Water gas in Senate leads to third reading vote
Water gas favored in a Senate bill to allow manufacture, ordered to a third reading by a strong majority, signaling a heated House duel. Debate over state government accommodations proceeds without a vote, and railroad commission reports on eating and lighting cars are received amid a governor’s message urging action on Amesbury’s bronze Josiah Bartlett statue funding.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Board Ofublic Works
Boston
Moody Boynton
Amesbury
United States
Senate debates steam heat in passenger cars and gas bill
The Massachusetts Senate considered forenoon sessions next week. An authority bill for Worcester Steel Works to raise capital was laid over. The railroads may equip cars with steam heating next year. a circular will limit separate heaters to exceptional use. A water gas bill faced debate on safety and licensing. amendments passed, bill moved to third reading 19 to 12. A substitute on State House accommodations was discussed. Senate adjourned without a vote.
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Senate
Glines
Worcester Steel Works
Gaetano Lanza
Lanza
Couiseries
Haverhill City Hospital
Bil
Gas Commissioners
Pike
Sprague
J. C. Gleason
Kimball
New York City
Union
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Hartwell
Perme
Yxas
W. A. Clark
Collins
Dwyer
A. Jenson
Howard
O. N. Keith
Z. Ceith
Marble
McAlpine
Perkins
Roads
Shea
Slattery
Sullivan
Tucker
Alker
C. N. Clark
Cook
Crosby
Fletcher
Gleason
Hathorne
Howland
Messinger
Mer
Stevens
Towne
Whestock
Kingsley
Ladd
Yes
Sleeper
Spellman
Howe
Clark
Lynn
Commonwealth Building
Beacon Street
Southworth
State Department
Tate
Beacon Hill
House Schedule and Actions On Insolvency Law Bill
The House tabled reports on insolvency definitions for corporations and on changing the Dakota Mortgage Loan Corporation name, plus a bill on water gas production in Athol Spencer and Amesbury. It set oleo for Monday and shorter hours for paper mill workers for Tuesday. A bill changing assessment dates for newly discovered property was reported.
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House
Dakota Mortgage Loan Corporation
Athol, Spencer
Amesbury
Hope Oomety
Walworth
Newton
Newtonville
Massachusetts House Debates Licensing and Water Bills
The House debated high license limits, a Boston water supply bill, and a board of public works for Boston. An auditors bill for probate courts was defeated 38 to 103. A strain on drawbridges drew debate before adjournment for lack of quorum.
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Boston
Marine Park
Noyes
Massachusetts
Church Temperance Society
Messrs. McCall
Winchester
Sanger
Cambridge
Wardwell
Haverhill
Griswold
Greenfield
Messrs. Bottom
Northampton
Wharton
House
Committee On Cities
Board O Public Works
Lovell
Parkman
Leary
Brewer
Yeas
VerAs
Allen
Armstrong
Barrett
Berry
Brackett
Kearn
Kimbal
Leach
Lothrop
Manning
David Manning
Martin
Milliken
Milne
Morey
Morton
Neilson
Pear
Pierce
Poore
S. N. Rogers
Rugg
Russell
Sanford
Slocum
Stimpson
Taft
Thayer
A. C. Thompson
Thompkins
Trull
Wales
Walworth
Warden
Ware
Willis
Witt
Woodward
Wyman
Preble
Rogerson
Tyler
Qua
Gracey
Lyman
Friend
Perry
Shepard
Hartwell
Butler
Pinkerton
Noonan
Carey
McCarthy
Dunlea
Pratt
Brady
Calnan
Flynn
Lowell
Turner
Tino
Mellen
Worcester
Charles River
Boston Aldermen Nightly Sessions End In Efficient Action
Boston city government records show a businesslike session by the common council. The April 1888 treasurer's balance stood at 4 260 749 69 with April receipts 1 099 488 40 and payments 158 31 570 904 88 leaving a balance of 3 789 333 21. A report from City Water Registrar Davis covered three months receipts totaling 233 05. An order sought limits on Tremont water meter sales since January 1, 1888. An order granted a half day Saturday vacation for city workers in July August and September. Street work considered to extend Bowen street to Dorchester Avenue and to lay out Falcon street East Boston. Trustees of the Public Library asked whether Tremont and Walpole corner is needed for a branch library. The council indefinitely postponed rescinding a vote referring underground conduit orders to the Legislature committee.
