Cockrell Attacks President on Financial Policy as Anti Democratic
In the Senate debate on a Cuban relief bill, Senator Cockrell argues the administrations gold standard stance and the shift to gold monometallism undermine democracy. He cites Treasury actions and Secretary Foster's notes in silver and gold, warning of costly fifty year bonds and urging equality of gold and silver.
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Senate
House
Cockrell
Dem
Treasury
Republican Club of
Boston
Charles Foster
the Treasury
United States
Mr. Foster
Phineas Pearce
Foster
Carlisle
Congress
New York
Cleveland
Covington
Great Britain
Senate committee backs popular vote for US Senators
The Senate committee on privileges and elections directed a favorable report on a proposed constitutional amendment for electing United States Senators by direct popular vote. Senator Mitchell was authorized to prepare the committee report, and the joint resolution and report will be submitted to the Senate in a few days.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States
Mitchell
Senate
Correspondence in Case of the Beto Sent to House
Washington March 13 In response to a resolution the President today sent to the House the correspondence in the case of the Beto. A man wounded by a Haysian soldier was sent to the Loase.
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Loase
Washington
Claim of Bernard Campbell for injuries by Haytian soldiers
The claim from Bernard Campbell of Boston alleges injuries inflicted by Haitian soldiers who tried to force him into Haitian naval service. The case history is in letters from former Secretary Gresham to Minister Smythe at Port au Prince and Smythe’s reply, but no action by the Haitian government is indicated.
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Bernard Campbell
Boston
Gresham
Smythe
Port Au Prince
Aldrich Wins Contested Seat in Alabama Fourth District
The House settled the Aldrich Robbing contest in Alabama's fourth district with a party line vote. After debate the minority resolutions confirming Robbins's title failed 59 to 173, then the majority resolutions were approved and Aldrich was escorted to the bar amid Republican applause.
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Washington
House
Aldrich
Robbing
Alabama
Robbins
Yeas
Daniels
Nominations Confirmed for Postmasters in Massachusetts
Today confirmed nominations include E A Ellis for Newton Centre, F H Johnson for Vineyard Haven, A E Chamberlain for Dalton, and A B Dresser for Needham. The actions cover postmaster appointments across the state.
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Washington
Senate Today
Massachusetts
E. A. Ellis
Newton Centre
F. H. Johnson
Vineyard Haven
A. E. Chamberlain
Dalton
A. B. Dresser
Needham
Engineers Must Be American Citizens Bill Passed
Washington March 13 The House approved a bill introduced by Representative Payne New York requiring engineers and assistant engineers on steamers under American registers to be United States citizens.
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Washington
Payne
Rep
House
United States
Breed Edges Adams For Lynn Delegates In G.O.P. Caucus
In Lynn on March 13 Republicans chose delegates to the seventh district and state convention. Vying for district delegates were supporters of Captain J G B Adams and Amos F Breed. Breed won 26 of 42 delegates with Adams taking 16. Elected district delegates include Ward based selections and notable names such as William Lummus, J L Shorey, George H Stackpole, and J A Bessom. State convention delegates listed by ward feature many familiar local figures.
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Lynn
J. G. B. Adams
Amos F. Breed
Mr. Breed
Adams
William Lummus
John L. Shorey
George H. Stackpole
Es M. Heath
Kk. W. Pinkham
G. Fred Ames
J. A. Bessom
E. B. Hayes
James F. Seavey
John D. Lad
E. B. Fraser
Arthur E. Healey
George S. Jackson
A. Hubbard
L. J. Hill
Hartwell
French
Charles H. Baker
George IF. Lord, Jr
A. B. Jones
George A. Wood
George W. K. Pierce
James T. S’arwell
George P. Hutchinson
Arthur {. Breed
Edward B. Bilings
Daniel W. Allen
Edwin Ingalls
Charles C. Fry
Stephen
Marsh Millard F. Moody
George W. Haywood
George F
W. A. Fisher
H. Ramsdel
James M. Noyes
BE. K. Fogg
George Fi. Sampson
Fred W. Herrick
C. EB. Sprague
Edward S. Newhall
George H. Newhall
Wiliam H. Newhall
James B. Qodlin
John R
Story
Lucien Newhall
Lewis H. Bartlett
Charles F. Penney
Merritt Newhall
Winthrop Hilton
James Fry
William Sheperd
William I. Buckford
James Hill
Cuban Debate in Senate Over Cuban Resolution Cold
The Senate held a tense Cuban debate led by Mr Lodge amid disclosures about confidential papers from the State Department. Senators Sherman Hoar and Wolcott questioned executive session access and the risk of voting on facts not publicly known. Hawley pressed for a cross party declaration from the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Senate
Lodge
Rep
Massachusetts
Sherman
Cuba
Ohio
Olney
State Department
Frye
Maine
Hoar
Wolcott
Colorado
Congress
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Hele
Hawley
Connecticut
City Brevities and Local Notices
Two Canadian government pension notes sold at Wesleyan Hall for 1220 dollars. United Spiritualists of America held a supper and social at a circle led by Mrs. Farnum and others. Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars met at Youngs Hotel with 30 members. Dr Francis E Abbott presided. next meeting in April. A year book will be issued next month. Kelton of Winchester NH died by self inflicted gunshot at the Copley Square Hotel. he was 24 and recently left Merrill Plane Co. Despondency suspected. Percival B Clark of New Haven Conn arrested for larceny of two overcoats, two silver spoons and 15 dollars from Ralph H Smith of Arcadia Street.
