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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1889

Page

2

House insists on bill affecting bank officers and elections

A state banking measure faced third readings amid heated debate in the General Court. Supporters cite Fall River and governor’s address while opponents warn hardship and lack of honesty. The House narrowly ordered a third reading by 65 to 63 and 74 to 67 after viva voce and recorded votes. Senate fate unclear.

House of Representatives Banking Committee House Fall River Savings Banks Commissioners Senate

Two Boston Matters

The House approved Senate amendments to a bill creating the Boston public institutions commission and sent it back to the Senate under a suspension of rules. Representative Blume proposed a substitute to abolish the Boston common council and form a mayor guided government with a 32 member legislature, but the report was tabled. The House also debated abolishing common councils in large cities, yet a quorum was lacking during attempts to settle the question.

Boston House Senate Commissioners of Public Institutions Andreas Blume City of Common Council Atwood

Reports in the House and Senate Action on Bills

Bills reported to appoint a state military historian authorize Grafton bonds fix penalties for damaging Massachusetts Humane Society property abolish clerks fees in courts and counties punish breaking and entering at night leave to withdraw on various petitions inexpedient orders and other measures. Dull day in the Senate notes salaries for attorney general and assistants resolutions on pensions to Union prisoners amended and sent to House.

Grafton Massachusetts Humane Society Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts House of Correction Oxford Agricultural Society Commonwealth Lee Senate Committee On the Judiciary Congress Palmer

Senate Assignments and Measures Across Cities Rail Lease

The Boston street alteration bill was assigned to Friday. A Providence and Worcester Railroad lease to New York Providence Boston Railroad was set for Thursday next week. The constitutional amendment resolve to prevent voter disfranchisement due to residence changes is assigned for today.

Senate Boston Providence & Worcester Railroad Company New York, Providence & Boston

Orders of the Day and Senate Calendar Highlights

House calendar includes bills to set clerk salaries for Fitchburg Police Court and Plymouth Fourth District Court, Bourne Cemetery Association incorporation, and lobbying on trust litigation. Accepted reports cover diverse issues from proxy voting to fireman injury funds and railroad safety. Senate calendar lists engrossed measures on Middlesex court clerks, Boston charter, hospital beds for employees, and estates disputes.

Fitchburg Bourne Cemetery Association Fourth District Court of Plymouth J. T. Merrill D. F. Nelligan Grand Banks Senate First District Court Eastern Middlesex Boston Board of Gas Commissioners Board of Aldermen

Among the Committees at Hearing on Parochial Schools

The committee resumed a hearing on parochial schools with statistics from Mr. Belisle recalled by Mr. Donnelly on Massachusetts seven population. Mr. Arnett cited Le Travailleur from Worcester to note a French national movement in the United States, denied as a push for national change by Belisle. Mr. Bartlett spoke.

Mr. Belisle Donnelly Massachusetts Arnett le Travailleur Worcester United States Belisle Bartlett

Movement to make New England a French province discussed

The record notes a push toward making New England a French province, with Overhill school authorities urging preservation of English in schools. Sadler's Geography is deemed inaccurate and pro Catholic. Donnelly concedes errors mixing Pilgrims and Puritans. Debates include Canadian annexation, French education in Marlboro and Lowell, parochial schools, and public schooling.

New England Sadler Donnelly Dubuque Canada United States Julius H. Palmer Boston Samuel Coté Marlboro Pierre Bonvoulier Holyoke J. H. Guillet Lowell Greenhalge Donovan Abbott Harbor Commissioners Messrs Emery & Nate Hereford Street Andreas Blume Richard Olney C. E. Perkins J. H. Benton, Jr F. L. Ames F. H. Peabody, Jr S. L. Thorndike Roxbury Mill Corporation Nathan Matthews, Jr

Regulations at Harvard Amended by Faculty

Harvard College faculty approved extensive revisions to regulations and standing votes on February 12 and later dates. Changes require adviser oversight for freshmen, strict attendance and course change rules, probation consequences, and standardized reporting of student scholarship.

Harvard College

Blue Jackets of ’89 Merchants Club meeting on navy broadside

At the Merchants’ Club monthly gathering in Boston officers and guests from the US Navy and Newport torpedo stations discussed naval strength, torpedo developments, coast defenses, and closer ties with English speaking colonies. Speakers included Captain Carpenter Captain Matthews Commander Barker Goodrich Eaton and Lieutenant Soley.