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Common Council
Davis
Keenan
Ward 8
Board of Water Commissioners
Tremont
Hoar
Bowen Street
C Street
Dorchester Avenue
Falcon Street
East
Boston
Walpole Streets
Special meeting of aldermen on appropriations referred to counsel
A special meeting of the board of aldermen was held to consider an appropriations bill. Aldermen Allen, Rogers, Gove, C W Smith and Wilson were appointed to confer with the common council committee. At 4 pm the committees met and referred the dispute to the corporation counsel. Nettleton to render an opinion this afternoon as the conference committee reconvenes.
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Board of Aldermen
Allen
Rogers
Gove
C.W. Smith
Wilson
Common Council
Nettleton
Committee of Conference
Boston and New York Trade Blows in Tight Game
In a close New York Boston tilt both clubs fought to the end with Boston edging New York 6 to 2 as Slattery Tiernan and Nash starred for Boston while Burdock and Connor contributed for New York. Detroit hammered Pittsburgh 18 to 8 in a slugfest and Philadelphia outlasted Washington 9 to 8 in a late rally. Chicago defeated Indianapolis 9 to 7 in a low scoring finish.
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Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Indianapolis
Senators
New York
Boston
Ballon
Weataws
Sede
Onichmos
Coe
New Yorks
Detroits
Elieves
Pittsburgs
Philadelphias
Eeereere
Washingtons
Sawders
Clarkson
Kelly
Morrill
Johnston
Wise
Nash
Ewing
Connor
Richardson
Verdict Sustains Robison Poisoning Conviction Inheritance Scheme
The Supreme Judicial Court overturned exceptions in the Sarah J. Robinson case, upholding the trial with a rescript. It finds evidence of preexisting intent to obtain life insurance and to use poison as part of a common plan, admissible to prove the defendant’s guilt in Freeman’s death.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Sarah J. Robinson
Prince Arthur Freeman
Charles Allen
Commonwealth
Kreeman
Freeman
Arsenc
Train wreckers strike in Louisville yards
At night a Burlington freight derailed after a switch was sabotaged in the Louisville yard, piling fifteen cars and burning one. Conductor James A. Edwards was badly injured after three men entered his car, robbed him, and beat him. he may die. Engineer Daniel Hannon, a Chicago & Atlantic man, was arrested.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Louisville, New Albany
Chicago
James A. Edwards
Aniel Hannon
Chicago & Atlantic
Death of Judge Henry at Ottawa
A special report from Ottawa states Judge Henry of the Supreme Court died last evening from a paralytic stroke. For thirty years he was a prominent Nova Scotia political figure and one of the fathers of the Canadian confederation. His name appeared in connection with the Spreute case, the American miner hanged in British Columbia for alleged murder.
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Henry
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Nova Scotia
Robert Evan Spreute
British Columbia
Pitched Battle as Lowell Defeats Worcester in New England Battle
Henry Burns pitched magnificently for Lowell in a 9 to 1 victory over Worcester. Kennedy doubled and Murphy singled to spark the offense while Toffling, Shinnick and Campton contributed key plays. Umpire Lon Knight officiated as the low-scoring Worcester offense managed few threats.
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Lowell
Henry Burns
Worcester
Hamilton
Toftling
Walker
Kennedy
Murphy
Flanagan
Wheelock
Campion
Shinnick
Meister
Toffling
Briggs
Cucworth
Lon Knight
Lowells
Worcesters
A. Ey McLu
Wheeler
Polhemus
O Meister
Olifami
Campton
Toffiing
Henry
Burns
McLaughlin
Sheehan
Campron
Cudworth
Briges
Damulton
Fime
Lyns
Portlands
Lynns
Mitchell
Continental Clothing House Bargain Sale Offers Many Lot Deals
A sprawling weekly list of bargains from Continental Clothing House highlights 200 all wool overcoats from Putnam Woollen Co at 7 dollars, 500 Indigo Blue Flannel suits at 6.50, several Sawyer Woollen Co outfits at 10, plus 400 brown and white double twist cassimere suits at 10. Also lot by lot, all wool Dolan worsted suits from 6.50 to 8.50, with extensive boys department offers and sample mail options for quick orders.
