Eight-Hour Movement Dominates Boston Unions Meeting
Central Labor Union in Tem ple Hall approves eight-hour campaign urged by federation of Labor. Delegates from Brick Layers No. 38 Sailors Firemen unions attend. Building Trades Council endorses eight-hour plan while Knights of Labor discuss tenancy protections and naturalization matters. Public meetings planned. funds raised for Labor Day picnic. rail unions push for commission action on wage and safety issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Templar Hall
Robert Stevens
Steam Fitters’ Union
Federation of Labor
England
Amalgamated Building Trades Council
Workingmen’s Protective Club
Wells Memorial Hall
Edward Fitzwilliam
Poughkeepsie
Labor Hall
Building Trades Council
Knights of Labor
Dexter Hall
Ess
Fourth
Carpenters’ District Council
Templar Yiall
Phaie
Worcester
K.C. Smith
Hugh Mel&Kay
Igarmakers’ Union No
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Steam Railroad Firemen’s Union
Steam Railroad Men’s Union
Trenholme
Grand Council
Steam Railroad Men's Protective Union
Destrict
New England Hall
RR. C. Fanning
N. J. Quinn
P.kelly
State Assembly
Single Tax League
Blatchford Hall
Hamlin Garland
Commissioners of Taxation
William Lloyd Garrison
Levi H. Turner
Charlestown
Limeaubie
Senate
General Court
the Commonmerealth
Massachusetts
Dorchester Hall
Prelt’s Corner
Boston Typographical Union No. 13
Boston Business Men's Executive Association
Jonathan A. Lane
Pesdine
Bestos T'Ypographical Union
Donathan Alane
Boston
Hagmen
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Railroad Commission
Favorable To Fall River Dividends Compare New England Mills
Faun Riview reports a Greene & Son analysis showing Fall River mills outperform many outside firms in dividends. Among 45 mills outside the city, average dividends reach 6.91 percent. Fall River firms average 9.85 percent. Notable Fall River mills paid high rates: Granite 24, Troy 24, Union 20, Seaconner 17, Wampanoag 17, Bourne 13, with six firms above 15 percent contact including Border City and King Philip reaching the million-dollar capital threshold within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faun Riview
New England
Greene & Son
Fall River
Border City
King Philip
Out Pr
Pacific Mills of
Lawrence
Pepperell Company
Amoskeag
Durfee
Granite
Troy
Union
Seaconner
Wampanoag
Bourne
Burke Defalcation Case Jury Finds Hare Not Guilty
New Orleans January 26 jury verdict in the Maurice J. Hare bond defalcation case of ex state treasurer F A Burke returns a not guilty finding without retiring from the jury box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
New Orleans
Maurice J. Hare
F. A. Burke
Max O Rell S Burlesques John Bull speech in Boston Theatre
Max O Rell in Boston Theatre mocked John Bull and Britain’s power while praising American vigor. He lampooned the English, French, German, and Scotch, and predicted the rise of an American Jonathan as the future Anglo-Saxon leader amid lively audience laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O’rell
Boston
John Bull
Jonathan
British Isles
United
Kingdom
America
Chauncey M. Depew
Russia
England
John Buall
France
Kingdom of Heaven
Lama Scotchman
Sandy MacGregor
Jess
Akes
Erand
Interdependence of Men lecture at Horticultural Hall
Edwin P D Mead presided as Edward Atkinson spoke on Interdependence of Men in a Free Religious Association lecture. He argued love equals duty, commerce rests on value received, and progress comes from interconnection of nations through trade and service. He warned against anarchists and nationalists and urged individual self-improvement and humane relations to address poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Religious Association
Horticultural Hall
Edwin PD. Mead
John G. Brooks
Mead
Edward Atkinson
Russia
United States
Canada
Nationalst Club
Europe
England
Australia
Board considers Chicago junket on electric light systems
