Wilson's Tariff Bill Report To Be Presented
Washington December 17 Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee worked on the majority report for the tariff bill. The report will be shown to Democratic members at Wilson's house tomorrow night before the full committee vote Tuesday morning. It outlines key customs schedule changes and expected effects, with other data reserved for the chairman's speech. Burrows of Michigan will open for Republicans. Reed and Breckinridge are expected to close for their sides.
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Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
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Burrows
Michigan
Reeds
Breckinridge
Arkansas
Thayer Woollen Mills Cut Wages on Christmastide
Worcester December 17 Thayer Woollen Mills at North Oxford announce a 10 percent wage cut to take effect on Christmas Day. The company promises restoration of wages if the Wilson bill fails to pass or if woollen duty increases to protect the home market.
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Worcester
Thayer
North Oxford
Carpet workers protest duty cuts in Worcester
In Worcester on December 17, 233 employees of the Worcester Carpet Company and 450 at M. J. Whittal Carpet Mills sent a message to Congressman Walker protesting a proposed reduction in carpet duties. Walker replied with sympathy and urged workers to send delegates to convey their views to Congress.
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Worcester
Worcester Carpet Company
M. J. Whittal Carpet Mills
Walker
Congress
Holiday recess thins turnout in Congress after Hawaii message
Washington Dec 17 with the holiday recess likely to begin next Thursday many senators and representatives have left for home. the anticipated president hawaiian affairs message may be sent to both houses tomorrow morning but few members are expected to attend the session.
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Washington
Congress
Silver conference backs free coinage pledge and paper currency push
In Washington the Silver Conference adopted a report urging the Bi metallic League to back Fifty fourth Congress candidates who will pledge free and unrestricted coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1 and government issued paper money without banks. It also calls for government bonds not to buy gold and delegates discuss forming a new party with a money issue declaration. General A J Warner heads the league and may appoint an executive committee to unite silver nations.
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Bi-metallic League
Friends of Silver
A. J. Warner
Floyd King
Louisiana
E. D. Stark
Ohio
Joseph E. Sheldon
Connecticut
America
Warner
Bimetallic League
Out
Did His Friend Do It Francis Murray and James Dempsey Fight
Francis J Murray 29 and James Dempsey 23 shared a Webster street East Boston house. After a street dispute Dempsey allegedly knocked Murray down and kicked him, leaving him insensible. Murray was later revived then again lost consciousness. Dr Tollman treated him and ordered transfer to City Hospital. Dempsey was taken into custody on assault and battery charges and held pending Murray’s injuries which are not expected to be serious.
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Francis J. Murray
James Dempsey
Webster Street
Boston
Dempsey
Murray
Shanghai consul dead at sea on voyage home
Despatches from San Francisco report A. D. Jones consul-general at Shanghai died at sea on December 9. He was appointed from Raleigh, North Carolina last day and was returning home on leave of absence.
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Raleigh
N. C
San Francisco
A. D. Jones
Shanghai
Dissolution rumors loom as Parliament faces long session
London dispatch notes Conservative reports that Parliament may be dissolved over the local government bill. Ministers press for measures amid a record long session, while Gladstone stays buoyant. Key ministers defend parish councils bill and naval policy faces a crucial vote next Tuesday.
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Goschen
Salisbury
United Service Club
Liberal Union
Commons
Gladstone
William Harcourt
Henry Fowler
Herbert Asquith
House of Commons
Carlton Club
Squires
Lowe Assault Case Leaves Mrs Lowe Hospitalized
Mrs Thomas S Lowe recovered from a stabbing by her intoxicated husband at 38 Fifth Street Chelsea. She now stays with her mother on Washington Avenue and may miss Chelsea court as her hip wound aches. The assault stemmed from years of drinking, with threats prior to the Saturday incident. The baby shielding Mrs Lowe was unharmed. Mr Lowe faces murderous assault charges with his mother-in-law testifying.
