Pugh Attacks Tariff, Urges Free List and Tax Reform
The speaker argues against whiskey taxes and tariff burdens on consumers, urging revenue reform to fund pensions and debt. He proposes removing internal taxes on tobacco and lowering duties on raw materials while preserving iron ore protections. President Cleveland is praised for courage, and the Senate session adjourned after executive business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Cleveland
Pugh
Blair
Senate
Cockrell
House in Washington Debates Rules and Claims Resolutions
The House appoints a rules committee including Randall Mills Reed and Cannon. A resolution to let the Speaker hire a clerk to compile points of order from prior congresses is sent to rules. Debates on French spoliation claims and War records plans lead to adjournment at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincron
House
Committee On Rules
Messrs
Randall
Mills, Reed and Cannon
Cox
New York
Dibble
South Carolina
Committee On Appropriations
Court of Claims
Yeas
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Congress
Brewer
Michigan
Grosvenor
Qobic
Secretary of War
Scott
Funeral for Timothy J. Dacey Draws Large Roster of Support
Thousands attended the private services for Timothy J. Dacey at the Church of the Immaculate Conception after a morning ceremony at 61 Maywood Street Roxbury. Members from the school committee city council Charitable Irish Society Central Club Medical Club Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and many friends filled the church and grave was at Catholic cemetery at Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Dacey
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Maywood Street
Roxbury
Dacey
Rowe
Charitable
Irish Society
Central Club
Charles V. Whitten
Benjamin Dean
John &. Fitzgerald
John M. Corse
Charles H. Taylor
Medical Club
Harris and Draper
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Henry Walker
Mr. Dacey
Matthew Keaney
John B. Moran
James R. Murphy
Edward A. McLaughin
Thomas J. Gargan
William B. &. Whall
Dennis H. Morrisey
Jeremiah W. Fogarty
Father Russo
Auburn
New Ladies Lunch Rooms Open on Tremont Street
The new Ladies Lunch rooms at No 132 Tre Mont street opened yesterday drawing shoppers seeking light lunches and confections. The finished rooms include parcel and retiring areas, a lunch parlor, confectionery counter, and a flowers corner, all described as strictly first class.
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Tremont Street
Great Libel Suit In Brookline Over Highway Dispute
The Brookline libel case pits Colonel Aspinwall and Louis Cassier against Mayor Chandler over published accusations. Indictments allege false statements about a remonstrance and a notorious liar charge. Court opened with Judge Pitman presiding as public interest swelled.
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Chandler
Aspinwall
Brookline
Harrison Place
Kent Street
Board of Selectmen
Colonel Aspinwall
Mr. Chandler
Louis Cassier
Mr.Chandler
Messrs
Cassier
Pitman
Dedham
B. W. Harris
Wadleigh
New Hampshire
Kingman
Bumpus of
Quincey
Norfolk County
Bumpus
Codman will case continued amid testimony on care and conduct
In the Codman will case Judge Allen postponed proceedings as police officer John M Penniman testified about Codman eccentricities and a promissory note of 741.34 to Eliza Ann Kimball. Drs Chadwick and Clark questioned Codman mental state. Butler W H Guscott described his drinking and muttered threats.
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Codman
Allen
John M. Penniman
Charles A. Vialle
National Bank of the Republic
Eliza Ann H. Kimball
Morse
Clark
Chadwick
Raymond accident report urges yard signal upgrades
The railroad commissioners fault the conductor for running beyond Fitchburg without protecting the rear of his freight train amid yard changes from old Fitchburg to East Fitchburg. They urge revising freight train rules, improving orders, and installing signals at Fitchburg and East Fitchburg with a mid month report on adopted changes.
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Fitchburg
East Pitchburg
East Fitchburg
East
Vitchburg
Higginson's Women and Men in Harper's Bazar
A review notes Colonel Higginson's sixty prose pieces in Women and Men from Harper's Bazar. The essays mix light wit and moral tone advocating women's education and careers, with praise for maiden aunts and vivid anecdotes such as a Vassar student named Kittie.
