Senate Proceedings Delayed By Edmunds In March Session
Washington reports show Senator Edmunds resisting hurry ups during a long session. The Senate read the journal, passed pension bills, amended the naval appropriation, and set conferences on the consular and diplomatic bill. The river and harbor bill changed from 7.5 million to 9.9 million, then was read to completion. Conference reports were approved without discussion as resolutions honored late New York representatives Arnot Beach and Dewdney. Bridges were authorized from New York to Long Island and across major rivers at Kansas City Omaha Keokuk.
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Hoar
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Committee On Appropriations
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Hawley
House, Read A First and Second Time (Mr. Edmunds
Arnot, Beach and Dewdney
New York
East River
Long Island
Missouri River
Kansas City
Omaha
Mississippi River
Keokuk
House Acts on Diplomatic Funds and Fisheries Trade Dispute
Washington reports show the House non concurred Senate amendments to the diplomatic and consular bill, ordered a conference, and passed Mexican pensions funding of 2.3 million for the current year and 4 million for the next. It also approved the river and harbor bill conference and met opposition to the fractional gallon bill. A fisheries retaliatory bill conference report was announced with a major disagreement between chambers over excluding Canadian products and broader non inter course powers.
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House
Senate
Holman
Indiana
Cannon
Illinois
Milliken
Maine
Committee On Appropriations
Reed
United States
Morrison
Yeas
Belmont
New York
Delmont
Conferrees
House Conferrees
Manly
Able
Their Sinful Scheme in Insurance Conspiracy Trial
Henry J. Thomas testified in the Supreme Criminal Court about his role in defrauding the United States Accident Association of New York. He admitted responsibility but defended shielding others while detailing events with Charles L. Frost and Walter Bray.
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Henry J. Thomas
Beverly Harbor
Supreme Criminal Court
United States Accident Association of New York
Thomas
Walter FE. Bray
Hanscom
Bray
Charles L. Frost
Salem
Frost
Boston
Providence
Taunton
Saunders
Cambridge
Young Men’s Christian Association
Eugene L. Saunders
Leonard
Badger
Connolly
RECORD OF FIRES AND ALARMS IN MULTIPLE CITIES
False alarm at Box 27 reported last evening. E W Cooper & Son mill in Killingworth near Madison destroyed by fire with 1000 loss to structure and 5000 to machinery. Groveton Fort Wharf building of fish dealers burned. total loss about 15000. insured for 16000. Various firms insured across cities. machinery losses in several accounts. South Boston lumber room fire causes 150000 loss with 38000 insurance. fifteen buildings affected and tobacco losses. Lawrence residence of Charles E Kent damaged by fire and water. Mrs Kent fatally burned due to alcohol ignition.
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New Haven
E. W. Cooper & Son
Killingworth
Madison
Groverster
Fort Wharf
J. J. Burns & Co
Equitable of
Providence
Liverpool
London
Globe
Commercial of
California
British American of
Toronto
Traders’ and Mechanics
Prescott
Boston
Dolliver Bros
Neptune
Fernald & Co
Alphonso Tarr
Washington
John Nagle
Phoenix
Brooklyn
William Ryan
Thomas Page
Quincy
Joseph O. Proctor
Quincy Mutual
Mechanics
Lowell
Richmont
South Boston
Halifax County
Wimbish & Crawley
Lawrence
Charles
Kent
End Poll Tax Reform Vote Awaited in State House
To the Editor the Post notes the imminent vote in the State House on abolishing the poll tax as a prerequisite for voting. The measure, passed by the Senate and endorsed by the last General Court, seeks public approval at the next election and argues the tax demeans manhood and fuels political corruption.
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House of Representatives
General Court
State Senate
State House
Commonwealth
Oston
Mareh L
Universalist Sabbath School Union Teachers Meeting
The Universalist Sabbath School Union organizes public teachers meetings from March 5 to June 10 each Saturday afternoon at Wesleyan Hall Boston. Leaders include Rev. H. Capen for March Rev. C W Biddle for April Rev J M Pullman for May and Rev A E White for June.
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the Universalist Sabbath School Union
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Boston
H. Capen
P.d
Jults College
C. W. Biddle
D.D
President Bartol Tribute at Historic West Church
The event honors Dr. Bartol with speeches by Governor Ames, James Russell Lowell, and other dignitaries. Mayhew's legacy and the church’s independence are highlighted, linking Boston’s religious history to national ideals of liberty and civic virtue.
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E. A. Park
D.D
Andover
H. Bernard Carpenter
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George E. Ellis
Boston
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Ife
Old England
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Jonathan
Harvard
Dld
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Robert Great Paine
Edward Quincy
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Watleys
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Mackays
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Pletcher
Tilder
Avery
Wells
Gay
Sanda
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Mayhew
Aacheine
England
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Secker
Canterbury
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Trinity
New York
May
Washington
Pont Revere
Ike Sam Adams
James Otis
Paine
Howard
Lowell
Ward Skall
Dr. Bartel
James Russell Lowell
Clmrch
James
James Russell
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Congregational Charitable Society
Hedge
Pitt
Lis
Portsmouth
Northampton
T. J. Jones
Andrew Cunninghim
Denny
Caleb Loring
Charlie
Charles C. Loring
Josiah Goodwin
Goodwin
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Mayhew
Bryant
Solomon
Muayhew
Eilis
Handel
Judas Maccabaus
A. A. Miner
Miner
Seneca
West Church
America
Robert TS. Lowell
Episcopal Church
New York State
Charles Lowell
First Annual Brookline Cycle Club Ball Held Last Night
The first annual ball of the Brookline Cycle Club occurred last evening in the upper Town Hall Brookline. About eighty couples attended and the event was described as one of the season's most fashionable. Matrons present included Mrs L M Crane Mrs B R A Cobb and Mrs C F Harrington.
