Silver to Be Put to the Test in Senate Finance
In Washington the Senate finance committee debated currency reform. Six Republicans and two Democrats discussed a bill to buy more silver, issue notes redeemable in lawful money, and discard Windom’s plan. Eastern members favor Treasury redeemable notes, hoping higher silver prices sustain currency parity. No bill drafted yet, details to be worked out next week.
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Sprcr Au
Senate Committee On Finance
Vance
Harris
United States
Windom
Treasury Department
Congress
Knox
Truths About High Tariff Faces Steel and Gun Trade
The Ways and Means committee heard a Wholesale Hardware Commission delegation led by President Saxton and others oppose any tariff rise on cutlery and firearms. They cited 288 firms with $33 million capital and argued current duties protect U S makers, while testimony showed American table cutlery costs outpace foreign goods under the 35 percent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and
Wholesale Hardware Commission
Saxton
Ff. A. Baker
Charles H. Graff
United States
Ua Capital
Sheffield
Lamson & Goodrow Manufacturing Company
F. A. Baker
James Gale
New York
E. G. Sears
Chicago
Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Association
Maneuvering Over Boston District Attorney Job Clash
The delay in appointing a Boston district attorney stems from Senators and Congressman Lodge maneuvering to outflank each other. Lodge is pledged to Allen yet could accept Stackpole, as Senators seek to undercut young men and smoke out Lodge. Randall backs Stackpole for his friend amid intraparty intrigues.
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Lodge
Boston
Congressman Lodge
Stackpole
Lode
Allen
Mr. Allen
Mr. Stackpole
Congressman Randall
Colonel Stackpole
Decision on Duty Classification for Ring Waste Wool
Assistant Secretary Tichenor ruled ring waste is a genuine product under the French mule spinning system used in England France and Germany. Imported in its ordinary condition and not altered, it should bear duty as a distinct textile product rather than waste.
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Tichenor
England
France
Germany
Customs ruling on ring waste as wool under tariff rules
The memo explains that evasion of duty may qualify for exemption from the double rate in para 356 T L in certain cases. Ring waste from wool spinning is not waste for tariff purposes unless degraded. High quality purified ring waste should be taxed as scoured wool of the proper class, while low value degenerated waste follows para 381 T I new classification.
Portland Collectorship Dispute Between Maine Senators and Reed
An armed truce exists between Maine Senators and Speaker Reed over the Portland collectorship. Reed backs Weston F. Milliken, a prominent merchant, while the Senators prefer Fred N. Dow, an energetic worker. Observers think Reed’s prestige may sway the President, but Senators doubt it and suggest the President weighs the votes more than stature. General Anderson likely to hold the post for some time.
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Portland
Maine
Speaker Reed
Anderson
Salaries of Judges Increase Viewed by Vermont Panel
Judge Stewart of Vermont leads a sub committee aiming for a favorable committee report on a bill to raise federal judges salaries. The panel backs a smaller rise with Circus judges set at 8000 dollars and District judges receiving about a 20 percent increase.
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Stewart
Vermont
United States
Uircus
A Job for the Aberdeen Tinner
Henry Fanz of Aberdeen Mississippi fame is recommended for appointment as a special agent of the Census Office to collect statistics of recorded indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Tinner
Henry Fanz
Aberdeen
Census Office
New Ocean Racers Promise Faster Atlantic Crossing Next Summer
The North Atlantic will host a speed race as four new first class liners vie to beat the City of Paris record of 6 days 19 hours 18 minutes. Normannia Majestic La Touraine and the City of Paris showdown. La Touraine aims to shave days off the voyage while others boast vast horsepower and modern hulls.
