Labor and Capital The Co operative Movement Seeks Eight Hour Day
Labor and capital clash in a sprawling report on Knights of Labor activity. A $3,000,000 electrical deal in St Louis ties into a push for an eight hour agitation across state districts. Shoemakers and cigar workers drive coop experiments to raise wages by cutting profits, with plans for cooperative boot and shoe stores and wage boosts funded by a small manufacturer premium. Other items include London dockers angry over Federation talks, Cardiff streetcar strikes, Clark Thread Mills stalemate in Newark, puddlers’ end at Portstown, and a Nova Scotia glass mill shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
State Assembly
Ational Trade Assembly
Qabor
Lynn
London
Dockers’ Union
Shipping Federation
Federation
Cardiff
Carporr
Clark’s Thread Mills
Newark
N. J
Clark Thread Mills
Portstown
Ellis and Lessig Iron Mill
Hattfax
N.S
Laclede Company Pays 3 Million for Rivals in Lighting
In St Louis on February 19 the Laclede Gas Company completed a record Western deal paying 2 million to acquire the Municipal Electric Lighting Company and 1 million to buy the Missouri Electric Company. Emerson McMillan announced the acquisition gives Laclede complete control of local electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede Company
St. Louis
West
Laclede Gas Company
Emerson McMillan
Municipallectric Lighting Company
Missouri Eectric Company
Agreement Reached Between Myers and Andrews and Clothing Cutters
The dispute between Myers and Andrews clothing makers and the Clothing Cutters and Trimmers Union ended after a State Board of Arbitration conference. The agreement calls for the return of all striking workers, payment of union wages, and the suspension of cutting in New York for the current season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers & Andrews
Clothing Cutters
Daily Desertions From the Lynn Morocco Strikers
Lynn February 19 A rapid collapse in the rank of striking and locked out morocco workers is foreseen as daily desertions occur. Eight of the most skilled workers have been hired by John Donallan Son and by evening nearly 500 people including holdouts hoodlums and others gathered outside the firm’s Boston street plant to confront the returning workers. The crowd remained orderly though occasional threats were heard. Most factories show old employees returning to work while leaders refuse to admit defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Morocco
John Donallan & Son
Boston Street
Senator Howard Says Fines Bill Will Be Reported Favored
Fort River February 19 Senator Howard announces the Labor Committee will report unanimously in favor of the fines bill. Weavers in the vicinity express elation as the Legislature continues consideration of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Fort River
Labor Committee
Illinois Steel plans capital increase to fifty million dollars
The Illinois Steel Company stockholders voted to raise capital from 25 million to 50 million dollars. Proceeds will fund large plant expansions, with only a portion of the new stock to be offered on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Steel Company
Carcano
Illinois Steel Company
Labor Bills Reported in New Hampshire House
The New Hampshire House Labor Committee reported two bills. One sets a nine hour workday, narrowly passed to become a special order. The other proposed an eight hour workday for state employees and was reported unfavorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Concorp
N.H
Committee On Labor of the House
Leather factory at Harringtons in Salem shows full-time start
The leather factory of Charles Harrington & Co. has started up on full time with a promising outlook for a long, successful run. The leather business had been dull, but is now more encouraging. Salem, Feb. 19. Special to the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLem
Charles Harrington & Co
Future view of strikes as barbarous duels
In London on February 19 Sir Michael Hicks Beach urged the Benen Chamber of Commerce that future generations will view strikes and lockouts as barbarous. He favored tribunals of conciliation to settle disputes, reducing reliance on industrial strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Benen Chamber of Commerce
Michael Hicks-Beach
Board of Trade
Battle of Bennington 1891 Monument Dedication Planned
Reports from Bennington Vermont describe a Battle Monument Association meeting approving transfer of the monument to the state and appointing George Harmon as agent. Governor Page and state officials outline a August 19 dedication with a likely 10,000 to 20,000 uniformed participants, parade, banquet, and centennial events at the Soldiers Home grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexnington Depot
Battle Monument Association
Carroll
Page
Vermont
Valentine
George W. Harmon
Fletcher
Field
Brownell
Mann
Gilmore
Henry
Coldbourn
Perry
H. W. Spofford
Abbott
Coffee
I. E. Gibson
Monument Building Committee
Association
Messrs. Valentine
Scott
Shurtleff
Batchelder
Knights Templar
Patriarchs
New Silver Measure Sought as House Prods Compromise
Washington Feb 19 earnest effort by a number of House members to secure a compromise on the silver question based on larger purchases of silver. The plan aims to replace the Senate unlimited free coinage bill with a compromise measure at the Coinage Committee meeting tomorrow. Supporters canvass strength before introducing a bill and will drop it if not assured of a solid following. They will not push the measure without agreement with free coinage Republicans in the House to avoid a free coinage amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Thompson bequest bill sent to House for passage
A new draft of the bill accepting the Thompson bequest was reported to the House with extra provisions for executors. The Hanover state institution may move to Durham. Also reported were the first gerrymander bills, facing strong Democratic opposition. Dr Gallinger’s US Senate status looms. A National Affairs resolution opposes free coinage of silver and funds for a Bennington monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Specttat
Thompson
Hanover
Durham
Dr. Gallinger
United States
Chandler
Committee On National Affairs of
House
Bennington
Death of an Artist and Inventor Frank Anderson
New York reports the death of artist and inventor Frank Anderson at his Peekskill home from brain congestion. A 47 year old Ohio native, he devised the rapid telegraph and stood among early electrical innovators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Anderson
Peekskill
Anderson
Ohio
Direct Vote for U S Senators Boosted in Legislature
Massachusetts lawmakers debated a proposal to memorialize Congress for direct popular election of United States Senators. The vote split along party lines with Democrats favoring substitution and Republicans opposing. The session also approved a measure to curb imitation butter and handled various Senate actions including memorials for Justice Morton and local public notices.
