Yale and Harvard speakers stress distinct paths for higher learning
The gathering features leaders from Yale, Harvard, Atlanta University and others praising educational aims and urging diverse curricula. They tout university progress, athletic growth, and a proposed gymnasium while lauding Yale’s work and Avila ta University’s development. Deliberate melodies close the evening under Knowlton’s direction.
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Leary KE. Howland
Bumstread
Atlanta University
Yale College
Avilanta University
George A. Adee
Amos P. Wilder
Knowlton
Halifax Ship Weathered Severe Voyage With Losses
The Stockholm City bound London to Boston faced severe weather. Fireman Daniel Denny died of consumption and was buried at sea on Jan 4. A January 16 hurricane and 54 mile daily progress followed, with a violent squall on the 17th tearing sails and causing cargo and deck damage. First Officer James Beals was injured on the bridge. A nearby steamer Stanley is stuck five miles off Pietou. The French liner Ta Normandie from Havre to New York reported partial machinery failure but no assistance needed.
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Halifax
N. S
Stockholm City
London
Bkoston
Daniel Denny
Leck
James Beals
Pictou
Stanley
Charlottetown
Pietou
Ta Normandie
Havre
New York
Debate on Westminster Confession Revision Moves Forward
New York notes sixty speeches in the presbytery of the city as revision talks continue. Tomorrow President Thomas Kiastings of Union Theological Seminary, chairing the committee under heat for a fortnight, will speak for the second time. Critics await his graceful, faultless rhetoric. The day’s speechmaking was less elevated than earlier talks, with younger speakers offering familiar arguments, all given respectful hearing.
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New York
Thomas
Kiastings
Union Theological Seminary
Fire destroys Harvey Scribner shop in Gardiner Maine
Fire consumed the large shop of Harvey Scribner machinist and millwright in Gardiner shortly after 8 o'clock. Loss estimated near 15000 with 2000 insurance on building and 4000 on stock and machinery across Royal of Liverpool North British Springfield and Phenix of Hartford.
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Gardiner
Harvey Scribner
Royal of Liverpool
North British
Springfield
Phenix
Hartford
Salum
Spectal
Gifford’s
Canton
Thomas Leddy
Centre Street
Hanson
Thomas Schally
Fire Damages Brick House at 21 Lowell Street
Last night at 6 25 the second story of a brick dwelling at 21 Lowell Street burned. Ellen Cohen a dressmaker occupied the floor. The building owned by William Conley. Damage estimated at 40 dollars. Cause an explosion of a kerosene lamp. Alarm from Box 5.
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Lowell Street
Ellen Cohen
William Conley
Weather Forecast for New England and New York
Forecast to 8 p.m. Friday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont facing threats of rain or snow with northeasterly winds turning southerly and slowly rising temperatures. Elsewhere in New England expect light rain clearing to fair, with easterly winds shifting southerly and gradual warming. Eastern New York sees local showers then fair weather with winds turning southerly and minor temperature changes.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Popular Cough Syrup Ad From Early Medicine Era
An advertisement repetitively promotes Dr Price salves and Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as trusted remedies. It touts rheumatism relief and urges trying salvation with a 25 cent bottle price, reflecting classic 19th century patent medicine marketing.
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Dr. Price
Temperance
Amohson
Torey
Liuil
Emerson
Dow
Ruth
Boaz
Rebecca
Green Mountain Boys Honor Vermont at Boston Dinner
Vermont Association in Boston held its fourth annual dinner at the Revere House with 116 guests including Governor Dillingham General Stephen Thomas and Mayor Hart. Letters from Secretary Proctor Senator Edmunds and others praised Vermont's sons and loyalty while speakers lauded the state's rugged character and historic role in shaping the nation.
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Vermont
Vermont Association
Revere House
Hien
Henry O. Houghton
Dillingham
Stephen Thomas
Montpelier
Willam W. Weils
Burlington
Harr
Boston
W. J. Harris
E Company
Houghton
Edward Howard
Redfield Proctor
Sons of New England
New England Association
New York
Sons of
Congress
George F. Edmunds
Republic
J. LH. Baxter
U.S.A
Sons of Vermont
Green Mountain
Great Northwest
E. J. Phelps
England
RK. FL. Pettigrew
South Dakota
G. G. Benedict
Pauletus Sawyer
Wisconsin
Haile
Massachusetts
L. B. Caswell
M.C
JJ. ©. A. Brackett
Justin $. Morrill
M. C Warren
Professor Draper
United States
Ticonderoga
Continental Congress
Ethan Allen
Thomas
Proctor
Mayor Hart
Hart
General Thomas
Eighth Vermont
Liberty
Green Mountains
White River
Queen Victoria
Henry C. Bliss
Albert A. Glark
Name Market Club
Association
Judive Walbridge A. Field
A. W. Beard
Her. Joinj
Lewis
Drs. Wetherbee
Cook
Messrs
Isaac Fenne
Genjamin
Sanborn
O. LH. Carpenter
James Brve
J. €. Pana
Thie Tion
Walbridge A. Field
Alanson W. Beard
J. KE. Hioward
George A. Gate Center
The Food of the Jews Lecture on Sanitary Laws
Rabbi Solomon Schindler spoke at Wesleyan Hall on the Sanitary Laws of the Old Testament. He argued Mosaic food laws were edited after Moses and that dietary rules remain sanitary today, urging kitchen reform and better slaughter practices to reduce intemperance and improve health.
