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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1889

Page

2

Contested Private School Inspection Bill Passes

The Massachusetts House settled the private school inspection dispute by engrossing Wardwell of Haverhill’s substitute bill after a debate led by Sprout of Worcester. The session featured strong clashes over parental rights, state sovereignty, and the role of religious denominations, with Harvard President Eliot and Phillips Brooks named in opposition.

Wardwell Haverhill Sprout Worcester House Davis Somerville McKttrick Boston State Board of Education Ardwell Carter Keane Holyoke Gracey Salem Chill Ireland Dubuque Fall River Eliot Harvard College Phillips Brooks Slocum Newton Smout McDonough Baton Metlen Bicknell Messrs. Gracey

Debate Over $450 VHealth Payment In State Senate

The Massachusetts Senate debated paying Florence W Adams $450 for sickness linked to overwork and poor ventilation in the Province laws office. Senators Donovan and Symonds opposed, noting Adams had been dropped from service without notice, while others argued the payment was customary after illness or death in service. The resolve passed 20 to 11 on third reading.

Goodell Senate Florence W. Adams Commissioner of Province Laws Miss Adams E. J. Donovan Symonds Parker Donovan Massachusetts United States Commonwealth of Whitney Province Law Commissioner Clark Edward J. Donovan

State House Addition Debate Moves to Third Reading

The Senate debated an enlargement bill for the State House. Senator Metcalf backed an erec tion plan claiming savings up to 3,000,000 but warned against a monument bill harming the Republicans. Amendments set 3 percent interest, 20 year loan, and newspaper advertising outside Boston, with other size changes rejected.

State House Senate Metcalf Republican Party Symonds Iby Berkshire Mr. Metcalf Boston

House Bill on Money in Elections Returns in New Draft

The special committee on Mr. McCall of Winchester reported it back to the House with a new draft to restrict and regulate the use of money in elections and endorsed that it ought to pass A committee on street railways re committed the bill to permit railroad companies

HOUSE McCall Winchester

Inland Road Bill In House Sparks Competing Views

The New York and Boston Inland Railroad Company bill to extend time for construction received debate. William Taft opposed, citing lack of standing and intent to build. McCooey and Miller supported, citing Draper backing and policy of extension, while Kimball and others urged consideration. The measure advanced to a third reading amid divided opinions.

New York & Boston Inland Railroad Comany Taft Woucester Railroad Committee McCooey Blackstone William F. Draper Miller Needham Gloucester Kimball Fitchburg Brown Salem McDonough Boston

Reappointments Made By Governor Ames At Council Meeting

Governor Ames reappointed Charles C. Coffin to the State board of lunacy and charity and John S. Camrell and W. W. Swan as trustees of the school for feeble minded during yesterday's executive council session.

Executive Council Ames Charles C. Coffin State Board of Lunacy and Charity Johns. Camrell W. W. Swan School For Feeble Minded

Memorial Day Observances Across Boston Decline in Tremont Temple

Memorial Day in Boston and nearby communities unfolds with Grand Army events and multiple anniversaries. General Sickles cancels the Tremont Temple oration due to illness, while Post 113 secures Rev. Minot J. Savage, Rev. George L. Perin, and W. H. H. Murray for short addresses.

Boston Sickles Tremont Temple Post 113 Minot J. Savage George L. Perin W. H. H. Murray Dorchester Slocum Brighton J. W. Patterson H. A. Philbrook Chelsea W. P. Odell Melrose Mary A. Livermore Lowell J. J. Donovan Palmer Hyde Park W. T. Worth Lynn J. L. Chamberlain Natick G. B. Wight Winchester J. G. Crawford Dedham G. A. Bruce Marblehead Coggswell Ashland I. O. Bosnis Fall River Putnam Middleboro Theophilus’ King New Bedford Princeton Holmes Field Wellington Walnut Hill Reading Beacon Park Longwood East Cambridge Medford Pleon Yacht Club Hull Yacht Club

Universalists of Boston Hold Annual Mission Meeting

The Shawmut Universalist Church hosted the Boston Association of Universalists adjourned annual meeting. Sermons by Rev H B Smith and Rev J H Chapin focused on Christ and Japan. Delegates discussed home and foreign missions, pledges totaled about 2000 dollars, and a 25,000 dollar Rhode Island pledge was proposed. The event featured readings, musical hymns, fencing and dumbbell exhibitions with a large reception. Notables in attendance included William Parkman and many ministers from across New England.

