Labor Temple Idea for Boston Echoes Cooper Union Plan
The Post reports growing interest in erecting a labor temple in Boston akin to Cooper Union. George E. McNeill cautions the project is visionary, noting a building of Cooper Union's stature would be needed here.
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The
Post
Boston
New York
George E. McNeill
Cooper Union of
New York City
Purdy
Cooper Union
Messrs
Mellen
M’neill
Striking printers gain strength in Boston union dispute
Boston printers push for higher pay under a new union scale as more than half of the compositors’ shops sign on. Several firms like Wright & Potter Printing and A T Bliss & Co resume work after agreeing to the scale while others refuse then concede. The Printing Pressmen’s Union 67 and the Boston Typothete back the effort, with limited shops still unsettled.
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Boston
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Wright & Potter Printing Company
Louis E. Keenan
New England Druggist
Eastern Printing and Engraving Company
John J. Kelly
Columbia Engraving Company
Waters Press
A. T. Bliss & Co
C. J. Peters & Son
L. A. Wyman
Boston Typothete
Death of W. C. Whitney ex Secretary of the Navy
New York reports the death of William Collins Whitney, ex Secretary of the Navy, from complications after an appendicitis operation. At his bedside were Harry Payne Whitney and Dorothy Whitney. Officials released limited statements as doctors Bull and Poole declined comment. Whitney, born 1839 in Conway Massachusetts, rose from corporate counsel for New York City to cabinet-level service under President Cleveland. He faced a sudden end after a rallying start postoperatively.
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New York
William C. Whitney
the Navy
Drs. Bull
Poole
Harry Payne Whitney
Dorothy Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
William Collins Whitney
Conway
Mass
James S.whitney
Massachusetts
Boston
Buchanan
Williston Seminary
Easthampton
Yale
Oliver H. Payne
Harvard Law School
Henry F. Dimock
Navy
Cleveland
February Sale Clears Heavyweight Menswear
February unload in month prompts decisive action for complete clearance of heavyweights. Prices cut across coats and suits with mid length and 50 inch overcoats. sturdy Scotch cheviots and black oxford cheviots in patterns. Reductions on grades from $35 to $10 plus shirts and Manhattan fabrics for men and boys.
Mystery death of refined Frenchman in Boston hotel Room 18
Police chase slim leads in the case of a well dressed man found dead in Hotel Lowell Causeway Street Boston with a revolver by his side. The note on the table claims life fatigue and misidentification as James Delles Chies. A. M. initials on a handkerchief and a few personal items are the only apparent clues.
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James Delles
Hotel
Lowell
Causeway Street
Briggs
Howard Street
Mary McMahon
James Delles Chies
Penmart
Boston
Boston City
Pensylvania State
Milk Producers Plan Cuts Out Wholesalers
An incorporating committee of 16 met at the American House to form plans for a producers union to sell milk via a company agent from a central station. They seek $25 stock and $60 notes, aiming to raise working capital and secure a warehouse for about $30,000 to cut wholesalers and save about two cents per quart for members.
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Producers’ Union
When Chefs of Boston Meet A Grand Menu Unveiled
The Epicurean Club, made of Boston chefs, held its first culinary exhibition and dance in Talbot Hall and Paul Revere Hall with about 1000 couples. A sugar exhibit shaped as a globe with eagles, created by P Contestabile, highlighted the display. A midnight banquet followed, featuring menus from multiple hotels and clubs including Be rkeley Vendome Westminster and Norfolk House, with numerous specialized dishes and confections presented by renowned local caterers.
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Epicurean Club
Boston
Paul Revere Hall
Talbot Hall
Jules Fredey
May Griffets
Martin Haas
Mattie Wood
P. Contestabile
University Club
Beacon Street
Contestabile
Hotel Berkeley
Joseph Canali
Parisienne
Chaudfroid En Bellevue
Manu
Tufts Coeds Ban Sleeping Over Sparks Flurry
Medford February 2 Tufts men protest a coeds club edict prohibiting visiting Tufts girls for more than one night a week. They argue it shifts rival favor away from male callers and sparks flirtation. A male student jokes about a coquetry chair as faculty should act.
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Medford
Tufts
Labor unions back printers strike and aid plan
Cable Splicers' Union voted sympathy with the striking 300 book and job printers and pledged moral and financial support. Beck Binders' Union 16 approved aiding the strikers. Boston Cigarmakers' label committee funded ads and urged unionist purchases. Electrical Workers' Union 104 hosted a record ball with 460 couples. Team Drivers' Union and Master Teamsters' Association expect an amicable settlement.
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Cable Splicers
Boston Cigarmakers
Lynn Cigarmakers
Boston
Electrical Workers’ Union
William H. Reid
Thomas Bannon
Beck Binders
Investigator Hall
Appleton Street
Lowell
Team Drivers’ Union
Master Teamsters’ Association
Cripple Accuses Constable of Cruelty in Tax Arrest
Clarke W Powers of 223 Broadway Somerville claims Constable Malcom Sturtevant dragged him 50 feet using twisters during a January 20 arrest for non payment of a 1898 tax bill. Powers, crippled, says he carries a paid receipt and sought time. Sturtevant admits dragging but says about 10 feet and denies intent to injure. The incident occurred at Powers office in Boston and Powers was jailed 24 hours before bail was posted.
