Beginning Their Work A Beehive Of Early State House Activity
The State House opened its annual legislative grind with extended committee hearings on roads and bridges and the Beacon street widening. A New Bedford petition seeks relief over tax shares of national banks, while Fitchburg railroad requests director appointments and mortgage exemptions. House reports include prison system records. a street railway franchise sale proposal drew debate, with Brookline residents opposing routing and grade plans and proposing future study and town veto thresholds. The Brookline hearing adjourned to 11 am next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Beacon Street
Senate
New Bedford
Commonwealth
United States
Fitchburg Railroad Corporation
Hoosac Tunnel
Troy & Greenfield
Milliken
Senator Phillips
Mystic River Corpes
Mystic River
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Morse
Canton
Phillips
Howard
Fall River
Cook
Gloucester
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Salem Marine Society
Alger
Arlington Mills
Pilsbury
Charlestown
Hoosac Wasnal
Troy & Greenfield Railroad
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Parkman
Boston
Committee On
Commissioners of Prisons
Reformatory
Concord
Orison
Ohio
Massachusetts
Widening Beacon Street Hearing In Brookline
Boston hearing before the roads and bridges committee on Brookline voters petitioning General Court to relocate or widen Beacon Street as a town way The proposal aims to widen the street to meet future travel needs with an estimated cost of 860000 and entails parkway use between two streets sparking remonstrance from rivals including Edward Atkinson and Andreas Blume
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
George Griggs
Boston
Dorchester
Fay
William H. White
Edward S. Philbrick
White
Beacon Street
William Aspinwall
Moses Williams
Alfred D. Chandler
John J. McCormack
John L. Swift
Charles H. Stearns
Andreas Jume
Francis W. Lawrence
Board of Selectmen
George ¥. Joyce
B. F. Baker
Albert L. Lincoln
James B. Hand
Edward Atkinson
Emery
Hyde
Henry M. Whitney
West End Improvement Company
Clement K. Fay
Moses Williams, Jr
Selectmen
Andreas Blume
Norfolk
General Court
Albert L. Lincoln, Jr
Honacke James
Whilliams
State House
Jose
Henry D. Hyde
Atkinson
Employers' Liability Bill Aims to Expand Employee Remedies
A proposed act by Charles G. Fall mirrors English reforms and seeks broader employer liability. It covers defects in equipment and negligence by supervisors and those controlling rail signals, with injured workers or their legal representatives entitled to substantial compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Fall
Emancipating a City Reform Moves in Philadelphia
A detailed report on Philadelphia municipal reform chronicles the rise of the Bullitt charter, new mayoral power, nine department structure, strict impeachment and civil service rules, and the end of ring control. It notes the plan to start in April 1887 with a four year mayoral term and strong executive leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelp
Post
Philadelphia
Hartranft
Harrisburg
Senate
Committee On Municipal Corporations
John C. Bullitt
Pattison
Republican Party
Bullitt
Select Council
Board of Aldermen
Public Service
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Works
Department of Charities and Correction
Departments of
Public Works
Public Safety
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Service
Smith
New York
Massachusetts
Department
Normal
House
Phillips
Committee On the Treasury
Military Department
Canadian
Fitchburg Railroad Seeks Board Representation and Mortgage Exemption
The Fitchburg Railroad Company seeks a law to allow Governor and council appointed directors to represent Commonwealth interests on its board. It argues that a mortgage under chapter 207 would not enhance bonds secured by the Commonwealth and would hinder operations. The company requests ratification of its consolidation agreement and exemption from the mortgage requirement. January 25 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy & Greenfield
Hoosac
Commonwealth
Fitchburg Railroad Company
BE. B. Puriius
Massachusetts dentistry board bill debated before public health panel
