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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1889

Page

5

Dissent Over Naturalization Bill Sparks Bipartisan Debate

Washington February 5. General Collins and Judge Seney issue a minority report opposing the naturalization bill. The minority objects to expense and travel to courts, the English speaking test, and the preemption declaration section. Oates supports favorable reporting despite the dissent.

Washington Sreerau Judiciary Committee of the House Colonel Oates Alabama General Collins Massachusetts Seney Ohio United States Supreme Court of Minnesota Collins

New Mexico Still in Doubt Over Territorial Admission

The omnibus territorial bill committee discussed admission of five territories. Democrats back North and South Dakota Montana Washington and New Mexico while Republicans favor the four but oppose New Mexico. Sessions continue with no clear agreement and New Mexico remains the sticking point.

New Mexico North South Dakota Montana Washington

Secretary Whitney Orders Naval War Records Collected

Secretary Whitney issues a formal directive on War of the Rebellion naval records. He notes most papers in the Navy Department are those sent to the department or forwarded by flag officers. He asks holders of letters and reports to transmit items to the naval war records office. Copies will be made and originals returned if requested. Transmission costs will be paid by the department.

Whitney Navy Department Department Office of the Naval War Records

Senate Finance Committee Deliberates Direct Tax Bill

The Senate finance committee studied the direct tax bill and considered House amendments. Members doubt the amendments, likely recommending non concur rence. No final action was taken, delaying possible White House submission before March 4 and risking passage before session end.

Senate Finance Committee House Republican Congress

General Collins Honored With Repeated Judiciary Dinner Invite

General Collins and Mrs. Collins have been invited for the fourth time to a judiciary dinner hosted by the President for Supreme Court justices. The honor is rare, with only two or three representatives chosen each year. Mrs. Collins arrives tomorrow to visit, and Friday night they may attend Secretary Whitney's card reception.

Collins

Kenna's Chances Waning In West Virginia Senate Fight

Charleston West Virginia February 5 two ballots were held for United States Senator tallying Goff 43 Kenna 41 Pearsal 3 Herford 2 Walker 1 and on the second Goff 43 Henneea Pearsal 3 Herford 3 Walker 1 Pelt and Shanklin switch to Kenna with no stated reason. It appears Kenna will not be returned.

Charleston W. Va United States Goff Kenna Pearsal Herford Walker Governor Wilson Henneea Pearsal Pelt Shanklin Dorrscheiner

Call for a permanent legislative revision board in Massachusetts

Letter to the editor discusses reforming legislation creation and wording. It cites a 1854 Law Reporter article and argues for a dedicated commission to revise bills, oversee engrossment, and report improvements to the Legislature. The piece notes judiciary committees cannot replace such a body.

Colums Law Reporter N.S Massachusetts Protestant Episcopal Church Andover Boston

Fall River Mills Stock Sales and Officers Elected

Fall River reports a block of American Linen Mills stock sold at 1000 a share with dividend. Annual meetings of Troy Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing and Massasoit Manufacturing select officers. gains and asset totals noted. Dividends declared include 25 and 30 per share plus 2 percent for Richard Borden Mills.

Fallt River G. M. Haffords & Co American Linen Mills Border City Wampanoag Merchants Shore Troy Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company Richard B. Borden Thomas J. Borden John S. Brayton Andrew J. Borden Tall River Hospital Massasoit Manufacturing Company Frank L. Palmer Wendell E. Turner Edward A. Palmer W. H. Turner Elisha L. Palmer Troy Cotton and Woollen Manufactory Richard Borden Mills

Banquet and club reunions fill Boston hotels

The Clover Club held its ladies night at the Vendome with about 100 attendees. John H. Galligan of Taunton presided. readings by P. D. Dwyer. poems by John E. Gilman. vocal selections by Dr. J. A. Keily A. Turner and John F. Dever. Baldwin's Orchestra provided music. Numerous reunions followed at Young's and Chauncy Hall Battalion events with officers elected for the coming year. George Kennan lectured at Tremont House. many prominent guests stayed at Parker House and Vendome, including W. H. North and J. Reed Whippie amid a long list of visitors from across the region.

