Free Iron and Coal Tariff Fight Divides Massachusetts Republicans
In the General Court the Free Iron and Coal petition spurs sharp tariff debates as Wardwell and Sprout wings clash. Resolutions favoring coal, coke, and iron ore duties trigger party rifts, with leaders sensing a broader national-assembly trap and several members swayed by procedural maneuvers and precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
House
Wardwell
National Party
Hayes
Lynn
Sprout
Worcester
Gould
Chelsea
Tucker
New Bedford
Congress
Massachusetts
Mr. Hayes
J. O. Burdett
Republican State Committee
Mrr. Sohier
Beverly
Republican State Central Committee
Taft
Messrs. Hayes
McDonough
Boston
Quincy
Sohier
Morison
Ohio
Cleveland
Maine
Pennsylvania
Kelley
Internal Revenue
Glasgow
Fr. Quincy
Myreney
Cook
Weymouth
Ohier
Washington
Clagverhill
Howland
J. Frederick Rogers
Elouse
Dewey
Committee On Federal Relations
Moreau of
Spencer
Congress of the
United States
Congress of
McNary
Yeas
Greenough
Wakefield
Messrs. Baker
A. Davis
Day
Durant
Cambridge
Minor House Measures Pass on Visits and Reports
The House adopted orders allowing the committee on prisons to visit New York City and Philadelphia and the committee on railroads to visit Providence R I. An order set April 11 for final reports from joint committees. A measure to extend the chamber to the National Editorial Association for the week ending June 28, 1890 was adopted. Proposals restricting alien employment on public works, limiting labor hours for women and children, and capping railroad passenger fares were labeled inexpedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Committee On
New York City
Philadelphia
Providence
R. I
Chamber of the
House of Representatives
National Editorial Association
Franchises Of Electric Companies Debated In Senate
The Senate debated suspending the twelfth joint rule to let electric light companies petition to mortgage their franchises. Senator Donovan warned the bill could create monopolies and centralize control, while Senator Baker supported suspension. The vote stood 23 to 17 in favor, and the order was introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
E. J. Donovan
Commonwealth
Baker
Against Fake Auction Sales Bill Passes Engrossed
The Senate debated a license fee bill on selling stock in towns after May 1. Dwinell sought an explanation, Hunt warned of potential double taxation, Pinkerton urged no recommitment, Parker and Davenport opposed recommittal. The bill was not recommitted and moved to engrossment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dwinell
Hunt
Middlesex
Pinkerton
Worcester
Parker
Davenport
Senate Measures Seek City Sewer System and Bank Acts
Senate reports authorize Gloucester to build a sewerage system and revise reports from 1861 to 1865. Bills include biennial state officer elections, eligibility for savings banks, and membership forfeiture rules. Passed to be engrossed include Lilte Forgeries Prevention Company, Lenox Savings Bank, and Edison Electric Dominating Company. House amended women work hours law, and an annexation petition for Longmeadow to Springfield was acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gloucester
Adjutant-General
General Court
Savings Banks Corporations and Institutions of Savings
George Lower
Boards of Health
Litle
Lenox Savings Bank
Lenox
Berkshire
Edison Electric Dominating Company
New Bedford
New York
Pennsylvania
Springfield
Longmeadow
Boston Committee Hears Debate on Debt and Tax Limit Increase
The Boston committee on cities heard arguments on the mayor’s petition to raise the debt and tax limit. Moody Merrill and Herbert L. Bardine for the Boston Citizens' testation argued against the petition, reviewing the evidence. City Solicitor Bailey outlined reasons to grant the increase before the hearing closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Committee On Cities
Moody Merrill
Herbert L. Bardine
Boston Citizens’ Testation
Bailey
Advocating Free Wool Hearing on Tariff Petition
The federal relations committee held a hearing on Robert C. Bleakie’s petition for a free wool resolve. Arthur T. Lyman of Lowell Manufacturing Co cites the wool industry’s poor condition and tariff duties’ role, arguing duties raise wool prices and complicate fashion and manufacturing changes. He notes high rates on fine worsted and course wool, suggesting the system is artificial and unsustainable amid international competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Federal Relations
Robert C. Bleakie
Henry C. ‘Whatcher
Arthur T. Lyman
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Metcalf
France
Germany
Free Wool Advocates Clash With Tariff Dissenters in Hearing
In a heated hearing's end many speakers urged free wool to aid the woollen industry and consumers. Proponents argued tariff duties harm both growers and manufacturers, citing Britain’s free wool and limited U.S. supply. Opponents warned removal would raise consumer costs and harm wages, while noting carpet and coarse wools faced adverse duties. The session closed without further remonstrance.
