Silver as a Money Metal Features in House Debate
Congressman Walker of Worcester dominated the House discussion on silver, arguing the pending bill is political and tied to party power. He claimed stable currency benefits laborers, contrasted with the 1860s–70s speculative period, and faced interruptions from silver supporters amid a lively floor exchange.
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Washington
Walker
Worcester
House
Congress
Silver coinage debate resumes in House with speakers clash
June 6 in Washington the silver question dominates the House as supporters and opponents argue for free coinage and a caucus bill. Critics warn of Wall Street influence and fear monetary instability while proponents claim return to silver or mixed coinage would relieve farmers and restore prosperity. The debate ends with adjournment until tomorrow.
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Minnesota
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Teller
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Payson
Illinois
Heard
Missouri
Blount
Georgia
Treasury
Bland
Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Wall Street
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Kerr
Iowa
Townsend
Colorado
J. Skinner
North Carolina
Mr. Dorsey
Nebraska
Republican Party
Senate Debates Tariff and Silver Bill Amid Pension Action
In Washington on June 6 the Senate considered a petition from Housatonic Valley tobacco growers demanding a duty of not less than $2 per pound on imported wrappers. Debates on the silver bill continued as Mr. Plumb urged expansion of the currency base. Mr. Blair introduced a service and dependent pension bill offering monthly pensions from $6 to $12, with minor children at $4, and adjourned after executive session.
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Platt
Senate
Housatonic Valley
Conn
Finance Committee
Messrs
Davis
Sawyer
Blodgett
Plumb
United States
Parrow Foundation
Hiscock
Lowa
Sherman
New York
Iscock
Blair
Walter Allen Calls Civil Service Reform a Vital Duty
The letter from Walter Allen formerly of the Boston Advertiser endorses Newton Civil Service Reform Association efforts. He argues parties fail to uphold principles, urges six directors if they boost activity, and condemns corruption in elections and patronage schemes.
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Boston Advertiser
Newton Civil Service Reform Association
New Haven
Conn
Clarkson
Boston
Massachusetts
Quay
Dudley
W. H. Barnum
Gorman
York Square
New Haven, Conn
Governor Brackett Visits Camp Parade at Framingham
Governor Brackett rode into the First Brigade camp at Framingham and reviewed troops before a crowd of about 6000 despite rain. The day featured an ambulance drill, a full review march, and receptions at regimental headquarters. The brigade strength totaled 2300, with camp to break tomorrow at noon.
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Framingham
Brackett
Leutenant
Haile
Russell
Josiah Pickett
Worcester
Strachan
Ninth Regiment
Hall
Bliss
George §. Merrill
Porter
Quincy
Fisher
Waltham
Dyer
Adams
Chadwick
Mitchell
Buffington
Wellington
Currier
Dalton
Bridges
Signal Corps
Biddeford Citizenship Case Dismissed in York County Court
In Biddeford Me on June 6 Judge Whitehouse dismissed William Dean's petition for naturalization. The York county Supreme Court held the Biddeford Municipal Court lacks authority to admit aliens and has no jurisdiction over naturalization applications.
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Supreme Court For
York County
Whitehouse
William Dean
City of
Biddeford
United States
William Choate
Beverly
Essex
Cambridge
Middlesex
Boston Post
Boston
Ggkorge M. Brooks, Esquire
H. Folsom
Asst
James F. O’donnell
Lowell
Witheas
George M. Brooks
Esquire
Ss. H. Folsom
Asst. Register
Dumonwealth
Massacheusetts
Suffolk
Sarah Anderson
Charles Steere
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
Massachu Atsetts
Frank J&. Burbidge
Tryphenae
Burbidge
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Lucy M. Shannon
Aurea
Hoston
Receivership Highlights in Railroad and Naval Orders
Justice Miller rules in favor of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad receiver against a Texas court appointee. Montreal decision shifts line recovery from Canadian Pacific to the Montreal Portland & Boston road. Burlington agent Kenyon named general freight and passenger head in St Paul. Army and naval orders list assignments, leaves, and duties nationwide. Commissioner Grant files local police charges. and Brazil's Brazilian Lloyds forms with major subsidies.
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Miller
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
Texas
United States Circuit
Kansas
Missouri, Kansas
Giles
Montreal
Montreal, Portland & Boston Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Southeastern Railway Company
Southeastern
Str. Paul, Minn
Perkins
W. J. Kenyon
Burlington & Northern
St. Paul
William Hawkiis
Chicago
Medical cures and remedies advertised in 19th century text
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures blood taints skin diseases pimples and eruptions with a guaranty of benefit or money refund. It also touts Dr Sage's Remedy for chronic nasal catarrh priced at 60 cents and available from druggists.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
The Haverhill Strike at J. H. Winchell & Co
In Haverhill on June 6, about 300 workers left work in a surprise strike at J. H. Winchell & Co. The pay dispute centers on a miscommunication over weekly wages and a push to adopt an international union card system. Neither side shows eagerness to return soon, and some fear limited labor this summer while management argues stock prices hinder profits.
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Haverhill
J. H. Winchell & Co
Whitcomb
Winchell
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Charlestown
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Arlington, Mass
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Spy Pond
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State Street
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James F. C. Hyde and
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Muk Street
Waban Village
Newton
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Varick Road
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Russellcourt
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Bleiler
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Court Street
W. P. Balch
Devonshire Street
Live Stock Commission Agency
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N. F. McCarthy & CO
Federal Street
Music Hall Place
London
Paris
Berlin
John Munroe & CO
Office Square
Devens
Lyman & Co
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Francis A. Osborn
WH. F. Hammett
Whitcomb, Wead& CO
Equitable Building
Mase
Boston& Maine Railroad
Eastern
Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
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Amos Blanchard
Congress St
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Devonebire
James F.C