Pension bill standoff and House adjourns after debate
Members clash over a service pension measure with Mr Martin of Indiana opposing limits and opposing gag tactics while Mr Yoder of Ohio seeks quick passage. The House fails to suspend the rules for the bill, adjourns after naval appropriations discussion, and by day’s end reports the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill with totals under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Indiana
Yoder
Ohio
Senate
Star-Chamber
Friends of the Service
Cutcheon
Michigan
Cannon
Illinois
Yeas
Butterworth
Jr. Flower
New York
Marine Hospital Service
Hamilton
House
Boutelle
Committee of Naval Affairs
Montana election case sparks Senate debate on seats
In the Senate, Vance and Spooner led a discussion on the Montana election case. The minority and majority claims over Precinct 34 in Silver Bow county prompted remarks on constitutional proper seats, canvassers’ duties, and political tempers as the chamber adjourned after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Haverhill
Lynn
Mass
Evarts
New York Chamber of Commerce
American Missionary Association
Davis
Platt
New Mexico
House
Naval Magazine
Ellis Island
New York
Library Committee
John Stark
Manchester
N. H
Montana
Vance
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Maginnis
Hoar
Silver Bow County
Thar
Ohio
Jim
Mr. Vance
Mont
Edmunds
Spooner
Saunders and Power
Theerritory
Mr. Spooner
Gray
Grays Point
Chicago
SMITH, NOT BALDWIN, ELECTED
East Hampton April 7 A recount tonight of the votes for the Representative to succeed Arthur G Hill who resigned shows fifty seven miscast ballots The original tally listed Smith 199 Baldwin 254 and Parsons 17 The corrected counts are Smith 256 Baldwin 197 Parsons 17 producing a Smith victory over Baldwin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Arthur G. Hill
Smith
Baldwin
Parsons
Robbing the Indians in Cherokee annuity scheme exposed
The Cherokee nation plans an inquiry into John W. Wallace Interior Department disbursing agent over alleged defrauding of Shawnee Delaware and freedmen of 75000 by listing fraudulently enrolled citizens and using a trust to cash claims at face value. The plan reportedly enrolled thousands of Negroes from Kansas and Arkansas to seek extra Congress appropriations totaling about 150000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
the Times
Delaware
Wallace
Treasury Department
the Arrow
Kansas
Arkansas
Congress
Gladstone backs international copyright support letter
In reply to a question from Robert Underwood Johnson, Sir W E Gladstone expresses high regard for U S recognition of international copyright. He says the European trend favors legal protection for foreign authors and hopes American authors obtain equitable treatment, while not fully endorsing the royalty scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Mr. Gladstone
Friends of the
Robert Underwood Johnson
American Copyright League
Gladstone
House of Commons
Sir
United States
Europe
Congress
W. E. Gladstone
Tornado destroys Harper's Ferry in Henry County
Kentucky dispatch reports Harper's Ferry near Louisville suffered near total ruin from the recent tornado. Fates include Mrs. Laura Thomas dead beside a tree and an infant smothered under wreckage. Several injured, property loss estimated at $20,000 as survivors aided by nearby farmers and sheltered in a hill schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvillle
Harper’s Ferry
Henry County
Laura Thomas
Fletcher
Chicago Strike Threatens 50 000 Jobs Across Trades
The carpenters strike in Chicago began this morning with 7000 out and eight hours at 40 cents per hour. Non union workers quit in sympathy, risking widespread halts as bricklayers and masons see work stopped. If unresolved within a week, 50,000 additional workers may lose jobs. Local unions reported meetings, fundraising, and pledges to back the eight hour move and May actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crcaco
Carpenters’ Union
Idie
Builders’ Association
Indiana District Court Declares Slave Marriages Illegal
Condensed despatches report an Indiana District court ruling that slave marriages are illegal and that the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Beef Law Declared Unconstitutional in Virginia
