Travelling Men Dinner Highlights New England Association
About 150 members attended the New England Commercial Travellers' Association annual dinner at the United States Hotel. Guests included Secretary of State Olin and Attorney General H. M. Knowlton. E. D. Haskell discussed the association’s past work and future aims, including fraternal goals, insurance records, and potential new benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Commercial Travellers’ Association
United States
Olin
H. M. Knowlton
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Brown, Durrell & Co
B. D. Haskell
Wilson, Larrabee & Co
E. H. J. Estabrooks
E. D. Haskell
Insurance Department
Association
Boston
Commonwealth
Knowlton
Massachusetts
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Cotton Mills South vs New England Wage Debate
The article argues Southern country mills pay lower wages than New England, with a Atlanta mill official contesting a Rand Ark Wright Club report. It cites freight costs, labor class, cotton access, and fewer high salaried officials as advantages for Southern mills.
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New England
South
Atlanta
Arkwright Club
J. D. Turner
Atlanta Exposition
Post
Otis Beller Acquitted in Accidental Fatal Shooting
Winsted Conn December 29 Otis Beller 14 son of James Beller was tried before Judge Sanford in Great Barrington and acquitted after a three hour hearing the judge ruling the Sheffield death of John Haskell 19 last week was purely accidental.
Mad Archer Richard Prince Committed for Trial
Richard Arthur Prince known as Mad Archer, the man who killed actor William Terriss, was today committed for trial at Bow Street Police Court in London.
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London
Richard Arthur Prince
Mad Archer
Super
William Terriss
Bow Street
Mrs Ballington Booth Improves but Remains Gravely Ill
New York December 29. Mrs Ballington Booth's physician reports ongoing improvement but notes her condition remains serious.
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New York
Bids Opened for $16,000 Gold Bond Loan in Holyoke
Bids for the 16 thousand dollar municipal loan on 20 year registered gold bonds were opened today in Holyoke. The loan was awarded to Perkinson & Burr for 106 730. The note carries standard interest terms and the result marks a fiscal milestone for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Perkinson & Burr
Southern mills claim cotton and labor advantages over New England
Major J. F. Hanson of Macon cites cheaper cotton by proximity to fields, lower labor and fuel costs, and streamlined management as core advantages for Southern mills. He notes freight differences and argues Southern mills run efficiently with fair treatment for workers, countering labor friction and New England concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
New England
J. F. Hanson
Macon
Short Profits in the South
The article notes record low prices for brown sheetings and print cloths, with margins thin on cotton yarns. It argues Southern mills run on very short profits, some losing money, while New England suffers from margin absence. Overproduction and excessive mill capacity depresses value across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New England
Fall River Mills in Good Shape Compared With South
Bob Howard discusses dispatch praising the South’s cotton proximity and contrasts labor costs and management salaries with Northern mills. He notes tax, finance, and dividend data from Fall River mills to argue Northern and Southern conditions are comparable, despite southward advantages.
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Bob Howard
Fall River Mills
Georgia
South
North
Fall River
Hafford
Atlanta
Japan Holds Firm War Spirit Amid China War Echoes
Despatches report Japan ready for possible action against Russia after Diet dissolution. Naval build up at Nagasaki and fleet in touch with British squadron signals preparation for potential conflict. Kurino says Japan aims peaceful three years then top Pacific fleet.
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London
Japan
China
Russia
Port Arthur
Odessa
Manchuria
Shanghai
Nagasaki
Yashima
Fuji
Alexander Buller
Times
Kobe
Ito
Okuma
Paris
The
Daily Mail
M. Kurlino
France
Great Britain
Pacific
M. Kurino
British Admiralty Requisitions Empress Steamships
A Shanghai despatch reports the British admiralty has requisitioned three Empress steamships owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. The action comes amid wartime shipping pressures and strategic needs in the region.
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British Admiralty
London
Shanghai
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Carders’ Association weighs strike at mass meeting
At the Carders’ Association general meeting in Fall River 700 of 1000 members attended. Secretary Tansey presented a conference committee resolution and argued for adoption. Votes were 361 in favor and 283 against, with many young women speaking for wage cuts and preferring street work. The meeting was the first of several.