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England
Fairbanks
Bigelow Carpet Company
at_ Clinton
Houston
Bartford Carpet Company
Dobson
Philadelphia
United States
Thatcher
Great Britain
William Lloyd Garrison
Palmer
Garrison
Boston
Mr. Garrison
America
Euwin M. White
Australia
New England
Bacteria lecture and ethics talk draw crowded audience
Dr F W Elliott spoke on bacteria before the Ladies Physiological Institute, detailing forms, reproduction, and the bacterial world, followed by Mr William M Salter’s Harvard Club lecture on What Ethics Can Do for Us. Elliott described bacteria as vegetable forms, their four shapes, and rapid growth. Salter argued ethics extends beyond science, guiding justice, love, and societal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Elliott
Ladies’ Physiological Institute
Shott
William M. Salter
Senders
Harvard Philosophical Club
Palmer
Salter to Speak in Pierce Hall on Reforms
Mr. W. M. Salter of the Society for Ethical Culture Chicago will address a Boston audience in Pierce Hall this afternoon. His talk, Reforms Good Men Might Agree About, promotes a universal religious aim: cultivating a higher moral life as the end of religion. Admission is free, by invitation of Boston Ethical Culture members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
Pierce Hall
W. M. Salter
The
Society For Ethical Culture
Chicago
Sanders ‘Theatre
Cambridge
Boston
The Flower Show Opens A Season Of Color At Horticultural Hall
A vivid note on early spring blooming and the flower show at Horticultural Hall. The piece celebrates nature and art in flowering displays, mentioning exotic marvels, scent, and shared delight. It recalls Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis's fondness for the local exhibits and invites readers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Gray Otis
Horticultural Hall
Harvard Men Surprised by Herrick Resigns Captainship
Captain R F Herrick of the Harvard crew resigns the captaincy after a letter to crew candidates stating he is not among the eight best. James Pendleton Hutchinson, 90, of Philadelphia, elected captain. he rowed last year and played end rush on the fall eleven and holds leadership roles in campus clubs and the Harvard Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
R. F. Herrick
University
Herrick
J. R. Finlay
F. Herrick
James Pendleton Hutchinson
Philadelphia
DokKc
Hasty Pudding Club
Harvard Athletic Association
Alumni Form St Pauls School Club to Aid Harvard Ties
Last evening alumni now at Harvard organized the St Pauls School Club to advance Harvard interests and connect alumni socially. Officers elected include President H Chalfant 90 and Secretary I Everett 91. Harvard Athletic Association winter meeting entries listed with numerous events and participants from Harvard Yale MIT and Amherst. L A Frothingham named permanent captain of the freshman nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s School
Harvard
St. Paul’s
H. Chalfant
C. 8. Matthews
R. P. Bowler
Harvard Athletic Association
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association
A. H. Howard
A. A
J. B. Henderson
J. P. Lee
A. A. Green
J. E. Morse
GT. Tenney
Yale
W. L. Kitchel
J. GC. Wason
M. L
W. N. Duane
W. Shead
C. L. Bean
J. §. Crook
Walliams
C. D. Haywood
J. C. Warren
J.crade
W. Gansen
G. F. Cavanash
GB. Wiles
A. H. Young
I. J. Crane
M.I. T
H. Williams
P. Manchester
C. W. Leavenworth
L. A. Frothingham
Norse Fest Dag at Hollis Street Theatre
Misses Noa and Neilsen bring a Norwegian entertainment to Boston for Charity Club and Law and Order League. They will perform with additions and improvements on April 17 and 18 at 2 pm. Rev Edward A Horton explains tableaux while Professor Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen reads selections. Tickets selling fast. law and order members may reserve at 28 School Street before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noa and
