House Committee Shifts Under New Republican Majority
The article outlines committee reassignments for the Fifty-first Congress with focus on tariff policy, wool interests, and the shift from centennial to quadro-centennial celebration. It highlights key appointments, chairmanships, and the stance of leaders like Reed and McKinley on elections and immigration. Major figures include Governor Gear, Mr Payne, Mr McKenna, General Cogswell, Mr Morse, Judge Kelley, Mr Rowell, Mr Greenhalge, and Mr Andrew.
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Gear
Iowa
Post
Reed
Othes
Delaware
Payne
New York
Congressman Nutting
Congress
Dingley
New England
McKenna
California
Major McKinley
General Cogswell
Massachusetts
Long
Committee On Appropriations
Morse
Judge Kelley
Rowell
Illinois
Greenhalge
Lodge
Andrew
Senate
America
Ameria
Hiscock
Palmer
Morrill
Chandler
Moody
South Dakota
New States
Committee On
Indian Affairs
George H. Thobe
Carlisle
Thobe
Knights of Labor
Congressmen Lodge
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Farquahar
McKinley, Atteeworth and Grosvenor
Ohio
Cannon
Senate actions and bills in brief from December session
Senate morning actions include Sherman proposing a concurrent resolution urging arbitration for disputes with any nation, and Hale critiquing Senate wing storage rooms. Morgan seeks Congo trade inquiry, while Aldrich’s joint rules committee is approved. Oklahoma territorial government bill, Melville promotion, prisoner pensions, and Losco claim payment are among introduced measures. Wyoming admission and DC representation also feature in this day’s slate.
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Sherman
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Hale
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Free State of Congo
Aldrich
Select
Edmunds
Senate Committee On Rules
House Committee On
House of Representatives
Chandler
George W. Melville
U.S.N
Jeannette
Hiscock
Larrabbee & Allen
Bath
Losco
Commodore Selfridge
State of
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Houses of
Congress
Electoral College
Nominations reported in Senate executive session
The pension committee of the G A R prepared a bill for deceased and dependent soldiers. Mr Plumb reported favorably Groff Stone and Townsend of the General Land Office. Mr Hale reported favorably Bert P Porter to be census superintendent. Nominations referred to committees and the Senate adjourned at 2 10 until tomorrow.
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Plumb
Committee On Public Lands
Messrs. Groff, Stone and Townsend
General Land Office
Hale
Bert P. Porter
Senate
In the House Washington Dec 9 with new committees
In his morning prayer the chaplain noted sorrow for the departed at eighty years and quoted Charity for all malice for none. Charles H Turner sworn in from New York sixth district. House adopted rules and appointed committees including Elections and Appropriations. A Worlds Fair panel was named and disbursement roles defined for sergeant at arms. House officials were appointed and session adjourned at 1 15.
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Rachel
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New York
The
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Adams
Illinois
Cannot
Committee On Rules
House
Cannon
Spinola
Cameron
Payne
House of Representatives
Treasury
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Perkins
New Jersey
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Crisp
Georgia
O'Neil
Virginia
Outhwaite
Ohio
Moore
Texas
Wike
Tniois
Butterworth
McComas
Maryland
Henderson
Jews
Peters
Kansas
Cogswell
Belden
Morrow
California
Brewer
Michigan
Randall
la Follette
Wisconsin
Gear
Iowa
Carlisle
Kentucky
Mills
McMillin
Tennessee
Breckinridge
Arkansas
Flower
Mileage—Lind
Minnesota
Townsend
Wallace
Clauncy
Penington
Delaware
H. H. Smith
Journal
Robinson
Richard Theophilus
Gamble
W. H. Smith
District of Columbia
Butler
International Marine Conference Defers Sound Signals and Commission
Washington December 9 The International Marine Conference opened at 11 this morning with Delegate Goodrich proposing that sound signals in foggy weather are inexpedient. The majority report against a permanent International Marine Commission was adopted unanimously, while a Danish minority report prompted Captain Flood to plan a future, modified resolution. The conference adjourned to Thursday.
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Washington
International Marine Conference
Goodrich
Steve King
Germany
International Marine Commission
August Schneider
Denmark
Captain Flood
Norway
Flood
Fire at McKesson Robbins building causes $50,000 damage
Fire in the rear of McKesson Robins wholesale drug house at 91 and 98 Fulton street in New York shortly after midnight triggered three alarms and about 50,000 dollars in damage. Nearby fires include Amsterdam Hotel Suisse destroyed with all inmates escaping and other blazes in Cambridgeport and on Boylston street with losses totaling thousands.
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McKesson & Robbins
Fulton Street
Amsterdam
Hotel Suisse
Jefferson Davis Lies In State At City Hall New Orleans
Jefferson Davis remains lie in state at New Orleans City Hall as police veterans and Washington Artillery guards honor him. A flood of mourners, an estimated 100000 by midnight, fill the city with black white drapery, while fundraising committees plan support for a Davis lands stock and monument. Governor Nicholls permits visiting military companies for the funeral and dispatches from across the South urge Richmond as the resting place.
