New England Manufacturers Consider Southward Expansion
A February 12 meeting at Adams House gathers ten leading cotton firms and thirteen delegates to plan a 14 day fact finding trip through the Southern cotton belt. John T. Patrick of the Southern Interstate Immigration and Industrial Association leads talks on moving plants south with firms like Boott of Lowell and Dwight Manufacturing planning locations and funding. The party will visit Norfolk, Wilmington, Charlotte, Atlanta, and New Orleans, railroads offering free haul for the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Adams House
John T. Patrick
Southern Interstate Immigration and Industrial Association
Patrick
Boott Corporation of
Lowell
Massachusetts Corporation of Lowell
Dwight Manufacturing Company
Chicopee Falls
Roseland
North Carolina
Cotton Belt
State Street
South
Norfolk
Wilmington
N. C
Charlotte
Atlanta
Board of Trade
Northen
Georgia
Hughes
Arizona
Carr
Stone
Missouri
Tillman
South Carolina
A. C. Collins
Benjamin A. Wettermark
Texas
New South
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Five Die in Mashapaug Pond Steam Boiler Explosion
A Mashapaug Pond boiler explosion killed five people including four men and a boy, and injured many others at the Carpenter ice houses. The blast occurred at 8:20 as the engine was tested, sending three-ton machinery and a flywheel into wreckage while rescuers rushed to aid, with several seriously injured and multiple widows left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providencs
Mashapaug Pond
John Hehir
Patrick
John
Michael Cary
Thomas Casey
William Martin
Philip Lynch
Charles Brayton
Thomas Nelson
Downing
Snow Falls Across Nantucket Sandwich And Lowell
Snow fell across Nantucket four inches the heaviest of the year and disrupted the Island Home voyage. Sandwich reports three inches with a northwest wind giving a blizzard like storm. Lowell records about two inches with heavy snowfall continuing into the night.
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Nantucket
Wood's Hall
Sandwich
Lowell
Rebels Attack Papayo Defeated in Fierce Engagement
The Star and Herald reports rebels attacked the Papayo government encampment, after heavy fighting they were defeated and dispersed with many dead. Government General Reyes captured Honda in Tolima. Rebel General Aldana and ninety soldiers were killed.
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Panama
the Star and Herald
Papayo
Reyes
Honda
Tolima
Aldana
Boston Post circulation booming in Waltham area
From the Waltham News, the Boston Post is improving daily and sees rising circulation in this vicinity as readers respond to its growing coverage and local emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waltham News
Boston Post
Brooklyn Charters Declared Annulled by Board of Aldermen
Brooklyn authorities vote 10 to 8 to revoke and repeal licenses for the Brooklyn Heights, Atlantic Avenue, and Brooklyn Queen's County & Suburban railways but face potential veto by the mayor and legal uncertainties. The action follows striker pressure and questions of constitutional authority amid unrest and litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
City Hall
Martin J. Connelly
Andrew Collins
Connelly
City of
Brooklyn Heights
Atlantia Avenue
Queen’s County
Board of Aldermen
Brooklyn Heights Railway Company
Atlantic Avenue Railway Company
Brooklyn, Queen’s County & Suburban Railroad Company
Walsh
Alderman Carr
Buncombe
Albany
Common Council
Non-Union Workers Arrested at Buckeye Glass Works
In Wheeling West Virginia on February 4 non union employees were arrested on riot warrants sworn by union men after a shooting incident days earlier. An ambush attempt aimed at manager Humphreys occurred this morning with two shots fired near his head. Expect heightened tension at today’s hearing as fears of major trouble rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Buckeye Glass Works
Humphreys
Hearing on Brooklyn Heights Railroad charter case resumed
In Albany on February 4 the hearing to annul the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company charter was resumed. Arguments and affidavits were filed by both sides and the hearing closed with briefs due Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company
Outrages in Asia Minor At Yuzgat Reported
The Daily News correspondent in Constantinople cites December 1893 events in Yuzgat where 400 Armenians were arrested amid Armenian Muslim quarrels, then attacked and killed in the market. Armenians who complained were imprisoned, with forty still jailed, and many Armenians have been confined for possessing unmarked Bibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Sassoun
