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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1890

Page

8

Petition for Five Cent Per Capita Tax in Massachusetts

Citizens of Massachusetts petition the General Court urging a new per capita tax of six cents a year payable separately from other taxes to qualify for voting, arguing the current poll tax is undemocratic and should be reformed by law or constitutional change. The session adjourned to reconvene at 1 pm with numerous petitions and resolutions referred to committees.

Charles E. Bowers Commonwealth House of Representatives Senate Massachusetts

Various Petitions Adopted by the Legislature

A set of petitions from city and corporate interests were presented and adopted including Lawrence purchasing Gale's Hill, Concord & Montreal Railroad bond authorization, Worcester Nashua & Rochester debt bonds, name change for Hingham & Downer Landing Steamboat Co, Danvers representative contest, Chicopee city charter, Brant Rock Water Co incorporation, railroad employee relief societies, Mutual Boiler Insurance charter amendment, cemetery rights, Baldwinville hospital cottages funding, Dorchester Yacht Club rename to Massachusetts Yacht Club, Gloucester Street Railroad electrification, and related procedural amendments and ballot law applications.

Lawrence Gale’s Hill Concord & Montreal Railroad Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad Hingham & Downer Landing Steamboat Company Charles H. Shepherd Danvers Sears George M. Stearns Et al Chicopee Bradley. Bryant Brant Rock Water Company Meary M. Whitney Mutual Boiler Insurance Company Massachusetts Insurance Act Lowell M. Palmer George Jewett Baldwinville Dorchester Yacht Club Massachusetts Yacht Club Gloucester Street Railroad Company Tue Congress Chelsea Faiftieth Congress United States Treasury Lome Commonwealth Stete Shill

Charlestown Navy Yard Resolved to Seek Reopening for Shipbuilding

Major Edgerly presents a resolution praising Charlestown Navy Yard at Boston Harbor as a premier naval facility. It urges Senators and Representatives to secure federal appropriations to place the yard in working condition and enable battle ships to be built there, noting wartime output and employment.

Charlestown Navy Yard Navy Yard Edgerly Boston Harbor Dravens Reston Congress

House Rules Hear Protest Over Retainer Bans

A hearing by the House rules committee in Roow 10 at the State House debated Wardwell of Havehill aims to bar any person with a retainer from a corporation or individual from entering the Representatives chamber during sessions. Wardwell argued the measure would curb an established evil, asserting counsel with retainers should not influence access at the door of the House.

House Committee On Rules Roow State House Wardwell Havehill Representatives’ Chamber Chaitinan Barrett Melrose Messrs. Sanger Boston Quincy Haverhill Glasgow Worcester Sobier Beverly McDonough Barnes Chelsea Dewey Cain Committee On Rules Wucom Tee Nnd House of Representatives House Republican Party Senate Ian United States New York Assembly The Commonwealth Committee On Elections Chiui

Proposal for legislative retainers docket to curb influence

A Massachusetts debate discusses creating a public docket to disclose legislative retainers paid by corporations or individuals. The plan would require reporting by clients to a clerk, banning paid agents from the floor during deliberations, and detailing legislative expenses in annual reports. The rule would limit floor access to officials, reporters, and pending candidates during sessions.

Senate Adopts Orders On Food Adulteration Ballots And Annu al Reports

A day in the Senate saw rapid adoption of measures to curb adulterated food, refine Australian ballot cross marks, examineTreasurer securities, print 1000 extra copies of county accounts and parish records reports, amend ballot forms, extend work hours for women with police consent, and petitions from Clinton Water Board and others to issue $50,000 in water bonds. A sewer assessment payment resolve was reassigned between committees, and a House resolve for a legislative bulletin on committee hearings was engrossed in concurrence.

