Bodies recovered as Alabama mine disaster toll rises
At 8 o'clock tonight 75 bodies had been recovered from the Virginia mine after Monday's explosion. Funerals will be held in Bessemer Virginia City Pratt City and Ensley. Rescue teams and morgues are established as authorities and communities mobilize aid for victims' families.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Bessemer
Virginia City
Pratt City
Ensley
Birmingham Commercial Club
800 DANCE At HATTERS BALL Ninth annual union social at Odd Fellows Hall
The ninth annual ball of the United Hatters of America drew about 400 couples last night at Odd Fellows Hall. Ambrose Wixted led the grand march with Miss Anna Cronin, followed by noted couples and many leaders from city trade unions including Dennis Driscoll, Philip Sweet, Miss Anna Brown, and Gertrude Barnum among others.
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United Hatters of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ambrose Wixted
Anna Cronin
John M. Duffy
Anna Fitzpatrick
Edward Barron
M. Burns
Frank Duffy
Alice Flynn
Dennis D. Dr
Surprise party at East Boston home honors Mrs Samuel Cohen
Friends including about 100 guests gathered at 231 Chelsea Street East Boston last night to surprise Mrs Samuel Cohen. They presented her with a china breakfast set a circle of gold and a set of silver knives forks and spoons.
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Samuel Cohen
Chelsea Street
Boston
Beath Beef Trust Faces Retailers in Boston Prices
Boston retailers confront the beef trust over high prices. The trust fixes prices for New England and blocks competition by controlling slaughtering, refrigerating cars, and railroad tolls. Retailers fear retaliation if they protest while noting trust stores undercut wholesale prices on Saturdays.
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Boston
Beef Trust
Trust
St Alphonsus Athleti Meet Upsets and Relay Efforts at BC Gym
The St. Alphonsus Athletic Association hosted its annual indoor meet at Boston College gym. C D Dalton won the 25 yard dash ahead of Billy Eaton who slipped at the start. St Alphonsus near record in relay. various event winners listed with times and placements.
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St. Alphonsus Athletic Association
Boston College
Billy Eaton
C. D. Dalton
St. Alphonsus
Roxbury
B. C
D. Dalton
W. D. Eaton
F. Kulberg
L. K. Mather
G. Libbey
St. Alphonsus Association
G. H. Staples
Dedham H. S
Herone Rogers
Dedham H
F. 8. Sheehan
St. Alphonsus A. A
Thomas J. Flynn
James J. Lee
Somerville
F. J. Haarer
W. H. Meier
Alphonsus A. A
M. Ss
Garfield Delays Beef Trust Report As Oil Inquiry Looms
Washington Feb 22 Commissioner Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations has not completed his beef trust report Five chapters are done but detailed figures remain. Inspectors are finishing the data and Garfield is expected to have the material next week The Moody department has ordered a special federal grand jury to probe the beef trust based on Garfield's findings and the president will receive the report to aid an oil trust inquiry Garfield plans the oil inquiry for next week and outlines the work ahead.
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Washington
Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Beef Trust
Moody
Department of Justice
Oil Trust
Har rigan and Kirke duel ends in draw in Portland bout
Eddie Harrigan of Portland and Mike Kirke of Bangor fought 12 rounds to a draw at the Pastime Athletic Club in Portland.
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Portland
Eddie Harrigan
Mike Kirke
Bangor
Pastime Athletic Club
Celtic Badger Dominates Boston Dog Show Crowd
At Mechanics' building the dog show drew a holiday crowd amid revelry for Celtic Badger. Spectators ranged from toy dog fans to society members as 3000 watched judging of toy, bulldog, Great Dane and giant breeds. Owner Father OGorman praised the champion.
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Celtic Badger
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
Father O'Gorman
Father O’gorman
International Checker Match Set For March 14
Arrangements are in place for an international checker match to be played in this city on March 14. Teams from Great Britain and the United States will compete, organized by the New England Checker Association and the Boston Checker Club. British players include Richard Jordan and James Ferrie. American players include Charles Barker and A J Heffner.
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Great Britain
United States
New England Checker Association
Boston Checker Club
Richard Jordan
Robert Stewart
James Ferrie
George Buchanan
James Searight
Alfred Jordan
W. Gardner
F. Teasheleit
W. Halliwell
A. Hynd
Boston Checkers Team Clinches Win Over New England
The New England Checker Association match at the American House ended Boston 165 to 100 with 108 drawn. Officers elected: President Dr Edward Hamm of Chelsea. Vice President E B Haines Cottage City. Secretary Michael J Dowd Lowell. Treasurer George H Dean Boston. An evening exhibition featured experts Heffner Barker Dearborn and Grover.
