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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1888
Page
8
In a tight session, lawmakers clash over funding for Beverly Farma and Cail Firemen as pressure mounts on the one per cent bill. Party factions exchange pointed motions while committee leaders urge restraint amid mounting amendments and parliamentary maneuvering.
Yesterday the House reported a bill authorizing the Governor and council to seize the reservoir lot and adjoining estates for a larger State House site. The bill seeks land acquisition only, deferring construction plans to future Legislatures. The Beverly arms bill faced a 4:30 vote, while the Senate kept pressure on the 1 per cent liquor bill and adopted a substitute pension bill for city firefighters by a 23 to 1 vote.
The committee reports a measure authorizing the Governor and council to acquire land in Boston near the State House for the executive and regulatory departments, sewer bureaus, and related uses. It outlines land description, filing deeds, valuation methods, compensation, street changes, and indemnities, with available funding up to 600000 dollars via state debt.
A fragment notes money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated and states the act takes effect upon passage. It also indicates the bill was referred to the committee on finance under procedural rules.
The committee on street railways reported inexpedient on regulating horse cars and transfer checks in Boston and leaving to withdraw on petitions about land company earnings. Debates over liquor law reform and a Boston fire pension bill dominated the session with reccommittals, withdrawals, and postponed decisions. The order on holidays and boundary changes drew heated exchanges, while other calendar items were laid on the table or accepted.
The House postponed the resolve for biennial elections of State officers and General Court members to March 21. On Brewer of Boston's motion the House admitted the Jamaica Plain First Congregational Society petition to pass an act allowing bylaws as if organized under general laws. The finance committee reported ought to pass on the Senate sewage disposal resolve. the judiciary reported inexpedient on mortgage foreclosure notices and on raising burglary penalties. The prison committee favored employing prisoners in the State prison printing. The afternoon special assignment considered Beverly Farms incorporation. Debate opened with a motion by Fisk of Boston to close.
The education committee resumed hearings on child labor schooling, weighing private schools. Boston figures including Rev Joseph Cook urged state management of private academies. Quincy defended the bill as expanding existing law to ensure all children receive acceptable education, while several speakers argued the proposal risks sectarian influence and fair funding.
The debate at 4 30 p m featured speakers from Lowell Cambridge Taunton and Boston with Qua leading in favor Coveney opposing Hall Parkman Gracey and McDonald among others. The House adjourned at 5 20 p m without a vote.
Charles Grant Jr announces he declines to qualify for another term on Revere's board of selectmen. He cites indifference to law enforcement, poor records, and obstructive behavior by fellow officials. Grant thanks voters, notes March 12, 1888, date, and requests support for other townspeople.
At the Boston Book keepers Association meeting at the Quincy House, Secretary McDonald resigned and F. H. Hahnel was elected. Francis A. Jewett presented a talk on book keeping as a science guiding merchant decisions, stressing accuracy, checks, and the loyal duties of the ideal book-keeper. He warned against fraud, emphasized the variability of values, and urged merchants to support capable book-keepers while recognizing their moral stake and professionalism.
The city school committee reelected most principals, except Albert Bunker of the Quincy school. Swesey pressed for a new ballot while praising Bunker as competent, though others cited alleged brutal and tyrannical conduct at Roxbury. The panel also announced new and temporary appointments and requested six supervisor candidates.
Second day of the fair in aid of the frame for Intemperate Women featured a picturesque Music Hall setting with the Chinese pagoda donation from Irving and Casson. Mrs John Curtin presides over table No 2 while Miss Snow and a youthful swain lead purchases of the prettiest bontonaitre as the flower mission, with James Cormley directing roses donated by city florists. Captain Jack Crawford to recite temperance verse. Governor’s escort duty reminder. thanks to Carleton for donating 400 advertising spaces in horse cars.
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth convened with justices Morton and others presiding. Cases discussed include Benson vs Goodwin, De Senancour vs Societe La Prevovance, Manning vs Sprague, Metcalfe vs Cunard, and a bill in equity by Charles E. French against Eastern Railroad Company. The Noble Maxwell probate appeal was affirmed.
A historic court record listing cases in multiple sessions with judges Mason Barker Hammond and various attorneys. Cases include Schaefer versus Murphy under the bastardy act, McLean v Doe on longshoreman injuries from December 24 1885, and Raymond v Russell among many civil actions, with numerous docket listings and trial notes.
Superior Civil Court in Essex County reports juries delayed from Salem leading to a 2 p.m. session. Bridget Hagerty’s case against the City of Lawrence continued after judges opened proceedings yesterday, with a list of cases including Robertson, Baldne, and Damon entities scheduled for March 13.
In Lowell civil business the court chose Joseph A. Corkum of Everett as foreman of the first jury. The second jury was incomplete due to the storm. Ten cases were ready but no one appeared for trial. Nos 24633 Powers vs Pike and 2072 Bickford vs Pratt were set for Wednesday if parties and witnesses can attend, with the judge offering to adjust the list to aid counsel.
Mrs Abba Goold Woolson spoke on what constitutes perfect dress for woman criticizing fashionable dressmakers as modern temptations. The talk noted English dress reform and outdoor exercise improving health and beauty, followed by discussions with Mrs Severance and others and a musical closing.
The Revere House Association held a dinner at the Revere House. The Irish Charitable Society met at the Parker House to finalize plans for its event on the 17th. The Jeffries Winter Club celebrated its fourth annual reunion at Young's with lively festivity. C. C. Brooks presided, B. S. Palmer served as toastmaster, and about 100 members attended.
Messrs W H Bonprear and Co advertise sale of beeswax ceresine paraffine cabana and Brazil wax in original packages at No 36 Central wharf offering best grades to buyers in a general trade notice.
Funeral of Mary C Watson held at brother’s Trouxond street residence with interment at Mt Calvary. Georgeorg Fred Williams to travel to England by Cephalonia tomorrow after improvement from three week old accident. Fire Commissioner Robert G Fitch’s son Thomas Emmons Fitch dies of gastritis. funeral set for tomorrow morning. Union and students invited to hear Moorfield Storey of Boston speak on The Ethics of Law at the Young Men’s Christian Union Thursday evening.
A reader letters page fragment reflects on John L. Sullivan's public beating and Italian bystanders, then shifts to fire safety reform. The writer argues for brick-lined interior walls and iron stairways, condemns wood-lined chimneys, and urges anonymous urban safety contributions to uncover dangerous buildings and prevent fires.
George F Hemingway mate of the bark Anti och faced Commissioner Halsett over beating Charles Berg a crewman who showed signs of insanity aboard a New York to Java voyage Berg refused to fasten dangling blocks and was lightly struck with a marlin pin. He jumped overboard and drowned with no recovery. The act was deemed trivial.
President Asa P. Potter of the Maverick Bank praises the fire department for saving the Simmons building, enclosing $100 to credit to the firemen's relief fund. He commends their skill courage and sagacity during the blaze near the bank's premises.
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