Windom silver bill faces Senate finance hurdle
Washington reports indicate only one of six Republican senators backs Secretary Windom's silver bill as finance committee members weigh the plan. Senators Morvill Sherman Aldrich and Hiscock likely oppose. McPherson Harris and Vance may, with Voorhees Beck leaning pro. Treasury aims to send bill Monday amid White House caution.
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Sprucrar
Windom
Senate Committee On Finance
Jones
Nevada
Morvill
Vermont
Sherman
Ohio
Allison
Iowa
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Hiscock
New York
McPherson
New Jersey
Harris
Tennessee
Vance
North Carolina
Messrs. Voorhees
Indiana
Beck
Kentucky
Roontas
Treasury Department
Senate
Finance Committee
Winom
General Morgan Victory Reported for Indian School Post
The nine member committee on Indian affairs approved General Morgan’s nomination for commissioner of Indian schools by 6 to 1. Democracts Tharst and Daniel joined Republicans Dawes Platt Stockbridge Pettigrew with Jones of Arkansas in opposition, citing policy concerns over funding and religious school contracts. A favorable report was also issued for Dr. Daniel Dorchester as superintendent.
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Morgan
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Tariff Appeals to Be Readjusted by Treasury
The Treasury Department directs Col lector Saltonstall to readjust cases under the Oberteuffer decision. It covers importations both after July 1, 1885, and between March 3, 1888, and July 1. A Supreme Court ruling in a New York case held that the seventh section of the act of 15298 took effect on signature, guiding collectors to adjust duties and record excess collections.
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Saltonstall
Oberteuffer
J. P. Tucker
Department
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Customs
Letter from Attorney General on Old Dominion Association violations
The Attorney General forwards Civil Service Commission concerns about alleged civil service law violations by the Old Dominion Republican Association. He instructs the US Attorney to examine, report to the grand jury, and pursue charges against any implicated persons to vindicate the law.
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United States
District of Columbia
Old Dominion Republican Association
Siz
Civil Service
Grand Jury
Catatas Miller
Transfer of Revenue Marine Service Proposal Gains Backing
Secretary Window writes to Representative Baker of New York endorsing a bill to transfer the Revenue Marine Service and its vessels from the Treasury to the naval establishment. Secretary Tracy and most allied officers, including Captain LG Shepard, back the measure, while many predecessors opposed the transfer.
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Transfer OF Revenue Marine Service
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Representative Baker
New York
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Revenue Marine Service
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Naval Establishment
Tracy
Allie Cts
LG. Shepard
Revenue Marine Bureau
Winidom
Nominations Confirmed For Diplomatic And Customs Posts
The Senate confirmed a slate of nominees including Pitkin of Louisiana as minister to the Argentine Republics and Clack of Pennsylvania as consul general. Carr of Illinois and Bates of New York were named commissioner roles in navigation and customs respectively, with Halliday of Pennsylvania and Livy of the District of Columbia among other appointments.
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Senate
Ee Ie Pitkin
Louisiana
Clack Ke, Carr
Winnois
Mongister
William W. Bates
New York
Samuel V. Halliday
Pennsylvania
Richard, Livy
Distriet
Columbia
Forttown
Internal Revenue
Frank Ki. Qoreutt
Missachu- Beli
Vice-President and Mrs Morton Host Dinner for Harrison
Vice-President and Mrs Morton hosted a dinner this evening in honor of President Harrison. War leader Hoar reportedly drove today and hopes to attend the Senate session tomorrow or Saturday. He told a committee of Boston businessmen who called on him that he intends to stay active in Bas tan affairs.
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PUK
Mra
Morton
Ami Bix Oe Flarrison
Senate
Bastan
Congressman Rockwell Recovers After Sudden Illness
Reports say Congressman Rockwell endured a severe attack described as the crip but is improving and expected to resume duties within days while at home tending to his administrative tariff bill before the Senate.
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Rockwell
Sugar dominates New York market amid sugar certificate volatility
Sugar stood out yesterday as the key market feature in New York with ongoing volatility in its certificates. The piece notes legal complications around Spreckels, margin pressures for holders, and a general market tilt toward dividend stocks while other sectors show steadier demand. Local activity highlights Wisconsin Central, Star, and Sugar trading, alongside rate shifts and corporate changes across several enterprises.