Shawmut Universalist Boston Association of Universalists H. B. Smith Nashua N. H Christ the Redeemer God Father R. Tenney Stoughton J. H. Chapin Meriden Conn Japan Yokohama Atlantic Monthly W. R. Shippen D.D Tufts College H. W. Rugg Providence R.J Rugg Universalist Association Chapin Connecticut G. L. Perin Metcalf Rhode Island Arnold Capen

Bradley Carr Union Sealed in Boston Residence Wedding

Frederick Bradley of Louis and Bradley and Louise Carr daughter of Samuel Carr wed at 22 Dartmouth Street. Ministers George A. Gordon and Edward Everett Hale presided before family and intimate friends. About 500 guests later congratulated the couple at the Vendome. The couple plan a June 1 European voyage and fall return to a Beacon Street, Brookline residence.

Frederick Bradley Louis & Bradley Louise C. Carr Samuel Carr Shoe and Leather National Bank Dartmouth Street George A. Gordon Edward Everett Hale Margie Carr Vendome Bradley Samuel Carr, Jr Europe Beacon Street Brookine

Bell Telephone Capital Stock Increase Enacted by Governor

The bill to raise Bell Telephone Company capital stock from 10 million to 20 million dollars to fund rapid extension of the long distance system was signed by the Governor yesterday after Senate passage on Tuesday. It passed both houses without amendment following committee review.

Bell Telephone Company Senate

American Tract Society reports continued work and growth

At the annual meeting in the depository, officers of the previous year were re elected and ongoing branches continued. Seventy publications were added including 27 volumes and 143 booklets in English and five foreign languages. 177 colporteurs operated while six periodicals served English and German readers. Grants totaling 27,381.18 were made to 10 institutions, with over 10,000 sent abroad for missions. Many needy fields await funding.

American Tract Society

Canada's Fisheries Protection Fleet Inaugurated Next Week

Canada plans Atlantic coast fisheries protection fleet to begin operations next week. Commander Gordon, R N, will command from Halifax after ministerial instructions. American fishers face Canada imposed concessions under renewed modus vivendi, with licenses generating six thousand dollars in revenue. Gloucester ships move to fishing grounds as Stanley Lansdowne and L’Canadienne sail with four schooners.

Canada Ottawa Canadian Fisheries Protection Service Atlantic Gordon R.N Halifax

Smashup at Lynn Wrecks Buggy Near Central Depot

In Lynn at 9 30 p m a buggy upset after a train frightened the horse. G R Jeffreys and son, with Jacob Newhall of Saugus, were injured near Central square and depot. The boy suffered a severe gash over the left eye and internal injuries while the father sustained a serious ear wound. They were taken to City Hospital.

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Nerve Food and Tonic

An advertising fragment promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nerve food and tonic. It emphasizes effectiveness and energy boosting claims, presenting the product as a reliable remedy. The copy targets readers seeking vitality and wellness through tonic beverages.

Horsford

Young People Guilds Meeting Across Many Cities

A gathering in Channing Hall drew delegates from Dedham Springfield Haverhill Littleton Ann Arbor Dorchester Concord Medfield Revere Buffalo Hopedale Athol Wellesley and Waltham to discuss organizing guilds for young people. speakers included Rev Charles Perkins Rev S C Beach and Sherman Hoar with Miss Brown presenting on mission uses of guilds and laity management. Letters of regret were read from several pastors including Jenkin Jones J T Sunderland and W Carey Walters.

Young People's Religious Societies Channing Hall Dedham Springfield Haverhill Littleton Ann Arbor Dorchester Concord Medfield Revere Buffalo Hopedale Athol Wellesley Waltham W. S. Lawrence Charles_E. Perkins J. T. Sunderland W. Carey Walters London Eng

Lend a Hand Clubs Elect Central Section Officers

At the annual meeting held yesterday forenoon at Channing Hall reports were presented and addresses given by the president and Rev. Mr. Perkins of Athol. Mrs. Fahayero a are Miss Farmer of Elliot Maine and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe were present. Officers chosen for the central section include President Rev Edward Everett Hale Myice president Al Hurlburt secretary Mrs Bitman and treasurer George E Littlefield.

