Boston Officers In Rough Roughhouse Before Mechanics Hall
Two Boston patrolmen from Station 5 and Station 16 clashed on Huntington Avenue in front of Mechanics Hall while Christian Endeavorers met inside. Officials suspended them pending a Board hearing at 37 Pemberton Square to decide their fate.
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Boston
Huntington Avenue
Mechanics’ Hall
Christian Endeavorers
Kennedy
Station 5
Board of Police
Pemberton Square
Dangerous shooting in Everett Malden car melee ends with officer wounding suspect
Officer Joseph Kelly confronted two men fighting on an electric car near the Malden line. After being struck and assaulted, he fired in the air and then twice at Dennis O’Leary, hitting him in the chest. O’Leary likely fatally wounded, Daniel O’Leary jailed, others at large. The incident halted near Malden on July 14.
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Malden
Everett
Joseph Kelly
Main Street
Boston
Dennis O’leary
O’leary
Kelly
Daniel O'Leary
Dennis
Charles Street
Edgeworth Rubber
Daniel
Malden Hospital
O’learys
Liquor Dealer Hurt Falling Through Broadway Window
David H. Burns a Boston wholesale liquor dealer tripped and fell through a plate glass basement window at 1140 Broadway New York at 2 am. The glass was shattered with no property damage and Burns sustained a deep neck cut. Policeman Barry from West Thirtieth Street station aided him and summoned an ambulance.
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New York
David H. Burns
Southern Avenue
Boston
Broadway
Burns
Barry
West Thirtieth Street
Manchester Celebration Marks 260th Anniversary
In Beverly on July 14 Manchester began its 260th anniversary observance with a commemorative service at the old Congregational Church. An organ voluntary and doxology opened exercises followed by a choir selection and remarks from Rev. D F Lamson praising the church’s early members and their influence on the town’s history.
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Beverly
Manchester
Old Congregational Church
D. F. Lamson
Lyceum League Meeting at New Old South Auditorium
Last night the auditorium of the New Old South was filled with Lyceum Leaguers and friends. General Secretary Orlando I Hackett presided and led in singing. Mr Gordon gave an address on the Maiphood of America.
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New Old South W
Lyceum
Defender and Vigilant Race Near Newport Shows Defender Superior
In light to moderate wind Defender outsailed Vigilant, with Defender crossing bows and sailing around her rival by staying ahead on most points. Vigilant led briefly after spinnaker setup delays, but Defender surged ahead as the sprint continued, signaling strong performance for the Defender in the race off Newport.
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Newport
Iselin
Lee
New York
Herreshoff
Bristol
Defender
Gail
Colonia
Torpedo Station
W. K. Vanderbilt
Valiant
Fort Adams
Brenton’s Cove
Bateman’s Point
Brenton’s Reef
Mr. and
C. Oliver Iselin
Herbert Leeds
Nat Herreshoff
Haff
Morgan
Barr
EB. A
O. Weare
Brenton
Reef
Narragansett
Wendell Phillips Memorial Tablet in Boston
The City of Boston places a memorial tablet marking where reformer Wendell Phillips lived for forty years. The Hodges Fiber Carpet Company occupies the granite building at the head of Phillips Square, 50 Essex Street, inviting visitors to rest and shelter in the store.
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Boston
Hodges Fiber Carpet Company
Phillips Square
Essex Street
Knights of Labor District Assembly 30 Suspended
The conflict linked to Michael J. Padden and the Knights of Labor escalates as District Assembly 30 is suspended by the General Executive Board. Letters from Washington cite law violations and ordered removal of district officers, with Padden’s reinstatement deemed illegal, Massachusetts D A 80 awaiting reinstatement and possible AFL petition next week.
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Knights of Labor
D. A. 30
Michael J. Bishop
Mr. Padden
K. of L
Padden
District Assembly
General Executive Board
Washington
John W. Hayes
D. A
D. C
P. B. Collins, Esq
Boston
Mass
M. J. Padden
Notic
Order of the Knights of Labor
Washington, D. C
J. Padden
Theeneral Executive Board
P. B. Collins
P. C
Massachusetts
Knights of Boston
American Federation of Labor
Killed at Sea Fireman Blown Up on La Normandie
The steamer La Normandie reports that after leaving Havre on July 6 a fireman named Francois Leftem was ordered to open a coal bunker with a naked light. Gas rushed out, ignited, and exploded, killing Leftem instantly and causing bunker damage.
