Massachusetts Considers Australian System of Voting
In an interview Richard H. Dana explains a Massachusetts bill to adopt the Australian voting system. The plan regulates nominations, prints ballots under government control, and ensures secrecy with partitioned polling rooms and official ballots. It mirrors Australian practice and seeks broad adoption for city and state elections with extensive details baked into the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Richard H. Dana
Haseen
Massachusetts Senate
Dana
Committee On Election Laws
Comonwealth
Australia
England
H. H. Sprague
Commonwealth
Thomas Hills
Will Board of of
Boston
William Vernon Harcourt
Yon Playfair
Yclopadias
Imost
Henry George at Tremont Temple on Free Trade
Henry George spoke at Tremont Temple on free trade under Anti Poverty Society and Labor party banners. He argued wages differ by country, urged land ownership, noted tariff effects on shipping, and praised Massachusetts secret ballot reform with a resolu tion urging enactment to prevent bribery at polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Henry George
Lecure
Anti-Poverty Society
Labor Party
Phillips Flail Association
Wendell Phillips
Birmingham
Eng
George
England
Pennsylvania
America
United States
Pittsburg
Congress
Ben Butler
Mr. George
Massachusetts
Committee On Election Laws
Home Market Club Holds Annual Meeting at Bedford Street
The Home Market Club elected officers led by President Timothy Errick of Holyoke and a large executive committee. Officials include vice presidents from multiple cities, a finance committee, and a secretary Herbert Radclyffe. The club adopted a motion to incorporate under state laws, and the secretary logged a report urging member growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Market Club
No. 56
Bedford Street
Timothy Errick
Holyoke
Oliver Ameston
BE. H. Baker
Ware
W. E. Barrett
Boston
Francis Batcheller
North Brookfield
J. W. Bennett
Lowell
Frederick L. Burden
North Attledoro
Fred K. Clark
Lawrence
Henry F. Coen
George L. Davis
North
C. H. Sawyer
Dover
N. H
Theophilus King
Quincy
Herbert Radclyffe
Temptations Explained at Harvard Chapel Sermon
The Rev Edward H Hall preached at Harvard Chapel on Temptation using Genesis 32 xxiv and xxvi as text. He argued temptations surround us as both physical and moral tests and that hardship shapes character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Edward H. Hall
Harvard Chapel
Agitation for Indian Rights Highlighted at Trinity Church
A large gathering of the friends of the Indians met at Trinity Church with Dr. Phillips Brooks presiding. Speakers including Rev J B Wicks and Mr Homer Seeger praised reforms, urged political support, and urged rapid civil service reform in Indian affairs, citing Dawes and Thayer bills and a California Supreme Court decision. A collection was taken before dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Indians
Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Brooks
J. B. Wicks
Indian Territory
Homer Seeger
Ohio
Seeger
Charles W. Shelton
Goa
Herbert Welch
Welch
Indian Rights Association
Congress
Mr. Welch
Fortarion
Ala
Mt. Vernon Barracks
Washington
Great Sioux
Supreme Court of California
Cleveland
May Day events and city notices in Boston highlights
Boston notices cover a May 1 festival at Tremont Street venue. Lectures at Grand Opera House, port physician appointment, New England Genealogical Society talk, Saturday lumber closures, and church and charitable events. A unidentified man’s body found in Charles River. Arbor Day tree plantings. harbor and trolley updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ation Festival and Sale Friend Society
Shawmut
Tremont
Boston Children’s
Gregational Church
Boston
Harvard Medical School
Rainsford Island
New England Historic Genealogical Society
John Fiske
Cambridge
J Hutchinson
Munkacsy
Old South Church
Teachers’ Social Union
Thorndike
Harrison Hume
Charles River
Charles River Bridge
Harbor Police
Flo
Stedman
North Grove Street
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mary Washington Lodge, D. B
William F. Field
Grand Allen
Boston Lodge
Harriet K. Wilson
Mary Washington Lodge
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Travellers’ Aid Society
West End Street Railway
Milk and
Congress Streets
Horticultural Hall
H. H. Hunnewell
Helen L. Hitchings
Gilman H. Hitchings
Ticonderoga
Apple Island
Joseph Laids
Newton
Kneeland Street
Harrison Avenue
John Wilson
