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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1889
Page
8
In the General Court a favorable report backs a constitutional amendment to ban disfranchisement due to residence change. The Senate adopted the resolve with a 30 to 1 vote. An accompanying measure amends article 3 to annul tax payment and exemption language affecting who may vote.
The committee on expenditures reported a resolve appropriating 500 dollars for printing the topographical map of Massachusetts. The House bill on proof of notice of appointment and real estate sales by executors and others was laid over. Several insurance and road commission items were moved to next calendar and a joint committee was proposed for roads and bridges. The water supply committee timing and various statute amendments were debated or referred. Drugists licenses debate over licensing to registered pharmacists featured sharp contrasts between rights and regulation. amendments were rejected and the measure advanced to a third reading.
The House suspended rules to adopt an order by Mr. Beck of Milton addressing better inspection of public buildings including schools for ventilation and fire protection. It also authorized the Revere Street Railway Company petition to change its name to Boston and Revere Street Railway Company and to issue mortgage bonds secured by its franchise and property. An order was adopted to photograph the supposed bust of Samuel Adams in Doric Hall and compare with Washington busts in Christ Church Boston. A special committee was ordered to report costs of courts to the next Legislature, after amendment to cover the present session.
Mr McDonough of Fall River tabled the adverse report promising a substitute bill to bar conviction on liquor spotter evidence. Mr Lovell of Boston opposed the resolve for William J Savage while Mr Dollinger of Cambridge favored it. the measure moved to a third reading by 57 to 56. A bill to incorporate the proprietors of the New Mattakesett Creeks was rejected after brief discussion.
Debated orders show leaves to withdraw petitions for appointing district attorneys and other officers, with expedients and in expedients on Saturday half-holiday for factories and restricting hours for women and minors. Also measures to convert Sherborn prison wing, water rights, and county salaries, plus statistics on wage-earner deposits and confidential details.
The Forest and Stream discusses the Dunraven challenge and Volunteer. General Paine will not race, Grayling is proposed as a defender against Valkyrie, and rumors of a 70‑foot yacht ordered by Burgess circulate. The Savin Hill, New Jersey and Buffalo Yacht Clubs announce officers and schedules for 1889 regattas and openings.
A compilation of Senate and house items including lists of unclaimed steamboat passenger effects and freight, orders on abolishing common councils in large cities, abolishing the Lee Police Court and creating a District Court with nearby towns, and various petitions. Also pending actions on railroad safety, pauper laws codification, support of invalid children, and the East Brookfield incorporation. Reports show expediency and approvals for several bills including provincial water provision and county court improvements.
Father Bodfish testifies at continued hearing on parochial schools arguing the proposed legislation is unconstitutional and hostile to the Massachusetts bill of rights. He cites papal encyclicals to claim Catholics can be loyal Americans while noting public schools threaten Catholic faith. He warns against Jesuit fears and urges petitioners to withdraw.
The stuffing manufactured by Shuman Co. offers twelve styles to choose from in a spring line. This near popular selection highlights varied options for coats and outerwear.
Dr J J McWilliams of Denison Iowa reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for nervousness and dyspepsia with unrivalled effectiveness. He also notes beneficial results in sleeplessness, indicating high satisfaction with the remedy's performance in these conditions.
A health warning notes that weak will power ruins life as a person suffers a wasting illness with a racking cough and night sweats. It promotes Warner's Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy as a cure that supposedly restores health and strength.
The Boston Wharf Company directors adopt resolutions mourning the death of Hon. Jacob Sleeper who served as president for twenty four years. They praise his faithful service integrity and devotion to both man and God and note his withdrawal from active duties with continued counsel. A copy of the resolution will be sent to his family.
United States District Court on April 12 heard Nelson Nathaniel K. Holland plead guilty to illegal voting at Salem in November and fined $5 and costs. Harry R. Brown pleaded guilty to stealing from the mail in Lowell and was sent to the reformatory at Concord for one year at hard labor.
Supreme Judicial Court April 12 hearing William Washburn vs Ira L Moore trustees for Daniel Chamberlain. Also attorney general relation of Insurance Commissioner vs Standard Benefit Company seeks injunction and receiver due to insolvent assets, unpaid death and sickness claims, dwindling membership, and insufficient funds. matter set for Tuesday next with J C Franck present and Bliss assisting for Commonwealth.
