May Strike Looms as Boston Coat Makers Plan Action
The Boston coatmakers will submit a labor agreement to contractors on September 2 regulating hours and wages for at least one year. Non compliance could trigger a major local clothing strike. The union seeks wage changes, a day system replacing the task system, and employment only for union members, with bonds required to enforce terms.
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Boston
United Garment Workers’ Union
Garment Workers’ Union
Musicians Elect Officers at Local Assembly Meeting
Local Assembly 318 K of L musicians at 88 Court Street elected and installed officers led by Joseph F. Baker as master workman John J. Kelley as worthy foreman and John S. Young as recording secretary Harry Wolf became financial secretary Henry P. Baker treasurer J Belcher almoner William P. Hanley inside esquire O Rooney outside esquire and Edward M Hobbs worthy inspector The group voted to present retiring Master Hobbs with a set of resolutions.
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K. of LL
Court Street
Joseph F. Baker
John S. Young
Harry Wolf
Henry P. Baker
J. Belcher
William P. Hanley
Esquire
O. Rooney
Edward M. Hobbs
Moulders Union 106 Holds Wage Conference at City Hall
The Moulders Union No. 106 met with employers at 616 Washington Street to seek a uniform wage rate. Current average wages are $2.50 per day. The union asks for $3 if employers find it reasonable. No strike is planned. a friendly conference aims for a mutual compromise, with a further meeting to be scheduled.
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Union No. 106
Washington Street
Exonerates the Nantasket Steamer Hands in Tragic Incident
A letter to George D. Robinson of the Nantasket Steamer Company defends the boat crew after the death of a deck hand named Sharpromming. The writer says the boat stopped quickly, Action by officers was adequate, and that sensational reports misrepresent the facts. The note dates from August 16.
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George
D. Robinson
Nantasket Steamer Company
Nontasket
Murray
Sheld Lynn
Labor Day Hurling Showdown on Congress Street Grounds
The Labor Day card features the Wolf Tone Hurling Club of Brooklyn against the Boston Hurling Club for the American championship and a $200 purse. Boston claims New England titles while Wolf Tones boast state and regional wins. Also on the slate is a Gaelic football match between the Quinsigamonds of Worcester and the Connells of Boston for the state championship and another $200 purse.
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Congress Street
Wolf Tone Hurling Club
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston Hurling Club
Boston
New England
Wolf Tones
America
Quinsigamonds
Worcester
Connells
American Wringer Co. Advertises at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Co operating at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers sweepers repaired and orders promptly attended to by telephone.
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The
Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Pardon pleas flood New York for Maria Barberi clemency
In Albany on Aug 16 letters and petitions urge Governor Morton to grant clemency to Maria Barberi. Requests vary from mercy to commutation or life imprisonment, with calls for unconditional pardon. Morton says no action will occur until after the October appeal ruling.
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Albany
N. Y
Executive Chamber
Maria Barberi
Morton
Bar Harbor
Mrs Dietrick Denounces Peabody on Women's Political Role
Ellen Battelle Dietrick counters Mr. Frederick W Peabody arguing for women's political rights. She cites historical examples from Anglo Saxon England and ancient civilizations to defend female governance and urges readers to study the Boston Public Library for evidence of women's wealth and power.
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Isis
India
Sarcavati
Babylonia
Bau
Nina
Earth
Istar
Pallas
Minerva
Rome
Egeria
Bona Dea
Europe
America
Globe
Greece
Ellen Battelle Dietrick
Osterville, Mass
Letter to the Post argues for woman suffrage and praises reformers
A reader rebuts Mr. Peabody on the Maria Barberi case and defends woman suffrage. The writer notes 50 000 petition signatures and argues education and women's rights have progressed, praising Willard Livermore and others, and predicts suffrage will come. Dated Aug 15 1896.
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Post
Peabody
Maria Barberi
New York
Morton
Mr. Peabody
Miss Willard
Lady Somerset
Age dispute over Maria Barberi's true age
A letter from Aaron M. Powell cites prison officials listing Maria Barberi as 12 years old, contradicting reports she was 22. Henry B. Blackwell adds that she is a minor, not a woman of 21, in a Dorchester letter dated Aug 16 1896.
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Sim
Maria Barberi
Robert H. Foote
Aaron M. Powell
New York Philanthropist
New ‘York
Maria Barbert
Henry B. Blackwell
Dorchester
X Zalia Claim Against Hay Fever Sufferer
Charles H Stevens reports 15 year hay fever relief after using X Zalia with a douche since June. He claims head clears and city life restored, recommends to others with similar afflictions.
