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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1889

Page

5

Opposition of Republican Leaders to Poll Tax Bill in General Court

In a heated session the House debated restricting money in elections and delaying execution of the death penalty. Republican leaders pressed amendments to widen the bill while opponents argued it impracticable. The ballot passed to a third reading after a 122 to 54 vote on amendments and 83 to 45 on division. The measure to abolish grade crossings and a private school bill were also noted in the day's orders.

House Morison Commonwealth Wardwell Haverhill Dewey Boston Leary Mellen Oforcester Massachusetts Glasgow Worcester Sanger Cambridge Hayes Lynn Democratic Party McCall Winchester Mellen Doodle Furnishers McDonough Viva Voce General Court

Abolish Poll Tax Debate in Massachusetts Legislature

The House debated amending the constitution to abolish the poll tax as a voting prerequisite. Several members from Cambridge Boston Lynn supported or opposed the measure while others urged duty to fund the Commonwealth. With a near quorum, the House adjourned without a vote, leaving the issue pending.

Sanger Cambridge Dewey Boston Commonwealth McDonough Hayes Lynn McEttrick Meary House

Senate debates death penalty bill in short session

The Senate is pushing to finish by week’s end though House readiness is uncertain. A key bill from the judiciary committee would amend Public Statutes to mandate death by hanging or electric chair, to be carried out within the convoking county prison or its enclosed yard under judge determined procedures.

Senate House Committee On the Judiciary Dade

Senate Routine Sets Legislative Day After June Fourth

The Senate on motion of Senator Sprague established that from Tuesday June 4 each Senate session becomes a legislative day. Ought not to pass reported on bills banning liquor sales on Sundays and election days and on elevator care. House bill barring licenses to aliens and non residents referred to the General Court. Senator Gleason explained the motion aims to be fair and prevent hasty laws.

Senate Sprague Gleason

House declines to reconsider civil judgment bill rejection

The House refused to reconsider its action on Friday as it rejected the bill relating to process after judgment in certain civil cases. A separate bill to set the fire marshal salary for Boston was defeated without debate by a 24 to 78 division.

Boston

Waterown House Calendar Bill On Police Tenure And Supervision

House calendar notes passage to engrossment for supervising foreign corporations and fixing police tenure in Waterown. Senate calendar shows engrossment on probate of wills or intestacy, real estate encumbrances, truancy enforcement, election day officers for Boston, and North Brookfield water supply.

Waterown Boston North Brookfield

Straws From State Street Markets Tangle Over Ticker Service

The New York market was firm despite a missing ticker and flood chaos. Traders held back, awaiting New York exchange action before any marked activity, with some strength in Boston and Montana among specialties. Rumors of a ticker service deal and exchange control loom as bucket shops seek prices. Rail stocks like Union Pacific advance on lease rumors. granger roads plan Friday meetings to address Chicago Burlington Northern issues. The Brockton city loan and a notes market also appear, while a North to South trip faces flood delays.

Boston New York Montana New York Exchange Villard Union Pacific Union Pacific Ang America Carls Springs Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co Toboldt

Amusements listings for Boston venues

The page lists evening and afternoon showings across local theaters and halls. Little Tord Fauntleroy at the Boston Museum, Kellar the Magician at PAR Theatre, Dockstader's Minstrels at Boston Theatre, and The Two Orphans plus a Popular Concert program at Grand Opera House and Music Hall. Proceeds aid Pennsylvania sufferers and performances run at set times.

Boston Tord Fauntleroy Kellar, the Magician Dockstader Pennsylvania Grand Opera House Music Hall

Marriages Listed in This City and Suburbs

In this city on June 1 the Rev. O P Gifford joined Hiram P Benton of Andover New York to Louisa Ann Baldwin of Wellsville New York In Somerville on June 3 the Rev J S Thomson wedded William Frederick Edlefson to Bertha Conant Norwood In this city on June 3 the Rev W H Lyon united Frank Cutter Nickols of Connecticut to Carrie Whipple Walker of Boston At West Roxbury on June 3 the Revs Beckwith and Haskell joined John Adams Whittemore to Henrietta Peters both of West Roxbury

Boston Whittemore—Peters West Roxbury Beckwith Haskell John Adams Whittemore Henrietta Peters

Obituaries and death notices from the Boston area June 1–2

Multiple notices record deaths and memorial services across Massachusetts cities including West Newton Needham Somerville Cambridge Hingham and Charlestown. Names include Lucy Lane Allen Harry M Adams Margaret Boles Albion M Bray Mary Allen Mary Aborn Michael Doran Alice J Ferrell Mary Ann Harris Damietta D Lincoln Sarah Lockett Samuel A Nevers Sarah Elizabeth Reed Florence Treadwell Belinda Walker and others with ages and service details listed.

Mac J. A Juliett E. Ferrell Harris Cambridge Mary Ann George Harris Machias Lincoln Hingham Damietta D Rufus Lincoln Lockett Sarah Lockett James G. Seele Boston West Newton Boston & Alpany Station Manchester Eng Nevers Carson Nev Samuel A. Nevers Reed Charlestown Sarah Elizabeth Reed Treadwell South Boston E. Florence Edward Treadwell Walker Somerville Belinda M. Walker Henry Walker Sempster N. H

Secret of Complexions Explained Causes of Sallow Skin

A detailed feature explains why ladies appear sallow and men pallid, detailing underlying health factors and practical facts. It cites common deficiencies and misconceptions, offering guidance on lifestyle and remedies to improve complexion and overall vitality.

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