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New England Checker Association
American House
New
F. A. Fitzpatrick
Samuel Grover
Charles Abel
J. J. Lannon
Boston
Edward Hamm
Chelsea
W. G. Hill
Manchester
N. H
A. J. Kirby
Grafton
Mass
Ernest Williams
Providence
R. I
Heffner
Barker
Dearborn
Grover
Dorchester A A Falls to Danvers A A at Draper Hall
Dorchester A A was defeated 56 to 18 by Danvers A A at Draper Hall Dorchester. Danvers sped past the hosts as Corbett scored 17 field goals helping secure the lopsided win.
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Dorchester A. A
Danvers A. A
Draper Hall
Dorchester
Corbett
Danvers
Mass Meeting Of East Boston Teamsters Draws 400
The Team Drivers' District Council of Boston held a large mass meeting at Carpenters Hall East Boston with 400 local teamsters in attendance. Speakers included James R. Crozier Peter H. McNealley Frank K. Fall Daniel Tobin and several union leaders from Boston and surrounding districts. The event focused on trade unionism and uniting teamsters across Greater Boston.
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Boston
Carpenters’ Hall
East
Greater
James R. Crozier
A. F. of L
Peter H. McNealley
Teamdrivers’ Council
Frank K. Fall
New England
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Daniel F. Tobin
Boston Teamdrivers’ Union
Charles Connors
Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union
James Delorie
Lumber and Box Teamsters’ and Handlers’ Union
Patrick A. Daly
Carriage and Cabdrivers’ Union
Jeremiah A. Murray
Teamdrivers’ Union
John A. McGonigle
East Boston
Wage-Earner Proposes Three Dollars a Day for All
Henry Abrahams of the Boston Central Labor Union urges a minimum wage of 3 dollars daily for workers to support families. He backs universal eight hour day and Saturday half holiday as unions highlight labor gains. Local officials including Patrick A. Mullen and James Curley speak as other union members and entertainers attend.
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Fair
Land
Ours
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston Water Works Department Employees’ Union
Concord Hall
City of
Democratic City Committee
Frank J. Linehan
James M. Curley
Patrick A. Mullen
Edward Ashman
Joseph Flynn
George Perkins
Tremont Quartet
James McCaffrey
Thomas Toland
Patrick Gateley
Patrick Feeney
James F. Burke
John Lane
Thomas Gorman
William Carr
Betrothal of Louis Herman to Miss Fannie Swartz
Large turnout of about 350 friends gathered at 34 McLean Street for the betrothal of Louis A. Herman to Miss Fannie M. Swartz. Telegrams of congratulations arrived from New York Chicago Baltimore and Montreal. Hosts included Dr. and Mrs. Holzman Dr. Gwinn Dr. Kearney and others with a collation and entertainment. A pair of solid silver candelabra from Souther Brewery was among the gifts.
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Louis A. Herman
Fannie M. Swartz
McLean Street
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Montreal
Joseph Holzman
R. C. Gwinn
J. P. Kearney
J. C. Souther
R. L. Walsh
Mr. Myer
Moses Laurie
Barney Leavitt
McGrath
Katherine McGrath
Souther Brewery
Jamaica Plain Man Falls From Brighton Building
While at work on a new building on Hobson street Brighton yesterday morning William Sullivan aged 34 of 3 Mozart street Jamaica Plain fell to the ground suffering concussion of the brain and contusions of the right hip He was removed to his home after treatment by Dr Ripley.
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Hobson Street
Brighton
William Sullivan
Mozart Street
Jamaica Plain
Ripley
Team Drivers Elect Trades Council Delegates
President Peter H McNealley reported that affiliated bodies have grown since the organizing campaign began. Delegates approved the constitution for the United Building Trades Council and voted to affiliate. Elected as delegates to the council were Frank K Fall, Peter H McNealley, James F Duffy, Daniel F Tobin, Michael J Sheehan, John A McGonigle, Peter J Donaghue.
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Peter H. McNealley
Team Drivers’ District Council
New United Building Trades Council
Frank K Fall
James F. Duffy
Daniel F. Tobin
Michael J. Sheehan
John A. McGonigle
Peter J. Donaghue
Semi annual clearance closes at T H Lane Co
The T H Lane company at 884 Washington Street ends its semi annual stock clearance. After weeks of discounting neckwear gloves shirts underwear pajamas rain coats and vests to make room for spring stock, shoppers can still find bargains on high grade furnishings and enjoy courteous service.
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T. H. Lane Company
Washington Street
Stairbuilders' Smoke Talk at Carpenters' Hall
The Stairbuilders Union 1573 held a smoke talk in Carpenters' Hall on Washington Street. Speakers included President Trude John E Potts Daniel H Deegan James Bresnahan James Eaton and J C Cowper detailing union concerns and Dorchester Carpente rs union involvement.
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New Haven
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Sunday Post
Henry Hutt
Boston Checker
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Louis Herman
Fannie Swartz
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