Inauguration Date Debate Shapes Alabama House Action
Washington reports on the Alabama House debate over Crane Crain proposed constitutional amendment to move inauguration from March 4 to April 30. The mood favors delay and uncertainty about ratifications, amid election contest discussions led by Mr. Lodge and party-line voting dynamics.
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Washineron
Severan
Crain
House
Crisp
Elections Committee
McCnuffie-Davidson
Alabama
Lodge
Cancuns
Carlisle
Post
Telegraphic bills and national vessel appropriation in Senate
In Washington on March 5 the Senate reported adversely on the Edmunds and Cullom postal telegraph bills and favorably on the Spooner bill to regulate interstate telegraph commerce under ICC supervision. The report warns of telegraph monopolies and high rates while opposing government ownership. A sharp committee clash left action pending. The Navy vessel designation for Paez’s remains passed, and the Atlantic & Pacific Ship Canal Company bill was reported. Urgent deficiency appropriations were debated with several new line items approved.
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Washineron
Reagan
Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Spooner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Secretary of the Navy
Paez
Venezuela
New York
Laguayra
Gibson
Committee On Commerce
Atlantic & Pacific Ship Canal Company
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Revenue Cutter Service
Fish and Fisheries
United States
Senate debate over eight hour law in public printing office
The Senate debated striking a clause enforcing the eight hour law in the public printing office. Proponents argued it could force workers to stay no more than eight hours and hire untested men, while opponents warned against demagoguery and interference with workers rights. After further discussion the amendment was withdrawn and the chamber adjourned.
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Jear
Hale
Department of Public Printing
Ood
Public Printing Office
Hoar
Teller
Blair
Senate
Hawley
Committee On
Massachusetts
Congressional action on a nationwide railroad strike and trusts
Washington March 5. Representative White Indiana introduces a preamble and resolution calling a five member committee to mediate between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad and Chief Arthur to end the strike. The day also sees multiple bills on Samoa affairs consular correspondence and anti trust enforcement provisions including penalties for trusts and restrictions on imports with provisions for duty free entry during the life of trusts and other related measures. The session also covers safety for steam rail passengers, land purchases for the marine hospital, funding for a Warren monument, revival of a general officer grade, coin note issuance, and accelerated debt interest payments with treasury bond security options.
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Washngton
White
Indiana
Committee On Commerce
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Arthur
Mr. Morrow
California
United States
Navigators
Samoa
Germany
House
Carruthers
Kentucky
Breckinridge
Rayner
Maryland
Davis
Massachusetts
Marine Hospital Service
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Morse
General Warren
Bunker Hill
Laird
Nebraska
Woodburn
Nevada
Thomas
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Hitt
Ilinois
Canada
Policy on Canadian United States commercial union urged and House debate on Alabama election
Certification of Canada’s intent to form a commercial union with the United States triggers a three commissioner plan to align import duties and internal revenue. In Congress the McDuffie Davidson Alabama contest is debated with fraud allegations, party lines, and calls to seat the contestant. The session ends with a joint resolution allowing Paymaster J Q Barton to accept a Japanese decoration and the adjournment at 5 25 p m.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Congress
House
Alabama
Marsh
Pennsylvania
Davidson
Mr. McDuffie
Mitt Simmons
North Carolina
Lodge
Massachusetts
Selma
Outhwaite
Ohio
Minority Report
Turner
Rowell
Illinois
Boutelle
Maine
J. Q. Barton
U.S.N
Japan
Order of the Rising Sun
Gloucester Fishermen Report Halibut Prospects on Puget Sound
Allan McDonald writes from Seattle that fishing on the Puget Sound coast is not easy and gear is scarce. Halibut may exist but require capital and an energetic venture. San Francisco is needed for outfitting. prospects hinge on boom cycles and the captain’s ability to establish headquarters there.
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Gloucester
Spxcran
Allan McDonald
Solomon Jacobs
Pacific Coast
Seattle
W. T
San Francisco
Wear Bay
Cape Flattery
Jacobs
Ministers' Monday Meetings Condolence For Thayer Remembered
Universalist ministers skipped the session amid town meeting talk. The Methodist group held a memorial service for Rev. Lorenzo R Thayer at Bromfield Street Church Newtonville February 22. A memorial paper praised his sincere thoughtful ministry and broad respect.
