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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
5
The article shows a stalled session as soldiers bar entry to the State House and Speaker Trimble adjourns. Governor Taylor’s proclamation and a contested pardon for Douglass Hayes trigger a rift with Warden Lillard who refuses release without clear gubernatorial status, while bank president Rodman questions payments on Taylor signed orders.
Governor William S. Taylor of Kentucky delivers a lengthy message to President McKinley from Frankfort dated today. He asserts he is the legally elected governor and warns of a critical situation and possible riot. He pleads for presidential recognition and federal aid to restore peace in Kentucky.
Across America Cascarets Candy Cathartic reports five million boxes sold last year as users praise relief from constipation and other ailments. Letters from Chicago to Manitoba extol its pleasant taste mild effect and claim cures. ads urge readers to buy 10c 25c 50c tablets with free booklet and samples.
The Park Theatre hosts a February 27 testimonial for Rachel Noah with Rosalind impressions by Mrs. F. B. Baury and a program featuring Grace Thorne, George S. Tibbets, and others. A Tremont benefit Feb 15 supports Sharon Sanitarium expansion, while Mrs. Fiske plans a Germany tour and Henry Jewett joins Mrs. LeMoyne.
A flood of bills in the Boston Legislature covers election reform, subway expansion, school and park development, civil service, and city governance. Proposals include a city primary system, new boards for schools and streets, grade crossing abolitions in East Boston, and bonds for parks and harbor works.
Representative James F. Carey will discuss Socialism this evening at the West End Union Hall on Canal street under the Social Democratic party. The next speaker in the series will be Representative F. O. MacCartnney.
Lawmakers from both parties discuss the Kentucky governor dispute. Rep Grosvenor says Taylor acted within the law. Rep Rhea says Goebel was duly declared governor by the state body. Rep Wheeler notes the legislature met at the designated seat and the oath was judicially determined by Kentucky’s highest authority.
T. D. Burns, once a farm hand for W. T. Janvrin of Revere, sues to recover 25000 dollars for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The case proceeds to trial.
Gouvernor Goebel faces resistance as militia refuse orders to return home and warden Lillard warns of limited guard power if soldiers demand prison keys to release Hayes. General Castleman is not offered adjutant general. Colonel T J Smith is mentioned. Ex Governor McCreary and lawyers say the governor lacks constitutional authority to adjourn the General Assembly.
The policy of non intervention in Kentucky remains intact despite the past twenty four hours. Military leaders say troops would only be deployed to defend United States property or interstate commerce and would not influence state politics or local interests.
The 1899 annual report shows premium receipts of 7 123 052 dollars and interest and rent income of 2 306 073 dollars with death claims at 2 341 918 dollars. Assets increased by 2 623 279 dollars and the number of money holders rose by 17 998. A large increase in insurance in force and a 1 644 000 dollar reserve were added under Morgan G. Bulkeley and an able team at Hartford.
A three masted schooner, believed British and sailing from St John New Brunswick to Washington, is reported ashore at Smith's Point near Baltimore Maryland on February 1.
Patrolman Orrick Look of Division 14, Civil War veteran, is placed on the pension roll at a yearly amount of $000 after twenty seven years on the police force. His retirement occurs this afternoon.
Case opened in Superior Court recounts disputes surrounding William Janvrin a Revere leader and farmer. Burns a former farm hand sought money to keep his wife from him amid alleged Swede interference. Mrs Burns left for Washington Territory with two daughters after tension and threats.
Mme Alexander Marius presented a vocal recital in Steinert Hall assisted by Signor Gino Perera and Alfred de Voto on mandolin. The program highlighted French songs from Lalo Thomas Dambe Holmes Hahn Bemberg Selz and Massenet with several pieces new to concert audiences. The audience enjoyed the performance and found many selections of decided interest.
Christie MacDonald of George W. Lederer’s forces has been engaged by Kirke LaShelle for the title role in Princess Chic and will appear at the Columbia next Thursday evening. The Boston girl has been in The Rounders and will be released for this production, taking over from Minnie Methot. MacDonald’s successor in The Rounders, Mabel Gilman, will step in, while Princess Chic heads to the Casino in New York for a long run.
Judge Fessenden appoints former Judge Dunbar auditor to handle about eighty cases arising from the Back Bay land takings for the new terminal station under 1896 acts. Other auditors listed include Ss K. Hamilton for land near the terminal, FE C. Bumpus for vacant land and water rights, and G R Swasey for lands and buildings taken for terminal purposes.
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