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New York
la Normandie
Havre
Francois Leftem
Leftem
Endeavor Sermons Draw Strangers to Boston Pulpits
Visiting clergy occupied city pulpits for the Christian Endeavor convention in Boston. Temperance speaker John Woolley drew large crowds at Music Hall while youths heard brief talks at the Y M C A. Bishops and lay leaders spoke on Endeavor themes as weeks of meetings boosted religious fervor and overflow crowds filled vestries.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
Convention
Boston
John Woolley
Music Hall
Tenta
Mechanics’ Hall
Faneuil Hall
Miners Strike in West Virginia District Demands Higher Wages
In Bellaire Ohio County West Virginia on Monday morning about 3000 coal miners will quit work and demand a wage increase from 51 to 60 cents per ton. The action reflects mounting labor pressure in the region as miners seek higher pay.
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Bellaire, O
Ohio County
West Virginia
Wage Increases Hit Two Factories in One Day
In Allentown Catasaqua Manufacturing Co raised wages by 10 percent for its 400 workers. In Detroit the Michigan Malleable Iron Works announced a voluntary 10 percent wage rise for 200 to 300 employees starting August 1.
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Allentown
Penn
Catasaqua Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Malleable Iron Works
Three New NC Mills Contracted for Increases in Spindles
WEW MILLS IN NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh July 14 Three new cotton mills contracted in North Carolina include Wellson with 12000 spindles expanding to 30000 Marsden with 15000 expanding to 60000 and Hillsboro with 6000 spindles. Twelve mills now under progress and additions are being made to equipment at several others.
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WEW Mills
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Wellson
Marsden
Hillsboro
Nantasket Baker H. W. Reed Shoots Self Near Ocean House
Nantasket reports the death by suicide of H. W. Reed an Allston street baker aged around years and married at the Ocean House area last night. He had been despondent for some time.
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Nantasket
H. W. Reed
Allston Street
Ocean House
Ship Fire Awe Inspires Passenger Resolutions
During dinner passengers noticed a fire in the forehold and a fire alarm rang out. Crew rushed to stations while hoses lined the decks. Passengers remained calm as officers and crew worked through the night until the fire was out at dawn on the tenth. They passed resolutions praising Captain Deloncle and the crew for bravery.
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Deloncle
Forecast for Monday in New England and eastern New York
Washington reports a Monday outlook with partly cloudy skies in New England and eastern New York. Temperatures will be warmer and winds shift to southerly.
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Washington
New England
New York
Mrs Stevenson Improving After Illness in Bloomington
Bloomington Illinois July 14 Mrs Adlai Stevenson shows signs of improvement though confined to bed last night doctors reported alarming symptoms had subsided and her condition was stabilizing as family and friends monitor her recovery
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Bloomington
Adlai Stevenson
Convention closes with pilgrimages and talks at historic sites
The Bromfield Street Church hosts a general discussion on The Scholarship of the World for Christ. The afternoon features personally conducted pilgrimages to Bunker Hill Washington Elm Old South Church Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. Addresses will be delivered at each site as the convention nears its end.
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Bromfield Street
Bunker Hill
Washington Elm
Old South Church
Faneuil Hall
Old North Church
Grand Temperance Rally At Music Hall Draws Crowd
The grand temperance rally held at Music Hall yesterday afternoon, part of the Christian Endeavor convention, was led by John G. Woolley. The hall was packed and on the platform stood bishops and reverends from multiple states and nations, including Bishop Fallows and Rev. Lamont, with speakers from New York, Ireland, New Jersey, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
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Bishop Fallows
Lawrence Greenwood
Woolley
H. H. Hadley
New York
Jesus
United States
New York City
Music Hall
Christian Endeavor
John G. Woolley
J. D. Lamont
H. H. Montgomery
Ireland
G. R. Humphreys
George G. Hudson
Lincoln, IL
W. E. Ol
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Bowdoin Sq
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Opp
Union Station
Tremont St
Chelsea
Washington Street
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Dennis O'Leary
Everett Polesil
Fier
O'Learys
Vigiant i
Valkyrie
Waone’ Blackstones
New
England
Wendell Phillips
Bish
Leffem
John Pollock
Scotland
W. Knight Chaplin
Wayland Hoyt
Dr. M’ewen
A. E., Park
W. C. Bitting
First Baptist Church
Agraudd
Mrs. Stevenson
Kinc’s
Bohemian Beer
Longwood Avenue
Haverhill Street
Roxbury
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