Labor unions split over forum plan and eight hour meeting
The Central Labor Union resolution for an eight hour meeting at Franklin Park on July 4 sparked controversy. Knights of Labor district assembly opposed open air meetings violating city law and criticized the Labor Forum as syndicate-driven. A Labor Forum site tour drew few workers, while Pantmakers and New York cap makers faced lockout and aid pledges. Boston coal circles warned machines threaten 1000 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Franklin Park
Knights of Labor
New England Hall
Knight of Labor
District Assembly
Labor Forum
Oakland Garden
Pantmakers’ Union
Max Goldberg
Crosby Street
New York
Krceland Street
Coliers
Boston
Famous Canadian statesman Dorion dies after long career
Sir Antoine Dorion of Quebec, veteran Liberal leader and former Chief Justice, dies aged 58 after a long political and legal career. Born in 1818, Dorion served as attorney general, provincial secretary, and minister of justice before becoming Chief Justice of Quebec. knighted in 1877 and long active in public life across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Antoine Dorion
Anne de la Parade
Shype Rivers
Pierre Dorion
Champlain
House of Assembly
Lower Canada
Ftlia
Genevieve Burean
Pierre Burean
St. Maurice
Nicolett College
Montreal
Dorion
Old
Canadian Assembly
Hoehlega
Union
Napierville
Liberal
John Sandfield Macdonald
Macdonald-Dorton
Dorton
Sir John Macdonald
Privy Council
McKenzie
Jastice Dorion
Province of
Covernor Garou
Dorion Dies in Montreal As Macdonald Lays Stricken
The Montreal obituary notes Sir Antoine Aime Dorion former Premier and long serving Chief Justice of the Quebec Court of Queen's Bench dies of the disease as Sir John Macdonald lies near death. Dorion’s career spanned politics and judiciary, ending in 1875 with his leadership in Quebec’s legal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoine A. Dorion
John Macdonald
Montreal
Antoine Aime Dorion
Canada
Court of Queen’s Bench
Quebec
Roxbury Doctor Dr. Joseph H Streeter Dies at 104 Roxbury Street
Dr. Joseph H Streeter the oldest practising physician in Roxbury died at his home 104 Roxbury Street on Saturday. Born July 11 1820 in Springfield VI he studied at the University of Vermont and practiced in Mannville RK L during the Domn rebellion. He later moved to Shirley and Roxbury where he served as city physician and held public office. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter funeral tomorrow at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordyce Barker
New York City
Barker
A. A. Smith
Henry J. Lowditch
Boston
Charles H. Stedman
Chelsea Hospital
Edinburgh
Paris
Norwich
Conn
Bowdoin Medical College
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Bellevue Hospital
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
New York Academy of Medicine
New York County Medical Society
New York Obstetrical Society
New
New York
Genera Grant
Volun Wium Bk Aster
John Jacob Astor
W. &. Lusk
Europe
Dickens
Thackeray
Dr. Barker
Revelier
Gat’s Hill
Hace Gray
Bowden College
Edinburgh University
Columbia College
Bowdoin
William K. Morgan
J. Thomas's Episcopal Church
Ker
Joseph H. Streeter
Roxbury
Roxbury Street
Springfield
University of Vermont
Mannville
RK L
Roxbury Universalist Church
Daniel G Littlefield Ex-Lieutenant Governor Dies in Pawtucket
Rhode Island figure Daniel G. Littlefield died in Pawtucket aged 98. Born November 23 1822 in North Kingstown he founded Florence Sewing Machine Co and later manufactured hair goods in Pawtucket. He served in public life as Rhode Island lieutenant governor and represented Northampton in the Massachusetts Legislature. He attended the Paris exhibition as Rhode Island’s honorary commissioner and juror on machinery. He was aligned with Whig and Republican parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Littlefield
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
North Kingstown
Florence
Mass
Florence Sewing Machine Company
Europe
France
MacCarmicx
Northampton
Massachusetts
Art Scholarship Fund Aims to Send US Artists Abroad
A conference of prominent art figures met at the Art Museum to launch a program moved by Mr. Chanter of New York to fund five years of study abroad for American artists. The plan seeks $4,500 per prize and a state fund approach with competitive examinations and a Paris prize commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Museum
