Labor and Capital Win for Electrotypers in Park Labor Row
A Chicago era style item reports a large Chickering Hall gathering as park workers protest March 17 pay, demand parity with Water and Sewer staff, and threaten action. Electrotypers win concessions, minimum weekly wage set at 24 dollars, blockers at 18, with increases effective May 1. Additional notes cover Central Labor Union meetings, eight hour work push, and unions planning conventions and trainings.
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Chickering Hall
Washington and
Northampton Streets
Water and Sewer
Park
Board of Aldermen
Stacy
Charles River
Wells Memorial
Dexter
Matthews
H. H. Cutler
C. R. Arthur
David Barry
Common Council
Central Labor Union
Type Hall
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Hat and Cap Makers’ Union and Typographical Union
Suffolk County
Clothing Operatives’ Union
City Boards of Health
D. R. Dewey
Ripley
Institute of Technology
New York
Wells Memorial Hall
Leather Workers’ Division No
Assembly
Knights of Labor
Elm Street
Lynn
New York & New England
Teamsters
Oxford Hall
New System Of Wages For Fall River Mill Operatives
Fall River April 6 Tomorrow morning a new wage system goes into effect in Fall River mills. Workers paid by the hour will receive seven hours pay for a Saturday seven hours worked, and hourly pay for other days. Some occupations remain paid by output. If a fifty eight hour law passes, wages would drop for many. The print cloth market outlook shows strong activity with stock reductions and high sales, while mills anticipate the law's enactment and await broader demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
New England
Minneapolis Mills Form New Flour Combine Against Syndicate
Ten Minneapolis mills with a daily output near 20 000 barrels form a combine to oppose the Pillsbury Washburn English Syndicate. The mills say they must unite or go under the institution run by C A Pillsbury. The opposition mills plan to merge under one management with shared grain supply and economies of concerted action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis
Pillsbury-Washburn
C. A. Pillsbury
Negotiations Advance on New Boston & Sandwich Glass Plan
A report from Sandwich dated April 5 says negotiations to form a new corporation to restart the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company's plant are well advanced toward completion. The move aims to reopen operations at the facility in Falmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Falmouth
Revival Certain Within Two Weeks At Glass Works
A local report states the revival will be a certainty within less than two weeks. The company will immediately employ about seventy five workers to restart glass manufacturing across all branches.
Pig Iron Trade Faces Wage Reduction Across England
London reports a 12 42 per cent wage cut in the North of England pig iron trade with production costs cited as five shillings per ton above market price and fear that many furnaces will shut down. The Paris Miners Congress backs a general strike in principle, while Britain declines to invite Davitt to the labor commission and seeks another Irish representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Cleveland
Yorkshire
Paris
International Miners’ Congress
Labor Exchange
Messrs. Aspinwall
Weeds
Davitt
Londown
Labor Commission
Iyangentant
Blaine Orders Charleston to Return to Honolulu
The Charleston has been ordered by the State Department to return at once to Honolulu amid tensions in Hawaii. Secretary Blaine expects trouble and aims to show foreign interests in Honolulu that the United States will defend Hawaiian interests and be ready for emergencies. The San Francisco is directed to sail to Chili next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charleston
State Department
Honolulu
Blaine
United States
Hawaii
Chili
Massachus
Setts
Suffolk
Henry F. Clinton
Boston
Mary E. Nangle
Boston Post
Joan W. McKim
Elijah George
William Minot
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
Esquire
J. H. Tyler
Register
William Minot, Jr
Edith H. Joplin
John W. McKim
John H. Paine
Roberts
Minot
Mary Ek. Lombard
John Leary
Isosion
Newsae
Hipston
Commonwealth
Massacieiu
Middlesex
William
High
Somerville
Lizzie G. Knapp
Oren
Knapp
William C. High
Boston Lost
Commonwealth OF
Oren TS. Knapp
Elizabeth M. Lavery
Petiioner
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Janet Frances Campbell
William IT
Campbell
Francis Campbell
Massachusetts
Phebee
Fred Joy
Winchester
Lowell
Weather forecast for New England states eased warm trend
Forecast to 8 p.m. Monday calls for fair weather and southerly winds across Maine New Hampshire Vermont with warmer temperatures except in Maine where temperatures hold steady. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Eastern New York are expected to be warmer and fair with a similar southerly wind pattern and a warmer Tuesday.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Weather Forecast for New England and Surrounding Areas
Clear skies and higher temperatures across New England with light winds shifting from west to south. Tuesday looks fair with possible cloud increase Tuesday night and warmer temps. Yesterday saw scattered light snows in lake regions and minimal precipitation elsewhere. readings ranged from 34 in Northfield Vermont to 44 in Boston Massachusetts.
