Silk Industry Rep Warns Court Ruling Harms Trade
Representatives of the silk industry told the Ways and Means Committee that the Supreme Court silk decision has inflicted injustice on their business. A strike on the New York Central between New York and Syracuse is anticipated. President Harrison hosts his first evening state reception. Public bequests in the will of the late Hannah S. Robbins of Peabody are noted. The Boston and Maine Railroad opposes raising tracks over streets. The Franklin County Tariff Reform Club is organized at Greenfield.
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Silk Industry
Ways and Means Committee
Supreme Court
New York Central
New York
Syracuse
Harrison
Hannah Ss. Robbins
Peabody
Boston & Maine Railroad
Brick block rising on Union street in burned district
Jan 14 report from Lynn notes Titus and Buckley erecting a large brick block on Union street with Dearborn Bros as masons. Carriers and fourteen jobless men from Somerville struck for higher wages, finding 25 cents a day less than Lynn union. after dignified discontent, their posts were filled. Pearborn claims Lynn workers are paid better than any other state location.
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Lynn
Union Street
Titus & Buckley
Dearborn Bros
Baeiber
Doday
Somerville
Lynno Union
Pearborn
New Jersey Ballot Reform Bill Sparks Legislature Startup
In New Jersey on January 14 the Legislature convened with Democrats holding the House and Republicans controlling the Senate. General W S Happenheimer of Jersey City elected Speaker. Henry W Nevins of Moron mouth is Senate president. Senator Rue of Prenton introduced a ballot reform bill.
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Interstate Railway Association
New Jersey
Lynn
Lrenton
N. J
W. S. Happenheimer
Jersey City
House
Henry W. Nevins
Moronouth
Senate
Rue of
Prenton
Fruit Street stable theft reported by Secollan Bros
Secollan Bros report their Fruit Street stable was entered with false keys yesterday and a bay horse valued at 200 dollars was stolen. They estimate the theft occurred between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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Secollan Bros
Fruit Street Place
Shipping News Briefs from Across Atlantic Ports
Various steamers passing through major hubs report arrivals and departures on January dates. Vessels include Mentmore from London and Umbria from Liverpool in New York, Shakespear from Philadelphia to Calcutta, and Veruvian from Portland to London, with many more ships listed by city and date.
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Boston
Mentmore
London
Isaltimore
Montana
New York
Calan
Amsterdam
Umbria
Liverpool
Scancia
Flamburg
Crystal
Leith
Sidonian
West Tadies
Runiec
Glasgow
State of Nevada
Hamburg
Develgonne
Calcutta
Shakespear
Philadelhia
Veruvian
Portland
Effective
Lasselle
Miranda
St Johns
England Would Not Wait On Cabinet Changes In Portugal
Reports from Mozambique and Portugal describe a new Portuguese cabinet and a circular note to powers over the dispute with England. Major Serpa Pinto’s disobedience, the Shire and Nyassa situation, and Portugal’s insistence on arbitration are noted amid protests in Lisbon and public demonstrations.
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England
Mozambique
Portugal
Rio
Khedive
Henry M. Stanley
Nyassaland
Shire
Senhor Gomes
Zambesi
Cordon
Sanhati
Sultan Macangire
Quillimane
Gangemhama
Inguana
Inhambane
Camoens
Coibra
Oporto
Paris
Ingland
Zambesi River
Delagoa Bay
Maparip
East Africa
Lisbon
Federal Club
Mutinous Artillery in Rio Topples Flag, Suppresses Rebellion
From Rio de Janeiro dated December 23, 1889, reports say two regiments mutinied, tore down the republic flag, and raised the imperial banner. The clash at Sao Christovino artillery fort left about 100 dead or wounded before surrender. Arrests followed including Silveira Martins and others. Cap Grimes notes a Dec 15 army faction opposed to the republic, with a force of 700, and an attempted arrest by the provisional government that day.
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New York
R. Fint
Rio Janeiro
Sao Chiristovno Artillery Quartel
Silveira Martins
Assis Martins
Barao de Lagoe
Lima Duarte
Dy. Ferreira Virnna
Braga
Rio
Grimes
Herschel
Interstate Railway Association Holds Key Meeting
New York January meeting gathered major lines including Burlington St Paul Northwestern Rock Island and more. Ashley of Wabash elected chairman as executives plan revised organization and report to a general meeting.
