Congress Deliberates Tariff Amendments Amid Trust Row
In Washington on March 26 the tariff bill faced quick amendment battles under the five minute rule. Democrats Dockery and Smith proposed provisions about trusts and silver, while Republicans Lanham and Dingley opposed. chair Sherman ruled several amendments out of order as the House debated the tariff bill and its clash over trust regulation and free coinage.
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Washington
House
Lanham
Dem
Tex
Sherman
Rep
N. Y
Dockery
Dingley
Cooper
Tawney
Minn
Richardson
Tenn
Hepburn
Iowa
Sitaysen
Pory
Grosvenor
Ohio
Harrison
Supreme Court
Terry
Ark
McKinley
Mr. Grosvenor
Bell
Mr. Bell
Bland
Messrs
McMillin
Holman
Robertson
Louisiana
Dalzell
Henderson
United States
Mr. Smith
Hopkins
Ill
Cochran
DeArmond
Smith
Otey
Sinner
Cambridge Dog Fight Sparks Street Brawl and Arrests
In Dublin Cambridge two men Edward Igo and Jack O Neil fought after a dog fight witnessed by about 100. Igo paid a small fine while O Neil could not and was sent to the House of Correction for thirty days. The incident began over a kennel bout between Igo s bulldog Prince Igo and Patrolman Argy s dog Dash. The fight ended with Igo s dog dead and both men arrested for cruelty to animals and abetting a dog fight. The case hinges on evidence gathered by Cambridge officers with the help of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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St. Patrick’s
Cambridge
Dublin
Edward Igo
Massachusetts Avenue
Jack” O'Neil
Almy
Igo
O’neil
House of Correction
College
Prince Igo
John Argy
Belmont
O'Neil
Dash
Argy
Fitzsimmons
Be & Maine
Afrs
Isabella Fitch
O’ Neil
New Hampshire
Lake Street
Arlington
James Hathaway
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Partners in Sickness and in Health Catarrhal Powder
Rev. John Bochrer and his wife of Buffalo suffered from catarrh until Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder brought relief within ten minutes. They were cured promptly and remained so. Sold by C. E. Woodward & Co. and Jaynes & Co. at city locations.
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Agnew
John Bochrer
Buffalo
C. E. Woodward & Co
Bromfield St
Jaynes & Co
Washington and
Hanover Sts
Changes in the Bill and Tax Proposals in House Debate
The House debated tariff changes including carbonate of ammonia duty rising to 1 1-2c per pound and algols tartrate rates. A push to restore 45 percent ad valorem for celluloid failed. Ether duty rose to 40c per pound, glycerine tax debated, and remarks by Mr Clark mocked protectionism and fortification spending as Congress adjourned at 6:15 after votes.
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Committee On
Payne
Rep
N. Y
McMillin
Bromwell
Grosvenor
Clark
Dem
House
Ohio
Cannon
Ill
Cleveland
Bremwell
Jefferson
Mr. Clark
Monroe
Massachusetts
Walker
Bramwell
Burton
Richardson
Tenn
Dalzell
Dingley
Alaska Beauties Shown in Sperry Lecture
Dr. Lyman B. Sperry presented An Evening's Trip to Alaska in Association Hall. He shared color slides from his Alaska visit, highlighting vast scenery from the Rockies to Muir Glacier and noting Alaska's sunlit summers. The hall was full by 8:30.
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America
Lyman B. Sperry
Association Hall
Alaska
United States
England
Sperry
Rockies
Muir
Catholic Alumni Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Catholic Alumni Club elected officers at its meeting held at the Catholic Union rooms. William A. Dunn was named president with John H. Burke and Edward A. McLaughlin as vice presidents. John C. Bassidy became treasurer and J A Dorsey secretary. The group, boasting 225 members from 30 colleges, plans a May banquet with several national speakers.
