New England cotton mills cut wages affecting over half a million
Labor leaders and mill men in New England report January wage cuts will impact more than 500000 people directly or indirectly. Fall River Lowell and other cities post notices of reductions 10 to 19 percent. Providence agents say reductions may extend to 100000 spindles and 30000 to 35000 operatives across multiple mills in Rhode Island Connecticut and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New Bedford
Rhode Island
Fall River
Lowell
Manchester
Salem
Sun
Ovidence, R. L
Lonsdale Company
Mancial
W. Danielson
Quinnebaug
Lockwood Manufacturing
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Providence
Art Knight
Messrs
Goddard
Commonwealth
Social Manufacturing Company
Oonsocket
Manville Company
Manville
Goddard Mills
Lonsdale Comny
Ashton and Lonsdale
R. I
Ley Company
Berkeley
Kstone Company
Blackstone
Mass
Pe Company
B. & R. Knight Company
New Bedford Mills Admit 10 Percent Wage Cut Plan
New Bedford mill treasurers announced a 10 percent pay reduction effective January 17, 1898 across major cloth mills including Wamsutta and Acushnet, affecting about 900 workers directly and roughly 30,000 residents indirectly. Yarn mills remain untouched, with 268000 spindles and 4080 hands in those facilities.
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New Bedford
Wamsutta
Potomska
Acushnet
Grinnell
Hathaway
Bristol
Dartmouth
Piercy
Whitman
Beacon
Bennett
Columbia
City
Moody Boynton lectures on transit plan for Boston streets
At Faneuil Hall Hon Moody Boynton argued for rapid bicycle train transit over streetcars. He claimed cheaper detailed routes through Dorchester to South Union Station, urged removal of poles and wires, and warned legislators to grant a city funded rail system. He offered $1000 to objectors and drew an all aye vote from attendees.
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Faneuil Hall
Moody Boynton
Poper
Boston
Stow
Dorchester
South Union Station
Chicago
San Francisco
Drummer Clark Seeks Diamond Stud After Barroom Fight
Alexander Brown, a New England railroad man, assaulted Frank B. Clark, a jolly drummer, during a New Year’s outing. Clark later paid Brown’s fine after Brown admitted the assault and denied the robbery, and Clark vows to recover his missing diamond stud.
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Alexander Brown
New England
Frank B. Clark
Clark
Brown
Hayward Place
Entangled Thief Foils Broad Street Robbery Attempt
In crowded Broadway cars on December 31 a pickpocket grabbed Philip Gross's watch and chain. The thief brandished a revolver, which failed to discharge, as police and conductor aided by two officers beat him. he was identified as George Donaldson, a printer, after being taken to the station.
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New York
Broadway
Philip Gross
George Donaldson
New Year Welcomed With Prayers and Merrymaking in Boston
The new year was greeted with prayer and mirth in Boston. Hymns and cake walks filled Music and Wells Memorial halls while dances erupted across the city. Horns and noisy instruments disturbed the early morning hours as watch services marked the occasion.
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Boston
Music and Wells Memorial Halls
New Year Watchnight Services Across Boston Churches
Thousands gathered as midnight bells rang in 1898 with hymn singing and prayers. Churches from Tremont Temple to Park Street held programs led by notable pastors, featuring sermons, vow exchanges, and candlelit vigils, while others observed Bible classes and social hours before or after midnight.
Boston S water supply shifts to state control
At midnight on New Year’s, Boston’s water system including Mystic Sudbury and Cochituate networks transfers from city to state oversight. The state values the taken property at 15.1 million dollars, with Fisher Hill and Brookline reservoirs staying under city control while distribution begins to Somerville Everett and Chelsea. The Nasher water details end abruptly in the record.
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Boston
Boston Water Systems
Mystic
Cedar Swamp
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Mystic Station
Cochituate
Somerville
Everett
Chelsea
Fisher Hill
Brookline
The Business Boom Under Tariff Era
The Boston custom house reported nearly 73000 in duties by yesterday, more than triple any single day under prior tariff law. December receipts will exceed the prior month by about 150000, signaling booming imports and hopeful revenue recovery across New England ports. The day marked the peak for customs under the new tariff regime, surpassing even the last surge of the previous period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Boston
New England
Custom House
New Year Greetings From Boston Postoffice Officials
Postmaster Thomas sent New Year greetings to the Boston postal district thanking clerks carriers and all employees for prompt cheerful service during the Christmas rush. Inspector George S Evans and his force received illuminated cards. Twenty five substitute carriers will join the regular force with most assigned to stations and about six to the central office.
