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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1888

Page

8

Arlington Mills Weavers Strike Over Wages and Loom Demands

William Whitman the Arlington Mills treasurer denies Morning Lawrence despatches about a 10 cent cut raise and defends wage levels. He says experienced weavers can earn 7 to 9 dollars weekly, while some claim only 6 dollars. The strike, now in day two, centers on a new plain work class with higher loom demands and a premium plan offered to maintain capacity. Knights of Labor meetings are planned as about 900 looms sit idle and the mill seeks new weavers.

William Whitman Arlington Mills Lawrence Post Yesterdment Superinten Whitman Hartshorne New York Knights of Labor Hall Arlington

Catholic Convention Urges Clergy Support for Sobriety Banquet

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America held its eighteenth annual Boston session with a high mass at St James Church and Tremont Temple proceedings. Resolutions backed expanding per capita tax, establishing organizers, and forming inclusive societies for men women and children nationwide. Bishop Keane urged clerical alignment, and Father Mathew chair discussions progressed as officers were elected for the coming year.

Convention of the Catholic ‘Total Abstinence Union of America St. James’s Church Harrigan Avenue Tremont Temple Philip J. Carrigan Committee On Constitutional Amendments General Union Treasury Board of Government Executive Council Campbell Pennsylvania Father McKenna Boston President County Cushing John Ireland St. Paul St. Anthony Cadets St. Joseph’s Society Kalamazoo Mich Father Sheedy Pittsurg Holy Father Baltimore O. T. A. News of Philadelphia Ireland Archdiocesan Union Walter Elliott United States Canada Union of America Cod England Holy See Temperance Society Cader Goodnes America Father Mathew M. D. O’hara F. P. Cumming James M. Cleary Catholic University of America Washington J. M. Cleary Keané Keane Catholic University Thomas F. Conaty Worcester Morgan M. Sheedy Pittsburg Brien Providence Philip A. Nolan P. J. Garrigan Father Conaty O’brien Cleveland William Byrne Viar P. Bodfish M. A. Lambing P. A. McKenna J. D. Tierney Canon Keehan W. P. McQuaid Cannan R. F. Hanagan FP. Fitzmaurice John F. Ford James P. Sinnott Ebiledelphie Hugh Roe O'Donnell Thomas J. An M. Sheedy J. F. Trainer Joseph H. O'Neill James N Supple Charlestown J. A. Sullivan New Jersey John A. Conway Thoms B. Healey P. F. McKenna N. Aldrich Washington Logue Dunbar Crowley R. A. McKenna Leo XXII Father Bodfish Archbishop Williams Ames Massachusetts McKenna National University Catholic Church John Boyle O'Reilly J. Washington

Banquet at Waverley Hotel Delights Charlestown Delegates

About 400 delegates dined in the Waverley Hotel Charlestown dining hall at 9 o clock as the Boston Union hosted a banquet of eloquent speeches. President J J Crowley of the Boston Union presided over the feast with notable guests including The Rt Rev J J Keane bishop of Richmond.

Waverley Charlestown J. J. Crowley Boston Union J.J. Keane Richmond

Mystic Park racing day features 1200 in attendance and close finishes

Mystic Park Medford hosted a brisk program with a 1200 crowd under sunny skies. Del Monte won a postponed 2:2 pace with Glenarm, Fiction and Starletta contesting the heats, while Wildbriar claimed the 2:29 class and a 2:30 pace heat, with Wilkes and Nellie O. close behind in several heats.

