Legislature in Session Opens with Inaugural Oath and Speaker Vote
The Massachusetts House opens with 219 members present as Aaron C. Handley presides, Chaplain Emery conducts the opening prayer, and William E. Barrett is elected Speaker after a party line vote. The body appoints committees, adopts rules, and schedules sworn in officials, while the Senate selects its leadership and prepares for joint sessions with the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron C. Handley
Acton
House of Representatives
H. Emery
Taunton
House
Ames
Executive Council
Representative Hall
Tucker
New Bedford
William E. Barrett
Melrose
Eves Ceee de Jonni. McDonough
Boston
Josiah Quincey
Quincy
J. Otis Wardwell
Haverhill
Chalcis
Barrett
Commonwealth
Logan
Edward A. McLaughlin
J. Adams
Senate
Morison
Smalley
Nantuecket
Cornell
Dracut
Sanford
Munsell
Harwich
Gage
Munson
Kennedy
Hunt
Wendell
Barker
Malden
Hawes
Lynn
Albree
Lewis
Fairhaven
Bucklin
Adams
Tufts
New Braintree
Alden
Duxbury
Moreau
Spencer
Sanger
Glasgow
Worcester
Sohier
Beverly
MeDonough
Barnes
Chelsea
Wardwell
Committee On Rules
Representative Chamber
Committee On
Brackett
Fovernor Butler
Robert Howard
Parker
Breed
South
Henry H. Sprague
Edwin D. Metcalf
W.N. Davenport
Henry D. Coolidge
Chaplain Dowse
Howard
Messrs. Campbell
Fisk
Lt. V. Donovan
Peirce
Ulunt
Middlesex
Sprague
Hie
Baker
Jacques
The New President of the Senate Henry Sprague of Boston
Henry Sprague, born in Athol in 1841, rose from Harvard to Boston politics and law. He served on the Boston Common Council, state House, and Senate, shaping the ballot law and reform efforts, while leading civic groups and charitable causes and publishing Women Under the Law of Massachusetts.
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Senate
Henry Harrison Sprague
George
Nancy
Knight) Sprague
Athol
Athol High School
Chauncy Hall School
Boston
Harvard
Champlain
N. Y
Harvard Law School
Henry W. Paine
Robert D. Smith
Suffolk
Sprague
Sae
George G. Crocker
Pemberton Square
No. 19
Milk Street
Court House
Boston Common Council
House of Representatives
Isse
Decia
Municipal Reform Association ii Issi
Association
Issi
Boston Civil Service Retorm Association
Gwynne
Museum For Fine Arts
Boston Lying-in Hospital
Massachusetts, Charitable Fire Society
Massachusetts Historic Genealogical Society
Bostonian Society
The
Bar Association
Harvard Law School Association
Citizens’ Association of Boston
Union Club
Unitarian Club
St. Botolph Club
Tavern Club
Women
Massachusetts
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Board of Government
City Hospital
Russell N. Bellows
Henry W. Bellows
George (. Crocker
Railroad Commission
Prentiss Cummnings
Robert Todd Lincoln
President Lincoln
Court of St. James
W. A. Munroe
Shattuck & Munroe
W. L. Richardson
Edwin P.seager
Boston Public Schools
Arthur George Sedgewick
New York Evening Post
Nation
Albert Z. Sinclair
Pabiic
Exceptions Overruled In Arson Case Quinn To Be Sentenced
The Supreme Court overruled the defendant attorney’s exceptions in James Quinn of Milton’s arson conviction for burning Elon Edwards barn on July 7 1889. Quinn will face sentence before Judge Blodgett Friday morning. Giochino Cocchiara and seven Amato freed as witnesses in the De Lucca manslaughter case. docket cleared for sentencing and no cases carried over to the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depham
Supreme Court
James Quinn
Milton
Superior Court
Elon
Edward L. Pierce
Blodgett
Giochino Cocchiara
Sevento Amato
de Lucca
Quinn
Tariff Reform Club reception in Philadelphia draws dignitaries
In Philadelphia a Tariff Reform Club gathering featured prominent figures such as ex-President Carlisle Samuel J. Ridge and W. C. P. Breckinridge. The crowded reception included Ireland’s hon. J. G. Randall and others as readers provided remarks amid a list of damages and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tariff Reform Club
Prominet
Carlisle
Samuel J.ridge
Ireland
J. G. Randall
Cg. RK. Breckin- Rudge
Glass and pottery tariff hearing stirs industry plea and debate
The Ways and Means Committee heard witnesses from American glass and pottery sectors urging protective duties or free trade on raw materials and finished goods. stakeholders including Macbeth of Pittsburg and J Moses of Trenton argued for material access, while others pressed for higher duties on china clay and various glass grades. The session highlighted labor costs, German competition, and the impact on lamp chimneys and bottles as committee adjourned to hear wool industry voices Thursday.
