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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1886

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Capital Moves Unite to Crush Labor in Rail Fight

In New York April 25 a growing business coalition funds a united defense against labor, aimed at defeating Knights of Labor and sugar strikers. Railroads, led by Gould era figures, join with trunk line presidents and Brooklyn refiners, pledging millions to hire non union workers and prepare for a citywide railroad stoppage.

New York Jay “Iould Congressional Committee Knights of Labor Chicago Third Avenue Brooklyn Knights Hoxie East St. Louis Mr. Hoxie Gould Knights of Capital

New Mutual Protection Association Formed by Three States Mills

An alliance uniting nearly all large cotton mills in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts was perfected last week. Originating in Rhode Island the group includes forty nine mills and may expand to cover the entire cotton and woollen sector of the three states. Massachusetts mills in the alliance total a 15 million dollar yearly payroll. The association aims to protect member mills and improve arbitration to curb strike abuses.

Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island

Sixth Sides in Sugar Refinery Strike Firm Despite Boycott

New York reports workers at Williamsburg sugar houses facing boycotts as strikers warn stores not to sell to non union staff. Police and workers clash with stones thrown at officers. Fulton refinery considers reopening with adjusted wages. about fifty to sixty men employed.

New York First Street Williamsburg Havemeyer & Elder Fulton Peor Agg

Address by Chief Arthur at Work Bone meeting of Brotherhood

Hartsword Conn April 26 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a union meeting drawing about 800 members. A secret session at 10 this morning preceded a public evening gathering opened by prayer. Chief P M Arthur spoke praising reform, sober discipline, fair conferences, and anti strike policy. He outlined the order stanching drinking and cited $1 950 000 paid to families since 1867. He urged Knights of Labor to follow the golden rule and value character above all.

Arthur Brotherhood Hartsworpd Conn Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Delois Everett Philadelphia P. M. Arthur J.F. Brennan Hartford Knights of Labor Connecticut New Haven Powderly Boston Gould Wall Street New York St. Lewis Plasterers St. Louis Rew Assembly Laconia N. H Knights of Labor Assembly New Hampshire Assembly of the Knights of Labor New Era Hall Tremont Street Wadman Hall Bakers’ Union of Central Union Mr. Kinney Swinton Amalgamated Building Trades and Carpenters’ Brotherhood Wiggin & Stevens New England Edgeworth Carpenters of Melrose Carpenters’ Union

Policing Guarded Third Avenue Line Amid Strike

Police guarded the Third Avenue Railroad’s stables as 57 cars ran on the main line and 12 on the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street line in the tenth day of a strike. Pickets kept strikers off the avenue and limited public patronage, with 369 usual Sunday cars, 57 operated today.

New York Third Avenue Railroad Company Jersey City

Brooklyn and Company Support Strikers with One Day Pay

The article notes Brooklyn and a partner are contributing one day's pay per week to aid the strikers. Police and watchmen guard the company’s buildings tonight due to private warnings that the rear stables would be set on fire.

Brooklyn

Elmira Conductors Honored by Missouri Pacific Vice President

Vice President H M Hoxie of the Missouri Pacific railway thanks the Elmira division of the Order of Railway Conductors for resolutions condemning strikes and supporting conductors. He commends skilled labor associations, noting loyalty to country and justice, and says their record earns respect from railway managers.

Elmira N. Y H. M. Hoxie Missouri Pacific Railway Order of Railway Missouri Pacific System

Bay State Sugar Refiners Protest Labor Grievances

About 150 Bay State Sugar Refinery workers complain of unpaid overtime and docked wages for minutes late. They report two rotating Sunday gangs, long shifts, and pay cuts despite a 30 day month. Workers say foremen disparaged them and many are illiterate.

Bay State Brooklyn Boston

Strikes Hit Connecticut Carriage Makers and Body Workers

Reports from New Haven and across the region show escalating labor strife as carriage manufacturers and body makers threaten a general strike. Shops order workers back or face tool removal while unions retaliate by pulling painters blacksmiths and dabbers from duties.

Indignation Meeting Over Annie Donahoe Case Held in Smyth's Hall

A large crowd gathered in Smyth's Hall Manchester to condemn lax city officials in the Annie Donahoe death investigation. S. I. Lord of the board of education presided as resolutions demanding suppression of lawlessness were adopted and several speakers addressed the gathering.

