Beverly Court Opens as Governor Names Prosector
The Senate swiftly cleared business in twenty five minutes and debated a liquor law bill appointing a governor named prosecuting attorney for Boston Municipal courts at three thousand dollars a year, to be paid by Suffolk County. The Legislature also reviewed various House bills, including penalties for stealing poultry and new provisions for auditing towns. Deputy Tax Commissioner Endicott presented tax apportionment data, showing increases in valuation and polls from 1886 to 1889, with detailed schedules for state and county taxes. Henry Faxon warned the liquor amendment would invite continued political meddling, quipping about angels and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Liquor Law Committee
Boston
Suffolk
Board of Police
Gleason
Plymouth
Committee On the Judiciary
House of Correction
Sherborn Reformatory
Amesbury and Salisbury
Gloucester
Municipal Court of
United States
Charles Endicott
Intera Lt
Cme
Conservatory
Europe
Henry Faxon
Massachusetts Press Association Meets in Boston in 1890
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Press Association at the Vendome reelects the old officers and votes to invite the National Editorial Association to meet in Boston in 1890. A committee will urge passage of the McCail amendment to curb libel suits. a memorial is paid to R. M. Pulsner. The banquet hosts over 200 attendees as talks on the modern newspaper follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Press Association
Vendome
National Editorial Association
Boston
McCail
E. B. Haskell
Association
Legislative Committee On
Judiciary
R. M. Pulsner
Boston Herald
Haskell
Marden
Ames
Churchill
Brackett
Edward D. Parker
Grace Parker
Beverly Conservatory Hearing Debates State Grant
The Beverly hearings opened with ex governor Robinson and Mr Moulton for Old Beverly while Fred H Williams spoke for the remonstrants. Testimony yielded no new facts as witnesses described finances of the New England Conservatory of Music and questioned the need for a $3800,000 grant amid profits from tuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Robinson
Mr. Moulton
Salem
Old Beverly
Fred H. Williams
George M. Stearns
George Peirce
Fred Tront
A. P. Loring
Committee On Education
New England Conservatory of Music
E. M. White
Fred P. Bacon
Boston Herald
Conservatory
Massachusetts
Boston
Tourjée
Calixa Lavalee
White
Richard H. Dana
Bret
Life Underwriters Meet in Boston Banquet Honors Leaders
The Boston Life Underwriters Association held its annual meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel with nearly one hundred members present. D. W. Kilburn presided and Mayor Hart and several prominent figures were entertained. Officers for the coming year were elected including president Daniel W. Kilburn and vice presidents David N. Holway James B. Niver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Young’s Hotel
D. W. Kilburn
Mayor Hart
Jonathan A. Lane
Samuel R. Shipley
William H. Lambert
Philadelphia
D. P. Kingsley
Colorado
Frank A. Harris
Benjamin S. Calef
David Barnard
Paul Nicoladsi
Joseph H. Murray
C. M. Ransom
Schwab
Art
Shipley
Provident Life and Trust Company of
Pennsylvania
Dr. Harris
Suffolk County
J. E. Day
Providence Life Underwriters’ Association
W. H. Lambert
Philadelphia Life Underwriters’ Association
Darwin Arnard
Daniel W. Kilburn
David N. Holway
James B. Niver
Franklin Barnard
Francis Marsh
Calet
George N. Carpenter
W. W. Odges
Darwin Barnard
James T. Phelps
Bostonian Society Meets in Old State House on Women Members
The Bostonian Society held its regular monthly meeting in the Old State House. Weather kept attendance down while discussion focused on admitting women as members. Some urged constitutional amendments, others argued bylaws sufficed. A motion to postpone passed 20 to 13. The afternoon paper on The South Writing School 1767 by William Carver Bates was noted, highlighting Ward and the early Boston writing influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Board of Directors
Supreme Court
South Writing School
William Carver Bates
Boston
Joseph Ward
Hancock, Adams
Ons
Ward
South School
Mason and Tremont Streets
Boston Gazette
The
