Cotton Mills Post Advances in Southern New England
In Easter Monday wage raises thousands of cotton mill operatives in southern New England received notices of increases. Lowell’s seven corporations kept most workers on the job despite an earlier planned strike by organized crafts. Textile Council appears to have ended the strike, with expectations of a possible further 6 percent increase if market conditions stay strong. Workers faced payroll shortages and sought guidance at Textile Hall with Secretary Tansey, who will hear complaints tomorrow at 9 o'clock.
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New England
Lowell
Tansey
New Bedford
Mill wage raise posted at New England cotton mills
Notices announced a general wage increase effective April 7 in Ponemah mill Taftville and Quinnebaug Wauregan Attawaugan Williamsville Ballouville mills near Danielson. Amount not stated but managers expect about a 10 percent rise, similar to Rhode Island mills.
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Norwich
Conn
Ponemah
Taftville
Quinnebaug
Wauregan
Attawaugan
Willamsville
Ballouville
Danielson
Rhode Island
Advance Refused 10 Percent By New England Yarn Boss
At a conference in New Bedford March 31 labor leaders and managers of the New England Gotten Yarn Company clash over a proposed 10 percent wage advance. President Knowles refused the raise, proposing four months of business review before any reconsideration. Spinners’ meeting set for Thursday or Friday to discuss the decision. Secretary Donnell of the Social Spinners’ Union will convene Saturday to consider the rejection.
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New Bedford
New England Gotten Yarn Company
Knowles
Board of Divestors
Donnell
Sucial Spinners’ Union
Garders Strike Hits Hargraves No. 2 Mill Work Stopped
Fall River March 21 The car ders in the Hargraves No 2 mill quit work at noon claiming their advance was only two per cent. The stoppage reflects wage dispute as workers protest pay hike. Local plant managers say talks are planned to resume production.
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Fall River
Hargraves No. 2
Olneyville Weavers Return After Strike In Olneyville
Providence March 31 The weavers at Atlantic mills Olneyville returned to work today after demanding restoration of a cut 87 percent and an advance to scale price. A committee of eight workers met the superintendent on Saturday to press the demands. It was reported the management discharged eight men who were thought to be on the committee. they were not.
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Providence
Atlantic Mills
Olneyville
Mills Increase Wages in Blackstone Valley
In Pawtucket on March 31, nearly all Blackstone Valley mills plus Slater Cotton announce a 1 percent wage increase effective April 7. Lorraine Manufacturing and Samoset mills also discuss raises, with Lorraine undecided and Samoset confirming the raise for 500 plus workers.
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Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley
Lorraine Manufacturing Company
Westerly
Arnold V. Chace
Valley Falls Company
Albion
Samoset Comny
Valley Falls
Central Falls
Jennings
Lorraine Mills
Slater Cotton Company
Lowell Painters Idle Over Wage Fight in Lowell
In Lowell on March 31 journeyman painters announce a strike for April 1 unless paid a minimum wage of 2 25 a day. Master Painters Association mostly refuses, leaving over 200 painters idle. Bricklayers hodcarriers and carpenters may strike next seeking eight hour day and wage increases. Brick layers expect a small raise.
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Lowell
Master Painters’ Association
Pocasset Mills Workers Grievances Reported for 10 Percent Advance
Card room employees at Pocasset American Linen and Cornell Mills complain they are not getting the full 10 percent wage advance. They presented figures to Secretary Tan, who will conduct investigations later. The Pocasset case waits on Hayes Mills strike resolution. inquiry planned for the other two mills.
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Fall Rivpr
Card Room
Pocassett, American Linen
Cornell Mills
Tan- 7
Pocassett
Hayes Mills
Strike urged after Graniteville quarry meeting
Barre Vermont March 31 striking urged after a Graniteville quarry meeting. Nearly all workers attended with over 50 new members admitted to the union. It was voted to hold another meeting Thursday as speakers urged a strike.
Navigation on St Lawrence River Opens With New Line
Ogpameyss N March 31 Navigation on the St Lawrence River opened today with the lake steamer Monteagle Captain Griffin clearing to load coal at Daw Duluth under a season charter to the Wolvin Syndicate to run in the new line from Duluth to Quebec.
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Ogpameyss
J. Lawrence
Monteagle
Griffin
Daw
Duluth
Wolvin Syndicate
Quebec
Selectmen Elected Amid Local Vote Shakeup
William TF Stevens and Edwin A Bt Sppeepeia win selectman seats in a tight local race. Officials report five-year terms, retirements, and ongoing public service in New York community.