Clover Club Vendome John H. Galligan Taunton P. D. Dwyer the Waste Basket John E. Gilman Gerald Griffin M.I. Callahan J. A. Keily A. A. Turner John F. Dever Baldwin T. J. Monaghan Young F. F. Baldwin A. H. McAloon J. E. Fogarty John Tillson W. W. White Chauncy Hall Young’s Edward B. Staples John Reed Whippie John C. Clapp, Jr Major Staples KE. C. Bradlee W.H. Sayward, Jr A. E. Locke W.T. Wonson T. J. Cushing W. Wilson F. E. Parlin H. M. Mott- Smith E. A. Knudson M. W. Whitney, Jr Chauncy Hall School A. C. Post H. B. Sawyer H.G. Bradlee W. H. Lewers H. C. Quinby A. F. Harris J. E. Gallis C. 8S. Butler P. G. Parsons A. H. Alden George K. Clarke L. S. Evans C. Fred Howe Pansy Club Parker House E. B. Wadsworth Odd Fellows’ Hall A. D Andrews A. D. Nichols Schoolmasters’ Club Norwich University Quincy House Joseph Stedman Beenty C. Kent Col Thomas Clarke J.Q. A. McCallaster Samuel _Cross A. J. Daws Joseph Stediman Charles Lewis H. O. Kent Samuel Cross Louis Sheldon George D Thomas Young’s Hotel Oriental ‘Tea Company Stillman B. Allen F. A. Allen W. T. Shapleigh W. H. North Mr. Allen George Kennan Tremont House Melrose S. Steiniger Chicago Ill M. A. Potter Winship J. C. Campbell Columbus A. W. Billings Brooklyn G. W Garside Charles E. Foster Washington, D. C C. W. Emerson Beverly B. F. ‘Ulbut Thomas E. Woods Tacoma Park Washington George T. Hill W. F. Herman Buffalo N. Y Francis Fessenden Portland W. H. Hewins Falmouth George W. Cooper New York H. W. Briggs Briggs Newport R. I. Vendome J. B. Walker Irvington A. J. Pussell R. 8. Hawley Geer Stebbins R.H. Dana W. D. Dana Boston F. J. Slade Trenton N. J Naugatuck Conn H. D. Stanley Bridgeport H. P. Brooks Cleveland, O E. W. Studley Rochester N. H Averall Milford H. H. Brock

Vanderbilts Stir New York Market Amid Granger Decline

The New York market saw Vanderbilts lead while Granger stocks were weak. Chased by sellers from Jones, Kennet Hopkins and others, with Chicago houses active. Bonds and railroad shares shift as the Western roads face Brewer’s tariff ruling and Penn plans unfold.

New York Villard Granger Jones, Kennet & Hopkins Chicago Chase, Higginson & Co Burlington & Quincy J. D. Slayback Oregon & Transcontinental

Engineer Sortwell Killed In Somerville Railroad Crash

An early morning derailment on the Lowell line near Cross Street bridge in Somerville killed engineer William Sortwell and injured several crew members. The collision occurred when rails spread on the approach to a cattle train, wrecking the Leopard engine and causing a second collision with an ice train. The dead man, about 20, left a widow and a crippled daughter. body sent to St Johnsbury Vermont for burial.

Lowell Somerville William Sortwell Leopard Boston West Somerville Watertown Cross Street Bridge Edward Trenholm Charles H. Cushing Chipman FE. Sears William R. Sutherland Sortwell Trenholm Milk Row E. M. Carter Sears Massachusetts Hosital Utherland Cushing St. Johnsbury

Amusements in Boston Theaters Listings

Keene Hollis Street Theatre offers 2 pm and 7 45 pm shows. Boston Museum presents Sweet Lavender at 2 pm and 8 pm. Park Theatre features Resina Voies at 8 pm. Globe Theatre shows Maggie Mitchell in the afternoon. Boston Theatre has Booth and Barrett in the evening. Howard Atheneum offers Variety with 2 pm and 8 pm showings. Grand Opera House presents Zitka at 7 45 pm.

Hollis Street Theatre Keene Boston Museum Howard Atheneum Variety Ervening Grand Opera

Marriages reported in city notices

Marriages include Frederick I Benjamin to Josephine Mount in the city on February 2. Heman L Kemp of Boston weds Carrie M Doane of Dorchester on February 4. Walter L Rounsville of Fairhaven weds Alice Curby of New Bedford on January 25. Walter A Shores weds Regina S Nightingale of Somerset on February 4 at Shawmut Congregational Church.