Neilsen
Boston
Citizens’ Law and Order League
Hollis Street Theatre
Edward A. Horton
Sioux City Valley Land Co Stock Endorsed as Safe Investment
C W Baldwin and Co of the Equitable Building announce their recommendation of stock in the Sioux City Valley Land Company as a safe and profitable investment. The firm has personally examined the property and will provide any facts of interest to potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Valley Land Company
C. W. Baldwin & Co
Equitable Building
Ventura new yacht rivals Clara in upcoming season
Henry D. Tiffany plans Ventura a 67ft keel boat built in New York with 4400 sq ft sail, long overhang stern, clipper stem, and two stateroom cabin to race in June events. Ventura will be launched in May and entered in all June races. Columbia Yacht Club lists officers including Commodore William H. Rowe and Secretary Charles A. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
New York
Henry D. Tiffany
Sawyer
Ventura
Columbia Yacht Club
William H. Rowe
Henry ©. Rosemond
Richard P. H. Abell
Charles 4. Armstrong
Joseph A. Weaver
Henry Schwartz
Henry van Schaick
George Taylor
George R. Stone
E. Fowler Gore
Christian H. Kruse
William EF. Kinzey
Isaac M. Vail
William H. Harrison
Oxford Wins Boat Race Reported Fast by Cable
The Direct United States Cable Company quickly relayed Oxford's victory in the Oxford Cambridge boat race on Tuesday arriving in Boston within ninety seconds. The American Watch Company stockholders reelected President E C Fitch Treasurer R E Robbins and the existing board. The Church of the Disciples holds its monthly social tonight in the vestry on Warren avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oxford
Boston
American Watch Company
E. C. Fitch
R. E. Robbins
Church of the Disciples
Warren Avenue
Indignant Common Council Passes Orders and Debates Lighting
The Common Council passed several measures including stationing a Beacon and Charles streets police officer, maintaining a Salem street reading room library, and forming a five member committee to study abolishing the Forest Hills grade crossing. Debates over firemen badges, lamp regulations, and city record printing followed, with a presentation badge to President Allen featuring thirty-two diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmmon
Beacon
Charles Streets
Salem Street
Forest Hills
D. F. Barry
R. F. Sullivan
Burlen
Ward 24
Hutchinson
Barry
Ward 16
Allen
Sullivan
Ward
Messrs. Hayes
Norris
Griffin
Lowell
Ward 13
Committee On Printing
Lonely death in Crescent Place lodging house
A 60 year old woman Mary Mullesney was found dead in an attic room at 15 Crescent Place. The body was decomposed and had been there for days. Inmates say she had been missing about two months with no known friends or relatives in the city. Police opened the room with a key from Officer Hogan. No cause beyond possible illness and old age is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Place
Mary Mullesney
Hogan
Station 3
Wanted to Avenge the Murder in Municipal Court
Charles Cowlishaw was arraigned in municipal court on a murder charge after killing his wife Wednesday night. The courtroom was crowded. Thomas Hudson, her father, rushed the prisoner in a menacing act before officers restrained him. Judge Parimenter ordered Cowlishaw sent to Charles Street Jail without bail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cowlishaw
Cowlishaw
Thomas Hudson
Charles Street
Parimenter
Faults in American Cooking Lectured by Mrs Abel