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Thomas S
Kernwood Club Election In Malden
Kernwood Club in Malden reports an excellent financial standing with a membership over 400 after last night's annual meeting. Officers elected include President PD J Flanders Vice President Elisha W Cobb Secretary Joseph D Bicknell and Treasurer John G Chandler along with a full slate for committees and an executive panel chaired by G H and Rufus H Sawyer among others.
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Malden
Kernwood Club
PD. J. Flanders
Elisha W. Cobb
Joseph D. Bicknell
John G. Chandler
Allan J. Chase
Joan G. Chandler
Frank J. Bartlett
George H. Chase
Eugene Nelson
Arthur L. Stobinson
George F. Marshall
James H. Waite
Charles L. Eaton
Isha W. Cobb
George H. Graves
James Bartlett, Jr
Gie H
Rufus H. Sawyer
One Nelson
Joseph J. Bicknell
Arthur I. Robinson
Charles J. Eaton
Dana J. Flanders
Steamer Puritan Leaks. Newport Report
The Steamer Puritan in Newport Rhode Island is leaking but not as badly as last night with pumps kept at work only occasionally. Company officers speak little while interior inspection cannot specify damage. Dpends on whether to haul out and dock the ship for overhaul in a month or two as is common annually.
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Newport
R. I
Puritan
What More Can $10 Buy in City Furniture
Paine's furniture company touts a new column of a superb Christofield piece priced at 10 dollars, claiming it is the best value ever shown in city furniture. The advertisement emphasizes exceptional quality and unprecedented pricing.
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Paine
Tre Company
Gasometer Blast Shakes Biddeford Gas Works
A large York Light and Heat gasometer exploded in Biddeford Maine causing roof and wall damage to the building and a nearby tenement. Gas maker Michael McCarthy ignited the gas with a lantern and was badly burned. Loss estimated at 5400 with no insurance. Biddeford and Saco briefly cut off from supply.
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Biddeford
York Light and Heat Company
Michael McCarthy
Saco
Farmer Watt Shoots Self In Massachusetts Hospital
James Watt former Lexington farmer from Scotland lies in Massachusetts General Hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was brought in from a rural town with a bullet near his heart, age 30, unmarried and childless. Doctors report he rests relatively comfortable as efforts to save him continue.
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James Watt
Lexington
Massachusetts General Hospital
Watt
Scotland
New England Gleanings Fires and Falls Across Cities
A New England report notes W W H Drew & Co heel factory at North Easton burned Sunday morning with $4500 loss insured for $2500 due to an overheated chimney. A 35-year-old unknown man’s body was found near an embankment between Irving and Miller’s Falls. foul play is suspected. W O Adams injured exploring Delta Upsilon ruins in Williams town after a fall. A severe sleet storm in Haverhill caused extensive damage to wires and trees. A small LDS Church was organized in Haverhill with 11 members. two converts were baptized in the Merrimac River by Pastor G W Rably. Andrew Bennett of York, N H is still missing after leaping from a window on Nov 26. Pine Tree Division No. 66, Order of Railway Conductors met in Portland and elected officers. Obituaries note George W Ellis of New Bedford, Frederick Denham, Enoch J Connor. Spinney of Eliot NH perished by exposure. funeral held with Piscataqua Lodge Odd Fellows presence. The Salem Cadet Armory Corn Festival continues with large attendance and Boston night upcoming. cantata Mother Goose by Sunday school children. Lane’s factory fire in Rockland caused $1500 total loss, insured. cause unknown. Hyde Park Democratic caucus nominating papers filed for postmaster. two candidates already filed petitions. Australian voting system to be used.
