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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1891

Page

5

Tenements for Laboring People at Providence Project

Dr Chase Wiggin leaves 16500 to relatives and institutions as the nucleus of a 500000 fund to build tenements in Providence rented to laboring people. Income from the buildings would aid in hiring more city school teachers if the city cooperates by providing rooms. He also bequeaths 4000 to Meredith New Hampshire, 2000 to Dartmouth College, 2000 to Brown University, 4000 to the Rhode Island Medical Society, and 500 to New Hampshire state.

Providence Chase Wiggin Meredith N.H Dartmouth College Brown University Rhode Island Medical Society State of New Hampshire

American Syndicate Buys Spool and Shuttle Works

The American Bobbin and Shuttle Company has purchased the Woonsocket Spool and Bobbin Company works and the Gun & Brown Shuttle Company plant in Lawrence Massachusetts. Machinery will move to Lowell to form a new business center. William O Newton is surveying Durham Robbin and Shuttle in North Carolina and Kentucky Robbin and Shuttle in Louisville for amalgamation. Machinery and business from the added concerns will relocate to the Woonsocket plant, expanding its size.

Woonsocket, R. L American Bobbin and Shuttle Company Woonsocket Spool and Bobbin Company Gun & Brown Shuttle Company Union Shuttle Company Lawrence Mass Lowell William O. Newton North Carolina Durham Robbin & Shuttle Company American Company Louisville Kentucky Robbin & Shuttle Company American Woonsocket

Concessions Repudiated by Pennsylvania Railroad Group

In Pitrssure Pennsylviana the grievance committee rejected concessions offered by the Pennsylvania Company. If General Manager Wood’s intentions are final, President Roberts will be telegraphed to confer with railroaders’ grand officers. A strike is hinted but not considered likely.

Pitrssure Penn Pennsylvania Company Wood Roberts

English firms to shift plush manufacture to United States

In Manchester England on February 27 reports confirm Sir Titus Salt's Son Co will start plush production in the United States. A New York cable asks for silk yarn prices for the Bridgeport Connecticut mill. Hind of Bradford has moved plush work to America, and other firms trim output, leaving operatives with reduced work.

Mancheestrer Eng Titus Salt United States New York Bridgeport Conn Hind Bradford

English Factory Reform Moves to Committee

In the House of Commons on February 27, Mr Henry Matthews moved the second reading of a factories bill to improve ventilation, prevent overcrowding, cap the working day at twelve hours with meals, and allow inspectors to call in surgeons to judge child fitness. Sidney Buxton urged practical effectiveness. Sir Henry James urged extension in committee. The bill passed the second reading and was referred to the Committee on Trades.

London House of Commons Henry Matthews Home Department Sidney C. Buxton Henry James Committee On

Quelled Fight Between Federation and Union Dock Laborers

London dated report says a clash at Tilbury docks opposite Gravesend was quelled by police after the federation and union laborers fought. MP Furness won leaders’ approval of terms of a compromise to submit to the Shipping Federation. Aberdeen reports all dock laborers struck and rioting anticipated as police faced repeated charges.

London Federation Tilbury Docks Gravesend Furness M P Shipping Federation Aberdeen

The Electrotypers Strike Deepens as Jobs Move

The Electrotypers claim employers are sending work to Hartford and New York, keeping up pressure while workers resist surrender. Employers counter that operations continue normally as the strike stalls progress, with no immediate change in the case.

Hartford New York

Close of the New England Light Brahma Club Show at Faneuil Hall

The final day attracted many poultry enthusiasts as the New England Light Brahma Club exhibition closed at 9 pm. Judges awarded prizes across classes led by George W. Fletcher and G V Fletcher with multiple exhibitors from Belmont Brighton Waltham and Boston area towns securing top placings in cockerels pullets and collection categories. A silver cup premium for best male and four females went to George V. Fletcher.

Enland Light Brahma Club Faneuil Hall Alens George W. Fletcher Belmont Charles A. Wheeler Brighton J. W. Siaw Brockton E. G C. Kenton Waverly W. Ellery Bneht G. V. Fletcher J. W. Shaw C. A. Wheeler George Davis H. H. Bamford A. B. Yeaton Stoneham G.C. Buckman E. A. Holbrook W. H. Wilson Larner & Elliott Westbridgewater George V. Fieicher

HIS MOST FAITHFUL MOURNER

A Skye terrier named Dick mourns his master George Cunniff who died at the St George Hotel. Dick waits daily at Clinton street store windows for his absent owner, eats little, and pines at the hotel door, hoping for a return that never comes.

