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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1887

Page

2

Striking Workers Report Abstention From Alcohol

The report notes that workers on strike have abstained from intoxicating liquors and thus far appear to have complied with their agreement.

Directors Act as President Hersey Seeks End to South Boston Strike

President Hersey convened directors at the American Loan and Trust rooms to approve a plan amid a strike by South Boston Railroad employees. He advertised for 350 replacement workers as talks with the union stalled, while strikers welcomed snowfall to hinder inexperienced operators.

Hersey The Road American Loan and Trust Company Benjamin Dean New York South Boston Railroad State Board of Arbitration For Adjustment Broadway Peninsular Boston President Hersey Coolidge Knights of Labor Tne Dover Street Duras H. Hersey South Boston Railroad Company

Strikers Stand Fast in Boston Transit Walkout

Master Workman F Croy leads Boston street car strikers who vow no settlement talks with the company. The group meets at Gray's Hall while temperance guards steer them from abstainers. A Dover reporter reports a possible recruitment attempt by the firm, but no talks occur. The strikers remain cheerful and united behind their demands.

South Boston Croy Lowa Gray’s Hall Sons of Temperance Dover N. H Trull South Lawrence

Plenty of Green Men and Coal Strife In New York Piers

New York and surrounding areas faced a tense strike scene as non-union crews work amid shortages. Piers reopened with varied cargo, coal supplies dwindled for Brooklyn traders, and police protection was granted for non-union labor. An assembly committee probed strike causes while officials and railroad leaders discussed arbitration to resolve labor disputes.

New York Clyde Line Clyde Mallory Line Lampasas Ward Line Continental Line New Haven Hartford Line Pennsylvania Company Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania New Jersey Central Metropolitan Boston Pennsylvania Pier No Stalin’s Lackawanna Pier New York and Baltimore Brooklyn City Hall Long Island College Hospital New York Produce Exchange Morgan North Moore Street John O'Neil O'Neil Assembly Frederick A. Potts New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad Coal Exchange Austin Corbin Reading Road Philadelphia Coal and Iron Company Railroad Company Coal and Iron Company Railway Company Philadelphia and Coal Iron Company Corbin Puivapevenia Reading Railroad Coa Port Richmond John Kelley Anker McLeod Marrawan N. J Ce Pachartencis Railroad Company South Amboy

City Board Agrees to Rail and Street Improvements

The Boston board completed a busy afternoon with many approvals and referrals. The Stony Brook improvement was halted by a two thirds vote, while railroad petitions and street widenings were sent to committees and authorities for action.

Bridge Department Board of Police Stony Brook Common Council Police Commission Lee, Allen and Capen Ocean Terminal Railroad Company Chelsea Bridge Committee On Railroads James McHugh East Boston Ferries Committee On Maverick Rifles Ashmont Improvement Company Dorchester Avenue Argyle Street John KE. Blackmore Brook and Florence Streets Metropolitan Railroad Company Highland District Centre Street Larmartine, Green, Elm Everett Keyes Street South Street Forest Hill Providence Railroad Pynchon Street Elliot Square West Lenox Street Tremont Marlboro Street Arlington Beacon Charles Street Adams Street Neponset Avenue Neponset Bridge Dartmouth Street Dedham Street Harrison Avenue Bowdoin Street Geneva Avenue Suburban Street Railway Company City of Boston Park Streets Park, Beacon Arlington, Marlboro Clarendon Streets Metropolitan Company New Commonwealth Avenue Essex Street Cambridge Railroad Company Beacon Street Brookline Avenue Brookline Washington Street Dorchester Bowdoin Eldon Same Street School Street Westville Charles A. Hall Norfolk Street Francis Cauley John H. Leonard Jordan Williams Bernard J Annie C. McCabe Maurice Mary Ann Quinn Sackville Street Congress Hall Charlestown Kneeland Street Broadway Park Square Columbus Avenue Ruggles Street Brighton Humboldt Avenue Committee On Appropriations Leverett Street Fire Department Washington and Poplard Streets Roslindale St. Mary's Street

Danvers Labor Trouble Settled at Shoe Factory

The labor dispute at C. C. Farwell & Co. shoe factory in Danvers and Methuen has been settled satisfactorily. Workers return to work, terms not public but believed to reflect the Knights of Labor arbitration board concessions. Town rejoices over avoided factory shutdown.

Danvers Sprcr Au C. C. Farwell & Co Methuen Board of Arbitration Local Assembly Knights of Labor

Propriety and cold ears in old time dialogue

The passage reflects a public notice style where characters discuss propriety and a cold ear. It mentions G. O. Taylor Rye or Bourbon whiskey marketed as good for a longstanding effect, sold by C. J. Graves & Sons in Boston with unbranded cases available.

Annie Kate C. J. Graves & Sons Boston

Three Annual Reports Presented to the Board of Aldermen

The twenty eighth annual report of the inspector of milk shows city consumption of 65 906 225 quarts costing 8 954 373 dollars. Adulterated samples fell to 18 55 percent from 40 percent in 1884. Fines paid for violations totaled 8700 dollars. Vinegar inspections reached 873 with 32 52 percent failing, storekeepers often misled by wholesalers but usually comply after notices. Bridges report lists 93 total, 39 city supported, with expenses: tide water 58695 84 inland 766 233 total 72684 58.

Inspector of Milk Boston Superintendent of Bridges Bridge Department

Woodstock Bridge Disaster and Call for Rail Safety Reform

A Vermont disaster at Woodstock Bridge near White River Junction claims dozens of lives and injuries. The piece questions railroad liability, urges stronger protections such as iron parapets or guard rails, and notes the road’s duty to public safety amid ongoing investigations.

Daily Press Woodstock Bridge White River Junction Europe Credat Judeus Apella

Genark knitting works sold to Glenark for 45000 dollars

The Genark Knitting Works site in Woonsocket sold to Glenark Knitting Company for 45000 dollars. Captain Edward A. Unger, who killed August Bolle in New York, was arraigned yesterday and held without bail. Azra A Brooks, a colored man, died in Worcester. he stood 6 feet 6 inches tall and once toured a dime museum show as a giant.

Genark Knitting Works Woonsocket Glenark Knitting Company Edward A. Unger August Bolle New York Azra A. Brooks Epee Worcester

Stock Auctioneers notice of shares and brokers ad

Executors order lists 175 shares at Wittsfield Adams R R to Portland Saco & Portsmouth line while Lombard Investment Co. holds 10 shares with Londale Iron Co. stock. R L Day & Co. Stock Auctioneers brokers and appraisers advertise location at No 51 State Street Merchants Exchange Building First Floor Room.

Francis Henshaw & CO State Street Merchants’ Exchange Wittsfield & No. Adams R. R Portland, Saco Portsmouth R. R Lombard Investment Co de Londale Iron Co R.L. Day & Company No. Si State St Merchants’ Exchange Building

Boston Stock Exchange members list of appraisals

On Wednesday February 9 at 11:30 am the Boston Stock Exchange posted free of charge appraisals of numerous holdings. The portfolio includes 40 shares American Waltham Watch Co. 200 Cambridge Horse Railroad Co. 1000 C B Q Railroad bonds. 4100 Louisiana & Missouri River Railroad preferred. 3000 Union Pacific Road equipment. various bank, manufacturing, and railroad securities with multiple 7s 1894 1919 issue notes and gold covenants.

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