Protection and party unity at St Louis convention
Congressmen defend Republican protection as a fixed principle while opposing division over extreme or moderate rates. Dingley Dalzell and Elkins argue party unity on protection, McKinley linkage, and broad American policy. Missouri rises as potential battleground with strong silver interests and solid Republican backing for sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
Carter
St. Louis
McWinley
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Elkins
McKinley
Cullom
Linton
Omaha
William C. Whitney
Morton
Allison
Brewster
New York
Beloves
Platt
Minneapolis
Proportionate representation hearing for Boston bill
The legislative committee on metropolitan affairs heard supporters of the Municipal League proposed proportionate representation bill. A Syracuse professor demonstrated an Australian ballot styled voting, showing nine votes per voter for three parties, with cross marks distributing votes among party lists or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Senate
Municipal League
John R. Commons
Syracuse
N. Y
Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
S. B. Capen
The
Henry D. Lloyd
Boston
Capen
Has He Two Wives
In New Haven Connecticut on March 13 the Shea theft case was continued to March 18. Mary N Walker announced she and Shea were married in Boston by Rev Dr Phelps last Monday. Shea already has a wife in New Haven and was bonded to support wife No 1. Mrs Walker is widow of H A Walker former Pavilion Hotel proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
J. J. Shea
Mary. N. Walker
Shea
Boston
Portuguese fire victims strike pay dirt in Ruins mining
At Slatersville the burning tenement caused several Portuguese families to lose wages saved to return home. One man who lost 600 in gold coin hired helpers to sift the ashes and recovered 110 in gold so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket, R. I
Slatersville
Revolt Reported in Jamaica City After Insurgent Advance
A steamer from Jamaica, Hayti, reports a revolt breaking out in Kingston with government troops scattered and their commanding officer fled. The insurgents are said to be spreading the revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jam
Jacmel
Hayti
Local Boston Wringer Co Repairs and Delivers
The American Wringer Company offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
McKinley Boom Opens in New York at Waldorf
Mark Hanna of Cleveland opened McKinley headquarters at the Waldorf Hotel in New York as anti Platt Republicans rally to the Ohio protec tionist candidate. Opposition names include General Samuel Thomas John G Milholland and Wilbur F Wake man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Morto
Samuel Thomas
John G. Milholland
Wilbur F. Wakeman
Hackett
St. Louis
Frying the Fat in Ohio Targets Morton Platt Rivalry
Mahlon Chance and Whitelaw Reid push anti Morton and anti Platt efforts in New York and Ohio. Chance urges support for McKinley while slowing early on Morton due to state Republican pride. Bliss and Reid foresee NY delegation split and Platt opposing McKinley plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Chance
McKinley
New York
Youngstown, O
New York Tribune
American Protective Tariff League
Cornelius N. Bliss
Morton
Thomas C. Platt
Whitelaw Reid
Tribune
Iron Men
Platt
Patterson to Press Sound Money in Missouri Tour
Congressman Josiah Patterson of Tennessee leaves Washington to begin a Missouri speaking tour on sound money. He opens in St Louis after traveling from Boston on Washington's Birthday and will campaign through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Missouri
Congress
Patterson
Washington
Josiah Patterson
Tennessee
Boston
Morton and McKinley Rivalry Shaped by Local Caucuses
Lockport and surrounding towns held caucuses to pick delegates for county and assembly district conventions. Morton supporters win most Morton delegates by narrow margins, with McKinley as second choice for many. Five counties select delegates. Morton men favored for St Louis convention but likely McKinley support remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
N. Y
Morton
McKinley
St. Louis
Pettigrew Dominates South Dakota Caucuses for St Louis Delegacy
A Sioux Falls dispatch reports Senator Pettigrew won caucuses in most city wards and nearly every county precinct by about two to one, dissolving the anti Pettigrew coalition. He campaigned vigorously, denouncing opponents as railroad lobbyists and backing free silver, and is favored to carry South Dakota against McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Sioux Falls
S. D
Pioneer Press
Pettigrew
St. Louis
South Dakota
McKinley
McKinley Delegates Chosen in Wisconsin Convention
Republicans of the seventh congressional district met in Lacrosse Wisconsin and elected delegates to the national convention at St Louis. A resolution supporting William McKinley of Ohio for President was adopted unanimously amid enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
St. Louis
William McKinley
Ohio
Ex Governor Fifer Declines Illinois GOP Committee Seat
Bloomington report says former Governor Fifer declined election to the national Republican committee for Illinois due to private business and his exit from politics. The decision follows his recent political withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington, Ill
Fifer
National Republican Committee
Illlinois
McKinley Leads in Georgia Delegates at Convention
Atlanta March 13. McKinley forces have practically captured Georgia's Republican convention delegates. Eight of eleven districts have acted. thirteen of sixteen delegates are pledged to McKinley, three to Reed. First, seventh and eleventh districts have not acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
McKinley
A. B. Buck
Reed
Evans Outlines GOP Watchwords for 1890s Tennessee Race
Nashville March 13 H Clay Evans likely Republican gubernatorial nominee and possible vice presidential candidate said reciprocity and protection will be the campaign watchwords for the national Republican effort in 18% and that the financial question will not play a major role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Simeon Borden Buried in Fall River Funeral
The funeral of Simeon Borden former Bristol County clerk of courts was held with a private service at the family home and public services at Central Congregational Church. Ushers included Richard P. Borden and others. pallbearers included Justices Morton and Bradley and Attorney General Knowlton. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Fall River
Simeon
Borden
Bristol County
North Main Street
E. A. Buck
Fall River Bar Association
New Bedford Bar Association
Central Congregational Church
Milton Reed
John W. Cummings
George A. Ballard
Robert Henry
State
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bradstreet's March report notes rail earnings rise
February freight earnings rose for 125 railways led by grangers Pacific lines and southern lines with gains from 20 to 22 percent over last year. Prices for commodities differ widely with cotton up 27.9 percent yet cotton goods down. Boots and shoes hold prices while leather up 11.5 percent. Overall trade weak, with high inventories and pending demand.