Rumor says the Board of Aldermen may move today to send a delegation to Chicago to study electric light operations, funded by a local company as last year. Most members joined then, provoking public indignation, but it is believed the current board will not accept such an invitation if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldemen
Chicago
Atriar
Jocko Kelly and John Martin Charged in Jewelry Store Theft
William E. Kelly known as Jocko Kelly and John Martin were held at police headquarters on charges of breaking and entering the Charlie A. Keene jewelry store at 1801 Washington Street on January 6. Arrests occurred in Boston with links to a gang that fled to New York. several members were later held in Newark, N.J., but released. James J. Collins died by suicide while in custody. Photos of Martin and Kelly are in the rogues gallery at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Kelly
Jocko” Kelly
John Martin
Charlies A. Keene
Washington Street
Boston
New York
Newark
N.J
James J. Collins
Martin
Kelly
Rogues
Citizens Reform Caucus Plans Townwide Nominations
A circular from Revere leaders calls for a citizens reform caucus to nominate a full board for the coming year. It urges law and order supporters to unite for fair town management and to oppose the re election of Pray and Kimball amid charges against the current administration. The notice names signers and lists the organizing committee and those overseeing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Reform
Revere
Imu
Messrs
Pray
Kimball
A. Nitlen
G. Aa. Copeland
J. B. V. Coburn
Thomas Barnes
S. Janvrin
O. N. Kennerson
C. Grant
J. F. Blackwell
J. G. Stowers
A. A Hikemin
A Willa
Baker
A. PF. Blake
Thomas Kerwan
H.-G. Bellows
Janvrin
G. KF. Wood
EB. Hooper
J. Smith
Walker
S. Nurvan
W. Farrington, Jr
F.C. Stevens
Ve F. Farrington, Sr
H. Turmer
S. Drowne
C. H. Frye
C. F. Elwell
G. Lee
G. H. Waugh
Heathen Mission Critique Sparks Roxbury Sermon
The Rev Dr Rexford preached at First Universalist Roxbury on missions arguing against eternal torment for unknowing foreigners and condemning the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions for excluding hope of probation after death. He contrasted foreign beliefs with American practices and praised Universalist missions in Japan to share religious goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford
Roxbury
Christ
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Andover
Richard Ss. Storrs
Storrs
America
India
Japan
American Board
Park Street
Boston
Prudential Board
Dr. Storrs
Supreme Courts
Catalogue of Preferred Newspapers Promotes Select Advertising
George P Rowell and Co publicize a catalogue of preferred papers for advertisers, listing religious, agricultural, and major weeklies plus leading monthlies. It notes a 10,000 copy minimum, 1000 weekly copies, and a total print run of 15 to 18 million. Only about one in ten papers are named, with Massachusetts having 112 selections including the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Rowell & Co
American Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce Street
New York
Association of General Newspaper Advertising Agents
Cagis P. Rowell & Co
Messrs. Rowell & Co
Massachusetts
Boston Post
Oil Strike Spouts Nineteen Feet at Johnstown NY
Early Saturday morning a well at Johnstown New York erupted delivering a nineteen foot jet of oil. The flow was described as pure petroleum and drew attention from locals and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
N. Y
Farewell Sermon for Rev. G. L. Perin at Shawmut Church
The Rev. George L. Perin bade farewell after seven years at Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church. He announced plans to sail for Japan in March to lead missionary work, recalling a ministry centered on righteousness and honesty. A capacity crowd filled the morning service and a union evening service followed with notable speakers and pledges for the foreign mission fund totaling 1890 dollars and 30 cents annually for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Perin
Shawmut
Avenue Universalist Church
Mgr. Perin
Portland
New York
Chicago
Japan
Co Satin
Boston
Dr. Biddle
Cambridge
