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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
4
Hearings on free transfers for Boston street railways begin at the State House this forenoon with Representative Rourke's bill. A full attendance is expected as residents of Boston and the metropolitan district watch for policy decisions that will shape passenger transportation.
The conference committee version of the immigration bill reduces past injustices by dropping family-separation and language strictures. It now allows reading and writing in any language, but maintains an educational test as the criterion for citizenship, which critics say misreads the nation's founding principles and will not meet its advocates' expectations.
The idea of adding a Department of Commerce and Industry in Washington gains serious consideration. A permanent tariff bureau, modeled on Colonel Carroll D Wrights labor statistics, could curb tariff tinkering and prove invaluable. The Treasury could shed navigation and immigration duties while the Interstate Commerce Commission fits there, aiding broader material development.
The eighth section sets a 5 cent fare for continuous passages between points on the system and proposes free transfers as approved by railroad commissioners. Doubt remains whether a continuous ride includes cross‑mode travel between elevated and surface lines. The text should specify and harden free transfer terms and define a continuous ride to avoid future shifts in commission composition.
The article fragment indicates a directive to provision and reserve any doubtful interpretation to the railroad commissioners. It emphasizes leaving only unresolved questions to the commissioners for final decision.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company asks the Legislature to approve a comprehensive charter overhaul to enable an elevated and leased system linking West End streets, Roxbury, Charlestown, Cambridge and South Boston with a northern link to Union stations. The plan includes a third rail electric system, four-car trains, and a 30 year no-tax protection with five cent fares.
Senators express indignation at press coverage of executive session proceedings and debate the necessity of secrecy. The piece argues the secret sessions are a useless anachronism as leaks come from within and the public deserves access to why their servants in the Senate act as they do.
An Observant Citizen notes Boston debates an eighty foot height cap for tall buildings to curb shading and damp pavements, citing New York’s narrow streets and unhealthy air. The Bram case draws supporters of a fair verdict while stressing innocence possible on circumstantial evidence. A green house owner recalls a mice outbreak damaging carnations, illustrating urban pest problems.
A reader defends Italian immigrants against disparaging remarks tied to Senator Lodge's bill. The letter argues Italians in Boston and other cities are law abiding, industrious, frugal, and grateful for American citizenship and should be valued as a vital population element once fully integrated.
Governor Foster of Louisiana travels through Central American countries on a pleasure trip. Joseph H Choate reportedly has wealth around 2 million dollars, earned through law practice. Mrs William J Bryan sends a lined donation for Reno Congregational Church fair. Belfast plans a 25000 dollar statue of Queen Victoria for her sixtieth reign anniversary. Ebenezer Chichester known as Hermit of Hemlock Beach died in Amityville Long Island at age 8 after forty years in a cave dug in a sand dune.
Daily table hints list steamed oranges and a full dinner menu including tomato soup roast stuffed veal brown gravy mashed potatoes creamed onions squash radishes olives queen pudding apple pie. Supper features cold roast veal bread and butter fancy roast pickles crackers cheese preserved plums feather cake and tea. Mrs J F Crowley Dighton place Brighton.
The annual report of prison commissioners calls for transferring county prisons to state control to cut costs and improve management. The Massachusetts Prison Association backs the move, filing a petition and bill to relieve counties of expenses, keep current officials, transfer prison property, and shift control to the state.
Sadie Marie Stull recalls a Massachusetts youth in a Civil War skirmish where blue and gray clash over the flag. A Confederate pursues escape but a Northern comrade dies defending the banner, with a general honoring the fallen as a mother prays for her son’s safe return.
The thirty first State encampment of the G A R in Worcester Theatre draws nearly 700 delegates. John M. Deane of Fall River elected department commander. Gilman promoted. Peter A. Smith of Andover named junior vice commander. Encampment backs George H Innes for commander in chief and selects Boston for next gathering.
