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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1888
Page
2
The 1887 inauguration events proceed without incident as Gov Ames and Lt Gov Brackett take oaths and deliver remarks. A large civic turnout fills the chamber for the joint sessions, officials, and a long list of dignitaries as the administration moves to formalize the executive council.
Deputy tax commissioner introduced a bill to codify tax collection statutes. it was laid on the table. Major Merrill proposed a draft limiting fraternal insurance under assessment plans and urged keeping 1885 law, with minimal change, preserving fraternal uses while questioning broader supervision. The discussion highlighted the growth of business corporations using assessment plans and the need for cautious reform.
The Senate sets 2 p m as the daily meeting hour from Monday and agrees adjournments move to the next Monday. Journal readings may be dispensed with until ordered. A special committee report on seating arrangements is adopted.
The new executive council received a petition from Henry Fales representing James E. Nowlin of Somerville who is on death row for the Codman murder. A hearing before the full council was set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. The governor nominated Henry J. Dunham for reappointment as Berkshire trial justice. Committees were named for pardons, finance, railroads, harbors and public lands, charitable institutions, prisons, military affairs, accounts, and warrants with listed members.
At yesterday’s annual meeting Rev Dr Miner chaired. John W Dickinson was unanimously reelected secretary and George A Walton John T Prince and Andrew W Edson were named agents. Abby W May reported Crocker Hall Framingham fire and visitors paid 700 to protect property. Board approved action and will seek Legislature funding to repair and rebuild.
Secretary Peirce releases annual compilation of polls property and tax values for Massachusetts showing total valuation up by 85 017 885 with 23 cities and 244 towns increasing and 82 towns decreasing. The report details property and poll assessments by county property categories and rate ranges across cities and towns.
The governor presents the financial condition of the Commonwealth with figures on funded debt, sinking funds, and actual expenses for 1886 and 1887. The deficit is 1 718 619 89 with notes on large sinking fund increases from railroad bonds and stock holdings. He urges strict economy amid contested taxes and court challenges.
The address urges reducing state debt burden, tighter oversight of savings banks, and stronger school supervision in small towns. It pushes for reform of reformatories, prison labor, building safety, and court capacity, while advocating women's municipal suffrage and tighter liquor controls. It notes statehouse expansion needs and notes arbitration success and public health progress.
Despatches report a traffic agreement between Wabash receiver and St Louis & Chicago president Wing giving Wabash a direct Springfield Illinois to St Louis Missouri line. Toledo St Louis Kansas City backers plan funds to widen gauge between Frankfort Indiana and St Louis. New Haven seeks land for terminal projects and serves notices to dozens of property owners to condemn land if needed.
Opinion on the history and impact of wool tariffs from 1816 to present. A detailed comparison shows how duties, ad valorem rates, and specific charges protected US growers since 1864, contrasted with England's free wool policy. Includes a description of a diagram illustrating US and European sheep areas and counts.
The Commercial Travellers' Association New England chapter held its eleventh anniversary banquet at the Revere House in Boston with 150 members in attendance. Governors and legislators spoke, interludes by musical groups followed by humorous recitations, and a solemn note from “The Light From Over the Range” contrasted the jovial mood. Officers were elected as Joseph A. Ball president, with Ephraim Stearns, John Redding, and H. M. Cable among other leaders. year-end financials showed receipts of 41 992 48 and a reserve fund of 10 887 24.
Mr W D Park proprietor of Park's Hotel sails yesterday aboard the Cephalonia bound for Liverpool on medical advice. A large party and Captain Walker greet him in No 15 stateroom with a fine wrap and a silver flask. Gordon Murphy delivers the presentation speech. other attendees include S S Leonard H L Lawrence H Parks E H Leonard C B Hapgood J W Hill and William Craig.
The Second Church on Boylston Street announces a series of vesper services starting Sunday January 8 at 7 30 pm. All seats are free with a short five minute address. The pastor is Rev E A Horton and organizers invite widespread community attendance.
The annual meeting of the New York Coffee Exchange reports total sales for the last thirteen months at 26,871,250 bags, with 527,000 bags delivered on contract. Margins deposited through the exchange reach 22,661,808 dollars, and the president urges establishing a clearing house similar to Havre and Hamburg. The Remnant Sale of G. W. Simmons & Co. draws notable attention.
Auction notices list 51 State St offices and Wednesday Saturday sales at 11 30 A M. January 7 1888 features numerous stocks bonds and notes including New Eng Mort Sec Co St Johnsbury Lake Champlain Nat Bank Republic and Lawrence Gas Light Co. Also listings for Taunton Nat Bank Lombard Investment Co and various railroad and canal securities with collateral and Club equity items.
Public auction to foreclose mortgages on two parcels in Dorchester Boston Suffolk County. First property bound by lots 40 41 and 45 on plan Dorchester with Learnard Street listed. 5000 square feet. Second property identified as Lot 65 on Plan Book 8 Plan 15 with boundaries Lot 64 Lot 68 Lot 66 and Norfolk Street. Each sale requires $200 down and taxes and existing mortgages carry to buyers.
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