Amendments Defeated and Railroad Bill Advances in General Court
The General Court defeated amendments on the elevated railroad bill and moved toward adjournment by May 29. A bill to raise American Bell Telephone capital from 10 million to 20 million was passed to engrossment amid debate over public policy and limits.
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American Bell Telephone Company
Hayes
Lynn
Mellen
Bottum
Northampton
Chicago
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Harris
East Bridgewater
Storer Haverhill
Gracey
Salem
Massachusetts
Dollinger
Cambridge
Elevated rail bill snags in House over order and scope
The elevated railroad bill faced a point of order from Dewey Boston claiming it resembled a rejected measure. McDonough Boston argued differences and referenced prior rulings. Kittredge Boston said the bill exceeded the petition's scope. The Speaker paused to consider, then laid the bill on the table.
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Dewey
Boston
McDonough
Noyes
Jewell
Kittredge
Charles H. Nichols
Towns May Employ Counsel in Legislative Hearings
The House discussed a bill authorizing towns to hire counsel for hearings before committees. An amendment allowing selectmen discretion after town votes was rejected. The bill was refused engrossment 75 to 80 on a division, then 100 to 92 on a yea and nay vote.
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House
Wyman
Hyde Park
Wardwell
Haverhill
Howland
Chelsea
Change the name of the board of gas commissioners bill
The House passed to be engrossed a bill to rename the board of gas commissioners. Debate centered on amendments about certification and water gas safeguards. The amendment was defeated 84 to 45, and the bill was passed.
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Board OF Gas Commissioners
Mellen
Worcester
Perkins
Cambridge
J. Mellen
Bottum
Northampton
Legislature to Adjourn May 29 Prorogation Resolution
The rules committee reported a measure to prorogue the Legislature to the Tuesday before the first Wednesday of January next if not prorogued earlier. It calls for Governor and council consent to the prorogation.
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Committee On Rules
House
House Reports and Committee Orders on Succession and Liquor Licenses
A bill on succession to real and personal estate was reported. An order relates to liquor licenses and alien ownership. Another order proposes that after Friday May 24, all joint committees on matters referred to them be referred to the next General Court.
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Qua
Lowell
House Adopts Deane Substitute Bill for Unfavorable Re
The House passes a substitute bill by Mr. Deane of Holyoke aimed at replacing the prior unfavorable measure. The move signals a procedural shift and potential changes to the original proposal. Debate and final voting details are not provided in the excerpt.
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Deane
Holyoke
Insolvent Debtor Allowed to Mortgage Property in House Action
The twelfth joint rule was suspended to admit an order permitting an insolvent debtor to mortgage or pledge property. A bill concerning codification of laws on printing and distribution of public documents was also considered.
Metropolitan Sewerage Bill Debated by Senate After Long Session
The Senate spent the day debating the Metropolitan sewerage bill with Senator Kingsley advocating the proposal for over an hour. Senator Evans sought to amend by striking the word Everett, while Senator Dwinell urged fuller consideration due to the measure's financial impact on municipalities. The session adjourned at 4 15 p m without a vote.
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Senate
Kingsley
Cambridge
Evans
Everett
Dwinell
Abolition of Grade Crossings Bill Laid Over
A bill to promote abolition of grade crossings with amendments was laid over until today. Senators Pilsbury Sprague and Hathorne supported the measure as it advances through the legislature.
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Pilsbury
Sprague
Hathorne
Reading Water Bill Advances After Donovans Attack
The Senate ordered the Reading water supply bill to a third reading after a sharp attack by Senator E J Donovan. The outcome sets the stage for continued consideration and potential approval of the town's water project.
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Reading
Senate
E. J. Donovan
Senate Meeting Hours Schedule Change
Beginning today the Senate will meet in the morning at 11 o clock. Fridays the session will begin at 10 30 a m. Adjournment on Fridays will be to Monday at 1 15 p m.
Insolvency and estate laws advance in house and senate calendars
House passes to be engrossed bills on insolvency cases and probate accounts. Reports accepted on amending debts by heirs and setting off real estate, and on actions defining insolvency by corporations, plus release of curtesy or dower estates. Senate engrossed bills amend acts on church incorporation garbage disposal public ways, and liquor sale restrictions and minor damages in sales.
