Campaign literature and partisan use of Senate officers debated
Washington discussions focus on whether a Senate employee helped prepare campaign material for the Republicans and if the work was published with official insignia. West presented a book by Thomas McKee, alleging improper use of official status. Senators questioned distinctions between official and political actions as House and Senate members spar over related graft and patronage claims. The debate touches on pensions, land statements, and administrator conduct amid broader party accusations as bills advance and adjournment follows.
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Washington
Capitol
Thomas McKee
United States Senate
Mr. West
Senate
Hoar
West
Massachusetts
Judd
Chicago
Ester
Plumb
Cleveland
Air. Plumb
Treasury Department
Arthur
McKee
American Almanac
Spofferd
Librarian of Congress
Speaker Carlisle
Vest
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Hale
General Land Office
Stockslager
Charles Arpin
Quebec
United States
Republican Party
Canada
Riddleberger
Otter Creek
Lake Champlain
State of
Congressional debate on Chinese exclusion bill in House
Washington dispatch details Mr Scott and colleagues debating a supplemental bill to the 1882 act on Chinese identification. California lawmakers seek a remedy for Pacific coast issues, noting 12000 Chinese left without IDs between the 1880 treaty and the 1882 act, and courts allowing parole return.
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Washingtton
Scott
Pennsylvania
Payson
Ilinois
California
Morrow
Pacific Coast
United States
Arkansas Goes Democratic in Governor race and legislature
Returns from Arkansas shows Eagle the Democratic candidate leading for governor by a substantial margin and a large Democratic majority in both state legislative chambers. The campaign was the most exciting in fifteen years amid a vigorous canvass by labor union, agricultural and Republican groups.
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Rock
Ark
Eagle
Labor Union, Agricultural and Republican Combine
Reunion at Brockton of Second and Thirty-third Regiments
A joint reunion of the Second and Thirty-third Massachusetts Volunteers was held in Brockton with 600 covers at a City Rink banquet. Gov Ames and generals attended. Colonel Whipple presided, toasts given, poems recited, and officers elected for both regiments. Ex-Mayor Whipple hosted a late open house. attendees arrived from Boston and local dignitaries joined in the celebration.
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Brockton
Massachusetts
Boston
John J. Whipple
Whipple
Wade
Ames
Shepherd
Menard
Slocum
Coggswell
Burrell
Brown
McMahon
George A. Marden
G. A. Thayer
J.O. Burdett
Hingham
Burns
Somerville
Mitchell
Chelsea
Palmer
Lowell
Rothe
New Bedford
Kimball
Newton
Mack
Lawrence
Carlton
Haverhill
Culley
Fitchburg
Hall
Taunton
Hart
North
Easton
Hannah Holmes
Walter Holmes
Georgia
Thirty-third Freeman
Bb. Shedd
James E. Hill
A. C. Stacy
W.T. McAlpin
F. H. Kessellsuth
J. D
Baldwin
F. P. Lord
J. R. Merritt
A. W. Emerson
J. T. Smith
H. F. Nason
How a Man May Vote in Massachusetts Citizenship Rules
A 21 year old citizen or qualified alien may vote if he resides in the state a year and in the city or town six months, pays a state or county tax within two years, and can read and write English. The piece outlines citizenship, assessment, and registration steps, plus rules for poll tax lists, registrars, and how to correct errors before election day.
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United States
Massachusetts
Supreme
Commonwealth
Board of Registration
Board of Registrars
Boston
Political notes on Ward 7 successor and local campaigns
A movement aims to set Alderman McLaughlin as City Clerk O'Neil's successor who plans to run for Congress. Ex Senator Dwyer seeks Elijah George's probate post this fall. Arlington correspondent notes a campaign marked by principles, with Republicans publishing caricatures of the Democratic presidential candidate. Andover caucus backs Cleveland tariff reform, with delegates elected to state and county posts. Hyde Park Democratic Club organizes with executive and finance committees and bylaw adoption from the Massachusetts Young Men's Democratic Club.
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McLaughlin
O'Neil
Congress
P. D. Dwyer
Elijah George
Arlington
Byron
City
Andover
Cleveland
Tariff Reform
William E. Russell
J. M. Bradley
D.C. Wells
Frederick Palmer
J. W. Higgins
John C. Crowningshield
John J. Sweeney
P. J. Hannon
Peter M. Enroe
Philip T. Nickerson
Joseph A. Dennison
H. Thwing
Richard M. Abbott
Thomas Conway
Hyde Park Democratic Club
John J. Neal
Charles F. Jenney
Emerson W. Judd
John F. Dowd
Matthew Galligan
Thomas Mulcahy
J. H. McKenna
Edmund Davis
G. H. B. Beals
G. L. Stone
5. A. Tuttle
John H. Rogers
J. F. Loughlin
John O’ Hearn
John O’ Hearn. Committee On Naturalization and Registration
George Sanford
John H. Russell
R. E. Cherrington
Thomas Murray
M. F. Moylen
W. 5. O’brien
John 8. Bleakie
C. C. Gregg
J. D. McAvoy
A. H. Grimke
D. T. Adams
John 8S. Brackett
John O’brien
Thomas Corrigan
Swan J. Lingren
C. E. Waldron
Joel F. Goodwin
G. A. Whitcher
Daniel Sheedy
Daniel Duggan
J. F. Doud
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
A Remarkable Boy From North Adams
Artie Gerry aged five nearly drowned after falling in the river. He was saved by Elmer Keyes with Officer Porrow providing lengthy medical aid. The boy had a history of dangerous mishaps including ingesting tandanum, arson attempts, and near scalding, with this his third drowning scare.