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Browning
Colonel Higginson
Harper's Bazar
Beacon Street
Kittie
Kerenhappuck
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
New York
Harper & Bros
How to Appoint Methodist Ministers
Nearly two hundred Methodist Social Union members attended the annual meeting last night. Officers were chosen: President Charles E. Kimball. vice presidents William Clark and Warren P. Adams. secretary treasurer Willard E. Allen. executive committee William Broadbeck Leavitt Bates Leroy F. Johnson William S. Haven J. Sumner Webb. The Rev. George S. Chadbourne argued for reform, saying the current method concentrates power and excludes church and minister participation. He proposed electing a presiding elder and allowing churches to invite pastors of their choosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Social Union
Charles E. Kimball
Lynn
William &. Clark
Warren P. Adams
Willard E. Allen
William Broadbeck
Leavitt Bates
Leroy F. Johnson
William S. Haven
J. Sumner Webb
George S. Chadbourne
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chadbourne
The New Astronomy by Langley reviewed by Ticknor Co
A long critique of Langley's The New Astronomy noting his roles at Alleghany University and Smithsonian, the bolometer invention, and the book's aim to bring new solar moon and planetary studies to educated readers. It highlights photographs, meteor and comet research, and the hope that the new astronomy will map the universe and apply sun energy to industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley
Urania
Earth
Red Sea
Carthage
Egypt
Connecticut
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Boston
Ticknor & Co
Three new lives of Washington by three prominent writers
In the Boys and Girls Library of American Biography Rev Edward Hale presents Washington as a human man through his diaries and letters. He includes personal details such as home life and daily routines to show Washington’s warmth and humanity alongside his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Middlebrook
Mt. Vernon
Cambridge
Boston
George Washington
Edward Everett Hale
New York
G. P._ Putnam's Lane
Laughton, Macdonald & Co
Boys’ and Girls’ Library of American Biography
Edward K. Hale
General
Statesman
Dr. Hale
Hale
Ida Waughns Alphabet Book Praised for Beauty
A reader lauds Ida Waughn s Alphabet Book for children as the prettiest black and white volume yet printed. The reviewer praises the refined design, lively illustrations, and the educational value of artful alphabet lessons by the poet and artist duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Waughn
Lida Waugh
Philadelphia
J. B. Lippincott Company
Boston
Clarke & Carruth
Price
Business Failures Hit Ontario Store and U S Traders
Joseph Kidd and Sons of Dublin Ontario have failed with liabilities around 150000. A M Cone, longtime Lee clothing dealer, failed with liabilities about 12000. Creditors are mainly Boston and New York firms. George E Tuttle of Groton to settle. debts near 1400 with small assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kidd
Weather Indications for New England and Nearby States
Indications for twenty four hours from 7 a m Tuesday predict colder conditions in Maine and New Hampshire then warmer fair weather with easterly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut to see slightly warmer air with eastern parts colder and rain by Wednesday. Vermont and eastern New York to warm then snow Tuesday night with increasing easterly winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
New York
Weather Forecast for Southeastern New England
For the twenty four hours starting tonight southeastern New England will see increasing cloudiness with snow or rain. By Wednesday expect decidedly colder, clearing weather says H. H. Cuayron Observer at Blue Hill Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Sill Observatory
New England
H. H. Cuayron
Mt Bowdoin Reading Room marks first anniversary
The Mt Bowdoin reading room at the corner of Washington and Eldon streets Dorchester holds its first anniversary meeting this evening at 7 45. A year in review will be reported, new committees chosen and speeches given by Alderman elect Otis Eddy General Hazard Stevens and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Bowdoin
Washington and
Eldon Streets
Dorchester
Otis Eddy
Hazard Stevens
Desirable trotters and coaches in sale at bazaar
Public sale of trotters pacers and saddle horses at Bazaar Thursday December 22 at 10 80 o clock. First 14 horses owned by C F Keyes Lowell Massachusetts with many from other gentlemen. Horses on view Monday to sale day with detailed descriptions of each lot including speed records and runtimes and wagon and buggy outfits.
