Special Committee Appointed for the Purpose-Election Officers Confirmed
Boston Aldermen approve a joint special committee to investigate Patrick Maguire’s charges raised with General Corse against a Boston political leader. The meeting also confirms constables, approves use of Faneuil Hall for dates, and orders various street, school, and railway matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City Council
Boston Herald
New York Herald
John M. Corse
Corse
Herald
General Corse
William Shaw Bowen
Patrick Maguire
Alderman Lee
Lee
Haynes
McLaughlin
Joseph Haines
John S. Morse
Harison Square
Glover’s Corner
Joseph H. Lilatt
Hines R. Darling
Faneuil Hall
James W. Carroll
P. O'Neil Larkin
Shreve, Crump
Uriah Wentworth
Cambridge Railway Company
Roxbury
Grammar
South
Horace Mann
Newbury Street
City Hospital
City Architect’s Department
Franklin
Charlestown
Suburban Railroad Company
Beacon Street
River Street
Brimmer Street
Beaton Street
Arlington Street
Marlboro Street
Committee On Railroads
Corporation Counsel
Board of Aldermen
C. W. Smith
Dorchester Street
Dorchester Avenue
Eighth Street
Wareham Street
Harrison Avenue
Albany Street
Montrose Street
Warren
Mooreland Street
Barton Street
Leverett
Milton Streets
Calumet Street
Atkins’s Wharf
Woman's department shines at Mechanics' Building exhibition
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association elevates women with a full department on the Huntington avenue balcony. Mrs. Marion A. McBride leads the display as special guests admire flowers, hospitality, and artistry. Opening exercises set for 2 o'clock with Mr. Newton Talbot presiding and Mrs. Mary A. Livermore speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Tennyson
Association
Huntington Avenue
Grand Hall
Arcadia
Woman’s Department
Marion A. McBride
Newton Talbot
Mary A. Livermore
Prohibition Rally Attended by Newton Prohibitionists
The Newton Prohibitionists held a rally at Association Hall Newton Centre with Judge Robert C. Pitman and Rev. Tid Holmes speakers. Pitman criticized Republicans for failing to enforce prohibition and called for a new permanent political party to achieve liquor bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Association Hall
Newton Centre
James Cutler
Tid. Holmes
Robert C. Pitman
Atlantic Monthly
Judge Pitman
Boston
Republican Party
Pitman
A. A. Miner
D.D
New England
General Stevens backs Lovering amid independent rifts
General Stevens told a Transcript reporter he would vote for Henry B. Lovering for tariff reform and veteran status. He criticized Boston independents for meddling in the Democratic convention, urged eclectic politics, and warned against centralization in national government including oleomargarine and interstate commerce bills. He doubted the Democrats face a decisive issue this year. The talk touched on civil service reform, the President, and Boston post office politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcript
Stevens
Henry B. Lovering
Lovering
Independents
Independent Committee
Boston
General Stevens
General Corse
Maguire
Court notes United States v. American Bell case ruling
In the United States Circuit Court on Sept 26 Judge Colt read the decision in United States v American Bell Telephone Co et al. The Superior Court case Darius Wellington vs John V Apthorp administrator involved a contract claim over a $5000 bequest and travel expenses. The auditor found $473.24 in expenses and the court sustained exceptions to show a binding will agreement. plaintiff won on expenses, while the will arrangement was affirmed as a contract to leave $5000. Attorneys Patten and Howe represented the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cour and Nelson, Jr
Colt
United States of America
American Bell Telephone Company
Superior Court
Darius Wellington
John V. Apthorp
Mary Chism
California
Nevada
Said Mary
Charlotte
Octavia
Mary
Plaintiff
United States
Chauncy Street
Patten
A. M. Howe
Concord railroad fight heats up as Hazen bill looms
Slow progress at Concord as the Boston & Maine victory sparks further battle over the Hazen bill. Reported profits and leverage raise fears of higher fares if stock inflates from 1.5 million to 5 million while a ninety nine year lease faces skepticism among legislators. Two months or more remain in session as amendments dominate debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Spectan.j
