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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1888
Page
8
In a heated session the House overruled points of order and ordered the oleomargarine bill to a third reading amid amendments. Debates focused on coloring and fraud in oleo sales, with supporters citing deception and opponents arguing it harms farmers. The measure passed the House despite strong opposition and awaits Senate action.
The Senate vot ed to hold sessions at 11 a m on Friday. Adverse reports opposed appointing a board to oversee street railways. A tax bill broadens personal estates for taxation, including ships abroad, and rail stocks. Several measures on banking trusts, prison printing presses, and street railway regulation advanced or postponed. The body discussed interest limits, school superintendents for towns, and court terms, with votes on amendments and engrossment scheduled.
A bill advances to amend the civil service law prohibiting appointment or employment for one year following conviction under this act. The measure seeks to tighten eligibility rules and safeguard public staffing standards.
The committee voted to report leave to withdraw on the Mayalland Bartholomew petitions and to report adversely on the Hinckly petition, with Senator Howe undecided. It also favors extending the Meigs charter two years and removing the experimental mile requirement in Cambridge to allow immediate location. Right of way and damages questions were not decided, with a likely late-week report.
The Boston common council debated and amended a salary appropriation for a 600 member permanent force. The amendment sets 450000 dollars for salaries and wages. It passed on a 29 to 20 vote after a prior board disagreement. A reconsideration was refused and a special aldermen meeting is set for 1 PM to review the bill as amended.
The First Universalist Sunday school held its annual May party in Union Hall Cambridgeport last evening. Highlights include Marie Pettes crowned May queen with Everett Sparrow as crown bearer, a Maypole dance by sixteen children, a hollandaise by thirty misses, a baby drill by twenty five children, and minuets and Swedish dances from Mrs Chandler's school. Dancing continued for children until 10 pm and adults until midnight with music by the Boston Cadet Band led by J Baldwin.
News from Nantucket reports a burglary on the island with the thief believed to be in Boston. Station 3 officers arrested John H. Hall, charged with the crime, and he was sent to Nantucket in the afternoon.
The Cambridge board of aldermen accepted an invitation to Memorial day events, set a hearing for May 2 on the West End Street Railway cable plan, and approved Washington avenue extensions with damages of 1795. They granted electric light poles and plant at River street Western avenue Albia street, sought Somerville sewer cooperation, issued liquor licenses to twenty two druggists, granted fire department vacations, and authorized 100000 more for the Harvard bridge construction with bonds due in thirty years.
The Evangelical Baptist Benevolent and Missionary Society of Boston gathered about forty members at Meiona on a recent afternoon with Mr. George S. Dexter in the chair. The treasurer reported total revenue from building operations at 26,675.60 for the year, with major income from ground-floor stores, Temple Hall, and the Meionaon. Expenses included mortgage interest of 7,862.50, repairs 4,928.77, labor 3,799.96, and gas 18,352.4, leaving a net excess of 316.05. The society’s indebtedness stands at 180,000, against assets of 2,189.12 in treasury and Tremont Temple valued at 177,810.88. Building and contents insured for 109,000 across twenty-five insurers. Officers retained with President George Dexter and Solomon Parsons as secretary and treasurer.
At Washington Village Episcopal Church the rector introduced two visiting ministers from Unitarian and Methodist denominations. The Unitarian read the lesson and preached on Love, delivering a moving discourse in a period of renewed interest in church unity without relying on formal councils.
The May term begins on Tuesday the 15th at 11 am hearings. Grand jury charged at 10 am. Admiralty appeals and equity and law cases ready for hearing may be calendared by the 10th. Civil jury trials may be calendared by the 16th. Blank calendar requests available. Jury trials in criminal cases start on the 22nd with civil trials after.
The Supreme Judicial Court orders that all divorce libels not yet decreed nisi must be heard in order at the May sitting. Contested cases not ready will be dismissed for want of prosecution unless good cause is shown. Decree nisi over six months old may seek decree absolute. if not, cases may be dismissed or on file and restored only by motion. Hearings begin May 2 at 9:30 a.m.. order extends to nullity petitions and support, alimony, and child custody matters.
No. 4146 Davis sues Frank E Chandler to recover 185668 for services at 125 per month with a claim of profit sharing as partners. Jury verdict for plaintiff at 152191. Counsel: Charles Robinson for plaintiff B F Hayes for defendant. No. 4720 McDonald v Scott et al—horse and wagon collision injures horse. both horses die. Dolan for plaintiff Stearns for defendants. No. 4814 Sullivan v Whalen—mason work balance due 248. trial disputed completion. Maxwell for plaintiff Washburn for defendant. List of cases and names follow. second session Thompson, J. No. 4281 Loring v White—breach of warranty on a horse. verdict for defendant. Tyng for plaintiff Howes Currier for defendant. No. 2477 Mugford v Gruzmish—false arrest and assault over an execution. jury.
Court proceedings list case 4733 Catherine Monan versus Nicholas Keelan for $8580 in back wages as a servant from 1870 to 1882 at $15 weekly. Keelan disputes, claiming no contract and that Monan was his daughter with three children deserted by husband. He contends no pay was agreed or expected. Trial ongoing with counsel for both sides.
District of Massachusetts Boston May 11 1883 notice given that William Cushing Wall of Medford has applied for admission as an attorney and counselor of the U S Circuit Court. John G Stetson Commissioner of the U S Circuit Court.
Superior Court Middlesex May 1. Jury found for plaintiff for .61. Croswell and Jose counsel. Case lists additional actions including Nonantum Worsted Company tort suit for loss of part of hand. warnings and cautions noted. multiple cases captioned with numbers and names.
May 1 proceedings before Judge Bishop include James Tracey versus John Clark. Plaintiff awarded 300 dollars for assault and battery. Attorneys Greenhood for defense. Additional note lists Francis Bird et al v Frank Lewis with water pollution claim for Neponset River affecting boiler and machinery. trial ongoing with Morse Cobb for plaintiffs and Gaston Tucker Feely for defendant.
The heavyweight benefit at Music Hall last night featured notable sparrers including John L. Sullivan who spoke stating he had not been whipped by any Englishman though he had not reclaimed the title. The REVERF House daily reinforces its reputation as an incomparable hostelry.
The Children’s Friend Society held a May day sale in Shawmut Congregational church parlors due to scarlet fever at home. The event featured lace and needlework booths, an arrow table game, flower pagoda sales, and contributions from local families. Dedham House boys performed a sleighing party piece on twelve instruments and a Longwood Minstrels Tremont Club quartet provided evening entertainment.
Vope & Co of Boston have assigned for creditors with liabilities over 100000, largely unsecured, blamed on business depression. Pope and Pope run the firm, successor to Hobbs Pope & Co since 1879. Other local defaults include Allen & Woodworth creditors at 40 cents on the dollar, William H. Jess insolvency, Joseph F. Phillips negotiating at 15 cents, and S. K. Smith’s braid manufacturing insolvency.
An Eastman Globe fuel claims an iron casting that enables kerosene use without smell or soot. The metal cylinder, packed with incombustible material, absorbs oil and burns about an hour to heat a room or cook a meal. It cannot explode due to its porous open-grate design.
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