Turpie Attacks Nicaragua Canal As Senate Debates Rail Bill
In Washington on December 19 Senator Turpie denounced the Nicaragua canal project as financially broken and impracticable, labeling the Maritime Canal Company insolvent. Senator Cullom linked the canal to the Illinois and Hennepin projects, while Turpie proposed a survey order. The House passed a Shiloh battlefield military park bill.
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Cullom
Illinois
Hennepin Canal
Pacific
United States
Turpie
Ind
Maritime Canal Company
Compulsory Interstate Arbitration Bill Introduced
Washington dispatch reports Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers and E. E. Clark of the Railroad Conductors' Association testified on a Wright Kernan bill for interstate arbitration. The measure creates a five member presidential commission to mediate disputes, with penalties for employers and unions during arbitration and provisions for nonliability of members and associations.
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Arthur
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
E. E. Clark
Railroad Conductors’ Association
House Committee On Labor Today
Carroll D. Wright
Kernan
Wright and Kernan
House
Senate
United States
United
Currency Bill Debate Deepens in House Financial Talks
In Washington on December 19 the House scrutinized the currency bill. Representative Warner of New York urged removing taxes on all circulation and defended old State bank notes against charges of unreliability, while Representative Ellis of Kentucky opposed the bill in committee.
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House
Warner
Dem
N. Y
Ellis
Kentucky
Senate committee results signal no rule change this Congress
Washington December 19 The Senate rules committee failed to act on proposals to change Senate rules. Senators view the lack of action as a sign that no closure or other measures will pass this Congress. Blackburn Harris support closure while Gorman Manderson and Aldrich oppose action now.
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Senate Committee On Rules
Senate
Blackburn
Harris
Gorman
Manderson
Aldrich
Destitute Crew From Agate Stranded at New Bedford
A thirteen man crew from the Provincetown whaling schooner Agate arrived in New Bedford in destitute condition. They say they were recruited in Auabon Africa and promised homeward passage by the captain who died en route. The new captain denies any agreement. ship leaks heavily and sailors live on leftover provisions awaiting Christmas. The matter may be taken up with the Spanish consul in Boston as the men are Spanish subjects. Separately the bark Sarah of Boston, bound for this port with sperm oil, has been adrift thirty five days, suggesting possible disaster.
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Agate
Provincetown
Auabon
Africa
Boston
Sarah
Hale
Sabine Cruise Address Energizes Farragut Veterans
Albert E. Tisdale the blind orator spoke to the Farragut Naval Veterans on Washington street about The Cruise of the United States Ship Sabine in 1862 and 1863. He recounted naval Civil War battles and anecdotes from leaders on both sides and noted his service aboard the Sabine and later appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Officers’ election was postponed until January meeting.
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Sabine
Alabama
Albert E. Tisdale
Farragut
Washington Street
Tisdale
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Medford Election Fraud Rumor Stirs City Hall Buzz
Medford wrestles with a close mayoral race between B. E. Perry and Lovering after a disputed one vote. recounts upheld Perry's win. City officials and lawyers weigh potential fraud, with Perry denying concerns and Lovering offering cautious views as an official opinion is sought.
Stoddard Lectures Feature Rome in Music Hall
John L. Stoddard delivered his third lecture detailing Rome and its famed landmarks with fine pictures and historical notes. The talk drew on his experiences and will be repeated at Saturday matinees and the Wednesday and Saturday matinees on December 29 featuring Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun.
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John L. Stoddard
Music Hall
Norway
Land of
Hawaii Intrigue and British Influence Threaten Monarchy
Rear Admiral Walker reports Hawaii's government stable but warns British pressure and potential landings could influence royalists. He notes Pearl Harbor as a strategic naval site and urges another ship to Honolulu to maintain American protectorate interests amid shifting British diplomacy.
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Pacific
Honolulu
Mare Island
Cal
United States
Philadelphia
Champion
Major Wodehouse
Enn
Mass meeting postponed for Armenians to Dec 27
Notices were given in city churches last Sunday and the mass meeting in behalf of the Armenians has been moved to next Thursday evening, December 27.
Bay State Men Present at This Dedication
The dedication of the Camden Methodist Church occurred this afternoon with a large audience. Presiding Bilder W. W. Oster of the East Maine conference and Dr. J. O. Knowles of Lynn and Rev. G. A. Crawford of Woburn attended, among others from out of state. The building cost $10,000 and is noted as an ornament to Camden.
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W. W. Oster
East Maine
J. O. Knowles
Lynn
Mass
G. A. Crawford
Woburn
State
Gargan to Lecture on Men and Memorials at St Rose Hall
The Hon. Thomas J. Gargan will speak tomorrow evening at St Rose Hall Worcester street under John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle auspices on Men and Memorials. He will recount his recent visits to major European cities and a select musical program will accompany the event.
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Thomas J. Gargan
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
John Boyle O'Reilly
Subway board faces injunction amid Burrage conflict
Counsel for the Brookline Gas Company joins subway officials as opposition grows. Objections to Commissioner Burrage’s dual role loom after New Year, with a bid for a temporary injunction to halt construction until a hearing. Governor Greenhalge and Mayor Matthews seek input. Curtis expected to act soon.
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Brookline Gas Company
Greenhalge
Burrage
Subway Board
Matthews
Curtis
Forefathers Day Observed by Boston Boot and Shoe Club
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club marked Forefathers Day with a 4:30 reception and 5 p.m. dinner at the Exchange Club attended by about 165 members and guests. Speakers included Harvey N. Shepard, Edwin C. Bolles, and Mahlon Chance who spoke of the Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, and their hardships and religious customs.
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Plymouth
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Exchange Club
Harvey N. Shepard
Edwin C. Bolles
New York
Mahlon Chance
The
New York Tribune
Plymouth Rock
Death of Saco Druggist at 59 in Maine
Stephen Mitch ell, a longtime Saco druggist and prominent local businessman, died today at age 59. A native of Kennebunkport, he served in the drug trade for forty two years and leaves a family.
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Stephen
Mitchell
Kennebunkport
Gilchrist & Co Sale Prices on Gift Items
Gilchrist & Co offers many items discounted before Christmas. Toilet sets drop from 16.00 to 5.00, comb and brush sets from 2.50 to 1.25, painted plaques 2.25 to 1.19, jewel boxes 1.35 to 69c, work boxes 50c to 25c, and photo frames 3.00 to 1.5c.
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