New England Cotton Mills Agree to 25 Percent Curtailment
The Arkwright Club voted to curtail cotton mill output 25 percent from now to March 1 to ease New York Chicago and Boston cloth markets. About 150 000 of roughly 185 000 New England workers may be affected with many mills already shut since Tuesday night.
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Arkwright Club
New England
New York
Chicago
Boston
Fall River
Fine Goods
New Bedford
Amoskeag Corporation
Manchester
New Hampshire
York Corporation
Saco
Pepperell Mills
Biddeford
Lewiston
Waterville
Brunswick
Maine
Lowell
Lawrence
Holyoke
Chicopee
Mass
Rhode Island
Waltham Watch Company Announces Salary Reductions
The Waltham Watch Company will cut salaries by 15 percent for all officials and office staff, with minor positions exempted. Piece workers face about a 7 percent reduction. Eight hour shifts will be enforced, aiming to avoid further layoffs amid weak demand in the watch trade.
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Waltham
Waltham Watch Company
Labor fund tribute praises Cohen and Driscoll victims
Hayes Robbins reports Governor Guild’s tribute to Cohen and Driscoll, praising their peaceful, legal leadership during labor crises. Boston committees urge larger contributions while noting Driscoll’s homebound status and ongoing family needs. Recent unions gifts include Massachusetts State A F L for $250 and Boston Cigar Factory Strippers' Union for $50.
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Hayes Robbins
Boston Men's
Cohen-Driscoll
Governor Guild
Committee On
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
A. Lincoln Filene
Charles S. Hamlin
Driscoll
Cohen
Boston
Massachusetts
A. F. of L
Boston Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union
Knights of Columbus Plan Opera The Mirrors of Thule
Boston chapter Knights of Columbus organizers meet at 18 Boylston to arrange souvenir programme for The Mirrors of Thule comic opera at Jordan Hall February week. Grand knights from 40 councils part of planning. Boston council 68 to close year with St Rose Hall gathering featuring Teutonia orchestra and guest Neil O'Brien after show.
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Thule
Jordan Hall
Boston
Knights of Columbus
Boylston Street
State Headquarters
Grand Knights of
Boston Council
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Teutonia Orchestra
Neil O’brien
Dockstader’s Minstrels
Arrest of Aleck Baronensky in $600 Buffalo theft case
WILLIMANTIC Connecticut police tonight arrested Aleck Baronensky who is said to be wanted in Buffalo New York for a $600 larceny.
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Willimantic, Conn
Aleck Baronensky
Buffalo
N. Y
One Day Cure for a Cold Ad With Grove Signature
An old advertisement touts a laxative bromide product branded as Dromo Quinine claimed to cure a cold in one day. It features the signature of W. Grove and a price of 26s. The World over text implies a global reach and quick relief claim.
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W. Grove
Mayor Testifies on City Graft Case at Grand Jury
The mayor spent nearly a full day before the grand jury detailing city contracts. He defended approvals of Codman Street land and flagstone deals, blaming heads of departments and noting the city was “soaked” in realty deals. Moran clashed with Doyle, who declined favors, as witnesses lingered for more testimony expected to finish that night.
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Moran
Cadman Street
Maher Bros
Bernard Roth
O. K
Codman Street
Doyle
Jackson
Finance Commission
Maher Brothers
Maher
Thomas F. Maher
Wayer
Bill Berwin
Court House
Patrick Bowen
Thomas Maher
Fred Perkins
Grand Jury
Boston Buzz Hodgepodge of Fires Falls and Falls
Reported incidents include deaths from illness on Auburn Court West End and a man dying en route to hospital. A second-floor fire at 723ast Seventh Street damages a wooden three-story dwelling. A subway entrance fall injures Edward McCarthy at Boylston Street. Kitchen blaze wakes Harry Timmons on Dudley Street. Richard Lombard suffers a brain hemorrhage while working for Boston Beer Co in Hampden Street and is in critical condition at City Hospital. Mass Catholic Order of Foresters donate 100 to Boston College president Thomas I Gasson for Newton buildings. Mary Haggerty of Erie Street Cambridge hospitalized with a fractured hip after being found home alone for days.
