Weavers Prepare To Pay Strike Wages
The Cabot Mill at Brunswick Maine closed due to worker desertion in sympathy with the strike. Massachusetts politics heat up as labor bills seek a 55 hour week and probes into textile conditions. Dingley defends Southern overproduction while Southern lawmakers push tariff shields. Weavers' Protective Association prepares bank notices to guard strike wage payments.
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Weather Outlook For Boston And Nearby Friday
Fair colder weather with light rain in the early morning followed by fair skies. Winds will be westerly on the coast. The local forecast for Boston and vicinity predicts fair weather, colder Friday night, with westerly winds.
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Rhode Island
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Council votes for special election to end board deadlock
The Common Council moved to force a special election for a thirteenth Alder to chair the Board of Aldermen, with a petition to be presented to the General Court by the Mayor, President Connolly and eight council members. Republicans opposed, vote recorded against, petition later filed for reconsideration.
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City Aldermen Deadlock Sparks Anti-Deadlock Bill Push
Legislation proposed by Senator Towle to curb Boston board deadlock would grant the longest serving member chair and full powers until a permanent chair is chosen. City officials express mixed views with Alderman Presho backing retroactive effect and others opposing rapid passage.
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Boston
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Dyar
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Ceary
Cleary
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Aldermen Fail to Break Deadlock in Special Session
The Board of Aldermen met in a special session but failed to resolve the stalemate over the sewer department payroll and a special election. A 6 to 6 tie stymied elections for permanent chairman and a subsequent ballot. Adjournment set for Monday evening with talk of future organization and possible arbitration.
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O’toole
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Lott
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Captain Richard Halley Dead in Edgartown at 69
Captain Richard Halley former whaler master and Dukes County legislator dies at 69 in Edgartown. He served as county commissioner and was known for local public service. The report notes his prior maritime career and political involvement.
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Richard Halley
Dukes County
Democratic Club marks tenth anniversary with Liberty and chorus
The Young Men's Democratic Club celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Reveler House with songs and speeches. Ex-Mayor Quincy and Judge Corcoran spoke on democracy, local government, and unity while others sent regrets due to illness or prior engagements. About 140 guests attended as the club reflected on Massachusetts politics and the need for broader Democratic support.
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Mayor Quincys Rousing Reception
A speech at a Young Men's Democratic Club dinner drew loud applause and three cheers for Mayor Quincy. He remarked on the sense of old times in political circles and acknowledged the familiar faces around the board.
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Young Men's Democratic Club
Daring Cambridge Highway Robbery Against Miss Galvin
Two men attempted an audacious street robbery in Cambridge targeting Miss Abbie Galvin near Concord avenue before 9 pm. Officer Lehy pursued the suspects after she cried out, but the pair vanished toward Philips place. Galvin was shaken but unharmed aside from fear.
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Waterhouse Street
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Gas leaks kill Dorchester coachman and hospitalize West End woman
A Dorchester coachman, William Beaudry, 20, died from leaking gas after nightly partial flames were extinguished and later renewed. Laura McDonald, 45, of West End, remained unconscious at City Hospital, with doctors hopeful for recovery. Police and Medical Examiner Draper investigate the accidental poisoning.
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City Hospital
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Somerset Street
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E. P. Wheeler
Melville Avenue
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Draper
Thompson
Duchess era funeral scene at Whippingham Church
Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice attend the annual commemoration of Prince Henry of Battenburg who died of fever at sea in 1896. The ceremony at Whippingham Church features the Battenburg sarcophagus covered with wreaths and prominent royal attendees.
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Isle of Wight
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Green Goods Man George Morris Arrested in Port Chester
George Morris, described as a notorious green goods man, was arrested in Port Chester, N Y. Anthony Comstock claims Morris agreed to sell him $13 000 worth of counterfeit securities for $1 000. The arrest is said to be only preliminary to the capture of several other alleged con men operating with headquarters at Stamford Conn and extending through New England.
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George Morris
Port Chester
N. Y
Morris
Anthony Comstock
Stamford
Three Students Expelled at Western Theological Seminary
In Pittsburgh area, Western Theological Seminary of Allegheny City expelled three students and suspended seven for unministerial conduct after an investigation. One student was recalled from Princeton for further inquiry. Names and charges are not released.
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Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny City
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