Biennial Elections Debate Opens In State Committee
The Massachusetts Committee on Constitutional Amendments heard supporters of a biennial elections proposal led by Henry L. Pierce ex Governor Robinson and Mayor Alger of Cambridge while remonstrants led by George E. McNeil argued for preserving annual elections. Speakers urged that biennials would benefit governance and reduce distractions, with notable backers from both parties while opponents warned of reduced public input and increased influence by monopolies. The session ended with plans to reconvene to continue testimony and a motion to adjourn was debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Pierce
Robinson
Theodore C. Bates
Henry Parkman
Alger
Cambridge
S. W. McCall
E. H. Haskell
George E. McNeil
Edwin M. White
George J. Moulton
Rhode Island
Brackett
Russell
Massachusetts
Democratic State Committee
Senate
House
Makepeace
Springfield
General Court
McCall
Winchester
E. W. Burdett
New York
Talbot
Commonwealth
Butler
Haskell
Clatlin
Rice
Knights of Labor
J. George J. Moulton
David Taylor
Socialist Labor Party
McNeil
George F. Washburn
Peeters
Industrial Alliance
George Cook
Milford
Municipal control of gas and electric plants debated
A Boston hearing before the Committee on Manufactures examined municipal ownership of gas and electric light. Councilman Parker outlined city studies showing Boston could supply 1125 electric lights at 20 to 22 cents per night versus 40 cents from outside firms, leveraging waste water power. Advocates argued for general, not city-specific, legislation to curb private companies, citing potential annual city savings of 60,000 to 75,000 dollars and urging citizens to self supply light. The session featured cross-examinations, remarks by ex Representative Howland, and continued testimony next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Manufactures
McDonald
Bowdoin S. Parker
Boston
Parker
Matthews
Boston Electric Light Company
Electric Light
E. W. Burdett
Massachusetts Electric Lighting Association
Howland
A. C. Barrage
Mr. Howland
Mr. Barrage
Suburban Electric Light and Power Company
Barrage
Pines
H. R. Legate
England
C. P. Lyford
Watering Streets Law Hurts Abutting Property Owners
Senator McNary chaired a legislative hearing on a petition from Newton calling for authority to levy water street watering assessments. City solicitor Winfield F. Sloum argued current statutes are defective and fail to grant equitable collection power, via law action or liens on estates or occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Committee On Cities
Newton
Winfield F. Sloum
Street watering debate features Newton and Malden voices
Dr Ira L Moore of Boston objects to amendments that would burden owners of vacant lots yet supports appropriations for street watering. Alderman W F Harboch of Newton details Newtons system with fourteen carts at $50 monthly, plus $50 from beneficiaries. City Solicitor Arthur H Wellman of Malden supports a broad measure to include Malden. No witnesses followed, hearing closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira L. Moore
Boston
W.F. Harboch
Newton
Arthur H. Wellman
Malden
Wellman
Electric trolley line wreck causes West End blockade
A trolley wire support broke between Castle and Dover streets, sending the wire to the ground for 200 feet. Cars were halted as line workers patched the break within an hour, restoring service though the temporary fix sagged. No injuries reported.
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Shawmut Avenue
Castle
Dover Streets
Dover Street
Chapman Street
Scotland's Greatest Poet Burns Celebration at Mechanics Hall
Scotsmen and descendants filled Mechanics Hall to honor Robert Burns on the 132d birth anniversary. The program featured singers Nellie V Parker Lizzie Bossen Herbert Johnson and William Macdonald with Bala win's Cadet Band. John Burnett of the Caledonian Club presided in Highland dress. Pipers marched around the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Robert Burns
Nellie V. Parker
Lizzie Bossen
Herbert Johnson
William Macdonald
Balawin
Matthews
John Burnett
Caledonian Club
Misuses of the word lady in press letters and anecdotes
A collection of misuses and corrections of the term lady drawn from readers and clerks. Examples include a court clerk asking for the ladies cells and a coal dealer lamenting a shortage of gentlemen for coal delivery. The notes illustrate social expectations and language in late 19th century city life.
