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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1889

Page

2

Debate on salt duty in tariff bill stalls after long session

The Senate resumed debate on the tariff bill with Mr West pressing to strike salt from the free list and place it on the dutiable list. Speakers including Mr Dawes, Mr Hale, Mr Hiscock, Mr Teller, and Mr Butler argued tariff effects on salt, sugar and wages, contrasting past and present Republican positions and noting regional impacts.

Washington Senate West Hale House of Representatives House Messrs. Dawes Garfield Hawey Hoar Hiscock Frye Massachusetts Dawes Thomas H. Benton Congress Morrill Mr. West Benton Missouri Vermont United States California Palmer Teller Vance Butler Aldrich South Carolina Georgia India Rhode Island Fnnance Committee Mr. Dawes Reagan New England New York Mr. Butler Cleveland Mr. Hill Mr. Harrison Governor Hill Mr. Hiscock Chicago Builer Ar. Blair South

Pending Amendment Left Unvoted As Senate Adjourns

The bill was laid aside without a vote on the pending amendment. The Senate moved to executive business and adjourned at 5 55.

Senate

Admission of South Dakota and North Dakota Territory Enfranchisement Debate

In Washington on January 15 the Senate considers a omnibus bill for admitting South Dakota as a state and organizing North Dakota as a territory. Speakers critique the 1885 Dakota constitution, discuss archives ownership, and urge timely statehood for the Territories amid political shifts. The debate touches carpet-bag rule, Garfield and Cleveland promises, and ends with adjournment at 4:45.

Washinarton Spinola New York Sandy Hook Springer Illinois Senate South Dakota North Dakota Dakota Territory of Bismarck Cox Congress Utah Gifford Toole Montana Garfield Cleveland

Senators Elected Across Several States on Jan 15

Nebraska's Legislature reelected Senator Mander son by 104 to 29 with Prohibitionist E Johnson allied with Democrats. Michigan's Lansine reports James McMillan elected U S Senator to succeed Palmer. official notice tomorrow. Delaware's Anthony Higgins wins GOP caucus on forty third ballot. Wallace and Robinson vote details given. Maine and North Carolina provide Frye and Ransom results respectively. Colorado records Wolcott elected in joint session. Washington reports McMillan results. additional Maine and Colorado results noted.

Washington Manderson Nebraska E. Johnson Lansine Mich James McMillan Detroit United States Thomas W. Palmer M. H. Ford Grand Rapids Dover Del Anthony Higgins Wilmington House Alfred P. Robinson Brackson Gray James L. Walcott Senate Higgins Walcott Robinson Red Jion Hundred New Castle County Yale College Edward J. Bradford Delaware Republican State Committee Grant Congress Blaine AvaGusta W. P. Frye Harris M. Plaisted William P. Frye Raueicuh N. C Matt W. Ransom A. M. Waddell B. Alexander Thomas J Thomas M. Bowen C. S. Thomas Lanesviee MecMillan Ford

Marblehead Driver Injured After Wagon Spooked by Electric Car

This afternoon in Central square Marblehead Seth Hathaway driving a farm wagon was thrown after the horse frightened by an electric car. Hathaway sustained two severe scalp wounds and internal injuries.

Lynn Jan

Parker and Co Tailors Offer $20 Suits in Boston

Joseph W Parker and Co announces handmade suits trimmed by top Boston workmen guaranteed to fit for twenty dollars at their 515 to 521 Washington Street premises. This bold offer urges men to seize the chance without delay.

Joseph W. Parker & Co Washington Street Boston

Legislature Reelects Hoar and Debates State Plans

The General Court reelects United States Senator George F. Hoar on party lines with 82 6 in the Senate and 171 56 in the House. The session also debates Boston state government plans an increased architectural appropriation to 8000 and job supervision rights. Dog owners face new licenses bonds and restrictions while shipwreck and naturalization bills are hotly discussed.

United States Senate George F. Hoar Worcester Hoar House P. A. Collins Collins Messrs O’sullivan Neill Allen Woburn Berry Salem Eldridge Chatham Ferry Springfield Hixon Chelsea Kempton New Bedford Nichols Wilmington Raymond Somerville Russell Thompson Brockton Messrs. Bennett Farrar Boston Kelcher Kittredge Sanger Cambridge Mellen Hayes Lynn Qua Lowell McDonough Holman Clinton Commonwealth Wardwell Atwood Secretary of the Commonwealth State House Shepard Danvers Blume Bridge Perkins Sohier Beverly McCall Winchester

Marblehead Relief Funds Approved and Allerton Block Plans Presented

Marblehead residents vote to deem the relief fund sufficient for fire sufferers after generous nationwide contributions. N P Sanborn outlines a brick Allerton triangular block project with a central house and a single engine, listing initial share holders and inviting signatures.