John Perrin of Boston urged a bill to create a five member board of registration in dentistry appointed by the Governor and council. It would require dentists to register within six months, grant certificates to experienced or properly trained practitioners, and make false claims punishable by fine or jail. Opponents included Ex Representative Wilkinson and Dr Hargrave. The session also noted a portrait of Speaker Varnam and a Lincoln memorial volume from the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perrin
Boston
Committee On Public Health
Massachusetts
L. D. Foss
I. J
United States Senate
Ames
Washington
Sedgwick
Banks
Department of State
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Congress
F. B. Carenter
Metaphor on righteousness compares life to a railroad
Sam Jones at Faneuil Hall uses a railroad allegory to urge the path of righteousness suited to the human soul. He contrasts a pristine engine with a dirty one and argues preachers should not settle for polished sermons but carry sinners toward God, noting changes in Sam Small’s preaching style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Faneuil Hall
Mr. Jones
Jones
Death
Hell
Sam Small
Fourteenth Massachusetts Press Association Reunion
The fourteenth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Press Association convened at the United States Hotel at 1 o'clock with President George M. Whitaker in the chair. Officers were elected for 1887 and delegates named for the national convention in Denver. A banquet followed with Governor Oliver Ames as a guest and notable after-dinner speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Press Association
United States
George M. Whitaker
New England Farmer
C. M. Shepard
George H. Procter
Cape Ann Advertiser
Francis Procter
The
James Cox
Cambridge Press
Luther L. Holden
Boston Home Journal
George T.newhall
Lynn Transcript
Eben N. Walton
Salem Register
E. H. Phelps
Springfield
New England Homestead
H. Shepard
Danvers Mirror
H. H. Sylvester
East Boston Press
J. S. Smith
Rockland Standard
Charles B. Fish
Palmer Journal
George H.procter
Whitaker
Denver
Col
H. B. Blackwell
Woman’s Journal
W. H. Cook
Milford Journal
G. A. Hanscom
Lowell Times
E. B. Haskell
Boston Herald
Loomis
Holyoke Transcript
Oliver Ames
Ames
Charles L. Lee
Rhode Island Press Association
Charles Howard Montague
the Globe
Stephen O'Meara
Journal
Association
Lady Friends
Boston Theatre
M’glenan
Spot Pond Waters Rise Overflow Floods Cellars
Heavy rain has raised Spot Pond water levels and caused Spot Brook to overflow between Melrose and Malpen, flooding several cellars over the past two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spot Brook
Malpen
Spot Pond
Melrose
Reader Corrects Editorial Confusion Over Rienzi and Virginius
A Boston letter to the Post criticizes an editorial misplacing Rienzi and Virginius as contemporaries and labeling Rienzi a Latin. The writer argues for historical accuracy detailing Cola di Rienzi’s 14th century life and notes the error by the anonymous HisTorthers. January 24, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sismondi
Boston
Barrett
Rienzi
Louis James
Virginius
Rome
Italy
Val Ae
Cola di Rienzi
Henry VII
Henry
HisTorthers
Caswell Hazard Cod Liver Oil Advert
Purity claim for Cod Liver Oil from Caswell Hazard & Co New York touted as the purest and sweetest oil. Medical endorsement notes superiority over competitors and a scene of skin care claims with Juniper Tar Soap accompanying the advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Hazard & CO
New York
Strike at McKean Appleton Shoe Plant Prompt Labor Walkout
Salem district reports a complete shutdown as District 77 Knights of Labor orders a strike at McKean and Appleton shoe factory over foreman change and wage issues. About one hundred workers left. arbitration offered. Also notes include a boy injured on ice, Endicott's departure for Washington, and a grandstand roof collapse during a gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
McKay
Union
Wallace Williams
Alderman Williams
Robertson’s Court
Endicott
Washington
Legislative Committee On
Bridge Street
Beverly
Banquet to an Alderman in East Boston
Alderman John H. Sullivan was honored at a complimentary banquet in the Maverick House East Boston last evening. About 500 sat down to supper with numerous city officials and notable guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sullivan