Boston hearing on J Reed Whipple and the La Touraine hotel license drew support from Whipple General Martin and Senator Holden against temperance groups. Snow argued the $2.5 million project would benefit the city and noted nearby licensed saloons within 400 feet of the Winthrop School. Opponents including Ex Mayor Johnson and James Morton urged rejection.
Not a lecturer says Harry Furniss as he presents pen and ink drawings in colored pen and ink. He notes small audience but strong selection. Scenes include his House of Commons press gallery, Sir William Harcourt caricature, habitude in seats, and twenty one studies of Mr. Gladstone. He previews America in a Hurry sketches.
A Tuesday equity-session hearing in the Massachusetts Benefit Association case is set by the Massachusetts Superior Court on an intervening petition by the attorney-general. The bill seeks dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. In Toronto, Feb 10 a deputation of aggrieved policy holders asked Sir Oliver Mowatt to inspect the company’s books and suspend licenses to prevent inequitable assessments while the dispute is settled.
In Washington the electoral vote was counted in the House chamber with crowded galleries. Senator Lodge and Senator Blackburn read the ballots as Vice President Stevenson presided. The results showed McKinley 271 and Hobart 271 for President and Vice President, while Bryan had 176 and Sewall is listed in the tally.
White House denies reports that President Cleveland and Mr. Thurber plan a world tour after his retirement from office. The denial was issued from Washington on February 10.
The Municipal League approved resolutions in favor of separating public institutions and adopted a protest against a proposed amendment to the Australian ballot law. Elected for the ensuing year were President Samuel B. Capen and vice presidents Robert Treat Paine, Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, Francis A. Osborn, Samuel Johnson, Jacob H. Hecht. Secretary John F. Moors. Treasurer J. Adams Brown.
The Ladies Night of the Men's Social League at Virginia Street Universalist Church in Dorchester occurred last evening in the church. The banquet featured vocal and instrumental music and was described as a very enjoyable affair.
The Greek patriarch Anthymos VII resigns following a demand from Constantinople’s Greek population and a demonstration on February 1. His decision ends his tenure amid regional unrest.
The next meeting of those interested in the Cuban fair will be held at Parker Memorial Hall on Friday February 12 at 10 30 a m.
A new sub-station of the Boston post office will be established at 3101 Washington Street, designated as sub-station No. 12. The move expands local mail service and provides improved handling for surrounding neighborhoods.
The Wagner opera Rheingold was performed in Boston last night directed by Walter Damrosch. Emil Fischer returns as Wotan with Loge sung by Fritz Ernst and a notable Rhine flowing scene and rainbow bridge set. Tonight Die Walkure with Lilli Lehmann and Fritz Ernst follows.
In Back Bay social circles the charity ball is the talk of the season with Feb. 16 set for Mechanics Hall. Patrons include EH Rollins Morse W Amory Gardner Joseph S Bigelow Henry Wainwright Lawrence M Stockton Francis Stanton Blake I Braggiotti Stephen Chace George T Dexter William Sturgis Bigelow Joseph Peabody Nathan Appleton Joseph Warren H H Thorndike Edward N Fenno George B Shattuck A L Mason Henry Parkman Charles Tuckerman R A Bolt W F Wharton Thomas Motley R G Shaw George Silsbee Augustus Hemenway H H Hunnewell Jr Lawrence Curtis T D Boardman R T Clark Sigourney Butler George A Nickerson Frank Merriam F I Amory W D Sohier Lawrence Minot C T Lovering Louis Curtis John A Loring W Marston F W Bradlee Edward Gray Hugh Whitney E H Eldridge P B Sears and H R Dalton Jr.
Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company plan to attend the Cadet theatricals this evening reporting at Clark's Hotel at 7 30 p m in full dress uniform with helmet side arms and white gloves.
The Herald notes the success of Jack and the Beanstalk as unparalleled in Boston theatre history. Seats for afternoon and evening performances are on sale now.
Matinee at 8 and evening performances run through the weekend. Due to overwhelming demand for seats, telephone orders will be held for 24 hours only.
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