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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
2
Coke workers plan to adopt new tactics to settle their troubles as writers describe the labor dispute. The article notes shifting strategies and potential actions by workers and management, with emphasis on evolving negotiation dynamics and economic pressures shaping the conflict.
The Lynn Morocco workers strike collapse prompts cautious reflection by Knights of Labor. Boston divisions pledge support to continue the fight, while leaders assess losses after six months of turmoil. The Eight Hour Day movement gains momentum with Samuel Gompers predicting nationwide action if May 1 fails. Royal Labor Commission names pending in London as inquiries proceed.
The interstate convention of miners and operators ended abruptly after a clash of views. It warns that 75,000 workers in two regions will strike on May 1, directly affecting 600,000 people and likely halting work nationwide as miners demand an eight hour day backed by Knights of Labor and Federation of Labor.
In Stoneham, John Quillan and John Lennon sue Chief Rix L. Newton for damages to character after Newton and deputies searched their homes for shoes stolen from L. P. Benton. The case raises whether a special justice could issue a night warrant and whether Newton could execute it. Judge Converse will rule later.
Reserve Officer Doyle of Station 15 Charlestown arrested James J Williams for pasting boycott posters in City square. Williams, ex Herald compositor, had a package of posters and pleaded not guilty at Charlestown District Court. The case was continued until tomorrow morning for counsel.
John Callahan of Cambridge fell from a horse car yesterday evening at the West Boston bridge transfer station. He sustained severe cuts and bruises to the head and required medical attention.
Consular seals and bonding privileges for imports via Canada will be abolished by a forthcoming Foster order. Goods will be inspected at the first U S touchpoint, ending prior cross border sealing. The change aims to curb frauds and benefit American Pacific railroads, notably curbing Canadian Pacific access.
Scottdale Penn April 9 Fever grips town as Captain Loar and deputies are arrested on murder charges linked to the Morewood riot. James McBride and Robert Weddell filed warrants for J A Loar Harry Wilson and others. Captured officers to be jailed after commitments. strikers vow to press the case. Captain Loar denies giving the order to shoot and promises evidence for the court.
Senator Morrill of Vermont spoke in New York about possible successors to Edmunds including ex Governors Stewart Smith and Proctor as War Secretary, Judge Powers, General Veazey, and Governor Page with Veazey described as a strong man. He noted the Farmers Alliance may gain no strength in New England, and on the 1888 presidential race he cited Harrison as the likely Republican candidate and Cleveland as a plausible Democratic option.
The dinner at Sherry's Monday night to celebrate the international copyright bill draws notable guests. Attending are Senator O H Platt, Representative W R Simonds, ex-Senator Jonathan Chace, and Henry Cabot Lodge among others, plus President Seth Low and Count de Keretry. E C Stedman will preside, with many leaders from literary, artistic and musical circles expected.
President Griscom states an American line will enter trans Atlantic traffic with a fleet of thirty ships manned by American sailors. Two vessels will be built immediately if postal subsidies are granted. Each ship costs about 2 million dollars, registering 10 500 tons gross, 527 feet long, 63 feet beam, 22 feet hold, with 2500 horsepower engines.
Official canvass of late election votes started in Chicago and may take a week. Two alleged errors surfaced: in ward twenty seven Washburne credited with 50 extra votes, and ward twenty five Cregier 100 votes short. A Kansas note reports two towns elected women police judges, Mrs Burton at Jamestown and Mrs McCormick at Burr Oak.
A large Citizens' Alliance gathering in Washington heard Polk of the Farmers' Alliance condemn the current financial system as the root of farmer hardship. He framed agriculture as central to national life, urged under consumption as the real issue, and promoted a political platform aimed at financial reform and labor rights.
In Tallahassee on April 9 a circular from Senator Call denounces Editor Dunning of the Farmers' Alliance for falsehoods about hostility to free silver and alliance principles. Call cites his Senate speeches proving advocacy of free silver and Treasury note issuance to aid farmers as needed. Alliance members hold a secret caucus on the Senatorship tonight.
