Labor Federation Debates Mails on Street Cars
The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution opposing carrying the mails on street cars unless owned by the government. The debate centered on freeing street railway workers from federal restrictions that limit strikes on mail routes. The vote upheld the anti mail transport on street cars amid broader convention discussions on postal savings banks and international labor matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Resolutions
United States
Federation
Chicago Labor Congress
Chicago Trades Assembly
F. P. Lary
Brockton C. L. U
British Trades Union Congress
Samuel Gompers
P. J. Maguire
Federation of Labor
International Socialist Congress
London
Pomeroy
Barnes
Cigar Makers Union No 97 Elects Officers
Labor Journal notes report the annual election of officers for Cigarmakers Union No 97 held yesterday afternoon. New president Patrick Mahoney leads, alongside vice president Ed L Roseman and recording secretary Henry Abrahams. Other posts filled include financial secretary treasurer J K De Jong and executive board members S Aarons J Balam L Greenman M Klein M Levy A Mordecai. Delegates to the Central Labor Union named H Abrahams J Balam C Clans De Mahoney F McCarthy H McGarrigle BE Roseman F Thiebault T Tracey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers’ Union No. 97
Patrick Mahoney
Ed L. Roseman
Henry Abrahams
J. K. de Jong
S Aarons
J. Balam
L. Greenman
M Klein
M. Levy
A. Mordecai
5. Pillar
M. Little
S. Weiner
J. Parks
Entertaining Presidents in Boston by Typographical Union No 13
President William B. Prescott of the International B biographical Union and Secretary Augustine E. McCraith of the American Federation of Labor are set to visit Boston next week. Typographical Union No 13 officers plan to host and make them guests during their stay in the Hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Prescott
International Bographical Union
Augustine E. McCraith
American Federation of Labor
Boston
Typographical Union No. 13
Cattleman Crushed and Brakeman Severely Hurt
James McHugh, cattleman at Brighton yards, was knocked down by a steer and trampled, with broken ribs and other injuries. He is at Massachusetts General Hospital. William Morgan, 22, brakeman for the railroad, had his right hand crushed and several fingers amputated at MGH after coupling cars in South Boston yard. Robert A. Fone, 32, fell ill when a large case struck his left leg at Hoosac Tunnel Dock. he is hospitalized at MGH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McHugh
Brighton
McHugh
Massachusetts General Hospital
William Morgan
Dover Street
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Boston
Hoosac Tunnel
Robert A. Fone
Foss Street
Charlestown
Alleged Repeater Discharged in Ames Registration Case
John J. Collins a Ward 16 repeater was yesterday found in Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Brown not guilty of making a false answer to Ames J. Churchill assistant registrar of voters for the purpose of getting registered to vote. It was alleged he did not live at 191 Shawmut avenue on May 1, where he registered from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Collins
Municipal Criminal Court
Brown
Ames J. Churchill
Shawmut Avenue
Two-masted Schooner Howard Narrowly Escapes Harding's Ledge
The two-masted schooner Howard of Lufenburg of Sherbrook capt James Lohnes, with 115000 feet of lumber, battled a furious gale from Dec 6 off Halifax. Crewman Henry Warfield, 20, from La Have, and James Hitchey, 20, from Pope's Harbor, were lost overboard during reefing and a wave. Tug June Cantain Stubbs towed the stricken vessel to La Have for extra crew, then to the upper harbor for safety between Point Allerton and Harding's. The ship anchored, then drifted near the rocks. the tug rescued it before it smashed. Repairs include a new jibboom and main sail. cargo partly lost. Captain Lohnes wired the owner for instructions. vessel to be towed to Lynn for discharge when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Lufenburg
James Lohnes
Harding
Lohnes
Sherbrook
N. S
Lynn
Halifax
Henry Warfield
la Have
James Hitchey
Hilehey
Pope's Harbor
N. 8
Warfield
Luok
Point Allerton
Harding’s Ledge
Cantain Stubbs
Stubbs
VESSELS HUG THEIR BERTHS AS GALE RAGES
In yesterday’s gale only three vessels left port the Warren liner Angleman bound for Liverpool which reached quarantine the H F Dimock bound for New York and the British steamer Boston bound for Yarmouth Nova Scotia. The Boston went out into the gale leaving Lewis wharf on time while the Dimock followed. No fishing craft reached the wharves as about forty remained stalled awaiting a chance to reach fishing grounds. Overdue Arrow steamer Croft from Hamburg remains missing after twenty two days, while General Whitney and Gate City failed to clear Pollock Rip and returned to Chatham. Captain Nickerson of Herman Winter reports a bell buoy dragged from its position and a con buoy dragged ashore at Hull. The Nantasket area endures the wildest storm in Massachusetts Bay with dense weather and narrow beach visibility as the pilot boat Varuna collided with Gloucester schooner Parsons, sinking the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