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Taverner
Court House
V. Ellen
Local real estate sale and civic events in Boston
Samuel Hatch & Co sold 553 Shawmut avenue for 7000 dollars to John Gormley. N P Hallowell elected president of the National Bank of Commerce. H H Clayton to lecture on Winds and Clouds at Young Men's Christian Union with stereopticon. Boston Merchants Association annual banquet at Vendome. Sir Richard Cartwright to speak on Reciprocal Trade with US and Canada. Rufus B Bullock to address reciprocity. Channing Hall free course fifth lecture by Rev Edward A Horton on Puritan influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hatch & Co
Shawmut Avenue
John Gormley
National Bank of Commerce
N. P. Hallowell
Blue Hill Observatory
H. H. Clayton
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston Merchants’ Association
Richard L Cartwright
Toronto
Liberal Party
Canadian Dominion
United States
Canada
Rufus B. Bullock
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Channing Hall
Edward A. Horton
Second Church
Passengers for the Azores on the Kennard
The Kennard has sailed for the Azores carrying a full list of cabin passengers including Boston residents Charles N. Fairchild John Leede Heard John Heard Jr Dr George A Craigin Daniel Kimball William W Nicholls and Miss Florence Rodgers Master Rodger L Douglass of Evanston LI The next vessel to load for the Azores will be the bark Sarah at the end of February This line of packets is run by KE Adams Co general agents of the Red Star Line to Antwerp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
Kennard
Charles N. Fairchild
John Leede Heard
John Heard
George A. Craigin
Daniel Kimball
William W. Nicholls
Florence Rodgers
Rodger L. Douglass
Evanston
Sarah
Messrs. KE. A. Adams & Co
Red Star Line
Antwerp
Musical benefit for St Pauls organ fund in Newton Highlands
A stylish gathering at the Alexander Tyler residence on Lincoln Street Newton Highlands featured performances by Jeannette Wilcox of Los Angeles Hattie J Whittier Buffugi H P Ayer Mary Ballard and F H Wood among others. The event supported the parish organ fund with a refined social atmosphere and prominent attendees.
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Newton
Spectar
Alexander Tyler
Lincoln Street
Newton Highlands
St. Paul’s
State Board of Arbitration Reports on Weekly Pay Bill
The report covers actions in the House on petitions from Worcester and Needham, rules changes, and the Cape Page Ferry Company. It notes weekly payment proposals, amendments to rules, and a discussion of the Board of Arbitration’s impact on labor disputes. It cites earnings figures and total board expenses for the year as context for arbitration’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Everett
Worcester
Edson
Barnstable
House
Presho
Boston
Meade
Salem
Buckley
Holyoxe
Johnson
Haverhill
Needham
Committee On Water Supply
Committee On Towns
Committee On Rules
Cape Page Ferry Company
Mooney
Sons of Veterans and Woman’s Relief Corps
Chance
General Washington
Edward Everett Warner
Senate
Massachusetts
D. P. Pove
Dalvers
Socialistic Labor Party
State Board of Arbitration
Rufus Hayes
State Arbitration Board Reports On Labor Conflicts
The fifth annual report of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation was transmitted to the Legislature yesterday afternoon. The board notes strikes and lockouts are costly, often leaving workers with lingering grievances unaddressed. The findings emphasize the need for dispute resolution without damaging industrial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Court ruling upholds sale of schooner Higginson in equity case
In a bill by owners of the Rockland registered schooner H C Higginson, the court found the 1888 sale to Armington for 1630 valid, despite allegations of improper condemnation and low price. Justice Dabury and Hogan represented complainants. Dodge for defendants. A second case, Saltinstall v Leverett, concerned distress on hat trimmings and resulted in judgment for the plaintiff despite protest technicalities. Searle argued for plaintiffs, Talbott for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Johnson
Walker Armington
H.C. Higginson
Rockland
White
Nantasket Beach
Sidney M. Bird
Armington
Bird
H. C. Higginson
T. H. Talbott
Supreme Judicial Court Docketed Precedents and Orders
Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth convened January 29 with Justices Fiep, Allen, Allen, Houtmus, and Morton. Cases No. 700 James McCarthy et al v Supreme Lodge of N E Order of Protectine et al. No. 701 Miner R. Thomas et al v Joshua G. Beals et al. Criminal cases set for Monday.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Fiep
C.J
W. Allen
C. Allen
Houtmus
Morton
J.J
James McCarthy
Supreme Lodge of
N. E
Order of Protectine
F. Paul
Superior Court First Session Injuries at Boston trials
Court proceedings list multiple cases from January sessions. Alvin Redliff et al sue Boston Marine Insurance for 12700 on battered machinery from the Lady Antrim wrecked Dec 4 1889 at Boothbay harbor. Elizabeth T Hosmer sues Boston & Albany RR for 10000 damages after a car alighting incident in Milford to Brattle Mass. Other cases involve Bowes v City of Boston highway torts and Newton v Boston & Albany RR with 200 damages for brakeman injuries in Oct 1889.
