Strikers and Leaders Rally as Judge Gaynor Rules Rail Writ
Brooklyn dispatch reports Judge Gaynor grants a writ to compel Brooklyn Heights railroad to operate lines. Leaders pledge to press strike, seek arbitration if needed, with support from postal and labor groups across New York and other cities. Union officials cite deployments and habeas corpus actions tied to non union workers replacing strikers.
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Baltimore
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Newark
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Hoboken
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Albany
Rochester
Syracuse
Daniel Murphy
Typographical Union No. 6
Gaynor
Martin J. Connolly
Knights of Labor
Mr. Connolly
Boston
Hunter’s Point
City Hall
Erie Basin
Jordan Marsh Hat Inquiry Prompts New Purchase Debate
A brief, playful column questions if it is time to replace an old hat from Jordan Marsh. The exchange centers on fashion, practicality, and whether to invest in a new accessory. The item reflects ongoing attitudes toward style and consumer choice.
Starving Families Seek Aid in St Johns Newfoundland
About one thousand families in St John's are described as starving in an appeal from local clergy published today. The Newfoundland Legislature adjourns for six weeks, with interim elections and a pending confederation referendum to Canada. Newspapers condemn bank directors and merchants amid the financial crisis.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Canada
YANKEES AT OTTAWA CARNIVAL BALL DRAW VISITORS
Visitors gathered in Ottawa for the winter carnival with many from the United States and Canada. Ottawa Montreal elites and American guests filled the Russell House ball which was the highlight of the season. Governors of New York and Vermont sent regrets over attendance.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
Montreal
Russell House
New York
Vermont
Harbour ship Harvester ashore on Leech reef in Delagoa Bay
Advices from Delagoa Bay report the American bark Harvester under Captain Beck ashore on Leech reef in Delagoa Bay. The incident is described as a grounding with no further details on casualties or salvage.
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London
Delagoa Bay
Harvester
Captain Beck
Leech Reef
Plucky Actress Burns at Jacques Opera House
Waterbury Conn Jan 24 An actress Mary Anderson playing Violet Woodmere in The Prodigal Daughter was badly burned when an alcohol lamp exploded under the stage flames caught her dress Stage hands and another actress extinguished the fire She still appeared in her role despite serious knee injuries
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Waterbury, Conn
Mary Anderson
Violet Woodmere
Jacques Opera House
Lowell Lodge Knights of Pythias 25th Anniversary
In Lowell on January 24 Governor Greenhalge attended the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of Lowell Lodge Knights of Pythias. A large gathering of distinguished members and grand officers heard speeches after a banquet.
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Lowell
Lowell Lodge
Knights of Pthias
Order
Governor Greenhalge
Mail Carrier Browne Dismissed on Mild Charges
Dover New Hampshire report reveals mail carrier Bion I. Browne received official notice from Washington that he was dismissed from service. The charges against him were described as very mild.
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Dover
N. H
Bion I. Browne
Washington
Providence Youth Attempts Suicide In Lovers Quarrel
Robert Taylor aged 22 attempted suicide at his home 46 Wickenden Street early this morning by ingesting arsenic. He was taken to a hospital and is not expected to live. The act followed a quarrel with a lover.
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Providence
Robert Taylor
Wickenden Street
Barge Petrel Blows Up Near Gravesend
A barge named Petrel carrying government stores mainly ammunition for Nordenfeldt and Gatling guns exploded near Gravesend this morning. Five crewmen were aboard and none have been found.
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London
Petrel
Gravesend
Cunarder Sylvania Launched for Boston Service
The 10,000 ton Cunard freight steamer Sylvania was launched today on the Clyde for the Boston service, to begin sailing in April. A Cyrenthia, a similar vessel for the same route, is due ready in June.
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Cunard
Sylvania
Clyde
Boston
Cyrenthia
Bourgeois Unable to Form Government in Paris
Paris reports President Faure has postponed offering the premiership as M. Bourgeois fails to assemble a ministry. The decision delays a new government until tomorrow.
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Paris
M. Bourgeois
Faure
Route office moved to 366 Washington Street
The office of the preferred route to the West has been relocated to 366 Washington Street, opposite Bromfield.
New England Press Club Dinner Highlights Ten-Word Contest And Ist Prize
The Boston Press Club held its annual dinner at the United States Hotel with 80 members and guests. Mayor Curtis and Governor Greenhalge sent regrets, William L. Smart presided, and Rev. Dr. Minot Savage presented a lively poem The New King. The gathering honored fallen editors McGlewen and Baker and recalled Scoops by Stephen O Meara.
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Boston Press Club
United States
Boston
Curtis
Greenhalge
Butler
Senate
Wlliam L. Smart
Fred E. Whiting
Minot J. Savage
Bill’ Smart
Post
Harry McGlewen
Billy” Baker
Stephen O’meara
Chauncey Depew
Newspaper Row
Cinderella Back Bay Amateur Spectacle Promises New Twist
Boston critics recount the secretive Cinderella production by 300 amateurs in Mechanics Hall. Miss Gertrude Miller as Cinderella and Miss Maude Chandler as Titania lead a lavish cast under Ernest R. Buffinton. John J. Coleman directs complex dances, including the famed imp dance, with hyped Greek fairies and an electric fountain scene.
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Tris
Mechanics’ Hall
Gertrude Miller
Titania
Maude Chandler
Siita
Ascin & Bs Cd Ibea
F. H. Barker Francisco
Allidoro
Heralds
George M. Paul
E. M. Webb, Jr
Nose Ye Science
Bon Bartlett, Jr
Ceric da Cig
Tom P. Battellermanremo
Gerald D. Boardman Pong
Cie Wisik
Frank E. Sweetser, Jr
Ernest R. Buffinton
Noyes
Dugan
Johnny’ Coleman
John J. Coleman
Horticultural Hall
Coleman
Salem
Josie
Cupid
Mr. Sanford
Jim McCabe
Baron Butterscotch
McCabe
Romeo
Cinderella
Miss Miller
F. V. S. Sias
F. H. Richardson
Dandini
Prince
Sias
Richardson
John Coleman
Keith
Keith’s New Theatre
Mr. Hayes
Sarah le Favor French
Malcolm Green
The
Cadets
French
No Better Proof Through Practical Tests
A compact reflection on the value of practical testing as witness to a product’s virtues. It argues that experience from real use stands as the strongest testimony, inviting readers to consider who among us has actually tested it.
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E. Ll. Caton
Clorinda
Shaksperé
Browning
Tennyson
Trilby
Boylston Street
Thisbe
Wellesley ’Varsity
Miss Hardy
Mr. Caton
Family's Dancing Leaders Highlight Local Arts Effort
The article notes that both the mother and grandfather were drawing room dancing teachers. It also announces box office openings at Mechanics Hall today and tomorrow and at Music Hall to support the event.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Music Hall
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