H. F. Dimock
New York
Boston
Yarmouth
Stanwood
Lewis Wharf
Arrow
Croft
Hamburg
Nova Scotia
Howard
General Whitney
Gate City
Savannah
Chatham
Anchorage
Nickerson
Herman Winter
Point Allerton
Hull
Nantasket Beach
Massachusetts Bay
Nantasket
Stden m
Varuna
Sachem
Philadelpadre
His Parsons
Gloucester
Commercial Wharf
Perry
Sprague
A. W. Chesterton
Adam Bowlby
Weymouth
Robert 8. Bradley
Maggie S. Hart
Delaware
Asa’ Hughes
Orion
Smith
Boston Towboat Company
Brandywine
PC. Merryman
Macauley
Norfolk
Manson
Cra
Somes Sound
Nantasket Roads
Barnstable
Port Antonio
Bernard
Shawmut
Atlas
Newport News
Saturn
Sumner R. Mead
Reading
Philadelphia
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore
Provincetown
Cottage City
Portland
Katherine D. Perry
Garfield
Portsmouth
David P Davis
Davis
Bath
Penobscot
Rockland
Cape Ann
Coast Line
Hidridge
Post
Battery Dock
Eldridge
Harding’s
Ball at Knights of Honor Hall Sparks Foot Ball Romance
About 140 students from various colleges and 20 young women attended the Boston Theatrical Club ball in Knights of Honor Hall on Washington street last night and this morning. From midnight to 2 am the party resembled a foot ball struggle as students vied for partners among chorus girls, with mass formations, holding and foul tackling, and rapid partner changes described by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor Hall
Washington Street
Boston Theatrical Club
Gales Strain Harbor Vessels In Boston Area Storm
The raging northeast gale packed crowded docks with vessels on either side hindering entry. Varuna avoided damage, while bowser struck by boat caused near collision. Tug A. W. Chesterton reported brutal gusts and ice laden waters as other ships sought shelter behind bridges and at Nantasket Roads.
College Republicans Back Morton for President in Mock Chicago Vote
Harvard Republican Club to hear Mayor Bancroft speak as Southern New England College League declares loyalty to Republicanism. The group represents 8000 students in Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island and urges colleges to send delegates who will back Levi P. Morton. Reed’s Maine support wanes amid Morton backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Southern New England Republican League
Chicago
League
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
New England
Levi P. Morton
New York
Republican College League
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Tne
New York State
Grover Cleveland
R. P. Flower
United States
Harvard Republican Club
Fogg Art Museum
Bancroft
Cambridge
Miss Kellard and the Milk Poison Allegation at Tombs
New York December 13 Miss Marie Leslie testified Barbara Aub claimed a Boston widower friend who once wished to marry her would visit. Aub said Kellard or someone from the Door of Hope gave her a bitter tasting milk drug causing a confession. Aub said Langerman assaulted her, but expects pardon. Kellard gave Aub fruit and promise of wealth. Barbara’s bail was set for tomorrow morning with aunt Mrs Mitchell vowing release on security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Leslie
Barbara Aub
Barbara
Boston
Leslie
Aub
Miss Kellard
Idge
Langerman
Nantucket Storm Spurs Surfside Resort Hopes
Nantucket reports a new Atlantic coast storm as old gale wanes. Ship wreckage drifts ashore and rumors swirl about Surfside property. Mr. Allen confirms hotel and Surfside land will be bought and run by F J Allen of Aston House New York, signaling an electric road and resort development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Atlantic
PRESSMEN DANCE MARKS BOSTON UNION BALL
The third annual ball of the Boston Printing Pressmen's Union attracted about 300 members and friends who gathered at Cotillon Hall from 9 PM to early morning. The grand march began at 10 PM with fifty couples led by President Joseph W. Whall and his wife. Attendance included numerous invited guests and a long list of members and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Printing Pressmen’s Union
Cotillon Hall
Joseph W. Whall
Co. O’brien
R. H. Kelly
J. Healy
J. C. Brickman
J. Gillson
J. Phillan
J. Wildeer
C. E. Gameson
Michael Cochran
Lizzie Cochran
Frank Ferris
John T. Sule
John A. Muller
C. J. McCluskey
N. W. Crowley
George F. Flynn
E. Brion
Hugh Fenigan
Fred Hooper
Arthur Melley
Joseph Stone
Joseph Wood
D. Daniels, Jr
John Fitzgerald
Charles W. Turner
J. Frank O’hare
J. Burkhardt
William J. Casey
James McCauley
J. F. Hanley
Henry Ree
J. J. Roche
T. F. Gannon
Nellie Sullivan
Kitty Fleck
Sarah_ Buair
Lizzie Barr
J. T. Sullivan
Joseph Whall
David Barr
Barr
John F Sullivan
Maggie Foley
Susie Brady
Alice Brady
Mary Pendergast
Harry Stone
T. Fleck
K. Hackett
Lillie Carlin
Katie Molen
J. W. Whall
B. Eee
K. Vervey
H. Mcourt
