Senate Debates on Copyright Bill End With Adjournment
The debate centered on restricting foreign authors and a provision requiring United States printed copies for the congressional library. Key figures included Call Chace Jones Kenna and Gray. The West amendment was rejected and the Jones strike-out amendment led to further discussion before the Senate adjourned at five.
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Call
Chace
American Authors. the Question Was Taken On Mr. West
Jones
Arkansas
Congressional Library
United States
Jones, Chase
Kenna
Gray
Chase
Yeas
Senate
House Debates Tariff Bill and Internal Revenue Policy
In Washington on April 30 the House met in committee to discuss the tariff bill. Representatives debated the Democratic shift on internal revenue, Southern resistance to the system, and the implications of repealing whiskey taxes. They tied tariff reform to broader battles over taxation, industry protection, and relations with Britain.
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Washineton
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Democratic Party
South
Minnesota
Nelson
Rayner
Maryland
Standard Oil
Henderson
Iowa
Gallinger
New Hampshire
England
America
New England
Great Britain
Who Struck OBrien in Lawrenc e April Row
In Lawrence on the last license day a group of six men drank at John J Delanys saloon. A fight left William OBrien with a five inch deep head wound after a beer bottle strike. Initially Griffin the bartender was named but OBrien later identified Michael Regan as the assailant. Griffin Regan were jailed with Desmond detained as a witness.
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Lawrence
Specran
John J. Delany
Oak Street
William O’brien
James
Butcher
Griffin
Michael Regan
O’brien
Regan
Richard Desmond
Obituary of John T. Smith Marine Reporter and Merchant Exchange figure
John Tyrrel Smith a longtime marine reporter and Merchants Reading Room figure died at his home Sunday night born in Boston in 1815 and educated in public schools He helped build the Merchants Exchange news room with Robert E Hudson and conceived a Nantasket marine telegraph which aided Cunard steamers He remained popular for his hospitality and liberal deeds leaves a widow a son and a daughter funeral at St Josephs Church Circuit Street Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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John Tyrrel Smith
Merchants’ Reading Room
Mr. Smith
Boston
The
Post
New Orleans
Baltimore
Merchants’ Exchange
John T. Smith
Robert E. Hudson
Nantasket
Highland Light
Parker
Cunard
Exchange
Hudson and
Smith
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
Strike Ends at Boston & Sandwich Glass Works
Sandwich workers learn the nationwide strike declared off after the union says rule 7 on apprentices was conceded. The local Flint Glass Workers' Union sees a win after a long battle, with the cooperative factory to be completed and directors to meet soon. If approved, men may return to work within a week to 50 days.
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Sandwich
Boston & Sandwich Glass Works
United States
Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Boston
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Sparr
Pyle's Pearline Critique Sparks Praise Parable
In a brief item, a writer notes that bnvy serves as a form of praise and comments on the pointed criticisms aimed at Pyle's Pearline. The piece frames praise and attack as intertwined in the era's rhetoric.
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Pyle
Dull Day on the Hill Reports Quiet Session in State House
Lawmakers passed little public business as private bills dominated a slow afternoon. The Onset Street Railway case advanced a step, while the Senate twice suspended rules to take up new matters. Remonstrances opposed the Hartford & Connecticut Western railway project from Springfield toward the Connecticut line.
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State House
House
Onset Street Railway
Wareham
Senate
Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad
Springfield
Connecticut State Line
Boston Senate Proceedings From 1889 In Brief
Remonstrances against Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad from Lee Stockbridge Pittsfield and Great Barrington cited. Boston poor relief bill to hold $1,000,000 in real and personal property reported. No action on adjutant general or military affairs report. Rules suspended to permit Boston police defense expenses with council approval. A $400 salute authorization for Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company 250th anniversary approved. Bay State Gas Company works visit invited. Special committee plan for Boston government accommodations proposed. Connecticut River bridge Holyoke South Hadley amended. passed to engrossed. Salary increase for attorney general debated. action postponed. Calendar items disposed. mortgage loan firms liquor license limits estates settlements on agenda. Caucus regulation bill assigned May 8. Police signal system extension for Boston scheduled. Several engrossed bills and statutory updates passed.
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Lee, Stockbridge
Pittsfield
Great Barrington
Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad Company
Springfield
Connecticut
Boston
Glines
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Kimball
Bay State Gas Company
Senate
Southworth
House
Connecticut River
Holyoke
South Hadley
Sleeper
Hill
New York & New England Railroad Company
City of
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Agricultural College
House Proceedings: Bills on Penalties and Charters face Debate
In Salem, Mr. Symonds moved to double penalties for tramps and fix a minimum, but the bill was rejected while the report passed. The American Board petition to hold meetings out of state was admitted with Senate concurrence. Other measures were deemed inexpedient or postponed, including insolvency acts and inland fisheries, as a railroad rights bill advanced to a third reading 72 to 36.
