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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1899
Page
8
The Post reports Brockton’s ex mayor John J. Whipple will introduce and champion a new bill. He is described as a man of the people and plans to support the measure for the good of the people.
The General Court empowers the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to supervise telephone rates and service. It authorizes hearings, book inspections, witnesses, and demands prior rate approvals, with complaints from mayors, town officials, or 20 customers triggering hearings and possible rate reductions or service improvements. The board's scope covers intercompany pricing and annual reports.
Colonel John J. Whipple of Brockton will introduce the Post telephone bill in the Legislature today. The measure seeks state supervision of telephone corporations to lower rates. Whipple led last year's drive, speaking for the bill and voting in its favor.
Representative Whipple prepares a strong push for a Massachusetts telephone bill this year amid a shift in sentiment. He notes support from leading Republicans and confidence of passage in both the House and Senate as major backers ready to speak when the measure is considered. Whipple remains a prominent Republican on the committee roster.
J J Whipple a Brockton leader born 1847 in Worcester moved through Milford Hopkinton and finally Brockton where he ran a drug and grocery firm for over twenty five years. He served as mayor five terms and held numerous public roles including state pharmacist board member
Havana starts a mass house to house inspection, with 1000 resident physicians hired by Surgeon-Major Davis to close cesspools, remove garbage daily, and seal off unsafe areas. Expect improvements in three months. Some residents oppose the rules as meddlesome while noting their own health. Also reports of smallpox cases in Indiana and Texas yellow fever suspicion, Brooklyn saluted, and command transfers in the army.
New York January 16 The comic opera star Atta Claire and her husband Dr Alfred Kayne are at the center of a domestic crisis after Kayne forces entry to Claire’s Madison Avenue apartment and abducts their three year old daughter. Neighbors report the pair planned to pursue divorce and a lawyer, Abraham Kaffenburgh, was present during events. Kayne, a Columbia College graduate with inheritance from his father, previously toured with Claire in the Castle Square company and later joined acting with her before a rift led to separation.
Four gas poisoning cases reported in Boston with two fatalities. Maud Batchelder aged 28 and Stella Glayde 25 were found unconscious after renting a room on Waltham Street. police say it was likely an accident tied to drinking. At City Hospital both survivors have a good chance of recovery. The two fatally poisoned victims were Antonio Kubete, 35, and Giuseppe Pasquale, at least ten years older. found at Hotel Piscopo on Fleet Street after allegedly using gas. Kubete weighed 140 pounds and Pasquale 189 pounds, both in dark suits. owner could not identify them. The victims checked in Saturday night and died after exposure. Authorities believe the gas was blown out and no self-harm indicated.
Surgeon General Sternberg returned from Cuba where he inspected United States troops. He said conditions near Havana Matanzas and Pinar del Rio are very good with little sickness but warned of rising illness as the unhealthy season nears. He praised Ludlow for energy in civil government and sanitary planning but noted Havana remains a difficult, costly problem.
The Apportionment Board began work on city department appropriations with a lengthy session. It will hear department head applications then enter executive session to decide allocations. Present were Chairman Drew City Auditor Dodge Chairman Lane Bath Commission Chairman Brackett Cemetery Trustees' Board and City Collector Taylor. The board plans daily meetings this week.
Miners and coal operators gather in Pittsburg to press for wage increases and an eight hour day under the interstate agreement. Operators from St Louis and Illinois expect broad participation as districts report improved business but railcar shortages. Some miners warn of a larger summer strike if demands are unmet. Michigan iron ore operators lure coal diggers through Illinois to move to iron mines.
Jacob Schobel head bookkeeper for Standard Grocery Company died after being found with a fractured skull at the elevator well of 82 and 86 Fulton Street. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital around 11 am yesterday. Medical examiner Harris will examine cause of death today amid theories of elevator misleveling or a fall down stairs.
Albany January 16 Senator John Raines author of the excise law announced an amendment to remove hotels clubs and restaurants Sunday liquor sales with meals He argues striking the section would stop all Sunday selling and enforce strict penalties on wine liquor beer or other intoxicants sold with meals across cities especially New York City
Harvard freshmen clinched the first debate on the advisability of the Nicaraguan Canal last night. The winning team featured FP McCarthy, P. Fitzpatrick, and R. G. Bruce, while the sophomores were H. W. Ballantine, T. G. Pierce, and A. G. Alley as judges and observers.
George W. Adams a 36 year Boston police veteran and East Boston resident dies at 78. Major Lewis H. Boutell, Boston lawyer and father of Illinois Rep Boutell, dies in Washington at 44. Colonel Eldredge, Kansas history figure, dies in Lawrence. George Gemunda, famed violin maker of Astoria, dies. Baron Dunsany William Plunkett, Irish representative peer, dies at 46.
Liberty Lodge Knights of Pythias held a public installation reception and banquet last night at Pythian Hall Central Square East Boston. The hall was full with members and friends and featured a welcome address by Harry Goldband C C. After the installation there was dancing with over 200 couples. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Aronson Mr M J Ruff Miss Eva Davidson Mr Abraham Alpert Mr Simon Lacob Mr Robert Goodman Miss Adah Smith Mr Sigmund Kaitz Miss Sarah Hirshberg Mr Nathan Block Miss Fannie Block Mr Jacob W Miller and Miss Fannie Ober.
New York on June 16 Miss Alice Hamilton granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton was declared insane by a sheriff's jury. Her estate is valued at over 200000 dollars. Pr Bull s Cough Syrup is a preventive for l voice and ulcerated throat.
Sacramento reports a sensational battle for the U S Senate as D M Burns and S Grant Jr lead, with a published claim that Howard Wright Speaker of the Assembly was offered money by Grant to buy votes. Wright says he borrowed 750 from Green, Grant’s political manager, and Green disputes any agreement.
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