Interstate Commerce Commission Hearings on Long and Short Haul
The Interstate Commerce Commission faced ongoing controversies as hearings on long and short haul provisions continue. Commissioners plan to base explanations on actual cases, limiting input from numerous minor questions and emphasizing penalties to deter corporate self rules. Civil service rules for commission clerks were denied by Commissioners Bragg and Morrison.
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Washineton
Srverau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bragg and
Morrison
General Wilcox Retired From Missouri Command
Washington April 17 Brigadier General Orlando B Wilcox commander of the department of the Missouri was retired. Likely promotion of Colonel Wesley Merritt to the vacancy is expected. Other candidates include Colonel B H Grier endorsed by Lieutenant General Sheridan, with long service records. Department commanders seek the Missouri post with General Crook and Sheridan reportedly favoring him.
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Washington
Sreetan
Orlando B. Wilcox
Department of the Missouri
Wesley Merritt
Fifth Cavalry
B. H. Grierson
Tenth Cavalry
Sheridan
Smith
Nineteenth Infantry
Mrs Cleveland to Residence at Red Top This Summer
Washington reports Mrs Cleveland will reside at Red Top for the summer or until the President departs for the West. The President leaves Red Top at 9 50 am in a closed carriage for the Executive Mansion, returning after business. Ground work at Red Top includes lawn shrubbery and landscape improvements with Mrs Cleveland fond of flowers.
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Washington
White House
Washington closes most shops under new order
The commissioner's order based on an obsolete statute went into effect in Washington this morning. Most businesses closed with some testing the law. Milk, bread, ice, and pre-purchased items would not be interfered with, and eating houses could stay open if bars were closed. Liquor stores mostly complied, with a few violations reported. Eighteen confectioneries and many drug stores and newsstands largely obeyed, while some hotels limited wine service. Police did not arrest violators but reported cases to superiors for warrants tomorrow.
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Washington
Eigar
Riggs House
Ebbitt House
President Cleveland Criticised in White House Invitation
A White House guest reports that President Cleveland seems to promise visits to invited cities and fairs but then fails to appear. The observer says the President does not intend to attend public events, instead choosing to travel unexpectedly, causing disappointment among invitees.
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Washington
White House
A Delusion and a Snare in Claim Agents Exposed
A Treasury official denounces claim agents as delusions and snares that obstruct government work. He notes agents mislead claimants, inflate fees, and delay settlements, arguing direct communication with the Treasury yields faster results and avoids costly intermediaries. The deputy mar- shall be cited in the surrounding discussion.
Claim Agents Note People Should Use Office Directly
Shals had an account with this office for $353 and, instead of dealing directly, used an agent who wasted time and charged $80 in commissions. The speaker warns there is a strict rule against handling claims out of order and condemns relying on agents who promise faster processing, noting claim agents are prospering as a result.
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Washington
Sprciav
Treasury Department
Mar
Shals
Washington Beggary Seen After Congress End
A Washington official slams a surge of post adjournment lawmakers begging for jobs. He cites House and Senate members lingering since adjournment, seeking posts from assistant secretaryships to menial positions, drawing contempt from officials and public alike.
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Washington
Specian
House
Senate
Methodist Conference Detailed Sermons On Temperance And Growth
At Leominster on April 17 the conference heard Mrs Angie K Newman of the Home Missionary Society outline aims and needs. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society marked its anniversary with remarks by Mrs Dorchester. Rev J M Theburn spoke of women's role in missions. A temperance rally featured Rev Frederick Woods and Rev Louis Banks, followed by Rev William I Haven advocating a state prohibitory amendment. Bishop Walden led the love feast and bishops ordained several deacons and elders after sermons by Rev Thoburn and others. A final temperance meeting closed the day with address by Rev William R Clark on Methodist growth tracing origins to 1739 and Embury 1766. Methodism now reports 2,026,976 members and 12,032 ministers across 105 conferences with global reach and sizable educational and publishing resources.