Channing Hall Perkins Athol Aehayero

Moral Reform Society elects new president at New England meeting

At the annual meeting of the New England Moral Reform Society held at Bromfield Street Methodist Church yesterday morning, 44 girls entered the society's home, 34 children were born, four died, and four were adopted. Treasurer Mrs. C D White reported receipts 6274, expenses 3974, balance 2294. The president resigned after twelve years. Mrs F D Osgood of Oxbury was chosen as president. Rev Rexford, Dr Plummer, and Rev Clymer spoke.

Moral Reform Society New England Moral Reform Society Bromfield Street Methodist Church C. D. White F. D. Osgood Oxbury Rexford Plummer Clymer

Unity ministerial conference at Arlington Street Church

A ministerial conference met yesterday morning in the vestry of Arlington Street Church. Rev Minot J Savage of the Church of the Unity spoke on What O clock Is It in Religion. He discussed current religious and denominational developments and outlined his view of the future outlook.

Unitarian Ministerial Conference Arlington Street Church Minot J. Savage Church of the Unity

Christian Union Anniversary Reception Draws 2500 Guests

Nearly 2500 people attended the Young Men's Christian Union anniversary reception last night. The event was informal with departments open to visitors. The Boston Cadet Orchestra performed music and the Haydn Mal Quartet sang selections as guests visited the gymnasium where evening exercises were held.

Christian Union Young Men’s Christian Union Union Boston Cadet Orchestra Haydn Mal

Forty years of the Children's Mission celebrated at Arlington Street Church

The fortieth anniversary observance of the Children's Mission to the Destitute was held at Arlington Street Church. William H. Baldwin presided as president, with the Boston Female Asylum group attending. Receipts for the year reached 12 258 24. expenses 10 188 54. permanent fund legacies total 13 675. The service featured hymns, a psalm, and the Lord's Prayer recited by pupils, and remarks from Rev. Samuel B. Cruft and Rev. Joseph E. Barry.

Arlington Street Children of the Mission Boston Female Asylum William H. Baldwin Mission Board Baldwin Charles Faulkner Deacon Merrill Fannie Merrill Mr. Baldwin Henry Pickering Samuel B. Cruft Warrenton Street Joseph E. Barry Rexford Wallace Shaw Canton Female Asylum Bernard Whitman Mission Stopford Brooke

Massachusetts Congregational Ministers Meet in Supreme Judicial Court Room

The annual Massachusetts convention of Congregational ministers met in the Supreme Judicial Court room. Rev. Dr. Grew presided. Dr. B. Hamilton elected clerk. Treasurer reports receipts 125,643 expenditures 90,850 balance 28,693. Rev. F Jenks reelected treasurer, Rev. Gordon auditor. Central committee discussed fund distribution. Hale and Little named, Israel and Edwards replaced. James De Norman Die of Roxbury chosen first preacher, Walcott Caulkins second teacher. Resolutions on the death of Fielder Israel adopted. Evening sermon at Old South Church on Boylston Street from Psalms 78:41 titled Limiting God.

Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers Supreme Judicial Court Room Gre Park Street Church B. Hamilton F. Jenks George F. Gordon Jene 2 Park Street Old South Church Boylston Sieot God

Today’s Meetings At Churches And Societies In Boston

A crowded schedule lists eleemosynary and religious events across King’s Chapel Shawmut Church Beacon Street and more. Devotional services, missionary society meetings, educational talks led by notable ministers and scholars, and a large Unitarian festival at Music Hall feature among the day’s activities including sessions on home missions and the role of women in the church.

