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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1898

Page

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Officer Crory Heroism Averts Three Horse Crash on Beacon Street

Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock on Beacon street a pair of horses owned by E. G. Kramer collided with a double driven by John F. Miller. The runaway team connected with Mrs. Tobin’s sleigh, then struck Charles Hurley’s sleigh, demolishing it. Patrolman Crory stopped the three horses with help from bystanders. Hurley’s horse was saved, Mrs Tobin's party was scratched, and Miller’s daughter and Miller were injured.

Beacon Street E. G. Kramer Commonwealth Avenue Boston John F. Miller Pembroke Street Carleton Street William Tobin Perkins Street Jamaica Plain

Lynching Talk Follows Mercer County Murder Case

In Princeton Missouri on February 6 a murder at Mercer involving Peter Kindred has sparked talk of lynching. Kindred, drunk and armed, shot Joe Alley in the store after being told to leave, then killed Andrew Alley with two shots. He is jailed under heavy guard as the law threatens to be bypassed. Andrew died within an hour. Joe is not expected to live. Kindred was arrested and brought to Princeton.

Princeton Mercer Andrew Alley Joe Alley Peter Kindred Kindred Andrew Joe

Man Falls From Train near Stony Brook Station

An unknown man was found on Fitchburg road tracks near Stony Brook station in Fell from train. He died minutes later from head and body injuries after likely falling from a Waltham bound 9 o'clock train. Card inside pocket identified as William B. Osgood but police say it does not match. John Quinn, previously living at his house, is being sought as possible ident.

Werston Fitchburg Road Stony Brook Station Waltham William B. Osgood Boott Corp Lowell Mass Boston McKenna Meered Corporation Osgood John Quinn

Ocean rescue at sea brings Reed crew to New York

The schooner Ida L. Hull under Captain Gabrielson arrived in Savannah this morning after aiding the sinking schooner Reede under Captain Bunker. The Reed had departed Fernandina on January 26 bound for New York.

New York Ida L. Hull Gabrielson Savannah Jacobeed Bunker Reed Fernandina

Gompers Holds Conference With New England Strike Leaders

President Gompers of the AFL met in Boston with representatives from New England mill cities to plan support for textile workers on strike. He spoke of a proper understanding among parties, predicted victory, and outlined future appearances in Biddeford Lowell and New Bedford, with remarks on eight hour day goals and wage increases. Officers and delegates from multiple unions were elected and admitted at the meeting.

Gompers A. F New England Michael Duggan National Mule Spinners Samuel Ross Richard Cullinane Lawrence H.S. Mills National Textile Workers Michael Reid T. P. Cahill United Textile Workers of James Waldron Fall River L. W. Weeks Lowell J. D. Pierce Worcester John J. Tobin Boston Harry Lloyd Thomas F. Tracy Thomas J. Murphy John F. O'Sullivan George J. Bennett Biddeford New Bedford Building Laborers State House Pennsylvania Horseshoers Fred J. Kneeland Painters Edward O’donnell Pographical Henry Abrahams Cigarmakers J. Frank O’hare Essmen’s Union Michael Maher Granite Cutters James O'Neil Thomas Lannon Helen H. Murphy P. J. O'Neil P. J. Lally D. D. Sheehan David Flynn Typographical Union Firemen’s Protective Union Coopers

Central Labor Union Meeting Shapes Labor Stand in Boston

The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution opposing Salter T Worden execution and urged telegraph to Governor Budd of California. They urged union action at Suffolk brewery and Hotel Davis, backed union day labor for a city building, and requested broader labor solidarity amid brewing and wait staff disputes. A fire department memorial resolution was adopted for the Merrimac Street tragedy. Speakers included Samuel Gompers and Samuel Ross, with discussion on miners and cotton workers.

Boston Central Labor Union Salter T. Worden Great Railway Union Sacramento James Budd California Eugene Huff Railroad Men’s Union Worden Waiters’ Alliance Davis Quincy Bakers State House Boston Fire Department Central Labor Union Merrimac Street

Preaching Harmony in New Bedford on Labor Strike

N B Kerr, superintendent of the Grinnell mills, warned at Grace Episcopal Church that an immediate settlement seems unlikely and that the strike will be protracted. He blamed politicians and union leaders rather than the workers, urged walking delegates to return to work, and said mutual forbearance could prevent many strikes.

