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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1889

Page

9

Supreme Court Opinion Sought on School Question in Boston

The General Court weighs parochial schooling when the Supreme Court is asked for guidance on the meaning of statute terms. A Morning Sessions bill to broaden city spending controls faces debate while a road bill advances. Debate covers charter alignment, deadlocks, and mayoral approval concerns as legislators seek to avoid future clashes between branches.

Supreme Court Boston Senate Hathorne E. J. Donovan Sprague Donovan House Committee On the Judiciary Supreme Judicial Court

Boston House Deliberates On Districts And Budget Moves

Morning session notes report withdrawal request by Mayor Hart to amend the 1882 act dividing the Commonwealth into Congressional districts. Bills authorize harbor land boundary definitions between Gloucester and Ipswich and tax exemptions for First Baptist Society in Methuen. House adopts new meeting times and recess rules. Elevated roads bill moves to front of next Wednesday’s orders. municipal voting districts in Boston postponed to Tuesday.

HOUSE Hart Boston Congress of the United States Gloucester Ipswich First Baptist Society Methuen McDonough Leary

Springfield Water Bonds Requested for New Main

The Senate postponed the New York and New England terminal bonds and related bills to Tuesday and the garbage-fed meat bill to Thursday. The water supply committee reported Springfield may issue up to 450000 dollars in water bonds over forty years at not more than 4 percent interest to finance a new main from Ludlow to Springfield.

Senate New York & New England Fiaility Water Supply Committee Springfield Ludlow

Orders of the Day and Senate Actions in General Court

The orders include reports accepted and debates on regulating liquor transportation and jury power for cases under Public Statutes. A petition seeks keeping Legislature pay rules as at election time. Senate moves to engross resolutions on mutual fire insurance, female prison surveys, and a new schoolroom building at the Boston State Prison.

Rouse William Perkins Senate Commonwealth Reformatory State Prison Boston

The School Question

Thomas J. Gargan faced cross-examination at a hearing on the school question. His remarks drew applause and a warning from Chairman Campbell about disorderly conduct. Gargan and McEttrick clashed over the remarks as the hearing continued. Edward Hamilton of Boston, a Unitarian, opposed the bill saying it would infringe on rights guaranteed by government and target parochial schools.

Thomas J. Gargan Campbell McEttrick Gargan Edward Hamilton Boston

Fees in Hospitals Oppose Physician Perquisites in Charity Beds

In a defense of hospital charities, Dr Henry J Bigelow argues against charging fees for medical services in public hospitals. He warns fees threaten the charity’s mission, invite perquisites for physicians and nurses, and could turn hospitals into maisons de sant é for profit. He notes safeguards and extreme cases and urges trustees to keep funds for charity rather than professional gain.

Medical and Surgical Journal Friends of Maison de Santé Ue Ee Pital Boston

Harvard University Crew Prepares for Yale Race

Harvard’s heavy eight trains three to four miles daily under Faulkner and J. J. Storrow. The crew lacks cohesion and form but shows strong potential with only two veterans in the lineup. Weights exceed 190 pounds for three rowers, captain Herrick among them, coxswain to be chosen, with a single scheduled time trial against the Boston Athletic Association.

University Yale Faulkner J. J. Storrow Harvard Kh. F. Herrick J. P. Hutchinson B.T. Tilton J. R. Finlay Cranston N. Longworth R. J. Clark Bow S. Sanford Staunton J. E. Whitney, Jr Amory Boston Athletic Association Waters

Philadelphia Applauds Boston Talent At Musicale

At a private musicale by the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia pianist and conductor M. H. Cross announced a Boston girl would replace him for a Schubert impromptu and Chopin waltz. Eleven year old Ethel Wakefield of Prince School wowed the audience.

Orpheus Club Philadelphia M. H. Cross Boston Ethel Wakefield Prince School Cross Ethel Blanche Wakefield Chickering Hall Gertrude Edmands Bernard Listemann Wulf Fries Listemann Europe Theodore Thomas Mme. Rive King New York

Letter to the Editor on Nova Scotia climate and migration

A Boston reader mocks a prior Nova Scotia climate claim by recalling two harsh winters and late springs in Nova Scotia. The writer questions why proud locals visit Boston annually to sneer at the peony and flag while earning dollars, citing personal experience in Boston on April 5, 1889.