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Washington
Robert H. Thompson
New York
Jesse B. Kimes
Philadelphia
William N. Wilson
Sout Carolina
South
L. L. Bodine
New Jersey
United States
J. Moses
Frenton
J. Hartbrewer
Trenton
George A. Macbeth
Pittsburg
Bayne
Mrr
Macbeth
Hugland
Mr. Bayne
Germany
Mr. Maccbeth
Mir
Nto 1
Mr. Macbeth
Sir Macbeth
Ayne
Carlisle
MacPath
Suear Trust
Flower
Macbbeth
James Callander
William
William Smith
Flint Glass Blowers’ Union
Lewis Arrington
Green Glass Blowers’ Association
C. Ripsey
American Flint and Lime Glass Association
Ile
L. King
Crystal Plate Glass Company of
St. Louis
Indians Dissatisfied. Sioux Favor Agency Schools Plan
The Sioux Commission argues agency schools better preserve culture and health. Officials note high mortality among Carlisle Hampton pupils returning home and warn Eastern climate and closed-house life may harm children. A Sioux spokesman likens Hampton fogs to poison, urging local agency schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Post Today
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Irvine Miller
Sioux Commission
Hampton
Carlisle
Agency
City Solicitor Higgison Backs Water Rights Case Motion
Fay River Jan 1 City Solicitor Higgin son prepared his brief on the motion by the Watuppa Reservoir Company in the famous water suits. The motion for trial rests on discovery of the original title deed to the ponds. The reservoir company argues that since the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the act granting the city the water rights the State had, and the title deeds predate that eighteenth century statute, the State had no rights in Waiuapa ponds at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay River
Higginson
Watuppa Reservoir Company
Reservoir Company
Supreme Court
Waiuapa Pond
Lynn footwear shipments rise in 1889 total
The year ending December 26, 1889 saw 295,748 cases of boots and shoes shipped from Lynn. In the three weeks after the record, a fuller tally would likely show a larger increase versus 1888 shipments of 802,112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn
Jan
Lynn
Silk Works Burned In New York Fire Disaster
The Liberty Silk Works at 617 625 West Second Street and several nearby firms suffered a major blaze today. Losses total about 225000 with insurance covering all. The fire started near the engine room, threatening 250 workers. Other businesses damaged included Mobler & Co and the Persian Carpet Co, with varying insured losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
K. Jan. i
Liberty Silk Works
West birty-Second Street
Mobler & Co
Persian Carpet Company
J. & J. Morrison
Eaton Manufacturing Company
Crosby and
Jersey Streets
Kauffman & Bro
Columbia Typewriting Company
Beck & Co
Schlesinger 1
Schlesinger
Lewistos
Richard Skelton
Northampton
Samuel P. Billings
Hiatfield
Protection From Fires. Two Serious Fires Stopped By Automatic Aid
Fire safety remains vital after Thanksgiving's blaze as Edward Atkinson recounts two near disasters halted by automatic sprinklers. He notes public ignorance and cites Haymarket block and Houghton & Dutton fires, where sprinklers and alarms prevented catastrophe. he criticizes unreliable water streams and urges stricter protection in Boston buildings.
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Ames
Edward Atkinson
Associated Factory Mutual Insurance Companies
Atkinson
Post
Haymarket
Haymarket Square
C. J. H. Woodbury
Graymarket
Mr. Atkinson
Houghton & Dutton
Dee
Brown-Durrell
Boston
Fall River Mill Stocks for Year Ending 1889
A table compiled by G. M. Watford & Co. lists the highest and lowest prices of Fall River mill stocks in 1889 and shows the annual dividends paid, compared with 1883, highlighting shifts in valuations and income for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River, Jan. i
G. M. Watfords & Co
Fall River
Naval transfers and orders listed for January assignments
Army and Navy Gazette records naval appointments and relieved commands. Ef C Taylor to command Alliance on January 15, George H Perkins to command Omaha January 21, McNair ordered home, Dyer to Charleston, Sims to Saratoga, Bartlet to promotion examination, Merriam to command St Louis, Catkins to Albatross, Blow to Charleston, Hill to Coast Survey waiting orders, Armistead to South Boston, Bartlett to Michigan Military Academy waiting orders.
