Resolutions Endorse Labor Strikes On Boston Common
A public gathering on Boston Common endorses the Pullman and railroad strikes while condemning federal injunctions and urging the broader nationalization of the railroad system. The meeting supports Eugene Debs and the American Railway Union and denounces court actions seen as aiding railroad interests. Resolutions are sent to Debs and several governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Buffalo
New England
American Railway Union
Boston & Maine
New York
Eugene V. Debs
Chicago
Til
Boston Common
Morrison TI
Swrrr
Olney
Washington, D. C
United States
Morrison I. Swift
Resolutions on the Common Urge National Strike at Ballot Box
The Social Economic Club met on the Common with E C Baldwin James F Morton and Daniel Monahan addressing the gathering. Resolutions endorse a West railroad workers strike against rail corporations urge federal government control of transportation and call for a grand national strike next November at the ballot box against capitalist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Social Economic Club
E. C. Baldwin
James F. Morton
Daniel Monahan
West
Pullman Car Company
Chicago
Pullman Conductors of This Section Are Knights of Labor Men
Rumors of a Pullman conductor strike on the Boston and Maine road are unfounded. Salem workers say labor disputes end in arbitration, and there are no A R U members among Boston and Maine employees who would join a strike. Both men and company oppose any walkout due to the Pullman company’s large stake in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Boston & Maine Road
Road
Salem
East
Boston & Maine
Knights of Labor
Pullman Company
West
Socialist Labor Party adopts anti Cleveland strike resolutions
The Socialist Labor party meeting on the Common introduced and adopted resolutions during speeches by David Taylor and others, praising Gov Altgeld and protesting federal troop use in Chicago. The document cites Gov Pennoyer and Gov Lake, and urges constitutional caution before employing troops, with strong rebuke of federal actions aiding railroads and capital interests. The gathering drew about 2000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Labor Party
David Taylor
Mr. Taylor
S. E. Putney
George J. Moulton
Charles Claus
Altgeld
Illinois
Cleveland
Chicago
Pullman Car Company
Stone
Missouri
Lake
Colorado
Pennoyer
Oregon
United States
Charles the First of
England
Condemn the President by Lowell Labor Union
The Central Labor Union adopts resolutions denouncing federal troops sent to Chicago and other cities to aid railroad managers in fighting Pullman company employees and the American Railway Union. It blames authorities for bloodshed, expresses sympathy for Pullman workers, and supports the railway union’s rescue action while denying sympathy for mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Union
Eugene Debs
United States
Board of Railroad Managers
Altgeld
Stone
Waite
Cleveland
Lowell
Central Labor Union
Chicago
Pullman Company
American Railroad Union
Pullman
Newport garrison ready for two hour Chicago trip
Fort Adams in Newport Rhode Island has orders to ready for departure to Chicago on two hours notice. The four foot batteries of the Second United States Artillery under Colonel Lober and light Battery KB Eleventh Artillery tighten security and inspect gear while liberty is restricted. transport from the city would be impossible on such short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Chicago
Newport
R. I
Fort Adams
Belfig
Second
United States Artillery
Lober
Eleventh
New England
New England K of L Convention Blames Chicago Mobs
Providence July 8 The New England Alliance of the Knights of Labor met in Providence with seventy three delegates including John H. Murray M W J M Padden and John Naughton They adopted resolutions deprecating Chicago mob violence and expressing support for Pullman workers and Debs The semi annual officer election followed naming Edward McCaffrey as president and several vice presidents with some positions left listed as passed.
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Providence
R. I
New England Alliance
The
Knights of Labor
New England
Knights
John H. Murray
M. W
National Trade Assembly
Marlboro
M. J. Padden
Boston
John Naughton
Cambridge
D. A
Edward McCaffrey
Rhode Island
John J. Galvin
Massachusetts
William Taylor
Vermont
E. J. Lynch
Connecticut
Mary McCarthy
F. W. Boynton
Portland
Brockton Pledges Support for Debs and Sympathy Resolutions
In Brockton a Telegram pledges support to Debs and submissions of sympathy come from the C. L. U. of that city, reflecting organized civic reaction. The message underscores solidarity with Debs amid ongoing political events and labor movements in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Brockton Central Labor Union backs Pullman workers
The Brockton Central Labor Union met with delegates from three thousand members in Brockton and nearby towns debated the Chicago railway strike. They pledged support to the American Railway Union and criticized President Cleveland for sending troops. They favored government ownership of transportation and sent copies to the railway union and press. A telegram from Debs in Chicago expressed solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Central Labor Union
Chicago
Central Labor Union of
Brockton and Vicinity
Pullman Company
American Railway Union
Cleveland
United States
Tomegene
Debs
Standard
Brockton and
Vicinity
N. Currie
Mass
Sunday Silence in Boston Wholesale District Described
A Post reporter portrays Boston downtown on Sunday as hushed and eerie. Silent streets, ghostly storefronts, and scarce foot traffic contrast with a noisy weekdays. The water front and North Square show quiet and bustling immigrant crowds, while Washington Street resembles a quiet village under a strange calm.
