Still More New Business in General Court
The legislature reports rapid committee activity with several bills and annexed measures. Plymouth and Bourne railroad charter proposed with capital 250000 to 500000 and deadlines of three and five years respectively while railroad return filings are set for September. Separate petitions seek authority to relocate inmates to reformatories and adjust sentencing. House approves high water service funding and extending water works, up to 200000 additional borrowing. A bill restricting savings bank officers from cashing in as bank officers is rejected after debate among Senators Evans Pike Crosby Gleason Harlow and Kingsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Railroads
Senate
Plymouth & Bourne
Plummer Farm School of Reform
Commissioners of Prisons
Massachusetts Reformatory
Lawrence Industrial School
Raymond
Somerville
HOUSE
Evans
Pike
Crosby
Gleason
Harlow
Baker
Kingsley
Veras
E. J. Donovan
B. F. Cook
T. W. Cook
Dwinell
Fisk
Gunnarlow
Hathorne
Hosmer
Howe
Messinger
Elmer
Pilsbury
Sprague
C. FE
Stevens
Tucker
Walker
Wheelock
Whitney
Paris
Howard
Collins
O’sullivan
Public building inspections and parade rights debate in House
In the House a motion to have the judiciary committee study amending the State board of inspection for public buildings aimed at better ventilation and fire egress. Debates on appeals from inspector decisions, Sons of Veterans arming for parades, municipal voting districts, and Boston sewerage financing were noted with several items postponed or advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On the Judiciary
Wyman
Hyde Park
State Board of Inspection
Melien
Worcester
Prevaux
Amesbury
Beck
Milton
Act for bonds sinking fund now in effect and House sessions
Acts of 1884 shall apply to the issue of such bonds or certificates and to the establishment of a sinking fund for the payment thereof at maturity. Sect. 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage. THE HOUSE GOING TO WORK. On motion of Mr. Coveney of Cambridge, all the papers laid on the table were taken up and placed on the orders of the day for today or specially assigned. The order of Mr. Sohier of Beverly for forenoon sessions except on Mondays and Saturdays was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Committee On Cities
City of
Board of Aldermen
Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds of
Saia
Coveney
Cambridge
Mr. Sohier
Beverly
Quincy Streetway Company
Quincy & Boston Street Railway Company
North River
Plymouth
Sarah J. Robinson
Lowell
Middlesex
Congress of the
United States
Reports in the House and At the Horse Show Enthusiasm
The House calendars note bills reported and actions on insolvency and taxation, with leave to withdraw petitions and expedients on district representation. At the horse show the Mechanics building hosts a full day of displays with Mrs Beach and Mrs Stetson riding, dashes for tandem harness, and a close contest for hackney and draft classes.
Percherons and Hackneys Show Purse Details and Bets
The record lists multiple horse classes with judges and prizes. Percherons stallions and mares compete for first prizes of 75 and 50 dollars, with second places at 25 each. Notable entries include Marseilles and Zephyr in stallion classes and Nanmie in mare classes. Tandems in harness feature Marquis and Tallyho as leaders, with Soday and White Stocking in reserve. Hackneys judge prize money at 50 for stallions and a main road horse event offers a $100 prize. Special features include ponies, high school horses, and hunters with a full schedule of exercising and judging events. The program runs with multiple premium placements and honorary mentions across breeds and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Beach
New York
J. Reed Whipple
Beach
Stetson
Globe Theatre
Mr. Stetson
Governor
Association
T. W. Wrack
BE. C. Converse
Converse
Pony
Dido
James Mennroe
Montreal
Billy” Weld
Young’s Hotel
Whipple
Mr. Weld
Melbourne
Escrick
Eadwith
Gilberdike
Market Weighton
Heminbrough
Beverly
Hull
Pocklington
Otley
Cottingham
Doncaster
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Nottingham
Brussels
Belgium
Alf
John
Francis Peabody, Jr
John E. Russell
A. J. Cassatt
J. Montgomery Sears
Harrodsburg
Fellowcraft
Benny May
J. H. Wright
Boston
Binnacle
Algerine
Mamie H
Glen Athol
Sally Watson
Ringgold
Ann Watson
Anaria Glencoe
George B. Inches
Baba
Baden Baden
Dolly Varden
Glenelg
D. W. Blanchard
Diana
Abel
Leila
Uncle Vic
Marshall K. Abbott
Sunrise
Bay
Gov. Bowie—Verity
T. G. Frothingham, Jr
Hisbry
Eatonia
Srappist
Robert F. Hobson
Castle Rock
Messrs. Aiken and Thompson
Norman Bred
Noyes W. Fisk
Goringfiela
Sampson
B. G
L. G. Burnham
