Republicans Push Prohibitory Amendment Debate in Legislature
Republican lawmakers opposed statutory prohibition but backed submitting a prohibitory constitutional amendment to voters. The day centered on bills to end licenses after April 30, with votes 157 to 74 to lay the measure on the table and 88 to 187 opposing changing “intoxicating” to “alcoholic.” The Senate approved a quorum motion 160 to 70, with several party members voting across lines. Also reported was a $20,000 appropriation for the Soldiers' Home at Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Messrs. Brigham
Delano
Finney
Haskell
McCarthy
Morin
Norwood
Messrs
Barkup
Berry
Blume
Call
Fottler
Fisk
Boston
Wharton
Riddell
Risteen
Allen
Auburn
Frost
Gordon
Knox
Noyes
O’mealey
Poor
Robinson
Springfield
Chelsea
Casey
Messrs. Delano
Marion
Gagan
Hayes
Hamilton
Mesars
Kerry
Salem
Blake
Bedford
Brigham
Marlboro
Carl
Clark
Natick
Huntington
Story
Gloucester
Dresser
Medford
Quincy
Collison
Gile
Worcester
Mellen
Symonds
Flynn
Quincey
Messrs. Wardwell
Haverhill
Gracey
Wadlin
Reading
Yeas
Adams
Woburn
Armstrong
Atherton
Atwood
Babbitt
Barrett
Bartlett
Bixby
Bottum
Breed
Brewer
Brooks
Brown
Burnham
Butler
Conwell
Carpenter
Champlin
Cheney
Church
Wilbraham
Northbridge
Close
Colby
Conant
Canwell
Coolidge
Crowell
Cutler
Dame
Newbury
Davis
Deland
Dennis
Dewey
Dexter
Eames
Elfridge
Fales
Ferry
Disher
Floyd
Friend
Gleason
Holbrook
Goss
Greenwood
Grosvenor
Gunn
Hall
Hartwell
Hatch
Hathaway
Haves
Lynn
Haynes
Henry
Hill
Hinchelfle
Hitchcock
Hixon
Holman
Hooper
Hunt
Jaques
Kimball
Fitchburg
Orleans
Rogers
Millbury
Rogerson
Rounsevelt
Rugg
Russell
Maynard
Somerville
Sanford
Sanger
Seavey
Shaw
Shepard
Simonds
Westminster
Slocum
Dartmouth
Newton
Sohier
Southwick
Spring
Stimpson
Stowe
Taft
Temple
Tompkins
Trull
Turner
Tyler
Upham
Vanderhoof
Wales
Walworth
Warden
Wardwell
Ware
Waters
Winthher
Wright
Wild
Wiley
Wilkinson
Willis
Witt
Woods
Woodward
Wyman
Nays
Backup
Bennett
Boardman
Brady
Cal
Calnan
Carey
Carman
Carney
Carroll
Conroy
Coveney
Cronin
Methuen
Desmond
Doherty
Dolan
E. J. Donovan
James Donovan
Driscoll
Dunilea
Farren
Lowell
Garity
Gibson
Griswold
Hagerty
Haggerty
Southbridge
Hastings
Keane
Kearn
Kendall
Kennedy
Northampton
Lally
Jilly
Lyons
McCooey
McDonald
McDonough
MccEnany
Mc&kttrick
Miller
Monahan
Noonan
O’brien
O'Neil
Braton
O'Neill
Sudbury
Pratt
Provin
Quinn
Fall River
D. J. Quinn
P. H. Quinn
Raymond
Hinsdale
Kiddell
Sullivan
Lawrence
Towne
Winchester
Winthrop
Mr. Smith
Athol
Fink
Boston Lying-in Hospital and Athol Water Co Petitions
Petitions were received for authority to hold real estate by the Boston Lying-in Hospital and to sell property and franchises to the town of Athol by the Athol Water Co. The judiciary committee found no legislation needed on the district police chief’s report. Senator Spellman introduced on leave a bill on county officer and court clerk accounts. Senator Walker reported a $20,000 appropriation for Chelsea Soldiers' Home. Calendar items: bills for the State library and labor bureau report printing advanced to engrossment. widow of William H. Griffith favored. pardons report for 1537 deemed 1:0 legislative necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Athol Water Company
Athol
Committee On the Judiciary
Spellman
Walker
Chelsea
State Library
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
William H. Griffith
Committee On Prisons
Executive Council
House Debates Prohibition and Local Legislation Moves
The House debated Quincy’s bill to void licenses after April. Prohibition was urged amid party maneuvering, with members debating constitutional submission and whether to support a return to the 1869 prohibitory law. Lawmakers also advanced or stalled several orders on court salaries, fair-ground land, and liquor-sale forfeitures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Colerain
South Middlesex
Qua
Lowell
Barrett
Melrose
Provin
Westfield
Mr. Colby
Boston
Supreme and Superior Courts
Mr. Brewer
Alden Webb
Beverly
Bernard J. Brogan
Charles P. Coffin
Magnolia Improvement Company
C. L. Howland