Merchants’ Club Marker Goodrich Eaton Soley Carpenter United States Wabash Matthews U.S.N Barker Torpedo Station and War College Newport R. I South Boston Iron Works Dorchester Yacht Club United States Navy Australia New Zealand South Africa Great Britain Ireland San Francisco Samoa Melbourne Navy Fulton Housatonic Charleston Albemarne Massachusetts Naval Battalion Boston Patrick Navy Department Army Willett’s Point Sims Whitehead Europe Army Coronene Harvey R.N South Boston Briggs New England Yacht Clubs Massachusetts Columbia New England America Dorchester Rhode Island Connecticut New York Vienia Florida

Boston Storage Warehouse Company Elects Directors

Stockholders met at the company's office at West Chester park and Westland avenue to elect directors. Named were Thomas J. Whidden James Longley William Minot Jr Samuel Wells Charles G Wood Augustus Richardson William F Matchett Otis Norcross and Stephen H Williams Jr.

Boston Storage Warehouse Company West Chester Park Westland Avenue Thomas J. Whidden James Longley William Minot, Jr Samuel Wells Charles G. Wood Augustus Richardson William F. Matchett Otis Norcross Stephen H. Willaims, Jr

Warner's Log Cabin Plasters Praised as Superior

A reader extols Warner's Log Cabin Plasters praising their effectiveness and affordability, claiming heartfelt gratitude and urging others to try them as the best option over competing brands.

Warner

Baseball Scores and Signings From the Era

Baseball results show multiple city matchups with scores: Philadelphia Athletics 10 over Boston 5, Brooklyn 8 over New Yorks 7, Cincinnati 11 over Clevelands, Louisville 10 over Pittsburgs 4, Indianapolis 14 over Milwaukee 4, Washington 9 over Detroits 6, New Haven 6 over New Havens, and Cambridge Unions 6 over Harvard Freshmen 10. Silver King signs with the St Louis Browns.

Philadelphia—Athletics Bostons Brooklyn New Yorks Brooklyns Cincinnati Cincinnatis Clevelands Louisville Louisvilles Pittsburgs Indianapolis Milwaukees Washington Washingtons Detroits New Haven Flushings New Havens Cambeldge—Barvard Cambridge Unions Silver” King St. Louis Browns Baltimore H Slinglaff Slinglaff Disney & Co Gen H Stevenson Stevenson, Alexander & Cator Tre W Perry Perry-Mason Sheep Bloomington D Smith Smith & Co Butie Mont O Mann Amn Charleston Brown McGahan, Brown & Evans J B Coughlin Butteworth & Co Tawaooo J Benckenstein L Crane Crane B & S Co W Durrell Durrell Bros H Manss Manss Bros Chicago M Schnadig Schnadig Bros & Co Ill Land Greensfeld Evansville Ind L Dixon Dixon, Mackey & Co Galveston Tex A Blum L & H Blum Breath P J Willis & Bro Kansas City R G Wallace R G Wallace & Co Keokuk W Huiskamp Huiskamp Bros Co Knoxville Tenn Roney Briscoe Swepson & Co A Warren Warren & Co M J Streng Bamberger, Streng & O Rosenberg Flexner & Mendell JL Grauman L Grauman & Co Lynchburg J W Craddock Craddock, Terry & Co D Witt Witt & Watkins, Brun Macon S T Coleman Harris ST Coleman, Burden & Co M Nussbaum M Nussbaum & Co R Singleton E C Leonard R Singleton & Co Memphis Tenn J M Goodbar Montgomery Ala C A Stern A Stern & Co New York City E Greacen Natchez Miss C Moore H Frank & Co Nashville Rs Hollins, Jr Hollins, Sons & Co W Hall Hall-McLester Shoe Co Throne of Throne Franklin, Nance & Adams Herman Herman Bros Lindauer & Co Richardson RE Magill Richardson Bros & Co Norfolk Omaha I Meany JI Meany & Co Richmond Fleishman Fleishman & Morpedes CE Wingo Wingo Ellett & Crump Sherman A Schneider M Schneider Bro & Celina Hall Hall & Son St Joseph Noyes Norman & Co V. St Louis T Kelley Kelley, Goodfellow & Co B Lindsley Orr & Lindsley Shoe O St Louis A D Brown Hamilton-Brown Shoe Yo A H Clark Clark Shoe Co Ad. St Paul Minn C Henry Foot, Schulze & Co Ighlane E Nettleton E Nettleton & Co Toledo W Bell R H Lane & Co York Penn M B Spahr Spahr & Sons C J Wallace Wallace & Vandersloot

Russell Harrison Arrested for Libel Against Ex Governor Crosby

Russell Harrison was arrested in the Potter building offices on a charge of publishing in his Montana Live Stock Journal an article from a Buffalo paper accusing ex-Governor John Crosby of Montana of jewel theft from a Washington lady. Bail set at 5000 by Judge Beach. Bondsmen named S. B. Elkins, Rice vice-president, W. J. Arkell. Counsel L’Amoreaux. Ottawa reports Canada to England mail via New York until fast service established.

