Delayed adjournment and tariff battle loom in Congress
Washington April 5 Long headed members of Congress expect to remain in session past August as House filibustering delays push major bills, including the tariff, well into the summer. Debates over Dakota New Mexico statehood, Buffalo public building funding, and fiscal measures mark a charged political landscape amid upcoming presidential considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieron
Srrcrar
Congress
Washington
Randall
Committee of Post Offices
Naval Affairs
House
Senate
Buffalo
N. Y
White House
West
Dakota
Montana
New Mexico
Springer
Committee On
Territories
Committee On Territories
South Dakota
North Dakota
Union
Extradition Treaty Provisions Stir Senate Debates
The article details changes to Article 1 of the British extradition treaty, enlarging crimes to include malicious injuries to property and, under certain conditions, explosives related offenses and railway obstructions. It notes opposition led by Senator Riddleberger, support from Secretary Bayard’s allies, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee amendments altering the scope and jurisdiction of crimes triggering extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Riddleberger
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Bayard
Senate
Newfoundland's Union Terms Outlined by Ottawa
Ottawa announces Newfoundland would join as a Dominion with the federal government assuming the public debt and securities. A $50,000 annual subsidy, Dominion control of lands and resources, fisheries protection, mail service, and 10 Commons seats are proposed. Dominion would take over colonial military forces and form a separate militia district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Sororan
Newfoundland
Dominion
House of Commons
Department
Geological Survey
Western storm sweeps Farteavit and Waterville area
Apr 5 reports describe a severe wind and hail storm striking Farteavit with roofs ripped from stone buildings and debris flying along Main Street. Losses are placed near 100000 dollars. In Waterville area the storm brings thunder and high winds, unroofed houses, a fatal injury to two children, and damaged elevator at Morristown along with box cars blown from a side track near Bean's Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farteavit
Minn
Main Street
Watervitte
Sterling
Morristown
Bean’s Mills
Faribault
New England Pensioners List By State Abbreviations
A Washington dated April 5 lists original pensions for New England residents across Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont. Names include Patrick Crosby Milo Aldrich Joseph Bryant Charles Campbell Samuel Howland George Martin Mitchell Winaney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
Massachusetts
Patrick Crosby
Randolph
Alexander BE. Sandford
Fall River
Milo D. Aldrich
Westfield
Joseph W. Bryant
East Stoughton
Martin V. B. Breck
Rockland
Lucretia
Augustus Reed
Graniteville
Grace
William H. Wood
Boston
Anna
Milo Db. Aldrich
Charles Campbell
Lowell
Joseph B. Grover
Linden
John A. Chandler
William Coombs
East Gloucester
John A. Fletcher
Mary A
James M. Wood
Charles Hopkins
Chelsea
Lima
Joseph KB. Grover
Maine
Samuel D. Howland
Presque Isle
David Reynolds
Marion
Charles W. Allen
Omneville
Henry Hoar
South Freeport
Willian Bond
West Newfield
Daniel W. McCrilles
Dexter
William 8. Diorn
Weld
Whiliam Russell
National Military Home
John Parker
Frothingham
New Hampshire
Charles Tl. Hartford, Jr
Rochester
Michael Sullivan
Manchester
Harrison M. Clough
Samuel Smith
Woodsville
Rhode Island
Nicholas W. Potter
Providence
Vermont
George W. Martin
Peacham
Mitchell J. Winaney
Hinesburg
William I. Loomis
Rupert
Bargains Draw Large Crowd at G W Simmons Co
Bargains at G W Simmons Co attract many shoppers as the crowd notes the favorable clothing deals. The article highlights the strong value of the offerings and the busy scene as people seek good buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.simmons & Co
Lobby's Third House Keeps Power In State Politics
The Beverly inquiry drew attention to lobby influence, and three months into the current session the lobby remains bold and active at the Massachusetts State House. Veterans like Bob Nichols and George Young anchor the scene while newcomers such as Thomas J. Marsh Jr and Benjamin F. Cook rise through hotel and committee work. The lobby divides into lawyers who chase specific legislation and those who profit from political work, with enduring access to city and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Third House
State House
House
Senate
Slattery
Young’s
Adams House
Massachusetts
Bob Nichols
Corps
Roxbury
Nichols
George Young
Lowell
Custom House
Mr. Nichols
Thomas J. Marsh, Jr
Tewksbury
Butler
Marsh
Republican Party
Middlesex Club
Monroe
Fred Willcomb
Ipswich
Joseph L. Sargent
Ile
Merrimac River
Lobby’s Growing Grip on Politics and Legislation
The text notes that the importance of any single member is often overstated while observers cannot ignore its broader impact. It discusses the tightening bond between politics and lawmaking, the thriving lobby, and the fear of causes that avoid or resist lobby influence.
