Interstate Rail Com commissions relief ruling on Boston export rebates
Washington report on the Interstate Commerce Commission exhaustive opinion by Judge Cooley finds no power to grant relief for rebates to Boston export routes. It notes possible temporary suspension of long and short haul clauses, while urging clear rate equalization and cautioning against unjust discrimination. Letters from railroad presidents and protests are included, with orders suspending the fourth section for 75 days under specific carriers.
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Washington
Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Lowell
New York
New England
Vermont
Cooley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trafic
Interstate Commission
Charles P. Clark
New York & New England Railroad
Southern
South
Aldace F. Walker
C. C. Goodrich
Hartford & New York ‘Transportation Company
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
St. Louis
San Francisco
Were bribes offered in Illinois State House investigation
A letter to the editor discusses the Slattery case and argues that bribery occurred even if offers were not accepted. Five separate offers to influence Slattery's vote are detailed, including payments and retainer offers from individuals such as Eaton Pierce Townsend and Maher. The writer asserts witnesses testifying to offers show bribery under statute, noting many bribes were not accepted and that “the only testimony must always be from men who refused.”
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Slattery
John L. Eaton
Beverly Farms Committee
James P. Lee
Mr. Maher
Maher
Pierce
Sally
Winter Street
House
O’hearn
Division
Brady
Hardy
Held by the Enemy draws mixed verdicts at the Princess
In a London World review William Archer lauds Gillette’s military drama Held by the Enemy for its vivid uniforms and wartime energy but criticizes its national scope. Archer argues the play hinges on American War material yet lacks a distinctly American focus, limiting its potential export. He urges a deeper national perspective to fully exploit dramatic opportunities.
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William Archer
London
Mr. Gillette
Europe
Gillette
Beverly committee counters claims on Sohier Williams roles
Beverly committee rejects the idea that William D Sohier and F H Williams held the same position in the Beverly case. It states Williams was the paid agent and lobby leader who disbursed funds while Sohier served only representing the town with no pay or disbursements. R R Endicott, brother of William Endicott Jr, was Beverly funds treasurer and has submitted his books and vouchers.
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Jesse Pierce
Beverly Farms Committee
Slattery
Tie
Beverly
Howard
Townsend
Beverly Committee
William D. Sohier
F. H. Williams
Williams
Divisionists
Sohier
R. R. Endicott
William Endicott, Jr
Washingtonian movement and its early temperance rise
Dr Albert Day recalled the Washingtonian movement's origins with six Baltimore drinkers forming a total abstinence society. John Hawkins led New England efforts, Boston hosts a Washingtonian Society, and Massachusetts saw ten years with no liquor licenses. The movement later inspired the Washingtonian Home and influenced reform across the region.
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Albert Day
Washingtonian
Jerusalem
Christ
Bethesda
Day
Hamlet
Edwin Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Dr. Day
Congress
Michigan
Faneuil Hall
Thompson
Baltimore
Masonic Hall
New England
John Hawkins
Boston
Lafayette
Jones
Smail
Hawkins
Washingtonian Society
Massachusetts
Grand Old Commonwealth
Sons of Temperance
Washingtonian Home
House of Correction
Almshouse
Governor-elect Davis Discusses Rhode Island disfranchisement
Washington interviews Rhode Island Governor-elect Davis on the property qualification law for naturalized voters. He explains repeal requires constitutional amendment, passing two legislatures and ratification by voters. He cites about 15 000 disenfranchised, split roughly 10 000 Democrats and 5 000 Republicans, and weighs implications for 1888 presidential politics.
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Washington
Davis
Rhode Island
Youmans
Treasury Department
Cleveland
Blaine
Prizes for Window Gardening by Massachusetts Horticultural Society
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society offers prizes for window gardens aimed at youths 18 and under. Four shows occur on the first Saturdays of June July August and September at Horticultural Hall with prizes for best single plants in many listed species and best fern collections. Special prizes include best collection of annuals and best window box display. committee members and contact via the society library are listed.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
London
The
Horticultural Society
Mies
H. L. T. Wolcott
BE. M. Gill
L. P. Weston
8. W. Story
M. B. Faxon
Library of the Society
Horticultural All
Who Owns Boston Common The Public Park Question
The essay argues Boston Common belongs to the people with the city as trustee and cites 1684 charter as public property forever. It warns against private interests and West End Land Company plans to use the space for railways and buildings. It draws comparisons to London's Commons Preservation Society and stresses open spaces as recreation for all.
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Boston Common
West End Land Company
Tremont
Boylston Street
Messrs
Shaw Lefevre
Henry Fawcett
Thomas Hughes
House of Commons
London
Commissioners of Woods and Forests
England
Commons
Commons Preservation Society
Liberal Party
Leslie Stephen
Civiziny
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Meredith
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
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Rutland Street
Tremont Street
Beach Street
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Court Street
Samuel W. Creech, Jr
Dock Square
Elm Street
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
English
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Mason Street
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George E. Hall
Washington Street
Saie
Jurgensen
Frodsham
Charles F. Libbie
HE Library
Washington St
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ESC
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America
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Carmel Street
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Dorchester
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Jones Ave
N. Y
Howard D
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Congress St
Somerville
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Bury
Elm Hill
Smith& Anthony
Leonardo& CO
Becal Estate
Walnut Avenue
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Roxbury
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Massachusetts Title Insurance (Co
Mile ST
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A.rand
Reade St
John ©. Wilmerding
Wilmerding Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Street
Francis Henshaw & CO
State Street
Merchants’ Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
Nashua Mfg. Co
Do Hill Mfg
Do Bates Mfg
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Pittsfield St. Railway Co
People’s Natl
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Boston Athenaun
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Hill Mtg
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Concord
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy BR
R.L. Daw & Company
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Fitchburg Rd
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Brunswick Ship’s Berth Co
Vermont i Telg. Co
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Plymouth
Mase
Eliot
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Gloucester
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Fall River
Border City
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Way
T ‘Olony
Horatio Harris & CO
R. Knights & Co
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Union Park
Tre
Mont Street
Campbell & Cabot
Lange Serres
Edward Everett
Chickering Piano, &c
C. Wal
Federal Street
Alex S. Porter
J.r.hall
A. F. Latten
Paul West
Albert Howe & CO
Market Streaty Brighton
Brighton
Warner Avenue
J. P. Dunsmore
Sunday Herald
Sale Rainor Shine
J. I. Dunsmore