Manchester N. H Smyth Annie Donahoe S. i Board of Education

Apache Raid Kills Four at Mexican Ranches

A Magdalena report says Apaches attacked the Budo Secs ranche twenty five miles east of Magdalena in Sonora Mexico killing three men and two women and destroying property. Indigenous attackers, believed Geronimo's band, also struck a range near Santa Cruz Mexico killing several ranchers.

Tombstone Ari Magdalena Sonora Mexico Budo Secs Ranche Geronimo Santa Cruz

Italian man arrested for counterfeit money shove

In St Louis on April 25, Lorenzo Coponia, an Italian, was arrested by Captain Hall and Mr Shaw of the United States service for shoving counterfeit money.

ST. Louis Lorenzo Coponia Hall Mr. Shaw United States Service

Weather Indications For New England Warmth Near April Start

Washington weather bulletin indicates slightly warmer conditions for New England with fair skies. Winds shift generally to the south as April begins in the early morning hours.

Washingtor New England

Pure Rye and Bourbon Whiskey Bottles Sold by Drugists

A fragment notes sectionally pure stimulants G. O. Taylors Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies sold in bottles only from druggists and grocers.

Taylor

Congress May Delay Adjournment and Arbitration Plan

Special reports from Washington detail the push to delay adjournment until August and outline Cleveland's plan for an arbitration bill. The post also covers criticism of ex members on the House floor, ONeill drafting a labor bill, and a Senate hearing on taxing counterfeit butter.

POST Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture United States Department of Internal Revenue

Senator Vance Foresees Extended Congressional Session

SPECIAL TO THE POST Senator Vance believes Congress will not adjourn soon and that breaking up may be delayed until August 1. He emphasized the Senate leads in business, but House delays over appropriation bills could extend the session beyond expectations.

Vance Congress Washington House of Representatives Senate House

Cox lauds president's labor message amid demagoguery

Congressman Cox of North Carolina says labor legislation has seen demagoguery but approves of the President's message as wise and timely though tentative. He notes the South faces less conflict between wealth and organized labor, yet acknowledges the power to shape laws used to regulate corporate privilege.

Washington Cox North Carolina South

French Spoliation Claims Fear Court's Ruling Yet Expect Decision

Nervous claimants in the French spoliation suits worry over Judge Wilson's argument for the government as lawyers note the ruling may not end the cases. They cite prior law and the distinction of a limited war with France, while Carey claim decisions are due within a week.

Washington Wilson Court of Claims Earle Supreme Court of the United States France Congress

Bills Before Congress This Week in Senate and House

Washington April 25 The Senate will again take up the bill to tax railroad lands and hear Blair on the liquor question. The interstate commerce bill leads the week with daily sessions, while post office and river and harbor measures loom in the background. In the House the Mississippi river appropriation and river and harbor bill await action as the Campbell Wea ver contest and Territories bills, including Oklahoma, are on deck.

Washington Senate van Wyck Blair Des Moines House Campbell-Weaver Committee On Territories Oklahoma Congress House of Representatives

Secretary Manning Sees Visitors

Secretary Manning has recovered and is receiving visitors in Washington as of April 25. Officials reported he is improving and may resume full duties soon.

Manning Washington

Gladstone Says Home Rule Is Strength Not Danger

In an open letter to the Chronicle Gladstone says home rule in Ireland would strengthen the empire not imperil it. Civil service members in Ireland vote to monitor the home rule bill and seek better provisions for their ranks as petitions arise at Easter church meetings. Archbishop Croke praises Gladstone as Ireland's greatest friend.

London Gladstone The Chronicle Ireland Dublin Croke Thurles

France and Greece Seek Peace Amid War Turmoil

In Athens on April 25 the municipal council praised Greek unity and farewell to troops. M. de Freycinet assured Prime Minister Des Yannis of French sympathy and urged efforts for peace. Four foreign warships arrived at Phalerum, but orders to move troops to the frontier were countermanded as tensions eased.

M. de Freycinet Greece Athens France Des Yannis Hre England Germany Austria Italy Phalerum Suda Bay Pacific

Barbers Union Holds Mass Meeting in South Boston

In Montgomery Hall, over a hundred barbers gathered for a James Sumner Assembly 4936 K of L event. Officers elected include Remley Sidelinger president and Eugene Sullivan secretary, with speeches urging unity against 5-cent shaving shops and business encroachment.

