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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1892

Page

8

Scab Cigars Union Moves to Oppose Sale

A Boston Cigar Makers' Union meeting at 22 Eliot Street voted to urge a no license stance. The executive board resolved that liquor dealers selling non union cigars influence the cigar trade, and No. 07 will discuss license support at the next session. Robert White featured as Building Laborers' Protective Society president in labor news.

Cigar Makers’ Union Boston Eliot Street Robert White The Building Laborers’ Protective

Union Leader White Honored by Labor Rings

The article honors union figure White a longtime mason tender who joined the Knights of Labor in 1886 later guiding the organization through its evolutions. It notes his roles as president of Building Laborers Union No 6 and as a delegate to the Central Labor Union and former vice president of the Amalgamated Building Trades Council. It highlights the union’s charitable work saving widows and orphans and the treasury remaining financially sound.

Building Laborers’ Union Mason Knights of Labor Assembly Aho Treasury White Central Labor Union Amalgamated Building Trades Council

Pants Makers Lockout Truce Sought By U A W A Leader

General Secretary Reichers of the United Garment Workers of America and Delegate W. Chuck arrived to take charge of the pants makers lockout. They met contractors and arranged for a settlement as 260 workers remain unemployed. A large Pants Makers Union meeting at 58 Hanover street heard Reichers deny rumors manufacturers would bar contractors with union contracts.

Reichers United Garment Workers of America W. Chuck Hanover Street Weichers Chuck

Labor union notes from Boston and nationwide events

Delegates elected to Centre Labor Union include Edward Hobeine Hyman and Samuel Hanrowtz. Philadelphia hosts United Wire Workers convention December 7. Eleven charters were issued to new United Brotherhood of Carpenters locals last month. A. Clements declines St Louis treasurer post. Troy to serve as treasurer until Trenor replaces him. Dues receipts last month reached 6208 4 and expenditures 865865 with 0457 for fifty two weeks and other benefits. Forty one locals gave 210000 for Homestead defense funds. Knights of Labor in Boston to receive simplified constitution and ritual from General Secretary John W Hayes. Cigar Makers Union referendum tally ongoing. Perkins nominees favored. Receipts plus 40, expenses 24014 with thirty benefit claims 25080 40 paid. Sixty eight men in affairs with amounts from 1180 to 146 82.

Boston Glove Cutters’ Protective Union Centre Labor Union Edward Hobeine Hyman Samuel Hanrowtz StanteyJeinyquirst United Wire Workers of America Philadelpha United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners A. Clements St. Louis Treis- Urer Troy Trenor Ecelpta Knights of Labor John W. Hayes Cigar Makers’ Enternatonal Union Perkins Affars

Jury Deliberates 29½ Hours in Liquor Sale Guilty Verdict

A jury spent twenty nine and a half hours in the Superior Criminal Court before Justice Bond finding Patrick Broadbine guilty of illegally selling intoxicating liquors at the Garland House, Revere. The jury reported their agreement at 8 20 yesterday evening.

Patrick Broadbine Garland House Revere Superior Criminal Court Justice Bond

Harvard Dental School seeks funds for new building

A Cambridge and Boston gathering at Horticultural Hall urged raising funds for a dedicated Harvard Dental School building near the medical school. President Eliot noted the school began 24 years ago with no endowment, now debt-free with 22,000 endowment and 14,000 income, while quarters remain limited and a dental infirmary is run. An executive committee was named to lead the drive, with Governor Russell and Alderman Lewis pledging support and potential local gifts of 100,000 dollars.

Horticultural Hall Cambridge Boston Harvard Dental School Medical School Sud Eliot Harvard Dental School H. P. Bowditch Harvanl Medical School Sid Dr. Bowditch Henry Lee Russell Tam Harvard College Commonwealth Dental Department Russel Ile Alderman Lewis Bishop Brooks Warren Roger Wolcott J. Cordlins Warren E. A. Horton Fred C. Shattuck W. A.tower Oliver Ames Merrill Wyman B. E. Cotting Henry H. Sprague 3. N. Aldrien A. Sihuman H. P

Notable men to speak at Boston Merchants’ Assoc banquet

The Boston Merchants’ Association banquet is moved to Thursday December 15 at the Ven dome. Principal topic is the Consular Service of the United States and how to elevate its character and usefulness. Speakers include Joseph Potter former consular officer in Germany J L M Curry ex-Minister to Spain H Watterson and others.