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Catholic Alumni Club
The
Catholic Union
William A. Dunn
John H. Burke
Edward A. McLaughlin
John C. Bassidy
J. A. Dorsey
Owen A. Galvin
John P. Leahy
J. E. Burke
Lawrence
Thomas B. Lawler
Worcester
John D. Drum
Augustin L. Rafter
William G. Macdonald
Europe
Dorsey
Overcoat Stolen From Dining Room At Claremont Park
William J. Valentine reported to Station 6 that a black kersey overcoat valued at 18 dollars was stolen from a dining area at 12 Claremont Park around 4 30 last evening.
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William J. Valentine
Claremont Park
All Silver Men No Gold Democrats on National Association of Clubs
A terse report notes a faction of Silver Men aligns against Gold Democrats in the National Association of Clubs. The piece outlines internal splits and the potential impact on leadership, with emphasis on party alignment within the social club network.
President Black Names Democratic Club Executive Committee
President Black of the National Association of Democratic Clubs announces an executive committee to serve until the 1900 convention. The list includes Benton McMillin Stephen M White George H Lambert Edward Murphy and others acknowledging loyal support in the last presidential campaign. Bryan is set as guest and principal speaker at the league banquet on April 1. The committee will meet April 12 for organization.
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Washington
President Black
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Stephen M. White
California
George H. Lambert
New Jersey
Edward Murphy
New York
E. Chambers Smith
North Carolina
Lloyd Jackson
Maryland
C. C. Richards
Utah
John L. Mitchell
Wisconsin
John R. McLean
Ohio
Charles J. Faulkner
West Virginia
E. B. Howell
Georgia
William J. Stone
Missouri
H. D. Money
Mississippi
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska
J. S. Hogg
Texas
J. Sibley
Pennsylvania
Mr. Black
William L. Wilson
Henry Watterson
Don M. Dickinson
John C. Black
League
Mr. Bryan
New Hampshire Senator Ridicules Civil Service Rules
Sheridan would have failed under the rules, Gallinger said as the New Hampshire senator continued to ridicule civil service practices.
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Sheridan
Gallinger
Last factory on fire in Malden on March 26
Fire discovered in the last Boston Rubber Shoe Company factory on Commercial street Malden. The blaze drew Box 68 alarms and most city apparatus. the plant was flooded to stop spread though remaining blocks smoldered for hours. Loss to stock about $20,000 with $25,000 insured. building loss under $300.
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Malden
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Commercial Street
Harry E. Converse
Brave Ladder 17 Firefighter Honored for Rescue at Tyler Street
Substitute Alderman James F. Bailey of Ladder 17 was recommended to the Massachusetts Humane Society for his courage at a March 13 fire on Tyler Street. Bailey entered a smoke filled room on the top floor and carried Mrs. Annie Hard to a window where Lieutenant Swallow helped move her to the street.
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Ladder 17
Harrison Avenue
Russell
James F. Bailey
Massachusetts Humane Society
Tyler Street
Bailey
Annie Hard
Swallow
Ladderman
Tax on cocktails in Washington sets $100 rectifier license
The internal revenue commissioner ruled saloon keepers must obtain a $100 per year rectifier's license for bottles of cocktails kept on shelves for sale to travelers and others. The rule excludes cocktails made in the purchaser’s presence and bottled to be consumed elsewhere.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
McKinley At Parade In Fort Meyer Cavalry Review
President McKinley and family attend cavalry evolutions at Fort Meyer Virginia. Cabinet members and their wives join the President on the parade ground. A large crowd greets them at the Virginia end of the aqueduct bridge with galleries filled with fashionable observers.
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Washington
Fort Meyer
McKinley
John Addison Porter
Virginia
Aqueduct Bridge
House Okays Anti Cigarette Bill Action In Conference
Augusta Maine March 2 The House voted to insist on its prior action on the anti cigarette bill and appointed a committee of conference to settle differences.
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Augusta
Mr and Mrs Canfield Surprise Party on Bay Street Dorchester
A surprise party at Mr and Mrs Canfield’s Dorchester Bay Street home drew about fifty friends. James McDermott presented a handsome sideboard, Mr Canfield gave a short speech, a collation followed, and dancing concluded the evening with songs by Leary and Feeney and piano by Miss Harrington.
