Filibuster Holds Up Knox Monument Appropriation
In Wasmeaton on December 4 the House struggled over the Knox monument appropriation as Kilgore of Texas pressed a no quorum point. Filibusters delayed action until adjournment at 5 pm, with large party lines and procedural slowness shaping the session. The tariff bill faced postponement, and amendments from tobacco states were anticipated, signaling a blocked winter agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wasmeaton
Kilgore
Texas
Knox Monument
Thomaston
Dingley
Allison
Vance
Ingalls and Plumb
Kansas
Manderson
Nebraska
Brown
Georgia
Senate Teems With Tariff Debate And Armament Plans
Washington December 4 annual reports were presented and referred including Treasury data. Bills for two steel rams and two steel cruisers were proposed each armed with four ten inch rifles and six pneumatic torpedo throwers, cost not exceed 750000 dollars per vessel. Senate adjourned at 12 55 after delaying tobacco amendments to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union Pacific
Mitchell
Frye
Senate
Allison
Vance
House in Washington Discusses Treasury Reports and Bills
The House considered annual Treasury and Comptroller of the Currency reports. Sayers of Texas was granted leave for appropriations work. North Dakota petition urged immediate admission of South Dakota and Montana and calls for constitutional conventions in North Dakota and other territories. Several bills introduced including homestead reentry, presidential election by direct vote, and a Knox monument bill. Debate over funding and constitutional basis, with votes noted on procedural motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washeton
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Sayers
Texas
Committee On Appropriations
Macdonald
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Washington Territory
New Mexico
Committee On ‘Territories
McRae
Arkansas
Ibill
Stone
Kentucky
Congress
Dingley
Maine
Henry Knox
Thomaston
Kilgore
Yeas
Senate
Knox
Kate Gillette Thanks Mayor O Brien for Gift of a Watch
A Vermont school teacher Kate Blanche Gillette writes to Boston Mayor O Brien thanking him for a gold watch sent as a holiday gift. She notes gratitude, plans to buy a chain, and hints at shifting political loyalties while praising the mayor and promising a Thanksgiving turkey in the future. Her parents, in poor health, join in the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Blanche Gillette
East Randolph
Boston
O’brien
Quincy Market
Vermont
Grant Sheridan Monument Hearing Shapes Views on Statue Style
A city committee held a public hearing on erecting statues for Generals Grant and Sheridan. Military leaders and Grand Army members debated horseback versus statesman depictions, with proposals for Admiral Farragut and a memorial hall. The speakers stressed education and memory, and the hearing adjourned awaiting the committee call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Sherian
Common Council
Keenan
Grand Army
A. A. Folsom
Sheridan
General Grant
Paul A. Kendricken
Folsom
Farragut
White
W. J. Spring
Post 15
Oliver Downing
First Massachusetts Cavalry
Alderman Rogers
Lowell Returns on Pavonia From Abroad in Cheerful Health
The Pavonia arrives at East Boston with poet James Russell Lowell aboard. He greets a Post reporter but declines interviews, noting his dislike for them. Lowell shares views on English trade, tariff reform, Irish issues, and the political scene, plans winter lodging, possible lectures, and a return to family in Boston. Reverend L B Bates also travels, drawing a cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Hamlin
Johnny
Cunard
Pavonia
John Milton
James Russell Lowell
Chamber of Commerce
Hull
Lowell
Schoal
Mr. Lowell
East
Boston
Post
London
United States
Cleveland
Parnell
Sackville- West
Lord Sackville
Edward Barnett
Beacon Street
Philadelphia
Boson
de. Bates
Dr Greene on Omnipathy cures without drugs
Dr C A Greene recently relocated to Boston from Harrisburg and opened a free Meionion lecture series on Omnipathy, claiming cures via external harmless remedies and pure air. He denounces Latin medical terms, cites Holmes, and touts a bloodless, drugless system while predicting widespread adoption and building support for a formal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Greene
Boston
Harrisburg
Penn
Black
Calcutta
Hood
Medical College
Pittsfield
Philadelphia
Boston Music Hall
Seattle
Eastport
Loston
Iheim
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Florida
Greene
Eulogy for General Sheridan at Tremont Temple
A memorial eulogy for General Philip H. Sheridan will be given at Tremont Temple Tuesday December 18 at 3 PM. Alder man Allen will preside, with General Francis A Walker delivering the eulogy and the Germania Orchestra providing martial music. The event will use Tremont Temple, with 2600 tickets issued and invitations extended to Governor Ames and staff, state department heads, army and naval officers, ex mayors, city officials, Loyal Legion members, Grand Army leaders, and General Sheridan's staff. Each city official will receive ten tickets. arrangements were finalized yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Philip H. Sheridan
Tremont Temple
Alderman Allen
Germania Orchestra
Francis A. Walker
Institute of Technology
Governor Ames
Regular Army
Boston
Charlestown
Michael V. Sheridan
Blunt
Forsyth
Loyal Legion
Grand Army
Vicinity
Grand Army of the State
Harrison's Impromptu Speeches and Revision Rumor
Gossip from Indianapolis claims General Harrison altered verbatim AP impromptu speeches before release. Stenographers recorded utterances, but Harrison frequently revised copies, sometimes drastically. Some reports were nearly unrecognizable after his edits, while a few observed speeches remained close to his original words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harrison
