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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1889

Page

2

Prohibition Debate Draws Big Tremont Temple Audience

In Tremont Temple, Professor A. A. Hopkins of Rochester and Rabbi Solomon Schindler argued for and against the prohibitory amendment before a packed audience. Miss Elizabeth S. Tobey chaired, praising the Women's Christian Temperance Union for allowing both sides to be heard as the crowd applauded loudly.

A. A. Hopkins Rochester N. Y Tremont Temple Solomon Schindler Elizabeth S. Tobey Women’s Christian Temperance Union Hopkins Bouvier Rabbi Schindler Christ Rhode Island Frank Jones New Hampshire Professor Hopkins Rabbi Solomon Schindler Schindler Prohibition Henry H. Faxon

Deadlock looms as Boston council clashes on appropriation

A stubborn stalemate over the appropriation bill continues in Boston. The committee of conference failed to agree, while council amendments seek large cuts and project shifts including streets paving and park maintenance. The council moved to recede to align with the board of aldermen, with the vote 52 to 12.

Common Council Committee of Conference

Elevate Boston rail plan gains long charter amid debates

In the General Court, the Ames-Shepard Company secures a charter for an elevated railway within ten miles of the State House with a Haymarket to Eliot Street tunnel portion. Frank M. Ames and others lead the venture. fare capped at five cents. three miles must be built within two years. board of railroad commissioners to approve terminals and structure. The bill sets standards from New York’s Manhattan Elevated Railway and forbids smoking smoke along lines. The act takes effect on passage.

Boston House of Representatives Frank M. Ames Benjamin W. Currier John Shepard Nathaniel J. Rust William 8. Lamson State House Washington Street Haymarket Square Eliot Street Board of Railroad Commissioners City of New York Manhattan Elevated Railway Company

Foot Amputation Expected After Train Crush In Norwich

George McDonald a 36 year old man from North Dana was crushed by Fitchburg railroad cars at Norwich while boarding a train. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital say his foot must be amputated. He pleaded Dont take my foot off saying he is a first class dancer.

George McDonald North Dana Fitchburg Norwich McDonald Massachusetts General Hospital

Easter Hats in City Market at Lamson and Hubbard

A Boston advertiser urges men to buy an Easter hat to elevate their appearance. Lamson and Hubbard at 90 Bedford Street corner Kingston offer a large stock of silk and stiff hats with fancy colors claimed to surpass rivals and to fit any head.

Lamson & Hubbard Bedford Kingston Street Boston

Spring jackets on display at Houghton and Duttons

The display of spring jackets now on counters at Houghton and Duttons offers extensive choice in light weight fabrics such as clay diagonal whipcord and jersey cloths. A wide range of prices ensures every shopper can find a suitable option.

Houghton & Dutton’s

Employment of Children Bill Advances in House Debate

The House calendar opens with a measure limiting child employment. The bill requires that a child 13 or older attend school for at least twenty weeks and be able to read and write English or be exempt by law before receiving a certificate at age 14. Debated by McEttrick, Dubuque, Howard, and others, it passed to be engrossed 82 to 56.

McEttrick Boston Fall River Howard Messrs. Gilman Newton Holman Clinton Sanger Cambridge Barnes Chelsea

April 22 1889 holiday clause affects contracts and notes

The resolution clarifies that the April 22 holiday for the constitutional liquor amendment vote shall not delay payment of bills of exchange drafts or promissory notes nor affect contracts due or to be performed or any legal proceedings related thereto.

Senate Side-Track Delays Rail Road Lease Bill

Senate debated a Providence Worcester Lease to New York Providence Boston Railroad. Crosby proposed preventing consolidation without Legislature consent. Donovan urged postponement to May 7 and then to April 24, delaying the bill for Worchester and Blackstone Valley interests.

Senate Providence & Worcester Railroad Company New York, Providence & Boston Railroad Company Crosby James Donovan Parker Worcester Blackstone Valley Berkshire E. J. Donovan

Boston Bill on Aligning Financial and Municipal Years

The bill to amend Boston’s charter to align the financial and municipal years was postponed. Senator Donovan questioned its germane nature, but President Hartwell ruled the measure permissible, noting it would allow liabilities in anticipation of annual appropriation to enable the years to coincide.

Hartwell Boston E. J. Donovan Hathorne

Insurance bill to raise capital for employers liability firms

A committee proposed amending section 80 of chapter 214 acts of 1887 to increase capital for insurers handling employers liability. The bill faced debate led by Senator Clark of Lynn, was sent to a third reading, then recommitted after a scope challenge. It originated from two orders, with sections 29 and 30 targeted.

Committee On Insurance Clark Lynn

Orders of the Day Reflect Massachusetts House and Senate Actions

House calendar shows bills for infant boarding houses licensing and telecom notices, consolidating trustees, and liquor regulation orders. Senate calendar lists engrossed bills on railroad property sale, fish culture land flowage, prison and reformatory officers, salaries, public library in Lawrence, and church missions.