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Symonds
Salem
American Board
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Sohier
Beverly
Sewall
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Onset Street Railway Company
Massachusetts Indian Association Meeting in Channing Hall
A Boston gathering of the Massachusetts Indian Association chaired by Mrs. Bullard heard reports from branch groups with only Dedham sending a representative. Miss Mary Dewey spoke on Omaha Reservation missions, urging funds from Massachusetts women to buy lumber for tables and benches to lift Indians from eating on the ground. Two gentlemen with pressed hats contributed as a collection was opened.
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Channing Hall
Massachusetts Indian Association
Dedham
Mary Dewey
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Miss Dewey
Salvation Army celebrates eighth anniversary with grand parade
The Salvation Army marked its eighth anniversary with a grand demonstration at Tremont Temple. A street parade from Washington to Tremont showcased red jackets and black gowns, followed by officers presenting their service stories amid rousing, raucous cheers from spectators.
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Tremont Temple
Washington Street
Washington
Boylston
Tremont
Edwin Day
Booth
Johnny Mahoney
Brown
Worcester
Harris
Cambridgeport
Connecticut
Harvard
Kline
New Bedford
May Pilot Chart notes transatlantic route and obstructions
The May issue of the North Atlantic pilot chart reports generally calm conditions with weekly storms north of 40 N. It records ice near Newfoundland, icebergs near 41 63 N 50 W, and a warm current drift toward the Caribbean. Obstructions along the coast are listed with several wrecks removed after U S Navy searches from late March.
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British Isles
Long Island Sound
Nova Scotia
United States
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Sable Island
Azores
Gulf of Mexico
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Hatteras
Newfoundland
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Northunberland Straits
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Caribbean Sea
Patrican
Sears
Gertrude
Mobile
Little Cayman Island
West Indies
Pernambuco
Brazil
Gulf of Darien
Jamaica
O. F. Heyerman
U.S.N
U. S
U.S. Coast Survey
Blake
Ott
Salem
Pamet
Sankaty Light
Monomoy Point Light
Nantucket New South Shoal
Newcastle City
Whale Rock
Henry H. Olds
Judith Point
Mary A. Drury
Falkner
Fenwick’s Island
Turkey Point
Elk River
Winter Quarter Shoal
Lawbert’s Point
Ene
Marion
Cape Henry Light
KE. B. Everman
Cape Henry W
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Samuel
Bodies Island Light
Hatteras Light
Mississippi River
Point Celeste
Shannon
Despatch
Cowles
New Jersey
Sandy Hook
Cape May
Navy Department
E. C. Knight
Marietta Steelman
Mary Heitman
Eph
American
Massachusetts Women Aid Indian Protégé Efforts
Miss Dewey speaks on charity drives as women from Massachusetts and allied groups mobilize to aid Native peoples. Mrs. Charles Shelton remarks on needs and methods to assist the Indian, noting the women’s providential role and the danger of hardship without the fundraising drive.
Merchants Week circulates for Boston wholesale ties
Boston merchants announce Merchants Week May 14 to 19 with half-rate rail tickets to Boston for northern New England and New York dealers. Reduced hotel rates at United States, Quincy, American House, Tremont. eligibility requires prior notice to George Hutchinson by May 9 to receive tickets.
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New England
New York
Boston & Albany
Maine
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain
United States Hotel
Quincy, American House
Tremont House
Merchants’ Committee
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
George Hutchinson
Merchants’ Committee of
Merchants
Cambridge Fire Alarm Hearing On Tampering Claim
Mr Stevens a mentor of the Cambridge fire alarm striker placed in the Central Square Baptist Church tower last fall testified before the fire department committee about alleged tampering by unknown persons. The striker was found dirty and rusted due to poor upkeep by superintendent Bilaisdeil. The committee will decide action next Monday evening.
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Stevens
Central Square Baptist Church
Cambridge
Committee On Fire Department
Bilaisdeil
Marked Down Brussels Carpets At Joel Goldthwait Co
Market absorbs marked down Brussels carpets offered by Joel Goldthwait & Co. with steady demand. Consumers seek affordable floor coverings as prices drop and supply remains ample in local shops.
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Joel Goldthwait & Co
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Sifolk
John B. Manning
Buffalo
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Phenix Brewin Company
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Roxbury
Gail Phoenix Brewing Company
J. W. Keita
Court Street
J. W. Kerra
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Colector
State Stree Lock
L. Saltonstall
Watervilet Arsenal
West Troy
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Col Ord
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