Ainst
Hanson
Hitman
Quincy
Wardwell
Haverhill
Prohibition
Ooe
Parkman
Robinson
Gile
Worcester
Quincey
Isk
Donough
Darling
Flynn
Bosee
Angue
Prohibition Vote Divides Lawmakers on Intoxicating Word Change
Debate over Casey bill ends with 160 to 70 approval of the original intoxicating wording after a 88 to 137 rejection of replacing it with alcoholic. Republicans largely for prohibition amends, Democrats against, with a few crossovers from both sides. A later vote on furnishing members with official directories is rejected.
Gift to Marblehead church funds stained glass window
The Senate members contribute money for a window at old St. Michael's Church Marblehead built in 1714. The window will feature stained glass with an inscription. Senator Soren Roads Jr Marblehead started the effort after noting the church’s historic status and preservation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mooney
St. Michael’s Church
Marblehead
New England
David Masson
Virginia
George Washington
Custis
Soren Roads, Jr
Committee Hearings on Suffolk Court Judges and Beverly Farms Split
The judiciary committee heard Clerk Willard of the Suffolk Superior Court on increasing judges. Beverly Farms division issue debated by towns committee with Fred H Williams citing breach between Beverly and Farms. Augustus P Loring testified on population, growth, and school capacity. Hearing to continue Friday. Brandeis spoke against woman suffrage petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On the Judiciary
Willard
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Messrs. Gargan
Fay
Beverly Farms
Committee On
Towns
Fred H. Williams
Beverly
Augustus P. Loring
L. D. Brandeis
Executive council confirms nominations under suspension
At yesterday's executive council meeting nominations were confirmed under suspension of the rules, listing the officials approved and the action taken during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Nominations for Medical Examiner From State Officials
Henry S. Hyde of Springfield trustee of the Agricultural College and George B. Loring of Salem member of the State board of agriculture join E. L. Giddings of Beverly director of the Collateral Loan Company and James A. Shepard of Westfield in nomination for medical examiner replacing Waterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Hyde
Springfield
The
Agricultural College
George B. Loring
Salem
State Board of Agriculture
E. L. Giddings
Beverly
Collateral Loan Company
James A. Shepard
Westfield
Waterman
Harvard Overseers Vote for New Professors and Report
An adjourned Harvard board meeting chaired by Hon. Charles R. Codman approved hiring Silas Marcus Macrane Ernest Young and Arthur Searle dating from Sept 1 1887. President Eliot reviewed faculty changes finances discipline athletics and the sight reading emphasis and noted rising religious interest with voluntary chapel attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College
Charles R. Codman
Silas Marcus Macrane
A.B
Ernest Young
Arthur Searle
A.M
Phillips
Bussey Institute
Eliot
Lyman and
Gibbs
Alexander Agassiz
Frederick Ward Datuats
Peabody
Appleton Chapel
Edward W. Hooper
Obituary of Cyrus Wakefield Prominent Wakefield Leader Dies
Cyrus Wakefield, a leading Wakefield resident, died suddenly last evening after arriving by train from Beeston. He collapsed in his sleigh in the arms of Chauncey Coon and passed away within moments. About 55, he had served as treasurer of the Wakefield Rattan Company and a director of the South Reading Bank, with ties to various social and benevolent efforts. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Wakefield
Wakefield
Beeston
Chauncey Coon
Mr. Coon
Wakefield Rattan Company
South Reading Bank
Lenin
Daniel D Warren Dies in Springfield Railroad Contractor
Daniel D Warren of Springfield, famed railroad contractor, died early yesterday after years of poor health. Born in Hoosick New York sixty five years ago he lived in Springfield since adulthood. His career spanned wholesale groceries hardware paper making and extensive railway project work including Watertown Cherthage Council Bluffs St Joseph and other lines. He helped build New York West Shore Buffalo and joined with Willis Phelps on several major roads. Survived by a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel D. Warren
