Imported Policeman Cardwell Jailed at Amesbury
Strife in Amesbury led to the arrest of imported Special Officer A. G. Cardwell of Lawrence after a street clash with union men and Waters. Cardwell will face assault charges and judges consider future use of out‑of‑town officers. witnesses describe Waters being struck and subdued by striking workers amid tense, stormy conditions.
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Amesbury
A. G. Cardwell
Lawrence
Ers
Cardwell
John Waters
Cate
Waters
Joseph Cole
Osgood
George Keene
A. le Gillen
Haverhill
Smiths
American Federation of Labor
Johnson
Briggs
Ayre
Newburyport
Tomorow Thomas
John Melia
Eugene Lavare
O’neil
John Farrell
Reddy
Miss Lincoln S Concert Opens Six-Event Fundraiser
Miss Elsie Lincoln soprano opened a six concert series in Steinert Hall for Mt. Pleasant Home with Francis Rogers baritone and Miss Gertrude Lufkin piano. The program featured works by Secchi Franz Hahn Saint Saens Thomas Bayley Luckstone Cowen Pease Taylor Stanford Walthew and an Irish folk song. Rogers and Lincoln received favorable notices and a fair audience attended. The next recital on Sunday Feb 8 features Martha M Gielow a Southern author and monologist.
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Elsie Lincoln
Mt. Pleasant
Steinert Hall
Francis Rogers
Gertrude Lufkin
Secchi
Franz
Hahn
Saint-Saens
Thomas
Bayley
Luckstone
Cowen
Pease
Taylor
Stanford
Walthew
Rogers
Lincoln
Tallest Officer in M. V. M. Gilson Heads Charlestown Company H
I. Gilson, elected captain of Charlestown Company H, Fifth Infantry, is described as the tallest officer in the state at 6 feet 7.12 inches. Born in Somerville on June 29, 1876, he joined the unit July 20, 1891, rising from private to first sergeant, with a year break for service in Company M during the Spanish American War. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1899 and discharged April 30, 1899.
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Valentine I. Gilson
Charlestown
Fifth Infantry
Somerville
Henry Y
Howard G
Company H
Gilson
Company M
Eighth Infantry
Meredith
Man Found Dead From Exposure Near Woburn Line
A motorman and conductor found a man by the Montvale avenue roadside near the Woburn line. Believed to be James Murphy, the man died of exposure per Medical Examiner Jack of Melrose.
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Stoneham
Stonham
Woburn
Montvale Avenue
James Murphy
Jack of
Fear Trouble at Haverhill Shoe Strike Sparks City Action
At 7 o clock tomorrow morning a break in the shoe strike is planned as workers from Thayer and Maguire and Hilliard and Tabor may return. Manufacturers may back the union and replace nonreturning workers while imported labor could trigger clashes. Secretaries threaten to block strike breakers. arbitration has failed and mayor Flanders pledges protection.
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Haverhill
Thayer & Maguire
Hilliard & Tabor
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
White
Independents
Goodrich & Co
Flanders
Lynn
Oot and Shoe Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Trades Union
United States
Canada
Central Labor Union of
Central Labor Union backs Boot and Shoe Union in Haverhill strike
In a Haverhill meeting the Central Labor Union adopted resolutions condemning the Shoe Workers' Protective Union and endorsing the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union. A mass meeting later placed the turned department of several local factories on the unfair list and solidified ties with the Carriage Workers' Union of Amesbury amid ongoing strikes.
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New England
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union
Lynn Meat of Labor Meeting Sparks No Violence
Crowds gather at Lynn as Knights of Labor cutters and Boot and Shoe Workers Union hold parallel meetings in Odd Fellows Hall and Lynn Theatre. Police guard both venues. events run 2 to 4 pm with no clashes. A shoe dealer in the theatre asks Mr Tobin a question amid tense hissed interruptions.
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Union
Tobin
Knights of Labor Assembly
John J. Couhig
Knights of Labor
Lynn
United States
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Eastham
Lynn Central Labor Union
Frank K. Foster
Boston
Knights of Labor Union
James H. Sisk
Knights of Labor Shoe Cutters
Cutters
Knights of Labor Cutters
Odd Fellows
Harlan F. Chesley
Lynn Theatre
J. B. Armstrong
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mr. Tobin
Losing Flesh and the Emulsion Remedy
A Batavia woman warns of rapid weight loss and lung damage, then credits Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with restoring 15 pounds after three bottles. The ad invites readers to request a free sample from Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Batavia
Vanderbilt Gift Erects Yale Sheffield Dormitory
New Haven reports Frederick W. Vanderbilt funds a new Sheffield Scientific School dormitory in English Gothic, buff Indiana limestone walls, projecting wings, central tower, vaulted gateway, and fireproof design to house 170 students and 500 apartments on Well and Wall streets.
