River and Harbor Bill Debate Stalls in Senate
In Washington on April 16 the river and harbor bill faced delays as Republicans sought political leverage while Democrats pushed Boyle and Sowden speeches. The House passed a resolution on bond purchases, but the Senate and House differ on the Beck silver amendment and the bill now awaits calendar time.
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House
Boyle
Sowden
Pennsylvania
Cogswell
Dr. Davis
Russell
Barnett
Long
Morse
Lodge
Allen
Whiting
Rockwell
Collins
Mr. Hayden
Milliken
Maine
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of War
Methuen
Wilkins
Ohio
Ohio Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Poindexter Dunn
Banking and Currency Committee
Skins
Spooner
Senate
Weaver
Iowa
Anderson
Feinsas
Bland
Missouri
Beck
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Debates on Pension for Waite Widow and Currency Reform
In the Senate on April 16, Stewart introduced a bill granting a $5000 annual pension to Chief Justice Waite's widow. Hoar's resolution sought inquiry into New York Custom House sugar imports. Farwell proposed two amendments to a Treasury bond bill to boost national bank circulation, discussing greenbacks, silver, and debt relief while Reagan and Stewart pressed for currency via government notes and metal coins. The South Dakota statehood bill and North Dakota territorial organization followed, with Spooner supporting Dakota statehood amid broader partisan dispute. president's messages and executive session adjourned the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasamneton
Senate
Stewart
Waite
Committee On Pensions
Hoar
New York Custom House
Farwell
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
United
United States Treasury
Bank of England
Congress
National Bank
California
Germany
Latin Union
Reagan
Illinois
South Dakota
Territory of
North Dakota
Spooner
Butler
Dakota
Georgia
Wisconsin
Platt
Venezuelan Steam Transportation Company
House Proceedings Open With Suspended Rules Bid
Washington April 16 under the call of States the House introduced and referred bills and resolutions. Herbert Alabama sessions at 11 daily. Cobb Alabama Indian rights. Steele Indiana equalize bounds for soldiers. Breckinridge Kentucky Treasury surplus for bond purchases. Martin Texas repeal national bank law greenbacks taxation. Macdonald Minnesota outlaw interstate pools. Blanchard Louisiana moved to suspend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmpton
Call of States
Herbert
Alabama
House
Cobb
Steele
Indiana
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Martin
Texas
Committee On Banking and Currency
Macdonald
Minnesota
Mr. Blanchard
Louisiana
Methodism Aggressively Urged In Boston North End
Rev T C Watkins of Stanton Avenue Church urged aggressive Methodist expansion in Boston in a Social Union meeting. He highlighted North End wards, Berkeley Street and Columbus Avenue, and urged a church under Theodore Parker’s shadow. Bishop Mallalieu lamented the postponement of the general conference in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Watkins
Stanton Avenue
Methodist Social Union
Wesleyan Hall
Boston
State Street
New Washington
Old North Church
People’s Church
Berkeley Street
Columbus Avenue
Foster
Theodore Parker
Watkins
J. W. Haulton
Social Union
Brother Watkins
Kimball
Mallalieu
Union
Veto Over Franchises Delays Subway Conduits Debate
The Boston aldermen discuss mayor veto on conduit franchise orders tied to the subway plan. Mayor O'Brien returns the orders as illegal, while council considers an underground wires law, and votes on numerous amendments and appointments amid a bustling session.
Notable Local Events and Disturbances in Charlestown and Boston
Reports note the death of Mrs. Joanna Harrington at 23 Bow street Charlestown. B I Allen, a Somerville real estate dealer, was seriously injured by a car on Washing ton street. Clergymen honored Rev Dr Frederick Courtney on his retirement. Various associations announced meetings and events including evangelist Rev George C Needham in Park Street Church, and tariff reform talks by Harvey N Shepard and E A Hartshorn. Aged 16 Harry A Brown of West Medford endured a severe railroad accident resulting in foot amputation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Public notices cover Arbor Day designation, upcoming meetings, and a real estate sale at Worcester square.
