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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1899

Page

5

Black Flag Hauden Down Notch Road Strike Faces Arrests

New York June 7 Italian laborers striking for East Jersey Water Co at Notch road near Paterson N J faced state warrants for ten leaders. Police and deputies cleared 700 workers, threats of gunfire warned. A black flag flew as strikers dispersed amid violence and drinking at grog shops.

New York East Jersey Water Company Notch Road Paterson N. J Magee Jones

Plasterers' Tenders Strike Report From Boston 1899

Boston news describes a strike by the Plasterers Tenders' Union as two thirds of city workers remain non unionist. Firms named include David McIntosh Woodbury Leighton Gallagher Munro Parker Black Brown Reid Fallon and Ahern. Association leaders claim the strike could have been avoided. union president O Neil disputes the bosses bluff and predicts victory.

Master Plasterers’ Association Boston Master Plasterers’ Association of Boston J. H. Townsend Pres F. C. Nichols Sec Plasterers’ Tenders’ Union David MclIntosh Woodbury & Leighton Gallagher & Munro Thomas Parker & Co Robert Black O. Brown Clarence Reid J. J. Fallon William Ahern O’neil Tenders’ Union Plasterers’ Association

Tenders Clash Over Forty-Four Hour Week and Half Holiday

The Plasterers Tenders challenge the master plasterers stance stating that they did not seek the current dispute. They favored a full forty seven hour week, refused salary cuts, and want a forty four hour week at thirty four cents per hour to approach prior wages. They deny that two thirds of workers are non union and argue only certain firms employ non union tenders.

Maners Ahink Teaders Woodbury & Leighton Gallagher & Munroe David McIntosh Robert Black Clarence Reed J. J. Fallon William Ahern

Thieves Break In Using False Keys at Allen Street Home

Ezra Robinson of 47 Allen Street reports his house was entered by thieves using false keys between 3 and 4 yesterday. Stolen items include a light colored overcoat a pair of dark leather opera glasses twelve silver teaspoons and a gold ring.

Ezra Robinson Allen Street

Lets Get Married Alarm Clocks and $1 Eyeglasses Ad

A Boston advertisement from a New Store promotes alarm clocks priced 65 cents to 66 cents and $1 eyeglasses. It claims a unique $1 watch, gold rings to order in two hours, and on site eye tests by an optician. The shop markets water repair services and a broad array of clocks and musical instruments.

Hanovers Wilson's Boston Hanover

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Strikers indignant that violence should now be resorted to

Four Finns Henri Hakala Mat Hermanson Kustaan Wanamaki and John Ericson were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a King Street boarding house explosion in Rockport. Two more arrests expected tomorrow as police probe the attack on Isaac Carlson's boarding house damaging the first floor and scattering glass. Officer Fairbanks reported pipe fragments found amid wreckage as investigators consider the case a suspected labor dispute linked act.

Rockport King Street Henri Hakala Mat Hermanson Kustaan Wanamaki John Ericson Isaac Carlson Water Front Fairbanks

Boston University Class of 1899 Commencement Highlights

The class of 1899 from Boston University celebrated at Tremont Temple with about 230 graduates in cap and gown. Daniel Gilman of Johns Hopkins spoke on university enlargement and human progress while Governor Wolcott attended. Notable graduates included Miss Caroline Cook and Miss Elisa Daniels from the Law School. A reception followed in Jacob Sleeper Hall and officers were elected at the annual meeting.

Boston University Tremont Temple Daniel Coit Gilman Johns Hopkins University William F. Warren Wolcott Gilman Warren College of Liberal Arts School of Agriculture School of Law School of Arts and Sciences Law School Carolina Jewell Cook A. B Elisa Josephine Daniels Franklin E. E. Hamilton Temple Street Jacob Sleeper Frank Butler F. E. i. Hamilton James W. Bashford Ohio Wesleyan School of Theology Charles J. Bullock Williams George S. Butters Luther Freeman College of Universitatis Bostoniensis Parker House Phi Beta Kapna Society Epsilon Chanter Massachusetts Wa Con Browne, Taylor and Lindsay Cc. L. A William M. Warren Frank R. Butler F. Spencer Baldwin Dean W. E. Huntington Misses Burrill Gary Bigelow Cole Luther Ordway Dorchester Whiting Newhall Clarke Messrs Oliver and Wilder Lindsay Baldwin

Palmer Trial Testimony Highlights Insanity and Drinking Theory

The defendant Palmer pleads insanity due to epilepsy for the murder of his wife on their anniversary. Two medical witnesses Dr. Hersey and Medical Examiner Perkins contest the claim, suggesting temporary alcoholism and remorse after the act. Palmer appeared attentive and moved by descriptions of his wife's wounds.

