Tariff debate on fishing industry and sailor protection
Speaker cites 1860s bounty reforms and 1880s salt drawback as benefits or losses to fishermen versus owners. Warns that high tariffs hurt industry, cause trusts, and allow foreign crews from Nova Scotia to undercut Gloucester shipworkers. Russell concludes with tariff policy notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Republican Party
Democratic Party
England
Eastport
Russell
Gloucester
Nova Scotia
Shelpburne
Yarmouth
Canal boat campaign mirrors slow progress in politics
The Journal notes a peculiarly apt canal boat metaphor for the Democratic pace toward success. It cites Senators Platt and Hawley planning Connecticut return to campaign, and Pow derly accusing Republicans of labor votes pressure and offers tied to Blaine, Harrison, and the labor bureau, detailing a rejected quid pro quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platt
Hawley
Connecticut
The
Hartford Courant
Cleveland victory labeled ruin for New Jersey industries
The New York Evening Post rebuts a labor scare linked to Cleveland by citing Tribune inquiries showing New Jersey manufacturers thrived over the past four years. Despite claims of ruin under Cleveland, many business leaders report profits and growth, with few voicing fear of factory closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
New York Tribune
Cleveland
New Jersey
the Evening Post
Tribune
Cleveand
Obituary of Samuel Kneeland M D Naturalist and MIT figure
Samuel Kneeland M D the noted naturalist and longtime Massachusetts Institute of Technology figure died of heart disease in Hamburg Germany on Sept 27. Born in Boston in 1821 he studied at Boston Latin School Harvard College 1840 Harvard Medical School 1843 and Paris thereafter. He taught anatomy at Harvard and served as secretary of the Boston Natural History Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Kneeland traveled and practiced medicine, served as army surgeon 1862–66, joined MIT as secretary and professor of zoön physiology, and lectured widely on volcanology and earthquakes. He published extensively including Wonders of the Yosemite Valley An American in Iceland and The Land of Hemp and Sugar. He spent later years in Denmark and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kneeland
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hamburg
Germany
Boston
Boston Latin School
Harvard College
Harvard Medical School
Paris
Harvard
Boston Dispens
Boston Natural History Society
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Brazil
Lake Superior
Hawaiian Islands
Burnside
New Orleans
Mobile
Iceland
New American Cyclopedia
The
American Cyclopedia
Awdry
Smith
Yosemite Valley
California
Philippine Islands
Lowell Institute
Cooper Union and
Panama
Japan
China
Philippine and Sandwich Islands
Straits Settlements
Ceylon
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Denmark
du Chailu
Senate tariff debate opens in tame Washington session
Washington October 8 The tariff debate in the Senate opened tamely with a small audience and dull proceedings. Senator Allison argued the bill's schedules though lacking liveliness, citing 48 cent per head sugar relief and higher duties on imports. Senator Vance ridiculed the Republican position while Senator Harris sought ten days for general discussion and Senators Hiscock Platt Cullom and Hoar prepared speeches. Hoar aims to secure manufacturers to back the coming senatorial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoton
Senate
Vance
North Carolina
Harris
Tennessee
Allison
Senator Hiscock
New York
Messrs. Platt
Connecticut
Cullom
Ilinois
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
Ing
Beck
McPherson
Indiana
Voorhees
House
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Glass
China
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Kentucky
Committee On Finance
Manning
Mr. Vance
Finance Committee
Henry Clay
England
Europe
New England
South
Rpublican
Senate Debates Tariff Bill and Riel Treason Case
In Washington the Senate debated the tariff bill and questioned the trial of Louis David Riel, with Blair seeking a presidential report on Riel's treason case and citizenship. The discussion then focused on revenue reductions, sinking fund implications, and the bill’s protection of American labor, as Allison explained the Senate measure versus the House version.
Senate Tariff Debate Highlights Protection or Free Trade
Senators discuss House and Senate tariff bills with Allison and Vance opposing the free trade direction. They debate revenue effects, sugar duties, tobacco, alcohol, and the impact on workers, farmers, and manufacturers, contrasting protectors’ aims with free trade advocates.
