Chief Rhoades Defies Revere Selectmen in Police Row
Chief Rhoades of Revere refuses removal as chief of police. He won't surrender town property and conducts roll calls. He states he will seek injunctions via his attorneys to block the Selectmen and questions civil service laws.
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Rhoades
Revere
Irving G. Hill
Officer Hill
Hill
Sergeant Sackett
Sackett
Devine
Wheales
Boston
North Rovers
Chelsear
Blackmar
Nason
Proctor
Supreme Court
Selectmen
Civil Service
Board of Selectmen
Labor asks mayor to define position
Boston Central Labor Union debated key issues at its meeting. A delegation will ask Mayor Collins to state whether he backs the Knights of Labor or the American Federation of Labor regarding wage divisions. They plan hearings on the Franklin fund and a Franklin institute, and demand action on union pay and conditions.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Collins
Boston
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Donovan
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Institute
Frank K. Foster
Patrick Mahoney
Frank O. Hare
Galvin
Boston Emergency Hospital
Organized Labor
State House
Washington Street
C. L
Fred J. Kneeland
Dennis D. Driscoll
James R. Crozier
Congress
Navy Yards
Seamen’s Union of Boston
Rubber Workers of Cambridge
Bottlers_ and Drivers
Garment Workers
Web Pressmen
Stockmen’s Protective Union
Coopers No
Sewer Workers
Team Drivers
Painters
Hurley Boom for Congress Opens at Lynn Temperance Meeting
In Lynn on February 16 Mayor John F. Hurley of Salem launched his potential campaign for Congress during a Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society meeting. Ed ward Carney urged support, praising Salem and Hurley, while Hurley spoke on his mayoral tenure and temperance philosophy, stressing independence from prohibition and adherence to law.
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Lynn
John F. Hurley
Salem
Congress
Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society
Hurley
Father Mathew Hall
William H. Davis
Edward Carney
Young Men's Total Abstinence Society of
Carney
Massachusetts
Corporations
Board of Aldermen
Cornelius Roosevelt Dies in New York Heart Disease
Cornelius Roosevelt, the sole surviving son of the late Weir Roosevelt and a cousin of President Theodore Roosevelt, died in New York City from heart disease. The death ends a prominent New York family line linked to the Roosevelts.
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New York
Cornelius Roosevelt
Weir Roosevelt
Roosevelt
La Touraine Brings $60,000 in New York
The French liner La Touraine arrived from Havre this morning and brought 822,343 francs in specie.
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LA Touraine
New York
Havre
Ten Hours for Bakers Movement Gains Steam in Massachusetts
The United Bakers of Boston push a ten hour day with a May 1 start. Mass meetings draw hundreds of bakers as applications rise, with Charlestown speakers and plans for new unions in Waltham Fitchburg and a state-wide bakers branch to be organized.
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United Bakers of
Boston
Moulton Club Hall
Charlestown
Joseph Walsh
John Nickerel
John Hickey
Waltham
Nickerel
Fitchburg
Bakers
Wells Memorial Hall
Brine Company Wagons Won’t Be Repaired by Local Labor
The R. S. Brine Corporation’s wagons or carriages will not be repaired by members of organized labor. The Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union of Boston has ordered that every member be officially notified.
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R. S. Brine Corporation Company
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union of
Boston
Parochial School Plans for St Cecilia Parish
The Very Rev William Byrne vicar general announces plans to establish a parish parochial school at St Cecilia in Back Bay and to form a St Vincent de Paul Society branch to aid charity. He will relocate mid March to focus on diocesan duties while remaining in St Cecilia parish with support from Rev Jeremiah Millerick.
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William Byrne
Post
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Joseph's Parish
Byrne
St. Joseph's Church
St. Cecilia’s Parish
Back Bay
West End
Jeremiah KE. Millerick
Wakefield
St. Joseph's
Treaty Leads to War Echoes in Local Sermon
Masai Kobayashi warned at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Temple Street that a Russia Japan and England alliance could trigger war over Manchuria. He praised the England Japan bond but urged Russia to withdraw from Manchuria. The day featured missionary speakers from Mexico India and Italy with Kobayashi noting a broader civilizational clash between East and West.
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Russia
Japan
England
Pianc
Masai Kobayashi
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Temple Street
Hussia
Manchuria
China
M. KE
Clementina Butler
Senorita
Juana Palacios
Mexico
India
Italy
Gaettano Conte
Masashi Kobayashi
Boston University Theological School
Robayashi
Juan
Four Train Hands Killed in Iowa Collision
Four train hands were killed in a head on collision on the Iowa Central railroad near Marshalltown Iowa. The crash occurred on February 16 as two freight trains collided head on, authorities said. The accident prompted investigations and the railroad company ordered an immediate safety review at its yards.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa Central Railroad
Schleys Planned New York Visit
Admiral and Mrs Schley will depart tomorrow for a visit to New York. Toney Schley will return on Thursday.
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Schleys
New York
Washington
Admiral
Mrs. Schley
Toney
Abandonment of Grecian Halifa steamer rescue ends
Feb. 16 report from Halifax notes all efforts to save the stranded Allan Line steamer Grecian have been abandoned. The vessel, aground near the harbor, could not be saved and rescue operations ceased.
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Halifax
British Trapped in Boer Fire Near Johannesburg
In the Klip River area south of Johannesburg on February 12 a detachment of 150 mounted infantry surrounded a farmhouse suspected of Boer hiding. A Boer escape led to a ridge battle with heavy fire from three sides. Eight officers and numerous men held until overpowered. two officers and 10 men killed, about 40 wounded, total around 50 casualties before retreat under cover of a blockhouse.