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Boston
Washington, Kneeland
Hanover
Coleridge
Edgar Allen Poe
Prophet of
State Street
Post
Pearl Street
Postoffice Square
Atlantic Avenue
Washington Street
New England
North Square
Italy
Sunday Raids Target Chinatown Gambling dens
Sunday raids by Division 4 police disrupted open air services and busted ten Chinese laundrymen at 11 Oxford place with a Chinese dice box and fan tan gear seized. Additional arrests for gaming occurred at North Square and Douglass court. Liquor seizures listed across multiple divisions followed by a Charlestown raid on Ann Duffy’s unlicensed premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Place
Harrison Avenue
Confucius
Division 4
Chinatown
Warren
Lagrange Street
Major Jones
Division 1
North End
North Square
Antonio Jocadore
Angelo Penta
Michael Lemis
Raffa
Angelo Campania
Douglass Court
John Callaghan
Charlestown Street
Annie Brown
Spring Street
Mary Shaw
Mary Murray
Haven Street
George F. Bings
Porter Street
James Gavin
Jarvis Place
Carl Hagerly
East Ninth
Yesternity
Axternauir
Ann Duffy
Joiner Street
Charlestown
Despondent Man Ends Life at German Halle in Roxbury
Adolphe Rothenbacher aged 46 living on Hayden Street near Heath Street Roxbury killed himself with a bull-dog revolver at noon yesterday in the German Halle on Heath Street. Despondency is given as the motive. Body sent to City Hospital morgue. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphe Rothenbacher
Hayden Street
Heath Street
Roxbury
Halle
Rothenbacher
City Hospital
Draper
New England Burglary Insurance Company Prospectus
The prospectus outlines the company’s clear and comprehensive objects. It notes the enterprise is novel in this country though successful in England. Brockton businessmen lead the venture with William L. Douglas as president and John J. Whipple as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
England
Brockton
William L. Douglas
John J. Whipple
William R. Mitchell
Walter Rapp
E. B. Newton
Hosea Kingman
E. M. Low
Samuel M. Child
Mid Summer Festival Planning Meeting at Working Boys Home
A well attended meeting at the Working Boys Home discussed festival methods and management. Mr Shea Beacon Street was elected chairman Thomas Kelly secretary and Rev John F Ford treasurer. The picnic set for Apollo Gardens Roxbury on July 28. A follow up meeting is planned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Boys
Shea
Beacon Street
Thomas Kelly
John F. Ford
Apollo Gardens
Roxbury
If Christ Came to Chicago Address by Claude Falls Wright
Claude Falls Wright spoke at the Boston Theosophical Society on If Christ Came to Chicago He argued the title word fits any case and contrasted with Hoitor Stead He urged reform from within and said everyone should serve as an impromptu reformer and minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston Theosophical Society
Claude Falls Wright
Wright
Hoitor Stead
Rev William S Key at the Y M C U in Winthrop
The Rev William S Key of Winthrop Mass led the vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union. Special music by the Schubert Male Quartet enhanced the program. Key spoke on Lessons of the Past for the Present. Next Sunday Henry Powers of Chelsea will address Liberty Through Obedience to the Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Key
William 8
Key
Winthrop
Mass
Young Men’s Christian Union
Schubert
F. A. Norris
A. Crowley
F E. Doty
Tom Daniel
Mr. Key
Henry Powers
Chelsea
Cadets at Hingham Camp Show Quiet Week and New Additions
Cadets in camp at Hingham enjoy a quiet Sunday with religious services by Rev. John W. Day. New targets and a lamp house on the 20 yard range mark improvements. The corps emphasizes camaraderie, discipline, and neat camp arrangements under Colonel Edmands and Lt Col Miller with strong food provisions and orderly parades.
