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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1891

Page

7

Nomination of John H. Duane as street commissioner confirmed

Boston Aldermen approve a $3 500 000 park loan amid debate on Muddy River and Franklin Park spending. John H. Duane is nominated to fill the unexpired term on the Street Commissioners board. confirmations list includes lamp superintendent and cemetery trustees. A West End Railroad617 Harvard Bridge issue is sent to the Railroads committee. Duke

Board of Aldermen Carruth Boston Lowell Marine Park Muddy River Franklin Park Meyer Back Bay Back Bay Park Fiood Regan Committee On Public Parks Charlestown Tufts la Forrest A. Hall Salem D. Charles Edward N. Capen Augustine H. Read Board of Survey Hugh O’brien Charles i Morton Hugh E. Brady John H. Duane Matthews Board of Harvard Bridge West End Railroad Company Committee On Railroads Charles A. Wyman Mary A Wyman New England Printing & Telegraph Co Chester Square Chester Park East Chester Park Aurelia L. Cobb Samuel Cobb Sullivan Jesse L. Scott Milton A. Kent Blue Hill Avenue Department of Public Buildings Duane Calais Maine Lyman East O’brien Benjamin Cushing Board of Assessors

Park loan of 38.5 million approved by Common Council

After a Thursday setback the Common Council passed a 38.5 million park loan at noon in a special meeting. The Finance Committee required all loan premiums go to the sinking fund. Council member Lowell criticized the project as benefiting the rich and warned of strained city finances with this year's borrowing. The vote stood 57 to 4.

Messrs Hallstrom Lowell Weston Young Joseph Hooker Union Veterans’ Union McKenzie Garrison Regular Army and Navy Union Boston Common Council Barry Allen Committee Ward BER Lavler SREE LE Express Park Square Old Colony Railroad Kali River New York Brooklyn Gersey City Annex Bort Baggate Ola Colony Railroad J. KR. Kendrick Geo. L. Connor L. H. Palmer Old State House

Pratt of Revere fights election info in State case

The Attorney General charges Samuel S. Pratt with illegal votes affecting his Selectman election in Revere. Pratt files a demurrer arguing the information lacks Commonwealth backing and alleges a motivated wager by Charles A. Millen. He asserts recounts and voter-qualification issues, naming disputed ballots and potential ties that could force a new election.

Muddie Revere Supreme Court Samuel S. Pratt Selectman Pratt Commonwealth Charles A. Millen Millen Albert S. Burnham Citizens’ Reform Arthur B. Curtis Burnham Warren Fenno Curtis Fenno Board of Reristracs John V. Fitzgerald Fitzmeyer Fitzgerald

Hyams Sunday business case settled in defendant's favor

The Hyams test cigar case ends with a verdict for the defendant after questions about observing the seventh day as Sabbath. Chief Justice Parmenter previously ruled for the government to elevate the matter, while counsel Mr Fishacher argued that Hyams, who observed the Sabbath, had a right to sell on Sunday under Section 13, Chapter 98.

Hyams David N. C. Hyams Law Court Parmenter Mr. Fishacher Fishacher

Markets Flannels And Provisions See Mixed Trade

The market report notes firm wheat and corn, dull pork, easier fresh beef, and steady butter with higher eggs. Cotton is dull while dry goods trade shows activity rising into the month’s end. Stocks loosen at jobbers and agents, interiors light, New York drives prices, and overall tone remains cautious yet hopeful for a strong fall season. Major items include prints quiet, Merrimack shirtings cut to 4 cents, and pork prices easing with varied cuts. Butter, cheese, and eggs show mixed movement with steady to firmer tones. grain stocks rise or hold, and the potato and fruit trades reflect steady demand in May.

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