Mount Carmel Shaft Colliery Shuts Down Indefinitely
The Mount Carmel Shaft Colliery in Pennsylvania suspended operations indefinitely due to a weak coal market, throwing about a thousand workers out of employment. Nearby Alaska shaft and other Reading Company collieries at Shamokin also halted, risking more valley jobs if trade does not brighten. A St Louis beer boycott linked to unions spreads to local saloons as letters urge action against Anheuser Busch and William J. Lemp’s breweries.
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Mr. Carmel
Penn
Mount Carmel
Alaska
Back Ridge
Bear Valley
Shamokin
Reading Company
Cxarenco
Laor
Brewers’ and Malsters’ Union No. 6
St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
William J. Lemp
Western Brewery
St Louis Brewing Association
Central Labor Union
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Anheuser-Busch
Federation Formed by Illinois Central Workers in Waterloo
A secret gathering in Waterloo brought representatives of Illinois Central railroad brotherhoods together to form a federation. It mirrors the Chicago and Northwestern arrangement and aims for consolidation once details are settled.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Waterloo
Ilinois Central Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern
Trouble at Wallace Elliott Shoe Factory in Haverhill
Fifteen Goodyear machine workers at Wallace Elliott & Co. go out on strike after the International Union demands lasters trim their own work. Company refuses to cede control, insisting on one responsible man. Lasters oppose change. union blocks return to work. Price is not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havernhill
Goodyear
Wallace,Elliott & Co
International Union
Pontoosuc Woollen Company to expand Pittsfield plant
At its annual meeting the Pontoosuc Woollen Company plans a 40000 dollar expansion in Pittsfield to build a new weave shed add a water wheel and install electric lights. The project will boost capacity and may integrate Belair Woollen Mills space now partly used by Taconic Mills operators Wilson and Horton possibly reopening the whole plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Pontoosuc Woollen Company
Belair Woollen
Wilson and Horton
Taconic Mills
Spinners at Robeson and Slade Mills to Resume Work
Thirty three striking spinners at Robeson and Slade Mills in Fall River voted to return to work tomorrow morning after meetings at Spinners Hall. Treasurers pledged to remedy the grievances in both mills.
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Robeson and Slade
Fall River
Robeson and Slade Mills
Philadelphia Bricklayers Strike Pact Sets Wages and Hours
The Conference Committee of the Bricklayers' Company and the Journeyman Bricklayers' Association reached a wage and hours agreement for the season. Wages are 45 cents per hour, overtime 67 cents, with a nine hour day from April 4 to October 3 and a Saturday shift 7 am to noon, plus an eight hour day from October 3, 1891 to April 3, 1892 from 9 am to 6 pm. dispensations may be granted for up to ten hours per day if loss of work occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bricklayers’ Company
Employers
Journeyman Bricklayers’ Association
Plasterers in Milwaukee Face Looming General Strike
In Milwaukee a potential general strike and lockout looms as plasterers react to a wage demand of 35 to 40 cents per hour with a March 1 rate. Bosses refused the raise, bond pledges of 500 dollars per firm were approved, and about 200 plasterers, mostly union members, may be locked out. Events echo with other labor actions including Chicago cigar makers seeking a 1 per 1000 increase and Mine Workers scales talks in Scottdale Pennsylvania as striker confidence grows.
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Miwavkrr
Chicago Cigarmakers
Chcago
International Union
Scottdale
Scorrpne
Penn
Mets
Unpaid Dues Sparks Strike At Fogg Horseshoe Shop
Horseshoers at Jacob Fogg's shop at 88 Chardon street walked out yesterday afternoon after discovering one mechanic had not paid his union dues. The men urged Fogg to discipline the debtor, but he refused to intervene and the workers departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fogg
Chardon Street
Mr. Fogg
Lords Invite Aird Giffen Burns Mawdsley to Sit
March 10 in Loxton reports that Mr William Henry Smith the First Lord of the Treasury replied last night in the House of Commons to questions regarding potential invitations for Messrs Aird Giffen Burns and Mawdsley to sit with It.
