Tariff in the Senate signals new tariff committee steps
Washington May 15. Senate finance committee creates a five member sub committee to push tariff legislation with Senator Morrill as chair. Sherman likely to head, with Republicans Allison Aldrich and others. Democrats Beck Harris Voorhees McPherson Vance named. Plan to substitute Senate bill for House bill and speed tariff revision. Also notes on signal service thermometers, Scott tariff speech distribution, Amelia Rives news, and local figures Moen and Hoar.
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Narrow escape for New York Express near East Street bridge
Devnam May 15. The New York Express on the New York and New England railroad narrowly avoided disaster when the rear car derailed on a wooden bridge near the East street station. The leading car followed. immigrants in the rear car were soaked but escaped with only scratches and bruises thanks to a guard rail at the bridge end.
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Suit Tests Division Demand for Continental Construction
New York on May 15 reports stockholders in New Haven sue Continental Construction and Improvement Company. A June 4 hearing in New Haven will decide appointing a receiver and winding up affairs. Stock sold to Fitchburg railroad paid in Fitchburg stock. trustees delay division awaiting settlement of lawsuits.
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Yale Spring Games Record Breakers in Poor Weather
The Yale Athletic Association held its annual spring games in New Haven on May 15 with about 200 spectators under threatening skies. Two intercollegiate and Yale records fell as Sherrill won the 100 yards and 440 yard dash, Harmer set a mile mark, and several other events produced notable wins despite the rain soaking the track.
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Hatch Death Accidental in New York Case
Coroner resumes inquiry into broker Hatch’s death with Ferris testifying about notices to Mrs Scofield and Hatch. Jury rules death accidental, finds Hatch frightened by exposure and enticed to the house by Ferris and Mrs Scofield. both held on $5000 bail for grand jury.
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Methodist Conference Convenes with Fraternal Delegates Reception
New York May 15 Bishop Andrews presided at the Methodist Episcopal conference opening. A resolution by Rev S L Roberts to ease future delays and expenses over contested seats was sent to the state of the church committee. The commission on consolidation reported reorganizing benevolences with Foreign Missionary Society as a separate body and home missions merged into Church Extension and Sunday School societies. A prolonged debate led to a committee veto, and the house set next Tuesday for officers elections before adjourning for a 9 pm reception of fraternal delegates.
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Methuen mill to close amid tariff debate and free wool view
A. S. Leland & Co of Methuen, employing 160 workers, plans to shut its ten-set mill citing weak profits and tariff uncertainty. Owner Leland advocates free wool with a 40 percent compound duty on manufactured goods, warning ad valorem duties could depress payrolls and flood markets with foreign textiles while urging continued reliance on domestic wool and mutton production.
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What Republicans Must Show
An analysis argues Republicans must offer a candidate at least as good as Cleveland and prove they stand for reform. It questions Blaine’s candidacy, criticizes Ingalls as spokesman, and warns that party rhetoric and alliances threaten public morals and welfare. The piece uses sharp rhetorical contrasts to urge independent support only for credible reform.
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Edge Harris Co suits offered at record Boston low price
G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North Street advertise genuine Ed. Siarris cassi mere suits for today at 11.87 dollars, the lowest price ever seen in Boston.
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NSW moves to bar Chinese immigration with new bill
Sydney reporters note the Guthrie docks with 160 Chinese migrants refused landing by police. The premier says NSW will formally cable imperial authorities that immigrants lacking naturalization papers will be barred and that the assembly supports immediate passage of a bill to fully prohibit Chinese immigration.
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The Atchison Explosion at Fountain Col. May 15
A Santa Fe road collision and explosion at Fountain Colorado causes 60 000 in town losses and 75 000 in railroad damage. The death toll includes C F Smith Lawrence Weihart Mrs Weding H Hutchins and two unknown men. Wounded range from serious head injuries to broken limbs with many named injured.
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Wages Slump Triggers Strike at Rich and Woodbury Factory
Gloucester reports a strike at Rich and Woodbury's six month old shoe factory as operatives demand higher pay. Girls earn 2 to 5. Weekly wages cited. men cited under 126 a day. Owners in Salem advised workers to leave if price terms unsatisfactory.
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Market Roundup Notes Mixed Signals and Rail News
Markets were narrow with Reading and Richmond Terminal dominating activity in New York. Wheat fell 0.34 cents amid selling pressure as India and England outlooks improve. London Statist predicts future earnings use for expansion on the Mexican Central. Railroad leadership prospects at Union Pacific stir interest. no decision on a new general manager yet.
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Amusements and Theatres Schedule
Listings of shows and times across Boston venues: Elaine at Amusements and Park Theatre 7 45 pm, The Highest Bidder at Hollis Street 2 pm and 7 45 pm, Mazuli at Globe Theatre 2 pm and 7 45 pm, Prince Karl at Boston Museum 2 pm and 8 pm, Fatinitza at Boston Theatre 8 pm, Daddy Nolan at Howard University 2 pm and 8 pm, Zitka at Grand Opera House 7 45 pm, Battle of Khunker Hill at Cyclorama Tremont, and Battle of Gettysburg at Cyclorama Tremont 641.
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Auction notices set for today and Thursday sales
Real estate sales by S. R. Knights & Co. at 3 p.m. and L. Foster Morse at 3 p.m. Tomorrow morning Albert Howe & Co. in Brighton conduct auctions of carriages and real estate at 2 p.m. Thursday sales by L. Foster Morse at 2 p.m.
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Ames Goddet marriage at West Bridgewater May 10
MARRIAGES list several local weddings with names and dates. Howard Ames weds Catherine Goddet at West Bridgewater May 10. James Doherty weds Catherine Doherty in the city May 13. Morris Goldberg weds Detsey Jacobs in the city May 13. H Hayward weds Grace Dickerman in Somerville May 15. Claudius Laselle Jr weds Liz Spence Fernald in the city May 8.
List of Deaths May 13 to May 18 in City Records
Delia F. Cady aged 25 Frances L Cordes 87 years 1 month 18 days Wellington Chickering 72 James Dorr 5 ears 2 months Eliza P Dixwell 64 funeral Jamaica Plain May 18 Pearl Gates 82 Frances B Shut tleworth 70 Caroline Jacobs 71 8 months Mary E Kingston 36 7 months 11 days Annie E Medding to Marshall Shedd John Neilson 62 Johanna Nutter 78 Augustus T Pettingell 67 1 18 Adeline Pierce 84 10 5 Francis A Phelps 61 Annie J Stevens 38 Mark W Tate 69 Emma J Teed 17 10 Weir 19 7 months
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