Four Die In Powder Gas Explosion At La Follette
A premature blast at Big Creek Gap La Follette Campbell county killed four men Neil Dabney John Webb Andrew Bates and Price and left four others missing. The workers had placed three kegs of powder and four sticks of dynamite in a sixteen foot hole when the fuse lit and after a four minute wait they were ordered back to adjust it. The blast occurred as they entered the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
la Folette
Campbell County
Neil Dabney
John Webb
Andrew Bates
Price
Big Creek Gap
Cattle Czar Osgood Defends Charges Against Homestead
In a rebuttal to Herbert Myrick’s charges in The Homestead, Chairman Osgood asserts the state cattle commission paid lawyers 2200 dollars last year, not 1644 as claimed, and defends record keeping as proper. He notes attorney Henderson handled legal work for years and states records were kept to protect owners' privacy. He concedes records were reviewed by the auditor and Governor's Council, and cites a TB affliction rate of 27 percent in state cattle, signaling greater prevalence than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Myrick
the Homestead
The
Homestead
Myrick
Osgood
Toto
Mr. Myrick
Dr. Osgood
Commission
W. O. Henderson
Knowlton
Violet steamer may miss presidential voyage amid fierce storm
Storm currents sweep North Carolina coast as the Violet with President Cleveland aboard faces gale. Kitty Hawk wind hits 68 mph, canals run at record low water, and officials fear the Violet cannot sail Pimlico Sound. Return may require rail through Elizabeth City to Norfolk. The Hatteras storm tops the season so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Violet
Cleveland
Jeff Hatteras
North Carolina
Kitty Hawk
Hatteras
Pimlico Sound
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal
Elizabeth City
N. C
Newfoundland Devastation After Yesterday's Storm
Reports from St John’s Newfoundland show widespread coastward devastation after yesterday’s gale. Ships in transit, including the Alunda from Liverpool, endured frightful weather. Carthaginian and Portia are delayed, with fears of damage and uncertain arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
N. F
Alunda
Liverpool
Portia
Halifax
Gale at Vineyard Haven Ships in Port and Repairs
A stiff northeast gale blows over Vineyard Haven tonight. The steamer Manhattan and other vessels reported in port remain. The schooner Sarah and Ellen is being fitted with anchor and chains and will probably be towed to Portland. she is somewhat leaky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Manhattan
Sarah
Ellen
Portland
Constantinople Embassies Prepare for Siege
A Constantinople correspondent reports that embassies in the Turkish capital are nearly ready to declare a state of siege. The British embassy has been placed in a thorough defensive posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment Reunion Banquet
About 200 veterans gathered at the United States Hotel for the Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment annual banquet and meeting. They recalled Civil War events, heard reminiscences, and enjoyed music by a colored quartet. Officers elected included President Charles F. Morse, Vice President Clarence H. Bell, Secretary Charles E. Camp, with Huntington Porter and Samuel Currier on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Massachusetts Regiment
United States
Charles F. Morse
Clarence H. Bell
Charles E. Camp
Huntington Porter
Samuel Currier
Funeral of Thomas B. McNally in West End
The funeral for Thomas B. McNally, longtime West End resident, leaves his 91 West Cedar street home at 8:30 am. A solemn high mass from St. Joseph's Church follows at 9, with interment in Calvary Cemetery. He helped found Division 15, A. O. H., in Jamaica Plain where he ran a drug store for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. McNally
West End
West Cedar Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
McNally
Jamaica Plain
East Boston man swindled by two strangers at hotel
Charles H Swan of 1 Harmony Place East Boston reports to Station 2 that on Wednesday afternoon he was robbed of 100 dollars by two well dressed strangers. He answered an advertisement for a collector and gave the money as security for the firm's funds in a downtown hotel. They left briefly and he could not locate the man, prompting a report to Captain Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Swan
Harmony Place
Boston
Station 2
Donovan
Norwood Man Arraigned in Death Case
James Leary of Norwood was arraigned yesterday on an accessory before the fact charge in the death of Emma Keyes and held in $1000 bond for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leary
Norwood
Emma Keyes
All Marks Join Girls WoopwuRy in Winter Meet
A fragmented OCR item notes a winter event titled All Marks Join Girls. Specific names and places are unreadable. The readable hint mentions a girls’ gathering and a winter timeframe with unclear event details.
