29 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
1
The article suggests Russia could scare England by massing troops on the India frontier. It also notes Japan’s new cabinet as part of a plan to stand firm for its rights. Naval totals for Britain and Japan are listed with approximate counts of ships and manpower.
The large stone sloop Screamer from Rockland, Mass collapses after a collision with the George M. Winslow tug off Castle Island. Crew rescued. Winslow’s damage undetermined. A submerged sloop remains a navigation hazard about 200 yards from Castle Island wharf.
Fr Stephen O’Brien 8, assistant at St Philip's Church Harrison Avenue, died at 8:23 last evening from peritonitis at Massachusetts General Hospital after an unsuccessful operation. He had served two years at St Philip's after prior work in Canton. His parents reside in Rockland. he leaves brothers Maurice in Cincinnati and Daniel, and sisters Margaret and Joanna in Rockland. Father Coppinger of Allen Street was with him at death.
Max Dansky at 21 Poplar Street told Station 3 his house was entered by impostor workers while his family was away. Jewelry worth 150 dollars stolen. Nearby Morris Cohen at 62 Leverett Street also burgled in the same period, gold watch and large amount of clothing missing.
British force near Corea with seventeen ships and Japanese fleet of thirty vessels join in a potential three power maritime bloc. Despatch places British at Chemulpo, with the combined fleet now at Port Hamilton. The move could enable landings along Japan or Corea and signals coal as a strategic factor in any eastern clash.
In Yokohama on December 2 the entire ministry resigns after Marquis Saigo fails to reconstruct the cabinet, with newspapers calling for a strong government. A Washington dispatch on December 28 notes the Japanese minister has heard of the resignation but believes the Emperor will not accept until a new cabinet under Marquis Ito can be formed and Japan may stay neutral in the China controversy.
At a prudential committee gathering of the American board, discussion centers on measures to prevent pneumonia and safeguard public health amid evolving medical guidance. The meeting emphasizes vaccination, hygiene, and early detection strategies.
George E. Hodgdon proprietor of the Haynes Hotel in Springfield and Tremont Hotel New Haven is arrested on a warrant charging accessory to arson in the attempted Christmas morning fire at the Tontine Hotel New Haven. Cook, who allegedly confessed, said Hodgdon paid $60 to set the fire. Hodgdon denies the accusations and says Cook lied. He waives requisition papers and is sent to New Haven with Detective Sergeant Dennehy.
A blaze in Chicago gutted the large pipe organ in the Great Northern Hotel office causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Guests panicked but a serious rush did not occur as the Searle and Horeth Company banquet was interrupted and attendees quickly left.
A Northern cotton advocate claims the industry is safe and notes Southern operatives are as well paid as those in Massachusetts. He argues that Northern mill men advocating longer hours are being absurd given the small amount of work they perform.
Quotes attributed to Maeda and Bob Howard criticize excessive labor hours and warn against migratory competition. They argue southern workers, even at 10 percent overtime, could outproduce northern operatives, while Massachusetts growth in cotton manufacturing would come from physical and mental prowess, not long hours.
Ex-Senator Howard of Fall River, a top authority on cotton manufacture, dismisses Southern competition as a bugbear. He argues Northern workers can outproduce the South when comparing looms, banks per spindle, and overall output for equal pay, challenging Arkwright Club claims.
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