Co. B. Tenney
Grove Hall
Tenney
Biddle
Perin
E. L. Rexford
D.D
Roxbury
Rexford
Enc Ee
A. Kk. White
Eeet
Ips Ae
Foreign Mission Fund
Charles F. Lee
Charlestown
Rue
Foreign Mission Committee
Miner
Obituary notices from Malden and other cities
Obituary notes mourn Dr George H Hackett of Malden who died suddenly at home from heart trouble aged about sixty. He leaves a widow. Also Walter V Morgan Hartford manager of Postal Telegraph Company killed by a New England train after visiting visitors from Norwich. He leaves a widow and several children. The report mentions elderly figures including former congressman Lenn Jones and Judge Pushkhe of New York, plus General Radetzky, Professor Brewer, and others with ties to Grinnell, Providence, and Manhattan Railway News Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hackett
Malden
Walter V. Morgan
Hartford
Postal Telegraph Company
New England Railroad
Norwich
South America
Edison
New York
William Crnuichheld
Congress
Tennessee
Ars
Chattanooga
Lenn
Odessa
Radetzky
Shipka Pass
Fiske P. Brewer
Grinnell
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
William F. Pushhke
New York City
Heidelberg
New Or
Charles Jenkins
Manhattan Railway News Company
H. B. Claflin & Co
John Kendrick
Providence
Methodist
New England
East Greenwich Academy
Boston University
Providence M. C. A
Death of Hackensack Cashier Linked to Domestic Troubles
George H. Lounsbery once cashier at the New York post office died by his own action at his Hackensack home. Friends dispute any defalcation, noting his assets in a Thirty-fourth Street feed business exceed the alleged embezzlement of about $40,000. Reports say he held life insurance for $20,000. Separate sources allege postage stamp accounts show about $18,000 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hackensack
N. J
George H. Lounsbery
Myr. Huffman
Thirty-fourth Street
Lounsbery
Chicago
Starket
Maisast
Boston
Sp CS. Welltres & CO
Congress ST
Congress &Q
UG Bevonshire St
Aluinesy
Beverly Farms Tax Case Hearing Returns to Valuation Debate
Salem January 26 Haven Beverly Farms tax case resumed with John H Knowlton testifying on May 1888 land values including hill, marsh, rear and front land at varied per acre rates. John T Morse Jr detailed holdings and offers. Haven and aides contested assessed values noting depreciation from local division. Hearing adjourned with both sides to present further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Seedan
Haven-Beverly
John H. Knowlton
John T. Morse, Jr
Charless. Hamlin
Boston
Beverly Assessors
Franklin Haven, Jr
Haven
Odell
Charles A. Putnam
Witness
Commission
Alex. S. Porter
Hamlin
Fire records of Gardner block fire and multiple city blazes
The Gardner block fire caused total losses around 385 900 with many residents and shops listed among the sufferers. Separate flames gutted the Lone Nevada building in Cincinnati with 200 000 total losses. Other fires reported in Worcester Providence Montreal Sheboygan and Satem note insured damages and affected businesses and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Smith
G. W. Black
Joss
W. J. Gordong
G. L. Searle
Boots
C. A. Adams
Doro Bros
EB. W. Hart
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Miss Keenan
C. B. Stevens
Satem
Special
James Townsend
Pratt Street
Providence
R. L
Victor Gelb
Caterers, Gelb & Mohn
Tire
Allen
Seekonk
Montreal
Bishop Engraving & Printing Company
Monttreal
Que
Balmoral
Sheboygan
Wis
Pennsylvania
Eighth Streets
George
End
Mr. End
N. O. St. Sure
G. H. Keller
Administrative Tariff Bill Spurs House Debate
The House passed Major McKinleys tariff bill after party line votes against opposition protests. Democrats fear harsher duties. Boston merchants warned. Committee work covered bond warehouses and damage allowances, with several amendments defeated. The bill moves to Ways and Means. a Republican caucus is set for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Major McKinley
House
New York
Andrew
Massachusetts
Boston
Candler
General Banks
Greenhalge
Lodge
Morse
Randall
Walker
Wallace
