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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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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