First Congregational Dalton Soldiers’ Home Massachusetts Commonwealth Hon H. Faxon Syuney Senate Reading Wakefield Water Company Boston Spencer Railroad Company Boston & Albany Railroad Company Massachusetts Reformatory George F. Goold Superior Court Franklin Lawrence Diocesan Board of Missions Protestant Episcopal Church Fourth District Court Plymouth Fitchburg

Witnesses Testify at Massachusetts School Hearing on Loyalties

Louis P. Plouf and Louis P. Poirier testified about French Canadian loyalties and treasonable mottoes at a Haverhill case. Poirier described mottos as not disloyal but reflecting cultural identity. Gargan warned against laws curtailing Catholic conscience. Goodell committee adjourned with final statements from Dr. Fisher and Auditor Ladd.

Louis P. Plouf Haverhill Raverhill Canada United States Louis P. Poirier Burlington, Vt Bartlett Haverhill Gazette Poirier Thomas J. Gargan Germany Bismarck Massachusetts Goodell

Cambridge School Board Confirms Teachers and Schedules

The Cambridge school board approved Emily W. Strong and others for Harvard, Holmes, Dunster, and Cushing schools. Leave granted for M Jennie Biddle. Buckman to temporarily replace. Resignations and transfers addressed. schools to close April 22 and 26 for county convention. spring term ends June 28 and fall term begins Sept 9.

Cambridge School Board Emily W. Strong Harvard School Abbie L. Sanderson Holmes School Helen Wilson Dunster School Annie E. Browning Cushing School M. Jennie Biddle Wyman Mary M. Buckman Marion H. Burnham Webster Lillie C. Dudley Lillian E. Rogers Tarbell Eliza D. Watson Cushing Willard

Kidney disease symptoms and Warner's Safe Cure claim

Dr Wo Roserts notes uremic poisoning kills one third of kidney disease patients and lists dropsy and secondary complications. He cites Warner's Safe Cure as addressing many listed symptoms and asks readers about it.

Wo. Roserts Manchester Eng Owen’s College Warner

Bell Telephone seeks $20 million capitalization for long distance expansion

The Massachusetts hearing on American Bell Telephone Co petitioning to raise capital from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 heard no remonstrants. Directors and managers outlined plans to fund long distance lines Boston New York Providence Philadelphia Washington and other extensions with costs running into several millions, while emphasizing Massachusetts ownership and benefits to state commerce.

Committee On Mercantile Affairs American Bell Telephone Company Messrs Bruce and Collins Telephone Company Forbes and Blake E. J. Hall, Jr Anson Henry L. Higginson Bruce Massachusetts New England United Capital National Bell Boston New York Providence Philadelphia Washington United States William H. Forbes Orther Capital Francis Blake Hicago Cross Institute of Technology Bell Blake Stephen M. Weld

Proposals for Boston Public Library building contract

Sealed proposals due May 11 1889 at noon in the Boston Public Library Trustees room for continuation and completion of the new Public Library on Copley square. Address to Mayor Thomas N Hart with a 5000 dollar certified cheque. Drawings available April 20 at 12 noon from McKim Mead and White. Abbott presides.

Boston Public Library Boylston Street Public Library Copley Square Thomas N. Hart Messrs. McKim, Mead and White Yeacon Street Trustees of Public Library of the City of Boston

Proposals for Granite Dimension Stock for Deer Island

Sealed proposals to furnish granite dimension stock to the Deer Island stone department for the year ending April 30, 1890 will be received at the Office of the Board of Directors for Public Institutions 14 Beacon Street Boston until 12:30 p m on April 24 1889. Proposals must be addressed to Mayor Thomas N Hart and indorsed Proposals for Dimension Granite. The Board may reject any or all bids.john b martin president.

Board OF Directors For Beacon St Boston Deer Island Stone Department Thomas N. Hart

Proposals for Coal For Boston Public Institutions

Proposals for coal to supply Boston public institutions will be received at 14 Beacon Street Boston until Wednesday April 24 at 12 o clock m. Specifications may be obtained at the office. Opened at stated time and place. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. JOHN B. MARTIN President.

Board OF Directors For Public Institutions Beacon St Boston Thomas N. Hart John B. Martin

Mortgage Sale Of Real Estate In Boston Massachusetts

Foreclosure sale of two parcels on Norfolk place Boston by mortgage to Carrie D Hall dated November 1 1887 recorded Suffolk Deeds with prior mortgage of twenty one thousand dollars and accrued interest. Auction on May 6 1889 at three o clock in the afternoon cash terms. Assignee Edwin M Hall and attorney Wx G Waitt Boston.

Alfred A. Marcus Carrie D. Hall Suffolk Norfolk Place Boston J. Jarvis Peter C, Brooks Jarvis Morris B Edwin M. Hall Mass Wx. G. Waitt Milk St Charter Street Greenough Hanover Street North Benjamin R. Witherell Charlestown Hancock Street William Stone Benjamin Witherell Badger Ladger Charles Brooks Brooks Benjamin K. Witherell Elisha B. Witherell

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