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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
10
Last day for new business in the Legislature passes as discussion focuses on abolishing the police board. The report mentions a proposed SEMICOLON BILL and notes the deadline for new business introduction.
Mr. Jones states the bill seeks to eliminate disputes between rival political factions in Fall River by appointing a commission to oversee and resolve conflicts. The proposal outlines steps for appointing the commission and enforcing its decisions.
Representative M. B. Jones of Fall River introduced a bill to abolish the city police board, a measure backed by the Governor and the Mayor of the city.
City councilman of Ward 6 proposes limiting Union Freight railroad operations to exclude 12 midnight to 6 am. The measure also requires the company to contribute 10 000 dollars annually to the city treasury.
Mr Logan of Ward 14 introduces an appropriation to finish the Dorchester Heights monument in South Boston and proposes raising the per pupil school funding from 2.40 to 3.40. He also seeks gas deposit interest, a plan to turn fees to treasuries, veteran memorials by municipalities, and graves care for Spanish-American War soldiers.
Senator Luscombe of the Cape presented the Massachusetts Hotel Men's Association bill to amend the liquor license law. It limits the sale of spirituous or intoxicating liquor to between 11 p m and 6 a m and prohibits sales on the Lord's day, with an exception allowing innskeepers to serve guests for food or lodging at any time.
Mr Mosely of Westfield reports the marriage of Mary Wolcott and Richard Goucher on November 12, 1899. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace lacking a proper license.
Mr. Luce of Somerville would investigate the anti stock watering laws of the rate. His order calls for a joint special committee of seven members to the House and such members as the Senate may join.
Marcus Cook petitions that cities and towns adjacent to Boston shall vote on the question of annexation to Boston at the next State election. The action seeks to expand Boston's municipal boundaries pending state approval.
Woodbury and Leighton petition to permit buildings on the south side of Copley square to be erected to the height of 10 feet.
Mr Somerson of Ward 10 leads Boston bootblacks toward the State House Tuesday to demand legislation allowing them to shine shoes on Sundays. The move aims to permit Sunday shoe shining statewide.
The investigation order for Boston semicolon hotels by Mr. Kinney was dropped, along with an amendment proposed by Jerry Watson to extend the order statewide.
The House postpones consideration of the Carey bill following a request from Mr. Carey. No further details on the bill's provisions or new scheduling were provided in the brief item.
In Haverhill a trial by jury bill for contempt cases was postponed, delaying action on the legal measure.
Harrington and Hurley of Ward 5 petition the fire department to restrict shifts to sixteen hours within a twenty four hour period unless an emergency demands extended coverage. They seek to protect firefighters from excessive fatigue while ensuring adequate emergency response.
Walter L. Sears requests that water for domestic use be furnished free in Boston and that free employment offices be provided in cities under the Bureau of Statistics of Labor chief, to facilitate relief and aid.
Mr. Card of North Adams presented a bill limiting female restaurant workers to fifty eight hours per week while current averages reach twelve hours daily.
Samuel H. Borofsky of Ward 6 asks for legislation to permit secular business and labor on the Lord's Day, opposing a total ban on Sunday activity. The proposal aims to allow certain workers to operate and perform needed services while balancing religious observance.
Jesse Glien filed a formal request seeking impeachment and removal of Robert R Bishop from the Superior Court citing alleged misconduct. The action targets the longtime judge with formal procedures starting under state constitutional rules.
The Massachusetts W CG T UV proposed legislation to prohibit the sale of cigarettes or cigarette paper under a fine of 50 dollars.
Washington January 31 Admiral Dewey recalled hazing rituals at Annapolis. He described eating dough chewing a hawser a shingle down his back and drinking vinegar without lifting his nose to the glass noting such trifles as examples of hazing.
Two men rescued 2 year old Toney Giovanni after an immense gray eagle carried him off from a Denver suburb yard. The pursuers rescued him on a small island about half a mile from home.
A bill in the Legislature by Dr. K. V. Chilton of Howard Lake requires a physician certificate showing both applicants are fit to marry. The bill bans marriage if either has fits of any kind insanity or a loathsome disease.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and his bride visited the New York capitol today as guests of Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Timothy I. Woodruff. They stay at the Ten Brock Hotel after arriving from the Adirondacks where they spent several days at William Whitney's camp. They were joined by Vanderbilt’s friend F. M. Davies.
