Last of Abbeys Holy Grail Paintings Unveiled at Library
The final panels of Edwin Abbeys The Quest of the Holy Grail were shown for the first time in the Public Library delivery room. A throng of visitors, including many artists and art students, viewed the completed series amid descriptive cards. The unveiling drew praise for Abbeys treatment of the Galahad legend and the concluding panel was widely admired. The library expected to attract art lovers from Boston and nearby suburbs this week.
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Edwin A. Abbey
Abbey
Galahad
Els
Boston
E A. Abbey
Copley
Curtis & Cameron
Faxon Faced With Liquor Nuisance Crackdown in Quincy
In Quincy on January 26 police seized liquor from a tenement at 13 Granite Street linked to Henry H. Faxon the time advocate. A tenant was arrested for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Police also seized liquor at the Mallakof house noted for “Tory” history where ten other men were found playing cards and foreigners housed Austrians and Polanders.
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Quincy
Mass
Henry H. Faxon
Faxon
Granite Street
Mallakof
Battle near Bogota repels insurgents at Jacatativa
Bogota reports a bitter clash at Jacatativa about 20 miles from the capital. Government troops repulsed the revolutionaries after a long fight, leaving 260 insurgents dead. Antioquia and other departments are sending troops, foreigners stay safe, and Acting President Marroquin pledges peace and a crushed rebellion soon.
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New York
the Herald
Bogota
Colombia
Jacatativa
Whiich
Antioquia
Departments
Marroquin
National liberal party formed in Cincinnati
Representatives from across the country organized a National liberal party in Cincinnati. The new constitution calls for complete church state separation including removal of chaplains from armed forces and public bodies, tax of church property, and abandonment of Sabbath observance. Free love groups are barred but women suffragists are admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Liberal Party
Manhattan Club Ball At Paine Hall In Boston
The Manhattan Club of Ward 7 will hold its 18th annual ball on February 4 at Paine Hall. It is billed as a major social event with political leaders likely to attend and an elegant party with several notable committee members.
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Manhattan Club
Ward
Boston
Paine Hall
Thomas Mackey
C. P. McCaffrey
J. ¥. Kelcher
James Slattery
D. J. Murphy
John Morrissey
8. Stone
Hotel Somerset
Vanderbilt
Touraine
President McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Germania Lodge
Henry
Madbelaine Stuart
Tax on beer and tea to be repealed after hearings
Washington January 26. A 60 cent per barrel beer tax and a 10 cent per pound tea tax from the Spanish American War era will be repealed. A large delegation of brewers arrives and tea importers are expected Monday as both groups prepare to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Gambling club shuttered as police warn Arlington men
Arlington residents behind a gambling joint posing as a club decide to relocate after police warning. Officers found only a caretaker on the premises with basic furniture including stools, tables, a stove, and dishes. The club organizers had not bought additional furniture yet.
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Arlington
Viljoen Capture Delights British in London
The capture of General Viljoen, General Botha's most able lieutenant, pleased London and relieved Britain after his troublesome operations against the British.
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Viljoen
London
Botha
Ndon
Problems of the Prince Henry Boston Visit
Boston prepares for Prince Henry's Harvard tour and city reception plans. Debates over official escorts from Dean Briggs to Major Higginson, ball prospects, and who will host the prince in city and university events. Prize venues include Symphony Hall and hotel suites as Boston weighs official and social roles.
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Prince Henry
Harvard
Eliot
Dean Briggs
Henry L. Higginson
College
Yale
New England
Carnegie Institution Fund
Boston Theatre
Prince of Wales
Beacon Hill
Back Bay
Thayers
Morses
Shaws
Prince
Pedler Shot and Robbed Near Thomaston Connecticut
Edward Miller a Hebrew traveling pedler about 60 was attacked on the outskirts of Thomaston around noon. He was shot in the head and may die. The robber rode away with Miller's horse and team. The rig was found in Bristol ten miles away. a sheriff and posse scour the area.
