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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1888

Page

2

Massachusetts Delegation Social Static in Washington Circles

The article sketches interwoven social ties among Massachusetts lawmakers in Washington. It notes Senator Dawes and Frisbie Hoar remain politically aligned, while Lodge faces skepticism from some members for self focused moves. Long and Lodge clash over committee choices, and colleagues like Allen, Whiting, Burnett, Russell, Collins, and Davis are described by social proximity and political alignment.

Massachusetts Senator Dawes Colonel Allen Mr. Lodge Miss Dawes Messrs Allen Lodge Frisbie Hoar Dawes Mr. Whiting Committee On Foreign Affairs Long Frank Rockwell Ely Burnett Collins Russell Dr. Davis Senator Hoar

Duty on Ready Made Clothing Sparks Political Lesson

A congressional district dependent on ready made clothing shows how a tariff pledge backfired. A protectionist candidate challenged debate on abolishing duties, but the reform candidate declined. After election he learned there was no duty on ready made clothing in tariff schedules, losing votes but avoiding ridicule. CONANT.

Washington Conant

Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

The Mass Charitable Mechanic Association reports 1887 finance and members. Officer elections include James G. Haynes president and Newton Talbot treasurer. Bondholders named, testimonial to retiring president approved, and $2500 set to aid charity. New members Charles W. Gault John White George W. Brown Darius N. Payson Herbert T. Whitman.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Newton Talbot James G. Haynes Oliver M. Wentworth Alfred Bicknell George A. Clough Frank M. Ames Francis C. Hersey John H. Webster Richard Beeching James Charles W. Gault John White George W. Brown Darius N. Payson Herbert T. Whitman

Homeopathic Hospital holds annual meeting in Boston

Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital reports satisfactory work over the year. Capacity seventy five beds with nineteen free. Woodvine ward adds two beds. Net expenditure around $26,019.34, receipts from patients $17,082.63, deficit $3,936. Subscriptions and donations total $39, or 39,? no. Rebecca Bennett Warren donates $5,000 for a permanent free bed. Funds total $566,000 across several endowments. Training school for nurses boosted care. death rate a little over 3 percent with 501 cases treated. Board notes losses. new officers named for next year.

Corporation of the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital Charles R. Codman Woodvine D. G. Woodvine West Concord Street Met Rebecca Bennett Warren Isaac Fenno Jos i H. Thorndike Ella F. Moehl Perkins Colby Fund Wales Ward Training School For William Pope Ler Stowell Charles G. Wood Thomas B. Ticknor

New York Dime Museum Owners Guilty in Comstock Case

Proprieties and workers of several New York dime museums were found guilty yesterday on charges of violating Anthony Comstock statutes. Fines ranged from 350 to 2250, reflecting the severity of the offenses.

New York Anthony Comstock

Senate Debates Direct Tax Bill and Blair Educational Plan

Senate actions include rejecting amendments to refund the 1861 direct tax, funding state trusts, and weighing cotton tax impacts. Blair educational bill gains support as senators argue constitutional and policy merits amid partisan debate and adjournment motions.

Chandler Yeas Plumb Sherman Mr. Teller Messrs. Berry Blair Jones Arkansas Paddock Platt Saulsbury Teller West Wilson Maryland Secretary of the Treasury District of Columbia United States Brown Senate South Lamar Garland Indiana Voorhees Committee On Foreign Relations Melbourne Finance Committee Farwell New York

Unconsidered Funding Act Resolution Seeks Unrest

Washington Jan 18 The House opens with the Speaker pro tem stating the Speaker’s recovery is progressing and urging calm. Mr. Plumb of Illinois seeks immediate consideration of a preamble and resolution criticizing the Treasury for diverting 2 852 015 in premiums to holders of government bonds under the sinking fund plan and noting the 1870 refunding act terms.

