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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1891
Page
8
TheMovement for Preserving Places of Historical Interest contends that industrial education programs misalign with local heritage goals. Petitioners argue funding shifts risk eroding historical sites and curbing community access to preserving regional legacy.
The Massachusetts Legislature Education Committee held a hearing on Wakefield's petition to raise compulsory schooling age to 15 and to create industrial schools in large towns. W H Gove urged the change and proposed state oversight, with schools open at least 250 daytime hours and focused on practical trades and industrial drawing. debate touched on banking law shifts, national versus state banks, and trust company roles, with sections debated among commissioners and bank men.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard a petition by BH, KP Walcott and others to form the Trustees of Public Reservations with power to acquire title to historic lands for preservation and public access. Moses Williams supported the bill. John G Whittier sent supportive letters. advocates cited public parks care and private gifts. The proposal aims to unite private action across states like Massachusetts groups.
Mr. Quincy urged the Railroad Committee to adopt a Hungary style zone fare plan to boost travel and suburban growth around Boston or Worcester. He cited a July 1890 American Academy article noting a 169 percent passenger increase and proposed center zones expanding outward within Massachusetts. The hearing ended with no other speakers and the session closed.
Ex Senator Holmes of Fall River testified before the Banking Committee in support of the proposed reorganization allowing national banks to operate as state banks and trust companies. The hearing addressed regulatory changes and potential effects on oversight, with Holmes urging approval of the order.
Cambridge Aldermen held a five hour hearing on West End Railway’s petition to lay tracks on the new Brookline street bridge. The board voted 9 to 1 to allow the petitioners to withdraw amid opposition citing danger and lack of public necessity. An order on pole and wire locations was tabled and new school funding approved.
Mr Edward A Spring spoke before the Scientific Society on anthropology and the brain linking man to animals, outlining ideas from The Origin of Species and the missing link. Officers elected for the year include President J Ritchie Jr, Vice President Dr erin, Secretary and Treasurer E Norton, Corresponding Secretary S C Chandler.
A four story Magee Furnace Co building on Marginal Street Chelsea burned last night. Fire started in a third floor mounting room and spread to the roof. About 250 workers were left jobless as damages reach about 125000 with stock machinery and building losses. Fire departments from Boston East Boston and Charles Town aided by a fireboat battled the blaze until 10 pm. The cause suspected to be an electric wire.
The Bostonian Society met at 3 PM in the Old State House Council Chamber. With President Curtis Guild absent ill, Hamilton A. Hill presided as Samuel H. Russell noted a bust of M. Carnot loaned to the society for exhibit. The Greek consul Rodocanachi praised French sympathy toward Greece and urged protection of schools and institutions. The Paul Revere House in North Square was spared for years, thanks to efforts led by Captain Nathan Appleton. New members elected included Horace L. Wheeler and Thurlow Weed Barnes. Frank H. Forbes reviewed State Street and its surroundings between 1840 and 1860, noting decay, historic ship brokers, and the Merchants’ Exchange, concluding the glory of old State Street had departed.
At last night’s meeting the School Committee passed a rule requiring the baptismal name of teachers in all records, banning abbreviations or diminutives. The session also elected Augustus H. Kelley master in the Lyman District and named several teachers to terms ending March 31, 1892. Dr. Hartwell praised Mr. Nissen, the new assistant in physical training from Sweden, as the strongest candidate for the role and announced a lecture series for Boston teachers beginning March 21 at noon in the Old South Meeting House with free tickets available.
Eugene R. Knapp sold house No. 4 Marguerite terrace Beaconsfield to Arthur A. Hagerick of Stoddard Levering & Co Boston. Fifteen of twenty two houses built are sold during construction, underscoring the enterprise. Hagerick’s purchase marks third deal by Boston apartment house buyers amid rising costs vs land.
Lenten services begin with Chae Berkeley and Marlboro churchgoers attending a Wednesday service at 4 30 p.m. A sermon by Reinot J Savage will follow in the evening.
City Hall buzzed over the new ordinance consolidating departments and the street department head. Rumors claim Superintendents Nugent Morton and Forrestall are ousted pending Mayor appointive confirmation of Mr Carter, with salary disputes between 4000 and 7500 a year. Mayor Matthews notes available funds cover the transition. Carter will outline plans after confirmation.
At yesterday’s annual meeting in Meionaon the New York & New England Railroad elected a slate of directors by a unanimous vote of 132,480 shares. Named were J. A. Bostwick Thomas Rutter John L. Macaulay Sidney Ditton Henry Hentz Alexander Be Orr of New York Charles A. Sinclair Eustace Fitz Charles Howard Jonas H French Charles A. Prince A. W. Nickerson Samuel Manston of Boston R. H. Deming and F. Vaughan of Providence James L. Howard of Hartford David S. Plume of Waterbury George M. Landers of New Britain and Arthur Sewall of Portland.