Hearing on Municipal Suffrage for Women Held
After the House adjourned, the Committees on Woman Suffrage held a hearing in Representatives chamber on municipal suffrage for women. Senator Kimball presided while Henry B. Blackwell read the order. Lucy Stone opened with a detailed argument, followed by Julia Ward Howe, William Lloyd Garrison, and Blackwell speaking in support before the hearing closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Representatives
Kimball
Henry B. Blackwell
Lucy Stone
Julia Ward Howe
William Lloyd Garrison
Social club gatherings at hotels spotlight Boston figures
The Dudley School Association met at Thorndike with about fifty members, led by President D. J. Doland, guests including A. G. Allen and L. M. Chase. Submasters of Boston Schools met at Young’s to discuss United States history textbooks. D. L. Demon hosted a private dinner for financial editors at the Tavern. The Bicknell Family Association held a reunion at the United States Hotel with about seventy five members and a plan to buy the Bicknell homestead. Brimmer School Associates and Brimmer class of ’88 held reunions at Quincy House and Vercellis with officers elected and brief programs. Numerous notable arrivals were listed at Thorndike, Tavern, Reynolds, Adams, Clark’s, Parker’s, and other hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley School Association
Thorndike
D. J. Doland
A. G. Allen
L. M. Chase
A. L. Rafter
Young’s
Boston
Lola P. Howard
D. L. Demmon
Boston Press
Bicknell Family Association
United States
Thomas W. Bicknell
Bicknell
North Weymouth
John Bicknell
Towne
C. F. Allen
Vercellis
J. Lyons
New York
E. Burdett
Worcester
Misses Wolf
E. D. Wood
Reynolds
E. Pinkes
E. S. Lockwood
Baltimore
H. M. Baker
Hartford
Samuel Howe
Providence
C. H. Otto
Brooklyn
Clark’s
George Howland
George H. Smith
J. O’neil
Champer
M. Abraham
John F. Hand
Webster
Adams
Albert Smith
T. Gowan
J. B. Bentley
C. P. Edison
London
England
J. 8. Clark
Amherst
F. A. Washburn, Jr
H. F. Thompson
Chicago
H. E. Lane
Newport
Tavern
W. A. Rich
Philadelphia
S. D. Thayer
W. G. Burnham
W. S. Shepard
Canton
W. I. Waldron
UnitEp
W. B. Plantin
H. C. Cole
A. Curtis
J. G. Farrell
W. Eason
K. W. Sage
J. A. Gardner
Penn
Ed Ricker
Albany
J. S. Irwin
Noah Adams
Moses Prince
Lowell
Youne
S—Ek. O. Evans
George Vasey
Washington
D. C
J. B. Brayton
G. B. Shaw
Wis
J. A. Bellington
James A. Williams
Wyoming
N.J
J. Lewis
A. MacFarland
Montreal
Parker
Henderson
Rochester
N.Y
W. H. Russell
Buffalo
J. D. Beeman
Northampton
Quincy
Otto Wendland
George K. Weaver
C. E. Thompson
Portland
H. E. Chase
John Mivel
Dover
N. H
J. E. Goewa
Revere
D. H. Davenport
R. S. Bishop
Lockport
N. Y
G._L. Clifford
Springfield
H.$. Nelson
K. Gainey
J. F. Foster
Norwich
Conn
J. A. Taylor
Duluth
Crawford
M. Marks
J.C. Ryan
John Smalland
Franklin
J. R. Bently
G. Mahony
I. H. McKinnon
Liverpool
United States League Endowment venture in New Hampshire
The United States League, an endowment society formed under New Hampshire law and compliant with Massachusetts rules, offers no death or sickness benefits but makes loans up to $50 for illness. Initiation is $5, assessments about $40 total for nine months, with roughly sixteen assessments cited. No medical exam required. officers claim honest business principles. Offices at 62 Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States League
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
League
Boylston Stree
Two Stars for Boston Spy Pond Skating Carnival
Arrangements for the long delayed event to come off today. O'Brien, star pitcher of the Cleveland National League nine of 1889 and of the Players' League nine of last year, signed by Arthur Irwin to play with the American Association nine in Boston. He had a 22–17 record in 1889, was ill last season, and is viewed as a valuable acquisition despite a history of erratic control. Mike Kelly and Arthur Irwin were in Urica, N. J., today, and Harry Richardson signed with the American Association Club in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Cleveland