Court records list multiple cases from the first session led by Judge Staples including James Crokee vs George R Fowler et al for malicious prosecution and verdict for defendants, John P Hubbard vs Hartz Gunsenheisen for libel verdict for defendant, and several other tort and libel actions with trial dates and attorney mentions. Second and Fourth Sessions list Hannah R Lawton vs Boston & Maine RR and George Brennan vs John Gallagher with trials ongoing. Commissioner Hallett reports William N Swett held for examination on mail fraud scheme. John E J Doyle held on letter theft charges.
Superior Court matters from Lawrence and surrounding towns include an action to recover 100 dollars for land sale commission in Bradford with claims of prior cancellation of authority. Also a 75 dollar promissory note dispute over wagon sale alleging misrepresentation, and a property possession suit involving Mary A Altman versus Ellen and Elizabeth Gill in Lawrence.
The case William R. Ross versus Henry M. Hayward from Andover seeks $3887 for services rendered. The plaintiff claims the deed by the sister to her mother is invalid due to her minor status at creation. Defendants deny the claim. Decision reserved. Attorneys: A De Courcey for plaintiff, William S. Knox for defendant. Court adjourned sine die.
Cambridge April 12 Mason J presiding No 3183 Anna E Wellington vs Hollingworth Yair company and No 3184 Frederick D Wellington vs same tort actions for injuries to person and property from a steam whistle near a paper mill on Sept 9 1887 defendants deny. One trial. Prorey Thorndike Hoar for plaintiffs A J R Churchill for defendant. Case numbers 3750 3751 3765 3770 3863 3869 3870 8801 881 3824 3882 8882 3842 842 McAuliffe v Mulbridge Laney.
In Suffolk County Insolvency Court on April 12 Judge McKim presided over third meetings including cases for Charles G. Dixon Tyler Bros John Harrison Patrick E. Murray Coleman Whelan Charles G. Post Girsch Co George H. Denham rank H Crombie William Friedlander Fred H. Chester Thomas B. Bragan continued to May 17 and 1593-Louisa M. McColl Arthur F. Bower John H. Osborn Felix F. Talbot Ira L. Carver L. & G. Homan J. Henry Stevenson Gerry ve. Stevens Dobren et al vs Curlew Benjamin Burgess & Sons adjourned to Oct 18 Second meetings held including Noah Lb.smith John Harrison Murray Denham Ghustinson Howard Littletiell Folsom William Stevens Irving Snow on composition assignees appointed in cases Bronson Drake Curtis Kimball Bushby Dickenson Shaw
Returnable list for Monday April 16 shows numerous probate actions including discharge of surety on bond executor and trustee accounted estates guardianships adoptions and sales of real estate. Names include Margaret L Adams Francis K Austin Clara C Kancroft Benjamin Bangs Hirbert Binney Charles Carcuth Susan L Cassell Lucius C Chase Eilen Colton Rebecca Crosby John F Croughin Nasdaellandey G Curtis Henry D Cushing Benjamin & Davis Dennis Donalston Hannah Dwyer Isaac J Farnsworth Mary A Butler and others with petitions administration guardianship and sale actions.
A press bureau circular quotes Rev. Phillips Brooks condemning predatory power seeking control over intellect and youth. He praises education of conscience over restrictive laws and lauds awakening public virtue as essential to curb intoxicating drink and end intemperance.
A discussion on the impact of advertising in newspapers highlights Warner's Safe Cure from H. H. Warner of Rochester New York as a leading modern remedy. It claims the product prevents and cures kidney diseases and that many other ailments are symptoms of kidney issues, praising advertising as informative and influential.
The Rev. Addison P. Foster will address young men at the Boston Y M C A tomorrow at 3 PM on The Strength of Young Men. An evening concert for Young Men’s Christian Union members is planned for next Wednesday. A farmers’ meeting at 45 Mulk Street discusses milk production business principles, with an essay by E N Capen of Dorchester. The Cedar Grove Cemetery proprietors hold their annual meeting at Eaton Hall on Monday April 22 at 8 PM. During Holy Week the Mission Church of St John the Evangelist offers daily meditations on female characters in the Passion, with Good Friday devotions and evening sermons.
The Clark Thread Company at Fall River Mills California announces mill No 2 will have no work due to a spinners strike. The note cites a labor action as the immediate cause and indicates temporary shutdown across the spinning department.
Four experts report unlimited ore and 30 000 tons on dumps. Mill capacity 150 to 200 tons daily. Net profits exceed ten dollars per ton, about $1500 daily or over 75 percent on capital. Directors spent upwards of $200 000 to prove value. stock not sold below $5 per share after the 20th. Send checks to 48 Congress St Boston.
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