Weavers Vote to Return at Old Wages Amid Strike
Amesbury July 15 four weeks into the Hamilton Woollen Company strike over a 10 percent wage demand. About 35 workers, 300 looms, 6 more return today. Secretary Whitehead and a local union rep plan to meet Agent Quinn for concessions. Quinn offers mill inspection rather than wage rise. A mass meeting is planned. six weavers and families will relocate to Taft Mills in Norwich, Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Hamilton Woollen Company
Bahan Hall
Whitehead
Fall River Union
Quinn
Quitn
Fall River
Agent Quinn
Weastehead
Weavers’ Union
Post
Joseph F. Carr
Haverhill
Martha Mason
Central Labor Union of
Norwich
Conn
Taft Mills
Providence Mill Strike Threat Follows Wage Talk
In Olneyville a conference between three strikers and Superintendent Hollingsworth failed to resolve wages for fall runs. Workers say the 7 12 percent offer is inadequate and may trigger renewed action on Aug 6 if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Olneyville
Hollingsworth
National Mills
Beoli Mill Delivers Wage Talk to Fitchburg Workers
From 10 to 25 cents a day. Fitchburg July 15. The hearts of the 400 employees in the Beoli mill at the plant were stirred as wage discussions began amid labor tension and possible changes in daily pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Mill Wage Readjustment Scheduled for July 29
A city notice posted in all departments announces wage schedule readjustments at West Fitchburg mill on July 29 with advances tied to business conditions. The directive explains increases will be granted as the mill’s financial state allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fitchburg
Loom workers strike ends at John Donelian’s factory
In Lynn on July 15 the mo rocco dressers strike was settled when the firm discharged Armenians recently employed. Workers claimed the firm sought cheaper help after wage demands and left the shop. they will return to work tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
John Donelian
Cleveland Cliffs Raises Wages in Ishpeming Michigan
Ishpeming Michigan July 15 The Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Company has increased employee daily wages from 10 to 25 cents as stated by former wage officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming, Mich
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Company
Wage increase hits Tennessee Coal workers in Alabama
Birmingham July 15 The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company announces a ten percent wage rise for 1500 tipplemen drivers and outside mine laborers in response to their request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company
Water Front News From Gloucester And Boston
The Mary G Powers repaired in Gloucester. Strathern sails for Buenos Ayres with lumber. Weekly imports and exports compared to last year. Tug Channing tested for four hours to tow mud scows. Redento and Corean events include ship damage and a fire. Abbie and Eva Hooper to be repaired after salvage. Ethelwold cleaned. Valorous libel actions. Death of Michael Flynn aboard Olivette. funeral plans and debts noted. Edwin B Holmes returns with salt cod. Flynn’s fishermen friends sent home on Olivette. Stable, factual, local maritime update with multiple named vessels and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary G. Powers
Newburyport Harbor
Gloucester
Buenos Ayres
Strathern
Fleming
Channing
Richard F. Keough
Lockwood Manufacturing Company
Sintram
Freeport
Woodside
Hong Kong
New York
Allan Line
Corean
Glasgow
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Prins Willem I
Paramaribo
Cubagua
Caribbean Sea
Ann E. Valentine
Mobile
Port Simon
Colon
Abbie
Eva Hooper
Plum Island
Right Arm
Davis
Leighton’s
East
Boston Fruit Company
Ethelwold
Simpson
Valorous
Portland
Louisburg
Portland Packing Company
Canada Atlantic and Plant Line
Olivette
Hanlon
Michael Flynn
Edwin B. Holmes
Wharf
Hawkesbury
C. B
W. P. Mills
Strong
East Gloucester
Martin Flynn
Beverly
Mills
Lewis Wharf
Tinkham
George’s Bank
Flynn
Ross, Williams
John Wares
Edward S. Perkins
Kolb Likely Set Aside Over Fusion With Republicans
