House rejects dependent pension bill after veto
The House refused to pass the dependent pension bill over the President's veto. Other items note Senate concurrence with House amendments to the fisheries bill and a conference request, plus various local and national notices and brief reports on deaths, strikes, and plans such as a New York to Long Island City bridge.
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House
Senator Ingalls
Sherman
Senate
Harris
New York
Long Island City
Patents
Montgomery
Washington
Italy
John Patten
Bath
George M. Farwell
Claremont
N. H
Metropolitan Rubber Company
Reading
Barnabee
Tom Karl
W. H. McDonald
Marie Stone
Ideal Opera Company
Gloucester
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company
Texas Investigating Committee
Stewart
Hanlan
Gandaur
Indiana Senate clash as Colonel Robertson ejects presiding officer
In Indianapolis tensions rise as Colonel Robertson confronts the Senate floor claiming the lieutenant governorship seat, a mêlée erupts with doorkeepers, lawmakers and spectators clashing amid guarded proceedings and a House vote. The incident follows prior upheaval and public caution.
Pension Bill Killed Amid Lancers Levee and Bragg Speech
The National Lancers held a military levee at the armory with Governor Ames attending and dancing in the quadrille. In Washington, General Bragg argued against the dependent pension bill as Congress debated the veto, with 175 members voting to override and 125 to sustain.
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National Lancers
King Rex
New Orleans
Uncle Sam
Ames
J. H. Allard
Mary Shepherd
Helen Carter
E. B. Wadsworth
Bulfinch Street
Lancers
I. H. Allard
A. D. Nichols
T. J. Pierce
H. D. Andrews
C. A
Burnside
Exter Follett
Wellington
Iron Duke
Bancroft
Oakes
Charlestown Cadets
Hats in stock offered at deep discounts this week
The Finest Hat announces Guyer's Self-Conforming Hats at 2.50 in remnants from 1886 stock not spring delivery. Uncertainty over quality claims settled as all hats are firsts, not seconds, with spring orders due March 10. Fur stock Derby hats also discounted to 1.50. Boys hats Indigo Cadets 25 cents, cloth hats 25 cents, winter caps half price.
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Guyer
Blankets for sale at reduced prices in Boston
About 200 pairs of blankets offered at 3, 4, and 5 dollars a pair to avoid packing away. Located at 32 to 44 North Street in Boston.
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North Street
Boston
Irish land question report to the House of Commons
Report of the royal commission on the Irish land question submitted in the House of Commons. Two thousand deaths already reported as the result of the earthquake in Italy. Latest returns from the German elections emphasize the government's victory. Cornerstone of the Canadian Church College laid in Rome. Austria's minister of war says Austria wants peace.
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Royal Commission
House of Commons
Italy
Canadian Church College
Rome
Austria
Weather and City Notes from a Boston Page
Fair and colder weather noted as various civic and social items unfold in Boston. Activities include the Metropolitan roads investigation in South Boston and a Cambridge rail stock transfer, plus council session briefings and alumni events.
Holding the Fort: Oldest Masonic Lodge in Connecticut in Dispute
New Haven, February 24. The quarrel between Hiram Lodge F and A M and the grand lodge endures. Grand Master H H Green summoned a meeting to elect new officers but the lodge refused to meet and asked for written charter demand. The dispute echoes through state lodges. Established 1750, the lodge is the oldest in Connecticut.