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Boston
Charles H. Stevens
Phillips Building
Tremont
Boston & Maine reports June quarter 1895 financials
The Boston & Maine railroad filed preliminary year end figures for June 30 1895 showing total assets of 68 874 006 including cash 2 318 110 and various receivables and improvements. Liabilities list funded debt 21 655 280 and a profit and loss surplus 1 470 964.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown
Fatal Ice Wagon Accident Claims 6-Year-Old
A 6-year-old boy Walter Harvey died last evening after an ice wagon horse team ran over him at the corner of Lowell and Barton streets. Witnesses say the boy was struck by the pole between the horses. the driver William Kempton did not see the child and was not arrested. The team belonged to the Independent Ice Company.
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Little Walter Harvey
Barton Street
Lowell
Barton Streets
William Kempton
Ice
Bradstreets Weekly Review Predicts Broad Industrial Uptick
Bradstreets to morrow forecasts midsummer quiet easing in industrial activity with strong fall demand. Manufacturing output and prices for iron steel and some textiles rise while cotton and corn show mixed signals. Railroads report earnings gains and 193 business failures shrink from last year. Exports wheat and flour edge up, bank clearings stay robust.
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New York
Bradstreets
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
San Francisco
California
Washington
Tacoma
Orient
Portland
Columbia River
South Carolina
Texas
United States
Central Western
Sanford's Ginger advert seeks shoppers this season
An old advertisement promotes Sanford's Ginger as a superior stomach remedy with French brandy and imported ginger. It urges readers to ask for Sanford's Ginger and look for the owl trademark on the wrapper, noting Porter Drug and Chemical Corp of Boston as sole proprietors and its wide sale.
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Sanford
Porter Drug
New Liquor Licenses Rumor Sparks City Applicants
Applicants for liquor licenses react to a rumor that licenses will be issued at noon. General A. P. Martin notes 600 to 700 applications, about five per license, with decisions after careful investigation. West End remains popular, with several venues under construction along Green and Cambridge streets near the trade school run by Rev. Field.
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A. P. Martin
West End
Green
Cambridge
Field
Trade review notes delayed season and August price rise
R G Dun & Co reports a belated season with May and June activity pushed to July. Industrial output shows strength despite August decline, with iron and steel prices rising, rail shipments down, and heavy textile imports. Wages rise in steel, wool mills idle in parts, and cotton and wheat futures swing as August earnings lag prior year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Marquette
Lake Copper
Fall River
Philadelphia
The
United
Rescue at Crescent Beach Highlights Local Hero Howie Hodgkins
A drowning incident at Crescent Beach near Captain Simpsons bath house ends with Howie Hodgkins rescuing two bathing girls Nettie Currey 17 and Margaret McCarthy 23 from an undertow. Harry Hall and Andrew Joselyn assisted, with Miss Currey aiding her friend until help arrived. The two were carried home by a local driver after rescue.
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Crescent Beach
Howie Hodgkins
Nettie Currey
Margaret McCarthy
Captain Simpson
Miss Currey
Mr. Hodgkins
Harry Hall
Andrew Joselyn
Hodgkins
Todd
Malden
Winthrop
New Winthrop Hotel
Winthrop Yacht Club
Commodore C. W. Henry
Aphelion Hall
Amy L. Kerrison
St. Pauls
Beachmont
Point of Pines
H. G. Wood
Winthrop Highland
Lieutenant General Schoefield Hosts Fishing Party
Bar Harbor August 16 Lieutenant General J M Schoefield U S A arrived as guest of Secretary Lamont Tonight they formed a fishing party with Senator Hale Dr Haynes and W H Lawrence for a day on the water
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Bar Harbor
J. M. Schoefield
Lamont
Hale
Dr. Haynes
W. H. Lawrence
Ransom Deposed as U S Minister to Mexico
Washington Aug 16 The Hon Matt W Ransom of North Carolina is removed as minister to Mexico. Holmes Conrad solicitor general ruled the office vacant and the acting attorney general sustained refusal to approve Ransom vouchers. Ransom was nominated by Cleveland in February and Senate confirmed before his Senate term ended. It is believed Cleveland may reappoint him.