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POST
New England
Chicago
Grand Haven
Green Bay
Gulf States
Fort Smith
Missouri Valley
Northwest Territory
Fort Assinniboine
Denver
Assinnoiboine
St. Vincent
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Eastport
Jacksonville
Northfield
Boston
Weather observations at Boston Morning Readout
Observations recorded at Boston at 8 A.M. show a barometer reading near 20.94 inches, thermometer around 35.0, wind from NW to W with velocity about 0 to 12, mean daily temperature 36.6, high 43.1, low 20, dew point 19.0, average relative humidity 55.5 percent, total precipitation 0.00, normal max 47.3, normal min 32.5, and light footwear notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
BAI Escs
Besvica Cesse
Cnceas Des Bass Ence
Dless
Funeral of an Anarchist in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on April 5 the funeral of Joseph Frick anarchist drew nearly 1000 attendees in an undertaker's rooms. Johann Most gave the eulogy and urged anarchy as the crowd observed stark black attire, a blood red scarf and rose, and red flags and bunting around the bier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspura
Joseph Frick
Johann Most
Embezzlement Loss at Savannah Bank Tops $70,000
In Savannah on April 5 the Merchants National Bank reported its loss from cashier Thomas Gadsden’s irregularities will not exceed 70 000 dollars. Gadsden allegedly embezzled 100 000 dollars, his bond set at 30 000, and he died by his own act Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Hammond
Merchants National Bank
Thomas Gadsden
Gadsden
Rescue of Warner Miller's Party Rescued at Greytown
Ex Senator Warner Miller and companions stranded on the steamer Aquan near Rancador reef 230 miles northeast of Greytown Nicaragua reached Greytown safely after being rescued by the Presidente Carazo sent from Providence Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Miller
New York
Aquan
Rancador Reef
Greytown
Nicaragua
Presidente Carazo
Providence Island
Governor Vetoes Newberry Maximum Rate Bill
Lincoln Nebraska April 4 Governor Boyd returned the Newberry maximum rate bill to the Legislature without his approval deeming it unconstitutional. The measure passed the House over the veto and, it is believed, will be sustained in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Boyd
House
Senate
Professor Smiley's Successor Named Chief of Census Division
Washington April 5 Charles F Pidgin of Massachusetts a long time figure with the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics under Carroll D Wright has been named chief of the Census Division of Fish and Fisheries while an investigation continues into charges against Professor Smiley the former chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Washington
Charles F. Pidgin
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics
Caroll D. Wright
Census Division of Fish and Fisheries
Women Admission Defeated at New York Conference
At the New York Methodist General Conference the vote on admitting women to the General Conference was taken by ballot without debate and defeated 152 to 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrello Gcusa
L. I
New York
Resignation Of Cambridge Universalist Pastor Alphonzo White
The Rev. Alphonzo E. White, pastor at the First Universalist Church of Cambridge, has tendered his resignation effective September 1. A special parish meeting is set for April 18 to act on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonzo E. White
First Universalist Church of
Cambridge
Lowell Library Ravaged by Fire Destroys Building
A major blaze devastated Lowell Public Library forcing tenants to flee. Fire, water, and smoke gutted the library structure, with crews battling flames amid heavy smoke and water damage. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing damage and cause.
Memphis hotel blaze devastates Edson block and Masonic Temple
Lowell April 5 fire, sparked by waste paper in an alley, gutted the Edson block and damaged H C Church & Son, Maynard & Co., and others. The blaze reached the Masonic Temple, destroying the public library and damaging regalias, stock, and furnishings with insured losses running into thousands. Firefighters fought for hours, walls collapsed, and several tenants fled with nothing.
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Lowell
Edson
H. C. Church & Son
Wyman Heirs
Baltimore
C. J. Maynard & Co
Maynard
Board of Health
Thomas F. O’connell
Katie M. Sullivan
J. B. Harrington
Christian Scientist
Jennie Young
Maggie Hickey
Miss Greaves
Kate Kenny
Farrington
F. J. Vigeant
M. C. Rowell
Simpson & Rowland
Middle Street
Masonic Temple
Hosford
A. Mitchell
Goodyear Rubber Company
Knights Templar
Mitchell
Multiple city fires claim large losses across states
Fire hit the seven story Abstract building and the Franklin Hotel in Memphis exploding in flames. Fellows building suffered damage at Main and Adams with several tenants incurring losses. Gardiner Maine reported a $1000 building loss and $3000 for Palmer’s book store amid water damage to a utility office. Hengeveldt silk factory at Midland Park New Jersey burned last night causing 25000 loss and 50 workers out of work. A small blaze damaged an awning on Tremont street and a brush fire on the Seaverns estate prompted an alarm.
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Memphis
Tenn
Abstract
Adams Street
Fellows
Main and
Adams
R. Dudley Frayser
Thomas R. Boyle
Fellows of
New York
Harpman Bros
S. Slayer & Co
Gardiner
Frederic Danforth
W. C. Palmer
Palmer
Gardiner Water Company
Hengeveldt
Midland Park
N.d
Chemical 2
Sidney Lauires
Tremont Street
Joel Seaverns
Pond Street
Jamaica Plain
Easter Public Releases and A Publicity Card
Easter publications feature An Easter Carol by Phillips Brooks in a white and silver card cover art book from E P Dutton New York. The Youth's Companion issues a cream white Easter double number with nine complete stories and notable color illustrations. Publishers report 500000 copies printed.
