Unseated By Minority A Quorum Question Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington on February 9, Democratic House members tested Speaker Reed's quorum rulings while a Republican contestant sought seating. The vote showed 162 yeas to 1638 not voting, prompting plans to take the issue to court. Senate discussion followed on the anti trust bill and related naval measures with no action before adjournment at 4:50.
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Virginia
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Carlisle
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Ilinois
Atkinson
West Virginia
Cooper
Ohio
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O’ferrall
Wade
Committee On Labor
United States
Court of Clams
Navy Department
War Department
Postoffice Department
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Central American
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Sucre
Another Democrat Unseated to Grow Republican Majority
A brief note reports another Democrat unseated as the legislature shifts toward increasing the Republican majority. No further details on candidates, location, or dates are provided.
Civil Service Hearing Highlights Bailey Stenographer Case
Recap of Washington hearings with Commissioner Lyman recalling Bailey's promotion amid rules questions. Sturgis testifies on past work, Bailey sworn, Roosevelt comments on Sturgis and Bailey. House debates Atkinson Pendleton contest, voting outcome, and a wage bill proposing eight hour pay for federal workers. Additional measures include a railroad reconnaissance proposal and urgent deficiency bill discussions.
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Washington
Lyman
Civil Service
Bailey
Wilson L. Sturgis
Civil Service Commission
Rooseveldt
Edwin D. Bailey
Roosevelt
Sturgis
War Department
Commission
Imitation Butter Bill Dominates House Debate
In the General Court the main bill aimed at preventing deception in the manufacture and sale of imitation butter. Taft of Gloucester raised procedural points over scope and coloring, and the House rejected a recommit motion 68 to 114. Amendments to exclude coloring and tighten prohibitions were defeated while a near unanimous vote supported recommitment.
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Mr. Taft
Gloucester
Sohier
Beverly
Consideration of the Anti-Frust and Com bination Bill in the Senate
In Hinaton Feb 27 the Senate heard resolutions from New England granite dealers at Boston praising New York for fair advantages and thanking other New England members. Debate over the anti-trust bill followed with Sherman seeking to strike a section, while George argued constitutional limits. Railroad funding details for Union Pacific and Central Pacific outlined, with strict sinking fund rules, dividend restrictions, and penalties. New bills and old bills noted, including Cambridge Social Union incorporation and liquor licensing measures.
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New England
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New York
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Blair
Spooner
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Congress
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Union Pacific Company
Kansas Pacific
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific Road
United States
Treasury
Campello Cooperative Shoe Company Formed at Feb Meeting
Brockroy Feb 27 Special J The Campello Cooperative Shoe Company organized last night with capital stock of 10000 divided into 200 shares at 50 each. Officers elected were Olaus Johnson president Bernard Nilson clerk Frank W Lindskog treasurer and directors include Johnson Nilson Lindskog Linde Carlson Swante Anderson and Frank Lindskoy. Most stock already subscribed and once fully taken the franchise will be obtained.
Angell Corrects Hydrophobia Death Claims to Posi
Dr. George S. Angell, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, writes to the Post correcting a misquote. He states he never claimed ten deaths in Boston over forty years at the state house dog hearing and clarifies there had been seven cases, last in 1879. The Post did not publish that erroneous figure.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
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State House
Boston
Posi
Want to Search the Person in House Postponement Bid
An adverse report on empowering constables and police to search persons and premises during warrants for illegal liquor sales was debated in the House. Mr Hill of Northampton, a dissenting committee member, asked for postponement and a substitute bill, not yet prepared. The report was assigned to today after a division.
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Hill
Northampton
T the House
Tenure of Office Bill Debated in House
The House debated a bill to fix police tenure in certain cities of the Commonwealth. Arguments mirrored those heard on recommitment. The bill was ordered to a third reading as reported from the committee. An adjournment plan sets Friday’s session to resume Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
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House
Commonwealth
Senate business and bills on land trespass and liquor refunds
Reports show committees deem further legislation on trespass grounds impracticable. A bill would publish savings bank commissioners reports in two volumes and print copies of acts and resolves. Riverbank Improvement Company language to conform to statutes is considered. Donovan moves reconsideration of liquor license fee refund on death. Senate adjourns to Tuesday.
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Savings Bank Commissioners
Massachusetts Bay
Riverbank Improvement Company
Davenport
Middlesex
FE. J. Donovan
Suffolk
Taxation and Education Hearings Dominate Committee Sessions
The committee on taxation held hearings on tax assessments for railroads and telegraph lines, with Bliss advocating taxing rail miles and lines, Hale opposing changes. Education discussed a State Board of Supervisors and Examiners, with Hildreth urging depoliticized schools. Meecuen and Miner supported oversight. Other panels heard on valued policy laws, consolidation petitions by Lowell lines, and a proposed three year tax commissioner appointment. Rowell of Methuen pushed for Governors portraits in the new State House, supported by Bell. hearings on debt limits and railroad stock sales noted for later reporting.