Daily Spy
Essex Gazette
Veterans of the War Open Twenty-Second G A R Encampment at Tremont Temple
The Massachusetts Department Grand Army of the Republic began its twenty-second annual encampment at Tremont Temple with about 400 delegates and officers, plus a larger expected turnout today. Commander Myron P. Walker presented a detailed financial statement, praised posts and corps, reported relief expenditures, and outlined rules on visiting officers’ expenses as the gathering planned resolutions and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Commander — Financial Statement
Warner
Woman's Relief Corps
Massachusetts
Grand Army of the Republic
Faneuil Hall
Myron P. Walker
E. A. Horton
Walker
Tsase Ayer OL
Encampimnent
Bebe
Worcester
Leutz
Adjutant-General
Lam
Union
Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Massachusetts Department
A.C. Munroe
John H. Cook
Richard A. Pierce
New Bedford
Gettysburg
Boston
Prentice M. Whiting
North Attleboro
Andrew AC. Stone
Edward A. Horton
Council of Administration
Cushman
Department
Neal
National Pension Committee
Grand Army
George S. Merrill
Veterans’ Rights Bureau
Washington
Comrades Lovell
Stone
Hawley
Hastings
Hall
William Warner
New Hampshire
Young
E. B. Stillings
William
Veterans and Women's Relief Corps hold Massachusetts meetings
Massachusetts veterans leaders gathered as officers were elected at a Meionaon gathering. Seventy seven posts represented by 118 delegates. Officer slate included President Wilbur F. Lane and Vice Presidents E P Loring G N Harris J R McCrillis. The Woman's Relief Corps opened its tenth annual convention at Bromfield Street church with 300 delegates and 7941 total members. Rose Knapp reported on Ohio trip. tonight elects officers and hosts a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Pomeroy
Northampton
J. Gregory
Marblehead
George P. Gifford
New Bedford
E. W. Hill
Lynn
John L. Baiger
Brookfield
William F. Lane
Boston
E. P. Loring
Fitchburg
A. J. Lown
Salem
Calvin G. Fisher
O. M. B. Daley
Sam M. Weale
J. H. Adams
Dalton
David Boyden
Worcester
W. F. Smith
Veteran’s Rights Union
Meionaon
Wilbur F. Lane
G. N. Harris
J. R. McCrillis
C. D. Stiles
J. Edwin Hunt
Albert Mason
M. B. Lakeman
H. M. Potter
Charles O. Fellows
Henry Wilson
Woman’s Relief Corps of Massachusetts
Bromfield Street
M. E. Church
Emma B. Lord
Rose Knapp
Somerville
Massachusetts
Ohio
Eastern Yacht Club Officers Elected At Parker's Last Night
The Eastern Yacht Club annual meeting at Parker's elected Commodore Henry S. Hovey and listed a full council and committees. Other dinners and arrivals included Quincy and Tremont hotel groups with medals for long bicycle and tricycle mileage, plus numerous notable guests at Young's Vendome and neighboring houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Yacht Club
Parker’s
Henry 5. Hovey
Alanson Tucker
F. Gordon Dexter
Edward Burgess
Patrick T. Jackson, Jr
C. O. Foster
J. Malcolm Forbes
C. H. Joy
J. S. Fay, Jr
William 8. Eaton, Jr
C. Linzee Tilden
F. E. Peabody
Henry H. Buck
United American Mechanics
Quincy
Warren Wheel Club
Roxbury
Crawford
A. H. Wiggin
K. E. Randall
F. ©. Graves
George H. Lang
Oxford Club
Adams House
Oxford
Wells Memorial Jall
Hursda
Miss Tyndale
Vendome
F. E. Sucrow
Baron Vonenceen
Eng
United States
Supreme Judicial Court hears disputed inheritance in McCarty case
Two linked appeals seek to determine who inherits by intestate descent after William C. McCarty dies leaving about 30000 in personal estate. The court examines whether illegitimate children and cousins have rights and whether an 1882 amendment to statutes on inheritance extends to personal property. Attorneys for administrator Henry Parkman and for various cousins and heirs present arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Devens
J. Charles J. McCarty
Henry Parkman
William C. McCarty
Probate Court
Parkman
J. A. Maxwell
Joseph Bennett
J. F. Cronan
William L. Coolidge
Said Wilson
A. A. Strout
A. C. Clark
L. Mason
P. H. Cooney
C. Q. Tirrell
A. P. Worthen
Wandering tree pedlars warned by Boston letter