Senate Comptroller of County Accounts Water Board, Selectmen Clinton Turner Worcester Committee On the Treasury Committee of Expenditures House

Moral topics lecture opens at Wes leyan Hall

The Ladies' Physiological Institute began free lectures on morality with Dr Salome Merritt presiding. Rev Minot J Savage argued religion and morality evolve with human experience, noting religion’s early rites and morality from experience, and warned against infallibility claims affecting Christian modernity.

Ladies’ Physiological Institute Wesleyan Hall Salome Merritt Association Minot J. Savage Savage

Finest assortment of preserved foods by Pierce & Co.

Our wholesale and retail importers at Scollay and Copley squares offer foreign and domestic preserved fruits vegetables meats fish and more at low rates. The firm invites comparison with any dealer in the United States, stressing everyday luxury and necessity items at favorable prices.

Pierce & Co Scollay Square Copley Square United States

New mail P O suit at G W Kimmons & Co

There is something new every day at G. W. Kimmons & Co.'s, 44 North Street. Today it is the new mail P.O. suit they are furnishing to clerks on every mail route in the United States. Their large wholesale quantity allows such low prices on goods.

G. W. Kimmons & Co North Street P.O United States

Ladies' Café at Revere House Adds Evening Orchestra

The ladies' café at the Revere House draws crowds daily from five to seven as guests enjoy music performed by an excellent orchestra joining the repast.

Revere House

Boston Common Council Debates City Suffrage and Debt Limit

The first regular meeting of Boston’s Common Council shows 72 of 73 members present as they push numerous orders. Leaders move against the Police Board, consider a $500,000 debt-exceeding ferry funding, and plan committees for city services, streets, and a state house extension.

Board of Police Common Council Lkely Allen

Elected managers listed for Old South Meeting House

Auditor reports monthly exhibit shows expenditures for the year to date totaling 13 84 016 03 with unexpended balances at 5 684 051 13. The item notes the association's financial position and the election of managers.

Old South Meeting House Association

Needless fright and influenza fatality departs from fear

A Post reporter notes physicians and health officials dispute influenza as a direct killer. Dr. Harris and others say deaths usually involve other diseases or preexisting weakness. Board of Health records show seven confirmed influenza deaths, with weather and care influencing outcomes. Officials urge warmth and protection during exposure.

Post O. G. Cilley Clerk Davis Board of Health

Franklin Schoolhouse Plan Delayed For Fire Dept Building

City officials consider using the old Franklin schoolhouse site for an engine house near Washington and Dover streets. Posts 7 and 15 along with the Rear Admiral Naval Veteran Association occupy it under a lease at $1 yearly, with three months notice to quit. They have spent about $4000 on repairs and frescoing. Post 15 has 4 years occupancy, Post 7 two years next February. They have not received official notice and may vacate if required, though some members could resist if forced.

Franklin Washington and Dover Streets Grand Army Epublic Rearsarge Naval Veteran Association Grand Army Posts Kearsarge Naval Veterans Woman’s Aid Society Post 15 Post 7 Fire Department

Questions to Commodore McCatin on Charlestown Navy Yard

A citizens committee asks the navy chief to report on yard employment since 1858, vessels built and repaired, dock capacity and expansion needs, harbor and coal access, workshops and capacities, skilled pay levels, reasons for yard closure as a construction yard, and any further advantages of the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Charlestown Navy Yard Commodore McCatin Navy Department Navy Yard Noice Ward Ccounty Congress

Algonquin Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting

The Algonquin Club held its annual meeting last evening electing officers and directors. President John F. Andrew. vice presidents William Bliss John F. William A. Russell and T. PetYerson Cashdre. secretary W. W. Gooch. treasurer Charles H. Cole. Executive committee includes Edward L. Wedges Frederic Amory Lemuel R. Howe Thomas O. Richardson Charles W. Parker Robert Batchelter Richard Briggs and John Soley. Admissions committee George K. Wilder Henry W. Dodd Charles K. Gookin Frederick Dexter George J. Crocker Arthur F. Estabrook George F. Putnam. Auditing committee H Staples Potter John W. Magruder N. W. Jordan.

