Protection to Ships and Tariff Reform League Meeting
The Tariff Reform League dinner featured Hon. John E. Russell and John M. Forbes arguing for protections and shipping interests. Russell warned of wage cuts under tariffs while Forbes urged freeing shipbuilding and predicted a revival of American shipping with eventual free trade in ships and materials. Officers and a yearlong report by Secretary Emerson W. Judd praised outreach, publications, and statewide clubs, calling for more funds and volunteers for future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Forbes
John E. Russell
Tariff Reform F League
Tariff Reform League
Thorndike
Henry L. Kierce
Russell
Protection Party
Northwest
Great Britain
England
America
Chase
Clyde
W. N. Osgood
William Lloyd Garrison
C. Howard Milton
Robert Bleakie
George A. Dennison
Henry L. Pierce
James Russell Lowell
George Atkinson
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Eg Holmes
Isaac T. Burr
William R. Dupee
William E. Russell
Frederick ©. Prince
Patrick A. Collins
Thomas J
Gargan
William B. Rice
Henry Lee
Arthur I. Lyman
William Endicott, Jr
J. N. Dunham
W. L. Grant
Hersey B. Goodwin
Emerson W
Reform League Seeks Expanded Funds and Active Membership
Emerson W. Jupp notes the need for stronger finances and broader outreach to build public support for tariff reform. He urges more frequent public meetings, continued distribution of documents, and permanent staff to reach country towns, grow dues, and enlist members as multi‑role leaders to create decisive public opinion. Aimed at accelerating reform work amid favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
Massachusetts
State Street
League
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Washington
Reform Club of
New York
George F. Babbitt
Harry L. Kelly
James Means
Robert M. Burnett
Guilford White
James E. Farwell
John M. Corse
Edward H. Gilbert
Bogton Post
New York Reform Club
Carlisle
Mils
John E. Russell
Russell
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Henry W. Swift
Ira C. Hersey
John L. Nichols
Jabez Fox
Gilbert
Fariff
A. T. Lyman
Coe Cleveland
Jaime
Trusts
Ooe
Reform Clubs
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Cleveland Free Trade Club
Illinois Tariff Reform League
Maine
Vermont
Indiana
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Salem
Taunton
Fall River
Waltham
Boston Herald
Boston Post
Boston Globe
Springfield Republican
Globe
The
Messrs
Harvey N. Shepard
William L. Garrison
Josiah Quincy
General Hazard Stevens
New Bedford
Andover
South Framingham
Littleton
Attleboro
Enfield
Athol
Fitchburg
Bernardston
Shelburne Falls
Ashfield
Agawam
North Adams
Great Barrington
Brockton
Rockland
Quincy
Cambridge
Maiden
Everett
Woburn
Newton
Concord
Worcester
Northampton
Thorgan
American Protective Tari League
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Reform Club of New York
Treasury
Cleveland
Emerson W. Jupp
Obituary for William H. Barnum Former Democratic Leader
The Hon. William H. Barnum, longtime chairman of the Democratic national committee, died at Lime Rock Conn at 9 45 am after a brief illness and a campaign season of feebleness Born September 17 1818 in Columbia County New York Barnum built a fortune in iron ore extraction and wheel making in Lime Rock He served in the Connecticut Legislature 1851 52 the U S House and as a Senator He led Democratic campaigns in 1880 1884 and 1888 and played a pivotal role in party finance and strategy Other deaths noted include Carl Rosa in Paris and William S Dunn in Meriden and a Dorchester centennial observance with services and plantings.