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Washington
Sprcer
Ef. C. Taylor
Alliance
George H. Perkins
Omaha
F. L. McNair
George L. Dyer
Charleston
W. 8. Sims
Saratoga
F. W. Bartlett
E. ©. Merriam
New York Navy Yard
St. Louis
C. G. Catkins
San Francisco
Albatross
GP. Blow
New York Hydrographic Office
F. W. Hill
Coast Survey
S.W. Armistead
South Boston
Michigan Military Academy
Helena readies for U.S. Senate ballots in split session
In Montana at noon the Democratic House and five Senators met but lacked a quorum. Informal ballots favored W. A. Clark of Butte and Martin Maginnis of Helena for United States Senator. Republicans in joint session elected Colonel F. Sanders unanimously on the first ballot. The second Senator tally showed Mantle 11 Richards 11 Leavith 8 Hersh 4 Power 8 Carpenter 1, prompting a dissolution until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Democratic House
United States
W. A. Clark
Butte
Martin Maginnis
Senate
House
F. Sanders
Mantle
Richards
Leavith
Hersh
Power
Carpenter
G A R Encampment Reception Committee Meets in Boston
The executive committee handling arrangements for the National Encampment of the G A R in Boston next August met at Beacon Street. A large attendance heard routine business and letters from posts and friends in distant states. One from former Commanding General Paul Vandervoort offered services, and Milwaukee reported strong enthusiasm and a large delegation planned for Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Beacon Street
Paul Vandervoort
Milwaukee
Sardinian Brings Professor Goodwin From New Guinea
The Allan line steamer Sardinian arrived in Portland after an eleven day voyage to Halifax. Among the passengers is Professor A. P. Goodwin returning from New Guinea with rare animal and bird specimens for lectures and business use. Customs officials finally allowed the specimens as professional tools. The Dominion line steamer Parisian will complete loading tonight and sail tomorrow with a heavy cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sprcrau
Allan Line
Halifax
A. P. Goodwin
New Guinea
Parisian
Dominion Line
Vest and Servis wed after years apart in Clayton
Alexander Vest son of Senator Vest and Miss Catherine Servis married at Bridgetown with close family present. The match, once blocked by the bride's mother Mrs R C Buck, followed Vest's move to Montana and Servis to Europe. They obtained a license to wed in Clayton yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alexander Vest
Senator Vest
Catherine Servis
Bridgetown
Vest
Electric Car Collision Crashes Milk Wagon in Arlington
A special electric car carrying Club Lafayette members from Arlington to Harvard square struck and demolished a milk wagon owned by W. H. Taylor of East Lexington yesterday at 2:80 A.M. after an anniversary event. The asleep driver and assistant caused the crash as passengers stood on both platforms. Several people were severely injured, with one wagon occupant seriously hurt and many witnesses cut by falling glass. the wagon spilled about thirty cans of milk.
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Lincoln
East Newton Street
H. B. Schofield
Temple Place
Jean M. Chauset & Co
Nashua Street
Jacob Rogers
Jacob Weiss
Everett Court
Jamaica Plain
J. M. Call
Rogers
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Club Lafayette
Arlington
Harvard Square
Menotomy Hall
W. H. Taylor
East Lexington
Bady
White House receptions and New Year observances across cities
Reports describe Washington White House gatherings with army and navy officers, diplomatic corps, and guests, plus Vice President Morton's reception at a new home. New York notes New Year crowds, theater patronage, and small disturbances. Other cities recount emancipation anniversary events in Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Raleigh area celebrations, with parades, speeches, and music.
