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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1887
Page
5
Charles P. Clark argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that reform improves public service. The piece discusses the purification of regulatory practices and the impact on utilities and transportation.
Washington February 10 Four public building measures cleared the House including Lovering's plan for a Lynn building under 100000 and Symes Denver funding raising the limit from 150000 to 575000. Warner urged objection but Symes defended Denver. Also approved Ward Lafayette Indiana project for 50000.
In Washington, Feb 10, Sen Edmunds announced the House indemnity bill for the Rock Spring Chinese massacre of 1885 is simpler than the Senate version. The Senate agreed to substitute, sending the measure to the President, who has urged compensation for the outrages.
The House committee on civil service reform endorses Coxs bill to increase civil service commissioners pay from 3500 to 5000. It praises the reform for purifying public service and notes the need to attract capable, stable officials rather than temporary appointees.
Senator Platt said he did not strictly recommend Charles P. Clark of Boston for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He praised Clark's character and ability and noted that if a recommendation exists, he gave one. It is believed the President may still choose Clark unless a reason to change his mind arises.
In Washington on February 10 Lorcon Captain R. Bradford is ordered to command the Portsmouth New Hampshire navy yard and station. Passed Assistant Engineer Price goes to Portsmouth yard. Assistant Engineer J W Annan detached to Richmond. Lieutenant-Commander F W Crocker from Chelsea hospital granted three months sick leave. Commander E C Merriman detached from Portsmouth yard to equipment duty at Boston yard.
In Waspination dated February 10 a leak shows the New York delegation hosting a dinner for Frank Hiscock worried it would not rival the Ranney dinner for Senator Dawes. A committee member said they aim to "knock the Yankees out" and spend more per plate, even up to 100, to outshine the Ranney event.
Washington reports pensions awarded to residents across New England states including Maine and New Hampshire with multiple names listed for original, increase, reissue, and restoration classifications. The grants cover towns such as Togus North Dixmont Bristol Portland Kenduskeag and Manchester with associated beneficiaries including William H Nutter Peter W Mahan and Warren H Gould among others.
Arthur Jackman fourteen son of Thomas H Jackman suffered severe face and head injuries from a powder explosion in the Bowditch school yard gravel pit. A bottle filled with powder and a fuse failed to burn triggering the blast and threatening his eyes.
A party of twenty five young businessmen from Janesville Wisconsin, riding a sled, collided with a post. The rig overturned with many injured and several near death. Frank W. Wooster, Conn postmaster, admits guilt letters and is bound over for trial. Huntington involved in stealing.
Mme Patti narrowly escaped a lighted bomb thrown from the gallery at the Grand Opera House in San Francisco. The device exploded injuring the assailant, Dr James Hodges, while Patti continued with Home Sweet Home. Police detained Hodges, who claimed innocence, and witnesses noted his rambling remarks about Patti and others.
Montreal reports mild day for the carnival with a grand ball planned at the Windsor Hotel tomorrow evening. The drive featured ornate floats and a New York boodle aldermen design drawing particular attention from American visitors. Snow tonight clouds events as weather remains unfriendly.
A Bermuda update reports William R. Travers in good humor despite illness aboard the Trinidad. Locals note his cheerful spirit, describe Woodlands near Hamilton as a comfortable Bermudian retreat, and recount visitors and well wishes from New York.
An evening lecture by George Makepeace Towle explore d the 1871 Versailles scene when William I became German Emperor and the empire's shift from a loose federation to a centralized state. It traces the North German Confederation formation, Bismarck's power dynamics, the roles of the Bundesrath and Reichstag, and the evolving meaning of empire.
A lecturer outlines the 1867 North German Confederation as a blueprint for the empire. He notes reduced Prussian control in the Reichstag and Bundesrat, new hereditary imperial title for the Hohenzollerns, and expanded veto power over financial laws.
Dr. Samuel Eliot chaired a discussion at the Institute of Technology where General Francis A. Walker argued against Dickinson state board opposition to industrial education. He warned against turning schools into trade schools and urged preserving education as the primary aim while addressing moral and social costs of neglecting manual learning.
Governor Ames and figures like Edward Atkinson and Dr. Eliot addressed the gathering in favor of the discussed subject. The assembled speakers paid tribute to the Bennett Street industrial school as part of their remarks.
About 150 Merchants' Club members met at Parker House with President Richard Briggs presiding. Hon. David A. Wells argued for tax reform on raw materials to boost New England industry, while Eustace Fitz opposed protection with a medical anecdote. Other speakers included Asa P. Potter, Governor Ames, and Metropolitan Railway President Richards.
Amusements list several venues with performances including Adina at Boston Ideal Opera Company and Hoodman Blind at Park Theatre. Other shows include Boucicault's Fin McCool at Hollis Street and Knights in Over the Garden Wall at Globe Theatre. Evening times are 7 45 or 8 o'clock with Bijou offering matinee at 2.
Oriental rugs auction by Leonard and Co at 3 p.m. Saturday. Stocks offered by R. L. Day & Co at 11:50 a.m. and Francis Henshaw & Co at noon. A sausage machine and lard press priced with Horatio Harris at 10:33 a.m.
A compiled list of marriage announcements from February in various locations including Hartford Boston Cambridge Lynnfield Revere Brockton and other nearby locales. Couples named include Connors Hall Wing Burns Averell Palmer Belknap Brown Bassett Hall Hatch White McLean Stewart with dates February 5 to February 9 and officiants noted.
Obituaries from multiple local towns list names and ages including Daniel Flanagan 44 Dorchester Henry Allen 84 Boston Highlands Richard Harrison 60 Dorchester E G Johnson 63 Dorchester Newtonville James E Frye 59 Cambridgeport Catherine Lander Pray Bouton Mrs Elizabeth Bouton 76 Concord Gertrude Haslet 24 Hillsboro Betsey Minott 72 Worcester Fannie Cutts Sanderson West Newton Sarah Smith 81 Proctorsville Kendall Taylor 71 Proctorsville and other local deaths in Feb.
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