Mystic Park Medford del Monte Iton Wildbriar David Wilkes Ing Lady Welling Monte William G del Glenarm Fiction Glenarm RK. H Elasto Starch A& P Stariella T. del Monte S. D.C Starletta D. C el Monte D.C R. FE. Simmons Br. G. del Monte U.P. Drake K. F. Carpenter M. Starletta Frank Rector James Golden BR. KR. His Wilson OS. Roberts Bik N. W. Hubinger B. Yg Blastic S George Lord Hiram Woomil Rocket John Gibbs Volossus

Oak Grove Cafes and Creameries Draw Big Crowds

The Oak Grove Farm Cafés and Creameries will open Saturday as the newsboys picnic causes no interference with Boston business. An increase of 1000 to 6000 customers a day is noted, with none of the locally connected fearing any disruption to the celebrated farm’s success.

Oak Grove Oak Grove Farm Boston

Boston Post Office clerk vanishes amid Montana engagement rumor

The disappearance of Miss Gertrude B. Whitney deepens as friends speculated she went to meet a fiancé in Montana. A letter from Edward L. Peyton says he knows nothing of her whereabouts, widening the mystery surrounding her case.

Gertrude B. Whitney Boston Montana Edward L. Peyton Miss Whitney

Campaign notices swirl in Boston area politics

A Boston area roundup reports Republican executive committee plans to invite Blaine in Boston with a stop in Worcester and a possible balcony speech. Democrats organize Cleveland Thurman clubs, flag displays, and campaign talks across North Weymouth Beverly and Rockland with local and visiting speakers and events.

Republican State Committee New York Blaine Boston Worcester Vendome Great Barrington Jarvey H. Pratt Abington Central Branch No. 1 British-American Association Republican Party Democratic Committee Bunker Hill Medford Streets Republicans of Rockland Mills Ways and Means Committee General Collins Democrats of Beverly Odd Fellows’ Block Town Hall Cleveland Thuman Salem

Tax returns show Winthrop population and property values

In Winthrop the assessors report 1966 population 1966 with 718 dwellings and 167 horses 108 cows 161 dogs. Real estate totals 2 934 075 and personal estate 104 840 for a total valuation 3 038 415. Tax rate 11 50 per 1000 with a 10 cent reduction. Total tax 35 537 and polls 596 with 56 gains and 134.

Winthrop

Unknown man drowns in pond near Winter Hill Somerville

An unidentified man, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds with sandy hair and a mustache, drowned yesterday noon while bathing near Winter Hill Somerville. His body was recovered at six and taken by Undertaker Mann. A pocket book showed 20 cents and a gold ring marked Mother. pants waist band bore the name William H. Guild. He remained unidentified at midnight.

Winter Hill Somerville Mann Wwilliam H. Guild

Convention of Plumbers Discusses Trade Districts

The plumbers' convention met with President O'Brien in the chair. Reports from committees filled the morning, while the afternoon opened to a discussion on forming trade districts within the Knights of Labor and uniting plumbing groups. The subject was referred to organizations for action. adjournment set for 10 a.m. today. The Boston Union also debated joining the trade district concept in Wadman Hall.

Plumbers’ Convention O’brien Knights of Labor Boston Union Wadman Hall

Local notices from city columns report tragedy and updates

Notes record Mrs. Margaret Sullivan aged 67 killed when a Boston Ice Company cart ran over her on Bridge Street. Describes reunions, stowaway discovery, railroad wharf extension, company incorporation, a body identified as Patrick Murphy, and other city items including theft case, fire company support, and public school correspondence.

Margaret A. Sullivan Bridge Street Boston Ice Company William Pillsbury Dorchester Newbury Newburyport Frank Lowing Jan Breydel Antwerp Old Colony Railroad Company Taunton River Fall River Farrell & May Shoe Company Pittsfield J. H. Way Henry R. Pierson Long Wharf Patrick Murphy North Street Gerraughty New York Banco David Simonds Charlestown Edward Tanner Jordan, Marsh & Co Boston Forge Company William C. Winslow Egypt Exploration Fund Leicester Mass Faneuil Hall Tremont Temple Boston

A Horse Thief's Sharp Trick at Cambridge

A young man visited George H. Davis at 848 Pearl Street Cambridge about a week ago purporting to buy his gray mare and box buggy valued at 300 dollars. He tested the horse and promised to return for the sale but returned in Davis's absence and claimed payment. He was allowed to hitch and drive away the team.