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Joanna Harrington
Bow Street
Charlestown
B. I. Allen
Somerville
Washington Street
Allen
William F. Sherwin
New England Chautauqua Association
Boston Paper Trade Association
Young’s Hotel
Harvey N. Shepard
E. A. Hartshorn
Troy
N. Y
Citizens’ Trade Association of
East Boston
Furniture Club
Harry A. Brown
Lincoln Street
West Medford
Boston & Albany
Massachusetts General Hospital
George C. Needham
Clarendon Street
New England Woman’s Press Association
Park Street
Katherine E. Conway
Pilot
Samuel Hatch & Co
Worcester Square
James D. Horgan
House debates river and harbor bill and bond purchase measures
The House considered the river and harbor bill for about 90 minutes, with votes on suspending rules and passage. Roll calls show 128 yeas to 45 nays on passage and 184 to 102 on the suspension motion. A later merchant marine measure sought a permanent treasury authority to redeem bonds with surplus funds, passing 138 to 64 amid support and skepticism about its implications.
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Anderson
Kansas
Yeas
Sowden
Pennsylvania
Bayne
Adams
Allen
Massachusetts
Michigan
Iowa
Arnold
Atkinson
Baker
Illinois
Belden
Bingham
Bland
Bliss
Blount
Bound
Boutelle
Bowen
Brower
Brum
Buchanan
Browell
Barnes
Butler
Campbell
New York
Candler
Cannon
Cheadle
Cochran
Conger
Cooper
Cowles
Cox
Cummings
Dalzell
Darlington
Davenport
Dingley
Dockery
Dorsey
Enloe
Ermentrout
Fuller
Gallinger
Gest
Grout
Hall
Harmer
Hatch
Outhwaite
Osborne
Perkins
Teters
Phelps
Pidcock
Plumb
Post
Randall
Reed
Rockwell
Rowell
Ryan
Scull
Seney
Lowden
Spooner
Stewart
Georgia
Stone
Missouri
Joseph D. Taylor
Ohio
Turner
Vance
Weaver
Whiting
Whittehorn
Yardley
Kilgore
Wade
Heard
Richardson
Ketchum
McCormick
Vermont
Springer
Steele
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Dunn
Wilkins
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
House
Senate
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Maine
Abbott
Brewer
Brunm
Bunnell
Burns
Chipman
Fisher
Glover
Grimes
Henderson
Holtman
Hooker
Hopkins
Virginia
Hovey
Johnston
Indiana
North Carolina
Jones
Kelley
Kerr
Laidlaw
Laird
Lanham
Lind
Lyman
Lynch
McDonald
Martin
Mason
McClammy
McKenna
McKea
Nelson
Nichols
Norwood
Penington
Powell
Shipley
Smith
Snyder
Texas
Stockdale
Tillman
Warner
Wilkinson
Laura A. Wright
Unitarian Sunday School Union Plans Memorial Day Event
The Unitarian Sunday School Union met at Second Church to discuss social life of Sunday schools and how to promote them. Mrs. E. M. Everett urged more attractive clubs for children. a Memorial Day observance was approved with a committee including Rev. Edward Hale and Miss Venah Warren among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Sunday School Union
Second Church
E. M. Everett
Somerville
George Young
I. Hale
Edward Hale
Venah Warren
Edwin J. Lewis, Jr
B. C. Bowker
Judith Sampson
J. H. Wigein
F. M. Hubbard
H. H. Ceiley
Ebor Butler
L. 2. Hollander
Baseball Yesterday Scores From League Matches
Yesterday’s results include Baltimore 4 Boston herds over Baltimores 1 at Baltimore Boston match. New Haven 23 Holyokes 7. Lynn 8 Mathews 2. Worcester 6 Holy Cross 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bostons
Baltimores
New Haven
Wates
Holyokes
Lynn
Lynns
Mathews
Worcester
Holy Cross
Worcesters
Plaster model of new Public Library on exhibition in Boston
The plaster model of the new Public Library, scaled half an inch to the foot, was placed on exhibition at the Bostonian Society in the Old State House. It shows the Dartmouth street frontage, elevations, and surrounding landmarks with statues and inscribed tablets, attracting many architects to inspect the designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Public Library
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Council Chamber
Copley Square
Moses
Thackeray
Dartmouth Street
Sidamos Avenus
Boylston Street
Bonemare
Art Museum
Trinity Church
Bates
Conduit scheme criticized amid mayor veto debate
Henry E. Cobb of Brewster Cobb Estabrook disputes city counsel opinions on the conduit project. He says authorities oppose the corporation and that a legislative bill could remove objections. Cobb insists a single conduit is needed and offers free use for city services while denying ties to Field or Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Cobb
Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook
Cyrus W. Field
Western Union Telegraph Company
Electric Light Companies
Bell Telephone Company
Field
Boston
New York & New England
Bell Telephone
Western Union
Father Grafton Resigns to found new religious orders
