Free ships outlook shapes next Congress keynote
Spedtar reports cautious optimism for free ships in the next Congress as 115 votes for and 175 against last week hint at party dynamics. The proposed bill would grant free registry and duties on hulls and equipment, with varying limitations under different sponsors.
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Civil service move eyed for Indian service reform
The President may place the Indian service under civil service rules once defeated Congressmen depart. About 1500 of 3244 employees could be covered, including school staff and medical and farming personnel. General Morgan backs the plan. Civil Service Commissioners and reform groups support extending rules beyond the railway mail service.
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General Appraisers to Hear Appeals at Major Hubs
The Board of General Appraisers will send appraisers to Chicago Boston San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore and New Orleans to take testimony in appealed cases to reduce travel for importers and ease costs. Colonel Tichenor the chairman issued instructions to deploy staff as cases warrant. The law requiring testimony in cases to go to the courts is defective and could be better handled by the board members themselves.
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Appraisers Track Tariff Laws at Leading Ports
The text notes that theft impact is limited and New York cases set precedents affecting other regions. Gene appraisers have faced heavy workloads since their appointment due to two new tariff laws to interpret, but they are keeping pace and will hear testimony at all principal ports when needed.
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Basin 5 Contract Hearing Delayed By Illness Of Key Witness
The Joint Special Committee continued its Basin 5 contract inquiry as James Killian failed to appear due to pleurisy. Water Commissioner Doherty and others testified again about a $500 payment and a third party, while Grant disputed Richards testimony. The session adjourned at 1 06 with instruction to reconvene if Killian can attend. otherwise closing arguments will follow.
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Archbishop Williams Denies Rome Cardinal Rumor
Archbishop Williams told a Herald reporter that rumors of his cardinal’s hat are unfounded. He said he has written nothing to Rome on the subject, any promotion would require a consistory, and distance would hinder an American cardinal from voting in Papal succession. He also argued Mexico or another Latin country might merit the honor first.
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Obituary notices for Henry Durant and Thomas M. Whidden
Henry Durant of Lynn age 78 died of asthma at his home 349 Summer Street. A native of Acton, he served in Lynn politics as Common Council member in 1853 54 and Alderman from Ward 6 in 1856. He ran a leather business in Lynn and was well known in the trade. Thomas M. Whidden of Newton Centre longtime partner at Whidden Seaver Co furniture dealers died yesterday. Born in Lees 40 years ago, he was son of T Whidden, a trustee of Home Savings Bank, and is survived by his widow and three children.
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Labor and Capital At The Demand Of Union Men
The Boston Strikers threaten to expel and blacklist Cambridge electrotypers who refused to strike. Cambridge workers defend life jobs and oppose leaving the union. The Boston union plans to circulate the Cambridge names to unions nationwide. Rumors say other trades may strike if the dispute lasts. A Devonshire street master builders and journeymen bricklayers conference was held. no final action. Bricklayers discussed the New York settlement. no decision. The Piano Polishers Union met at 987 Washington, reporting 209 in the ball fund and moving toward incorporation. Complaints of discrimination in piano factories were raised. A Lynn morocco workers appeal was favorably acted on. The paving department banquet is set for April 6. the Iron Moulders Union announces a public meeting on April 16 with speakers.
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Glass blowing plant likely to be built by Thomson Houston
A strike at Corning Glass Works in New York disrupts the Thomson Houston incandescent light department in Lynn. The interference likely leads to the erection of a glass blowing factory in Lynn by Thomson Houston.
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English Syndicate Sues Moline Plow Stockholders
S. W. Wheelock and fifteen other stockholders of the Moline Plow Company are sued for 225000 by the American Exploration and Development Corporation an English syndicate that paid 250000 cash to buy stock last summer and pledged Feb 1 for the balance but failed to tender. The suit alleges failure to deliver stock and retention of 250000. Secretary Bryant cites the bargain was to aid English capitalists who faltered after Baring Bros. collapse.
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Wanskuck Weavers Organize as NL Branch
The Wanskuck weavers who struck last Monday formed a branch of the National League for protection. The NL will meet in Lowell this month. Mills may close altogether on Monday next. The situation at Wanskuck remains unchanged.
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Victory for Monongahela Valley Coal Miners
The strike by Monongahela Valley coal miners ends in victory as operators concede to a 1 percent per bushel wage increase and plan to resume work Monday. The ten week action affected about 6000 miners who lost over $1,000,000 in wages.
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I Got New Life After Using Paine's Celery Compound
A senior man from Cleveland Tennessee declares relief from years of weakness and pain after taking Paine's Celery Compound. He reports better sleep brisk walking and renewed energy. The ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a spring medicine for nerves brain vigor and vitality.
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