Protests on tariff bill and Boston shoe duties in 1880s debate
Delegations lobby Congress over the McComas tariff bill with Boston glove makers and shoe makers protesting duties on hides and sumac. Republicans push quick committee action while Democrats plan a minority report. Governor Gear and other officials weigh impact on farmers and footwear costs across states.
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McGill University boosts huge donations for new facilities
At McGill Universitys annual convention Sir William Dawson will announce donations totaling about 1,000,000. Sir Donald Smith contributes a quarter of a million for a womens branch with a new building planned. William C. McDonald provides nearly 500,000 for an architecture and science school. another 500,000 from W C McDonald funds upgrades to the applied sciences faculty, leaving 150,000 for the law faculty. The expanded program mirrors Cornell and the Institute of Technology in Boston.
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Trouble in a Lynn Church over rector Stirling plans
In Lynn on April 7 a circular signed by church members faulted Rev. Paul Stirling for courses and plans opposed by some parishioners. The dispute followed the rector introducing a boy choir led by Mr Battison of Boston. Stirling has served two and a half years and is widely liked, with membership nearly doubling since his arrival. The report also notes the unidentified body from a Boston & Maine railroad accident in Lynn, and details of the Easter Monday concert at Odd Fellows Hall plus a severe kerosene lamp accident injuring Mrs. Kate Fulligan with a grim prognosis.
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Arkansas City Bank Seeks Investors For 6 Percent Bonds
From New Orleans April 7 report on the Catfish crevasse in the Mississippi noting a 2000 foot-wide widening. Weather described as clear and pleasant. A Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company with 1,600,000 capital and surplus promotes mortgage bonds on city property as desirable investments for private accounts, corporations, or trusts.
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MABELS GRANDMA HEALTH CLAIMS PROMISES
An anonymous poem opens with a portrait of Mabel and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad touts a guaranteed, alcohol free tonic for women, claiming restoration of health, sleep, and relief from nervous symptoms. It cites a 160 page book and offers a mailed pamphlet upon payment.
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Market Wrap Signals Mixed Tone as Gould Talks
New York trading yesterday showed weakness overall but recovered much of the loss by close. Missouri Pacific shares traded for forenoon sale amid speculation Gould would oppose the Union Pacific Northwestern alliance. Wabash and Texas Pacific earnings boost the bear tone. Atchison incomes attract strong buyers, with anticipation of a price rebound. Gould’s favorable Mexican roads outlook supports Wade’s prior statements. Reading stock sold by S. W. White from a 42 basis. A New York observer believes Gould favors Union Pacific. Banks sold little time paper to select country banks, while Massachusetts bonds attract buyers. Kansas agricultural department reports statewide satisfactory conditions. Santa Fe Elevator Dock Co in Chicago, costing 500,000, is capitalized with 500,000 bonds and 600,000 shares. stock bid at 15. Company linked to Boston and Chicago capital.
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