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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1891
Page
8
The House discusses foreign corporate policy as Representative Mellen attacks Wettrick for shifting stance. Wettrick replies with a dignified defense. The salary bill is defeated by a large margin, and the matter extends to Monday for further action.
A Boston legislator shifts position on the foreign corporations bill after a prior vote. A caucus at Mayor Matthews's office allegedly pressured members to oppose the bill, while McEttrick asserts no influence. The House adjourns after defeating the Salary Bill and milk inspection proposes. A license reform measure passes to empower city boards to grant licenses to hotel and tavern operators.
The Senate debated a House liquor sales bill aimed at restricting sales except for guests at licensed premises, and Donovan proposed a substitute to ban table use where liquor is the main business. Champlin raised objections but the substitute passed. Gas and electricity municipal bills were postponed, and amendments to the Charles River Commission were approved. The Boston mayor term bill advanced, and a police commission repeal amendment was accepted.
Dr Edward E Hale continues his tour notes in the Commonwealth describing San Francisco cable cars and public parks. Frank A Bates presents an illustrated paper on the gipsy moth buffalo bug and other insect pests.
Brooklyn defeated Boston 13 to 6 as Ward's team rallied with Terry saving the game in the sixth. Sullivan Nash Griffin and Burns homered, with Lowe pitching in the eighth. Attendance 2,194 as Brooklyn and Boston exchanged long hits and errors in a bustling New York area tilt.
Brown Bros and Co announce a 4.5 percent first mortgage gold bond issue of 16 million dollars for the Lehigh Valley Railway Company of New York Pa guaranteed by the same road. Bonds Nos 1 to 6300 listed on major exchanges. whole line Sayre to Buffalo to be completed. Subscriptions open May 4 and close May 5.
The Northern Investment Company backs its security with improved business real estate in growing cities. Dividends come from rentals as properties rise in value. Sioux City is highlighted with prime, centrally located blocks and strong tenants. President George Leonard brings seasoned experience as manager and director with related firms.
An upbeat column applauds practical maternity shopping and summer fashion. It notes Washington street traffic woes caused by a baby carriage, grandmother, and a pug. It highlights affordable cotton shirts, lace and silk undershirts, and fashionable finishes. It also promotes Paine Furniture iron bedsteads, bamboo furniture, and stylish summer rooms for cottages by the sea.
The piece extols fig ured chiffon and printed nets with vines and flowers as top fabrics for women summer adornment. It highlights Yok patterns Chantilly a nd hand-run Spanish choices plus bow-knots and wavy web faces, and notes ear caps as a practical head accessory amid evolving styles.
Pretty and original gowns from Messrs. L. P. Hollander & Cos reveal a dark blue French serge sleeveless jacket over a waistcoat trimmed with grass linen, blue silk sleeves attached to the waistcoat, black foulard skirts with rings of red blue and yellow, and écru velvet girdles. Skirts extend to long coats and bodices. The firm imports London and Paris skirts in stock to tailor waists for perfect fit and finish.
Nightgowns must feature a long rolling collar or a round lace yoke with a left shoulder frill. A Breton front with a Watteau back forms the double box pleat. For travel and summer, figured lawn underclothes are desirable, with black lawn and black silk trimmed with lace, suited to Chicago climate, per Jordan, Marsh & Co.
The piece notes that table linen remains conservative with hems and borders hardly changing year to year. It highlights fine French linen patterns at Chandler & Co with ribbon knots and waving ends, new in design yet aligned with tradition. Tray cloths and bureau covers in cut work are described as very pretty, while hem stitched towels remain steady and are produced with simple rolled hems to maintain smooth folds.
A tall dark man and a curious boy stop before a milliner’s window on Kremont street to inspect a display of tulips hyacinths violets and carnations. The boy believes the blooms are real and points out a red and white carnation bouquet in a blue vase while the father tests each arrangement.
A woman notes the single real bouquet among artificial flowers in a shop window. She smiles softly as the carnations remain in the same vase for at least six months, a quiet scene framed by the observer and Tommy nearby.
The Milford and Hopedale Electric Railway opens informally on April 14 1891 with six 7 horse power battery powered cars using Stevens transmission and on board dynamos. New torpedo defense trials, a self winding electric clock in the Boston Post, and storage battery streetcars expanding from Washington DC to several New England sites are noted along with ongoing electric railway development and power stations.
