Boston Republicans Fracture Over Senator Ballot Tactics
In a tense legislative caucus, lawmakers clash over whether to hold a ballot for Senator. Speakers attack party loyalty and tactics, with Dawes and Long as focal point. The debate winds down as a motion to adjourn without date passes amid cheers.
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Washington
Kimball
Walker
Worocester
John D. Long
Glines
Somerville
Morse
Canton
Symonds
Salem
George D. Robinson
Chicopee
Senator Hoar
Ben Lovell
Mr. Symonds
Milliken
Malden
Kent
Worcester
Dawes
Mr. Dawes
Ben Lowell
Long
Mr. Hoar
Mr. Kent
Longmen
Southard
Boston
Wharton
John D. Robinson
Oliver W. H. Upham
Upham
Charles Devens
William Cogswell
Smith
Andover
Ladd
Groveland
Republican Party
Tom
Mrs Emmons Escapade At Bull Run Panorama
A carriage with two well dressed women, led by a driver who paid, arrives at the Bull Run panorama. Mrs Emmons proclaims Echo and entertains spectators with a dramatic scene before fleeing laughing.
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Washington
Battle of Bull Run
Governor and council consider recount request in New Hampshire
In Concorp New Hampshire on January 13 the Governor and council debated a recount of the November first district congressional vote won by Luther F. McKenney by 105 ballots. Attorneys for Martin A. Haynes urged the review. The question may go to the Supreme Court for guidance, and the session was adjourned to a month later.
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Concorp
N. H
Martin A. Haynes
Rep
Luther F. McKenney
Supreme Court
Currier
Haynes
Senator Edmunds Hails Tucker Amendment On Mormon Bill
Washington January 13 Senator Edmunds voiced satisfaction with the Tucker substitute for the anti polygamy bill and said he would move to disagree to the House amendment to send the measure to conference. He expected a near Senate ok and reported no major disagreement between houses. The bill’s passage drew mixed reactions from suffragists who oppose Utah territory woman suffrage.
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Washington
Sprcian
Edmunds
Tucker
House
Senate
Congress
Kate Field
Randolph Tucker
Territory
Utah
Evarts
Cullom
Hoar
Messrs
Ingalls
Pugh
Farwell Named Senate Nominee by Illinois Republicans
Charles B. Farwell, a Chicago dry goods magnate valued at about a million dollars, is the Republican choice to succeed General Logan in the Senate. Farwell, with minimal prior office, previously ran for the Senate and is linked to Blaine. Payson of the Pontiac district is noted as a closer-to-Logan alternative.
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Washington
Speciau
Charles B. Farwell
Tlinois
John A. Logan
Senate
Northwest
J. W. Farwell & Co
Congress
Farwell
General Logan
Chicago
Carter Harrison
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Springfield
Illinois
Mr. Farwell
State Dept Says No Official Word On Sproule Alibi Report
Wasu Hindon Jan 13 The State Department has not received official information on an alleged alibi for Sproule the American executed for murder in British Columbia last September Officials say they will not initiate an inquiry and will await relatives action and further diplomatic steps may take many months.
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Wasu Hindon
Spreciau
State Department
Sproule
British Columbia
Ottawa
Department
Senate Debates Interstate Commerce Bill Amid Rhetoric
In Washington on January 18 the Senate heard memorials supporting the interstate commerce bill including pooling and haul provisions. Debates centered on the constitutionality of the bill with Evarts arguing it would disrupt federal supremacy and commerce freedom.
House Passes Bill Extending Claims Against U S Government
Washington Jan 18 The House passed a bill creating expanded Court of Claims jurisdiction for claims against the United States including constitutional, damages and other demands with six year limit and 4 percent interest. Concurrent jurisdiction to District and Circuit Courts for claims under 10000 dollars. The measure preserves appeals to the Supreme Court and allows reference to the State Department for treaty claims.