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F. W. Vanderbilt
Yale
Sheffield School
New Haven
Conn
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Well Street
St. Anthony Hall
Wall Street
Boston money going south on irrigation bonds
Mr B G Holcomb of the American Promoting and Trustee Company of Boston is underwriting the Fresh Water Canal Company bonds. The International Trust Company of Boston will serve as trustee for a 200000 dollar issue. Holcomb expects strong investment in irrigation bonds, especially in Louisiana rice country, predicting gilt edged opportunities and noting funds moving from western mortgage investments back to New England.
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New Orleans
B. ¥. Holcomb
American Promoting and Trustee Company of
Boston
Fresh Water Canal Company
International Trust Company of
Holcomb
Western States
New England
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
International Trust Company
Louisiana
United States
Roosevelt Contributes to Finland Famine Fund
President Roosevelt gave $109 to the Christian Herald famine fund aiding Finland's starving peasantry. The relief effort reports about 400000 people at risk, and the total raised surpasses $20000.
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Roosevelt
Finland
New York
The
Christian Herald
Carnation League Urges McKinley Birthday Wear
Cincinnati notes the Mc Kinley Carnation League calls all to observe McKinley birthday or next Thursday January 29 by wearing a carnation in the lapel of coats.
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Cincinnati
Mc Kinley Carnation League
McKinley
Bartenders Elect New Union Officers After Deaths
The Bartenders Union elected William B. Kirkpatrick to president and John D. O'Brien as first vice president with John T. Kerwin as second vice president. Resolutions of regret honored the late President O Mealey and Vice President Anthony who died this month. Reports were presented by Secretary Martin J. Mattimee and Business Agent R W Kennedy, along with delegates R W Garrity and Joseph D Smith regarding the New Haven convention proceedings.
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Bartenders’ Union
William B. Kirkpatrick
John O’mealey
John D. O’brien
John T. Kerwin
O’mealey
Anthony
Martin J. Mattimee
R. W. Kennedy
R. W
Unionism Defended at People's Forum Address
William M. Taylor, delegate to the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council, spoke on Trade Unionism praising its rallying role for elevated industrial conditions. He condemned Southern child labor laws as a farce, defended apprentice systems, and criticized scabs and President Eliot. Next Sunday's meeting will discuss What Business Is For with Rev. Charles F. Dole as chief speaker.
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William M. Taylor
Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council
People’s Forum
South
Taylor
Eliot
Messrs
Hill
Morang
Greenwood
Mason
Ayres
Paige
Paris
Cook
Charles F. Dole
Agreement Signed to End Machinists Dispute at McLauthlin
The George T. McLauthlin Company reached a settlement with Machinists Union Local 264 and Boston Amalgamated Machinists Branch 589. The deal calls for removing a foreman, rehiring strikers as Superintendent Bronkhurst wishes, and laying off seven interim hires. Workweek set at 54 hours with overtime rules, and a five arbitrator panel to settle disputes with final, binding decisions.
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George T. McLauthlin
Machinists’ Union
The
International
Boston
Amalgamated Machinists
W. G. Strong
William R. Dyer
Arthur Green
Robert Hindle
Machinists
Frank Jennings
Harry Kingston
Amalgamated
Amalgamated. Mr Strong
Bronkhurst
Boiler Makers Seek Subsidies For Ships
The Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders met yesterday and urged the immediate passage of the ship subsidy bill. Resolutions backed subsidies for foreign built ships and announced amicable arrangements with the Bridge and Iron Structural Workers to prevent future conflicts except by amicable adjustment.
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Brotherhood of
Complaint by Sand Teamsters at Building Trades Council
At yesterday's Building Trades Council meeting Sand Teamsters Local 191 charged that Superintendent Donovan of the streets failed to advertise bids requiring union labor from sand carters. Cashman Duffy and Cornelius Shea were named to the committee. A W Bearse replaced John L Turner on the direct legislation committee.
