Barbers Must Close on Sunday Defeat of Labor Holiday Bill
In a tense session the Senate rejected the labor holiday bill 16 to 14 with Republicans largely in support and Democrats opposed. The measure was amended to allow public bath houses to stay open and barbers to close by 10 PM. The House discussed police tenure provisions, requiring aldermanic consent for mayoral removal.
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Beverly Farms
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House
Post
Lenox
Noyes
Board of Aldermen
Senate considers Beverly Farms inquiry and Sunday law debate
The Senate orders a five member special committee to probe charges of corrupt influence over the Beverly Farms bill and related actions. Debate over a Lord's day observance bill ends with barbers open on Sunday struck from 10am provisions and a public bath clause adopted.
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Bristol
Beverly Farms
Roads
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Heverly
Senate Chamber
Commonwealth
W. C. Boyden
Robert R. Endicott
D. W. Or
Charles H. Odell
FE. Whitney
Charles H. Kilham
Albert Smith
Senate actions and bills in a Massachusetts session
Sen Clark moves to send back the wage attachment bill to labor. annual returns from certain corporations tabled for amendments by Sen Alger. Rail bonds bill laid on table. Gleason backs a substitute on Nantasket Beach rail petition. Hull's petition urged rail redress with Old Colony road talks. Reed notes births deaths records bill. Glines defends milk inspection to limit fines. Other measures passed to engrossment include medical examiners and sheriff fees.
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Nantasket Beach
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Inquiry Committee Named In Beverly Farms Bribery Allegations
The Massachusetts House ordered a seven member committee to investigate bribery and corruption charges connected to the Beverly Farms incorporation and related legislative processes. The body will compel witnesses, review letters and papers, and report with recommendations at the earliest practicable date.
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Salem
Ex Court Clerk Leighton Audit Sparks Prosecution Debate
Municipal Court officials received an initial audit by Charles Kurtz into ex clerk Leighton's accounts for 1886. Cash-book omissions on fines paid between sentence and prison transfer caused a $4500 shortfall, likely rising by $400–$500 after directors’ books are checked. Corporation Counsel Nettleton travels home. judges plan to refer the matter to the district attorney for potential charges.
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Join
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Kurtz
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Bermuda
Duff Estate at Jamaica Plain to Be Sold at Auction
The well known elegant estate formerly the home of John R. Duff at Jamaica Plain will be sold at auction Wednesday at 4 o'clock. It offers a scenic location with development and investment opportunities for buyers seeking a pricy property.
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Jamaica Plain
Ncet
The Schoolhouse Lot and the Read Site Debate
City officials clash over an 87 500 foot Read lot purchase in South Boston for a grammar school. The mayor’s communication questions assessed values, while aldermen debate price, fairness, and timing amid calls to move the project forward.
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Nee
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Lee
Baltimore Fans Flood Park as Ground Rule Limits Two Bases
Yesterday in Baltimore crowd swarmed over the field forcing a ground rule allowing only two bases on a ball into the stands. Umpire Skinner faced crowd irritations while Baltimore pitchers Smith and catcher Trott battled injuries, and Boston hit decisively when needed. Tate starred for Boston as Madden faltered. Griffin homered for Baltimore in a lively but unlucky defeat. Other games across the circuit followed with uneven scores and notable performances.
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Baltimores
Chicago Gas Men Favor the Adoption of Electric Lighting
President Goff of the American Electric Manufacturing Company has been in Crocano at the Grand Pacific Hotel for days in talks with Chicago gas leaders. It is believed a Western gas and electric lighting merger or arrangement is in the works, though Goff refuses to comment. Local papers note a major deal between Goff and Chicago gas firms, with Western interests favoring the American system over rivals.
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Sealing Ship Eagle Brings News of Wreckage Found
St. John s Newfoundland April 11 The sealing steamship Eagle reports debris and ship name on the ice were thrown overboard to clear space for seals. Sealer families rejoice at the arrival of the supposed lost vessel vaasel with the general belief he may be alive.
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Eagle
New Car Heating System Demonstrated On Vermont Route
The Williams system uses exhaust steam from a Westinghouse air brake pump to heat a five car train on the Central Vermont railroad. A vacuum pump circulates steam through radiating coils, warming cars along a 242 mile route between St. Albans and White River Junction. Officials and railroad men observed a safe, uniform heat with no live steam risks and praised the efficiency of the setup.
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Rodney G. Chase
St. Albans
White River Junction
Mechanical Department of the Road
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E. (. Smith
J. M. Foss
William J. Robertson
Chase
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Grand Army Boys At Dinner Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Post No. 7 of the Grand Army of the Republic held its twentieth anniversary dinner at the United States Hotel with about 150 members present. Post Commander George A. J. Colgan presided, Dennis Meehan was toast master, and Mayor O'Brien along with city officials attended and spoke.
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Maine
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Stephen F. Keyes
Death of Denis H. Tully Honored Boston Fruit Trade Leader
Leading importers and wholesale fruit dealers gathered at H. Harris & Co. to mourn Denis H. Tully who died Sunday at East Canton street. Edwin Robinson presided as Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange president, with a committee formed to attend the funeral and a resolution closing the exchange rooms on April 13 1887 to honor the deceased.
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East Canton Street
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Frank Moseley
Robinson
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Bean
Jacob Brown
Franklin Rolfe
Boston
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Denis Tally
John 5
Blake
State Senate backs bill banning Pinkerton detectives
In Hartford April 11 the Senate and House approved a measure prohibiting Pinkerton style detectives. The bill forbids appointing nonresidents as state constables policemen or other special police within the state.
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Conn
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Pinkerton
Fitchburg Railroad Special Meeting Ratifies Hoosac Contract
A Fitchburg Railroad stockholders meeting presided by President Phillips ratified the Hoosac Tunnel Dock and Elevator Company contract and authorized the directors to issue stock to pay for it. The meeting also increased capital stock by 8000 shares of preferred stock to fund Commonwealth acts and approved bonds up to 1.6 million dollars, due in 20 years at 4 percent, with Harris B. Stearns of Boston named to certify issuance.
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Boston
Rosenfeldt Acquitted In Liquor Tax Case
Max Rosenfeldt stood trial on charges of conducting both spirituous and malt liquor retail selling without paying the appropriate special taxes. He was acquitted of all counts.
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Office to Be Turned Over to Sub-Treasurer Aldrich
The Hon. Samuel N. Aldrich took the oath of office yesterday as assistant treasurer in charge of the Boston sub-treasury. At 10 oclock he assumed possession. J F Meline and four Treasury tellers arrived to count gold, silver, and bills before final transfer. The books will be balanced on Saturday. the office remains under Meline until delivery.
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Sub-Treasury
Boston
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Meline
Washington
City Notes summarize local cultural and civic events
South Boston stockholders elect Charles B. Cummings treasurer. Easter music at Church of the Messiah features a surprise silver service gift to organist John C. Warren after sixteen years of service. Henry Bacon, Boston artist, arrives in New York and will visit Boston later, returning to Paris in May. Rev Brooke Herford will speak at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union on The Magnificence of the Old Roman World. Rev Phillips Brooks hosts Easter Monday Bible class and Trinity Club reception with about one hundred young men. Bank presidents and the Class of 90 at MIT dine at Tremont House. First Baptist Church of Somerville extends unanimous call to Rev F. Cunningham.
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Authors' Club meeting discussed Boston club formation
The St Botolph Club hosted an open meeting on forming an authors' club in Boston. Numerous letters from prominent authors were read as attendees debated possible locations and the committee was tasked to consider the matter further.
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Authors’ Club
Boston
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