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Hingham
John W. Day
Old Church of Hingham
Columbus
Jim White
Tremont Theatre
Tabasco
Edmonds
Framingham
Edmands
Sturgis
Boston
Crack Corps
Unknown man found drowned near Long Bridge in Potomac
A well dressed man around 180 pounds jumped from the Long Bridge into the Potomac and drowned. The body, recovered last night, bore the initials H J P on a shirt tab and a P on a handkerchief. The coat read Brooks Boston and a Boston firm stamped on the collar. he is thought to be from Boston.
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Washington
Long Bridge
Potomac
Brooks
Boston
Marines Scarce In Recruiting At Charlestown Yard
Marines are scarce and recruiting is tight across yards though Charlestown holds a full quota. Lieutenant Haines notes ten recruits weekly now versus five, with three recent batches sent to Washington and Norfolk while readiness remains high for a potential Chicago call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Haines
Marine Corps
Charlestown
Washington
Norfolk
Chicago
McCormack Denies Shoes Theft In Portland Street Find
Bernard McCormack claims he and two companions Francis and Foley found fourteen shoes in a doorway on Portland street and divided them into three bundles. He says officers stopped them while they were disposing of two bundles and asserts none had prior arrests or served time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McCormack
Boston
Rooney
Francis
Foley
McCormack
Portland Street
Concord
Heroic rescue by Eddie Barden saves boy from drowning
The incident involved Hiddie Gilligan, aged six, not Eddie Barden, who emerged as the hero by saving Gilligan from drowning. Barden’s quick and brave actions prevented a tragedy as the lad was near submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiddie Gilligan
Eddie Barden
Eddie Gilligan
Barden
Special Newport Trip For 1 Dollar Round Trip
An opportunity on Thursday July 12 to visit Newport by special train at a low rate of 1.00 for the round trip. Advance tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Train leaves Park Square at 8 30 a m and returns from Newport at 6 p m. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Old State House
Park Square
Passaic Naval Brigade Completes First Detachment Service
On the Passaic the first detachment of the Naval Brigade finishes its rigorous assignment as the ship is cleaned and prepared for a new crew. About sixty-five men stay this week, with Company A and B joining for the next shift. Musical instruments arrive, a glee club forms, and a minstrel show is planned amid continued ship duties.
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Passaic
Old Fort Sumter
Naval Brigade
Company D
Hibernian Echoes Elect Officers and Plan Picnic
Hibernian Echoes Division 20 Boston met in Hibernian Hall with President Michael O Donoran chairing. Officers elected: C F Doherty president, George Casey vice president, Jeremiah Toohey recording secretary, William Grant financial secretary, James Connolly treasurer. The group debated a future pledge to avoid English made goods and prepared for a picnic next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Eirinn
Order of Hibernians
Hibernian Hall
Hanover Street
Michael O’donovan
C. F. Doherty
George Casey
Jeremiah Toohey
William Grant
James Connolly
Hibernians
Owen O'Doherty
Hibernian division re elects officers in Boston Carroll Hall
Declined renomination ends meeting as Division 4 Boston re elects Francis Cassidy as president and other officers including Joseph A. Connell Patrick Gillespie John J. O Grady John Carroll and John Cassidy. Samuel J. Livingston is the only new officer. A Hibernian night is held and committees are postponed. Division 15 Jamaica Plain officers are installed by ex President O Higgins with visiting members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 4
Boston
Carroll Hall
Francis Cassidy
Joseph A. Connell
Patrick Gillespie
John J. O'Grady
John Carroll
John Cassidy
Samuel J. Livingston
Sentinel
Hibernian
Jamaica Plain
O'Higgins
Dolan
Thomas Armstrong
Dedham
McSweeney
O’connor
Sheehan
White
Flynn
Deady
Arbitration in Woburn Likely End to Street Railway Strike
Woburn July 8 The State Board of Arbitration has arranged a conference to resolve the North Woburn street railway strike. President A. F. Breed will speak for the railway and W H Sharp for the strikers. A compromise is anticipated and cars may resume by Tuesday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
North Woburn Street Railway
State Board of Arbitration
A. F. Breed
W. H. Sharp
From the Day the First Number Was Launched
A brief note recalls the launch of the initial number and marks the day as a milestone in the project’s timeline, highlighting its early steps and the pace of development.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston & Maine Men
K. of L
Socialist Labor
U.S
Water Street
Christ
M’cormack
Second Naval Brigade
Jas. B. Ramsay, JR
Leage
Commissioner of Education
Department OF the Interior
Bureau OF Education
America
G. H. Buck
W. T. Harris
Amos J. Cummings
House OF Representatives
Wilson
William I. Wilson
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