General Lincoln
Hingham
Hull & Downer Landing
Hull
Nantasket Beach
Downer Landing
Boston Park Department
Back Bay
Dean
Andrew
Clarke
John
Paige
Kilby Street
Tariff Reform Principles From an Address at Chicago Bankers Club
Editor W. Ernst quotes a Chicago Bankers Club address on tariff reform urging Congress to serve the national interest over class needs. He notes President Cleveland's 1887 message, critiques Mills 1838 reforms, praises Democratic bravery, and calls for an honest bipartisan race toward tariff reform and national dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ernst
The
Beacon
Bankers’ Club
Chicago
Congress
Cleveland
Morrill
Washington
Hamilton
H. C. Lodge
Alexander Hamilton
Lodge
Mills
Pety
Minority Report of Ways and Means Committee
Ao Ee
Monument plan forging to mark Constitution centennial
Governors from six states meet at Carpenter's Hall to urge creation of a national monument in Philadelphia Fairmount to honor the framing and adoption of the Constitution. The group calls on the national government and states to fund a grand memorial and dedicate a fund for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLruIa
Carpenter’s Hall
Arran
Fairmount No
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Lawyer
New Hampshire
Davis
Rhode Island
Biggs
Delaware
Green
New Jersey
Jackson
Maryland
Jones
New York
Howard
Connecticut
Thomas A. Hoyt
Georgia
Charles 8. Stringfellow
Virginia
J. N. Lipscomb
South Carolina
Massachusetts
United States
Philacolp
More Indian Skulls Found Near Winthrop Site
Reports describe multiple skulls uncovered near Bartlett Park Winthrop, all facing west. One skull, of a 45 year old man with high intellect and probable chiefs status, was well preserved and wrapped in cedar bark with copper and twine. Bones sent to Harvard for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Hammona
Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Harvard
Am of Pleasant
Buchanan Streets
Ringside Avenue
Bartlett Park
Boston, Winthrop & Shore Railroad
Healthful Amusements at Union Service
The vesper service led by W. H. Baldwin addressed amusements as a moral balance for church and society. He urged wholesome, elevating plays and recreations while condemning low, pernicious offerings and brutal prize fighting. Sundays should be rest days, with healthful amusements encouraged for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Union
W. H. Baldwin
Christian Church of America
Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
Courts Record Lists For First Second And Third Sessions
The document catalogs numerous case numbers and parties for the Superior Court sessions on April 28 with Judge Lathrop and Barker presiding. It lists Davis v Chandler, Jones v Newman, McDonald v Scott, and more, noting which cases are foreseen before April 30 and up to 466 in April. It also outlines Third Session rules by Judge Barker, including no regular motion day, morning hearings, and demurrers on a short list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Chandler
Barker, J
Norroz
Local Delegates Named to Republican National Convention
J Henry Gould of Medfield and D W Farquhar of Newton chosen as delegates by the ninth congressional convention to attend the Republican national convention in Chicago. M M Desseau of South Framingham and George M Towle of Brookline named as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Gould
Medfield
D. W. Farquhar
Newton
Chicago
M. M. Desseau
South Framingham
George M. Towle
Brookline
Names of Alum Baking Powders Listed by State Boards
Massachusetts and Ohio health authorities publish 27 alum baking powders found on sale linking adulteration to low prices and gifts. Many brands, including Royal, are flagged as dangerous, with calls for a national pure food law and stronger penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts State Board of Health
State Food Commission of
Ohio
New York
Deca
Davis's
Henkle
Blate
Silver Star
Silver King
Ne Plus Ultra
Welcome
Enterprise
Old Colony
Crystal
Eureka
Centennial
International
Puritan
Windsor
Albany
Sovereign
Golden Sheaf
Burnett’s
Geo
Washington
Forest City
Fieur de Lis
Massachusetts
Royal
Cleveland’s
Congress
Horsford
London Wool Sales See Active Demand Across Regions
