McKinley to Lead Minority Report on Mills Tariff Bill
Major McKinley has completed work on the minority report of the Ways and Means Committee on the Mills tariff bill. He will publish it tomorrow, criticizing the majority for limited hearings and for policy choices like ad valorem duties. The report argues these changes may not meet Treasury revenue estimates and highlights impacts on pig iron, rice, agriculture, wool, and internal revenue provisions.
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Carlisle
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Wreck of British Princess Off Caminha Claims 23 Lives
Dark British Princess wrecked off Caminha Portugal. Twenty three lives lost as Spanish customs officers reportedly fired on a Portuguese life boat attempting rescue. Also news of steamers Roman sailing Liverpool to Boston and Nevada and Etruria sailing Queenstown to New York.
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Loxpon
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Boston
Nevada
Etruria
Queenstown
New York
BISMARCKS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS REPORTED
The 73d birthday of Prince Bismarck drew 500 congratulations and floral gifts to the palace. A Magdeburg regiment serenaded the chancellor while Emperor Frederick and Empress sent greetings through officials. The aging ruler maintains a strict daily routine and health regimen as floods affect Prussia.
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Prince Bismarck
Magdeburg
Frederick
Broesigke
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Berlin
Posen
West Prussia
von Pultkamer
Pioneers Adopt Plain Price Figures in Boston Furniture Stores
The Boston furniture house proclaims a new policy of marking every article with plain prices to earn public confidence. They claim lowest prices, direct factory-to-retail sales, and urge customers to compare and buy, asserting no hidden charges and a moral pricing effect.
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America
Boston
Clearing house returns are decidedly unfavorable Page 6
Clearing house returns appear unfavorable as reported on page six. The brief notes overall weak results with lingering concerns for the sector.
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Clearing House
New Union Station Plans Mull Over by Rail Firms Could Reach Fitchburg
Plans for a new Union passenger station for Boston and Maine are moving toward formal approval by the Fitchburg company under a state act. The Boston and Maine must draft plans for six months, then Fitchburg may approve or require changes. A board of railroad commissioners will review, then construction must begin within five years from July 1 1887. Bradlee Winston and Wetherill drafted rough sketches as Doane refines them, with Doane away in Nebraska delaying specifics. President Phillips of the Fitchburg expects drawings soon but has no details yet.
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Tle
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Bradlee, Winston & Wetherill
Thomas Doane
Doane
Nebraska
An Lang
Theitchburg Company
Phillips
Fitchburg
Post
Boston & Maine Company
Strikes Hit New England Trades Amid Firm Protests
The New England company keeps striking workers out and has hired replacements, while marble cutters remain idle under demand. Building Trades join in council support as cigar makers celebrate, and bricklayers hold a large afternoon meeting at 43 Eliot Street with hundreds in attendance.
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New England Company
Sus Buildings Council
Building Trades
Eliot Street
Big Railroad Strike Tests Belt Line Action Across Cities
Across Kansas City and Chicago area yards a coordinated rail strike unfolds as Belt Line managers face pressure from General Porter and unions. Engineers and firemen plan to halt Burlington freight after noon Monday except livestock or perishable goods, with switchmen threatening to block shifts if replacements are nonunion or incompetent. Attendant actions ripple through Fort Wayne St Paul Lake Shore and Milwaukee routes, signaling a broad, politically charged stoppage amid election dynamics.
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Canadians win lacrosse game in Loxpoon England
A lacrosse match in Loxpoon ends 9 to 7 with the Canadians defeating South Manchester. The report notes Canadian superiority at all points and mentions Phillips and Barnett sailing to New York, while boxing opinions from American pundits on European outcomes are reported alongside political dispatches from Massowahi and Bucharest.
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Kanturk
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Ramsgrange
United States and Germany in Samoa Dispute
Official correspondence reveals U S aims to protect American interests in Samoa while preserving island autonomy. It notes Germany's August memorandum, suspected pretext for force, and Bayard's critique of German actions and reluctance to alter regional order. Permission granted to Pendleton to relay Bayard’s views to Bismarck.
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New York Tribune Office Fire Wipes Manuscripts
Fire at the Homer Lee Bank Note Company offices in the Tribune building destroys reporters' manuscripts and valuable papers. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars. Cause unknown. Other fires reported in Nasuva New Hampshire Albany Melrose Heights with varying losses and insured status.
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Tribune
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Goddard
Main Street
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Lucier & Permionet
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Central Theatre
Green Street
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Melrose Highlands
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Floquet’s Undertaking and Cabinet Formation in Paris
Paris April 1 M Floquet and M Goblet confer with M de Freycinet to map the new cabinet. De Freycinet declines war portfolio but may take foreign affairs Goblet could become education minister Lockroy commerce Floquet interior. Boulanger agitation viewed as easing if chamber backs Floquet radical policy. Carnot denies quarreling with General Boulanger over Decazeville miners.
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Train accident at Cottage Farms injures Coleman Conly
At 11 last night Coleman Conly aged 22 living at 178 North Beacon Street Brighton was hurt while attempting to board a moving Boston & Albany train at Cottage Farms station. His right arm was caught at the shoulder and his injuries are believed fatal.
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Cottage Farms
Boston & Albany Road
His Own Executioner
William R. Hickey aged 27, an East Boston engineer, hanged himself yesterday afternoon in the engine room of 64 Pearl street. He was found about 7 o'clock in the evening by coworkers.
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Weather Indications For New England And New York
Washeton April 1. For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Monday April 2. Warmer conditions in New England and eastern New York with rain and brisk variable winds. Tuesday will bring colder fair weather with westerly winds.
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Rainfall Trace Converts to Snow Depth Measure
TP notes that trace rainfall translates to measurable snow melt impact. One inch of rain or melted snow equals ten inches of snow, implying light precipitation can affect snowpack assessments and water resource planning.
Army Orders Prompt Trial At Jefferson Barracks
Washington April 1 Sergeant Wickitte Lyon Fourth Cavalry retired First Lieutenant Lewis Merriam Fourth Infantry granted three months leave A general court martial ordered to meet at Jefferson Barracks Missouri April 4 for trial of prisoners brought before it Details include Captains Kennedy Wesvels Kelley Adams Chase and others with Lieutenants Dickinson Rucker Slocumb as judge advocate.
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