Palmer George B. Hersey Jay Perkins Dr. Hersey

Dentists Annual Dinner Honors Evolution Paper

The Massachusetts Dental Society held its thirty fifth annual dinner at the Oxford Hotel with instrumental music. Guest of honor Dr. S B Palmer of Syracuse NY presented a paper titled Evidences That Retard Evolution in Dental Science.

Massachusetts Dental Society Oxford Hotel S. B. Palmer Syracuse N. Y

Palmer's Trial Opens Over Wife's Death in Edgewood

Amos D. Palmer testified in Common Pleas Court detailing the February killing of his wife Addie M. Palmer at their Edgewood home. Defense counsel described Palmer as epileptic and at times irresponsible, outlining the claimed mental condition as part of the case.

Providence R. I Amos D. Palmer Common Pleas Court Addie M. Palmer Edgewood Wilson

Bomb explosion targets Carlson’s boarding house amid labor tensions

A three foot pipe bomb filled with blasting powder was detonated inside Carlson’s boarding house, shattering a front window and shaking the structure. Four Finn suspects were arrested after warrants were issued and officers Chadwick Sullivan and Eaton made arrests. Labor leaders condemn the act as tensions rise toward a settlement.

Petrators Carlson Chadwick Sullivan Eaton Gloucester

Postum Provides Relief for Coffee Related Stomach Trouble

A grocery bookkeeper reports many customers troubled by coffee find relief with Postum. He notes proper brewing of at least twenty five minutes yields a delicious, nourishing drink and that sales have grown, with customers across California loving it.

Cottes F. Latimer Market St Oakland

Milk Can Drop Causes Fractured Skull In Roxbury Boy

Little Edward F. Schroth six year old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Schroth of 206 Highland street Roxbury suffered a fractured skull when a milk can tied to a string hoisted to a third floor window broke free. The can struck him on the head, three stitches were needed, and he was returned home with hopes of recovery.

Edward F. Schroth Leo Schroth Highland Street Roxbury Edward

Sixty Suits Filed Against City Over East Boston Sewer

Sixty lawsuits allege damages from sewer construction in East Boston. Each claim seeks $2090 for a total of $120000. Trials before Judge Adams in Municipal Civil Court. City defense cites required lawful work and unpreventable overflow from heavy rainfall.

East Boston Adams City of Cetty

Irish Aid Association Holds Major Meeting in Boston

The Irish American Aid Association convened at the United States Hotel with Vice President Patrick J Flatley presiding. Prominent Irish American figures attended as committees reported progress and membership grew, while a large reception for William Ludwig and a concert were planned for Sunday evening.

Denis O'Callaghan D. D Roger F. Scannell P. J. Bergin Thomas Arthur Michael Morrison H. EK. Scanlan I. C. Fitzgerald J. D. Fallon J. F. White D. I. Coleman John M. Ford D. J. Mitchell Philip Gurnon Andrew Melfvermott Dr. T. DD. O’donoughue D. J. L. Reilly F. R. Carroll Cornelius Minehan M. J. Collins James J. Graham M. H. Burke James Jeffrey Roche Henry F. Naphen P. J. Flatley William J. Cronin T. B._ Witazpatrick Patrick A. Foley T. J. Dillon H. V. McLaughlin P. J. Timmins John P. Dore George Phillips Charles T. Dolan Denis T. Mahony M. H. Cox F. C. Prince Messrs. Fitztrick McManus Sullivan Cox McCormick Mahony Dolan

Bank Examiners Probe National Bank Run to Boston

Dover June 7 Bank examiner Carroll reviews the National Bank affairs but offers no figures on its condition. Deputy Marshal Nute hears from Salmon Falls Mills agent O F Brown that Treasurer Hough was not aboard the Sunday Boston train. Mrs Daniel Hall reports Hough near the train steps as passengers cleared the path. Ralph Hough says he has no knowledge of his son Harry’s whereabouts. Bank Commissioner Cummings assigns the savings bank case to Assignee Mason for continued investigation. Cashier Haley confirms directors hired Hough as assistant cashier at 600 dollars a year amid inquiries into his salary and actions.

Dover N. H Carroll National Bank O. F. Brown Salmon Falls Mills Salmon Falls United States Marshal Nute Boston Hough Daniel Hall Nate Ralph Hough Harry Cummings Savings Bank Mason Haley The

Park square sighting ties banker to possible New York trip

A reported sighting at Park Square stations links Harry Hough, a Dover Cocheco National Bank cashier in default, to a 3 PM New York bound train. F L Reed notes a man matching Hough’s description sought timetables and train schedules, but officials recall no definite passenger aboard the 3 o'clock train.