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Frederick Woods
Hyde Park
Louis A. Banks
Puget Sound
William I
Haven
Newton Centre
W. Gordon
Walden
Francis M. Larkin
Doremus A. Hayes
Frederic N. Upham
William M. Cassidy
Clark
John
Charles Wesley
John Whitefield
John Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church In America
Philip Embury
New York
Japan
China
India
Africa
Europe
South America
Mexico
Decorator and Furnisher April issue showcases art and design
The April Decorator and Furnisher presents a rich array of illustrations and articles for interior decoration. Highlights include a full page library drawing by R. A. Cram, Queen Anne room plans by John H. Phillips, Raguenet altar designs, an antique-mimicking French tapestry piece, and a Washinton decorator ceiling. Contents cover wood carving, decorative art, books as furnishings, and home beautification, with pay paragraphs for architects and builders. The issue features Whistler commentary by Walter Dowdeshall and notable illustrated pieces on The Drama in Pasteboard, Scott’s Country, The Little Sisters of the Poor, the Academy Schools, and Hugo Kauffmann. International News Company, New York.
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R. A. Cram
John H. Phillips
Decorator and Furnisher Company
New York
Ludwig Passini
Whistler
Walter Dowdeshall
West
William Archer
Walter Scott
David Hannay
J. MacWhirter
Little Sisters of the Poor
H. R. Robertson
Academy Schools
Walter Armstrong
Bavaria
Hugo Kauffmann
International News Company
Burglars Fail Attempt to Blow Safe at Lynn Grocery
Burglars entered the Williams & Ingalls grocery at Simmons street in Lynn last night and made an unsuccessful effort to blow the safe. Police were alerted and search for suspects.
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Lynn
Williams & Ingalls
Simmons Street
Rights of the Indian Public Meeting at Jamaica Plain
A Jamaica Plain public meeting on Indian rights, led by the Massachusetts Indian Association, featured Samuel B. Capen and Professor C. C. Painter. They criticized broken treaties, praised Dawes Bill provisions, urged federal action, land rights, fair trade, and Christian instruction, and highlighted Indian self-advancement through farming, teaching, and trades.
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Jamaica Plain
C. C. Painter
Washington
8. B. Capen
Unitarian Church
Massachusetts Indian Association
Charles F. Dole
George M. Boynton
Samuel B. Capen
United States
Capen
Crook
Cleveland
Indian Rights Association
General Sherman
Omaha
Painter
C. F. Dole
Association
New Haven
Obituary of DC Chief Justice Cartter and notable deaths
Chief Justice David K. Cartter of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia died at his Washington home on Saturday in his seventy fifth year. He will be buried at Cleveland, QC as per his wish. Death caused by stomach cancer. Edwin B. Batchelder of Hampton New Hampshire died recently at age 45, noted for energy business capacity and kind heart. Dr Edward T Caswell son of Alexis Caswell D D professor and president of Brown University and physician of Providence died there yesterday at age 53. Julie Manchere a Berlin Deutsch Theatre actress died suddenly.
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David K. Cartter
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Washington
Cleveand, QC
Edwin B. Batchelder
Hampton
N. H
Edward T. Caswell
Alexis Caswell
Brown University
Providence
Julie Manchere
Berlin Deutsch Theatre
Life of John G. Saxe in Albany and Brooklyn
The piece recounts the famed poet John G. Saxe’s years of grief after a railroad accident, the losses of his daughters Laura and Sarah, his wife, and his youngest daughter Hattie and an older son. It traces his decline, his move from Brooklyn to Albany to be near his eldest son John Theodore, and his eventual seclusion. The article recalls his close friendship with editor William Cassidy, his editorial days at the Argus, and his habit of reading and writing reviews, often recalling Saratoga as a muse for much of his poetry.