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Thomaston
Conn
Edward Miller
Miller
Bristol
Kilroy Kills Wife in Basement Fight
A 33 year old man, Michael J Kilroy, is alleged to have killed his wife during a prolonged beating. Neighbors and a frightened boy, Johnnie Kilroy, provided details as authorities gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses about the deadly confrontation in the Kilroy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bogan
Kilroys
Captain Irish
Captain Dugan
Marguerita Sylva Wins Ovation In New Orleans Debut
Marguerita Sylva received a standing ovation at Tulane Theatre in New Orleans for her debut as Miss Bob White in Willard Benser’s opera. The packed audience, including many locals ahead of carnival season, saw her composed and confident, with several curtain calls and speeches after the second act.
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New Orleans
Marguerita Sylva
Tulane
Ap- Spenipa
Willard Benser
Bob ‘White
Nixon & Zimmerman
Noers
Free Baptist Church Extends Call to Former Pastor Remick
The First Free Baptist Church of South Portland voted to extend a call to the Rev. M. J. Remick now in Chelsea. It is not yet known if he will accept the call.
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Portland
First Free Baptist Church of
South Portland
M. J. Remick
Chelsea
Gaelic school meeting on language duty and Irish heritage
At 1151 Washington street a Gaelic school held a 5:30 pm general meeting led by the superintendent. He urged the Irish race to preserve their ancestral language. A Finglish language piece, The Stranger in Ireland, donated by John C. Daly, was read, with contributions from Jeremiah Quill and others.
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Washington Street
Ireland
New York
John C. Daly
Roxbury
Jeremiah Quill
O'Mahoney
Finneran
Osjon of
Bay State Conclave Heptasophs Hold Smoke Talk
Bay State Conclave No 471 of the Dorchester district held an engaging smoke talk for members and brothers last evening. The event drew a large crowd and featured songs and readings. The group plans the third whist party of the series at Anthrop Hall on Thursday evening in February.
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Bay State
Dorchester
Second annual Sterling Club Ball at Lyceum Hall
East Boston social scene features the Sterling Club’s second annual ball tonight at Lyceum Hall with a large ticket sale. Municipal officials plan to attend as floor director John Skehan is assisted by Edward Bailey and Frank J. Johnson.
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Sterling Club
Boston
Lyceum Hall
Willl
John Skehan
Edwin Bailey
Frank J. Johnson
Fires and arrests noted in South Boston and Dorchester
The Box 133 alarm reported a first floor fire at 100 Mercer Street a three story dwelling owned by the Carter estate and occupied by Henry Dillon with $10 damage due to children playing with matches. Officers arrested James Payton for unlawful sale of liquor on premises. A fire at 63 Roxbury Street in A Somerville shop caused $75 damage and unknown cause. A second fire at 133 Richmond Street Dorchester occupied by W W Crawford caused $10 damage from an overturned kerosene lamp.
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Mercer Street
South Boston
Carter
Henry Dillon
Division 6
James Payton
Eighth Street
Mqnor
Roxbury Street
A. Somerville
Richmond Street
Dorchester
W. W. Crawford
Roosevelt to attend 150th Masonic anniversary event
Philadelphia dated report states President Roosevelt has accepted an invitation from Pennsylvania Freemasons to be guest at the November 4 celebration marking Bouree Washington’s initiation during the lodge’s 150th anniversary observance. Washington was initiated in Fredericksburg Maryland on November 4 1752.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Roosevelt
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted
Bouree Washington
Roosevelt Gecane
Fredericksburg
Newfoundland fish bounty urged as reply to sugar support
Officials argue that if Britain withdraws from Brussels sugar conference and pays a bounty on West Indian sugar to aid black inhabited colonies, it should also grant a bounty on Newfoundland fish to aid the white descended English Scottish and Irish settlers. The move would respond to Newfoundland renewing the French modus vivendi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
N. FF
Jan
Brussels
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Newsboys Back Strikers in Solidarity With Teamsters
The Newsboys' Protective Union No 9077 AF of L votes to support Team Drivers' Union members in their strike. They call on R S Brine Corporation to meet the unions' just demands and emphasize kinship between highway workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys
Teamsters
R. S. Brine Corporation
Gloucester Boy Killed on Schooner Deck
Six year old James Peters son of John Peters was killed when struck by the main boom while playing on the deck of the schooner John F Nicholson in Gloucester on January 26.