Springfield
Hoosick
N. Y
Willis Phelps
Council Bluffs & St. Joseph
Missouri Valley
Lake Ontario Shore
Connecticut Central Roads
Watertown & Cherthage
William Birnie
Springfield & New London
Troy & Greenfield
New York, West Shore & Luffalo Road
Hancock
Sale of Rare Books at Hayward Place Auction
Large attendance at the sale by Messrs. C. I. Libbie & Co. saw a wide variety of items sold. Walter Savage Landor works and a long list of Longfellow and Lowell titles performed well. Manuscripts on vellum including De Regimine Principum from 1478 fetched 2250, and A Roman Missal by a German Scribe 15th century fetched 20. Other notable prices included Cotton Mather works 27 50 and 24, and Arabians and chronicles selling fairly high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Libbie & Co
Hayward Place
Walter Savage Landor
Longfellow
Lowell
Cotton Mather
Psalterium Americanum
ABC of Religion
Increase Mather
Join Multon
Murphy
Spain
United States of Colombia Class in a City Visit
A speaker, Mrs. South Congregational Church, recalls Bogota life based on long residence. She details dangers of reaching the city, school habits, teachers smoking, sacred sweet peas, and customs. Bogota lies near the equator at about 9,000 feet, with cold seasons and mixed Spanish Indian natures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Congregational Church
Bernard Whitman
Bogota
United States
Colombia
City Trustees Elect Officers at Sailors Home Meeting
At the annual trustees meeting in Quincy, officers chosen include Hon. A. H. Rice as president, Joshua Crane as treasurer and clerk, W. L. Faxon MD as superintendent, and Mrs. Faxon as matron. The board also names members to fill vacancies, with General Loring's seat now occupied by Edward T. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Sailors’ Home
Quincy
A. H. Rice
Joshua Crane
W. L. Faxon
Superior Civil Court
Columbus Avenue
Boylston Street
Robert A. Hooper
Houghton & Dutton
Meighan
Hooper
Charles Maynes
West End Railway Names D F Longstreet New General Manager
D F Longstreet of Providence accepts the position and starts duties as general manager of the consolidated West End railway. Henry Whitney becomes president handling general and financial duties. The organization includes J H Goodspeed treasurer Henry F Woods purchasing agent Charles B Sergeant auditor and Charles F Lyman consulting veterinary. Longstreet, a Connecticut native, rose from conductor to secretary treasurer and superintendent before becoming general manager in 1884 with similar roles at Denver city railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Railway
D. F. Lonstreet
Providence
Consolidated Lines
C. A. Richards
Longstreet
Henry M. Whitney
J. H. Goodspeed
Henry F. Woods
Charles 8
Charles F. Lyman
Connecticut
Rhode Island Volunteers
George Smith
Union Railroad Company
Denver (Col
Creditors Hear Of Multiple Business Failures In Northeast
The Buffalo Rubber Company failed with preferred liabilities to employees and to William A. D. Barr of Merchants' Bank of Buffalo totaling about 530,000 and other large debts to firms in New York and beyond. Franklin Rolfe & Co. of Boston reportedly owes around 1100,000. Burgess Bros. in Falmouth reported liabilities near 11,000 with 8,500 assets. no settlement offered. Holt & Messler in East Foxboro faced financial embarrassment with attachments on personal property. Thibadau Girard & Co of Montreal disclosed 38,000 liabilities and 58,000 assets. Brown & Co. of Montreal assigned liabilities around 60,000. Woodman True & Co. of Portland settled at about 42.4 cents on the dollar. EE. S. Fox of Sanguoit assigned. John E. F. Webb of Pittsfield seeks 30 cents on the dollar. J. G. Bailey of Wiscasset assigned. G W. Woodbury of Franklin and D. W. Goggle of Lowell faced attachments.