Cogswell
O'Neil
Rockwell
Lhey
Antumn
Lawrissa and Ximena Labeled Total Losses Offshore
The schooner Lawrissa on Ram Island is a total loss and its crew, frostbitten, will sail tomorrow on the tug 8S. b. Jones from Eastport to St. John. The life saving crew on Cross Island provided aid. Schooner Ximena also a total loss on Foster's Island, owned by William C. and L. Holway, with 2000 bushels of corn and other cargo lost and no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macuras
Ram Island
Lawrissa
B. Jones
Eastport
St. John
Cross Island
Ximena
Foster’s Island
William C. & L. Holway
Man Found Dead at Rear of Harrison Ave House
At 11 a.m. yesterday a man about twenty eight years old was found dead in bed at a house in the rear of 130 Harrison avenue. He weighed 160 pounds, stood six feet, and wore dark clothes. A letter from Brockton addressed to C. H. Vower of Stoughton, Mass, was found in his pocket. A doctor said death resulted from natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
Brockton
C. H. Vower
Stoughton
Mass
A Miser's Mysterious Death in New Hampshire
Perley W. Beck of Hopkinton New Jersey was found dead in his bed near Hopkinton Village after a night of freezing. Foul play is suspected and a post mortem exam began. Neighbors report Beck lived alone amid poverty with suspected hidden wealth and a history of ominous family deaths on the same property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley W. Beck
Hopkinton, N. J
Coxcorn
N. H
Hopkinton Village
William B. Whittemore
West Hopkinton
Beck
Seventy third anniversary of City Missionary Society observed
The seventy third anniversary celebration last evening at Union Church West Newton street was led by President Arthur W Tufts. Rev Arthur Little urged greater religious activity in Boston amid rapid growth while Rev N Boynton pressed for meaningful mission work among the poor and Rev D W Waldron noted ample church accommodations but a lack of missionaries for the slums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Missionary Society
Union Church
West Newton Street
Arthur W.tufts
Arthur Little
Boston
D. W. Waldron
Peculiar Items From Jan Issue Prompt Debate and Reflection
A Jan issue comments on three items of news. Dr C H Parkhurst endorses creed revisions after new study, prompting calls for retirement. A congressional tariff debate rebuts damaged goods duty claims, while Ingalls discusses negro voting rights and suffrage concepts, urging education and strict qualifications to safeguard the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
C. H. Parkhurst
Madison Senate
Parkhurst
Congress
Mckinley
MelNinley
States
Senate
Ingalls
South
United States
Massachusetts
Roving Raid Seizes Beer at South End Literary Club
Officer Hanly of Station 5 arrested George Whicher proprietor of the South End Literary Club at 1959 Washington Street and seized sixty five gallons of lager beer. Several liquor seizures were reported in other city districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Station 5
George Whicher
South End Literary Club
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Labor Organizations
Indorsing
Typographical Union
Carpenters
New England Mills
Max O’relu
Citizens’ Caucus
G. L. Perin
Beverly Farms
Mgr
Stevens
Gardner
Christopher Sorenson
Broad Street
J. W. Walsh
Burrows
Michigan
Bland
Missouri
Breckinridge
Arkansas
Committee On Ways and Means
Fitch
McAdoo
New Jersey
Aransas
Lr. Chipman
Kentucky
Committee On Ways and
Yeas
Hitt
Illinois
Committee On
Marni
Aline
Ake
Boston Sate Deposit and Trust Co
Kansas Investment Company
Devonshire St
Cor. Water
Hegaul
Pres
Jic. C
Monrece
Eastern
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
WM. F. Hammete
Pro
Tartius
Banie and Investment CO
Fargo, North Danota
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
Boston & Roxuary Mile Corporation
Devorshire Street
Marian Hyn de IE
Cortin
Othcea
State Street
Chas, L. Lovering
Jan
Dou
Ron Wai
Ecouit Dau
Lagi WM
Howlus Reed
Sheldon Marble Company
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