Realty Auction Notice in West Roxbury Boston
By probate license from Suffolk County on November 14 1895 I will sell at public auction December 21 1895 at 10 am the rights of Edward Noon in a Garden Street West Roxbury parcel of about half an acre with buildings. Sold subject to present year taxes. Cash $100, examination of title within ten days. William J Noon Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uklin
Franklin
Massachusetts
Frankin
Ray's Woollen Company
New York & New England Railroad Company
O. F. Metcalf
Franklin Malt Company
Andrew Wiggit
Norfolk
United States
Andrew Wiggin
Michael A. Barber
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Themerican Improvement Company
Washington
Boston
American Loan & Trust Company
Endicott Peabody
Henry D. Hyde
State Street
Poston
Mass
County of
Suffolk
Edward Noon
Garden Street
West Roxbury
John Noon
William J. Noon
Shay Brothers suit against New York firm in Boston court
Massachusetts Superior Court in Suffolk orders publication in Boston Post for Richey Browne Donald and trustee Roland Worthington to answer a $500 contract claim filed by Shay Brothers of Boston. Defendants not dwelling in Commonwealth. notice to appear on first Monday February. Proceedings continued to next sitting until served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
William E. Shay
Michael F Shay
Boston
Shay Brothers
Richey, Browne and Donald
Brooklyn
New York
Copartners
Richby, Browne & Donald
Roland Worthington
Commonwealth
Boston Post
JO Willa
A Willard
Proposals for Coin Lockers in Boston Sub-Treasury
Sealed proposals from bidders for labor and materials to install coin lockers in two vaults of the United States Sub-Treasury Building, Boston Massachusetts, are due by 2 pm December 27, 1895 sealed and marked Proposal for Coin Lockers. A certified check of $100 is required with each bid. The Supervising Architect may reject any bid or waive defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Sub-treasury
Boston
Mass
Mase
William Martin Aiken
Public Hearing Set on Tremont Street Relocation in Boston
The Board of Street Commissioners orders relocation of Tremont Street at Roxbury between Columbus Avenue and Linden Park Street citing public necessity and convenience. A public hearing is scheduled for 11:00 AM on December 27, 1895, in the board office, with plans available in the office. Attest J H Jenkins Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fcrt II_ BOARD OF STREET COMMISSIONERS
City of
Boston
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Columbus Avenue
Linden Park Street
J. H. Jenkins
Boston Brokers Win in Noted Alden Case
The Law Court at Augusta Maine on December 13 ruled in favor of Dilleway and co stock brokers of Boston against George A. Alden of Waterville. The suit sought $12,586 on a 1893 note tied to stock dealings. The court found the brokers held portions of the stocks, then delivered the remaining balance to Alden, concluding the transaction was a legitimate trade and Alden must settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Law Court
Dilleway
Boston
George A. Alden
Waterville
Wade
Noted Cuban Dead in Havana Funeral Attended by All
General Manuel de J. Calvar, head of the last Cuban provisional government and partner in Calvar Calas & Calas, tobacco dealers, died yesterday and was buried this afternoon. He had fled Cuba for safety months earlier. The funeral drew the entire Cuban population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Wopst
Fra
Manuel de J. Calvar
Calvar, Calas & Calas
Cuba
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Prescott
Northampton Street
Chickering & Sons
Magic
Sunday Post
GIRLS
Reed
Morton
McKenney
Pric
Dresden
Delft
Franklin, Co
President Cleveland
Newfoundland
Gale
Seige
Phillipe
Tremont Atrest
Thomas B. M'Nally
Helo
Auvotion Sales
Truster
Fred'k L, Wolkin
South St
Roslindale
Boston Brokers
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