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Buffalo
William A. D. Barr
Merchants’ Bank of Buffalo
New York
Boston
Franklin Rolfe
8 Exchange Place
Franklin Rolfe & Co
Rolfe
Rolfe & Guild
Burgess Bros
Falmouth
Holt & Messler
East Foxboro
Webster King
Thibadau, Girard & Co
Montreal
Brown & Co
Lawrence Rose
Merchants’ Bank
Woodman, True & Co
Portland
EE. S. Fox
Sanguoit
John EF. Webb
Pittsfield
J. G. Bailey
Grocer
Wiscasset
G W. Woodbury
Franklin
M. W. Thomsson
Summer Street
D. W. Goggle
Lowell
English High School Class Reunion of 82 at Thorndike
The English High School class of 82 held its annual reunion at the Thorndike last evening with 23 attendees. President William N. Merrian led the meeting, Edward J. Bader acted as toastmaster, and Winthrop L. Thayer read a history of recent class achievements. Germania Orchestra provided dinner music as officers for the new year were elected: president EB Cobb, vice president C O Sherman, secretary treasurer George L Webster, historian Arthur V Walburg, toastmaster Samuel C Gould, and executive committee Thayer Pierce Rhodes plus ex officio the president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High School
Thorndike
William N. Merrian
Edward J. Bader
Winthrop L. Thayer
Germania Orchestra
EB. B. Cobb
C. O. Sherman
George L. Webster
Arthur V. Walburg
Samuel C. Gould
W. H. 5. Pierce
W. Rhodes
Mrs Augusta Solomon Offers Hair Removal Preparation
Mrs Dr Augusta Solomon of 175 Court Street markets a vegetable preparation claimed to remove superfluous hair and prevent new growth. The remedy allegedly avoids caustic or acidic ingredients common in similar products and is presented as carefully prepared.
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Augusta Solomon
Court Street
Supreme Court Docket Summary from January Session
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on January 26 heard the law docket with justices Morton, Devens, Holmes and Knowton Jr. listed. Cases included Bustes v Bostes, Newcomb v Boston Protective Department, Spalding v Conant, Smith v O’Brien, and Pope v Farnsworth, exrs, with attorneys noted for both sides. The equity docket will be addressed next with cases 483, 48, 499, 491, 492, 493, 494, 408, 503 and 504 in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court For
the Commonwealth
Morton, C. J
Devens
Holmes and Knowton, Jr
William T. Bustes
Charles Bostes
Reno
J. B. Richardson
Benjamin
Newcomb
Boston Protective Department
William Gaston
C. L. B. Whitney
R. M. Morse, Jr
City of Boston Damages Suit and Long Island Case Records
Suffolk Superior Court first and second sessions list numerous cases. Margaret Devlin sues the City of Boston for land takings on Eastham street Brigh ton district. damages sought. Several tort and contract actions heard with verdicts for defendants or pending. Notable entries include Bonney libel defense and multiple attaché property suits. The document catalogs cases, parties, and counsel across sessions with verdicts and ongoing dockets.