A Boston letter dated February 12, 1889 warns readers about wandering tree pedlars selling dubious roses and plants. The writer claims home nurseries offer genuine plants at low prices and urges support for local institutions. The note reflects distrust of itinerant sellers and advocates buying locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gilchrist Opens Foreign Braid Line in New England
R and J Gilchrist at 5 and 7 Winter Street announce a new large stock of imported braid gimps and braid sets. The collection features fine quality items newly available to customers across New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
Boston Superior Court Docket Summary of Personal Injury Cases
January docket and multiple cases listed across sessions with Brennan v. City of Boston for injuries from a Jan 24 1888 sidewalk fall opposite 161 Blackstone street, plus numerous other tort and contract actions. Names include Newcomb, Kelley, Powell, Bartlett, and Boston entities. second and third sessions show trial progress, jury verdicts, and closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Bartholomew Brennan
City of Boston
Blackstone Street
B.C. Moulton
C. F. Loring
R. W. Nason
Brennan
Boston
Stickney
Cooper
Wakefield
R. Vo
Inson
Baker
Hehan
Daly
Schell
Kurtz
Pratt
Dumas
Marshaall
McDevitt
Marshall
Sherman
Benjamin B. Newcomb
Boston Protective Department
William Gaston
C. A. Snow
R. M. Morse, Jr
W. M. Richardson
John Kelley
Charles H. Thomas
Franklin Street
George F. Fall
C. H. Drew
A. M. Lyman
Probate court actions in Suffolk County estates
Probate Court in Suffolk County reported on February 12. wills for multiple individuals were admitted and administrations granted for many estates. Inventories filed include Abby W May 127748.09 with 90048.09 personal, plus Fosdick 243200.79, Nute 752888.57, Robinson 61752.12, Williams 61996.13, Clapp 31206.19, Wilton 60024, Amory 73597.48, Bush 32300, Harkins 32281.883, Doe 45045.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim
Annie J. Mellyn
Agnes Hales
Mary Kramer
James Eccles
Margaret Keneally
Harriette Walker
Harriet_ Ellery
Elizabeth _N. Lamper
George H. Simonds
Plannet Drury
John Kelleher
Hepsibah Fifield
Nir Dunnigan
John Henry Stone
John McGovern
Charles J Brooks
Eugene McLaughlin
Omar Loring
Ellen M. Prentice
Mary Barron
Abigail Harper
Mary E. Hanley
John Dority
Michael Larkin
Catherine O’brien
Michael O'Dea
Mary Ryan
Matthew Hackett
Abby W. May
William Fosdick
Lewis W. Nute
Superior Court Brief. Merritt Probation Violation Charge
February 12 hearing in Superior Court for J. George Merritt on breaking and entering charges. case taken on probation. George Dean another related breaking case noted in proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
CurtIs
George Merritt
George Dean
Massachusetts corrections and court cases listed by docket number
List of 298 Commonwealth cases including Farrington larceny 298 and England B&E 242, Dewey assault 226, Kabuil larceny 431, Douglass, McBride abuse 439, Quimby forgery 446, Sherwood lewd conduct 451, Ilhayer forgery 455, Brooks assault 460, Edwards B&E 461, Lambert larceny 465, Busby B&E 6, Brown adultery 474, Boomhamer B&E 478, Foy B&E 486, Casey robbery 498, Brown night walking 604, Schurnstein 593, Dunn B&E 246, Hardman B&E 488, McCarty perjury 583, Carmody B&E 427, Garo assault 430, Neary embezzlement 444.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Reformatory
Daniel Maxwell
House
Henry Powell
House of Correction
Douglass
Same
McBride
Quimby
Sherwood
Ilhayer
Brooks
Edwards
Lambert
Jarceny
Busby
McCarty
Carmody
Garo
Neary
Court actions in municipal docket and petty sentences
Feb 12 municipal court saw Annie Harris case adjourned to next Saturday for alleged mortgage collateral cannibalism. George Kenny, a reputed thief, had case continued to tomorrow over a watch theft on Sudbury street. Adolph Kech received five months for larceny of three prints from the Public Library. A long list of case citations appeared in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Annie Harris
George Kenny
Thomas Malloy
Sudbury Street
Adolph Kech
House of Industry
Dienl Liet
Ordar
Sentences in Superior Criminal Court Essex County Feb 12