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William TF. Stevens
Tome Sehoo Coment
Edwin A. Bt
Sodosator
Indian wreck proves unsaveable off Cuttyhunk
The steamship Indian is doomed after wrecking on rocks near Cuttyhunk amid a gale. Captain Crowell and crew were rescued by Boston and Vineyard Haven wreckers, with pumps set to drain water and efforts to float the ship continuing as seas remain heavy. Captain Weeks and lifeboat crews aided in landing the passengers, including Mrs. W G French, married just a week, who said the officers and lifeboat crew were brave, the couple planning to live in Jamaica Plain.
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Wood's Hole
Cuttyhunk
Crowell
Captain Crowell
Boston
Vineyard Haven
Lewis
Block Island
Vineyard Sound
Story
Bateman
Weeks
Howe
W.G. French
Mr. French
Herman Stanton & Sons
Jamaica Plain
Bride recounts perilous honeymoon on wreck
Mrs. French of Jamaica Plain recalls a frightening voyage aboard the wrecked steamer Indian. She and others endured a stormy night as waves crashed into the dining room while life savers battled breakers to reach the vessel and rescue the passengers. The groom's family comforts the bride after the ordeal.
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Mrs. French
W. G. French
Jamaica Plain
Alveston Street
Mr. French
Spartan to replace Indian on Boston line
Captain L B Crowell of the steamship Indian reported the stranding near Cuttyhunk amid thick fog and a southerly gale after soundings. The crew left the ship and came to the city, then were sent to Philadelphia to man the Spartan, which had been out of service at that port. Crowell returned to the city.
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L. B. Crowell
Indian
Couttyhunk
Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Line
Delaware
Cuttyhunk
Philadelphia
Spartan
Partn
Crowell
White House easter egg roll draws crowds on sunny day
The White House grounds hosted a broad turnout of children with colored eggs for the Easier Monday egg rolling carnival. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt stood on the portico as crowds gathered, with the Marine Band performing at 4 pm and festivities continuing from 9 am until sunset despite wind and a forecast shower.
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Washington
White House
Marine Band
Trinidad Sets Sail for Bermuda After Pretoria Fire
E. Outerbridge & Co. announce the steamer Trinidad will sail for Bermuda Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock carrying 20 of the 26 passengers from the Pretoria which returned to port yesterday in a fire. The remaining passengers have abandoned their holiday trip due to time limits.
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New York
E. Outerbridge & Co
Trinidad
Bermuda
Pretoria
Bradenord Stricken By Stroke In Ardmore
General S. B. Bradenord United States commissioner in Ardmore suffered a stroke today and his condition is critical.
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Ardmore
I. T
S. B. Bradenord
United States
A A M'Leod weaker in New York health update
A A Meteod, the railroad man who has been ill for several weeks, was somewhat weaker today in New York.
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A. A. M'Leod
New York
A. A. Meteod
Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit Beats The Best
Burren Tun Biscurray meaning debated yet Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit stands out as the best, according to the message. The note emphasizes Kennedy's as a top choice and values its distinct quality over others.
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Kennedy
Senate Debates Oleomargarine Bill and Sundry Civils
Washington March 31 The Senate spent the day debating the oleomargarine bill with three speeches two in its favor and one against. Senator Simmons of North Carolina delivered his maiden speech opposing the measure and was warmly congratulated. Senator Dillingham of Vermont argued for the bill and attacked oleomargarine manufacturers as frauds. Senator McCumber of North Dakota urged farmers deserve protection and supported general pure food laws. The House began consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill and addressed Southern franchise investigation and financial issues. Speaker Payne announced Cuban reciprocity action aimed for next week.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Mr. Simmons
Dillingham
Vermont
McCumber
North Dakota
House
Messrs. Williams
Miss
Pou
N. C
Spight
Bell
Payne
Ways and Means
Philippine Bill Advances in Senate Committee Report
Senate committee on the Philippines completed consideration of the bill for a form of government in the islands and authorized Lodge to report it to the Senate after rejecting the Democratic substitute. The measure includes minting and currency provisions for silver dollars and subsidiary coins, with deposits and fees at the Manila mint and legal tender status for the new coinage.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Lodge
Senate
Philippine Commission
Congress
Manila
United States
Danish Minister Seeks Update On Danish West Indies
Washington March 31 Danish minister Mr Brun met Secretary Hay about the House of inquiry into the Danish West Indies purchase by the United States. Captain Walter Christmas denies attempting to corrupt U.S. lawmakers. It is uncertain if Secretary Hay will testify. a written statement or personal appearance is possible. Danish Parliament's Landsthing is set to consider the treaty with an assured majority.