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United States
Court of Claims
Circuit
Supreme Court
State Department
Heads of Departments
Congress
President Hosts Diplomatic Corps Reception at the White House
The White House lit interiors showcased tropical plants and florals as the President and Mrs. Cleveland welcomed the diplomatic corps. Marine Band music filled the halls while officials and guests, including Cabinet members and relatives, mingled during the 9 to 11 o'clock reception. Mrs Cleveland wore ruby plush with diamonds and a diamond necklace.
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Washington
White House
Marine Band
Department
Army
Navy
Cleveland
Manning
Vilas
Marshal Wilson
Bayard
Endicott and Whitney
Charles W. Goodyear
George J. Sicard
Buffalo
Miss Hastings
Cabinet
Lamont
District resumes duties after police scandal suspension
The district commissioners reinstate Lieutenant Kelley to duty following the scandal involving police force members. Ex-Commissioner of Agriculture and Mrs. Loring hosted a dinner party, and Miss Endicott and Miss Margaret Blaine attended Mrs. Cleveland's reception. Hugh A. Dinsmore's nomination as minister resident and consul general at Corea has been confirmed.
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Wasa Hincron
Kelley
Loring
Miss Endicott
Margaret Blaine
Abraham stories to tell children in Sunday school
Rev. Brooke Herford, in a Channing Hall lecture, urged teachers to narrate salient Old Testament episodes about Abraham. He highlighted leaving his people, separating from Lot, rescuing Lot, and the sacrifice of Isaac, and illustrated how to present these events engagingly to children.
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Channing Hall
Brooke Herford
Father Abraham
Lot
Isaac
Mr. Herford
Assault on Sailor Aboard Bark Olustee Reports Arrest
The bark Olustee from Pacagoula arrived yesterday. Her steward David W. Millberry was arrested by Officers Marine and Smith on the patrol boat Protector for assaulting sailor Patrick Murphy with a capstan bar. The attack occurred at sea by January 5 and Murphy remains badly wounded. Citizens pursue a national bank at Stonesgum.
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Olustee
Pacagoula
Fla
David W. Millberry
Marine and Smith
Protector
Patrick Murphy
Reading Railroad Reorganization Plan Promised Soon
Philadelphia dispatch reports a new Reading railroad reorganization plan promised for Friday or Saturday. It is the joint effort of Charles S. Wheelen and E. D. Lockwood with other mortgage holders. The plan aims to preserve mortgage lien priorities and treat the first series 5s to win influential holder support.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
Charles 8. Wheelen
E. D. Lockwood
Another Marine Railroad Extends Hartland Line to Wellington
Maine railroad commissioners approve articles of agreement to extend the Hartland railroad fifteen miles from Harmony to Wellington. Capital stock $400,000 with $26,000 raised locally and the rest from abroad. Five percent paid in. construction to begin early spring. Road to Monson junction will connect with Bangor & Piscataquis and Monson railroads, shortening route to Moosehead Lake.
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Railroad Commissioners of
Maine
Hartland
Harmony
Wellington
Monson Junction
Bangor
Piscataquis
Monson
Moosehead Lake
Plan for New Railroad Link Gains Local Backing
The towns of West Scituate South Scituate and nearby areas discuss building a railroad connection to either the Old Colony or Hanover Branch road. Shoe manufacturers and business leaders forecast a 30 to 50 percent business boost with improved transport and lower freight rates. Opinions split on routing with Rockland via the Hanover Branch or East Weymouth via the Old Colony, but a new line appears imminent.
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West Scituate
South Scituate
Old Colony
Hanover Branch
Hanover
Rockland
East Weymouth
Bridge at Peekskill Aims to Connect Coal Routes
The suspension bridge project at Peekskill, Hudson River, is near contract drawing and likely to be awarded before spring. Rail lines on both riverbanks would link to western coal systems and New England lines, making coal transport cheaper. Proponents say the bridge would have prevented the coal handlers strike by opening new routes to Boston and eastern cities.