The Boer attack on the Boksburg mines caused damages of 1.5 million dollars. Commissioner at Kroonstad says envoy Andries Wessels was shot at Kupffontein on January 28 by order of General Dewet. Note distinguishes him from C H Wessels who visited Boston last year.
Mrs. Mary Palmer Banks widow of General Nathaniel P. Banks dies at 81 in Waltham after five weeks of illness. Survived by daughters Mrs. Paul Sterling and Miss Maud Banks and son Joseph Banks. She danced with the Prince of Wales at Boston in 1861 and praised factory labor.
A stubborn blaze at 82 to 94 North Market street end of Quincy row caused about 10000 in loss. The four story brick building housed commission merchants and produce brokers including Clarke Merrill W R Boynton and H C Edmonds more. Firemen battled flames from roofs and ladders an hour or more but no injuries reported.
Johnson Dale and Aldrich of 82 Tin Lincoln Street Boston assigned to Frank F Baldwin of J P Phinney Counter Co Stoughton. Firm did about 350000 annually and owes around 75000. assignment due to poor business. Firm members include Charles W Johnson Edward W Dale Henry W Aldrich with Charles B Johnson of Denver as special partner. assignment effective until April 1902. Trade disruption noted over pills and immediate impact described.
In Winthrop the Payne Chocolate Company operates in a fashionable district despite lacking a town permit. Residents protest noise and odor, prompting the Board of Selectmen to seek an injunction. Judge Fessenden set Feb 7 for a hearing. Lawyers include Abbott for the town and Gaggett for the company.
Field Marshal von Waldersee reports Hoffman's and Auer's columns returned from Pekin without combat. The robber bands had excellent information sources and warned of the German approach, enabling a stealthy withdrawal.
Justice Bosson sets $1000 bail in Chelsea Police Court for Arthur B. Champlin of Revere on criminal libel charges. The case stems from accusations by former Revere police chief Charles H. Rhoades.
In Chelsea Police Court yesterday Philip Leff was fined zero for keeping and exposing liquor and cleared on maintaining a common liquor nuisance. Mrs Leff had the case dismissed. Witty McDonald was found not guilty and discharged.
Helen Gould awards 400000 to fund a land and building endowment for a Brooklyn Navy Yard YMCA. The facility will be built and run under Navy Yard officers to aid sailors and Marines.
Greenfield January 31 Two railway workers John J. Rooney freight conductor on the Fitchburg and John Ramsey brakeman were probably fatally injured in a rear end collision near Montague this afternoon.
Mrs Nation began a temperance lecture tour in Topeka at 8 30 this morning. She visited five top joints. was ejected from the first as a crowd followed her. Police tried to arrest her but protesters aided her, and she continued without damaging property. She has a history of smashing saloons in Medicine Lodge Kiowa and Wichita, and her husband, an attorney, avoided involvement.
In Wichita Kansas on January 31 a sketch of Carrie Nation is discussed highlighting her notoriety and her appearance as a good-looking woman in public discourse.
The British schooner Sainte Merie reports boarding the American schooner Phineas W. Sprague of Thomaston Me captain Elliot from Port of Spain Trinidad bound to New York with loss of deckload sails and bowsprit and short of provisions. She supplied the Sprague with provisions.
At the annual meeting of the Electric Club of Boston last night the United States Hotel, officers were elected. President William E. Durgin. vice presidents J. W. Larish, Frank Stevens, William Brophy, G. H. Yetman. secretary M. C. Harring. treasurer C. H. Hadlock.
Martin Maloney of 114 Chelsea street East Boston was struck by a tipcart at the Lewis Street tunnel platform yesterday fracturing his right leg.
William C. Whit ney announced the purchase of Hamburg for $60,000, stating the horse was a valuable high American thoroughbred whose addition would greatly benefit his breeding operation.
Medford reports the death of Benjamin F Hayes city solicitor after a three week illness from rheumatic heart disease He was 60 years old and passed away this afternoon leaving the local government with an unexpected vacancy.
New York January 31 appointed by Surrogate Fitz gerald John P O'Brien named temporary administrator of the estate of William. The notice records the appointment under probate proceedings and names the governing official.
A large four-masted schooner is anchored on the northern edge of Billinga gate and is described as being in a very dangerous position.
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