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Schol Ad
Douett
Coseiv
Columbia
Rhode Island Avenue
Morton
White House
Army
Navy
Elaine
Diplomatic Corps
Proctor
Tracy
Reed
Shoreham
Atpans
Ni Y
Hill
Capitol
Executive Mansion
New York
Portamouth
Daniel Austin
Austin Lincoln Association
Franklin Jlall
J. A. Brackett
Cambridge
Pebecca Neleiiah
Boston
Gertrude Phonmpson
Bavelia
N. C
Metropolitan Hall
AL. C. Walker
Georgia
Norfock
Corporation Court
Pirrspure
Penn
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Emperor Attends New Year Services and Arsenal Inspection
The imperial family and court officials join a New Year service in the Castle chapel. A grand reception follows in the White Hall. The Emperor visits Dowager Empress Augusta, delivers an address to officers at the arsenal, and ends with a family dinner.
Patti Did Not Sing In Influenza Stricken Italian Opera
Chicago January 1 with four leading Italian opera company artists down with influenza the auditorium looked gloomy. Mme Patti alone was well and sat in her Richelieu suite eating marshmallows and warming toes by a camel coal fire when manager Adams asked if she could sing that night.
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Amagno
Valda
Pettigiana
Nordica
Mme
Patti
Mie
Richelieu
Adams
Africa district death shocks New York City amid dispute
Elijah Mumfries, labeled a negro, was reportedly fatally starved during a clash with Lawrence H. Burdett in New York City’s Africa district. Burdett, also colored, was arrested. The incident follows a wave of ethnic tension and police action as officials seek to prevent further discriminatory harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Mumfries
Lawrence H. Burdett
New York City
Africa
Burdett
Franca
Joint Resist Committee
St. Paul
New York
Unclear postal notice related to J Thomas treasure duties
Fragmentary OCR text references forwardings and a treasurer named J Thomas, with address hints in Boston. Details are unreadable, making precise action or context impossible to confirm.
Sheriff Endicott Appoints New Deputies
On January 1 Sheriff Endicott announced reappointment of his former deputies. J Walter Bradley of Milton declined after losing the sheriff race. Thomas Farrell of Randolph resigned. New deputies named are Charles E Jenney of Hyde Park and J Z Flood of Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depham
Charters Granted to Boston and Worcester Firms
The following firms received charters: John C. Delaney Moulding Company of Boston capital 5000 with John M R Morrill as president and John C Delaney as treasurer. Chollar Putnam and Sprague Company of Worcester capital 40000 with John C Chollar president and A B Sprague treasurer. Hall Commercial College of Boston capital 1000 with Aldis O Hall president and George H W Woodru treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Delaney
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Organization of the Senate
Metcalf
Davenport
Messrs
AREF
American Glass Industry
Watuppa
Staffords & Co
Tso
Barnasis Ad Hou Foz Uo Si
Tybourne
Ales Ee
Sorder City
Chace
SOO
I. R. Mtg. Co
Flint Mills
HSOH
Harcravessis
King Philp
Laurel Lake
Mdenes
Metacomet
Os Narragansett
Osborn
Pocasset
Borden
Robeson
Sagamore
Stafford
Seaconnett
NTS
Union
Army and Navy Gazette
Montana
TEE National
G. A.R
Cupid
PAPE
Penangclial
Parm
Cehontuce
Way Reidding
Devon
Cass Capital and Guaranty
Sangas Investment Company
Devonshire
SEANS
NEW Rampshire Trust
Manchester
N. B
Sears
Washington St
New England
Boston Water Power Company
Boston Safe Deposit Arust Company of
Datat Dees Ot
Boston Water Power Compass
Gid
Reap
Gustaf Les
Eastern Banking CO
Francis A. Osborn
T. Merrihew
Wescoamn Central Company
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Wisconsin Central Company
State Street
Koon Ob
Jienas
Joan Jefferies & Sons
Devonshire Street
Santa FE Copper Company
Globe Puildins
I -Blood
Wall Street
Stevenson & CO
New Street
William Duncan
Metlakahtla, Alaska
Duncan
Alaska
Old Metlakahila
British Columbia
Plymouth
Miss, B
Prookiine
Ck. G
Campbridge
Brookline
O. Houcken
C. TY
R. Ass
Hoxbury
Rene Giesiegeee
M.A
Hotel Bruns
Cambridge Ranch
Massachusetts Indian Association
Shepada Memorial Church
J. Thomas
P. O
Bos
Jara
Endicott
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