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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1899

Page

7

Granite City Club looks to settle Quincy strike

The Granite City Club of Quincy debated the granite cutters strike at a dinner last evening at the United States Hotel. Members including Andrew Milne and J P Seers deplored the strike yet blamed no one, and the club decided to hold a solving meeting inviting strikers and employers representatives while postponing the planned entertainment. The session aimed to foster a pause in hostilities and end the stalemate.

Quincey Granite City Club Quincy United States Hotel Granite City Andrew Milne J. P. Seers City Square John O. Hall R. F. Claflin H. C. Hallowell E. W. H. Boss H. M. Federden R. A. Seers

Benefit Planned for Marlboro Striking Shoe Workers

Rapid progress is reported in arranging a benefit performance in Marlboro to aid striking shoe workers. The Boston Central Labor Union forms sub committees to line up talent and a venue with Fred J. Kneeland chairing the event and a large list of union leaders as organizers.

Marlboro Boston Central Labor Union Fred J. Kneeland Painters’ Union 11 Washington Street Michael Mulligan The Hatters’ Union Frank J. O'Hare Printing Press

Open Meeting on Trade Benefits at Bennet Street

An open meeting at 49 Bennet Street, organized by the Sheet and Metal Workers' Union, drew over thirty applicants as leaders from labor groups outlined union aims. They decided to hold Monday night sessions at the same venue for the next month to improve hours and wages.

Bennet Street Sheet and Metal Workers’ Union John J. Collins Building Trades Council Henry Abraham Cigarmakers’ Union Sweet and Metal

Ten Eyck Plans For Regattas And Henley Entry

Edward Han Ten Myck a world champion amateur oarsman arrives in New York as a Penn Polo player and predicts a strong season. He plans to race Memorial Day in the Harlem River regatta then enter national and Springfield events, confident he can hold his own. He says his committee refused his Henley entry last year and he will not renew it.

New York Edward Hanson Ten Myck University of Pennsylvania Ten Kuck Harlem River Springfield Henley Ten Eyek Cormpeon

Kendrick Fish Breaks Up Off Portland Harbor

Two masted schooner Kendrick Fish of Rockland went ashore at Cobb's Ledge at 9 this morning. Captain Gilbert and four sailors were rescued by rope hauled ashore by fishermen from Willard. The vessel, 149 tons, old and uninsured, will be a total loss.

Portland Kendrick Fish Rockland Gilbert Cobb's Ledge Danforth Cove

Jamestown on Fire Sparks Alarm as Steamship Signals Fire

The Old Dominion line steamer Jamestown Captain Boaz from Norfolk and Newport News arrived outside the bar signaling I am on fire at 38:40 p m The warning arrives during a tense moment as passengers and crew prepare for action and potential evacuation. The incident prompts rapid dispatch of nearby vessels and harbor authorities to assist.

New York Old Dominion Line Jamestown Boaz Norfolk Newport News

Nilsson Wins Half Mile in Ice Palace Race

The opening of a three race series at the ice palace saw John Nilsson win the half mile in 1:17 3 4. Davidson led until the final lap when he crashed near the tape and Nilsson finished first with John S Johnson third.

ST. Louis John Nilsson John S. Johnson Harley Davidson Lce Palace Nilsson Davidson Johnson

Progress Club Entertainment Evening Featured Vocal Musical Acts

The Progress Club hosted an evening of entertainment with vocal musical performances and instrumental pieces. Attendees enjoyed a range of songs as part of the club event.

Progress Club

Cough Syrup Claims Cure for Measles Cough

An old medicine advertisement touts De. Bulls Cough Syrup as a universal cure for the cough that accompanies measles. It asserts complete relief and rapid recovery.

Bull

Bribery Testimony Hits McCarrell Jury Bill Probe

Harrisburg March 7 A committee hearing on bribery charges linked to the McCarrell jury bill yielded sensational testimony. Col George N McCain testified that Peter J Cristo said a $1000 payoff could secure his vote for reconsideration. Ex Representative Thomas Moyles allegedly urged the bill to aid him in a county case. John P Dwyer said John Engler reported meeting Michael J Costello and ex Senator John H Coyle who hinted Archbishop Ryan wanted the law and offered $500 with $200 immediate.

Harrisburg Fpenn McCarrell George N. McCain Philadelphia Press Peter J. Cristo Northumberland County Thomas Moyles Wilkesbarre Intern County John P. Dwyer John Engler Lycoming County Michael J. Costello Willamsport Bolton House John H. Coyle Schuylkill County Coyle Engler Ryan

Morgan's big deal aims at vast eastern coal consolidation

J Pierpont Morgan returned from abroad to win assent from Reading stockholders for a plan by the Vanderbilts Pennsylvania Railroad Maxwell of New Jersey Central and W H Truesdale to unite eastern coal interests under one management. The deal could save hundreds of millions annually in operating costs and involves Reading Delaware Lackawanna and Western Pennsylvania Railroad New York Lakerie Western Coal and Railroad New York Ontario Western Railway Central New Jersey New York Susquehanna Western Schuylkill Susquehanna with capital over 889 million.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan Reading Vanderbilts Pennsylvania Railroad Company Maxwell New Jersey Central W. H. Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Great Eastern Reading, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western New York, Lakerie & Western Coal and Railroad Company Pennsylvania Coal Company New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company Central Railroad of New Jersey New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad Schuylkill & Susquehanna Railroad Company

Bidwell of England Bank Dies in Butte Night

Austin Bidwell died in Butte Montana after a career marked by a Daedalian bank fraud with his brother George. They allegedly obtained 5 000 000 from the Bank of England more than a decade ago using worthless securities.