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Superior Court
Mason, C.J
Alvin_Redliff
A. Hemenway
4. P. Carver
L. J. Dubney
F. Dodge
K Butler
Raipraca
Aeons Atkin
Isaac
Draper
Rudd
Graham
Nason
Sheafe
Wells
Fenton
Tanberry
Vialle
Caldwell
Slade
Lathrop
Elizabeth T. Hosmer
Boston & Albany RR
Milford
Brville
Mass
William A. Gaston
F. £. Snow
Samuel Hoar
Woodward Hudson
Thompson
Mary J. Bowes
City of
Boston
Wm. J. Began
Same
Park Street
West Roxbury
Bowes
R. M. Morse, Jr
C. E. Hellier
Lincoln
W. I. Badger
Decndant
Daniel J. Newton
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Wellesly Hills
Norfolk Ss
Dedham
Murray
Knight
Burke
West End al. Railway Co
Hodgkinson
Contested Partnerships in Bent & Co. Case Upheld
The Norfolk county case details an equity bill where Thomson Bartlett and Fletcher aimed to bind partners to a sale of Bent & Co. assets. Judge Dewey finds an oral agreement existed prior to March 1 1890 for joint purchase, but Thomson failed to provide funds. Bartlett acted in good faith, yet the court ultimately finds for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Thompson
James W. Bartlett
Fletcher & Young
Bent & Co
Cambridge
Havin
Young
Thomson
Fletcher
Dewey
Thompson
Bartlett
Boston
Sartlett
Elwyn Z.bowman
R.h.cooney
R. M. Morse, Jr
R. & A. O. Ernst
Salem Superior Court Tort Actions At Lynn Eviction Assault
A Salem Superior Court docket lists multiple tort actions from Lynn, including Chelsey v Wentworth et al and Wentworth v Garney, with defenses and trial teams named. Other cases involve false arrest, malicious prosecution, and various cross claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUPERIOR _ COURT
Esssex
Pitman
Chelsey
Wentworth
Lynn
J. H. Lisk
H. P. Moulton
Garney
Frank M. Wentworth
N. D. A. Clark
W. H. Niles
H. F. Hurlburt
Hall
Small hall stage decor offered by Paine's Furniture Ware rooms
In a compact notice, Paine's Furniture Ware rooms on Canal street advertise a charming small hall stand as a refined solution for tight spaces. A. W. Davis, noted horse dealer at Northampton street, promotes the piece with an illustrated calendar and a photo of the horse Ed. Mac. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance reports a February move to new quarters on Devonshire street, highlighting the firm’s longstanding reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Canal Street
A. W. Davis
Northamton Street
Ed. Mac
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Devonshire Street
Electric Ball by Massachusetts Engineers and Mechanics
The Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association held its first ball in Odd Fellows Hall last night. The event, a grand success after diligent planning, drew a crowded floor of dancers until morning. Page's Orchestra led by J. A. Reach provided music with Yust’s midnight repast. Hall decorations featured incandescent lights and kite-shaped ceiling lamps. Floor director was Frank O. Johnson and Reception Committee chair was John Dean Jr.
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Massachusetts Electrical Engineers’ & Mechanics’ Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Page
J. A. Reach
Yust
Frank O. Johnson
John Dean, Jr
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Scotland
Coa
U. S. Gov't Report
Topographical Survey Commission
Board of Lunacy and Charity
Committee On
Board of Registrars of Voters
State Arbitration Board
United States Circuit Court
Cott, J
Stratton
Pierce
Goodsell
Stanley
Samey
Adame
Hunt
Cahoon
Ober
Birnbach
Wakeling
Wake
N. Haven Clock Co
Ling
Pfarlandine
Corze
Rimports
Littlefield
Dens
Scarborough
Ow. Munroe
Dickinson
Hatch
Collins
Dunbar, J
George H. Fall
Plai
Newton_ v. Bos
Alb
Heffernan
Woodbury
Ntff
Packard
Curry
Partridge
Wil
Toe
Swan
Cleverly
Moseley
Newpaper Go
Tay
Hagar
Lamson
Col. Store S. Co
Watta
Munroe
Cole
VanHorn
Phillips
Hathorne
Lelt
Sherbert F
Howard
Dare
Burketty
Nellie Ey
Joan v
Lou
John R. v
Pickies
Pue R
Charles W
Cummines
Harriet A
Herman Vy
William i
Swathmary
Minnie
V. Zsiga
Curi
Osity
G. O. Taylor
G.O
Cork
Chester H. Graves & Son
Treasury
Colchis Mining CO
New Mexico
T. Park Bucher
Broadway
Mason & Hamlin Orcans
Invenon & Hamlin
Organ & Pianoco
Mason & Hamlin Hall
Tremont Street
POST
Posit Publishing CO
Milk Street
Back Bay
G. K. Haskell
Washington St
Boylston ST
Hammoss
Federal St. St. Gents
Tremont St
J. R
Carrier No
K. A
M. P
Care P.O
Carrier 40
Gro. P. Roweut & Co
Spruce Street
MR. Savage
Chicago
Minot J. Savage
Washington
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