Algonquin Club John F. Andrew William Bliss John F. William A. Russell T. PetYerson Cashdre W. W. Gooch Charles H. Cole Edward L. Wedges Frederic Amory Lemuel R. Howe Thomas O

Dwelling House Insurance elects board and officers

The Dwelling House Insurance Company named a 10 member board including Augustus Flasg A B Wheeler John D W Joy Charles De Otis Norcross Thomas P Beal Edward A Strong Augustus K Ellis James L D Willis and Charles K Nichols In a follow up meeting Charles K Nichols was chosen president and Henry W Perkins secretary to lead the company.

Dwelling House Insurance Company Augustus Flasg A. 8 Wheeler John D. W. Joy Charles de Otis Norcross Thomas P. Beal Edward A. Strong Augustus K. Ellis James LD Ix. Willis Charles K. Nichols Hen Y W. Perkins

Boston & Maine Railroad Relief Association Ball Shines

Music Hill hosted the Boston and Maine Railroad Relief Association eleventh annual ball with about 500 couples. G A Silice A G Lunt and J A Prescott directed the floor events, guiding attendees through the evening’s dance.

Music Hill Boston & Maine Railroad Relief Association Messrs. G. Aa. Sil Sice A. G. Lunt J. A. Prescott

Spitz Bros. & Mark Annual Clearance Sale Ad

Spitz Bros. and Mark at 508 Washington and 6 Bedford streets announce their annual clearance sale. Boys must be clothed and are offered substantial discounts on new wear. The ad emphasizes large reductions to attract shoppers.

Spitz Bros. & Mark Washington Street Bedford Street Holkduu

Salvation Oil Cure for Lumbago and Back Ache

Advertisement promoting Salvation Oil as a remedy for lumbago and back ache. Claims cure with immediate use and price of 23 cents per bottle. Also suggests saving doctor bills by using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.

Salvation Oil

Courts Declares Duty on Card Clothing Case

United States sues over duties on card clothing riveted to iron flats used in carding cotton. Court rules the imported item is a new article of commerce, not mere card clothing, and awards judgment for plaintiffs. References Airtwell v Saltonstall and related Treasury decisions.

United States Fred A. Leigh Treasury Airtwell Bill In Equity B&w Plauston Chauney Smith J. J. Alyers

Libel over collision with British steamship Catalonia

Joseph S Champion sues the British steamship Catalonia after the schooner Rebecca A Tauhine, value stated at 30,000 dollars, sailing from Portland July 14, 1889, collides in fog at about two miles per hour while the steamer travels twelve. Rebecca A Tauhine sinks after tow line parts. steamer files cross libel alleging lookout negligence. HK Carver for libellants and George Putnam and Thomas Russell for claimants.

Joseph S Champion Catalonia Rebecca A. Tauhine Portland HK. Pb Carver George Putnam Thomas Russell

Supreme Judicial Court Docket Wide With Several Civil Appeals

The Supreme Judicial Court lists several cases with counsel for both sides. David Hurley versus W P Lally. Masony S Southworth versus Rodney Edmonds et al. Bartholomew Donnelly versus Boston Maine Railroad. Charles H Whitney versus City of Lowell. Orders include cases numbered 2282 through 23800 in sequence.

Divens W. Allen C. Allen Houtma Harding A. A. Strout W. H. Cooledge Charles H. Whitney City of Lowell N. D. Pratt Plantif LE Vrull I. N. Wier Nous

No. 3444 Matthew Sears vs Patrick F. Car ney

An action of tort to recover 3000 for injuries on May 1, 1889 on Commercial street after defendant's team struck plaintiff. Verdict for defendant. Attorneys listed. Multiple related cases and sessions follow with postponed dates and further tort actions described.