Boston & Maine
Concord
Hazen
Concord Road
Post
Session to Run Long as Commonwealth Holds Expensive Assembly
The Assembly is seen stretching into Thanksgiving and possibly beyond the week after. Lawmakers show no rush to adjourn, and the session is described as the most costly and prolonged in the history of the Commonwealth, surpassing all prior sittings of the Great and General Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Great and General Court
Ties On The Track Averted Disaster On Fitchburg Line
A nighttime thwarted wreck occurred near North Pownal Vermont as a pile of nine ties blocked the St Louis Express, two spiked, with the engine stopping after impact. Officials suspect a long running plot, noting prior near misses and discharges of operators in similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Fitchburg Road
North Pownal
North Adams
West Shore
New York Central
Erie
California
Fermoy Riot in Kilbarry Attacks on Police Reported
In Fermoy and Dunarm on Sept 26 Father O Callaghan claims Dr Tanner spoke minutes before police charged the crowd without warning. Police say they faced stones and were compelled to strike after provocation. magistrate advised dispersal. Earlier an alarm at Box 216 proved false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fermoy
Father O'Callaghan
Tanner
Dunarm
Father O’callaghan
O’brien
New York Agent Held on Forgery Charge
Richard D. Alliger local agent for the British American Assurance Company of Toronto was arraigned and held in $2500 bail on forgery charges. Clara Schulhof claims he forged her name to a $1750 check drawn on the National Shoe and Leather Bank. He was about to sail for Bremen on the North German Lloyd steamer Fulda with his family when arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard D. Alliger
British American Assurance Company of
Toronto
Cau
Clara Schulhof
Alliger
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Lloyds
Fulda
Bremen
Health officer eases rag ship disinfection rule
New York Sept. 26 It will interest shippers of rags to learn that Dr. Smith health officer of this port has yielded to demands about admitting ships without disinfecting when cargoes carry a clear bill of health from the sailing port. Vessels need only proof from a U S consul that rags were gathered in a country free from contagious disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spreiar
Stallion Oberlin Dies in Harness Fall In Ohio
James McKeown driving the $10,000 stallion Oberlin owned by G W J Hitchcock crashed when the horse fell in its harness at Youngstown Ohio. McKeown sustained a broken nose and damaged left ear. Oberlin, foaled 1579 and bred by A J Alexander I of Kentucky, was a half brother of Maud's and had a 125 f2 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younstown
James McKeown
Oberlin
G. W. J. Hitchcock
McKeown
Maud
A. J. Alexander I
Kentucky
Mortgage Filed On Central Railroad Company Of New Jersey
A mortgage of 50 million dollars against the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey was filed in Luzerne county recorder of deeds. Dated July 1, 1887, the loan runs 100 years with 5 percent interest, in favor of the Central Trust Company of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesparre
Penn
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
Central Trust Company of New York
Recorder of Deeds
Luzerne County
McNeally’s plan uncovered at Saco bank
In Saco Maine on September 26 a bank official found charred book leaves in the furnace room showing securities held by the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution. The thief McNeally had burned the list to hide stolen bonds, but a duplicate ledger allowed quick identification of the missing securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco, Me
McNeally
Saco and Liddeford Savings Institution
Kelly
Philadelphia Reading Railroad and Coal and Iron earnings rise in 1887
The August 1887 statement of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Coal and Iron companies shows gross earnings up by 782,852 from August 1886 with net earnings increasing 782,250 and expenses down 49,308. For the nine months ending August 31, 1887, gross earnings rise 3,774,488, expenses drop 760,244, and net earnings advance 4,584,682.