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William H. Barnum
National Democratic Committee
Lime Rock
Conn
Mr. Barnum
New York
Columbia County
House of Representatives
O. H. Ferry
Connecticut
Democratic National Committee
Barnum
National Committee
Hewitt
Washington
Electoral Commission
Tilden
Augustus Schell
Pennsylvania
Greeley
Friends of
General
Hancock
William A. Wallace
Genera Branklin
Cleveland
H. B. Claflin & Co
New York City
Winthrop Hotel
Meriden
Italy
Columbus, O
Woodlawn Cemetery
Fordham
N. Y
The Holiday at Home Centennial Reflection
A commemorative column honors Washington and his presidency on Centennial Day. It praises his character and leadership, noting the guidance he provided through difficulties and urging successors to follow the course he laid out for the nation’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commemorating Washington at Old King's Chapel
At King's Chapel in Boston Washington worshiped with others as a century old church marked by unaltered walls. The service featured Rev. Brooke Herford, Rev. Dr. A P Peabody and others. Dr. Peabody extolled Washington as the founder of American liberty and unity, concluding with a thousand voices singing America and Old Hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Chapel
King’s Chapel
Washington
Boston
Brooke Herford
A. P. Peabody
Charles G. Ames
Briggs
Cambridge
Ecclesiastes
Peabody
George Washington
Republic
America
Jewish Observance Marks National Day at Orthodox Synagogue
At an Orthodox synagogue in a rare observance aligned with the President's proclamation and national celebrations, morning services followed by the amalgamated Jewish societies. Dr. Cohen opened with the Chief Rabbi Joseph of New York's proclamation urging participation in a land of liberty and equality before the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Joseph
New York
United States
Zara
Sabatta Morais
Philadelphia
Morais
Interdenominational Services Mark National Day Observance
Berkeley Temple hosts joint Shawmut Union and Berkeley churches service with readings from Washingtons inaugural address by Willis Boyd Allen and a Coffin address recounting US history. Catholic Masses and a Cathedral high mass honor the republic with tri color symbolism displayed atop the Sexton Williams office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Temple
Shawmut
Union
Berkeley
Robinson
Washington
Willis Boyd Allen
Charles Carleton Coffin
Nehemiah Boynton
Union Church
C. W. Dickinson
Alice C. Osborne
St. Paul’s Church
William J. Harris
Archbishop Williams
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Charlier
Father Fulton
Centennial observance sermons and church services noted
Charles Dennon served as master of ceremonies for the centennial events. Father Halpin delivered an eloquent sermon on Washington and union unity. Choir participants included Mrs. Lewis Ita Welch Donovan Fessenden and Lon Brine with vocal selections. Masses were held at Shawmut Avenue German church at 8, French Isabella Street at 9, with choir support from Mrs. Fournier and Father Reis dorf. Services in the North End drew large crowds at Italian Prince Street and Portuguese North Bennet Street churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dennon
Washington
Father Halpin
Lewis
Ita Welch
Donovan
Messrs
Fessenden
Lon Brine
Shawmut Avenue
Father Schleuter
Isabella Street
Father Ramey
Fournier
Father Reisdorf
North End
Prince Street
North Bennet Street
Harvard Centennial Service Highlights Washington’s Father of Country Title
Harvard marked its Centennial with a half hour service in Appleton Chapel led by Rev William Lawrence. Justin Winsor delivered the historical address tracing George Washington’s influence in forming the union, uniting colonies, and guiding a new nation. The speech urged reverence for Washington, the college’s first LL.D. recipient, as the Father of his Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Appleton Chapel
Glee Club
William Lawrence
Justin Winsor
Germany
George Washington
Washington
Winsor
New England
Virginia
New York
Centennial observances sweep Chicago and other cities
The article recounts widespread 100th anniversary observances on April 30 across Chicago and other cities. It notes early crowds assembling, 13 gun salute at Dearborn Park, bell ringing, church services, school programs, flag displays, and a 42 gun national salute. It mentions centennial hymns, parades, and notable gatherings in multiple locales including Washington inaugurations celebrations and local observances in Alexandria and nearby towns. Additionally, four men drown at the Columbia River cascades Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Chicago
Dearborn Park
Fifer
Plymouth Church
News This
S. F. Smith
D.D
America
St. Louis
Priorspurg
Washington
Alleghany Park
Cincinnati
Puirwapetenra
Alexandria
New York
Christ Church
Philip Slaughter
Cascades
Columbia River
Ore
Peter Hanson
Peter Boomer
John Larson
Lawrence Malstron
Parnell Denies Charges in Irish Questioning on Stand
London April 30 Parnell commission resumes with moderate attendance as Charles Parnell testifies. He says he did not know Delaney’s Amnesty ties, denied involvement with Fenian plots, and claimed never supporting murder or outrage. He added he feared not overthrow but constitutional action and denied complicity with Egan or the Invincible conspiracy. He met Paris contacts but did not contact Egan during parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parnell Commission
Parnell
Peter Delaney
Amnesty Association
Justice Lawson
Forster
Biggar
Ford
America
Cincinnati
England
Ireland
Mr. Dillon
le Caron
Mr. Egan
Earl Cowper
Mr. Forster
Burke
Messrs
Quinn
Byrne
Paris
Phenix Park
League
Carey
Mr. Byrne
Land and Labor League
New Books on Great Captains Draw Sharp Portraits
A review of Theodore Ayrault Dodge's Great Captains outlines six lectures on Alexander, Hannibal, Cesar, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick, and Napoleon. It praises concise analysis, expects a larger future work, and notes vivid portraits and enriched respect for war as art. The piece credits Ticknor & Co. of Boston as publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Alexander
Hannibal
Cesar
Gustavus Adolphus
Frederick
Napoleon
Hannibal Cesar
Theodore Ayrault Dodge
Boston
Ticknor & Co
Reminiscences of Flinn in Civil War campaigns
A harsh literary verdict on Aten M. Flinn’s Civil War memoirs. The private in the Thirty-Eighth Massachusetts recounts Port Hudson Red River and Shenandoah campaigns under Banks and Sheridan in a dry style likened to official War Department reports. Boston publisher Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn
Louisiana
Virginia
Thirty
Massachusetts
Port Hudson
Red River
Banks
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
War Department
Governor Ames Sails From Portland to Buenos Ayres
The schooner Governor Ames departed Portland Maine yesterday morning bound for Buenos Ayres. A large crowd gathered to witness the departure.
