Railroads reject wage hike plan amid expense fears
News from March 25 reports 50 railroads turning down increased wages for locomotive engineers in the eastern United States, deeming the added expense and overall burden impossible to grant. Separately, in Lynn Massachusetts workers support wage demands of 2 cents per dozen pairs by the McKay strikers as part of a broader shoe industry protest.
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Newsroven
Conn
McKay
Lynn
Mase
Atrick
Lowell Mills Strike Plea Triggers Large Assembly
Nearly 1,000 workers gathered in Lowell Massachusetts today to protest a wage reduction and work stoppage at multiple mills. Police were summoned but did not engage force, as some operatives left voluntarily and others were driven from the sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mase
Merrimbel Awit
Appletitr
Te World
Walla
Warren
New England textile workers see wage increases amid price shift
Boston reports a 5 to 10 percent wage rise affecting about 120000 operatives across Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont. Woolen mills and mills in Woonsocket New Bedford and nearby towns implement raises as manufacturers push higher pay while inventories and marketWatch notes a month end uptick.
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Boston
New England
Massachusetta
New Mea Iupelice
Vermont
Woonsocket
Weonsinket
New Bedford
Mas
New England Cotton Yarn Company
Hopeful View on Miner Strike Ends in Near Resolution
Reports from leaders such as Joseph English and Stanley M.P. suggest near agreement between coal owners and miners over minimum wage and government mediation. Miners’ committees urge ballots before final talks, with conditions varying by region, including resumed work within a week if an accord is reached.
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Tomlon
Maren
Yeatenday
Oies Heal
Joseph English
Northwaterland
Stanley
Stafford
Shie
Midland Miners’ Foreration
Joint Ponciliation Board of Coal Owners and Miners
Okie
Stoke
James Haslam
Derbyshire Miners’ Association
Bnt
South Wales
North Wales
Chirk
Tam Maun
Tvh
Lealer
Gultieliel
Salford
Svallenfian
Glasgow
Tiverpool
Ayildersfielt
Oowhere
Feoy Cneeches
Pastor Johnson Warned of Death Threats in Boston
Rev Worbert Johnson a Boston Wierren Avenue Baptist pastor said from the pulpit he has been warned he is marked for passing and burglars were hired to break into his home. He announced he would use a public safety item on Tuesday night, loaded with pepper and salt, to defend himself and continue his campaign.
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Horton
Worbert Johnson
Wierren Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Johnson
Hhis Pariah
Sigur
Boston Attorney Committed to Insane Asylum
Boston March 23 Tinthy Wilfrid Coakley counsel for Dr J Vereu non of Manchester Noah a defendant in the Robine death odes was committed to fan trina bvetitation ford by the pd bate court for observition ae to his sinity Mr Coakley where a well known Boston honger was wlerad from The compton last week hw slidge Chise before wien thd Bate ieeft win Wing heard beranay the canet claimed tut the Neveper wie dakturbilie the pros eredige by frequent interceptions and objections.
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Boston
Tinthy Wilfrid Coakley
J . Vereunon
Manchester
Noah
Ford
Pd Bate
Mr. Coakley
Two Men Die After Fall in South Boston Stairwell
Boston March 25 A quarrel on a fourth floor stairway in a tenement house in South Boston last night led two men to fall to the street, one killed and the other injured. The deceased is John Winkely, 25, a lithograph iron worker. Anthony Gregan, 60, is hospitalized with injuries on the list.
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Boston
Aera
Unities
John Winkely
Lithidatin Iron Worker
Anthony Gregan
Rhaongeroria
J L Lewis Very Ill In New York Hospital
North Troy March 2. J L Lewis very ill in New York while on leave from Georgia where he has spent the winter. Mrs Lewis accompanies him to the hospital in Troy.
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North
Troy
Tey Lewis
New York
Shaw pleads not guilty in larceny case
Boston March 25 Arthur W Shaw alleged defaulting treasurer of the A W Shaw corporation shoe manufacturers pleaded not guilty to larceny of 1000 dollars in Suffolk Superior Court today. He was held for trial on 1000 bail after being arrested weeks ago in Los Angeles California.
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Shaw Manufacturing
Boston
Arthur W. Shaw
A.W. Shaw Corporation
STOO
Suffolk Superior Criminal Court
Shaw
Los Angeles
Calif
Exwanis
Parumonia
Floyd
Amiler
Ole Mile
Asked Judge For Verdict In Sugar Trust Trial
In New York on March 25 the trial of Washington M Thoras John E Parsons and others of the American Sugar Refining Company is resumed. Delaney Nicoll counsel for the defense asks the jury to return a verdict of not guilty claiming the defendants were victims of a misunderstanding and that monopolistic "coynte" were unfounded.