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New York
Bradstreet
Grangers
Pacifics
Southern Lines
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Boston
United States
Canada
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Jan- Iron and Steel
Chicago
Augusta
Atlanta
New Orleans
Texas
Hayes will case reveals desertion and drink gambling claims
Mrs. Nino K Hayes testified under cross examination in East Cambridge before Judge McIntire in the Middlesex County Probate Court. She described her husband as a drinker and gambler and said separation was contemplated after she filed for separate maintenance due to lack of funds from trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nino K. Hayes
Robert M. Morse
Hayes
Hayes Case Hearing Delays With New Testimonies In Windsor County
Mrs. Hayes testified she knew Mr. Stockaridge but denied knowledge of any contract for services. Witnesses described a riverboat picnic on the Katamaran with Mrs. Hayes invited. Letters from 1888 discuss household bills and guardianship threats as the defense rests for now. trial resumes May 4.
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Katamaran
Hayes
Morse
Radford
Weathersfield
Chaplin
Windsor County
Vermont
Insane Asylum of
Power Wilson
Harold
Mrs. Hayes
Testator
VESSELS IN COLLISION NEAR VINEYARD HAVEN
Three ships collide off Quick's Hole in Vineyard Sound during a gale. Alfred Brabrook from Taunton sustains damage but proceeds toward destination. John P. Hanson from Portsmouth loses bowsprit and rigging and anchors in the sound. Barge Mary Whitredge, in tow of Herald, loses anchors and suffers a damaged captain, towed in for repairs.
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Vineyard Haven
Alfred Brabrook
Taunton
Garland
Perth Amboy
Salem
John P. Hanson
Portsmouth
New York
Quick’s Hole
Vineyard Sound
Brabrook
Hanson
West Chop
Nobska
Mary Whitredge
Boston
Herald
Handkerchief Shoal
Peabody Annual Town Meeting Appropriations
At the town meeting the fire department receives 9500 dollars, highways and bridges 10500 dollars, electric light plant and street lighting 14000 dollars, police 7000 dollars, and schools 51000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Newburyport Liquor License Prices Set by Commissioners
Newburyport license commissioners set liquor license prices this evening. The schedule lists combined licenses at 1800, inn holders at 1500, and grocers at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Court hears continued testimony on Hayes divorce case
Witnesses describe motives for separation and Hayes's drinking and alleged misconduct. Mrs. Hayes denies intent to permanently part from her husband and confirms statements about his behavior while abroad. Evidence includes letters and testimonies about marriage with Hart and private conversations from the ongoing Newark case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Morse
Mr. Chaplin
Vendome
Baltimore
Frank
Chaplin
Hayes
Harold
Bill seeks lieutenant general rank for General Oliver O Howard
A House bill, to be presented in the Senate by Senator Hale, would grant Major General Oliver O Howard the rank of lieutenant general. The petition by E Moody Boynton cites Howard’s leadership of the Army of the Tennessee, battles, and long service, and praises his generosity and restraint in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Dingley
Ways and Means
Senate
Eugene Hale
Maine
Oliver O. Howard
Grant
Sherman
Congress
E. Moody Boynton
Howard
Logan
North
South
East
Army of the Tennessee
Laborers Sentence Highlights Assault Case at Superior Court
Francisco Cavanelli received five months in the House of Correction for assaulting Morto D. Fleming, his employer, during a labor dispute. Fleming, the boss, pushed into a trench. Cavanelli struck him with a shovel. John Hurley was jailed fifteen months for larceny in a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Cavanelli
Superior Criminal Court
Dewey
House of Correction
Morto D. Fleming
Cavanelli
Fleming
Cavanella
Cavanellai
John Hurley
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Jamaica City
Menley
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Missoui
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C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Senator Pettigrew
M'Kinley
Wisconsin
Georgia
Evans
Simeon Borden
Bradstreet’s
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State of Washington
Tacoma
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Quebec
Toronto
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Harold Hayes
Nino Hayes
Hayes Will
Dover Street
A J. Bushy
Waltham St
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
Ss. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Peabody's Town Meeting
Marry ME
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J.newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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Su. Hill Medicine Co
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