Don Armstrong Chanter
New York
Martin Brimmer
The
Museum of Fine Arts
Francis A. Walker
St.Botolph Club
H. A. Abbott
Boston Art Students’ Association
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard University
Joan Armstrong Chanier
Brimmett
Chanier
Chanter
Chanler
Boston
Paris
J. Laderome
Puyis de Chavannes
Carolus Duran
L. Bonnat
P. A. Jd. Daguan Zouveret
Benjamin Constant
Arthur Astor Carey
Arthur
Roteh
Henry Whitman
C. KE. Clement Waters
Julia Ward Howe
George Tyson
Anna P. Lixwell
Arthur Dexter
Boston Victorious Over New York in National Championship
The American Cricketer reports Boston defeated New York to win the National Association title at Longwood. It notes early round results with Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York, then details Boston’s 71 in the first innings and 64 in the second after a 45 from Chambers and George Wright, plus Comber of the Lowells’ 17. Harvard beat Yale 41 to 28, with other Saturday results across Worcester, Mystic, Brockton, Andover, Chelsea, Lynn, Everett, Fall River, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Boston
Pittsburg
Chambers
George Wright
New York Elven
Comber
Lowells
Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Worcester
Mystic
Saylesville
Brockton
Medford
Andover
Somerville
Chelsea
Cambridge
Lynn
Hyde Park
Everett
Hearts of Oak
East Boston
Fall River
Pawtucket
Bostons
J. Thorpe
Lyon
Tyers
Manafield
Ceivets
Née
Laughton
E Stiles
Airearn
Pers
Lane
Sina
Roberts
D Tyers
Cece
Cee
E Coulby
W Ogiesesti G
Wrieht
Sebeere li
Medyult
Ae Saee
Tyera
Wallis
Petutt
E Taine
Robert S
Ees Chambers
M. Eras
Wright
Lone Cowlby
Cham- Des
Sana
G. Weed
Haughton
F. W. Stiles
Burns
Fairburn
H. A
Thorpe
W.d. Weed
Eevee
Ostons
Rans
Wvets
Cotes
Fhane Eset Tere
Lou
Wiood Wood
Ovd 'Ee Bo
Robert
Yorks
Luplid
Dying French Senator Ayimé and Other Obits
Despatches report the death of French Senator Gabriel Ayimé by his own action. Also noted are Luther Ladd of Lawrence who died of pneumonia aged 60, and Dublan Mexico Finance Minister whose death Diaz says will not alter fiscal policy. Other obituaries include electrician David Brooks of Germantown and Cardinal Alimonda of Turin. Henry W. Miller of Worcester, a veteran hardware merchant, dies at 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Paris
Juscg
Gabriel Ayimé
Ai. Ayisé
Vosges
Neutréhateau
Corps Legislatif
M. Aymé
Legion of Honor
Chamber
Neufchateau
Luther Ladd
Lawrence
Morton Street
Gilmanton
S. i
Lawrence Lumber Company
South Lawrence
L. Lada & Son
Ay State Bank
City of
Mexico
M. Dublan
Sacubaya
Diaz
Gamboa
Department of Finance
David Brooks
Germantown
Penn
Unitarian Pastor Installed At Third Parish West Dedham
The installation of Rev. Obed Eldridge as pastor of the Unitarian Church, Third parish, West Dedham, occurred this afternoon with organ, anthem, invocations, scripture, hymns, sermons, and addresses by Rev. Hale, Rev. Osgood, Rev. Cooke, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DedHam
Obed Eldridge
Unitarian Church
Third Parish
West Dedham
the Fey
Nickerson
George H. Clare
Lord of
Eaward FE. Hale
Roderick Stebbins
Edward
Osgood
Grindall Peranes
George W. Cooke
Calvin S. Locke
Telephone exchange rental sparks Cambridge subscriber protest
Fourteen subscribers to the Telephone Exchange in North Cambridge warn they will disconnect unless metallic circuit rental is reduced. They threaten to remove their instruments today if terms do not change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Hotel guest list spans cities across the nation
A long hotels and guests ledger lists numerous names and places from Brooklyn to Montreal. Entries include Mr and Mrs and individual travelers such as George Brown L M Smith C Benedict G W Kimball Arthur Farrar James Ritchie and many others with affiliations to New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
L. M. Smith LLC
Benedict
G. M. Govern
Brooklyn
G. W. Kimball
New York
Stearns
Washington, D. C
C. A. Munn
Washington
D. C. Brunswick
G. FP. Carr
Arthur Farrar
Chicago
Hl. C. Smith
Cincinnati
TF. Db. Adams
Montreal
Thonadike
F. A. Favor
F. E. Adams
Salem
W. H. Sargent
Lif. Hooker
S. Framingham
W. FE. Sanders
V.c
D. D. Williams
G. A. Dexson