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Edward McCarthy
Marcella Street
Boylston Street
Harry Timmons
Dudley Street
Richard Lombard
East Third Street
Boston Beer Company
Hampden Street
City Hospital
Erin Court
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Knights of St. Rose
Newton
Mary Haggerty
Erie Street
Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hearing Set on Lowell Police Board Case in Boston
The petitioners Joseph Jennings and John W. McEvoy seek review of Mayor Farnham's removal from the Lowell police board. The equity merit session of Suffolk County Court in Boston will hear the case on January 13, as decided by Judge Fox.
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Lowell
Joseph Jennings
John W. McEvoy
Farnham
Superior Court
Equity Merit
Suffolk County Court
Boston
Fox
Eare
World Briefs From Across The Nation And Canada
A compilation of short items: John Drew in Philadelphia plans a Drew family history. Bank of California accuses forged endorsements totaling 74000. foreclosure sale ordered for three Chicago rail lines. Union Pacific official denies leaving for Southern Pacific. Albert Beauvaisne of Chicago Daily News dies. New York City Motor Car Touring Society incorporates. Knickerbocker Trust depositor’s 1148 account sold for 888.60. Edna mine No 1 fire displaces 300 miners. William M Duncan sues in Canton against McKinley heirs. Japan consular chief Nosse leaves Ottawa amid friendly ties. A Adler & Co wholesale grocers in New Orleans placed under receivership.
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Philadelphia
Penn
John Drew
Drew
America
Washington
Bank of California
O. F. Piper
California
Chicago
North Chicago Street Railroad Company
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
Chicago Union Traction Company
Omaha
Neb
A. L. Mohler
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Albert G. Beauisne
Chicago Daily News
Albany
W. Y
Motor Car Touring Society of
City of New York
New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Greensburg
Edna
Pittsburg Coal Company
Adamsburg
Canton
William M. Duncan
Cleveland
President McKinley
Common Pleas Court
R. F. Shields
Abner McKinley
Ottawa
Ont
Mr. Nosse
Japan
New Orleans
A. Adler & Co
Rubber plants to reopen after holiday break
The National India Rubber Company's Bristol facility and the Woonsocket Rubber Company's Millville boot plant will resume operations on January 6, employing about 2800 workers. In Westman Charley Harris aged four died after his night clothes ignited near a stove. In Auburn prison escapees Jackson and Connors head toward Sostein. In Hartford Martin Devine killed himself during his wife's funeral, grief cited as cause.
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Providence
BR. I
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
Millville
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Westman
Charley Harris
Stephen Harris
Auburn
Emery Jackson
Morris Connors
Auburn Prison
Sostein
Hartford
Conn
Pec
Martin J. Devine
Scigliano Park Name Question Moves to Next Council
The council debated naming Scigliano Park after a distinguished figure and will refer the order to the next city government. Willcutt urged honoring a superior figure while Santosuosso cited Adams on vandalism. The body also approved land transfer for a fire house, earmarked 4000 for Brandon street and Belgrade deficit, and postponed merging grounds and park departments. The next meeting is Jan 2 followed by the annual dinner, with a Democratic caucus to nominate a president late next week.
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Willcutt
Scigliano
Garibaldi
Columbus
Santosuosso
Charles Francis Adams
Parker Hill
Brandon Street
Belgrade Avenue
Pierce
Public Grounds Department
Park Department
FEA LIN FOUL PLAY IN SOMERSEVILLE MISSING VERMONT MAN
Benjamin Hilliard 62, longtime Somerville resident, last seen leaving Fox's bakery in Charlestown on Friday morning en route to Vermont. He carried a leather pouch and fur muff, and wore a bandaged left hand from a recent injury. Relatives fear foul play as he had money with him and did not reach home by Tuesday.
