Weavers Fight Premium System in Washington Mills Strike
A mass meeting led to a strike by about 750 weavers at Washington mills in Lawrence. A 14 member committee organized action to abolish the premium system, seek a 2 percent wage increase, and press for steadier work, with 200 German workers among those quitting. Police dispersed crowds as workers marched from No. 7 mill toward Music Hall.
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Lawrence
Committee of 14
Washington Mills
Jackass
Hich
Rhode Island
American Woollenompany
Woollen Trust
Ashington Mills
Washington
Trust
Music Hall
No. 7
Common
Amesbury
American Woollen Company
Treasurer Wood Comment on Mills Strike at Olneyville
Treasurer William E Wood of the American Woollen Company, in Providence tonight, said he knows nothing about Senator Hanna offering services as strike arbitrator. He noted gains in Olneyville and discussed loom issues, wage structures, and the firm’s plan to keep pay rates unchanged while the strike continues.
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Olneyville
Ashington Mills
Washington M Lis
Merrimac
Alfred Vanderbilt Thrown From Coach and Rendered Unconscious
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was jolted from his coach seat when frightened horses bolted after a passing car. He fell to the pavement, was briefly unconscious, but refused a surgeon and completed the trip to Ardsley and back with his party.
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Lfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
York
Alfred Gwynheanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderblt
Ardsley
Funston Denies Permitting Water Cure Volume
Denver April 22. General Funston telegraphed Senator Lodge to subpoena John Nicholson a sergeant of the Fourth Cavalry and testify about the water cure Nicholson claimed Funston originated and used it daily for months Funston dismissed Nicholson as a myth and said he knew all noncommissioned officers under his command and there was no sergeant Nicholson He denies ever seeing using or permitting the water cure.
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Denver
Col
Funsa
Lodge
Senate Committee On
Funston
Nicholson
Fourth Cavalry
Big Brother Cigar Offer Promises Curio Flavor
A promotional note urges men strong on values but weak on elections to try a single packet of Big Brother Cigar ox-five for 10 cents. It promises a curious flavor and rich aroma, suggesting the product as a novelty taste experience.
Fair Weather Forecast for Washington and New England
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for generally fair conditions with warmer afternoons and nights. New England areas should see fair to warm weather with south winds, while northern regions may experience showers. New York totals expect fair and warm Wednesday, with interior rain possible Thursday and coast staying fair with brisk south winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Fire breaks out in tenement during Passover celebration
A baby in the Dayer household at 214 Endicott Street toppled a lighted candle during Passover festivities, igniting decorations. Neighbors and family fled to the street as firefighters responded from box 418, causing about $15 in damage.
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Dayer
Endicott Street
Morris Dayer
Resignation Shocks Chelsea Church Pastor MacFadden
The Rev. Robert A. MacFadden, four years pastor of the Central Congregational Church in Chelsea, resigns after a committee vote suggested ending his pastorate. A church meeting is likely to be called. MacFadden sent a dated letter April 14 1902 resigning under settlement terms amid prior tensions.
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Robert A. MacFadden
Central Congregational Church
Chelsea
MacFadden
Prudential Committee
McFadden
Mass
Brethren
Advisory Board
Robert A. MacKadden
Sin
Eres
Craven
John A. Odpiorne
Carey Held Up by 3 Men in South End
Patrolman Rafferty of Division 6 intervened during a late night hold-up on Albany street near Bristol street arresting Harry G. Shannon, 26, of 116 Union Park street, on attempted robbery charges after he and three assailants attacked Daniel Carey of 104 East Newton street. Two attackers fled. Shannon remained in custody at the Dedham street station.
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Carey
South End
Rafferty
Division 6
Harry G. Shannon
Union Park Street
Albany Street
Hethheard
Bristol Street
Dedham Street
Daniel Carey
East Newton Street
Bickford Duped by Bertha Coleman in Police Case
Bertha Coleman, a well known figure to Pemberton Square officials, is accused of manipulating Patrolman Bickford in a police case. Witnesses testified to seeing them together, while investigators hint she aided Watts’s men by providing vital evidence. Friends say Bickford was duped and that Coleman may have acted as a police decoy.
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Pstrolman Edwin Pickford
Bertha Coleman
Bickford
Police Department
Coleman
Gallagher
Detective Bureau
Pardoned Cuban postal fraud witness Reeves freed
Governor General Wood grants clemency to W. H. Reeves who had been sentenced to ten years in prison and a 35516 fine for involvement in Cuban postal frauds. Reeves, freed immediately, acted as a State witness against Estes Rathbone and Neely.
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Havana
Wood
W. H. Reeves
Reeves
Neely and Rathbone
Estes G. Rathbone
Rathbone
Music Hall Wins Case Over Ticket Not a Binding Contract
Judge Sullivan ruled in Nichols v Music Hall Amusement Co that merely holding a ticket creates a revocable license, not a binding contract. Nichols, dressed in a shirt waist, was ejected for neglecting dress rules, and sued for 2000 dollars but the court ruled for the Music Hall management.
