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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1901

Page

9

No Chance In Murder Penalty Debate

In Massachusetts a disputed bill to let juries set murder sentence degrees drew strong warnings. Saunders of Boston warned of lynching if capital punishment ends, while Frost of Lawrence backed the measure. The judiciary committee reported adverse. the vote failed 46 to 122 against substitution.

Massachusetts Saunders Boston Frost Lawrence Committee On Judiciary C. &. Sullivan Messrs Moseley Westfiel and Weeks Fall River Haskell Beverly Newton Everett Sullivan Poston Clark Wilmington Yeas

Boston and Fall River councils questioned on police officer vacations

Debate over an order by Mr. Albee of Boston to have the Attorney General report if Boston and Fall River councils had authority over police officer vacations. The order was rejected 52 to 4. The House sustained Governor Crane's veto of the one day in twenty seven for policemen by 113 to 64.

Mr. Albee Boston House Fall River J. Albee Crane

Boston House rejects delegate bill and amends cargo proposal

The delegation bill failed 115 to 40. Mr McNary of Boston urged adding South Bay Wharf and Terminal Co, an amendment passed restricting tracks in Boston streets without Aldermen approval. Debate over a hospital for dipsomaniacs and inebriates led to a sentence proposal and a court sentencing option, but no final vote occurred.

McNary Boston South Bay Wharf and Terminal Company MecNary Leslie Waltham Massachusetts House of Correction Gilpatric Love Webster W. J. Sullivan House Savannah Line Ocean Steamship Company Lewis Wharf New York No. River Savannah Sound Lines Metropolitan & 8. Co

Dissenting votes shape dam study for Charles River park plan

Six or more dissenters on joint committees report a bill to appoint a special commission to study the feasibility of a dam across the Charles River linking Boston and Cambridge for a Thames Hamburg style water park. The panel would be appointed by Governor Crane, replacing a design that would have included Harbor and Land Commission leaders. Dissenters include Senators Post and Jones and Representatives Schofield Swift Francis.

Metropolitan Affairs Charles River Boston Cambridge Thames Hamburg Crane Harbor and Land Commission Metropolitan Park Commission Water and Sewerage Board Post Jones Schofield Malden Swift Yarmor Francis New Bedford Springfield

Brockton Ship Canal Survey Referred to 1902 Report

The harbors and public lands committee reports favor passing a resolve for a survey and estimates by the Harbor and Land Commission on building a Taunton River to Boston Harbor ship canal via Taunton Brockton and Weymouth. The commission is to report on the first Wednesday in January 1902. Francis of New Bedford and Parker of Springfield dissent.

Committee On Harbors and Public Lands Harbor and Land Commission Taunton River Boston Harbor Taunton Brockton Weymouth Messrs. Francis New Bedford Parker Springfield

Doings in the Senate Favor Appropriations and Bills

In the Senate the ways and means committee favorably reported a sundry appropriations bill including funding for the New Bedford Textile School. A bill to prohibit forging railroad tickets and passes was engrossed. Senator Post of Berkshire explained a measure for additional mooring facilities and anchorage ground in Boston Harbor, ordered to a third reading.

Senate Committee On Ways and Means New Bedford Post Berkshire Anchorage Boston Harbor

Change in Caucus System In Boston Senatorial Nominating Plan

The proposed bill by Mr Saunders would abolish fall caucuses in Boston. It would award the party nomination to the candidate with the highest total votes across wards. Ballots from Boston wards go to election commissions. certain connected districts return ballots to city clerks.

Boston Saunders Callius J. Kaward Mahoney Ward Francis J. Horgan John J. Douglass Election Commissions East Bridge Chelsea Revere Winthrop Suffolk County

Weather bulletin reports improving New England farming conditions

Director Smith of the weather bureau issues a bulletin noting general crop and farming improvement in the Northern States. Snow has largely melted, frost retreating, grass and winter grain improved, and prep work for plowing and seeding advancing. Southern States face a delayed season with slower farming and backward crops.

Everage Parkes Nones Joe Sherwees

Death of George Whitney Former bank president dies at 67

George Whitney longtime Boston banker and former president of the National Union Bank dies at age 67. He led the bank for nineteen years and had previously served at the North National Bank. He was married to a daughter of a prominent local family and leaves several children.

Sere Whitney National Union Bank Whitney Boston National Union Oe Mans

Women Protest Governor Crane Over Uniform Poll Tax

A large group of prominent citizens met with Governor Crane to oppose a Senate bill that would impose a uniform two dollar poll tax on all voters. Leading figures included Sarah J. Boyden and Dr. Emily Fifield, with representation from the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and local civic groups. The bill, pending enactment, is expected to be amended during passage in the House and Senate.