Post States Nova Scotia Boston Yarmouth Shelburne

Easter Music at Churches in Boston Area Celebrates

Easter service music lists from many churches feature solos, choruses, and anthems. Performances include Christ is risen, The Resurrection, and Christ our Passover with choirs led by organists and directors across First Baptist Bromfield Street Emanuel St. John’s Roxbury St. Patrick’s Brookline and others.

Tours Christ Is Nogrid Te Deum Buck Schubert Christ the Lord Mozart Allen Fenderson Parker Hay Foote Union Ee Church Offertoire Handel Shelley Sehnecker My Redeemer Rey — Agl E. F. Webber F. C. Pane Fuera S. Loomis Kendall Mary Perkins Jene Poulson E. E. Durgin Emelie Gran William Leverett C. French Lillian Ghandier Church OF the Messiah Monk Kyrie Kleison Avdsaacaier Ecueeen Beatae Picih Cneeeensee Patri Esscceeevees Beethoven Rupar Taylor Albinus Gauntlett Joseph Stewart John C. Warren ST. John’s Episcopal Church Charlestown Saveneves Selee's Trimnell Ates - Garrett Christ Wilson Hymnus Angels Firth Offertorium Holden Miss Mitchell Annie $. Parker J. E. Tippett Lemmens T. Remick J. W. Conant Walnut Avenue Congregational Church Walnut Avenue Dale Street Shelley Twat Ohololy Daniel March Oburn ST. James’s Church Roxbury Palestrina Holy Communion Rossini Moreley Buffinton Miss Wood Howard Christ Church Cambridge F. Riate Barnby ST. Patrick’s Church Meyerbeer Capocci Newngland Conservatory of Music Haec Dies Wilcox Regina Coeli Meukomm Salutaruis C.faieinen ORION Rees Caryl

West End Nursery and Hospital Donation Acknowledgment

The West End Nursery and Sfatus Hospital list donors since December 1, 1888 and appeal for more support. Notable gifts include J. Arthur Beebe at $100 and Mrs. L. Jordan at $5, with totals reaching $2405.62 plus proceeds from a 6 cent scheme. Contributions may be sent to H. C. Haven or William Minot Jr. for ongoing work through the year.

West End Sfatus’ Hospital Blossom Street H. C. Haven M.D Beacon Street William Minot, Jr Court Street Francis Shaw C. L. Fairbanks H. K. Hunt Miss Baxter H. H. Tyer F. W. Hunnewell Matilda Goddard S. P. Blake W. P. Walley Robert Herbert B. Cushing Essie E. Jones William Montgomery Hibbard GC. P. Otis W. W.blackmer Longwood Miss Byington Miss Brewer Miss Bidwell E. W. Sears John Keith J. H. Thorndike L. S. Dabney Mary Anne Wales C. S. Thayer John Foster A . Hutchins Fidelia Wright R. B. Forbes R. B. Dixon C. B. Barnes George ©. Lee A. Crocker Richard C. Humphreys Horace Gray E. 8. Bangs Collamore Quincy K. Hision D. R. Whitney George A. Gardner A. E. Smith M. Conveys Cornelia Warren Foragne Ee Weld D. Woodron Helen Wheeler C. Guild E. D. Jordan, Jr L. Jordan Sarah EK. Reed John H. Storer 8. Johnson H. Mann T. P. Beal Walter Nash R. Baker Wis Hinckley Fredges J. J J. C. Inches John Oeham Johpson Richard Cary I Fay S. Ge Whitey Oa Hersey Col. Curtis Derby James Brown Qernes F. R. Sears A. S. Covel J. L. Williams T. White E. R. Mayo Miss Eaton William L. Chase D. L. Pickman J. C. Burrage H. H. Coolidge Grays En Lawrence Wright Cheever Sins H. G. Curtis Alice M. Longfellow W. P. Kuhn J. B. S. Jackson John Simkins A. N. Blodgett N. Thayer Bayard Thayer Mary V. Insigi E. Carris George Baty Blake He Ruin Samuel A. Devens W. B. Pickman H. W. Abbot Lawrence Curtis Ellen M. Jones E. D. Miller C. P Pemeuwey Henry Callender Stabrook

Print cloth market holds firm at 354c for 64x64s

Fant River reports a firm print cloth market at 354c for 64x64s with weekly sales expected above 300,000 pieces, mostly futures. The market includes odd goods and Sewer 64x64s and contracts extend into October.

