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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1904
Page
2
The Employers' Association of Boston announces a war on dishonest labor leaders but labor men dismiss the claim. They say they will judge once the association reveals who they are and where they come from, and act only if accused are branded as dishonest.
The body of Clarence Eldredge, missing for a week, was found near his father Charles J. Eldredge’s summer home in Mystic Connecticut. He had shot himself through the heart and it is believed a love affair drove the suicide.
July 22 report from Waltham notes the American Watch Company’s new chimney rising 200 feet, 24 feet at the base with an eight foot flue. A large number of workers ride the elevator to the top before staging removal begins.
John McKillop of 679 Main Street Cambridge reported a theft yesterday when $32 left on a parlor table was taken while he briefly left the house. He suspects an intruder already inside the residence.
Skipper Bat Whalen aboard the Catharine and Ellen sold mackerel and other catches at Gloucester pier. Natalie B. Nelson reported 8500 large fresh mackerel at 16 cents each, with ship earnings around 1360 dollars for six days. Swordfish set a record day with 441 total. price 23 8-5 to 31 4 cents per pound. Other vessels carried haddock cod hake pollock and more as competition in shipping grows.
Coastwise and international shipping brief captures a July 23 period with numerous steamers and schooners listed, including Prince George and Iberian, clearing for London and Port Antonio. The long enumerated cargo and tug movements show bustling Atlantic trade from Portland to Norfolk and Newport News, with barge tows and recent arrivals noted. High tides and day lengths are recorded alongside vessel names, ports, and routes.
The steamer Malacca lies at Suda Bay Crete awaiting a joint British Russian inspection of cargo for contraband of war bound for Japan. If no contraband is found, she and cargo will be released. British stores aboard are not to be examined. Russia seeks conciliatory handling to avoid quarrel.
General Kuroki's headquarters in the field reports a Japanese attack on Russian forces at Kiaotung near motion pass. The clash Sunday July 17 caused heavy Russian casualties with multiple divisions involved and extensive artillery use. Japanese forces are cremating the dead as burial capacity is overwhelmed.
Bridgton Mo July 22 The body of Harry M Bartlett of Roxbury district Boston was recovered from Moosehead Pond after he went there to bathe yesterday and is believed to have been seized by cramps.
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co Post Office Square Boston lists officers including Benjamin Stevens president Alfred Foster secretary and Charles Flood contact for rates. 1904 assets 35 754 010 50 liabilities 32 569 406 71 surplus 214 603 79. Oldest largest Massachusetts company.
Cambridge police probe disappearance of 72 year old Daniel Murphy of 175 Wendell Street who has not been seen for days. He was reportedly carrying money when last seen and rumors place him on the West Boston bridge with two young men, raising foul play concerns.
Market dealers in Faneuil Hall and the ton markets report ongoing trade declines amid a renewed packing strike. Representatives from S. S. Learned & Co and Childs Sleeper & Co say trade has suffered severely and fear longer delays will force layoffs. Sleeper notes 20 years in the market and unusually bad conditions since the strike began though some expect prices not to rise next week due to ample beef supplies.
The Big Store closes out an entire stock of men's outing suits from a leading maker. Prices slash from 5 to 10 dollars on suits regularly 10 to 20 dollars. Over 3700 suits must be sold quickly to clear inventory before next season.
Conference adjourned at 7 pm as arbitration board president Howland said manufacturers will discuss worker demands at 10:30 am tomorrow. John Golden of United Textile Workers vows only a strike will force reversal of wage cuts while Seaconner mill notice prompts no worker compliance. Preparations for continued action surround Saturday council meeting to appoint a campaign committee.
In Chicago and at all packing centers the stock yards strike continues as union and packers fail to agree on reinstatement pending arbitration. A 10 member committee could not reach a working basis. A new conference is set for tomorrow morning with slim hope of settlement.
Miss Alberta C. Tripp of 133 Cottage Street, 20, leads Fall River mill girls in a wage strike. She calls to unite with men, rejects wage cuts, cites many earning under 10 dollars weekly, and warns hardship but promises victory as operatives endure and rally in labor halls.
Donnelly president of the Butchers' Union cites a breakdown of rehiring agreements by packers. He says workers were lined up and chosen like cattle, with foremen and superintendents selecting favored men while discriminating against others. The unions threaten a sympathetic strike if a settlement is not reached.
Returning visitors from the great fair praise the clean exhibits. The Royal Blue line sails July 30 leaving Boston for 11 days with stops in prominent cities both ways. The all in price is 75 dollars. Send a postal for itinerary and illustrated booklet from Joseph P. Taggart New England passenger agent 860 Washington Street Boston Mass.
A Somerville, Massachusetts resident credits the Koch Lung Cure with curing his consumption after years of suffering. He details severe coughing, weakness, and failure of climate change, and says breathing, strength, and color returned. He urges others to seek the treatment at 361 Boylston Street in Boston for proof.
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