Tariff reform outlook as independents tilt senate balance
Washington notes rising interest in tariff reform with the election of an Independent Senator in South Dakota and a Likely two Indpendents in Illinois. Democrats hope to shift majority dynamics, aiming for tariff cuts and freer wool iron ore salt and lumber, while Republicans show limited resistance.
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Kyle
Illinois
Palmer
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Hansbrough
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Paddock
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Plumb
Montana
House of Representatives
Rhode Island
Newark
Wisconsin
Michigan
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ohio
California
Nebraska
Republican to Succeed Corse in Boston Post Office
Growing mood favors a Republican for General Corse's Boston postmaster role. Senators Dawes and Hoar back Corse, while President may defer to them and name their choice if party labels prevail. Possible picks include Colonel Rockwell or other old guard veterans, with Mr. Thomas unlikely without Senate support.
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Postoffice Department
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Candler
Boston
Thim
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Old Guard
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Omas
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General Warner on free coinage at House hearing
General A J Warner, head of the National Silver Committee, urged free coinage of silver before the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures. He argued gold’s purchasing power rise since 1873 and dismissed claims free coinage would flood the country with world silver. A New York delegate and a Boston silver delegation spoke as hearings continued amid procedural wrangles. The marshalship query also surfaced as W H H Andrews sought White House support with allies including Senator Hoar.
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Romania
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Senator Gile Assess Endorsement Contrast for Mr Andrews
Senator Gile noted in discussion that the post office race showed a Democratic candidate with strong Republican backing, while Mr Andrews was a thorough Republican yet carried solid Democratic as well as Republican endorsements. The party visited the capitol after leaving the White House and met Mr Candler and other delegation members.
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Protest Against the Congress Committee Report on Naturalization
A letter to the editor defends the District Court judge and clerk over criticism in a Congressional committee report on naturalization. It argues the judge has enforced proper procedures, that naturalization fees are correctly handled, and urges reform of the naturalization law as overdue. Boston, February 17, 1891.
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Post
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Nelson
District Court
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Boston
English Illustrated content in Canada and abroad reviewed
The English Illustrated magazine’s February issue is examined with focus on colonial interest and Canadian topics. It notes illustrations by Lacour and others on Canadian Pacific, British Columbia grazing land, Victoria docks and tea warehouses, plus Norwich’s depiction and a torpedo boat article. It mentions Crawford’s high color installment and links to Madame Romanoff.
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George Baden-Powell
English Illustrated Magazine
British Guiana
Charles Bruce
Canadian Pacific
British Columbia
Victoria
Lacour
Owen Allsop
Norwich
North Atlantic
Madame Romanoff
Mr. Crawford
Two Dog Shows At New England Kennel Club Meet
The seventh annual beach show opens March 31 at Mechanics Hall, with entries closing March 18. New breeds amid classes shifted for entries, and flexible sections may form if five or more entries occur. Massachusetts Kennel Club exhibition runs March 24 to 28 in Lynn, with entries closing March 12. Also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Newfoundland
Massachusetts Kennel Club
Lynn
The Copyright Bill Amid Debates on Diplomacy and Hawaii
In a heated session at Washington February 17 the Senate debated the Copyright Bill and related matters. Amendments targeted US production rules stirred opposition while discussions on Hawaii's treaty and a Pearl River cable claim framed the day. The chamber adjourned at 6 p m after votes on several provisions and a plan to impose duties on foreign works.
Mr Cleveland Letter Strengthens Support says Hentz
New York financier Henry Hentz, on the Cooper Union meeting, tells the Post that Mr Cleveland s silver letter has strengthened him nationwide. He cites mixed reactions among Democratic and Republican businessmen, notes distrust of Harrison’s position, and predicts a political shift as the financial debate cools. He cannot say Governor Hill s stance.
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Governor Hill
Indian Appropriation Bill Actions and Impeachment Report
Washington February 17 House actions include adoption of an amendment to the Indian Appropriation Bill and a report by Mr Thompson of Ohio on impeaching Alexander Boarman judge of the U S Court for the Western District of Louisiana for high crimes and misdemeanors. Debate on fortification funds and committee progress on allotment agreements with multiple tribes followed. House adjourned after ordering the previous question.
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Holman
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Death of Tracy after railroad accident near Somerville
Thomas Tracy, 30, unmarried, of 141 Chelsea Street Charleston, was struck by a train on the Eastern railroad near Somerville. He was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital at 2 pm and died of his injuries at 5 pm. He was a drover by trade, employed on the Allan line of steamers. The notice also mentions a Wednesday Lenten service at 4 30, with sermon by Rev. Andrew P Peabody and a notice of hour change.
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Deaths and notices from Pittsfield and surrounding towns
News from Pittsfield and Westboro reports the death of Samuel Newell after a suicide attempt at a homoeopathic retreat, with family watchfulness noted and Newell’s prior mental health issues. Other obituaries include artist Ernest J. F. Barton in Providence, Abijah W. Crepts a Deerfield politician, Joanna Soule of Eastport, Leander Greeley Cambridge builder, the Rev. Joseph Pattee Massachusetts pastor, Edward C. Goodnow Calais consul, and Admiral Barrière reported dead in Paris.
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Westboro
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Clifton
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New Jersey
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Deerfield
Springfield
Uchanan
Joanna Soule
Robert S. Soule
Eastport
Leander Greeley
Harvard Bridge Commission
Cambridge
Harvard Street
Greeley
Maine
C. E. Hancock
Narragansett
Ward 4
Cambridgeport
Joseph Pattee
Massachusetts Homopathic Hospital
Salisbury
Conn
New Jerusalem
Abington
Haseen
Church of Massachusetts
Edward C. Goodnow
Calais
United States
St. Stephen
N.B
Paris
Admiral Barriére
New York's New Paper Sets Bold New Tone
The Recorder, a new daily to debut tomorrow, hires staff from major city papers including Howard Carroll as backer and J. W. Keller from the Times as editor. It vows complete political independence and unconventionality in all other respects, signaling a strong challenger to established dailies in New York.
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Ward 3 Somerville selects Democratic ward committee members
The Democrats of Ward 3 Somerville elected James 5. Sanborn at large John Buckley Jr C D Payson John Ducey and D P Hickey to the ward and city committee. Also includes notices of obituaries and public notices with multiple family names and events. A Massachusetts State House hearing on mercantile affairs is scheduled for Feb 20.
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John Buckley, Jr
C. D. Payson
John Ducey
D. P. Hickey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Green Room
Charles Haggerty
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Boston
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Sidney P. Smith
Charles F. Sprague
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