Tariff Debate and Southern Interests Split Over Bagging Duty
Washington dispatch reports Senate passage of a postal reform and a tariff clash on cotton bagging. Southern senators denounce the proposed duty while Allison, Sherman, and Vance push for protections to help U S bagging manufacture, noting jute and ramie reliance and past mill closures. The scene closes with votes on amendments and a looming adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sherman
Congress
Committee On
Gee
Allison
United States
Texas
India
Mr. Jones
Arkansas
J. Jones
Frye
Jones
South
Coke
Vance
Bunsby
Mr. Vance
Hoar
Massachusetts
Yeas
Mr. Brown
Brown
Republcans
West
Iown
The Deadlock in House Rules Fight Continues
Washington January 8 The House fails to advance business as the journal is read and Reed of Maine moves a rules change. The previous question passes by 187 to 20. Holman moves to recommit and a division raises quorum concerns. The committee on printing stalls, then Smails Elliott contest is taken up by 100 to 63. Weaver seeks reconsideration amid a quorum dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Maine
Committee On Rules
Yeas
Holman
Indiana
Ways
Cheadle
Committee On Printing
Crisp
Georgia
Smails Vs. Elliott
South Carolina
House
Weaver
Iowa
Bostonian Society Holds Eighth Annual Meeting at Old State House
The Bostonian Society gathered in the Old State House for its eighth annual meeting. President Curtis Guild urged preservation of early city history and noted financials, membership growth, and strong visitor numbers while calling for a permanent fund to sustain the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Curtis Guild
Boston
Guild
Burrage
New England Trust Company
Society
Board of Directors
Faneuil Hall
Committee On Library
William C. Burrage
John T. Hassan
Samuel H. Russell
Hamilton A. Hill
J. P. Bodtish
John Lathrop
George O. Carpenter
Samuel E. Sawyer
Charles Buiery
Dorchester
William R. Bliss
Short Hills
N. J
Horatio B. Hersey
Chelsea
Albert Bowker
John Carr
General Samuel Andrews Dies at 79 in Roxbury
General Samuel Andrews died at his Roxbury residence aged 79. Born in West Boylston in 1809 he moved to Boston in 1825 and rose from Henshaw & Co. to high military rank. He served in the Massachusetts militia reaching major general before discharge in 1864. He leaves a widow and three children. funeral at Hingham on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Andrews
Roxbury
West Boylston
Henshaw & Co
Boston Light Infantry
Light Infantry
Massachusetts Militia
Andrews
Hingham
Death of Nathan A. Kamsdell in Lynn
Nathan A. Kamsdell, a respected Lynn resident, died at his Western avenue home from pneumonia. Born July 1822 in Lynn, he earlier worked at Lyman B. Frazier’s factory as a trusted assistant and served in city government as council member in 1859 and alderman in 1879 1880 and 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan A. Kamsdell
Lynn
Western Avenue
Mr. Kamsdell
Lyman B. Frazier
Captain Adams gift to Marine and Pilot Societies
Kingston reports the late Captain William S. Adams bequeathed $126 000 to the Boston Marine Society and $60 000 to the Boston Pilot Society. The Marine Society, founded 1754 with 450 members, will gain a major uplift in income, nearly doubling its capital and adding about $16 000 yearly, while the Pilot Society, smaller with under fifty members, shares the same charitable aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
William S. Adams
Boston Marine Society
Boston Pilot Society
The
Marine Society
Captain Adams
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars Boost Boston to Washington Train
Passengers on the New York and New England line praise the Boston and Washington express for its Pullman buffet sleeping cars. The train operates through service between Boston and Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington with a Boston departure at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
New York & New England
Was Dr Eustis Prejudiced Andover Hearing Opens
Ex Governor Robinson begins testimony in the Andover case at Phillips Academy treasury building. Judges and counsel debate records and admissibility as Dr Eustis faces questions about prejudice in the Smyth matter with testimony from college figures and trustees ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
K Robinson
Lawrence
Robinson
Treasury
Phillips Academy
Asa French
A. H. Wellman
E. Baldwin
Yale College
C. H. Barrows
Springfield
Smyth
French
