Civil Service Rules and Surplus Bond Bill Debate
Washington notes discuss Bayne minority report on extending civil service rules to railway mail service and navy yard mechanics with competitive exams while cautioning against political use. The Senate debates Aldrich measures to repurpose surpluses into bond purchases and bank note security, plus public notices on Hancock house gift and War Department messengers' uniforms.
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Naval funding delays tied to tariff debate
House naval affairs chair General Herbert postpones reporting the naval appropriation bill until after tariff action. He warns Republicans could load amendments for armaments, while favoring liberal ship funding but withholding figures. Estimates for the regular naval establishment have been sent back for rework after department reorganization.
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General Cogswell weighs options after recent attack
General Cogswell improves from his recent attack but has not visited the House yet. Doctors advise a two week stay at Fortress Monroe, but he is reluctant to leave his duties. Mr. Haydon remains unwell from rheumatic attack and has been absent from the House for ten days.
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Postmaster Blunt Seeks New Public Building in Haverhill
Postmaster Blunt of Haverhill met at the Capitol with the committee on public buildings and Massachusetts delegation to press for a new public building. He presented statistics to prove the necessity and potential government savings.
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House Judiciary OKs bill to punish counterfeiters
A favorable report authorized by the House judiciary committee proposes a maximum $1000 fine and three years imprisonment for counterfeit money pretenders. The panel also directs reporting favorably on the Senate bill to incorporate the Nicaragua Canal Company and notes cabinet nominations and banking dividends.
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James Matthews
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Squire & Co
Pork Packers
Boston
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Nicaragua Canal Company
Fire devastates Framingham round house and damages rail freight
Early today a fire at the Framingham wooden round house in Ayer City destroyed the building and adjoining carpenter shop. Four locomotives and multiple cotton cars were lost, with total damages around 33 000 dollars. A New York fire in Elberon flats killed a resident and injured others, highlighting lack of fire escapes.
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Cummerford
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Wireman Quirk
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Ada
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Christian
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Chris Westlake
Elberon Flats
Henry Hildberg
Browway
Failure of the Cotton Trade Warns on Margin Payments
New York March 20 Walter T Miller and Co long established cotton firm suspended operations due to customers failing to meet margin calls. The firm reported no speculation on its own account and cited losses from a falling market and the J W Hall failure. Miller projected eventual full payment and no losses to creditors.
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Boston
Miller
Distinguished crowd to aid International Copyright Association
A notable audience is expected at Hollis Street Theatre this afternoon for an entertainment benefiting the International Copyright Association. The program features the Hollis Street Theatre Orchestra conducted by John C. Mullally, in acts from The Jill and Lolanthe, readings by Joaquin Miller, and songs including Massa's in de cold, cold ground. Patronesses listed include Mrs. T. B. Aldrich, Miss Abby L. Alger, Mrs. John A. Andrew, and many other notable figures.
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J. T. Trowbridge
Lotus Glee Club
Jill
Ernst Perabo
Foster
Dolbear Telephone Case Draws Jurists Focus
The article reports on renewed discussion of the Supreme Court telephone cases and a Dolbear insider’s view. The Dolbear firm feels overlooked in the ruling while the court weighs broader Bell Crawbaugh issues and a government suit gains attention.
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Amusements and Theatre Listings at Boston Venues
The page lists theatre showtimes and acts across Boston venues including McCaull Opera at Amusements, Jill at Hollis Street, Messayer Company at Globe Theatre, Dolores at Boston Theatre, Rentz-Santley at Howard Athenaeum, The Bells of Haman at Boston Museum, Two Old Friends at Grand Opera House, Cyclorama at Tremont Street, and the Battle of Cyclorama. Shows run afternoon 2 PM and evening around 7:45 PM.
Auction Schedule at Brighton Across Goods and Makers
Today sales at Brighton include horses and carriages by Albert Howe and Co and IMs Stocks by R. L. Day and Co at 11 30 a m. Stocks by Francis Henshaw and Co at 12 m. Paintings by Lewis J Bird and Co at 3 p m.
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Brighton
Obituary notices from multiple Boston area deaths March 14 20
Death notices and brief obituaries recorded in this city on March 14 to 20 for individuals including Lizzie K Price Arthur L Nash Minnie Gleason Eliza Bird Samuel Darling S Freeman Catherine Gibson Stephen Hall Alexander Harvison Mary Ann Holmes Minnie Hurley Mary Mahoney Samuel Morse Daniel Patten Elizabeth Powers James Roach Mrs A Sanborn Ross Thomson Eliza Ann Van Cleve in various towns and homes with ages and some service details where listed.
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Minnie Gleason
Boston
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Canton
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Robert Bird
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Everett
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Berkeley
S. Freeman
Gibson
Catherine Gibson
Hall
Reading
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Harvison
Alexander Harvison
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Newton Centre
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George W. Holmes
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Minnie A. Kendall
John T. Hurley
Mahoney
Mary
Dennis Mahoney
Morse
Samuel Henry Morse
Mission Even
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Patten
East Cambridge
Daniel A. Patten
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Elizabeth
Henry Powers
Roach
Malden
Mass
James Roach
Annapolis
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Hallowell
Joseph A. Sanborn
Thomson
Monrovia
Los Angeles
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Leavenworth
Kan
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A. M. Hunt
Some Easter Books and Booklets
Forty selections from the Bible illustrating the coming of the Messiah, chosen by Mrs. E. R. Fairchild. Printed in brown ink with four color illustrations. Price twenty five cents.
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E. R. Fairchild
Rose Porter
Margaret Sidney
Sarah Prescott Kellogg
Masterpiece of character in humble Acadians
Critics praise the novel for its vivid character portraits and realistic, unforced storytelling. The work is hailed as a faultless literary art and a moral study that immerses readers in a pure atmosphere without realist sensationalism.
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Phila. Bulletin
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