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Peekskill
Hudson River
New England
Boston
Concord road stock moves amid lease and power shift rumors
Rumors swirl in railroad circles that the Concord road holds about 200 shares once owned by J W Johnson of the Quincy House and that large blocks are sold quietly to push prices higher. Hints of a Boston Maine deal and a possible Boston Lowell lease surface, with Central Vermont ties seen as integral to a broader northern New England reshaping likely this year.
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Concord Railroad
J. W. Johnson
Quincy House
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lowell
Concord Road
Boston & Lowell Company
Central Vermont
New England
Rail investors clash over control as Billings funds rail project
A. M. Billings of Chicago advanced 500000 toward the St Louis Kansas City and Colorado Railroad but faced rival partners resisting his bid to cede control to Missouri Pacific. Other notes report Wagner Sleeping Car Co spending 700000 on new gear, Buffalo shops at 1200000, and 25000 miles of service, with various 1886 and 1887 earnings figures for several lines.
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St. Louis
A. M. Billings
Chicago
St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad Company
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Cincinnati Southern
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Arkansas & Texas
St. Louis, Vandalia
Terre Haute
Alderman ONeil Trial Postponement Asked
Lawyer E C James for Alderman ONeil asks to delay trial to prepare. District Attorney Martine opposes. Judge Barrett offers postponement to Jan 24 if James takes the defense. otherwise trial set for Jan 17. Ruling due tomorrow.
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New York
E. C. James
Alderman O'Neil
Barrett
Martine
James
O'Neil
Wolverton Nominated by Democratic Legislators
Harrissure Penn January 13 senators caucus nominates S P Wolverton of Northumberland for United States Senate with 46 votes while William A Wallace receives 14 and Robert E Wricht 4 and John Finnay 2.
Weak Women urged to seek Hunt's Remedy in crisis case
The article profiles Mrs. Alexander L. Nicholas of Phenix Rhode Island describing decades of illness before she recovered with Hunt's Remedy under Dr. George D. Wilcox. It advocates early treatment to prevent progressive health decline in women and praises the remedy as life saving and restorative.
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America
Alexander L. Nicholas
Phenix
R. I
Nathaniel Greene
Nicholas
Lafayette G. Nicholas
Providence
Hunt
Wilcox
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company Stockholders Meeting
The stockholders of Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company meet at No 50 State street on Monday January 17 1887 at 12 o'clock noon to elect a President Vice-Presidents and Directors and to transact other business. The New England Shoe and Leather Association holds its annual meeting at Nos 79 and 87 Bedford street Boston on Wednesday January 19 at 11 o'clock a m to choose officers and conduct other valid business.
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Prescott Insurance Company
Congress Street
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
State Street
J. C. Braman
The
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Bedford Street
Boston
Charles
Boylston Insurance Company
Boylston Insurance Epen
Kilby Street
Arkwright Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Milk Street
E. H. Sprague
New York
Satur
India Wharf
Pier 11
North River
H. M. Whitney
Fractional and full shares listed from 1887 administrator sale notes
A dated inventory lists numerous stock shares and bonds across mills banks and rail lines in a 1887 administrator sale. It records holdings in Pacific Mills Boott Cotton Mills Lawrence Mfg Co American Loan and Trust Co Freeman's Bank National Eagle Bank American Bolt Co Tremont & Suffolk Mills Merrimac Mfg Co Merchants National Bank Metropolitan National Bank Hill Mfg Co Newton & Watertown Gas Light Co and many others with associated dates and values. It also notes scrips and bonds for Old Colony R Railway Chicago Burlington & Quincy Atchison Topeka Sante Fe Burlington Missouri and related companies and utilities.
