An Early Congress Meeting Date Proposed
Congressman Campbell of New York introduces a bill to move Congress’s start from December to the first Monday in March. He argues the change could have mitigated the 1893 financial crisis and shortened recovery time, blaming prior delayed action on repealing unpopular Republican laws and warning against future combined policy errors.
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Campbell
New York
Congress
United States
Republican Congress
Poor Billy McGarrah an Death of a Persistent Claimant in Washington
William McGarrahan, long denied lands after law and Congress hearings, died in Washington yesterday. His fight spanned from the 1850s through repeated bills and vetoes, ending when President Harrison rejected his final claim after Senate and House passage in 1892.
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William McGarrahan
Washington
Young McGarrahan
McGarrahan
House of Congress
Senate
House
Benjamin Harrison
Billy McGarrahan
Hostile to Education Meant to Raise Postage Rates
The House amendment to the post office appropriation bill would tax books and reprints at third class rates instead of the pound rate, raising prices for readers and restricting cheap literature. It argues this change practically prohibitions broad dissemination of affordable books, urging the Senate to defeat it.
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United States
James
Senate
Let the recalcitrant Senators go their way and pass the tariff
The piece argues the Senate majority can pass the tariff without New York senators from Ark to Hill and Cleveland should be the target, not the tariff. It says factional New York fights are a nuisance and should not derail national policy.
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Cleveland
New York
Senators Predicted to Back Party Line on Bill
The speaker implies the next President will not be from New York and expects the two Senators to vote with Democrats on the bill when it reaches that stage.
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New York
Bowdoin Square
the Soudan
Treat Coxey's Army Fairly Not as Invasion Force
The piece argues against using military force or barring Coxey's followers from Washington. It contends many are earnest American citizens with ideas worth hearing and warns that denying them access could undermine Congress by shrinking the lobby. It urges peaceful, patient listening and equal rights for all citizens.
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Washington
Coxey
Congress
Columbus Delano
Judge Lawrence
Peffer
Swift
Stewart
Bland
Wolcott
House of Congress
Boston Moves to Bury Overhead Electric Wires
Workmen dig past holes and trenches on the Common as Boston plans underground electric light wires and fire alarm lines. The city aims to set an example for private firms and remove overhead hazards as the buried system spreads citywide.
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Boston
Melrose man catches rats with clever grain box trick
A Melrose resident touts a patent rat trap claim after trapping a procession of rats behind a tipped grain box cover. The item notes Mrs. Drew and Joseph Jefferson meeting by chance, plus various society and political notes from Boston. Topics include Dr. Ordway sailing to Europe, Colonel Pope’s dinner, editors of The Acorn, and Governor Greenhalge's vetoes.
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Melrose
Commercial Street
Mackay Avoids Court as Reconciliation Brings Quiet Deal
The father of Princess Colonna, noted for avoiding litigation, reaches a quiet pact after court battles. He promises an annual allowance to settle the dispute with his American wife and aims to reconcile with the prince across the seas. The maneuver pleased him but left lawyers disappointed.
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Mackay
Colonna
New York Exchange Moves Against Arbitrage
Local brokers remain calm as the New York Stock Exchange governing committee condemns arbitrage dealing. Boston and Philadelphia brokers discuss the impact, noting fewer commissions and possible market dullness. Boston firms expect limited disruption, while New York and Boston exchanges criticize the move as mistaken policy.
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Boston Exchange
New York
New York Stock Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
Boston
Exchange
St. Paul
New York Exchange
Philadelphia
J. M. Goodale
Parkinson & Burr
Goodale
Charles Head
Charles Head & Co
Post
Head
Hebrew Passover show by B nai Zion at Baldwin Place Hall
B nai Zion Educational Society presented a Passover entertainment at Baldwin Place Hall with Sigilman Orchestra. Charles Asikowitz gave an address. Isaac Harris recited The Pied Piper of Hamelin. H Levenson and Hyman Amolsky performed readings and songs. The Great Horse Case mock trial drew laughs before a dance. The event, despite bad weather, drew a large Hebrew community attendance and the society’s Hanover Street library hosted members.
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B'nai Zion Educational Society
Baldwin Place Hall
Sigilman
Charles Asikowitz
Hamelin
Isaac Harris
William Amolsky
Marc Antony
H. Levenson
Watts elected to Salem Ward 6 council seat
In Salem on April 24 a special election chose W J Watts for the Ward 6 Common Council seat with 224 votes. John Cass received 111 and Charles Symonds 8.
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Salem
Common Council
W. J. Watts
John Cass
Charles
Symonds
Boston Theatres Review and Gossip Roundup
Bertha Waltzinger shines as Maid Marian in Robin Hood at Tremont, praised for both song and acting. Cast includes I R Shewell, Gus Levick, Joe Wheelock, Mrs Thomas Barry, Dan Maguinnis, and Mrs T M Hunter. Also notes Seabrooke new verses in Tabasco and the thriving stage scene with Tracle Tom's Cabin and Prodigal Daughter running at Boston venues.
