Joseph Cook at Noon at Tremont Temple
Amy Rorrarrt describes Joseph Cook’s noonday Tremont Temple lecture. The gray haired audience, hymn, and polygamy critique frame a somnolent sermon on Sabbath keeping, with Cook’s eccentric gestures and dramatic prologue about Utah’s admission. Ida B Wells appears to condemn lynching as part of the program.
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Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
Mr. Cook
Stabat Mater
Loie Fulier
Boston
Utah
Congress
Harvard University
Cook
Ida B. Wells
Augustine
Amy Rorsarrt
World of Labor Narrows Rules for Apprentices and Strikes
The German American Painters and Decorators Union works on apprenticeship rules while bricklayers seek higher earnings in alternative work. Chicago Bakers Union reports 1598 men finding temporary jobs and many securing permanent posts. Philadelphia unions push for recognition. manager Gilmore grants demands. Socialist Labor delegates may go to Chicago. three thousand dollars allocated for agitation by Carpenters and Joiners unions across multiple states and regions. Central Labor Union objects to I McGillvary’s police nomination due to 1886 tannery strike involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employment Bureau
Chicago Bakers’ Union
Philadelphia
Gilmore
Socialist Association of the
Fifteenth Assembly
Socialist Labor Party
Chicago
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
New York
Massachusetts
West
Pacific Coast
Canada
Central Labor Union
Beverly
Salem Board of Aldermen
I. McGillvary
Peabody
Stirred Up Over Crates
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange met to consider a rule making berry crates non returnable or free for the next season. Mr Miller and Jonathan Bigelow offered competing resolutions. debate was sharp and no action was taken before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Quincy Market
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Jonathan Bigelow
Mr. Miller
Milwaukee Gas Works Sold to Boston Syndicate
A Boston syndicate purchased the Milwaukee Gas Works for 2.5 million dollars with possession on March 1. The deal pays a 100 percent premium on the 1.25 million capital, signaling a monopoly in the gas market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Boston
Milwaukee Gas Works
O'Donnell's Murder Trial Opens in Pittsburg
The trial of Hugh O'Donnell on charges of murder connected to the Homestead riot began in Pittsburgh with him pleading not guilty. A jury was selected for the case before Judge Stowe.
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PittsbuRg
Hugh O’donnell
Homestead
Stowe
O’donnell
Death of New Haven builder after runaway accident
H B Gamsby of Gamsby and Dean builders and cabinetmakers died from injuries after a runaway accident about a week earlier in New Haven on February 13.
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New Haven
H. B. Gamsby
Gamsby & Dean
Close of Gay Season Sees Large Attendance at Portland Event
The season ended with a grand social gathering in Portland drawing a near universal attendance and a heavy car load into the early morning. Marshals and officers led a well organized procession while 150 aides wore red sashes. Many notable guests including mayors, councilmen, and church leaders attended, with extensive lists of dignitaries noted among the invited and noticed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Dennis H. Mahony
James F. Hayes
James W. Dunphy
Patrick J
Report of the Fallen North Star receiver lists officer payments
John A. Noonan, receiver for the Fallen Order of the North Star, files a court report detailing payments to officers and relatives including C. O. Miller Carrie L. Miller H. M. Kinnear Dr. David Evans Fel Elizabeth S Evans H E Mason George M Bing ham W J Hazel B J Loring A Loring The note records a prior officers’ settlement of 5000 and a total of 739 certificate holders proving claims against about 5000 remaining in hand after a 11,436 demand and a 5000 settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Noonan
Order of the North Star
C. O. Miller
Supreme
Carrie L. Miller
H. M. Kinnear
David Evans
Felizabeth S. Evans
H. E. Mason
George M. Bingham
W. J. Hazel
B. J. Loring
A. Loring
Fire destroys third floor of South Boston dwelling
An overheated furnace pipe in 169 K street South Boston owned and occupied by Andrew Mahoney caused a destructive blaze on the third floor yesterday after noon. An alarm from Box 185 sounded at 4 34 o clock. Damage is estimated at 1500 dollars.
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K Street
Boston
Andrew Mahoney
Provincetown Meeting May Decide Hill Use for Monument Site
Provincetown is set to vote tomorrow on whether the town hill should host an unsightly water stand pipe or serve as a site for a Pilgrim Monument. Local leaders favor the monument, and many old residents have written in support of the project.
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Hood
Provincetown
Friends of the
Old Town
Friends of the Monument
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Aborted Coroner Inquest Into Dover Asylum Fire Continues
Dover February 18 adjourned coroner inquest heard Chesley the watchman recount routine and confusion during the insane asylum fire. He described keys locations and failure to help evacuees. Stratford County Insane Asylum fire probe affects board of health meeting with limited attendance and stalled inquiries awaiting Legislature action.
