union inspection appointment and changes at Boston offices. Fire engine unit honored with arm chair presentation. Donations coordinated for Temporary Relief Bureau. Mechanics fair to feature plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Stable Keepers’ Association
Young's
Moses Hanson
George W. Califf
Parker Bryant
Daniel Wood
George Otis Wiley
Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Tremont Row
William H. Earl
J. A. Gardner
James M. Gray
Arthur Crane
N.S. Greet
Edward E. Brown
Edward B. Perry
Boston
Perry
Scranton
Erie
Pittsburg
Beaver
Penn
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinatti
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
Quincy
Ill
St. Louis
Boonville
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Neb
Topeka
Kan
Milwaukee
Wis
Lexington
South Framingham
F. T. Wiles
Western Union Telegraph Company
William F. Knowlton
Wiles
State Street
Daniel T. Marden
Johnson
Newbury Street
David Pulsifer
State House
Woman's Department of the
Mechanics Fair
Funeral for R S Russell in Louisburg Square
The funeral of R S Russell who died suddenly in Dexter Missouri was held Saturday noon from his Louisburg Square home. The service was led by Rev Dr Wilson of the Unitarian Church Salem with no music. Pallbearers included Horatio Curtis Theophilus Parsons W J Dale Dr William Evan E M Fenno Henry Parkman Eben Dale and Clifford Watson. The procession then proceeded to Forest Falls Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8. Russell
R. S. Russell
Dexter, Mo
Louisburg Square
Dexter Woollen Mills
Wilson
Te Unitarian Church of
Salem
Horatio Curtis
Theophilus Parsons
W. J. Dale
William Evan
E. M. Fenno
Henry Parkman
Eben Dale
Clifford Watson
Forest Falls Cemetery
Will of James Deshon Filed in Suffolk Probate Court
The late James Deshon's will and two codicils are filed in Suffolk county Probate Court. Executors Sarah A. Morse Mary A. Wheelock and Fannie D. Morse receive the estate after paying small private bequests. Bequests include $50 to Mt Vernon Park Street and Tremont Temple societies for Sabbath school flowers on Christmas. Deshon was taxable for about $500 000 on real estate in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deshon
Suffolk County
Sarah A. Morse
Mary A. Wheelock
Fannie D. Morse
Mt. Vernon
Park Street
Tremont
Little Wanderers
Young Women’s Christian Association
Sunday Union of Doctrines At Common
Yesterday afternoon marked the final appearance of several organizations at the popular Sunday resort as they shared their doctrines. At 4 o clock the Young Men’s Christian Association and the Salvation Army held rival services. An hour later the Henry George Club addressed a seemingly typical audience with its usual remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Salvation Army
Henry George Club
Woman Dies Suddenly in Temple Place
Mrs. J. A. Tarbell aged 80 of Greenwood avenue West Roxbury collapsed and died yesterday afternoon after attending a church service at St. Paul s Church in Temple place doctors stated she appeared well prior to the incident and there were no warning signs observed at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tarbell
Greenwood Avenue
West Roxbury
Temple Place
St. Paul’s Church
Stevens Sentenced Fifteen Days for Obstructing Ship Master
United States District Court records show on Sept 24 Frank Stevens was sentenced to fifteen days in prison for obstructing the master of the vessel Annie L. Ferris in the discharge of his command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Frank Stevens
Annie L. Ferris
Insolvencies and Debt Settlements Across Several States
Henry G. Smith of Boston faces unsecured liabilities around 2425 with stock mortgaged to William J. Rosemond. Louis Eggleston of New York offers 50 cents on the dollar in notes. Patrick Crowe of Lowell is insolvent. Sidney A. Morley of Boston likewise insolvent with about 3075 in liabilities. I. W. Thompson & Co. in Fall River will pay 30 cents on the dollar. C. M. Foster & Co. of New York face a fraudulent assignment dispute. J H Quast of Louisville can only pay 50 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Smith
Washington Street
Boston
William J. Rosemond
Louis Eggleston
Furniture
New York
Patrick Crowe
Lowell
Fall River
C. M. Foster & Co
Frank P. Surneys
Vance
New York Supreme Court
J. H. Quast
Boots and Shoes
Louisville
Nature and History Compete in Pennsylvania Railroad Tour
The article weighs the Luray Caverns Natural Bridge and Gettysburg battlefield plus Richmond and Washington as key stops. It argues the tour blends stunning natural wonders with rich historical associations, making the overall trip incomparable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Gettysburg
Richmond
Washington
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Christ
Levering
Parker House
Commercial Club
William Whitman
Alpheus H. Hardy
William L. Chase
Charles M. Clapp
John L. Bremer
Stanton Blake
Samuel Little
George O. Carpenter
Middlesex
Rice
Noyes
New England
Lewis W. Coburn
Charles E. Pratt
Norfolk County
Albert E. Pillsbury
Theodore (. Bates
William Cogswell
Henry Cabot Lodge
Dr. Burden
Messrs. Bates
Lodge
Lynn
Theodore C. Bates
Springfield
Remblican Party
Pendon
Bates
Rpgral Searles Facili
George and McGlynn
Waltham
God
Charles H. Lee
Mystic Station
Schools OF Naval Architecture
Wells Memorial
the Post
R Post
Eaders
Woodward's Bine
Bromfield Street
Calder
Tremont and Boylston Sts
HOTEL
Pelnam
Chas. L. Bly
Bostonn
Pearl ST
Golumbus Ave
Roxbury
Washington St
William and Edwin Sheafe
Victor Cycles
Overman Wheel CO
Columbus Avenue
Henry F. Kahler Pianos
Miller Hall
Tremont St
Ee Association
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Price
San Bicycles
J. P. Lord & CO
Union Street
Gas Lighting Co
Arch St
Health Food CO
New England Agency
Salon
Kentucky
Woodbury
Paris
J. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Woodward & CO
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