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Fall River
Mass
Carders’ Association
Tansey
Conference Committee
French Flag Raised on Hai Nan Island Reported
Reports from Shanghai state the admiral of the French fleet hoisted the French flag on Hai Nan Island between the China Sea and the Gulf of Tonquin. The Chinese offered no opposition.
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Shanghai
Hai Nan Island
China Sea
Gulf of Tonquin
Prince Henry to Visit Mikado and Corea King
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the Mikado and the King of Corea. Kiel’s correspondent notes a new marine detachment will sail for China in January.
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Prince Henry
King of
Corea
Berlin
Wec
The
Tageblatt
Henry of
Prussia
Kiel
China
Boston and Gloucester Herring Duty Dispute at Treasury
Boston fish trade representatives met Secretary of the Treasury Gage to seek uniform duty on frozen herring. Boston port taxed one fourth cent per pound while Gloucester admitted them free. Both collectors to visit Washington for a likely settlement tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Gloucester
Roberts Wins Chelsea Board Presiding Race on First Ballot
In the 1898 Chelsea Board of aldermen caucus at City Hall George T. Roberts won the presidency on the first ballot with 9 votes to 4 for John Boley and 1 for George E. Mitchell. The motion to seat the new members by drawing was approved and Hixon drew seat No 11 amid seat No 13 fears.
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Chelsea Board
City Hall
George T. Roberts
Mitchell
John Boley
George E. Mitchell
Soley
Herbert A. Norton
Hixon
Norton
Mr. Hixon
Beverly Widow Struck and Killed by Train
Mrs Helen Poor a widow of Beverly was struck by a passenger train while attempting to cross Congress street railroad tracks near Porter late tonight. She was taken to her home where she died soon after leaving two sons and a daughter.
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Beverly
Helen Poor
Congress
Porter Streets
Congress Street
Korean ports open to foreign trade Mokpo and Chonampo
Horace Allen the U S consul general at Seoul reports the Korean government Oct 1 opened Mokpo in the south and Chonampo at the Ta Tong River head of navigation to foreigners. The move has long been desired by business interests.
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Washington
Horace Allen
United States
Seoul
Korea
State Department
Mokpo
Chonampo
Ta-Tong
Swindlers Operate in Gangs With Wealth Backing
The text describes swindlers preying on rural workers. They act in gangs of two to four, avoid extradition through settlements or legal moves, and are backed by large funds from profits. A central corps based in a Western city directs the operation, funding escapes when a member faces trouble.
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New Enciana
Boston swindler Reed tied to half a million backing
A sprawling account traces John Reed and his suspected gang as they lure farmers and bank presidents with fake gold bricks and showy promises. Multiple arrests and bail swings reveal a broad con operation across New England with Reed described as a clever leader backed by a half million dollars.
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Gage
Dover
N. H
O. K
Bunco
United States
Boston
Brattleboro
Reed
Martin Howland
Halifax
Howland
Louis Ludlow
Chinese Emperor Edict Guides Lunar New Year Observances
State Department reports on a Qing dynasty decree ahead of the 1898 solar eclipse. The document cites chastened rites, curtailed New Year ceremonies, sober dress, and court prayers for mercy as China seeks providential leniency amid upheaval.
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Washington
State Department
China
Board of Astronomy
Laiho
Alleged Clothesline Thief Held for Newton Trial
Antonio Gagliardo of Nonantum was held for trial after Patrolman Burke charged larceny from clotheslines. He is accused as the persistent thief who has operated in Newtonville and Nonantum for over a year, with hundreds of stolen garments. Police found a large clothing and bed linen collection on West Street linking to about twenty robberies.
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Vermont
Boston
Arizona
Philadelphia
Newton
Antonio Gagliardo
Nonantum
B. F. Burke
Perneue
Gagliardo
Newtonville
Goatardo
West Street
Harsh Cold Boosts Boston Skating as Ice Fares Well
Old Boreas brings biting cold that helps outdoor skating in Boston area. Public Garden draws about 3000 participants despite a thin top layer of snow on the ice. Frog Pond remains mostly unused while nearby rinks like Crystal Lake Wakefield and Spy Pond Arlington report good conditions for polo practice.
