Strike Tensions Persist as Knights Stand Firm in St Louis
The Knights of Labor backs a renewed strike strategy in St Louis as police, deputies, and rail workers clash with management. Indictments, bail bonds, and uneasy truces shape daily freight, switch engines, and depot activity across Gould lines and neighboring roads.
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Louis
General Board of the Knights of Labor
St. Louis
Rapiequet
Sfrikers
Vandalia
Ohio
Mississippi
Ohicago
Burlington and Quincy
Louisville
Nashville
Indianapolis
Grand Jury
Chicago
Alton
Shortif Rapiequet
Belleville
George Bailey
Andalia
Creveling
Knights of Labor
Lewisville
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
General Executive Board
Morris Wurpell
Bridge and Tunnel Company
Wurpell
Chicago and Alton
Janey
Roundhouse
Brotherhood
Denial of Hoxie Bins Violation of Labor Agreement
Secretary Turner claimed Hoxie violated the agreement while Gould discussed the New York conference notes. The stenographer’s record shows no promise to reemploy all workers, only those needed, with strict penalties for defiance. Hoxie stated only a portion of former employees would be required due to reduced business and gaps filled by strike replacements.
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Post
Irons
Mr. Coughlan
Coughlan
Godge
Hoxie
Turner
St. Louis
Bailey and
Hayes
New York
the Keights of Labor
Gould
Powderly
Knights of Labor Win Sweep in Lynn Strike
The Knights of Labor claim a decisive victory as Keene Bros yield after a nine firm engine stoppage led by the union. Boycotted goods totaling 310 cases were returned by Boston buyers, and work to resume at Lynn and Showhegan factories begins as Spinney & Co. faces action.
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Lynn
Keene Bros
Skeuhegan
Knights of Labor
Keenes
The
New York
Knights
G. S. Keene
Showhegan
Summer Street
Boston
Spinney & Co
Knights of Labor Leader Weighs West Violence
Secretary George E. McNeil defends organized labor amid West violence. He argues violence stems from oppression, not Knights of Labor, cites arbitration failures, urges peaceful settlement, and rejects blanket condemnation of the organization or government.
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George E. McNeil
Knights of Labor
Post
McNeil
Universalist
Knights
Fisheries dispute fuels U S House clash with Canada
In Washington on April 5 the House debated Canadian port restrictions on American fishing vessels and debated a Dingley resolution seeking information from the President on Canadian measures. The session also covered pension bills, a library building vote, and other New England driven measures.
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Washington
Dingley
Maine
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Dominion of Canada
United States
Dominion
Great Britain
Aiso
James M. Hagan
St. James
Davis
Massachusetts
Catharine G. Rodfish
Oliver Bodfish
Gout
Vermont
Ira.Colburn
Whiting
Abel Marshall
Marshall
Fortieth Massachusetts Volunteers
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Charlies D. Parington
New England
Capitol
Senate
Plumb
Frye
Logan
Congress
House
Congressional Library
Bel mont proposes a three member board on customs disputes
Representative Bel mont of New York introduces a resolution directing Ways and Means to report a bill for a Treasury based board of three experts two merchants and one lawyer to advise on import duties protests and appeals. The Treasury Secretary may refer questions to them and require opinions while maintaining overall supervisory power.
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Washington
Belmont
New York
House Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Customs Revenue
Beverly Postmaster Nomination Sparks Washington Rumors
Washington dispatch reports Massachusetts politicians see a new light on Beverly postmaster nominee Jeremiah Murphy a Democrat and Jacksonian. Other chatter cites a bogus tale of Montgomery becoming a circuit court judge and a denied recall of Minister McLane from Paris with official word he remains on leave.
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Washington
Jeremiah Murphy
Beverly
Massachusetts
Murphy
Himelf
Jackson
Bell Telephone
Montgomery
Patent Office
United States
Judge Baxter
Ohio
Baxter
McLane
Paris
State Department
Tariff Bill Near Final Shape As House Debate Looms
Ways and Means Committee may tweak the tariff bill before the House vote. Morrison has pared the free list to wool hemp flax jute salt and lumber, drawing Democratic and Republican reactions. Randall’s stance on protectionism could determine his party alignment if he resists the bill.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Randall
Morrison
He Holds That American Vessels Have a Right to Enter Canadian Ports
In Washington on April 5 Senate debates Mr. Frye remarks on his resolution concerning fisheries. He regarded it as a step asserting that American ships may enter Canadian ports under existing rights.
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Portland
United States
Frye
State Department
Gloucester
Fise
Great Lake
Atlantic
Canada
Washington
Senate
Determined Tailors Plan Cooperative Shop Amid Strike
The Merchant Tailors' Exchange met at Parker House to discuss the strike by journeymen. They announced a cooperative shop with a guaranteed fund of at least 800 dollars and pledged to hire only nonunion workers, while union demands were rejected. Pickets and watch committees were authorized as parades occurred and signs appeared against non signers.