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Bromfield Street
Lorenzo R. Thayer
Newtonville
Corwin Watkins
Ministerial Association
A. N. Cook
D. H. Ela
3. K. Pierce
Thayer
Winchester
N. H
Mansfield
Schabod Marey
G. A. Sunes
Bishop Foster
Clarke
Warren
Boston University
Horace Bumstead
Atlanta University
A. ©. Mullett
Northfield
Unitarian Ministers
C. Bexch
L. (. Barnes
Newton Centre
Caring for the Girls at the Young Women's Association
The Young Women's Christian Association houses 300 girls under moral and intellectual guidance. The Travellers' Aid Society meets ships and trains to assist newcomers. an all-women staff cared for 700 girls this year. At the annual meeting Dr Gordon and Miss Drinkwater spoke. officers listed include President Mrs Henry E Durant and Treasurer Miss Abbie B Walley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Travellers’ Aid Society
See Hemes
Pr. Gordon
Miss Drinkwater
Miss Walley
Henry E. Durant
Joseph C. Tyler
Andrew J. Loud
Henry H. Ifsde
Edwin Lamson
J. W. Olmstead
Lewis Flanders
Joseph H. Brown
Abbie B
PF. Walley
G. B. Drake
William Claflin
Arthur Wilkinson
Alpheus Hardy
Thomas J. Lee
Joseph W. Clarke
George W. Warren
Joshua Lincoln
Silas Pierce
Nineteenth Century Boston City Council Nominations and Bills
The Boston aldermen meet to confirm mayoral nominations for public positions including inspectors of milk and provisions and a tax assessor, while confirming directors for public institutions and a market superintendent. The board discusses water, sewer, and street projects, pays bills, and contemplates a East Boston tunnel and cable rail issues. The monthly financials show a total expenditure of over 15 million and a large unexpended balance. The Cyclorama at Tremont Street is praised for its realistic depictions of Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party.
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Patrick H. Farren
Charles F. Parker
Frederick S. Risteen
George E. McKay
Faneuil Hall Market
John M. Maguire
Yeas
Charles D. Hunting
Alderman Murphy
South Bay
New Court House
National Meter Company
Boston
William E. Davis
City of
Committee On Water
Joint Committee On Water
Perkins
Board of Health
Common Council
Horace Mann
South Boston
City Hospital
N. G. Smith
Gove
Cit
Eae
Committee On Appropriations
Alderman Wilson
Committee On
Water Board
Department
Causeway Street
Ailen Street
North Street
Merchants’ Row
Dock Square
Arnold A. Rand
Bunker Hill
Alderman Allen
Committee of the Whole
West End
Committee On Railroads
McLaughlin
Board of Aldermen
City Clerk
City Messenger
Kansas City
Corporation Counsel
West End Railroad Company
Committee On Subways
East Boston Trade Association
East
General Court
Committee On Finance
Beckman & Prichard
No. 401
Tremont Street
Bargain Sample Shoes Offered by G W Simmons & Co
The boot and shoe department lists a sale on sample shoes for men at 2.47 a pair, presenting a chance to buy attractive calf shoes at about half their usual price.
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G. W. Simmons & Co
Miei
Massachusetts non forfeit and paid up values question
Benjamin F. Stevens asks Insurance Commissioner George S. Merrill to clarify whether life insurance companies from other states fall under Section 76 of Massachusetts law on non forfeiture and paid up cash surrender values. He cites agent claims and seeks public clarification through a circulated letter.