Redfield Verdict Sustained in Railroad Sale Appeal
Montreau Sept 26 The Court of Appeals confirmed the Superior Court judgment in Red field et al vs Hochelega Bank. The dispute centered on the sale of the Montreal Portland and Boston railroad and upheld the lower ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Montreau
Redfield Et al
Hochelega Bank
Montreal, Portland & Boston
Court of Appeals
Superior Court
Not Dangerous Now Brurchard Shifts to Cleveland 1888
The Chicago Herald notes Rev. Alliterative Burchard has moved to Cleveland in 1888. The administration remains untroubled as the reformer is likened to Brer Rattlesnake with a single venomous bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Cleveland
Chicago Herald
Dem
Somerville School Board Receives Bell Portrait and Hires Five Teachers
The Somerville school committee held a regular meeting last evening. Luther V. Bell portrait by H. W. Berthrong was presented as a gift for the L. W. Bell grammar school with remarks by Rev. A. E. Winship and a response from Superintendent Davis. Resignations of five teachers were accepted, and new teachers were elected for several schools including Bingham Bennett L. V. Bell and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville School
Luther V. Bell
H. W. Berthrong
A. E. Winship
Burns
Davis
Pauline A. Osgood
Lincoln School
Bessie R. White
High School
Notable Cleric Malcolm Douglass Died In Wareham Service
The Rev Malcolm Douglass D D died suddenly at the Church of the Good Shepherd Wareham while assisting Rev John A Bevington in service He was 62 and leaves a widow a daughter and five sons He preached in several New England communities and was described as a married scholar Also listed are deaths of Frederick J Ordway 80 East Boston house builder James H Wilson 58 White River Junction veteran and former consul Joseph Patterson 84 Philadelphia bank president Martin Kane 56 Brighton meat dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Douglass
D.D
Church of the Good Shepherd
Wareham
John A. Bevington
Douglass
New England
Frederick J. Ordway
Decatur Street
Boston
Methuen
Mass
George
East Boston
James H. Wilson
White River Junction
Derry
Nhl
California
New Mexico
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Hamburg
Three Rivers
Can
Milan
Italy
Joseph Patterson
Philadelphia
Western National Bank
Chase
the Treasury
Clearing House Association
Martin Kane
Brighton
Clinton Market
Goston
Money in His Own Pocket and the George Trend
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Mr. George has abolished poverty for himself and gains followers as the season progresses. It states he rose from a poor man to a rich one, and anticipates more wealth through anti poverty efforts. Constituents deserting him would join willingly, aware their contributions fund his security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Atlanta Constitution
Campaign flags and bunting mark party kickoff at Simmons HQ
The Democratic and Republican forces start their campaign with flags and bunting. G. W. Simmons & Co., located at 32 to 44 North Street, serve as headquarters for all campaign goods and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Ministers Hold Weekly Methodist Meeting at Wesleyan Hall
The weekly Methodist gathering at Wesleyan Hall debated pulpit appointment methods with Dr. L D Thayer supporting and Dr. G S Chadbourn opposing. A discussion plan proposed ending the three year rule for ministers after fifteen years of service. Baptists elected officers and heard Dr Evarts on The New South. Congregationalists outlined a talk by Dr Plumb and plan to discuss temperance next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Hall
L. D. Thayer
G. S. Chadbourn
Baptists
E. K. Chandler
W. W. Evarts
New South
F. T. Whitmore
C. H. Watson
D. B. Jutten
R. T. Grant
F. W. Ryder
R. B. Moody
A. H. Plumb
Tourists Headed to California by Noted Express Train
A Fitchburg west bound express carried two Pullman palace cars the International and Cataract with about thirty Eastern travelers bound for California. Raymond Whitcomb arranged the trip with F E Ayer of Boston acting as escort. The party includes cooks waiters and porters and will dine in private cars. Niagara Falls will be visited today with other points en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
California
Raymond & Whitcomb
F. £. Ayer
Boston
Frm
Niagara Falls
Notable Guests at Mystic Park Fair Week Patronize Boston Hotels
General Tilton, president of the New England Breeders' Association, arrives from Magnolia with his wife to attend the Mystic Park fair opening. They are staying at Parker's. Mrs. Hugh McCulloch and family reside at the Revere House. Eliot Bank directors dined at Young's. Count Brazza Savergrom of Rome checked in at Young's. Isabelle Evesson registered at the Parker House. Rear Admiral William Rogers Taylor, U.S.N., and party lodged at the Tremont House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Tilton