A Herman Nebraska mother, recently released from asylum, murdered her two children aged 7 and 9 with an axe before placing their bodies in a bed. She then drank concentrated lye, nailed doors, and called neighbors to witness. She died soon after in the kitchen as authorities arrived.
In Topeka, Secretary of State reports at least twenty national banks in Kansas signifying their intention to denationalize and reorganize under the new state banking law. The measure, passed by the last Legislature, preserves federal protections while reducing required capitalization. Many private banks also seek organization under the new system.
A Washington Treasury request to Canada to curb Chinese smuggling was met with a reply from Canada’s Hon McKenzie Borrell saying no remedy could be suggested. He notes that once the celestial pays the $50 poll tax to Canada, he can cross freely without further impediment.
The second annual supper of the Salem Board of Trade drew about 200 local businessmen to Hamilton Hall. Mayor Ranteul, State Board of Trade President Charles Adams, and Haverhill Board of Trade President Thomas Sanders attended. Adams criticized new order policies promising large returns, noting widespread mortgaging of personal property for loans at 5 percent monthly to fund such ventures.
Medford marked the 26th anniversary of the Appomattox surrender with a ceremony at the Opera House. The event featured a concert by the Medford Cycle Club orchestra from 8 to 9 and a grand march starting at 9, with 97 couples joining and later swelling to 196 dancers. Attending military notables included Colonel George A. Keeler Major J. H. Carmichael Major Samuel H. Turner Jr. Major Samuel A. McKeever Lieutenant F. L. Daniels and Lieutenant J. H. Mann, with Major J. H. Whitney as floor director.
New York April 9 The Fabre line of steamships defied federal immigration orders by allowing barred Italian passengers to land and then sailing back to sea. The Burgundia and initiativn carried detainees who were permitted ashore before the ships resumed voyage. Treasury Department in Washington awaits instructions amid mounting tension with U S authorities.
The Southern Pacific directors met in San Francisco and elected C. P. Huntington as president C. F. Crocker as first vice president A. N. Towne as second vice president J. C. Stubbs as third vice president Timothy Hopkins as treasurer Mr A L Lansing as secretary and comptroller.
The McHale anti rights bill passed the Senate today. In accordance with its provisions the Wilber Opera Company, now playing a twelve weeks engagement in this city, will don bloomers for the remainder of their stay.
In Cincinnati on April 9 the Irish-American National League held secret sessions to plan action on Home Rule divisions. A committee led by O'Brien Atkinson and others was appointed to report by 10 o clock tomorrow. The aim is to unite alienated factions and seek peace among Irish leaders.
A blaze broke out in the Boston Theatre yesterday afternoon during a Elks benefit for a scene depicting a snowbound schoolhouse in A Midnight Bell. Cotton used for snow caused the fire. Stage extinguishers and Engine Company No 26 fought the flames, destroying the scene. Tonight a facsimile will be ready.
A Nationalists Club meeting condemns a state report on municipal control of gas and electric plants. Resolutions criticise local self government and favoring corporate interests. Fire at Bedford street basement damages buyers, with losses at C B Lancaster & Co and Valpey & Anthony.
The Chicago and Alton faces a boycott by 61 railroads over commissions to agents and ticket scalpers. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy has joined, and by next Wednesday the boycott could go into effect with all tickets pulled from sale and baggage not checked through over the Alton line. Commissioner Farmer notes scalpers outside railroads drive the trouble while New York claims reduced commissions reflect a freer system.
At St Marys parochial school on Gidney avenue James H Ferguson fired a double barreled shotgun into a group of children, injuring Frank Barnes ten, Joseph Lee, and Lawrence Tobin. Ferguson fled but was captured soon after the attack. He had been behaving oddly and carried the gun nearby in days prior.
In Washington on April 9 the second session of the Congress of Inventors and Manufacturers of Patented Inventions convened with Oberlin Smith presiding in Fraley’s absence. A. R. Spofford, librarian of Congress, spoke on the origin and growth of the U.S. copyright system.