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Old Boreas
Boston
Park Commission
Frog Pond
Boston Athletic Association
Charles River
Newton
Crystal Lake
Wakefield
Spy Pond
Arlington
Franklin Field
Plans Talked Of At Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention
Boston to host the 1898 Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America convention August 10 to 12 with Boston parade plans and banquet at Faneuil Hall. The executive committee met at Cambridge with Father Sully presiding and Edwin Mulready secretary, outlining visiting committees to churches across the archdiocese and rail travel arrangements from multiple states.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Boston
Father Scully
Cambridge
Father Sully
Edwin Mulcahy
Hockland
St. Stephen's
St. James's
Lawrenc
Quincey
Lowell
Haverhill
Salem
Lynn
Malden
Woburn
Marlboro
Brockston
Philadelphia
New York
Springfield
Worcester
Fall River
Providence
Portland
Manchester
Hartford
Faneut] Hall
Thomas Scully
P. R
Edwin Mulready
Rockland
C. J. Fay
Jeremiah Crowley
James H. Conley
Patrick Coyle
Charlestown
Atho
Rockies
Ste
Silver Pray Wedding In Cambridge At Prospect Street Church
Albert A. Silver Jr of Boston and Blanche J Pray of Cambridge wed at Prospect Street Congregational Church Cambridge at 7 20 pm The bride given away by her uncle Henry B Cram Rev Dr Reuben A Beard officiated The couple plans a California honeymoon and long absence from home Mrs Pray Radcliffe alumna with many classmates in attendance Best man Jacob W Bown of Woburn Ushers from New York Up ton Portland Newton Centre Cam bridge among others
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Cambridge
Prospect Street Congregational Church
Albert A. Silver, Jr
Boston
Blanche J. Pray
Henry B. Cram
Reuben A. Beard
Dora M. Drew
Evelyn Towne
Ruth Silver
Jacob W. Bown
Woburn
Frank D. Beattys
New York
Appleton P. Williams
Upton
Francis W. Dana
Portland
Walter L. Sanborn
Newton Centre
Charles R. Lewers
Frank W. Cram
Avon Hill Avenue
North
Radcliffe
California
Mr. Silver
Silver, Burdett & Co
Mullen Gorman Nuptials In St Marys Parsonage
Charles L. Mullen and Miss Alice M. Gorman were married this afternoon in St Marys parsonage by Rev. Father Timothy J. Curtin. Miss Mary E B Gorman served as bridesmaid with William A. Murphy as best man. The couple plan to reside in the city after a extended wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
St. Mary’s Parsonage
Charles L. Mullen
Alice M. Gorman
Timothy J. Curtin
Mary EB. Gorman
William A. Murphy
Boston College students stage Julius Caesar at St James Hall
Winter performance of Julius Caesar produced by Boston College students on St James Street drew praise for the acting of the Duffy brothers Charles and John and for Cassius by TM Duffy from Holy Cross and Ford Colleges. William D N played Antony. Victor M Leah and Francis Dore also impressed.
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Boston
Decius
Chax
Duffy
Holy Cross
Ford Colleges
Cassius
John
Brutus
Hove
William D. N
Marc Antony
Trebonin
Pelletier
Las Julius Ce. Brown
Ambrose Casca
Victor M. Leah
Francis Man
Dore
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England
Olin and Knowlton
Gorrespoon
Great Cotton Centre
Otis Beller
John Haskell
Was. Gooth
Prefer Street
Chelsea
Alderman Roberts
Charles F. Brown
Gardner
Will
Murray
J. H. McMahon
Fitchburg
H. L. Parker, Jr
Connecticut
W. A. Gile
Martin Wood
Bridgewater
Wood
Brockton
John Reed
John Greenhalge
East Cambridge
Bean
Framingham
M. A. Giles
W. A. Giles
Mr. Gould
New Orleans
Clinton
Navy
Emory B. Page
A. D. Parker
Samuel Dickinson
Parker
Hanna
Dickinson
Bolton
Lancaster
Willoughby
Johnston
Lamson
Water Street
Worcester County
Durham
J. F. Leighton
Franklin Falls
Charles Sweetzer
Toronto
Ont
Father Mathew
Julius Cesar
Christus
Boston College
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