Strike at Universal Rubber Works in Hoboken Arrest Sparks Walkout
About four hundred workers at the Universal Rubber Company plant in Hoboken walked out after foreman Charles McCafferty was arrested over disputed department transfers. He tore rubber patterns, and General Superintendent Thendorf ordered his arrest. McCafferty appeared before Recorder McDonough and was released on his own recognizance.
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Jersey City
N.J
Universal Rubber Company
Hoboken
Charles McCafferty
McCafferty
Thendorf
McDonough
Lynn’s Streets Blocked by Crowd at Sherry’s Shoe Works
About 3000 people gathered along Monroe street in Lynn on January 21 4 30 PM awaiting non union lasters at P P Sherry’s shoe manufactory. Police and detectives kept crowds apart as union leaders urged boycott while shady cooperative shop plans drew worker hostility. The forewoman noted abuse of owner and little current production. City Marshal ordered removal of a street banner used by Sherry.
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Lynn
Jan
Sprcrau
Monroe Street
P. P. Sherry
Lasters
Sherry
Sherr
Masters’ Union
Neal
Weather Indications For New England And Maine
For 24 hours starting 7 am Saturday January 22, winds begin northeasterly in Maine shifting to southerly and warmer fair weather. In the rest of New England and eastern New York winds move from southerly to easterly with warmer fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtton
D. C
Maine
New England
New York
House Passes Interstate Commerce Bill and Senate Actions
The House approved the interstate commerce bill 219 to 41. A House resolution urged the President to seek official correspondence on fisheries troubles. The Senate requested papers on the seizure and sale of the American schooner Rebecca at Tampico and discussed European archival documents. Multiple other items and incidents fill the day’s briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
District of Columbia
Rebecca
Tampico
Swineford
Alaska
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Voorhees
Senator Voorhees
Washington
Steele
American Fishery Union
Gloucester
Preston Valentine
Augusta
Rockland
Rockport
North Franklin
McNeil
Lancaster Bank
Nationa Board of Trade
Biddeford
Gertie Nelson
Montpelier
Land and Labor Club
Portland
Goodyear Works
Waterbury
Germany uneasy over France military preparations
The article notes German concerns about France amid ongoing French military moves and a tense European scene. It also mentions the Prussian budget, a looming French cabinet crisis, Stanley’s expedition, powers on Bulgaria, a Queen’s Speech forecast, and an agent promising harsh action toward Glenbeighants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Henry M. Stanley
Bulgaria
Roe
Glenbeigh
Annual meetings and rail notices in Wells Memorial area
Fair weather in the city and a light market day as the American Statistical Society holds its annual meeting and a branch formation is planned for Wells Memorial. Railway troubles settle, Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association hosts its annual hall, and Herdiec Phaeton defends its cabs reputation. Market was dull and steady with Chicago & Eastern Illinois, New York & New England, and Atchison showing notable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Statistical Society
Royal Society of Good Fellows
Wells Memorial
Lynn & Boston Railway Company
Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association
Herdiec Phaeton Company
Chicago
Eastern Illinois
New York
New England
Atchison
Land Shark Captured After Chart Swindle On Ships
A hydrographic sharp fraudulently obtained a captain's signature on a blank note and cashed a $160 order through Christopher Furness in New York. The con artist, calling himself Thomas Carroll, was chased by a clerk and officer after attempting a $45 forged payment on Beaver Street. He fled but was captured, ending his spree against seagoing captains seeking chart renewals.
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Post
William Moore
New York
Hydrographic Bureau
Moore
Christopher Furness
Rosener
Rosenon
Thomas Carroll
C. Tobias & Co
Beaver Street
Clerk
Bluecoat
Carroll
Tomba
Ship Arrivals in New York and London
Steamers Zandaam Amsterdam Claribel Cape Haytien and schooners Gertie M Rickerson Manzanillo arrived in New York. Off the Lizard London today sights include British Queen Boston Oxfordshire New ark.
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New Yorks
Zandaam
Amsterdam
Claribel
Cape Haytien
Gertie
M. Rickerson
Manzanillo
London
Lizard
Boston
Oxfordshire
Newark
Powers to Confer Bulgaria Crisis War Prep Meet
London reports England backs a conference of powers to settle the Bulgarian question with most signatories including Russia tentative. In Constantinople the Porte seeks a coalition with the Bulgarian regents. Vienna notes hope of a quick settlement and potential resignation of regents. Glenbeigh evictions resume as agents threaten razing homes of tenants refusing terms.
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London
England
Russia
Constantinople
Porte
Zankoslites
Zankoff
Bulgaria
Vienna
Mingrelia
Sofia
M. Stepanoff
Sr. Petersburg
Kaulbars
Glenbeigh
Dupuy
Messrs
Conybeare and
Dillon
Roe
Berlin notes rising tension over French military camps
A Berlin dispatch warns that government circles view the situation as serious. The French press is ordered to take a peaceful tone, yet reports indicate France is establishing military camps on the German frontier. It remains to be seen what justification France may offer.