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Wesleyan Hall
United Spiritualists of America
E. C. Farnum
E. A. Blackden
H. B. Hersey
A. Proctor
C. A. Smith
N. H
Copley Square
Winchester
Boston
Merrill Plane Company
Abbott and Bogan
Percival
Clark
New Haven
Conn
Ralph H. Smith
Arcadia Street
200 Pairs Medium Weight Trousers Marked at Discount
Local store offers 200 pairs of medium weight trousers priced at 1.65 each, reduced from 3.50. Sale promotes substantial savings for shoppers seeking durable workwear.
President Cleveland deploys army officer as Cuba secret agent
A State Department official says the president has sent an army officer to Cuba as a secret agent to supplement consular reports with professional military analysis of operations and insurgent conditions. Reports have already arrived and more are expected to inform policy decisions and a forthcoming message to Congress.
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State Department
Cleveland
Cuba
Congress
War Department
Havana
United States Army
Madrid
Bermuda
United States
Cuban Protest Gathers Signatures Amid Havana Tension
Havana seethes as a protest petition circulated among merchants clubs and corporations. Many refuse to sign or sign under pressure, while Union Club members threaten to depose a president who signed. The regime’s confiscation decree prompts fear, blackmail, and flight. Elections set for April 19 appear a Spanish-controlled form with unwilling candidates.
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Havana
Congress
Union Club
la Discussion
Madrid
Weyler
Suarez Valdez
Pinar del Rio
Palavieja
Spain
Pande
Romero Robledo
Weyler Advances in War With Allied Victories Reported
Havana dispatch on March 13 notes several clashes between government troops and detachments of Gomez and Maceo near Los Palos in Matanzas and near Bagnes in Havana. Prisoner releases under certain restrictions are also mentioned.
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Havana
Gomez and
Maceo
Los Palos
Matanzas
Bagnes
Spanish forces claim engagements with patriot bands
General Gasec reports from Manzanillo that his command fought with Reyes led patriots. one insurgent captured. Patriots in a recon raid exploded an earth torpedo wounding several soldiers. Arapite's battalion and Palacio's band clashed near Managua with patriots losing five wounded and three prisoners. One hundred ten prisoners arrived from Las Villas and were sent to Moro Castle. Weyler orders liberty for captured patriots not proven to join voluntarily with two witnesses required, but under surveillance.
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Manzanillo
Reyes
Arapite
Palacio
Managua
Havana
Las Villas
Moro Castle
Weyler
Pino de Rio
Spain
Pond Will Case Proceedings Before Jury
In Hartford today Judge Thayer delivered a lengthy charge after arguments by Perkins and Case. The jury retired around 5 pm and was recalled at 6 pm to be adjourned until 9 the following morning.
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Hartford, Conn
Perkins
Case
Thayer
Ex Curson Tours To Philadelphia And Washington From Boston
Under Royal Blue Line auspices three more personally conducted excursions to Philadelphia and Washington will leave Boston April 3, April 15 and May. Low rates and good accommodations have made these tours popular. For illustrated itinerary and Guide to Washington contact A. J. Bimmons New England agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Boston
Washington
Alon
A. J. Bimmons
New England
Washington Street
Ward 24 delegates clash as Reed Loyalists push for influence
Dorchester races for St Louis delegates intensify with Thayer and Horton denouncing McKinley Atwood ties and declaring Reed support. Jordan Merrill and Peabody factions issue statements pledging Reed men and urging voters to back Jordan Merrill Pillsbury Pierce delegates for the national convention.
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St. Louis
Ita
Dorchester
J. Loring Thayer
Joseph B. Horton
Thayer
Atwood
McKinney
Thomas B. Reed
Jediah P. Jordan
John F. Merrill
Horton
McKinley
Thomas 8. Reed
Jordan-Merrill
Pillsbury-Pierce
Boston
Quincy
Ward 24
George F. Lowell
Atwood-McKinley
John K. Berry
Youth's Companion Hosts Firemen After Big Blaze
After the fiercest of the Pope fire was over Thursday the Youth's Companion management provided abundant refreshments for the firemen and officers in its large entrance hall.
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Genergus
Signs of Peace Conference on Football Rules Opens
Representatives from Harvard Yale Princeton Pennsylvania and Cornell met at the University Athletic Club to seek a single uniform code for intercollegiate football. Walter Camp chaired with plans to reconvene March 28 and aim for mutual understanding among the major colleges.
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New York
Committee For
University Athletic Club
Harvard
J. H. Sears
Yale
Walter Camp
Princeton
Alexander Moffatt
University of Pennsylvania
John C. Bell
Cornell
L. H. Dennis
Moffatt
Harvard-Princeton
Monster Charity Concert Hailed In Boston Thea tre
A meeting of the St. Agnes charity concert committee in Boston last evening announced Mayor Quincy will attend a box for the event from 8 to 11. The program features many stars and a three hour presentation with one encore, tied to a St Patrick celebration on the eve of Ireland's patron saint.
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St. Agnes
Boston
Industrial School
Humphreys Street
Quincy
George E. Toomey
Richard Golden
Dan Daly
Kitty Mitchell
Pollie Holmes
Hilda Thomas
Gertie Gilson
P. C. Shortis
Kate Ryan
Gorman Brothers
al Grant
Henry Donlon
James A. Fitzgerald
Louis Thompson
Charles Chapman
Perno
Waterbury Brothers
Brockton City
Ireland
St. Patrick
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