Tory diplomat shaped by reciprocity debate in Ottawa
Washington April 5. The real aim of Sir Charles Tupper is to thwart reciprocity with Canada rather than to secure it. Conservatives promised action to win elections, while Congress and Liberal pressure pushed for concessions. Canada’s path to trade with the United States hinges on tariff ties and potential union, with Blaine favoring Cuba but wary of rushing Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincron
Sprcran
Charles Tupper
Canada
Blaine
Reed
Congress
United States
England
Goldwin Smith
Washington
New England
South
West
Secretary Blaine
Cuba
John Macdonald
Mr. Blaine
Great Britain
New Regulations May Not Hurt New England Shippers
The impact on New England could be limited as short routes to western US remain open and US cotton exports through the Canadian Pacific stay steady. A potential loss of east bound business might push freight rates higher, placing New England shippers at a disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Canadian Pacific
Entry of Goods Under Consular Seal Rules Change
The Treasury plans to abolish consular seals on imported goods from Canada and others, shifting examination and entry to the first U S port of arrival. Secretary Foster says the old system invited fraud and revenue loss, with Canada Pacific traffic favored. new rules aim to protect revenue without hampering transit, potentially delaying the Canadian Pacific route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Foster
Treasury
Asia
Treasury Department
Spaulding
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
New York
San Francisco
American Pacific
Duty Upon Carpet Wools Faces Courts Over Sorting Clause
The issue of whether carpet wools fall under the tariff sorting clause heads to courts after General Spaulding signals double duty for sorted and quadruple for washed plus sorted wools. Ohio growers dispute exemptions under an ad valorem regime, challenging interpretations by customs and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Spaulding
New York
Board of General Appraisers
Collectors of Customs
Ohio
New York Custom House
Congress
Deide
Blair Misrepresented Says Blair About China Post
Ex Senator Blair former Minister to China told reporters in Washington he would not leave for China soon and stood by his record on Chinese immigration. He dismissed personal attacks as misrepresentations and noted no protest had reached the White House from Chinese merchants via Mr Ho. Blair expressed confidence China would accept him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blair
China
Legation
San Francisco
Sheol
Senator Blair
Ina
Grover Cleveland
House of Representatives
England
Weathy Mugwump
Massachusetts
Walker
Kansas
Great Britain
J. H. Walker
Honduras Grants Mosquito Lands to two U.S. Citizens
The Honduras government grants land in the Mosquito region to E. W. Perry and F. M. Imboden, both U.S. citizens. The concession requires building an over 300 mile Tegucigalpa coast road, a canal, and 100 miles of telegraph lines. Immigrant settlement is encouraged with liberal inducements.
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Washington
Government of
Honduras
Messrs. E. W. Perry
F. M. Imboden
United States
Mosquito
Tegucigalpa
Caribbean Sea
Carratasca
Guayapa
Messrs. Perry and
Imboden
Dawes and Hoar Rally Massachusetts Republicans at Club Dinner
At a Massachusetts Club dinner, Senator Dawes lauded the Republican record, praising abolition, expansion of citizenship, a national banking system, greenbacks, and economic growth. Senator Hoar followed, listing major Congress issues, urging support for honest elections, the protective tariff, currency stability, and unity against mugwumps in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Club
Young
Dawes
Hoar
Assembly
Republican Party
Claflin
Congress
Jefferson
Jackson
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Michigan
Senate
Massachusetts
Senator
New York
Boston
New England
Great Isthmian Canal
Canada
Live wire kills Hartford horse after snow breaks line
In Hartford on April 5 a pair of horses attached to a public hack was fatally struck by a live wire after damp snow broke the line. The ends lay in the street as the horse ran into them, burning flesh on one leg while the driver, attempting to free the animal, received a severe shock. Two men returning from a wedding witnessed the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
National Cordage declares dividends on preferred and common stock
New York April 3 The National Cordage Company directors declare a 2 percent regular quarterly dividend on preferred stock payable May 1 to holders of record May 15 and a 4 percent six month dividend on common stock to holders of record on the thrust. A special appropriation covers the remainder of the year for preferred stock. Books close April 15 reopen May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Cordage Company
Lnst
Naval transfers and commemorations in April orders
Civil Engineer C. C Walcott is detached from the navy yard Washington on the 29th inst and ordered to duty at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia. Assistant Engineer A. J. Halstead is detached as inspector of steel at Holmstead Steel Works Pittsburgh on the 15th inst and granted leave until December 1 next. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad urges spring medicine and warns that timely care saves sickness.