Montgomery Hall Boston James Sumner Assembly K. of L Remley Sidelinger William B. Wood Messrs N. F. Butt James Sumner Flanagan John E. Brown Cherrington Thompson Charles Chance

Rio Gallinas Flood Destroys Las Vegas Infrastructure

A Las Vegas New Mexico special reports Rio Gallinas swollen flooding the town. Lower areas inundated with bridges and many dwellings swept away. The post office is destroyed and the Continental Oil warehouse wrecked with 3000 barrels of oil lost. Santa Fe Railroad roundhouse damaged and lumber company properties harmed. Total losses not yet known.

Denver Col Republican Las Vegas N. M Postofice Continental Oil Company Santa Fe Railroad Company

Snow slide buries team and mules near Redmountain

A Silverton expedition of Nichols James Stoops Theodore Tilton a teamster named Miles and a mail carrier named Roberts with twenty nine mules triggered a snow slide while clearing a track to Redmountain. The group was buried but Nichols Stoops Tilton and Miles escaped. Nineteen mules perished in the avalanche.

Denver Col Silverton Mr. Nichols James Stoops Theodore Tilton Miles Roberts Redmountain Nichols Stoops Tilton Oere

Large Conductor Brotherhood Meeting in Codman Hall

About 155 members of the Passenger and Freight Conductors' Brotherhood met in Codman Hall for a semi monthly session. P Morrison presided with F E Hill as secretary treasurer and F B Richardson as senior conductor. The group plans $2500 insurance for any member who sustains disability and remains active in the organization.

Brotherhood Codman Hall Order Boston P. Morrison Mr. Holdworth Richardson F. E. Hill G. H. Howe A. Holden H. W. Bliss Janes

Mrs Choate Hosts Free Talks on The Science of Mind

Mrs Clara E Choate of Boston hosts a series of Thursday lectures at 3 o clock p m at 3 Wellington street second door from Columbus avenue on April 29. The subject is The Science of Mind as Recognized by Jesus in Healing the Sick. The lectures are for general instruction and free to all.

Clara E. Choate Boston Wellington Street Columbus Avenue Jesus

Investigation into Death of John Burke and Arrests

An investigation into the facts connected with the death of John Burke will be begun today. A charge has been preferred against Lieutenant Swan. James E. Murdock, a barkeeper at 931 Washington Street for J. J. Mc Namara, defiled the liquor law yesterday and was arrested by Patrolmen Dougan and Barber of Division 6.

John Burke Swan James E. Murdock J. J. McNamara Washington Street Dougan and Barber Division 6 North Bennet and Salem Streets North Bennet Street Purchase Street Jack Shaw Louis Aggasiz North End Jackson Boston Tileston Street Irene McGory No. 1 Chittick Quigley Carey Donald John Fletcher Rene Keyes Lieutenant Ryan Engine 6 Henry Sumpter TiHeston Street North Bennet Salem Kindergarten Henry Buxton Salem Street Jackson Deland

Grand rehearsal of tableaux at Mechantes Hall

A complete rehearsal of all tableaux will be held this evening at Mechantes Hall to ensure perfection for tomorrow night. Goodssetts for the carnival are on sale at Music Hall box office today and tomorrow, and at Mechanics Hall box office Tuesday evening.

Mechantes’ Hall Goodssetts Music Hall Mechanics’ Hall

Indian question talk at Park Street Church by Rev Wadsworth

Co L Wadsworth of the American Missionary Association delivered an address on the Indian question at Park Street Church last night. Captain William H Lincoln, leading the meetings under instructions from Senator Dawes, outlined the series of public discussions on the Indian problem.

Co. L. Wadsworth D.D American Missionary Association Park Street William H. Lincoln Dawes

Oh VYes FE Hmon Pyle's Pearline Ig King Om wash gud cleaning days

The text appears garbled and unreadable. No clear people places organizations or dates can be determined to form a valid summary.

Pyle

Easter in Boston Churches Filled With Flowers

A tour of Easter observances across Boston churches highlights floral altars and elaborate music. Institutions from South Congregational to Trinity and St. Pauls showcase diverse decorations, choirs, and special sermons, with Rev. Hale and Rev. Brooks among speakers celebrating the holy day.