Boston Vendome United States Congress Joseph Potter Arangton Germany Thedericksburg Virginia State Department White I. L. M. Curry Washington Spain Peabody Education Fund Curry Cleveland Joan D. Washburn Worcester Switzerland R. R. Hitt Committee On Foreign Affairs Henry Watterson Louisville Governor Russell Perry Belmont New York Joan T. Abbott Minster Colombia S. A Bogota

Clever forger Jacob Saltepeter tied to Boston clothing swindle

Jacob Saltepeter, 22, a Hebrew immigrant from Paris who speaks a dozen languages, admitted to forgery and theft. He ordered goods valued around 1000 dollars from Boston and Portland firms using a pedler named A. Schenke and forged handwriting. Goods were shipped to Detroit and sold. Special Officer Sullivan traced him to Detroit as the bundles arrived.

Jacob Saltepeter Boston Portland Detroit Maine Berman & Shanker Hanover Street Barnes & Gordon Cross Street B. Guisburg Port A. Schenke Tie Schenke Sullivan Division 1 Saltepeter Saltepetr Paris

Milk Farm Wrecked by Fire in Kenn NH

A large dairy farm on Winchester street owned by Albert H. Hamblett was destroyed by fire early this morning. The home, three barns and other buildings burned, with about twenty five cows saved. Seven cows and two horses perished. total loss estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars, insured for 4700. The family escaped unharmed as the fire started from a defensive chimney.

Kenn, N. H Winchester Street Albert H. Hamblett

Bonnie Scotland marks 235th St Andrew Festival

Six hundred Bonnie Scotland descendants celebrated St Andrew's Festival in Odd Fellows Hall with a varied program and a supper dance. Governor Russell and staff attended, with Irish Charitable Society and other groups represented. President Cotter spoke of charity, while Governor Russell praised Massachusetts' civic spirit.

Bonnie Scotland St. Andrew's Odd Fellows Commonwealth St. Jean the Baptist John McGaw St. Andrew’s Sutcliffe Ruesell Annie Sheriff Stephen Graham Cora Tourjee Nelson Tourjee Grace Hamilton

Stubby Jones Shot During Robbery Attempt

Elgin Illinois reports Stubby Jones a 17 year old son of a machinist at the watch factory was shot last night by A N Curtis while attempting to enter through a window to rob the place Curtis had hidden the boy in earlier robberies and was hoping to trap the thief by luring him into the store

Exem Stubby” Jones Elgin Watch Factory A. N. Curtis Curtis Ste

Par nell widow plans full creditor payment in Brighton

London Nov 30 A meeting of Mrs Parnell widow of the late Charles Stewart Parnell creditors was held at Brighton today. A plan to permit payment in full with interest on claims was presented and accepted by the meeting.

London

Jersey Central Telegraphers Win Satisfactorily

New York November 30 telegraphers of the Jersey Central reached a satisfactory settlement after a conference with President Maxwell and Chairman Gerhardt stated all matters were settled.

Jersey Central Telegraphers New York Jersey Central Road Maxwell Gerhardt

Escape From Poisoning Ends With Quick Locate

Watertown resident Richard O'Brien was mistakenly given a bottle of poison instead of medicine by a Boston druggist Monday night. He was located the same night by Officer Dwyer after taking no poison and avoiding further danger.

Watertown Richard O’brien Boston Dwyer

Ship in storm survival in Atlantic voyage continues

Life saving crew states the vessel will probably float with a new mast and sails. Captain Perry from Quebec left Barbadoes six days ago bound for Portland. Struck by a morning storm, the 714 ton wood ship built at Thomaston in 1869 and owned by Maguire of Quebec fought the gale for hours and survived.

Perry Quebec Barbadoes Po Tland Thomaston Maguire of

Dredge Rhode Island Sinks in Storm Near Newport

Newport Rhode Island Nov 30 The Dredge Rhode Island of the United States Engines Department was sunk this noon in the bay between Prudence and Gould Islands after parting her tow during a fierce storm. Five crew members escaped in small boats as the dredge sank in about ten fathoms of water blocking the channel. An investigation will be held by the engineer's office.

