TALK AT THE CAPITAL A Do-Nothing Session of Congress
Washington dispatch previews a do nothing session for the Fiftieth Congress with tariff fights and limited legislation. It notes Senate and House friction over tariffs, possible changes in the cabinet, and the political dynamic as Republicans brace for votes on sugar duties and organization of the next House.
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Congress
House
Wader Harrison
Washington
Senate
Blair
Treasury
Silk Syndicate Rumors Stir New York Silk Trade
Reports from New York on December 25 describe a sharp rise in raw silk prices over three weeks and circulating rumors of a powerful international silk trust. Officials mention possible involvement of English French Italian and American bankers with top London and Manchester houses, while Japan and China supply constraints fuel prices.
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New York
London
Manchester
France
Lyons
Japan
China
Roasuthal & Lupfer
Keep Up The Fight For Democratic Clubs Worldwide
The executive committee of the National Association of Democratic Clubs urges continued organization and immediate work across the nation. It recalls past campaigns and calls for renewed effort from Maine to California, stressing Jeffersonian principles, reduced taxes, tariff reform, and opposition to money power and bribery in elections. The group plans a national push for four years, aims for at least one club in every county, and seeks permanent literary bureaus while coordinating with state leagues.
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National Association of Democratic Clubs
Associated Democratic Clubs
United States
National Association
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Indiana
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Cleveland
Thurman
Tilden
Grover Cleveland
Maine
California
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Thomas Jefferson
PALLY
Republic
Arenes
Clu
Executive Committee
Fatal Railroad Accident Kills Ezra Stanley at Manchester
Ezra Stanley of Magnolia is killed instantly when his team is struck by a Boston and Maine train at the Manchester crossing. Flagman Meader signaled, but the team failed to heed and the rig toppled over a bank. Stanley leaves a widow and four children in Manchester.
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Gloucester
Boston & Maine
Manchester
Ezra Stanley
Magnolia
Meader
Mr. Stanley
Gas Escapes In Oxford Street Room Ends In Recovery
Miss Nellie Scott of 10 Oxford Street turned off the gas too far, allowing gas to escape all night. When she failed to appear, Mrs Berry entered the room and found her insensible. Dr McDonald attended, and the young woman is now out of danger.
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Lynn
Nellie Scott
Oxford Street
Marblehead Street Lights Restored Tonight
Marblehead, Dec. 25. The deadlock over street lighting is broken and Marblehead returns to illumination tonight after a period without street lights.
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Marblehead
Williams Street Communications Authority Notice
Williams Street New York City and all communications it receives will be promptly attended to by order of the committee Robert Grier Monroe Chairman.
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Williams Street
New York City
Robert Grier Monroe
Financial rumblings and railway electrification plans across the era
The article surveys stock and transport sentiment in New York and New England with notes on earnings, energy ventures, and railroad optimism. It cites Northern Pacific faith, West End gains, electric streetcar plans from Beacon Street to Arlington, and Boston gas bond subscriptions. It also recounts mining disappointment at the Silver King, copper output in Butte, Maine banking growth, and bridge expansion over the Missouri River with a tally of present and past rail connections.
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Reed
Lodge
New England
New York
New
Cannon
Burrows
Henderson
Iowa
Major McKinley
Michigan
Reede
Rea
Massachusetts
Dr. Davis
K Street
Mr. Lodge
Connecticut Avenue
Hayden
Russell
Arlington
General Cogswell
Governor Long
Colonel Allen
Mr. Whiting
Mr. Burnett
Southboro
Messrs
Morse
Collins
Rockwell
Conant
West End
Beacon Street
Cambridge
Harvard Square
Joy Street
Boston
Arizona
Engineering and Mining Journal
Pinal County
Patti's Paris success wowed crowds and critics alike
Patti drew vast throngs at the Grand Opéra with three performances, the Paris audience flooding the stage with standing room chaos and feverish admiration. Critics noted her vigorous charm, playful chatter, and mixed praise ranging from elegant grace to occasional technical quips.
Salvation Oil liniment claim era set apart
An old advertisement-style claim states no perfect liniment existed until Salvation Oil. It also clarifies that famed violinist Ole Bull was not related to Dr. Bull, the cough syrup maker, separating celebrity from product branding.
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Ole Bull
Dr. Bull
Boston Theatres Weekly Lineup and Concerts
Mary Anderson at Hollis Street Theatre and Margaret Mather at Boston Theatre headline a varied program across city venues. Shenandoah screens at Boston Museum, Parlor Match at Park Theatre, Fantasma at Globe, and Casper the Yodter at Grand Opera House. An Association Hall concert supports the Massachusetts Indian Association with shows at 8. Howard Athenium offers matinee and evening performances, Cyclorama presents Battle of Gettysburg twisting history into a screening.
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Hollis Street
Mary Anderson
Boston Museum
Shenandoah
Park Theatre
Globe Theatre
Boston Theatre
Margaret Mather
Association Hall
The
Massachusetts Indian Association
Howard Athenium
Cyclorama
Tremont Street
Grand Opera House
Casper the Yodter
Beechman Jellison Nuptial in City Ceremony
In this city on December 5, by the Rev B F Hamilton, Alexander Beechman married Blanche M Jellison. Also in this city on December 5, by the Rev H S Shohter, Samuel Cooperstein wed Jennie Axelrod. In Lynn Massachusetts, the Rev Charles Macomber Smith joined L M Marston and Mary A Gresham of Albany in marriage. George E Weaver Jr and Margaret I Nixon wed December 20 by the Rev K Plumb in this city.
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Lymn
Mary A. Gresham
Albany
N. Yweaver
Nixon
K. Plumb
George E. Weaver, Jr
Margaret I. Nixon
Deaths in Malden and city deaths reported
Death notices from Malden and surrounding areas list Susan E Brown and many others with ages ranging from 16 to 83. The listings note several residences including Boston Highlands East Boston and South Boston, with occasional dates in December and a funeral at Newport Memorial Chapel ending with transportation details.
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Devine
Mary
John Devine
Flynn
Boston Highlands
Michael Flynn
Gorham
Coleman Gorham
Griffin
Julia Griffin
Boston
Maggie T
Daniel
Ellen Griffin
Hayward
Boxboro
Charlotte C. Hayward
Stevens Hayward
Hyde
East Boston
Ellen
John Hyde
Kelley
Bridget Kelley
Murphy
Campbridge
John Murphy
McClellan
Robert E
Peter J
Carrie E. McClellan
McIntosh
William H. MccIntosh
Monahan
Peter Monahan
Munson
M. Virginia
Myron A. Munson
Nathan Webb
Washington, D. C
New
Isaac New
Neary
Patrick A. Neary
Sullivan
John D. Sullivan
Wells
Frances M
Thomas M. Wells
Pitman
Paris
Marie J
T. T. Canaan
Ana
L. D. Davis
Newport
Ds Fuaneral
Memorial Chapel
Island Cemetery
Old Colony
Quigley
Charlestown
Margaret
Michael Quigley
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George C. Lord
Summer Street
Goston
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J. G. Freeman
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William H. Cundy
Milk St
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Ee Leonard
Oston
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National Bank OF Boston
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Hern
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G. Hiler
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James Adams
National Bank OF Commmerce OF
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Congress Street
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the Eastern Banking CO
Francis A. Osborn
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John Ieferies & Sons
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A. T. Frothingham
Chichester
Succesa
Chichester Chemical Co
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John Jeffries & Sonb. Gents
Tn Beaton and Vicinity
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J. R. Kendrick
Geo. L. Connor
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Boston Maine Railroad
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Nathaniel J. Bradlee
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Coffin & Henry
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