Mrs M H Abel lectured on The Faults in American Cooking before the Educational Union on Boylston street. She argued European meals cost less despite cheaper American raw materials and faulted American cooks for neglecting flavoring and culinary artistry while linking labor conditions to underfeeding and mood. She noted English breakfasts include a substantial second meal to supplement rolls and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Abel
Educational Union
Boylston Street
Europe
America
Courts and Supreme Judicial Court Proceedings Report
The March term grand jury filed about one hundred indictments chiefly for internal revenue violations in liquor sales without licenses. There are five perjury cases under naturalization law and several mails with scandalous material. Trial juries convene Tuesday. The Supreme Judicial Court docket lists cases: Barnes v Boardman finished. Mayo v Moritz. Venable v Beckenberg. Hills v Putnam unfinished. Equity docket and criminal cases set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Supreme Judicial Course
Commonwealth
Freto
Drvers
W. Allen
C. Allen and Hickmas
George W. Venable
Seaman Sues for Injuries on Nellie G Thurston
Superior Court record shows Nicholas Anderson sues George Clark for damages from injuries aboard the Nellie G Thurston on Jan 3 1888. Ship reached Grand Banks Jan 13 and captain allegedly mishandled tackle causing a severe facial injury. Resumed. jury out. Attorneys listed. Second case involves Daniel L. Barry vs James H Malone for 359 dollars for wagon beer and bottles. defense asserts goods were sold to Martin. Resumed. jury out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Nicholas Anderson
George Clark
Nellie G. Thurston
Grand Banks
Plaitiff
J. M. Browne
Russell
C. W. Bartlett
Clinton Gage
Daniel L. Barry
James H. Malone
Martin
P. J. Doherty
W. H. H. Emmons
Superior Court Docket Report From March Term
March sessions concluded with larceny sentence for Thomas Connors four years in States Prison. O W Alden fined thirty dollars for adulterating pepper and milk adulteration fines. John Stripp also fined thirty dollars. All trials finished. grand jury slated to report April 7.
Lowell court awards $175 in tort case and notes verdicts
In Middlesex County Superior Court Lowell on March 27 the case of Frank L. Hill v Frank N. Stearns ended with a $175 verdict for the plaintiff for injuries suffered while operating an extractor at the defendant's Lowell laundry. The record also lists another action, James Lynch administrator v Patrick Queenan et al for $10,000 over a barrel bursting near the Boston and Maine freight house, with trial ongoing. Additional docket entries include various cases and a few minor notes.
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Middlesex, Is
Lowell
Sherman
Frank L. Hill
Frank N. Stearns
Saids
Bratt & Quinn
Frederick Lawton
Plaintift
P.d. Hear
G. F. Piper
William IF. Courtney
Varnum
Burke
Lowell H
Dracut
Thompson v Kennard and Thompson v Boston & Maine rail line
Essex County court reports recount two tort actions. First, D J Lowell sues C E Kennard for trespass claiming illegal attachment of exempt household furniture and a keeper placed in the home. Second, L Thompson minor sues Boston and Maine railroad for 10000 dollars in damages after a brakeman injury in Lawrence on Aug 17 1889 allegedly caused by rails left between tracks. he lost a leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Civil Court
Essex
Lawrence
J. P. Sweeney
N. N. Jones
W. H. Moody
J. T. Choate
G. L. Thompson
W. &. Thompson
Boston & Maine Railroad
E. T. Burley
Lincoln
Thompson
Boston
Ela
Yean
Maine RR
Catherine Buckley
Fox
Elizabeth Buck- Maine RR
Sullivan
Parker
Lawrence & Maine RR
Gas Co
Fellows
Lane
Launcers
Adair
Lartiett
Finest French satines offered by Gilchrists on Winter Street