United States Lyman Iowa Committee On Elections Thoebe-Carlisle Richardson Tennessee Pacific Railroads Commission Belmont New York Melbourne New South Wales Crain McAdoo New Jersey Wilkins Ohio Weaver Yeas Washington House Plumb Illinois Secretary of the Treasury

Snow vs Alley continues long trial in Barnstable county

The Snow Alley case began yesterday before Judge Pitman at Dedham in a three time tried matter. The Postal Telegraph Company funded by bonds valued at 150000 faces disputes over an alleged agreement with Mr Alley who controlled harmonic telegraph patents.

Snow-Alley Barnstable County Pitman Dedham Harriman Bumpus Quincy George O. Shattuck Boston Snow Robert G. Ingersoll E. Bradford Guild Norfolk Albert Billings Dover Porter S. Boyden Walpole Thomas F. Cleverly Weymouth Dudley Folsom Otis E. Harwood Sharon Samuel C. Hebard Milton Elisha Hobart Brookline Charles L. Levetts Wellesley Patrick Johnson Charles L. Copeland Thomas Stratton Canton Postal Telegraph Company Alley New York Chicago Roberts Supreme Court Norfolk County Superior Civil Court Ingersoll Colonel Ingersoll

Commemorative Address for Marshall P. Wilder in Horticultural Hall

The Rev. Andrew P. Peabody delivered a tribute to Marshall P. Wilder LL.D. at Horticultural Hall with attendees from the Massachusetts Historical Society and related organizations. Peabody praised Wilder's integrity, philanthropy, and lifelong dedication to horticulture and public service.

Andrew P. Peabody Marshall P. Wilder Ll.d Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Historical Society The Massachusetts Horticultural Society Bostonian Society Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Agricultural Club Hamilton Bank Home Savings Bank New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Wilder A.C. Goodell, Jr New England Historic Genealogical Society George E. Ellis D.D Charles Dean Thomas C. Amory J. H. Morrison David Pulsifer E. F. Slatter Robert Manning Phillip H. Sears James Austin William C. Winslow M. P. Kennard William Henry Wilder Andrew Bigelow Edward B Grace S. Wilder Goodell Temple of Fame Peabody Wilders New England Ephraim Samuel Wilder Marshall and Pinckney France An Honorable Artillery Boston Dorchester Pomological Society Norfolk Agricultural Society United States Agricultural Society Historic Genealogical Society Earth Heaven

Corinthian Yacht Club adopts corporate form and new club house plan

The Corinthian Yacht Club held its annual meeting at Young’s last night noting the conversion from an association to a corporation and approving a club house project not to exceed 4000 dollars. Officers were elected including Commodore Crowninshield and Secretary Paine.

Corinthian Yacht Club Young’s B. W. Crowninshield I. S. Palmer Everett Paine J. B. Rhodes William Eddy George A. Stewart E. H. Tarbell C. S. Eaton F. W. Chandler J.S. Poyen William P. Fowle Robert ©. Poor William W. Keith Dennison William H. Mills F. A. Seamans E. W. Hodgkins Henry F. P. Wilkins Tremont House Horace Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Axel Gresecke Stockholm Abe Schwab New York Novelty Company Parker's C. Leighton The Isles of Shoals E. W. Davis Davis Painkiller Fame Providence R. G. Leckie Sherbrook 4. B. Woodworth Worcester Mass

Cruelty Reports From Senet Directors Meeting

President Abgell reviewed at the Senet directors meeting that Boston agents handled 170 cruelty cases and country agents 489 since the last monthly report. Of these 37 were prosecuted, 241 horses removed from work, and 196 animals humanely killed.

Senet Abgell Boston

Sleighs and Sleigh Gear Ad Offered by Chauncey Thomas Co

The recent snow sparks a timely announcement from Chauncey Thomas & Co. They advertise elegant light sleighs for one or two horses at reduced prices. Also available are single and double sleighs in fine style and finish and a second-hand one-horse sleigh in good condition as a bargain.

Messrs Chauncey Thomas & Co

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