Fant River

Warner’s Log Cabin Cough and Colds Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Warner's Log Cabin Cough and Colds Remedy with two sizes priced at 1 dollar and 50 cents. The copy emphasizes relief as a universal cure and mentions water and consumption issues as part of the rustic health tone.

Warner

Market Quiet Across Commodities Signals Steady Demand

Commodity notes depict mixed activity with some items showing firmness while others remain dull or steady. Eggs and pork hold firm, cornmeal and oats steady, butter firm, and oranges in strong demand. overall, several staples show modest movement amid quiet trading across the market.

Graham

The Fish Market Shows Quiet Demand Across Species

Gloucester market reports muted demand for most fish with ample supply except mackerel. Codfish and barrel herring stay steady, boxed herring quiet, canned goods unchanged, fresh fish demand fair with small receipts. Prices cling to prior quotations as imports and local fleets adjust to season changes.

Labrador Newfoundland Georges Bay Cod Norfolk Providence Dbis Ceeseaee Esee Cose Gloucester Mass Georges Western Bank Nova Scotia Althoug Bayo Islands Round Eastport California Halifax Haddock Cusky Lsc Georges Halibut Hadock

Leather market holds steady amid quiet demand

Leather sales remain small and for immediate use with no price changes. Depreciation in leather seen as near end with fair demand for finished products at former prices. Wax and hip leather quiet. limited activity in brogan stock. Glove and pebble grain show fair movement with steady prices. calfskins firm but sales scarce. Rough leather quiet. splits dull. hemlock sole feather demand moderate. crop leather movement better with prices unchanged.

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Henry J. Bigelow Harvard University Crew First Church Adley Minnie Seaver Coffin Marston E. Horton E. A. Horton William H. Baldwin Mr. R. Daniels BE. A Horton Lillian E. Dow N. Allen Mendelssohn Morett Minnie Sieves Collin Lilian Carll Smith Largo C.N. ‘Allen Richard Shuebruk JT. M. Carter King’s Chapel St. Paul Mendelssohn Joe Ces Hoote A ‘Lang Emmanuel Church Rheinberger Seeevoeld yiliers-Granford Aerk Gla Ooeik Oria Tibi Cece Ceece Stainer Wigio Moggers Ecacclendie Bates Gounod Bach George L. Osgood L. 8. Thompson ST. Ann’s Episcopal Church Dorchester W. H. Gerrish Tera IO PC Cheng Gloria Claire Wagner Woodward Dimittis Neilson Hallelujah Handel Vested Choir of Men and Boys J. W. Farrar W. Blackmer First Baptist Church Jules Grison Shelly Jesus Tomtango Gounod Norman McLeod Jennie Pat Mary Warren Grace Whiting E. E. Fuller Aprano Annie Deane E. E. Holden Elijah Cs B. Wood William Shapleigh D. Kilburn I. H. Norris J. F. Kingsbury F. G. Varey C. F. Whittemore A. F. Hatch B. L. Whelpley Norman Sha.eod Church OF the Unity Organ Z Relat Wuolilvliil Isses Hopkins God Mr. Benzing Miss Kehew King Mosenthal Mendelssohn Choir Bromfield Street M. EB Keene S.cseccocsesss Meineke Stainer Laurie M. Burnham Hindel Miss Burnham Stainer Organ Nellie ©. Wright Mus. Bac A. W. Keene Dillon Bronson Ruggles Street Baptist Church Saint-Saens Dunham Chorus Bantiam Ee Pyre Victor Mount of Olives Enchiara Holden Sroghoy Clark A. G. Lawson D.D S. H. Robinson Hy. M. Dunham Ruggles Street Church Herbert O. Johnson William T. Meek George H. Remele George R. Clarke ST. Thomas’s Church Jamaica Plain Eia Atheinni Hse Aries Rial Czibulka Vidi Aguam Witzka Ald Andrew Metzger Thomas Fr. Ryan Eben A. Bailey Chickering Orchestral Club Alice W. Lincoln Young Men’s Christian Union B F. Gilbert F. P. Whitney Flora E. Barry Fred A. Wetherbee Frank L. Pratt van Easter Carol Tuckerman Mr. Fries Fr. Fries Mr. Rogers Gilbert Prince of Salvation W. . Baldwin Hindel Mrs. Whitney Ambrose Mrs. Barry Zion Eeee Taylor
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