Marblehead Relief Committee Marbblehead Marblehead Business Association Abbott Hall Allerton N. P. Sanborn Lght Moses Gilbert Jonathan H. Orne Henry A. Potter N. Allen Lindsey K. V. Martin J. 0. Porter H. A. Williams

Quincy School Association Holds Fourth Annual Reunion

The fourth annual reunion and supper of the Quincy School Association was held at the Revere House with about one hundred past members present. Officers elected included President James T. Babcock and Secretary J. Fred Sayer Jr. Rabbi Solomon Schindler gave the principal address praising American schools and Boston as his city.

Quincey School Association Revere House James T. Babcock J. Fred Sayer, Jr Royal B. Leighton William Lloyd Garrison Samuel B. Capen Alfred Bunker F. A. Davis George R. Clarke Francis C. Loud Mellen C. Hight John C. Concannon John C. Baird William T. Kitt Robert B. Lincoln Fred H. Nazro F. Pidgin Rabbi Solomon Schindler Schindler America Boston Boston. I Have Passed the Larger Part of My Life Here. I Love This Good Old City Germany New York B. W. Putnam James F. Babcock Theodore A. Kelley John Concannon Warren Tilton Shakspere Messrs Louis Weiler D. W. Bates

Pastor Faunce Called to Lead Old Cambridge Church

At a meeting of the Old Cambridge Baptist Church Corporation last evening the call was extended to Rev. W. H. P. Faunce of Springfield to become pastor at a salary of 3000 dollars per year.

Old Cambridge Baptist Church Corporation W. H. P. Faunce Springfield

January Weddings Spotlight Society at Beacon Street

The Beacon street home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Lee hosted a January wedding for their daughter Evelyn to Frank Converse of Dorchester attended by about a hundred guests. The event featured Unitarian service, elaborate decor, a 4000 dollar gift collection, and plans for a February reception at their Cottage Street home. Also marrying were Miss Mabel L. Weeks to Charles W. Coes in Cambridge and Miss Annie Sr. to Charles Francis in Cambridgeport with private ceremonies and New York trips planned.

Beacon Street J. Howard Lee Miss Evelyn Frank Converse Dorchester Unitarian Church E. A. Horton H. E. Sonverse Carlton H. Lee Philip Rust B. Adams Arthur Leland Edward P. James Barrett Adams New York Cornelia Cook Bertha Lee Kitty Converse Mrs. Lee B. B. Converse E. B. Converse Newman John Shephard Jessie Shephard Lamar Lowry Fennell Wetherbee George Fabian Charles E. Powers H. B. Stanwood Lewis Hall A. Wentworth Stuart and Peut C. A. Thomas Chicks Louise Chandler Moulton E. Sanborn Otis Kendall W. J. Hart Nellie Braman W. Papa George Mandell George Mrs. Converse Cottage Street B. B.converse Mabel L. Weeks Charles W. Coes Cambridge M. A. McDonald Harvard Street A. E. White First Universalist Church No. 152 Austin Street

Lectures on The Intellectual Life of Germany at Harvard

The Deutscher Verein at Harvard announces Wednesday evening lectures open to the public on Germany’s intellectual life. Speakers include Henry Willard, William Harris, Kuno Francke, Alfred A. Ripley, S N Koehler, and Villard speaking in German. Also note ice damage at the Harvard boat house and coxswain tryouts for the University crew. Hyde and A O Rounds elected to the Law Review editorial board.

Deutscher Verein Germany Lever Hall Henry Willard New York William T. Harris Concord Kuno Francke Harvard Alfred A. Ripley Boston Goethe N. Koehler Boston Art Museum Villard H. W. Keyes Law School The Law Review

Boston Firemen Ball Ticket Confusion Letters

Boston fire chiefs warn Back Bay residents about Brookline fire department ball tickets marked B F D leading to possible misbuying by Boston residents. Chief L P Webber cautions buyers and urges awareness to avoid mistaken purchases.

Post Back Bay Boston Brookline L. P. Webber

New England People Favor New York and New England Route

Travelers from Boston prefer the Washington express via the Newburg line to Jersey City Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington to avoid transfers across New York City. The train leaves Boston at 6 p m and offers through Pullman sleepers.

New England New York Washington Express Newburg Jersey City Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New York City Boston

Shuman Employees Hold Annual Mutual Benefit Ball

The employees of A Shuman and Co gathered at Odd Fellows Hall for the tenth annual mutual benefit association ball. Nearly 200 couples danced to a band playing Hail to the Chief, with supper served at midnight and the event ending around 2 AM. Local officials and association leaders attended, including President A J Cumming and Councilman Rosnosky who joined the lively quadrille.

A. Shuman & Co A.shuman & Co. Mutual Benefit Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Rosnosky Athens A. Shuman Stewert Miss Shu

Murdock’s Liquid Food Promises Quick Health Boost

Public notice touts Murdock’s Liquid Food as a solution for spring ailments promising faster blood renewal and systemic cleansing. It cites a Free Surgical Hospital for Women with 114 beds and near perfect safety where 2000 to 3000 patients and 90 operation classes report only 22 deaths, plus 500 operations in seven months with two deaths, claiming safety and rapid recovery before and after surgery.

Murdock United States Texas Nebraska Minnesota Middle New England Massachusetts

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