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Thomas
Postoffice
Boston
George S. Evans
Post Office
Chicago
Queen's Honors List Reflects Broad Peerage Elevations
London reports the 1900 year end honors with an earldom for Baron Halsbury the lord chancellor. Peerages go to Sir William Wallace Hozier and Sir Horace Brand Townsend-Farquhar. Baronetages to Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Frederick Wigan and J John William Maclure. Knightages awarded to Hon G W Burton. Companion of the Bath honors Professor Darney Thompson and J Mcleavy Brown receives CMG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baron Halsbury
William Wallace Hozier
Lanarkshire
Horace_ Brand Townsend-Farquhar
West Marylebone
Saul Samuel
New South Wales
Frederick Wigan
Wigan & Co
J. John William Maclure
Southeast Lancashire
G. W. Burton
Ontario
Companion of the Bath
Darney Thompson
British Foreign Office
J. Mcleavy Brown
Seoul
Bunker Hill Guards Hold Second Annual Ball at Monument Hall
The Bunker Hill Guards in Charles Town hosted a grand ball at Monument Hall, Military Division 37 of A. O. H. More than 300 couples participated in the grand march led by Major John F. Galvin and Mrs. Galvin, with 200 uniformed members. The hall featured Stars and Stripes intertwined with Erin colors, supper served, and dancing into the New Year. numerous officers and guests attended as floor directors and escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill District
Bunker Hill Guards
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Military Division 37
Erin
John F. Galvin
Galvin
Miss Moran
J. L. Donovan
Callaghan
Patrick Brickley
Miss Sullivan
Patrick Goggin
Katie Collins
Thomas Wiles
Misa Wiles
Denis Flannagan
J. O’brien
Miss Herndon
John Dooley
Miss Powers
J. O'Neil
Miss Hayes
Cornelius Sullivan
J. J
Dames of Malta Ball At Paine Memorial Hall
The Ancient Dames of Malta held their first annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall last evening with about 800 couples in attendance. Alpha's Orchestra performed before a cotillion led by George E. Carr and Mrs A S Bliss, followed by EF Emerson and Miss B N Snow. At midnight sleigh bells signaled the new year as the party danced. Numerous distinguished guests attended, including Mr and Mrs George G Jones and Dr and Mrs W W Merrill.
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Ancient Dames of
Malta
Paine Memorial Hall
Alpha
George E. Carr
A. S. Bliss
EF. O. Emerson
B. N. Snow
Bella
George 8. Jones
W. W. Merrill
W. B. Rankin
George B. Carr
Georgie Reed
J. Treen
Edward Rose
L. A. Hanscom
Andrew H. Craig
George F. Currier
Mamie K. Drake
New Year Dance by 8S Peter and Paul Society
The New Year festival of the 8S Peter and Paul Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society was hosted last night at Odd Fellows Hall. A grand march at 9 led by J T Mahoney and partner opened an evening of supper and dancing until 2 AM with a New Year waltz and greetings among about ninety couples.
