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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1889

Page

2

One Day in Congress Pugh on Race Question Defeated Amendments

The House adjourned without progress after committee rules favored suspending bill readings. Senator Pugh addressed tariffs and race supremacy while Vance pressed cotton schedule amendments amid heated debate on protection and wages.

Pugh House Senator Pugh Washoetor Senate Mr. West Vance Old England New England South Northwest Schoenhof United States Europe Tariff Commission Ways and Means Committee West Hawley Robert Howard Ferguson Aldrich McPherson Rhode Island Lynn Mass Mr. Vance Congress Blair United States Navy Navy Hale Soule

House Dilibuster Motion Stalls On Suspension of Rules

The House debated Reed of Maine’s plan to bar calls of the States and Territories on suspensions for the rest of the session. A quorum dispute followed as absentees were sought. After votes and adjournment motions failed, Reed refused to withdraw the resolution, ending the session at 3 50.

Washington Reed Maine Committee On Rules Congress Union Pacific Oklahoma Mr. Reed Mr. Anderson Kansas Anderson Rot Randall Illinois Yeas Breckinridge Kentucky

Claims Of Old Soldiers Cause Treasury Clarification

Washington January 3 The second auditor of the Treasury denounces a letter by Private Dalzell of Ohio claiming 14 million dollars is ready for old soldiers and heirs. Day notes no law authorizes mileage payments and most such claims have been paid. He warns the messages waste claimants time and money.

Wasnhington Auditor of the Treasury Dalzell Ohio Day Dalzeil Congress Sam Lee

Inauguration Day Quietly Opens Ames Administration

Governor Ames takes office amid a small crowd at the State House. The ceremony includes the oath, a short address, and calls for suffrage and temperance measures. The new governor outlines expected committees and highlights issues from grade crossings to public health and prison labor.

State House House Daniel W. Waldron Boston House of Representatives Convention Executive Department Supreme and Superior Courts O’brien Morton Field, Devens William Allen Charles Allen Holmes and Know Randall Russell Cambridge Samuel A. Green Hart Uriel H. Crocker Harry M’glewen John L. Swift Capen Tufts College Ames Hartwell Peirce Brackett Henry Faxon Executive Council Messrs Johnson Jewett Gunn Fuller Tufts Keith Mudge Flynn Puller Flyfin Johnson, Mudge and Lynn Mudge and

Ulsters Sold By E O Thompson On Washington Street

The House of E O Thompson at 344 Washington Street advertises ulsters as the season’s most desirable wrap for gentlemen. Thompson’s firm claims to be the first introducers of ulsters in the United States.

Commonwealth Massachusetts Atlantic Commissioners On Inland Fisheries George Washington United States New York Union E. O. Thompson Washington Street United Tales Brighton Livingston Street West End Alfred A. Marcus Carrie D. Hall Suffolk Norfolk Place Boston J. Jarvis Veter C. Brooks Jarvis Morris B Edwin M. Hall Mass W. G. Waitt Milk Street

Governor's Message Reports State Financial Condition

The governor opens with the customary delivery to the General Assembly detailing the current financial condition of the Commonwealth. He outlines revenue, expenditures, and fiscal priorities for the upcoming year, signaling careful oversight and governance.

Commonwealth

Burdett Chosen Chairman as Republicans Reorganize

Joseph O. Burdett of Hingham succeeds Dr. Burden to lead the Republican State committee at a Washington street session attended by thirty five of forty members. J Otis Wardwell named secretary and E A Buffinton assistant secretary with Henry J. Wells treasurer.

Joseph O. Burdett Hingham Dr. Burden Republican State Committee Washington Street William H. Haile Springfield Burdett J. Otis Wardwell Haverhill E. A. Buffinton Leominster Henry J. Wells Cambridge Theodore C. Bates North Brookfield Frank 5. Stevens Swansea E. D

Assault case rises in District Court over board dispute

Charles E. Richards a jeweller boarding with Mrs. Jackman on Central avenue faced a serious clash with Charles W. Jackman the landlady’s son over unpaid weekly board. A hand to hand fight left Jackman seriously hurt with a cut head. Richards is under $500 bond.

Lynn Charles E. Richards Jackman Richards

Army Orders Reach Deputy Judge Advocate General

Washington on January 3 reports Lieutenant Colonel Thomas F. Barr deputy judge advocate general and Captain George B. Davis of the Fifth Cavalry have been ordered to report in person to the adjutant general by the instruction.

Wade Waashington Thomas F. Barr George B. Davis Fifth Cavalry

Sales Notice for Gymnasium Attire by Simmons Co

G W Simmons and Company issue price list of all articles worn by gymnasts in their advertisement. The notice highlights available gear for trainees and mentions catalog details for uniforms and accessories.

G. W. Simmons & Co

Fatal Delusion Warns of Kidney Disease Hidden Dangers

A Philadelphia scientist recounts a sudden death from Bright's disease after minor symptoms were ignored. The tale promotes Hunt's Remedy as a preventive measure, urging timely attention to bearing down sensations back pain headache and weakness to avoid disaster.

Joseph F. Edwards Philadelphia Bright Boditehpore

Boston Washington Express shifts to Newburgh line era rails

The Boston and Washington Express now runs via the Newburgh line and Erie road to Jersey City, then the Pennsylvania system to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. It leaves Boston at 60 minutes past noon with Pullman sleepers.

Tre Boston & Washington Express New York & New England Newburgh Erie Road Jersey City Pennsylvania Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Boston Pullman

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