Dudley Mills Case Sees Assignee Appointed and Debts Revealed
The Dudley hosiery mills of Newton Lower Falls were assigned on Monday to Lawyer Charles K. Cobb and Superintendent James Buchanan. Treasurer Henry F. Coe of Jamaica Plain had ties to Bowker Fertilizer Co. and resigned recently. Cobb says he is assignee and counsel for Coe. contested sum of $100,000 alleged missing, not $150,000. Bowker files attachment for $200,000. Bowker sale to American Agricultural Chemical Co. under way, stockholders to vote next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Hosiery Mills
Newton Lower
Charles K. Cobb
James Buchanan
Henry F. Coe
Burroughs Street
Jamaica Plain
Bowker Fertilizer Company
Coe
Bowker Company
Cobb
Dudley Mills
Dudley Company
Bowker
Dudley
Robert 8. Gorham
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Tube Wonkens Win Strike Ends at Somerville Plant
About 500 union workers at American Tube Works in Somerville ended a two day strike after an agreement with the State Board of Arbitration company directors and striker committee. Sub foreman Dealey will return to work and general foreman Kenney will no longer handle hiring and firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tube Works
Somerville
Swan
Dealey
Rolling Department
Michael Kenney
State Board of Arbitration
Kenney
Labor unions map labor day parade and pay deals
A. A. Hall of Chicago addressed Electrical Workers 108 on wages and hours nationwide. Labor Day parade support grew with 103 voting to march with Boston unions 104 and 185 and groups from Brockton Lynn and Salem. Woodworkers 24 planned Labor Day parade. South Framingham saw a new union with 50 members. Mason Builders pay settled at 50 cents per hour with contractors offering 55 cents. Pattern Workers urged President Roosevelt to press departments to enforce the eight hour law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hall
Chicago
United States
Boston
Brockton, Lynn
Salem
John T. Walsh
South
Framingham
Commonwealth
Mason Builders’ Association
Washington Street
Roosevelt
Flocking to the Province on Plant Line Ships
Travel to the Provinces remains brisk as Plant Line steamers carry more passengers than last year. Notables aboard Tuesday include Rev B E A Horton and family, Dr W H White and wife, Judge Corning of New Hampshire, and Rev W W F Kettle and family from New York. More bookings expected from New England, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. tickets at 26 School Street and 20 Atlantic Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Horton
W. H. White
Marlboro Street
Judge Corning
New Hampshire
Drunkards Cured Secretly Now Cost Free At Home
An advertisement claims a tasteless discovery can cure drunkards secretly at home and be given in tea coffee or food. It is endorsed by the W C T U and all. The text urges ladies to try the remedy with no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ingraham
Boston
David J
W.C.T.U
J. W. Haines
Glenn Bldg
Cincinnati
Goden
Reed Charged With Forgery by Boston Police
Boston police inspectors yesterday arrested Frank R. Reed, 26, of Jersey City New Jersey, on charges of forging checks and money orders and uttering them with intent to defraud. Police say he is part of an organized gang operating in the city over the past year, defrauding local merchants of thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank R. Reed
Jersey City
N. J
Three Boston unions face serious fight
A tense labor dispute pits the Eastern Expanded Metal Company and the Carpenters' Union against the Lathers' Union No. 72 of Boston and the Structural Iron Workers. A Boston alliance may trigger strikes affecting navy yards, hospitals, and major city projects, with promises to back the action at the Structural Iron Workers' international convention in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Expanded Metal Company
Carpenters’ Union
Lathers’ Union No. 72
Boston
Structural Iron Workers
Simon
John Carr
Structural Iron Workers’ No
Albert L. Baldwin
J. T. Taggart
Metallic
New York City
Kearns
Fathers
Taggart
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Navy Yard
Charlestown
City Hospital
Albany Street
Buckminster Hotel
Beacon Street
Wood, Wire and Metal Workers’ Union
The
Milwaukee
Gloucester Fish Men May Strike
Gloucester July 30 The big fish cutting establishments have until Friday to grant the demands of the Fish Skinners Cutters and Handlers Union or face a strike that could halt most city business. The ultimatum followed a meeting last night and the city waits to see the fish merchants' response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Asiont
Redmond Hosts Laurier Barton at Dinner in Commons
John Redmond leader of the Irish party hosted Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Australian Premier Edward Barton at a dinner in the House of Commons. Twenty two guests attended including John Morley Sir James Charles Mather Lord Justice of Appeal Father Cronin Darcey Scott and Editor W. T. Stead.