At London wool sales on April 28 continental buyers dominated and competition was brisk for merino combings and Cape wools. Offered 25,322 bales with 82,000 remaining, detailed by region with prices for scoured greasy and locks and pieces across New South Wales Victoria the Cape of Good Hope Natal New Zealand South Australia Swan River Queensland South America and Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New South Wales
Victoria
Good Hope
Natal
New Zealand
South Australia
Swan River
Queensland
South American
Montevideo
Jamaica
Boot and Shoe Buyers List by City and Firm
An extensive roster lists boot and shoe buyers from major U S cities and their firms. Names include Gramling Spaulding Co Baltimore Moore Marsh Co Spear Bros Jandort Smith & Son McKee Co Sutcliffe Owen Wollner Lowenstein Mayer Beals Kilbourne Hall Mason Shoe Co Belknap Shumway Selling Blanchard Gordon French and others across Atlanta Baltimore Bloomington Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville Nashville Philadelphia Portland Quincy Trenton Toledo Toledo and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J R Gramling
Gramling, Spaulding & Co
J A Smith
Moore, Marsh & Co
Baltimore
A Spear
Spear Bros
M Daniel
Jandort
Bloomington
D Smith
J P Smith
R P Smith & Sons
Chicago
A C McLaughlin
Sela, Schwab & Co
Chris O
C Brooks
Brooks Bros
Tre
Jeveland
Childs
Childs, Goff & Co
Cincinnati
J Benckenstein
Anes
Charles W Durrell
Durrell Bros
H L Crane
H L Crane B & 8 Co
E Culter
Miller, Culter & Co
Evansville
B Hinkle
Hinkle, Nesbit & Co
Galveston
Tex
Breath
P J Willis & Bro
Grand Rapids
Mich
Birtsch
Rindge
Birtsch & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
E Branham
McKee & Branham, Co
J R McKee
McKee & Co
Aduisville
A Owen
Sutcliffe & Owen
Adouisville
Conant
A Warren
Werren & Co
Macon
R Singleton
Singleton & Co
Montgomery
Ala
A Stern
Stern & Co
M Wollner
Wollner & Lowenstein
Milwaukee
Wis
P Mayer
Mayer B & Sco
F Beals
Beals, Torrey & Co
Minneapolis
Tenn
Hollins
Hollins, Sons & Co
Fhadelphia
Penn
A M Belknap
A Shumway & Co
Fortland
Ore
Akin
Akin, Selling & Co
Quincy
Blanchard
Blanchard & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wendell Lls Memorial Hall
Belco- Civil Service
Richard H. Dana Phillips
T. Corwin Watkins
Wesleyan Hall
British Charitable Society
Young’s Hotel
Relief Committee
Halford
Courtney
Nova Scotia
Ernst
Christian Union
Superior Court
Lathrop, J
Loring
White
Cutter
Wilson
Curtin
Walsh
Edwards
Reber
Moley
aEey
Moore
S. Valda
Potion Gas
Wilter
Y. B & Prov
Asso Tiaatee
Smith
Thompson
Turner
Thomas
Adams v. B.&p
O' Neil
Feeley
jStee—Moraeyre Vy. Lovery
Downing
Hartin
Ten Broeck
Fords
Hodgkins v. B. & P
Flagg v. N
Hurd
Tracy
Jeffs
Tarpees
Sampson
Wetherbee
Townsend
Nat. Bank
Pierce
Cunard
Peterson
Eaton
Averill
Warden
McKay
Stanwood
Lee
Bartlett
Quackenbush
Munro
Spurr
Powers
Sea
Richarda
Wat
Pratt
Whitcomb
Lyons
Same
Connor
Connell
Fitzpatrick
Boos
Oortans
State Board OF Health
A. B. Crocker & 600
Avon Street
Boston Post
Columbia
Tricycles
Franklin ST
W.P. Balch
Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
B&b Ik
Trignell
Wm. Head & Sons
Washington Street
RE. W. D
State Street
WM. H. Parmenter
Dixon Bros
Commercial Wharf
Medford St
Charles
And
Cumberland
Gest
Kansas City Land
WMIH
Parmenter
50 State Street
Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal
South Side
B. & M. Depot
Aig
Wheel & S
N. E. Headquarters
Murray’s
Columbus Avenue
Sudbury Street
J. D. Packard & Sons
Chardon St
Revere
Browdoin Square
Boston, Mass
SAS Ree
Emond
Quinsler
Goddard Buggies
Coventry Machinist CO
Columbus Ave
Clarendon Hotel
Berkeley
Clarendontreets
F. S&s. Risteen, Proprietor
London Wool Sales
Pfabody
Health Food CO
Court Street
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
New England
Tremont St
Petra
N. Porter
Central Wharf
California
Cal
San Francisco
Best & Belcher
Crown Point
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Eureka Con
Union Con
Seves Gould & Curry
Utah
Haile & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Ash
Ington
Ali
OAK Grove Farm
Nincy
Gordon
Taran & Gordon
Quine
Tedcastle
R G Clark & Co
Tre. Louis
Lindsley
Orr & Lindsley Shoe Co
Oledo
Rodgers
Dewsy
Boers & Co
Toledo
Bell
Tane & Ne
Trenton
J E Baker
Dunn, Baker & Decon
A French
French
Pittsst
Very
Tuttle
Hyde Park
Merrimac Street
Knights of Labor
Saltonstall
State Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Revere House
Ifer HM
Graves & Sons
Paris
Cers
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Amalgamated Building Trades Council
Preble Hall
Bowker & Torrey
Central Labor Union
Libbie & Co
Hayward Place
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