Senate debates civil service test hop and Cuba arrest papers
The Senate presided by Mr Frye considers a civil service examination circular noting a hop test for trades applicants. Gallinger cites the circular amid remarks on health and physique questions. A push seeks copies of State Department papers on the Richelieu and Bolon Cuba arrest. the body goes into executive session on the arbitration treaty.
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Washington
Senate
Frye
Rep
Gallinger
N. H
Civil Service Commission
Cockrell
Dem
Mr. Gallinger
Gray
Del
Sheridan
Government Printing Office
Committee On
Civil Service
Morgan
Ala
Attorney-General
Union Pacific Railroad
Ducse
Mass
State Department
Cuba
Richelieu
Bolon
Gold party recognized in McKinley visit
Washington March 26 A visit to President McKinley by Commissioner Forman of the internal revenue bureau is seen as recognition of gold Democrats in the late campaign Forman who ran for Illinois governor on the Palmer Buckner ticket says he has no knowledge of being kept in office Claude M Johnson head of the bureau of engraving and printing is also discussed for retention Johnson’s civil service protection is noted Carlisle and Gage discussed Johnson’s retention due to campaign work in Kentucky
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Washington
McKinley
Forman
Internal Revenue Bureau
Illinois
Palmer and Buckner
Internal Revenue
Claude M. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Civil Service Regulations
Carlisle
Gage
Johnson
Kentucky
Senator Platt injured by door in Senate chamber
Senator Platt of New York was struck in the face by a glass door in the Senate chamber as a page rushed out. The injury cut the skin above the left eye, bled briefly, and left a painful bruise across his forehead.
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Washington
Senator Platt
New York
Senate
Mr. Platt
New York Statesman
McKinley’s Niece Visits Haverhill Student Friends
Miss Grace McKinley of Canton Ohio, a niece of President McKinley, arrives in Haverhill to visit Miss Carolyn F Wilson. The two Mt Holyoke College classmates are spending a two week vacation together.
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Haverhill
Grace McKinley
Canton
Ohio
President McKinley
Carolyn F. Wilson
Mt. Holyoke College
Holmes Lectures on Olympics Draw Large Boston Audience
E Burton Holmes repeated his Harvard acclaimed lecture on the Olympic games in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple before a sizable crowd that included the B A A Olympic team and many association members. Two Boston Greeks in native dress carried the Greek flag as Curtis led the B A A men in a cheer of the revived events at the restored stadium.
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E. Burton Holmes
Harvard
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Association
Holmes
Athens
Boston
Tommy Curtis
Have You Bleeding Piles Dr Agnew Ointment Claim
Advertises a remedy for piles with thousands of testimonials promising instant relief and cure in three to six nights. External internal bleeding itching or blindness treated. 35 cents. Sold by O E Woodward Co 52 Bromfield Street and Hanover Streets.
May Unite Democratic State Committee Meets Today
The Democratic State committee convenes to fill two vacancies created by resignations from Robert E. Burke and William E. Hill, both of Newburyport. Secretary Pope will call the meeting to order as Chairman Coughlin is absent, with possible further resignations hinted.
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Democratic State Committee
Robert E. Burke
Newburyport
William E. Hill
Coughlin
Fall River
Pope
John Breen
Lawrences
Ifs
Revere Yacht Club Holds Third Annual Hall Event at Parker Hall
The Revere Yacht Club hosted its third annual hall event in Parker Hall Beachmont with about 350 attendees. Notable guests included Charles G Bird Winthrop Yacht Club Commodore C P Mooney and J M Sullivan of Mosquito Fleet Y C along with W P Percival W H Russell and Henry Marley from other clubs.
