Carpenters Demand Meet Board to Avert Strike
A large group of master builders met the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration at Parker House today to discuss the carpenters demand for higher wages. A six member committee was formed to study the issue and a further meeting is planned for Wednesday. The union carpenters will defer action while the review continues.
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Es On
State Board of Condation and Arbitration
Parker Ouse Pomaraey
Thoredey
Union Carpenters
Tin Workers' Union meeting program 198 entertainment lineup
At the Tin Workers' Union meeting 198 on Sunday volunteers offered acts to entertain members. The Hast Boston comedians Black and Hamitt performed a singing and talking sketch. Misses Molly Ryan Kate Maloney Nellie Loughlin Mamie Ilier Louise Rington, Mr Murphy on harmonica, Louie Pentein and William Beane as a duet, Harvey Finberg buck and wing dancing.
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Tin Workers’ Union
Black and Hamitt
Boston
Molly Ryan
Kate Maloney
Nellie Loughlin
Mamie Ilier
Louise Rington
Mr. Murphy
Louie Pentein
William Beane
Harvey Finberg
Buck
Wing
Thief Chased Through South End Narrowly Caught
Henry J. Finn, 26, of 440 East Seventh Street, South Boston, was arrested by Patrolman Dennessy after stealing a diamond stud from Abraham L. Gordon at Worcester Square during a Grand Opera House outing. Finn fled into a crowded street, dropped the pin in his mouth, was tackled after a push by a hustler, and found with opium and pawn tickets at Dedham Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Finn
East Seventh Street
Boston
Dennessy
Division 6
Abraham L. Gordon
Worcester Square
Gordon
Grand Opera House
Finn
Washington Street
Lke
Dover
Harrison Avenue
Satrolmian Dennesgy
Dedham Street
Memphis Honors Schley on Visit to City
Memphis observed Admiral and Mrs. W S Schley in a city visit begun with cloudy skies and a postponed parade. After lunch the pair toured the Auditorium where 18,000 subscribers presented a splendid silver service to the hero of Santiago. A banquet followed with Mrs Schley hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Memphis
Tenn
W.S. Schley
Santiago
Girl Died in Springfield Theatre Mystery of Identification
Miss Alice Grogan, a Springfield woman, died of heart disease while at the new Gilmore Theatre. A mix up of identity followed her death as William H. Holmes claimed she was his daughter and Mrs Bertha Summers, with her husband and others, supported the claim. Later the dead woman was identified by her lover.
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Springfield
Alice Grogan
New Gilmore Theatre
William H. Holmes
Bertha Summers
Beresford to move on cabinet salary cuts in Commons
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford after oath in the House of Commons announces he will present a motion tomorrow to reduce salaries of War Secretary Mr Broderick and First Lord of the Admiralty the Earl of Selborne to spotlight the lack of direct responsibility in army and navy administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Beresford
House of Commons
Broderick
Earl of Selborne
Admiralty
Berkeley Temple Chinese Bible School reception held
A well attended reception at Berkeley Temple last evening featured Rev. William Raigot and Rev. William Kelsey addressing the gathering. Yong Kay praised the Sunday school pupils progress while singing in Chinese and English and addresses were delivered by George Kee Hing and Dr. Lew Get.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Temple Chinese Bible School
Berkeley Temple
Willam Raigot
William Kelsey
Yong Kay
George Kee Hing
Lew Get
Despatch from Lord Kitchener on Transvaal actions
London April 28 The War Office released a despatch from Lord Kitchener at Pretoria noting 25 Boers killed 78 captured and 25 surrendered since April 21 Desultory fighting occurred across the Transvaal and Orange River Colony The garrison at O Okiep Cape Colony held out until removal by the columns.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchever
Pretoria
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
O'Okiep
Cape Colony
New Music Building Planned for Harvard
Plans for a Harvard music department building, supervised by Professor Paine, were drawn up and accepted. The estimated cost is about 75000 dollars. The brick and limestone structure would sit on Holmes Field between Jefferson Physical Laboratory and the engineering building, with a tiled ground floor lobby leading to classrooms and professors studies. The second floor would house the library, two practice rooms, and the main hall seating nearly 500 for concerts and recitations, accessible from Oxford and Kirkland streets.