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Vienna
Berlin
France
Prussian Budget Presented Amid Revenue Gains and Exports
Berlin reports Minister of Finance Von Scholz presented the Prussian budget to the Diet. Deficit narrowed as provincial grants drop to 13 million marks from 19 million. Railway receipts for 1887 rise by 20 million marks. Income tax receipts grow, rural population falls. Army bill rejection shifts focus away from indirect taxation. Proposal to curb horse exports from Mecklenburg and Westphalia to be sent to the Bundesrat.
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Berlin
Herr von Scholz
Prussia
Reichstag
Mecklenburg
Westphalia
Bundesrath
Stanley Leaves London for Egypt Amid Cheers
Henry M. Stanley departed London today for Egypt with stops at Brindisi and Suez. Reporters and dignitaries, including Waller, Russell, and Sir Lewis Pelly, gathered at the station. A pocket compass was presented by London reporters, and Stanley vowed to return soon, sending regards to friends in America, Belgium, and England.
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Henry M.stanley
London
Henry M. Stanley
Egypt
Brindidi
Suez
United States
Waller
Charles ‘I’. Russell
Liverpool
Sir Lewis Pelly
Mr. Williams
Press Club
Stanley
America
Belgium
England
Goschen Defends Ireland Policy in Liverpool Speech
Chancellor Goschen, campaigning in Liverpool Exchange for Parliament, denounces Liberal Unionists as unfairly accused of lacking sympathy for Irish tenants. He accuses Irish agitators of courting tragedy, provoking clashes between tenants and the law and fanning agitation to spark conflict.
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Goschen
Ireland
LiverPool
Exchange
Queen’s Speech Monitor Hints Ireland Bill and League Prohibition
The Daily Telegraph predicts the Queen’s speech will include a government measure for better government of Ireland and a provision to declare the National League unlawful. It says the government will seek Hartington party input on all laws and refrain from any bill without their consent.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Ireland
National League
Telegraph
Hartington Party
French Cabinet Crisis Nears After Budget Rejection
Paris January 21 The budget committee of the Chamber of Deputies rejected with 18 to 6 the amended budget by Finance Minister Dauphin proposing a 3,875,000,000 franc bonds issue redeemable in sixty six years to cover temporary government needs. Dauphin likely to resign as a cabinet crisis looms.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Dauphin
Canada Reacts to U S Retaliation Threats
Toronto papers debate possible U S measures against Canada. Some writers call the threats bluster and ineffective, while others view the issue seriously and warn of potential consequences.
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Canada
Toronto
Ont
United States
Canada and United States face policy of non intercourse
The text notes that a non intercourse policy would injure both nations but stresses that the Canadian government must protect its dignity and rights regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Bank of Copenhagen Manager Arrested for Embezzlement
Loxpon January 21. The western branch manager of the private Bank of Copenhagen has been arrested on charges of embezzling 200000 crowns. Other brief items note papal nuncio Rampolla del Tindaro to become papal secretary of state in Madrid and rent reductions in Londonderry estates. A comet tail was seen in Melbourne and Westport guardians condemn Dublin National League leadership.
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Loxpon
Hanson
Bank of
Copenhagen
Roms
Mgr
Rampolla del Tindaro
Madrid
Cardinal Jacobini
Ublin
Lord Londonderry
Melbourne
Dupuy
Board of Poor Law Guardians
Westport
County Mayo
National League
Dublin
League
Parnell
Miller Men Disappointed In Albany Senate Fight
In New York on January 21, Miller supporters showed disappointment after the Albany senatorial clash. Morton backers expressed quiet contentment with Hiscock’s election, claiming pledged votes and party service outweighed personal ambition, while Morton sought to protect Republican interests and the Empire State in Washington.
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New York
Albany
Miller
Republican Party
Hiscock
Empire State
United States Senate
Paddock Chosen U S Senator by Nebraska Legislature
Lincoln Neb Jan 21 in a noon joint session A S Paddock was chosen United States Senator to succeed H Van Wyck Paddock 94 McShane 32 Van Wyck none. Ind Jan 21 Indianapolis Ind Jan 21 the joint session of the Legislature failed to yield a result with Turpie 75 Harrison 71 Allen 4 on two ballots before adjournment
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Lincoln
Neb
Paddock
United States
H. van Wyck
McShane
van Wyck
InorAna Apolis
Ind
Senate
Turpie
Harrison
Allen
Death By Robbery Fails Later Escape in White Plains
In White Plains New York two masked gunmen entered a store and killed William E Mead age 27 as he confronted them. Police pursued them to a bridge under which the men shot themselves fatally. Both robbers died one at 4 AM. The pair had daggers revolvers and time tables of the New York and Harlem railroad. Mead had shouted murder before dying.
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New York
William E. Mead
White Plains
N. Y
Mead
Chatterton Hill
Bronx River
Chief Lee
New York & Harlem
McGlynn Case Becomes Papal Decision After Prolonged Controversy
Archbishop Corrigan releases a full statement on the McGlynn dispute detailing a sequence of Vatican letters from 1882 to 1888, suspensions and admonitions, Rome visits proposed, and the latest papal take on the matter, with the decision resting with the pope.