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Washington
Mr. Brun
Hay
House of Curinee
J. Gron
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
Walter Christmas
Tey
Folkesthing
Rigsdag
Landsthing
Representative Sulzer Urges Arbitration for South Africa
In Washington on March 31 Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers and urging the President to advocate arbitration to halt atrocities in South Africa. It requests strict U.S. neutrality and prevention of contraband shipments to British forces, and compliance with civilized warfare rules if the war continues.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
Great Britain
South Africa
United States
World gold production expected to reach 400 million
Washington reports from the Mint Bureau indicate another advance in global gold output. Chief assayer Dr. Cabelle Whitehead says world production will reach about 400 million dollars soon, after a 1900 peak of 307 million and a wartime dip.
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Washington
the Mint
Cabelle Whitehead
Mint Bureau
Fancy Grocery Catalog Items From a Historical List
A dense scanned price list of groceries including eggs, cheese, olives, pickles, dried fruits, crackers, canned meats, coffee, baking powders, spices, and canned fruits. The assortment names brands and quantities with scattered prices and unclear OCR marks. The fragment reads like a market inventory or advertisement page.
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McLaren’s
Eerie
Eddy
Tello
Babbitt's
Swift
Tee Swift
Mayors Ice Cream Gaffe Sparks Syrian Fair Night
At a city bazaar Mayor Collins mingled with attendees, promising to share ice cream and accepting small tokens from revelers. The event featured gowns, bespoke wares, and speeches by Bishop Yazbek, with Mrs Collins and daughters among the attendees as ornate outfits and gifts were displayed.
Land Boomer Short on Wives
Chicago real estate promoter Will A Webster revokes his offer to furnish a wife with every 80 acres of Langlace county land Wisconsin recounting failures to meet the demand. He cites foreign partner preferences and the impracticality of a matrimonial bureau as the scheme collapses amid humorous anecdotes of Danes Swedes Germans and country girls.
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Chicago
Caveht
Langlace County
Wisconsin
Will A. Webster
Mr. Wester
Kinzie Street
Europe
Charges Against Scheepers Execution Spark Protest
London March 23 The charges by Irish Nationalist J G S MacNeill in the House of Commons that the execution of Commandant Scheepers at Graaff Reinet Cape Colony on January 18 was carried out with shocking brutality have been raised twice before. MacNeill refused to name his authority and War Secretary Brodrick declined to investigate.
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London
J. G.S. MacNeill
House of Commons
Scheepers
Graef Reinet
Cape Colany
MacNeill
Brodrick
Pretoria Floated After Fire Sealed and Grounding Off Bermuda
The Quebec Steamship Company steamer Pretoria bound for Bermuda returned with a fire in her engine room and grounded off Sempsinevilis. A wrecking steamer floated her today, the fire is out and water pumped from the hold. She will enter dry dock for survey to assess damage.
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New York
Quebec Steamship Company
Pretoria
Bermuda
Sempsinevilis
Henderson Uses Philippine Wood Gavel in House Session
Washington March 31 Speaker Henderson opened the House with a gavel carved from Philippine hardwood presented by W Brandt of Des Moines Iowa.
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Henderson
Washington
House
A W. Brandt
Es Moines
Wittmer Defeats Eliot In Falls Wrestling Match
In Fall River on March 31 Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati defeated Nick Eliot in a featherweight style bout. Wittmer weighed 204 pounds with Eliot at 180. The match required Wittmer to take three falls within the hour, achieving the first in 19 minutes, the second in 21, and the third in 14.
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Fall River
Charles Wittmer
Cincinnati
Nick Eliot
Wiloner
Wittmer
Fire alarm totals for March show 107 calls
March fire alarm activity recorded 107 incidents with Bell 95, automatic 60, second alarms 9, third alarms 1, fourth alarms 1, and total line reflecting multiple call types.
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Fall River Garders
Boston Central Labor Union
Svenine
Wells Memorial Hall
J. KR
Crozier
Ee Engineers’ Union
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Washington St
F. Whelan
Lorraine Company
Lowell Painters
Barre
ST. Lawrence Navigation
Acton Town Meeting
Charles Wilson
Yhote
Action
Mrs. Roosevelt
B. Bradenord
Leo Silh
Philippine
Brun
Christmas
Houghton & Dutton
Porto Rico
Vienna
Bae Eater Tits Art Aos
Poke Park
Maine
Delory
California
Sea Anne
Mayor Collins
Hobson
Chickering
Rosie Abraham
Academy
Back Bay
Edwar Forsyth Porter
Norton Bros
Prince Henry
Yazbek
Thomas O'Callaghan
Beckman
Miss Murnahan
Claire Dinard
Corrinne le Brecque
Eliot
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