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Department of Music
Harvard
Paine
Holmes Field
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
Engineering
Oxford
Kirkland Streets
Harvard Rowing Shakeup Delivers Phillips Stroker Spot
Harvard crews tested in a hard practice as Harry Phillips replaced Guy Bancroft in Bullard's eight. The two boats raced from Harvard bridge to the basin with McGrew's crew, stroked by McGrew, winning by two lengths.
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Guy Bancroft
Harvard
Bullard
Harry Phillips
Phillips
Boston
Charles
Higginson
McGrew
Shuebruk
Colby
Derby
Sanger
Lloyd and Dunbar
Ancroft
Hartwell
Covel
Francis
Swift
Aver
Foster
Grong
Cunningham
Bow
James
Funeral ash scattering at sea ends long quarrel story
Medford's King’s Daughters finish a dispute over Captain Fowler’s ashes by scattering them from the pilot boat America No. 1 about 4 1/2 miles from Boston Light. Captain Wellock led the ceremony after a request by Fowler’s ailing father. Minot’s Ledge lighthouse stood in the distance as the box was emptied into the bay.
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Doliber
W. A. Abbot
Fred Gevalt
America
Captain Wellock
Minot's Ledge
Walthour Sets Indoor 10 Mile Record At Coliseum
Bobby Walthour of Atlanta defeated Leander of Chicago and Freeman of Portland in a 10 mile motor paced relay at the Coliseum. He rode the full 10 miles against Freeman and Leander, who did two mile relay heats, and posted 16 minutes 1 second, beating all indoor 10 mile marks. Walthour heads to Boston next for a three corner race with Nat Butler and Louis Mettling.
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Atlanta
Bobby” Walthour
Leander
Chicago
Freeman
Portland
Ore
Coliseum
Walthour
Boston
Nat Butler
Louis Mettling
Brewery Workers Dispute Card Display Figures
The Brewery Workers deny a published claim that 200 bar rooms display the union card. They assert at least 600 saloon keepers show the card, and say union men must not enter bars lacking it even if they do not drink. Crozier says Portsmouth brewery staff were recalled and that under 60 of the strikers have returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Ward
Brewery Workers
James R. Crozier
Central Labor Union
Fast Workouts At Charles River Park Draw Big Crowd
A large spectator crowd witnessed top pace workouts on a warm day at Charles River Park. Jamaica Plain favorite L E Mettling trained early with Hoyt and Crooks, posting mile splits near 1 minute 38 seconds. Nat Butler chased the pace, running 20 miles in morning and afternoon sessions, finishing the final mile in 1:59, though 15 mile time lagged behind the youth. Ernest Holbrook of South Boston also shined in Wallsburg races Sunday.
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Charles River Park
L. E. Mettling
Jamaica Plain
Nat Butler
Robbie Warthour
Hoyt
Crooks
Mettling
Ernest Holbrook
South Boston
Wallsburg
O'Brien Bests Jackson in Philadelphia Fight
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien outpointed Peter Jackson before the Washington Sporting Club in a six round bout. O'Brien showed clever defense and endurance while Jackson delivered more power but failed to land decisive blows. Both fighters wilted late as the tiring pace continued from start to finish.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Jack" O'Brien
Peter Jackson
Washington Sporting Club
Jackson
O'Brien
Lone Mariner Andrews and Bride Missing at Sea
Captain William Andrews known as the lone mariner and his bride vanished on a wedding voyage across the Atlantic in a self built 18 foot boat named the Dark Secret. After departure last October they were reported ill aboard a passing ship two days later. eight months pass with no further word and many fear they drowned.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William Andrews
Ocean
Atlantic
Captain Andrews
Big Pond
Best for the Bowels Advertisement From Sterling Remedy
An old ad promotes Best for the Bowels 25c tablets sold by druggists and in 500 counts. It guarantees a cure or money back, offers a free booklet, and lists Sterling Remedy Company in Chicago or New York as the address.