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Pretoria
Klip
Johannesburg
Mass General Opens Beds for All Acute Cases
Dr. H B Howard of Massachusetts General Hospital spoke at South Congregational Church yesterday, stressing the hospital is not exclusive and is open to all acute cases. He indicated an appeal for free beds may be made to meet demand.
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Massachusetts General Wans
H. B. Howard
Massachusetts General Hospital
South Congregational Church
Boor delegates sail for United States for direct pro Boer talks
Paris report says only Wessels and Wolmarans have sailed to the United States while Fischer stays in Brussels. The note asserts the trip has no diplomatic aim and aims to connect with pro Boer committees in the United States for mutual understanding and organization.
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Paris
Temps
Messrs. Wessels
Wolmarans
Europe
United States
Fischer
Prussels
Wessels
Tragic Fall Kills Richard F. Smith in Chatham
Richard F. Smith of Chatham fell from his second floor bedroom window at 88 Dover Street during the night and was killed. Paris reports a winter snail consumption of 800,000 tons reflecting unusual dining trends in the city.
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Brockton
Richard F. Smith
Chatham
Dover Street
Paris
Sold an honor The Best in America in full quarts
A brief item notes an award described as The Best in America and mentions availability in full quarts. The report emphasizes the sale or offering of the honored product in specified container sizes. No additional persons or organizations are identified in the fragment.
Crowds Flock to See Miss Roosevelt at Groton School
Groton February 16 Miss Roosevelt draws large crowds and friendly visits from Groton and Ayer residents. She chats with laundry workers and promises to sign albums, while Mrs James Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt visit the infirmary. The event stirs letters urging restraint on champagne at the Kaiser's yacht christening and public interest continues as Teddy's illness improves.
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Groton
Groton and
Ayer
Academy
Roosevelt
White House
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Edith Edwards
Edith
Miss
Groton School
James Roosevelt
New York
Franklin Roosevelt
Gardner Mansion
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Teddy
James Lawrence
Booker T. Washington
Grafton D. Cushing
Boston
John Lawrence
German Peasant Festival by Boston Schwaben Verein
Boston Schwaben Verein prepares Schwabian peasant festival in Schwaben Hall transforming the hall into a south German village square. Villagers in native dress reenact a peasant wedding with a village inn dining hall and German dances. The event, the third of its kind, draws strong local German society support.
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Schwaben Hall
Boston Schwaben Verein
Bell sweeps Batangas in Philippine insurrection drive
Manila Feb 16 General J Franklin Bell reports a near total cleanup of the insurgent movement in Batangas province with most arms captured or surrendered. He notes insurgent bands diversifying to Tayabas and Cavite as war hardships widen for civilians and fears about Malver grow stronger among Filipinos. The situation mirrors Lanao unrest and broader provincial impact.
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Manila
J. Franklin Bell
Batangas
Tayabas
Cavite
Laguna
General Fell
Bell
Malver
Watching Philippines tension stirs European powers
London reports indicate renewed interest among European powers in the Philippines and the U S stance. Observers speculate about ties to the Anglo-Japanese treaty, while insisting a significant international undercurrent affects the islands' future status.
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London
Philippines
Associated Press
Downing Street
United States
British press urged to back United States in Spanish War
Londoners recall intense pro Spanish feeling in 1898 with Americans in May and women linked to officials wearing Spanish colors. Press anti American editorials ceased after Lord Salisbury urged Conservative editors to desist, highlighting Britain's stake in backing the United States over Spain.
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London
America
Associated Press
Dewey
Lord Salisbury
United States
Great Britain
Spain
United Irish League officers elected in Charlestown meeting
The John Boyvie O'Reilly Franch of the United Irish League met at St Francis de Sales Hall Charlestown. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen: Dr. James T. Gallagher president M C O'Connell vice president Robert A McLoughlin treasurer P Kelly secretary. It voted to join the national league and admitted nineteen new members. The next meeting is scheduled for March 98.
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John Boyvie O'Reilly
United Irish League
St. Francis
Lynn Central Labor Union Declares Building Trade Boycott
Lynn Mass February 16 the Lynn Central Labor Union starts a boycott against the Independent Carpenters Union urging contractors to hire only carded workers. Organizer William J Shields notes the secession dispute over property valued at 325 dollars and outlines plans to push unions to discipline Independent members.
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Lynn
Mass
Lynn Central Labor Union
Independent Carpenters’ Union
Lynn Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters’ Unions
Independent’ Union
Carpenters and Joiners’ Brotherhood of America
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
William J. Shields
Boston
Carpenters and Joiners’ Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Congress Social Club Opens With Friday Reception
The Congress Social Club on 99 Cambridge street began its existence last Friday night with a reception for friends of members. Attendees included Miss Alice Brophey Miss McCarty Miss Bek Davis Eugene Furness Paddy Angley of Cambridge EB Farill of Lynn Mr Williams of Roxbury Master Samuel Smithslaurice Smith O W Olson I J Herson and Edward Nixon. A weekly reception for the ladies will be held each Friday night.
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The_ Congress Social Club
Cambridge Street
Alice Brophey
McCarty
Bek
Davis
Eugene, Furness
Paddy Angley
Cambridge
EB. J. Farill
Lynn
Mr. Williams
Roxbury
Samuel Smithslaurice Smith
O. W. Olson
I. J. Herson
Edward Nixon
Queen Regent to Sign Treaty of Amity with U S
Madrid February 16 The Queen Regent will sign a treaty of friendship with the United States tomorrow. The event marks a formal alliance and strengthens diplomatic ties between the two nations with ceremonies planned at the royal palace.
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Madrid
United States
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Adams, Taylor & Co
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