Postage on Merchandise Hotly Debated in Congress
Secretary Windom backs merging third and fourth class mail to set 8 cents per pound for merchandise, with full prepayment. House subcommittee mulls bill by General Bingham amid broad support from Postmaster General Wanamaker and most postmasters, while small shopkeepers voice concern. General Corse and Colonel Allen push for action as Postmaster Lincoln delays until Feb 25.
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Washincton
Congress
House
House Committee On
Post Offices
General Bingham
Philadelphia
United States
Wanamaker
Ostmaster-General
van Cott
Genparal Bingham
General Corse
Boston
Department
Colonel Allen
Lowell
The Worsted Case Now Heads Toward Supreme Court
The worsted classification dispute over whether worsted cloths are woollens moves to court tests in Chicago and St Louis with appeals to the Supreme Court. Treasury will defend Windom's decision. woollen makers await outcomes as imports keep rising and prices hold.
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Windom
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Circuit
Supreme Court
Treasury
Gresham
Blatchford
the Treasury
North Brookfield Post Office Fight Reveals Factions
Congressman Walker faces a vote fight over the North Brookfield Post Office when a petition supported Alvin W. Gilbert for appointment only if needed. The current incumbent George C. Lincoln has served thirty years and asks not to be disturbed.
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Bacheller
Barnes
Lincoln
Gilbert
Walker
North Brookfield
Alvin W. Gilbert
Republican Town Committee
Grand Army
George C. Lincoln
James E. Miler
Francis
Another High Tariff Decision Highlights Glass Bottle Duty
The Treasury Department upholds 45 percent ad valorem duty on filled glass bottles under Articles of Glass Cut. Importers argued for 35 percent under Green and Colored Bottles and 40 percent as flint and lime bottles. The appraiser noted ground smooth openings for airtight metal caps, justifying the higher rate.
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Treasury Department
New York
Democrats Plan Active Campaign in Congress Race
The Democratic congressional committee approved an aggressive plan to recruit members from states without Democratic representatives. Young leaders including Andrew of Massachusetts Flower of New York and Wilson of West Virginia will set up headquarters to aid Democratic candidates in tight races by distributing tariff reform documents. Andrew named W L Putnam of Portland Maine and Oscar Lapham of Providence Rhode Island as committee members.
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Andrew
Massachusetts
Flower
New York
Wilson
West Virginia
W. L. Putnam
Portland
Maine
Oscar Lapham
Providence
Rhode Island
Copper interests seek tariff move against English metal
Congressman Randall of New Bedford obtained a Ways and Means hearing for Mr. Matthews of the New Bedford Copper Co and Mr. Snow of Revere Copper Co. They push to block free import of English yellow metal under old metal pretenses, arguing it competes with American copper. the committee may insert a tariff paragraph to fulfill this aim.
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Randall
New Bedford
Ways and Means Committee
Matthews
New Bedford Copper Company
Snow
Revere Copper Company
Morgan Confirmed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs
The Senate confirmed Thomas J. Morgan after nearly five hours of debate with 28 votes for and 16 against. Two Republicans voted no, and several Democrats supported confirmation while Dorchester’s nomination faced separate roll calls and a lack of quorum. Other confirmed posts included Massachusetts postmasters F P Howard and C B Bowman and Navy bureau of ordnance chief Captain Folger.
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Morgan
Senate
Thomas J. Morgan
Spooner
Manderson
Evarts
Aldrich
Dawes
Dolph
Reagan
General Morgan
Daniel Dorchester
D.D
Ingalls
Kansas
Pierce
North Dakota
Messrs. Plumb
Davis
Minnesota
Blodgett
Colquit
Pugh
George
Dr. Dorenester
Sles
Massachusetts
F. P. Howard
Waltham
C. B. Bowman
Wakefield
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Folger
Controversy Over Colored Guest at Riggs House Dining
A scene in Washington centers on Nathaniel McKay inviting H C Astwood, a former U S minister to San Domingo, to dine at the Riggs House. Congressman Grimes and Representative Lester debate mixed hotel policies as Grimes departs upon seeing a Black guest. Lester says he may vacate if such guests are entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Nathaniel McKay
Congress
Captain Spofford
Riggs House
McKay
H.C. C. Astwood
United States
San Domingo
McKkay
Astwood
Congressman Grimes
Georgia
Shoreham
Grimes
Lester
Niggs
Iean
Marriages in the City February Pairings
Ambrose A. de Cardenas wed Mary Homer of New York on February 11. Dennis V. Mahoney wed Mary Canfield on February 8. John H. Ratterty wed Mary A. Clements on February 11.