New England Breeders’ Association
Magnolia
Mystic Park
Parker’s
Hugh McCulloch
The
Treasury
McCulloch
Revere House
Eliot Bank
Young's
Count Brazza Savergrom
Rome
Italy
Youngs
Isabelle Evesson
Parker House
William Rogers Taylor
U.S.N
Washington
Tremont House
Wall on trial for manslaughter in death of Charles McCabe
Charles KE Wall was tried for manslaughter after a quarrel with Charles McCabe. The government claims Wall struck a blow that felled McCabe and fractured his skull on the sidewalk. Wall's defense argues he acted in self defence as the assaulted party. The case resumes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KE
Wall
Charles McCabe
McCabe
A Tour of Rare Promise by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a pleasure tour leaving Boston on October 5. It is described as highly desirable and timely, touring notable upper South sites in comfortable vestibule cars during early autumn. The itinerary emphasizes clear air and bracing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Boston
Upper South
Business troubles hit importer James S Cowlin at 272 Church Street
James S. Cowlin an importer of laces and small wares assigned to Alonzo C Farnham. Liabilities about 150000 with assets from 5000 to 75000. No rating by Bradstreets. Cowlin had been arrested Sunday for issuing a worthless check on the German Exchange Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamess. Cowlin
Church Street
New York
Alonzo C. Farnham
Bradstreet’s
Cowlin
German Exchange Bank
Late Ship News Arrivals and Sailings List
New York reports arrivals of steamers Winthrop Portland Lucy 2 Miller Bangor Olive Thur low FP Richard Cape Haytien Lizzie L Mees Lewis Clark John Strong Seal Harbor E K Pattongalil Frankfort Caroline Petrel Henry M Squires Oakwoods Narra gansett Pier Helen Marr Oscar T Hawley and others. Sailed include Edam Chateau Yaquem Atlas Victoria Alex Yeats and Paran dor Port Natal Zeni fur Demerara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winthrop
Portland
Lucy
Miller
Bangor
Olive Thurlow
Bilbao
Richard
Cape Haytien
Lizzie L. Mees
Lewis Clark
John Strong
Seal Harbor
E. K. Pattongalil
Frankfort
C. J. Wood
Sullivan
Caroline
Petrel
Fall River
Henry M. Squires
Boston
Oakwoods
Narragansett
Helen Marr
Oscar T. Hawley
Providence
Edam
Amsterdam
Chateau Yaquem
Bordeaux
Atlas
Port Simon
Victoria
Baracoa
Alex Yeats
Shanghai
Paran Dor
Natal
Zeni Fur Demerara
Convicted on Four Counts for Preaching on the Common
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Rev. W F Davis was found guilty on four counts for preaching on the Common without a license. Judge Staples instructed the jury that the law, as set by the Supreme Court, allows city control of public grounds and that freedom of speech does not override licensing and property protections. Jury returned guilty verdicts after about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
W. F. Davis
Staples
Supreme Court
City Corporation
Houston
Boston
Portland steamers change departure time and Montreal field day set
The Portland steamers will leave India Wharf at 6 p m starting Oct 1 replacing 7 p m. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery arranged a full field day for Oct 8 when the command will tour Montreal. The Quebec visit faces no military obstructions to full attendance. A Boston hat boom cites Jackson's Tremont Street shop as the source. Rockwood arreste d for larceny from Davis Marion Co. John Sloan injured on Chesapeake steamer at Pier 7. Hose and Parisian silk ceilings advertised at low prices in Winter Street stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
India
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Montreal
Quebec
George
Rockwood
Davis, Marion & Co
Bedford Street
King Street
John Sloan
Cross Street
Chesapeake
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
R. & J. Gilchrist’s
Winter Street
Rise in Crime in Pennsylvania Sparks Alarm
The Philadelphia Record notes a sharp rise in reported crime from 1850 to 1880 with arrests increasing from one in 15 320 to about one in 5931. It debates possible causes including war demoralization, migration to industry, or wealth and fast living, and rejects immigration as the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Record
Prospectus for Pennsylvania Railroad Southern Tour
A prospectus describing the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Southern tour is available from 8 W. F. Draper at 205 Washington Street Boston. It promises full trip details, country descriptions, and a journey in the new vestibule cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
W. F. Draper
Washington Street
Boston
Court List Preview in Middlesex Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court session notes that Tuesday morning will place the third and fourth pages of the court list in order for trial. Jury waived cases are expected to be disposed of by Thursday. Pitman J. presiding.
