A New Appointment and Fire Marshal Salary Change
The legislature acted slowly, assigning the Boston Common Council appointments and fixing the fire marshal's salary at 25 percent of the tax from insurance premiums. Bills moved or postponed covered mill meal hours, personal property taxation, and other local matters.
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Taxation debate on goods in process of manufacture in suburbia
The committee on taxation considered Senator Newhall's plan to tax leather and other goods in process of manufacture where found, arguing both sides about tax avoidance by Boston and Peabody assessors. Meanwhile the water supply committee reviewed Malden's petition to source more water from the Ipswich River and Martin's Pond, with varied local opposition and proposed bill processing.
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Martin’s Pond
Marcellus Coggan
Thomas Savage
George A. Bruce
B. F. Hayes
Water Board of
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Ipswich Mill Company
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F. J. Ladd
C. A. Sayward
Middleton
F. J. Evans
Wakefield
S. K. Hamilton
Reading
Reading, By Repreentative Wadlin; the Proprietors of the Middleton Mills
B. M. Blake
North Reading
G. W. Trail
Savage
Matin’s
Coggan
Hoar
Bruce
Trull
Board of Health
Boston Council Seat Split Seeks Ward Redistribution
Senator Wilbur reported leave to withdraw on amending Boston charter to raise council members to seventy four then proposed keeping seventy two with ward allocations. The plan divides seats among wards 3,4,6,7,8,9 and 25 with two members each and other wards with three or four members, effective upon city council acceptance. The Acts of 1875 repealed. The committee also reported bills on fire marshal salary, assistant State librarian, Charlestown court clerk, juror examinations, and a Great Barrington water district petition.
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Inexpedient and stalled bills populate early session
The committee on banks and banking found expediency in saving bank deposits for foreign executors and guardians but other measures stalled. A liquor license fee bill was tabled while a factory hours bill received special assignment. The employers' liability bill was postponed to April 6 and placed first. The Boston Athletic Club incorporation petition was admitted after suspending the twelfth joint rule. Auditor Ladd reported 1886 receipts of $823,560 and critiqued clerks for improper returns. Amendments to the Common wealth Safe Deposit and Trust Company were adopted, and the license voting bill advanced to engrossment with a possible reconsideration noted.
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Theatres Coming Week In Boston Arts Scene
The article previews a week of theater in Boston with seven more performances of Clito starring Wilson Barrett at the Globe, a Wednesday triple bill, Barrett's farewell to Boston on Saturday, The Magistrate at the Museum, Prince Karl at the Park Theatre, The Gypsy Baron at Hollis Street, a music filled Boston Theatre program, Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl at the Bijou, and Taken from Life at the Howard with new scenery and notable company.
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Clito
Wilson Barrett
Richard Mansfield
Prince Karl
Park Theatre
Boston
Bijou
Bertha
O. H. Barr
Theatres announce afternoon and evening bills today
Afternoon and evening performances fill Boston stages including Globe with Clito and Hamlet, museum with The Rivals and The Gypsy Baron, Hollis Street with The Gypsy Baron, and Park with A Rag Baby. Vanderfelt’s benefit at the Museum promises a large audience. The week adds Ruddigore at Globe and Bernhardt at Hollis Street.
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Howard
Bijou
Mattie Vickers
E. H. Vanderfelt
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Vanderfelt
Scientific warning on kidney disease and sudden death
Dr Hammond cites Bright's disease as the root of many modern illnesses and urges kidney care. He touts Hunt's Remedy as a proven cure, recounting cases of recovery including a New York banker. He stresses lifestyle changes and timely action to avoid suffering and premature death.
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Bright
New York
Proposals for Beef and Subsistence Supplies to Indian Service
Government invites sealed proposals for beef on hoof bacon flour coffee tea sugar and other subsistence goods plus transportation to Indian Agency sites. Two sets of bids dated 1887 directed to Indian Affairs for deliveries to Chicago Kansas City Sioux City San Francisco and more with multiple quantities and wagons. Bids opened April 14 May 3 1887. bids require certified checks of five percent. Commissioner J D C Atkins.
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Proposals for Rations Fuel and Military Supplies
Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps announces sealed proposals for rations and fuel to be supplied July 1887 to June 1888 at stations including Portsmouth Charlestown Brooklyn Philadelphia League Island Annapolis Washington Norfolk Pensacola and Mare Island. Also bids for military supplies to be delivered to Philadelphia Marine Barracks and other offices with samples and specifications available.
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Mason's Work Proposals for Chestnut Hill Pumping Station
The Boston Water Board invites sealed proposals for masonry work at the Chestnut Hill Pumping Station. Bids due April 5, 1887 at noon, with certified check of 2000 payable to the City of Boston. Specifications available at City Architect’s office. The Board may reject all bids.
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