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Peter and Paul's
Foresters Gather for New Year Event Led by Gabrielsen
The ceremony was led by Christian Gabrielsen with Christenia Holm assisting. Thomas Peterson, the president, wished a happy new year as lights went out at midnight. Prominent Foresters from across the state attended, including David Sousin, William Powers, J. M. Parker, P. F. McCullough, and John J. Irish, with Mrs. Peterson of the Danish Sisterhood among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Gabrielsen
Christenia Holm
Charles Olboff
Thomas Peterson
The
Foresters
David Sousin
P. CR. Court
Alaska
William Powers
J. M. Parker
Star of Boston Court
Messrs
P. F. McCullough
John J. Irish
Cambridge
Mrs. Peterson
Social dance at Grand Army Hall East Boston
A social and dance hosted by Mrs. Chiverne occurred last evening at Grand Army Hall on Meridian Street in East Boston. The event was directed by Mr. T White with many attendees listed including Mrs. Chiverne's family and friends such as Miss Abbott Miss Wilson Mr. Smith and Mr. O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Walker
Sadie Nolan
Bertha
Emma
Ethel Chiverne
Beaton
Powers
G. Snow
Annie Walker
Mrs. Young
Miss Young
W. Doherty
Wilson
Katie Griffin
Katie Winterson
Forcite
Miss Forcite
Miss McNulty
Laurence
Donovan
Miss Sargent
Miss Martin
Dewey
Mr. Garland
Miss McCormick
Miss Cowin
T. Duganaw
Mr. Mcinnes
Henry White A
Miss White
Algonquin Club Holds Year End Celebration
An elaborate Algonquin Clubhouse celebration closed the old year with a strong programme of vocal and instrumental music and special artists from Keith's. A collation followed the event, described as one of the best in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin
Keith
Four Cambridge Watch Meetings Draw Large Crowds
Last night four watch meetings gathered in Cambridge with strong turnout at Epworth M. E. Church led by Rev. Charles F. Rice, Old Cambridge Baptist, Harvard Street M. E., St. Paul's A. M. E., led by Rev. J. W. Garden, Rev. George S. Kane, and Rev. Jesse Harroll officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Epworth M. E
Charles F. Rice
Old Cambridge Baptist
J. W. Garden
Harvard Street M. E
George S. Kane
St. Paul’s A. M. E
Jesse Harroll
Russians stage charity party for exiled revolutionists
A Russian community in the city held a party at Unity Hall 724 Washington street last evening to raise funds for exiled revolutionists. Performances included Russian solos by Miss Lizzie Fox Miss Vera Yachner and Mr SH Slukin with readings of original poems by Mr Alexander Kahn.
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Unity Hall
Washington Street
Lizzie Fox
Vera Yachner
SH. Slukin
Alexander Kahn
Hotel Copley Hosts Elegant Evening Buffet
Pro prietor Risteen converted his cafe into a reception space last night and offered a tempting spread including salmon Montpelier boned turkey on aspic ham glace lobster salad a la Copley chicken salad and ices for guests.
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Copley
Risteen
Strike Hits Boston Theatre Over Unions and Manager
Striking stage employees at the Park and Boston Theatres refused to work after a dispute with manager Tompkins spanning over a year. A joint effort with the Typographical Union to hold a concert for unemployed printers failed, leading to the strike. The case will be reviewed by the Central Labor Union after weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Park and Boston Theatres
the Boston
Frompkins
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Boston Wapoyees
Comedy of Toys at Bijou Opera House for Dorchester home
A charity performance titled Comedy of Toys by Charles Barnard was staged at the Bijou Opera House to benefit the Free Home for Consumptives in Dorchester. Queenie Campbell led as Katy with Louise McCarthy as Bibi, the toyman's daughter, and John F. Emery as the toyman. The show featured dolls in elaborate costumes, strong amateur work, and impressive mechanical effects drawing enthusiastic applause and a likely handsome net profit.
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Bibi
Bijou
Free Home For Consumptives
Dorchester
Charles Barnard
Queenie Campbell
Katy
Louise McCarthy
John B. F. Emery
Dissatisfaction With Lady Henry Somerset at WCTU Chosen
Toronto reports The Mail Empire notes rising dissatisfaction after Lady Henry Somerset's re election as vice president of the World W C T U. Following the resignations of Jessie Butler and Mrs. Cole, a Montreal union vote condemns the world executive. Mrs L M Noyes urges Canadian women to sever ties with those advocating compromise with sin.
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Toronto
Mail Empire
Henry Somerset
Purity Department
Josephine Butler
Cole
Dominion
Montreal
L. M. Noyes
Lady Somerset
Tragic Train Death In Baker Park Area
Charles J. Blaney 62, married, of 30 Baker Park off East Cottage street, was killed last evening while waiting on the New England railroad tracks near his home. He was struck by the Kneeland street line train departing at 6:42, his body projected about fifty feet. The body was taken to City Hospital morgue for examination by Medical Examiner Draper.
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Charles J. Blaney
Baker Park
East Cottage Street
New England Railroad
Blaney
Kneeland Street
City Hospital
Draper
Weiser Davis Event Promises Temple Appearance
Weiser Davis, known as the late Btoody and Sankey, is set to begin an event in People’s Temple tomorrow evening. The obscure prompt hints at a blended schedule and a focus on prominent figures connected to the temple and past associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser Davis
Btoody and Sankey
People's Temple
John Bryant Dead Charlestown Assessor Helper Dies
John Bryant a long time Charlestown resident and former assistant assessor died at 170 Bunker Hill Street after a ten day illness from enlargement of the heart. Born July 7, 1810, he served in Company E, Forty-fourth Massachusetts and was active in local politics. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at his home with Abraham Linggin Post 112 G. A. R. conducting.
