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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1889
Page
2
The city reports net permanent debt of 1 213 259 with 106 500 in special loans. After 434 986 in water debt and sewer loans, remaining indebtedness is 884 773 and borrowing capacity is about 90 000.
Cambridge’s new mayor Henry H. Gilmore outlined the city’s finances noting year receipts of 2,356,914.17 and a net city debt of 1,624,031.72 after obligations. He urged fire limits, a police signal system, liquor law enforcement, and completion of a soldiers’ monument along with Front street grade changes.
Three hundred spectators gathered at Bow Street Hall to witness Somerville’s new city government session. Mayor Charles G. Pope was sworn in by ex Mayor Bruce as the common council elected A. W. Edwards president and C. S. Robertson clerk. George S. Vincent named city clerk and John F Cole treasurer and collector. The board of aldermen adjourned to next Wednesday. Pope said debt is small relative to valuation, with time to pay and a low tax rate. He praised the police and signal system and urged improved school facilities for Prospect Hill.
Mayor Fisher inaugurated for his third term in Waltham outlining the city debt figures. Net funded debt listed at 245 6841 with a 1888 increase of 43 998 55 and borrowing capacity at 60 391 54. Tax levy for 1889 set at 147 004 77, up 9 010 36 from last year. Water debt up 24 000 to total 371 39025. net debt 364 120238 after sinking fund deduction, up 16 729 88 for the year. Additional needs include street department funding, a new Prospect street bridge by July 1 1889, and a new almshouse and South Side fire engine house. Thomas K Eaton elected chairman of the board of aldermen 11 to 7 and 3 for Gibbs. city clerk and treasurer reelected.
Mayor Heman M. Burr spoke at the inauguration urging a thorough revision of city ordinances and advised against seeking a new city charter. He noted 1889 appropriations at $587,624, urged strict department spending, supported enforcing the no license law, and proposed a sewerage plan independent of neighboring towns amid questions on a regional Charles River valley system.
The report notes funded debt of $49 105 07, net water debt up $18 994 59, total debt down $80 150 48. Real estate valued at $24 132 630, personal estate $9 146 012, total $33 278 642. Corporate stock taxed at $3 919 665 and bank stocks at $950 000, total valuation $38 147 807 with a $1 996 000 rise in taxable property. Councilman Bond elected to preside over the common council and City Clerk Kingsbury reelected.
In Lyceum Hall on January 7 in Woburn the inauguration of Mayor-elect Edward F Johnson was followed by a long speech. He reported a city net debt of 461746 after sinking funds and urged tax rate reduction and hourly pay for special policemen. He pledged to curb liquor license violations and criticized fire department finances. Present were former Woburn officials and officials from Wilmington Burlington and Winchester.
Dr. Potter is named president of the common council and J R Story clerk as Lynn inaugurates its city government. Mayor Asa Newhall urges relief from municipal indebtedness for three years, calls for a new police station a public library building gift and plans for schools and infrastructure amid a debt of 718,952.86 net and 2,604,282.09 gross.
Salem reports the new city government inaugurated at City Hall with Mayor Raymond and aldermen taking oaths. George G. Russell named senior member-elect. Cyrus A. Jordan elected president. W. F. M. Collins clerk. Debts listed at 881638 51. Fire department reorganized. liquor-limit stance stated. Frank A. Newell elected treasurer and collector. H. M. Meek city clerk. P. F. Tierney president of the board of aldermen.
Gloucester holds the city government inauguration with Asa G. Andrews and E. K. Burnham as top officers. Sydney B. Sylvester is named city marshal, John J. Somes city clerk, and Edward Dolliver treasurer. Mayor French cites total debt at 237,768.78 with 178,808 expenses last year and proposed 151,363 this year. Expenditures breakdown covers fire, highway, poor, police, and schools.
Fall River inaugurates its city council at Music Hall. Mayor Jackson reports city net debt at 968 085 and notes a 47 000 decline in 1888. He urges police signal system, a county truancy school, and a five member unpaid board of overseers of the poor.
Jan 7 inaugurations open in Brectron New Repro Taunton Northampton Holyoke Worcester and other cities. Mayors take oath. aldermen elected presidents and clerks. several cities report debt and governance notes. New officers sworn in and joint conventions held to organize city offices.
Mayor William Davos Jr. served as chief engineer for three years and James Rile was elected superintendent of public buildings. Abram Healy won the assessor post on the eighth ballot amid eight candidates. The finance committee may negotiate a tax anticipation loan up to 650000. License fees fixed: pawnbrokers 100 amusements 75 billiard tables 25 and 15 each additional junk dealers 10 employment offices 2 auctioneering 2 expressmen 2 hackmen 1.
Lowell January 7 The new city government is inaugurated with R. M. Bentwell as president of the board and W. E. Westall joining the council. David Chase reelected clerk Van Buren Sleeper reelected city treasurer Mayor Palmer issues recommendations to grant first and fourth class licenses to sixty four liquor dealers to cover sale of all liquor types. Horace P. Beals elected superintendent of streets at the afternoon council session.
