Senate Deliberates Monroe Doctrine and Venezuela Tangle
Washington report notes the Senate foreign relations committee spent two hours debating the Monroe doctrine. The Davis resolution, aligned with Lodge, passes committee and awaits full Senate action. The draft asserts U S vigilance against European territorial moves and warns of unfriendly acts. First Assistant Postmaster Jones refutes charges about secret postal agents.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Minnesota
Turpie
Congress
Venezuela
Great Britain
Gray
Delaware
Executive Department
Monroe
Sherman
Lodge
Morgan
Mills
Jefferson
Senate
United States
Jones
Civil Service Commission
War Guns Funding Weighed as House Debates Fortifications
The House discussions include Secretary of War’s recommendation for a 150000 appropriation to arm fortifications with rapid fire guns. A President’s message urges prompt action to extend the period for pursuing rail land grant forfeiture suits. The body also passes a joint resolution on naval records and approves a pension bill under the five minute rule ahead of prior Congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Secretary of War
Ordnance Department
Committee On Public Lands
Moody
Rep
Massachusetts
Fifty-fourth Congress
Towne
Minn
Cobb
Dem
Dingley
Maine
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Graff
Penn
Postoffice Officials Accuse Funds Misuse in Hearing
Washington January 17 two former Postoffice Department workers Hill and Beight testified before a House sub committee accusing postal funds of misappropriation. The men charged improper handling and called for careful scrutiny of department financial practices as questions about funds and accountability arose.
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Washington
Messrs. Hill and
Beight
Postoffice Department
House Committee On Postoffices
Halls for Let in Columbia Theatre Building Boston
Elevator service and elegant furnishings offered in 994 958 Washington Street space for meetings of Masons I O O F K of P and for weddings socials and dancing in 2344 square feet with dining hall No posts Apply Kronbeacher's Pharmacy on premises.
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Columbia Theatre
Washington Street
Boston
Masons
K. of P
Kronbeacer
Bond income field opened by dissolution of Morgan syndicate
New York reports an estimated 12 million dollar bond issue based on bids around 112 with possible 108 to 115. Wall Street anticipates a bid-driven market until February 5 as Morgan syndicate dissolves and demand for bonds rises. Projections consider money market, railroad bonds, and safer government securities despite current yields. The Carlisle modification easing payments reduces February tightness and is praised by Stewart and Sage for stabilizing credit conditions.
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New York
United States
Wall Street
Morgan Syndicate
New York Central
Carlisle
John A. Stewart
United States Trust Company
Russell Sage
Pensions for New Englanders Reported from Washington
Pensions listed for Maine and Massachusetts residents include original claims for widows and soldiers. Names tied to cities such as Rumford Falls Portland Lowell Waltham Charlestown and Orange appear with recipients James Markson Kittredge Stackpole Meader and Stevens among others in announcements from January 17.
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New
Massachusetts
Joseph H. Stackpole
Lowell
George Thompson
Greenwich
Increase
Michael Gordon
Waltham
John Reade
Charlestown
Charles C. Meader
Lynn
Lydia Stevens
Orange
Annie Phillips
Atwood Declares He Will Not Resign
Representative Atwood returned from Boston and says he will serve out his term. He declined interview, citing workload with correspondence and requests for public documents, aiming to dispel the delegation and Boston’s disapproval and recover his standing.
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Washington
Atwood
Boston
House Judiciary Committee weighs Bowler impeachment over sugar bounty payments
The House Judiciary Committee discussed Mr. Boatner of Louisiana resolution seeking Bowler impeachment for halting sugar bounty payments. The panel agreed to report the matter back to the House and to authorize an inquiry into the comptroller powers and the laws governing his actions.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Boatner
Louisiana
Bowler
Congress
House
Minstrel Return Draws Huge Saugus Crowd
Saugus Town Hall was packed as the Union Club staged an old-time minstrel show with a Boston guest presence. Wesley Paul hosted with a crew including Quarmby Barrett Latram as Bones and Ritman Calley Anderson as Tambos. The Elephantine sisters G B Blanchard and B F Robinson wowed the crowd with cake walk and quips. The program ended with MecCracken's Reception amid strong applause and nostalgic acclaim.
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Saugus
Saugus Town Hall
Union Club
Boston
Wesley Paul
Messrs
Quarmby
Barrett and Latram
Bones
Ritman
Calley and Anderson
Tambos
Elephantine Sisters
G. B. Blanchard
B. F. Robinson
Mrs Cleveland Hosts Luncheon With New York Guests
Mrs Cleveland hosted a White House lunch in Washington on January 17 in honor of Miss Woodward and Miss Bryant from New York. The table featured roses and ferns with twelve covers. Guests included Miss Woodward Miss Bryant Miss Train Miss Emily Gray Miss Letitia Stevenson Miss Julia Scott Miss Barney Miss Nott Miss Grace Train Miss Harmon and Miss Katherine Hamlin.