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Cardenas
Homer
Miner
Ambrose A. de Cardenas
Mary
New York
Mahoney
Canc Ibi
B. J. Johnson
Dennis V. Mahoney
Canfield
Rafferly—-Clements
This City
James W. Allen
J.P
John H. Ratterty
Mary A. Clements
Obituary notices concise list of deaths from many Boston area locals
A compiled death notices page lists individuals who died in the Boston area and surrounding towns with dates in February. Names include William Crooks Annie Cole Martha Hunt Susan Mason Luella Monteague Ellen Orne Florentin Pelletier Rosella Ralph Alice Roberts Gothilda Robin Daniel Stewart Rachel Standish David W Smith Edward M Taylor Eliza L Vinal George W Ware Elizabeth Whittaker and others with ages and brief locations.
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Crooks
William Crooks
Cole
Newton Centre
Annie C
George Cole
Fallon
Boston Highlands
Mary Fallon
Dorchester
Lower Hills
Martha
Nathan Hunt
Mason
Ater
Susan W
Daniel G. Mason
Lowell Mason
Monteague
Portland
Luella M
Warren L. Monteague
Stephen D
Mary Archer
Longwood
Maas
Orne
Ellen J
William D. Orne
Pelletier
Florentin J
William S
Cecilia
Ralph
Boston
Hughlands
Rosella
James Ralph
Roberts
New York City
Alice Z
Horatio
Helen M. Roberts
Chelsea
Robin
Cambridge
Gothilda
S. Robin
Stewart
East Cambridge
Daniel Stewart
Standish
Hartford
Conn
Rachel C. Standish
George 2
Smith
David W. Smith
Taylor
Ash Street Place
Edward M. Taylor
Vinal
Hingham
Eliza L. Vinal
Ware
George W. Ware, Jr
Whittaker
Elizabeth Whitaker
Market Trends and Rumors From New York and Railroads
The New York market opened weak but moved near the previous close with sugar rising to 64 after an early drop. Analysts discuss Judge O Briens ruling on trust dividends, bears vs bulls on sugar, and heavy short interest. Trading is light with buyers scarce and large orders seen in Sugar and Cotton oil amid anticipated reorganization news and freight-rate shifts.
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New York
Bears
Walbridge
New York Stock Exchange
Wisconsin Central
Mr. Walbridge
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Tariff Questions On Wool and Carpet Woes
Arthur T. Lyman of Boston argues for freeing wool imports and reducing carpet wook tariffs. He disputes Mr Beard’s remarks at the Home Market Club dinner and stresses that protection harms consumers and many industries. Lyman warns that high duties raise carpet costs and hinder cloth and worsted manufacturers, urging broader tariff reform to aid wool growers and consumers alike.
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Beard
12Th
Home Market Club
United States
New England
Massachusetts
The
Iron & Steel Association
South
Germany
France
England
Arthur T. Lyman
E Van Noorden & Coa Copper Trim Shows Demand in New England
Handsome private and municipal buildings in the year finish with sheet-metal trimmings by E. Van Noorden & Coa Boston. They craft from architects designs in copper for first class work and galvanized iron for lower grades. Copper endures like stone and resists weather, while their skylight is tight and fireproof. The Clover Leaf Ventilator aids exhaust of foul air in mills gas houses and stations. smaller units ventilate stores and homes. Descriptive catalogues available on application.
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New England
E. van Noorden & Coa
Boston
Moorish Architecture lecture at Boston Architectural Club
Last evening the Boston Architectural Club heard C Howard Walker discuss Moorish Architecture with stereopticon views of Seville Cairo Alexandria and Granada. Next Saturday the club hosts an exhibition at Hamilton Place by H P Kirby of New York featuring pen and ink drawings from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on view about two weeks.