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Clarke
W. Powers
Broadway
Somerville
Malcom Sturtevant
Sturtevant
Powers
Tremont ‘Street
Boston
East Cambridge
Tufts College
Storm arrives after warning bulletins issued by weather bureau
A northwest storm moving rapidly east with high winds and snow caused a brief storm warning last night. The weatherman told the Post there was no cause for alarm and travel or shipping should be unaffected. Fair weather was expected elsewhere except near the lakes.
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Weather Bureau
Post
Sears Williams Wedding at Old Weld Homestead
Miss Ruth Williams daughter of Mrs. T. B. Williams of Commonwealth Avenue and Dr. George Grady Sears of Harvard were married at noon yesterday at the old Weld estate in West Roxbury. The ceremony was simple with only close relatives present. The bride was given away by her brother R. B. Williams and the Rev. James H. Woods of Boston officiated. She wore white chiffon velvet with old lace and a tulle veil.
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Sears-Williams
Old Weld Homestead
Ruth Williams
T. B. Williams
Commonwealth. Avenue
George Grady
Sears
Harvard
Old Weld
West Roxbury
Miss Wilams
Preston Clark
R. B. Willams
James H. Woods
Boston
Arlington Co operative stockholders meet in City Hall
February meeting of the Arlington Co operative Association stockholders held in City Hall with Richard Carden presiding despite illness. Thomas White elected clerk, Moyes Marshall auditor, and James Whletcher Joseph C Teale Samuel Bramhall directors. Investigation committee led by Richard Barlow reported blocking access to books by clerk manager George Dewhirst, delaying audit. Consideration of reducing stock could cost stockholders up to 50 percent until books are handed to the new clerk.
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Lawrence
Arlington
Co-operative’ Association
Richard Carden
Thomas White
Attorney Moyes
Marshall
James Whletcher
Joseph C. Teale
Samuel Bramhall
Richard Barlow
Youth sustains leg injuries in Chestnut avenue collision
Herbert L West a 14 year old resident of 83 Lamartine street was riding down Chestnut avenue last night shortly after 9 o'clock when he broke both bones of his right leg in a street accident. Medical aid was promptly summoned and the boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Chestnut Avenue
Herbert L. West
Lamartine Street
Patrick Doyle, 72, Dies After Long Illness at Winthrop
Patrick Doyle aged 72 father of James H. Doyle chairman of the Board of Aldermen died yesterday at his home in Winthrop after a long illness. He leaves two sons James H. and John F. and a daughter Margaret.
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Patrick Doyle
James H. Doyle
Board of Aldermen
Winthrop
James H
John F
Margaret
Woman Falls Dead in Cambridge Street Scene
An unknown woman about 40 collapsed on Antrim street near Broadway in Cambridge last evening. Inspector Deehan found her unresponsive and life was presumed extinct. Medical Examiner Swan cited heart disease. The body was moved to Litchfield's undertaking rooms via Smith's grocery. Police issued a description to nearby towns with no missing woman matching it by early morning.
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Antrim Street
Broadway
Cambridge
Litchfield
Deehan
Hfe
Smith’s
Litchfield’s
Swan
Notables at Brighton Catholic Banquet
A parish banquet at St. Anthony's Church Allston gathered 615 parishioners in Verdi Hall for three hours of feasting and talks. Rev J V Tracy acted as toastmaster while speakers including Timothy Reardon John Fitzgerald James Fallon and Jeremiah Burke addressed Catholic benevolence family life and fellowship. A letter from Rev O'Brien was read and the assembly saluted Pope Pius X and Archbishop Williams amid music and remarks.
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Brighton
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Allston
Verdi Hall
Holy Name Society
St. Anthony’s Church
J. V. Tracy
D. D
Timothy B. Reardon
H. C
John F. Fitzgerald
Catholic Paper and Business Life
James D. Fallon
South Boston Municipal Court
Catholic Church
Family
John P. Leahy
Boston Young Men’s Catholic Union
Irteh Society
Catholic Fellowship
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Catholic and Practical Success
Jeremiah KE. Burke
Lawrence
Spirit of the Holy Name Society
James Jeffrey Roche
Pilot
Public Opinon
Father O’brien
Sacred Heart Review
Father Traly
A. Rossi
St. Columbkinle’s Church
Pius X
Archbishop Williams
Boston
Lyman visits Boston customs appraisers amid system changes
Collector of the Port George H. Lyman visited the appraiser stores in State street yesterday. J Linzee Snelling had taken charge, a visit seen as significant after months of inquiry. Officials say Lyman had previously felt no right to interfere with Chief Appraiser Brown, appointed by the president. Since the investigation he is said to be monitoring the new system's workings.