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London
John Redmond
House of Commons
Wilfrid Laurier
Edward Barton
Australia
John Morley
James Charles Mather
Justice of Appeal
Father Cronin
Buffalo
Darcey Scott
Ottawa
W. T. Stead
Vacation in Nova Scotia land of Evangelina charm
Readers are urged to plan a summer outing to Nova Scotia for bracing climate and pure ozone. The article highlights low travel costs vs New England resorts, foreign-country atmosphere, and notes Dominion Atlantic Railway service from Yarmouth with eight weekly round trips. First class steamers Price Arthur Prince George and Boston run Boston to maritime provinces sailing from Longwharf daily at 2 pm. Information is available at 225 Washington Street or Long Wharf, Boston.
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Nova Scotia
Evangelina
Nova Setia
New England
Maritime Provinces
Yarmouth
Dominion Atlantic Railway Line
Price Arthur
Prince George
Boston
Bogon
Longwharf
Washington Stree
Long Wharf
BOXMAKERS ORGANIZE IN BOSTON
The boxmakers of Boston were fully organized with 95 percent joining the union formed by Organizer George M. Gunther. The charter closed and the initiation fee fixed. The union aims to place its label on all boxes and a special meeting will set next year’s wage schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George M. Gunther
Warren Bridge Collapse Sends Section Into Charles River
Parts of the old Warren bridge near Charlestown fell into the Charles River after tons of dirt on rotten piles and timbers caused a collapse. Men had worked on rafts beneath the bridge daily, but were not underneath the failing section yesterday, which would have buried them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Charlestown
Charles River
Sneak Thieves Gaining Ground in Back Bay
Police report two Back Bay thefts as Division 16 investigates. A man named Williams allegedly entered Dr. W. H. Houghton’s 864 Boylston street apartment, while the servant was away, and stole two mileage books and stamps. Shortly after, 7 Haviland street rooms were burglarized, with clothing and jewelry taken.
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Back Bay
Division 16
Williams
W. H. Houghton
Boylston Street
Haviland Street
Chicago Aldermen Visit Boston to Observe City Affairs
Thirteen Chicago aldermen arrived in Boston to inspect public works and markets. They stayed at the Parker House and toured the subway, elevated lines, and city offices while fine forays into local sites and theatres continued. The group joked about meeting local figures and noted Boston’s growing automobile scene.
Party at Willard Y Home lawn party in Dorchester
Boston Young Women's Christian Temperance Union hosted a fund-raising lawn party at the Willard Y Home in Dorchester to aid association settlements in Boston. About 200 attendees enjoyed lanterns, tents, and tables with a ping-pong area and bowling on the lawn. An Art Museum featured burlesques on famous paintings, with Mrs Emma Darling and Miss Catherine Casewell among the hostesses.
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Boston Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Willard Y
Dorchester
Boston
Art Museum
Catherine Casewell
Mabel Hill
Cannon
Mary Sawyer
Emma Darling
Munroe wins 25 mile motor paced race at Pittsburg
Benny Munroe wins the 25 mile motor paced bicycle race at the Coliseum in Pittsburg in 35 minutes 28 seconds. Nat Butler finishes one mile five laps behind. Munroe’s splits include 5 miles in 7:09 10 miles in 14:06 15 miles in 21:12 and 20 miles in 28:20.
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Pittsburg
Penn
the Coliseum
Benny Munroe
Nat Butler
Munroe
Butler
Elkes Wins 20 Mile Race In Gamest Local Meet
Harry Elkes defeats Hugh McLean by a lap and a half in a grueling 20 mile race at the Coliseum. McLean led most of the middle portion while Elkes surged late to take the win. World record for the first mile set at 1:21 2-5. Hubert Martin beats Frank German in two heats. Marcus Hurley wins amateur events. 2 1/2 mile time noted as 33:25.