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The
Revere Yacht Club
Parker Hall
Beachmont
Charles G. Bird
Winthrop Yacht Club
C. P. Mooney
J. M. Sullivan
Mosquito Fleet Y. C
South Boston
W. P. Percival
J. P. Linnehan
W. H. Russell
West Lynn Y. C
Henry Marley
John J. Harland
Commonwealth Y. C
W. B. Newhall
V. C
Philip Golliff
Hose
Boston
Lynn
Chelsea
Walter F. Kerns
Eugene Hill
James Bonar
Charles FE. Folsom
Archibald W. Marshall
Henry Beal
Andrew Garbutt
B. A. Andrews
John H. Boddington
Herbert F. Bates
William B. Curtis
John O. Monroe
George Underwood
William Walsh
George Poole
Charles Eggleston
S. L. Millara
James Larkin
Charles Gill
George E., Littlefield
Maddison C. Paige
William Gilmore
S.S. Marston
Edward Huestis
Irving Hill
Miora Scott
Owen Frederics
Charles Folsom
Henry Hawes
Ida Hawes
William Powers
Nelse Kielsham
Gertrude Kerns
J. Nevins
Fred Fitzmeyer
Edward Stevens
Madge Dunderdale
Eber Belle Churchill
Yarmouth
N. S
Charles Perry
A. W. Marshall
Mabel White
Bertha Fitzmeyer
City Briefs Report Wagon Fall and Thefts
Joseph Kelly a Hawley and Casey teamster fell from his wagon on Dudley Street and was admitted to City Hospital with severe head injuries. A thief stole William J. Valentines overcoat worth eighteen dollars from 12 Claremont Park last evening. Henry F. Dyer of 46 Troy Street lost a sixteen dollar suit from his room yesterday afternoon.
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Joseph Kelly
Hawley & Casey
Dudley Street
City Hospital
William J. Valentine
Claremont Park
Henry F. Dyer
Troy Street
Moody committee to host final Tremont Temple talk
The Rev. Alexander McKenzie will speak at Tremont Temple next Monday at noon in the Moody committee’s final meeting. Moody expects prominent abroad speakers in the spring and summer sessions at Tremont Temple.
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Alexander McKenzie
D. D
Tremont Temple
Moody Committee
Moody
Warren A Haynes Dies at 55 in Boston Pneumonia
Warren A Haynes 55, prominent Boston grain dealer and Chamber of Commerce member, died this evening of pneumonia. Funeral service Monday at 1 PM from his late residence.
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Maynard
Warrena. Haynes
Chamber of Commerce of Boston
Senate Debates Arbitration Treaty and Senate Committee Plans
The Senate in executive session debated the arbitration treaty with remarks by Gray of Delaware and Thurston urging adopted amendments to limit scope and avoid policy questions. Olney rejected returning to Lord Salisbury’s plan on monetary damage issues as a topic. The session shifted to Senate committee organization with Democrats Republicans and Populists arguing about control and machinery.
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Washington
Senate
Gray
Delaware
Thurston
Lord Salisbury
Olney
Dr Landis a granny himself in medical reform clash
Boston letter-writer John Hamilton, M D., rebukes Dr S M Landis in a heated exchange over medical reform. Hamilton defends established regular practice, mocks Landis’s health reform stance, and questions his aging claims while urging adherence to traditional medicines and operations. He likens Landis to a preacher and asserts public health must rely on medicines and skilled physicians.
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S. M. Landis
Landis
Dr. Landis
John Hamilton
M. D
Boston
March
Fid dleback Pursues Heiress in Reorganization Plot
A Life brief notes Fid dleback telling an heiress of seeking large capital for a reorganization scheme. The exchange underscores his schemes as Castleton reports.
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Yankees
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Cambrides
DR. Schence
J. H. Schence
Ayet
Democrats
Association of Clubs
Geo. F. Williams
Tion
Tinues
Boston Rubber Company
Ladderman Bailey
No. 17
M’kinley
Parade
Mr. and
Mars
Canfield
Lodge
Gold Party
Niege
Albany
Revere’s
Boston Poster Printing CO
Pearl ST
Granny
Hamilton
Dr. L
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