SICKNESS AND DEATH Springfield's New Building Will Cost $75,000
Washington dispatch reports a surge of Congress fatalities since December, naming Speaker Carlisle ill at the Riggs House, Mills of Texas resting, Ben Butterworth convalescing, Moffatt dying, Moffitt in an asylum, Mrs. E. B. Taylor dying in Washington, and other losses. Springfield Armory plans a $75,000 two-and-a-half story brick building, 280 by 86 feet with wings for entrances and storage, bid timing pending appropriation. President invited to Cincinnati centennial exposition. Fish on free list unlikely. Stocktons visiting Newcomb. Belmont skeptical on fish duties.
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Springfield
Washington
Soxdon
Carlisle
Riggs House
Mills
Texas
House
Ways and Means
Ben Butterworth
Ohio
Congress
Ledroit Park
Mr. Moffatt
Michigan
Moffitt
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
E. B. Taylor
House Naval Committee
McMillan
Tennessee
Nashville
Blackburn
Kentucky
Therese
General Benet
Buffington
Springfield Armory
Rockwell
Colonel Buffington
Belmont
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senator Beck
Butterworth
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Cleveland
New York
Ingersoll at Snow Alley Case Second Day in Dedham Court
The Snow Alley case, famed for its inception and ensuing complications, marked a second day in Dedham court with Ingersoll present as a central but largely passive observer. Briefs and depositions filled the day, including readings from Roberts Emery and Fanshawe, detailing an agreement and alleged quasi bribes motivating Snow to sign. The session adjourned at 4:45 as depositions were reviewed and more witnesses awaited.
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Dedham Court
J. H. Emery
H. E. Fanshawe
Morristown
N. J
Alley
Mr. Snow
Snow
Henry Cummings
Roberts
Cummings
Colonel Ingersoll
Henry R Lounsbury
Pitman
A Convenient Calendar From A Shuman and Co
The firm A Shuman and Co publishes an annual mercantile calendar noted for accuracy and convenience. It includes daily memoranda and valuable information for businessmen, making it a useful addition to any counting room. The calendar is printed in book form with handsome covers.
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Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Vale
Boston Land Company
Britannia Delayed by Winds and Coal Shortage
The Britannia reached quarantine in New York after a voyage hampered by adverse winds and coal exhaustion. She docked after a Bermuda stop for fuel, delaying arrival by three days. Among 850 steerage passengers, two deaths from natural causes were recorded. passengers faced only minor discomfort.
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New York
Britannia
Bermuda
Tax Omission Hits Auburn Bank Stock Value
Bank examiner reports about $26,000 of Auburn National Bank stock taxed late due to failure to list real owner ship. Stock tied to a deceased county citizen's estate now in probate. Tax due to Auburn city is estimated at about $5,000 and arrangements await full discovery of years unpaid.
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Lewiston
Auburn National Bank
Auburn
Copper Market Shows Rising Prices and Syndicate Control
The movement in copper dominated yesterday's market with the French syndicate likely securing long term contracts for Tamarack and Calumet & Hecla copper for three years. Tamarack and Calumet & Hecla brands appear under syndicate influence, pushing U S manufacturers to rely on other Lake Superior mines as prices climb to 15 to 18 cents per pound, with stockpiles largely held by the syndicate and few reserves among producers.
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Calumet & Hecla
N. S. Simpkins
Calumet & Heela
Lake Superior
United States
Tamarack
New York
Copper Market Moves Upward After Strong Start in New York
Copper activity surged on the New York market with over 1.5 million pounds traded. Prices rose through the day as bears covered, signaling potential further gains to last month’s highs. Rumors spoke of up to 2.5 million pounds of American copper ready for European shipment amid a London market pullback.
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New York
Europe
London
Creditors Meet Over Fitz & Co Dry Goods Debts
The Fitchburg dry goods and jewelry firm M. W. Fitz & Co. fails with liabilities of 22000 and assets of 16000. A settlement may arise soon. Several other firms across cities report assignments or suspensions with varied liabilities and creditor offers. The creditor groups are eyeing 20 to 33 percent recoveries, with multiple meetings and assignee appointments planned.
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M. W. Fitz & Co
Fitchburg
George B. Chase
Baltimore
Peter Grogan
Bartholomew Spain
Toronto
Frank Albee
Procer
Boothbay
Eli B. Bean
Brownfield
M. Vorrente
New Haven
Conn
Lewis Bros
Dallas
Tex
W. J. McRoberts & Co
Bizarre Goods
Lansing
Mich
Johanna Abelsham
Hartford
8. C. Kanady & Co
Ciui
Marriages at South Boston Reading and Cambridge
Marriages recorded in this issue include John J. Bixby and Carrie Marsh ianeon wed in South Boston on January 11. Louis W. Hawkes of Saugus and Annie O N Kingman of Reading on January 18. Oscar G. Springfield of Waterville Maine and Florence A Worster of Boston in Cambridge on January 18. Also Kerwin R. Jewett of Franklin and Addie Lesure of Franklin wed in Franklin on January 18. George W. Walbridge of Boston and Annie Stokes wed in this city on January 17. Albert H. Whitman and Ellen Davenport, both of Boston, wed in this city on January 17.