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C. Howard Walker
Architectural Club
Alcazar
Seville
Cairo
Alexandria
Alhambra
Granada
Hamilton Place
H. P. Kirby
New York
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Massachussetts
Suffolke
City of
Boston
County of
Suffolk
D. Leighton
B. R. Frisskee
Frank S. Frisget
Augusta A. Senter
S. M. Cook
R. C. Stanley
J. WH. Frisbee
QO. L. Frisbee
Llias Frisbee
A. D. Neal
Lewiston
Maine
P. Hunt
Gray
Caroline D. Gross
Contoocook
New Hampshire
C.G. Flanders
New Hampton
Susan Stetson
A.D
5. M. Cook
Kh. C. Stanley
J. H. Frisbee
O. L. Frisbee
Drias Frisbee
A.D. Neal
S. P. Hunt
C. G. Flanders
Commonwealth
I. M. Cook
A. J. Neal
S. P
C. L. Frisbee
Ss. P. Hunt
Joun F. Brown
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted Against Grippe Risk
An old health column warns the danger of pneumonia following grippe and praises pure whiskey as a lung stimulant. It cites Prof Henry A Mott endorsing Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as absolutely pure and superior to other brands for treating the ailment.
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Duffy
Henry A. Mott
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State Street
O’brien
North River Sugar Refinery Company
A. H. Combs
Boocock
Havemeyer House
Eastern
Stoc
George C. Brooks & Co
Fitchburg
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railroad
Granger Roads
St. Paul
C.b.&n
Hamblin
la Crosse
Faithoru
Wozds
West
Henry Clews
St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
von Hoffman
Woerishoffer
Evans R. Dick
Western National Bank
Canda
Blake Bros. & Co
Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook
Cape Cop
MR. Lyman
MR. Beard
Boston Architectural Club
Oriental Art—Leonard & Co
Horatio Harris & Co
Samaria
Franklin
Norton Estate
Kirkland ST
Harvard College
Bradley & Storer
Devonshire Street
Mass
Beverly Shore
Sunset Rock
William C. Paine
Devonshire St
Commonwealth Ave
W. A. Smith
Milk St
Washington ST
South End
West Side
Warrun SP
Washington Street
Boylston ST
Kilby St
Corner Water St
Silas Peirce
Eugene E. Patridge
Charles E. Macallar
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Post Office
Rea. F. Stevens
JOS
Hotels
Savannah, GA
DE Soto
John AL Baker & CO
Marshall House
Savannah
Eearrnett
Massachuyj Setis
Suffolkk
Holden
Joan H. May
Peter Pollard
Boston Post
John F. Brown
H. E. Bellew
Nahant
Meredith & Nelson
Exchange Place
Causeway
Friend Streets
Geo. F. Blake Mfg. Co
Pei
Federal Street
Reston
Water Street
Charles River Avenue
Charlestown
Tudor Co
Issa
Tremont
Abbey & Schoeffel
Comedienna
Rosina Vokes
Felix Morris
London
Eivery
Miss Vo
Globe Theatre
John Stetson
Myles Akhoon
Scanlan
Shakspere
Henry A. Clapp
Chickering Nation
Chickering Rooms
Tremont Street
Joshua Phippen
M. Steinert & Sons
Hollis Isaac J. Rich
Pern Cliff
Union Square ‘Theatre
William Gillette
Box Offce
Park Theatre
Brane Danietees
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkinas
Stowaway
Hermann
TRANS
Atlantiqu& Vaulbdevileles
Boston Museum
0. M. Field
Rivals
Bexeritt
John Mason
Sweethearis
David Garrick
Grand Opera House
Joseph Haworth
Paul Kauvar
Howard Atheneus
Powern Copany
Dbeas
Boylston Street
W. Pulnam
Ceonmonwealth Avenue
West Chester
Park and
Westland Ave
Ianos
Eee Avenue
Hack Bay
Nommona Weraltal
Massachus Setys
Suffolka
Alfred Richards
Melville G. Richards
Copartners
A. Richards & Co
B. R. Frisbee
Frank S. Frisbee
Augustva A. Senter
Said
SS. M. Cour
C.stanney
M. Cook
I. C. Stanley
Divas Frisbee
C. G.landers
K. ©. Stanley
Q. L. Frisbee
Silias Frisbee
Caroline
Gross
G. Flanders
Ss. M. Cook
S. J. Hunt
Caroline Bd. Gross
Atlas National Bank
New American Electrical Arc Light Co
Vermont
Hampshire
Mortague
Don
Congress St
Nalafornia
W. H. Sanborn
North Market Street
Temperance Crusade
Emerson & Morey
Hull
Emerson
Dow
Oliver Ditson Company
Gfockel, Butdank & G6
Fitchburg, Mass
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