Congress confronts executive influence over currency bill
In Washington on January 8 the House opened committee on the currency bill. Sibley assailed the Executive Department for using pressure to sway votes, warning that democracy must curb executive power. Other members debated patronage, silver, and banking as the session awaited Senate eulogies for Senator Colquitt.
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Rights of Congress debated over control of President as commander
In Washington Jan 8 the Senate takes up Mr Lodge’s resolution on withdrawing vessels from Hawaii. Senator Palmer questions Congress power to compel presidential action while Aldrich asks if Congress can control the army and navy as commander in chief. Voorhees recalls Civil War era committees on war conduct.
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Attempt to Beat the Carlisle Banking Bill
Washington reports ongoing efforts to defeat the Carlisle banking bill. The House rules committee may fix debate under the five minute rule until Friday ahead of a vote, with opposition aiming to strike the enacting clause. Predictions favor defeat by 25 to 40 votes. active supporters about 113, opponents 168, with many absent or noncommittal.
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Navy pilots no longer bear blame for ship damage
Secretary Herbert issued general orders reversing the department practice on pilots aboard warships. A pilot is now an adviser, and the commanding officer and his subordinates retain full responsibility for proper navigation and duties aboard the vessel.
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Herbert
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Bank wrangle in New Bedford sparks scrutiny at annual meetings
In New Bedford on January 8 four national banks held annual meetings. At Citizens National Bank a large turnout listened as Abbott P. Smith moved to set cashier pay and forbid outside positions. Details emerged linking Bank officers with the Real Estate Association and two railways, prompting a referral to directors and renewed tensions with former president and longtime stockholder Smith.
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Strike at Reading Shoe Factory Over Wages
The stitchers in E. B. Richardson's shoe factory at Reading are on strike awaiting wage settlement after a year start price cut. About fifty workers refuse to return until old prices are restored. other departments remain unaffected for now, but may be drawn in within days if no accord is reached.
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City Ticket Office Moves to 808 Washington St Boston
The City Ticket Office of the Boston and Albany Railroad has shifted to 808 Washington Street, opposite Bromfield Street, in a central downtown location.
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Grim tug forces Haverhill strike to pause and seek injunction
In Haverhill on January 8 strikers halted violence and allowed visiting State Board of Arbitration to assess prospects. Unions plan to refrain to aid a quiet settlement while supporters bolster the organization with meals and information bureaus. Injunctions are expected to be sought, and a large parade was canceled by a storm.
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Mayor Edwin Upton Curtis Opens First Official Day
Boston marks the inauguration of Mayor Edwin Upton Curtis with a day of greetings and greetings. He rises early with his father and meets dozens at City Hall and Young’s restaurant. Curtis displays a ready smile and informal manner greeting visitors from ex-Mayor Matthews to Corporation Counsel Bailey.
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Riot in St John’s as unemployed clash with police
A hungry mob in St John’s Newfoundland surged through government and legislative buildings after failed relief promises. Premier Greene urged patience while police fought rioters and four leaders were arrested. A warship guard patrolled to deter further raids as stores were looted and returned to calm at night.
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Weather forecast and conditions across New England to Florida
The January 8 forecast covers Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and surrounding regions. It calls for rain or snow in eastern areas, with colder, northeasterly winds, and fair to mountain areas. High pressure shifts across Missouri and Manitoba while low pressure moves in Georgia. Temperature trends show cooling in lake regions and the lower Mississippi valley with widespread precipitation in the Deep South.
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Rubber stock markdown at Washington street store
The Raymond Syndicate offers ladies rubbers at 35 cents after a report of 39 cent items misled customers. The store, opposite Bromfield, displays a large rubbers stock suggesting they anticipate a chilly spell.
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