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Senate
Nantasket Methodist Episcopal
Circular on precincts and ballot limits issued by Secretary Peirce
Secretary of State Peirce sends circular to town officers advising that no more than 500 ballots can be handled at one polling place under the 1888 act. The move to establish voting precincts, under the 1886 act, is urged for towns with higher ballots. The department asks prompt action as ballot boxes will not be delivered after August 1 for November elections.
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Peirce
Petition to Close Evergreen Cemetery Sparks Water Safety Debate
A circul ating petition claims burials at Evergreen Cemetery threaten public health by underwater drainage into Chestnut Hill reservoir. Water Board officials call the claim nonsense, citing a stone embankment and barriers between the cemetery and the reservoir. They suspect a real estate plot to seize the grounds for development or a beer garden.
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Evergreen Cemetery
Chestnut Hill
Messrs
Grant and Doherty
The
Water Board
Desmond FitzGerald
Colonel Doherty
Grant
Doherty
Boston Fire Underwriters Adopt Revised Broker Rules
At a special meeting the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters approved updated brokerage rules for commissions. Changes ease restraints and grant greater freedom, with unanimous board approval though some doubt remains about keeping business within narrow bounds.
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Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Boston
Tue Barre Hore Hotel Promises Modern Summer Resort
Barre Mass hotel owner Harry W Smith promotes Tue Barre Hore as a premier western Massachusetts summer retreat. Accessible from Boston Worcester and Springfield via regional lines, it features a fine livery and boarding stable, first class cuisine, and planning offices at 403 Washington Street for room diagrams and selection between 1 and 4 pm.
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Barre
Mass
Harry W. Smith
Massachusetts
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Massachusetts Central Railway
Boston & Lowell Eynew
Boston & Maine
Office of Home Journal
Washington Street
Market Notes on Iron Copper and Agricultural Goods Abroad and Local
Commodity futures show iron steady with weak buyers while copper and zinc hold nominal values. Foreign markets active with steady steel rails and mounting ore shipments. local grains and cereals show mixed demand. Cattle and hog markets varied with strong Kansas City feedlot activity and Chicago supplies, while poultry and produce reports indicate steady to dull activity across regions.
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Kansas City
St Louis
Peoria
Cincinnati
Chicago
Texas
Print Cloth Market Remains Quiet with Steady Quotations
Fall River May 21 The print cloth market stays quiet and firm with no change in quotes at 3% for 64s. Fair business reported as activity holds steady.
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Fall River
Boston Post
George J. Fox
Oranges Drop Early Amid Drought Despite Heavy Crop Hopes
The drought dries young fruit causing orange trees to shed fruit while trees set a heavy crop. Peento peach yield nears readiness and shipping is expected to begin in about two weeks.
Dry Goods Market Sees Quiet Week In New York
The Daily Commercial Bulletin notes a quiet week in commission and importing circles with light and irregular jobbing. Fine bleached shirtings sold off to a reduced level before prices restored to 10 ½ cents. Staple cotton goods and prints remained dull while men s wear woollens showed moderate demand.
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New York
Daily Commercial Bulletin
Wheat Market Slumps as Russia Shipments Outpace Demand
The option markets report a weak wheat day with prices near the bottom. Russia's shipments to the United Kingdom exceed current consumption, while New York and Minneapolis show weakness and bears dominate. Provisions firmed slightly amid light hog receipts and limited offerings.
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Chicago
Farnum, Reardon & Co
Boston
Russia
United Kingdom
New York
Minneapolis
Northern
Promin
Gilman, Cheney & Co
Metal Market Update on Pig Iron Trade
The pig iron market remains in an unsettled and unsatisfactory position from the previous report. Market participants note continued volatility and limited demand affecting pricing and shipments across several major producers.
Flour and grain prices and market notes from John E & Welsh
Market report lists carloads of grain by type and price ranges for flour and grain products. Notes receipts today from mills in New York and Minnesota, with supply levels, and the market staying quiet with firm milling prices across varieties from fine to patent flour.
Butter and dairy product market recap with steady prices
Receipts today show butter at 4306 pkgs and margarine activity 1050 pkgs with mixed demand. Prices remain firm across butter grades from Western creamery to Vermont extra creamery and New York firm markets in Chicago and Elgin. Eggs and beans also noted with quiet demand and steady quotes for various regions and suppliers.