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New Haven
Conn
Hiram Lodge
A. M
Grand Lodge
Hiram
H. H. Green
Danielsonville
Ideals split ends at Syracuse engagement
The Boston Ideals wrapped a four night run at Colonel Wagner's Theatre as Barna bee Tom Karl W H McDonald and Marie Stone said they will quit singing with manager W H Foster and form their own group. Foster plans a new company next season led by De Lussan. De Lussan nights drew larger crowds in Syracuse.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Boston Ideals
Colonel Wagner
Barnabee
Tom Karl
W. H. McDonald
Marie Stone
W. H. Foster
The
Ideals
Milo
de Lussan
Foster
de Juussan
Fires Strike Slater Block in Everett and Small Blazes Reported
The Slater block on Locust street near the Chelsea line burned out, a two story wooden building owned by four families and tenanted into tenements. loss estimated at 6000 for the structure and 1000 for furniture and goods. Earlier, a minor fire at 25 Orange street was put out with no damage, cause spontaneous combustion in rags. A third fire on North Margin street damaged property at 30 dollars from a kerosene lamp explosion in a third story room.
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Slater
Everett
Locust Street
Chelsea Line
Protective Company 2
Orange Street
Kerr
Station 1
Engine Company 3
North Margin Street
Fanny Mannus
G. H. Cohen
Dr Clarke in Ill-health Receives Medical Visits
The Rev. James Freeman Clarke, D D is somewhat indisposed and receives occasional visits from his physician. His illness is not of a serious character.
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Clarke
James Freeman Clarke
Ingalls Wins Senate Caucus for President Pro Tem
Senator Ingalls secures 18 of 28 votes in the caucus to become president pro tem of the Senate, replacing Sherman’s plan to elevate Hoar. He is to be inducted Saturday at noon and will chair the Senate during recess, with a likely retirement next December if Republicans hold the majority. Hoar expresses dismay over the defeat amid discussions of procedural points.
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Washington
Sherman
George F. Hoar
Senate
Ingalls
Hoar
Commissioner Montgomery Resigns as Patents Chief
Washington February 24 Commissioner of Patents Montgomery notified the President of his intention to resign hoping to retire in spring or autumn. He left a law practice worth $20 000 yearly for a $5000 salary post and cited political pressure as the cause while praising his staff and decisions. Candidates including John E Earle of New Haven are mentioned as possible successors.
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Montgomery
Washinpton
Spectrar
Commissioner of Patents
Patents
John E. Earle
New Haven
Conn
Senate and House Reach Accord on Retaliatory Bill
The Senate has concurred in House amendments to the retaliatory bill and a conference committee was ordered. Belmont as House chair indicated an agreement will be reached, with the House willing to recede if needed, and the original Senate bill likely to be the final version before Saturday night.
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Washncton
Senate
House
Belmont
House Conferrees
President approves acts restricting foreign labor and opium import
The President approved several acts including prohibiting importation and immigration of foreigners under contract to labor in the United States and prohibiting opium import by Chinese subjects. Other actions authorize gun carriage delivery to Somerville GAR, park use of Fort Green site, and treaty provisions with Japan.
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Washington
United States
Somerville Grand Army
Republic of
Somerville
Mass
Newport
Fort Green
United States of America
Japan
Earthquake Arrives in Washington From France Italy
The seismoscope in the US Weather Bureau recorded the February 23 earthquake arrival at 7:33 and 7:50 a.m. meridian time. Report notes transmission velocity around 500 miles per hour.
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Italy
Washington
United States Signal Office
France
Senate Moves on Fishery Bill and Pro Tem Change
The House substitute for the fishery retaliation bill was disagreed to and conference asked. Senators Edmunds Frye and Morgan named as conference to resolve differences. A privilege question named John Ingalls as president pro tempore to take effect Feb 26. Senate adjourned.
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Washington
House
Messrs. Edmunds
Frye and Morgan
Senate
Edmunds
John Ingalls
Kansas
John Sherman
Miller
East River
City of
New York
Long Island City
Blackwell’s Island
Hoar
Great Britain
Canada
Pensions Granted to New Englanders Listed by State
Washington reports pensions awarded to Maine residents Andrew J. Bryer John W. Saunders Edward W. Smith John Blair George W. Douglass Readfield Lewis Roberts Machias George R. Quinn North Anson George Buzzell North Berwick Walker Getchell Bath James from various towns including Brewer Surry Unity Fairfield Readfield Machias and North Anson with original increase reissue and resolution statuses.