The Board of Principal Assessors organized with Thomas Hills as chairman and Joshua S Duncklee secretary. Dennis H Morrissey chosen chief clerk. They set first and second assistants for street duty and later the Dooming Board was organized with Samuel Hichborn as chairman. Mayor Matthews urged equal real estate assessments across wards and warned against unjustified city cost increases.
May 1 forecast covers New England and Eastern New York. Fair conditions with stationary or slightly cooler temperatures. Northwesterly winds, diminishing towards evening. Northern Vermont may be slightly cooler.
Northern New England will be fair with light westerly winds and slightly warmer coastal and eastern areas. Southern New England sees clear skies with west to northwest winds and a warmer coast. Sunday remains fair with westerly winds and rising temperatures. A.M. reports show clear to fair conditions across most sections. Localized rains occurred in Knoxville and Fort Custer, with 0.28 and 0.12 inches respectively. North Platte and Omaha saw early morning showers. highs ranged 60 to 80, with freezing lows in the Dakotas and northern Minnesota. East Park recorded 36 and Northfield reached 68 as the day’s high.
A magical music device lets a person perform Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and operatic airs after placing a small cylinder and manipulating pedals. The machine, showcased at 180 Tremont Street, offers expressive tone and a 5000-piece repertoire, aided by a skilled educator persona.
Large attendance at the Massachusetts Yacht Club winter quarters on Boylston street. Commodore Soley presided as the treasurer reported a 1374 80 balance, prompting a vote to raise directors from 5 to 7. Winter quarters close tomorrow, Rowe's Wharf houses open Wednesday, Dorchester house already open, with a Cadet Orchestra reception planned. The June 17 race will be off Boston Light with special prizes for schooner and forty six footers.
A list of bonds is advertised in today’s issue on the sixth page urging investors to read carefully before committing funds.
A new Weymouth and Hingham Street Railway Company is formed to connect the two towns with an electric system. The plan aims to extend lines as travel demands grow, noting that overhead systems have fewer drawbacks in rural areas than in crowded cities like Boston.
Supreme Judicial Court denies petition to force city to issue permit for poles and wires on streets. Justices hold aldermen can revoke location and that mere pole placement is not a binding easement or contract. City not obliged to grant continued access. case to proceed with Aldermen as party. Counsel: Clark Reed for petitioner Babson for respondent.
A court record summarizes multiple cases from the First Session on May 1 including Barker v Beacon Publishing for libel damages, and John S Hobbs et al v Columbia Falls Brick Company over a breach of contract for eight million bricks with trial details. Plaintiffs claim nondelivery and price shifts, with defenses noted. various attorneys listed and verdicts pending. Other cases include William B Quigley v Hi E Woodward for land encroachment and George Coffin v West End Railroad for $10,000 damages after a June 1890 incident. Kate Mahoney v Etta A Dore for $4,000, and Lottie Copp v Boston & Maine Railroad involving a brakeman fatality claim.
Middlesex court actions show Dennis Connors sue Durite Manufacturing for 20000 injuries from a defective engine cleaned in work. verdict for defendant. Jessie B Savage sues Appleton Merrill for 1000 breach of contract. Additional listings cover Gill v Fiske, Steele v Mead, Lynde v Parker, Richey v Inhs of, Tupper adt va Bailey et al, Coron New Church Theo School v Pulsifer, Koot vy, Denson v bell Bocheles pro ami, McKeon v Sullivan, Hutchinson v City of Boston, English pro ami v Halberg et al, Dyson v Ewell and.
A roundup of church services across Boston including Disciples West F rookline, Reform Episcopal on Dartmouth Harwich, Ar Kine’s Chapel Weston minister Charles F Russell, Union Christian features, South Congregational Newbury Exeter, Copley Square Second Church, Emmanuel Church Newbury Leighton Parks rector, Columbus Avenue, First Caryon, First Spiritual Temple, Arlington Street Church, and Congregational listings with times, sermons, baptisms, and free seats. Also includes a lecture by Mrs Mary A Livermore and a trance lecture at Spiritual Temple.
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