Birmingham July 15 The Populist executive committee will meet soon to decide on fusing with the Republicans for the next governor’s race. Captain Kolb and his Tribune oppose fusion but the Populist press largely supports it. If Kolb refuses to withdraw his opposition he may be set aside. Possible successors include State Senator Goodwyn and W F Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Kolb
the Tribune
Goodwyn
W. F. Aldrich
Christian Endeavor Addresses Names List in Boston Area
A fragment lists members and addresses connected to the Christian Endeavor organization. Names include Annie F. Mason Jennie Ranson Mrs. M. Savage Charlotte A. Hood Roland D. Sawyer James W. Barnes A. E. Slattenburg Martha P. Simons Mrs. H. S. Jameson Miss Ss Armor Cassius M. Hall Henry N. Hatch and others with addresses in Boston and nearby towns such as South Boston Malden Somerville Hyde Park Everett Roxbury Waltham Dorchester and Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie F. Mason
Jennie Ranson
M. Savage
Martha P. Simons
H. S. Jameson
Ss. Armor
Jeeere R. BE
Goodell
Evalen Burrill
Cc. Stratton
M. E. Savage
Cassius M. Hall
Henry N. Hatch
Boston
M Street
South
Ieee Boston
Grace Avenue
Malden
Oxford
Cross Street
Somerville
Hyde Park
Warrenton Street
Cottage Street
Everett
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Main Street
Waltham
United States
Dwight Street
South Boston
Upham’s Corner
Dorchester Sr
Clinton Street
Ladies Day at Quincy Yacht Club Afloat and In Hall
Quincy Yacht Club observes its annual ladies day with a sail on course No 1 aboard steam yacht Marie led by Commodore Pettengill. A promenade concert, lunch, and dancing followed, with hundreds of lanterns lighting the club house and guests listed for the sail and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Yacht Club
House
Commodore Pettengill
Marie
Baldwin
Cook
William A. Hodges
Mabel Hodges
H. L. Kincaide
D. Wadsworth
Ward
Nelson Dunbar
Warren Edson
Louis Murphy
J. C. Daggett, Jr
Ethel Davis
Grace Pettengill
Bessie Horton
Clara Graham
Flossie Hail
Lockford
Emma Wilcott
Clare Taylor
Wrisley
E. S. Taylor
Warren Taylor
Edith Graham
Mudgekewis
BE. C. Davis
Davis
F. S. Davis
E. L. Crane
C. T. Hardwick
Leon M. Abbott
Flora
S. Davis
May Holden
Troutman
Isabelle Pengra
Alice
T. A. Walter
Walter Burke
Harry Russell
Eugene H. Sprague
Sprague
Gleaner
F. O. Wellington
Welington
James Nicol, Jr
Walter Harrison
Gipsy
H. R. Drinkwater
A. C. Drinkwater
Miss Clapp
Davis Clapp
E. Hall
Alice Morrison
Bessie Drinkwater
Edgcomb
Jennie Edgcomb
Marisa Myash
Miss Hastings
David McAndrew
Walter Davis
Jennie Carter
Clara Carter
M. A. Sheppard
E. W. Sheppard
Bridgham
Joel
Carl Sheppard
Jeanette
C. E. White
Levi Berry
Jennie Foley
Rose Reigell
Bessie Lee
W. P. Bullard
Schaff
William Thomas
Clytie
W. Henry Dean
T. M. Sargent
Alice M. Gillis
W. I. Dewson
Dorothy
F. F. .Crane
Crane
Burns
Lowe
Carrie Spear
O. A. Hammock
John O. Hall, Jr
H. D. Spear
Nina
A. W. Rider
John Q. Newcomb
Fred Goss
Lella Miller
Eva .Thompson
Flora Bourne
J. W. Sanborn
George W. Oakman
Oakman
Catkin
George G. Saville
Helen H. Claflin
Stella Barker
H. E. Sherburne
H. H. Rogers
A. H. Holden
W. S. Barker
Henry F. Barker
H. W. Barker
Adolph
Joseph Moebes
Hennessy
Henry Clarkson
Henry Moebes
Misses Russell
Moebes
E. G. Costello
Myth
J. Warren Nightengale
Edward E. Miller
Belle Nightengale
M. E. Fish
Nellie F. Nightengale
M. E. Nightengale
George P. Mead
J. Frank Nightengale
G. W. Nightengale
Restless
Thompson B. Crane
Arthur W. Harris
William E
City Engineer’s Report Shows Bridges and Water Supply Outlook
City Engineer Jackson submitted a 144 page report for the year ending Jan 31, 1895 detailing 12 new bridges, park and parkway works, and Cottage Farm bridge transfer to city maintenance. It notes 65 Boston supported bridges, 18 partially, 106 by other parties, Reservoir 5 will raise supply to 61.6 million gallons daily though demand nears that, East Boston pumps require repair, new Breed’s Island pump advised, population totals 527,606, sewerage cost 6.308 million with 67,650 remaining appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Park and Parkway
Cottage Farm