Benjamin—Mount John Hood Frederick I. Benjamin Josephine Mount Kemp—Doane Dorchester W. P. Ray Worcester Heman L. Kemp Boston Carrie M George A. Doane Rounsville Curby Fairhaven Walter L. Rounsville Alice Curby New Bedford Shores—Nightingale Shawmut Congregational Church William Eliot Griffis Walter A. Shores Regina S. Nightingale Somerset Mass

Deaths in Ames and vicinity include several local names

Death notices from Ames and surrounding towns list Frances Ames widow R W Ames Roxbury. Edward M Brannon aged 16 Dorchester. Amber M Beal 21 Rockland wife of Albert Beal. Mary Alice Blanchard 21 West Acton. Elizabeth F Ballister 89 Baltimore widow of Joseph Ballister. John Theodore Clark 68 Boston Highlands. Bridget Faherty 76 South Boston. Lawrence L Hamilton 65 Charlestown. Mary Etta Hanscom 1 year Boston Highlands. Mary E Hayden Mary E Hayden Feb 4. Thomas B Horgan Aiken SC son of Patrick and Margaret Horgan. Jennie S Hayward 31 Malden. Daniel Hartnett 55 South Boston. John C Johnson 24 Chelsea. William H Kinsman 68 Winchester. Charles J McDonald Cambridgeport 4. May McGinty 56. Mrs Mary A Putnam 72 South Boston formerly Bridgton. Miss Sophia Ruemker Amesophia Ruemker South Boston. Miss Mary R Spring Weston 65. George C Simmons Fairfield Centre Me 64. Angeline Fiora Woodbury Oakland Cal 36. James S Wilder 80 years 1 month 12 days. Funeral at Roxbury residence of son Wil liam S Wilder 108 Zeigler St Wednesday 5 pm. remains to Yarmouth for burial Thursday.

Ames Needham Frances R. W. Ames Roxbury Brannon Dorchester Edward M. Brannon Beal Rockland Amber M Albert A. Beal Blanchard West Acton Mary Alice Blanchard Luke J. M. Blanchard Ballister Baltimore Elizabeth F. Ballister Joseph Ballister Boston Clark Boston Highlands John Theodore Clark Faherty South Boston Bridget Faherty Hamilton Charlestown Lawrence L. Hamilton Hanscom Mary Etta Frank E Mary A. Hanscom Hayden Mary E Hannah Matthew Hayden Horgan Aiken Thomas B Patrick Margaret Horgan Hayward Malden Jennie S William T. Hayward Biddeford Hartnett South Patrick McGinty Putnam Mary A. Putnam Bridgton Stc Ruemker Amasophia Spring Weston Mary R. Spring Simmons Fairfield Centre George C. Simmons Woodbury Oakland Cal Angeline Fiora George E. Woodbury Andrew M Angeline E. Haines Galena Wilder James William S. Wilder Zeigler Street Yarmouth Mass

Charity Club to Mark Tenth Anniversary With Musical Event

The Charity Club celebrates ten years of aiding intemperate women with a Charpiot Home dedication in a coffee party and musicale at Parker House on Wednesday evening February 13. Performers include Mrs. E. Humphrey Allen, Mrs. S. B. Van Santwood soprano, Miss Trask, Miss Nellie Plummer pianists, and Mr. C. N. Allen violinist.

Charpiot Parker House E. Humphrey Allen B. van Santwood Trask Nellie Plummer C. N. Allen

Modern Office Furniture at Paine’s Low Prices

The World notes that modern tools and furnishings reflect a business and professional image. Paine’s Furniture Company offers up to date office furniture at low prices and reasonable rates for custom work, with few rivals for value and speed.

Paine’s

Seeds of disease and a nerve tonic claim

The piece warns that neglecting early symptoms leads to fatal illness and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura as a vegetable restorative. It touts benefits for nerves, sleep, memory, and various ailments and offers free consultation with Dr. Greene at 64 Temple Place, Boston, priced $1.00 per bottle.

Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

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