Uniform Classification From Railroads Debated At Session
The Texas Pacific and other trunk lines drew agitation as the State railroad commissioners discussed uniform classifications. A resolution advocating further progress toward uniform freight classification was adopted, and a partial report on annual railroad reports to the commission was approved. An Iowa paper on railroad legislation was sent to a committee for later report. The conference urged action to reduce car coupling injuries and to promote heating of passenger cars, with the next meeting set for tomorrow.
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Wood's Hall
Nantucket
Senate
Morton
Joe” Manley
Augusta
Hayti
Légitime
Page
Texas Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Philadelphia
Corbett
Providence
Nova Scotia
Boston
Beverly
Cleveland
New York
Paterson
N. J
Mehitaple Witte
Braintree
Mahoning National Life Association
Columbus
Ohio
Union League of America
Worcester
Legal Protective Association of Cigarmakers
Cleveland (O.) Stove Company
American Trotting Association
Colorado
Washington
State Railroad Commissioners’ Conference
Crocker
Massachusetts
Smith
Iowa
Mason
Nebraska
Shorter
Alabama
Pingree
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Rice
Michigan
Cooley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woodriff
Connecticut
Campbell
Mitchell
New Hampshire
White House Visitors As Cabinet Members Take Oath
The new Cabinet ministers met their predecessors at the White House in quiet proceedings. Blaine’s son Walker is expected to become assistant secretary. discussions also touch Treasury and custom posts. Secretaries Windom and Bayard oversaw oaths and brief introductions as officials prepared for policy work.
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Walker Blaine
Harrison
White House
Blaine
Sonior
Burden
Saltonstall
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Marei
Sproran
Proctor
Vermont
Endicott
War Department
Tweedale
Rives
New York
William Walter Phelps
Robert R. Hitt
Hitt
Congress
Phelps
The
Indiana
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Foster
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Noble
Interior Department
Windom
Rusk
Alabama
Smalls
South Carolina
Vanderbilt Club
Iowa
Fred Grant
Cyclone Flambeau Club
Atchison
Kaw
Albert Dawkins
Ir. Burden
North Attleboro
Massachusetts
Boston
Hoar
Dr. Burden
Hayden
Department of State
Bayard
Mr. Blaine
Justice Miller
Moore
Adlee
Sherman
Lee
Wanamaker
Stevens
Postoffice Department
Dickinson
Lawrenson
Judge Noble
United States Supreme Court
Department
General Vilas
Treasury Department
Fitzpatrick
Fairchild
Thompson
Maynard
Jenks
Miller
Promenade Concert Receipts Seen Near Seventy Thousand
Receipts from the event are estimated at 60 000 with about 16 000 tickets sold at 50 cents and ball souvenirs at 1 each. Expected total receipts total near 70 000 with a surplus of 20 000 or more after expenses and returning the 50 000 guaranteed to subscribers.
Protective Cigar Makers Elect Leaders in New Policy Push
The Legal Protective Association of Cigar Makers met in New York to urge Congress to repeal the mixed tobacco tariff and adopt specific duties on cigars and tobacco. They backed a national bankruptcy law and opposed labeling requirements while proposing a traveling salesman censorship. Edward Heyman was elected president with Emil Lidenberg as vice president, F. A. Ford as treasurer, and Morris S. Wise as counsel.
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New York
Legal Protective Association of Cigar Makers
Congress
Edward Heyman
Emil Lidenberg
F. A. Ford
Morris S. Wise
Crispi Faces Doubt as He Proposes Transition Cabinet
In Rome on March 6 Signor Crispi presented a Left comprised cabinet list to King Humbert and questioned his ability to win a majority in the Chamber of Deputies. He proposed Signor Biancheri be entrusted with forming a transition cabinet, a move likely to be declined by Biancheri with Crispi's ministry possibly being tried.
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Rome
Signor Crispi
Humbert
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Biancheri
Cloture Applied in Commons Debate on Queen's Speech
In London the House of Commons debated the address in reply to the Queen's Speech. Rt. Hon. W. H. Smith moved cloture and the motion passed 247 to 66.
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London
House of Commons
W. H. Smith
Chiefs of French Patriotic League to Be Prosecuted
Paris reports magistrates examining the Patriotic League found documents showing a plan to mobilize members. The Temps says the government will prosecute the league chiefs for conspiracy against the state.
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French Patriotic League
Paris
The
Temps
Patriotic League
League
British Minister in Athens to arbitrate US Denmark dispute
CoreNHAGEN March 6 The British minister at Athens has agreed to act as arbitrator in the dispute between the United States and Denmark over the Butterfield claim for the loss of several vessels near St Thomas many years ago.
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French Patriotic League
Milan of
Servia
Alexander
United States
Denmark
Athens
House of
Corenhagen
Rigsdag
Butterfield
St. Thomas
Servia crowns Alexander I as king in regency era
King Milan abdicates in favor of his 13 year old son Alexander I who will reign under regents M. Ivan Ristitach and Generals Protiteh and Belimarkovic during the minority. Milan remains army commander in chief. Vienna reports Milan's nervous illness worsened by Rudolf's death with insomnia and bouts of mental prostration.