Executive Department Crane Senate Gardner Sarah J. Boyden Independent Women Voters Emily A. Fifield Elizabeth Kellar Eva M. Brown Henry H. Faxon Ida 5. Hall H. B. Johnson Massachusetts Women’s Suffrage Association Eben Bumstead Boston Civic Committee R. H. Maywood Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union Alfred. Moon Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Mary A. Livermore Julia Ward Howe House

Death of Mrs Kate L Dewey excites hub yachting circle

The Boston harbor scene reports the death of Mrs Kate Laethur W Dewey wife of Ar and owner of the schooner Troubadour. She valued a male captain’s command over a woman, and the vessel is expected to be commissioned in June. The news item also notes other harbor activities including coal barges, schooners, and naval-related movements around Bird Island flats and South Boston.

Kate Laethur W. Dewey Dewey Pond Street Jamaica Plain Ocean Philadelphia A. DeForrest May New York America North Chelsea Bridge Anglin New England Ambassadress Ortuna T Wharf Sarah H. Prior Elsie F. Rowe Haddock Edward W. Perry Bird Island Flats William 3. Mynn Boston Towboat Company George Ww. Wells Metropolitan Coal Company South Boston Aboukir South America Antwerp Leyland Steamship Company J. P. Morgan Liverpool London Aretho Porto Rico Arkadia A. D. Thomson Cerea A. Fred Brown Minnesota Rotten Row Charlestown Navy Yard Medford Bisie Naval Brigade

High-Priced Transfers in Newton Court

Julius Sommers and Annie Sommers paid 2% in Newton Police Court for transfers they did not receive after a confrontation with a Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway conductor and motorman. Found guilty of assault they were fined 26 dollars, with the judge noting a misapprehension but some color of reason.

Newton Julius Sommers Annie Sommerses Sommers Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway Company George R. Cole

Civil Court Actions in Suffolk Superior Court Sessions

Summary of several 1890s civil cases in Suffolk County Superior Court. Cases include Jaquith v. Winnisimmet Nations Bank for conversion of tobacco and alleged fraudulent preference. Rafferty administratrix v. Nawn for death of Thomas Rafferty with verdict $5000. Curtin v. Mallady over bulldog bite with verdict $350. Sutherland v. Sanborn for services in school contracts with verdict $672.02. Mimes v. Pattee & Co for margin on sugar stock with no recovery for plaintiff.

Suffolk County Superior Court Fox H. J W. R. Bigelow B. B. Jones Sherman Rose Rafferty H. P. Nawn Thomas Rafferty Bank of Éarth Blue Hill Avenue A. J. Johnson F. H. Krebs Nason & Proctor Richardson William Curtin Ellen Mallady C. W. Pond Guy Cunningham Bond W. J. Sutherland A. A. Sanborn M. W. Brick Hayes H. W. Pattee & Co R. B. Jeffrey C. BE. Allen

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Item

Maritime notices list arrived steamers and schooners with cargoes and passengers, including the Admiral Farragut, Thomas, Cambrian, Lee, City of Bangor, Flora Rogers, and many others bound for Philadelphia, New York, Portland, and regional ports. Cleared and sailed vessels are named with destinations and cargoes, reflecting a busy Atlantic shipping scene.

Admiral Farragut Thomas Port Morant Jam United Fruit Compa Cambrian Lee London Furnese, Withy & Co James Bay State Olver Portland Gautins B. Grant Sullivan Ral K Peamie Buty Pindelphia Alice Bessie Wralusing Becker Porth Aon Amboy Ton Beaver Banter Ariel Brittain Mara Aea Charles H. Hersey Crocker Chesterton Nugent Plymouth Gaspe, Jones Providence RK. 1 Alf Loulsbu c. B Admiral Parragut Antonio Wind East Boston Prince George Yarmouth Indian Philadelphia Bentestrae Laverpool Jaegow Brunswick Enterprise A Newburyport Frostier New York Wallace W. 8Thwaite Luckenbach General Knox Bee Iice Shawanese Vineara Haven Taconloucester Oodbury Esoes Florence Lynn Rherksford Tacony Kniladelphia Benjamin Frith Buenos Ayres Bete Menegerd

Rosemary Hall Girls Trek for Field Study Trip

Twenty eight Rosemary Hall students from Rock Ri travel by knapsack for a mile hike north of Greenwich. Led by head Miss Caroline Runts Rees they forage wildflowers, cook meals by campfires, and sleep in farmhouses along the route. Each girl carries basic gear and tools for camping.

Greenwich, Co In Rosemary Hall Rock Ri Caroline Runts Rees

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