William Redman, Armour & Co. agent in Norfolk, was jailed after refusing to pay a fine for selling beef slaughtered beyond 120 miles from sale site without inspection. Judge Hughes voided the Virginia statute as unconstitutional, citing federal interstate commerce power. Redman was released. Armour seeks Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricamont
William Redman
Armour & Co
Norfolk
Robert W. Hughes
United States Circuit Court
Hughes
Armour
Scott
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Defalcation sinks Sistare’s Sons on New York Stock Exchange
New York reports the suspension of George K Sistare’s Sons at 16 Broad Street over a large defalcation in the Philadelphia office led by Douglass Hilger who died recently. Officials estimate the loss far above $100,000 with rumors near $500,000. the firm plans an assignment and possible resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Stock Exchange
George K. Sistare
No. 16
Broad Street
Exchange
Philadelphia
Douglass Hilger
W.H. M. Sistare
Hilger
Harold Clemens
W. H. M. Sistare
Clemens
Ono
Detroit
A. M. Stanton
Caleb Li. Needles
Sistare
Morris Sistare
Penn
Spruce Street
Money Mad and Knights of Tyburn Debut In New York
The Standard hosts Steele Mackaye's Money Mad with a large, distinguished audience led by judges, artists, journalists and officials. The cast features Wilton Mackaye and Minnie Seligman as the play unfolds a Chicago flavored, sensational plot. D ennerys drama The Knights of Tyburn then opens at Niblo's, drawing strong praise as Paris scenery and costumes arrive for the New York run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spectau.j
Steele Mackaye
Chicago
Mackaye
Wilton Mackaye
George Wessels
E. H. Vandertelt
W. H. Thompson
Hudson Liston
Minnie Seligman
Annie Yeamans
Hill
D’ennery
Porte Saint_ Martin
Paris
Niblo
George L
Jack Sheppard
Obituary: Colonel William H. Long Dies in Chelsea
Colonel William Hale Long, longtime Jordan Marsh executive and Civil War veteran, died of heart disease at 17 Walnut Street Chelsea after attending to store business. Born in Penn Yan New York fifty four years ago he served with distinction on seven to eight generals staffs and on Gen Custers staff. He later joined Jordan Marsh in Boston rising to credit man and trusted adviser. He leaves a widow and daughter. Also noted are several other deaths including Raymond Deslander Little Mac Proctor Jeffries Verne Phillips Judson and Prince Giovanni Andrea of Valmontane and Meli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Long
William Hale Long
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Mr. Long
Penn Yan
N. Y
New York
Custer
Thirty-third
New York Infantry
Fort Stevens
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley
Petersburg
Boston
Winthrop Square
California
Loyal Legion
Long
Raymond Deslander
Paris
Antoinette Rigaud
Boston Museum
Sardou
Daly’s
Daly Brothers
Augustus H. Proctor
Fitchburg
West Fitchburg Stage Line
James M. Jeffries
Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of
Virginia
West Point
Henrie Verne
Fursch-Madi
Richard Henry Phillips
Norfolk
Fredericksburg
Yale College
Protestant Episcopal Church
Winslow Judson
St. Joseph
Fires Raze Businesses Across Multiple Towns April 7
A morning blaze in Waterford Ontario destroyed a dozen businesses including the Beemer block and McCool’s livery stables amid strong winds. Losses include $40,000 on buildings and $24,000 on stock with $45,000 insured. Separate fires in Morse’s livery stable in Chicago and mills in Milwa ukee and Cataumet caused further damages and one death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Ont
Beemer
McCool
Green Block
Grover
Chicago
Morse
West Madison Street
Milwacker
Wis
Northwestern Malleable Iron Company
Sandwich
Red Brook House
Cataumet
A.L. Aldrich
Montreat
Dominion Blanket Company
George, Barry
Hides and Feather
Shearer
John Ewen & Sons
Lynn
Hurley Block
Munroe Street
George L. Farrow
Zauu River
Fall River
Meeks Surrenders for Prison Term in Flack Case