Associated Press
Congress
Notable patent medicine ad sales pitch in old issue
A fragmentary advertisement endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil as superior remedies. The copy touts guaranteed efficacy and pricing, suggesting a 2 cent offering within a historical receipts page. The tone mimics early 20th century patent medicine promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Notes on City Doings and Local Incidents
A firebug is believed active in Clarendon Hills West Roxbury with a $100 reward offered by Rene Bache for capture. A barn arson attempt targets Mr Bache. Police Relief Association thanks Major King for a $100 contribution from the Republican torchlight parade committee. A city sanitary survey of tenement houses progresses with public briefing tomorrow at Huntington Hall. Officer Lane reports Thomas Gray Jr charged with breaking into a Sudbury Street factory and stealing plate, chloride of silver, silver, and battery connections valued at 73.16. Mr Stoddard lectures on Holland and Belgium tonight with vivid illustrations. Henry Smith reports robbery of 50 dollars and a gold watch near 38 Pleasant Street. Civil service exam for Salem police set for Friday December 14. applications due December 12. Boston University pedagogy lectures by W T Harris begin at Sleeper Hall this afternoon with sessions on Dec 7 12 14 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon Hills
West Roxbury
Rene Bache
Bache
Ryan
Police Relief Association
Major King
General Walker
Pumpelly
Swain
Our City Board of Health
Boston
Huntington Hall
Lane
Station 3
Thomas Gray, Jr
Albert H. Curtis
Sudbury Street
Mr. Stoddard
Holland
Belgium
the Water Board
Boston University
W. TI. Harris
Sleeper Hall
Somerset Street
Mr. Goddard Not Dead Correction from Post Report
A Post correction clarifies that reports of the death of J. F. Goddard third vice president and general manager of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company were false. Telegraphic advices from the West were in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Goddard
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Father Grafton Declines Diocese Call in Fond du Lac Letter
The Rev. C. C. Grafton declines acceptance of the Fond du Lac Diocese call after prayer and counsel. He praises the diocese’s loyal clergy, expresses respect for Bishop and church order, and prays for God’s guidance while offering to cooperate if the church’s will allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Grafton
Church of the Advent
J. B. Perry
Fond du Lac
Brethren
Christ
Charles C
Grafton
Harvard Notes and Club Elections Highlight Evening
Professor Norton spoke at Lever Hall on literature’s role in undergraduate life. The chess club elected H. A. Davis secretary treasurer and announced a tournament. new members admitted include Parker Hodges Dickson Stickney Aiken. Crew candidates listed for training, football training postponed until after Christmas. Vesper services to be held weekly at Appleton Chapel with University Glee Club. An auditing report notes a surgeon’s $480 bill paid by the football association after a Thanksgiving game trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Lever Hall
H. A. Davis
R. W. Herrick
F. E. Parker
A. D. Hodges
B. Dickson
W. Stickney
T. Aiken
Hutchinson
Alexander
L.S
Inlay
Longworth
Winthrop
Nelson
RK. F. Herrick
Perkins
Goddard
Appleton Chapel
University Glee Club
Harvard College
New York
Medical Society
Football Association
Fine Library at Auction From Late James Gale Collection
The sale of James E. Gale of Haverhill's exceptional library began yesterday at OC. F. Libbie & Co. Hayward place. Two hundred twenty eight lots sold with high prices for scarce bindings and rare works including Ackerman's History of the Abbey Church and Aiken's Analysis of the Hunting Field. The auction continues both morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Gale
Haverhill
OC. F. Libbie & Co
Hayward Place
Ackerman
St. Peter
Harvey
Wilson Society
Thomas Arnold
London Art Journal
Bancroft
United States
Bentley
Thomas Bewick
Bewick
Billings
Scotland
Russia
Carlisle proposes proportional presidential electors plan
In a St Louis Republic interview Speaker Carlisle endorses voting for President by proportional allocation of a state's electoral votes. He recalls a Forty fifth Congress committee including General Ben Butler and others and says Democrats would get their at large votes plus a proportional share of remaining electors based on popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Carlisle
Ben Butler
Kentucky
Holiday gift suggestions from Macallar Parker & Co
In seeking holiday gifts remember practical items as well as fancy goods. Macallar Parker & Co at 400 Washington street features a memorandum list of gentlemen's furnishing goods ideal for any gentleman. Ladies should consider these items for male friends as all goods offered are the best of their kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Macallar, Parker & Co
Washington Street
Court records reveal verdict for defendant in Horne versus Virginian case
United States Circuit Court proceedings cover multiple actions. Laurette E. Horne sues Steam Ship Virginian Company over a decedent who died after a hatch was left uncovered. the court directed a verdict for the defendant. Other cases include Hatch et al. versus Young over heel stiffeners and several damages and contract suits involving Knified Mattress, Comens v. Grilley, and Conover v. Merrill among others.
