No Quorum Paralyzes Senate and House Sessions
In Washington on April 13 the Senate failed to reach a quorum after debating urgent deficiency and tariff measures. House filibusters continued as members argued rules for counting quorum. a Democratic caucus met four hours to consider strategies, with no immediate solution.
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Ore
Cockrell
Dem
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N. H
Hill
N. Y
Mr. Hill
New York
Hoar
Mass
House of Representatives
Butler
S. C
Gallinger
Quay
Penn
Reed
Hillgood
Boutelle
Maine
Warne
Messrs. McMillin
Tennessee
Dunham
New Jersey
McCreary
Kentucky
Bryan
Nebraska
Allen
Mississippi
Springer
DeArmond
Committee On Rules
Senate Truce Prolonged With Tariff Bill to be Debated Soon
A Washington report states that Mr Harris for the Democrats and Mr Aldrich for the Republicans agreed to extend the Senate truce through next week. General debate to end April 23, after which the tariff bill will be examined paragraph by paragraph.
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Washington
Harris
Aldrich
Senate
Congress Debates Quorum Rules After Adjournment
Democratic caucus discusses methods to enforce quorum in the House. Resolutions propose deducting salaries for absences, counting present and not voting as present, and reporting attendance in the journal. Speaker Crisp cautions delay. divisions emerge on enforcement and rules.
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Bland
Springer
Crisp
de Armond
Missouri
Committee On Rules
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Cochran
New York
Anticore
Texas
Williams
Illinois
Fire on Fulton Place Damages Several Buildings and Stock
A blaze discovered shortly after 6 pm at 141 to 147 North street and 15 to 16 Fulton place damaged F. O. Vegelahn’s and Fletcher & Son stores. Losses on stock and furniture total about $12 000 with water damage an additional $5 000 to Jacobs furniture. Assistant Chief Regan sustained a head wound but remained at the scene.
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F. O. Vegelahn
Hemenway Estate
Fletcher & Son
Regan
Queen Liliuokalani’s Call Against Delegates Election
Honolulu report via Monowai describes Holomua notice urging Hui Aloka Aina members and Hawaiian sympathizers to abstain from the delegates election and avoid oaths clubs or acts affecting the Hawaiian nation. Natives largely view the queen’s order as binding. Union party primaries show conservatives gaining government support in outer districts.
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Honolulu
Monowai
Holomua
Hui Aloka Aina
Union Party
Lieutenant Wyman Appeals Over Kearsarge Loss
Washington April 13 Lieut Wyman appeals a court martial ruling that partly blamed him for the loss of the Kearsarge. He faces a potential one year suspension as does Commander Heyerman who was sentenced to two years with a clemency recommendation. Secretary Herbert plans to hear arguments Monday on the chart fault claim before action.
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Secretary of the Navy
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Herbert
Lyman
Paris Set Election Date As President Carnot Stays Out
November 2 is fixed for the next presidential election in Paris. Several candidates enter the race as President Carnot declines to run due to ill health.
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Paris
Carnot
Dinner for Medford Sunday School class president
The young men’s class of the Medford Universalist Sunday school gave a complimentary dinner at the Crawford House for Mr. Austin E. Russell, president of the class. About twenty five attendees enjoyed a musical program, with the Richardson Associates of Cambridge also dining at the Crawford, set for twenty five.
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Patriots' Day Sunday Services Across Boston Churches
Sunday schedules show Patriot themed talks and musical programs at Union Hall 48 Boylston St with Rev Edward A Horton and Curtis Guild Jr of Boston. Other events include Dr Fulton lectures at People's Church Columbus Ave and Tremont Temple sermons by George C Lorimer with extended series and Bible school.
