Tariff bill timetable tests Republican patience in Congress
Washington reports show Republican Ways and Means leaders aiming to push the tariff bill through in about three weeks. The effort faces stiff internal and external opposition, with wool and sugar schedules unsettled, revenue questions unresolved, and party unity fraying as negotiations continue under gag rules.
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Union Pacific Foreclosure Bill Sparks Government Receiver Plan
Representative Anderson of Kansas urged the House committee on Pacific railroads to back his bill to initiate foreclosure proceedings against the Union Pacific Railroad Company and place the line in the hands of a government receiver. He argued the West, notably Kansas, suffers from high freight rates and carrier combinations that hurt farmers who receive only 13 cents per bushel for corn, while New York buyers pay 50 cents, undermining profit.
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Mr Cleveland's Sale of Oak View to California Syndicate
The Evening Star reports F G Newlands for the California syndicate purchasing ex President Cleveland's Tenallytown country place Oak View near Washington. The price was 140000 for the house and about twenty nine acres. Cleveland bought it four years ago with improvements totaling about 80000.
Confederate Troops at Gettysburg Marking Bill Progress
Colonel John B. Bachelder seeks to mark positions of the Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg. Senate Military Committee chair General Hawley favors the bill and delays final reporting to prepare a detailed justification. Introduced by General Bingham in the House, it appropriates 316000 dollars for land purchase and marking under Bachelder and the War Department.
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Massachusetts postmasters nominated by president
The President sent nominations to the Senate for Massachusetts postmasters John E. Sawyer of Methuen Alvin W. Gilbert of North Brookfield and Aaron Young of Provincetown for appointment to postal districts.
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Canadian clergyman deemed alien under labor law at Lewisburg church
Acting Secretary Batcheller informs Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church trustees in Lewisburg Penn that the Canadian clergyman they called is regarded as an alien under the alien contract labor law.
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Nominations Confirmed For High Court And Judicial Posts
The Senate confirmed several nominations including James O'Brien of Minnesota for chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico Joseph H Kibbey for associate justice of the Supreme Court of Arizona Alfred D Thomas for United States district judge in North Dakota and John Fowler of Massachusetts for consul at Ningpo This marks advancement of key federal and territorial posts across multiple states and a Chinese port posting.
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Opening sale triggers rush in Oakland stock auction
A despatch from Oakland Tennessee says the opening sale drew five thousand bidders and intense excitement. Two hundred thousand dollars was sold in three hours with bids up to eighty dollars per foot, signaling high value and potential doubling of stock within a year.
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Travellers Praise Revere House as Finest Boston Hotel
Visitors to Boston declare the Revere House one of the finest hotels in the country, highlighting its comfort and prestige during their stay and noting its central location for travelers exploring the city.
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Two Prospectors Tell of Hassayampa Dam Disaster
Prescott February report recalls the Hassayampa dam flood. Moses and Robert Moore describe rising waters, a failed messenger, and the dam breaking within hours. Rescues, drownings, and survivors like Francis M. Parker illustrate the dramatic flood at Walnut Grove prospecting site.
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Charles River Bridges Order Extends Bridge Renewal Date
Secretary Proctor issues a ruling on the Charles River bridge dispute affirming that the Board of Engineers views of December 14, 1889 and the chief engineer’s February 11, 1890 endorsement are approved. The January 1, 1891 deadline for Boston and Cambridge to renew their bridges is indefinitely extended, pending conditions suggested by the board.
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Prohibition in Iowa Governor Boies on Licensing and Rights
Governor Boies in his inaugural address denounces the prohibitory law as a cruel violation of human rights, notes widespread disregard in large cities, and urges broad practical licensing legislation. He condemns tariff protection and asserts Iowans want affordable goods, not cheap whiskey or tobacco, warning against cheapenings of essential goods.
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Forty Fourth Annual Report of the Connecticut Mutual Life
The 1889 year brought prosperity and strong finances for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. Premiums and investments rose, death claims were paid promptly, and the company maintained a low expense ratio. Real estate and bonds funded ample reserves, with total assets about 57.9 million and surplus around 5.08 million. A thorough 1889–90 exam confirmed solvency and conservative management, led by President Jacob L. Greene.
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Boston capitalists buy 3300 acres for lottery works project
The Manufacturers' Record notes Boston capitalists have purchased 3300 acres in what appears to be a large tract for a forthcoming project. Professor Hitchcock mentions a substantial kaoline deposit from Dartmouth College. The venture aims to establish a large-scale white table ware production facility.
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The Amities of Journalism Exposed by a Boston Debate
In a published exchange the writer counters Captain Codman’s claim that England spent nothing for its shipping protection. They argue subsidies funded mail carriage and war-ready contracts for eleven ships, denying any bounty. The piece accuses Codman of falsehood and dismisses the Journal’s defense as irrelevant.
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Auction Sales Today at Leonard & Co and Harris & Co
Auction sales today list Leonard and Company at 3 p m offering rags and carpets and Horatio Harris and Company at noon selling fruit products as a local notice of business activity in the paper.
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Armstrong Stanwood Wedding in Everett
In Everett the Rev K Bush marries William B Armstrong to Marie Stanwood. Also in this city Feb 25 Rev Charles Parkhurst unites Irving Estey to Elizabeth M Flavell and Feb 23 Rev Moody unites George F Feindel to Annie J Doherty. Thomas Spriggs weds Emma Smith in this city Feb 12 by Rev K L Greene and W H A Greenfield unites HW Pearson to Myra F Situs of 405ton in Mattapan.
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Obituaries and death notices from February local city deaths
A batch of notices records deaths across cities and towns on February dates. Names include Caroline Bartlett age unknown, William E. Dow age 69, Christopher W. Dyer age 66, Mary Fay age 26, Francis Lathrop Fiske widow, Effie C. Hopkins age 45, Mary J Hatchman wife of John, Agnes Hart 73, Naomi L. Quimby 68, Joseph Robinson 22, Mary J Smith 27. Funeral details for Fiske noted at Trinity Church Friday February 28 with no flowers.
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Blake's Pills Great Englishout and Rheumatic Remedy
Blake's Pills praised as a great English remedy for rheumatic pain with prompt and effective results. Available at druggists.
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