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Old Colony R. Oe
American Loan and Trust Co
Freeman’s National Bank
National Eagle Bank
American Bolt Co
Lowell
Addax Basting Machine Co
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Merrimac M’fg. Co
Merchants’ Natl. Bank
Salem
Metropolitan Natl. Bank
Hill M’fg. Co
Newton & Watertown Gas Light Co
Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance
Mansfield & Framingham
Chicago, Kansas & Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Old Colony RR
Amoskeag M’tg. Co
Salem Natl. Bank
Natl
Exchange Bank
Nat City
St. Jos
Council Bluffs
Boston Consolidated Street RR. Co
Nalso
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Hamilton Mfg. Co
Arlington Mills
Manchester Mills
American Shoe Tip Co
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co
Atchison, Topeka Oe
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
New Lane
Woodstock
Cincinnati & Louisville
Woburn
Melrose
Aeea
Joseph & Council Bluffs
National Car Co
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe
Burlington & Missouri
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Old Boston Natl. Bank
Monadnock Mills
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Mrs. Emmons
Washington Panorama
President
Peoria
Ill
Library Committee
Frye
Hartford
Conn
Middletown
Post Office
Brazil
Central
South America
Morgan
Harris
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Abraham
Stonegum
Wolverton
Mother's Magazine
Auvotion Sales
KR. L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants’ Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
St. Paw
Kansas City
Memphis
Fort Scott
Top
Atch
St. Fe
M. L
Quincy & Palmyra
Prescott Fire Ins
Prescott Fire Ins. Co. 50 Do Fireman's Fire Ins. Co
Lowell Mfg. Co
Boylston National Bank
Broadway National Bank
B.& Albany
Merchandise National Bank
Market National Bank
Shawmut National Bank
Cheshire
Plymouth Corage Co
E.& T. Fairbanks & Co
Lamson Store Service Co
Boston Belting Co
St. Ry. Co
Gr. Trunk
Corrigan St. Ry. Co
eaPees Newage & L. Shore
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Hill Mfg. Co
St. Paul & Northern Pac
Kans
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange Building
Keom II
Corporation Notices
W. C. Harris
Pacific Mills
Boott Cotton Mills
Lawrence M’fg. Co
Circuit Court of the United States
Eastern District of Arkansas
John H. Reed
Ezra H. Winchester
Little Rock, Mississippi River &Texas Railway
Elisha Atkins
F.e Gordon Dexter
District of
Arkansas
Charles P. Redmund
United States Court House and Post Office
Ark
Mississippi River &Texas Railway
Little Rock, Pine Bluff & New Orleans
Mississippi, Ouachita & Red River
Pulaski
Eel River
Chicot
State
Desha
Camden
State of
Texarkana
Lafayette
Little Rock, Mississippi River & Texas Railway
Arkansas City
Warren
Bradley County
Charles P. Redmond
Sheriff’s Sale
Suffolk
Sheriff's Office
Court House
Court, Square
Storer F. Crafts
Dorchester District
George D. Welles
H. W. Wilson
Rockwell
Homer Street
George Derby Welles
Fred H. Seavey
Massachusetts Title Insurance
Mile ST
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Arnold A. Rand
Richards
Joan C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & Co
White St
Townsend & Montaat
Leonard Street
Samuel Bunting's
Horatio Harris & Coo
Havana
Smith Desk
Albert Howe & Coo
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Great Southern
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Superior
Richardson & Barnard
Savannah Pier
A. D. W. Sampson
N. E
Washingtons& OR
Fall River
Metropolitan Steamship Co
N. YW
Ocean Steamship Co
Boston and Savannah Steamship Company
Macon
Gate City
BR. BR. of
Georgia
Florida & Western Railway
A. Dew. Sampson
Washington Street
Associated Railway
S of Virginia
Carolinas
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Boston & Norfolk Steamship Co
Central Wharf
Piedmont Air Line
Boston & Providence RE. R
Waldo A. Pearce
Baltimore
Norfolk
Washington Steamship Line
Tenn
Mallory
Rio Grande
Tan Tricanat
Tay
Knickerbocker
F. Kemblh
New Orleans
Mobile
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Mississippi
Red Rivers
California
J. N. Magna
Samuel di Seaman
Pier 9
Roman
Long Wharf
Savannaah
Wilmington
West
E. B. Sampson
Charleston, S.C
Welton, Walter & Co
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