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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1896
Page
5
Acting Governor Walcott vetoed the Whitney gas bill and sent his message to the House of origin. The House voted to postpone consideration until today after debate led by Moriarty of Worcester and Hayes of Lowell. The veto message text follows.
Acting Governor Roger Wolcott vetoes a Massachusetts Pipe Line Company bill, arguing it grants extraordinary, multi state privileges to a six person group. He warns the measure erodes established gas regulation, risks present investments, and fails to prove cheaper gas for the public. The veto stresses protecting vested rights while seeking genuine public benefit and urges narrowing to a true pipe line charter.
Whitney forces vow to renew effort after Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott vetoed the measure. In conference last night Whitney associates debated amending the Bailey bill to meet objections, while observers noted the veto indicates limited chance of passage over Wolcott’s objections. The Massachusetts pipeline bill veto also drew no immediate revival plan.
Springfield reports the body of Sophronia Beauregard was taken to Pigeon Hill for burial after an alleged bicycle crime. Police seek missing Eugene Bernatchez, said to have fled on a bicycle, with ram’s horn handlebars noted as a distinguishing feature.
At Bangor City Hall on June 2 Maine Republicans gathered for the state convention. Governor Cleaves received strong applause with no contest for the nomination. Harold M. Sewall presided, praising protectionist principles and urging unity behind Thomas B. Reed. Llewellyn Powers was nominated for governor by acclamation. In New York Abbey Schoeffel Grau faced dispossess Warrants over unpaid rent and potential reorganization threatens, with actions targeting Abbey's Theatre and related properties.
Captain Ed ward C. Morris, owner of the schooner Frederick Gerring seized by a Canadian cutter for alleged treaty violation, returned to Gloucester from Halifax. He reports the Halifax people showed him kindness and regret. Before leaving, crew evidence was taken in admiralty court before Justice Debanse.
Hira Davis Sr. of Stowe Vermont will be 100 next December. Born in Swanton he recalls the British fleet passing Lake Champlain en route to the Battle of Plattsburg and offers vivid recollections of those days.
The fourteenth annual meeting of the Epsilon Chapter of the Congregation of Boston University was held at Young's Hotel with W. M. Walker presiding. Guests of honor were Dr. J. W. Lindsay and Dr. George Lorimer. Topic: Opportunities and Obligations of College Graduates. A C. L. A. Glee Club quartet performed. Elected officers: President Martha Eddy Fuller. vice presidents John L. Bates and Eve Channing. secretary John W. Engel. treasurer S. Edgar Whitaker.
Choice old and dry toilet soaps offered at $1 a dozen for this week. Our famous Drow of Dew Soap, dainty and delicate, a favorite, priced at $1.50 a dozen. Sold by T. Metcalf Co., 39 Tremont Street and Copley Square locations.
The Liberty Bell opera opened at the Boston Theatre with patriot themes and local citations. Julius Adler and William Carter produced a triple love plot set in 1776, with energetic choruses and notable performers like Helen Rainsley Gabrielle Beaumont-Smith and Max Figman, while Breed's Hill scenes stirred the audience though historical accuracy was questioned. The Hollis Street Theatre hosted The Rivals with a mixed verdict on acting and burlesque, and Alexander Salvini reengaged Miss Fitz Allen for next season as tours and openings continue across venues.
Waltham June 2 The action of the Waltham Hospital corporation restricting privileges of physicians in Waltham Weston and Belmont has provoked strong reaction. Dr J Edmond McKenty a leading local doctor has leveled serious accusations and begun plans for a rival hospital. He cites Arthur P Bradley treated for neck swelling where an abscess was diagnosed but no pus found and a nerve was damaged during surgery leaving his left shoulder useless and in constant pain.
The street commissioners held a hearing before about one hundred residents and property owners from Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury including the Weld Williams and Burt estates. The proposal extends Huntington Avenue from Parker Hill avenue toward Centre street to cross the arborway at the Arboretum and continue to the parkway, including the southerly end of Orchard street. Support came from A Spaulding Weld and others. opposition from C F Curtis and James C Davis with adjournment announced.
The President sent to the Senate two nominations for consul-general posts. William Churchill of New York would become consul-general at Apia in Samoa. he is editor of the Brooklyn Times, born in 1859, Yale graduate, with literary work. David N. Burke of New York would become consul-general at Tangier in Morocco. he currently serves as consul at Malaga, Spain, and was appointed to Malaga by President Cleveland in November 1893.
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