Tariff Act Provisions on Duties for Sugar Molasses and Goods
The document outlines import duties under a tariff act including the polariscope tests for sugar and molasses, Dutch color standards, and per pound or per gallon rates. It lays out rates for rice, textiles, foods, tobacco, paper, and numerous manufactured goods with ad valorem percentages and specific unit charges, plus enforcement, declarations, and appeals in customs procedures.
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United States
Tarletons
Manila
Seimes
Russia
India
R.S
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Customs
Attorney General
Factional Battle Over Albany Quarantine Nominations Splits Senators
In Albany on March 1 special report, seven anti-Platt Republican Senators hold a secret meeting at the Kenmore to back General James McLeer and Arthur Leary for vacancies created by Judd's death, while delaying Breslin’s confirmation. Democratic Sinepny and Laughlin oppose confirmations, citing Republican nominees. outcomes hinge on Ross Platt and County Democracy votes with several doubtfully aligned Republicans.
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Albany
Hill
Robertson
Sloan
Walker
Kellogg
O’connor
Hawkins
Laughlin
Kenmore
James McLeer
John A. Nichols
Arthur Leary
Daniel W. Judd
James H. Breslin
Platt
Messrs. Robertson and Sloan
Fassett and Vedder
McLeer
Leary
Russell
Stadler
County Democracy
Murphy
Credit for Missions Approved in House of Commons
London March 1 The House of Commons approved a credit of 6500 pounds for missions abroad in a vote of 814 to 68. Debate centered on Chamberlain’s mission to settle fisheries negotiations with Gladstone praising Chamberlain’s abilities and public duty. A modus vivendi may apply if ratification is delayed, with treaty effects lasting two years.
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London
House of Commons
Labouchere
West
James Fergusson
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
W. H. Smith
the Treasury
Chamberlain
Morey
Bryce
Boston Finances Audit Details City Expenditures and Reductions
The Boston auditor outlines the coming year’s receipts and expenditures for Suffolk. Total estimated expenditure sits at 16.73 million with $2.19 million in special appropriations and 16.73 million in regular items including boards of health bridges debt and schools. Mayor O’Brien cuts favor several programs with reductions across health, fire, sewerage, lamp and paving departments and approves some building, decoration day and holiday funds. The year’s total shows an increase of 5.53 million over last year.
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Boston
Snuffolk
East Boston Ferries
Fire Department
Park Department
Daving
Stony Brook
Board A Health
City Hospital
O’brien
Board of Health
Health Department
Beace
Ayers
Editor William O. Haskell Jr. funeral held at home
Funeral services for William O. Haskell Jr. editor of the Herald were conducted at his Dale Street residence in Clarendon Hills by Rev. Charles F. Dale. The simple service followed by burial in Milton’s receiving tomb.
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William O. Haskell, Jr
The
Herald
Dale Street
Clarendon Hills
Charles F. Dale
Jamaica Plain
Milton
Credentials Presented in Senate and Real Estate Bill Passed
The Senate received the credentials of Mr. Wilson of Iowa and Mr. Walthell of Mississippi for terms starting March 4, 1889, and placed them on file. A House bill to restrict real estate ownership in territories to American citizens was passed, with legation property in DC exempted. A Sherman resolution calling for a China treaty excluding Chinese laborers was adopted, and a Treasury inquiry on sugar import frauds in New York was approved. The pension bill debate on age infirmities ended without a vote as the session adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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Washinoaton
Wilson
Iowa
Walthell
Mississippi
Senate
District of Columbia
Sherman
China
United States
Hoar
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
New York Custom House
Beck
Messrs. Blair
Hawley
Platt
Aldrich
Plumb
Congress Passes Public Building Fund and Paris Exhibition Action
The House approved a $100000 appropriation for Bridgeport public buildings and adopted a joint resolution inviting the United States to participate in the 1889 Paris Exposition with an amendment for an agricultural pork production statement and $25000 to carry it out. It also approved a 1889 Washington arbitration conference with South American republics and authorized a Navy move to transport General Jose Antonio Paez’s remains from New York to Venezuela. The House adjourned at five.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Belmont
United States
Paris
Commissioner of Agriculture
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Jose Antonio Paez
New York
Venezuela
M Wilson Sentenced in Decoration Scandals Case
M Wilson, son in law of ex president Grevy, was found guilty of complicity in the Legion of Honor decoration scandals. He received two years in prison a 4000 franc fine and five years civil rights deprivation. Three others RiBeaudeaux Dubreuil and Hebert also jailed. Mme Ratazzi acquitted. Judge denounced the offences as grave and stained public morality.
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Paris
Maron
M. Wilson
Grévy
M. Ribeaudeaux
M. Dubreuil
M. Hebert
Mme. Ratazzi
Death of T. Robinson the Artist in Providence
Thomas Robinson esteemed cattle artist in the United States died at his Providence home from heart trouble and apoplexy aged 63. Born in Miramichi New Brunswick he moved to Providence forty years ago after his hometown burned. He leaves a widow and had joined the Providence Art Club about a year ago.
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T. Robinson
Providence
Thomas Robinson
United Stats
Miramichi
N. B
Havin
Providence Art Club
Morality and Religion Lecture by Rev Francis Tiffany
In Channing Hall yesterday afternoon Rev Francis Tiffany argued morality rests on a liberal creator rather than Old Testament notions. He urged teachers to study ethics and human nature, foster self reliance in children, and teach thinking beyond surface facts.
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Channing Hall
Francis Tiffany
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Internal Revenue
Credit For Missions
Work OF Congress
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