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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1891
Page
8
The Mercantile Affairs Committee heard arguments on regulating mercantile agencies. William Long urged caution, noting decades of service, community need, and lack of abuse, while rebutting Raymond's private grievances with affidavits and testimony.
A heated hearing features witnesses from business firms led by Burnett and Jones McDuffee Strattor arguing against new mercantile agency regulation. They caution confidential reports and source privacy, warn of libel risks, and stress existing safeguards while defending agency efficiency and credit accuracy amid failures like the Douglas Axe Company.
A speaker argues against a proposed law targeting mercantile agencies, claiming it duplicately enforces existing law and imposes new taxes and licenses. He warns it would extend government control, harm business, and likens it to overreach beyond newspapers and banks.
Remains of Major General John C Fremont were brought to Sparkill in Rockland County today and buried in the Fookland cemetery near Nyack within the plot of the Urdero pt pareve where General Blenker is also interred.
A rundown of mining stock prices lists Best & Belcher, Gould & Curry, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla among notable names. The piece notes Hood’s popularity stems from claims the medicine truly delivers results, boosting sales beyond other blood purifiers.
Lenten services announced with a sermon by Charles G Key set for a Wednesday service. Peake state and schedule details appear uncertain in the fragment, but the key event is the planned sermon during the observance.
The record lists multiple civil and criminal cases set across First and Second Sessions with judges and attorneys noted. Dockets include v. Boston, Minchin, Richardson, and Douglass actions with details of contracts, damages, and property disputes, plus criminal sentences for liquor law violations and embezzlement. Municipal Court entries cover daily filings, trials, and judgments with numerous plaintiff and defendant names and case numbers.
Superior Court Essex March 17 before Judge Blopesrt. Case No. 6857. O'Leary seeks damages for injuries alleged against Washington Mills Company. On trial with Burley representing the defense. John P. Sweeney for the plaintiff.
In Essex county on March 17 Judge HarMeEn presided at a first meeting in the Edward H. Brown bankruptcy case with assignee Rachel N. Wood. The Nichols composition was confirmed by the court.
In Middlesex Probate Court 88 on March 17 petitions for will admissions are read listing individuals including Elizabeth Lowell Horace Abbott Thurston Mehitable Roberts, Wall of Rock and others from towns such as Ipswich Lowell Waterbury Watertown and Rockaway. Names appear with spellings like Jaroline bait G eney and Sara Copp among others.
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