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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1888
Page
2
The House approved the bill creating the Department of Agriculture and voted for the Alaska Investigation. This action cements new government structure and signals a push for oversight reforms within the state.
Washington May 21. petitions and memorials are referred as several bills move through committees. A Sunday rest bill proposes no secular work or recreation on the Lord’s day with limited exceptions, plus mail and transport rules. Debates on post office building funding, river and harbor projects, and an agriculture department bill also advance, while new measures address pensions and trade duties.
In Washington May 21 the President returned without approval the joint resolution authorizing Castle Island use and improvement in Boston Harbor. The Senate amendments to the pension bill were non-concurred in and a conference ordered. An hour was spent referring Senate bills to committees. A Dunn of Arkansas motion adopted directing the committee.
The letter argues that statutes cannot override the Constitution and that the United States Supreme Court limits Congress and other bodies from compelling testimony. It cites Kilbourn v Thompson and Drew v Morrissey to show that only courts can punish contempt and that city councils cannot compel witnesses. Written by T. D. West Newton on May 21, 1888.
The Promenades at Music Hall start the season tomorrow evening under Franz Kneisel of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The fifty‑piece orchestra will perform light music, retaining popular features of past seasons. Patrons enjoy fine music and cigars with relaxed atmosphere.
New York May 21 The jury in the Thomas B. Kerr case charged with buying aldermen to aid the Broadway Surface railroad was filled and sworn. Assistant District Attorney Fitzgerald opened for the plaintiffs, reviewing previous trials. The court adjourned until tomorrow after 1200 men were called and 716 examined.
In the 1858 Senate the motion to reconsider the vote rejecting the conduit bill failed 17 to 17 with three pairs, President Boardman voting no to sustain the decision. The session also covered water supply relief for Haddiey, Chelsea railway extensions, and the pauper insane care budget set at 340 weekly, while the underground conduit bill faced further wrangling and a delay to 10:15 today.
The Kinder garten for the Blind seeks urgent funds to complete an endowment, with $75000 already raised and $25000 more promised. Leaders urge public support to sustain home and instruction for its children, noting the project hinges on securing long term annual expenses. The appeal lists prominent supporters and asks contributions large or small to aid the cause.
Last evening a trio of thieves snatched watches from owners on Kneeland street and nearby. James Sproul was robbed last. a companion arrested John Dearborn on suspicion and handed him to police. Mrs. Stanley of 405 East Fifth Street South Boston reported intrusion with false keys, stealing a gold watch a diamond for cutting glass and $13. Mrs McCarty of 52 Oetees Street reported $96 stolen yesterday afternoon.
The Essex Institute in Salem held its annual meeting with reports noting 24 society meetings, 4 directors and 3 field meetings. Papers were presented by notable figures and a rose show, building occupancy, donations, and library gains were reported. The old officers were reelected except for Librarian Charles S. Osood replacing William P. Upham.
Hartford Courant ponders if Boston and Maine could lease and merge lines from New York to New England to form a stronger East Coast system. It notes aggressive B and M strategy, possible war with rivals, and hints at a broader consolidation trend amid earnings reports and rate moves across several lines.
A harsh critique of Tolstoi’s Life by Count Lyof N. Tolstoy, translated by Isabel Hapgood, calling the prose tedious and the philosophy romantic yet influential. The reviewer praises Tolstoy’s moral fervor and practical aims while denying depth of reason, noting flaws in style, logic, and ascetic pessimism.
A Philadelphia Press table shows Blaine near the 411 delegates needed, with estimates suggesting a near-certain nomination on the second ballot. Gresham and Depew receive far fewer votes, while Blaine steers clear of further public comment on his anticipated Chicago nomination.
About ten years after testifying against Thomas Ward in an assault with intent to kill Nellie Stanley, George Quinlan was stabbed by Ward near Quinlan’s Portland Street home. Ward, released from prison days earlier, fled after the attack and was arrested last night. Quinlan’s back wound is serious though not necessarily fatal.
Lieutenant Henry P. Allen reports on Copper River geology and native copper finds. The Chitto stone area yields sulphuret and pure copper indications while river waters appear copper tinted and salmon avoidance noted.
Asia Booth Clarke wife of John Sleeper Clarke sister of Edwin Booth dies in Bournemouth England born 1835 in Hartford County Maryland She was daughter of Junius Brutus Booth and mother of Creston Clarke who has been active on American stages The obituary mentions Mrs Sawyer sister-in-law to Senator Sawyer and other late deaths including Colonel A Wilson Norris Captain John Goldsmith and James L Pierce, Nashua merchant and Unitarian leader.
John Silver and Co. of Halifax N S suspended with liabilities of 65000 dollars. English creditors hold the principal claims. Mrs Fred Pearson and Co of Concord NH assigned liabilities heavy, with Boston and New York parties mainly involved. The Enterprise Knitting Company of Little Falls NY made an assignment yesterday. assets and liabilities not known.
The Burt Shirt Company of Boston offers a prize of one dozen shirts to the Boston baseball nine member who steals the greatest number of bases during the season of 88.
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