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Gloucester
John F. Nicholson
James Peters
John Peters
Allied Transport Council Levies Assessment for Legal Proceedings
At a meeting of the Allied Transportation Council yesterday an assessment was levied on each affiliated member for funds to cover necessary legal actions. The move aims to secure resources for forthcoming court-related proceedings.
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Allied Transportation Council
Aren Acrons
Tens of Thousands in Attendance at Local 2% Teamsters Meet
At Brodbine Hall yesterday afternoon Local No 2% Teamsters gathered with at least 3000 men present. Over 500 applications for membership were pending a judge Braley restraining order and no action was taken. Counsel Jacquith and Sherman conferred with officers in the evening. no statements were released.
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Teamsters’ Union
Brodbine Hall
Braley
Messrs
Jacquith and
Sherman
Teamsters
Hobo Bathing Becomes City Showdown at Wayfarers Lodge
A crowd of Hoboes lined up for a new steam bath at the Wayfarers Lodge as attendants tested hot and cold showers. The harsh treatment drew mixed reactions from the men, who endured the first day’s routine with grim humor while noting future access as warmer weather nears. Superintendent Smith and Overseer Green said the showers would likely draw more bathers and threaten other lodging options once the season changes.
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Wayfarers
Peter
Salvation Army
Smith
Overseer Green
Bar Harbor
Long Branch
Shorter Work Day Demanded by Boston Bakers
The United Bakers of Boston opened a headquarters at 45 Eliot Street to collect signatures for a 10 hour work day. A committee will issue a circular to master bakers today to hold a conference before April 1, aiming to settle the matter by May 1. About 1000 local bakers in Unions 4, 53, 46 and 54 are members. delegates from other sections may join, possibly spreading the agitation beyond Boston by May 1.
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United ‘Bakers of
Boston
Eliot ‘Street
Longshoremen Organize At Partridge Hall Meeting
A large gathering of would be union members met at Partridge Hall on Hanover Street to organize dock laborers. Speakers included John F. O'Sullivan George Rettenhausen and M F Cavanaugh and initiation fees totaling 234 were received. Temporary officers were Martin Ryan president M J McLoughlin secretary and Roderick R Campbell treasurer. They plan to apply for a charter from the International Longshoremen's Union.
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Partridge
Hall
Hanover Street
John F. O'Sullivan
International Typographical Union
George Rettenhausen
Cigramakers’ Union
M. F. Cavanaugh
Allied Transportation Council
Pea
Martin Ryan
M. J. MccLoughlin
Roderick R. Campbell
Longshoremen’s International Union
Team Drivers Indorsed by Coal Union Meeting
The Coal Teamsters Union endorsed 35 members at Jefferson Hall and backed Team Drivers Union No 26 and the direct legislation bill before the Legislature. Delegates to the Central Labor Union were elected: J J Fenton, James J Joyce, C M Dalley, Cuniff, T O Donnell, and John J Ruey.
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Coal Teamsters’ Union
Jefferson Hall
Central Labor Union
J.J. Fenton
Powers
Petes Roe
James J. Joyce
C. M._ Dalley
Cuniff
T. O'Donnell
John J. Ruey
Teamsters Question Brine Company in Wage Debate
Boston teamsters express views on the Brine company and a possible strike. They argue the company was morally obligated to object and discuss the impact of wage demands, rising transport costs, and a proposed master teamsters coalition to set trucking prices. The Brine company is among the city’s 19 largest but carries profits at a narrow margin.