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North Atlantic
Paris
Inman Line
Norimannia
Majestic
White Star Line
la Touraine
Queenstown
Ocean
Sandy Hook
Normannia
Herreshoff
la Champagne
la Bourgogne
Normandie
la Louraine
Penhoét
St. Nazaire
Loire
la Bourzozns
Iron Havre
New York
Tuiburg
Hebich
Columbia
Southampton
Goucernaéd
City of
Teutonic
Peutonic
Leviathan
Ocean Crussers
Market notes from State Street and distant rails
Stocks firm in New York as shorts cover amid rising Atchison and St Paul earnings and talk of a British rate cut. Local markets quiet with Wisconsin Central firm. Sandusky up 22 percent on dividend news. Grain opens firm on cold Northwest, May wheat at 77 1/2, May corn at 30 3/4. A Kansas creditor seeks corn attachment. court denies, citing winter fuel need.
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New York
Atchison and St. Paul
Bank of England
Wisconsin Central
Sandusky
Chicago
Northwest
Providence Terminal Facilities and Union Depot Company
In the House of Representatives bills were introduced to authorize the Old Colony and the New York Providence and Boston railroads to build passenger and freight stations in Providence and to form the Union Depot Company of Providence. Corporators named include J A Bostwick William A Haskell Charles Howard Charles A Prince Nicholas Sheldon Frank Arnold B F Vaughn Eugene Whayer and James P Ray. The corporation may issue bonds up to 3 3000000.
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Providence
R. 1
House of Representatives
Old Colony
New York
Boston
Union Depot Company
J. A. Bostwick
William A. Haskell
Charles Howard
Charles A. Prince
Nicholas Sheldon
Frank 8. Arnold
B. F. Vaughn
Eugene Whayer
James P. Ray
President Harrison Sends Wish For Dr Burden’s Recovery
Attleboro February 18 Dr F L Burden receives a letter from President Harrison dated February 15 1890 expressing sympathy for his illness and wishing him a speedy and complete convalescence signed sincerely by BENJAMIN HARRISON.
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Burden
Attleboro
F. L. Burden
Harrison
Sir
Benjamin Harrison
Old Saul's Catarrh Cure Promoted for Health Relief
An advertisement asserts that no remedy relieves catarrh and influenza faster than Old Saul's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to use the right means to avoid disappointments in health matters.
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Old Saul
February Outlook Follows January Slowdown at CA&V Mine
The Consolidated California & Virginia mine produced 94676 in January, down from 249747 in December, with 50013 in gold and 44663 in silver. Four month total reaches 861526. Weather caused January shortfall. operations resume and February output is expected to meet prior three month average. Dividend for the month was passed and next month’s payment is uncertain.
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California & Virginia
Freight classification delays at convention spark extension claim
Report on the next convention notes no progress toward uniform freight classification and calls for indefinite time. rail groups split on pathways. New York stock outlook unsettled with prices drifting lower after mixed signals on Pacific railways. Rock Island drops near ten points. bondholder opposition to Farley Water Power restructure cited as blocking plan.
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Rock Island
Weymouth child murder case ends with verdict
In Weymouth the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Walter H. Pray not responsible for the murder of three year old Verner Fisher, declaring him an idiot and remanding him to Taunton’s insane asylum. The boy vanished on November 21 and a body was found buried in a yard after Pray claimed he had a body ready for burial.
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Weymouth
Depham
Supreme Judicial Court
Devens
Walter H. Pray
Pray
Taunton
Verner W. Fisher
Flag Day Observed in Brockton Public Schools
Brockton marks Washington's Birthday by hoisting flags over all public schools. About twenty six flags will be raised simultaneously with schoolwide programs organized by each principal.
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Brockton
Washington
Edwin A. Parw
Liberty in America lecture at Tremont Temple by Dr Lorimer
Dr Lorimer argues liberty splits two traditions Anglican paternalism and Anglo-Saxon individual rights. He defends individual freedom as Magna Carta rooted and warns socialism and Vatican power threaten liberty while praising progress and hope for the next century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Deacon C. M. Wentworth
Chicago
West
Boston
Lorimer
Henry George
Mr. Bellamy
Vatican
Safe needed at Charity building Ward 7 records
Boston committee seeks a small safe for the Charity building Room 651 to store the poor ward records. Any spare counting house safe or unneeded safe is welcomed and may be sent to Miss F A Smith. removal expenses paid.