George H. Davis Pearl Street Cambridge Mr. Davis

Barnabee at Music Hall Promenade Concert

Mr H C Barnabee drew a large audience at the Music Hall promenade concert last evening. The popular paritone and comedian sang selections including The Little Lin Soldier medley Knights of Old The Three Fishers The Sneezing Song and Tomkins's Silver Wedding. He received a great ovation at each appearance as Neuendorff's season offered one of its best programmes. Tonight a Suppe programme is announced.

H. C. Barnabee Music Hall Paritone Mr. Neuendorff

Bussey Bridge Accident Suits Settle Without Trial

Thirty five suits against the Boston and Providence Railroad over the Bussey bridge disaster, handled by George Fred Williams, were settled without trial with two cases referred to arbitrators. Oscar H. Norman received $18,000, the top award for any single injury was $26,000, and total company cost was about $100,000.

Bussey Bridge Boston & Providence Railroad Company George Fred Williams Oscar H. Norman

British Charitable Society elects new members at quarterly meeting

A quarterly gathering of the British Charitable Society at Youngs Hotel elected new members including George Coles, George Mullin, Charlies Price, John Kerrison, Robert Grant, and others. A resolution approved a British burial plot at Mt Hope Cemetery, with $1621 raised for this purpose. In the last quarter, $199 was donated to charity.

British Charitable Society Young's Hotel George Coles George H. Mullin Charlies T. Price John Charles Kerrison Robert J. Grant John Elliott Robert Matthews C._B. Cowling E. H. Graham Dewey M.D W. D. Ward John Cahill Evan Williams Alexander Moore John H. Kendall Arthur King Boston Albert E. George South Boston W. Waldo Robinson Taunton George W. Statham West Medford F. Cordingley Roebuck Cordingley Auburnbaie Mt. Hope Gemetery

Mass Meeting of Orangemen Debates State Convention

Cameron Lodge 102 of Orangemen met at Shawmut Hall with broad turnout. State Grand Master Thomas F. Milligan urged a statewide mass meeting of about 20,000 Orange men to ratify support for the recent Faneuil Hall action on the public school question. Date and exact time to be announced soon.

Cameron Lodge 102 Orangemen Shawmut Hall Thomas F. Milligan Faneuil Hall

Ninety One Years Old Brewster Birthday Quietly Observed

The Honorable Osmyn Brewster marked his ninety first birthday yesterday at his home 32 Hancock Street Boston. Family and friends offered greetings by visit letter or flowers while few callers shared light refreshments. Brewster, a self made man, once penniless at 12, helped form Brewster & Crocker book publishers and retired in 1877. He served in the State Senate and House, chaired the Charitable Mechanics Association, and has eight children, twenty two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Osmyn Brewster Brewster Hencock Street Mr. Brewster Boston Brewster & Crocker

Bequests of Father OBrien Include Catholic School Funds

The will of the late Father James E B OBrien of Cambridge allocates funds to St Marys Randolph for a Catholic school, St Peters Cambridge for a school to be named Father James E OBrien, Carney Hospital, Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Home for Destitute Catholic Children, Sisters of St Joseph, Holbrook and Stoughton Catholic school, Nellie F Ball East Cambridge, St Johns Ecclesiastical Seminary Brighton, Boston College, Holy Cross College Worcester, Rev John Broderick, Philip J Snapp, Margaret C Snapp, with half the residue to Archbishop Williams and half to St Peters Cambridge.