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Solomon Schindler
Wesleyan Hall
Moses
Palestine
One Man Power Asserted In House Section Controversy
The House debated whether a quorum allowed journal approval and whether the Speaker could count members present for a vote. McKinley argued the minority cannot block business by nonparticipation, while Springer pressed for a precise tally and a vote, with speakers urging constitutional obedience and majority rule.
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Springer
Ohio
Mr. Springer
Oho
Ilinois
McKinley Genie
Anthough
Stat
McKintey
Adi
Kentucky
Sir
Carlisle
Benes
Congress
McKinley
House
Mgr
M Tr. McKinsey
Legislaion
Republic
Crisp
Blaine
McNinley
Sei Uetien
Turner
Georgia
Vic
Reed
Woodstock
Labor Unions Confront Lockout Issues In Charlestown Meeting
The International Boot and Shoe Makers' Association executive board met at 31 Monument Avenue Charlestown to discuss causes of the Haverhill lockout and to hear speeches and suggestions to prevent repeats. The State Board of Arbitration was praised while a February 23 anniversary for the union formation was planned. Also reviewed were actions of Stone Masons Union No 8 on wages disputes with W F Ward and a five new initiates, alongside a Typographical Union No 13 event at Type Hall to recruit women workers, ending with hopes for a women-only union from the gathering.
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International Boot and Shoe Makers’ Association
Monument Avenue
Charlestown
Haverhill
State Board of Arbitration
Skellington
Stone Masons’ Union No. 8
Carroll
Patrick Walsh
Kansas City
W. FT. Ward
West End
Hinckley
Typographical Union No. 13
Washington Street
Jay
J. A. Clinkard
Carpenters Union No. 33
Wworman
Lecture on Electrical Units Draws Strong Attendance
Last evening in Wells Memorial Hall Professor Puffer of the Institute of Technology gave a talk on electrical units and circuits to the class in practical electricity. There was unusually good attendance.
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Wells Memorial Hall
Puffer
The
Institute of Technology
Newtonville Postmaster Race Set By Republican Committee
Newtonville residents react to an upcoming decision on the postmaster position. An Australian caneus will preside at a meeting between 4 and 6 on Monday, convened by the Republican ward committees at the request of Congressman Candies. The committee will recommend the traideman with the most votes.
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TGN
Dan
Newtonville
San Dingo Land
Topeka
Kansas
E. Wilder
Quorum and record doubts in Congressional debate
The Speaker warns that declaring a quorum against a roll call risks fraud and harming the House’s record. Coburn counters that the chamber would make a record. The Speaker urges restraint as he notes the danger of unsound quorum rulings.
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House
Indiana
Coburn
Congressional Necord Forty- Sith Congress Restatement
A House debate centers on minority rights to force majority votes on bills. The speaker defends the long standing privilege of the minority to demand an absolute majority vote on passage, arguing it checks party passion and preserves constitutional governance. The remark emphasizes cross party balance and public accountability.
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Congressional
Sith Congress
Reed
Quorum by ocular demonstration raises concerns in 1880 debate
In 1880 debate on legislative quorums the chairman or Speaker would verify a quorum with his own eyes. Critics question who controls that sight and whether the Speaker could claim a quorum without a clerk's roll call. They warn of one man power bypassing proper procedure.
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House of Representary
Butterworth
Ohio
Ey Membes
Coney
Allen
Mississippi
Etoupad
Wharton
Supreme Court
Bea
McKinley
Melhinley
Mr. Springer
Cas
Bland
Brickner
Carlisle
Clarke
Alabama
Crisp
Culberson
Texas
Enloe
Eens Geissenhainer
Goodnight
Herbert
Holman
Lane
Lanham
Mansur
Me, S020, McMillin, McRae, Painter, Spinola, Springe Stewart
Georgia
Stone
Kennuckv
Teremah
Turner
Wheeler
Erbariet
Mr. McKinley
Land
Jonz
AM. Springer
Springer
Garfield
Virginia
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Jd. D. Mead & CO
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Sheriffs’s
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Store Street
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Soston
Reneer
Herring & Farrell
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Sherif
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Peder Olsen
Stan Buc Company
Bliss, Fabyan & Co
Fabyan
Bossronn & Hoxrlry Mill Corporation
Devonshire Street
W. F. Matchett
Chas, L. Lovering
WM. Howell Reed
L. G Burnham & CQ
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Western Earn Mortgage Trust
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Itana Wadin
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Tee Wang
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Flhevonshire
Kansas City Bridge & Terminal Railway
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HM. Parmenter
Boston Sate Deposit and Trust Co
Gash Capital
Susranty
Kansas Investment Company
Devonshire St
Cor. Water
Beston
H. E. Baty
FWEO
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BANK
MINOT
Minot, North Dakota
Peece
Geuuleaien
the Eastern Banking
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
Hammett
Rioo
Morpgage Bank and Investment CO
Fargo
North Dakota
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George Urll Crocker
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