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North Adams
Artie Gerry
Elmer Keyes
Porrow
Bail Commissioner Daniel Shea Dies of Bright's Disease
Bail Commissioner Daniel Shea of 98 Pinckney Street died last evening from Bright's disease of the kidneys.
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Daniel Shea
Pinckney Street
Bright
Democrats Begin Springfield Pilgrimage for Ticket
The Democratic pilgrimage to Springfield begins today as the State committee sets headquarters at the Haynes House. Mayor William E. Russell is the favorite for Governor with Colonel Cutting as a likely second. the party plans a convention at City Hall Wednesday with nominations and quick ticket shaping ahead.
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Springfield
State Committee
Haynes House
Democratic Club
General Butler
Boston & Albany
Boston
J. J. Donovan
Lowell
Charles 4. Taylor
William E. Russell
Cambridge
Russell
Colonel Cutting
Pittsfield
Maynard
Massachusetts
Cutting
General Butler for Congress in eighth district
Following Con gressman Allen’s declination and Butler’s tariff speech, Republicans consider General Butler as a fresh candidate in the eighth district. He aligns with party principles, dislikes Cleveland, and shares protectionist and fishery views, with manufacturers in Lowell and Lawrence likely to petition for his return to Congress.
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General Butler
Congress
Allen
Eighth
Tremont Temple
Cleveland
General Banks
Fifth District
Lowell and
Lawrence
Fourth District Democrats pledge taxes and duties stance
The Fourth District Democratic Club will travel to Springfield today pledged to Mayor Russell for Governor. They adopt resolutions opposing taxes beyond government needs and urging taxation on luxuries of the rich, limiting fiscal burden, endorsing Cleveland’s administration, and opposing taxes on essential raw materials.
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Democrats
Democratic Club
Springfield
Russell
Disney
Cleveland
WHERE IS MAJOR MERRILL
Lowell Sept 38 The reported declination of Major Merrill to be a congressional candidate is denied by his friends It is said the insurance commissioner wished to convey he was not seeking the nomination but would accept it if the Essex end of the district desired It is widely noted that the only formidable opponent here is Hon Fr T Greenhdge who has little strength in country towns but is popular in this city
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Pennsylvania
United States
Scott
California
Morrow
Townshend
Ilinois
Senate
Forney
Alabama
House
Major Merrill
Lowellu
Essex
T. Greenhdge
Northboro Citizens Gather For Tariff Discussion Meeting
A public invitation calls Democrats, Prohibitionists, Independents, Greenbackers, and Republicans in Northboro to convene in Lower Town Hall on Thursday September 6 at 7 30 p m. to decide on forming a Home and Foreign Market Club and to invite the Harrison and Morton Club to a joint tariff talk with no bands, decorations, or paid speakers.
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Northboro
Chicago
Harrison and Morton Club
Mills Talks To Labor In Liberty Reform Tone
In a Labor rally, Mills argues that England taxed tea to fund protection, urging a shift to liberty and opposing today’s high taxes and monopoly. He cites Democratic aims for genuine reform, praising President and House leaders, with Quincy's speech winning applause as the audience dispersed to music and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Democratic Party
Quincy
Enthusiastic crowd fills Tremont Temple overflow meeting
The Tremont Temple overflow drew a large audience as 8 pm arrived, many standing and some lining walls. Speakers included Thomas J. Barry introducing Edward Avery, Josiah Quincy, and Harvey N. Collison. Avery defended Democratic orthodoxy amid attacks, while Collison traced party history and praised Grover Cleveland.
Democratic speaker rails at Republicans at mass meeting
In a heated address a Democratic figure denounces the Republican party as fratricidal and out of step with labor. He condemns free wool as a fraud and mocks protectionist ideas. Following his remarks, Mills and C. E. Gorman speak to a crowded meeting, ending with cheers for Democratic candidates as the gathering adjourns at 10:30.