Moush
Yuzgat
Overdue French Steamer La Gascogne Searched Forty Hours
New York dispatch reports the French line steamer La Gascogne remains unseen forty hours overdue as of 11:45 pm. No eastbound steamers have been sighted since Aurania's arrival yesterday, with heavy seas and wind blamed for the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aurania
Lowell Woollen Mills Strike Ends With Wage Restore
Lowell February 4 The eight week strike at Faulkner's Woollen Mills ends as managers offer to rehire workers at the old wage rate. Some departments reopen today and the plant will run this week. Employees express elation at the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner
Lowell
Faulkner's Woollen Mills
Montceau Mine Disaster Toll Update
Paris reports 21 miners dead at Montceau les Mines with many others rescued injured. President Faure donates 2000 francs to aid families of the deceased miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Montceau Les Mines
President Faure
Davis Millions Probate Battle Heats Up In Montana
Lawyer H G Allen cites pending will contest as eight women claim widow status to J A Davis's massive estate. Massachusetts administrator C K E Heller's appointment is argued, with Sunderland probate court decisions cited. The long running dispute dates to 1890 and may gain momentum next Friday.
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J. A. Davis
Montana
McKim
Suffolk
C. KE. Heller
Massachusetts
H. G. Allen
Court Street
Post
Davis
Allen
Hulda Snell
Laura A
Mary Isabella Morrow
California
C. T. Gallagher
L.M. Child
Elizabeth
Bowdoin
Sringfield
Thrugh
R. M. Morse
Mr. Heler
Equitable
Harvard Baseball Candidacy Steps Toward Freshman and Varsity Tryouts
Harvard baseball is in its fourth week of indoor practice with improved pitching control as Tim Kee coaches the pitchers. Freshman candidates will be called out next week, followed by varsity hopefuls assembling in the Carey building for pretire. Manager White has scheduled two games with the University of Pennsylvania: May 13 in Philadelphia and July 8 in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Tim Kee
Carey Building
White
University of Pennsylvania
Philadphia
Cambridge
Steam er Amerique total loss off Cape Agousta
From Panama dated February 4 the tar and Herald reports the French steamer Amerique, previously ashore at Cape Agousta near Savanilla, is a total loss. No survivors or cargo details are given.
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Panama
The
Tar and Herald
Cape Agousta
Savanilla
Queen's Speech Preview for Parliament Opening
London February 4 The Queen's speech reading at the parliamentary opening covers ongoing peace efforts between China and Japan the France African Hinterland treaty prospects for an early settlement of the Russian Central Asia boundary line and Armenian outrages. It calls for higher naval funding and notes no reference to Lords veto. The Irish land bill sits before the Welsh church disestablishment bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
China
Japan
France
Central Asia
House of Lords
Keeper Hathaway Dies in Salem Jail Service
Samuel R. Hathaway aged 65 a lifelong Salem resident and jail keeper for twenty years died here tonight from Bright's disease. He was ill only ten minutes. Hathaway was a Republican and leaves a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Samuel R. Hathaway
Bright
Mr. Hathaway
General Rufus Barringer Dies in Charlotte at 74
Charlotte report says Confederate cavalry brigadier General Rufus Barringer died here yesterday at age 74. The veteran officer served in the Army of Northern Virginia and held notable commands during the Civil War. His death marks the passing of a recognized Southern military figure.
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Charlotte
N. C
Rufus Barringer
Army of Northern
Virginia
Tickets for All West Points On Sale in Boston
Tickets for all points in the West are on sale at the Boston and Albany City Ticket Office located at 366 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany City
Washington Street
Legislation Aims to Reshape Boston City Offices
A bill to be introduced by Representative George A. Eibbard of Boston outlines a new city charter. It creates a Board of Election Commissioners, consolidates fire and water departments, forms an Institutions Department, and abolishes several offices including city architect and ferry superintendent.