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston
Chelsea
Somerville
Everett
Cardinal Gibbons visit to Rome boosts American church influence
New York reports Cardinal Gibbons cordial reception by Pope Leo XIII. The pope approves his eucharistic congress in America and the Washington Catholic University program. Reforma, Crispi’s organ, weighs the unlikely prospect of Gibbons being elevated to the papacy, seen as beneficial to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Leo XIII
Eternal City
America
Europe
Catholic University
Washington
Reforma
Crispi
Subway Contractors Anxious Over Tremont Mall Decision
Tremont street mall project delays by the city commissioners raise concerns for Jones and Meehan. Slower board action could raise costs by about 380 percent if work carries into cold weather due to relocation of a large water main under Tremont street. Excavation between the bridge and Charles Street line and on the Public Garden north bank shows the day’s energy centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street Mall
Messrs. Jones & Meehan
Tremont Street
Charles Street
Not Married But Engaged Man Dies After Accident
William Chapples of Chelsea died at Frost Hospital last Monday morning from injuries sustained the prior day. Reports had stated he was married. he was not. He was engaged to be married to a young woman from East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chapples
Chelsea
Frost Hospital
Boston
Excursion to Cottage City Tickets Selling Fast
The sale of tickets for the great excursion to Cottage City tomorrow July 17 is large and deservedly so. Tickets are strictly limited and on sale at No. 3 Old State House. A special train departs Kneeland street station at 8 a m and returns to Boston by 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Old State House
Kneeland Street
Boston
Mysterious disappearance shadows Brooklyn laudanum case
In Brooklyn on July 15 police probe the disappearance of a tall elderly man who accompanied Nellie Wright after she swallowed laudanum in Anthony Papenscheik’s drugstore. Nellie, a stenographer once employed, now seeks morphine and has no clear ancestors or home, while detectives search for her companion amid unclear family links and a possible Atlanta connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Nellie Wright
Anthony Papenscheik
O’brien
Dunn
Greenpoint Avenue
Daniel Lang
Grand Street
Atlanta
Costima
Nellie
Atlanta, Ga
Married Her Choice
Giuseppe Andrea Marino from Florence sent for his daughter Amelia Maria who worked as a tailor. Amelia refused P R Ferrari and wed Pasquale Joseph Aleppo in City Hall after a mistaken absence of Acting Mayor Jeroloman. The Harlem court ruled she was not under 16 and ordered the couple to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giuseppe Andrea Marino
Florence
Amelia Maria
Mott Street
P. R. Ferrari
Amelia
Pasquale Joseph Aleppo
Aleppo
Harlem
Jeroloman
Ferrari
Marino
Aged Woer Weds Mollie Luke in Goshen Ante Nuptial Pact
In La Porte Indiana on July 15 Samuel Prough aged ?, marries Mollie Luke of Gl. Prough, reputed wealthy. Before vows they sign an ante nuptial contract granting Mrs. Prough one ninth of her husband’s fortune. The agreement binds her to stay married or forego the dowry under a legal separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Samuel Prough
Goshen
Mollie Luke
Prough
Four babies born to Rankin couple in Pittsburg
Four infants arrived at the Rankin home on Liberty avenue after midnight. Three are boys and a girl. One boy died tonight while the other two boys and the girl recover. Mrs Rankin previously bore twins two years ago, one of whom died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hugh Rankin
Liberty Avenue
New State House Wall Plans Wing Connection
Commissioners approve building new sections of the wall to connect wings for the State House. The plan aims to shelter meetings for the Senate Governor and Council next winter and can proceed without disrupting existing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Senate
Boston Severn Sewer Bids Opened for Commonwealth Extension and Blue Hill