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Dover
N. H
Chesley
Demerritt
Meserve
Mathes
Hanson
State Board of Health
American House
Stratford County Insane Asylum
Irving A. Watson
Concord
John J. Berry
Portsmouth
Eastman
Exeter
A Brockton Lockout Sparks Labor Battle at Field Shoe Shop
In Brockton on February 18 the L P U advisory board voted to call Daniel W Field's factory a scab shop after he locked out lasters and ordered them to take kits. The dispute draws wide attention from New England shoe makers and the Federation of Labor. Field reportedly hired a top expert who can last 600 pairs daily, signaling a bitter conflict with potential impact on about 1000 ILPU members in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Daniel W. Field
Lasters
New England
Federation of Labor
Union Lasters
Field
IL. P. U
Death Toll Rises After Roads Turn Icy Near Carals
Late rain left roads dangerous on city and country routes. Hugh Morrison about 60 and his 15 year old son of Milltown New Brunswick were thrown from a sled against a tree. They died this morning. An elderly man named Warwick near St Stephen was thrown from a sleigh Friday night and died today from injuries.
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Carals
Hugh Morrison
Son
Milltown
N. B
Warwick
St. Stephen
Smith College seniors switch to tableaux and music fund
In North Hampton on February 13, Smith College seniors unable to use a public hall for a commencement dramatic entertainment decide to stage tableaux in a college hall. They vote to spend 600 dollars on music and 100 dollars for a reader, adding an extra musical element to the program.
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North Hampton
Smith College
Burglaries Charge Two Teens After Roxbury Theft
Patrick Crowley aged 19 of 1129 Harrison Avenue and John J Downey aged 16 of 25 Palmer Street are under arrest at Station 9 on charges of breaking and entering in the night. The Feb 5 theft from William Chamberlain's hardware store at 69 Warren Street Roxbury totaled about $60 in knives and revolvers.
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Patrick Crowley
Harrison Avenue
John J. Downey
Palmer Street
William Chamberlain
Warren Street
Roxbury
Gladstone Defends Irish Home Rule Plan and Structure
Gladstone outlines the 1888 bill framework for Irish self-government urging imperial unity and minority protections. He details a two‑chamber legislature in Dublin with 103 assembly members and a 48‑member elected Legislative Council, plus a viceroy executive, gradual police reform, and a deadlock mechanism, emphasizing sovereignty shared across the three kingdoms.
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England
Houses of Lords and Commons
Ireland
Great Britain
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Gladstone
Popular Assembly
Assembly
Nathan Appleton and the Panama Canal Inquiry
New York February 13. The House committee investigating the Panama Canal Company heard Xavier Bayard recount his role as agent and purchasing agent. Nathan Appleton of Boston testified about the Paris conference vote for the canal route, his appointment as general agent, stock subscriptions, and salary. He said he urged the company to buy the railroad and noted shifts in French press tone after De Lesseps' return. The committee adjourned for the next day.
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New York
House
Panama Canal Company
Xavier Bayard
Panama Company
Bayard
Nathan Appleton
Boston
Paris
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Panama
Appleton
M. de Lesseps
Witness
Seligman & Co
Fellows
Thompson
Navy
American Committee
France
Canal
Canal Company
de Lesseps
Lawyers Seek New Trial For Coy Execution Soon
Pirrshmip Feb 13 Lawyers Joyner and Parkhurst counsel for murderer Coy who is to hang Feb 24 have decided to ask for a new trial. They in consultation here today refuse to disclose the reason. It is said they have found new evidence in Washington where the murder was committed. Coy exhibits little change of demeanor and said Saturday they would never have to put the gallows up again.
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Pirrshmip
Joyner and Parkhurst
Coy
Washington
Trenton Mills Halted as Flood Wrecks City
Flooding in Trenton New Jersey stopped all mills and factories leaving thousands unemployed. Streets near the river are submerged and boats are used by grocers milkmen and newsdealers. Water covers first stories along Fair and Warren streets and Morris Island is fully submerged.
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Trenton
N. J
Fair
Warren
Morris Island
Plymouth Wedding of Grace Atwood and John Pope Pope
Miss Grace Rose Atwood daughter of Representative Edward B Atwood married John Park Pope son of Major Pope at Christ Episcopal Church Plymouth Feb 13 with Rev F H Rowse performing the ceremony.
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Plymouth
Grace Rose Sell Atwood
Edward B. Atwood
John Park Pope
Major Pope
Charlestown Navy Yard
Christ Episcopal Church
F. H. Rowse
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the World OF Labor
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THE
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Pillar
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
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John Hi. Lee
David F. Barry
James Donovan
Governor’s Council
William Doogue
John M. Galvin
Joseph O’kane
John H. McDonald
Catholic Union of Boston
James E. Cotter
Charitable Irish Association
Henry F. Naphen
City Point Catholic Association
O. M
Young Men’s Catholic Association of
Watertown
Edward J. Flynn
Michael J. McEttrick
S. A. Wetmore
Herald
W. D. Sullivan
the Globe
William J. Quinn
Charles Geary
A. A. Fowle
Globe
Edward T. Devitt
S.J
James A
Gorman
F. T. Billings
M. T. Wallace
Matthew F. Sheehan
Sheehan
J. T. Burke
Fitchburg
Maggie Morrisey
Worcester
N. F. Parke
Marlboro
M. T. Leavitt
Fallen North Star
Orange Lodges
North of Ireland
Dublin
Trish
Privy Council of Ireland
the Legislative Council
Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Arthur J. Balfour
Panama Canal
Mr. Appleton
United States
Trenton Drenghed
Eany Maicina
FE. Russell
F. Drew
Russell & Drew
Portland Street
Lowes, Exstern
Maine
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