Free coinage defeated by House amid Eastern Democrat votes
Washington reports a narrow House vote rejecting a Bland free coinage amendment on an appropriation bill. Seven Eastern Democrats, led by Andrew, joined Republicans to sustain the chair, blocking further floor action. Senator Stewart vows to renew amendments to force a vote before March 4.
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Tariff Punctuation Error on Chocolate Duty Debated
Industry sources discuss opposing efforts to fix a punctuation error in the McKinley bill that sets chocolate duty at 50 percent ad valorem instead of 2 cents per pound. Lawmakers slow to act as tariff amendments stall, with chocolate and binder twine issues unresolved and political timidity noted in Congress.
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Postmaster Hopeful Federal Choice In Boston
Major Benjamin 8. Lovell left for home tonight confident a Republican postmaster will replace General Corse. He predicts Henry A. Thomas will sign the appointment and says Post Office Department officials share the view. Lovell urged Senators to recognize the wisdom of a Republican in the office.
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Benjamin
Lovell
General Corse
Henry A. Thomas
Norfolk Club
Post Office Department
Springfield infringement case and government role
Judge Frank D. Allen met with Attorney-General Miller in Springfield regarding Mr. Smoot's patent infringement suit against the Master Armorer. Allen argues circuit court lacks jurisdiction and expects dismissal. discussions also touched on enforcing the anti lottery law.
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Frank D. Allen
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Smoot
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January Work of the Children's Aid Society
The Children's Aid Society held its January meeting at 106 Beacon Street. Reports show 65 new information cases involving 75 children, with 38 cases handled by the society and 14 referred elsewhere. Six children were placed in private homes while six were placed in free homes. Sixty-five boys occupy Pine Farm West Newton twenty three at Rock Lawn Farm Foxboro and thirteen at Weston Home. Home libraries total 470 readers and the stamp savings system is proving useful. Office and treasurer addresses are listed.
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Children’s Aid Society
George M. Barnard
Beacon Street
C. W. Kirtwell
Bureau of Information
Pine Farm
Rock Lawn Farm
Weston Home
West Newton
Charity Building
Chardon Street
Edward Jackson
Franklin Street
Republicans Likely Endorse Farmers Candidate Morrison Letter
Springfield reports a crisis in the Illinois senatorial contest as Representatives Moore and Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association urge the Republican Steering Committee to choose among three Farmers' nominees. Morrison's prior letter criticizes Democratic obstruction and signals political maneuvering ahead of next Tuesday's deadline.
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Farmers
Colonel Morrison
Springfield
Ill
United States
Representative Moore
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
William R. Morrison
Palmer
Rhode Island Supreme Court backs election redo in Second District
The Rhode Island Supreme Court sustains the General Assembly Grand Committee decision ordering a new congressional election for the Second District to be held February 21. Republicans are crestfallen while Democrats, led by Page, anticipate a large majority.
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R. 1
Supreme Court
Grand Committee of the
General Assembly
Congress
Grand Committee
Page
Two Drivers Arrested for Larceny in Thompson Square
Frank McGown of Somerville and Frank Barney of Charlestown, drivers for C. D. Cobb & Co., were arrested yesterday on larceny charges. They admit taking two to three extra sacks of flour per trip for about six weeks, with possible longer thefts claimed by police. Each man says the act was to compensate for shrinkage.
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Frank Barney
C. D. Cobb & Co
Thompson Square
Ek Tara
McGown
Somerville
Barney
Charlestown
Bondholders Meet Over Untangling Mortgage Snarl at Boston Hotel
About forty bondholders gathered at Young’s Hotel to hear a committee report on continuing as trustee and appointing trustee agents for the National Mortgage Debenture Company. The meeting approved appointing five agents, discussed potential temporary withdrawal of the Boston Safe Deposit Trust Company, and reviewed mismanagement and defaults in Western mortgage dealings including salaries and officer conflicts.
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Young’s Hotel
Boston Safe Deposit Trust Company
National Mortgage Debenture Company
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Church
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Mulvane
Rowley
Boston Safe Company
Hill
Safe Deposit Company
Rogers
C. J. Glidden
Topeka
New Hampshire
Glidden
Clark W. Hatch
Kansas Mortgage Company
Debenture Company
Beal
Kansas Company
Kansas
Boston
Samuel N. Brown
William E. Fowler
George May
Carroll N. Beal
George Y. Johnson
Western Farm
City
School principals urge parents to end unauthorized prize drills
An edict from headmasters of the Boys High and Latin Schools asks parents to cooperate in stopping unauthorized prize drills for students. The circular cites disorder, late hours, unfair practices, and potential bribery of judges, urging parents to disapprove and protect school discipline and military drill reputation.
Notable NH hotel owner Collins Buchanan dies at 63
Collins M. Buchanan of Buchanan & Willis proprietors of the Hotel Windsor Manchester NH died yesterday at 63. He previously ran the Plymouth House Black Mountain House Campton and Eagle Hotel North Woodsville. Also Freeman H. Morse former US Consul General in London died yesterday in Subiton Surrey at 84. Morse had served in Congress and aided US during the Civil War. Soden Pastilles highly recommended by Prof Koch and Sir Morrell Mackenzie with testimonial signatures on each box. Price 60c.
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Buchanan & Willis
Windsor
Manchester
N. H
Plymouth House
Black Mountain House
Campton
North Woodsville
Freeman H. Morse
United States
London
Subiton
Surrey
Morse
England
Adam Badeau
Mr. Morse
House of Representatives
Prof
Koch
Sir Morrell Mackenzie
Morrell Mackenzie
Marriages and Obituaries Roundup From Massachusetts Papers
Notices list multiple marriages on Feb 4 in Wayland Marlboro and Waltham as well as obituaries for individuals aged from 16 to 90 in Boston Roxbury Cambridgeport Dorchester and Melrose. Includes funeral details for John Utley and Mary Phelps among others.
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Harriman
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Howland
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Nahant
Sylvie S
C. Henry Johnson
Phelps
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Thomas
Ellen Phelps
Spear
Cincinnati
Julia Maripe
J. E. Spear
Quincy
Spurr
Massachusetts General Hospital
Warren Spurr
Thurston
Cambridgeport
Annette M
Charles F. Thurston
Utley
Brookline
John Utley
St. Paul
Alton Place
P.m. Worth
Melrose
Harriet A. Worth
Nantucket
Watson
Boston
Mary Forbes Watson
Robert
Mary H. Watson
Milton
William R. Emerson
Massachusetts hearing on probate acts for absent heirs estates
The Massachusetts Legislature announces hearings of the Probate and Insolvency Committee at the State House Boston on February 19 at 11 oclock. Legislation would let probate courts grant administration and provide full settlement for estates of long absent or unheard persons as if deceased and address winding up insolvent estates where records are missing. The notices are signed by Chairman Benjamin F Bricket t and Clerk James W McDonald.
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