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Albany
N. Y
the Post
John G. Saxe
Laura
Sarah
Hattie
Brooklyn
John Theodore
John
Charles G. Saxe
Hudson
Saxe
William Cassidy
Will” Cassidy
Argus
Cassidy
The
Daniel Manning
John Henley Farrell
Saratoga
Tom Hood
Yom Hood
Hood
Eight Velvet Weavers Barred From Landing Under Contract Law
Immigrants arriving aboard the steamship Povania, all women aged 18 to 40 with one infant, were found to be under contract to Velvet weaving and barred from landing under the 1885 contract labor law. They, from Manchester area, were sent back. Crompton Company of Providence sponsored them with passages paid to Providence. Potential fines and penalties apply. case referred to district attorney. steamship line bears return duties by law.
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Pavonia
Commissioner of Emigration
Saltonstall
Coveney
E. T. Colby
Custom House
Crompton Company
Providence
R. J
Manchester
Eng
Business Troubles Hit Boston Boot and Shoe Firms
Robinson Bros. liabilities reach 113973 with assets 5998.28 and offer of 25 cents on the dollar accepted. Hunt & Russell liabilities 6524 with assets 70995. creditors may recover about 47 cents. Several assignments follow including Walker druggists in Northamp ton, Denison Furniture in Providence, and others across Boston, Portland, Me, Gorham, Me, Woonsocket, R I, Laconia, N H, Parmington Me, Black's Station S C, New Orleans, and Rochester N Y.
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Robinson Bros
Boston
Hunt & Russell
George H. Walker & Co
Northampton
Denison Furniture Company
Providence
Br. L. Bowie
Portland Me
Josiah Burleigh
Portland
Co. KR. Bugbee
Charles Friede
Henry R. Simmons
G. Schumacher & Sons
Portage
Wis
A. C. Kelly
Charlestown
A. Haight
Woonsocket
R. I
L. J. Patrick
Fish
Benevolent Order of Printers to stage Ingomar at Union Hall
The Benevolent Order of Printers marks its fourth anniversary with a five act production of Ingomar the Barbarian at Union Hall Boylston street tonight Miss May Louise Aigen Boston actress plays Parthenia and E N Catlin of the Park Theatre will conduct the orchestra George Murray of the Park Theatre assists The Woopstock Canoers are promoted for summer cottages Pray Sons Co sole U S agents for sale in this country.
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Benevolent Order of Printers
Ingomar
Union Hall
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
May Louise Aigen
Boston
Parthenia
E. N. Catlin
The
Park Theatre
George Murray
Woopstock
John i. Pray, Sons & Co
The New Plays of Saturday at Boston Theatres
Miss Fanny Davenport showcased versatility in Feroda Beatrice Lady Teazle and other roles at the Saturday shows. Clarke impressed as Jenny Northcott and Belinda Treherne while the Museum troupe offered fair work in Engaged with Wilson and Dayne Mignon. Davenport and Clarke led strong performances among a mixed cast.
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Fanny Davenport
Boston
Fédora
Miss Davenport
M. Sardou
Beatrice
Lady Teazle
Lady Gay Spanker
Park Theatre
Sir Harcourt Courtly
Nancy Sykes
Miss Clarke
Jenny Northcott
Belinda Treherne
Museum Company
Wilson
Cheviot Hill
Dayne
Miss Craigen
Minnie
Maggie
Mr. Nolan
Mr. Mason
Hollis Street
Rose Coghlan
Museum
Annie Clarke
Park
Mr Riddles Dramatic Boycott Hits Boston Theatre
From the New York World and other papers comes a harsh critique of Boston's reception to Mr. George Riddle and his playing. The pieces accuse Boston of pretensions to culture and show the city’s indifference, claiming Riddle’s work exposes Boston’s lack of humor and judgment while praising other cities and urging better reception in the future. The debates touch on The Earl by Edgar Fawcett and Riddle’s acting, noting Boston’s verdict and indifference.
