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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1890

Page

2

Reformers argue for official nomination and compulsory voting

A speaker urges direct voter involvement in nominations, proposes methods to capture party wishes via registration or written expressions, and advocates compulsory voting. Critics discuss ballot reform results, the impact of spoils politics, and the need for informed civic duty in elections.

New York Springfield Republican Party Washington Jefferson Republican Association of Washington S. R. Stratton Grover Uncle Sam Ballot Reform League New York State Massachusetts Governor Hill Boston Prion George O. Shattuck Henry W. Jamb Brookline William A. Munroe Cambridge

Debate on Ballot Reform Highlights Community Voices

Speakers argued for moral and intellectual forces to shape elections, stressing free honest ballots and public discussion in clubs. Attention to outside influences and a Cambridge incident where 1300 ballots were cast for an unofficial candidate underscored concerns. Myers praised the Crawford county primaries and proposed impartial Australian ballot use for both races.

Cambridge James J. Myers Crawford County

Fire saves three Feldman children from attic blaze

In a two and a half story brick tenement at 25 Bilerica Street a fire trapped Moses Feldman wife Bertha and three youngest children in the attic. Firemen and a neighboring rescuer freed the three children aged two months to five years. All were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with burns to faces neck and an arm. The fire is believed accidental, started by the children playing with matches. Building owned by Max Rodman of 48 Lowell Street.

West End Bilerica Street Moses Feldman Feldman Lowell Street Bertha Arthur Bradley Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 Callahan Captain Johnson Ladder Company McLaughlin Gir State Street William Yates Fiesler & Nienberg Fiesser & Neinberg

Fire hits Beal & Clement stable and nearby block

An overturned lamp sparked a morning blaze in Beal & Clement’s stable, spreading to the wooden tenement block of J Black in front. The lower floor housed several tenants including Bancroft groceries Alexander restaurant Hodson wallpaper Herrick barber Lanton fish dealer and Beals & Clement. Black’s block losses total about 4000 with Hanley furniture dealer losing 2000. Black insured for most of his 7500 loss. Multiple other fires reported in New York Evansville and Boston areas with various damages and casualties.

Reapimna Beal & Clement J. Black J. H. Bancroft John I. Alexander A. Hodson Wall Paper George Herrick John Lanton Beals Black’s Block Matthew Hanley Mr. Black Hanley Black New York Ludlow Street Anderson, Inn Red & Nail Mills United States LowEtn Auburn and Elm Streets Hoprook Plymouth Street John F. Porter Evansville Ind Armstrong Furniture Factory Fred Sachs Willie Cheatham George Crawford Charles Shelby

Falls of J. C. McGregor and other deaths in Fall River

The reading clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives J C McGregor died of diphtheria after his wife and four children perished in the last two weeks. Thomas J Parsons of Rye New Jersey also died after a long local career, including service as lieutenant colonel and colonel. John Pew founder of John Pew and Sons fisheries died at eighty two, leaving a widow and five children.

J. C. McGregor Reading Ohio House of Representatives McGregor Thomas J. Parsons Rye N. J Gloucester Pew Paul Pry Epes Marchant The Baptist Church

Mixed Weekly Trade Quietly Rises in Some Sectors

The Weekly Review of G Dun & Co reports little overall change in trade with temporary gains in some lines due to an improving weather spell. Domestic activity remains steady with pockets of strength in Boston, St Louis, and Western clothing orders, while iron, wool, and coal sectors show mixed or softer conditions. Prices trend upward overall, but commodity ranges stay narrow. failures rise slightly versus last week, with totals year to date reflecting broader economic activity.

BR. G. Dun & Co New York Boston St. Paul St. Louis Omaha Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg

Obituary of Josiah B. Hagar Boston Merchant

Josiah B. Hagar of 33 Temple Street, a prominent Boston merchant and long time Beacon Hill resident, died Thursday night. Born March 19, 1811 in Weston, Mass, he worked for Spotford and Tileston in New York before moving to Boston in 1839 to join his brother in the grain business, later at Long Wharf. He was a longtime Corn Exchange member, active in Park Street Church, aided tomb removals there, and leaves a son Eugene B. Hagar, secretary of Hindel and Haydn Society.

Josiah B. Hagar Temple Street Boston Beacon Hill Mr. Hagar Weston Mass New York Spotford & Tileston G. W J. B. Hagar Philadelphia Packet No. 37 Long Wharf Hagar Corn Exchange Chamber of Commerce Park Street Eugene B. Hagar Hindel and Haydn Society

Arc light blaze on Mon roe Essex streets injures no one

Salem report describes an arc light failure at Monroe and Essex where a live wire sparked a blaze. Officer Pray quickly controlled the danger by pulling the wire into the gutter and the circuit was shut off. Also noted is Judge Safford sending Ellen Hayes to await trial over extortion allegations. Ice men see Wenham Lake ice thickening as cold weather may improve housing prospects.