Springfield inaugurated its new city government with Mayor Bradford announcing a city valuation of 39 863 255 14, low debt and solid assets. He proposed block pavements, more water output and hydrants for Brightwood, and a larger police force. Bradford appointed F G Southmayd city marshal with Wright and Boecklin retained. McIntosh led the board of aldermen with Leonard as president and McGarrett as clerk.
In a January 7 joint session Mayor Wiggin begins his second term and announces debt figures. George H. Stevens and James V. Felker were chosen city clerk and treasurer respectively, with various alderman and clerk appointments noted. Debt details show net funded debt $166,500 and total gross city debt $668,000, plus water debt at $490,000 and a plan to improve sewerage facilities without further delay.
Gloucester reports record activity in fresh fish as halibut and haddock trades surge after dissolving a halibut alliance. Atlantic and Stockbridge & Co. handle most landings with 150000 pounds halibut and 280000 pounds haddock traded, while local firms push to make Gloucester the main distribution port.
Falls River spinners accept a new wage schedule dating Jan 1 after a special union meeting. The Spinners Union vote ends the Robeson mill strike, with strikers to return to old jobs if offered prior posts. Senator Howard urged acceptance noting gains elsewhere and strong union finances supported by a large treasury balance.
Despite rain a good audience attended the Old South Meeting House for the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Good Citizenship course on municipal government. Rev. Charles F. Dole spoke on The Trustworthy Citizen, while Rev. Edward E. Hale would close the series.
New York dispatch reports Sullivan Kilrain boxing match arrangements amid signing of articles in Toronto with Charley Johnson as manager for Sullivan and William E Harding for Kilrain. Prize includes Police Gazette diamond belt and 20000 dollars, to occur within 200 miles of New Orleans on July 8 1889 with terms to be set at final deposit. Sullivan also tied to Rag Baby play Dusty Bob earning 500 dollars weekly.
The Cambridge Common monument designed by Cyrus Cobb nears final completion with a plaster Goddess of Liberty to crown the memory of fallen soldiers. The seated figure holds an American shield and laurel while an inverted Roman sword signals peace, with Grecian features and American spirit. Prominent contributors include Solomon Sleeper Chester Kingsley H O Houghton H H Gilmore HL Marcy James H Woolson Frederick B Rindge Alice Longfellow Ole Bull and the Misses Carey.
Jones McDaffee Stratton at 120 Franklin street announce an annual clearance sale of dinner sets from Minton Havilland Copeland Wedgwood and Royal Worcester items. American decorated sets and Willett's American art china are heavily marked down with few pieces remaining.
Zenas C Howland of Charlestown dies aged in his residence on Chelsea street after sixty years there. A former distiller and exporter, he retired thirty years ago. Born 1812 in Plymouth county he was a Mayflower descendant of John Howland. He leaves a widow and five sons.
George Kelly aged 50 of 46 Warren Street Charlestown collapsed and died of heart disease in a billiard hall at 182 Main Street at 10 o clock last evening. The body was removed to his home.
Moses Colman & Son announce a sale by auction tomorrow morning of a private stable from a removal to New York. The lot includes two Hambletonian horses a Morgan brood mare a fast trotting black filly a chestnut filly four promising colts six modern vehicles and fine harnesses viewable before the sale at the mart corner Portland and Friend streets.
The Ideal opera company opens its eleventh annual engagement with The Barber of Seville replacing Queen Topaz due to Mme Januschowsky illness. New soprano Pauline l Arlemand shines as Rosina while others like Frank Baxter struggle with tone and timing. Tonight may see Mme Januschowsky perform Queen Topaz if health permits. future programs include Carmen and The Daughter of the Regiment.
The second concert by Mr. Adamowski's quartet at Chickering Hall drew a good audience. The program featured Mozart trio in E flat major, Schubert songs sung by Miss Hall, and Beethoven quartet op. 18 no. 1. The ensemble showed intonation and precise expression, with Miss Hall praised for musicality and singing.
At Young's Hotel last night the Fraternal Association celebrated its 19th anniversary with about fifty members present led by W. H. Prior. Other events included annual reunions for Class of '88 and Class of '89 and visits by numerous distinguished guests and society figures.
Mrs Sherwood read her paper Two Trips to Turin at No 90 Commonwealth Avenue before a crowded audience. The talk covered Turin’s royal events and its ties to Napoleon, Eugene, and Victor Emmanuel, highlighting the 1885 visit and the recent Duke d'Aosta wedding with Queen Margherita in attendance.
Moses Colman & Son auctioneers offer a Wednesday January 9 1889 sale at Portland and Friend streets with numerous horses carriages and harnesses. Highlights include Rex and Prince two roadsters with 12 mph speed Dolly the Wedgewood filly 2:19 and 8 minutes trot and Dolly’s dam a thoroughbred, plus a variety of brood mares colts and stallions with full harness and carriage inventory ready for examination. High quality carriages include a depot wagon a London dog cart and sleighs plus imported harness sets and tack from F F French and Co Sargent & am and other makers. Purchasers urged to inspect property before highest bid sale for removal of residence to New York City.
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