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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1887

Page

2

Sunday Law Controversy Reignites Judicial Revision Debate

The House renewed debate on Sunday laws and three proposed bills to reform the judiciary. Wharton’s bill won a preference vote 98 to 83, but progress stalled with amendments postponed. A New Bedford tax case and a forged 4000 dollar school fund note from Stow were reported. Senate recited debate on patent ballot boxes before recommitting. The joint judiciary panel favored a constitutional amendment to overhaul the system, but broad passage seems unlikely.

House Committee On the Judiciary Messrs. Wharton Collison Boston Wharton Committee On Taxation New Bedford National Bank Beard Massachusetts School Fund Stow Senate

Canal Proposal for Bass River Cape Cod Ship Canal

The Harbor and Public Lands committee reviewed Thomas H. Bacon and associates petition for a Bass River Cape Cod ship canal. Engineers claim a 23 foot depth, 75 foot bottom width, 200 top width, with 5.5 million cubic yards of dredging and 2.5 million dollars cost. Bacon cites fog dangers and harbor refuge at Bass River and Vineyard Sound, with Boston as preferred route once connected. Sandwich town objects to location change. Bacon associates include Demmon, Kennard, Dame, Humphrey and John Kent.

Committee On Harbors and Public Lands Thomas H. Bacon Cape Cod Bass River Yarmouth Clement K. Fay Bacon George H. Towle Cape Cod Ship Canal Boston Henry W. Wilson Vineyard Sound Barnstable Bay Carrigan Sandwich Demmon Howard Bank M. P. Kennard Dame The Marine Insurance Company Humphrey Boston Towboat Company John Kent

Freeman of Pocaset Seeks Release From Danvers Asylum

The Governor and council heard Charles F. Freeman, confined for the 1880 killing of his child, argue for release. Doctors testified to his safety and fitness, noting past illness and lack of danger, while trustees and attendants supported his reintegration in society. The hearing concluded with Mr. Freeman presenting his intentions and the panel considering whether to grant freedom.

MR. Freeman Pocasset Danvers Asylum Charles F. Freeman Freeman Messrs Charles A. Taber A. W. Boardman Charles F. Folsom Goldsmith Danvers Insane Asylum Butler Asylum Providence R. I Gaston Rogers Boardman Sherman Sandwich Barnstable Danvers

Discharge of Patient From Hospital After Hearing

The court finds the patient may be discharged from the hospital during his natural life as it is satisfactorily shown that discharge poses no danger to others after due hearing.

Inspection of bridges by railroad commissioners and other bills

Senator Phillips moves to inspect bridges and approaches under railroad commissioners. Weymouth residents seek tax exemption for new manufacturing plants for ten years. Several bills debated or referred include ballot boxes for liquor licenses, salaries in labor statistics, and railway station duties. Committees report on child labor, tax appeals, station stops, and library incorporation amid broader judiciary tenure reform proposals.

Phillips Railroad Commissioners Weymouth E. C. Davis Committee On the Treasury Clark Committee On Public Service Bureau of Statistics of Labor Committee On the Judiciary Committee On Taxation Supreme Court Committee On Railroads New London Northern Railroad South Ambherst Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Company Boston, Winthrop & Shore Railroad Committee On Fisheries and Game I. N. Lewis Committee On Manufactures Spear, Gregory & Co Committee On Education Clapp Memorial Library Central Massachusetts Railroad Company Massachusetts Central Railroad Company Committee On Water Supply Melrose Suffolk County Reed Bristol Commonwealth Tas Hartwell Forbes and Clark Kent, Smith and Southard Ayer Greylock Institute Water Company Committee On John McDevitt Barnstable Whitman St. John Baptist Association of Newburyport

Bill on road commissioner elections recommitted in Senate

The bill to provide for town road commissioner elections was recommitted on motion by Mr. Morton of West Boylston. A judiciary committee report favors a bill authorizing Bristol county to acquire land and erect a facility.

Morton West Boylston Committee On the Judiciary Bristol County

Trust Company Bill and Tax Provisions Discussed in Legislature

The House debated a Bay State Trust Company incorporation with capital up to 1 million dollars and tax liens on bank shares. Provisions allow protest payments, contractor actions for invalid taxes, and governor counsel for US court suits. A note forgery involving Stow endangers the Massachusetts school fund. Several bills were passed or accepted for engrossment or leave to withdraw.

Fall River Committee On the Judiciary Committee On Banks and Banking Alfred Rodman William Minot, Jr Charles C. Jackson Stephen M. Weld George Dexter Bay State Trust Company Committee On Taxation United States Commonwealth House Collison Wharton Boston Stow John P. Hildreth Massachusetts School Fund Clark University Worcester Westport Grace Methodist Episcopal Free Church of First Society of the New Jerusalem Church North Bridgewater Jeremiah Shea Committee On Fisheries and Game Francis B. Mitchell Hull Committee On Claims David Pulsifer General Court Plymouth Commissioners of the United Colonies of New England

Eastern sugar firm Peele Hubbell collapse shocks Boston banks

News from Boston describes the Manila sugar house Peele Hubbell & Co failing and Willett Hamlen & Co acting as brokers. The confusion over East India banks versus Eastern banks caused market anxiety, later clarified as a misunderstanding. Peele Hubbell & Co began with Peele family in Salem and grew into a major Manila shipping house.