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Brookline Cycle Club
Brookline
Supreme Judicial Court Opens March Session with Dockets
The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth meets in March with cases listed: Michael F Dwyer versus Charles E Fuller. Fred Saunders et al versus Mary M Robinson and trustees. Importers and Traders National Bank versus Fayette Shaw et al. Benjamin F W Hamilton administrator versus Old Colony Railroad Company. James H Page versus Patrick OToole. William D Gunn administrator versus Cambridge Railroad Company. The docket is short and will be disposed of this sitting. equity list to follow after the law list. then the criminal docket.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth
Morriown
C. J
Devens
W. Aulex
Holmis and Gardner
Michael F.dwyer
Charles E. Fuller
M. Hi. Swett
L. J. Brandeis
Fred Saunders Et al
Mary M. Robinson
Trustees
W. F. Slocum
Stevens
J. H. Butler
National Bank
Fayette Shaw
E. W. Hutchins
John C. Lane
Benjamin F. W. Hamilton
Old Colony Railroad Company
H. H. Smith
J. H. Benton, Jr
James H. Page
Patrick O'Toole
C. W. Turner
R. W. Nason
William D. Gunn
Cambridge Railroad Company
Ss. J. Elder
Hoar
W. H. Martin
Court Schedule Reviews Jury Waiver Cases
The court has been hearing jury waived cases and will reconvene tomorrow for the same purpose. Docket items include 904-Hvrndley et al versus Putnam and 1414 Hood rep versus Hathaway among others.
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Thompson
Hvrndley Et al
Putnam
Hood
Rep
Ve. Hathaway
Billings
Stone
Shute
Middlesex
Evans
Smiley
Smith
Wetherbee
Fletcher
Stevens
Connors
McCorn
Same
Naylor
Nash
Roundy
Davidson
Harrison
Peters
Bowker
Cook
Desmond Va
Davis
Skeeves
McKenzis
Carter
Town of
Bilious Disease Treatment Praised by Dr Schaub
Dr D Schaub of Muncie Indiana reports using the remedy in bilious diseases with excellent results and asserts it is valuable for such cases.
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D. Schaub
Muncie
Ind
Special Delivery Uniforms Debut For Messenger Boys
New army blue uniforms with gold trim debut for special delivery messenger boys. Coats feature gold lace, caps resemble West Point Cadets with a gold cord and U S 8 D in gold. Veterans of the service, now recognized as United States employees, gain right of way through processions and roped-off districts to prevent delays in mail delivery.
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West Point
United States
City Notes roundup from Suffolk probate to charity events
The will of Sarah Bassett filed in Suffolk Probate Court with a 500 dollar bequest to the Preachers' Aid Society. Residue divided equally among Methodist church societies in Dorchester and Boston. U S District Attorney George M Stearns to Florida for health leave. Mrs E Merritt Gosse to speak in Peabody on women at the polls. Beacon Lodge No 1 U W celebrated ladies night at Tremont House with 200 attendees. Seamen's Friend Society fair opens at Seamen's Chapel Boston to aid destitute mariners. Albert Howe & Co sold sixteen horses at Brighton for 2427 dollars averaging 151 each.
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Suffolk County
Preachers’ Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Dorchester Society
Women’s Foreign Missions
The
Boston Sunday School Missionary Society
United States
George M. Stearns
Florida
Boston
E. Merritt Gosse
Peabody
Beacon Lodge
American Order of United Workmen
Tremont House
C. Ingalls
Hugh Dougherty
Lotus Glee Club
C. E. Lewis
Daisy Hoyts
Ladies’ Seamen's Friend Society
Seamen's Chapel
Hanover Street
Albert Howe & Co
J. P. Dunsmore
Boston & Albany Stock Yard
Brighton
Weather outlook for New England and eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 a m Wednesday March 2 the region will see fair weather with local rains later and warmer winds shifting to southwest.
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Washington
New England
New York
Weather Notice for Boston in March 1887
Observers report weather conditions in Boston dated March 1 1887 from the Signal Service. Details specify atmospheric readings and general forecast for the area.
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Boston
Signal Service
U.S. A
Meteorological Record of Yesterday at All Stations
Yesterday's weather observations were recorded up to 10 p.m. at all stations, synchronized to the same moment in time. The report compiles temperature, wind, precipitation, and barometric readings across locations for comparative analysis.
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Armen — Ee
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P.M
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Doctor Guilford Sentenced in Essex Court for Malpractice
In Essex county Criminal Court yesterday Dr. Alice M. Guilford of Lynn was sentenced to six and a half years in the women’s prison and fined $500 for malpractice. Her husband was released on his own recognizance on the condition he leaves the state. Young Ames, held as an accessory, furnished evidence for the government and was allowed to leave.
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Essex County
Schooner Emma I Smith Stranded in Raritan Bay
The schooner Emma I Smith bound from South Amboy to Curacao with coal is hard grounded on the edge of the Raritan Bay channel. Owned in New Brunswick, British America the vessel may have its cargo removed and is insured in English companies. The stranded ship prompted early notes among late ship news from New York and nearby ports.
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Haytien Republic
Boston
Amos
Barstow
Speedwell
Rockland
Oat Esterbrook
George H. Mills
Fall River
Hachel Seaman
James Slater
Manzanilla
South Amboy
N.d
Emma I. Smith
Curacoa
Raritan Bay
New Brunswick
British America
Loxpon
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