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New York
Spreckels
la Grippe
Wisconsin Central Securities and
Canoers
Charles River Bridges Widen Draws Debate Hearing in Boston
A public hearing at the Boston Post Office Building addressed ex Secretary Endicott s 1888 order to widen Charles River draws and grade roadways. City leaders opposed the measure citing high costs and questions of federal authority while supporters argued for safer navigation and better river use. Witnesses from city government business and transportation sectors described current traffic and vessel passage conditions, with estimates of 5 to 10 million dollars and debates over rail competition and wharf values.
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Ilugh O’brien
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Crawfenders
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Bullen
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Boston TL Towboat Company
Henry D. Hyde
West End Street Railroad
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Hyde
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Young
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Warren
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Hasten
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Craigie Bridge
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Broad Canal
Grand Junction Railroad
Massachusetts Historical Society Monthly Meeting Highlights and Orations
The regular meeting chaired by Dr George E Ellis elected Henry F Waters of Salem as a member. Leverett Saltonstall was appointed to write Forbes memoirs for Proceedings. Treas. Charles C Smith shared Harvard commencements notes from Dr John Pierces manuscript journal, detailing customs changes since 1805 and various social observations. A new serials of Proceedings announced.
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Harvard University
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Pierce
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Appleton
Doctors’ Commons
London
Judge Chamberlain
M Pvner
Professor Johnson
Connecticut
I. F. Scudder
Henry W. Haynes
RC. Winthrop, Jr
Gay couple weds at New Old South Church in Fort Logan
Lieutenant Lewis Douglas Greene and Miss Lillie Adams Taft married in an evening ceremony at the New Old South Church. The venue featured tropical decor and a procession of ushers and bridesmaids from Newton and Chicago. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace and diamonds. the couple plans to reside in Fort Logan, Colorado.
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Lillie Adams Taft
Orray A.dall
J. Rogers
Clifford Howe
Newton
Arthur Brigham
Edward Allen
L. Green
Colorado
Foote
Anderson
Pierce
Mises Notch
Chicago
G. Whiton
Farquhar and
Gilman
Directoire
Cornelia Cook
Miss Griswold
George A. Gordon
Harding
Vendome
Fort Logan
Col
MIT Society of Arts Meeting Examines Iron and Steel at High Temperatures
Last evening at 8 in room 15 MIT the Society of Arts discussed iron and steel properties at elevated temperatures. Speaker James E. Hovward of Watertown Arsenal presented charts and diagrams to illustrate key points, enhancing the informal lecture with repeated board illustrations.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
James E. Hovward
Watertown Arsenal
Paintings Leonard and Co and Harris Co and Fruit Stow Co
Trade listing shows Leonard and Co with 3 m becoming a note of Pruit toratio Harris and Co at 12 1n and Fruit Stow Co at 11 a and 1.
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Marriages in New England Snowbound Towns
A jumble of marriage notices dated January from Massachusetts towns. Frumnk Lamprey and Mary Cameron wed in South Boston. Charles Melvin and Carrie Hubbard wed in Concord. Richard A. Newell Jr. and Grace Holbrook wed in Brookline Swampscott. Swazey Harlow wed in Waltham with ceremonies conducted by local ministers. Clara Elizabeth Haevlow of Waltham wed Malden native.
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Swazey
Harlow
Waltham
Ole Lone
Deaths notable in area on January 8
Obituary notices list several本 residents and relatives who died January 7 to January 8 in cities including Boston Roxbury Somerville Charlestown Salem Danvers and Danvers. Names include Justin Ambrose Elizabeth Beebe Elizabeth Fiske Michael Fitzgerald Lucy Humphrey Sarah Robbins Louisa Sawyer Henry Sweny Pedelia Tapley James White Samuel Weld Nancy Worthley and George Whitney with ages ranging from mid 20s to 80s and including widows widowers and married individuals.
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Barker
Tileston A. Barker
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Beebe
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth
Willtam Beebe
Bridgewater
Fiske
Boson Highlands
Elizabeth Fiske
Fliszgerald
Michael Fitzgerald
Roxbury
Eliza A
Willian A. Qerrish
Gerlidden
Newcastle
Rate C. Glidden
Centain Willliam T. Gidden
Fiore
Charlestown
Jonanna Horrigan
Humphrey
Lucy
William Humphrey
Robilins
Somerville
Sarah Robbins
Sawyer
Louisa Tufts Sawyer
John J. Sawyer
Stlsbee
Salem
Williai Silshee
Sweny
AL Roxbury
Dan
Henry J. Swenvy
Tavliey
Danvers
Pidelia J. Tapley
Wil
James
Margaret E. White
Weld
Samuel Weld
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