King’s Chapel H.camp Woman’s Universalist Missionary Society Shawmut Church Ada C. Bowles Abington Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society Beacon Street Moral Education Association Meiounon Julia Ward Howe John Ordronaux Edward Cowles M.D McLean Asylum J. Barrows Dora F. Hoar West Acton W. 8. Woodbridge Medford Myra Kingsbury Morrisville Lillian F. Aver Somerville D. K. Libby Putnam, Conn E. L. Rexford D.D Roxbury C. R. Tenney Stoughton Unitarian Sunda School Society Brooke Herard J. M. Pullman Lucia T. Ames J. O. Norris Music Hall Rantoul Roger Wolcott Free Religious Association Tremont Temple

Warner's Safe Cure touted for Bright's Disease cure

Advertised as a remedy for advanced kidney disease with symptoms like headache, poor appetite, eyesight loss, urine casts, nocturia, leg cramps, and wasting. Dr. Thompson asserts chronic kidney disease is a leading killer, second only to consumption, and Dr. Dio Lewis endorses using the preparation if afflicted.

Bright Warner William H. Thompson City of New York Dio Lewis

Woman Suffrage Festival Draws Eight Hundred Attendees

Eight hundred people gathered in Music Hall for the New England Woman Suffrage Association anniversary with delegates from leagues across the state. Colonel T. W. Higginson presided. Julia Ward Howe and William Lloyd Garrison offered remarks and an original poem. The event featured a reception, speeches on progress toward equality, and a hymn discussion reflecting Kansas suffrage roots.

T. W. Higginson Julia Ward Howe Wiliam Lloyd Garrison Music Hall New England Woman Suffrage Association Lucy Stone Blackwell Higginson William Lloyd Garrison Laura M. Johns The Kansas Equal Rights Society Theodore D. Weld Mary F. Eastran John C. Wyman Charlies Carleton Coffin W. H. Carruth Kansas State University Henry B. Blackwell Mary Seymour Howell Albany N. Y E. L. Rexford Ada C. Bowles Fred A. Hinckley Herbert Whitney C. R. Eliot Dorchester F. L. Garrison Colonel Higginson Saxton Northern Missionary Society United States Laura Johns Kansas Edna D. Cheney Lucy Stone Charles Carleton Coffin

Funeral for MGH clerk killed by an electric car

The funeral of Frederick H. Loreau, a Massachusetts General Hospital clerk killed Saturday night by an electric car, was held at St. Andrew's Church on Chambers Street with Rev. Reuben Kidner officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Auburn.

Frederick H. Loreau Massachusetts General Hospital St. Andrew’s Church Chambers Street Reuben Kidner Mt. Auburn Somerville Clarence Page Fred Hines Lynn Boston Sarah Bermudas Fowler Hesper Charles G. Soper

Women Voters of Ward 11 Name Delegates for Convention

The Ward 11 women met at the YWCA with Dr. Bryant presiding. Mrs. M. E. Cheney spoke on ward organization and Mrs. E. Trask Hill on ward and city committee work. Delegates named for the Meiona convention include Esther Meserve, E. M. Allen, Mary Schafer, J. B. Dunn, Sabina Frye, M. E. Mann, Cobb, Cheney, Pendleton, Maria Brett, Emma Frost, Mary Very, and Anna Prescott.

Ward 11 Young Women’s Christian Association Dr. Bryant M. E. Cheney E. Trask Hill Meiona Esther M. Meserve E. M. Allen Mary_E. Scha

Saturday closings by iron pipe and upholstery dealers

The article lists manufacturers and traders including Walworth Manufacturing Company Braman Dow & Co Sumner & Goodwin George Woodman George K. Paul & Co Gilchrist Senna M Morton Cunningham H McShane Co William H Gallison King Goddard who will close at 2 p m Saturdays from June through August. It also notes paper hangings window shades and upholstery dealers will close Saturdays at 5 p m and 7 p m on other days during July and August.

Walworth Manufacturing Company Braman, Dow & Co Sumner & Goodwin George Woodman George K. Paul & Co Gilchrist & Senna M. Morton & Co Cunningham H. McShane & Co William H. Gallison King& Goddard

Real Estate and Auctioneers Brighton Notice

BY ALBERT HOWE & CO. Real Estate and General Auctioneers Market street Brighton Established 1843 Telephone 7368 Sales of Real and Personal Property attended when ever desired Horse and Carriage Sales every Wednesday at Salesroom Brighton Houses and Lands for sale in various parts of the country On hand at private sale at auction prices new custom built farm and road carts hay wagons grocers' and express wagons carrinons and hamage Heidense 169 Warren avenue Boston.

Albert Howe & CO Market Street Brighton

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