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Isabec
Vermont
Elgin
New York
Chicago
Ohio
Liverpool
Town
Americas
New Hampshire
Michigan
Nova Scotias
Islands
Bush
California
Lima
Market Prices for Fresh Produce Include Many Items
A list of fair market quotes for onions carrots beets lettuce radishes turnips cucumbers and other produce. Prices shown cover Bermuda Spanish Egypt onions, beets, parsnips dandelions spinach kale beet greens cucumbers rhubarb parsley green peas and assorted regional offerings.
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Bermuda
St Andrews
North Carolina
Florida
Commodities Report Notes Mixed Apple and Citrus Markets
Apples receipts 133 barrels today versus 77 last year amid steady market. Baldwins Maine at 2 2 25 per barrel. Cherries closing out. Oranges and Lemons firm with strong demand. Messina lemons 3 4 per box and Palermo oranges 3 50 4 50 per box. Hart’s Florida oranges sold 6 50 10 00 per box. strawberries Maryland 16 25c and Norfolk 7 10c per 4 quart. Dried apples evaporated fancy 64a 7 20. Pineapples 7 18c each. Jamaica bananas 1 2 per bunch.
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Baldwins
Maine
California
Messina
Palermo
Florida
Fruit Steamers Schedule for Boston Trade
The steamer Hugin arrives Saturday with Baracoa bananas for WW and C K Noves. Peconic sailed from Palermo May 19 with 4750 boxes oranges and 22 500 boxes Jemons for Boston. Gambetta 18 due Wednesday with Baracoa bananas for Seaverns Co. Maranda due Thursday with Jamaica bananas for Boston Fruit Co. Fitzroy passed Gibraltar May 9 for Boston with Messina oranges and lemons and Palermo oranges and lemons.
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Hugin
WW & C K Noves
Peconic
Palermo
Boston
Gambetta
Seaverns & Co
Maranda
Jamaica
Boston Fruit Company
Fitzroy
Gibraltar
Sugar and Molasses Market Report
Sugar receipts today none, same time last year 60 barrels, 1652 birds and 22 000. Market firm and trade quiet with refined sugars in strong demand and small stocks. Havana sales 2800 bags centrifugal 197 polarization on speculation at 5 50% gold quintal. Molasses receipts 2 tierces. demand fair at steady prices with prices listed for Ponce Porto Rico, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Cienfuegos and boiling grades.
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New York
Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Louis
Toledo
Peoria
White State
Ric Fur
Burley
Canada
Michigan
S . Green North
West
North
Jersey
AI Bent
Timothy
Bush
Houlton Hebrons
Houlton Rose
Aroostook Hebrons
Aroostook
Vermont
Rose
Hebrons
Burbanks
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Enangoes
Bermudas
Cuba
Manilas
Lloilos
Javas
Havana
Ponce
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Cienfuegos
Cotton markets review New York and Liverpool prices
New York cotton quotes show uplands and middling levels with futures opening quiet and closing very quiet. Liverpool market holds steady with middling around 6d and various futures points while U S regional receipts, stocks and exports are listed for Augusta Galveston New Orleans Mobile Memphis Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Philadelphia Baltimore New York Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and consolidated totals.
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Eeeere
Augusta
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Nortolk
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Great Britain
France
Cincinnati
St Louis
Louisville
Continent
United States
Provisions Market Report Highlights Pork and Lard Prices
The daily market shows strong pork and lard values with varied receipts across cities. Chicago and Cincinnati report firm or unsettled pork, lard steady to irregular, while Beef and tongues markets remain quiet or mixed. New York and St Louis quote mixed plate, mess, and bacon figures with broad price ranges.
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New York
City
Continent
South America
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Tao
Brighton
Miscellany Market Notes From New York
Tallow receipts today show 57 barrels and 5 bags with last year’s same day at 16 barrels and 5 bags. Markets report quiet and unchanged across commodities including city and country renders, grease, and turpentine. New York whiskey and coffee sectors display steady or quiet activity with petroleum at varied prices and resin, tar, and cases noted.
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New York
Rio
Watertown Union Live Stock Market Report
The Watertown Union Live Stock Market notes a near 4000 head cattle arrival from Western and uproad stock, with strong Western fat cattle and steady prices for sheep and lambs. Prices for beef and store cattle show variations, while hogs and hides list modest figures and calfskins.
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Watertown Union Live
Brighton
Union Market
Watertown
North Road
Breck & Wood
Frank Wood
J S Henry
Bec
da Hathaway
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