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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1889
Page
8
The committee reports views on Cowles's repeal bill with expectations it will be placed on the calendar and left to lapse without action. The phrase sleep the bleep that knows no waking frames the uncertain fate as the measure moves through procedural steps.
Washington February 14 the House expected a lively session as the Cowles tobacco tax repeal bill moves toward amendment and likely favorable reporting. The House Ways and Means chair Millis and Republican aides clash over privilege and agenda as debate unfolds.
The Ladies' Aid Association of the Children's Hospital reports yearly aid including towels linen clothing boots hats bandages and surgical items. Since 1869 about 18000 to 19000 garments have been provided. The group funds a Convalescent Home at Wellesley and plans to expand. From June to October 104 children were registered for outings and 11 years ago a fund enabled buying the current home. Officers are listed and membership is open to any woman for $1 yearly.
Mayor Hart received Secretary Whitney's note acknowledging Feb 2 and approving a gift of colors for the United States steamship Boston. The Navy Department will bear the colors with credit to the city whose name the ship bears.
The semi annual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall presided by Grand Master Alfred S. Pinkerton reviewed 1888-89 reports. Admissions totaled 1027 with 105 first time past grand entrants. Rebekah lodge receipts were 17,575.53 for relief and family aid. assets stood at 26,279.45. Guests included Herman F. Dane and John A. Glidden.
The eight hour league met in Blatchford Hall and formed a three member committee to draft resolutions on aldermen and council eight hour actions. They will petition the Mayor to base all contracts next year on eight hours. E M Chamberlin spoke about tax policy favoring relief for homesteads while higher rates on wealthier property.
The class of '85 English high school held a reunion at Young's with forty members. Officers for the next year were elected. The class of '72 Charlestown reunion also occurred at Young's. The first Malden city council reunion met at the Quincy House, with the first mayor presiding. Red Men banquet at Revere House followed by a long list of notable arrivals at Young's, Thorndike, Vendome, and other hotels.
Senate discusses a $1,000,000 borrowing bill for Boston Public Library construction on Copley Square outside debt limit with bonds to be issued at up to 4 percent. Other measures include lobster protection funding, water pipe access for Quincy, and actions on Medford division, liquor laws, and state notices. Reads bills, calendars, and committee reports from the Massachusetts General Court.
The Beverly remonstrants opened their case amid two sessions with cumulative testimony and cross examination. Mr Moulton argued unificity of sentiment against division outside the Farms and challenged farm leaders as summer residents while discussing assessors valuations. Water supply issues and letters in support were presented as the railroad committee resumed hearings on leasing Providence Worcester line to New York Providence Boston, with Col Edwin Metcalf reading a Chicago letter from John F Stetson defending the road.
Senate hearings reveal Providence Worcester directors negotiating a secret lease to the New York Providence Boston line amid questions of state control and foreign ownership. Officials note potential improvements costing about 1 million dollars and that final terms hinged on legislative approval and a tight 24 hour deadline.
Yesterday’s St. Valentine’s Day saw fewer valentines in the post than ever before. John Gerard was arrested after being found with stolen goods from a Somerset Street room, including a vest and pipe. The Union Glass Company elected officers and declared a 6 percent dividend for 1888. A rotunda desk at the Boston custom house was set aside for merchants’ use, and various charity and civic notices were published, including a noon soup service and a college alumni banquet.
The 129th birth anniversary of Richard Allen founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Church was observed at the Charles and Mt Vernon streets church. Rev. George B. Lynch of Worcester delivered the memorial address noting Allen's birth Feb 14, 1760 and his life from slavery to freedom and ministry.
Professor J. W. Churchill of Andover led a Valentine Night program at the girls high school. He recited works from Pickwick Papers and pieces by a French Academy member, including Ed Eveston’s Spelling Match. The program closed with The Benediction about the 1807 Saragossa siege.
A fine sale of etchings and engravings by C. F. Libbie & Co features eminent engravers old and new with remarqué parchment India proofs and mezzotints. Works include Earlom Green and a full length Garrick after Gainsborough plus pieces by Morghen Bartolozzi and others with Rembrandt Ecce Homo among notable impressions.
A reader notes common cash outlays for home remedies citing Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil. The item recalls a pharmacist run and contrasts a 50 cent lintment with a 25 cent bottle of Salvation Oil.
Boston common council debates a motion to reconsider last week's order to abolish the council. Hoar argues for reconsideration while Jenkins, Keenan, and Moore defend the abolition plan. The vote narrowly favors reconsideration, then indefinitely postpones. Additional items include park land, university courses, and a $600,000 bond for land purchases and public works.
The board adjourned until Thursday evening February 28 as they await the formal filing of the application. No further actions were taken and the session ended with the statement that more details would come once the application is formally made.
Boston Superior Court records summary a varied docket. Trials include Ella Webster vs. Harry Rogers for assault damages settled at 600, and John Beban vs. James H. Daley for an alleged improper tooth extraction. Multiple bills in equity and mortgage/rent disputes proceed in first and second sessions with numerous juries and verdicts.
Curtis J. George A. Brownell charged with larceny of clothing valued at $30 from George Mayer at Hotel Somerset is sent to the Concord reformatory for an indefinite term.
George Tierney, who took a watch from Mr. Thomas Malloy in front of the Nickelodeon last Tuesday evening, was sentenced to six months in the house of correction and placed under 300 for Superior Court appearance. Patrick Mctlesburg and Hugh Mec Gattigan, who fled Officer J. P. Sullivan during a saloon fight at Robert Moore's North End, were arrested and had their cases continued to Wednesday. Michael Doherty, aiding the escape, also had his case continued.
Judge HamMonp J Harry England sentence continued six months for breaking and entering. Alice Brown sentenced to six months for night walking. List includes Commonwealth cases 478 Boomhauer B E, 583 McCarty perjury, 444 Neary embezzlement, 474 Brown, 465 Lambert larceny, 506 Burgess liquor law, 414 Doherty, 517 Gallagher, 22 Learson, 498 Carey robbery, 6 Busby breaking and entering, 486 Foy breaking and entering.
Mason vs Shea trespass over old right of way at Annisquam Gloucester set for morning jury. C A Russell for plaintiff J McNierney for defence. Stackpole v Fenton damages from being run over by defendant’s team on trial defence general denial. Sisk H Furlburt for plaintiff Thomas J Emery for defence. Last jury case this term.
In Essex County Court today Patrick Ryan received a fine of 1 dollar with 12 dollars costs for drunkenness. John Anderson was sentenced to the reformatory for breaking and entering at Gloucester. Catherine Hughes stood trial for assaulting an officer at Amesbury.
Superior Court Middlesex County adjourned to Monday at 9:30 for the hearing of uncontested divorce cases as the court resumes motions and other business.
Officer Blackey of Station 2 brought back William Penn Page the South Boston youth accused of embezzling 1562 from John Hancock Insurance. Arrested in New Orleans last Friday he offered no objection to returning to Boston. A small sum was found on him. He is jailed at Charles Street and his case is set for Superior Criminal Court today.
John E. Thayer was acquitted by the jury on a forgery charge for signing Allan Pinkerton’s name to a paper to obtain a watch and chain on instalment payments. The verdict cited insanity due to injuries sustained in the war.
Rail service on the Old Colony railroad will depart from and terminate at South Boston station on Sunday February 17 due to drawbridge repairs. Kneeland street station will be excluded that day.
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