Superintendent of Streets Wheeler opened bids for sewers and connections in Commonwealth extension Section 1 Ward 25 and Blue Hill avenue Section 6 Ward 24. All laborers must be Boston citizens with receipted tax bill as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Commonwealth Extension
Blue Hill Avenue
Boston
Reverend Boynton Offered Pulpit by Oakland Church
The Rev Nehemiah Boynton of Union Congregational Church on Columbus Avenue may join Oakland Congregational Church in San Francisco's fashionable suburb. The committee reports the pulpit proposal under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Boynton
Union Congregational Church
Columbus Avenue
Oakland
Cal
American Wringer Co Manufacturers Ad at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers, maigles, spring beds and carpet sweepers from 13 and 15 Broadway extension. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers, with mail orders promptly attended to and Tremont 764 telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Safe 6 percent savings option from Minnesota Saving Fund
A Minnesota Saving Fund and Investment Company advertisement promotes 6 percent deposits with safety safeguards for depositors. Incorporated in 1889 this Boston edition lists J. H. ene as Eastern Manager at 179 Washington St offering pamphlets on guarantees and returns with withdrawal on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Saving Fund and Investment Company
Generintiee
J. H.ene
Eastern Manager
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Collection of Native Plants Shown by Mrs Richards at Society Show
A Massachusetts Horticultural Society prize day featured large hollyhock blooms and rich displays. Exhibitors included E Sheppard & Son A Mee Laren Sumner Coolidge, Mrs F L Ames with orchids and rhododendrons, and James Comley with roses and irises. Awards covered hollyhocks fruits and vegetables with many named varieties and multiple exhibitors earning ribbons and medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Radnor
Ettore Sassionari
A. D. Wood
BE. M. Gill
J. W. Manning
P. D. Richards
Juno
Joseph S. Fay
James Comley
John P. Spaulding
E. S. Converse
E. M. Gill
Hattie B. Winter
Sumner Coolidge
F. L. Ames
Ettore Tassinia
W. N. Craig
J. W.manning
Alice Grinnell
William Robinson
W. C. Winter
Samuel J. Trepess
Joseph 5. Chase
Triumph
Amos Bates
Bates
E. W. Wood
Levi Whitcomb
Paragon
May
Walter Russell
W. Heustis & Son
DEFENCE CLAIMS NO CONTEMPT IN MASSACHUSETTS CASE
The Superior Court heard the contempt petition in the Massachusetts vs. Citizens' Security Investment Company matter. Receiver George Fred Williams seeks books vouchers and assets from Butler of Somerville and Dr. Michael C. Golden of Taunton. Defence asked to vacate the decree claiming no contempt. Chief Justice Mason reserved the motion and the master's report was examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Citizens’ Security Investment Company
George Fred Williams
James H. Butler
Somerville
Michael C. Golden
Taunton
Superior Court
Mason
Butler
Dr. Golden
Defence
Harbor Board Seeks Bids to Remove Wrecked Venetian
The Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners calls for bids to remove the wrecked Venetian after the US government declined to move it. A $5000 guarantee is required, with contractor bearing all risks. Echo Park will be taken. The Metropolitan Park Commission plans to seize Echo Bridge at Newton Upper Falls and Hemlock Gorge nearby for park use, with plans to improve but largely preserve the wild character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
United States
Echo Park
Metropolitan Park Commission
Echo Bridge
Newton Upper Falls
Needham Line
Hemlock Gorge
Judge Fessenden Sentences Caradoro for 15 Years
In the Superior Criminal Court judge Fessenden yesterday sentenced Antonio Ciarvadoro alias Caradoro to state prison for fifteen years for felonious assault on Maria Crucificio a girl six years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
Antonio Ciarvadoro
Caradoro
Maria Crucificio
OLearys Case Continued In Malden District Court