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Putnam Woollen Company
Putnam, Conn
Sawyer Woollen CO
Sawyer Woollen Company
Dover
N. H
New England
Dolan Worsted Mills
Philadelphia
Assabet Woollen Co
Continental Clothing House
Lynns vs Portlands baseball game outlines errors and subs
In a tense back and forth, Demarris dominated on the mound for the Lynns while Koons replaced an injured Portland fielder in the eighth. Laroque and C Doyle fueled a busy night with multiple hits as Black and Koons shined at bat, and the umpires, led by Mullen, delivered a thorough but quiet contest. The final shows strong pitching by Demarris and a Portland defense that struggled with fielding lapses.
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Hop Pole
Portlands
Demarris
McCloskey
Koons
Connie Doyle
Lynns
J. Doyle
Mullen
Prince
Corcoran
Myers
Spill
Brady
Behan
Lynch
F J. Doyle
Stine
C. Doyle
Laroque
Black
Spit
Householder
Mitchell
Onut
Fuaselbach
Manchester
Salems
Maroons
Turner
Yale University Beats Yale Consolidated 5 4 in New Haven Match
In New Haven, Yale University edged Yale Consolidated 5 to 4 in a close contest. The event highlighted Yale players and the New Haven venue’s competitive spirit, reflecting a spirited matchup between local institutions.
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New Haven
Yale Consolidated
Yale University
A Strange Proceeding In Appraiser Office Sugar Lab
Dr Abbott, sent to relieve Dr Leary and later replaced by Dr Battersall, was ordered back to Boston to serve under the Boston expert. He arrived Wednesday and was denied admission to the sugar laboratory after presenting only an order from Appraiser McMullen of New York.
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Abbott
Leary
Battersall
New York
Metropolis
Boston
Stearns
McMullen
H &S
Hartley & Co Coupon Expires This Thursday
The last day to redeem the $1.00 coupon from H. A. Hartley & Co. is fast approaching. Cut it out today and complete your purchase before next Thursday. Use the coupon before it lapses in this promotional notice from the Post.
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H. A. Hartley & Co
Oratory and Music Graduation at Meionaon
Meionaon crowd packed for Munroe College of Oratory and Tremont School of Music exercises. Rev Dr Duryea urged balanced physical and mental cultivation, lauding elocution. diplomas awarded to Lucius Butterfield and Cordelia Payson among others.
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Munroe College of Oratory
Oratory
Tremont School of Music
Arthur W. Wellington
J. T. Duryea
City Notes On School Gym Day And Transit Changes
The Prince school will host its gymnastic day at 10 30 this morning. Starting May 6 the Museum of Comparative Zoology Cambridge opens Sundays 1 to 5 pm. James Nelson alias John Hardy arrested in New York for embezzling 453 from Mr. Martin 158 Main St Charlestown and will be brought to Boston. Hichborn & Co sold the two story house at 162 West Third St South Boston for 2440 to Daniel J Callahan. Beginning Saturday West End blue line cars extend to Bowdoin square linking with Cambridge car via Knee land Federal Atlantic Commercial Causeway Chardon Green Leverett streets. Dorchester Yacht Club monthly meeting Lt J K Cogswell will read Modern Ordnance and important business will be discussed.
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Prince School
Museum of Comparative Zoollogy
Cambridge
James Nelson
John Hardy
New York
Martin
Main Street
Charlestown
Boston
Hichborn & Co
West Third Street
South Boston
Daniel J. Callahan
West End
Bowdoin Square
Kneeland
Federal Streets
Atlantic Avenue
Commercial
Causeway
Chardon, Green and
Leverett Streets
Dorchester Yacht Club
J. K. Cogswell
U.S.N
Book Stores to Close Early on Summer Saturdays and Weekdays
The following booksellers and publishers consent to closing at 2 PM on Saturdays and 6 PM on weekdays during May through August. List includes Lee & Stepard, Roberts Bros., Ticknor Co, We Baker & Co., D Appleton & Co., John Allyn, William Ware & Co., Willard Small, Shelden & Co., Harper Bros., Ginn & Co., and numerous others.