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Merchant Tailors’ Exchange
Parker House
Exchange
Journeymen Tailor
Well
New Fra Hall
H. F. Locke
George K. McNeil
Henry Lemon
A. A. Carlton
T. C. Thompson
Knights of Labor
Hon Carroll D Wright Explains Retaining Two Official Posts
In a Boston letter Carroll D. Wright defends holding both federal and state posts while leading census work. He notes prior approval, personal costs, and says resignation would follow only upon government action or voluntary retirement. He cites support from President Cleveland and Governor Johnson and urges no public criticism.
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Committee On Public Service
Federden
Committee On Labor
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Altho
Mysem
Washington
United States Bureau of Labor
Mssachusetts
Torm
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Aving
Cleveland
Jhnson
Carroll
D. Wincut
Boston
Albion Mill Burned at Holyoke in Heavy Loss
A fire at the Albion paper mill in Holyoke caused about 56000 in damage. Treasurer and chief owner E C Taft faced insurance mainly with manufacturers mutual. the blaze started in the engine room and affected the finishing department.
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Albion
Holyoke
Springfield
Mass
E.,c. Taft
Dr James Freeman Clarke Birthday Celebrated at Church of the Disciples
The seventy six year old Rev James Freeman Clarke was honored at the Church of the Disciples with a light filled reception and roses. Notables including Dr E K Hale, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Margaret Fuller associate figures attended. The piece recounts Clarke’s Boston roots, education at Harvard, ministry in Louisville, and long service in Boston shaping his parish and writings.
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Church of the Disciples
James Freeman Clarke
Hanover
N. H.y
Clarke
E. Ek. Hale
Simost
Clark
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Brooke Herford
E. A. Horton
F. G. Peabody
A. P. Peabody
John Orth
Clara E. Smart
Henry Williams
Young People’s Club
All Poe
Mr. Clarke
New Hampshire
James Freeman
King’s Chapel
Fountain of
Knowlege
Boston Latin School
Virgil
Xenophon
Harvard
Benjamin R. Curtis
United States Supreme Court
Justice Bigelow
William Henry Channing
George T. Davis
Benjamin Pierce
S. F. Smith
Margaret Fuller
S’ossoli
Divinity School
Louisville
Kentucky
New England
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rhodora
Humble Bee
Dr. Holmes
Dr. Channing
Anna Huidekoper
Meadville
Penn
Boston
the Dial
O. A. Brownson
John A. Andrew
The
Christian World
Pennsylvania
Europe
State Board of Education
Public Library
Harvard College
Worcester
Cincinnati
Rutherford B. Hayes
Court of inquiry hears election ballots and signed papers
The court of inquiry met at Fifth Regiment HQ to hear private Lombard and others recount the election of officers. Witnesses describe signing papers, voting for captains and lieutenants, and confusion over ballot handling and signatures. Adjourned to Friday evening.
Shipping in Bath documents 19th century ship trade and wages
In Bath Maine on April 5, the 1000 Knights of Labor applaud support for free ship bills while noting a wage rise for 650 ship carpenters on March 1. The N E S B Company plans multiple vessels including a 1300 ton four masted schooner, with launches and engines under construction. Ships Joan Rosenfeld and others face cargo and hull concerns, and coal disputes delay the Mary E Morse arrival amid shoveler rate demands.
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Bath
Knights of Labor
Congress
Knights
Lewis
New Spector
Mass
Phillips
Faunton
Messrs
Perkins & Blaisdell
C. E. Hyde
New England Iron Works
George W. Walker
Boston
William Rogers
Wilmington
Del
Joan Rosenfeld
Oregon
Jacoma
E. & A. Sewall
Jonathan Sawyer
Anna E. J. Morse
Thes. P. Hitchcock
N. E.S. B. Company
Suspected Murderer Captured After Escape Into Woods
Special to The Post Quincy April 5 Holenburg the Swede under suspicion in the death of Charles Magnusson whose body was found at Roberto's quarry last Wednesday became insane last night and fled into the woods. He was pursued and captured in West Quincy after a fierce struggle around 8 o'clock. Detective Frewald with Officers Kelly and Locke took him to the station house and locked him up.
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Quincy
Holenburg
Charles Magnusson
Roberto
West Quincy
Frewald
Kelly and
Locke
Chicopee
Mass
United States
George Dexter Robinson
George M. Stearns
Cleveland
Governor Robinson
Mr. Stearns
Stearns
Robinson
Hhis
Martial Law in Fort Worth As Strikes Loom
Fort Worth Texas reports strict security with streets closed and citizens in plain clothes. Governor Ireland meets with railway officials and orders trains to run using armed support if needed. Freight trains move today as authorities anticipate no new troop deployments unless events worsen.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Cntizens
Ireland
Six-floor showroom of Joel Goldthwait & Co in Washington Street
The six expansive floors of Joel Goldthwait & Co at 169 Washington Street display a rich array of carpets mats and rugs creating a grand showroom scene.