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Alderman Stubig
Bright
Roscoe Boulevard
Chicago
Warner
H. . Stubig
Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Sterling Remedy Company
New York
Union Church Tensions Aired By King's Daughters
Members of Union Congregational Church affiliated with the King's Daughters deny a church quarrel and outline harmonious charitable work. They note King's Daughters support Ingleside Floating Hospital Willards Gordon Rest, while the Women’s Christian League funds go to missions. Key figures include Mrs George S. Fuller Mrs Thomas Foulkes Mrs J M Davidson and Miss Ida May Winn. The church standing committee has not met.
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Medford
Union Congregational Church
King's Daughters
Isaac Pierson
Women’s Christian League
King’s Daughters
Christian Endeavor Society
Ingleside
Floating Hospital
Willards
Gordon Rest
Pierson
George
George 8. T. Fuller
Thomas Foulkes
Women's Christian League
J.M. Davidson
George Daniels
Ida May Winn
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Women of Whist League Honor Guests at Somerset Reception
Officers of the Women's Whist League hosted a reception at Hotel Somerset, showcasing gala decor, palms, and flowers. Notable attendees included Mrs. Waldo Adams of Boston, Mrs. Henry Cannon, and other board members from Chicago, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and New York, among a large out of town delegation.
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Women's Whist League
Hotel Somerset
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Waldo Adams
Boston
League
Jenryce
Chicago
M. Louise Reynold
Udlow Boston
Silas W. Pettit
Philadelphia
Kate Wheelock
Milwaukee
Santern
Cannon
New York City
Waterhouse
Brookline
Reginald Gilham
Richmond
Victory for Shaffer as wage scales ratified in Wheeling
In Wheeling, Amalgamated Association partially ratifies the wage scale report. Thomas Flynn returns seeking privilege to reply to Shaffer’s attack on Gompers and the organization led by Samuel Gompers. Scales remain in force until July 1, 1903 with no manufacturer conferences after conventions. Flynn’s return sparks unrest among Shaffer loyalists.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association
Thomas H. Flynn
Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Samuel Mpets
Flynn
Gompers
That Tired Feeling Signal in Spring Blood Health
The piece states that fatigue in spring is a sign of blood deficiency and compares it to pimples showing impurity. It warns that this is a cautionary signal that hazardous people heed or ignore, framing it as a common but notable health warning.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Cure
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a cure for weakness blood cleansing and complexion improvement. It urges readers to accept no substitute and promises to cure and keep the promise with new life courage and animation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
German Women's Aid Society of Boston Marks 16th Anniversary
The German Women’s Aid Society of Boston observed its sixteenth anniversary at Turn Hall with a ball and supper. Formed sixteen years ago, the group is long connected with charity and aims to provide a home for aged Germans in Boston. Officers include Louise Rausch president Julia Althert vice president Anna Ernst secretary Louise Klitzke treasurer.
Ambulance Collides With Cambridge Car At Dover Street
An ambulance from Station 4 driven by Dennis Donovan crash collided with a Cambridge car at the Dover and Ashington streets intersection while en route to May Hospital with a patient. A passing elevated train blocked the scene as the horse bolted into the car, breaking the shafts. All ambulance occupants escaped injury and the car sustained no damage.
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Dennis Donovan
May Hospital
Cambridge
Dover
Ashington
Denevan
Revere Town Meeting Sets Record Vote for Moderator
In Revere last night the town held its largest meeting with 674 votes cast for moderator. Former Selectman Simon J. Nevins sought the office, while Albestio Burnham, a Republican, won. A special committee urged using the Everett smallpox hospital site, a recommendation accepted. Under Article 18, Everett gains permission to establish a contagious hospital near the Revere line with concessions to the town.
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Revere
Simon J. Nevins
Albestio Burnham
Burnham
Everett
City of
Cummings' Condition Worse in Baltimore
Congress man Amos J. Cummings of New York remained under care at the Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore as doctors reported a development of double pneumonia worsening his serious condition. The Court of Hearts comic opera by Rebecca Hooper with music by Mabel Daniels will debut at Tremont Theatre in aid of the Home for Crippled Children tomorrow afternoon.