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Retaxiing Teamsters
Boston
Hilliard
Lafor
Brine Company
Butt 2
Brine Company Official Reserves Comment on Motives
Mr. Loring of the Brine company was given a chance to affirm or deny alleged statements about the company's motives. He declined, saying the matter has reached a higher tribunal and prefers to reserve discussion for a future date.
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Loring
Legal Answer Filed in Brine Transport Case
Defendants in the action by R. S. Brine Transporta tion Co against Teamsters Local No. 7 and members filed an answer. A 2 PM hearing before Judge Braley looms, with both sides claiming readiness for a heated contest. The reply disputes plaintiff's corporate status and union existence and discusses prior wage hour proposals and the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration report of January 10, 1902.
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R. S. Brine Transportation Company
Teamsters
Braley
Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters
R. S. Brine Company
Mey
Corporation J
Master Teamsters of
Boston
Master ‘Teamsters’ Association
Hotel
Essex
Harrison Loring, Jr
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
State Board
Master Teamsters
Drivers Strike Over Unpaid Wages Frontier Union Case
The week of January 13 1902 saw drivers refuse to work after unpaid wages due January 18 1902. Union vote on January 19 1902 mandated withholding pay until wages were paid. Defendants deny a formal strike order or conspiracy and challenge the plaintiff's corporate status and authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Cox
Harrison Lorsoe, Jr
Quiet day at Brine barn after Boston wagon bustle
A casual visitor found the South Boston Brine company barn peaceful with wagons horses and men quiet inside. Doors remained locked and no disturbance occurred despite a week of sensational street activity in Boston.
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South Boston
Brine Company
Boston
Sympathy for Strikers At Wells Memorial Unions Rally
Multiple unions held sessions at Wells Memorial building in Boston to back the Teamsters strike. Expressmen's Union admitted 150 applicants while Freight Handlers Union endorsed Teamsters Local 2 morally and financially. Boston Water Workers welcomed six new members as Sanitary and Street Cleaning Union added 14, with debates on labeling and a push to unionize the Boston Public Library printing department.
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Wells Memorial
Washington Street
Expressmen’s Union
Boston Water Workers’ Union
Sanitary and
Tyree
Transportation Trades
Teamsters
R. S. Brine Transportation Company
Union 27
New York,New Haven & Hartford Railroad
R. S. Brine Company
Building Trades Council Adopts City Wage and Hour Preference
Boston delegates report brisk national activity and press for local contracts to favor union wages and hours. A committee to study initiative and referendum bills is appointed. the Squire firm boycott is lifted and listed as fair. Police restraint sought over brutal conduct amid the Brine Transportation dispute. unions blame Brine for city troubles.
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Smith
Stienbin
National ‘Building Trades Council
Peaterday
Boston’ Council
Sweeney
Worcester
State House
Coopers’ Union
John P. Squire & Co
R. 5. Brine Transportation Company
Teamsters’ Union
R. S. Brine Transportation Company
Teamsters
State Board of Arbitration
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Paxon's Tenant
Kom Arlington
Newport
Fifth Avenue
Foy
Common Council
Symphony Hall
Higginson
Crane
Collins
N. P. Banks
Pedler
Michael J. Kilroy
Heptasoph
Isterling
Fitchburg
Prescott C. Rice
Pegs
Natick
Teamsters’ Union Meets
Wool Handlers
Albany Street
William Mahoney
Michael Frawley
W. J. Coogan
James A. Fultz
Dennis Harrington
Patrick Lynch
Thomas Bradford
United Bakers
Indorsed
Teamsters Question Brine Company
Mr. Loring
Adams, Taylor & Co
State St
BesTos
Penos
Milk Team Drivers’ Union
Sfreight Clerks
Indorse Teamsters
Freight Clerks’ Union 7317
Brine Corporation
Teamsters’ Union No
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