Peele, Hubbell & Co Manila Philippines Willett, Hamlen & Co Broad Street Hamlen New York Boston Messrs. Peele, Hubbell & Co

Telegraph messenger boys strike for higher pay and shorter hours

United Lines messenger boys walked out yesterday over alleged grievances. They demanded more pay and fewer hours, and claimed unfair treatment. The strike drew leaders to rally boys from city offices, causing inconvenience to the company. Last evening it collapsed and most asked to return. about fifteen were rehired with others replacing them.

United Lines

South Boston Railroad Hires Ex Strikers After Meeting

The superintendent's office crowded with ex strikers applying for work. Names were taken and positions promised as vacancies arise. No discrimination on account of past unpleasantness. After Broadway bridge route opens, many old men will be hired once location is approved by the board of aldermen.

South Boston Railroad Broadway Bridge Board of Aldermen

Local Patent Medicines Promoted By Advertisers

Hale's Honey touted as best cough cure with 25 50c and 1. Glenn's Sulphur Soap promises healing and beautifying effects. German Corn Remover claims to kill corns and bunions. Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown. Pike's Toothache Drops claim cure in one minute. Bean's Rheumatic Pills advertised as a sure cure for rheumatism, priced at 50c.

Hale Glenn Hill Pike Bean State St Kilby Boston United States Great Britain France Washington R. H. Eddy Eddy Chas. Mason Patent Office Edmund Burke Patents R. W. Eddy New York Philadelphia

Bridges swept away as Missouri flood swells towns

Flooding along the Missouri threatens Mandan and other settlements as more than thirty Northern Pacific bridges are destroyed between here and Billings. Miles City has twice flooded, Medora’s Little Missouri surrounds slaughterhouses, and precautionary dynamite blows are planned to clear ice from piers.

Bismarck Oak Northern Pacific Missouri Yellowstone Little Missouri Billings Miles City Busness Medora Marquis de Mores Mandan Little Heart

They Were Filled with Wine and Brought Trouble to Three Drivers

Ernest Noera of Cambridge owned two four gallon rice wine jugs. Drivers Eagan Champney and Burdell moved his furniture to Malden and drank the wine. They assaulted Noera and were jailed to be tried today.

Maupen Ernest Noera Cambridge William Champney Harry Burdell Malden Neera Mr. Neera Mr. Noera

Dr Fulton Sends Message on Rome Crusade

The Rev Dr Fulton, Brooklyn Centennial Baptist pastor, resigns from the Baptist union to focus on converting Roman Catholics. He will preach in New York at the Masonic Temple next Sunday and again in April, then travel west to the Pacific coast. He denounces Rome in his resignation letter to be distributed at tonight's prayer meeting.

New York Fulton Centennial Baptist Church of Brooklyn Temple Rome Newne Paul

Ely's Dream Balm Fights Cold in the Head and Catarrh

Medical authorities link cold in the head to atmospheric germs and lifestyle factors. Ely's Dream Balm is promoted as a quick acting safe remedy preventing progression to chronic catarrh with reported radical cures after other treatments fail.

Ely

Insolvency Actions Rush Through Lewiston Court

In Lewiston Maine yesterday assignees were named for Dennison Paper Manufacturing with a 20 day inventory. Widespread insolvencies followed listing Stewart Bros London liabilities 500000. Marshall Lefferts & Co. New York liabilities 175895. Chadbourne Johonnot Cot Boston 42 Lincoln street insolvent. other creditors with 10 cent offers.

Lewiston Clarance Hale Portland Stephen G. Train Boston E. A. Gammon Mechanic Falls Dennison Paper Manufacturing Company Stewart Bros London Marshall Lefferts & Co New York Chadbourne Johonnot & Cot Lincoln Street Watkins New Bedford Mass George A. Hettrick Brooklyn N. Y H.G. Morse & Co Woonsocket R. J George S. Brooks Ira Humphreys & Son Sissonville W. Va J.C. Markham Elizabeth City N. C C. Pool Boyd Manufacturing Company Lebanon Samuel G. Snelling Nahant James Driscoll & Sons Springfield Martin V. B. Smith BE. A. Smith & Bro Philadelphia Dietch Bros Tanners San Francisco Thomas E. Wilson Peabody R. S. D. Seymour Carrier LL. E Morton Bristol General Store Niled, Leong & Co Vineland, N. C

Carpets and Upholstery Sale At John H. Pray Sons Co

John H. Pray Sons Co advertises very low prices on carpets and upholstery at 560 Washington Street. The notice highlights bargain prices and shop location for buyers seeking discounted home textiles and furnishings.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street

Steamer Herman Winter Arrives at India Wharf

The Metropolitan Steamship Company introduces the iron steamer Herman Winter under Captain John M. Hallett. Built by Cramp's Sons Philadelphia, launched December 11, 1886, she joins three iron screw steamers and three wooden ships, boasting modern engines, boilers, windlass and capstans, and premium freight handling capacity.

Herman Winter Metropolitan Steamship Company India Wharf John M. Hallett H. F. Dimock Boston Messrs William Cramp Williamson New York General Whitney Glaucus Neptune Nereus

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