Matthew Sears Patrick F. Carney Commercial Street Orcutt Thomas Riley

Inhabitants of Brookline vs Boston & Albany Railroad

Superior Court Norfolk County Sitting at Dedham hears appeal from special commissioners decree fixing cost of a Cypress Street bridge over the Boston and Albany line and the approaches. Attorneys: Williams for petitioners Hoar for the railroad Grover for Norfolk.

Superior Courl Norfolk County Dedham Hammoond Brookline Boston & Albany Railroad Company Boston & Albany Railroad Cypress Street M. & G. A. Wiliams S. Hoar Boston & Albany Rate and Company T. E. Grover County of Norfolk

Uncontested Divorces Ranked in October Session

In the Fifth Session Mason court list, the October docket notes uncontested divorce cases heard. Order of numbers includes 101, SOU, SiO, SiS, BIS, S14, o21, $30, bbl, Joo, GW and 125, with the highest number 8227 referenced in the October list.

Mason Sou Sio Sis Bis Joo

Insolvency Court List Heads to Third Meeting

In Suffolk County today Judge McKyat presides over the Third Meeting of creditors for a series of estates including The Stuith Sheahan 1745 Emma C. Gibson 1814 James R. Brock 1831 and Wilbur C. Babcock 1834.

Suffolk County Emma C. Gibson James R. Brock Wilbur C. Babcock

Superior Court cases and verdicts from 1880s Middlesex Essex dockets

Middlesex and Essex County courts on January 9 report verdicts and damages. Thompson judge handles Jose S. d Avila versus Jose M. Soares for forcible entry and fence destruction with a defense of general denial. verdict for defendant. Michael Cullen v Elizabeth Cox awarded $115 for horse injury and death. Dockets list numerous civil actions, tort suit Clark v Hoyt for dog bite damages, and other mixed Cambridge and Boston area cases with defendants named and outcomes noted.

Middlesex Thompson Jose S. d’Avila Jose M. Soares R. J. McKelleger Roger M. Wentworth Michael Cullen Elizabeth Cox Superior Civil Court Essex County Salem Clark

Talbot applies for admission to practice law in Norfolk

Superior Court in Norfolk holds January sitting notice that Arthur F. Talbot of Stoughton seeks admission to the bar. He may be admitted Monday January 13 at 10 o clock forenoon if no objections arise and he is found qualified. Erastus Worthington, Clerk, January 9, 1890.

Arthur F. Talbot Stoughton Erastus Worthington

Bar Meeting to Discuss President's Judiciary Message

Bar members practicing in United States courts will meet on Tuesday January 21 at noon to consider the judiciary portion of the President's message and whether to push a concerted action of the U S court bar nationwide to implement the President's recommended measure.

United States United States Court

Notes About The City Real Estate Exchange And Events

The Real Estate Exchange opens next Saturday at noon. The twenty first annual police ball occurs Wednesday evening Jan 15 at Mechanics building. James S Macdonald sold Broadway A and Athens corner estate to Thomas H Lynch for 9300 cash plus 1889 taxes. Holy Cross alumni plan reunion and dinner Jan 16 at Parkhouse. Lowell Institute lecture last night by Prof W G Farlow on Marine Plants. Naval Militia meet Parker House Jan 10 at 8 pm to organize. Evangelical Alliance annual meeting next Monday evening. Athletic Association invites Harvard and MIT reps next Wednesday for sparring fencing and wrestling. Edward E Small of Boston to give second in Practical talks at Y M C U tomorrow. Rev S E Herrick starts Sunday evening lectures at Mt Vernon Church on Some Great Books and Their Authors. Prescott Insurance stockholders reelected board at 70 Kilby street yesterday at noon. Thomas Belliet engaged to lecture Chauncy Hall class this afternoon at 3 in room 16. Trinity Chapel Last evening Rev John Lindsay spoke on The Teacher. Boston Teachers Mutual Benefit Association meets tomorrow at 2 30 at girls high on West Newton street. Col E H Hewins of Union Electric Car Company lectured last night at Wells Memorial Hall. Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamship Co issues large picture of ocean greyhound, framed by John A Lowell & Co. Contributions for Barnwell eight murdered negroes to Mrs W J Mixon Barnwell Court House S C or to Hon John D Long 5 Tremont Street for cash.

