Repeal Sentiment Grows on Long and Short Haul Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission will delay its inquiry into corn transport rates as it splits hearings between Chicago New York and other cities to assess whether current charges are reasonable and if tighter enforcement of the act to regulate commerce would help. The article notes rising congressional support for repealing the long and short haul clause and tracks farmers' shifting views on railroads investment and policy.
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Straws From State Street Markets Rally On Rumors
The New York market opened with heavy selling but stronger tone overall as long stock sales continued. Sentiment shifted toward buying on easier money, anticipated NY bank surplus gains, and Maine Eastern consolidation talk. Boston and Wall Street show rising values and rail stock activity.
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Pacific Railroad Bills Stimulate House Debate
The House committee on Pacific railroads weighed whether to report a single government debt settlement bill for Union and Central Pacific or separate bills. Debate showed no agreement as President Charles Francis Adams was slated to testify next week.
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President Nominates Judges and Officials to Senate
The President sent nominations to the Senate for Henry Gooding of Indiana as chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. Alexander Ramsey Nininger as U S marshal for the northern district of Alabama with Charles C. Austin withdrawn. Andrew Davidson of New York as first deputy commissioner of pensions replacing Liliam Smith Jr. Robert Wand of Iowa as agent for the Indians of the Uintah and Ouray Agency.
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Iowa
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McCalla Inquiry Sees Discipline Allegations On Ship
New York March 13 The McCalla inquiry entered its third day with Lt P J Merlich detailing harsh punishments aboard the Enterprise including ironings and confinement. Witnesses describe lax discipline and alcohol smuggling at Cronstadt Plymouth liberty abuses and a series of punishments for various crewmen. The hearing adjourned with cross examination over possible conspiracy letters and further testimony needed tomorrow.
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Final test of Vesuvius three pneumatic guns reported
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius was towed to a Delaware River test site near Marcus Hook and returned at night. A 200 pound shell and wooden bombs were fired with 700 pounds of pressure, projecting beyond the required distance. Three fuses varied timing, with the water explosion felt four miles away in Chester. Results considered satisfactory to observers.
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Labor notes from local unions on blue label drive
The Cigarmakers Union label committee met to appoint sub committees to advertise and oversee the blue label statewide. The Steary Fitters Association met at St Stephen's Hall and paid sick benefits. The Plasters Tendhers Union held sessions at Bay State Hall discussing the eight hour question and initiating several members.
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Obituary of Rhode Island Lawyer Benjamin F Thurston
The Honorable Benjamin Franklin Thurston a leading Rhode Island attorney and patent law specialist died suddenly in New York at the University Club after pneumonia. He was 60, survived by wife and daughter, and had a storied career including Brown University trustee duties and lectures at Brown and Cornell. He helped win the Astor perjury case and led Thurston & Ripley in Providence.
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Fair for Women Voters Campaign Crowded at Horticultural Hall
The aid fair filled Horticultural Hall yesterday as the campaign fund grows. Ashman Quartette performed with Master Thomas Bateman reading Our Flag. Soprano Miss F E Archer sang, and George Hill of Rockland will recite tonight. Saturday features Loyal Legion children cantata and a Spanish Students finale.
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Stolen Goods Recovered by Officers Whitman and Cowboy
Officers Whitman and Cowboy yesterday recovered a gold headed cane and a suit of clothes valued at 48 dollars stolen from Thomas Dempsey of Cambridge on February 4. Auction sales today Fruit Horatio Harris Co 12 m.
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Marriages Recorded in the City Listings
A string of marriage notices from the city dated March 8 to March 12 reports couples wed by various ministers. Entries include Eli Goldstein and Sherecone Gaffield Turner Maria W Turner Delia E Wing Lothrop Wing Boston Newcomb Jones Perry Cummings Upham Sellon with listed spouses and officiants.
Obituaries Recaps From Charlestown Boston and Nearby
Obituary notices show deaths in Charlestown Boston Highlands and South Boston with dates March 10 to March 12. Names listed include Mrs Jane Cran Ellen Flynn Susan L Johnson John N Ruggles Lizzie Rob bins Ferdinand Wiley Alice Wilson Robert Warner and related ages.
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