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Albert Palmer (American Politician)
Albert Palmer (January 17, 1831 – May 21, 1887) was an American schoolteacher, businessman, and politician from Candia New Hampshire, and Boston, Massachusetts, who served as mayor of Boston from January 1, 1883, to January 7, 1884. Early life Palmer was born in Candia, New Hampshire, he was the seventh of eleven children born to Joseph and Abigail Palmer. Education Palmer graduated from Phillips Exeter, and from Dartmouth College in 1858. Family life Palmer married Martha Ann Newell, they had two children Joseph Newell Palmer, born January 1, 1865 and Wilson Newell Palmer, born July 7, 1867. Teaching career Palmer taught at the Boston Latin School, and in the schools of West Cambridge, Massachusetts. Business career After he left teaching Palmer was engaged in the ice business in Boston with Nathan B. Prescott. under the name Prescott and Palmer. In 1872 the Jamaica Pond Ice Company was formed from the amalgamation of the Prescott and Palmer Ice Company a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Boston
The mayor of Boston is the head of the municipal government in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston has a mayor–council government. Boston's mayoral elections are nonpartisan (as are all municipal elections in Boston), and elect a mayor to a four-year term; there are no term limits. The mayor's office is in Boston City Hall, in Government Center. The current mayor of Boston is Michelle Wu. There are two living former mayors: Marty Walsh, who served from 2014 to 2021, and Raymond Flynn, who served from 1984 to 1993. The most recent mayor to die was Thomas Menino, on October 30, 2014. History Prior to 1822, there was no Mayor of Boston, because Boston was incorporated as a town. In Massachusetts, a town is typically governed by a town meeting, with a board of selectmen handling regular business. Boston was the first community in Massachusetts to receive a city charter, which was granted in 1822. Under the terms of the new charter, the mayor was elected annually. In June 1895, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concord, New Hampshire
Concord () is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2020 census the population was 43,976, making it the third largest city in New Hampshire behind Manchester and Nashua. The village of Penacook lies at the northern boundary of the city limits. The city is home to the University of New Hampshire School of Law, New Hampshire's only law school; St. Paul's School, a private preparatory school; NHTI, a two-year community college; the New Hampshire Police Academy; and the New Hampshire Fire Academy. Concord's Old North Cemetery is the final resting place of Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States. History The area that would become Concord was originally settled thousands of years ago by Abenaki Native Americans called the Pennacook. The tribe fished for migrating salmon, sturgeon, and alewives with nets strung across the rapids of the Merrimack River. The stream was also the transportation route for their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1887 Deaths
Events January–March * January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher. * January 20 ** The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base. ** British emigrant ship ''Kapunda'' sinks after a collision off the coast of Brazil, killing 303 with only 16 survivors. * January 21 ** The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is formed in the United States. ** Brisbane receives a one-day rainfall of (a record for any Australian capital city). * January 24 – Battle of Dogali: Abyssinian troops defeat the Italians. * January 28 ** In a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana, the largest snowflakes on record are reported. They are wide and thick. ** Construction work begins on the foundations of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. * February 2 – The first Groundhog Day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. * February 4 – The Interstate Commerce Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1831 Births
Events January–March * January 1 – William Lloyd Garrison begins publishing '' The Liberator'', an anti-slavery newspaper, in Boston, Massachusetts. * January 10 – Japanese department store, Takashimaya in Kyoto established. * February–March – Revolts in Modena, Parma and the Papal States are put down by Austrian troops. * February 2 – Pope Gregory XVI succeeds Pope Pius VIII, as the 254th pope. * February 5 – Dutch naval lieutenant Jan van Speyk blows up his own gunboat in Antwerp rather than strike his colours on the demand of supporters of the Belgian Revolution. * February 7 – The Belgian Constitution of 1831 is approved by the National Congress. *February 8 - Aimé Bonpland leaves Paraguay. * February 14 – Battle of Debre Abbay: Ras Marye of Yejju marches into Tigray, and defeats and kills the warlord Sabagadis. * February 25 – Battle of Olszynka Grochowska (Grochów): Polish rebel forces divide a Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Boston
This article is a timeline of the history of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 17th century * 1625 – William Blaxton arrives. * 1630 - When Boston was founded ** English Puritans arrive. ** First Church in Boston established. ** September 7 (old style): Boston named. * 1631 – Boston Watch (police) established. * 1632 – Settlement becomes capital of the English Massachusetts Bay Colony. * 1634 ** Boston Common established. ** Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, Massachusetts on March * 1635 – Boston Latin School founded. * 1636 – Town assumes the prerogatives of appointment and control of the Boston Watch. * 1637 – Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts founded. * 1638 ** ''Desiré'' slave ship arrives. ** Anne Hutchinson excommunicated. * 1644 – "Slaving expedition" departs for Africa. * 1648 – Margaret Jones hanged as a witch. * 1649 – Second Church established. * 1652 – "Hull Mint", Robert Sanderson and John Hull estab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1878 Massachusetts Legislature