The resignation of Father Charles C. Grafton from the Church of the Advent is announced as he plans to devote energy to expanding the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity and to organize a missionary brotherhood. Trustees will meet to choose a successor. Members from Fond du Lac Plymouth and St Louis back the plan, aiming to extend high church work nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Grafton
Church of the Advent
Father Grafton
Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity
Fathers Hall and Osborne
St. John’s Mission Church
Father Prescott
Fond du Lac
Wis
Cowley Brotherhood
Father Gardner
Plymouth
Father Benedict
St. Louis
High Church
Charitable Irish Society Holds Meeting at Parker’s
The Charitable Irish Society met at Parker's with President John A. Daly in the chair. Seventy members attended. The building fund committee was discharged after presenting its final report and thanks. A committee of Dr. J. B. Moran, Hon. Patrick Maguire, and J. P. Santry was named to determine fund actions. A second committee will draft resolutions on the death of John M. Falvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitable
Irish Society
Parker's
John A. Daly
Building Fund
J. B. Moran
Patrick Maguire
J. P. Santry
John M. Falvey
Supreme Judicial Court sugar warranty case outcome
On April 16 the Supreme Judicial Court heard C Allen and J George C Lord versus Ogden Edwards et al. Plaintiffs bought 1200 tons of extra Manila sugar No 9 Dutch standard, delivered in Manila aboard ship Republic. It failed polariscopic test and quality warranted, seeking 8000 damages. Attorneys listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
C. Allen
J. George C. Lord
Ogden E. Edwards
Manila
Republic
Charles T. Russell, Jr
A. H. Russell
L. 8
Dabney
Death at Sea Sparks Superior Court Action
In a first session April 16 case Frank E. Willis as administrator sues Merchants' and Miners' Transportation for 10000 damages claiming Charles Willis drowned when the steamer Chatham struck a yacht carrying him. Resumed and jury out. Names of judges Bolles Sawyer and others appear. multiple docket entries and civil actions listed across sessions with physicians and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Pitman
Frank E. Willis
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Charles
Willis
Chatham
H. E. Bolles
EB. A. Sawyer
Richard Stone
Seamuel F. Williams
Freeman H. Lowd
A.B. Wentworth
J.C. Lamb
M. O. Adams
Superior one Middlesex perjury suit ends in verdict for defendant
In Middlesex County April term the case Galligan vs Sullivan alleges public, false, and malicious accusation of perjury by the defendant. Defense contends statements referred to a prior case in county court where the plaintiff testified and was convicted of violating the law. Verdict for the defendant. Attorneys Wakefield for plaintiff Johnson for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Galligan
Humphry Sullivan
Claintif
L. H. Wakefield
B. B. Johnson
McKay Applies for Admission to U S Circuit Court in Boston
District of Massachusetts notice dated April 16 1888 states John McKay of Rockland seeks admission as an attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court in the district. Commissioner Joan G Stetson issues the advertisement under court rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
John ’. McKay
Rockland
Joan G. Stetson
U. S. Circuit Court
Harvard News Highlights French Reading and Events
Professor Bécher gave the first reading of a French course selection "Permetter Madame" to a large audience. Professor Toy presented Makrizy's Account of the Mosque of Ibn Zaliem at Cairo at the Semitic Seminary. The Conference Française schedules its first French comedy on April 26, with the H A A spring meeting on May 6 and Boylston Chemical Club gathering at Boylston Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofessor Bécher
Permetter Madame
Boylston Chemical Club
Boylston Hall
Opening week of Good Shepherd fair draws crowd at Horticultural Hall
Horticultural Hall hosted the third week opening of the Home of the Good Shepherd fundraiser last evening. Miss Carrie Northey sang with Miss Grace Kellogg. scholarships at the New England Conservatory and pianoforte instruction by Calixa Lavallee were highlighted. Choirs from St Francis de Sales and St Joseph performed as the fair runs daily 10 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis de Sales
St. Joseph
Beware of Soap Pedlers Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound
Consumer alert about a false selling tactic. Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound is never peddled by legitimate sellers. The notice warns readers to avoid misleading advertisements and protect themselves from scams.