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New York
Washington M. Thoras
John E. Parsons
American Sugar Medolge Company
Conpirncy
Delaney Nivoll
Nicoll
Hig
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Ilnegal Ioan
Paris Brigands Strike In Double Heist And Murder
Report from Paris on a bold gang attack targeting a private car and a bank branch. Four robbers forced a car to stop, opened fire, mortally wounded a cashier, and seriously injured another employee. A third assailant was wounded. The gang claimed a large haul and fled the scene.
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Paris
France
Taidite
Elim Dy
Bawtite
Ind
Big Poets Bank
Allens in the Mountains and Roanoke Safekeeping
Sidna Edwards has been taken to Roanoke for safekeeping where he joined his uncle Floyd Allen. The Allen group, including Vietow Allen and Hurd Marion, are believed cornered along Blue Ridge crevices near Mount Airy while townsfolk gather at railroad stations awaiting developments in the courthouse shooting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidna Edwards
Roanoke
Floyd Allen
Tran
Sida Edwards
Milter
Tal Tenlay
Hin
Maya Allens
Vietow Alten
Tis Eher
Hurd Marion
Edward
Carroll County
Henry Allen, & Cosin
Tyliatey
Canadian Fishermen Not Encroaching On Involved Waters
Enonhirg Falls March 25 A L Croft county fish and game wamen surveyed the Mis sisquol May ground to investigate reports that Canadian fishermen were taking merl the line with their biralnesn. Croft found the Canadians are within their own province and not encroaching.
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Enonhirg Falls
A. L Croft
County Fish and Game Wamen
Missisquol
Crofto
Health certificates required for marriages at cathedral
Cleage March 25 reports Dean Walter T. Sumner of the Episcopal cathedral of St. Peter and Paul announced a new policy. Beginning with Easter no marriage at the cathedral will occur without a health certificate from a reputable physician stating applicants are natural physically and mentally sound and free of incurable or communicable diseases. The measure follows months of study and aims to prevent unsuitable marriages.
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Walter T. Sumner
Ofste
Peter
Paul
Anderson
Onoeape
Ant
Sta. Peter and Paul
Four Masked Men Loot New York Club in Bold Break-In
Four masked and armed men forced entry at a New York Saratoga club on Wenthet street early Sunday. They looted jewelry valued around four thousand two hundred dollars and fled, with witnesses startled by the bold inrush.
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New York
Mareh Zi
Saratoga Club
Wenthet
Seventh Street
Sunil
St Alfred
Walter Ae i
Watehinman
Umer
Vergennes Milk Prices Disputed by Local Producers
At Vergennes the six month price schedule for milk set by Slawson Decker Co. meets resistance from about 50 area producers. A pledge to boycott deliveries after April 1 unless higher prices are offered accompanies a six month contract demanding cooling to 40 degrees. Roughly 47 of 60 farmers signed the agreement as plans to secure more favorable terms proceed. The new prices start at 1.30 in April and rise to 1.40 in September.
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Vergennes
Slawson Decker Company
Dairymien
New York
Fwr
Shemfeld Farms
Smallpox Quarantine Enforces Wide Local Restrictions
Fallow-Wig discovery reveals John Cullom Hart diagnosed with smallpox prompting immediate quarantine of four nearby families and three more exposed households. Health officials, led by Harry Vie and Vincett, extend restrictions to prevent spread as the illness develops and spreads in Montpelier.
Balky horse killed at Shellwene rail crossing
At Shellwene near Marlington a horse named Teaser of Shellwene was struck and killed by a train Saturday. The incident occurred as the animal wandered onto the track and was struck, causing fatalities for the horse and injuries to onlookers before authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlington
Shellwene
Tie Tran
Lessor
Obituary of Russell G. Page Former Burlington Resident
Russell G. Page, longtime Burlington resident and Lincoln businessman for about 23 years, died August 1, 184K after a long illness. A former Arlington, Maryland native, he was active with the First Methodist Episcopal Church and served as church steward. Survived by his wife and two brothers Zeno Page of Bristol and Thon Page of Lincoln, with ties to California mining history cited in the obituary.
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Arlington, Mary
Burlington
Russel G. Page
Lincoln
Rurlington
Monier Ratan
Eplaengut Ehreh
Lon Angeles
California
Ebury
Zeno Page
Bristol
Than Page
Fire at University Building Quick Suppression
Burlington March 25 a small fire broke out around 12:90 near the mechanical building at Vertant University. Ashes from a holler were thrown against a wall causing a blaze that reached the finr abe before Chief Niles and his men contained it with chemicals after about three quarters of an hour of effort.