Salem Monroe Essex Pray Safford Ellen ¥. Hayes Thomas J. Hayes Beverly Wenham Lake

Attack on Newspapers and Senate Leaks Shows Press Wars

A long Senate debate exposes press influence and partisan bias as Democrats rail at the New York Tribune and other papers while a special committee led by Senator Dolph probes leaks from executive sessions. Witnesses deny disclosing proceedings and the inquiry resumes Monday with further Senate examinations.

New York Tribune The Tribune Senate New York Country North Boston Herald Herald Times the World Evening Post Chicago Tribune Higgins Dolph Aldrich Allen Mr. Aldrich Messrs Allison Berry Bate Ransom

Alabama Election Contested Seat Declared for Clark

In the House debate on the Alabama contest Threat versus Clark, the committee reported unanimously that Clark is entitled to his seat and the resolution was adopted. A tied vote defeated the Court of Claims claim by W K Woodbridge. Private pension bills later passed after a recess.

Washington House Haugen Wisconsin Committee On Elections Alabama Clark Senate Court of Claims W. K. Woodbridge Allen Michigan Secretary of the Treasury Albert H. Emery Connecticut

Malden Woman Severely Burned After Kitchen Fire

Mrs. B. P. Marr of 380 Highland avenue narrowly escaped death in Malden when a kitchen fat fire ignited her dress as she checked her throat during a medical visit. Dr. J. R. Goodwin extinguished the flames and treated her burns to the chest and arms, though recovery is in doubt. the doctor suffered burns to his hands in the effort.

Malden B. P. Marr Highland Avenue

Citation for accounting in Codman estate partition

Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate citation to Charles C. Morgan as agent in the Simon W. Robinson partition. Benjamin Codman and Ellen Codman petition Morgan render account of Edward Codman funds from a sale and distribute to executors. Court in Cambridge sets appearance for the first Tuesday of April at nine. Publication in Boston Post required weekly for three weeks.

Commonwealth OF Massachiu Middlesex William R. Sanborn Bridgeport Connecticut Jabez A. Sawyer Cambridge Boston Post Boston George M. Brooks Jude J. H. Tyler Masgaochusetts Suffolk Burgess Allen Chelsea George Dexter Witheas Joan W. Mekchim Elijah George COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUUS_ SETTS Charles C. Morgan Simon W. Robinson Lexington Benjamin &. Codman Ellen T. Codman Willard W. Codman Benjamin S Edward Codman Morgan Edward K Henjamun S Ellen T Benjamin Esquire Register Norfolk Hannah B.D. Stetson Quincy J. Emory Hoar Dedham Greforce White Esqui Jonathan Cobl Altassachulus Setts Joan S. Robinson Benjamin S. Codman Willard W. Colman Soston Edward 8. Codman John 8. Robinson Simon W Benjamin Sr Edward B John Sr Holden Oston Geornor M. Brooks J. WU. Tyler Thomas Pr. Proctor Nancy J. Hancock John W. McKim Mommons Massatchila Setts Daniel White Charlestown Henry W. Bragg Winslow Warren Georges M. Brooks Hollis R. Bailey Bostor Joan W. McKim John H. Appleton Charles II Wing Benjamin T of Norfolk George White Jonathan Cobb Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Sufpolk Superior Court Crumnek Officr Virginia T. Smith Jos A. Willard Jos. A. Willard

Auctioneers trustees list various securities and notes

Francis Henshaw & Co auctioneers present a notice by order of trustees of multiple companies including NX Tube Works Co Gt Falls Mfz Co Middlesex Lowell Manufacturing Atlantic Cotton Mills Nashua Manufacturing Continental Mills Rutland RR Central Mass RR and others. It lists bond and stock items such as 5s 1896 1000 and 10000 Kan Cy Ft Scott Memphis 6s 1028 10000 and 6s for Birmingham Ka Co 1000 with various railroads mills and bank names.

NX. Tube Works Co Gt. Falls Mig. Security Co Kan. Cy Ft. Scott & Memphis Birmingham Ka. Co Ola Colony Steamboat Co Chi Burl. & No. RR Grand Rapids, Law Det. Im Flop Santa Fe Dwight Mfg Cabot Mfg Lowell Machine Shop Boott Cotton Mills Brookline Gaslight Co Everett Mills N. Tube Works Co City of Newton City of Boston Gs Appleton Co Globe Nail Co Saco Water Power & Machine Shop Ponemah Mills Merchants’ Oe Bank Third Nat. Bank Suffolk Nat. Bank Mass Cheshire RR Cincinnati, Sand. & Cleve. RR Boston & Lowell RR Pittsfield & N. Adams RR. Co

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