Edward Burnett
Jam
G.g
Norman
Sam
G. G
Same
Noyes W
Lisk
Springfield
John W. Aiken
Scipio
N. Y
D. Thompson
Wayne
Marseilles
Fray
Hamilton
Barre
Zephyr
Concord Stock Farm
Bruno
Gray
Philibert
Biche
H. M. Howe
Philadelphia
Nanmie
White
Morock
Kate
Beatrice
Black
Moor Dome—Martin
Harry H. Hale
Bradford
Lyon
Blk. G
Imp. Bellneu
Tiger
Blk.g
Albert L. Murdock
Marrito
Blk. m
Arata— Rosa
Major Dome
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Society For Promotion of Agriculture
Harry Hi. Hale
Belmont Purdy
Francis
Underhill
U. A. Kidder
Marquis
Bik
Tallyho
Cest. G
W. F. Weld
Brookline
Soday
H. Prince
Wiss
Wolers
Tata
Francis W. Breed
Education hearing on school laws and parochial schools
The education committee renewed the hearing on proposed changes to present school laws. Edward Hamilton testified that the movement's hostility targeted Catholic parochial schools, citing sectarian colleges like Andover and Holy Cross. Catholics were described as loyal as the hearing adjourned to 10 a.m. The committee also voted to report a Pittsfield city charter with seven aldermen and twenty one councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Edward Hamilton
Harvard College
Andover
Holy Cross
Worcester
Boston College
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Lund
A. A. Hill
Haverhill Gazette
Haverhill
Victor Igneault
Lawrence
Henry Boulanger
Father Boucher
Father McDonough
Taunton
Kicknell
Witness
Committee On Cities
Pittsfield
Tenney and Dupee Sell Large Foxboro Factory to Bemis
Tenney and Dupee straw goods manufacturers of New York City sold their large Foxboro factory, once owned by Union and Bay State Manufacturing, to A. and F. Bemis. The property, bought three years ago after Boston banks ran it post failure, faces suits over sulphur bleaching flames. Indignation meetings funded defense, and rumors say the sale signals closure if suits proceed. Supreme Court cases loom in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxporo
Tenney & Dupee
New York City
A. & F. Bemis
Union and Bay State Manufacturing Company
Boston
T. N. Hart
Supreme Court
Tenney & Dunce
Colchis Mining Company Promises High Profits Prospectus
The Colchis Mining Company proclaims the question Will It Pay as the key investor test and asserts an affirmative answer. Stock available in Boston via RK. H. Whitney & Co. 48 Congress street. A New Mexico mill, due to finish about July, will handle 160 to 200 tons daily. Net profits exceed $10 per ton, with about $1500 daily and over 76 percent on capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
New Mexico
Creditors Gather as Billings & Eaton Faces Assignment
The meeting of creditors at 246 Purchase street exposed a firm liabilities total of 684 623 30 against assets of 513 067 75. Individual debts include 80 000 indorsements and 15 800 personal borrowings. Homes on Commonwealth avenue and Garland street are mortgaged, while 60 000 store on Purchase street stands liable for 40 000. Proceedings to seek offers for settlement were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings & Eaton
Dears
Purchase Street
Shoe and Leather Exchange
Bedford Street
E. H. Dunn
Garland Street
E. Cummings & Co
High Street
L. J. Backer
N. T. Cutler
Mr. Cummings
Eustace Cummings
Salem
Hiram Leonard
Newton
William Sutton
Yourpo
Young & Miller
J.5. Eckard
J. W. Hughes
Toledo
J. K. Potts
Bay City
Dr McGlynn Lectures On Public Schools In Tremont Temple
Dr Edward McGlynn spoke at Tremont Temple in Boston on public schools praising secular funding and deriding church interference. E M Chamberlain presided and warned against religious prejudice while urging Catholic involvement in education. He defended church rights but urged a strict separation of church and state in schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McGlynn
Tremont Temple
E. M. Chamberlain
State House
McGlynn
Church of Rome
Dr. McGlynn
James A. McMasters
Severa Catholic
Commonwealth
Boston
Honors for Captain Murrell in rescue of Danmark voyage
Puinaperonia April 23 reports the Atlantic Transport Line released cargo consignors from jettison duties to make space for Danmark passengers. Captain Murrell receives approval from line officials for his rescue actions and the sacrifices of property and time. London reports Captain Knudsen and three Danmark engineers praising Murrell and Missouri officers. Copenhagen notes King Christian plans to decorate Captain Murrell for his rescue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puinaperonia
Atlantic Transport Line
Missouri
Danmark
Murrell
London
Knudsen
New York City
Copenhagen
Christian
Harvard Hasty Pudding drama charms Cambridge in new club house
