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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
4
Representative Rowell argues for state control of gas and telephone services, urging a public commission to fix fair rates. He cites high telephone costs and a patchwork of private utilities, contrasting Boston and Lowell prices and urging public benefit over corporate profit.
Rep L G McKnight argues against the bill citing high wages at the company and its offer to furnish telephone lines gratis to the Governor and Adjutant General for troop mobilization. He questions commission independence and suitability of the current head of the telephone company. He urges members to vote against passage.
Alfred S. Hayes of Boston argues for the bill amid a debate on telephone company interests. He notes few points to stress and hopes for convincing speeches to secure unanimous passage.
Frank P. Bennett moved that the previous question be ordered after a long discussion. He argued the subject had been fully debated and that proceeding with the previous question would be fair.
Boston representative John A McManus denounces the bill as harming company workers while challenging the petition signatures. He cites a telephone users survey and questions how signatures were obtained and argues against cheaper rates at the expense of service and wages.
Hugo A. Dubuque of Fall River argues to the House that watered stock in four major telephone firms inflates profits and warrants public control or rate reductions. He cites American Bell entities with large capital, urges one price system and universal service, and compares to private shoe manufacturing to justify government supervision.
A dense listing shows Bromfield Street M E Church and many congregations in Boston area hosting sermons at 10:30 and 7:30, with topics from Your Own Reward to The Heroic Christianity. Also noted are spiritualist meetings, union religious programs, patriotic lectures on Cuban independence, and a noon evangelistic series at Bromfield Street Church.
A. Shuman & Co. completes a dramatic modernization of its Washington street store. The new glass front, mahogany vestibule, marble detailing, and 200 electric lights showcase an innovative hub fashion space. The “Hall of Fair Women” displays ladies garments with lavish fittings and glass displays.
A speech argues profits from watered stock should reward the public via better service or lower rates. It favors a public commission to regulate utilities without confiscating property, urging one rate for all and questioning preferential rates to newspapers. The speaker cites Bell Telephone profits and stock control as justification.
The counting room private offices and manufacturing and cutting rooms were remodeled along with the building. The basement was rebuilt with improved employee accommodations, a new telephone system linking all departments, and a pneumatic tube system to speed package delivery and money transmission.
The spacious store of A. Shu man & Co. is praised as an architectural and artistic marvel. The enterprise earns admiration for aligning with public needs and boosting the city’s business life through its extensive outlay and tasteful furnishings.
Sunday services at Tremont Temple and multiple Boston churches feature sermons by Rev. George C. Lorimer and others. Programs include communion, Sunday schools, children's programs, and music including choirs, quartets, and organ. Special events note the tenth anniversary of the Boston Institute Seashore Home and a Cuba peace address.
The Boston theater week features several new and returning acts. Park Theatre debuts The Man From Mexico with Willie Collier and Louise Allen, Castle Square presents Esmeralda with a stock company, and Christopher Jr. concludes its run today. Fannie Melinteyre returns in Leah at Bowdoin Square after Camille fame. The Murray Lane Opera Co crowns a strong week, Il Trovatore follows, while The Old Homestead continues at Boston Theatre. Grand opera in English opens Easter Monday with The Queens Lace Handkerchief. Hollis remains dark. Mansfield tickets go on sale from Tuesday, with Jack and the Beanstalk finale premiering Monday. Sousa composed music completes the lineup.
Bleeding piles itch relief offered by Dr Agnew’s Ointment. Claims quick relief in three to six nights for itchy bleeding piles and skin eruptions. Sold by & Co. 562 Bromfield St and SuEpp 1120 Washington St. 25 cents per jar.
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