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Washington
New
Senate Sends Sherman and Harris to Learn President's Plan
Washington February 24 The Senate sent Sherman and Harris to the President to learn if he desires a special session. he will reply tomorrow. Secretary Endicott is confined to the house by a bad cold. Mr. Bancroft the historian is better.
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Current Capital News
Washington
Senate
Messrs. Sherman and Harris
Endicott
Bancroft
Hanlan Gaudaur to race for 5000 in May clash
Edward Hanlan ex-champion and Jacob Gaudaur current American champ agreed to a single scull race on May 80 for 5000. One thousand dollars each side was posted with Hamilton Bushby. course to be three miles with one turn and water conditions to determine venue. Winners take 60 percent of all receipts, loser 40 percent.
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New York
Sprcran
Edward Hanlan
Jacob Gaudaur
America
Hanlan
Australia
Antipodes
William
Erastus Wiman
J. A. St. John
Jake Gaudaur
Mr. St. John
Hamilton Bushby
Hanlan and
Gaudaur
Rubber Employees Go Out In Protest Over Wages
Reapina Feb 24 Between thirty and forty Metropolitan Rubber Company workers struck over price dispute for rubber horse covers. About fifteen girls and twenty five men left. They demand 25 cents per cover, firm offers 20 cents. No union involvement, meeting held to decide next steps. Rumor says company can fill orders at 20 cents and will keep operations running. Also report of seven New York smallpox cases, three among colored men from a previously affected house.
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Reapina
Metropolitan Rubber Company
Chauncy Rubber Company
Knights of Labor
Royal Commission on Irish land reform recommendations
London reports summarize Irish land commission findings. Rents for judicial leases would drop from fifteen to five years, with immediate court access for those with five year old rents. Leases may seek rent reviews. town parks gain act benefits. Ashbourne act obstacles to be removed without coercion. no forced landlord expropriation. Boycott intimidation noted. congested districts urged migration to ease population pressure. peasants favor reasonable emigration, preferring Canada over Connemara relocation.
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New York
London
Evening Post
Royal Commission
Ulster
Pne
Glen
Canada
Connemara
Austrian War Minister Seeks Peace in Reichsrat Debate
Vienna February 24 Major-General Count Von Wessersheimb, war minister, told the Reichsrat during the extra credit debate for Landwehr equipment that the government has no warlike aims or military ventures in mind. He said Austria aims to preserve peace and strengthen defenses to avoid conflicts while keeping friendly relations with other nations. The Emperor and people share this outlook.
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Auseria
Vienna
Count von Wessersheimb
Reichsrath
Landwehr
Pople
Austria
Election results tally from 334 districts in Germany
In Berugg on February 24 the final results show 13 New German Liberals including two who favor the Septennate, 73 Conservatives, 0 Imperialists, 89 National Liberals, 90 Centrists with three backing the army bill, 15 Poles, 15 Alsatians, 2 Guelphs, 1 Dane and 6 Socialists. Sixty districts require re elections. Ultramontane leader Baron Von Frankenstein is reelected. The final returns add two Centre party members and one Imperialist.
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Berugg
Baron von Frankenstein
Centre Party
Cardinal Jacobini Ill In Relapse At Rome
Cardinal Jacobini, long ill, has suffered a serious relapse in Rome on February 24. He is reported to be breathing stertorously and the last sacraments have not yet been administered, prompting fears of a fatal outcome.
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Cardinal Jacobini
Rome
City eyes Stewart building for municipal offices
Controller Loew favored purchasing Stewart's downtown building at Broadway and Chambers for a municipal complex. He noted it could be converted fireproof with little cost and would save about $100,000 yearly in rent. If bought around $2.5 million it would be prudent, though estimates vary from $2.1 to $3 million.