Father O'Brien James EB. O’brien Cambridge St. Mary’s Church Randolph St. Peter’s Father James E. O’brien Carney Hospital South Boston St. John’s Brighton Boston College Harrison Avenue Holy Cross College Worcester John Broderick Philip J. Snapp Boston Margaret C. Snapp Ps Sister Archbishop Williams St. Peter’s Church

Clifford resigns as civil service commissioner in reform effort

Charles W. Clifford announces his resignation to Governor Oliver Ames, stating his commitment to reform while citing private and national campaign duties. He argues the Commonwealth’s system is established and that his departure will not harm the commission. He seeks broader freedom to support the national reform effort within the same political party.

Clifford Civil Service Oliver Ames Civil Service Commissioner Commission Charles W. Clifford

Insolvency Filings Hit New England Businesses

Aliezer H. Price of Lynn innkeeper files a voluntary insolvency with assets limited to furnishings at the Quincy House and mortgage of 4000 by George McPherson. Henry J. Larke of New Haven reports 500 in liabilities with assets in Connecticut. J A Woisard, dealer in Baltic and Grosvenor Dale, signs with 75000 liabilities. George H. Allison of New York City, spring bed maker, assigns. Frank H. Upton, Concord grocer, report corrected. H. Davey, Brockton provision dealer, attacked.

Aliezer H. Price Lynn Quincy House Broad Street George McPherson Henry J. Larke New Haven Conn J. A. Woisard Baltic Grosvenor Dale Conin Eorge H. Allison New York City Frank H. Upton Concord N. H H. Davey Brockton Mass

Fall of Pompeii drew thousands for Weeklong performances

Pain's Pompeii was witnessed by several thousands last night and, if pleasant weather continues, the amphitheatre will not be large enough for the crowds. Performances are given every evening the week except Monday.

Pompeii

Goblet Cup Races Will Be Watched From Newport

For those wanting to witness the race off Newport R I L next Friday or Saturday a large Fall River line steamer will follow the yachts. A special train will depart Boston from the Old Colony station at 8 am.

Newport R.L Fall River Line Boston Old Colony

Courts Decide Two Superior Court Cases in August Session

In two Wednesday heard cases the Massachusetts Superior Court issued rulings. Aloysius Fagnant pro ami vs Boston & Albany Railroad Company denied change of venue to Taunton despite a Springfield verdict of 27000 deemed excessive. Michael C. Golden vs Frank L. Weir granted an injunction preventing practice within ten miles of Taunton Green.

Aupricu Aloysius Fagnant Samuel Hoar Gideon Wells Alfred Hemenway Michael C. Golden Frank L. Weir Taunton Pinintit Taunton Green H. J. Fuller James Brown

Dacy charged with murder in saloon on North Street

Municipal Court notes August 2 show C J Parmenter and Judge Curtis presiding. Patrick Dacy held in $10000 to answer Aug 7 for murder of Patrick Donnelly in a saloon at 282 North Street. Pepino Ermino, who assaulted William J Fitzpatrick on Charlestown Street, held in $1000 to appear Aug day night. money changer Frank Borplained at 22 North Street before court to answer embezzlement. South Boston Court: Willia Lowery, Charles H A Wilkins and Charles F Prout held in $500 bonds for grand jury for burglary at Manter M Jewett’s home. Roxbury: John A Snow held in $1000 for grand jury on two forgery charges.

Parmenter C. J Curtis Patrick Dacy Patrick Donnelly North Street Dacy Pepino Ermino William J. Fitzpatrick Charlestown Jd. &. Pez

McCormack’s saloon keeper charged with manslaughter

Patrick Darcy, bar keeper at McCormack’s saloon No 282 North street, faced Municipal Court on a manslaughter charge and was held on $10,000 bond for examination on Aug 7. The death of Patrick Donnelly at No 345 North street followed an assault. initial police word said he dropped dead.

Patrick Darcy McCormack North Street Patrick Donnelly Donnelly Darcy

Moseley's Offers Wide Sport Shoe Selection on Washington Street

Gentlemen and boys can find a great variety of tennis shoes at Moseley's located at 469 Washington Street.

Moseley’s Washington Street

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