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John Bryant
Charlestown
Rolding
Ward 6
Bunker Hill Street
Mr. Bryant
Hanover Street
North End
Lagrange
Abraham Linggin Post 112
Sunday Religious Services Across Boston Churches
A wide list of Sunday services across Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and SpirituaI churches. Includes mornings, afternoons, and evening programs with pastors, special speakers, choir offerings, communion, Sunday schools, revival meetings, and New Year services at venues such as First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue Wood, Tremont Temple, Park Street Church, Old South Church, Berkeley Temple, People’s Temple, Tremont Temple M E, Noxbury Presbyterian, First Presbyterian Columbus Ave, Parker Memorial, Gospel of Spirit Return Society, Boston SpirituaI Temple, and Union Religious Meetings. Names include Rev Nathaniel Wood, Rev M R Deming, Rev Henry Varley, Rev Dr Brady, Rev John D Pickles, Rev Scott Hershey, and others. events feature special music, organ recitals, and youth gatherings.
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Christ Church
Salem Street
Charles Jewell
Tremont Temple
Lorimer
Lorimer Hall
Barnes
Deming
H. A. Mabie
Park Street Church
Henry Varley
John McElwain
Clarendon Street Church
G. C. Needham
F. L. Chapelle
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
Walter Calley
M. E
Temple Street
Perin
M. J. Montague
Ebenezer Baptist Church
West Springfield Street
Isaac Allen
Charles Street
D. P. Roberts
Grace Temple Baptist Church
Revere Street M. E
Messrs. Banks
Lucas
Twelfth Baptist Society
A. W. Adams
S. F. Dickson
Russell Street
P. Spreng
Evangelical Messenger of
Cleveland
J. N. Short
Cambridge
Joshua Gill
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Donizetti
Miss Westerwell
McCannon
Herrick
Lon F. Brine
Thomas Magennis
St. Thomas's Church
Jamaica Plain
Whiting
Y First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Nathan BE
Wood
D. D
Ashman Brass
Sargent
M. R. Deming
Cordia'ly
Park Street
Evangelistic Association of New England
Union Bible
International Sunday
Smith Baker
Boston
Old South Church
Third Church
George A. Gordon
Berkeley Temple
Charles A. Dickinson
Emerson College
Christian Endeavor
Marie Kanla Stone
Dr. Dickinson
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Grace Weise
Davis
Lady Moody and Sankey
Gipsy Smith
Moody
Sankey
Whitney
Grace Carter
Temple
Grace Weiser Davis
Dr. Brady
Tremont Street
Concord and
Tremont Streets
John D. Pickles
Epworth League
H. C. McBride
New York
Noxbury Presbyterian Church
Warren and
Woodbine Streets
J. Dunlop
First Presbyterian Church
Berkeley Streets
Scott F. Hershey
Unitarian
Parker Memorial
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Berkeley
Appleton Streets
BE. Hale
Mabelle Monaghan
Eben H. Bailey
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Appleton Hall
Appleton Street
Paine Memorial
RE. D. Concannon
William W. Reed
M. R. Goff
Margaret L. Shepherd
Amos Court
Bristol
Eng
Paine Memorial Hall
People’s Temple
Tillman B Johnson
Lynn
America
Johnson
UNION
Benjamin Fay Mills
Music Hall
Theodore Gordon
Jerusalem
Gallia
Gounod
Viola Campbell Waterhouse
Simper
Potter
Watson
Ford
Mendelssohn
Association Hall
Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston
Hospitaller
Sunday Institute
Park Square
Latham
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Christ
Reverend Benjamin Fay Mills to preach Sundays at Music Hall
The committee announces arrangements with Rev. Benjamin Fay Mills to preach each Sunday evening at 7 15 at Music Hall until May. The public is cordially invited and admission is free. Also advertised is a talk on the medical cure of the heart by former patients of the B B PF Club in the hall adjoining the Washington Sanitarium at 404 Washington Bacon Mansion.
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Benjamin Fay Mills
Music Hall
Pai Harit J
B. B. of PF. Club
We Wa'acon Nalon Sanitarium
Waahingter Bacon Mansion
Dtelephoer BO
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