Marshall Lowell
Board of Visitors
Baldwin
Eustis
Cacs
Professor Baldwin
Dr. Smyth
Dr. Eustis
Appellant
Allen
Wellman
Malden
John M. Greene
Lowell
N. Chamberlain
Park
Haldwin
Ryder
George Harris
Seminary
Boston
Seelye
Read Sears wedding draws 500 guests at Marlboro First Church
Edward Read of William Read & Sons and Miss Ruth Sears married at the First Church Marlboro Street. Rev S W Brooke officiated as palms and azaleas decorated the chancel. Arthur Foote played organ. A reception followed at the bride’s Gloucester Street home. The couple will live on Appleton Street Cambridge until their pew house is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Street
Edward Read
William Read & Sons
Ruth Sears
S. W. Brooke
Cornelia Cook
Cummings & Sears
Arthur Foote
Lohengrin
Gloucester, Street
Frank Seabury
John Eustis
Horatio Davis
Willian H. Seabury
Williams. Hall
N. G. Read
N. G. Read Acted As Ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Read
Read
Appleton Street
Cambridge
Sorosis Debates English Customs in House and Home
In New York on Monday Sorosis debated the question adoption of English customs in the home is detrimental to American children. Sara C Ostrom Lucy C Thomas and Virginia C Titecomb advocated the affirmative while Jennie Joy and Mary Kyle Dallas opposed. The discussion was long and spirited and the American plan was favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sorosis
Sara C. Ostrom
Lucy C. Thomas
Virginia C. Titecomb
Jennie ©. Joy
Mary Kyle Dallas
Bears in Shop Windows In Elm Street Restaurant
Reader from Boston reports seeing a live young bear cub chained to a post in a restaurant window on Elm Street between Washington and Hanover, contradicting prior remarks about stuffed bears in shop windows. The note dated January 7, 1889, reflects public curiosity about ursine displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Ursine
Elm Street
Washington
Hanover Streets
B. B
Boston
Harrison Cake and Political Sentiments from Salem
A historical letter notes a cake recipe shared by Salem ladies during Harrison’s first election campaign eaten by hungry voters while men ran the campaign. The writer recalls Harrison’s possible Washington association with Daniel Webster’s colleague and ends with a hopeful tone for a just administration. A second letter urges city leaders to improve a neglected West End park in front of the West Church, pleading for renovation of the sacred ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Salem
Washington
Daniel Webster
Taverner
Old West End
Westender
Harvard Notes: Medea lecture and club chatter
Mr Lawton opened the Harvard Classical Club series in Lever Hall with The Medea of Euripides. Tonight Mr George W Cable speaks on My Conscience and My Vote as part of the college conference. Chess and Whist Club adopts a new constitution for an annual university chess tournament. Officers elected: President S W Sturgis, Vice President R C Harrison, Secretary H A Davis, Treasurer O Everett. J Whitney, former coxswain, leads as top candidate for university crew. New rowing candidates from Shawmut boat house present with others. Lathrop organizes a football class at the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Harvard Classical Club
Lever Hall
Euripides
George W. Cable
W. Sturgis
R. C. Harrison
H. A. Davis
O. Everett
J. Whitney
Shawmut
Perry
Hebard
Tyson
Lathrop
Floating in the water Charles P Wilson found at Revere
The body of Charles P Wilson who disappeared from Revere Beach on October 28 was found yesterday afternoon floating near the Lynn channel by Alexander Frazier a watchman. Chief of Police Goodrich notified and the remains taken to the dead house at Revere for examination by Medical Examiner Harris. The body was badly decomposed a Waltham silver watch numbered 1731243 found in a vest pocket. The remains were taken to the home of the bereaved mother at 78 Ferrin Street Charles Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Wilson
Revere Beach
Lynn Channel
Alexander Frazier
Point of Pines
Goodrich
Revere
Harris
Waltham
Ferrin Street
Charlestown
Type-Writing Contest at Bryant & Stratton College
The competition featured only the Remington machine with three entrants Miss Eva Meineke Frank E McGurrin and Charles H McGurrin. McGurrin won first prize by typing 4550 words in an hour at 75.5 wpm while Meineke produced 4325 words at 72 wpm. Mae EK Orr showcased rapid legal and memorized text feats setting her own mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant & Stratton Commercial College