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C. F. Keyes
Lowell, Maas
Black Cloud
Mambrino Patehen
Saugus
Tom Marsh
Dr. Perkins
Lowell
Paddy Kelly
Young America
Young Columbus
Henry Richardson Coud
Oa Cnstom
Tommy Fearnaught
Old Fearnaught
Lucy Williams
Lady Cahill
Goddard
Matt
Kentuck
Almont
Auburn
Maine
White Stockings
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Rysdyk
New England
Phil Sheridan
Harry Knox
Farmington
Ray Morgan
Skowhegan
Watchmaker
Gen. Knox
Dirigo
Old Drew
Dr. Loring
Salem
Washington
Lightfoot
General Knox
Gideon
Hambletonian
W. A. Yates
Vassalboro
Reading
Cromwell
Dollie
Somerville
Vermont
Fragmentary Bond List Entries Across Several Firms
A list of bonds and shares for multiple companies and banks appears, including Nashua Manufacturing, Lowell and Pacific Mills, Lawrence Manufacturing, Nat'l and Shawmut Banks, Merchants, Boston & Lowell R R, Cocheco, Amory, York, and Rutland lines. The text notes various bonds with dates 1896 1898 1909 and amounts such as 2000, 3600, and 74 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiedree Mfg. Co
Amor
Wore
Ester, Nashua & Rochester
Cutler Land Co
Vermont & Mass. RR. Co
Cheshire RR. Co
Fairbanks Co
Boston & Lowell
Cleveland
W. L
Memphis
Kansas
Colorado
Little Rock Junction
New Mexico
Southern Pacific
Citizens’ Nat'l Bank of
Worcester
Mass
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester R.R. Co
Rockland Bank
Manchester Mills
Arlington Mills
Webster Bank
Boston Belting Co
Glendon Iron Co
Middlearey
Jackson Co
Dorchester Gas Light Co
Jadkins Ry. Train Signal Co
Union Pacific Ry. Co
Cambridge
Boston & Maine R.R
Boston & Albany
R.R
Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon
Boston
Lvumouy
Continental Mills
Washington Mills
New
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Nashua & Lowell
Manchester & Lawrence
Fitchburg
Hillsdale & So
Western
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Arkansas Valley Town and Land Co
Lombard Investment Co
American Electric Mfg. Co
de N. Y
Penn. Telo. Co
Omaha & So
Lansing & No
Sioux City & Pac
City of Cinn
M. L
Pal. Car Co
Bristol County Taunton Bank Shares Trade Note
On Wednesday December 28, 1887 a trade note records 10 shares in Bristol County National Bank Taunton and 40 shares in Taunton National Bank, indicating a market activity excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Natl. Bank
Taunton
Taunton Natl. Bank
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co
West End St. Ry. Co
Busell Trimmer Co
Sale of old Navy supplies announced at League Island Yard
Navy Department announces public auction of unserviceable stores and old materials at the League Island Yard Philadelphia to highest cash bidder. Sale begins 10 a m Tuesday Jan 17 with 10 percent deposit, removal within twenty days. schedules available from Commandant or Navy Department.
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Navy Department
Washington
League Island
Philadelphia
Penn
Navy
United States
League Island Yard
William C. Whitney
Secretary of
The
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Mrs. Kimball
Mr. Codman
Will Case
Raymond
NEW Books
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. Boston
IC ‘Lear Ieeenner
Ceeo
Atl
Eastport
Portland
Northfield
Block Island
Nantucket
Srevercelaseo
Albany
Cloudy
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Boises
Clear Hatteras
Steewwee
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Montgomery
Peewee Ie
New Orleans
Fair Shrew
Fort Smith
Galveston Oe
Clear
Knoxville Tree
NEE
Cincinnati
Eae
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Senetee
Oswego
Detroit
Seoree
Clau Duluth
Snow St. Paul
Des Moines
Snow Saugeen
Rock Cliffe
Montreal
Yarmouth
Halifax
Noudy Leavenworth
Loudy Huron Serene
Vincent
Bismarck Ae
Clearort Buford
Fort Assinaboine
Snow Fort Sill
Dodge City
Santa Re
el Paso
Clear Salt Lake City
Necro
Bowdoin
Co. T. Walker
Walker’s Horse and Carriage Bazaar
Portland Street
Lancaster Street
Lewis J. “Bird
Bromfield Street
Phillipe Rousseau
Paris
L. Jopy
Volmer
Munich
T. Norr
Jules Salles
Prof
Karl Hetz
Fioratio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Ex Steamship
Pavonia
Valencia
Almeria
California
Florida
City of
Savannah
Gate City
D. H. Miller
Cc. F. Libbie & CO
Maynard Place
Choice Collection
G. Beck & Son
Henry C. Bird
C. E. Osgood
Washington ST
Echorce
Clark, Putnam & Co
Brown & Co
East Cambridge
Chamber Furniture
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Bare Merrimack Mfg. Co. “Inc
Nat'l City Bank
Meregaille Nat'l Bank
Saleu
Dwirett Ao
Do Cocheco Mfg. Co
de Lowell Mch. Shop
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hogast & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leomard Street
R. Knights & CO
Main St
Cambridgeport
West
Springfield Street
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
R. L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange
Hoom
Chicago & Alton Rd. Com
Eliot
Eominace Co
Bank of Bennington
Point of Pines Co
Neptune Ins. Co
Shawmut Natl
Natl
City Bank
Atlag Natl. Bank
Bank of Commerce
Do First Natl Bank
Do Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Stanham Main
Bates Mig. Co
Arlington Gas Light Co
Arlington
Boston Gas Light Co
Old Boston
Exchange Bank
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co. of
Penigewasset Valley Rd
Union Bank
Bank of the Commonwealth
Appleton Mig. Co
Charles L. Bly
Stearns & George
Telegraph & Telephone
Pearl ST
Chas
T. Bowell
Court St
Choice
E. Ridbler
Stationer
Broylston St
Col. Berkeley
Gorham, Rogers & CO
Dundee
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