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Superior Court
Suffolk County
Mascon
Margaret Devlin
City of
Boston
Eastham Street
Brighton
C. F. Kittredge
Plantiff
R. W. Nason
Joseph Howes
David
Cowan
George C. Travis
Samuel Hoar
Barker
Abner D. Snow
Long Island
K. J. Gargan
P. M. Keating
M. Babson
Otis L. Bonney
Boston Journal Newspaper Company
Hanson
Bonney
P. Gorely
A. L. Bartlett
J. L. Thorndike
Sherman Hoar
Edwin P. Osgood
William D. Martin
Same
Proerty
Lamson Cash Railway Company
Hanover
R. M. Morse
R. Lund
B.C. Gilman
Barnes
Reed
Kattelle
Capello
Gup
Palmer
Wadleigh
McQuade
Hefler
Cressy
Quade
Flour M. Co
Measures
Walters
Shute
Sefton v. Pt. of P
Same, Co
Publicover
Grady
Upton
Prieda
Davis
Mumler
Bacon, J
Superior Court Norfolk County Motions Set for Tomorrow
Jan 25 Norfolk County session notes PITMAN J announces the court will convene tomorrow morning for motions and then adjourn sine die. The brief notice sets the procedural schedule for the case filings and potential rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Norfolk County
Pitman
Court cases in Essex County superior court January 26
Jan 26 session lists multiple actions. Shackley of Beverly sues for injuries from a Beverley toboggan slide collision on Jan 12 1837. jury disagreed. Alley of Lynn sues administrator over board and nursing bills for father. $1135 funding noted. Hannan of unidentified parties sues Lane for injuries from a defective staging. defense general. Several other docket entries include Sewall v Goldwaite and Jones v McNulty along with others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackley
Alley
W. H. Niles
Bancroft
Tnavila
Francis T Bemis Honored With Business Closure
Prompted by long friendship and respect for Francis T Bemis of Bigelow Kennard Co, the following firms will close at noon on the 26th until funeral morning the 27th. Shreve Cramp Low Palmer Batchelder Co Robbins Appleton Co A Stowell Co Henry D Morse Charles M Toss George J Richards Jr Co Howard Wateh Clock Co J W Kettell Co Rand Crane C A W Crosby N G Wood Son Clarkson Schrieber B A Hersey Henry Guild Son Lewis E Jenks Farrington Hunnewell Brooks Pike Harwood Floyd Prate Rounds D Percival Co Morvill Bros Whitey Bros Henry T Spear Son Ripley Howland Mfg Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis T. Bemis
Messrs
Shreve, Cramp & Low
Palmer, Batchelder & Co
Robbins, Appleton & Co
A. Stowell & Co
Henry D. Morse
Charles M. Toss
George J. Richards
Clarkson & Schrieber
B. A. Hersey
Henry Guild & Son
Lewis E. Jenks
Farrington & Hunnewell
Brooks & Pike
Harwood Bros
Floyd, Prate & Rounds
Percival & Co
Morvill Bros. & Co
Whitey Bros
Henry T. Spear & Son
Ripley Howland Manufacturing Company
Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound Featured
An Honest, Straightforward Article highlights Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound, the long standing detergent product praised for its cleaning power and market presence. The piece outlines usage tips and emphasizes trust in the Pearline brand as a household staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Boot and Shoe Firms by City Listing Buyers
A dense roster of boot and shoe buyers across cities including Augusta Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit St Louis and Washington with names such as W J Rooney G W R George Mabley Carew Black Bros Falley Lancaster Morse and Chaddock. The list pairs buyers with firms and locations, illustrating a regional trade directory snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