Remington
Eva Meineke
New York
Frank E. McGurrin
Salt Lake City
Charles H. McGurrin
Kalamazoo
Swindle Suspect Edward King Held in Naples Jail
Naples report to Galignani's Messenger says Edward King, once linked to the New York Evening Post and Boston Journal, is jailed in San Francesco for swindling hotels and individuals with drafts on Paris and London banks. The New York Tribune notes Wakefield remarks and confirms King's debt to George Haven Putnam and other creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Galignani
Edward King
San Francesco
Paris
London
Italy
The
New York Tribune
Horace White
Evening Post
Mr. King
Post
George Haven Putnam
King
Mr. Putnam
Youthful Burglars Nabbed in North Market Street Theft
Four Italian youths named Antonio Leverone Frank Repetto Charles Canessa and Joseph Canio were arrested charged with breaking and entering Jonathan Bigelow 23 North Market Street last Sunday and stealing 42. The eldest is 13. They also admit breaking into Joseph Squires 37 and 39 North Street and Charlies L Sanborn 61 North Market Street. Leverone and Cunio were arrested last June for similar crimes and received brief sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Leverone
Frank Repetto
Charles Canessa
Joseph Canio
Jonathan Bigelow
North Market Street
Bigelow
Joseph Squires
North Street
Charlies L. Sanborn
Leverone
Cunio
Old School Board Ends Term With Courtesy Motion
The 1888 school committee met for a final session, honoring President William Williamson and thanking secretary Bates and Auditor Porter. New teacher nominations were confirmed, and a nine year budget history was presented showing pupil costs rising from 28 to 36 dollars amid the Gaston school fire impact, with additional funds requested to finish the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
William ©. Williamson
Ir. Williamson
Williamson
Mr. Bates
William J. Porter
Alice M. Robinson
Hillside
Anastasia G. Hyde
Lincoln School
Caroline M. Walsh
Andrew School
Leslie B. Hooper
Bennett School
Mary M. Ham
Gaston School
Luella Sweeney
Mary P. Crosby
Mt. Vernon
Public Building Department
Gaston
Protectors of Children Annual Meeting Report Highlights
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children held its annual meeting at No 1 Pemberton Square with President John F Andrew and Treasurer Charles F Atkinson presenting reports. The society noted 4000 children served that year, with 2600 in homes or families, 236 court cases, and 800 placed in residences or care. Directors were elected from Boston Chelsea Cambridge Dedham and other towns to lead for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Pemberton Square
John F. Andrew
Charles F. Atkinson
Home Committee
H L. T. Wolcott
Frank B. Fay
John Ayres
Boston
John F Andrew
Joseph 8. Bigelow
Robert H. Bancroft
Chelsea
George P. Hayward
Edward E. Hall
Cambridge
William N. Hartshorn
Charles ©. Jackson
N. I. Kidder
James Purinton
James Reed
Charles F. Shimmin
Barthold Schlesinger
Charles J. Whitmore
William P. Atkinson
Jamaica Plain
Helen F. Ayres
William _G. Brooks
John R. _ Bullard
Newtonville
Charles M. Reed
A. Samuels
Waltham
Oscar H. Sampson
Ellen M. Tower
Lexington
Winslow
Warren
H, L, T. Wolcott
Dedham
Daniel Wheeler
Massachusetts No License League Holds Annual Meeting
The Friends of Prohibition convened at Wesleyan Hall 36 Bromfield street with Rev D O Mears presiding. Treasurer E M McPherson reported about 5000 dollars raised and spent, with all bills paid, and left his successor to the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
D. O. Mears
E. M. McPherson
E. H. Haskell
League
Henry Faxon
J. K. Grinnell
Iowa
M. McPherson
Elijah A. Morse
Capen
Plumb
Dorchester
Mayor Hart Opens Hours for Visitors at City Hall
Mayor Hart sets 12 to 2 daily for visitors while other hours are for city business and departmental conferences. Yesterday visitors included Leopold Morse ex Alderman Haynes W M Osborn Police Commissioner William Osborn Ricker and others. A labor delegation also called as deadlocks in the city council continue with a possible effort to unite Democrats behind Mr Fanning of East Boston for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
City Hall
Leopold Morse
Haynes
W. Whitten
William M. Osborn
Stanton Blake
W. W. Warren
Common Council
Ricker
Frank K. Foster
Fanning
East
Boston
Firemen Sent Home From Scythia Overloading Dispute