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Messrs
Aird, Giffen, Burns and Mawdsley
Loxton
William Henry Smith
Treasury
House of Commons
Labor commission to issue statement Thursday
The speaker said a statement on the labor commission’s composition would be possible next Thursday. Reported invitees include John Aird MP for South Paddington and Giffen Burns Mawdsley, with Mawdsley noted as a moderate trades unionist who opposed the eight hour bill. Guende Must Leave Belgium urged to depart Brussels by March 10 amid May Day plans.
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Labor Commission
John Aird
South Paddington
Messrs. Giffen
Burns and
Mawdsley
Guende
Belgium
Brussels
Quesde
Formal opening of Highland Club House at Newton
Newton Highlands held a formal reception for the Highland Club on Walnut and Centre streets. About 600 guests attended, including officials, business leaders, and society figures from Newton and nearby towns, with President Eliot J. Hyde and officers hosting in a lavishly decorated Pevear mansion.
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Newton
Newton Highlands
Highland Club
Walnut
Centre Streets
Club
Pevear
Eliot J. Hyde
Eaton
H. W. Taylor
Germania Orchestra
John Horner
F. C. Hyde
G. H. Bryant
F. R. Moore
W. C. Nickerson
Messrs. Shaw, Walbridge & Field
John H. Pray, Sons & Co
E. H.tarbell & Co
B. J. Hyde
L. Eaton
B. F. Butte
James Hutchinson
J. ‘It. Waterhouse
David Bates
Charles Reed
J. H. Hickman
Erastus Moulton
KE. R. Tarbell
G. B.ham
W. H. Keating
C. . McGee
Geo. Wheeler
Lewis
Brigham
Horace W. ‘Taylor
R. C. Brigham
W.C. Mansfield
Frank ©. Hyde
Cocege Wheeler
Brigs
W. O. Moore
N. Manson
A. L. Greenwood
W. E. Ryder
William Hyde
Heckman
J. H. Cristie
Edith Taylor
Isses Nickerson
Ettasaan
Arthur Tar
E. L. Rand
Mary Hyde
Minnie Hyde
Bertha Converse
OC. E. Hanscom
Arthur Voice
W. Y. Brigham
C. C. Pullen
O. E. Gilbert
J. R. Smith
Women fill post office jobs after fair testing
Seven young women joined the New York Post Office money order department after surpassing male peers in civil service exams. Officials say wages stay equal and merit drives promotions, with postmaster Van Cott praising their reliability and neat work. A single prior instance of women in related clerical roles is noted, but no carrier positions are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spacran
Post Office
Money Order Department
Commercial Advertiser
van Cott
Plimley
James
Merchant Vessels to Race to the Equator
A group of merchant ships including Habitant Alex Yeats Indore and Senta will start voyages from New York racing to the equator. Their objective is to overhaul the American ship T. F. Oakes which departed Sandy Hook today bound for Port Townsend.
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New York
Habitant
Melbourne
Alex Yeats
Sydney
Indore
Calcutta
Senta
Equator
T. F. Oakes
Sandy Hook
Port Townsend
German Politics and Empire Tensions Dominate Reichstag Dialog
In Berlin, discussions in lobbies center on a pivotal Reichstag seat and Bismarckian policy shifts. Press commentary from National Zeitung and others signals support for Bismarck’s legacy, while Caprivi faces questions over grain duties and Austria policy. The Times Berlin correspondent explains Emperor William's passport decree as a display of dignity amid national debate.
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Reichstag
von Caprivi
Miguel
Geesetemunde
Bismarck
National Zeitung
London
Times Berlin
William
Paris
Controversy Over Propriety of Justice Stephen in England
London report notes Parliament cannot suspend judges. only the Queen can act on parliamentary requests. Justice Stephen declares sanity, supported by physicians and Lord Chief Justice Coleridge. Government leader W H Smith says evidence is insufficient for action. editorials urge caution and specificity.
