Fight over House rules shapes new Congress and cabinet dinner
Washington dispatch outlines Republican hopes to reform House rules amid filibuster clashes led by Weaver and allies. It notes calls for majority power, potential extra sessions, and a cabinet dinner honoring John E. Russell. Also discusses Lower California purchase prospects and Vanderver’s proposed inquiry.
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Rumor of Aldrich Cabinet Appointment to Boost Wetmore Senate Bid
Provence Jan 10 A strong move is rumored to appoint Senator Aldrich to the Cabinet to clear the way for ex Governer George Peabody Wetmore to win a Senate seat. The tale links Aldrich’s national finance leadership to a plan backed by a Union League Club member in New York, aiming to elevate Wetmore through Aldrich’s cabinet path.
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McMullen Objects. He Refuses to Vacate Office
McMullen disputes his removal as Port of New York Appraiser. In a January 2 1889 letter he protests lack of opportunity to refute charges and asserts removal is not operative until Senate confirmation. President Grover Cleveland replies stating change and removal are decided.
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Foster Gifts $50,000 to Gratuity Funds
New York report states W. R. Foster donated $50,000 to the produce exchange gratuity funds to cover losses totaling $198,000 attributed to his defalcations. The gesture aims to restore financial stability following the misconduct.
Plan of Action Advances for Interstate Railway Association
West of Chicago and St. Louis bankers meet at J Pierpont Morgan’s house to adopt a plan for an Interstate Commerce Railway Association. They pledge strict enforcement of the Interstate Commerce Act, arbitration of disputes, maintenance of uniform rates, and formation of a governing committee to ensure compliance.
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Indiana Legislature Sees Cox Confirmed Senate Leader
In Indianapolis on January 10 Lieutenant Governor Robertson sought entry to the Senate but failed to gain admission. Judge Mitchell of the Supreme Court organized the body and Cox was elected presiding officer amid Republican protests. Green Smith became clerk as caucus nominees won. The House organized quietly and Cox’s recognition was upheld.
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Fire Reports From Cities Across New England and Louisiana
The page notes several January 10 fires: Benjamin Wheeler’s vacant Clifton Heights Marblehead home, about $1200 loss. Asa Parker’s farm house on Wilmington road near Reading, about $1300 insured. Crosby croquet factory in Bristow destroyed, $6000 loss with $4000 insured. Averson & Kinne milk dealers’ farm house near Meriden burned after gale, about $1000 with $500 insured. nine buildings burned or damaged in Shreveport, $75,000 loss with full insurance. John Donaldson & Sons building in Lynn slight fire, $300 loss. minor false alarm at Box 325 and small fire at Charles Gage’s pos shop at Norfolk and Whitefield streets with $20 damage.
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Peabody
Clifton Heights
Reading
Asa Parker
Wilmington Road
Bristow
Conn
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Meriden
Averson & Kinne
Shreveport
Lynn
Harrison Avenue
Market Street
John Donaldson & Sons
Railroad pact discussed after Morgan meeting in New York
The September market shows a light session before a major rail plan is unveiled. The interstate railway association aims to enforce laws, standardize rates, arbitrate disputes, and consolidate agencies. City and regional finance notes include Kings County loan bids and Mexican copper trade shifts.
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Blaine and Phelps Visit General Stryker in Trenton
James G. Blaine and Congressman William Walter Phelps spent the night in Trenton with General William S. Stryker adjutant-general of New Jersey. They toured Stryker's residence amid plans to inspect the architecture and discuss a possible new home for Blaine in Washington. Blaine departed for Washington before noon.
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Delaware Legislature Adjourns. caucuses set for Monday
Wromington Del Jan 10 The legislature adjourned to 5 p m Monday and dispersed to their homes. Senatorial caucuses will be held Monday night. Republican totals show Charles H Treat six votes George W Massey five N B Smithers three Anthony Higgins one and Rev J S Willis one. No changes expected before Monday.
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George W. Massey
N. B. Smithers
Anthony Higgins
Willis
Yale Ball Nine Starts Training as Winter Term Opens
Yale readers learn that the ball nine begins training under Captain Noyes and ex Captain Stag g. Twenty candidates practice batting and battery work in the cage as rain and cold delay outdoor sessions. Yale hopes to defend the pennant after eight of nine championships but faces tough Harvard competition with a stronger setup.
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Theatres_View and Showtimes in Boston Area
Listings announce Mary Anderson at Hollis Theatre and Nat C Goodwin at the Theayre with evening starts around 7:40 to 8, plus shows at Boston Museum Globe Opera and Grand Opera House including The Minute Man and Miss Esmeralda.
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Sweet Lavender
Yak Theatre
Nat C. Goodwin
Globe Theatre
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Tremont
Minute Man
Weather and Auction Schedule Brief
Today listings show Irish moss at 11 a.m. with Horatio Harris and Fruit-Snow & Co. at 1 p.m. Tomorrow features paintings by Leonard & Co. at 3 p.m.
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Martin-Darling and Pratt-Webster Marriages
At Hancock Vermont on January 7 Burton Martin of Barre wed Mabel J Darling daughter of John B and Frances Darling. In this city on January 9 George Edwin Pratt of Winchester married Lizzie R S Webster of Woburn.
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Winchester
Lizzie R. S. Webster
Woburn
Deaths From January, Boston Area Obituaries
Multiple notices list deaths in Boston area during Jan 8 10. Names include Horace H Bearze Margaret Connor Harriet Coe Catherine Hickey William Kramer Michael Larkin Ellen Marsh Edward Murphy Mary Peakes Charles Packard William Pierce George Scott and Margaret C Tucker. Funeral for Tucker at 218 Beacon St with no flowers.
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Roxbury
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