Frankfort
Lod
Univer States
J. A. Clarry
F. W. Devan
EL Bates
Cleveland
H.G. Fisher
Andover
Savage
Nashua
J. Stanton
F. A. Lovngly
Worcester
Pevynol
James Ritchie
Philadelphia
M. P. Walker
Belchertown
C. T. Standish
Charles Ritchie
Clark’s
George Marion
Robert Rays
L. M. Raisin
Seatle
Wash
G. Gray
KE. Thomas
Whittman
Mass
N. K. Story
Lowell
G. E. Thomas
Plymouth
N. H
G. A. Brown
Tremont
F. IF. Young
Big Harbor
A. A. Stevenson
L. P. Simpson
Revenue W. Pope
Wilmington
Del
A.W. Richardson
Portland
O. H. Hanlon
J. G. Allen
W. F. Wright
St. Paul
G. J. Smith
Baltimore
IL. D. Gilman
Brunswick
The First Link Service at Y M C A Hall
A notable Young Men’s Christian Association gathering in As sociation Hall corner Boylston and Berkeley streets featured boy choir singing led by Joseph Stewart and scripture readings by Charles H. Potter. Evangelist from Cleveland, O., conducted the post service prayer, followed by Rev Erwin Dennett of Roslindale Baptist Church delivering a sermon on Eph ii 4 6 about the love of Christ as a vital link in a wondrous chain. many attendees requested prayers afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Young Men’s Christian Association
Joseph Stewart
Charles H. Potter
Cleveland
F. O. Winslow
Y. M. ©. A. State Committee
Lynn Riding Club Opens at Rockdale Park Saturday Meet
The first annual Lynn Riding Club meet at Rockdale Riding Park drew about 2500 spectators. Winners included E G Lane's bourbon Wilkes Jr in the road wagon race, D W Blanchard's Billy Crane in the one mile open, and A L Wilbur's Gladstone in the hurdle. Prizes ranged up to 125 and 50 dollars with several other top placements. An exhibition hunt by J J Dwyer featured twenty four hounds circling the track twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Riding Club
Rockdale Riding Park
E.G. Lane
Bourbon Wilkes, Jr
M. Fairbush
Charles Saunders
Salem
A. B. Gardner
Mr. Saunders
D. W. Blanchard
Billy Crane
J. H. Storv
Dick ‘Urpin
Frank Wheeler
Starlight
Annie P
A. L. Wilbur
Gladstone
J. J. Dwyer
George Washington
A. F. Titu
Norman
W. M. Currier
R. Classen
Pandy
Foxhall Keene Dominates Final Spring Meet at Clyde Park
The last day of the Country Club spring meet at Clyde Park Brookline featured heavy track conditions but seven races ran cleanly. Foxhall Keene swept the day aboard Donley in the mile and a quarter handicap and Futurity in the one mile handicap. Other winners included Shaw on Hit in the private pony steeplechase, Rux ton on Buckwheat in the half mile pony race, Puzzle narrowly defeating Hionest Lynn, Cyclone taking the Pink Coat Hunters handicap steeplechase with Mooney aboard, and Castanet winning the consolation over Kasterbok and St Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Clyde Park
Brookline
Foxhall Keene
J. H. Lewis, Jr
Donley
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Shaw
Mr. Ruxton
Puzzle
Hionest
Lynn
Griffin Up
Cyclone
Pink Coat Hunters
Mooney
Castanet
Kasterbok
St. Valentine
Changes in the Diana Brighten the M Y C Schooner
Commodore Soley of the M Y C has altered the Diana this year lengthening the stern overhang and finishing interior work. The stateroom remains white while other rooms are oiled, the gallery refitted and a large refrigerator installed. He aims to launch by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Soley
Body Found on Dorchester Flats Near Lumber Mill
A man about 45 was found at 11:30 Sunday morning on the mud flats behind McNeil's lumber mill on Commercial street Dorchester. He weighed about 150 pounds, with dark brown hair and a full brown beard, wearing a brown coat a blue vest and striped trousers. The body was taken to City Hospital by Undertaker Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Flats
McNeil’s
Commercial Street
Dorchester
City Hospital
Gleason
Umbrellas and People at the Art Museum Free Day
A crowded Sunday at the Art Museum shows many visitors from suburbs avoiding the rain with umbrellas. Guards issue brass checks for umbrellas as patrons view paintings and sculptures, while critics debate the idea of free admission and the social mix of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Museum
Keany Seen As Peacemaker With Democratic City Committee