Superior Court actions in Essex County damages trials
September 26 report lists tort actions McGrath and Tarr verdicts for injuries from collisions, with McGrath awarded 8813 and Tarr 27768. Additional cases include Butler vs Peabody and numerous suits against city, town, and publishers with plaintiffs represented by H P Moulton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Essex County
Brigham
C.J
McGrath
Burnham
Tarr
Same
R. J. McNierney
H. P. Moulton
Butler
Gilford
Town of Manchester
Higgins
Chase
Bass
Jones
City of
Lynn
City of Gloucester
MclIntire
Haskell
Newhall
Telegram Publishing Co
Borgeson
Anderson Et al
Thompson Et al
Sheridan
Salem
Wills Proved and Administrations Granted in Essex Probate Court
At the Essex county Probate Court session today wills were proved for Nathan Towne North Andover Anna M Emerson Newburyport Anna True Amesbury Eleanor Tucker Amesbury and William H Hewes Haverhill Letters of administration were granted for Mary F Barr Beverly David Challis Amesbury Louis S Conway Lynn Caroline J Currier Newburyport Maxim Larrabee Salem and Daniel W Rose Lynn Inventories filed include Galvin Noyes Newbury 8291 Caroline C Sayward Gloucester 1272544 Sarah P Berry Danvers 415308 Eleanor A Jewett Georgetown 8412 O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Nathan Towne
North Andover
Anna M. Emerson
Newburyport
Anna True
Amesbury
Eleanor Tucker
William H. Hewes
Haverhill
Mary F. Barr
Beverly
David Challis
Louis 5. Conway
Lynn
Caroline J. Currier
Maxim. Larrabee
Salem
Daniel W. Rose
Galvin Noyes
Newbury
Caroline C. Sayward
Gloucester
Sarah P. Berry
Danvers
Eleanor A. Jewett
Georgetown
MIT Opens Fall Term with Record Attendance
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology opened its fall term with record enrollment. 238 students were admitted in June and about 50 more will take exams this fall. The freshman class exceeds 250, and total institute enrollment tops 775 as the new general course begins its first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Advance in the price of coal in Boston area
Coal dealers in Boston and vicinity raise prices by 25 cents per ton effective Tuesday morning. Delivered inside old city limits prices listed: Stove 6 dollars, egg 5 dollars 7b, broken 5 dollars 60 cents, Franklin 7 dollars 25 cents. Extra cartage charged outside city limits by distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Franklin
Gilchrist Ladies Hosiery At Noted Low Prices
R and J Gilchrist advertise ladies hose in ribbed Lisle at 50c to 75c, cotton hose in several colors at 25c to 50c, novelty printed cotton at 37 1 2c, merino finish and fleeced hose from 25c to 37c, and all wool cashmere hose in multiple colors priced 25c to 37c.
Bargain Hosiery Prices Listed for Men Women and Boys
Gents' Merino Finish Half Hose with fine seams and dark colors priced at 12 1-2c a pair. Gents' Cotton and Merino Finish Half Hose at 7 and 25c underpriced by at least 25 percent. Indigo Blue all wool ribbed Half Hose at 25c. Boys' Black Ribbed Cotton Hose sizes 5 to 9 1-2 at 25c regular 37c. Ladies' and Gents' medium and heavy weight Vests and Pants in all grades.
Parisina Silk Veiling Bargain In Pure Silk
A special lot of 15 inch Parisina Veilings offered at 25c normally, this season's bargain. Ladies should stock up now as stock is limited and the price is unusually low for a premium silk veil.
Roederer Champagne Earns Enduring Public Favor
The celebrated Louis Roederer Champagnes have grown in popularity for over fifty years. They are rich and dry with a refined, delicious character and are regarded as unmatched in the market.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. Maguire
Woman's Department
Mechanics’ Building
Dr. Miner
Affairs IN
Ireland
Kilbarry
British American Assurance Company
M’neally
Philadelphia & Reading
Somerville School Board
L. V. Bell
Jackson’s
Tremont Street
Choate
AMES
Woodbury
R. & J. Gilchrist
Soc
S$c
Parisina
J. Gilchrist
Carte Blanche
Kelreider
Schreider
Rich
Anchor
John D. & M. Williams
State Street
Paris
W. Baser & GO
Dorchester
Woodward & CO
WM. C. Codman
J. G. Freeman
Kilby Street
Blangard’s
Paoree
Academy Or Medicine of
Blancard
Rue Bonaparte
EB. Fougera & Co
U. S
Nelson
H. Nelson
Waterville
Altagetta
Elmbrook
Banor
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