List of defendants with fines and costs for assault drunkenness and liquor offenses. Notable: Michael Mulhern jailed six months for liquor and house of correction. Mary Gordon and Nellie Myers tied to terms. Daniel W Hayes convicted for liquor nuisance. I. Johnson found guilty of obtaining money by false pretences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Essex County
Bishop
Thomas Goodwin
Andrew Aas
Michael Fitzgerald
Timothy McCarthy
James Lavin
James Callahan
Michael
Nellie Myers
House of Correction
P. B. Porter
Alexander Fickett
Daniel W. Hayes
Salisbury
I. Johnson
Lawrence
Hurlburt vs Boston & Maine Railroad Supreme Court Essex County
In a February Essex County Superior Court case Mason J. presided. John H. Hurlburt sued for false arrest and malicious prosecution. finding for plaintiff 8600 on the first count, but for defendant on the second. Attorneys: Crowley for plaintiff, Lincoln and Northend for defense. Also Parker v Shea and related actions listed with brief defense status and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlburt
Boston & Maine Railroad
John H. Hurlburt
D. N. Crowley
Lincoln
W. D. Northend
Parker
Mary E. K. Taylor v Massachusetts Benefit Association
In Middlesex County Superior Court the action to recover $5000 as a benefit tied to the death of Theodore N. Taylor ended with a hung jury after trial. Defense claimed suppression of health facts in the applicant’s file and that the certificate lapsed due to nonpayment. the association argued Theodore was ill at the time of enrollment. Attorneys Wiggin and Fernald represented the plaintiff and E. Avery the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Hannah E. Lucas
William T. R. Slater
F. A. P._ Fiske
J. H. Blanchard
George H. Barnes
John G. Rollins
Herbert L. Baker
Samuel J. Elder
Deendant
Middlesex County
Dewey
Mary E. K. Taylor
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Theodore N. Taylor
Theodore
Elected in Ward 10 as Sprague wins light vote
Charles F. Sprague elected to the Common Council in Ward 10 to fill the Brooks vacancy. The special election drew light turnout and resulted in Saloon closures citywide. Farrell trailed by narrow margins across precincts, with Woodbury among others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sprague
Charles J. Brooks
Sprague
Charles Farrell
Mr. Sprague
Charles & Sprague
Eae
Charles Levi Woodbury
Keck arraigned for larceny of library book and engravings
In municipal court Judge Curtis heard Adolph Keck plead guilty to stealing a large old German illustrated book from the Public Library. The volume and three engravings were found damaged after he copied them. Keck was sentenced to five months at Deer Island under the Public Statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Adolph Keck
Keck
William
Deer Island
The People’s Cause monthly journal launches in New York
A new monthly journal The People’s Cause is published by R R Bowker and Louis Howland in New York. It supports tariff reform ballot reform and civil service reform and revives the Earlier Million of Des Moines. Associate editors include Henry J Philpott and Emerson W Judd. Contributors include David A Weiss Thomas G Shearman and other writers. It will cover work of tariff reform ballot reform civil service reform and related organizations. Subscription price is 18 4s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Cause
New York
R. R. Bowker
Louis Howland
Des Moines
Henry J. Philpott
Emerson W. Judd
David A. Weiss
Thomas G. Shearman
Tariff Reorm
Ballot Reform League
Civil Service Reform, Associations
Young Men’s Democratic Clubs
5Society For Political Education
Eracren
Parochial funds bequeathed and estate allocations noted
John Kelleher leaves $100 to Rev. M F Higgins for parochial schools and Roxbury Charitable Society to receive Harriet Walker's estate if her husband predeceases her. Sale of Nos 18 and 15 State street by C W Sawyer Co. was cancelled after legal arrangements. Upcoming meetings and events include the Ladies Aid Association at 90 Marlboro Street, Henry George lecture at Tremont Temple, and other local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelleher
M. F. Higgins
Roxbury Charitable Society
Harriet Walker
State Street
C. W. Sawyer & Co
Ladies’ Aid Association
the Children’s Hospital
Winthrop
Marlboro Street
Wellesley
