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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1887

Page

2

Interstate Rail Com commissions relief ruling on Boston export rebates

Washington report on the Interstate Commerce Commission exhaustive opinion by Judge Cooley finds no power to grant relief for rebates to Boston export routes. It notes possible temporary suspension of long and short haul clauses, while urging clear rate equalization and cautioning against unjust discrimination. Letters from railroad presidents and protests are included, with orders suspending the fourth section for 75 days under specific carriers.

Washington Boston Fitchburg Boston & Lowell New York New England Vermont Cooley Interstate Commerce Commission Trafic Interstate Commission Charles P. Clark New York & New England Railroad Southern South Aldace F. Walker C. C. Goodrich Hartford & New York ‘Transportation Company Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe St. Louis San Francisco

Were bribes offered in Illinois State House investigation

A letter to the editor discusses the Slattery case and argues that bribery occurred even if offers were not accepted. Five separate offers to influence Slattery's vote are detailed, including payments and retainer offers from individuals such as Eaton Pierce Townsend and Maher. The writer asserts witnesses testifying to offers show bribery under statute, noting many bribes were not accepted and that “the only testimony must always be from men who refused.”

Slattery John L. Eaton Beverly Farms Committee James P. Lee Mr. Maher Maher Pierce Sally Winter Street House O’hearn Division Brady Hardy

Held by the Enemy draws mixed verdicts at the Princess

In a London World review William Archer lauds Gillette’s military drama Held by the Enemy for its vivid uniforms and wartime energy but criticizes its national scope. Archer argues the play hinges on American War material yet lacks a distinctly American focus, limiting its potential export. He urges a deeper national perspective to fully exploit dramatic opportunities.

William Archer London Mr. Gillette Europe Gillette

Beverly committee counters claims on Sohier Williams roles

Beverly committee rejects the idea that William D Sohier and F H Williams held the same position in the Beverly case. It states Williams was the paid agent and lobby leader who disbursed funds while Sohier served only representing the town with no pay or disbursements. R R Endicott, brother of William Endicott Jr, was Beverly funds treasurer and has submitted his books and vouchers.

Jesse Pierce Beverly Farms Committee Slattery Tie Beverly Howard Townsend Beverly Committee William D. Sohier F. H. Williams Williams Divisionists Sohier R. R. Endicott William Endicott, Jr

Washingtonian movement and its early temperance rise

Dr Albert Day recalled the Washingtonian movement's origins with six Baltimore drinkers forming a total abstinence society. John Hawkins led New England efforts, Boston hosts a Washingtonian Society, and Massachusetts saw ten years with no liquor licenses. The movement later inspired the Washingtonian Home and influenced reform across the region.

Albert Day Washingtonian Jerusalem Christ Bethesda Day Hamlet Edwin Thompson Mr. Thompson Dr. Day Congress Michigan Faneuil Hall Thompson Baltimore Masonic Hall New England John Hawkins Boston Lafayette Jones Smail Hawkins Washingtonian Society Massachusetts Grand Old Commonwealth Sons of Temperance Washingtonian Home House of Correction Almshouse

Governor-elect Davis Discusses Rhode Island disfranchisement

Washington interviews Rhode Island Governor-elect Davis on the property qualification law for naturalized voters. He explains repeal requires constitutional amendment, passing two legislatures and ratification by voters. He cites about 15 000 disenfranchised, split roughly 10 000 Democrats and 5 000 Republicans, and weighs implications for 1888 presidential politics.

Washington Davis Rhode Island Youmans Treasury Department Cleveland Blaine

Prizes for Window Gardening by Massachusetts Horticultural Society

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society offers prizes for window gardens aimed at youths 18 and under. Four shows occur on the first Saturdays of June July August and September at Horticultural Hall with prizes for best single plants in many listed species and best fern collections. Special prizes include best collection of annuals and best window box display. committee members and contact via the society library are listed.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society London The Horticultural Society Mies H. L. T. Wolcott BE. M. Gill L. P. Weston 8. W. Story M. B. Faxon Library of the Society Horticultural All

Who Owns Boston Common The Public Park Question

The essay argues Boston Common belongs to the people with the city as trustee and cites 1684 charter as public property forever. It warns against private interests and West End Land Company plans to use the space for railways and buildings. It draws comparisons to London's Commons Preservation Society and stresses open spaces as recreation for all.

Boston Common West End Land Company Tremont Boylston Street Messrs Shaw Lefevre Henry Fawcett Thomas Hughes House of Commons London Commissioners of Woods and Forests England Commons Commons Preservation Society Liberal Party Leslie Stephen Civiziny

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