The Boston Democratic City Committee may soon see John H. McDonough succeed chairman Matthew Keany. Keany’s peacemaker role during factional strife two years ago is recalled, and leaders consider honoring his efficient handling of a delicate position with a formal banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Keany
Democratic City Committee
John H. McDonough
Keapy
Cunniff
Democratic Party
Boston
Keany
Fitzgerald Heiress Weds Coachman Amid Family Upset
Mary Agnes Fitzgerald, daughter of Michael Fitzgerald founder of Garry Owen brewery and sister to ex-Mayor Fitzgerald, married Edmund O'Brien, a Schaghticoke coachman, April 22. The union, deemed beneath her station by sisters, has caused family friction but Mrs. O'Brien remains composed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y. Times
Michael Fitzgerald
Garryowen
Fitzgerald
Stone Road
Mary Agnes Fitzgerald
Miss Fitzgerald
Edmund O'Brien
Schaghticoke
Titzgerald
O'Brien
O’brien
Picturesque and instructive scene at Battery Park landing
From the Nuns Times description, the Barge Office at Battery Park serves as the entry portal for immigrants arriving daily from Old World shores. Immigrants line the surrounding barges as crowds gather, presenting a vivid cross section from blond Scandinavians to swarthy Italians, all newly landed and processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery Park
America
Immigrant Citizenship Debate Sparks Native Rights View
A reporter quotes a man arguing foreigners who become American citizens should have more say than natives, claiming natives are here by birth while immigrants choose to come to the land of their own free will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Memorial Services Held by G A R Posts in Newton and Watertown
Memorial services were conducted in West Newton at Second Congregational Church with Post 62 G A R and delegates from Waltham’s Post 29, plus Newton High School Battalion and Camp 100 S of W attending. In Watertown, Isaac B Patten Post 81 G A R held services at First Parish Church with Temple Quartet providing music, and Rev E A Rand delivering the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Patrick
D.D
John L. Swift
Boston
Watertown
Spectar
Isaac B. Patten
G.A.R
Temple Quartette
E. A. Rand
Church of the Good Shepherd
Arrival of 17 Cephalonia to East Boston from Liverpool
Cunard steamship Cephalonia, Captain Seccombe, arrived at East Boston from Liverpool yesterday forenoon with 914 passengers. Saloon list includes L. A. Bigelow and others, Mrs Bigelow, J. J. Wendt, Miss M. E. Colwell, Edward Cummings, several Davises, J. Felton, M. Goldsmith, and numerous Dames, Misses, and masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chephalonia
Cunard
Cephalonia
Seccombe
East
Boston
Liverpool
L. A. Bigelow
Hi. R- Livscott
Gypsy Bands In Jersey City Encamped In Woods
The N Y Recorder notes warm weather brings gypsy bands near Jersey City. Two camps were found Tuesday just outside the city with about 25 travelers in one, including gayly colored wagons and a fortune telling plan. A second encampment near Newark hosts four women and four men with poultry and pits. Police say no jurisdiction as they stay beyond city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Call S Lodge
Newark
Fifteenth Catholic Total Abstinence Parade and Convention
In Boston Charles Town the fifteenth annual parade and convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union took place. About 1500 men and boys lined up after morning services at St Francis de Sales Church on Bunker Hill Street. In the afternoon session President Christopher J. Fay delivered his annual address and was reelected to lead the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Archdiocese of Boston
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales Church
Bunker Hill Street
Christopher J. Fay
Sunday School Anniversary at Union Square Baptist
The sixth anniversary of the Union Square Baptist Sunday school in Somerville was observed last evening with scholars exercises and addresses by the pastor and Mr. J. Spenceley of Boston. Membership 251, largest attendance 171, gain 86, baptisms 3, receipts 213.78, expenses 104.59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Square Baptist Sunday School of
Somerville
J. Spenceley
Boston
Ambitious Cambridge Patrolmen for Sergeant Promotion