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Sullivan
Municipal Civil Court
Orcester F. Nichols
Boston Music Hall Amusement Company
Nichols
Music Hall
Morgan syndicate seeks permission to build Pekin to Ching Kia Kan rail
Hong Kong papers report a syndicate headed by J. P. Morgan has applied to the Chinese government for permission to construct a railway from Pekin to Ching Kia Kan. The news comes from Victoria British Columbia dated April 22.
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Victoria
B. C
Hong Kong
J. P. Morgan
Pekin
Ching Kia Kan
Horse Backed Off Wharf Rescue by Mixed Crew
A horse owned by W. E. Malone & Co. of East Boston plunged 15 feet into the water near De Butt's wharf on New Street as it backed toward the edge. Longshoremen, a fire officer, and veterinary ambulance coordinated a rescue, with a derrick landing the horse and carriage on a lighter. The animal emerged uninjured.
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W. EB. Malone & Co
East Boston
Thomas Costello
de Butt's
Passover Stops Business in North End Streets
Passover observance brought a holiday calm to the North End as Hebrew stores remained closed on the second day of the feast. Synagogues near Balem Street rang with singing and chanting while Hebrews gathered for morning and evening services.
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North Iend
Balem Street
Faneuil Hall Echoes Irish Coercion Protest
Boston crowds packed Faneuil Hall in a mass meeting against England’s coercion in Ireland. Mayor Collins received an extended ovation as speakers denounced British policy. resolutions voiced American sympathy and opposed Ireland's crimes act.
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Ireland
Faneuil Hall
Lovers of Liberty
Mayer Collins
England
Gourtiet
Patrick Ford
New York
Chamberlain
Judas
Collins
America
Parnell
John W. Corcoran
Dennis O'Callaghan
James B. Potter
John Hardeman
Boston
Pillsbury
Gargan
Fathers O'Callaghan
Teelin
Faneuil Hall Speeches Rally For Ireland Rights
Mayor Collins denounces England as foolish and stresses support for human justice, joined by Thomas J. Gargan Albert E. Pillsbury Denis O Callaghan and A J Teeling. Former Judge Corcoran argues that rights roam beyond geographical lines as Irish liberty gains momentum.
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Faneuil Hall
Collins, Pillsbury, Gargan, Corcoran
Mgr. O'Callaghan
Father Teeling
Collins
England
Thomas J. Gargan
Albert E. Pillsbury
Great Britain
Ireland
Mer
Denis O'Callaghan
A. J. Teeling
Lynn
John W. Corcoran
Notable names listed in Brookline council report
A long roster of residents and officials including W A Toland J F O Hare W F Henderson M J Hickey M J Mc Gillicuddy P A Murray M J Cunniff Charles Coleman P J Coleman Dr M F Gavin Arthur O Keefe John 8 Con cannon Thomas Sproules Dr T J Dil son Dr John Gavin Dr O M Sheridan Dr J T Gallagher M J Jordan Dr Pp J Timmins Dennis O Reilley W C Loftus P J Slane George Philips Major Thomas O Connor Miss Mary J Donovan president of the St James ladies branch Dennis O Reilley P A McVicar of Auburndale Thomas Arthur John P Lane Dr H V McLaughlin James J Lynch John Cavanagh of Quincy John Shea John B O Higgins Water Commissioner E 8 Sullivan City Clerk E J Donovan Joseph A Dennison Mr and Mrs John P Lane the Hon John B Martin W J Burke M W Ahern Michael Maynes M W O Connell P Kelley Jeremiah J Collins Brookline
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J. T. Gallagher
M. J. Jordan
Pp. J. Timmins
Dennis O'Reilley
W. C. Loftus
P. J. Slane
George Philips
Thomas O'Connor
Mary J. Donovan
St. James
Irish Land League pledge cited at Chicago event
Prominent names including Edward C. Fitzgerald and M. J. Ahern attended a platform gathering in Roxbury where Charles P. Quinn, a former Irish constabulary member, was among interested spectators. Thomas Fitzpatrick introduced Mayor Collins and praised the pledge of $260,000 for the party, a promise honoured by the speaker.
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Edward C. Fitzgerald
Patrick J. Kenny
M. J. O'Connor
Michael Morrison
John Lane
Roxbury
M. J. Ahern
David Lane
J. P. Maloney
Patrick Ahern
Charles P. Quinn
Irish Constabulary
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Collins
Iish Land League
Chicago
Mayor Collins Speech Opens with Applause on Platform
Mayor Collins was received with vociferous applause as he addressed the crowd. The remarks began with a friendly greeting and signaled a continuation on page seven, first column.
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Collins
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Morgan
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