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Building Trades Council
Sand Teamsters
Donovan
Carters of Sand
Messrs. Cashman
J. A. Duffy
Cornelius Shea
A. W. Bearse
John L. Turner
City Laborers Seek Higher Wages Per Diem
The Sanitary and Street Cleaners Union 6064 advocates raising city laborers pay from 2 to 2.25 dollars per day. A meeting Thursday night at the Central Labor Union rooms will convene representatives from departments to discuss and prepare a submission to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary and Street Cleaners’ Union 6064
Central Labor Union
Powers May Raise Blockade Tomorrow
The article reports on escalating tensions after a German gunboat fired on Fort San Carlos as part of a blockade. Venezuelan officials deny firing first, blaming the Panther and noting Germany’s aggressive blockade policy. They cite a Jan 16 letter from Curacao predicting an attack and defend Mr. Bowen’s mission in Washington.
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Berlin
Curacoa
Castro
San Carlos
United States
Bowen
Washington
Forres Cardenas
Cardenas
Germany
England
Italy
Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
Castro Praises Garrison at Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo Venezuela January 25 President Castro cables General Bello praising the brave defenders of Fort San Carlos as custodians of national honor The people hail the commandant for holding out against heavy shellfire from Panther and Vineta Germany may attempt a shore attack with warship cover Five thousand militia reserves under arms and more joining daily
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Maracaibo
Venezuela
Castro
Bello
Fort San Carlos
San Carlos
German papers argue shelling of San Carlos was inevitable
The German press calmly analyzes the San Carlos bombardment, citing New York telegrams and U.S. attitudes. It contends that if the United States stood in Germany's position, the Panther commander must enter Maracaibo's lagoon and that the fort's action and Vineta's cooperation with the Panther were inevitable consequences.
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San Carlos
New York
United States
Germany
Maracaibo
Berlin report says agreement is near on Venezuelan question
A Petit Bleu dispatch from Berlin reports an agreement in the Venezuelan question will be reached next week. A commission appointed by the United States government will be charged with administering all maritime customs offices of Venezuela.
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Brussels
Petit Bleu
Berlin
United States
Venezuela
Dainty Mme Takahira Presides Over Legation
Washington January 25 Mme Takahira is the only Oriental woman presiding over a legation until the Chinese minister brings his bride She is a dainty five foot graceful figure among the capital’s notable women and among the best dressed Her jewel cases are rich with gems and a rope of pearls She holds Friday receptions and serves tea at 5 oclock after local custom She returns calls punctually and keeps open receptions to all with cabinet matron openness
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Mme
Takahira
Legation
Washington
Capital
Fractured Spine After Fall at Mystic Wharf
Michael Smith, a 40 year old coal handler for James Roughan & Co., suffered a fractured spine after slipping on the schooner Samuel A. Yerkes and falling 30 feet into the hold. He is currently at City Hospital and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Smith
City Hospital
Smith
James Roughan & Co
Mystic Wharf
Samuel A. Yerkes
Missing Man Sparks Family Search in Joy Street Area
A man has vanished from the city and neither he nor his family have been seen since. The Joy street house family reported hearing nothing last night while his brother from 19 Poplar street spent yesterday seeking his brother’s whereabouts.
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Joy Street
Poplar Street
Peanuts and whistle war split Ashmont shops
In Ashmont the Ashmont Improvement Association condemned a peanut roaster whistle outside Jacob Freedman’s fruit store at Field's Corner station. Police pressed the request to stop the sound, and the rival Stavros Cazes, member of the association, was suspected. Freedman says he will sell more peanuts now.
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Ashmont Improvement Association
Jacob Freedman
Field’s Corner
Association For
Freedman
Stavros Cazes
Improvement Association
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Lafayette
America
Chase &Sanborn
E. W. M. Bailey
Amesbury Carriage Manufacturers’ Association
Moore
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ventura
California
A. M. Townsend
Cates
Tremont St
Oston
Mass
Itoston
Jaynes & Co
Wash. St
Cor
Hanover
Washington St
Warrenton
Summer St
Washington Street
Boson
R. H. White Co
Oxford
Central Labor Union Acts
Haverhill Body Indors As Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Boot and Shoe Workers
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Vanderbilt
M’kinley
George T. McLauthlin Co
E. E. Rubin
Boston Jeweller
Ezra E. Rubin
Narragansett Hotel
Providence
Sarah Rubin
Pzra Rubin
Sarah
Rubin
Katz
Ashmont
King
King Dental Parlors
Avon Street
Jordan's
White's
Crosby’s
Mutual Coal Relief Office
Warren St
J. Allan Grant
Massachusetts Avenue
St. John
Moncton
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