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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
5
In the Boston House of Representatives Speaker Bates keeps order amid Tommy Keenan’s repeated demands for no quorum. Keenan clashes with James Keenan as Bates rebukes both and the chamber closes doors to maintain a quorum as debates on election law proceed and a militia bill advances to engrossment.
A debate over amendments led to a second amendment being voted through. Mr Keenan challenged the vote with the phrase doubt the vote while rising to a point of order claiming no quorum. The chair had already announced the current status.
Lawmakers discussed revisions to election laws with Boston representatives arguing for cand idate representation behind the rail at caucuses and for honest politics. Amendments were adopted including new voting places, counting votes after polls, and reducing campaign expenses while the bill moved toward engrossment.
The House sent the insurance commissioner's report to the next Legislature after Mr. George of Haverhill ridiculed the commissioner for changing his report and questioned which version should be before lawmakers.
Mr. Flint of Norfolk opposed a measure to bar insurers from altering contracts and prejudice insured rights, and the so called co-insurance bill was unanimously rejected. Mr. Putnam of Middlesex urged rejection of a substitute bill permitting oleo sales in original pockets, which was also unanimously rejected.
The street railway committee reports a bill to require closed platforms for motormen on electric cars after January 1 1898 covering January February March November and December. Penalty ranges from 60 to 100 dollars per day and officials are liable with the corporation. Nonpayment may lead to three months imprisonment.
The city’s churches plan a full Sunday with sermons by Dr. Lorimer and Rev. Gordon among others. Morning and evening services at Tremont Temple feature “The Overflowing of Divine Love” and “The Social and Moral Significance of Great Crime,” plus choir singing and Sunday school at 12:15. Seats are free.
Judge Lawton heard part of a case to remove D B Perkins as guardian of Pearl Johnson of Waltham. Pearl, an orphan, was taken from South Grammar School to avoid grandmother Mrs Rachel Allen. Key witness Miss Ida Flood testified Perkins took Pearl on March 20 and Pearl screamed.
Joseph Lee now manages Trinity Court cafe and dining rooms located on Dartmouth street.
A correspondent recounts a twenty year drinking struggle and credits his wife with administering Anti Jag. He claims the remedy transformed him into a sober respected citizen and notes the product can be mailed with instructions for secret administration by Renova Chemical Co. at 66 Broadway New York.
In the tenth session of the Citizens' Association inquiry several witnesses described the plant valuation and bidding, noting experts sought city positions. They estimated a second hand plant at 23 000 dollars while a new setup could cost 19 722.58 dollars with six weeks to completion.
Friends of Cy Hosp and its 25 year veteran superintendent Dr. Rowe defend the City Hospital against recent charges printed in an afternoon paper. A Post reporter found Dr. Rowe calm as ever while recounting that a discharged male nurse, once on night duty, sparked the warnings leading to his dismissal after repeated rule violations and neglect of patients.
The physician described the accused as a discharged hospital employee who sought sensational city hospital coverage for pay. He testified ward men work about twelve and a half hours but not always busy, with limited night duty for male nurses. Stairways to Wards A and E have been widened, and only a few patients are carried up the narrow stairs daily.
Anxiety grips Charlestown as two families seek Margaret Mann fourteen and Lena Houlihan twelve missing since Thursday. Reports say Margaret and Me Vann visited Leona Houlihan before heading toward Boston. Lena had left home months ago and returned previously. Neither girl carried money, and authorities pursue leads while noting the girls attended Warren Grammar School.
An old advertisement promoting Woodbury Facial Cream by dermatologist J. H. Woodbury claims a pleasant fragrance and velvety skin feel. It markets tubes for convenient use and offers a beauty book and cream sample for 10 cents from 11 Winter Street Boston.
A physician discusses the low weekly pay for orderlies and nurses, averaging $4.67, and explains that many orderlies are medical students who earn $5 a day as male nurses after two years. He argues compensation is part education, notes limited wage growth inside hospitals, and adds details on laundry, meals, and elevators.
Hospital officials dispute claims of unsafe patient transport citing sixteen wheeled litters with only one pneumatic unit and rules requiring two carriers with one hand on the patient. Dr. Rowe condemns liquor allegations against ward maids as unfounded and insists staff are temperate and hardworking.
In a hospital payroll of about 150, the administration says most employees are vetted but a few past habits may be found and dismissed. Doctors deny accusations of laxness, while Miss Scribner and Dr. Freeman defend nurses and orderlies and deny any patient mistreatment or exposure, noting cages and screens are avoided and patient comfort is prioritized.
R G Dun & Co reports April sales by loading houses in eastern cities near 1892 levels, just 1 percent below that year and 6.1 percent above April last year. Crop prospects improve for cotton and spring wheat, western receipts exceed last year, Atlantic exports rise, and leather output stays tight. Failures total 221 in the U S and 36 in Canada, down from last year.
The Pi Beta Phi Society of Boston University celebrated its thirtieth anniversary at Hotel Bellevue with pink roses and ribbons. Faculty and guest members from Indiana and Illinois chapters attended along with Cambridge and Wellesley patrons. The evening featured fraternity musical entertainment and a cordial reception led by Miss Winnifred Hill.
Princeton won the annual Yale debate in New Haven on May 1 by unanimous judge’s decision. The question was whether the power of the Speaker of the U S House of Representatives is detrimental to the public interest. Professor F helps presided. Judges were Osiah Quincy of Boston George E B Waring of New York Carroll D Wright of Washington.
Reverend L. B Dana of Pittsburg praises Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart for relieving years of organic heart disease. He describes relief from uneasiness palpitations abnormal action thumping fluttering and choking sensations. Sold by E Woodward & Co. and Jaynes & Co. in Boston.
Bradstreet's notes favorable signs in the Mississippi basin with planting starting, improved demand in several cities, higher iron ore sales, and a revival among country merchants. Unfavorable trends include falling steel prices, excess pig iron production, weak Lake trade, slow building material movement, and weak mercantile collections. Wheat stocks decline worldwide while cotton and corn growth slow in Texas and Kentucky tobacco will be short. Silver hits lows since 1895 amid weaker foreign exchange and active gold exports. Exports of wheat and Indian corn fluctuate territory to territory, with Canadian trade mixed and groceries, hardware, and dry goods showing some activity.
Hampton va producer McMenamin asks if Postum contains coffee. Battle Creek responds that Postum is coffee free, made entirely from cereals, mostly wheat, with detailed manufacturing notes. They defend healthful properties and warn of imitations.
The trade is dull and the new tariff has closed some factories temporarily. Halifax reports only fair business with disappointing collections.
Two accidents occurred in East Boston yesterday. Timothy Fouhey of 1386 Marginal Street fell from a gang tank aboard the steamer Victoria at Pier 6 Grand Junction wharf, injuring his back. James Moran of 13 Paris Street fell from a coal staging at Morrison's coal wharf, Border and Bumper streets, suffering a head wound.
Mrs. Butler, organizer of nine annual May festivals, directs a large cast of young performers from Horti cultural Hall and Music Hall. Notable soloist Miss Jus tine McNaughton of East Boston headlines a lineup including Lena Spiers Ona Hanson Baby May and Little Edward. The event at Music Hall features elaborate decor cali um light effects and aims to surpass prior years drawing thousands of attendees.
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