Cambridge civil service examination held this morning aims to promote seventeen patrolmen to sergeant. The competition reflects ambitious ranks as candidates compete for leadership roles within the Cambridge police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Civil Service
Grand Excursion to Yellowstone and Western Resorts
The Union Pacific, The Overland Route, offers a July 1891 grand excursion from Omaha to Yellowstone National Park and other western sites. Six Sparse Concord coaches will carry travelers Beaver Canon to Yellowstone and return over eight days in the park. The all inclusive rate is 250 per passenger, covering rail, Pullman, stage fare, meals, and hotels from departure to return. Only 35 seats available. early application to Harry P. Deuel, city ticket agent, Omaha. For details contact J L Lomax, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Union Pacific
Omaha
Great Shoshone Falls
Idaho
Oden
Salt Lake My
Garfield Beach
Denver
Clear Creek Canon
Loop
Concord
Beaver Canon
Shoshone Station
the Ark
Express
Harry P. Deuol
It P
Farnam Street
J. L. Lomax
Unaba
Annual State Convention of Ancient Order of Hibernians Elected Officers
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual state convention in Dexter Hall with seventy five delegates. P J Mulbern presided as chair. New officers were elected: Cornelius F Doherty Boston president Michael Garrity secretary Michael F McGee treasurer. Committees named for Press Good of the Order Finance and Resolutions with several members listed. Treasurer reported 1890 receipts 9800 expenditures 5000 cash on hand 2500 property value 3000. State membership 1400 in good standing 1340 enlisted 500 transferred 10 expelled 33 cut off 19 suspended 52 divisions 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Dexter Hall
P. J. Mulbern
Cornelius F. Doherty
Boston
Michael
Garrity
Michael F. McGee
Press
Edward Quinlan
P. J. Fields
F. Doherty
Good of the Order
James H. Hoar
Henry Doherty
John J. Patten
J. J. Murphy
Patrick McGeever
G. O'Neill
Patrick Murray
P. J. McGee
Jobin Higgins
Committee On the
the Order
YACHTS AT MARBLEHEAD IN CALM HARBOR AFTERNOON SAILS
Nearly 100 yachts of varied sizes lay anchored in Marblehead harbor this morning creating a picturesque scene. A light southeast breeze built to a wholesome east wind by afternoon, allowing sailing among the islands. Notable craft present included Melissa, Adelinno, Bonita, Bohemian, and several Swampscott yachtsmen joined the fleet, with a large schooner and numerous other vessels noted among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Melissa
C. H. Eaton
Adelinno
Bonita
Bohemian
Saladin
Rosalind
Elif
Saracen
Hiawatha
Brenda
Leona
Snail
Triad
Plead
Viking
Sea Bird
Nominee
Sculpiro
Pleon Yacht Club
Milo
Mason
Mr. Reynolds
Swampscott
Fortuna
Marguerite
Wayward
Thelma
Amherst Williams Tennis Match Ends in Triple Tie
In Williams, Avery and Pierson defeated Estey and Reid in doubles in three straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-3. Estey beat Pierson 7-5 7-5 in singles. The result creates a triple tie among Amherst Dartmouth and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amberst-Williams
Williamstown
Avery
Pierson
Williams
Estey
Reid
Ambhearst
Amherst
Dartmouth
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Dr. Fordyce Barker
Sir A. A. Dorion
Statesman
John Armstrong Chanter
New York Cricketers
Longwood
U. S. Gov't Report
Rockdale
Lys
Belgium
Meuse
Taylor
Fim
Chester H, Graves & 80
Mase
the Art Museum
HE Deserves
A. B. Crocker & CO
West Newton
S. ©. Cunt
George Maynard
Charles McQueen
McTaggart
F. M. Newell
M. Newell
P. R. Oliver
I’. Putnam
M. A. A. Launsiers
W. Simes
Simes
Olive Simes
Frances Simes
J. Stebbins
Elizabeth Upton
Charles Veo
Veco
W. F. Watters
Pp. Weld
Weld
Rose
Whiting
JH. Whiting
Jersey
Ancient Order OF
Hibernians
Condition of the Order
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Washington Street
Boston Post
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Union Cycle i Mfc. CO
Highlandville, Mass
Berkshie
Byron Weston
Dalton
Enologé Stamp
ARC KE. Meg. CO
Racine
Wis
Petective Agencies
B. C. Crabtree
Chatham St
Lynch, Mass
Dorchester Avenue
Rok
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Carter, Dinsmore & CO
Columbus Avenue
Ote Regors
C.K. Kidler
Boylsto
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