The 99th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1878 during the governorship of Alexander H. Rice. John B. D. Cogswell served as president of the Senate and John Davis Long served as speaker of the House. Senators Representatives See also * 1878 Massachusetts gubernatorial election * 45th United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading * (includes description of legislature) External links * * {{Massachusetts government Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut Massachusett_writing_systems.html" ;"title="nowiki/> məhswatʃəwiːsət.html" ;"title="Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət">Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət'' En ... 1878 in Massachusetts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1876 Massachusetts Legislature
The 97th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1876 during the governorship of Alexander H. Rice. George B. Loring served as president of the Senate and John Davis Long served as speaker of the House. Members earned a salary of $650 per year. Senators Representatives See also * 1876 Massachusetts gubernatorial election * 44th United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading * (includes description of legislature) External links * * {{Massachusetts government Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut Massachusett_writing_systems.html" ;"title="nowiki/> məhswatʃəwiːsət.html" ;"title="Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət">Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət'' En ... 1876 in Massachusetts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1875 Massachusetts Legislature
The 96th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1875 during the Governor of Massachusetts, governorship of William Gaston (Massachusetts politician), William Gaston. George B. Loring served as President of the Massachusetts Senate, president of the Senate and John E. Sanford served as List of Speakers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, speaker of the House. Notable legislation included an "Act To Provide For The Supervision Of The Construction And Maintenance Of Reservoirs And Dams." Senators Representatives See also * 44th United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading * (includes description of legislature) External links * * {{Massachusetts government Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions 1875 U.S. legislative sessions, massachusetts 1875 in Massachusetts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1874 Massachusetts Legislature
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The 95th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1874 during the governorships of William B. Washburn and Thomas Talbot. George B. Loring served as president of the Senate and John E. Sanford served as speaker of the House. Senators Representatives See also * 43rd United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts Images File:1874 senate chamber Massachusetts.jpg, Seating diagram for senators in the State House, 1874 References Further reading * External links * * {{Massachusetts government Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut Massachusett_writing_systems.html" ;"title="nowiki/> məhswatʃəwiːsət.html" ;"title="Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət">Massachusett writing systems">məhswatʃəwiːsət'' En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1873 Massachusetts Legislature
The 94th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1873 during the governorship of Republican William B. Washburn. George B. Loring served as president of the Senate and John E. Sanford served as speaker of the House. Senators Representatives See also * 43rd United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading * (includes description of legislature) External links * * Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett language, Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut assachusett writing systems, məhswatʃəwiːsət'' English: , ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous U.S. state, state in the New England ... 1873 in Massachusetts {{Massachusetts-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1872 Massachusetts Legislature
The 93rd Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1872 during the Governor of Massachusetts, governorship of Republican William B. Washburn. Horace H. Coolidge served as President of the Massachusetts Senate, president of the Senate and John E. Sanford served as List of Speakers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, speaker of the House. Senators Representatives See also * 42nd United States Congress * List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading * (includes description of legislature) External links * * {{Massachusetts government Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions 1872 U.S. legislative sessions, massachusetts 1872 in Massachusetts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Evening Transcript
The ''Boston Evening Transcript'' was a daily afternoon newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts, published from July 24, 1830, to April 30, 1941. Beginnings ''The Transcript'' was founded in 1830 by Henry Dutton and James Wentworth of the firm of Dutton and Wentworth, which was, at that time, the official state printer of Massachusetts. and Lynde Walter who was also the first editor of the ''Transcript''. Dutton and Wentworth agreed to this as long as Walter would pay the expenses of the initial editions of the newspaper. In 1830 ''The Boston Evening Bulletin'', which had been a penny paper, ceased publication. Lynde Walter decided to use the opening provided to start a new evening penny paper in Boston. Walter approached Dutton and Wentworth with the proposal that he would edit the paper and that they would do the printing and circulation. ''The Transcript'' first appeared on July 24, 1830, however after three days Walter suspended publication of the paper until he could build u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