An excellent opportunity to purchase the finest French satines by R. and J. Gilchrist of Winter Street. The firm also displays a fine assortment of Scotch ginghams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
Salvation Oil Used Even in Honolulu Cough Remedy
The ad asserts Salvation Oil reaches cases wherever applicable and notes that Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is used in Honolulu, capital of the Sandwich Islands, as part of the remedy landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Dr. Bull
Knights Templars mark twenty fifth anniversary banquet
Hugh de Payens Commandery held a grand banquet at the American House last evening to celebrate twenty five years of the Knights Templars. About 150 guests attended including Right Eminent Sir James Swords as presiding officer and Eminent Sirs L. L. Fuller F. F. Preble F. E. Orcutt. Poetry and readings were provided by K. F. Whittemore and Miss Alice Yale. The event featured remarks on the organization and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh de Payens
Knights Templars
James Swords
L. L. Fuller
F. F. Preble
F. E. Orcutt
Internal Revenue
K. F. Whittemore
Alice Yale
Second Brigade Staff Association
Yourys
B. F. Peach, Jr
C. C. Fry
A. N. Sampson
A. Ingalls
J.P. Frost
A. A. Hall
Elijah George
W. J. Lambert
Li. E. Converse
S. K. Clarke
Choate
Phi Delta Phi
Harvard Law School
Thorndike
F. ©. Hantington
Guy Cunningham
P. A. Fotler
Tribune
J. Honore
A. C. Rounds
Harvard Odontological Society
Young
Canton
EK. DeWitt
Portland
S. W. McCall
Winchester
George KF. Iodgman
New York
Brunswick
A. Fell
Buffalo
N.Y
Joseph Walker
W.I. Carmody
John I. Davenport
Levi Pierce
Brooklyn
N. Y
States
B. W. van Vivck
Poughkeepsie
Daniel P. Cole
Springfield
A. W. Converse
Windsor Locks
Conn
Need Bixby
Adams
I. K. Bacon
St. Louis
C. W. Baldwin
FW. Andrews
St. Stephens
Smythe
Manchester
N. Jr
L. HH
Hersey
Garner
St. Joseph
Eaton
N. Stanton
L. C. Shelfey
Richmond
Inemont
George L. Walker
Hartford
P. F. Collins
Chicago
H. L. Nettleton
G. W. Powell
Quincy
E. H. Powell
Richford
A. MH. Joby
Bristol
N. J
C. Th. Buffum
Keene
N.H
J. Nichols, Jr
Trenton
A. C. Monson
Worcester
A. P. Doe
Davemont
C. A. Cottin
Nashua
N. H
G. Gilman
Exeter
George W. Plummer
New Haven
Joan Hansman
Newark
H. Fill
Belont
Wis
Bellows Falls
F. H. Peterson
Bridgton
E. V. Cordell
Baltimore
F. ©. Clarke and Wife
Lyman Kane
Providence
R. L. Clark
L. D. Hastings
Philadelphia
James L. Palmer
G. B. Cushing
O. P. Burnham
Essex
C. 1
Anthony, Proviedence
R. L
Boston Sunday School Union Special Session Held
The Boston Primary Teachers' Union will hold a special session at Chapel Hall Tremont Temple tomorrow at 2 p m. Noted specialists will give addresses on primary work and ingenious teaching methods will be illustrated. All Sunday school workers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chapel Hall
Tremont Temple
Man Runs Over by Train, Amputed Leg At Hospital
Last night about 10 30 Mr William G Parker aged about 28 was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital with his right leg crushed and amputated above the knee. He had been run over by a train on the Fitchburg railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Parker
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fitchburg
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F. W. Eliott
P. Hutchinson
Philosophical Club
New York— Columbian Club
Ommon Council
Superior Criminal Court
Koval Bak Ina Powder Co
Wallat, N. Ye
Charles Craig
Bright
Craig
Craig Medicine CO
Passalc, N. Od
Mason & Hamlin
Crean and Piano Co
Blason& Uwamlin Ciall
Tremont Street
Oregon & Transcontinental Company
Regon & Transcontinental Company
Henry Villard
Sunday School Union
Solei’roprietors
Loston
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