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Washington
Matt W. Ransom
North Carolina
United States
Mexico
Holmes Conrad
Ransom
Thomas Holcomb
Treasury
State Department
Cleveland
Senate
Redberry Club Hosts Beach Excursion at Old Orchard Beach
Members of the Redberry Club and Knights of Columbus gather at Old Orchard Beach for planned events including a pony polo sand match led by Senator Ed Leary and William F. McClellan as captains. Congressman John F. Fitzgerald acts as referee with a Tuesday baseball game featuring notable college players anticipated.
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Redberry Club
Old Orchard Beach
Knights of Columbus
Redberry Council
Knights
Knights Templar
Richard Sullivan
Cadigan
Ed. J. Leary
Trilbys
William F. McClellan
Little Billies
John F. Fitzgerald
John L Harrington Dead Cambridge Water Works Supt
John L Harrington, superintendent of the Cambridge Water Works, died suddenly at 7 50 PM at Boston Emergency Hospital from uremic blood poisoning. He was 39, leaving a wife and young daughter. the family resided at 316 Pearl Street. Mrs Harrington and child were visiting in New Brunswick.
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John L. Harrington
Cambridge Water Works
Boston Emergency Hospital
Harrington
Tremont Street
Ekmergency Hospital
Hiram Wevons
Pearl Street
New Brunswick
Cardinal Gibbons Arrives Baltimore Delegation Mobilizes
A Baltimore Catholic Club delegation of about 100 members will travel by special car to greet Cardinal Gibbons on his August 23 arrival. At each station a committee will welcome him and escort him to the club house for a reception. A larger public reception is planned the next day at the same venue.
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New York
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Club of
Catholic Club
Sunday at Bass Point Concert Returns with Quartets
Owing to last Sunday's success the Verdi Male Quartet and Gounod Ladies' Quartet are re engaged for this Sunday at Bass Point in conjunction with the Naval Brigade Band. The program runs from 1 30 to 9 00 with solo numbers and Louise Horner at 4 30 performing Carmina Waltz. George Martin will sing Bonnie Sweet Bessie at 7 00 with James Gilbert at the piano. The finale features Hunt in the Black Forest with band and chorus.
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Bass Point
Verdi
Gounod Ladies
Naval Brigade
Louise Horner
George Martin
Bonnie Sweet Bessie
James Gilbert
Black Forest
Parliamentary Usage for Women's Clubs
A compact, practical parliamentary guide by Maria Frances Prichard, president of the Wyoming Monday Club Cincinnati and active in federation circles. It clearly expresses fundamental principles, suited for beginners yet broad enough for any deliberative body.
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Maria Frances Prichard
Wyoming Monday Club of
Cincinnati
State and National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Penelope
Ex Governor Russell toHeadline Academy Benefit Dinner
Ashfield Aug 16 The sixteenth annual dinner for Sanders on Academy fund will be held at Town Hall next Thursday at 1 oclock Speakers include ex Governor William E Russell Professor N S Shaler of Harvard University Rev John W Chadwick poet preacher of Brooklyn and G Stanley Hall president of Clark University Worcester
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Ashfield
Sanderson Academy
Town Hall
William E. Russell
N. S. Shaler
Harvard University
John W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University of Worcester
Brewers' Outing At Miles Grove
The John R. Alley and Sons Brewery Company treated employees to a pleasant outing at Miles Grove West Dedham on Thursday. Three barges ferried the workers and the band to the venue for a day of various sports and festive recreation.
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John R. Alley & Sons Brewery Company
Miles Grove
West Dedham
the Grove
Deaths of William A Judkins and Nathaniel Spooner
Death notices record William Alfred Judkins age 3 from Winchester Massachusetts who died in Duluth Minnesota on July 2 and Captain Nathaniel Spooner aged 78 years 11 months 16 days who died in Dorchester district on August 16 with funeral details to follow. St John New Brunswick papers requested to copy.
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Judkins
Duluth
Minn
William Alfred Judkins
Winchester
Mass
Spooner
Dorchester
Nathaniel Spooner
St. John
N. B
Studebaker Wagons and Carriages For Business or Pleasure
The celebrated Studebaker wagons and carriages offer world wide renown for style durability and ease of running. Latest styles for business or pleasure. Large stock with reasonable prices. J L and H K Potter New England Agents 609 611 613 Albany St corner of E Boston Mass.
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Studebaker
J. L
H. K. Potter
New England
Albany St
Boston
Mass
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