New Yorks Russell Harrison Potter Building Montana Live Stock Journal Buffalo John §. Crosby Montana Washington Harrison Beach Supreme Court S. B. Elkins Rice the Park Bank W. J. Arkell

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Proves Elixir of Life Says Mrs. Lake

Mrs. Jos. Lake of Brockway Centre Michigan credits Ayer's Sarsaparilla with dramatic relief from years of liver trouble and indigestion. She describes near-total weakness, failed relief from multiple doctors, and then rapid improvement after beginning the tonic, noting durable benefits.

Ayer Jos. Lake Brockway Centre Mich

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Credited With Health Recovery

Citizens of Brockway Centre certify Mrs. Lake’s recovery after months of faithful use. The testimonial notes improved digestion, appetite, strength, and ability to resume household duties. Ayer’s Almanac testimonials also claim a brother in England cured and now working in Brisbane, Australia.

Brockway Centre Mich Brisbane Queensland Australia A. Attewell Sharbot Lake Ontario

Veteran 97 Year Old On Beacon Street Praises Hunt's Remedy

The Boston veteran Colonel Nathaniel Warren aged 97 credits Hunt's Remedy for his vigor. He recalls a hard early life, then a revival after trying medicine from a New York origin tied to Breayport estate. Warren recommends the tonic to others aged and ailing, noting its public availability and personal benefit.

Nathaniel Warren Beacon Street Boston Commonwealth Colonel Hunt New York Breayport New York City

Springdale Brewing Co applies for liquor license Boston

Notices is hereby given under Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes that the Springdale Brewing Co has applied for a license to sell intoxicating liquors as a brewer of the fifth class at No 1207 Tremont Street in Boston. Thomas Ryan, Clerk.

BoCarp Ponce Boston Springdale Brewing CO Tremont Street Thomas Ryan Board OF Portee T. Regan & CO George Street Rox Board OF Pollice John E Josiah Cushing Warren Street Walnut Avenue Board OF PoLice Michael O'Connell Longwood Avenue John Ferry Vernon Street Ale Hayman Haimouen Street T Dunmore Street Isoston Simon G. Cottrell Chadwick Street Board OF PoLick Dearborn Street Eustis Street Alfred A. Burnham, Jr Dudley Street Penni Street RK. D Francis B. Woodbury Centre Street Heath Street Patrick L. Murray & Co Cabot Street Books OF Police Gilman Bros Washington Street Harvard Place Whomas Ryan Board OF PoLicy W.8. Folger & CO Concord Square Patrick H. Desmond Leverett Lyman Streets Poticer Geo. W. Armstrong Boston & Albany R. R. Pass. Sta Kneeland Street Dennis James E. Ryan Anid Huildine Charles A. Ellis Boston Music Hall Hamilton Place Music Hall Place Bromfield Street Alphonso Whitman George P. Hopkins Blue Hill Avenue Rand Street John P. Murray Northampton Street Wainwright Manufacturing Company Swan Street Medford Massachusetts Satuday Messrs. Hill, Clarke & Co Eugene A. Pope

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Harvard Blue Jackets OF Boston Storage Company Crosby England Ottawa Sordau Canadian Post Office Department Allan Jine Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co Mass The West End Street Railway Co Boston, Mass F. Longstreet Gen’l Horatio Harris & CO Valencia Oranges Town Valencia Boston & Lowell R.R Minot Street R. Knights & Co Omeces Washington St Boretes Macn St Cambridgeeport Pleasant Street Newman Place S. R. Knights & Co Francis Sprague & CO Milk Street Lewis Wharf North Market St Fulton St St. Iowa Albert Howe & Co Market Street Brignon Brighton Warren Avenue REAL Tate Alfred A. Marcus Carrie D. Hall Suffolk Norfolk Place Foston J. Jarvis Peter C. Brooks Jarvis Morris J Carnie D. Hall Ibro Edwin M. Hall Ww. G. Waitt Milk St W. P. Baloch Live Stock Commission Agency Devonshire St Richards & CO Reade St Copartnership Notices Joseph I. Beckman Edward O. Punchard Parker House Beckman & Punchard Keeth A. D Joseph H, Beckman Edward Punchard
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