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Delta Upsilon House
Williamstown
Haverhill
Church of Christ, Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
G. W. Rably
Providence
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Rably
Andrew Bennett
York
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Pine Tree Division No. 66
Order of Railway Conductors
Portland
Falmouth
Charles B. Pratt
Grand Trunk Railway
Frank H. Cleaves
Portland & Rochester Railway
S. S. Cahill
Maine Central Railway
W. Sprague
Marshall C. C. Berry
George W. Ellis
New Bedford
Jonathan Bourne
Frederick Denham
Enoch J. Connor
Portsmouth
Simon Fred Spinney
Eliot
George W. Brown
Piscataqua Lodge of
Oddellows
Salem Cadet Armory
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Mary Hemmenway
Lane
Market Street
Rockland
Rockland West Company
Tirrell & Burrill
J. D. Grant
Hyde Park
Samuel R. Moseley
Robert E. Cherrington
Edwin C. Jenney
William F. McIntyre
John F. Dowd
Washington
Kaiser's Gavotte Replaces Court Quadrille At Berlin
The Kaiser decreed a new dance titled Gavotte Lan(ci)ers or Dance Aristocratic to supplant the old court quadrille at imperial functions. Four couples perform steps drawn from quadrille lanciers and contre-dance with detailed figures and timing instructions, ending with a promenade.
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William
Berlin
Was Mrs Meyer Murdered in Yarmouth?
Portland Maine December 17 Mrs Meyer aged woman shot through jaw while sitting near window in a lonely Yarmouth road house died today doctors had despaired of saving her life She had been near death for days No arrests have been made but several persons under suspicion coroner inquest tomorrow may bring new developments Deputy Sheriff Bucknam investigated the case It is believed the shotgun blast was not accidental a motive has not been found yet though the deputy sheriff has a strong case to disclose after the inquest
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Meyer
Yarmouth
Heriff Bucknam
Dennis Cawley Dead North End Politician Remembered
Dennis Cawley died at 94 Worcester Street after a long illness. A key North End Democratic figure two decades ago, he mentored Keany and Carney and helped redraw ward lines in 1874, later retiring from business to travel for health. He leaves a widow and five daughters, including Annie and Mary, Notre Dame Academy graduates.
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Worcester Street
Democratic Party
John C. Tucker
Cornelius
Michael Doherty
James J. Flynn
Matthew Keany
Alonzo M. Giles
Michael Carney
Patrick Maguire
Carney
Maguire
Cawley
Keany
North End
Sligo
Ireland
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Cochran
Collins
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House of Representatives
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Whitmore
Endicott Street
Patrick Connor
Board of Aldermen
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Executive Council
Democratic City Committee
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Mary
Notre Dame Academy
Providence
R. I
Dr Blood Bobs Up In Springfield After Murders
Dr Blood, tied to the Sawtelle murder case and once operating as Dr E B Lewis in Wight block, is back in Springfield under the same alias. He arrived four weeks ago with a partner unaware of his identity, but several locals recognize him and expect his departure soon. He has also used the names Dr Parker in Providence and Boston.
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Dr. Blood
Wight Block
E. B. Lewis
Jim" Henry
Lewis
Dr. Parker
Providence
Boston
Life in Japan by Harvard’s Kitashima Opens Lecture Series
The Young Men’s Christian Union at 48 Boylston street opens Tuesday evening lectures with Wa tari Kitashima of Harvard University speaking on Life in Japan. He will discuss customs rites habits and will appear in native Japanese costume.
Secretary Olney Rules on Remitting Steamship Fines
Secretary Carlisle may remit fines on steamships for immigrant law violations per Attorney General Olney in a May 1892 case involving the steamer Kansas. Four Polish detainees on the Boston run escaped while docked, triggering a $1800 fine against Warren Line for allowing escape of contract laborers.
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Carlisle
Olney
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Miller
Foster
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Warren Line
Boston
Russia
Steamship Company
Minnesota theatre burns in Hutchinson blaze
The opera house building owned by Keewe & Limey burned this morning in Hutchinson Minnesota. The structure housed Keewe & Limey clothing and Engelbergh & Johnson dry goods stores. Total loss estimated at 48000 dollars.
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Opera House
Keewe & Limey
Engelbergh & Johnson
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