George Cunnis St. George Hotel Brook Inn Little Dick No. 16 Clinton Street Orly Mr. Canniff St. George

Republican League Convention Call for Cincinnati 1891

Call issued to Republican state leagues and delegates. National League Executive Committee directs the fourth annual convention of the Republican League of the United States to convene in Cincinnati Ohio at noon on April 21 1891 with reports of officers election of officers and executive committee members designation of the next meeting place and other business. Delegates entitled to one vote each. states to elect alternates. circular information to follow from national headquarters. Also notes a funeral incident in South Hingham Massachusetts where Rev Charles T Billings fainted and a bank director Edmund Hersey finished the service.

New York Republican State Leagues of the United States National Convention National League Convention Nashville Tenn Republican League of the United States Cincinnati League National League National Organization Joan M. T'hurston Andrew B. Hillmparsy Hingham William C. Wilder South Hingham Wilder Charles T. Billings Unitarian Church Edmund Hersey Hingham Nationa Bank

Marriages Folio: Hyndman Smith Lucas Healey Newell Spear

In this city on Feb 25 and Feb 24 clergy performed multiple marriages. George C Hyndman wed Ada E Smith. George KE Lucas of Boston married Grace W Healey of Brooklyn. Walter W Newell wed Minnie FB Spear. Floyd 8 Russell of Mystic Conn wed Mary J Hrost of Manchester NH. One ceremony took place in South Framingham.

Multiple Obituaries From Chelsea to Paris

A parade of death notices from Boston area cities lists William Ampton Hiram Blossom Mary Rock Henry Davenport Jessie Dodge Harriett Esty Martha Ferris Frederick Franks Edward Grant Lavinia Howard Elizabeth Judge Eleanor Kearns Edward Souchard Mary A Rowe Isaiah Shute Sarah Ann Wright Harriet Proctor Sara Boutwell Henderson Hills Eliza Winthrop. Notices include ages, wives or widows, and funeral details, with locations in Chelsea Bedford Cambridgeport Charlestown Hingham Belmont and Paris.

Bampton Chelsea William Ampton Blossom Hiram A. Blossom Rock North Cambridge Mary William A. Rock Clark Bedford Hiram Clark Davenport Pembroke Henry A. Davenport P Dodge Topsheld Mass Jessie Dodge William Ladd Ldue Esty Newton Harriett Amos Esty Ferris Iais Washington Street Somerville Martha J. Ferris Franks Frederick Franks Grani Edward H. Grant Howard Brockton Lavinia T. Howard Thomas J. Howard Elizabeth Henry Judge Kerns Groton Eleanor F John B. Kearns Pelteres Cambridgeport Edward Souchard Helen M Charies J. Peters Rowe Charlestown Mary A Catherine George Rowe Shute South Hingham Isaiah Shute Hingham Sarah Ann George Wright Proctor Boston Harriet S. Proctor John C. Proctor Brimmer Street Boutwell—I Belmont Sara A. Boutwell Roland H. Bout- Well George F. Blake Clark Street Hill Henerson Inches Caroline Inches Adams Sherman Hill Winthrop Paris France Eliza Ann Coles Benjamin Robert Winthrop New York

Massachusetts hearing on corporate law amendments set

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notes a hearing by the Committee on Mercantile Affairs on March 4 at 10 o'clock in State House room 5. Topics include delaying periods for incorporators, par value of shares, prepayment of capital, and stockholder liability limits under chapters 106 and 106 of the public statutes. Charles Haggerty chairs. Geo N Swallow is clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House Hoston Committee On Mercantile Affairs Charles Haggerty Geo. N. Swallow Slate House Boston Senate Committee On the Judiciary Senate M. Alfred, Pinkerton B.marvin Fernald Alice Walker Alfred Pinkerton B. Marvin Fernald Roint No. 2 Senate Committee On P. Marvin Ferrald Bustos Chainman

Handy large type atlas praised for practicality

Its handy form large type frequent maps and flexible binding are among its meritorious points Nation No The best of the kind published Bulletin Philadelphia notes the atlas as a superior example with practical features and user friendly design.

Bulletin Phila

Miss Weber's Delicate Portraits Praised in Review

A Spectator lauds Miss Weber for painting characters with skill and delicacy. The book is described as a studious, interesting work reflecting careful storytelling and thoughtful craftsmanship.

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