M Brown
Lester Bros & Co
Roi Gairo
M C Black
Black Bros
Cincinnati
L Virden
Mabley & Carew
L Ronkel
I Failer’s Sons & Co
W Laws
H Lane & Co
Cleveland
Rene Ind
L Falley
L Falley, Jr
Omaha
W V Morse
Morse & Co
Pittsburg
Venn
O M Brigham
J M Gusky
Penn
H J Lang
HJ & G
Parrish
Carter & Parrish
St Louis
Todd
Woolman-Todd Boot and Shoe Company
J Price
J H Clements
Ad. Savanah
Buck
Buck Bros
Wheeling
Vance
S E McCoy
Vance-Hayes Shoe Company
Washington
D. C
Lahn & Co
Sunday School Teaching Discussion at Roxbury Universalist
The Universalist Sabbath School Union held a delegate meeting at Roxbury Universalist Church to discuss Aim and Method in Sunday School Teaching. Rev R A White urged using Bible study and maps, stressing the Bible as a household book and the need to teach what is most natural rather than imitate others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Sabbath School Union
Roxbury
Christ
Browning's Religion Shown In Last Lecture
Mr George Willis Cooke closed his series at the New England Women's Club rooms with a lecture on Browning's religious teachings. He described Browning as viewing religion as an omnipresent spirit and not dogmatic, urging acceptance of earthly disappointment as a purgation for the life beyond. He likened Browning to Dante and Milton, noting Paracelsus as showing the soul's spiritual conception beyond death and faith as path to high progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
George Willis Cooke
Browning
Milton
Paracelsus
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Harvard
California
San Francisco
Savage
Guierra Nevada
Crown Point
Union Con
Eureka
Ereere
Utah
Gould & Curry
Yellow Jacket
Hale & Norcross
Commonwealth
Nevada
Queensseers
Lelie Isle
United States OF Colombia
West End
D. F. Longstreet
Duddy
Old South Soc
Wainwright
Oston
O’ Dowd
Fosdick
Bangs
Robbins
Game
Mckeen
Emroe
Curtis
McLellan
Holt
Kyte
Met
Donovan
Ferme
Picanes
Lus. Co
Finnegan
Ford
Ames
Jacques v. Smith
Port
Wilison
MacCarthy
Brage
Bradley
Boston Con. R. Co
Swallow Ve. B. & v. Fierce
Pro
Fletcher
Mary Finn
T. J. Morrison
B. E. Perry
Stephen F. Jones
Michael Cavanagh
North Attleboro
H. H. Mather
John F. Cronan
White
McCorisaek
Bradae
Harris
Maces
Best
Loan
Ilowes
Essex County
Thompson, J
SFR Wamaues
Sewall
Goldwaite
Seale Coller
Sik
Jones
Boot and Shoe Buyers
Augusta
J Rooney
Rooney & Co
Craw
Baltimore
R George
George
Ain
Lobe
Grattan, Mitchell & Co
Louisville
Lexington
BK Lancaster
M P
Lancaster
Mik and
Creat
Bosworth Street
Oak Grove Farm
Mass
Johnk
Stevenson
Fanculi Hall Square
W.P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
Huston Bond
Samuel Ward Co
Devonshire
Tremont St
B. Tobey & Co
Congress St
Very & Coq
Pitts St
Very
Boston Post
Home Market Club
Sherman
McKinley
Goff
Tremont Temple
A. S. Colgar
Nashville
Tariff Reform League
Universalist Union
Taylor
Gover Cork
TERCH
Graves & Sons
Austin's Dog Bread
Austin & Graves
Commercial Street
American Allotment Association
Vanornum & Southwick
Tremont Street
John P. Leary
Main Street
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
C. E. Woodward & CO
Bromfield St
A. W. Davis
Northampton St
Leitier Hteads
Bill
Harriet A. Loring
New Hampshire
Democrats
Concord
N. H
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