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Miss
Arkansas
South
Political meeting disrupted by sudden door failure in South Boston
A rally at Upper Spelman Hall on Broadway and Bb streets in South Boston to nominate Galvin for Mayor and Leary for Alderman nearly ended in disaster when a central door collapsed. The crowd fled as beams cracked, but only minor injuries occurred. The building was deemed unsafe and a polling booth was set up nearby.
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Army and Navy Gazette Navy and Army Orders Summary
Army orders list Captain John G. Buller reassigned to King Powder Company Mills Warren Ohio and Surgeon John D. Hall granted ten days leave. Lieutenant E B Ives resigns Nineteenth Infantry effective December 3. Naval orders include Lieutenant-Commander John S Newell to Boston yard and Ensign Stokely Morgan to the Petrel. Multiple officers assigned, detached or placed on waiting orders, with ships Vermont Charleston Baltimore Pensacola and Philadelphia involved.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
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Warren
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E. B. Ives
Nineteenth Infantry
John S. Newell
Boston Yard
Stokely Morgan
Petrel
John Furey
Vermont
R. S. Griffin
J. W. Ross
Navy Yard
Pensacola
J. W. Kite
Navy Hospital
Philadelphia
Arthur Burtis
Charleston
R. Henderson
Washington Navy Yard
R. Clover
G. W. Beaman
Baltimore
J. Pemberton
R. Jasper
Coast Survey Office
J. A. B. Smith
Cramp’s
H. 8. Craven
New York
Fla
Carpenter
N. Whitehouse
Salem Samaritan Society Meeting Reports 273 Members
The fifty sixth annual Salem Samaritan Society gathering at the Universalist vestry drew a large crowd. Secretary’s report cites 273 members and five deaths, including long time members Walden and Weston. The elected officers were Justice Mary I Robinson as president and vice presidents Mrs. George Cate and Mrs. C B Fowler. Emma B Lowd serves as secretary with Mrs. Barker as assistant secretary and Mrs. Frothingham as treasurer.
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The
Samaritan Society
Universalist Vestry
Walden
Weston
Mary I. Robinson
George Cate
C. B. Fowler
Emma B. Lowd
Charles Barker
Frothingham
Capital Loan & Investment Co to Liquidate Voluntarily
The Capital Loan and Investment Company formed in Lincoln Nebraska six months ago with a capital stock of 10 000 000 has decided to go into voluntary liquidation.
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Capital Loan & Investment Company
Lincoln, Neb
Adamowski Quartet Delivers Refined Second Boston Concert
Steinert Hall hosted the Adamowski Quartet for the second concert of the series with works by Mozart, Mackenzie, and Rubinstein. The ensemble displayed improved tone and phrasing, though the cello placement overemphasized the bass at times. Adamowski received high praise for his leadership and for the elegant performance by Johns and the quartet.
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Steinert Hall
Adamowski
Mackenzie
Boston
J. Adamowski
Rubinstein
Clayton Julius
Mozart
Miss Judi Impresses in Bohemian Girl at Boston
The Bohemian Girl performance last night featured Judi in the leading role with a strong chorus and orchestra, though some actors underperformed. Tonight the Postilion of Lonjumeau debuts in Boston, and Judi repeats her Marguerite in Faust tomorrow, with Der Freischutz and Carmen slated later this week.
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Aruine
Count ArWhetm
Severereres Alonzo Stoddard Thaddeus
Charles ‘Turner
Boston
Wachtel
Judi
Marguerite
der Freischutz
Charles J. Hedmondt
Judi Opera Company
Portland
Montreal
Europe
Royal Academy of England
Ferdinand Goetze
Royal Theatre
Berlin
Stadt Theatre
Leipsic
Arthur Nikisch
Hedmondt
Nikisch
Locke
Juch Company
Augustus Harris
London
Boston Theatre
German Festival Opens at Horticultural Hall for Nine Days
The grand Deutsche Fest began last evening in Horticultural Hall and will run for nine days. Mrs. J. H. Hecht presides over a toy booth while German costumes enliven the fair. A journal edited by Morse Wiener May and Heilborn sold 200 copies. profits aid the Boston Home for Aged and Latire Hebrews and Orphanage. Governor-elect Brackett and Mayor Hart spoke, with donations already totaling $12,000.
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J. H. Hecht
Jacob C. Morse
Robert Wiener
Max B. May
Jacob Heilborn
Boston
Henry O'Meara
Rabbi Schindler
Jacob H. Hecht
Hebrews
Leopold Morse
Hart
Louis Hecht, Jr
Buffum
Sailors Supper Held at Sealmen's Chapel Roxbury
A sailors supper and entertainment were held last evening in Sealmen's Chapel at 175 Hanover Street under the auspices of Immanuel Congregational Church ladies of Roxbury. The Peak family sang, Miss Helen M. Albro and Miss Ella Stimson gave readings, and a large turnout of sailors enjoyed a pleasant evening.
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Sealmen’s Chapel
Hanover Street
ladies of _ Immanuel Congregational Church
Roxbury
Helen M. Albro
Ella Stimson
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