Mechanics James 8. Macdonald Broadway Athens Thomas H. Lynch Holy Cross College Worcester Park Relouse Lowell Institute W. G. Farlow Harvard Naval Militia Parker House Evangelical Alliance Meiona Athletic Association Harvard University Institute of Technology Edward E. Small Boston Young Men’s Christian Union S. E. Herrick Mt. Vernon Prescott Insurance Company Kilby Street Thomas Belliet Springfeld Chauncy-Hall Trinity Chapel John §. Lindsay St. Paul’s Church Boston Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association West Newton Street E. H. Hewins Union Electric Car Company Barnwell S. C W. J. Mixon Barnwell Court House John D. Long Tremont Street City

Bargains in Overcoats at Macallar Parker Co

Macallar Parker Co offers winter overcoats of the best quality from their old established line. The firm emphasizes top grade goods and displays a selection of bargains in current stock for the season.

Macallar, Parker &Co

Special bargains on winter coats and cloaks at store sale

A damaged list describes bargains in the Retail Clothing Department with many lots of winter overcoats for men and boys in broken sizes. Elysian overcoats small sizes cut to 15 dollars from 22 25 or 30. Black soft finish worsted diagonal overcoats all sizes reduced from 32 to 20. Seated cheviot cape ulsters long with detachable capes discounted to 15 dollars. Quick disposal of surplus stock emphasized.

Overcoat Sale Promises Big Savings and Limited Quantities

Twenty five dollar Elysian Beaver Overcoats offered at sixteen dollars draw crowds to the store today. Shoppers urged to buy now as stock may vanish tomorrow with many buyers expected, while Thompson's patent cut English cassimere trousers also discounted well below cloth value.

Elysian Beaver Welcoome Thompson

Suburban Light & Power to Light Boston Streets

The Suburban Light and Power Company wins Boston street lighting contract. 800 lamps citywide at 89.74 cents per lamp per night for city proper and 37.99 cents for Roxbury area. Estimated annual cost difference about 675,000 dollars. Company promises Roxbury and Dorchester lighting within six weeks, South Boston in twelve, Boston proper in sixteen. Boston Electric Light will cover interim. City officials expect city lighting once Suburban proves satisfactory.

Suburban Light & Power Company Boston Ihe South Boston Dorchester West Rnoxbury Roxbury Allen Pew Company Hart West Roxbury Boston Electric Light Company Mmany Jons

Polymyimia Club Opens Dudley Street Concert

The Dudley Street Opera House crowd enjoyed a Polymyimia Club concert led by Mr. George J. Parker. Mrs Shuphrey Allen sang from Grondo’s Queen of Sheba while AO M Roth played violin and S H Gerrish was the pianist.

Dudley Street Opera House Polymyimia Club Acl George J. Parker Shuphrey Allen Grounod Queen of Sheba AO. M. Roth H. Gerrish

Nationalist Lecture At Quincy Unitarian Chapel Tonight

A Boston Nationalist Club member will speak at the Unitarian Church chapel in Quincy on Nationalism, covering its philosophical ethical and practical aspects. Other speakers may share views. All interested invited. Admission free.