Lancaster Bank Scandal Figure Transfers Real Estate
William H McNeil of Lancaster Bank notoriety deeds all county real estate to Edward G Stevens of Clinton and George W Howe of Lancaster for $1 in a Canada executed transaction without the wife’s signature.
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Keent, N. H
William H. Mcc- Neil
Lancaster Bank
Edward G. Stevens
Clinton
George W. Howe
Lancaster
Canada
Valen tine Hanged for Murder of Rail Station Watchman
Augusta Georgia January 21 Preston Valentine was hanged at 1 45 p m for the murder of William Wales a watchman at the Augusta and Summerville railroad station on September 11 1884 Robbery was the motive in the fatal crime
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Augusta
Preston Valentine
William Wales
Augusta & Summerville
Wall Street Reacts to Interstate Commerce Bill
Brokers weigh in after the bill's passage as stocks weaken except Pacific Mail. Notable financiers like Russell Sage, Roswell Flower, C P Huntington, Harris, Norton, Porter, Sidney Dillon, Henry Clews, and others express opposition, concern over five commissioners, and fears of impact on railroads and dividends.
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New York
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Wall Street
Russell Sage
Congress
Roswell P. Flower
C. P. Huntington
Central Pacific Railway Company
Harris
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Norton
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Horace Porter
Pullman Palace Car Company
Sidney Dillon
Henry Clews
New York Central
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Innocent Nina Van Zandt and the Spies Proposals
Nina Van Zandt of Chicago, linked to the doomed Spies marriage, will be moved to a quieter location near Chicago for rest due to heart disease. Aunt Mrs. John Arthurs says the engagement is likely broken, notes family efforts to prevent the match, and thanks Sheriff Matson for help.
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Pirissura
Penn
Nina van Zandt
Chicago
John Arthurs
Miss van Zandt
Matson
Trade board debates on monetary reform and bonds
The National Board of Trade in Washington adopts Cincinnati resolutions urging repeal of parts of Bland law to promote bullion and silver bimetallism, and proposing conversion of 1 billion dollars of debt into 2 percent bonds to back bank issues and government deposits. It also backs strong coast and port funding and reciprocity treaties with Canada, Mexico, and San Domingo.
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Washington
National Board of Trade
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
United States
Congress
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Canada
Mexico
San Domingo
Smallpox cases confirmed in New York amid measles outbreak
Seven of eight smallpox reports tested positive today, with one man evading officers and possibly hiding on Seventh Avenue. Forty five measles cases were reported among children at the foundling asylum.
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New York
Sanitary Bureau
Seventh Avenue
Foundling Asylum
Newport City Council Frays Over Presidency and Recess Dates
The Newport Rhode Island city council failed to resolve a deadlock on the presidency. A second deadlock over the recess date persisted though a final adjournment was achieved after several votes.
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Newport
R. I
Good year India Rubber Glove Mfg to Shut Down
Watersory Conn January 21 The Good year India Rubber Glove Manufacturing Company of Naugatuck will close tomorrow for want of coal leaving about 1000 workers unemployed.
Bridge repairers hurt in fall near Emperorp Me
Hugh Archibald and James Senor of Portland were seriously injured today while repairing the Eastern railroad bridge at Emperorp Maine. Timbers fell on them and their recovery appears doubtful.
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Emperorp
Hugh Archibald
James Senor
Portland
Frisbee Plans 75-Foot Yacht To Beat Thistle
Charlestown designer J. L. Frisbee will submit a yacht design to the New York Yacht Club aimed at beating the Thistle. The 75 foot waterline model features 9 feet draught and 20 feet beam with lines likened to the Puritan and Mayflower, though Frisbee claims superiority.
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J. L. Frisbee
Charlestown
New York Yacht Club
Meucci's Claim of Early Sound Telegraph Inventions Revealed
Antonio Meucci is highlighted as an early inventor of sound telegraphy with caveat filings in 1871 and supporting affidavits. The report details his experiments in Cuba and New York, including insulated conductors, mouthpieces, ear receivers, and a glass insulator system, predating Bell’s patent.
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CuicaGo
Ill
United States
Bell Telephone Company
Bell
the Evening Journal
Antonio Meucci
Meucci
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Tacon Opera House
Bell Company
New York
Grant
New York District, Telegraph Company
Thomas D. Stetson
Graham Bell
Washington
Shirley McAndrew
Frederick Harper
State of New York
Richmond County
Antonio Meucel
Josternu Doyle
Justice of the Peace
Rell
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Morton
Senator van Wyck
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Archbishop Corrigan
Corrigan
Bahama Islands
Dr. McGlynn
Edward McGlynn
Cardinal McCloskey
Propaganda
Simeoni
McGlynn
Rome
New York Tablet
Cardinal McClosky
Mr. George
Sacred Congregation of Prors Ord
Dr. Metilynn
Leo XIII
Holy Father
Curran
St. Stephen’s Church
Jacobini
M’neil
Innocent Nina van Zandt
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