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Wasu Hinetron
C. C Walcott
Navy Yard
Washington
League Island
Penn
A. J. Halstead
Holmstead Steel Works
Pittsburg
Hood
Marriages and obituaries appear in city notices
In this city dates list numerous marriages from April and March with names including Elijah Horr to Annie Dillon, P. M. Macdonald presiding. and many death notices such as Esther Batten in Boston Highlands. Alonzo Bray in New York. Minnie Hayes in East Boston. and Mary Sanderson in Cambridge, with ages and locations, plus funeral details for several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Horr
Maurice A. Hayden
Annie Dillon
McDonald
P. M. Macdonald
George
Catharine A. McDonald
Nelson—Margeson
Albert 8. Stafford
Charles O. Nelson
Jorda Margeson
Boston
Perkins
Martin
The
Bay
William Elliot Grifis
V.D
Adalbert L. Perkins
Wells
Bessie Martin
Pomce
Vermont
Coppy Price— Tassel
J. M. Lowden
Elmer E. Price
Phebe van Tassel
Pire—Mcneile
M. R. Deung
Albert F. Pike
Florence A. Mcwil
Batten
Boston Highlands
Esther Batten
Bray
New York
Alonzo B. ___ Bray
Gloucester
Burns
Frances E
Joseph and
Frances Burns
Butler
Charlestown
Catharine
John Butler
Somerville
Campbell
Salina
King’s County
N. B
Jem
Sanderson
Cambridge
Mary Kk. French
Joseph Sanderson
Sampson
Hannah Sampson
Snow
Emma E
Edward L. Snow
Studley
Cohasset
Ezekiel B. Studley
Choate
Beverly
Frederick W. Choate
Playle
New York City
Sarah Jane Playle
John Playle
London
Eng
Henry Atkins
Horton
Boylston Street
Lo’cock
Draper
J Newman and Sons Store Ad at 51 Tremont Street
Local ad for J Newman and Sons at 51 Tremont Street promotes merchandise for every occasion. The compact notice emphasizes a broad selection and timely shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont St
Harvard's Nine Weak Points Of The Collegians
Harvard's nine weaknesses were exposed in a 15 to 5 defeat by the Boston League at the South End. Captain Dean's new material showed promise, though field judgment and speed on fly balls were lacking. Hovey and Cook stood out in the infield, while Dean regained his old position. Cobb impressed with quick throws. Batting remains a concern but improvement is expected before the Boston series.
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Harvards
South End
Bates
Howe
Dean
Dickinson
Hallowell
Frothingham
Bostons
Hovey
Cook
Cobb
Wesleyan
Poole
Brokaw
Collegians
Boston American Association
Cincinnatis
Fall River
Princetons
New Yorks
Orange and Black
Polo Grounds
New York
Young
Bergen
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Jaspers
New Haven
Yales
New Havens
St. Augustine
Pittsburgh
Clevelands
Charity Cards boxes aid relief referrals in offices
A new benevolent resource uses boxes or pockets with cards addressed to the Registration of Charities. Boxes hang in offices and urge staff to mail cards for inquiries before giving relief. Boxes sent free from Room 41 Charity Building Chardon Street upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Building
Chardon Street
Steamer Kennebec Schedules After April 8
After April 8 the steamer Kennebec will depart Boston on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings for Bath Richmond Hallowell and Augusta with return on alternate days. For tickets and staterooms contact J H Palmer at Old State House. Freight taken at low rate.
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Kennebec
Boston
Bath
Richmond
Hallowell
Augusta
J. H. Palmer
Old State House
Rotch Scholarship Begins Five Competitors at MFA
Five young architects under 30 begin the Rotch travelling scholarship contest at the Museum of Fine Arts in Room 23. They face a county courthouse design task with a 300 foot front on the green. The exam runs through next week with a three‑week period for construction, history, and drawings. Jury members include George B. Post, Stanford White, and Charles H. Moore. Competitors: Dwight Blaney, Robert Spencer Jr, Arthur Wallace Rice, John W. Case, Walter L. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotch
Museum of Fine Arts
George B. Post
New York
Stanford White
McKim, Mead & White
Charles H. Moore
Harvard
Dwight Blaney
Robert ©. Spencer, Jr
Arthur Wallace Rice
John W. Case
Walter L. Walker
Massachusetts
Benefit for Ward 16 Associated Charities Scheduled
The Associated Charities ward 16 office invites support for a benefit entertainment on Tuesday April 7 to raise funds for its operations serving 596 registered families. Volunteer musicians and reader Arthur toward Pickering contribute selections, with aims to address poverty causes and aid ongoing charitable efforts in tenement-dense areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Ward 16
Arthur
Pickering
Browning
Ward XVI
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Boston Athletic Club
Brown and Nichols
Boston Athletic Association
Irvington Oval
H. 5. Cornish
New England Amateur Athletic Union
Walter Stimpson
F. E K. Heywood
Worcester A. C
J. L. Batchelder, Jr
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John 3. Tooker
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Chicago
National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders
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Congress Street
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Europe
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Portugal
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Fayal
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Atkinson House Furnishing Company
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WN. Y. Casino CO
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Levy
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Brattleboro
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T. Adamowski
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Vendome
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Lena Little
Chickering Hall
Chopin
Vladimir de Pachmann
Music Hall
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Howard Atheneum
Royal Refurn
Stowaway
Grand Museum
Sor
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Corsican Bros
Clara Blomwith
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
WM. Redhuad
B. Y. NM. Co. Union
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NEW England Conservatory
E. Tourjee
Carl Faelten
L. S. Anderson
Franklin Square
Keolf PO
Joen Jeffries & Sons
Gents
Seat
Viginity
Devonshire St
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