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Baltimore
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Court of Hearts
Radcliffe College
Rebecca Hooper
Mabel Daniels
Home For Crippled Children
Mary A. Livermore House
Tremont Theatre
Superintendent Donovan to Inspect Stony Brook Improvements
Superintendent Donovan will inspect today the Stony Brook improvement work long halted. He will be joined by assistants and friends as Engineer William Mahoney escorts the party through the completed sections.
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Donovan
Stony Brook
Stony Rook
William 2. Mahoney
Last Day of Hebrew Passover Services Observed
The article notes the last day of Hebrew Passover with synagogue closing services to be held this morning. It mentions observance by the Jewish community and signaling the end of the weeklong festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Ayneet Lee
Attack on Gen Smith Echoes Bethlehem Massacre Reference
The speaker likens a modern attack on General Smith to Herod's massacre in Bethlehem, describing the event as a bid to secure power. He calls on the President to probe the affair fully and render it odious.
Church minister urges action over Philippines policy
Rev. Leighton Parks of Emmanuel Church tells the Post that President Roosevelt must seize a Lincoln like moment or be judged as Buchanan. He says the church must push Washington to explain suppression of relief reports and to end conditions in the Philippines, calling them a disgrace to freedom and urging immediate change.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
Buchanan
Philippines
Lei Hton Parks
Emmanuel Church
Philippine Islands
Parks
Republic
Washington
Waller Defends Smith Manila Trial Summary
The Manila court martial resumed with Major Waller testifying that General Smith ordered killings and scorched earth actions in Samar. Waller described natives as treacherous and implacable, insisting drastic measures ended the war. Witnesses Pritchard and Beatcastle testified to youths wielding bolos.
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Manila
Joseph H. Smith
Littleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Ngce
Smith
Samar
Major Waller
Conry seeks Washington orders on Samar insurrection
Representative Conry of Boston introduced a resolution asking the Secretary of War for information on whether Geneva Smiths order related to the war Lamar was issued from Washington and requesting all Washington orders regarding the suppression of the insurrection in Samar. Representative Burleson of Texas filed a similar resolution seeking the same information.
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Washington
Conry
Boston
Geneva Smith
Lamar
Samar
Burleson
Texas
Somerville High School Semi-Centennial Exercises Held
The second day of Somerville Hi School’s semi centennial celebration was held at Anthoine Academy with music by an orchestra led by Henry Hadley. Mayor Glines and Harvard’s President Eliot addressed graduates. about 2000 people attended as reunions followed at the Latin and English High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Hi School
Anthoine Academy
School Street
Henry Hadley
Frank
Hartshorne
Edward Glines
Lon F. Brine
Newton Cutler
Carl Edward Merrill
Harry Waters
Eliot
Harvard University
Edith L. Munroe
Austin M. Works
Franklin BE. Huntreas
Charles Keach
G Baxter
John A. Avary
Avary
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Brights Disease
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ST. Louis, MO
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Tremont ST
Carpenters
Demards
State Board
South End
Schley
Lord Beresford
Chinese Bible School Reception
Kitchener
Chemic-Electro Institute
H. B. McConnell
Boylston St
Hotel Pelham
Fowler
Mrfitling
Andrews
Bride
George Ade
Ki-Ram
A. BE. Morse
Women’s Whist League
Somerset
Woodying
Henry Frye
Louise Reynolds
W. Pettit
Henry Cannon
C. §. Waterhouse
Iron and Steel Workers
Revere Town Meeting
Cummings
Stony Brook Inspection
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Gen. Smith
Herod
Bethlehem
Shoul
White House
Rev. MR. Parks
Waller
Somerville High
Minyons
A. Sawyer
Rat Roxbury
George Arthur
Poeatn
Massachusetts Avenue
Oeene Merrill
Sage
Gouth Church
Oe Street
Singleton
Augusta
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