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London
Henrey Peyton Cobb
Rugby
W. H. Smith
House of Commons
Justice Stephen
Coleridge
Mr. Stephen
Mr. Smith
Crown
the Chronicle
Cobb
The
Telegraph
Smith
Standard
Newfoundland Pact Reported Reached by France and England
Paris March 10 The Temps reports that negotiations on the Newfoundland question have yielded an agreement. The pact will be presented to both the French and English Parliaments by week’s end for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
the Temps
France
England
Newfoundland
Sir William Gordon Cumming Seeks Detailed List of Cheating Acts
London march 10 sir william gordon cumming obtained an order from the court trying his damages action requiring the defendants to furnish in detail a catalogue of the acts of cheating at baccarat with which he is charged. the defendants appeal, saying it would be difficult to specify the acts. decision on the appeal is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Gordon Cumming
Baccarat
Seven Die in Glasgow Ammonia Plant Explosion
An ammonia condenser at Dixon's Iron Works in Glasgow exploded today. Three bodies were recovered from the wreckage, with four more, including manager Mr Milne, still buried. Several others were injured in the blast.
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Glasgow
Dixon's Iron Works
Milne
Household Suffrage in Belgium and New Argentine Loan
Belgian debate backs household suffrage increasing voters from 130000 to 730000. Liberals demand more. Paris reports sugar bounties bill passed by Chamber of Deputies. Buenos Aires dispatch notes Bourse welcomes new loan but warns of European rescue if not fully subscribed. Leeds Millers cut flour price. Vancouver Japan mail service funding debated in Commons by J Heaton amid 1 cent postage visit notes.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Buenos Ayres
Europe
London
Leeds Corn Millers’ Association
Postal Service
Vancouver
Japan
House of Commons
Juenniker Heaton
Canterbury
England
United States
Canada
Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1890 profits and dividends
The stockholders’ meeting in Philadelphia shows gross earnings east and west of Pittsburgh at 133,521,622 with net 41,518,257. Main line earnings reach 40,043,670. net from main and branches 14,149,564, plus other income giving total net for the division of 11,030,401 after charges. Dividends totaled 6,241,873 at 4 4 per cent.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Division
Boston Man Killed Fixing Wire in Morton Suburb
March 10 report from Philadelphia states Con Brason of Boston an electric light lineman was killed instantly while repairing a light in Morton when he gripped a live wire. Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident involving high voltage. The event highlights electrical safety risks faced by utility workers.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Con. Brason
Morton
Columbia College to broaden law studies with three year plan
The New York Post reports Columbia College law faculty unveiled a three year program shifting from a two year course. It emphasizes concurrent study and jurisprudence, includes public law, and adjusts hours to favor study in the third year. Electives expand in second and third years, broadening scope and choice for students and enhancing practical and theoretical instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sreeran
School of Law
Columbia College
President Law
Columbia
Forecast for New England and East NY warms this week
WashIndon March 10 forecast through 8 p m Wednesday calls for fair weather in New England and eastern New York with warmer temperatures by Thursday and southerly winds. Northern New England will be fair today and tonight with southerly winds and slight warming. Southern New England expects nearly clear skies, higher temperatures, and southerly winds. Thursday should bring fair conditions with westerly winds and cooler temperatures.
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WashIndon
New England
New York
POST
Vermont
Maine
Eastport
Nova Scotia
Lake
Gulf of Mexico
Nebraska
Wyoming
Lake Superior
Mexico
Marquette
Middle Atlantic
Norfolk
Wilmington
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Montana
Dakota
Texas
Jacksonville
Portland
Boston
Baseball Outlook Secret Meeting Shapes Mike Kelly's Role
The American Association met in Cincinnati to confirm plans for a prosperous season. Delegates affirmed previously publiced schedules with Baltimore Philadelphia Boston and Washington in the East and St Louis Louisville Cincinnati and Columbus in the West. Reported 11000 dollar captain Mike Kelly, from Boston, to lead and organize the new Red Stockings in Cincinnati.
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American Association
Mike Kelly
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Louisville
Columbus
Association
Red Stockings
Social Club Dinners Mark Busy Hotel Season Across Boston
The thirteenth annual reunion of English High School Class of ’79 drew thirteen members with Vice-President Draper presiding while Dr. Winfield Scott Smith read an original poem. Boston engineers and several hotel societies held meetings and dinners with about 130 at the Boston Society of Civil Engineers banquet at Young’s Hotel. The Revere House proprietors elected officers, and the Boston Life Underwriters Association gathered thirty seven at Young’s. The Jeffreys Winter Club hosted sixty five at Quincy House and other clubs met at the Thorndike and Brunswick amid a dull hotel scene with numerous notable registrations from across cities and states.