Four of the Scythia firemen who refused to sail last Saturday due to overloading were sent home on the Virginian which departed yesterday. Ten more will sail today on the Kansas and six on the Palestine as ordered by the British consul who has notified the British board of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Scythia
Kansas
Palestine
Olirae
Bank of Hamburg sues over stolen drafts in federal court
United States Circuit Court hears case against Catherine J Flynn and others after three thieves steal from Hamburg banking house. William C Flynn, brother of a defendant, sent two drafts for 8000 and 250 dollars drawn on Brown Brothers & Co. Plaintiffs seek injunction to prevent payment and hold funds in trust. Defendants admit receipt of drafts claiming good faith holding. Trial representation by George P Sanger for plaintiffs and H E Swasey for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Coxt. J. Bank of Hamburg
Catherine J. Flynn
Hamburg
Ger
William C. Flynn
William C
Brown Bros. & Co
Flynn
Tral
George P. Sanger
H. E. Swasey
Supreme Judicial Court Jan 8 session lists cases heard
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court sat January 8 hearing Suffolk Middlesex Norfolk and Barnstable matters. Dockets include Nos 1907 2004 2005 2026 with appointments for law on Jan 27 equity Feb 4 criminal. Unfinished case 2026 Lord v Edwards. Next Wednesday dates 2002 2003 2017 2021 2023 2025 2027 2028.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Morrow
C.J
Fincho
C. Allen
Holmes and Knowlton
J.J
Tedey
Suffolk
Middlesex
Norfolk
Barnstable
Samuel Cabot
Frank Shaw
Charles Almy, Jr
J. D. Ball
William Lanahan
Mary Porter
Frank Paul
T. E. Barry
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
City of Newton
Samuel Hoar
Charles Robinson
W. F. Slocum
Charles H. Lord
Ogden FE. Edwards Et al
C. T. Russell, Jr
L. 8
Dabney
Superior Court Notes On Multiple Civil Actions And Divorces
The record lists sessions with cases from January through fifth session. It covers contract disputes for paper stock, libel damages, rent disputes, tort actions for injuries, and several unresolved or contested matters. Names include Henry N Knowles Cyrus Taylor James Cole Ann Gilligan Zach Parsons and others among numerous docket entries.
Damages awarded in Norfolk County cases including pig damage
Superior Court matters from Norfolk County list verdicts and petitions. Verdict for plaintiff in Forsythe vs Fallon for $225 on pig damage. Petition by Rachel Murray against Norfolk County for damages from River Street widening. Other docket items include cases involving Hyde Park, Dedham and Quinc y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Norfolk County
Aupricy
Thomas Forsythe
John Fallon
J. L. Eldridge
J. P. Sullivan
Rachel Murray
County of Norfolk
Hyde Park
Trai
W. H. Towne
EB. Grover
Williams, Moseley
Connell
Ross
Enkart
N. Y
McGrory Vy. Barrett
N. Ie. RR. Co
Bunton, Tr
Inhts
Cronnell
Iall
French
Clapp
Malden City case verdicts and contract suit notes
In Middlesex County Superior Court on January 8, the jury awarded Cochran Jr. damages of 5375 against the City of Malden. Plaintiff attorney B. E. Perry. defense by I. Savage and G. L. Hemenway. Also Benjamin W. Wentworth v Joseph S. Stearns. contract action to recover 4912 for materials and labor. verdict for plaintiff 4029. H. N. Allin for plaintiff. M. H. Swell for defendant. Additional docket entries include cases Grant v. Miller, Cogin v. Clark, Prundy v. Townsend, Peterson v. Inks, Holden v. Mears, Palmervitch RR trustee, Morris v. North et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.N. Allin
M. H. Swell
Grant
Miller
Cogin
Clark
Prundy
Townsend
Peterson
Inks
Et al
Waltham
Holden
Mears
Palmervitch, RR
Trustee
Morris
North Etal
Court Docket Includes Essex Trials and Damages Claims
Superior Court Essex County January session lists cases: Tyler vs New England Telephone for horse value lost in storm. jury unable to agree. Haseltine vs Inhabitants of Saugus for damages from wrecked team due to alleged highway defect. trial ongoing. Multiple civil actions against railways and firms noted with counsel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
C. Sewall
H. P. Moulton
Abbott
W. S. Haseltine
Saugus
Ee Moulton
W. H. Niles
Johnson
Brown
Edmr
Walter
Mansfield
Boston & Maine
Eberly Et al
Mars
Preston v. Naumkengton
I. Railway Co
Samev
Briggs
Exhibition of Nicaragua Canal Model Ends in Boston