Quincy Boston Nationalist Club Unitarian Church Quincey

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M. J. Savage Ladies —Physiological Institute Council Israel F. Pierce Michael W. Norris Lewis Burnham Charles F. Sprague John F. Kinney Horace Bacon Willian d. Doherty Thomas C. Pansatharles Carroll Osgood C. Blaney Joh IL Griffin Architect’s Department David F. Barry John P. Reed Paul C. Brooks Bridges William H. Oakes George E. Lovell Daniel F. Breen James G. Light Daniel P. Toomey Benjamin F. Brown Franklin Pierce Henry W. Woodbury Patrick J. Heffernin Patrick €. Kelley Walter L. Hayes James M. UF *Brien James G. Tones Francis C. Lowell Richard Sullivan Melancthon W. Burlen Benjamin F. Hatch Melancthon W. Burien Isaac Rosnosky John A. Campbell Henry B. Gnoodenough James B. Hamilton Thomas Talbot East Boston Ferries Frank C. Wood Patrick H. Quinn Janes B. Grahaw Edward W. Dison Horace G. Allen George v. L. Meyer Henry Bb. Goodenough Samuel H. Wise James B. Graham John J. Cotter City Hall Charles FE. Harris Joseph J. Casey Jacob N. Goodnough Harbor—iHenry Woodbury Abraham C. Ratshesky Patrick C. Kelley Health Department Edward E. Drew Frederick Eaton Charles George A. Whiteley Arthur L. Spring Edward Barry Kerniced S. Edward Shas Charles E. Nlarris Nathaniel G. Robison Davin F Barry Perlie A. Dyar Walter LL Hayes George E. Lovett Israel KF. Pierce Harlan P. Paige James D. Doherty David I. Barry William IL. Oakes Tarlan P. Paine Jacob N Goodnood Patrick de Kelley Joseph d. Casey Charles River Bridges George Y. LL. Meyer Jenry K. Oneigh Nathaniel G. Robinson Bowdoin Parker Ci Mou Council Bourad Snen Quay Jom Ries Jalips Issa Commonwealth Avenue Essex Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir Committee of Ferry Department Wilson Board of Aldermen Boston & Maine Carpenter Ramsey Boston & Maine Railroad Causway Street United States District Courst Nelson Supreme Judicial Court Superior Court Brown West Endene Cullinane Tinhun Warren Merryl McConnell Nus Whittie Stoddard Vphelps Butler Weabody Word Lahmeyer Howard ApprRson Elisha Greenhood Peupie Lee Company J. E. Cotter E. Greenhood G. Fall J. Lowell, Jr Traavelawn Sool Eldredge Harris Uphilln Day Beoardman Has-kell McDonald Dana WOT Atwood Merch Miners Grant MeDer Ott Bisner, J Overn Hern Farrington Robin Sae Doherty Same Hult Moors Espi—Scanian Orr Devinsey Dusagan Cable Newhall Ingersoll Lirabury Gaston Pray Stan Llee Canoe Club Treat Ratigan Noticr Latharope George F. Holt Mary B. Cummings George R. Jones Willian Gaston Patricius Meehan Seth Perkins Green Street Stony Brook Dante HW. N. Collison W. L. Foilan Vb. M. Babson Tord Lynch Bode Wheatland Lord di Pais Mitch Gilling Conk Rhcillian Donahue Cowan Cuok Wi Waliibuil Canon Ibadlett Faxon Snow Ext Snr Booth Brooks Irwin DuVigueaux Whiting Aoyer Schenck Belcheret Jiyug Fain Witt Inh'ts of Can Ligeon Jac Reonon F .Aon Et al Cross Coumpany Stuith Sheahan Woods Kenny Atlantic National Hamoptin Hayhank White Townsend Cole Gribbens City of Man and Canbridge Ferry Pelonsky Wilkinson Smith Crillin Murphy Cambridge Pierce Town of Kelly Isi Woburn Diana, Asse Tay Wool Reas Walker Shea Lent Doty Bert PALTE Sawyer Chitin Fay Me Farmies St. Mary's Parochial School City of Cambridge Norfolk, Ss WaGuial Er.c. Thompson Washington ST Old South Church Aston City the Polymia Club Abe KoYak Das- Ing Powder Co
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