Daniel OLeary was arraigned in Malden District Court and given a $1000 bond with case continued to Aug 9 due to Officer Kelley absence. His cousin Dennis, shot through the right lung, lies in Malden Hospital in fair condition with the bullet located behind the lung. Two earlier handcuffed suspects still at large, rumored hidden in Malden. Officer Kelley is badly hurt but expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Daniel O’leary
Malden
Kelley
Daniel
Dennis
May come to Boston
New York July 15. Mgr. O Connell ex rector American College Rome arrived aboard La Normandie. Speculation swirls over his mission and future role in the U S church with talk he may become coadjutor to Archbishop Corrigan or to the Boston diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Megr. O'Connell
American College
Rome
la Normandie
Mgr. O’connell
America
United States
Corrigan
Diocese of
Boston
Outhwaite Talks Silver Issue and Sound Money
Ex-Congressman Joseph H. Outhwaite of Ohio, now civilian member of the Army Board of Ordnance, visits New York. He predicts the silver question will remain an issue but expects the sound money stance to prevail, noting Ohio Republicans seek silver conciliations and Democrats may adopt a clear sound money plank. He doubts settlement before the next national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph H. Outhwaite
Ohio
United States Army Board of Ordnance
House
Outhwaite
Silverites
Peffers New Party Aims At Six Pillars In Letter
Senator Peffer launches a new political movement in Topeka with a published letter outlining a six pillar platform. The plan emphasizes getting people to work and fair economic reforms, including ending landlordism and curbing transportation and money powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Peffer
The
Republic
Populists of Arkansas Attack Corporate Influence in State
The Arkansas Populists led by State Chairman Thomas Fletcher issue a public address condemning corporate pressure on votes. They warn merchants and bosses use voting power as a price of favors and call for more than free silver to end wage slavery and plutocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Thomas Fletcher
Hotel Bellhop Delivers Humorous Room Demands in Texas
A bell boy recounts a guest in a Texas hotel demanding towels pillows water and a makeshift bed using window curtains a coat and vest as a headrest and a lantern as a prop. The clerk and staff respond with exaggerated offers as the guest insists on odd accommodations and even a staged fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cyrus
When She Shook Her Head In Town Proposal
A narrator recalls proposing to a maiden who did not reply with words but shook her head, then raised it up and down. The moment leaves him pleased, as no town man would be happier than he.
Death notices from Lowell Charlestown Dorchester and St John
Hullery at Lowell on Friday July 12 dead 31 wife of Thomas Hillery formerly of Boston and St. John N B Devine at Southton July 15 wife Marya aged 56 Fessenden at Charlestown Sara A wife of George F Fessenden aged 72 Funeral private Felt at July 15 Deacon Albert aged 68 Dorchester July 14 J Havord Whe ater aged years beloved of Mrs Mary A Basseti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullery
Lowell
Mage Quigley
Thomas Hillery
Boston
St. John
N. B
Dorchester
J. Havord J. Wheater
Mery A. Basseti
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Hamilton Weavers
Otheyville
Mass. Dental CO
Tremont Row
Hood
Christian Endeavorers
Boston Post
Dairy and Sunday Post
C. E
New England
Christian Endeavor
Eeeeee
Sherman
Alva Morrison
Joseph Morrison
Fred B. Rice
Hamblen
Charles Price
Nellie Dewson
Mollie Dewson
Rice
George Dewson
John Whicher
H. L. Rice
Nina May
Henry P. Kitteridge
J. Walter Bradley
Nelson Davenport
Ernest Curtis
Beatrice
Arthur Cavanagh
John T. Cavanagh
George T. Magee
W. M. Marden
Marden
F. L. Bemis
Llewellyn Thayer
Grace Cavanagh
Louise Cavanagh
Graham
Downey
Pope
Tome
LEA & Perrins
LEA & Perrins’ Sauce
Worcestershire
John Duncan
N. Y
New State House Wall
MR. Boynton
Horti
John S. Fay
O'Leary
Officer Kelley
Mgr. O'Connell
Archbishop Williams
Congressman Outhwaite
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