Refugees Turned Back at Manila Amid Fears of Overcrowding

About a thousand refugees arriving in Manila are being refused entry by authorities who fear over population, pestilence, and famine. Refugees say they were forced to surrender their supplies to the insurgent army and fear returning to enemy lines due to possible attacks.

Manila

Chelsea opens new police station and court house

Mayor Littlefield and Chel sea Board of Aldermen with officials and guests inspected Chelsea's new police station and court house in Winnisimmet square. Built for $82,000, the building houses police offices and stables on the first floor, overseers of the poor registrars of voters court offices and clerk spaces on the second floor, and police dormitories plus superintendent of Wires on the third floor. Oak interior finishes. Public inspection today with the first court session next Monday morning.

Littlefield Chelsea Board of Aldermen Chelsea Court House Winnisimmet Square

Mazet Investigating Committee Faces Court Clash

New York June 7 The Mazet investigating committee heard hours of testimony with no dramatic statements until a minor clash arose between Mazetteers and a court of law Subpenas were issued by Magistrate Olmstead directing committee members and counsel to attend Henry C Henderson's examination tomorrow at Centre Police Court Henderson is Captain Price's counsel who was ejected from the court room last week.

New York Mazet Mazetteers Olmstead Henry C. Henderson Centre Henderson Price Ourt

Miss Sylvester Suicide Note Follows Desperate Love

In Ipswich a young woman named Miss Sylvester, heartbroken after Clark’s marriage, died after a failed break in. A note read “A DESERTED CHILD” and hinted at wanting to end life while revealing little of her true cause. Family relations and an impending funeral are noted.

Clark Hert Boarder Harry Fal Ipswich Mass

Witnesses Testify in Fire and Police Oversight Hearings

The most important witness was Captain Price as the committee questioned his duties and conduct. Former Fire Chief Bonner and current Chief Croker testified on New York water pressures and hydrant failures affecting the Windsor Hotel fire. A separate report notes a death by gas of a woman, with family informed and the body at Jones's undertaking rooms.

Presque Isle Jones

French Hobson Takes 70 The Woods

Paris reports Captain Baratier of the Marchand African mission has become a French Hobson after being kissed by the Duchess d Uzes at Auteuil. Since then women of all ages pursue him in public places, forcing retirement from duty. He avoids escalation and prefers quiet.

Paris Baratier Marchand African Mission Hobson Auteuil d’Uzes

Princess Chimays Lover Dies After Gypsy Twins Birth

Cairo June 7 It is announced that the Princess Chimay nee Clara Ward of Detroit presented her gypsy husband Rigo with twins yesterday He celebrated with wine and song and is said to have been stricken with the bubonic plague dying soon after The princess is said to be in ignorance and kept under opiate influence This is the first death of a European hero from the plague

Cairo Egypt Chimay Clara Ward Detroit Mich Rigo

Nun of Kenmare Miss Cusack Dies in Leamington

London June 7 Miss Cusack known as the Nun of Kenmare died today at Leamington near Warwick. Born Protestant she joined the Catholic church during the Oxford movement. Her writings covered religious duties for sisters novels poetry and Irish topics including a famine relief effort that raised nearly $100,000 for the needy.

London Miss Cusack Kenmare Leamington Warwick America Ireland

Carrie Jones Brought Back to New York in Kidnapping Case

Carrie Jones also known as Bellia Anderson was brought to New York police headquarters by Detectives Price and Campbell after a June 7 arrest in the Marion Clark kidnapping. She was questioned by Captain McCluskey then moved to the Tombs jail.

Carrie Jones New York Bellia Anderson Marion Clark P Police Price and Camps Bell

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BLACK Haugen Paterson, N. J Flag Fident Hunter Baltimore Wellington A. Hardy Broad Street Rakala Proprieter OF Big Sory K, Wonamakt Mar HeRnanse LEH & Perrins John Duncan Irish Aid Association Mill Brown Park Square Harry Hough Cocheco National Bank of Dover F. L. Reed Armstrong Transfer Company Mr. Reed Pennsylvania Wilhelmina Nagel Hittenhouse St Cincinnati Ohio Sterling Remedy Company Chicago Montreal AUEE Morecdo Uneeda Curtis Edwin Upton Curtis Post Prige Mazeteers Miss Sylvester LNRRS Elmer Freeman E Cliftor Russell J. C. Russell French Hobson Beegham
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