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Betarape
Milan
Servia
Alexander
Alexander I
Ivan Ristitach
Protiteh and
Belimarkovic
Vienna
Rudolf
Porter to Succeed Stallo as American Minister in Rome
Rome reports ex-Governor Porter of Indiana will replace Judge Stallo as American minister to Italy. Stallo to retire and settle in Rome. W L Alden to resign as consul general to return to journalism. Also note Viscount Mandeville bankruptcy and NSW ministry resigns over protection policy with Sir Henry Parkes forming free trade cabinet.
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Rome
Riforma
Porter
Indiana
Stallo
Italy
W. L. Alden
Lonpox
Viscount Mandeville
Duke of Manchester
Consuelo Yznaga
United States
Sydney
N.S. W
Ministry of New South Wales
Loyal Legion Holds Monthly Meeting at Revere House
The Loyal Legion held its regular monthly dinner at the Revere House with 250 members present. Commander Peirce presided and General Jennifen of Minneapolis was the guest. Routine business was transacted and the next meeting is set for the first Wednesday in April at the same venue.
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Loyal Legion
The
Revere House
Peirce
Jennifen
Minneapolis
Shipping Arrivals and Cleared Vessels At New York
March 6 report lists steamers and schooners arriving and clearing including Persian Monarch London City of Washington Tuxpan Antwerp Catawamteak Rockland J Frank Leavy Rockport Yelegraph Thamaston Towerhill Bennett Rhaetia Vogelagesang Hamburg Indiana Ritchie Glasgow Manhattan Hua vana Finance Haker Para Winthroph Bragg Lydia Perrym Havre Helene Bambach Karnak Morrill Mauna Loa Douglass Saigon Edward Stuart Harlow Georgetown Ella Pressy Gray Thomas I bayard Nauss Gloucester Chariois Trave Bremen Germanic Ohio City of Monticello Bermuda Manhattan Havana Ingomar El Capitan Calcutta Jainault Antwerp Emma T Crowell Yokohama James Mastin Kath Via Rebecca Crowell Brisbane Rio Janeiro Mary KE Russell Santos Southern Belle cables d Olonne Harry Cushman Queenstown Anna Herbertha Angantyr Rouen Glimt Slatiga Avoca Lon don Marena Rosario Tarifa Vera Cruz Hattie Louise Port Spain Severn East London M Bird Havana fifty eastward bound schooners A hter expected from Hoston to clear Governor Robie cargo
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New York
London
City of Washington
Tuxpan
Antwerp
Catawamteak
Rockland
J. Frank Leavy
Rockport
Havre
Helene
Bambach
Hamburg
Karnak
Morrill
Anger
Mauna Loa
Douglass
Saigon
Edward Stuart
Harlow
Georgetown
Dem
Ella Pressy
Gray
Boston
Bermuda
Manhattan
Havana
Winthrop
Portland
Ingomar
el Capitan
Calcutta
Jainault
Emma T. Crowell
Yokohama
James Mastin
Katavia
Rebecca Crowell
Brisbane
Maria
Rio Janeiro
Mary KE. Russell
Santos
Southern Belle
Cables d'Olonne
Harry Cushman
Queenstown
Anna Herbertha
Amsterdam
Angantyr
Rouen
Glimt
Slatiga
Hall
Avoca
Marena
Rosario
Tarifa
Vera Cruz
Hattie Louise
Port Spain
Severn
East London
M. Bird
Bipperorp
Hoston
Copper Miners and Bank Turmoil Stir Markets
At a New York conference American copper mine owners agreed to a ten year contract with a French syndicate at 1144 cents per pound, abandoning old terms. Paris markets closed firm on Société des Métaux links with strong shares up. A bank panic followed a fatal interview and a death by suicide amid drawers of private papers.
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New York
Paris
Société Des Métaux
Provincial Fishermen Arrive Early for Beverly Craft Missions
Groucester reports that provincial captains and crews are arriving earlier to sail on Beverly owned schooners Marguerite and Fidgar 8 Foster. Captain Lovell Hines will command Marguerite and Captain Kenny Fidgar 8 Foster. more arrivals expected as spring nears. The Morning Chronicle notes licenses for American vessels limit crossings, prompting discussions on sending crews from Nova Scotia and questions about approval.
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Groucester
Boston
Beverly
Lovell Hines
Marguerite
Kenny
Foster
Haufax
Morning Chronicle
Shelburne
Nova Scotia
Acadians Evade US Law Rather Than Dominion Rules
Investigations show that this method of obtaining crews has not been used much this year. Acadians appear to prefer evading United States law over breaking Dominion laws.
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Post
United States
Trotting Congress Elects Greene President in Chicago
The American Trotting Association chose Charles Greene of St. Louis as president. It also revised bylaws to admit all 308 local associations as active members, ending provisional entries by owners and drivers and requiring absolute entries or those set by local associations.