Arthur Irwin
Roy
N. Y
American Association
Association
Urica
Mike Kelly
Harry Richardson
Boston
Skating Carnival Nears Finish at Spy Pond Today
The New England Skating Association aims to conclude its long delayed carnival at Spy Pond today as ice conditions improve. Top skaters including Donoghue, Simpson, Munzeshimer, Irwin, Crafts and others are expected, with a new 220 yard dash and a five mile race. events span two mile, mile, potato race and more, with schedules guiding fans to take the 7:50 train from Lowell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Skating Association
Spy Pond
Association
Joe Donoghue
Elmer Simpson
Munzesheimer
Yale
Eddie Irwin
Montreal
Crafts
Boston
Carroll
G. D. Phillips
New York
Irwin
Lowell
Causeway Street
Massachusetts
New England
Funeral Crowd Follows Train of Late Chief, Sherman Returns
A large crowd gathered at the station to pay tribute as the caisson train carrying the departed chieftain passed. Uniformed organizations and legislators saluted the coffin while Governor Pattison and staff left the train. The band played hymns during the ten minute stop as officials viewed the scene. The President and Cabinet members who attended General Sherman’s funeral in New York returned to Washington at 12 45 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Legislature
Pattison
Washington
New York
Sherman
General Sherman Religion Baptized Catholic Not a Communicant
New York telegraph reports Rev. Father Thomas Ewing Sherman states his father General Sherman was baptized and married in the Catholic Church and attended Mass until the Civil War. He says Sherman received absolution and extreme unction a week ago and will have Catholic funeral rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Isle of Jersey
Liverpool
Majestic
Queenstown
Southampton
Holyhead
Ireland
Sandy Hook
Chandler
General Sherman
Father Taylor
Team 8 Beats Team 1 by 151 Pins in Newton Tourney
In Newton on February 19, Team 8 defeated Team 1 by 151 pins at the Newton Club bowling tournament. Team 8 finished with 1559 to Team 1's 1408 as SPEcrat to the Post reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Specrat
Weather forecast and synoptic notes for New England and Northeast
Washington to Friday evening forecast covers Eastern New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and New England states with rain clouding and warmer weekend trends. Weather synopsis notes high pressure progression near New England, a West storm, widespread rain along a Norfolk to Dodge City belt, snow in the Upper Midwest, temperature swings along the Atlantic coast and a peak New England high of 34 at Block Island before 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
Northfield
Denver
Atlantic
Norfolk
Cincinnati
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas City
Dodge City
St. Paul
South Dakota
Gulf States
Florida
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Block,Island
Horse Car Collision Injures Several In Joy Street Incident
A herdic owned by Frank Stevens and driven by Joan Shea crashed into a Belt Line horse car on Joy street after the horse bolted from a stable. Passengers Mrs Mary Hamilton Mr and Mrs Souls and John Driscoll suffered injuries and were treated by doctors before being moved to homes or examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stevens
South
Russell Street
Joan Shea
Joy Street
West End
Mary A. Hamilton
Simpson
Poplar Street
Henry Souls
Elizabeth Soulis
Cambridge
Chambers Streets
Soulis
Lockhart
Garden
Myrtle Street
John Driscoll
Chambers
Cambridge Streets
Boston
Broad way Club Raid Nets Dr David Applebee and Five Others