Senate debate on tariff bills ends with adjournment
The Senate adjourned at 4:50 after a debate on tariff reduction bills. Discussion centered on House vs Senate approaches to taxes, party responsibility, and opium import policy. Aldrich corrected Vance on opium, noting it was never in the bill beyond prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Treasury
Aldrich
Vance
Senate Committee On Finance
Hiscock
House Actions and Debates On Tariff Land District and Honours
In Washington the House debated a Florida bill for 200000 to curb infection affecting interstate commerce. Also discussed were banking committee discharge on a campaign fund investigation and a land district creation in Mississippi. Senate approved a Legion of Honor diploma for Brigadier General Absalom Baird. Wheeler of Alabama criticized the Senate tariff bill as pro monopolies. adjourned at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinoroy
Dougherty
Florida
United States
Mason
Ilinois
McMillin
Hitt
Senate
Absalom Baird
French Republic
National Order of the Legion of Honor
Mississippi
McRae
Arkansas
Public Lands Committee
Wheeler
Alabama
House
Llouse
Jerome C. Borden Named Treasurer of Union Savings Bank
Fall River notes Jerome C. Borden has been elected treasurer and started duties. National Union and Union Savings banks now operate under separate management. National Union Bank deposits total 110,586 with a 54,600 surplus and 382,618 in loans and discounts. savings bank report pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Form River
Jerome C. Borden
Union Savings Bank
National Union and Union Savings Banks
National Union Bank
Savings Bank
Borden
Fever Bulletin and Local Notices From 1888 Florida
Jacksonville reports 50 new fever cases and 4 deaths in the latest 24 hour period with total cases 8208 and deaths 205. Funeral of Edwin Martin noted. Masons issue a relief circular restricting further contributions. A Memphis health official’s note urges absolute isolation over stampedes as yellow fever spreads in the infected districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Robert Hayes
F. L. Elliott
C. Hare
Mack Barnes
Frank Marvin
Ambler, Marvin & Stockton
United States
Florida
N. R. Carter
A. W. Knicut
Memphis
Tenn
Associated Press
Decatur
Ala
Williams
Lizzie Jackson
Jerome Cochran
Relief fund total for Jacksonville sufferers noted
The relief fund now in the hands of City Treasurer Turner amounts to 14688 62 dollars, reflecting the community drive for aid to Jacksonville victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Turner
Macdonald says Liberals ready for surrender to United States
Ottawa Oct 8 Sir John Macdonald says in an interview the Liberal party is irretrievably committed to surrender by Canada to the United States under unrestricted reciprocity commercial union or annexation. He predicts the next federal election will be fought on these lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
John Macdonald
Dominion
Liberal Party
Canada
United States
Cheese Market Surges in Utica and Little Falls on Oct 8
Utica and Little Falls report an active cheese market with price gains and robust sales. Utica lists 400 boxes at 64 cents, 4060 at 10 cents, and large lots up to 3425 at 10 12 cents with several terms. butter meanwhile sees creamery at 34 35 cents. Little Falls records 290 boxes at 10 cents, 2112 at 10 14 cents, and 4264 at 10 1 4 cents with 786 boxes on commission. dairy and creamery fetch 21 22 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Little Falus
Captain Roberts Held for Trial in Brooklyn
United States Commissioner Hallett yesterday held Captain Roberts of the bark Mary Whitredge in 500 for trial in Brooklyn New York on a charge of beating one of his crew named Joseph Johnson while on the high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
United States
Hallett
Captain Roberts
Mary Whitredge
N. Y
Joseph Johnson
Banker Williams Ends Life Amid Wheat Squeeze Fallout
Francis W. Williams 61, senior partner of Williams Black Co., shot himself at the Grand Union Hotel in New York. Insomnia and distress over Hutchinsons wheat trouble and creditor leniency driven by firm’s crisis preceded the suicide. he left a note to his wife invoking life being unbearable for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis W. Williams
Williams, Black & Co
Grand Union Hotel
Hutchinson
Mr. Williams
Bosworth Stole $20 000 From Stafford Mills
Fort River Oct 8 Twenty thousand dollars is now stated to be the amount taken from Stafford Mills by A. E. Losworth the defaulting treasurer. His peculations were confined to the pay rolls. He drew excess for weekly payrolls then vanished after leaving his house last Tuesday. He was seen to Bowenville depot then boarded the 6 o clock train to Boston. No word from him since. Circulars sent to stock subscribers asking for paid amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort River
Stafford Mills
A. E. Losworth
Bosworth
Bowenville Depot
Boston
Mayor Hewitt Accepts County Democracy Nomination for Mayor
New York Oct 8 Mr Hewitt tonight accepted the County Democracy renomination for mayor. He criticized Tammany methods as un democratic and said he would serve the people not Tammany. He noted he accepted both nominations and shrugged off petty criticisms while defending his Americanism and naturalization views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hewitt
County Democracy
Committee of Notification
Tammany
Grant
Weather Indications and Cautionary Signals for New England
Washington reports a 24 hour outlook for New England fair and cooler with north west winds brisk along the coast as a storm center tracks in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Cautionary signals are ordered for Tuesday morning along the coast from Newport to Eastport.