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Burlington
University of Vertant
Niles
Pth
Waits River Visit Note Reveals Social Gathering
Fragmentary item notes a supper at Waits River with attendees including Mrs. Ya and Nottie. Rae Ai RMI 78 NETSE aE a Thangsine sup per was fairly well. Salieri all present enjoyed an outing in Sowth Byegat. Mrs. YA, Nottie on extended visit in Cabot.
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Rae Ai Rmi
NETSE
Salieri
Yegate
Mrs. YA
Nottie
Cabot
Milwaukee Building to Use 750000 Granite Wealth
Hardwick March 25. Announcement by George H. Hickford of Woodbury Granite Co. states the firm won a contract to furnish granite for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. building in Milwaukee. The $750,000 stone project will require about a year and a half for quarrying and cutting, per manager Bickford’s estimate. Architects are Marshall & Fox of Chicago.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Death after railway accident near St Alexander
The brakeman George Herridge aged about 25 from Point St. Charles P Q died at St. Albans hospital after a freight accident near St. Alexander Quebec. He was struck likely by train steps while waiting beside the track and suffered a crushed head. He had been sent by New England States Limited and died Saturday afternoon. His body was sent home to Point St. Charles.
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Maine
Take No Action On Coal Strike In Pittsburgh Area
March 25 Cleveland report says the policy committee and executive board of the United Mine Workers will take no action in the coal strike pending the outcome of ongoing negotiations. Bituminous and anthracite miners demand higher pay and stricter union recognition, with talks resuming to prevent a suspension after April 1.
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Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
Unnion
Mnimuum
Pennsylvania
Chin
Indiana
Milneis
Indianapolis
John P. White
Thomas J. Lewis
Didn’t know it was loaded in fatal Brons shooting
A 12 year old boy in New York claimed he did not know the pistol was loaded after a fatal shooting of nine year old Henry Lockhart in a Brons vacant lot Saturday. The Jarvis boy was arrested Sunday evening at his aunt’s home on a juvenile delinquency charge.
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New York
Maltlard Jarvis Freyestentay
Henry Lockhart
Jarvis
Ad Teelnen
City to Accept Burns Monument Gift in Boston
Boston plans a Burns monument as a gift from Scottish groups. Henry H. Kitson will sculpt the work and the model awaits Art Commission approval. The completed monument is valued at 15000 dollars, excluding foundation costs the city should cover.
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Boston
Robert Burns
Pi E
Henry H. Kitson
Cite Art Commission
Bishop Parker Preached in Barre and Montpelier Vermont
Rt Rev Edward Melville Parker of Concord led Episcopal services in Barre and Montpelier discussing the Prayer Book as private devotion and instruction. He urged clergy and laypeople to use prayers in private worship and warned against neglecting the book’s substance. In Montpelier, he confirmed seventeen youths and preached on Christ crucified.
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Episcopal Church
Barre
Montpelier
Edward Melville Parker
D. Dy
D.C. L
Concord
the Alloceaxe
New Hampshire
Vermont
Bishop Hall
Onne
Ogain
Wd. Syt'tie
Church of the Good Shepherd
Walker
Parker
Mme
Cheitt Chil
Montpeller Westerday
Harman
Burke Explains Arrest in New York Case
Thurlington records a March 21 incident where Fred Erik Dostum was arrested on a complaint by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. He wore Walter J. Burke shoes, claimed a cigarette case linked to Times J. Burke, bearing a medal inscription. Burke paid a bond as authorities traced the item to Walter Burke, son of ex Mayor James B. Burke, with the family residence at No 15 West Fifteenth Street.
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Thurlington
Frederik
Irmay Af Dostum
New York
Elizabeth Smith
Walter J. Burke
James B. Burke
Cty
J. Burke
Gnanle
Grand Tercentenary
Burlington, Vt
Geng Wan
Entera
Smith
No. Ao West
Miyor Burke
Intime
Fern Am Fray
Former Barre Man Robert Gordon Dies in Chicago
Elrick of the Clan Gordon reports the death of Robert Gordon at Lake View Hospital in Chicago last Monday after five weeks of illness. A 20 year old Aberdeen born immigrant, he came to Barre in 18xx and later moved to Denver before settling in Chicago. Burial was from his home on Madison Avenue.