Last night Sergeant Peare and Station 4 officers raided 27 Harrison avenue known as the Broadway Club and arrested alleged proprietor Dr David Applebee along with John Williams Albert T Winslow Frank H Flynn and William Fleming for gaming. Property seized valued at about 1000 including a roulette wheel 400, 2000 chips two deal boxes and furniture. Beer also seized and a window entry by Patrolman Berry. A crowd watched as two men carrying the wheel were stopped and watches were taken from E A Baxter and John J Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peare
Harrison Avenue
Broadway Club
David Applebee
John Williams
Albert T. Winslow
Frank H. Flynn
William Fleming
Berry
Beach Street
E. A. Baxter
Oxford Street
John J. Doyle
Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures Reviewed
A lengthy critique of Arabella B Buckley’s Through Magic Glasses praising its method and science lessons. The review highlights a Orion nebula photo frontispiece and notes several juvenile books by Alger, Brooks, Atkins, and others with publishers and prices. it mentions translations of The Story of the Iliad and other titles from various houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Buckland
Arabella B. Buckley
New York
D. Appleton & Co
Boston
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Co-Operative Movement
Electrical D&al
R. L
B. Hoskins
Deptford
T. Carpenter Smith
Frederick A. C. Perrine
Mutual Insurance of Accounts
National Electric Light Association
C. P. Huntley
J. I. Ayer
M. J. Francisco
Rutland, VI
John A. Seeley
E. F. Peck
C. R. Faber
Toledo
A.J. DeCamp
A. J. Corriveau
H. H. Fairbank
A. M. Robertson
Minneapolis
E. W. Rollins
J. J. Burleign
Camden
Eugene Phillips
American Electrical Works
Reeves
General Court
Congress
Mr. Donovan
Messrs. Bootley
Wayland
Moreau
Spencer
Farmers’ Alliance
Labor Organizations
Carpenter
Brookline
Committee On Federal Relations
United States Senate
Murray
Fitchburg
Mellen
Sohier
Beverly
John D. Long
George D. Robinson
Henry L. Dawes
Dawes
Robinson
Powers
Hyde Park
Yeas
Messrs
Gould
Chelsea
Bennett
Malden
Charles
Raymond
Middlesex
Suffolk
Messrs. Nutter
Plymouth
Law of
Essex
Southwick
Committee On County Estimates
Commonwealth
Causeway
Travers Streets
Daniel W. Friend
Manchester
Police Court of
Gloucester
Charles A. Dickinson
Justice Morton
Matus Morton
Marcus Morton
Supreme Judicial Court
Joint Committee On Rules
Secretary of State of
Judiciary Committee
Hampden County
Great Head
Erastus Worthington
George Fred Williams
Winslow Warren
A. B. Endicott
Edward Copen
Albert Hale
George B. Loring
Henry Curtis Spalding
Gay Head
Caye
Nino
San Francisco
Best & Belcher
Ophir
Potosi
Cala, & Va
Eureka
Crown Point
Union
Sierra New
Gould & Curry
Jagketiyisys
Richardson
Nvsenne
Brooks
Lamb
Troy
Edward Brooks
AM. Puisphia
Penn Publishing Company
Frederick A. Atkins
Fleming H. Revell
Carl Crawford
Horatio Alger
Philarhis
Penn Publishing Co
L Ambler
Sidney Marltow
Penn Pulishing Co
Gide Granger
W. O. Stoddard
D. Lothrop Co
Gordon Stables
Scribner & Welford
Congo
Walter Wentworth
Roberts Bros
Great Northwest
Switzerland
Hezekian Butterworth
Estes & Lauriats
Great Britain
Thomas W. Knox
Harper & Bros
Miss Dee Dunmore Bryant
Pansy
D. Loth Co
Faye Huntington
Lothrop Co
Mometer. T
Enner
Bismarck
Cheyenne
Detroit
el Paso
Lear
Eastport
Helena
Mont
Jacksonville
Fla
Vase Slear
Marquette
Mich
New Orleans
Salt Lake City
Cloudy
Washington, N.C
Humphreys
Maby Orsen
U. S. Army Cavalry
Manges J.K
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Corner William and John Sts
P of Price
English High School
Young's
Elizabeth Rowe
South Boston
Harrison Loring
First National Club
Women’s Union Hall
Boylston Street
Charles P. Lyford
Times
William L. Faxon
Club
Abby Morton Diaz
Curcaco
Lexington
Antico
S. A. Brown
Kalamazoo
Johnson *& CO
Mase
Leonard & CO
Turkey
Jerome
MacDonald
Washington Street
County of
Linden Park
Clay Street
Elmwood Street
Roxbury
Winnifred Looby
Mary Condon
John H. Burke
City OF
Thomas L. Livermore
Isaac Fenno
Francis A. Walker
Board of Park Commissioners of the City of
Laura E. Tay
Thomas L. Coles
Brookline Land Company
Equitable Building
O’cay
Lfred D. Chandler
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