New York April 7 Joseph Meeks the lawyer who was convicted of conspiracy in the Flack divorce case surrendered himself to serve out his month’s imprisonment. He did not await a stay decision. Foresters ball last night in Brookline Town Hall drew about three hundred couples with F F Muldowney as floor director and Barrett’s orchestra providing a promenade concert before dancing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Supreme Court
New York
Missionary Foster
South Dakota
Prohibition Party
de Los Lull
Republican Party
Dakotas
Goodsell
Boston
Newport
R. I
Anna Cooley
Micah W. Norton
New Portland
Norton
Chicago
Frank Ives
J. Randolph Heiser
Heiser
Schaefer
Daly
Harlan Court House
Spurlocks
Days
Howard-Turner
Amateur Athletic Union
Malcolm W. Ford
T. H. Bailey
Providence
Brooklyn
Harriet Coffin
Kyrle Bellew
Amityville Insane Asylum
Charles P. Myers
Syracuse
George Eaton
Oneida Lake
Myers
Eaton
Sylvan Beach
Murphy
John F. Plummer & Co
Darling
Artner
Urphy
Joseph Meeks
Flack
Foresters
Town Hall
Brookline
F. F. Muldowney
Marblehead Water Loan Hearing Set in Boston
Massachusetts committee hearing notice announces a hearing by the Committee on Water Supply at the State House Boston Room 14 on April 9 at 11:00 a.m. The Marblehead selectmen seek authorization to increase the town water loan. JAS F DWINELL chairs the committee with W U TuTree as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State House
Boston
Committee On Water StreLy
Marblehead
Jas. F. Dwinell
W. UW
Contingency Insured by Notable Ladies Circle
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Hunnewell, Miss Guild, Mrs. Forbes, Miss Ware, Miss Sturgis, Miss Hoopee, Miss Sears, Mrs. Fenner, Miss Loring, Mrs. Larient, Mrs. Whielock, and Dr Townsend appear in a ladies circle listing. The fragment suggests a social or committee context amid a broader charitable or club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
R. G. Shaw
A. Hunnewell
Henshaw
C. al. Guild
J. Murray Forbes
Mary L. Ware
Misa Fy
J. Sturgis
J. G. Hoopee
KE. Fae
FE. Sears
N. Fenner
Ilelen Loring
F. W. Larient
T. RK. RE. Whielock
C. W, Townsend
Rhode Island Elections: Republicans Gain Seats in Burrillville and Bristol
Provence R L reports that on April 7 one Republican won a seat in Burrillville and a Democrat won in Bristol, defeating Republican leader Henry W Hayes. The Assembly tally stands at forty five Democrats, forty eight Republicans, with fifteen more to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
R. L
General Assembly
Burrillville
Bristol
Henry W. Hayes
Cyclone Sweeps Prophetstown Ill Town From Earth
Burnincroy Illinois April 7 report says Prophetstown blasted by cyclone destroying the town. Twenty freight cars blown to atoms and many killed. Wires down. no further details available tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnincroy
Ill
Prophetstown
Auction Sale Notices and Securities Listings in Boston 1890
A dense list of auction notices and securities offerings from Boston Exchange listings dated April 9 1890 including collateral notes for F A Kelly J C Brown and others, mortgageed properties at West Concord Street and Newland Street, and a broad array of company stocks bonds and real estate notes from McKay Metallic Fastening Assn to Fort Wayne Furnace Co with dates for sales and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
F. A. Kelly
J. C. Brown
Kat Aikcenat
J.E. Daniel
Morbesge
Wm. McKinny
West Concord
Newland Street
Boston Real Estate Exchange
Transcript
Washington Street
Shawmut Avenue
Upton Street
Horace
Crowell
State Street
McKay Metallic Fast
Wayne Furnace Co
Lombard Investment Co
Guar
Oe Investment Co
Union St. K’y Co
Burlington
Union St. R. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs. Vance
International Copyright
Kentucky
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Foresters’ Hall
Carpenters’ District Council
McKay
Tremont Temple
Iron Moulders’ Union
San Francisco
Amalgamated Carpenters
Howard Street
Brotherhood
NEW Plays
the Standard
Boston Street
George Whitton
Peter McCabe
Pier 4
Charlestown
Call Street
Grove Street
Harris
Meeks
Foresters’ Ball
Sunnyside Day Nursery
J. Murray Forbea
West Ndt
Rhode Island
Francis Henshaw & CO
Corner Exchange Place
Boston Stock Exchange
Boylston N. Bank
Mechanics’ Sea Worcester
Central Wharf & Wet Dock Corp
Saco Water Power & Machine Shop
Old Boston
N. Bank
