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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1897

Page

6

Explosion at function Not Caused by Locked-Out Men

Massachusetts Federation of Labor session reports that strikers did not cause the explosion in Hudson. The committee blamed non-union men and hostile demonstrations by merchants and officials. a follow-up investigation and safety measures were urged.

Massachusetts Federation of Labor D. J. Pierce John A. Murray Marlboro Pierce Hudson Murray Mr. Murray Apsley Committee On Boston Belting Company

Coming Season Opens with Major Boston Theatres

The Boston theatre season begins next week with more houses joining the lineup. Aug 14 sees the Boston Theatre launch and Aug 16 the Grand under new management. Aug 23 brings a wave of inaugurals at several venues including the Museum, Park, Bowdoin Square and Columbia. The Tremont opens Aug 30, Castle Square begins winter season, and Labor Day features Hollis and Grand Opera House.

Boston The Grand Museum Park Bowdoin Square Columbia Tremont Castle Square Labor Day Hollis Grand Opera House Castle Square Company Tony Cummings Rose Morison Walter Perkins India Castle Square Theatre Jim the Penman Lord Fauntleroy Cissy Fitzgerald America United States Anna Cleo de Merode Grand Opera Paris Leopold Mlle Merode Mabel Casedy the Howard Keith's Biograph New York City Boston Theatre Frank Losee J. W. Carner Harry O'Neil Ethel Hodgson Marion Elmore Clara Jean Walters Mathilde Weffing Viola Fitzpatrick Nellie Walters Ada Lytton Alice Endress Joseph Healey Amy Fitzpatrick Corinne Lillian Russell Elmer E. Vance Elizabeth N. J Celeste Clayton Baltimore Oriolés Austin & Stone’s

Cheap Baths Urged At Crescent Beach By Delegates

Delegates called for lower charges at Crescent Beach public bath house after deeming Metropolitan Park Commission rates excessive and prohibitive for the poor. Resolutions urged the commission to lower prices, aiding working families to use the facility as a true benefaction.

Crescent Beach Metropolitan Park Commission Foster

Labor Rally Ushers Eight-Hour Day Push May First 1898

Resolutions urge persistent agitation to enforce the eight hour day on May 1 1898 and urge labor men to buy union label goods. A vote of thanks honored President Pierce and the state branch administrators including John F O Sullivan.

J. D. Pierce Worcester John A. Murray Marlboro Max Rieser Boston George H. Lord Brockton Charles Spencer Springfield John F. O'Sullivan National Federation of Labor P. Maloney Joseph Walsh J. H. Murray Thomas F. Tracy Gilmors West Trentina Sepnencis Pierce Im Nar Sament State Branch Slative John F. O'Sullivin

Canada steamer clears with adjusted license and labor delegates

The Dominion Steamship Company settles a fine over passenger limits with the Board of Steamboat Inspectors. A new license for the Canada allows 2% saloon, 20 second saloon, and 350 steerage passengers. Captain must certify passenger counts at the dock. On departure for Liverpool, labor leaders including Martin Cox and Henry Skeffington sail to attend the London international labor convention.

Dominion Steamship Company Board of Steamboat Canada Queenstown Liverpool England Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown London Martin Cox The Cincinnati Knights of Labor Henry J. Skeffington Harry Lloyd George E. McNeill Boston Light

Butler Story Defines Wool Versus Worsted Legend

A. C. Drinkwater of Braintree spins a Massachusetts tale at the Massachusetts Democratic Club meeting. He recounts Secretary Windom’s wool and worsted debate with Butler in Harrison era Washington, using a candle test to show no scent difference and settle the tariff question.

A. C. Drinkwater Braintree Massachusetts Butler Democratic Club Mr. Drinkwater Warren Windom Harrison New York Washington

Market Bullish, New York Leads as London Fades

The article notes a buoyant bull market with New York buyers stepping in for London sales. Chiefs of the market report rising prices in Sugar and Wisconsin Central bonds, with expectations of further gains and a potential 60 in UP stock after a likely foreclosure sale.

London New York Kansas Boston Chicago Burlington & Quincy St. Paul Rock Island Illinois Steel Montana Butte Texas Pacific Union Pacific Wisconsin Central Wisconsin Central First $S Wisconsin Central Charles Head & Co Central Massachusetts Common Central Massachusetts Railroad United States U. P Atchison Oregon Atlantic & Pacific Stock Holmes & Co Exchange Place New York Stock Exchange Messrs D. Houston & Co Nhl Do Inc Artos Atchison Fi & Staine

Plantation Pastimes Draw Huge Week at The Point of Pines

The Point of Pines experiences high attendance with bath houses taxed to capacity and crowding on piazzas and groves for day and evening band concerts. The outdoor show on the lawn, with quartets and buck dancing, proves a strong draw as visitors return south next week. Children’s festival week starts Monday offering free presents and features, while next Sunday two bands play continuously from noon.

Plantation American Watch Co Lynn Cadet Revere Beach Lynn R. R Point of Pines American Watch Company Band of Waltham Lynn

Copper Roofs and Copper Mining Prospects in Nevada

Copper roofs prove durable and copper use expands in building and electrical fields. Boston Nevada Copper Mining Co. owns nine Lyon County claims with veins rich in copper ore averaging 21 percent, with some assays at 75 percent. Stock is offered at nominal price to fund machinery. more details from W. J. Nelson & Co. Tremont Building Boston.

Germany Boston-Nevada Copper Mining Co Lyon County Nevada W. J. Nelson & CO Tremont Building Boston

Van Choate Electric Company Stock Sale Ledger

Ledger lists stock sales at 178 Devonshire Street for Van Choate Electric Company. Entries show multiple transfers of 10.00 and 18.00 values associated with 20 shares and other quantities, though OCR artifacts obscure exact details and names.

the van Choate Electric Company Atie Devonshire Street Esesee Geesssee

Walker's Reply Centers on Brown University Rift

Congressman Joseph H. Walker of Worcester, a Brown University trustee, admits starting the agitation over free silver at Brown and predicts Dr. Andrews will not remain. He denies a prior dispute with Andrews about Brown's political economy teaching and cites a June Providence meeting where the board asserted the issue as vital to national progress and Christian civilization.

New Hampton N. H Joseph H. Walker Worcester Brown University Benjamin Andrews Andrews Walker Dr. Andrews Brown Gardner Corporation of the University Providence Corporation of Trustees of

Board defends President Andrews amid Brown protest

Congressman Walker says the Brown faculty protest complicates the situation as the corporation sought a friendly conference with Dr. Andrews. He argues relations between a university president and the corporation must be reestablished despite alleged damages beyond silver.

Andrews Brown Walker Dr. Andrews

Eight Day South Jersey Seaside Tour From Boston

A Pennsylvania railroad personally conducted tour departs Boston August 25 for Cape May and Atlantic City. The eight day trip costs 35 dollars round trip including all expenses. Atlantic City is praised as America's top seaside resort with a grand boardwalk and varied amusements. Details and itineraries available from D N Bell Tourist Agent 265 Washington Street Boston Mass.

South Jersey Boston Pennsylvania Railroad Atlantic City America D. N. Bell Washington Street Mass

Fitchburg railroad offer cuts St. Lawrence trip to $20.25

The costly St. Lawrence tourist route is reduced by the Fitchburg railroad G. A. R. excursion to Buffalo via Hoosac and Niagara Falls. Return trips cover Thousand Islands, the Rapids to Montreal, and direct Boston line at a price of $20.25. Details from J. Watson, General Passenger Agent.

St. Lawrence Fitchburg Railroad Buffalo Hoosac Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Montreal Boston J.watson Bor

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