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Joel Goldthwait & Co
Washington Street
Opening Day for Bow Wow Carnival at Mechanics Building
The New England Kennel Club bench show opens today with about 200 dogs in the Mechanics Building. Dogs barked loudly yesterday as entries were prepared, with numbers attached to collars since the entry list wasn’t yet printed. Pedigree details will soon be displayed, helping even a novice judge owners’ points.
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Mechanics
New England Kennel Club
New England Dog Show To Feature Grand Exhibition And Judging
Dogs occupy stalls as carpenters finish work before a major New England show. The event aims for record crowds with a five-compartment judging stand and public viewing of judging. Notable imports Rip Van Winkle and a greyhound draw attention among aristocratic entrants.
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New England
St. Bernards and Collies
James Mortimer
Babylon
NM. Y
N. Y
Beagles
N. Elmer
Granby
Conn
George K. Goulding
Malden
Rip van Winkle
Prize Winners at Newark Show to Star in Boston Dogs Rivalry
Graphic kennels star Graphic and Foremen headline the Newark winners who are expected to repeat in Boston shows. Blarney Black Prince and Little Duke also draw attention while Grand Duke the bull terrier seeks to hold his own in New England Club events.
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Newark Beach
Boston
Graphic
Graphic Kennels
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Newark
Forest and Stream
Blackstone Kennels
Blarney
A. C. Wilmeraing
Messrs
A. H. Wakefield
Grand Duke
Messrs. H. and
W. Livingston
New England
Arcadia Burlesque Wins Praise at Bijou Theatre
William Gill and John J. Braham present Arcadia a bright burlesque based on Tom Tom the Piper's Son at the Bijou Theatre. The show dazzles with handsome sets elegant costumes and witty dialogue though its plot lacks strong dramatic coherence. Lizzie St. Quentin and Helene Cooper shine in key roles amid a chorus of striking visuals and catchy music.
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William Gill
John J. Braham
Bijou Theatre
Tom
Bul
War Fairies
Brougham
Pocahantas
Fairy Palace
Mephistophelian
Braham
Jelanthe
Pye
Lizzie St. Quentin
Tom Tom
Addle
Helene Cooper
Paap
Fire at Metropolitan street railway stables injures bystander and destroys stock
Last evening a blaze at the Metropolitan car stables near Roxbury crossing destroyed hay and straw on the second floor and wrecked the roof. Firemen confined the flames in forty minutes while workers freed 296 horses and led them through the street scattering spectators. One man was severely injured, Chief Webber was unhurt, and an Engineer Fernald’s team killed a horse. The loss is placed at about 7000 dollars, insured.
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Metropolitan Street Railway
Roxbury Crossing
Thomas Lehan
Spear
Kenny
Mr. Barrows
Brookline
Station 10
Pynchon Street
Metropolitan Car Shops
Richards
Webber
Fernald
French Brig Dix Freres Dismasted and Sugar Dissolved
Captain Todd of the steamship Sara Ann reports sighting the French brigantine Dix Freres from Martinique off Galway on March 7. The crew rescued four seamen after the vessel sank, while the captain and mate chose to stay aboard as the cargo dissolved and the ship went down.
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Dix Freres
Baltimore
Todd
Sara Ann
Galway
Ireland
Martinique
Boston
Resignation of Boston Patrolman James H. Howard
Patrolman James H. Howard submitted his resignation to the police board yesterday after five years on the force. Appointed in January 1831, he served two years at Station 2 and later worked at police headquarters as assistant clerk in the commissioner’s office. His departure is met with regret by fellow officers.
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Cheltenham
Missouri Pacific
Greman
aLey
Summit Avenue Crossing
Zightstone’s Hall
Coughlan
James H. Wallack
Howard Atheneum
Joe Howard
Mattie Krndersill
Kolonah
Edith Edgerton
Frea Lyons
Old Bob
Robinson
New England
White
Chicopee
Stearns
Chicopee River
Loomis
Republican Town Committee
United States
George M. Stearns
Mr. Stearns
Pye
Beston
Springfield
Boston
John D. White
Emerson Gaylord
Norris R. Wood
George W. Gibson
L. J. Gibbs
Nelson Whittier
John B. Wood
Board of Health
George Dresser
E. P. Pierce
Josish A. Parker
J. W. McClinch
Dwight L. Shaw
B. B. Belcher
X. Deerain
Marshall Pease
Frank Co. Cobb
James H. Howard
Board of Police
Howard
Police
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John Goode
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Utah Territory
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Rockland
William Butterick
Concordia
Theodore H. Fenn
Lee, Mass
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Jamigica Plain
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Atlantic Monthly
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Dr. Clarke
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George
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Frank O. Fellows
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Peter Lyons
Wellington
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Hillman
Wright
Brewery Street
Horace Porter
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Datlinger
Lyons
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Edward
Marsh
Herbert M. Day
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Trumpetta
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Arcadia
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Boston Museum
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Old Homestead
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