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Lee & Stepard
Roberts Bros
Ticknor Co
We Baker & Co
D. Appleton & Co
John Allyn
William Ware & Co
Willard Small
Shelden & Co
W. B. Adams
Harper Broa
A. C. Stockin
Boston School Supply Company
Leach, Shewall & Sanborn
F. Stearns
van Antwerp
Bragg & Co
Thompson, Brown & Co
Bradlee Whidden
Harrison Howe
Ivison, Blakeman & Co
Ginn & Co
H. M. Cable
Porter & Coates
Cotton & Gould, Thorp & Adamanufacturing Company
Marek & Co
J. M. Whittemore & Co
Cutter, Lower & Co
The New Marshal Henry B Lovering Takes Oath
Henry B Lovering visited the United States marshal's office and will file his bond and take the oath of office in a few days. He was received by General N P Banks and shown through the Postoffice building. Families can find no finer hotel home than the Revere House.
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Henry B. Lovering
United States Marshal’s Office
Esterday
N. P. Banks
Postoffice
Mr. Lovering
Revere House
Book sale at Libbie Co yields higher prices overall
At Libbie & Co auction rooms yesterday higher prices prevailed than at the sale start. Carlyle Emerson Past and Present sold for 104 dollars, Horace Beatae Mariae Virginis for 37, Homer Batrachomyomachia 95, Keats first edition 152, Endymion 40, vellum Horace Beatae Mariae Vir inis Calendarium 115 and 4260, Biblia Sacra Latina 101, More Utopia 27.
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Messrs
Charles F. Libbie & Co
Thomas Carlyle
Emerson
Philippe Pigouchet
de Marnef
Keats
Endymion
Horace Beatae Mariae Virinis
Biblia Sacra Latina
Thomas More
Abraham Vile
London
Changes in the Post Office appoints new money order head
Boston’s Post Office announces Linus E. Clark as successor to Omar Loring as superintendent of the money order department. Loring initially resigned effective April 1, was asked to delay, then requested to resign again effective April 30, and met Clark’s readiness to take over on May 1.
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Linus E. Clark
Omar Loring
Boston Post Office
Loring
Corse
Deserter Hazle Likely Sent For Court Martial
Charles F Hazle an alleged deserter now in Fort Warren will likely be sent to Point Willett for court martial. Captain Miller Boston recruiting officer recently sent to Point Willett to obtain evidence of Hazle identity and learned Hazle bore marks on his arms which he attempted to erase.
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Charles F. Hazle
Fort Warren
Point Willett
Miller
United States
Boston
Hazle
Continental Cloraina Hovusk Sale Promises Low Clothing Prices
The advertisement from Continental Cloraina Hovusk at 744 to 756 Washington Street highlights an immense clothing business with bargains. All wool overcoats priced at seven dollars and indigo blue flannels at six fifty per suit draw buyers, suggesting a city wide retail event in Boston.
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Cloraina Hovusk
Washington Street
Boston
Supreme Court Hearings Set For Friday Libel for Divorce Docket
Supreme Judicial Court convened with no public matters heard yesterday. Judge Fiel will attend today to hear libel for divorce cases numbered 3762 3767 916 2058 8469 8596 3626 366 3757 3718 and 8783. On Monday May 9 Malona vs Maona appears. probate appeals and nisi decrees older than six months will be called. Unanswered cases go on file and are stricken. decrees absolute may be requested at the clerk’s office. Court on decrees fo r on Wednesday.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Fiel
Malona
Ma.ona
Trial court notes cases and adjournments across sessions
The record lists multiple casenames and docket numbers from Second and Third Sessions with judges THOMPSON and BARKER noting adjournments and dispositions. It includes promissory note actions, tort claims, and land disputes, with verdicts for defendants in some matters and ongoing trials in others.
Polluting Waters Suit In Norfolk Superior Court
In Norfolk County May 3 case Francis W. Bird et al. vs Frank Lewis deals with polluting Neponset River waters harming plaintiffs boilers and machinery. Attorneys Morse Cobb for plaintiffs Gaston Tucker Feely for defendant. Also note May 1 1888 Boston District Massachusetts Circuit Court notice of William Cushing Wall of Medford seeking admission as attorney and counsel.
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City
Gay Et al
Lindh
City Camb
Cambridge
Gardner
Sawyer
Willis
Pingree
Elliott
Pickens
Davis
Allin
Swallow
Inds
Burn
Knox
White
Superior Court
Norfolk County
Bishop
Francis W. Bird Et al
District OF Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
William Cushing Wall
Medford
Joan G. Stetson
U. S. Circuit Court
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Simonds Counter Machine Company v8
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N. J. Simonds
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