The Hasty Pudding Club at Harvard presented The Duenna or the Freak the yup and the Friar in its new club house last night. Designs by Rantoul 89 and music chosen by Taylor 89 highlighted a lively performance with choral dances and a strong cast led by B Weaver as Sir Barney E Claire. The ensemble drew a large audience from Cambridge and the occasion was praised for its plot and tasteful scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasty Pudding Club
Harvard
Cambridge
Rantoul
Taylor
Sheridan
DeBlois
B. Weaver
Barney E’ Claire
Sears
H. M. Sears
O. Prescott
Squire Portly
S. Woods
Ralph
Howe Anthony Archer
Paul
D.g. King
Francis
K. Fairbank
Olivia
P.S. Sears
Nancy Brindle
C. Copeland
Margaret
W. Stickney
G. L. Batchelder
Harding
van Schaik
Crowninshield
Fessenden
Herrick
Cheney
Stickney
Batchelder
Railroads face 1888 banner year with mileage nearing 1330
The twelfth annual report of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company covers the year ending December 31, 1888. It notes 1329 miles operated, per mile capital stock at 19,834 and bonded debt at 27,218, with interest per mile at 1505. Net revenues barely cover obligations and dividends, bonds increased by 7,839,000 while $7,274,500 bonds were redeemed, and interest charges fell by 51,775. Equipment spend totaled 585,916, partly from surplus. Freight earnings drop due to interstate act and expanded Missouri Kansas rail mileage, cutting traffic. Atlantic & Pacific issues and investments year details given amid territorial land and extension prospects. Other items mention freight rate cuts from New York to Mexico, and a Concord railroad inspection by state commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company
Atchison
San Francisco
Indian Territory
Congress
Atlantic & Pacific Company
Atlantic & Pacific
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
San Francisco Company
Atlantic & Pacific Road
New York
Mexico
Ward Line
New York & Texas Traffic Association
Lopez Steamship Line
Portsmouth
N. H
Messrs. Hall
Sturtevant and
Cogswell
Sawyer
Concord Railroad
Smyth
Concord Road
Chamberlain
Barnard
Mystery Yacht Capsized Off Quarantine Rocks
At 5 o clock yesterday morning Portuguese fisherman Gracie Rio found a 16 foot centreboard sloop named Mischief wrecked bottom up off Quarantine Rocks. Brown on the outside with a drab deck the 7 foot beam boat is believed sunk by a squall. those aboard are presumed drowned. No yacht clubs report any acquaintance with the craft. she was brought to the city last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie Rio
Mischief
Beverly's Rum War Sparks Hearing on Police Chief
About 1500 people gathered at Town Hall in Beverly to await a public hearing on Chief William M. Woodbury. Temperance advocates urged enforcement of liquor laws, while some speakers defended the chief, and the meeting adjourned without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevery
Town Hall
Temperance Committee
Roland D. Grant
William M. Woodbury
Beverly
Jeremiah Porter
Selectmen
Thomas A. Morgan
Benjamin Lunt
Austin Whitcomb
Thomas J. Smith
Sherrod Soule
Charles A. Pressy
Fire losses sweep multiple cities in April 23 reports
The dispatches recount fires in Cincinnati, Rochester, Augusta Maine and several other locales. Laidley Co in Cincinnati suffered a brick plant blaze valued at 225000 to 250000 dollars with full insurance. Rochester’s Union Meeting House burned, likely by trespassers, 1000 dollars loss with no insurance. Other fires damaged a blacksmith shop in Augusta, a residence in Little Compton with 8000 dollars insured, a two story house in North Attleboro with 1500 to 2000 dollars loss, and two family deaths in Missouri fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
F. A. Laidley & Co
Spring Grove Avenue
Union Meeting
Rochester
Augusta
Edwards Company
Thomas Seymouur
Providence
R. L
William T. Simons
Little Compton
North Attle Boro
Anthony Viard
Factory Street
St. Louis
Edward Mounts
Marshall
Mounts
Flossie
Rosa
Charter Street
Greenough Lane
Hanover Street
North End
Supreme Court Limits Liability for Steamship Losses
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Bradley, holds limited liability law applies to personal injury and death as well as cargo damage. Case John H. Butler et al. v Boston & Savannah Steamship Co. stems from the loss of the City of Columbus near Martha's Vineyard in 1884. circuit court ruling for the steamship company is affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washinetton
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Bradley
John H. Butler
Nathaniel Beach
Boston & Savannah Steamship Company
Columbus
Liquor licenses granted in Lynn vote on applicants