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New York
Interstate Railway Association
Burlington
St. Paul
Northwestern
Rock Island
Chicago, St. Paul
Kansas City
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Wabash
Wisconsin Central
Atchison
Denver & Rio Grande
Rio Grande Western
St. Louis
San Francisco
O. SD. Ashley
Te Union Vacille
Chicago & Northwesers Companies
Adams
Big strike feared as Depew accused of overtime breach
A New York Central dispute over overtime pay triggers a looming walkout on the New York Central line from Albany to Syracuse. Engineers firemen and conductors protested after paymasters omitting overtime pay. A committee led by Menso Carl heads to New York to seek explanation from Chauncey Depew. The Brotherhood of Engineers vows action if the extra pay is not provided.
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Aupany
N. Y
New York Central
New York
Syracuse
Central Road
Albany
Hudson
Chauncey M. Depew
Division 46
The
Brotherhood of Engineers
Stanley Before the Khedive Medal Given to Stanley
Caio Jan 14 The Khedive conferred on Mr Stanley the Medjidien decoration Emin Pasha wished to serve Egypt and can be employed in an administrative post at Suakin Wadyhalla Halla or elsewhere Stanley urged Emin Psha be used in a strong administrative setup and aid a decisive policy in Sudan Congo route chosen proved wise, says Stanley
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Caio
Khedive
Stanley
Emin Pasha
Emin
Suakin
Wadyhalla Halla
Imin
Kle
Congo
New York Reports Mexican Economic Boom Under Foreign Capital
Reports from Mexico indicate rapid growth across new enterprises with English German and American capital involved. The American Export & Trading Company of New York is becoming a major force, drawing attention from leading Mexican figures who allegedly have secured concessions expected to yield millions in profits.
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New York
Mexico
American Export & Trading Company of
Bond Question Clouds Nine Firm’s Essex County Pact
Taverhill January 14 Special The legality of the nine manufacturers bond is doubtful and the nine may not honor the agreement. Jennings Friedman Stevens begin shipping machinery to Epping NH with old workers to run orders. Gale Bros. operate at Exeter while others stay idle. Union organizer Harry Moulton says labor stands firm with daily meetings and new members. He predicts a settlement by Saturday night as the mood remains dark.
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Taverhill
Nine
Combine
Claverhill
Post
Jennings, Friedman & Stevens
Epping
N. H
Gale Bros
Exeter
Harry Moulton
Moulton
Jim Winchell
New Trial Granted for Kunze. Others Remain Convicted
In Curenco Jan 14 Judge McConnell granted Kunze a new trial while denying the motion for Coughlin Burke and O Sullivan. After the ruling the defendants spoke of innocence and injustice. Kunze was admitted to bail at 45000. the others were sent to Joliet for life terms.
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Ontario & Quebec
Congress
Senate
Florida
Messrs
Cull
Plumbindulge
Adams
Hemphill
Butterworth
Silcott
McConnell
Chicago
Kunze
Cambridge
Curenco
Cougain
Burke
O’sullivan
Kuuze
Big Dan Coughlin
Vwin
England
Lever
America
Joliet
Supreme Court
Hin
Kaion
Coughlin
The World’s Oldest King Nearly 109 in Danvers
Charles King of Middleton is believed to be 109 tomorrow, though no proof remains after a church fire erased the christening record. Born in St Jarva near Quebec, he served in the War of Isle with the British. He heads five generations, numbering nearly 600 DeTsons.
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Brice
Ohio
United States Senate
Charles King of
Middleton
Crescent Beach
Revere
Aa Aire
Danvers
Charles King of Middleton
Christenius
St. Francis
Quebec
Mr. King
St. Jarva
Guo DeTsons
Deadly derailment near Chatham injures workers
A flat car derailed from the Ontario and Quebec yard at Jeannette's Creek and crashed into a construction train two miles east of Chatham. Victims include David Cummings fatally injured. Fred Dawson severely crushed. John Tracy with back injuries and broken ribs. Many others were hurt.
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Chatham
Ont
Ontario & Quebec
Jeannette’s Creek
David Cummings
Fred Dawson
John Tracy
John Gray
Sam Witel
F. W. Nichols
Thomas MccCummin
Robert Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong
Alfred Lethbridge
W. J. Western
Andrew Hart
Jesse Swartz
H. Turner
John Dithman
Dugal Black
State Occasion at White House Honoring Diplomatic Corps
Washington Jan 14 The first evening reception of President Harrison’s administration honored the diplomatic corps and Pan American delegates. Cabinet members, justices, lawmakers and officials attended as East Room crowds grew, with marines band playing and dignitaries greeting the President.