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Port of
Boston
George H. Lyman
S* Stores
State Street
J. Linzee Snelling
Lyman
Custom House
Brown
Peppercorns Potters Hall Recital Marks First American Appearance
Gertrude Peppercorn gave a pianoforte recital at Potter Hall last evening her first appearance in America Her programme included pieces showcasing her superb technic and easy confident style with no affectation and notable facility
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Gertrude Peppercorn
Potter Hall
America
Miss Peppercorn
Folsom in Winchester Critically Ill at Home
Samuel H. Folsom register of probate and insolvency for Middlesex County remains in critical condition at his Winchester residence as illness persists.
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Samuel H. Folsom
Middlesex County
Winchester
Financier Henry M Whitney Aided Transport and Politics
Wealthy financier Henry M Whitney shaped New York transit via Metropolitan Street Railway profits reaching 119 million in years. A Democrat, he backed Grover Cleveland and tariff aims. He funded outdoor preserves, zoological gifts, and left three children including Almeric Hugh Paget’s wife. Survived by brother Henry M. Whitney of Boston Chamber of Commerce.
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England
Whitney
Metropolitan Traction Company
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
New York
Custom House
Metropolitan Street Railway
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Ikxr
E. S. Randolph
Edithem
Long Island
America
Adirondacks
Hamilton County
Washington
Henry M. Whitney
Chamber of Commerce of Boston
Car Left Rails Twice in Maine Central Passenger Wreck
Waterville Maine Feb 2 Evidence points to possible causes of a Maine Central wreck as Pullman No 8 from St John N B reached Waterville at 45 mph. A wheel broke near Clinton station and the St Augustine sleeper left its track twice within four miles with repairs at a switch and at a crossing. The train carried four sleepers a smoking car and day coach.
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Waterville
Maine Central
St. John
N. B
Clinton Station
St. Augustine
Italians Take Strikers Jobs at Dunn Worsted Mills
In Woonsocket on February 2, about a dozen Italians from Olneyville began work at the Dunn worsted mills, adding thirty looms in operation. The mill stated that more workers would be brought in once lodging could be arranged, to replace the strikers.
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Woonsocket, R
Dunn Worsted
Olneyville
Morgan Weds Japanese Heiress in Yokohama Union
Private dispatch from Yokohama reports the marriage of George D. Morgan, nephew of J. Pierpont Morgan, to Miss Yuki Kato of Japan. Morgan has traveled widely since leaving Yale and has lived in Japan for two years.
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New York
Yokohama
George D. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Yuki Kato
Japan
Yale
Fire at 55 Hanover Street halts closing sale
Sunday fire at Building 55 on Hanover Street damages stock and triggers sweeping price cuts. The BIG BARGAIN CLOTHING CO announces steep discounts on men’s suits, pants, overcoats, and accessories with most items reduced to a fraction of their former values. Sale begins Thursday at 9 AM.
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Hanover St
Oxford
Everend
BIG Bargain Clothing CO
Boston
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John A. Lowell Company
McMahon
Printing Pressmen’s Union 67
Typographical Union
W. C. Whitney
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Manhattan
Washington and Brattle Streets
Hotel Westminster
Samuel Abbott
Alles D. Cooker
Donald
Stu Beneauch
Besse. Whittemore & Girard
Usta
Boston Athletic Association
R. Lehman
Norfolk House Uhlendorf
Otto Gebel
Cecil O. Davidid
Hotel Bellevue
August Koppe
Pyramide de Marcarous
Newton Club
Christian Schultz
Mousse de Bomard
Neptune
Aspic
la Lockyer
Hotel Lenox
Louis Mignard
E. Steuber
Lenox
Buckminster
Pyramids of Chicken Jambon Decore
Rathuskeller
Herman Hottinger
Pate St. Hubert
Rathskeller
Rothfuchs
McLean Hospital
Louis J. Wolf
United States
L. O. Lavin
Terrine de Foie Gras En
Saumon Decore Pate A
la Richelieu
Haddon Hall
A. Schaefer
M. Haas
Algonquin Club
Emil Graf
Bass
Joe Carner
Young’s Hotel
Herman Berghaus
Chasseur
Pain de Volaille
Dauphine
la Financiere
Pride
M. Hinius
CITY
Paul Muckensturm
T. D
Clement Adrien
Hotel Brunswick
Valentine Seitz
Club
Galantine de Dinde Sur
Traineau
Homard En Aspic
Marc Urlass
Bride's En Surprise
Pavillon Romantique
John Baum
Hotel Victoria
Frank Lohman
Charlotte
Emil Bangratz
Galantine
Capon, Belle. Vue
Chaudfroid
Ballotine
Squab
D. H. Page & CO
Fred Genaudt
Charlesgate
C. Strickler
Chapel
Meringue Sur Rochers
Pithbiviers
Harvard Union
Henry Nicola
Vol-au-vent
Charlesgate Hotel
Robert Colton
de Homard
Puritan Club
Robert Pfleghaar
Eloi Guilmerier
Trinity Court Cafe
Vuccassoviteh
Sevento, Oncy
Pig
Charlotte Russe
Fantasie
Country Club
Brookline
Ald
Doyle
S. H. Folsom
Geo. D. Morgan
Lynn
Union Station
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Wolf’s
Metcalf
Tremont Metcalf
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