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United States Circuit Court
Corr
D. Laurette E. Horne
Steamship Virginian Company, Limited
Granville P. Horne
Chelsea
Virginian
Supreme Court
BR. M. Morse, Jr
E. P. Carver
Dabney
Ol. Jesse W. Hatch
T. J. Young
S. Moore
H. Rogers
W.A. cLeed
J- E. Maynadier
C. W. Kittredge
Rk. W. Nason
Patrick O'Connor
James Floy
Oxford Place
F. Burke
J.D. Thompson
Charles A. Griges
New England
Sherman Hoar
Plantif
I. &. Grover
United States District Court December Term Opens
Judge Nelson presided as the December term began with Julius Blodgett of Newton named foreman of the grand jury. The jurors were charged by the judge and returned to consider matters presented in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Julius Blodgett
Newton
Superior Court actions in Boston and Chelsea cases
Dec 4 sessions cover damage claims for personal injuries in Chelsea after a carriage wheel struck a curbstone on Park Street. Also listed are numerous Boston tort, slander, and land takings cases with jury actions, defenses, and defenses described. fourth session includes Boston sewer projects and trespass disputes.
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Orlando Jenness
City of
Chelsea
Park Street
Third
Park Streets
Wes
S. Bd. Allen
William Gaston
D. F Kimball
Gammon
Allen
Lougee
Tuxbury
Same
Hamins
Grham
Hernan
Wi Ite
Boston
King
Linehan
Hallett
Hammonp
Alfred H. Hughes
Andrew A. Meyer
Board of Aldermen
A. Mackintosh
J. E. Cotter
C. F. Jenney
Dunharn
John Felt Osgood
Circuit Street
Roxbury
Fixe Pictures Offered at Low Prices by Noyes Cobb Co
Noyes Cobb and Company at 127 Tremont Street announce a two month sale to move their new room stock. A large selection of framed and unframed etchings engravings and photographs will be offered at greatly reduced prices. Some fine works of art are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes, Cobb & Co
Tremont Street
Superior Court opens December sitting in Salem under Judge Mason
The Essex County Superior Court session began in Salem with Judge Mason presiding. Rev E P Farnham gave the prayer and the first jury selected George P Daniels as foreman, the second D P Pope of Danvers. After calling the docket and hearing motions the court adjourned to next Monday.
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Superior Court
Essex County
Mason
Salem
E. P. Farnham
George P. Daniels
D. P. Pope
Danvers
Alter
Mowiens
Superior Court Norfolk County Jurors Hear Cases
The court heard jury waived cases and will continue hearings on Wednesday. All cases on the list will be in order.
Saunders Will Contested in Essex Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial Court in Essex County heard a contest to the will of George M. Saunders of Salem who died in June 1887. The will dated January 15, 1887, is challenged on the ground of insanity. Jury deliberation followed arguments by F L Evans and W D Northend for the will and J M Raymond for the appellant Georgianna T Averill as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Essex County
FASCHING IN VENICE AT MECHANICS HALL
Mechanics Hall buzzes with about a hundred workers fitting up Jahrmarkt in one hall and a grand theatre in the other. Colonel Beal and aides add bunting and decorations while a Venetian stage in the large hall rises with an oversized proscenium and a transformed platform. Iceland booth run by Mrs Going promises authentic Icelandic flair amid the bustling preparations and top sightlines for spectators.
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Venice
Mechanics
Jahrmarkt
Beal
Mechanics’ Hall
Iceland Booth
Going
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General Knox
Colorado
Bland
Missouri
Breckinridge
McMillan
Tennessee
Mansur
Spinola
Siun
Kenox Monument
Kate Gillette
Mayor
Brien
Riev
Blanche
MR. Russell Lowsll
DR. Greene
Mick
MR. Goddard
Mis
Harvard
Carlisls
O. Thompsons
Washington St
Boston, Mass
Wagner
O’ Connor
Flov
Comens
Grilley
Conover
Merril
Carlton
Rodriguez
Higsins
Holmes
Knuwilton Mattress Co
Griggs
Holden
Winton
Hobbs
Strain
Ryder
MckKeon
Donoven
Old Colony Ri
Bend
Endicott
Letahake
Orton
United States District Court
Sesson
Eric Hamm
C.J
Murray
Hughes
Meyer
Lewis
Vogel
Graves
Page
Cressey
Pears
Hunting
Downer
McCormack
Bayard
Kei Tue
Fitchburg
Connelly
Barrett
Spofford
Lowden
Ipswich Mills
Mayberry
O' Brien
Higgins
Dearborn
Cinnamon
Wiggin
Cuiter
Richardson
West
Cook
Clifford
Boston Wall Paper Co
Kelly
Loud
Dodd
Norcross
Edward
Clark
Davis
Ferrari
Lathrop
Townsend Nat. Bk
Jones
Bosson
Hawkins
Snow
Cahoon
Ingersoll
Rand
Avery “Up, Co
Uammond
Issy—Com’th
Williamstown
Oya
Powles
Wall St. N
Taylo
Chester
Graves & Sons
Mark
ALL
Grocers
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
Greecbrs
W. Baker & CO
Doreloster, Mass
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