Canvass Statement by Robert A Paton in 1894 Boston
Robert A Paton states the canvass was accurate and impartial. He has no ties to Boston newspaper managers or attaches and had no prior information about the canvass purpose. He reports the facts to Amos D Albee and sworn by Justice Geo M Hobbs on July 26, 1894.
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Boston
Amos D. Albee
Robert A. Paton
Suffolk
Geo. M. Hobbs
Hobbs
George 8S. Schafer
Eorge el. Schafer
Chas. S. Hanks
William A. Robb
Byron R. Mitchell
D. Albee
Bert A. Paton
Hour Conduct Herald
Journal. Post
Advertiser. Cie
Campaign canvass oath sworn in Boston July 26 1894
George E. Schafer swears to a canvass statement filed in Boston. The document notes Malden and Bunker Hill lines with 25 cars each, and mentions a survey or canvass process. Justice Chas S. Hanks attests to the oath. The Advertiser records the oath and candid remarks from the canvass.
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Malden
Bunker Hill
Maiden
Canvass Report on Roxbury Warren Street Line July 1894
Robert A. Paton and William A. Robb swear under oath to their canvass returns for the Roxbury Warren Street Line. Amos D. Albee, expert accountant, receives their statements. Notaries present in Boston, July 21 and 26, 1894.
Fragmented canvass report signed by Paton and Hobbs
An imprecise OCR fragment shows a canvass declaration by M D. Albee as expert accountant and Robert A. Paton. It mentions impartial conduct and direct communications about the canvass, with a justice of the peace oath and partial signatures.
Canvass of Boston Newspapers July 1894 Statement
Walfred J. Douglas swore before Justice Geo M Hobbs and Geo S Schafer that the canvass of Boston newspapers conducted in July 1894 was alphabetically arranged, impartial, and based on report slips. The affidavit, dated July 21 and July 26, 1894, attests no pay or favoritism and confirms accuracy of the canvass data.
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Boston
Suffolk se notes on truth and personal memory
Fragmentary line hints at personal testimony and memory by an unnamed speaker from Suffolk. The text appears garbled but suggests a claim of truthfulness or belief, with cross references to self and above remarks. No clear events, dates, or organizations are discernible in the readable fragment.
Cambridge-Harvard Bridge Line Canvass Date
Fragmentary Boston 1854 report notes July 21 with notary statements by Byron R. Mitchell Amos D Albee and others. Indicates alphabetic newspaper arrangement and lack of information from any paper.
Mills Strike Ties Up New Bedford Weavers
In New Bedford a large strike persists as mills delay reopening for two to three weeks. One third of union members are working, pledging earnings to support strikers. Card and Picker Room Association organizes collections, with mass meetings planned to direct aid and set working conditions, while collectors move between Holyoke and New Bedford. Music and speeches accompanied gatherings at City Hall and South End Park.
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New Bedford
Card and Picker Room Association
Howland, Rotch
New Bedford Manufacturing Company
Columbia and Bennett Mills
Holyoke
City Hall
South End
Meryelles
National Band
Strikers Parade Planned by New Bedford Unions on Labor Day
STRIKERS WILL PARADE New Bedford Aug 30 The 7000 idle textile workers of this city plan a Labor Day demonstration regarded as one of the largest in Massachusetts Estimates of participants range from 30 to 10000 with 5000 or 6000 seen as most likely Every labor union in New Bedford will take part aiming for the highest turnout A notable feature will be women from the Weavers and Card Room unions if weather permits they will participate in strong numbers
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New Bedford
Massachusetts
German Pythians push to translate ritual into German
Washington Aug 30 The German Pythians press for a right to translate the ritual into German. State jurisdiction on admitting labor dealers will be reported against likely closing such candidates. A new revised ritual for the uniform rank is completed and officers for two years are elected. Walter B Richie becomes supreme chancellor, Philip T Cosgrove supreme vice chancellor, Albert Steinhart supreme prelate, L White re elected keeper, Thomas G Sample to full term master of the exchequer, A D Gardinere supreme master at arms, James Moulson inner guard, John W Thompson outer guard, John A Hinsey chairman of board of control.
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Washington
Schofield
Supreme Lodge
Walter B. Richie
Lima
Philip T. Cosgrove
Hastings
Mich
Albert Steinhart
Alabama
L.@. White
Tennessee
Thomas G. Sample
Pennsylvania
Wiley
Wilmington
Del
A. D. Gardinere
New York
James Moulson
New Brunswick
Inner Guard
John W. Thompson
Washington, D. C
Outer Guard
John A. Hinsey
Wisconsin
Board of Control
Red Men Convene at Lawrence Hall for Annual Great Council
The Improved Order of Red Men held its annual session at Lawrence Hall in Boston. J P Gardiner reported no tribal fires this year while the Algonquin tribe of St Johnsbury has been quenched. 108 tribes are in jurisdiction. 159 tribes represented and 1383 past sachems present. Numerous committees named and officers appointed. Consuls of Pochontas granted representation in all future great councils.
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Great Council
Lawrence Hall
Washington Street
J. P. Gardiner
St. Johnsbury
State of the Order
J. G. Tyler
Leominster
Thomas W. Kingley
Boston
Arthur M. Tafts
Worcester
Fred O. Dawes
A. B. Alger
Joshua A. Simmons
Everett
Newton J. Turner
Danvers
Alexander Gilmore
Lynn
Frank H. Maynard
Fitchburg
William Proven
Westfield
Edward A. Sawyer
Oscar D. Capen
Canton
Forest
George T. Moore
Pochontas
Electric Car Crash Injures Local Teamster
John Mulvey a Bielana Spring brewery driver was in a collision with an electric car near Ruggles and was briefly injured. He was taken to City Hospital in a Division 10 patrol wagon. Mulvey 36 lived at No 8y avenue Highlands.
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John Mulvey
Bielana Spring Brewery
Mulyf
Y Avenue
Highlands
Burns Testifies About City of Paris Steamship Accident
Charles Burns, aboard the City of Paris when it ran on rocks near Willow last Friday night, testified before steamboat inspectors in the Federal Building. Inspectors listened to his statement and reserved judgment for a day or two.
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Phlot Burns
T Charles Burns
City of Parish
Willow
Yestern
Federal Building
Burns
Atlon
Reed
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