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Chicago
American Trotting Association
Charles Greene
St. Louis
Tramp James Goodwin Arrested in White Murder Case
Paterson New Jersey March 6 James Goodwin a 40 year old tramp was arrested near the Erie depot on suspicion of murdering Mrs Mehitable White at Braintree Massachusetts last December. He admits working for Mrs White but denies the crime. A Boston police description matches his appearance and he is jailed for 30 days as a vagrant awaiting transfer.
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Hollis Street
New York
Rice
Richardson
William Everett
Russell
Sylvanus Baxter
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Revere House
C. Hudson Smith
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Dorchester
Boston Athletic Association
William Black
Black
Boston
Erie Depot
Goodwin
Newark
London
Eng
America
Jay Gould
Shipping arrivals and departures listed for Atlantic ports
A compilation of ship movements dated March 4 to March 6 shows routes and origins from Boston Liverpool Baltimore New Orleans New York London Antwerp and more. Vessels include Chunts such as Chateau Lafite Island Salisbury Urbino and Indianapolis with goods and passengers noted among ports like Liverpool Boston Halifax and Hull.
Question of Commissions Among Trunk Lines Halted
A New York meeting of the joint executive committee of the Trunk Line Railroad Association decided that starting tomorrow no railroad would pay commissions for passenger business. The plan aims to curb alleged commission practices and push connections to comply with the agreement.
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New Yor
Trunk Line Railroad Association
Fink
Western Roads
Blanchard
Daniels
Central Traffic Association
Pierson
Trunk Line Association
Pacific Slope
New Orleans
Texas Pacific Directors Elect New Board in Meeting
The Texas Pacific Railroad Company held its annual meeting in New Yorck. A new two year board was elected including Jay Gould Samuel Sloan John T Terry Henry G Marquand Samuel Thomas George J Gould Thomas T Eckert Russell Sage C M McGhee E Satterlee A L Hopkins Isaac J Wistar J N Hutchinson E B Wheelock Milton H Smith S H H Clarke John C Brown. Missouri Pacific representatives replaced Philadelphia interests and Robert Fleming and W C Ball were dropped.
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New Yor
Texas Pacific Railroad Company
Jay Gould
Samuel Sloan
John T. Terry
Henry G. Marquand
Samuel Thomas
George J. Gould
Thomas T. Eckert
Russell Sage
C. M. McGhee
J. N. Hutchinson
Philadelphia
E. B. Wheelock
New Orleans
Milton H. Smith
Louisville
S. H. H. Clarke
St. Louis
John C. Brown
Texas
Missouri Pacific System
Robert Fleming
W. C. Ball
W. D. Winsor
George B. Roberts
John A. Wright
John Markoe
Scotland
W. C. Hall
H. G. Marquand
T. T. Eckert
Missouri Pacific
East Tennessee
Louisville & Nashville
Free Tourist Car Service On Rock Island Route Inaugurated
The Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Rock Island route has begun a free tourist car service for excursion parties when numbers justify it. The cars include nearly all the conveniences of a palace car and are available to tourists at no charge.
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Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska
Rock Island
Paine Cedar Chest sale promised by Cedar Chest dealer
Three reasons to buy the Paine Cedar Chest include security for belongings and moth protection. The chest is sturdy on casters with paneled sides, iron handles, and long life. Previously $16, now offered at $13, claimed cheaper than elsewhere where a smaller chest runs $17. Sold only by the store.
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PAINE
Tourists to Sleep in Comfort in Boston to Chicago Cars
The article describes fourteen sections per car with sliding panels curtains and damask draperies heated by steam carpeted aisles and ashtrays. A porter attends each car keeping it clean and assisting passengers with lavatories for ladies and gentlemen. Through cars from Boston to Chicago run every second Wednesday with first class coaches offering mattresses blankets and curtains at no extra charge. An escort accompanies each party and Mr. E. W. Thompson is named New England passenger agent for the Rock Island at 296 Washington Street.
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Palace Car Service
Boston
Chicago
E. W. Thompson
New England
Rock Island
Washington Street
Editor Corbett Out of Jail in Providence Frenzy
In Providence on March 6 the Evening Dispatch clears a legal snag as editor Corbett walks free. The paper once backed by Senators Chace and Aldrich faced libel suits, jail, and a citywide printer strike before securing release and restarting operations with external composing help from Norwich and nearby towns.
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Providence
R. L
Evening Dispatch
Chace and
Aldrich
C. Corbett
Chace
Corbett
Evening Despatch Company
Thornley
East Greenwich
Norwich
Conn
Maine House Adopts Apothecaries Bill For Medicinal Liquor Sales
The Maine House passed the apothecaries bill with amendments allowing towns to sell liquor for medicinal purposes on a physician's prescription and permitting physician-apothecaries to sell on their own prescription.
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Apothecaries
Rochester
N. Y
Bartholomay’s
Genesee
Thomas B. Kerr
Broadway Railroad Company
New York
Fulgraff
Washington
Adolph Graham
Lowell
Havana
Steinitz
Gavilon
Tchigorin
Ponce
Patrick Martin
Union City
Conn
Fall River
National Colored Men’s
New
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