The General Theological Library Corp Meets on Mt Vernon
The annual meeting of the General Theological Library Corporation was held at Mt Vernon street. With President William Claflin absent, Levi Wade chaired. Reports showed the library in prosperous condition. Claflin declined reelection and a committee will seek to persuade him to reconsider. Directors chosen for terms of three and two years include William Clatlin M D Spaulding John N Denison A J Patterson Luther Farnham and Joseph W Clark. Auditors E F Pratt and William Sheafe. Necrologist J B Sewell. Officers to be elected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Young
Luther Farnham
William Claflin
Claflin
William Clatlin
M. D. Spaulding
John N
Women Union Holds Meeting on Washington Congress Report
A special Women's Christian Temperance Union session at Odd Fellows Hall, chaired by Mrs. A J Gordon, heard Mrs. E L Campbell read a Boston delegate’s paper on convention topics. The Post already printed the proceedings, and Lucy Stone Blackwell urged members to join suffragists in advancing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. J. Gordon
Washington
E. L. Campbell
M.D
Boston
Post
Lucy Stone Blackwell
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River Street
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Augusta Myers
Atherton Street
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Joseph G. Floyd
Eliza Floyd
Talbot Avenue
James H. Stark
British American Association
Horace B. Rockwell
Board of Water Commissioners
Robert Grant
William H. Grainger
Edward Hamilton
Board of Assessors
John P. Brawley
Frederick Courtney
St. Paul’s Church
John F. Shepard
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Park Street Church
The
Evanntzelistic Association
Association of
General Freight Agents of
New England
Pathfinder Railway Guide
Sunday School Union
the New Public Library
Grafton
Charitable Irish Society
James Pyle
IDO
Curtis
Quigley
Cunningham
Flagg
Fitzgerald
Decker
Chandler
Same
Fairfield
Cook
Amer. Rubber Co
Webster
Naughton
White
American Express Co
Cole
Thompson
Emma E. Snowdon
Boston & Maine Railroad
Maiden
B. Wadleigh
A. A. Strout
W. J. Badger
Snowdon
Loring
Hickey
Emerson
Barrows
Muller
Frederick
Blood
Sheehan
Grace
M’cormick
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Lavender
Paul
Downing
Hartin
Lincoln Mfg. Co
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Priede
Capello
Saime
Plympton
Corinda
Hodgkins
Hartley
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Sautry
Dana
Roach
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Klagg
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Vanz
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Keeler
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Dodge
Tracy
Jefts
Pettee
Farrington
S. B
Bonnelli
McQuaid RR
Whitey
Brady
Andrews
Fair
Fodbury
Craig
Bairn
Barnard
Harris
Brown
Craft
B.rk
Miner
Locke
Bolles
Middlesex County
Esherman, J
Manuel
Admi
Doherty
Compt. v. & A. Railroad
McGovern
Jordan
Harvard News
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Lawn and Garden Dressing
Wm. Doogue
Bowker Fertilizer CO
Beaver ST
Chatham ST
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Mass
Norman McDonald & CO
Furnis
Bratt Cambridge
James Russell Lowell
Mt. Auburn
Newton, Watertown
LE Street
Hague
F. Smith
William Hague
Meionaon
D. B. Juttan
Dr. Hague
Birt
First Baptist
Federal Street
Charles Street
Rowe Street
Jamaica Plain
Ezra S. Gannett
Providence
Newark
Albany
New York City
Chicago
Orange
N. J
Wollaston
Eulogist
Andrew P. Peabody
Oliver Wendell Holmes
the Women’s Union
J. Taylor
Pere. Graves & Sons
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