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New York
Sorcrau
Loew
Stewart
Broadway
Chambers Street
Judge Hilton
Unknown schooner sinks after collision off Fenwick Island
A large unknown three masted schooner in ballast or ice laden struck the wreck of the English steamship Brinkburn on Fenwick Island shoals and sank last night. Some crew were seen picked up by a two masted schooner. The Brinkburn wreck has drifted to the island for a year and the loss this winter may reach 300000 dollars for American vessels.
Marriage of Margaret B. Pettingill to Willard E. Robinson
At Judge J W Pettingill's residence Maupex February 24 a bright marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev W H Ryder of Gloucester. Miss Margaret B Pettingill wore heliotrope satin as Rossie Robinson served as best man. The high school graduation class attended and after a Western tour the couple will reside in Maupex.
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Maupex
J. W. Pettingill
Margaret B. Pettingill
Willard E. Robinson
W. H. Ryder
Gloucester
Rossie Robinson
Robinson
Locomotive Rake Fatality Claims South Boston Man
Thomas Coleman aged 63 of 5 I street South Boston died after a rake handle was driven into his groin when a New York & New England locomotive backed up and caught him between the engine and the detached tender. He died at City Hospital last evening.
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Thomas Coleman
I Street
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
City
Debate and Vote on Dependent Pension Bill in House
In Congress the House debates passing over President Lincoln's veto on the dependent pension bill. Speakers from Indiana, Iowa, New York, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Kansas tout or oppose the measure while denouncing the veto and defending worn out veterans. The discussion centers on aid to Civil War veterans, including colored regiments, and whether the bill amounts to public charity or rightful support.
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Washington
House
Matson
Indiana
Conger
Iowa
Committee
Sawyer
New York
Warner
Missouri
O'Hara
North Carolina
Ension Office
Massachusetts
Haynes
New Hampshire
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Congress
Burrows
Michigan
Morrill
Kansas
Bragg
Wisconsin
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Inpranapolis
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Hoe
Johnson
Wayne
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Nice
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Parma
Turin
Cosenza
Catania
Sicily
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Turin Observatory
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Paris
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Monte Carlo
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Nicer
Prince of Wales
Ogden Goelet
Miss Wilson
Beach Grant
Adele Grant
Marion Langdon
Lady Murray
Morgen
Miss Bird
John Beresford
Wells
Robert L. Clarkson
Jane Campbell
Morgan G. Barnwell
Elbridge T. Gerry
James O. Green
George Henry Warren
William Astor
Genoa
Santa Veresa
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National Lancers’ Levee
Governor Ames
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Boutello
Wasumarox
Spectov
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Hepburn
United State
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Chamberlain
Maine
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E Boutelle
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Holmes
G. W. Simmons & CO
Leonard & CO
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Bromfield Street
de Peyne
Tasenghi
Simoni
Louis Apul
Candelle
Malcolm
Wissenbroch
Sala
van Hoppe
Indoni
Roberti
Bromfield
Mr. W. Fannings
Stucks & Drawings
Egun
West End Land Company
Cambridge Railroad
Common Council
Colby Alumni Association of Boston
Southworth
Republican State Committee
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Clarendon Street
Charles Waldstein
Chickering Hall
South Boston Road
Edward Everett Hale
Unitarian Sunday School Society
Saltonstall
New England
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Metropolitan Horse
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Hiram Lodge of Masons
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Stone
W. J. Poster
John F. Tucker
Increase
Chelsea
Cyrus H. Parker
Corinth
Henry M. Foster
South Barre
Charles B. Whitcomb
South Fairlee
Michael Sullivan
Northfield
Benjamin A. Goodwin
Marblehead
Samuel Smith
Holyoke
Timothy Murphy
Hopkinton
Addison N. Stevens
Oxford
William F. B. Whitney
Marlboro
Edward B. Merriam
Lawrence
Charles Twodale
Brookfield
William Peyton
Senate Business
NEW England Pensions
Hanlan and Gaudaur
Brinkburn
Fenwick’s Island
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