Lynn Strike Looms Across Major Shoe Factories
In Lynn, January 15, Knights of Labor order a strike by about 200 cutters in eight large factories tomorrow morning. The Boot and Shoe Workers' Union backs the strike while manufacturers stand with the union, prompting a mass labor confrontation across the city and potential broader impact statewide.
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Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Cutters’ Union
Lynn
Knights of Labor
Boot
Watson Shoe Company
George E. Nicholson & Co
D. A. Donovan & Co
Harney Bros
Walton & Logan
Morse & Logan
Arthur E. Gloyd
George W.herrick & Co
Thomas Corcoran & Co
Walter H. Tuttle
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Rochester
New York
Massachusetts
Haverhill
Brockton
Cuba Big Brother cigar pitched as gentlemanly smoke
An advertisement extols the Cuba Big Brother as a refined, inexpensive cigar. The copy stresses its affordability at a dime per pack, its ample size, and the same quality tobacco used in pricier, larger cigars.
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Cuba
Black and White Real Thing in Scotch Whisky
A brisk trade note promotes Black and White as the best whisky of its kind, highlighting its popularity and quality in a concise pitch for readers seeking a reliable scotch.
Aged Mother Seeks to Save Daughter in Fatal Fire
In Woburn on January 15 Mrs. Mary Maloney, 66, was burned to death while her mother Mrs. Patrick Haverty, 96, suffered serious burns trying to rescue her. Mrs. James Brows, a Black aid, tore burning garments from Haverty and saved the elder woman as Maloney died on the porch. Haverty survived with burns to hands and face, not expected to be fatal. Maloney leaves 12 children.
First Day of Free Coal Brings Big Cargoes
The President signed a tariff repeal on coal and thousands of tons arrived at the harbor soon after. Delays due to storms saved owners money, with 25 995 tons foreign and 15 034 domestic on yesterday’s arrivals. Demurrage coal sits in the lower harbor while upper harbor stays uncluttered as demand boosts water rates. The coal boom lifts English mine prices by 12 cents per ton.
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Boston
New England
England
Wales
Nova Scotia
Custom House
President Roads
Vine Harbor
Roaus
Consuelo
Hull
Metropolitan Coal Company
Allan Line
Mystic Wharf
Miramar
Murrell Coal Company
Pharsalia
Liverpool
Egda
Sydney
Cape Breton
Hathor
Lord
Dufferin
Cardiff
Puestfeld
New York
Tillman Kinship Rivalry Turns Fatal in Columbia
N G Gonzales editor of the State newspaper lies critically wounded in Columbia Hospital after James H Tillman Lieutenant Governor shoots him on Main and Gervais streets. The motive follows sharp editorial attacks during the 1902 primary and Tillman’s public feud with Gonzales over Tillman’s gubernatorial bid.
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Columbia
S. C
N. G. Gonzales
South
Columbia Hospital
James H. Tillman
South Carolina
Jim Tillman
State
Boland
Tillman
Gonzales
the State
Senate
State House
Hallbird
Beaufort
Brown
Darlington
Wyatt Aiken
Dominick
Main
Gervais
Mr. Tillman
Mr Gonzales
United States
B. R. Tillman
McLaurin
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
Senator Tillman
Jenkins
German Cruiser Vineta Firing On Fort LaVigia
Jan 15 Puerto Cabello report says the German cruiser Vineta fired a shell at LaVigia fort at sunset. The shell exploded without causing damage after being believed to strike the fort crowning the hills near the port.
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Puerto Cabello
Vineta
LaVigia
Chelsea church music room fire ended by department
A fire in the Walnut Street Methodist Episcopal Church music room was extinguished by Chelsea fire department last night. The blaze was set by an unknown person and discovered by the janitor who heard noises in the building. Damage estimated at 50.
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Chelsea
Walnut Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston Area Weather Forecast For Friday And Saturday
The forecast covers Boston and nearby areas with fresh north or northeast winds. Expect cool temperatures with periods of cloudy skies and a chance of light rain or showers, mainly Friday night into Saturday morning. Highs near mid 40s, lows in the mid 30s.
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Boston
Vicinity
NOT A PATENT MEDICINE
Father John's Medicine is promoted as curing colds and throat and lung troubles in a dated ad style, presenting a bold claim about universal remedy efficacy without scientific backing.
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Father John
Indictments for Manslaughter Against Madden and Kelly
In Pittsfield on January 15 the grand jury indicted Euclid Madden and James T. Kelly over the August electric car crash that killed Secret Service Agent William Craig while President Roosevelt rode. Madden and Kelly pleaded not guilty as the trial set to begin next Wednesday.
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Pittsfield
Euclid Madden
James T. Kelly
Preside Roosevelt
Secret Service
William Craig
Madden
Boston & Maine's coal bill takes jump
The Boston and Maine Railroad told Judge Sheldon in Superior Court that coal costs rose by 240000 for November and December compared with the same period last year. Acton selectmen petitioned commissioners to study abolishing two grade crossings, but the road argued against extra expense now.
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Boston & Maine
Sheldon
Superior Court
Acton
Somerville to Consider Coal Shortage
Somerville Aldermen discussed the coal shortage with two petitions for a municipal coal yard and for a citizen meeting. They seek Massachusetts action to memorialize Congress to nationalize anthracite mines and authorize fuel yards to sell fuel without monopoly. An order setting a meeting for Tuesday Jan. 20 at Union Hall was adopted.
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Somerville
General Court of Massachusetts
Congress
Union Hall
Coal Orders in Hazleton Region Declined by Lehigh Valley
In Wilkes Barre, Jan 15, demand for coal in the Hazleton region has surged so high that Lehigh Valley Coal Company, stocked with orders, will not accept new orders until existing ones are fulfilled. Agents estimate it will take three to four weeks to complete current orders.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
President signs bill suspending coal duty in new law
Washington January 15 The president has signed a measure that suspends the tariff on coal. The act takes effect immediately and shifts pricing and policy expectations across the energy sector. The decision aims to ease fuel costs for consumers and industries.
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Washington
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Agent Snow
Wobu
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Serene Ee
Kelly
Coal Bill
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