Maverick House
Boston
McLaughlin, Donovan, Lee, Capen and Carroll
McEanary
Coleman
Barry
Common Council
O'Neil
Harvey N. Shepard
Whitney, Keough, Cartin and Flynn
Ferries
Arbecam
Patrick J. Maguire
T. F. Doherty
William B. Smart
A. Bowker
James E. Fitzgerald
P. J. Kennedy
Patrick Googins
Boardman Hall
Dr. Granger
Dwyer
Walsh
Alderman Sullivan
Sullivan
Auction Sale of Stocks and Bonds at State Street Exchange
On Wednesday January 26 at 11 30 o clock listings show shares from Taunton Natl and Natl City Bank to Ledgered rail and street companies. The sale includes Boston stock exchange items with dozens of banks railroads and manufacturing concerns from Taunton to Cambridge and Boston with multiple lots of 10 to 410 shares. Auctioneers Brokers and Appraisers at 51 State Street announce weekly auction sales on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 3 P M by order of Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunnton Natl
Taunton
Mass
City Bank
Atlas Natl. Bank
Market
Natl
Boston Con. St. Ry. Co
Cheshire Rd. Ptd
Boston Athenaeum
Lowell Mfg. Co
Cambridge Horse Rd
Mass. Mutual Fire Ins. Co
American Shoe Tip Co
Washington Mills Co
New
Cleveland & Canton
Pettee Machine Works
Louisville
New Albany & St. Louis
National Bank of North America
Market National Bank
National Webster Bank
Continental National Bank
National City Bank
Blue Hill National Bank
State National Bank
Norwich & Worcester RE
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Everett National Bank
Third National Bank
National Bank
State Street
City of Macon
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Boston
Middle Atlantic
Charleston
S. C
Bessarabia
Knoop, Frerichs & CO
Stock quotations and listed securities in a financial page
A dense list of quotations includes National Bank of Commerce Exchange Bank Chauncy Hall School Detroit Hillsdale & South Western R R Co Wisconsin Central R R Co pref Boston & Albany R R Co Cambridge R R Co Rutland R R Co common Housatonic Rolling Mills Cambridge R R Co North Chi Rolling Mills Portland Water Co Michigan Central Sm Air Line Consolidated R R of Vermont Manchester Mills Tremont and Suffolk Mills Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Old Boston Natl Bank First N Bk of St Johnsbury American Shoe Tip Co Norwich & Worcester R R Co Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain R R Co Kansas City & Cameron BR Traders National Bank National Tube Works Hill Mfg Co State National Bank Chemical Hand Fire Extinguisher Co Burlington & Missouri Middlesex Mills.
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Pueblo & Arkansas Valley
Imtes
Natl
Bank
Woburn
Gt. Falls & Conway
Revere Bank
Boston & Albany
New
Eng. Mort. Sec. Co. Ie
City of Oledo
Boston Horse
Aiso
Casihnirlachic “Mining Co
Busell Trimmer Co
Boston Consolidated Street BR. Co
Boston Belting Co
Cambridge Horse RR
Union Pacific RR
S. F
New England Mortgage Security Co
Michigan Central
Sm. Air Line
Consolidated R. R. of
Vermont
Tremont and Suffolk Mills
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Old Boston Natl. Bank
First N. Bk. of
St. Johnsbury
American Shoe Tip Co
Norwich & Worcester RR. Co
Ogdensburg & Lake Eet
Michigan Air Line
Kansas City & Cameron BR
Aloe
Traders’ National Bank
National Tube
Hill Mfg. Co
State National Bank
Burlington & Missouri
L. G
Middlesex Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fitchburg Railroad
Mendine
Distressed Historicus
McKean & Appleton
Fost Prospectus
Boston Post
Post Publishing Company
Washington St
Business Directory
Qafes
Damon Safe and Iron Works Co
Sudbury St
State Electrotype Foundry
Pamirs
Paine’s Manufactory
Canal Street
Datent Solicitor
R. H. Eddy
Massachusetts ‘Tithe Insurance Co
Mili .T
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
Richards & CO
Reade St
Joan
Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet
White St
Townsend & Montant Auctioneers
Leonard Street
Samuel Bunting’s
KR. L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
National Bank of Commerce
Do Exchange Bank
Chiconee Mi’ Co
Manchester Mills
dJasmaica Plain Gas Light Co
Marrimans Mila
Great Falls Mfg Co
Horatio Harris & CO
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida
Trinacria
Palermo
Pier 2
Henry Schachte
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