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Washington
Harrison
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Morton
Proctor
Blaine
Walker Slaine
Ernst
Parker
Lynn mulles plan to raise tracks opposed by railroad
Mayor Newhall and Solicitor Baldwin returned from a conference with James T. Furber of the Boston & Maine railroad and learned the company opposes raising Lynn streets. The railroad argues the cost would be too high for Lynn to bear, and Furber indicated there is enough track to raise if Lynn funds it alone. The Haskell land purchase was for potential future widening, not current use.
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Lynn
Newhall
John R. Baldwin
James T. Furber
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lynn Streets
Furber
Railroad Corporation
Haskell
Arabian Bedsteads Offer Regal Practical Furnishings
The half tester bedstead is described as attractive and practical with curtains that shield sleepers from drafts and sun at daybreak. The ad notes that these beds are distinct in appearance, avoiding common designs, and promises a special line in polished brass with rich hangings at low prices.
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Honors Building Plans and Leaders
The Chamber of Commerce held its third annual banquet at the Tremont House with over 250 members and notable guests. Speeches by Governor Brackett, Mayor Hart, and President Speare praised the proposed Chamber building at India Street and Central Wharf, and highlighted the merged Produce and Commercial Exchanges forming a powerful Boston institution.
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Merrill
State House
Hobbs
Wells Memorial Hall
English Society For Psychical Research
Massachusetts Rutle Association
Thorndike
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Speare
Brackett
Hart
Phillips Brooks
Coachmen’s Benevolent Association
St. Matthew’s Church
Boston Scientific Society
Weather Service
Suffolls Club
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
The
Bostonian Society
Curtis Guild
Chamber of Commerce
Tremont House
Chamber
Crithour
Grace
Phillips Grooks
Freecard
India Street
Central Wharf
Alden Speare
Suesis
George J. Melay
Faneuil Hall
George B. Ford
Commercial National Bank
Chauncey M. Depew
William Whitney
John JD. Long
Leverett Saltonstall
John M Corse
Jie
Falen
Iis
Produce Exchange
Commercial Exchange
Boston
Massachusetts
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Missouri
Kansas
and Texas Company
General Consolidated
Central Trust CO. OF
Said Trust Co
Central Trustet Company
Central Trust Company
NEW York Stock Exchange
Frederic PF. Olcott
Svel PF. Fraresiaa
Ree
Mary W. PO
Bieniy Burgh
Colgate
MOX
Lois Fipagerald
Committee
GS. Ellis
Leonard & Coq
Bromfield Mirest
OFI the
Lombardy
Electric Huuminating Co
Gennerail
Edison
AEM Uod
Ntral Market
North Street
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Loston
M. S P.M. Burowmerver
Sheraele Poe
NPA
Inuettine Matavensis
Meun
Eetreun
Norchwest
Vicese
Cleve
Staat
Eastport
Hielena
Siant
Jackonville
Pla
Hauisas
Ily
Bienay Mohgreil Sean
Marquette
Michi
Yornand
Salt Lake City
Sue
Inplow
N.C
Bog
Califgria
Iss
Croc
Boise
Cotamonweinlth
Sabah Ital Noone
Sheaett Gould & Curry
Diate & Noreroas
Franklin Hall
Washington ,T
G. W. Simmons & CO
Mass
Park’s
Bosworth Street
Sheppard Homan
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
D. H. Buckley
Devonshire Street
J. T. Phelps
Salem
Sreerau
Anderson & Reynolds Shoe Factory
Essex Street
Abbott S. Rogers
John M. Anderson
O’dell’s
Rogers
Mt. Louis
Court House
Irving Bros
Gallatin
Mary
Charlie
Helene
Annie
T. Cowdrey & Co
Broad Street
Pan-American Congress
Windom
Lodge
Sherman
Senate Committee
House Committee On
Morrill
Newton Hospital Aid Society
Franklin County Tariff Reform Club
Greenfield
Haverhill
Oema
Lord Napier
Magdala Inay
Juir
Rai
Charles B. Danforth
Herald
North Market Street
Fulton Street
Barrett
Army and Navy Gazette
L. B. Baldwin
Michigan
J. M. Edgar
Naval Hospital
Mare Island Yard
George W. Woods
Charleston
Ezra Z. Derr
Nipsie
Dwight Dickinson
Mare Island
Naval Medical Examining Board
F. J. Cordeiro
Mare Island Naval Hospital
Et “Athe
Doliber-Goodale CO
Bostown
Salisbury
Interstate Mailway Association
Depew
Brotherhood
O'Sullivan
Boston & Maine Company
CANAL
Bostoz Sot
Meine Benet
Association
Spear
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