Newport R. I Rhode Is United States Engines Department Prudence Gould Islands Taunton River Thomas Ctown Fall River Mt. Hope Bay Rhode Island

Severe gale drives large harbor fleet into Provincetown

An easterly storm intensified into a severe gale at Provincetown with a large fleet taking shelter in the harbor. Vessels included Governor Russell, M. L. Adams, Neilie G. Adams, the revenue cutter Dexter, and a deeply loaded coal steamer.

Provincetown Governor Russell M. L. Adams Neilie G. Adams Dexter

City of New Bedford Braves Snow Parade to Port

Rough seas and blinding snow delayed arrivals from New York. City of New Bedford reached New Bedford after anchoring hours in the sound while the City of Fitchburg, delayed since Monday, failed to send word. No Vineyard steamers reported. no damage to port traffic.

New Bedford New York Bibber Point Judith City of Fitchburg Webber Vineyard

Harbor Storm Delays Coast Trade as Vessels Rally

In Boston harbor a northwest gale disrupts shipping with many potato schooners from Prince Edward Island arriving and awaiting calmer seas. The international steamer State of Maine arrives from St John while other lines from Liverpool and London are delayed. Garbage barges remain loaded as two liners wait offshore and lumber schooners Wade and Canary report progress from the north shore with no word yet on their location. The storm subsides but seas stay rough for a day or more.

Prince Edward Island International Line State of Maine Colby St. John Neptune Lancaster Leyland Line Liverpool Perugian Allan Line Glasgow Wade Canary Frost John Boston

Old South Pew Holders Consider Leasing Beloved Property

Twenty pew holders gathered at Old South church on Boylston Street to discuss leasing the society property bounded by Washington Street, Milk Street, and Spring Lake. R H Stearns presided as the standing committee plans move toward a successful lease, aiming to meet society demands in all particulars. Joseph H Gray chairs the eight-member standing committee.

Old South Society Old South Church Boylston Street Washington Street Milk Street Spring Lake R. H. Stearns Joseph H. Gray

Three That May Enter at Major Ports

Washington Nov 30 The Treasury Department has authorized entry at Philadelphia of the steamship Lord Gough and at New York of the steamers Polaria and Oceanic on the grounds that no violation of United States immigration regulations occurred in any of the vessels cases.

Washington Treasury Department Philadelphia Stamship Lord Gough New York Polaria Oceanic

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Dinner Highlights

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club hosted a reception and banquet at the Vendome for over 200 guests commemorating the ladies of the club. Prominent speakers included Mrs Ellen H Richards who discussed Domestic Science and ecology, with remarks on women’s education and home life.

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club Boston Boot and Shoe Cub Vendome Firs T Ellen H. Richards Massachusetts School of Technology Bowie Mary Hinman Abel Ann Harbor University of Michigan Alice Freeman Palmer Boot and Shoe Club

Boston Club Dinner Highlights National Guests

A Boston club hosted a gathering with F H Nazro presiding and guests from across the United States. Notables including Mrs. Mary Hinman Abel and Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer attended. Edward Atkinson spoke on cooking precision, sharing humorous experiences and a bread and baked chicken demo before the seven course dinner adjourned.

Boston United States F. H. Nazro Mary Hinman Abel Ann Arbor Mich Alice Freeman Palner Eilen W. Richards Edward Atkinson John J. Abel Milton A. McBride Sara C. Buil Florence M. Cushing Ft .el Thompson L Clark Beelye D.D Smith College W. H. Howell A. G. Chase Chicago University F. B. Pratt Tman Atkinson

Coal Price Talks Tie To Reading Coal Combine Probed

New York officials report the interstate commerce committee sub panel shifted sessions from Philadelphia to New York to question Thomas F. Torrey of the Delaware and Hudson about meetings of Western and tidewater agents. Witnesses claimed no fixed object, while Rep Patterson pressed for proof of price manipulation. Rh Williams said coal dealers and rail men focused on prices and next month’s rates. Chairman Coombs closed the hearing and said the panel would review Washington testimony.