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N.Y
Boston
George Riddle
Edmund Burke
Mr. Riddle
Riddle
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Sunday Herald
the Home Journal
Hub stabs authors and actors spark new caution in Boston
A Boston stage row prompts caution among authors and actors as critics question the hub’s impact. The Evening Post notes that even respected names like Fawcett and Riddle faced backlash, dimming recent triumphs of local plays and leaving cities anxious about future engagements.
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Fawcett
Mr. Riddle
Boston
N. F. Evening Post
John T Raymonds Worldly Goods
After John T Raymonds death, his widow faces little compensation as his life insurance policies are said to be hypothecated. He spent money lavishly, earning an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 dollars a year during peak seasons, yet left almost nothing. His death arrives as he neared financial recovery from recent modest earnings.
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N. S. Tribune
John T. Raymond
Cambridge Youth Hurt in Street Fight At Carroll’s Scuffle
Robert Christopher age 21 of 31 Seventh Street East Cambridge was attacked yesterday by a man named Carroll. Carroll stabbed him in the thigh with scissors during the altercation. Christopher was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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Robert Christopher
Seventh Street
East Cambridge
Carroll
Christopher
Massachusetts General Hospital
Two men McCarthy and Banshaw arrested after strike unrest
Police in Spencer had sought McCarthy and Banshaw for assault and disturbing the peace during the strike. They were arrested at Marlboro yesterday and sent to Worcester. The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will hold its annual examination on the 18th and 19th before a notable examining panel. Christopher Coffey, a lodger near Lowell Station, reports he was robbed in Nashua on Tuesday of 1500 dollars drawn from a Nashua bank.
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McCarthy
Banshaw
Spencer
Marlboro
Worcester
New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Warren Brown
Hampton Falls
Samuel T. Page
Haverhill
N. G. Batchelaer
State Board of Agriculture
Andover
Christopher Coffey
Lowellare Station
Nashua
Mfg Le Order By Boston & Maine RR Co
By order of executor the Boston and Maine Railroad Company announces a 25 share 19 do 15 25 ago 3S share in manufacturing limited liability.
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Uapa
Atlantic Natl. Bank
Lombard Investment Co
Do Exeter Mfg. Co
Do Pemigewasset Val. RR
Do Hamilton
Do Suffolk Natl. Bank
Mfg. le
Boston & Maine RR. Co
Aru
McKay & Big
Mass
Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Langdale Iron Co
Plymouth Cordage Co
E. & T. Fairbanks & Co
Khoston & Maine RR
Boston
Street Ry. Co
Marietta Mineral RR
Kansas Eaty, Clinton & Sprinfield RR
New Eng. Mort. Security Co
Old Colony
Middlesex Horse RR
City of
Quincy
Ill
Estas Ae
Air Line
Top
Lake Champlain RR
Swansville, Rockport & Eastern RR
Louisville
Evansville
St. Lonia
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Schumann
Stark
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Wallack
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KY Leonard & CO
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Madras
Leonard & Co
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Almira W. Bennett
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Thomas P. Proctor
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Arnold A.rand
Richards & CO
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Wilmerding
Wilmerding Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Street
Francis Henshaw & CO
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Boston Stock Exchange
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Old Boston
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McKay Heeling Es Assn
Shoe and Leather
Cape Cod
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Great Falls Mfg
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Montreal
Sonorary. Co
Cheshire RR. Co
KR. L. Day & Company
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Cottage City Gas Light Co
Sun Electric Light Co
Saal
Northern Rd
Pavade Sale
Charles River Embankment Co
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Cambridge Horse RR
Atlas Natl. Bank
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Suffolk
Natl
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Busell Trimmer Co
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Blunt At Dawl
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First Natl. Bank
Chelsea
Pepperell Mfg. Co
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Douglas Axe Mfg. Co
Fitchburg Rd. Pfd
Fitchburg Rd
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Atlantic Express
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Great Britain and Ireland
Alexander Martin
Allan Line
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Charles V. Casey
Broad Street
A. Allan
Warren Line
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Norseman
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