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Easter Publications
Messrs. E. P. Dutton & Co
New York
Phillips Brooks
Taylor
Gibson
Vogt
Myrick
Miss Johneson
Thrifty Balzac restaurant tale of toil and pride
In a New York Balzac up town French restaurant a man and wife started the business. He cooked while she served until fatigue forced her to hire a waiter and later she sat, chairbound, glaring at the man she pays to save. Her thrift, not medicine, keeps her going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Pole voyage aid by Samuel Mitchell whaleboat builder
New Reprorp reports Samuel 4H. Mitchell of this city is constructing a whaleboat for Engineer Robert E. Peary U.S.N. in preparation for an expedition aiming to reach the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
New Reprorp
Samuel
Mitchell
Robert E. Peary
U.S.N
Essays in Philosophy Old and New by William Knight
Review of Essays in Philosophy Old and New by William Knight, professor at St Andrews. The reviewer notes the accessible yet stimulating discussion of big questions, with key essays on Eclecticism Metempsychosis and topics in Idealism, Ethics, Personality and Immortality. Knight defends eclecticism, argues for a personal god and immortality, and the book reflects Scotch literary ties and quotations, dedicating the work to Mr Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama Knight
Knight
Mr. Knight
University of St. Andrews
Lowell
William Knight
Boston
Houghton, Mifftin & Co
Savonarola Life Praise by Clark and Ballad Critique
A review lauds William Clark's Savonarola Life and Times as fair to favorable, noting a martyrlike view and strong sourcing. It critiques Stevenson's Ballads for lyrical excess and uneven inspiration, praising The Hanging of Danny Deaver and The Fidalgos of Casa Mourisca as stronger translations and engaging narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savonarola
William Clark
M.A
Chicago
A. C. McClurg & Co
Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
Casa Mourisca
Portugal
Europe
Casa Mourisea
Julio Diniz
Roxana L. Dabney
Boston
D. Lothrop Co
What Is The Grip And How To Fight It
A promotional piece asserts Grip is a body threat and recommends constant counteraction with pure whiskey. It claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is the premier medicinal option and warns against inferior brands.
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Minneapolis Mills
Pillsbury- Washburn Syndicate
Sandwich Glass Works
Mometer
Albany
Bismarck
Dak
Cheyenne
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cevses
Fair
Portland
Salt Lake City
Washington, N.C
Masonic
New Jersey
NEW Books
Museum of Fine Arts
Regnault
Courbet
Museum
Hood
Tremont Surees
Duffy
United States League
Office OF
Supreme Lodge
Boylston ST
Boston, Mass
William Hamilton
Boylston Street
Shapy Hill
Mass
Revere House
Temple & Beard
Beacon
Kirkland Streets
E. van Noorden & CO
Harrison Ave
Remington Standard Typewriter
Hill
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
School St
Change Avenue
Dock Square
Nursery
Vevey Paws
WM. C. Strong
Waban, Maas
W. Baker & Co
Dorchester, Mass
Mary Ellen Arnold
George Lyman Appleton
John H. Pains
Comiunionwealth
George W. Lyman
Waltham
George Lymian Appleton
Ommon Wealth OF
Supfolk
George Hugginson
Massacheusetts
Probate Court
Jacob Hall
Michael J. Leary
Said
Massachudsluts
Elias T.eet
Newton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City Engineerity Hall
West Newton
William F. Harbach
Joint
Standing Committee On Sewerage
Albert F. Noyes
Commonwealth OF Massachus Setts
John Lavery
Commonwealth OF Massachu A
Josephine May
Ernestine May
Massachoww
John Charles Phillips
William S. Dexter
George Blagden
Anna
Vacker Phillips
Esquire, Vadge
Ilijah George
Bart Monwralth
Massachujy Setts
Henjamin Beal
Charles F. Coffin
Uriel H. Crocker
Adaline Bb. Beal
Elwah Glorge
Massacho
Sarah Tyler
Tate
Chelsea
Albert G. Hildreth
Suffok
Joan W. McKim, Esq
Emmail
Andrews
James E. Leach
Lech
Parker B. Person
Merrimack
Hillsborough
State of New Hampshire
David H. Blaney
Meridian Street
East
Jennie M. Person
Executrix
Mary E. Kettell
Geo. W. Leverett
John 0. Shaw, JR
Hugh Lunnin
James R. Lunnin
Admr
Alexander Young
Beston
Arthur Lincoln
Mary Kelley
Edward Kelley
Newton Street
Tomecee
Nereby
Anna G. Bancor
Loston
Allersons
B. Waters
Elizabeth
Waters
Lad
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