Tracy to push ten new cruisers and expanded navy plan
Secretary Tracy will back ten new cruisers with about 40 000 tons total and assign tonnage and design to a naval board. He seeks to raise enlisted ranks to about 10 000, add shipyards in Boston and San Francisco, and create three Pacific coaling stations with improved equipment.
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Canton Letter Writer Seeks Influence in Speaker Fight
A Canton, Massachusetts, legislator, Hon. Elijah A. Morse, is accused of sending letters to rival candidates, including Burrows and Cannon, suggesting committee placements and backing, while denying a broad endorsement. Burrows confirms a letter proposing committees, Morse denies promising support. Cannon says no letters passed between them.
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Resignations at the Pension Office Shakeup
William S Brock of the District of Columbia 1800 clerk in the Pension Office has been removed He was chief of the office during part of General Black s administration The resignations of J Edgar Engle of Pennsylvania the assistant chief of the record division and George A Bond of</s>
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Pension Office scandal prompts suspensions and dismissals
In the Western division of the Pension Office two clerks face halted pensions after re ratings. Commissioner Tanner demanded restitution for the misdrawn funds, but the men claim they cannot repay. General Raum ordered future payments stopped until the alleged overpayments are recovered, while Secretary Noble resists appeals and pursues likely dismissals for all pensions drawn outside the regular process.
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Duty on moulded glass discs in Boston customs
Assistant Secretary Tichenor directed Boston customs to stop admitting free of duty moulded glass discs with polished edges used to claim defect-free status. The department rules these items are properly dutiable as either glass manufactures or glass cut articles.
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Presidential Appointments Include Philadephia Officers
The President made several appointments today in Philadelphia. Thomas J. Powers of Pennsylvania was named naval officer of customs in the district of Philadelphia. John J. Ridgway of Pennsylvania was named surveyor of customs in the district of Philadelphia.
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Treasury Surplus Totals $48 Million After Pension Deductions
Government receipts amount to $23,000,000 this month while expenditures reach $10,000,000 leaving a preliminary surplus of $13,000,000. Pension payments will cut this by $8,500,000 bringing the month’s surplus to $48,000,000 as announced by the Treasurer.
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Silver Price Advances in London to Four Forty Four Pence
The Mint director notes London silver rises to 444d per ounce, a multi year high. The standard silver dollar values at 74.7 cents.
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Republican Caucus Called for Fifty-First Congress
Republican Representatives elect to the Fifty first Congress will hold a caucus at noon Saturday Nov 30 to nominate candidates for Speaker clerk doorkeeper postmaster and chaplain.
Straws From State Street on Market Rise and Reorganization
The New York market closed with strength near the end as Cotton Oil rose on certificates deposited signaling a successful reorganization. Wisconsin Central is touted as the cheapest stock based on intrinsic merit with a growing territory, while Sugar, Reading, Atchison and Oregon Short Line show dynamic moves. News of Lamson treasury activity is denied and plans for a Thomson-Houston plant at East Chattanooga are reported alongside evolving rail and electric transport ventures.
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Melodies From Nature by Wordsworth Setting England in Verse
Worpsworth presents a photogravure illustrated edition of Wordsworth scenes from his home and England, with original designs by Hiram Barnes. Quarto cloth price five dollars, full morocco eight dollars. A charming memorial of the poet and Merrie England in the Lake District.
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Wyndham Towers Praise From Major Papers
Critics call Aldrich a versatile writer whose work blends history and passion with graceful style. The Boston Advertiser lauds his vivid human passions and masterful craft, the New York Tribune praises clear thought and delicate phrasing, and the Boston Post highlights his twin talents as storyteller and poet.
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The First Countess of Wessex and Other Works
A catalog style listing of works and authors including The First Countess of Wessex by Thomas Harpy with light illustrations by Remnmart and Parsons, A Golden Wedding by Ruth McEnery Stuart with Frost illustrations, and multiple other titles with author and illustrator credits.
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Miedusa’s Head
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Publishers Offer Mail Order Book Sale
For sale by all Booksellers Sent by mail post paid on receipt of price by the Publishers.
READY TODAY CINQ MARS EDITION BRINGS ILLUSTRATED VIGNY CLASSIC
Alfred de Vigny’s Conspiracy under Louis XIII translated by Hazlitt. Two volumes cloth binding with thirteen large etchings by Gaujean and numerous in text illustrations. Published by Little, Brown & Co Boston priced six dollars net.
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Marriages Recorded in Boston and Nearby Towns
Notices show multiple marriage registrations including Charles H Blankenburg and Lusilla Algee of Boston on Nov 21 by Rev M K Deming in this city. Woodbury Jones and Amelia Johnston of Westboro wed Nov 15 by Rev Walcott Fay. Harlem Lawrence wed Martha E in a Nov 20 ceremony. Everett A Marsh of Boston wed Mabelle Alger of Cambridge on Nov 20 conducted by Rev W S Alexander.
Death notices from Boston area obituaries November entries
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with locations including South Braintree Roxbury Portland Chelsea and Jamaica Plain. Names include Martin Bannon Thomas Cahill James Foley Katherine Gordon Orrin Hamilton Alexander Johnston Judge Pond Jane Roberts Henry Siders Richard Sisson Susan Thaxter and Charles M Wolcott with ages from 34 to 88 and funeral details for Katherine Gordon at 11 Lambert Avenue Roxbury on Monday at noon.
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West End railroad scheme details emerge
An old report of a West End plan intensifies as rumors claim the company bought out Ames to reimburse last year’s elevated road charter fight. The figure whispered ranges from 25 000 to 40 000 dollars, and a prominent city figure is said to be approached to obtain a legislative charter.
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Steamer Manhattan Sunk Off Maryland Coast
The revenue steamer Manhattan sank after a collision with a four masted schooner off Fenwick Island Light. Captain Jenney and fourteen crew members reached New London with the dead Chief Engineer Hayden. One drowning occurred during lifeboat escape. other crew and three passengers may be saved.
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Horsford's Acid Phosphate Aids Recovery
Dr Lorenzo Waite of Pittsfield Mass reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for about eight weeks to treat a patient with nervous prostration and dyspepsia. After exclusion of other remedies the patient improved from extreme emaciation, stomach irritable to liquids and solids, and an experienced physician called in declared the case incurable. The acid phosphate led to restoration of health.
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Girt Epc Train Praised by New England Routiners
The 5 p.m. Shore Line Express to New York is dubbed Girt Epc by travelers. Observers claim the rival service is the finest in New England, highlighting competition on the line.
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Mr. Cable Tales Highlight Creole Life in Past Century
Published today the tales weave common interest through vivid glimpses of French Creole civilization from past and present centuries. Illustrations accompany the text with notable curiosity.
The Silent South Revised and Enlarged Edition
Guorex W. Cable expands his social problem study with ex Senator Johnston and E A Orr letters. Open letters discuss the convoy of social issues in the South and the convict lease system.
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