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Committee On Taxation
Bliss
George 8. Hale
Western Union
Stevens
Boston & Maine Railroad
State Board of Supervisors
Examiners
Committee On Education
Hildreth
Holyoke
Meecuen
Boston School Board
J. B. Dunn
A. A. Miner
Brice
Evans
Hayes
Lowell
Lowell & Dracut
George A. Marden
Jaques of
Haverhill
Hlause
Rowell
Methuen
Boston
Money Market Steady Amid Bank Clearing House Movements
The Money Market in Boston ends a steady session with Clearing House rate at 5 percent as time loans range 4 1 2 to 6 1 2 percent and call loans at 5 to 6 1 2 percent. Union Pacific’s two million dollar check in New York affects New York funds while exchange figures show mixed activity. bonds and stocks slide in dull activity with Atchison issues and sugar trusts among the notable moves.
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Union Pacific
New York
Oregon Short Line
Utah Northern
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraph
New Orleans
Bank
Charleston
Savannah
Treasury
Bank of England
Eastern
Butte & Boston
New England
Sugar Trusts
Atchison
New York Stock Exchange
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
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Atlantic & Pacine
Oregon
Jones-Cammack Party
Union Pacific Northwest
Wisconsin Central
Detroit
Lansing & Northern
West Michigan
Kansas City
Memphis
Birmingham
Chicago & Eastern
Pitclipurg
Fitchburg
Freiint
Inc
Weulib
Boston & Maine
Mastern
Mer
Dwight Braman
Nut
Eastern Railroad
New York & New England
New York Stock Board Unis
Henry Clews & Co
Mauriac
Bell Telephone
Batte & Boston
Boston & Montana
Atlantic
Calumet & Hecla
Centennial
Kearsarge
Osceola
Ogre
Lamarack
Hluron
Bondholders Offered Exchange to Maine Central Mortgage Bonds
Holders of Androscoggin & Kennebec 6 percent bonds maturing between August 1590 and September 1591 may exchange their holdings for new 4 1/2 percent Maine Central Consolidated Mortgage bonds on favorable terms. For details, contact Fred E. Richards, Banker, 98 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.
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Androscoggin & Kennebec
Maine Central
Fred E. Richards
Exchange Street
Portland
Maine
Boston and Albany declares quarterly dividend to shareholders
Boston and Albany directors announce a $2 per share dividend payable March 31. Chicago Gas to declare tomorrow a 1 percent dividend payable March 15. American Waltham Watch Company declares a semi annual 4 percent dividend payable March 1.
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Boston & Albany
Chicago Gas
American Waltham Watch Company
Foreign Financial Reports York London Market Snapshot
London and Paris financial notices show Consols at 977-16 for money and various U.S. bonds trading around 48 to 12542. Bank of England bullion balance today £50,000 with weekly gain £524,000, reserve ratio 47.38 percent. Paris reports a Bank of France gold decline of 1,375,000 and silver up 175,000 francs. Buenos Aires gold premium up to 13414 percent.
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United States
Atlantic & Great Western
Erie
St. Paul
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
Ilinois Central
St. Paul Common
Mexican Central New
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Buenos Ayres
New York Financials Show Mixed Bond and Stock Activity
Money on call eased to 3 5 percent with last loan at 3 percent and Sterling dull. Government and railroad bonds largely steady while stocks closed near day’s lows after a weak session led by New England and Union Pacific. Notable shifts included Canada Southern firsts up 1 to 110 and Manitoba consols at 117 1 4.
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Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
New England
Union Pacific
Bears
Tennessee
Central Railroad of Georgia
East Tennessee
International
New York, Susquehanna & Western
Reading
Tennessee Coal
Birmingham
Ohio Southern
Canada
Southern
Delaware & Hudson
Louisville
New Albany
New York Stock Sales February Twenty Seventh
Today's New York stock sales total 189 900 shares. The report lists shares sold and daily price ranges including opening high low and closing for the day and compares with yesterday's closing.
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New York
Salem Fatal Accident and Prison Escape Recap
Salem reports a factory accident fatally injures Thomas Birmingham after a shafting incident at Elliott factory. His death follows serious injuries, leaving a wife and child. Police arrest Patrick J. Hanley in New York for jail escape and related charges. others captured later. Board of Health orders sewer dredging and proposes an intercepting sewer for South Salem with regular flushing and disinfection.
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Thomas Birmingham
Dongola
William H. Dunney
W. H. Dunney & Co
Elliott
Shaw
New York
Patrick J. Hanley
Isaac Guthrie
Felix Golden
William Marlow
Thomas W. Flynn
Flynn
Hanley
Europe
Golden
Hi, Tee
Board of Health
South Salem
Colby Alumni Banquet At Vendome In Boston
Colby Alumni Association held a social reunion and banquet at the Hotel Vendome in Boston with about sixty Colby graduates from Waterville Me. Speakers included Colby President A W Small and Professor L K Warren. Attendees included Dr Larkin Dunton and Mr Edward Robinson, with representation from Wellesley College and other notables such as Hon L C Cornish, C E Meloney, Colonel F Hesseltine, Forrest Goodwin, and Shailer Mathews.
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Little University
Waterville
Colby
Larkin Dunton
Boston Normal School
Edward ©. Robinson
A. W. Small
L. K. Warren
L. _C. Cornish
Augusta
C. _E. Meloney
Somerville
F. .Hesselt
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