Henry George
Tremont Temple
William Lloyd Garrison
Typographical Union No
Edgar Lewis
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Streets
William Dawson
Union Park Street
Pfaff’s
City Hospital
Harvard
Union Club
Park Street
Eliot
A. S. Hill
Washburn
Worcester
Justin Winsor
Fight Hour League
Wells Memorial Hall
League
Salvation Army
Boston
West End
GC. W. Ernst
The
Beacon
Young Men’s Christian Union
Rumor of Steamer Haytian Republic Sale Denied
The Haytian Republic steamer, recently arriving from Hayti, was rumored sold. Sidney W. Burgess, the vessel’s Brookline agent, refuted the claim, saying the owners have not decided on future use and no sale or negotiations are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
Post
Sidney W. Burgess
Brookline
Burgess
Colored Progressive League Opens Free Instruction Bureau
The Young Men's Colored Progressive League at 1091 Washington street has set up a bureau for national purposes offering free instruction to any colored man. It aims to educate members about politics and to ensure each pays state and county taxes personally, not via committees. Finances are limited and support may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Progressive League
Young Men’s Colored Progressive League
Washington Street
Tender at Turn Halle Attempted Suicide Yesterday
Robert Spindler of 29 Orange Street, a bartender at Turn Halle, attempted to end his life with morphine yesterday. Moments earlier his wife seized a revolver from him. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spindler
Orange Street
Turn Halle
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Boston& Albany Railroad
Committee On
Allen Gymnasium Company
Arthur L. Huntington
George ©. Bossum
Lydia M. Warner
Justice of the Peace
Second District Court
Bristol
Mendine
Life Underwriters
Boston Association
Veterans OF the War
P.C. Cheeny
Manchester
N. H
Joseph Burnett
Congressman Burnett
Southboro
E. P. Ricker
Poland Springs
Brunswick
S. Charles Welsh and Wife
Richard Fremen
England
Walter 8. Logan
I. F. Remner
Parker’s—G. W. Corning
E.T. Putnam, Jr
J. M. Buckley
Liverpool
Charles O.thompson
Pomfret
Conn. Tremont
J. P. Michelson
W. H. Smock
Arthur Wheelock
Uxbridge
H. E. Frieze
J. M. Miller
E. Rogers
Springfield
H. 5. Russell
Pittsfeld
Brattleboro
Robert A. Galt
C. H. Shepard
Danvers
Benjamin Anthony
E. H. Elwell
Portland
John Beecroft
W. F. Severance
E. H. Ammedown
N. A. Horton
E A. Hall
Greenfield
William L. Sayer
George H. Wilcox
Meriden
Conn
David Fiske
Dennis
George . Holbrook
Keene
H. $. Henderson
J. D. Waring
A. G. Stevens
Rochester
N. Y
George W.taylor
W. N. Caldwell
Theo Giddings
Great Barrington
Dirs
A. A. Baker
Colchester
Hortuvs
Alt
Barnard
Beal
Houston
Finkelstein
Farley
Soleer
Alexander
Leonelli
Oreus
Ited Sed
Mich. Cen
Connelly
Boston & Maine RR
Hayes
Mahoney
McCullough
Wright
Oliver
Stetson
Horton
Kelley
Thomas
Richardson
Artecary
Woods
Harris
Cutters
Starrett
Small
Loveland
Harrington
Casey
Thaxter
Foster
Murphy
Tufts
Gerry
McDermott
Snow
O' Brien
Walworth May, Co
Spence
Paul
Kyte
sogy—Sullivan
Oberlander
Carsteins
Aspinwall
Daley
Mahan
Tenny
Barkrer
Tower
Holt
Wellingon
Reynolds
Boston Lead Mfg. Co
Liancock
Howland
Braintree
Fairbanks
Hill
Boylston Ins
Whitney
Donovan
Bryden
Dudley
Brickian Vats
Vinal
Dickerson
Falls City
Grady
Sullivan
Perrin
Hubbard
McFarland
Mann
French
Barrus
Rollins
Cherne
Bartlett
Zahn
A. RR
Obert
Littlefield
Squire
Leroy
Osborn
Judge
Gould
Gorman
McCormick
Cable Rubber Co
McKay
Tutts
N. E. Mut. Aid Soc
Crowley
WLV
Lady Bar Wee
Butler
Johnson
McCluskey
Kerrigan
Rothenberg
Babcock
Kendall
Newall
Hook
Hyde
Waxian
Farrell
Nazle
Sampson
Marsh
Cairnos
Hazen
Hoffman
Barofski
Cohen
Griffith
Orlando
Viafaro
Taylor
Shea
Ryan
Wheelwright
Grafton
Gordon
Simon
Waximan
Ziskind
Nashersey
Godiiski
Way
Whicher Et al
Laws
Swan
Burnham
Oriental Coal Oil Co
Ham
Daniels Et al
Meyer
Cobb Et al
Nickerson
Richardson Et al
Greeley
Skilton
Quinn
Emerson
Farmer
Papineau
Shaw
Mason, J
OVAL
CaNnse Roan Axing Powper Co
Wali St
Mark
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Haytian Republic
C. H. Graves & Sons
Hawkins Street
Mass
Kfanuly Grocers
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