Philippine Tariff Passed by House Amid Party Shifts
Washington December 18 The House approved a revenue bill for the Philippine islands by 163 to 128. Three Louisiana Democrats joined Republicans in voting yes. five Republicans and three Democrats aligned with opposing sides. The measure imposes Dingley rates on Philippine goods and taxes for vessels between the two nations, with revenue going to the Philippine treasury.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
House
Messrs. McCall
Mass
Littlefield
Maine
Heatwale
Eddy and
Stevens
Minnesota
Messrs
Robertson
Davey
Broussard
Louisiana
Meyer
Foster
Illinois
Warner
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Philippines
Philippin Commission
Philippine
Henry
Tex
Monias
Mercer
Mr. Shafroth
McCall
Supreme Court
McCal
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Safe Cure Claims
An ad highlights catarrh as a route to consumption and urges early treatment. It extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as transparent and effective, with ingredients like Red Gum and Blood Root, dissolving in the mouth to target the respiratory mucosa. Physicians approve their antiseptic safety, and druggists sell full packages for 50 cents.
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Stuart
Army of Seventy Thousand Advances in Independence War
An American army numbering over 70,000 men presses forward in the struggle for independence. The report notes sustained advances against the resisting population as the campaign continues, with officials signaling ongoing operations and remoter skirmishes.
Back of club prepares Trelawny of the Wells premiere
Middlesex County Littleton report notes the Back of club rehearsing Pinero comedy Trelawny of the Wells for next month. Funeral service for Ruth E Cutting held at daughter’s home with burial in West Boylston. Women’s club to meet next Monday. Unitarian Guild to hold vesper service. Harry Smith recovering from pneumonia after a severe illness.
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Back Og Club
Pinero
Annual Ladies Aid fair at M E church vestry a success
The Ladies' Aid society held the annual fair in the M E church vestry on Thursday and Friday. Music directed by C H Hartley featured Miss Margaret Carmichael and others with strong vocal ensembles. Tables were run by local members and Rev. Charles Nicklin praised the event and participants. The Lyceum show and Scandinavian church fair faced cold weather and slow sales.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
C. H. Hartley
Margaret Carmichael
Lewis P. Palmer
Henry Smith
G. H. Gehle
Ladies’ Aid
Chas. Nicklin
Nglem
C. A. Nicklin
W. C. Wright
Electric lighting completes Maynard blocks and church sale
J P Watson finished electrifying the Mason and Dakin W B Case blocks in Maynard. The Orthodox church sale raised about 400 dollars. Last Sunday rain swelled the river to a high not seen since spring. William H Brown was elected treasurer of the Home for the Aged, succeeding Henry J Hosmer. The A O U W held its officers meeting on Thursday Dec 19. KE H Maker’s Dec 16 auction sold well despite cold weather, with a near 600 dollar bid for a fine pair of horses.
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J. P. Watson
T. Mason
A. B. (. Dakin
W. B. Case
Maynard
William H. Brown
Home For the
Henry J. Hosmer
KE. H. Maker
Funeral of Mrs Annie Sawyer Downs Led by Local Clergy
Andover reports the funeral of Mrs Annie Sawyer Downs held at her residence with Rev Frederick Palmer and Prof E Y Hincks. burial in Sleepy Hollow, Concord. Prof Day preached at Seminary church. Rev H M Bartlett spoke at Christ church. Warren F Draper resigned Abbott academy treasurership, gifting Pratt estate. trustees praised his service. Archibald Howe spoke on Women in Business and Law. Miss Alace Buck spoke of the club's loss. Phillips Academy closed for Christmas vacation.
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Annie
Sawyer Downs
Frederick Palmer
E. Y. Hincks
Sleepy Hollow
Concord
Day
Seminary
H. M. Bartlett
Spokane
Christ Church
Warren F. Draper
Abbott Academy
Pratt
School Street
Archibald Howe
Cambridge
Alace Buck
Annie Sawyer Downs
Phillips Academy
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O’donnell & Gilbride Company
China
Lowell
Boston
New England
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Sugar and Tobacco Trusts
Porto Rico
Islands
Williams
Philippine Archipelago
Hepburn
Shaforth
Democratic Party
Cuba
Mr. Hepburn
Shafroth
Middlesex County
Littleton
Graniteville
Henry Bemis
Chas. Wright
Wm. R. Johnson
J. Lorman
Jennie Dugdale
Emma Nicklin
Flora Palmer
Gertrude Craven
Chas
G. Sargent
Blanche Craven
Lucy Blood
J. GB. Carmichael
Caroline Prinn
Chas. G. Sargent
Belle Nicklin
Fred Reed
Flower of the Family
Virginia Sargent
C. G. Sargent
Etta May Dugdale
Miss Nicklin
L. P. Palmer
W. R. Johnson
Bertha
Swanee River
Albert Petherick
Emma Petherick
Wtta May Dugdale
Lyceum
Concord Society
Dramatic Club
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Smith
Andover
Imit
Central St
Pearson's Drug Store
Central Street
Opera House
John PB. Quinn
Gorhaua
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