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Washington
New England
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Newport
Eastport
Benson's Plaster Promoted for Back and Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Benson's Plaster as a cure for rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache and kidney affections. It claims world wide reputation and urges sending a two cent stamp to Seabury Johnson New York for a copy of Instructions from the Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury & Johnson
N. Y
Boston Auction of 46 Horses and Carriages at Walker's Bazaar
At Walker's Horse and Carriage Bazaar Boston two weekly sales list a Thursday auction led by W P Balch. The Clover Hill Stud Maryland consignments and Boston owners offer 46 horses and carriages with detailed pedigrees, ages, weights, and harness or roadster capabilities. items include bay geldings, chestnut mares, and matched pairs, many priced for field, hunt, or family use.
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Walker's Horse and Carriage Bazaar
Portland
Lancaster Streets
Boston
W. P. Balch
Live Stock
Walter KE. Penrose
Thomas Swann
Clover Hill
Maryland
Highland Bay
Roysdyk
Fanquier Co
Rocky Mountain
Ellinger
Air Bay
Jay Gould
Rappahanock Co
Herald
Loudon County
Underwood
Lexington
Firewall
Clark County
New Jersey
General Knox
Lynwood
Alroy
Rappahanock County
Clover Hill Stud
General Custer
Winthrop Morrill
Farmington
Morgan and Lambert
Brewster & Co
New York
Vermont
Morgan
Black Hawk
Hero
Heroine
Mereworth
Wedgewood
New York State
Molfe
Rolfe
Woodstock Belle
Draco Prince
Sultan
Malden
Carryall
Goddard
Wilkes
Mambrine Wilkes
Harry Genet
Danvers Bay
Grand Dain
Erry
Boeing
Victoria
Kentucky
Robin
Ray Morse
Sargent & Ham
D. P. Nichols & Co
Kittie
Mobin
Jewel
Duroc
Lottie
Ora I
Narragangett Park
Cautrot
Fanny
Nahant
Morgan Pilot
Woodburn Pilot
Maggie
Mambrino Chief
Red Fox
Copper Bottom
Salesrooi
Brighton
Warren Avenue
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Powderly
Workman
Doyle
Pittsburg
Penn
Department of Labor
Blaine
Harrison
Colonel Wright
Knights of Labor
Labor Bureau
Senator Allison
Mie
Washngton
Blair
Louis David Riel
Riel
Mr. Allison
Secretary of the Treasury
Fariff
Fall River Banks
Hutch
Inswonu
Mayor Hewitt
Ife
Atlantic Coast
Halifax
N.S
Montreal
Que
East Or
Northfield
Heer
Mass
Ugha Es
Nantucket
Block Island
Red
Sessee
Albany
New York Cty
Philadelphia
Washington City
Nchburg
Pioik, Vibavievssess Sete
Craw
Gulf States
Montgomery
Newene
New Orlean
Shreveport
See
Galveston
Tex
Fort Smith
Ark
Ohio Valley
Knoxle
Cincinnati
Lake Regions
Rockliffe
Ontario
Saugeen
Oswego, N
Chicago
Duluth
Minn
St. Paul
Mississippi Valley
St. Vincent
Bismarck
Fort Buford
Dak
Cotton Region Bulletin
Atlanta
Augusta Oye
Charleston
Little Rock
Moblie
Savannah
Vicksburg
Wilmington
C. T. Walker
Lady Collins
Pilot, Jr
Maud S
Banda
Kot, Jr
Wing
Wick
Daybreak
Michigan
Masterlode
S. R. Knights & CO
Washington Street
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Yarmouth Street
South End
Horatio Harris & Co
State Street
Cephalonia
Almeria
Caledonia
Loring
Samuel Hatch & CO
Congress Street
Trustees’ Sale
Beacon Street
William Parsons
W. C. Cod. Man
J. G. Freeman
Kilby Street
William H. Hill
Summit Avenue
Short Street
Corey Hill
Brookline
WM. H. Hill
R. Stuart Chase
C. H. W. Foster
Charles F. Libbie & CO
Hayward Place
Holbrook & Fox
Postoffice Square
Adams Street
Meeting House Hill
Dorchester
Dorchester Square
Bird Street
L. Foster Morse
Warren St
Eustis Street
Mall Street
Brice S. Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Cazenove Street
Columbus Avenue
Albert Howe & Co
Real State and General Auctioneers
Market Street
P.S. Huckins & CO
Border Street
East Hoston
State St
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