Austin Bidwell Butte Montana Mont George Bank of England

New York Blizzard Brings Snow and High Winds

New York endured two storms with 5.2 inches of snow and gale force winds. Northwest winds reached 54 and later 64 miles per hour, causing traffic jams and downed wires as street cleaning operations were crippled. The first storm began at 4 a.m. and ended around noon, a brief lull followed by a second snow burst at 2 p.m. lasting two hours.

New York Mercury

Eighth United States Immunes Mustered Out Amid Shooting

In Chattanooga on March 7 the Eighth United States Immunes colored unit was discharged. Drunken ex-soldiers fired revolvers into air and at structures as they left the yards. W. W. Harkins, car inspector for the Nashville road, was shot in the right leg. Andrew Ledford was wounded in the face.

Chattanooga Tenn United States W. W. Harkins Nashville Andrew Ledford

Civil Court Lists Jury Sessions and Docket Entries

Suffolk Superior Court records show multiple juries and dockets across first to fourth sessions with numerous cases including Dixon vs New England R R and Baldwin vs Conn M L Ins Co, plus ongoing lists for February and March general lists across banks, manufacturers, and rail lines. Ordered entries include cases against Boston & Maine R R and West End R R Co with various plaintiffs and defendants.

Savannah Lina Ocgan Steamship Co North Line Lewis Boston Florida TAST City of Macon Chattaheechee Gate City Chattahoochee Ocean Steamship Company New Pier 35 North River New York A. Dew. Sampson N. FE. A Washington St Dixon New England R. R Loud Abbey Baldwin Conn. M. L. Ins Johnston Boston & Maine R. R Dooley Waldron Smith Travellers Ins. Co Colbert Boston & Maine R. RK Dana McCaughey Harrington Connelly Boston Gas Light Co American Mining & S. Co Converse Dolan West End St. R. R. Co work—Suller N. H H.R. R Weld Commonwealth of Mass Ahearn West End R. R Toland Paine Purniture Co Keene West End RR Dearborn Imteh West End R. RR Les Tancred Preble Tremont Pub. Co Sawyer Fenno Pearse Halpin Patrick Richardson Tiutta Pereira J. Mfg. Co N. E. Dredging Co Newton Mig. Co Wolff Rubin Collateral Loan Co French Goodnow Keyes Boston & Albany R. R Vittle Shanahan Broadway National Bank Pond Hancock National Bank Clifford Morse Maguire Donnella Yoffa Santry Vaelty Mattson Fitch Garrity O'Riordan Thacher Merrimac Woollen Mills

Shipping Notices From Atlantic Ports Cleared or Sailed

A list of ships and vessels associated with Prince George and various ports including Gloucester Portland Norfolk Hoboken and Philadelphia has cleared or sailed. Carriers include steamers Victorian Ot toman Beaudinavian and Beaudinavian bound for Liverpool Glasgow and other destinations with barges and wrecking lighters noted among the cargos.

Prince George McGray Yarmouth Saginaw Proctor Jacksonville Charleston Ipswich Herbert Perkins Rockport Magss M. . Luckenbach Willin Norfolk Frank Pendleton Coal King Edgar Il Luckenbach Keene Brooklyn Cc.b Sanford Pierce Hoboken Nay Aug Jiatteras Chenango Tamaqua Tilton Philadelphia Pine Forest Magle Hill Silver Brook Elsie Degen Juno Kemp Portsmouth N. H Elmwood Sipho Victorian Liverpool Ottoman Beaudinavian Glasgow

Massachusetts Hearing Notices for City Affairs and Labor

Boston state house notices announce hearings by the Metropolitan Affairs Committee on school building repairs, damages consolidation for Boston, and City carriage use. other hearings cover city official expenditure, hospital nurse work hours, and nurse sleeping room locations. Proceedings set for March 9 and March 10 in rooms 436, 444, and 249.

R Commonwealtie Massachusetts State House Boston Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Charles Mleischer Senate City of Poston Massacuusetts Lovd Committee On Cities Citizens’ Association of Boston Board of Aldermen George Hollen Tinkham Roor HW. Chamberlain Edward P. Sands Ymmonwhalth Committee On Labor John BH M’clellan Thomas Donahue

Miniature Almanac March Sun Rises and Tides

A compact almanac fragment lists March sun times with sunrise at 6 03 a m and sunset at 5 42 p m length of day eleven hours thirty four minutes and moon rise. It also records steamship arrivals including Cestrian Liver s001 Hibernian Wallace Lycia Evans Admiral Farragut and ports Glasgow Avonmouth Port Morant Ja.

oravErse Cestrian Thomas

Milk sale and transport bills get continued hearing

The Massachusetts Committee on Agriculture will hold a continued hearing on House bills No. 29, 6b and 443 regarding sale inspection and transportation of milk at Room 433 State House at 11 o clock a m. Frank A Patch Chairman Co V Corey

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts State House Poston Committee On Agriculture M. Frank A. Patch Co. V. Corey

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