The Record reports a massive copper industry trust formed in Philadelphia at the Lafayette Hotel during a Plumbers' Copperware Association of the United States meeting. Plans aim to consolidate manufacturers, set price schedules, and boost business profits amid recent price cuts causing losses in plumbers' copperware.
Multiple injuries reported from Warren street Everett, St. James street near Boston injuries include scalp wound and hospital transfer. A Shawmut avenue worker fell seventy five feet and is treated at City Hospital. A Meridian street East Boston man crushed between barges at Winston's wharf. A Commonwealth avenue coachman thrown from a carriage and head injury. Cambridgeport boy 11 fell from a stairs and fractured thigh. Brighton street man fractured ankle in a Fleet street saloon. All victims are at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Harvard University calendar notes spring recess ends Tuesday and lists events in Boston venues. Board of Overseers meeting at 11 am at No 50 State Street. Sir Paul’s Society address by Rev Reuben Kidner. Bible class at Grays 17 at 7 pm. Divinity School Chapel 7:30 pm sermon. Harvard Union debate on lynching of Italians in New Orleans as a stated resolution.
Forecast until 8 p.m. Friday covers Maine fair with easterly winds and rain Friday night, stationary temperature. New Hampshire and Vermont expect light rain Friday with southerly winds and stationary temperature. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see light rain Friday night with easterly winds and warmer conditions, except Western Massachusetts where temperature remains stationary. Eastern New York: rain Friday with southeasterly winds and stationary temperature.
The forecast covers Southern New England with fair weather today, then clouds rise and light rain overnight, southeastern winds, and a warmer trend. Northern New England sees fair skies, more clouds, and light rain Saturday morning with easterly winds and little temperature change. Saturday remains cloudy and windy with higher temperatures.
Amateur theatricals by New Church Societies of Boston and Roxbury at Union Hall drew a large attentive crowd. Plays included One of You Must Marry and A Fool For Luck with robust audience appreciation and solid performances notably from Mr Timlin and Miss Snow. The Beacon Orchestral Club provided music throughout the pleasant program.
The Hon Sherburne R K Merrill a leading Colebrook business figure and starch manufacturer died at his home in Colebrook yesterday in his 82nd year Born in Newbury he moved to Boston then Woodstock and settled in Colebrook forty years ago He held local offices served Woodstock and Colebrook in the Legislature twice and twice in the State Senate He leaves four daughters Mrs Irving W Drew Mrs W H Shurtleff Mrs J E Lombard and Mrs Er W Cummings Dr Joshua Otis Stanton a Washington physician died suddenly aged 53 of pneumonia and grip He served in the Civil War rising to major William Wallace Postmaster of Indianapolis died aged 89 He was son of the late Governor David Wallace brother of General Lew Wallace and was President Harrison s first law partner Rt Hon George Cavendish Bentinck MP for Whitehaven Conservative dies at 67
At the Hotel Vendome a Trinity Church youth group held a mission fund event with tableaux and song. The Frazer European Party met at Youngs with seventeen members led by General Douglas Frazer and reminisced on a previous European visit. Crawford House hosted fifteen Union Endowment Association members for a monthly meeting and a report showing growth and optimism for more.
Cambridge constable Frank Lull tried to arrest Harvard College law student Harding for a board bill. Near the square Harding resisted, forced Lull and allegedly broke his collarbone during a rough struggle when he jumped on him as he moved toward a horse car.
Maine Democrats marked their statewide win with a grand banquet in the Thayer Building Waterville. Over 200 leading party men attended, signaling a strong and unified celebration in the Pine Tree State.
In South Kingstown a Republican Senator and a Republican Representative were chosen at today’s bye election. The legislature stands 66 Republicans and 29 Democrats. The postponed Providence election is set for tomorrow.
Stockholders are notified of a special meeting at No 50 State street Boston on Tuesday April 21 1891 at twelve o'clock for the choice of a director to fill a vacancy and for other business J C Braman Secretary April 10 1891 The North Bennett St Industrial School Annual Meeting notice at 9 North Bennett St Boston on Friday April 17 at 11 o'clock A M Tucker Doland Clerk Incorporated 1818 The American Insurance Co in Boston states capital paid in and invested amount.
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