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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
8
In the General Court a heated fight over a bill to authorize gas and electric company consolidations moves to a third reading after key amendments. The Maine Central bonds veto and a $120,000 appropriation for the Homeopathic Hospital also draw debate among lawmakers.
The nine hour workday bill for laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by the Common or city or its works was taken up in the Senate for discussion. The measure proposes a standard nine hour day across public employment and related projects.
Senators clashed over a proposed eight hour day law with Robbins and Dwinell opposing class legislation and urging uniform hours for all workers. Supporters argued the measure targets public employees only while others suggested a universal nine hour day. The bill was postponed after Donovan noted a misalignment with the reported orders.
The House ordered a third reading of a bill to establish a Saturday half holiday for city and town employees. Supporters cited worker sentiment while opponents urged local control. An amendment limited the measure to places where ten hours equal a work day, passing 24 to 95.
In the House Mr Dewey of Boston opposed a bill defining the basis of representation at nominating conventions. Mr Quincy of Quincy argued the Commonwealth already recognizes the convention and lists nominees on the official ballot. The measure mirrors the Republican State central committee basis and was ordered to a third reading by 12 to 77.
The House rejects a substitute bill by Mr. Quincy to amend Section 4 of Chapter 436 of the Acts of 1898 as amended by Chapter 413 of 1889 defining nomination paper name requirements. Adverse reports set for Friday include printing party names on ballots and distributing sample ballots at public expense. Bail fees for first drunkenness offense were rejected 47 to 76 on division.
Bills reported in the House authorize Boston to pay supervisors at last State and municipal elections and relate to evidence in prosecutions under election laws. They also seek publication of election expenses, deem tellers compulsory at town elections inexpedient, and require more signatures on nomination papers.
The Senate reads a Gloucester sewer act that voids without a December vote. The judiciary committee says the House bill to enlarge notaries public jurisdiction should not pass. It also reports bills on will theft penalties and protections for Commonwealth records against removal or mutilation.
Senator Dodge of Essex spoke in favor of a bill to remove boys from the Plummer Farm School of Reform for Boys at Salem. The judiciary committee recommendation to reject the bill was agreed to. The joint special committee on salaries was recommitted to the expenditures committee for review of needed changes.
Four miners Michael Bacher Mat Scholar Joseph Genesich and Domnick Giuglio were killed when a rock fell at No 11 shaft South Hecla, Calumet and Hecla mine. A fifth miner was seriously injured but walked home. Only one of the dead was married.
Mrs. E. M. A. Burrell of 200 Dartmouth Street urges Boston to adopt general taxation for street watering and cleaning. She argues voluntary payments allow selfish neighbors to shirk costs, leaving others to suffer unwatered and dirty streets, and cites Paris as a model for well kept streets.
Dr. F. G. Kelly of Alderton W T reports prescribing Horsford's Acid Phosphates for restlessness at night and nervous diseases with marked success, noting it aids indigestion from low gastric juice. Van Hovten's Cocoa is promoted as the original most soluble product.
Boston and Cleveland played a long duel at South End grounds with Nichols delivering clutch ninth inning pitching and key baserunning by Long. Donovan and Sullivan provided timely sacrifices as the Boston nine won 1 to 0 in extras, aided by superb fielding and Wadsworth’s pitching for Cleveland.
In a crowded Congress street grounds crowd of over 1500, the Boston nine led by Radbourn and Kelly defeated the Pittsburgs 11 to 6. Boston surged with four runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth, while Pittsburgs began strong with three in the first. Staley, Carroll and Nash starred for Pittsburgs, but Boston’s hitting and fielding solidified the win with multiple double plays and timely hits.
The score details show Boltons and Pittsburgs in a loss for the latter with O Hanlon Kelly Wisner and Carroll among the lineup. Harvard defeated Holy Cross 9 to 6 at Cambridge while Harvard freshman beat seniors 17 to 5. May 21 games include Chicago Philadelphia and New York teams with varied results.
In a well contested May 21 game Keefe pitched for New Yorks while King held Chicagos to a string of hits. A decisive seventh inning rally featuring a three-base hit by Hwing produced two runs and sealed an 8 to 2 victory for New Yorks. Attendance around 1,978.
In Syracuse Columbus matchup Syracuse wins 4 to 1. Rochester Los Angeles scores 7 to 2 over Rochesters. Philadelphia Athletics defeated roledos 11 to 3. Brooklyn-Louisvilles lose 4 to 2 for Brooklyns. Jersey City over Baltimores 13 to 7. Worcester over Newarks 5 to 0. New Haven over Washing tons 6 to 0. Hartford wins 8 to 5 over Hartfords. Exeter-Phillips Exeter tally 11. Lawrence prospects post 7. New Haven Yale 13 over Brown 1.
The Chickasawbut Club hears Albert Pillsbury and Joseph Burdett discuss the Republican path, praising party strength and calling for ward 24 enrolment to limit non Republicans from caucuses. A detailed reform plan favors enrolled Republicans, Field's Corner venues, Australian voting, and publicizing nominee recommendations before caucuses.
The report recommends Republican voters support a Ward 24 caucus enrolment, noting an initial cost of about 200 dollars with little ongoing expense. It argues reforms in caucus methods justify funding, and urges funding to cover enrolment costs. The report was accepted and sent to ward and city committees.
Mrs Henry Holiday renowned English artist will lecture this evening at the Women's Educational Association rooms on Nationalism in Its Relation to Art. A devotional committees conference of the Young Men's Christian Association held yesterday with encouraging reports. Boston Society of Natural History meetings featured papers by Warren Uphm W O Crosby and H Scudder with Dr B Joy Jeffries presiding. New England Woman's Press Association closed its season at Parker House with Louis C Elson presenting The Influence of Woman in Music.
The Massachusetts Yacht Club at Rowe's Wharf opened with a social dedication featuring Commodore Soley and guests. Visitors toured the quarters, enjoyed luncheon and music, and viewed yacht models, a Halsall painting, and a prize exhibit by Shreve Crump Low.
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its final dinner of the season at the Thorndike. First Vice President W B Rice presided. Henry absent in Maine. Francis F Emery elected president as new board members named. Breed of Lynn spoke on the shoe industry’s rise and value, with others discussing protection and raw materials.
Tre mont Temple hosted a large audience for the 25th anniversary of the Home for Little Wanderers. Rev WY A Cooper spoke, recalling 1864 beginnings with ten donors, 5000 dollars each, and the home’s outcomes including 5000 placed in homes and 1700 returned to families. Mayor Hart and ex Governor Long praised the institution, with Rev Phillips Brooks stressing community gratitude for the founders and officials.
Patrolman Jones of Cambridge found a girl sitting on the steps of the National City Bank last evening. She said her father took her from Exeter yesterday morning to visit a sick brother and asked her to stay on the steps. The girl was cared for at Station 2.
The Boston Society of Civil Engineers met at the American House with about seventy present. Papers described the Asylum street improvement in Hartford, Connecticut and improved railroad terminal facilities for Providence, Rhode Island. Afternoon excursion toured Charles and Cambridge streets area and barge ride. various social and organizational events followed.
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