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Boston
George S. Merrill
Massachusetts
Benjamin F. Stevens
Commonwealth Building
F. Stevens
Isq
New Engand Mutual Life Insurance Company
George 3. Merrill
Insurance Commissioner
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
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National House
Spooner Interstate Telegraph Bill
Spooner Telegraph
Puget
The
Aldermanic
James F. Babcock
William Mackim
Michael D. Collins
William Messaac
John McDonough
Thomas McCarthy
Michael Whalen
Henry E. Cobb
Royal M. Pulsifer
Francis R. Chapman
Joint Standing Committee On
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Travers and
Causeway Streets
Insurance
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance CO
Post Office Square
BENZ
Jos. M. Glebens
Ss. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
American Insurance Co
Leston
State Street
Vic Counting House of Messrs
George Croshaw & CO
London
Peabody
J. W. Fie
Henry
Bean
Boylston
Kilby Street
J. W. Balch
W. Glover
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Committee On Labor
State House
Robert Howard
Josiah Quincy
Joint Committee On the Judiciary
Harris C. Hartwell
Harvey N. Corrison
Uwealth
Strate Hovust
J. Lawson Scott
E. M. McPherson
C&m.d
ST. Croix
Jamaica
Stoch
M. Doherty & CO
Eb Okorrstneet
F. Doherty RF. Pohert
H. M. Bowers
Washington Street
Worcester Street
Columbus Avenue
Worcester
Springfield Street
South Ind
R. L. Day & Company
State St
Amerchants’ Exchange
Boor
Boston Stock Exchange
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Tuce Works
Cambridge Gas Light Co
Old Boston
Manchester & Lawrence
Detroit
Laws. & No
Boston & Lowell
Granite Ky, Co
Boston & Ae Glass Co
American Ins. Co
Mercantile Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Charlestown Gas Co
International Button Hole Mach, Co
Robinson Iron Co
Plymouth
West Amesbury Branch
Middlesex Horse
City of Peoria
W. L
Rutland Rd
Brook
Suffolk Cordage Co
de Concord RR
Bank of No. America
Dorchester Gaslight Co
Old Colony Steamboat Co
Napa Consol
Quicksilver Ming. Co
Eagle Bank
Eliot
Bank
Florida So. Ry. Co
Natl, Bank
Danvers
Francis Henshaw & CO
Merchants’ Exchange
Lowell Machine Shop
Boott Cotton Mills
Lancaster Mills
Hamilton Mig. Co
MIZ
Nashua Mf
Amoskeay Mig Co
Vielilis Dlieis
Fitchburg RR
Troy
Lake Superior Iron Company
Union Metallic Fast, Assn
Aluo Ucu
Newburyport Gas Light Co
Arkansas Valley Town Lot Co
New Hampshire Gs
Woodstock
Saginaw & Western RR
Rock & Fort Smith RR
Iowa Falls
Sioux City RR
Burlington, Cedar, Rapids & No. RR
Concord
Montreal
R. R. Co
Burton Stock Car Co
Amoskeag Mfg
Asiatic National Bank
Salem
Union Stock Yard and Transit Co
West End St. Ry
Boston & Maine
Tata Natl
New England
Cincinnati
Sandusky & Cleveland
Louia
Evansville & St. Louis
R. R
Brookline
Stark Mills
Ola
Boston Natl. Bank
Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Otfa Co
Clinton Mills
Appleton Ug
Chigan Cent
Maine Us
Boston & Albany
Ogdensburg
Lake Champlain
Wichita & Western R. R
Little Rock & Ft. Smith R
Meeap
Emma Nickerson
Cai
Gorham, Rogers & CO
Dundee Goods
Federal Street
A. Q. Wendel
Charles F. Libbie
Shakespeare
Halliwell
Steevens
Staunton
Boydell
Napoleon
Mgyp
England and
Ireland
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida
Macon
Florida Oranges
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Richards & CO
John C. Wilmerding
Wilmerding, Hoguet & CO
White St
Townsend & Montant
Leonard Street
Stetson, Moseley & Co
First
Estreet
Kilby
P.s. Huckins & Co
Wharfand
Border Street
East Weston
Foston
Baeder, Adamson & CQ
Rlik Street
Rowe’s
Te Wharf
Rowe's Wharf
Josiah Whealwrighit
Charles L. Bly
Stearns & George
Telegraph & Telephone Line
Pearl ST
Buston
Waban
Newton Highlands
W. Co. Strong
Nonantum Hill
Ghighester
Bae
Chichester
Shishester Chemical CO
Madison Sq.phila
Oouec
Chichesters
GEO. C. Goodwin & Og., Sol
Piamond
Hanover
Hester
Bestem
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