The working model of the Nicaragua Canal shown at Cordley & Co. in Boston for about ten days will close on Friday and will be shipped to Philadelphia for exhibition there. The Maternity Society of Benevolent Women held a private session at Mrs. I. T. Talbot’s home, the old board of officers being reelected. Captain Hales of the wrecked Higginson is identified as the body found at Nantasket Beach, with a $250 reward offered for the recovery of the body to aid life insurance. Mr. Durrell of Brown Durrell & Co. will speak on The Ethics of Business at the Cambridge Y M C A. The New England Helping Hand Society hosted a postponed reception at 12 Carver Street, tea served, noting a diphtheria case among inmates and ongoing drainage repairs. Medical Examiner Draper ruled Rose Lee’s death natural. Two youths, Fred Cragin and Arthur Spaulding, from Rindge, NH, were taken into custody in Boston after fleeing toward Maine with cheap revolvers to shoot bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
Cordley & Co
Devonshire Street
Boston
Philadelphia
Maternity Society of Benevolent Women
I. T. Talbot
Marlboro Street
Nantasket Beach
Higginson
Hales
Oliver H. Durrell
Brown, Durrell & Co
Cambridge Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Union
Friends of the New England Helping Hand Society
Carver Street
Draper
Rose Lee
Warrenton Street
Fred Cragin
Arthur H. Spaulding
Rindge
N. H
Maine
Lectures Planned to Aid Library Fund
Girls high and Latin schools present five lectures at the West Newton Street school hall to boost the library fund. Notable speakers include Dr Edward E Hale on The Naval History of America January 17 and Mr John Fiske on The Roman and the English Idea of Nation Making February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulding
West Newton Street
Churchill
Edward E. Hale
Naval History of America
Samuel Eliot
Prescott
W. H. Lyon
Florence Nightingale
T. W. Higginson
J. W. Churchill
John Fiske
Educational Union Entertainments Feature History Talk
The Woman's Educational Union hosted an afternoon program with Eawin D. Mead presenting The Study of History. Participants included Miss Horatio Ware Miss N W Covell Mrs O Leary Mrs Diaz and Miss M Chamberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Union Entertainments
Woman’s Educational Union
Eawin D. Mead
Horatio Ware
N. W. Covell
Dr. O'Leary
Diaz
M. Chamberlin
M. E. Blake
Miss Curtis
Kate Gannett Wells
Julia Stickney
Mime Strong
Kate M. Sprague
Misa Chapin
Funeral of John T Taylor in Brookline
The funeral for John T. Taylor from Chestnut Hill Avenue Brookline yesterday afternoon was officiated by Rev Leonard K Storrs of St Pauls Brookline. The burial followed in the family lot Mt Auburn. He was the son of the late John Saylor formerly of Logg Brown & Saylor Boston. He had just returned from Europe and died of pneumonia after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Taylor
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Brookline
Leonard K. Storrs
St. Paul’s Church
Mt. Auburn
John Saylor
Logg, Brown & Saylor
Boston
Europe
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Harvard Notes
OLD School Board
Friends OF Prohibition
Mayor Hart
Ofice
City Mall
Scythia’s
Henry_N. Knowles
Cyrus Taylor
Aldrich & Hayden
Bristol
S. J. Elder
Bb. Wadleigh
Stubbs Vy
Masse
Casson
Fint
Bromwich
Floyd
McCandlers
Bill
Stacy
Wedgewoodings
James Cole
Jesse Woodbury
George E. Whiting
A. A. Latham
Ann Gilligan
Zach Parsons
G. H. Lyman
I. J. Cutter
W. A. Dame
Awselawe
Rodman
Nawn
Roiuman
Hennessey
Sullivan
Woodman
Met
Galligan
Parsons
Molineaux
Hammond
Green
Cohen
Hill
Loud
Ham
Lawless
Nelson
Foley
Pettee
Mooney
Boise
Compton
Kellogg
Seelen
Pratt
Newcomb
Boston Protec
Kelly
Paul
Matthews
Taylor
McKid
Almy
Clarke
Sweat
McDonough
Gill
Hannan
Erter
Porter Mfg
Galpin
Carter
Gaffney
Lyram
Swan
Chase
Eaton
Northrup
Peck
Rand
Meader
Coffin
Bramhall
Vinal
Codd
McLaughlin
Cooling
Rooney
Hunter
Monto
Ers
Farmer
Murray
Leland
Simonds
Footle
Gogin
Wadsworth
Spence
Drennan
Swords
Hail
Larmve
Campbell
Amith
Harriswick
Wildes
Keller
Pitman
Thomas Higgins
John Holmes
Warren Street
T. J. Gargan
P. M. Keating
James R. Murphy
Michael J. Moore
Coburn
Jamaica P
Ee Co
Limuefield
Squire
Electrici. Lico
Russell
Smith
Wagoner
Same
Carr
Thompson
Bemis
Kerce
Mass
Losworth Association
Hausman
Cope
Cleary
Wasserboehr
Carroll
Collins
Lucas
Slater
Essex County
Mason, J
Roran
King Powplisk Co
Wall St
Mark
ALL Grocers
Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
C. H. Graves & Sons
Hawkins Street
Famiy Grocers
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