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Providence
R. I
Harry Elkes
Hugh McLean
Coliseum
Elkes
McLean
Glens Falls
Hubert Martin
Frank German
Brockton
Marcus Hurley
New York
Jamestown Defeats Boston In 10 Inning Baseball Game
Jamestown beat the Boston Americans 3 to 2 in a 10 inning game at Jamestown. Mason and Pieper pitched for Jamestown with Williams and Warner behind the plate. Hope umpired as Jamestown outlasted Boston with four hits to three and three errors by each side.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Boston
Mason
Pieper
Williams
Warner
Hope
Millionaire’s table and Alpha Salad Cream advertised
An article extols diet distinctions for brain workers and laborers, praising Alpha Salad Cream as a versatile, oil free table sauce for all meats and bread. It claims the product enhances flavor for both classes and urges purchase from grocers, noting H. J. Blodgett Co. of Boston as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
H. J. Blodgett Co
Boston
Mass
Mfrs
Moran Loses to Maya in 20 Mile Motor Pace Race
Worcester July 30 Otto Maya defeated James F. Moran of Chelsea by 55 yards in a 20 mile pace race at Colis eum. Moran led until the 17th mile when his motor chain broke and was later dragged for laps. Maya finished with a strong late sprint, Moran reclaiming pace but unable to win. Also noting open and handicap events with winners E F Root G W Anderson and B Ernst.
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Worcester
Otto Maya
James F. Moran
Chelsea
Coliseum
Moran
Maya
E. F. Root
Revere
G. W. Anderson
G. C. Madsen
B. Ernst
Rochester
N. Y
M. F. O'Brien
Lowell
Sam Sulins
Boston
Inle
Erie
Penn
Unknown Young Woman at Island Case Captures Reporter
Mary Gibbons, a 24 year old who was sentenced to four months on Deer Island, refused to disclose her real name to a judge and a Post reporter. She tearfully described her Irish family, distant relatives, past work as a housemaid, and insisted she is not a night walker despite police claims.
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Mary Gibbons
Deer Island
Post
Ireland
Brookline
Boston
Chandler Street
Dorchester
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Hedfe
Olney Suggested as Campaign Speaker for Chicago Event
Chicago July 30 Richard Olney former Secretary of State may be brought to speak for the Democratic committee. Chairman Cable praised Olney as an ideal speaker and noted extensive literature distribution will accompany the campaign. Other speakers like Bourke Cochran Tom Johnson and Senator Patterson are also discussed. Bryan is not mentioned.
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Chicago
Richard Olney
Democratic Congressional Committee
Olney
Cable
Paigns
Patterson
Hoar
Philippines
Bourke Cochran
Tom Johnson
Babcock
Republican Committee
William As Bryan
Bryan
Police Rewarded for Rescue and Duty Under General Order 857
The Board of Police issued General Order 857 granting extra vacations and pensions to officers. Patrolmen Hugh A. Rourke Duncan Hunter Charles B. Piper James E. Pendergast Richard F. Quirk Daniel D. Spillane Amasa E. Augusta Isaac T. Myers and Reserve Officer Hugh Wyllie received extended leave or special pay for acts including rescuing drowning and burning building occupants and stopping runaway horses. Patrolman Patrick J. Bench was retired on his own request and placed on half pay pension.
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Board of Police
Hugh A. Rourke
Division 7
Duncan Hunter
Division 11
Charles B. Piper
Division 16
James E. Pendergast
Hugh Wyllie
Division 14
Richard F. Quirk
Division
Daniel D. Spillane
Amasa E. Augusta
Isaac T. Myers
Patrick J. Bench
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Eradication of Scrofula
The ad notes scrofula can be slow to appear in children and may cause stomach irregularity, dyspepsia, catarrh, and glandular swelling later. It urges complete eradication and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for all humors.
Readville Fast Time at Gentlemen's Driving Club Matinee
Four of five events were won in straight heats at Readville matinee yesterday. Temple Wilkes driven by John O’Connor set a 2:11 best time. Class 1 saw Molash beat Rose Autograph by a half length, while Class 2 Timberlake edged Jack Bowen and Grampie Graphic won Class 3 in straight heats. Red Cliff upset expectations in Class 4, with Ben Wilkes and Lottie Fallis close for second. Kentucky Star defeated Arius in the free-for-all heat. Starting judge was Charles Dana Palma.