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Ward 7
Boston
F. A. Smith
Auction Sales Today at Leonard & Co and Henshaw & Co
Auction listings show runes and carpets at Leonard & Co for 3 p m and stocks at Henshaw & Co for 12 m. Authorities indicate today’s sale times and items.
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Leonard & Co
Stocks—Henshaw & Co
Marriages in Cambridge Boston and surrounding areas
Notices list several weddings reported by ministers in February. Dillaway with McGinnis in Cambridge Mary F. McGinnis of Boston. Jones with Bellmix in this city Charles W. Jones to Mary E. Bellmix. Kinney with Thayer in Quincy George K E Kinney to Harriet F Thayer. Palmer with Crocker in East Boston Benjamin S Palmer to Minnie P Crocker. Rierdon with Wright in this city Jeremiah T Rierdon to Emma Wright of Rockland. Schofff with Blanchard in South Framingham Charles Parker Schofff Chelsea to Pauline Louise Blanchard of South Framingham.
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Kinney
Boston
Harriet F. Thayer
Quincy
Palmer—Crocker
Ind
F. W. Ryder
East
Benjamin S. Palmer
Minnie P. Crocker
Riercon—Wright
This
E. W. Darst
Jeremiah T. Rierdon
Emma Wright
Rockland
Schoff—Blanchard
South Framingham
Arthur W. Hess
Charles Parker Schofff
Chelsea
Pauline Louise Blanchard
Death notices from city newspaper February 17
Deaths listed include George W Bradford 36 at 218 Beacon St with funeral Feb 20. William Reed Mullard M D at Helena Montana, son of the late Rev. Asa Ballard and Harvard 1857 graduate. Matilda Evans 89. Eva E Gassett wife of Oear Gassett at North Pembroke. Augusta D Hopkins wife of John M Hopkins in New York. James Lynde 79 Chelsea. Zachariah Richardson Winchester. Charlotte M Stevens Malden widow of Dr Thomas J Stevens 78. Lucinda Stratton Clinton widow of George Stratton 79. Nathaniel W Woodbury Beverly 69.
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Bradford
George Willard Bradford
Beacon Street
Ballard
Helena
Mont
William Reed Mullard
Asa Ballard
Cambride
Harvard University
Evans
Matilda Evans
Gassett
North Pembroke
Mass
Eva E. Gassett
Oear Gassett
Hopkins
New York City
Augusta D
John M. Hopkins
John Apleton Haven
Lynde
Chelsea
James Lynde
Richardson
Winchester
Zachariah Richardson
Stevens
Malden
Charlotte M. Stevens
Thomas J. Stevens
Charlestown
Straton
Clinton
Lucinda
George Stratton
South Lancaster
Woovlorbury
Beverly
Nathaniel W. Woodbury
Dr Greene's Nervura Promises Cure for Neuralgia and Rheumatism
An old advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a safe vegetable remedy for neuralgia rheumatism and related pains. It claims epidemic grips have worsened symptoms and cites testimonials from James Bown and Alonzo Patchin praising complete cures. The ad notes free consultation via Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston and bottles cost 1.00.
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Greene
Dr. Greene
Alonzo Patchin
Boieville
Ulster County
N. Y
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Notable Addition to a Classic Letters Series
Vol Volume XL in the American Men of Letters series by Joan Bigelton features a portrait and is bound 16mo with gilt top priced at 1.25. The item highlights a significant entry in a distinguished series.