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Src
Elrick
Clan
Gordon
Robert Gorton
Lake View Hospital
Chcago
Thin City
Misoredon
Aberdeen
Scotland
Bart
Barelay Brothers Granite
Denver
Chicago
Ines
Gordon Wan
Madison Avenue
Funeral of Lorena Jones in Utin New York
The funeral for Lorena Jones held at her parents’ home in Utin New York after her death Tuesday night at 1 o’clock. Rev J W Barnett of the Commercial Church officiated. Pallbearers included John Emelie Willon Robertson Thomas Gyrrety Maurice Jove Alex Morgan and Alfred Morgan. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Lorena Jones
Utin
N.Y
Robert H. Donek
Allen Strent
Wehock
JW. Barnett
Comrre- Rational Church
John Emelie
Willon Robertson
Thomas Gyrrety
Maurice Jove
Alex, Morgan
Alfred Morgan
Elmw Cemeterie
Vermonters Mourn Two Public Figures and Remember Pie ter
Mourning emblems hang as Vermonters reflect on the loss of two public men and the passing of David I. Piet er. The Rutland News notes the sorrow and questions Providence in taking the young and promising, while those remaining wonder at fate and the end of a promising era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Doore
Vermont
David
Pieter
Worder
Wnalyais
Rutland News
Saunders and Mise Achie S En at 208 South Main Street
Fragmentary notice lists Albert H H Blake Saunders and Mise Achie S En at 208 South Main street. The text cites a hous parsonage event with J W Barnett referenced as relating in a tonal parish context.
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Albert HH
Saunders
Mise Achie Sen
South Main Street
Hous
J. W. Barnett
Funeral for Representative Foster Held in Burlington
The funeral of Representative David J. Foster, who died in Washington, D C, was held at St Pauls Episcopal church in Burlington at 2 PM. A large crowd attended as a congressional delegation and state officials joined the service, with burial in Lake View cemetery.
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Putrlington
David J. Foster
Washington
D. C
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ruthin Milroad
Burtington Onlard
Elke
Boy Scouts of
A. C. Clarks
St. Paul’ Church
W. FF. Weeks
Burlington
Wilson
St. Pauls
Foster
Dillingham
Page
Gullinger
Tones
Thornton
Plumley
McCall
Roberts
Higgins
Simple funeral rites for Rep David J Foster of Vermont
Washington March 25 funeral rites for Representative David J Foster of Vermont were held at the family home 1727 8 Street with Rev Dr Herbert Scott Smith of St Margaret s Episcopal officiating The funeral party left for Shurlington at 4 o clock joining family and delegations from the House and Senate including Sherman P Allen Chandler Hole and William McNett Also C I Willis and representatives from the House were named by Speaker Clark to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
David J. Foster
Vermont
Herbert Scott Smith
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Shurlington
House
Senate
Sherman P. Allen
Taft
Chandler Hole
William McNett
State Department
Foster
Willis
Clark
Plamley
McCall
Massorhneetts
Lingh
Missouri
Robert P Mwoliont
Fabee
Tedianas
Taylor
Olio
Harrison
Mississing
Linthicum of
Maryland
Four Cars Jumped Off Barre Quarry Train Near Crossing
A Barre quarry train derailed four loaded cars near Quarry Street crossing around noon. Four cars nudged ties but stayed upright, with minor damage. Montpelier crews dispatched a wreck train, led by Engineer John Melhuge and Conductor Joseph Smith, to assist. No serious freight delays expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Quarry Street
Montpelier
John Mel Huge
Joseph Smith
Lawt
Crosning
Man arraigned for grand larceny in canned fruit case
Henry Wagner of Marshfield was arraigned in city court on grand larceny charges for allegedly taking canned fruit and preserves belonging to Daniel Guyette. He pleaded not guilty, posted $100 bail, and awaits a Friday hearing with attorney M. M. Gonson. The warrant was issued by State's Attorney J. Ward Carver and served by Deputy A. M. Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wagner
Morehfiel
Justice of the Peace
H.W. Scott
Wagner
J. Ward Carver
A.M. Morrison
M. M. Gonson
Daniel Guyette
Marshfield
Wan Yalno
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Great Britain
Mra. Jones
Mr. Jeunes
We Second Venture
Tosten Transcript
Timothy W. Coakley
Boxton
J. L. Lewis
Georgia
A. W. Shaw
Allens
A. J. Croft
Missisquoi Bay
Monty
East Montpelier
ONTFR
Los Angles
Waits River
Woodbury Granite Co
Grand Trunk
Burns
Bishop Parker
Burke
Gray
Robert, Gordon
Clan Gordon
Elmwood
Blake—Saunders
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