Russia Christ Boston Church of the Unitty Church of the Unity Dudley Buck Mrs. Richardson Handel Mr. Benzing Miss Lord H. M. Dow King’s Chapel Cathedral of the Holy Cross Ellen A. McLaughlin Cecilia Mooney Samuel Tuckerman John J. McCluskey Charles J. Lewis J. Frank Donahoe Church of the Immaculate St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church Boston Museum Miss Devil Trinity Church Alice @. Parker E. M. Farnsworth S. W. Langmaid H. M. Aiken Phillips Brooks Old South Trinity J. E. Tippett Alta Pease G. W. Want D. M. Babcock S. Carr, Jr Church of Notre Dame Des Victoires Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Temple New England Conservatory W. G. Heinreich St. John the Baptist North Bennett Street James Freeman Clarke Church of the Disciples Park Street Church Sallie Bingham Louiss Rolliwagen E. M. Temple St. Paul’s Church John A. Preston Church of the Advent St. Francis de Sales St. Francis de Sales Church Charlestown Hummel St. John’s Episcopal Church F. Albertina Guild Harvard Unitarian Church Winthrop Congregational Church

Elijah and Orpheus at Boston Theatre conclude opera week

The American Opera Company presented Gluck and Handel Haydn works at Boston Theatre with strong audience turnouts. Mme Hastreiter dazzled as Orpheus in Orpheus and Eurydice, while Miss May Fielding impressed as Eurydice. The Jeanette and Sylvia bill intrigued with lyrical and ballet numbers, though ballet execution showed uneven training. Elijah at Music Hall featured Mendelssohn’s oratorio with Kehew Campbell Candidus Stoddard and soloists under Zerrahn. choruses impressed though some vocal solos lacked past brilliance.

American Opera Company Boston Gluck Orpheus and Eurydice Mme. Hastreiter Orpheus May Fielding Emma Judh Masse Jeannette Delibes Sylvia M’lle. L’allemand Lee Jean Tasso Aminta Diana Orion Mile Theodora de Gillert PIGNS Dsci Gorodg Cupi Felicita Carrozzi Aminta Mamert Bibeyran Romido Vio Orion Romeo Mig Emilia Coralli TerpisChore Mlle de Gillert M. Bibeyron Mille. Carrozzi Elijah Music Hall Handel and Haydn Society Mendelssohn Elene B. Kehew Mme. Fursch-Mad Mme. Fursch-Madi Miss Kehew Miss Campbell Candidus

Friedrichshall Mineral Water Advertisement Claims

A historical medical notice extols Asacustomary Aperient for constipation digestion piles gout and bile disorders. It prescribes a large wineglassful mixed with hot water, recommends fasting use, and asserts longer use reduces dosage. Endorsed by Sir Henry Thompson with authority for doctors and mineral water sellers.

Friedrichshall Sir Henry Thompson F.R.C.S Lond

New Weather Code Adopted For Storm Warnings

The chief signal officer asks seacoast observers to gather ship masters’ input to improve storm warnings. A new code effective May 1 introduces three signals including cautionary, direction, and on shore for lake stations, with wind direction indicated by flag patterns. Trainers Dan Bigley and others remain at Beacon Park as horse fanciers keep the park open for the season.

Weather Bureau Washington Dan Bigley George Hicks Jack Trout John Riley Jimmy Cahill Hiram Woodruff Beacon Park

Two Holidays and Easter at the Concordreformatory

Massachusetts reform school in Concord celebrated Arbor Day and Easter with 644 inmates, band music, flower decor, and a large chapel service. Superintendent Col Tufts oversaw decor, food, and a tobacco ban amid minor unrest while a Bible class anniversary reached about 300 people.

Massachusetts Reformatory Gardiner Tufts Reformatory Concord Acton Marlboro Post Colonel Tufts

Beacon Park Trotters Face Closure Stimulus to Save Track

Owners and local leaders urged to keep Beacon Park open as plans to close the track and convert land to building lots face opposition. Negotiations extend to adjacent landowners including Jordan, Marsh & Co. Grand stand relocation discussed. May day races proceed as scheduled with Jock Bowen and Ollie Woodward moving stables to Mystic Park.

Beacon Park Jordan, Marsh & Co Jock’” Bowen Ollie’ Woodward Mystic Park

First Arbor Day Observed Across Massachusetts in 19th Century

Massachusetts celebrated its first Arbor Day with widespread tree planting. Boston planted two elms on the Common with speeches by Governor Robinson and Mayor O'Brien. Waltham and Framingham also participated, others including Hingham Wakefield Worcester and Neponset noting plantings and local ceremonies.

