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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
8
In Boston politics two Democrats clash over who leads the free transfer drive as Gallivan and Rourke contend for charge. The House plans redistricting and debates Venezuelan policy while a hotel liquor bill and a co operative banking repeal move through the chamber.
The Massachusetts Senate debated park commission expenses with Senator Maccabe urging $87 000 instead of 40 000 for expenses and challenging the idea of high salaries for clerks. The amendment failed 16 to 17 but the issue was deferred for further action Monday. The body also adopted a resolve paying Mary O Johnson the balance of her late son George H Johnson’s salary and received a remonstrance against a General Butler statue. A petition from John M Berry on buying the Boston and Albany railroad was referred to rules.
The committee on ways and means grilled the education panel over a bill by Gallivan to bar agents of the State Board of Education from financial interests in school books. H T Bailey, an internal book agent, had offered a publishing firm a $10,000 drawing-book series with his name on the cover and royalties. The hearing exposed questions of propriety, possible conflicts, and motives behind the bill as Roe, Gallivan, Lowell, and George sparred over whether the action was legitimate reform or an industry quarrel.
Manager B F Keith told the joint judiciary committee he opposes transferring licensing from the Board of Aldermen to the Board of Police. He warned it risks crippling a half million dollar investment and argued city control, not state, should decide licensing. Witnesses praised aldermen while others cited delays in relief from nuisance theaters.
The committee on metropolitan affairs held a hearing on abolishing the public buildings department and creating a new building department. The bill outlines a three year term for a chief officer, a $7500 salary, and authority over construction regulation, dangerous structures, and all city buildings including schools. The plan consolidates Colonel Bogan’s department and names W H Sayward and others as supporters.
Captain Roger Sears of the towboat N P Doane towed the British bark Angara from Buenos Aires into safety before a heavy gale and snowstorm hit. The report notes observer misreporting, new drops for Savannah steamers, and plans for the Grand Duchess of Plant line with Captain James McKay taking command. A Swedish sailor on Willard Mudgett exhibited delirium tremens, was ironsed, and sent to the Marine Hospital in Chelsea. The log also covers Pellicano’s leak rescue, White Cloud’s distress signals, and the sinking of L S Wyman off Highland Light with crew ashore.
The army retirement board at Governor's Island reviews Lt. Clarence E. Lang Second Artillery to determine fitness for retirement after a West Point graduation in 184 and his marriage to a private’s daughter. Lang left his wife and child at Fort Warren Mass amid reports of social boycott and absences on sick leave.
Sister Anatole of the Little Sisters of the Poor, linked to the Dudley street home, died yesterday. Born Marie Rouet in Muret France on Sept 2 1823 she spent twenty years in Paris before moving to Boston in 1850 to join the Roxbury order. She had served at the Dudley Street home since its opening. Funeral will be held Friday.
Arrangements made to fit thousands with the finest clothing at deep discounts. Big lots include men s spring suits and overcoats at remarkably low prices with home trial and money refund options. Name brands and latest cuts touted, highlighting value and quality.
Gertrude Simmons of Earlham College becomes the first Indian girl to enter the American college oratorical contest in Indianapolis. At 20, she hails from the Sioux nation and won the college honor over male speakers in senior to sophomore classes. She grew up at Yankton Agency South Dakota and bears a refined American Indian presence with possible French-Canadian heritage.
The article notes Salvation Oil reduces fear of falls for young bicyclers, highlighting a safety boost and the product’s impact on riders.
Grenfill Blake, husband of noted women's rights advocate Lillie Devereux Blake, died in New Brunswick New Jersey after nearly twenty years of illness. He was 57 and will be buried in Harrison Missouri after a funeral at Dr D C English home.
Commissioner Eva Booth read General William Booth's cabled manifesto to Central division officers in New York. The message laments the loss of his son Ballington Booth and reaffirms equal justice and global salvation aims. Ballington Booth reportedly seeks a church lease on Seventh Street for nightly meetings of his new movement.
The Rev Minot J Savage will lecture on Abraham Lincoln on March 26 at the Church of the Unity on West Newton street. He spoke this lecture before the Brooklyn Institute on Washingtons Birthday. Tickets are available at Ditsons music store Estey and Miller piano warerooms W B Clark bookshop and at the church that evening.
The Archdiocese in St Louis held the burial rites for Archbishop Kenrick with Cardinal Gibbons present. Bishops from multiple cities, about 300 priests, and a long funeral procession to Calvary Cemetery followed the pontifical requiem mass.
In Boston on Saturday Postmaster Wilde of Wollaston fell faint twice while walking Tremont and Boylston streets. A stranger robed his pockets, and a kindly Irishman later aided his return to the depot. Doctors deem his mind unbalanced and plan a consultation.
The quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts opened at 2 p.m. yesterday at 18 Boylston Street. The main action was the dedication of two new halls fitted for Masonic uses.
At the third annual conference the congregation unanimously urged the return of Rev. Dr. Brady. Dr. Brady expressed he wishes to stay, saying no other place offers as much good in so short time.
William Endicott of Beverly, born March 11 1799, celebrated the 97th anniversary of his birth yesterday. Though limited in movement, he remains in good health and follows world events with interest.
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