New Bedford Brotherhood of St. John Grace Episcopal Church N. B. Kerr Grinnell Mills Mr. Kerr

Weavers’ mass meeting organizes union in Manchester

In Manchester New Hampshire a mass meeting backed arbitration and organized a union with 119 signers. J P Downey of Fall River spoke as a New England Federation of Weavers delegate. Edward H Bean and William F Foley from the New Bedford aid committee urged support and said Lawrence work would finish soon.

Manchester N. H J. P. Downey Fall River Mass New England States Federation of Weavers Edward H. Bean William F. Foley New Bedford Star Chamber Bean Aid Committee Lawrence

Mills to reopen Winthrop mills in Lakeport

Mills at Lakeport Winthrop knitting plant will resume operations tomorrow morning with 150 workers. Leonard Clark of Boston owns the business and expects to add about 100 more employees soon as production restarts after months of closure.

Laconia N. H Winthrop Knitting Mills Lakeport Leonard & Clark of Boston

Auburn Men Arrested

Oscar M. Drake and Richard L. J. Ford were arrested in Auburn by City Marshal Turner and Officer Benson on charges of breaking and entering from Whitman Massachusetts. They had been living in Auburn for over a year with Willie S. Pratt also wanted by Massachusetts authorities. Pratt departed Auburn a month ago. Requisition papers are in place and the prisoners will be taken away tomorrow.

Lewiston Oscar M. Drake Richard L. J. Ford Whitman, Magss Auburn Turner Benson Drake Pray & Lowell Ford Charles Weymouth Willie Pratt Massachusetts

Negro pursued by police after Mt Auburn depot robbery

Cambridge and Watertown police hunted a colored man matching the Mt Auburn station robber’s description after he fled with $24 from Miss Annie McBride. A swift chase led through Watertown and Brighton but the suspect remained at large, last seen heading toward Brighton after crossing into the city limits. The man, known in Waltham, had asked Miss McBride for a ticket to Waltham before the raid.

Cambridge Annie McBride Mt. Auburn Waltham Watertown Watertown Square Brighton Station 14

Lipincott Prize Awarded to James Jebus Shannon

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts awarded the Walter Lipincott prize of 300 dollars to James Jebus Shannon for his oil painting Babes in the Wood. Shannon, an American long based in London, has a notable Miss Kitty in the academy exhibition, a portrait that won first prize at Pittsburgh this year.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Walter Lipincott James Jebus Shannon Babes In the Wood

Highland Park Hotel Destroyed By Fire In Aiken

Aiken February 6 Highland Park Hotel burned today starting in the laundry room. Loss estimated at 140000 with 98000 insured. One hundred sixty eight guests were sleeping but all escaped with their baggage.

Aiken 8. C Highland Park Hotel

Gladstone Attends Church in Cannes Walks Unassisted

Mr Gladstone and Mrs Gladstone went to church in Cannes on February 6 and received communion. He walked without help, demonstrating improved mobility since earlier reports.

Cannes Gladstone

Crowded Balcony Falls In Chicago Hall Panic

At North Shore Hall about 200 dancers were present when balcony supports slipped and the structure sank. Spectators tumbled onto the floor. John Krusie suffered a crushed side while others were bruised.

Chicago North Shore Hall John Krusie

Fire strikes Chester Vermont crippling Carlisle factory and mills

Fire at Carlisle's chair stock factory Friday night closes Chester mills and halts lumber output. More than 300 workers lose jobs as rebuilding is unlikely and the mills are not expected to reopen, signaling a serious blow to the town's economy.

Chester Carlisle Chester Mills

Man Bleeds to Death in Barrel Yard Accident

Newark New Jersey Feb 6 Foreman William Schopfer of Ballantine's cooperage works was unknowingly stepped on by a barrel stave and fell, suffering internal hemorrhage that caused his death.

Newark N. J Willam Schopfer Ballantine’s Cooperage Works

Boston Responds Generously to Widows Fund Appeal

Citizens of Boston gave generously to the Post's appeal for funds for widows. The large subscriber response shows the deep popular sentiment and willingness to sacrifice for duty.

THE POST Post’s Fund Boston

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