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Bertha Waltzinger
Maid Marian
the Tremont
Boston
Miss Waltzinger
I. R. Shewell
Jacques Frochard
Gus Levick
Pierre
Joe Wheelock
Chevalier
Thomas Barry
Henriette
Dan Maguinnis
Picard
T. M. Hunter
Charity
New York Board Sees Majority Democrats Reappoint
Yesterday the board of assessors confirmed first assistant appointments for the year under the new law. Twenty Democrats, mostly from last year’s board, were chosen to honor service and residence. Republicans largely retained seats with three resignations and one death altering the balance. The board will meet today to appoint second assistants and finalize assignments.
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George S. Pendergast
Patrick F. Sullivan
Archibald A. Turner
Rep
Horace Smith
John A. Barry
Jeremiah Lynch
Eugene J. O’connor
Charles W. Curran
A.S. Porter Weeks
Edward C. Scates
James Carney
Dinner Honors Somerville Y W T Gala Leader Barbara Galpin
The Current Events Class of the Somerville Y W T hosted a complimentary dinner at the Tremont House for Barbara N Galpin, their chosen class leader. Toasts praised her services and she was re elected to lead next year. Attendees included Mrs William Robinson Mrs W H Hartshorn Mrs E H Munroe and others.
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Somerville
Tremont House
Barbara N. Galpin
Lillian B. Elliot
Abbie C. Hunt
Louise B. McLaughlin
Sam Walter Foss
Galpin
William Robinson
W. H. Hartshorn
E. H. Munroe
Nellie S. Dickey
Helen Rogers
Mabel Hall
Florence Crosby
Florence Carr
Katherine Wood
Minnie Tead
Matizie Blaikie
Edith Tilden
Alfred H. Hines
Carrie Bent
G. Fletcher
Whittier
Drowning tragedy on Crowley's Island boat trip
In Machias Maine on Sunday evening Roseville Beal and Mrs. Treppena Alley died when their boat struck a ledge near Crowley's Island while ferrying Frank Alley seven years old and Mrs Alley. Beal's body was recovered.
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Machias, Me
Roseville
Beal
Frank Alley
Treppena Alley
Beal's
Crowley’s Island
Jonesport
Somerville Odd Fellows Celebrate Seventy Fifth Anniversary
Two hundred Odd Fellows marched from Prospect Hill station to Union square in Somerville led by a drum corps escorted by locals. About 150 from Lawrence joined for Oasis Lodge Somerville as Past Grand W. E. Ralph presided over the banquet.
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Somerville
Prospect Hill
Lowell
Boston & Maine Railroad
Union Square
Lawrence
Oasis Lodge of
W. E. Ralph
Burlesque Star Waltzes into Hopper Opera Company
Bertha Waltzinger, praised for voice and comic talent, joins De Wolf Hopper's company as prima donna replacing Della Fox next season. A Madison native trained in New York, she rose from Primrose in The Maid of Plymouth to Maid Marian and star billing, eyeing both art and profitable comic opera.
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de- Wolf Hopper
Madison
Wis
New York
F. E. Bristol
Bostonians
Annabelle
D’arville
Caroline Hamilton
Waltzinger
Margaret Reid
the Tremont
Primrose Wilkins
Primrose
Priscilla
Plymouth
Merrimac Board of Trade Holds Annual Banquet
The Merrimac Board of Trade banquet at the Merrimac House drew 75 plates. Charles E. Adams of the State board attended, with D. Y. Poore presiding and delivering an address. Speakers included Adams, T. Saunders, George M. Weymouth, W. H. Moody, and E. P. Shaw.
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Merrimac Board of Trade
Merrimac House
Charles E. Adams
State Board
D. Y. Poore
George Adams
T. Saunders
Haverhill Board
George M. Weymouth
Fitchburg Board
W. H. Moody
E. P. Shaw
Rotch Scholarship Awarded To Harold V. Magonigle
Harold Van B. Magonigle wins the Rotch architectural scholarship granting $2000 for two years of study and travel abroad. A 26 year old New York native, he trained at Beaux & Redford and McKim Mead & White before moving to Boston with Rothh & Tilden. He now designs for H. A. Turner & Co. and plans to visit Paris in July.
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Harold van B. Magonigle
Rotch
Mr. Magonigle
New York City
Beaux & Redford
New York
McKim, Mead & White
Boston
Rothh & Tilden
H. A. Turner & Co
Paris
Thayer Not Prosecuted By Boston Clerks Group
At a Boston Post Office Clerks Association meeting the group voted not to prosecute E. H. Thayer, the missing ex treasurer, for now. The association hopes he or his friends will repay the deficient accounts. Treasurer-elect Lincoln resigned, reportedly due to the association's financial issues.
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Boston Post Office Clerks’ Association
E. H. Thayer
Lincoln
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