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Gentlemen's Driving Club
Apes Os
Temple Wilkes
John O’connor
Molash
Rose
Charlie King
Rose Autograph
Timberlake
Authentic
Armilla
Jack Bowen
Mr. Farmer
Graphic
Imogene
Susie K
Red Cliff
Ben Wilkes
Lottie Fallis
Arius
Kentucky Star
Mr. Hall
Charles Dana Palma
Holiday Outing to Narragansett Bay Resort by Railroad
New York New Haven Hartford Railroad offers a special Aug Saturday train from Terminal 2 p.m. and Back Bay 2 04 p.m. direct to Crescent Park Rhode Island. The day features sport and pastime at the famed resort with excellent bathing and Rhode Island clambakes and free government exhibits. Round trip tickets are $1 each, limited numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Terminal
Back Bay
Crescent Park
R. I
Rhode Island
United States
Koch Lung Cure Inhalation Promoted For Consumption
The text claims consumption is contagious and only inhaled remedies like the Koch Lung Cure, using the Koch Tuberculine inhalation method, can heal. It cites Professor Koch and the German Government, promoting treatment via the Koch Lung Cure Co. in Boston and offering a booklet with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Physicians
London
Professor Koch
Berlin
Koch
Edward Koch
Koch Lung Cure Co
Boylston St
Boston
Koch Lung
Iowa convention names ticket in Des Moines
The Republican State convention in Des Moines Iowa named a full ticket including W B Martin for secretary of state B F Carroll auditor Gilbert S Gilbertson treasurer C W Mullen attorney general Scott M Ladd for Supreme Court judge Charles A Bishop for short term clerk John C Crockett as Supreme Court clerk and W W Cornwall as Supreme Court reporter Nearly 1100 delegates attended The platform endorsed Roosevelt McKinley death tribute praised Congress and tariff and reciprocity while affirming sovereignty over corporations and calls for court action to regulate big capital and preserve competition.
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Des Moines
W. B. Martin
B. F. Carroll
Gilbert S. Gilbertson
C. W. Mullen
Supreme Court
Scott M. Ladd
Charles A. Bishop
John C. Crockett
W. W. Cornwall
James Wilson
Mint
George E. Roberts
McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
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Europe
America
Diu
LABOR
L. B. Butler
Main St
W. H. Pierce
Shawmut Ave
Fr. H. Putnam
Washington St
School St
Downey & McCormick
Thompson Sq
Jaynes Magic
Powdee
Jaynes
Vail
Jaynes & CO
Cor Hanover
Summer St. Cor
Gloucester Fish Men
Redmond Dines
Laurier
Boxmakers
Warren Bridge Fell
Windy City
Touraine
Parker House
Franklin Trades School
Pop’ Anson's
Leary
Hackman
City Hall
Ben Franklin
Josiah Quincey
Alderman Connery
Alderman Cole
Josiah Quincy
Harrison
Bunker Hill
Carey
Faneuil Hall
Alderman Butler
Foreman
Maypole
Boston 13
Collins
Illinois
Frank I. Bennett
James Donovan
Donovan
Verne
Miller
Butte
Cambridge
Willard Y Home
M’lean
Boston Amercans
Readville
Mare
Piaree Opie
Ch. m
Tatchfield
Charley King
Blk. G
Leonard
Haveriacssavecessk
Sock
Gowen
Scierces Wees
B. G
Litchfeld
Lols Sepentiam le Armilla
Farmer
Burlington Boy
A. Aldrich
Ida Sultan
B. m
Wellman
Saareicate
Grarhie
Br. G
Tdtchfield
Keryx
Blodgett
Vetbeek Wee SC
Graves
Belledeu
Cascius
G. Hallee
Narragansett Bay
Iowa
King Dental Parlors
Avon Street
Jordan's
White's
Crosby’s
Oxford
C. £. Davis Optical CO
Park Sq
Queally
Maplewood
John A
Robert F
Catherine T. Queally
Milton Street
J. S. Waterman & Sons
Ar Ureral Undertakers
Emgalmers
Washington Ut
Dudley Street Terminal
Roxbury
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