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Boston
Neilie A. Bassett
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Annie Louise Gilbert
Alice M. Sibley
B. A. F. Pitkin
Florence A. Cann
Flora E. Barry
George M. Taylor
Fulton
People's Church
Munsie Hall
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Tremont Temple Church
Mustc Hall
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Bible School
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
R. MacDonald
Evangelist Weber
Christ
Second Nationalist Club
Park Square
Arcade Hall
Pierre Humbert
Landis
Washington Street
Worcester
Helen van Anderson
Boylston Place
Lida Hood Talbot
Tremont Temple
Edith Castle
N.eb. Conservat of Music
Fred L Njasmin
Florence Sherwood
George Co. Lorimer
Musla Hall
Ghee Hiaee Tink
Swift Leads Boston Mass Industrial Army Toward Washington
A Massachusetts Industrial Army forming under Morrison I. Swift plans to leave Boston Tuesday with 800 to 1000 recruits. The group aims to join Coxey's army in Washington, marching via Springfield Albany and New York, with support from unions and shoemakers. The six week journey targets May 21 arrival.
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Sovereign of Knights of Labor visits Boston amid Coxey talk
J R Sovereign, grand master of the Knights of Labor, arrived in Boston after a long train ride from Philadelphia. He discusses labor unrest, wage cuts, mining disputes, and his cautious stance on Coxey's movement while predicting limited hearing in Washington. He notes optimism fading in construction and warns against military tactics reproducing Harper's Ferry.
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Oklahoma
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West
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Garrison
Washington
Coxey Army Expands As Weather Clears For Rally
The speaker notes a large Coxey protest contingent awaiting better weather. He cites 400 organized in Baltimore and a Southern group traveling by rail from Alabama, with planters paying fares. Wealthy supporters like General Frye are in Coxey’s ranks alongside the unemployed.
Coxey Army Reaches Grantsville Maryland March
Coxeyite Commonweal Army encamps in Grantsville Maryland as crowds gather to hear Carl Browne explain Coxeyism. A single intoxicated man is jailed after refusing marshal orders. marshal Browne designates Frostburg as tomorrow’s camp with plans to welcome the army there.
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E. Lee
Morley presents registration bill in Commons
In London the House of Commons hears John Morley move the first reading of a registration bill. It provides half yearly registration, a three month residence, and elections on a single day with university exceptions. It bars voting in multiple constituencies while the current register stands. Balfour and Sir Henry James oppose. bill read for the first time.
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Henry James
Female impostor in Lynn targets Brookline aid
A woman posing as Mary Barnard, about 45 with German accent, solicited alms in Brookline this week claiming her husband lost work in Pennsylvania's coal strike. Groceries coal and clothing were provided at several homes. Investigators found no such resident at 17 Juniper street Brookline and victims conclude they were misled.
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Mary Barnard
Pennsylvania
Juniper Street
First Annual Cedar Social and Athletic Club Party
The Cedar Social and Athletic Club held its first annual party in Orienta Hall Roxbury last night. The affair drew a good turnout of friends. Daniel B Doherty served as floor director with assistants W J Lavery and T F Sullivan and a dozen aids listed.
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J. J. Kelly
E. E. Burke
Cigarmakers Union Endorses Boycott Over Sweating System
The Cigarmakers Union 37 in Type Hall last night endorsed the boycott by garment workers against several wholesale clothing houses. Resolutions pledged members not to buy or handle cigars not made by union workers to break up the manufacturers' sweating system.
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Seabrooke's Tabasco interests Boston theatres
Seabrooke's Tabasco draws attention from Harry Hamlin T. Henry French and Julia Marlowe partygoers as they seek to book the production for their venues. The Prodigal Daughter ends its first Columbia week while society crowds the steeplechase scene and tickets flood the management.
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Rich & Harris
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Fire destroys Weller's stable in Elizabethtown damage high
A blaze swept Weller's stable in Elizabethtown on April 13 damaging property between Meann's Hotel and the railroad depot. Estimated loss runs about 40,000 dollars.
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Drunken Row Ends With Police Lockup for Conners Brothers
Last night at 10:30 Chelsea police found a couple drunk in a Fourth Street home. Alexander M Connors a Boston fish dealer and his brother Daniel assaulted furniture and piano with an axe after an argument with Alexander's wife. They were arrested and sobered at the lockup where Alexander had over $800 in a pocketbook.
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Hewey
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New Haven Woman Emily Gerry Celebrates 92nd Birthday
Miss Emily L Gerry of New Haven marks her 92nd birthday. Daughter of Elbridge Gerry signer of the Declaration of Independence, she has lived in the city for over fifty years and is the last of ten siblings. She was chosen regent at the latest D A R meeting.
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