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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
5
Legislative committees are actively sorting through the conflicting provisions of recently submitted bills. Members examine measures, seek clarity, and coordinate changes to reduce clashes and advance consideration.
Thomas M. Denham pushes a bill before the prisons committee to limit prisoners in any industry to 15 percent of an institution's population and to drive price work out of prisons. Secretary Pettigrove doubts feasibility in small houses, suggesting road work and proportional limits inside versus outside labor. Critics argue for hand labor only and warn against turning prisons into training schools.
The discussion centers on reforming caucus procedures with bipartite board appointment of caucus officers, voting rights for party members, and penalties for violations. Proposals include election commissioners appointing officers, representation for each faction, and shifting nomination paper filing to the city committee or election board. President Maccabe of the Republican city committee voices opposition as petitioners present their case.
The election laws committee examined the special report on caucus conduct in Boston and a bill to fix penalties and supervision. McCarthy supported changes, including oath at polls and behind-the-rail supervision, and feared lengthy filings and delays. mayor Quincy urged broader reforms to treat caucuses as primary elections and broaden safeguards.
The election laws committee heard opponents to the single mark ballot proposal. Critics from Boston and Cambridge argued the plan weakens voter secrecy and favors dishonesty, while supporters claimed it would simplify voting.
Trial testimony traces Mrs. McCloud's movements on Friday afternoon and the discovery of a body near Tremont Temple. Witnesses describe O Neil's finances and drinking at Woodward House, with timing around 6 and 8:30 p m as investigators pursue motive and placement.
In Greenfield yesterday the hearing on John O Neil for the Hattie McCloud murder focused on Mrs McCloud's movements on January 8 in Shelburne Falls. Witnesses placed her shopping between 5:30 and 7:15 PM and linked the timeline to O Neill's supposed movements, with evidence of wrist and throat injuries from the autopsy.
Scores of patients are treated each day for swollen joints paralysis rheumatic gout neuralgia female troubles and nervous prostration with a new influence described as a powerful help for brain weary and broken down individuals.
Life Chamber is daily used by many sufferers from catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat and lung troubles as a remedy claim.
An inviting notice encourages families to attend a forthcoming event for children and parents. The message emphasizes inclusivity and community participation. It suggests activities suitable for families with youngsters.
A 19th century medical broadside touts eminent physicians claiming the best treatment and improved remedies for every disease, promising universal cures and expert guidance for patients seeking relief.
Clinics report rapid, dramatic recoveries from catarrh throat and lung diseases. Patients travel from state towns to consult Prof. Munyon and leave walking with little or no limp. He claims to cure nervous breakdowns kidney trouble paralysis and other ailments with his pellet remedies.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Remedies as individual cures for catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. It claims the products reach sore spots heal raw places penetrates to the disease seat and acts as a system balm and tonic with a Life Chamber inhalation of medicated oxygen for each case.
Counsel argued O'Neil was present earlier on Friday evening than 8 30 and could be seen from the road to Woodward House barn. The hearing adjourned until tomorrow.
Damrosch company presented Tannhauser with Ernst Kraus making his Boston debut in the title role. His voice showed weakness in heavier sections but he received an ovation after Act I. Johanna Gadski Elizabeth and Rita Heibenschuetz Venus impressed, others praised performances. Lohen grin set for tonight with Kraus as Lohengrin.
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