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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
5
A city report outlines the mayor’s tenure and fire department duties, noting a twelve hour shift plan. Vague financial and public works topics are touched, including a voter tally of sixty one to seventy seven on a separate issue. A street franchise is sent to the rapid transit commission for consideration.
Massachusetts House discussed a two year mayoral term with amendments to extend it to all cities. Debates centered on accountability, appointments, and whether longer terms serve public interest. Other items covered included twelve hour day for firemen and land tenure statistics for Boston tenements.
The Boston Board of Health granted J. W. Davis and partners a provisional permit to build a riding school for 200 horses on Parker Street Roxbury despite limited opposition from two nearby property owners. Observers noted plans for an 185 foot distant stable with strict use rules, sanitary facilities, and a possible lunch room, with final approval contingent on satisfactory completion and adherence to restrictions.
Veazey, commander in chief, issues order for the twenty-fifth Grand Army of the Republic national encampment to convene in Detroit, Michigan on August 6 1891 with a parade on August 4. Departments to form divisions and report anticipated parade personnel by July 1. Comrades urged to arrange quarters promptly.
Boston public hotels and theatres receive fire egress upgrades under Captain Levi W. Shaw. The reforms, mandated by law since 1881, 1888 and 1890, add balconies, multiple stairways, red lights, alarms, and gongs to ensure safe exits. Most major hotels now meet or exceed requirements, with Parker House and Revere House cited as models.
The funeral of Mr. Charles Koughton, a Boston patent lawyer, was held privately from his Linden place residence in Brookline at 2 pm yesterday. Rev. Sumner W. Shearman of Jamaica Plain conducted the services. Burial followed at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
New Haven Morning News faces a $10 000 libel suit brought by Commissioner W J Atwater of the Board of Public Works over sharp criticism of his actions. The case stems from recent editorial commentary.
Policy shop operations face increased law enforcement as the nuisance act prosecutions rise. Nickerson’s Charlestown case sets precedent, with twenty seven total cases by officers. Fines range from 50 to 100 dollars, and several defendants face imprisonment, while arrests continue and operators evade law by shifting venue and timing.
Massachusetts House Republicans held a conference to hear a report from a committee pursuing a better redistricting plan. The panel reported limited progress and adjourned to a date next week as members faced opposition to any changes. The article notes opposition from various factions and predicts the bill would pass with Republican support, proceed to the Senate, then be signed by the Governor.
The Boston Fish Bureau held a meeting at No 3 Long Wharf where J W Collins chief of department D fish and fisheries of the World's Columbian Exposition spoke with a blackboard demonstration on fair fishery buildings and display advantages. A vote of thanks was extended to him.
A Sharon Massachusetts sanitarium founded to treat incipient pulmonary diseases seeks support. The facility sits near Sharon station, offers single rooms with fire places and electric controls, hot air heating, spring water, and broad piazzas. It will serve modest means and rely on subscriptions and bequests. admissions managed by Miss Sylvia Catlin. Visiting days are Tue Thu Sat 2 to 6 pm.
Publishers announce Renascence by Macmillan in June with illustrated Japanese paper copies. Worthington Company releases The Rector of St Luke's a pure social life tale. F J Stimson completes An Alabaman Courtship for Scribner. Appleton launches a summer sight-reading series starting with Tourmalines time Cheques by F Anstey, followed by Krom Shallow to Sunbelt by the Marquis of Lorne. Beatrice Whitby and Kate Sanborn also in the lineup. Includes Stephen Vail on Early Days of the First Telegraph Line and Erwin D Mead on The Message of Puritanism for This Time. Sarah Orne Jewett’s The Failure of David Berry in Harper's June, and George du Maurier's Peter Beinson with Craddock's In the Stranger People's Country concluded. Bishop Doane addresses to St Agnes graduates to be issued by Whittaker. The American Academy of Political and Social Science issued its first handbook with Constitution and officers. The Handbook shows the Academy's notable early success.
Pear LeCourt, the young girl accused of poisoning family members including her brother, mother, and father, likely faces trial at the Jane session of the Superior Criminal Court. The mother is in Gloucester and the father is hospitalized. District Attorney Stevens says he expects the case to be tried next month.
A quotation attributed to Lord Byron praises genuine Carlsbad Salts as a high spirit booster though he warns the dose cannot be taken like champagne. The remark frames the mineral remedy in light humor.
Alphonso Taft ex Secretary of War Attorney General and Minister to Austria died yesterday in San Diego California after a lingering illness. Born November 5 1810 in Townsend Vermont Taft was educated at Yale taught school and rose to become a prominent lawyer judge and diplomat. He served as Secretary of War and later as Attorney General and was appointed minister to Austria by President Arthur.
R L Blaiswell and Julia F Dean of Bristol wed on May 19 in a ceremony conducted by Rev W F Davis. The couple, both of Bristol, exchanged vows in the Bristol area.
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