N. Bank of Commerce
Share
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Nashua
Mfg
Cocheco Mfg
Great Falls
Cocheco
Union Cotton
East Tennessee Lit Co
City of
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Lombard Iny. Co
New Hampshire Trust Co
Grand Rapids, Lansing & Det. RR
China Mut. Ins. Co
Dwles Wir
Wee
Falls Man
Continental Mills
Merrimac Mfg
Manchester Sills
Falls Mfg
Edwards Co
Lockwood Co
Lowell Man. Co
Arlington Mills
Rts
Hamilton Mfg
East Side Electric Ry. Co
Brockton
Kansas City Cable Ry
Jenuy Metallic Fastening Assn
Saco Water Tower & Machine Shop
Sesrintue
UE Cocheco Mfg
Till Life
Cocheco Mfg. Co
Marquette & Ontonagon RR
Denver Cable Ry. Co
Framingham Water Co
McKay Metallic
Middlesex Co
State Nat. Bank
Salmon Falls Mig. Co
Atlantic Cotton Mills
New England Telephone & Tel. Co
Burl. & Mo
Pass
Rivers
Inv. Co
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
Fitelburg RR
Asiatic N. Bank
Manchester Mills
Arlington Mills Rts
Salmon Falls Mans. Co
Mass,Iron Mills
Dedham Water Co
New England Mtg. Security Co
Boston Wharf Co
American Fire & Marine Ins. Co
Phil, Wilmington & Baltimore RR. Co
Wansutta Mills
Do Eastern RR
N. Hampshire
Chicopee Man, Co
Lowe
Edison, Phon, Toy Mtg. Co
Lombard Inv. Co
Mtg
Deb. Co
Houghton & Ontonagon
Boston Traveller Newspaper
Asso
BRICE
Evans & Son
Equitable Building
China
Blanchard
Concord Street
William A. Davis
Transcript Building
Charles Harmon
Edwin
Fitch
Fred L. Shaffner
Suffolk
County of
Boston & Albany
Saideway
Boston & Albany Railroad
Edwin C. Fitch
Edwin O. Fitch
R. L. Day & CO
Freeman’s Nat. Bank
North American Ins. Co
Kansas City CableR’y Co
Wat. Ins. Co
Scrip
Denison Land & Investment Co
Franklin Park Land& Improvement Co
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR
First Nat. Bank
Old Colony
Northern RR
N. Huston
Concord
Montreal
Onsol. RR
Atland RR
Jur
Quincy
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Filiot Ins
Firemen’s Fire Ins
American Loan & ‘Trust Co
Oot & Shoe Sole Laying Co
Reece Button Hole M. Co
Shoe & Leather
B’k. Jips On Electric Light Co
Mechanica’ Sat
Bates Mfg
Lowell
Union Cotton Mfg. Co
Memphis & Kili, RR
American Insurance Co
Lowell Mfg. Co
Denison Building & Land Co
Fast Tennessee Land Co
Massachusetts Real Estate Co
Taunton
Shar
Fransville
Ind
Chi, Mil
St. Paul
Boston & Maine RR
Boston & Albany RR
Pacific RR
St. Louis
Town Falls
Sioux City
Boston United Gas Co
Kansas Mort. Co
Topeka
Kan
Shan
N. Ll
Soulston Nat
Sunfolk Nat
Kreeman’s Nat
Bank of No. America
Bank of Redemption
Columbian Nat
Globe Nat
North Nat
Nat
Exchange Bank
Atlantic Nat
Washington Nat
Old Boston Nat
Eagle Bank
Second
Commercial
Boston Athletic Association
Algonquin Club
Boston & Lowell RR
Nat. Bank
Ranklin Park Land & Improvement Co
State Bank of
Rockport
Bank
Malden
Bank of
Rawerds Mfg. Co
de Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Do Bates Mfg. Co
ALGC
Mercantile Marine Ins. Co
Loston & Maine RR
Hamilton Woollen Co
Busell Trimmer Co
Plymouth Cordage Co
Mckay & Bigelow Heeling
City Bank
Warren Nat
Bank of Peabody
Union Investment Co
Wimasor Nat.bank
Windsor
Boston Cab Co
Stark Mills
L. Foster Morse
Warren
Executrix’ Sale
OFI
Dudley Street
Pewear Court
Joanna C. Wester
Excentrix
Charles W. Russell
Leonard's
Bromfield Street
Dsoston
Edward J. H. Trask
Hoston
Richard A. Allen
Esecees
van Houten
Ng- van Houten
Holland
van Houren
van Houtenn
Western Farm Mortgage Trust Co. Incorporated
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Theaq
F. B. Rogers
Devonshire St
Rialto
Tennessee Land CO
Harriman
New South
Carrton B. Fisr
J. Harprwett, Jr
A. W. Wagnalls
A. A. Topeins
James B. Hobbs
Ford
Schumacher
W. Silverwood
Walter C. Warriman
J. R. Leeson
E. M. Goodall
F. W. Breed
Frederick Gates
Philip S. Mason
Gland
Equitable Build
Boston, Mass
Fort Worth
Tex
Omaha
Neb
Wichita
Ss. A. Kean & CO
Bankers Chicago
A. Lewis
Devonshire Street
Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
WM. F. Hammett
Juan Jeferies & Sons
Horatio Harris & CO. Auctioneers and Commission Vesimants No
Valencia Oranges
Athens
Catania
Messina
Palermo
Riske’s
Valencia
Fiske’s
Dock
F. W. Ryder & Son
Boylston Building
Cor
Washington and
Boylston Ste
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