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Republican Party
Massachusetts
Mills
Barry
McGeough
C. E. Gorman
Social Science Association Opens Session in Saratoga
President Carroll D. Wright outlines the rise of state labor and statistics bureaus from 1869 through the spread to many states and nations. He details key topics including child labor education tenements wages strikes and labor health. notes creation of the U S Bureau of Labor in 1885 and its elevation to independent department in 1888 with Congress approved duties.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Social Science Association
Carroll D. Wright
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Ohio
New Jersey
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
New York
California
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Maryland
Kansas
Maine
Minnesota
North Carolina
Colorado
Rhode Island
Nebraska
United States
Canada
England
Belgium
France
Carroll
United States Bureau
Congress
Department of Labor
Association
Department of Or
Burgess trio dominates long island sound match race
On September 3 at Larchmont Yacht Club a twelve mile windward and return race on Long Island Sound featured Babboon Nymph and Banshee plus other Burgess boats. The Nymph outpointed Babboon and Banshee in windward work and beat Babboon overall by 3 minutes 42 seconds with corrected times showing Nymph 26 seconds ahead of Babboon and 11 seconds quicker than Banshee.
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New York
Burgess
Babboon
Carrie Smith
Banshee
Long Island Sound
Larchmont Yacht Club
Baltimore Fire Loss Grows to One Million Dollars
Fire damage across multiple New England insurers follows a major blaze in Baltimore with estimates topping 1 million dollars. The fire and basement blaze affected several companies including Alma Hartford Phoenix Connecticut and Merchants Boston while a separate incident in Campden Maine claims the life of Amanda Miles. In Maine a second fire at Mountain View House injures no one but claims a Boston artist and causes minor building damage. A Charlestown stable fire destroys three horses and totals the structure.
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Baltimore
New England
Alma
Hartford
New Hampshire
Phoenix
Connecticut
Washington
Rhode Island
Merchants’ of
Boston
American
National of
Security of
Fire and Marine of
Springfield
Merchants
Equitable of
Providence
Campen
Mountain View House
Amanda Miles
H. C. Litchfield
Bb. F. Nichols
Washington Streel
Old South Church Corporation
Frothingham Avenue
Charlestown
H. W. Stark
J. W. Brown
Sellon trial recounts defense argument and jury deliberation
In Bancor Maine on September 3 the Sellon trial heard mail driver Stubbs testify no intoxication signs on Sinclair. Defense lawyer Hutchings spoke for about three hours arguing Sellon acted to prevent serious bodily harm. County Attorney Appleton gave closing remarks, court adjourned, then resumed and the judge charged the jury as they began deliberations.
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Appleton
Emery
Worcester Steel Works Buy Portsmouth Coal Mine
Newport Rhode Island September 3 Worcester Steel Works negotiating for the purchase of the coal mine at Portsmouth. The mine has been idle for years but is believed profitable to resume after pumping water. Coal suited for smelting, and the company may relocate works near the mine.
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Newport
R. I
Worcester Steel Works
Portsmouth
J H Pray Sons Co Upholstery Ad Presents Curtains
For lace curtains portieres and furniture coverings the extensive upholstery department of J H Pray, Sons and Company offers silk kinds glass curtains fringes and related fabrics noted as the best and most artistic stock available.
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J. H. Pray, Sons & Co
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Arkansas
Metonaon
Tariff Reform League
Anti-Free Trade League
Thomas J. Barry
Edward Avery
Braintree
Ananias
Temple
Walter Safford
Civil Service Commission
Avery
Josiah Quincy
Harvey N. Collison
Republic
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Federal Party
Great Britain
Belknap
Robson
Collison
James A. McGeough
Fremont
Party of Equal Rights
Labor Bureau
Cavoe Regatta
Baltimore Fire
BY E. Baker
Lynn
Nahant Road
High Street
Nahant Mead
Nahant
Walter Burgess
Devonshire Street
E. Baker
Stevens
India Wharf
Eastern Railroad
Holbrook & Fox
Postoffice Square
Bower Street
Roxbury
Horatio Harris & Coo., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Iie L. Day & Co
Merchants’ Exchange Huilding
Kroom
Bi State Street
14 Exchange Place
Old Colony RR
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Gale
Warren Avenue
Wesley P. Balch
Live Stock Agency
Balchup
Richards & CO
Musical Publications
Ditson & Co
Johnson, Abbey and Tenney
Dressler
L. O. Emerson
Emerson
Henshaw
Trowbridge
Santoral
Leslie
Shepard Church
Rice
Dow
Oliver Ditson & Co
City Notices
City OF
City Hall
Common Council Chamber
Freestone
Chestnut Hill
Nathan G. Smith
Edgar Bufefum
Chas. L. Andrews
Oliver St
Jocket
Aaron R. Gay & CO
Wackins & CO
Border Street
State St
Tom, Chick
Harry
Seabury
Carpenter & C
B Childs
Childs, Groff & Co
J J Fontius
Stone
A C McLauchlan
Selz, Schwab & CO
C W Marks
Craw
W . Henderson
C M Henderson
Aetna O
George I Cowen
Cowen
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