Straws From State Street Stock Market Wrap
Boston brokers observed the New York market as a traders' day with a steady to firm finish. Reports cite a possible bond purchase of up to 100 million dollars when law allows, and note rising optimism for higher prices amid a broad policy stance. March earnings show mixed results for railroads with Northwest facing a downturn and Northern Pacific up, while Richmond Terminal gains are driven by traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Boston
New York
Wall Street
Evans
Secretary of the Treasury
Corner Stone Laid for Eliot Church in Newton
The corner stone of Newton’s Eliot Church was laid as plans proceed for a 150000 dollar cost project to be completed next spring. Architect George P. Meacham of Newton designed the Romanesque pink granite building with a 127 foot tower and seating for 1100. The ceremony in Eliot Hall featured addresses from builders and church leaders and was followed by a ground ceremony and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newrton
Newton
George P. Meacham
Eliot Hall
C. &. Billings
Daniel N. Furber
Newton Centre
Eliot Church
Joseph N. Bacon
Billings
Walcott Calkins
Pliot Church
The Weekly Post Foretells A Busy Issue This Morning
The WeekLy Post announces a 56 column issue with news of the week home and foreign and debate on Senator Beck’s silver certificate scheme. It features William Lloyd Garrison on protection, Babcock on oleomargarine, chess notes, editorials, book reviews, scientific notes, financial reports, and prices current. Copies are available in wrappers for mailing at three cents each or one dollar per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Post
Beck
William Lloyd Garrison
Babcock
Chess Club
Taverner
Amusements listings from Boston area theaters
Boston Theatre Thatcher Primrose and West Minstrels Evening 7 46 Park Theatre Held by the Enemy Evening 7 45 Queen Street Mine Mrs Modjeska Evening at GLOBE THEATRE A Dark Secret Evening 7 45 Howard Athenaeum Varie Evening 8 Boston Museum The Kells of Haslemere Evening 8 Grand Opera House Charles I Ellis Evening 7 45 Old South Church Christ on Calvary Cyclorama Tremont Street Battle of Bunker Hill Cyclorama Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Old South Church
Christ On Calvary
Battle of Bunker Hil
Battle of Gettysburg
Marriages In Boston And Cambridge Reports
Marriages listed from Boston and Cambridge include Edward Henderson wed Jessie Taylor Smith at Emanuel Church on April 4 officiated by Rev Nichols. Henry Eldridge Warner married Mary Kay Furness at Appleton Chapel Cambridge on April 3 with Rev Furness and Rev Peabody officiating. W. Walter Woodman wed Henrietta Parker Walkee in Boston on April 4 officiated by Rev Iritz W Baldwin.
Death notices and obituaries roundup in local papers
In Boston on April 8 Major Samuel W. Clifford aged 71 years. Mrs Helen B. Vobb died suddenly in this city on April 4. Edward G Gibson aged 17 years 8 months died in Melrose Highlands on April 2. Jackson learned in Jodkiyn N Y on April 2 aged 2 years formerly a resident of Melrose. Dr Samuel C Paine aged 81 years died in Oxford on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Boston
Samuel W. Clifford
Cobe
Helen B. Vobb
Gibson
Melrose Highlands
Edward G. Gibson
Jackson
Jodkiyn
N. Y
Learned Jackson
Melrose
Mags Pain
Oxford
Samuel C. Paine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Mills
Olo Point
Ife
United States
National Bani
National Bank Noves
National Bank
Eee
Iestigen
Asolo Poais
Cvitia Lewis
Tangier
Customs
Min
John B. Batchelder
Hyde Park
Mass
Gettyburg
Gettysburg
Batchelder
Frye
Harrison Moulton
First Cavalry
Moulton
Bowdoinham
River and Harbor Committee
Hayden
Chicago
Colonel Allen
Minnesota
State Street
Whitney
West End Railway
New York City
West End
Parkinson & Barr
Chicago & Northwestern
Sykes
Northwest Company
Cammack
Edgar Thompson
Richmond
Johnes
Hatch
van Emberg
Louisville, New Albany
Gould
St. Paul
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Finantian
Seattle
Queen City
Puget Sound
Japan
China
H. H. Dearborn & CO
Seattle, Washington Territory
Washington St
THE
Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osbors
T. Merrirew
OWA Loan & Trust CO
Freeman A. Smith & Milk Street
Devonshire St
Ivestments
Hanly & Lord, Brokers
Rockland, Me
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Haslemere
Eugene Tompkins
Thatcher
Primrose & West
Minstrels
D. E. Bandmann
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Yomo
Heatre
Abbey & Schoeffel
William Gillette
Mr. Gillette
Star Theatre
Stetgen
Modjeska
Eben Plymptan
Anothe
Eve
Augustin Daly
Grand Opera House
Dover Street
Proctor & 3
Mansfield
Chas. T. Ellis
Casper the Yodler
F. F. Proctor
Beacon Lights
George Learock
Weer
L’rank Oakes Rose
London
Dickens
Ludovic Blakesley
Howard Athenaium
Lovenberg
Phantasies & Hobby Gaylor
Music Hall
Eme
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Wilhelm Gericke
Alfred Hollings
H. Berlioz
Benvenuto Cellini
Cam Saint-Saëns
F. Korbay
C. Goldmark
Washington Street
Boston Highlands
Tremont
Cor
Hl. Sargent
City OF
City Hall
Hugh O’brien
James C. Tucker
the Weekly Post
Barnstable
Cape Cod Bay
S. Sb. Phinney
Longwood
Dummer Street
C. A. Cotting
Tremont Street
ALL Business Wien
Banker & Tradesman
CERTP
ATES
Sy Manufacturing, &c
the Banker, & Tradesman
Moath Street
Quincy Market
HUB” Renovating Co
Harrison Avenue
Pearl Street
Baeder, Adamson & CO
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Atlantic Nat’s Bank
Postoffice Square
Coffin & Henry
OWA
State St
Des Moines
Foun Jlffates & Sons
Vicinity
American Insurance Co
Froston
Messr
George Croshaw & CQ
Francis Peabody
J. Wyfield
Henry S. Bean
Fast
Secx
Chickering Hall
Kneisel Quartet
Schumann
Eethoven
Bunker Hill
Tremont St
Thantesree
Munkadsy
Christ ON
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FH Railroad Company
Mansfer Books
National Bank of Commerce
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company of Chicago
Geo. L. Goodwin
TRE Davidson Investment CO
Sears Building
W. T. Babcock
West Chester Park
Hantington Ave
Back
F. W. Lincoln
Aaron K Gay & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!