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George A. Eibbard
Boston
Board of Election Commissioners
Boston Ballot Law Commission
Municipal Court of
City of
Fire Department
Water Department
Water Supply Department
Water Income Department
Boston Water Board
Water Commissioner
Water Registrar
Board of Commissioners of Public Institutions
Institutions Department
Commissioners of
Board of Health
Office of Building Commission
Inspector of Buildings Department
Public Buildings Department
Board of Police
Park
Faneuil Hall
Ferry Department
Boston Plots Charter Reforms From Mayor and League
In the Great and General Court today two measures of far reaching importance to Boston residents will be introduced. Both are titled An Act to Amend the Charter of the City of Boston. One comes from Mayor Curtis and the other from the Municipal Reform League with Mr George A Hibbard of Boston listed among proponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Curtis
Municipal Reform League
George A. Hibbard
Mayor's reform bill introduced by Boston reformers
The article notes Mayor Curtis aims to reform city government with a single legislature, a three year mayoral term, and elected heads of departments. Mr. Francis C. Lowell of Boston will sponsor reform ideas while Mr. Hibbard filed a petition. Brandeis helped draft the bill. Capen of the Municipal League foresees harmony between measures as both seek a better Boston charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Lowell
Boston
Hibbard
Brandeis
Public Institutions Fame
Municipal League
8S. B. Capen
League
Post
Mr. Capen
Mohican Yacht Reportedly Safe After Long Voyage
Notes from the Mohican voyage recount Dec 17 1894 departure from New York and Jan 13 arrival at St Michael s Western Islands. Crew, including Miss Letitia Thompson, proceed toward South Sea Islands via Plymouth and London with Dr Herring seeking pearls. No discontent reported. steward confirms comfort aboard despite heavy NW winds and a damaged foresail.
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Mohican
Messrs
South Sea Islands
Dr. Herring
Mother of Pearl Shell
Letitia Thompson
New York
New York Harbor
Miss Thompson
Emil Saxon
St. Michael's
St. Michael’s
Plymouth
England
London
Treasury pays interest on new bonds to restore gold reserve
The Treasury will pay $606,000 in interest this month on the second $50,000,000 bond issue to restore the gold reserve, with the first loan of $50,000,000 also yielding $606,000 this month. The gold reserve rose $200,000 from customs duties and assays to $42,633,739, with no withdrawals reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Professors Duel Over Anti-Revolutionary Bill in Berlin
In Berlin on February 4, Professor vol Kaufman challenged Dr. Schmolier, noted political science professor, to a pistol duel following a quarrel about the anti-revolutionary bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vol. Kaufman
Schmolier
Folding Crib Delights with New Folding Mechanism
A novelty folding crib called an Orib is showcased with a half tester Arabian pattern. It folds flat against the wall within 26 inches when not in use, features tubular iron frame in ivory white with burnished brass trim, rings for curtains, and a safety folding mechanism. It is advertised as attractive and affordable.
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Down South
Lowell Mills
Southern Association
CTY
Representative Hibbard
Jordan
Haworth
Rinaldo
Castle Square Theatre
Joseph Haworth
Ernest Lacy
Shakespeare
Wildey Savings Bank
Devonshire ST
Gost
Providence Ice Houses
Bromfield St
Union Glass
Tt. E. Moseley & CO
Washington St
la Gascogne
Montceau Mine
Charles E. Hellier
Harvard Wine
Amerique
TIAL
Worcesteshire
LEA & Perrins
Lea Airmus
Dunoad Sons
Victoria
Keeper Hathaway
Iseeer
Edmund M. Wheelwright
William J. Burke
Henry S. Russell
Robert C. Fitch
George H. Innis
John S. Camrell
Charles Harrington
Daniel F. McCarthy
George E. McKay
Frederick B. Bogan
John D. Berran
Thomas L. Jenks
Public Institutions
Edwin L. Pilsbury
Michael T. Donohoe
John A. Collins
Linus E. Pearson
Michael Carney
Pierre Humbert
Cornelius F. Doherty
Charlies W. Smith
John W. Leighton
Thomas F. Doherty
TBA
TPAC
Mohigan U. K
Uncle Sam
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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