Massachusetts Boston Robinson O’brien Ames Waltham American Watch Company Robbins Park Erskine Warden Stone Worcester Worcester Grange Minot Neponset

Obituary notices for two prominent builders and merchants

Mr Stuart, a West Newton contractor, died of pneumonia at 57. Native of Maine, he came to Boston in 1871 and left under contract the Globe building, the Kotechas, and the Warren B Potter building. He leaves a widow and three children. John Phelps, a New Orleans cotton merchant and former National Cotton Exchange founder, died at 62 after a life in Massachusetts Arkansas and the Indian Territory.

Stuart West Newton Maine Boston Globe Washington Street Kotechas Park Square Warren B. Potter Boylston Street John Phelps New Orleans Hubbardston Mass Massachusetts Arkansas Indian Territory National Cotton Exchange

Portland Fire Losses Prompt New Engine Trial

New England news reports Portland Maine suffered 200000 in fire losses this year with 125000 covered by insurance. All large blazes had occurred at night and the causes remain unknown. Ballaravale town delivered a new fire engine that underwent a successful trial test before engineers and firefighters.

Portland Ballaravale

Star of the East resumes trips from Lincoln's wharf

The stand steamer Star of the East resumes service to Boston and Kennebec ports, departing Lincoln's wharf every Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. The Y M C A noon meeting at 10 Tremont row lists speakers for the week from Monday to Saturday, with Rev. Andrew Burrows and other named speakers.

Star of the East Boston Kennebec Lincoln’s Wharf Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row Andrew Burrows W. C. Cummings W. J. Kidman E.U. Mitchell

Jay Gould Comments on Strikes In Quiet Labor Year

The Tribune prints an interview with Jay Gould claiming strikes are quiet and business is improving despite labor troubles. He cites rising rail movement, Wabash foreclosures, and support for arbitration with employers as a solution to strikes and Knights of Labor opposition.

New York the Tribune Jay Gould Hoxie Berringer Law and Order Leagues Southwest Knights of Labor Knight of Labor Wabash Gould Talmage Scotland England Mr. Gould

Eight Hours Movement Speakers Scrutinize Labor Day Issue

Rev James Kay Applebee and allies addressed a crowd of over 500 in New Era Hall on the eight hour question. Applebee praised the Knight of Labor and argued eight hours is a just workday while criticizing modern enterprise. Grimke and Miss Merritt urged the law, with resolutions of thanks passing at night’s end.

Cause of Labor New Era Hall Mark Courant Central Labor Union James Kay Applebee

Ladies Assembly Hears Labor Talk From Knights Of Labor

About a score of South Boston girls in Easter bonnets attended a Knights of Labor gathering at St Omer Hall to hear speeches on long hours and low pay. Master Workman Flanagan opened the meeting and introductions followed by F Williams editor of the Boston Sentinel and F S Pickett of Brockton.

St. Omer Hall Boston Knights of Labor Ladies’ Assembly South Post Knights Workman Flanagan

Mississippi River rises as St Francis flood swells water

A Helena Ark dispatch reports the St Francis river swelling into the Mississippi at New Orleans. The Mississippi has risen twelve inches in 24 hours and continues to climb at about half an inch per hour. It trails 1.14 inches from the 158 percent high water mark. A reported Friars Point levee breach remains unconfirmed.

New Orleans Helena Ark St. Francis River Mississippi River Friar’s Point Levee

Bicycle Tour to Boston by New Orleans Riders

A. M. Heel C. M. Fairfield and Harry Fairfax left New Orleans by bicycle for Boston this morning. They aim to finish within thirty days to attend the League of American Wheelmen annual meeting.

New Orleans A. M. Heel C. M. Fairfield Harry Fairfax Boston League of American Wheelmen

Little Girl Injured in Wagon Accident

Miss Isabella Prouty aged 442 living at the Hotel Bradford fell between wagon wheels Saturday evening. She suffered a badly fractured leg pelvis injuries and other serious harm.

Isabella Prouty Bradford

Body Found in Canal In Parker Street Neighborhood

Andrew Worman aged 56 was found early yesterday in the Parker street canal by Patrolman Ripley of division 10. The unidentified homeless man’s remains were taken to the morgue for examination by Dr. Draper.

Andrew Worman Old Canal Parker Street Ripley Division 10 Worman Draper

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