Lynn April 23 The mayor and aldermen settled the license business after ninety one applications were filed and forty five licenses granted outside druggists The license committee had six of its recommendations rejected Alderman Breed opposed all applicants The Quincy Sagamore Western Avenue and Falmouth houses failed to secure licenses The list names forty five successful applicants including Catharine Anderson Isaiah W Kimball West Lynn Hotel and Winthrop House among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sprerau
Alderman Breed
Quincy
Sagamore
Western Avenue
Falmouth
Charles E. Ames
N. K. Atkins
Catharine Anderson
Anderson House
Robert Blaisdell
Eugene Butters
Thomas Bogue
Hugh &. Murphy
Charles O’hara
Joseph F. Coleman & Co
Patrick W. Cloran
William Callahan
Maurice F. Curran
Michael H. Driscoll
Catharine A. Dolan
John §. Earl
West Lynn Hotel
Michael A. Fenton
Michael D. Fitzgerald
John 5. Griffin
James M. Griffin
M.C. Heald
Michael Hurley
Bridget Hardiman
Charles Hurley
William H. Hennessy
John H. Hanton
Edward Heffernan
Hoyt Brothers
Kelcher Brothers
Patrick E. Leonard
John A. Landers
Patrick Murphy
George H McKenney
Edward Halloran
Sylvester Miles
Kirtland House
Frank L. Paytow
John H. Russell & Co
Winthrop House
Timothy G. Murphy
Loring M. Rollins
Seth W. Swain
Oxford Hotel
Richard Tobin
Dewitt C. Upton
Nelson J. Wales
Revere House
Owen A. Hammond
George Vickary
Licenses Granted in Lowell Aldermen Session
The Lowell board of aldermen approved sixty four liquor licenses and forty one sixth class licenses for druggists. The session followed a secret caucus and ran between 9 and 10 pm amid crowded lobbies and tense applicants. Several inns were omitted from the list including the Washington Hotel Noyes House and Gallagher House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Board of Aldermen
Washington Hotel
Noyes House
Gallagher House
Man breaks windows on Hunneman Street after defeat of amendment
Last evening a man was seen smashing windows on Hunneman Street as he claimed celebration of the defeat of the prohibitory amendment. Officers from Stations 9 and 10 engaged, a scuffle erupted, and a third officer was struck in the head. The prisoner was subdued and taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunneman Street
Gaddes
Station 9
Burke
Station 10
Unitarian Club of Somerville Hosts Bow Street Reception
The newly formed Unitarian Club of Somerville hosts a reception and banquet at Bow Street Hall this evening from 6 to 7. Governor Ames Lieutenant Governor Brackett and Collector Saltonstall, along with many leading Unitarians of the state, have been invited as guests. Supper will be served at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Club of
Somerville
Bow Street Hall
Ames
Brackett
Saltonstall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fboston
Sons OF Veterans
Charles A. Stone
Chelsea
Howland
Grand Army
Dallinger
McNarey
Clark Jillgon
First District Court
Wardwell
Hugh Montgomery
Woonsocket Street Railway Company
State Line
Blackstone
New England
State of
Samuel C. Hunt
Cottage City Gas Company
Brighton Avenue Baptist Society
New Bedford Gas Light Company
Reformatory Prison For Women
Monson
State Industrial School
Superior Court
Dukes
New England Conservatory of Music
Noyes W. Fisk, Sumertald
Wli UU
Francis T. Underhill
William Austin Wadsworth
Geneva
John C. Paige
Lady Lyons
Lord Lyons
Henry
Fairfax
Aldie
Brown Buy
Faston
Beal
Sir Charles
G. Ward, Jr
Madison
N. J
Hird
B. H
Sive
Flander
Reed
Haverford College
Penn
Foxboro
DR. M’glynn
Captain Murrell
The
Harvard Notes
Railroad Matters
Ward Street
Roxbury
N. Ward & Co
North Market Street
C. B. Barrett
Somerville Unitarians
Chichester
Ladlea
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq
Phila
C. Goodwin & OG
Bostes
Johann Hoff
Moritz Eisner
Eisner & Mendelson CO
U. S
Barclay St
Horatio Harris & CO
Blate Street
Af Salesroom
Florida Oranges
Steamship Gate City
State Street
Wallachia
Catania Oranges
Messina Oranges
Palermo
Catania
Fiske’s Wharf
Charles F. Libbie & CO
Hayward Place
Besteam
Telephone
R. Knights & Co
Omeces
Washington St
Main St
Cambridgeport
Albert Howe & Co
Market Stree
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Ww. P. Balch
Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
John J. Henry & Co
Boots & Shoes
Devonshire Sts
Richards & CO
Board OF Street Commissioners
Saint Paul Street
Falmouth Street
Caledonia Street
J. H. Jenkins
City Hall
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Aldermen
William Power Wilson
WM. G. Reed
Ashton Value CO
WM. Howell Reed
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Gorham Rogers
Federal Street
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