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Washington Irvine
C. D. Warner
Noah Webster
Boe Scudder
Henry D. Thoreau
Frank B. Sanborn
George Brevey
O. B. Frothingham
Fenimore Cooper
T. R. Lounsbury
Margaret Fuller Ossotin
T. W Higginson
Antph Walpo Emerson
WA. W. Holmes
EpeGar Allan Por
G. E. Woodberry
N. P. Wittis
Henry A. Beers
Benjamin Franklin
J. Bach
Morocco
Mary J. Serrano
Cassell
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State Street
Atchison
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Lam
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Santa Fe Mining Company
Tennessee Coal & Iron Railroad
Norton
Louisville & Nashville
The
Glasgow Herald
Kansas
New York House
Times
Pacific Railways
Wall Street
Yam
Farley
Braman Party
Liberty IN
America
Deatrs
Blair
Cypress Lumber
S.zes
Cunningham, Aans «& Co
W. E. P. Weeks
Water St
Espa
Callator
PI Beeck & Sons
North Market Street
Houghton, Mifflin & Co.'s New Books
William Cullen Bryant
Alexander
Ipsus
B. C
TueEopore Ayrault Coppe
United States Army
Patroclus and
Penelope
Boston Museum
R. M9
Field
Loy'ng
David Carrick
David Garrick Eves
John Mason
Squire Chivey
George W. Wilson
George C. Boniface
Jones
Che S. Abe
Brown
James Burrows
Smith
H. PB. Whittemore
Ada Ingot
Hinme V. Sheridan
Kate Evan
Lilian Hadley
W. S. Gilbert
Rosedale
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Carl Baermann
Gertrude Franklin
Joeffier
Mr. Stasser
M. Steinert & Sons
Tremont Theatre
Abbey & Schweffel
Rosina Vokes
Felix Morris
London
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Hermann
Trans - Atlantique Vaudeviles
Trevey
Kajanka
Erins
Janes
Nobles
Hmua
Park Theatre
Frank Daniels
Bessie Sanson
Anne Bridget
Hollis Isaac Bb. Rich
Howard Atheneum
Rich & Haebrin
Grand Opera House
William A. Brady
Boucicault
East Cambridge
Grand Junction RR
New England
Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Fifth
Rogers Streets
Water Street
Charles River Avenue
Tudok Co
Knapp Street
Beach Street
Brookline
Philbrick
Walnut Street
Alfred Winsor
State St
Fr. B. Chapin
Causeway
Friend Streets
Geo. F. Blake Mfg. Co
Federal Street
Kyle & Ricker
IB Pdevolure
Roow
Corner
Tremont ST
Soutit Ee
Prd
Roundy & Hobbs
Court Street
West Melford
Boston & Lowell
Jus. E
N. E. Wilber
West Meaford
Arthur D. Ball
Kilby Street
Joan Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire
Roundy & Hubs
Wiss H. M. Knowlton
Narcourt Building
Irvington St
Armory
Mr. Duveneck
Montagu Williams
Williams
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Bostoi
Chauncey M. Depew
Oc Tay
Portra
Star-Land
Sim Ropert
Bary
F.R.I
Royal Astronomer
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
Douglas Bb. W. Sladen
B.A
Jack
Gordon
Knight- Errant
Gotham
W. Rupson
Barclay North
Marie Bashkirtseff
Cassell Publishing Company
Fourth Avenue
INE
Massachusetts
Boston School Supply CO
Bromfield St
Boston, Mass
DR. Merrill’s Vegetable Compound CO
Main St
Charlestown Dist
Oston, Mass
Lane
Emiloyers
Hotels
Savannah, GA
DE Soto
John AL Baker
Marshall House
Savannah
M. LL. Sexarnett
Florida
St. James Hotel
Jacksonville
J. R. Campbell
Pulaski
Watson & Powles, Proprietors
Hotel Eastern
Corner Causeway
Canal Streets
Pige
Streen Trou
Lowell
Fitchburg
JA. Hauper
Peop't
Copartnership Notices
Boston & Byoxguny Mill Corporation
Devonshire Street
W. F. Matchett
Cape Cod
Lin St
Bostom
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