Burning Schooner Leona Ashore Battled By Crew For Life
In dense fog off Rain Island Maine the Leona of Rockland laden with lime burned and, after three hours in a small boat, Captain T T Whitten and crew Walter Harriman William Mullen and an unnamed cook reached Cushing's Island exhausted with all belongings lost. The 33 year old 100 ton schooner struck before daybreak, seams opened, cargo bound for Boston ignited, and the wreck was utterly destroyed when reached by a tug.
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Portland
Leona
Rockland
T. T. Whitten
Walter Harriman
William Mullen
Cook
Rain Island
Cushing
Boston
Cushing’s Island
Parliament to Meet Feb 14 Signaled by King
London Jan 12 King Edward signed a proclamation at today’s privy council meeting convening Parliament for February 14. The action sets a definitive date for the legislature to reconvene addressing constitutional matters and state affairs.
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Parliament
London
Edward
the Privy Council
Bargain Prices on Boys Suits and Overcoats
A local retailer highlights remarkably good values with suits and overcoats offered at 3.75 each. The ad emphasizes affordable pricing and shopping for boys apparel in a department store setting.
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Fred’k Gray CO
Fall River Leaders Say Strike Not Yet Settled
Reports from Fall River on January 12 quote multiple officials. John Golden denies any settlement and urges cautious official confirmation while supporting honorable resolution. Nathaniel Borden and Hibbard insist no settlement exists and criticize speculative reports in Boston papers.
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Fall River
Boston
Douglas
Unions Praise Governor Douglas Over Fall River Strike
Boston trade unionists applaud Governor Douglas move to end the Fall River textile strike. Thousands of Boston workers donate to support the strikers and maintain weekly contributions. Union leaders cite arbitration, justice, and humanitarian influence as key factors in a potential settlement.
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Douglas
Fall River
Boston
John F. Kennedy
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Boston Post
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
John E. Potts
Carpenters’ Union 38
Fall River Business Men Appeal To Legislature
Fall River officials and business leaders urge Massachusetts lawmakers to settle the 25 week industrial strike. A draft letter to Governor Douglas asks for prompt steps to end the conflict and restore business, with a plan for union secretaries to negotiate.
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Fall River
Spinners’ Hall
Douglas
Massachusetts
Labor unions deny Fall River strike end report
The Fall River strike was not settled, said Joseph G. Jackson, textile leader, at a State Branch A F of L meeting. The executive board instructed Secretary-Treasurer Dennis D. Driscoll to issue a circular to 16 unions urging continued assessments to aid the strikers.
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Dennis D. Driscoll
State Branch
A. F. of L
Douglas
Fall River
Joseph G. Jackson
Council Again Denies Million Dollar Sewage Loan Bill
The Boston Common Council rejected a $1,000,000 sewer works loan by a 47 to 20 vote, short of the 50 votes needed. Four Republicans joined Democrats in favor. several Democrats and Republicans were absent. An alternate $1,000,001 sewer appropriation was proposed but questioned for legality. Other orders included bonds for areaways, bells on holidays, and a $100,000 Franklin Park menagerie proposal.
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Common Council
Boston
Nichols
McKnight and Warner
Webster
Bell
Macksey
Collins
Maguire
Foley
Donnelley
Hughes
Noonan
Mancovitz
Dolan
Board of Aldermen
Board of Election Commissioners
McKnight
Franklin Park
Committee On Finance
Fairbanks and Hay Discuss Reciprocity
Washington January 12 Senator Fairbanks and Secretary Hay held a lengthy conference on Canadian reciprocity and other Joint High Commission items. Fairbanks said reassembly of the Joint High Commission would be considered after Canadian Parliament prorogation and would rest in abeyance until then.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Hay
Joint High Commission
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Ram Island
Washington and Brattle Streets
John Golden
United Textile Workers
of America
Nathaniel B. Borden
Manufacturers’ Association
Tansey
Hibbard
Henry Sterling
Boston Typographical Union 13
Arkwright Club
Oxford
Me Sey
Kane
Prige
Washington & Hanover Sts
Council
Whelton
Franklin Park Menagerie
S. A. Isaacson & CO
Toe Outfitters and Clothiers
Washington St
Haymarket Square
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