Samoan Conference Secreteries Appointed and Peace Hinted
Dr Arendt and Mr Beauclerk named secretaries to the Samoan conference Count Herbert Bismarck, speaking French, disavowed any German aim at aggrandizement beyond existing treaties Sir Edward Malet and Mr Kasson echoed the line Kasson suggested the United States seeks a basis that preserves Samoan autonomy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Arendt
Beauclerk
Count Herbert Bismarck
Germany
Count Herbert
Edward Malet
Kasson
United States
Paris Meeting Ends in Confusion Over New Company
About two thousand people attended a Comptoir d'Escompte gathering in Paris on April 80. After a noisy discussion the majority agreed to settle the concern s obligations and form a new company. The meeting ended in confusion as a proposal to appoint ten shareholders as a surveillance committee failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Comptoir d’Escompte
Class of ’69 Reunion and Notable Arrivals
The association of the class of 1869 at Charles Town High School held its third annual reunion and supper at Young’s with Frank Reed presiding and R. B. Hardy as secretary. New officers named: Frank Vose president, R. B. Hardy secretary, and W. C. Paine treasurer. Numerous arrivals listed by hotel, including Dr. William Tod Helmieth and Dr. G. H. Lyman in Brunswick and G. C. Van West in Fredericton, with guests from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Montreal, and other cities.-
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Charlestown High School
Young
Frank Reed
R. B. Hardy
Frank Vose
W. C. Paine
W. F. Falk
Lydia Thompson
United States
E. R. Locke
Keene, N. H
Brunswick
William Tod Helmieth
New York
G. H. Lyman
Boston
G. C. van West
Fredericton
N. B
William Lawrence
Atlantic City
N. J
J. L. Stephen
Washington
Charles D. M
E. J. Curley
Lexington
D. M
New Mexico
A. E. Bliss
Philadelpia
T. A. Boyd
Glasgow
Albert Maull
Henry Tilton
Littleton
N. H
Damiel Barnard
Franklin
J. L. Spring
Lebanon
N. H Tremont
E. B. Seymour
Niagara Falls
J. M. Wiley
R. A. Stranahan
Buffalo
George F. Bosterick
Toronto
Y. Chaddock
Lacrosse City
Mich
Quincy
George J. Robbins
Chester
I. Cheney
Saratoga
Charles B. Breck
Claremont
Tavern
Thomas S. Fuller
John B. Hills
Chicago
E. E. Goodwin
Sprinsfield
D. J. Handell
Achias
Me. Revere
S. C. Clark
Lakeville
R. W. Black
Gardner
Adams
H. L. Balch
Brooklyn
Harding
Rochester
N.Y
W. H. Storkey
St. Louis
C. E. Gladis
Montreal
George Richardson
Philadelphia
Carl Kullberg
Axel Hattinson
Sweden
H. B
Business troubles in Essex count insolvency court
In the case of Eugene A. McCarthy of Lawrence a dividend of 17 cents on a dollar has been declared. In the case of Rich & Woodbury of Salem a first dividend of 30 percent has been declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Eugene A. McCarthy
Lawrence
Rich & Woodbury
Salem
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WM. Lloyd Garrison
Jendome
Ae Ewer
Wheeler-Butterworth
F. H. Hurd
David A. Wells
Lee
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Harvard Improvement Association of
Harvard and
Gleason Streets
Hiram Orcutt
Charles A. Young
Harrison
W. A. Morey
Hart
Winfield
F. Smith
Special Commission
Egan
NEW Books
Johann Hoff
Moritz Eisner
Eisner & Mendelson CO
Barclay St
Karson
W. H. Thompson
Ravens
B. F. Craigie
George K. Thompson
Lansingburg
And
G. Leavitt
Williams & Everett's
Boylston St
Park Sq
Kersey and Melton
E. C. Thompson
Washington ST
Old South
Roller
Mark
ALL Grocer Quaker Mill Co
Ravenna
Ohio
Norman McDonald & CO
Brattle Street
Mass
Mt. Auburn
Watertown
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