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Washington
Cleveland
White House
Miss Woodward
New York
Miss Bryant
Lamont
Mrs. Cleveland
Miss Train
Emily Gray
Letitia Stevenson
Julia Scott
Miss Barney
Miss Nott
Grace Train
Miss Harmon
Katherine Hamlin
Rumored change at Korean legation in Seoul
State Department whispers of a near turnover at the Seoul legation. John M. B. Sill, U S minister resident and consul general, appointed from Michigan January 12, 1894, may retire on his own request. Salary listed as 7500 dollars.
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Washington
State Department
Seoul
Korea
John M. B. Sill
United States
Michigan
Bill to Reduce Death Penalties Advances in House
The House judiciary committee favorably reported Curtis of New York's bill to narrow death penalty cases. The measure replaces capital punishment with life imprisonment at hard labor.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Curtis
New York
Democratic Convention Committee Chosen Next Week
Washington January 17 a special seven member committee will handle all convention matters. Harrity and Indiana secretary Sheerin are named among the members with Ben T Cable of Illinois also selected. Four vacancies remain undecided as the panel wields autocratic power over convention details.
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Washington
Harrity
Sheerin
Indiana
Ben T. Cable
Chicago
Japanese Diet Defeats Motion Opposing Policy Shift
Despatches from the Japanese legation say a Diet vote on January 9 memorializing the Emperor against the government’s foreign policy, especially the relinquishment of the Liao Tung peninsula, was defeated 170 to 103. The result is seen as a government victory amid Diet hostility.
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Washington
Diet
Liao Tung Peninsula
Mysterious Card at Paris Folies Bergere
Richard Burwell of New York visits Paris and receives a mysterious French card at the Folies Bergere. A hotel manager orders him to leave, and Burwell seeks explanation from friends and locals, only to find the card’s meaning shocking. The story promotes The Black Cat February issue with six tales.
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New York
Richard Burwell
Burwell
Paris
London
Continental
Mandler
Rue de la Paix
Hotel Bellevue
Boston
Hotel de l’Alma
Cocher
Manhattan
Shortstory Publishing Co
Mass
Man Held Over Chinaman Assault Case In Somerville
John Keen was arraigned in Somerville court for assault after attempting a deceit on Charlie Gee a Chinatown laundry operator on Washington Street. Keen offered a sealed box from San Francisco claimed to owe $1.50. the box contained white sand. Judge Story found Keen guilty and deferred sentence for one week, with $300 bond set.
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Somerville
John Keen
Charlie Gee
Washington Street
Charlie
Keen
Koen
Express
San Francisco
Story
Car Cleaners' Awful Fate on New York Central
Two killed and three severely injured on the New York Central at One Hundred forty fourth street and Fourth avenue bridge as five Wagner Palace Car Company workers walked a railroad northward to avoid a New Haven express. Lizzie Becker 86 died instantly Delia Mahan 36 died shortly after at Matthaven depot Maria Drumm 65 sustained internal injuries Maggie Tracey 35 lost right foot and fractured leg Louis Yender 50 suffered right leg fracture and internal injuries likely fatal.
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New York
New York Central
Lizzie Becker
Delia Mahan
Matthaven
Maria Drumm
Maggie Tracey
Louis Yender
Republicans Restive in Maryland Senate Deadlock
In Annapolis on January 17 Republicans show discontent as Dryden withdraws favoring Goldsborough and Wellington gains four votes. A House caucus aims for an early settlement while Democrats threaten to back a Republican candidate. current ballot totals list Wellington 30 Goldsborough 22 Westcott 15 Mulliken 8 Dixon 1 Mudd 1 and Democrats Smith 19 Page 8 Wirth.
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Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
Wellington
Goldsborough
Dryden
Congress
Committee On Organization of the House
Bruce
Senate
Mudd
Westcott
Mulliken
Dixon
Smith
Wirth
Eaton Removed From Schoolhouses Committee
At the School Board meeting last evening Chairman Paul stated that personal questions did not influence appointments to the committee on schoolhouses. He said he was chosen chairman and would follow his own judgment in all such matters.
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William T. Eaton
Paul
Noted Engraver Thomas H. Conway Dies at 7 Warren Ave Somerville
Thomas H. Conway a leading 19th century mechanical engraver died at his home in Somerville yesterday afternoon. Born in Cranston Rhode Island 38 years ago he spent his youth in New York State Lowell North Adams Philadelphia and finally Somerville where he worked for Middlesex Bleaching and Dye Works. Paralysis and consumption led to his death leaving a widow and a member of the Society of Engravers.
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Thomas H. Conway
Warren Avenue
Somerville
Cranston
R. I
New York State
Lowell
Hamilton
Rom Lowell
North Adams
Philadelphia
Middlesex
Somerville Avenue
The
Society of Engravers
Lynn Cutters Strike Settled At West Lynn Factory
The Lynn Cutters Strike at the West Lynn Shoe Company factory ended this afternoon after union K of L and the firm agreed to a new price list. Wages are nearly restored to the old scale as cutters who struck Tuesday returned to work.