New York Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Reading Coal “Combine Philadelphia Thomas F. Torrey Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Tidewater Patterson Congressman Coombs Rh. H. Williams Williams & Peters Coombs Washington

Destruction of Chisima Kan After Collision in Island Sea

London reports the Japanese steel dispatch boat Chisima Kan wrecked in the Island Sea after colliding with the English steamer Ravenna from Kobe to Hong Kong. One report says 100 to 150 men drowned. Chisima Kan built in France at St Nazaire, launched 1890, 750 tons, 6000 horsepower. Sister ships Itsukushima and Matsun Kan resemble the later battleships in size and power.

London Japan France Ravenna Cobe Hong Kong Suv St. Nazaire Chisimna- Kan Itsukushima-cia Matsu-tsmna- Kan

Stone City Bank Suspends Payment After Fish Bros Failures

The Stone City Bank with $100000 capital, controlled by the Fish Bros, suspended payment today. The failure followed judgments totaling $183175 confessed by Joliet Enterprise Wind Mill Co, also Fish Bros controlled. Combined liabilities are estimated at $950000, with assets unclear.

Joie Lil Stone City Bank Fish Bros Joliet Enterprise Wind Mill Company

Spain to Represent At World’s Fair With Valencia Cathedral Replica

A cable message from Washington reports Spain will display at the World’s Fair a reproduction of the Valencia cathedral, cited as the finest example of pure Spanish architecture. The government plans the exhibit on the World’s Kar grounds to honor Spain’s role in world discovery.

Washington Spain America Valencia

Burial of Identified Boston Merchant in Charlemont Hill Town

The body of Jonathan Jones of South Boston, identified by a relative in Boston before burial in Hawkes pasture, was moved by his brother Jeremiah Jones for Christian burial. His body held several hundred dollars on his person. The Boston fire left his goods burned and total loss near 940,000 with 1033 of 940,000.

Boston

McCarthy Will Not Resign Leader Remains In England

London newspapers report Justin McCarthy's health has improved and he abandoned plans to go to the south of France. He will stay in England to meet with Parliament colleagues and retain the chairmanship of the McCarthyite section of the Irish Nationalists.

Justin McArthy London Justin McCarthy France England

One More Acjed To The List Providence Item

Michael Davitt a brakeman on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was killed yesterday at Hill's Grove while coupling cars He belonged in New London days are not specified and the incident occurred in Providence R I on Nov 30

Providence R. L Michael Davitt New York, New Haven & Hartions Hill’s Grove New London

British Officers Acquitted Of Blame In Howe Stranding

London based report states Captain A. P. Hastings and Commander David L. Dickinson of the war ship Howe were arraigned before a court martial over the ship's grounding at the harbor entrance to Ferrol Spain and were honorably acquitted of all blame for the accident.

London A. P. Hastings David L. Dickinson Howe Ferrol Spain

Overgoats 4 Is Credit in Mens and Boys Clothing

In a large stock of Overcasts Cuits Ulsters and related apparel the store offers mens and boys clothing suited for style wear and fit. They advertise cash or credit purchase with refunds for unsatisfactory items and a liberal return policy based on reasonable claims.

We Are Open Every Evening for SEUASUNs Customers

The notice states the establishment will be open every evening to accommodate customers during the SEUASUNs period, signaling extended hours and increased service availability.

Secretary Fairchild Expected to Return as Treasury Secretary

New York reports indicate Charles S. Fairchild will accept his old post as Secretary of the Treasury. The tender followed an election, with Cleveland urging Fairchild to take the helm again. Fairchild hesitated, citing potential personal cost, but aides say he may finally decide to return if the President insists.

New York Charles 5. Fairechild Madison Square Garden Cleveland Cin Faircaild the Treasury Fairchild Paircard Mr. Fairchild Treasury

A Daugster's Gift Funds Roosevelt Hospital Pavilion

New York Nov 30 Mrs A Anderson wife of portrait painter Abram Anderson has given 860000 for a medical pavilion to honor her parents Mr and Mrs Milbings Deveisel on the Roosevelt Hospital grounds.

New York A. Andeson Piner Abram Anderson

Freeman's Comet Disputed by European Astronomers

Kier November 30 The European Union of Astronomers officially states the object observed by Mr. Freeman at Bergatom Bay, thought to be a comet, is likely a rebula rather than a true comet.

Kier European Union of Astronomers Mr. Freeman Bergatom, Bay

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