The Loyal Women of American Liberty host the second day of the fair in Horticultural Hall. Booths remained lively with newborn items and donations from Providence Weymouth Westboro and Brookline arriving during the day. Evening program features recitations and performances continuing into night.
The advertisement proclaims Royal Baking Powder as absolutely pure and superior in leavening strength and healthfulness. It asserts cream of tartar refinement, consistent performance, long shelf life, and safe use for hot meals, backed by official chemists and health authorities across the United States and Canada.
A lively program featured Mrs. L. N. Brown leading the entertainment with several of her musical pieces. Miss Litchfield of Brookline offered dialect readings and Miss Ada Brown earned praise for her charming debut. Tonight’s old-fashioned Spellin Skule promises nostalgia and merriment for all ages.
Dudley Hall & Co tea importers at 146 State street made an assignment with assignees Francis Flint and William B French. Creditors’ meeting set for Saturday at 10. Estimated liabilities exceed 400000 with real estate security. Bank attachment of 6500 and store keeper placed prior to the assignment.
The funeral for Rt. Rev. Bishop Paddock will be held at Trinity Church tomorrow at 2 30 p.m. Interment is at Norwich Connecticut. A lecture by Rev. George A. Gordon on Duty to Society will be given Thursday evening at the Young Men's Christian Union. A City Hall hearing on Sanitary Police contract work was postponed for lack of quorum. Mrs. Erving Winslow read The Tempest at Cambridge with abridgment and commentary. A Public Health committee hearing on arsenic use in household articles will resume today at 10 30 a.m.
The Actors' Fund benefit at Boston Theatre on Thursday afternoon 19th promises a magnificent program featuring Dr Bill Blue Jeans Kerry Gow Ship Ahoy Primrose and West's Minstrels Fritz Giese Herbert Johnson Joseph Proctor and Misses Aimee Goulston Gertrude Cheneverde Charles Leonard Fletcher and the Coban family. Agnes Booth with A M Palmers company from New York will present Afterthoughts. Seats selling, with Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews expected to attend.
The Williston Seminary alumni and friends will dine at Youngs on March 18 at 6 o clock. Speakers include Principal Gallagher General F A Walker President G Stanley Hall of Clark Worcester President Goodell of Massachusetts Agricultural College the Hon John E Russell Henry M Whitney the Rev Judson Smith D D and the Rev Selah Merrill D D of Andover About fifty have expressed intent to attend The chairman M F Dickinson Jr Equitable Building asks replies to confirm attendance The meeting aims to promote the seminary half century celebration on June 17 next.
Canadian humorist J. W. Bengough will present a monologue evening at Tremont Temple on Thursday. His imitations and characterizations are popular in the Dominion, and Boston audiences are expected to give him a warm reception. The Jess Club will host a reception for Bengough at its rooms this afternoon.
The eighth annual reunion and banquet of the Delta Upsilon Club of New England will take place this evening at a New England venue with delegates from New York chapters attending. Rev. P. Gifford will serve as toastmaster. The item notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a favored spring medicine and urges readers to try it this spring.
United States Circuit Court grants Dunham an injunction against Coburn Trolley Track Manufacturing preventing further manufacture and sale of freight doors infringing Dunham. Arguments noted with attorneys Huntress and Roberts.
Superior Court first session records a claim by Frank Sieffe for $7000 damages after a Feb 14, 1889 injury between two trains on Providence division rails. Jury out. Williams for plaintiff. Benton for defendant. Also Schlanger vs Pelon sky for $100 check dispute and other docketed tort and contract cases with brief identifications and counsel.
Fragmentary 1871 docket notes describe an oiling accident injuring a 17 year old in Walpole and list numerous civil and criminal cases and punishments. The text names Elisha Greenhood as plaintiff and various defendants in commonwealth and municipal courts, with multiple larceny, assault, breaking and entering, and carew court entries, plus docket references and bail details.
Wills presented for probate include Manning of Newton and Crowley of Everett among others. Administrations named for Wakefield, Billerica, Natick, Cambridge, Newton, Reading, Melrose, Belmont, Watertown, Hopkinton, Winchester, Marlborough, and Wayland. Names cover a wide set of residents across several towns.
In Salem on March 10 insolvency court proceedings list third meetings for Nathaniel W. Fenton L P Littlefield Co George C Evans and Jacob E Spring. Second meetings for Porter Osborn George E Thurston William Gibbs Rich Gibson Eber F Richardson Augustus Dresser Rufus H Lefavour Benjamin C Mudge. First meetings for Robert Tarr assignee Engened Hadley of Boston in Edward Higgins case assignee T Frank Noonan of Boston. Composition meetings were held for Otis A Whitcomb and Ovilla Vanier.
Pleasant Soden Mineral Pastilles promote relief for sore throat hoarseness coughs colds bronchitis and catarrhal inflammation. The genuine box bears the testimonial and signature of Sin Monin Mackenzin. Price fifty cents.
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