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Elisha Bryam
Derby Street
Somerville
Evansville
Benjamin Hilliard
Hilliard
Boston
Morrisville
Cabot
White River Junction
Parmelee
Fox
Charlestown
Mr. Parmelee
Vermont
Canonicus Builder Harrison Loring Dies at 8
Harrison Loring of Duxbury aged 8 died at his sister-in-law's home in Roxbury. A lineal descendant of John Alden, he helped build the Canonicus for the Jamestown exhibit and worked on engines for the Hartford Farragut's flagship. Born October 25, 1822, he apprenticed after farming at 17.
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Harrison Loring
Duxbury
Cleveland Street
Roxbury
John Alden
Canonicus
Hartford
Farragut
Mr. Loring
Loring Pioneer in Iron Steamships and Pulp Machinery
Millwright and engine builder from South Boston who founded City Point Works in 1850s, early to build iron steamships and sugar machinery for Cuba, and the first rotary printing press. He served in Civil War vessel construction, faced losses on Canonicus, later focused on pulp mill machinery, and died leaving a widow, a daughter, and three sons. He outlived all but one sibling.
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South
Boston
City Point
Cuba
Mr. Loring
Canonicus
Loring
Somerville Aldermen Abolish Grade Crossings Order
Alderman Armstrong urged rapid action by the special commission to remove all grade crossings on the Fitchburg division line. The measure passed with no dissent. Earlier, next year’s board elected Leonard W. Cole as presiding officer and Charles A. Burns as vice-president.
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Armstrong
Somerville
Leonard W. Cole
Charles A. Burns
Ward 5
Heroes Rescue Children From Fire at Chambers Court
Benjamin Colbert and James Munroe saved three children from a bedroom fire at 6 Chambers Court mater was crying for help. They handed the children to each other through a window and rang Box 20 before firefighters arrived. The infant and two older siblings were unharmed. damage is estimated around $100 from water and flame.
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Benjamin Colbert
James Munroe
Chambers Court
Chambers Street
Mr. Colbert
Mr. Munroe
J. Murray
Nettie
George
Believe Ball Children Dead in Brookton Search
In Brockton on December 26 a two week grave search for John Ball's missing son and daughter ended with no trace. City Marshal Kingman led volunteers as snow melted but no bodies were found and hope faded for a burial with closure.
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Brockton
John Ball
Kingman
Swedish Society Christmas Ball at Paul Revere Hall
The Swedish Society Vega held its annual Christmas ball at Paul Revere Hall with a preceding musical concert by members and friends. Axel T. Ramsey directed the floor with Ernest Menson as his assistant. Ramsey serves as society president and committee chairman. Proceeds benefit the society's aid fund.
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Paul Revere Hall
Vega
Axel T. Ramsey
Ernest Menson
Ramsey
Mystery Murder in Pond Area Draws Police Attention
A woman is found dead in icy waters near a pond after midnight. The coroner cites strangulation. evidence along the cinder path includes scraps of a silk waist, skirt, garters, and a muff. Two men, Albert Thompson and Frederick Kirkman, were aboard the yacht Idle Hour nearby. Thompson says he found fur pieces along the path.
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Harrison
Idle Hour
Passaic
Albert Thompson
Elizabeth
Frederick Kirkman
Thompson
Einder Path
Miss Clara Barton Celebrates 85th Birthday in Glen Echo
Washington December 26 Miss Clara Barton famed Red Cross worker marked her 85th birthday quietly at home in Glen Echo age belied by youthful appearance. Born in Oxford Massachusetts she is daughter of Captain Stephen Barton who served under General Anthony Wayne her life work began at the Civil War outset.
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Washington
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Glen Echo
Miss Barton
Oxford
Mass
Stephen Barton
Anthony Wayne
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Grip Recovery
The advertisement advises first warming up and starting bowel movement with Hood's Pills for grip recovery. If the attack is severe rest in bed may be needed. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted to rebuild strength by purifying blood and restoring appetite, with a claim of quick, economical results and a 100 doses for one dollar.
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Hood
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