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Lynn
West Lynn Shoe Company
Cutters’ Union
K. of L
American Wringer Co. Announces Rugged Household Wringers
The American Wringer Co. advertises 13 and 1b Broadway extension as makers of wringers mangies spring beds and car pet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders. Telephone tremont 164 for service.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Mass meeting preview for East Somerville events
East Somerville schedules a Sunday mass meeting at Franklin Street Church to protest outrages in Turkey and aid sufferers with speakers Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Mr. M. H. Gulesian. Also announced are lectures at the New England College of Languages and multiple church services and social events across Boston items and upcoming minstrel show at Casino Hall.
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East Somerville
Franklin Street
Turkey
Julia Ward Howe
M. H. Gulesian
Brackett
Walter C. Bailey
Hanscom
New England College of Languages
A. W. Spanhoofd
Paul R. Frothingham
New Bedford
Bulfinch Place
Nellie Woodbury
Hattie Clarke
Parker Memorial
Berkeley and
Appleton Streets
Charles G. Ames
Boston
Berkeley Temple
Massachusetts Sunday School Association
State Executive Committee
W. N. Hartshorn
C. A. Littlefield
J. M. Dutton
A. E. Dunning
D. D
Bertha F. Vella
Massachusetts Prison Association
Central Church
Berkeley
Newbury Streets
R. W. McClaughry
Fred H. Wines
Major McClaughry
Chicago
Illinois State Reformatory
Pontiac
New England Sabbath Protective League
Wesleyan Hall
Music Hall
German Casino Club
Casino Hall
Shawmut Avenue
Putnam Hall
Tremont Street
Roxbury
F. C. Whitehead
England
Russia
Appleton Street
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Bertha F. Mason
Joseph L. White
Howard M. Dow
Tabernacle Orchestra
Montgomery
Christian
UNION
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Arthur L. Burr
Bryant
Emerson
Longfellow
Whittier
Lowell
Hawthorne
Holmes
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
James Boyd Brady
Gipsy Smith
Temple
Tempe
Brady
Jolly Four's Grand Ball At Harvard Hall Brookline
The second Jolly Four ball was held last evening in Harvard Hall Brookline. Dancing ran from 8 p m to 3 a m with nearly 200 couples present. Supper served at midnight. Floor director James H Finnegan assisted by W J Mc Caren with aids Stewart Bell and Joseph Carr.
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Jolly Four
Harvard Hall
Brookline
James H. Finnegan
W. J. McCaren
Stewart Bell
Joseph Carr
Everit and Sturtevant Wed in South Framingham
At South Framingham on January 16, Reverend Francis C. Williams of Brookline united Richard L. Everit and Hattie Sturtevant daughter of Dr. E Lewis Sturtevant of South Framingham in marriage. At Jamaica Plain on January 15 Reverend Charles F. Dole joined Miss Lucy Reed Spooner and Mr Benjamin Pettee Jr in matrimony.
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Everit— Sturtevant
South Framingham
Francis C. Williams
Brookline
Richard L. Everit
Hattie
E. Lewis Sturtevant
Pettee—Spooner
Jamaica Plain
Charles F. Dole
Lucy Reed Spooner
Benjamin Pettee, Jr
Obituary notices list several local deaths and funerals
Do not send flowers requests accompany Cecila Doherty funeral details at Union Park and Holy Cross Cathedral. Other notices include Moses Woolson at King's Chapel Windham Me burial. Martin Brimmer at Trinity Church with flowers omitted. Rosie E Brown at Jamaica Plain. Frank Bryant at Dorchester. Richard Hallowell Churchill in Chicago.
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Windham
Concord
N. H
Portland
Cincinnati
Brimmer
Martin Brimmer
Trinity Church
Brown
Jamaica Plain
Rosie E
Wallace W. Brown
Bryant
Dorchester
Frank Bryant
Churchill
Chicago
Richard Hallowell Churchill
Frank Sphooner
Lucretia Mott Churchill
Doherty
Cecilia Doherty
Michael Doherty
Union Park
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Sunday Religious Services Mix at Tremont and City Churches
Sunday schedules from Tremont Temple Baptist Old South Church and multiple denominations list morning and evening services. Notable speakers include Rev. Robert MacDonald Rev. George A. Gordon Rev. C D Bradlee and Rev. Hugh Montgomery with events at St John Bowdoin St Christ Church Tremont Street M E Church and Union Hall among others.
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Music Hall
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Robert MacDonald
OLD South Church
Third Church
George A. Gordon
ST. John the Evangelist
Bowdoin Street
West End
Christ’s Church
Colchester Street
Beacon Street
Hawes Street
Wood
C. D. Bradlee
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Pensions
A. C. Kendrick
University OF Rochester
Warner
Edward Wilson
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J. E. Rankin
LL. D
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J. G. Holland
Trev
Japan
Ick Burnell
Maryland
Hood
Lynn Cutters
Jolly Four's
Marry
Roger
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
P. Morris
Federal
Kneeland St
Washington St
Cathedral
Flowers
J.newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Puritana
Dod Creeley
MDL
Puritans Compound Co
Concord, N. EL
Baptist
Episcopal
M. FE
John D. Pickles
McCabe
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
W. J. Boynton
Naomi Hall
Salvation Army
Bowdoin Square
Unitarian
H. Winkey
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Newbury
Exeter Streets
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