Murder Search Under Way in Mattie Hackett Case
Augusta Me April 1 The grand jury reopens to probe the Readfield murder of Mattie Hackett seven years after her strangling. Witnesses recall a wooden cross and crepe at the scene and new evidence circulates as officials vow to pursue all leads. The case could move toward an indictment or close again with an open confession unlikely. The grand jurors are due to convene tomorrow at 9 40 oclock.
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Mattie Hackett
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Joseph Williamson
Richardson
Skin care tip from American Home and Passover Seder notes
The article promotes mercuric wax for removing freckles and blemishes, plus a saxolite and witch hazel lotion for wrinkles. It also describes the Passover Seder, detailing unleavened bread, symbolic foods, and the ritual’s customs with Elijah's cup and chair.
Passover Festival Observed Across Jewish Homes
The Passover festival, marking the exodus from Egypt, is celebrated for seven days. Jewish homes are being specially prepared to usher in this important and joyous holiday.
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Passover Services Mark Seder Substitutions in Boston
Passover services will be held in all Boston synagogues with several sermons planned. Rabbis from Temple Chabei Shalom Temple Mishkan Tefila and Temple Adath Jeshurun will address topics from The Hope of Israel to Constructive Judaism Patriotism Piety and the Call of Poverty to Where All Honor Lies and The Alchemists. Rabbinic lectures will cover Removing the Leaven and Are We Fit to Be Free on subsequent Saturdays.
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M. M. Kichler
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Painters unions secure wage hikes in Boston area
Sixty painters from Boston East Boston and Brookline agreed to new rates. The contract raises painters wages from 45 11 cents to 60 cents an hour and decorators from 90 to 96 cents for a 44 hour week. Employers in East Boston and Brookline accepted the terms, with 14 of 18 master painters in Boston district granting the increase.
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Boston
East Boston
Brookline
Textiles Strike Action Soon in Lowell
Lowell news reports action on demands of textile workers from the Industrial Workers of the World and United Textile Workers of America. A Lowell Manufacturers' Association meeting will decide on how to respond, with officials favoring talks with individual mill workers rather than union committees.
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Razing of Archbishop Williams Residence Began in South End
Work started to raze the old episcopal residence at Union Park and Washington streets to widen Union Park street. The three story brick building housed Archbishop Williams from 1866 to 1871 and remained linked to the Williams name for decades. Other brick houses on the north side are to be removed per city action.
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Peace prospect in coal dispute voiced by White and Mitchell
President White of the United Mine Workers and John Mitchell forecast an early settlement of the anthracite coal crisis. White expects wage gains and union recognition with an end to the suspension, while Mitchell says the conference signals amicable agreement and brighter chances for reaching a deal.
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Predicts Early End To Strike In Coal Industry
Indianapolis April 1 with only a few exceptions the coal mining strike suspended wage contracts between United Mine Workers and coal operators expired at midnight and the stoppage was general today about 400000 miners are idle the nation will miss over a million tons of coal and miners lose about one million dollars in wages
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Miners Expect Cleveland Pact Ratified Soon
President John P. White of the miners, en route to Oskaloosa, Ia, said bituminous workers will ratify the Cleveland agreement and likely return to work by April 20. He forecasts a rapid wage contract settlement in the anthracite field at the April 10 Philadelphia meeting. Ballots for the bituminous referendum are being prepared at the national headquarters and should be returned by April 15. An exception to the general suspension was in two Kivansville Ind. railroad mines where workers continue at work under the new wage scale. No other district reports trouble as eight hour day enforcement continues at pump sites and maintenance posts.
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Miners Celebrate Eight Hour Day Milestone in Mine History
Wdawin Perry national secretary treasurer of the miners declares the Cleveland contract when ratified will yield the highest wages for coal miners worldwide. He notes the wage increase as essential and not aimed at raising coal prices, praising public understanding of the workers’ gains.
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Wdawin Perry
Cleveland
Peace in coal regions as 175000 miners suspend work
In the anthracite regions peace and order prevail as about 175,000 miners suspend work awaiting a new agreement. Leaders urge patience until the April 19 conference between United Mine Workers leaders and operators. Organizers stress the difference between suspension and strike and warn workers to avoid company property and avoid group gatherings.
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United Mine Workers
Surprise in Ballot as Miners Vote on Strike Return
By April 1 in London the tally of ballots on resuming work reached 135 969 with 69 141 for return and 66 828 against. North Wales and other districts may tilt results. Wales favored resuming while English northern counties leaned to continuing the strike. Leaders urge men not to prolong the strike despite mixed signals.
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North Wales
Wales
Maine Solons Convene Today After Recess
The Maine Legislature meets in Augusta following a weeklong recess. They aim to elect the U S Senator, consider Governor Plaisted’s request to investigate Sheriff Charles O Emery of York County, and address removal if guilt is found. A special session was called March 20 to pass election laws and a bond issue while redistricting.
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Maine
United States
Plaisted
Charles O. Emery
York County
Painter Shot Self in Dorchester Home
Dorchester painter George O Conn or 38 shot himself in the right eye with a .22 revolver at home on Lauriat avenue and was in serious condition at City Hospital. He and his wife boarded with Joseph Bergin. One shot fired, he collapsed. doctors evacuated him for surgery as staff listed him on the dangerous list.
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Flint mayoral race ends with Mott victory in voter shift
Flint April 1 John A Menton socialist mayor loses re election to Charles S Mott who runs on independent citizens ticket backed by Democrats and Republicans. All other citizens ticket candidates win.
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Charles S. Mott
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