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Bixby
Hanson
South Boston
Bas D. B. Jutten
John J. Bixby
Carrie Marsh Ianeon
Hawkes-Kingman
Reading
Henry A. Cooke
Louis W. Hawkes
Saugus
Annie O'N. Kingman
Springfield
Worster
Cambridge
M.J. Savage
Oscar G. Springfield
Waterville
Boston
Whitman—Davenport
O. T. Walker
Albert H. Whitman
Ellen Davenport
Market Bulls Firm as Tamarack Plans Lure Copper Boom
The market shows bullish sentiment with small daily reactions and quick recoveries. A French syndicate's Tamarack mine deal could lift copper prices and profits, potentially matching or exceedingCalumet and Hecla, as three-year output projections and bond moves shape stocks.
New England's Burden and General Stevens Tariff Talk
General Hazard Stevens spoke on The Burden of the Tariff Upon New England at the Washington Eldon street reading room last night. He argued the tax system is unfair to laborers with large families and harms New England’s shipbuilding, wool, and iron industries by shifting costs to the region while aiding interior markets. He contended tariffs on raw materials raise prices at home, cited copper and silver as examples, and urged elimination of such duties for regional benefit.
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Cosey Mt. Sowdown
Washington and
Eldon Streets
General Hazard Stevens
New England
Pennsylvania
America
James Russell Lowell
J. B. Sargent
New Haven
Obituaries and death notices from Boston area Jan 18 19
Local notices report passing of General Cornelius G. Attwood William A Currier and several others in Boston city suburbs including Caro line Louisa Gardiner Lucretia Flagg Greene Avis L Harding Ellen F Jameson Virginia Palmer Ella J Sanders Ruth A Tilton James Talbot and Anna C Whiting with funeral details and ages where given
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Attwood
West Roxbury
Cornelius G. Attwood
Currier
William A. Currier
Fisher
Lancaster
Mass
George B. Fisher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gardiner
Pernwood
Brookline
Caroline Louisa
William H. Gardiner
Boston
John the Evangelist
Fowdoin Street
Granger
Boston Highlands
Mary B. Alexander
David Granger
Greene
Dorchester
Lucretia Flagg Greene
Samuel Greene
Concord
N. H
Harding
Avis L
Ferdinand Harding
Jameson
Jamaica Plain
Ellen F
Palmer
Sunbury
Virginia
Irene
Edward D. Palmer
Sanders
Ella J
Orren B. Sanders
Josiah B. F
Mary J.shedd
Tilton
Ruth A
Stephen Tilton
Talbot
Evansville
Ind
James Talbot
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
S J. John’s Memorial Chapel
Abington
Anna C. Whiting
A Bright Girl Doctor Faces Society Then Joins It
A Sunday School tale contrasts a bright girl doctor who challenges norms with society’s gaze, then shows them joining forces as equal gamers in a compact, spirited vignette.
Dillaway Schoolhouse Drainage Superseded by Iron System
Inspector Merriam reports on Dillaway schoolhouse Kenilworth street drainage. a new iron drain replaced the old earthen line after peppermint tests showed minor defects. Tests indicate the iron drain is effectively tight, though a slight odor issue noted by teachers remains unexplained. Revere House highlights food quality.
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Dillaway
Board of Health
Merriam
Kenilworth Street
Thave
Amusements listings include Jekyll and Hyde and Arabian Evening
The Globe Theater shows Jekyll and Mr Hyde and the Athenium presents a variety program with Lanny Pick. Hollis Street and Grand Opera House offer Evening at 8 and Arabian Evening at 7 46 respectively with Night shows noted.
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FIRE
Market Ticker Notes From Saturday Trading
Stocks from R L Day at 11 89 a m. Francis Henshaw at noon. Fruit listing Horatio Harria at 12 m.
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R. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Horatio Harria
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SL Milk Street
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Erin
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Minnesota
Pet
Hyde & Southworth
Bread Street
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Gorham, Rogers & CQ
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Hollis Cniarre
Isaac B
Basco
W. J. Floretie
Dombey & Son
Husband Hunting
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the Flirt
Sol Smith Russell
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Veearee Street
Dover
Proctor & Mansfield
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Richard Mansfield
T. R. Sullivan
Robert Louis Stevenson
DR. Jekyll
MR. Hyde
Dre Jekyll
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al A
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ING
San
J. Brahms
Mozart
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L. Vy
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Russia
Ivan Panin
Hawthorne Rooms
Park St
AT & P.M
Ards
Doll & Rich
Reet
W. M
UNION
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Saturda
F. H. Bailey
William H. Baldwin
W. B. Clarke
Emma Nickerson
Columbus Avenue
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