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Young's
Harry 8. Draper
Winfield Scott Smith
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Young’s Hotel
Clemens Hirschel
Shaler
Harvard
A. E. Delbear
E. T. Spencer
Desmond Ritzgerald
Western Division
Boston Water Works
Henry M. Howes
F. E. Prindle
G. F. Swain
Institute Technology
E. P. Dowley
N. Y
Solomon B. Stebbins
Revere House
Frederick W. Lincoln
F. W. Lincoln
George N. Crocker
Samuel Hatch
Thomas I. Whiddin
Legi
Willcutt
W. H. Crocker
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
D. Barnard
Jeffreys Winter Club
Quincy House
G. K. Edgett
Fred Ooe Lewis Burnham
Young
Roxbury
George Re R
Hysedale
William A. Halli
Bellows
New York
J. Cole
D. W. Ketchum
P. J. Chopin
Providence
Worker States
H. R. Enogenhy
Philadelphia
R. D. Buckman
Detroit
W. E.tucker
T. M. Remington
Provingence
van Nostrand
Buffalo
Walter Webb
M. Jaroby
Kynolds
William Hercurn
L. G. Hayes
Springfield
David Meyers
Warren
Joseph Marks
Charleston
W. J. Fork
New Haven
James M. Ginn
J. A. Schwartz
J. F. Richards
W. H. Settern
Putnam
AdamMs
J’. A. Jacobs
IM. Candy
North Adams
A. FE. Decatin
Walpole
Mrs. M McCall
G. W. Trym
Cleveland
N. C. Adams
Chicago
Taveren
C. Tl Lutch
E. L. Payne
L. Abbott
H. E. Jones
A. W. Dunhaux
Portland
A. G. Marks
H. E. Clark
C. O. Graves
Greenfield
American
W. H. Hart
Burlington
J. W. Ingraham
North Sydney
J. W. Hall
Binghampton
N.Y
H. C. Fallon
Utica
W. D. Cave
Conn
Ttnemontt
Hartford
Syracuse
L. D. Ware
J. Pomeroy
Quincy
A. D. Brennan
J. S. Hall
Bellows Fails
H. J. oRee i v
Jons River
F. D. Somerey
BF. Bailey
Northampton
FR. Clafim
Parker
S—E. Appleton
G. L. Baker
W. McClinchee
Chicopee
W. L. Sates
O. M. Curtee
Omaha
A. P. Hitchcock
Orwich
H. B. Sachs
Cincinnati
Joseph Francis Medal To Mark Lifeboat Inventor’s 90th Birthday
Day after tomorrow marks Joseph Francis’s 90th birthday. He designed the Francis lifeboat and will receive a Congressional gold medal presented by President Harrison. The article details the medal’s design, inscription, and minting costs.
Poor prices realized at California trotting stock sale
New York, March 10. The California trotting stock sale, owned by Dr. Reavis of Chico, California, sold fifty one head. Prices were generally poor with only a few animals fetching higher sums such as Jim ims by Blackbird and Flying Morrill, plus Wilkes and Solomon lines. Names and places include Reavis, Monroe Chief, Blackbird, Director, Young, Maria Solomon, Buchanan, Sacramento, and Parkville.
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New York
California
Dr. Reavis
Chico
Cala
Monroe Chief
Reavis
Blackbird
Director
Young Ae
Flying Morrill
Frank Otk
Wwe
Solomon
Maria Solomon
Buchanan
Sacramento
Oe Wilkes
Monroe
Hag Rere Wilkes
J. H. Shuits
Parkville
Lumber driver injured as wagon wheel rolls over leg
Benjamin Johnson, a driver for Putnam & Pope lumber dealers of SaLeM, was thrown from his wagon when a seat broke. His foot caught in the reins and he fell under the wheel as the heavily loaded team passed over his right leg. He sustained a broken right leg.
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Salem
Speciax
Benjamin Johnson
Putnam & Pope
Iit
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised amid sales and claims of purity
A druggist extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier to cure tiredness and impure blood. In Salem, Franklin Haven Jr. appeals to the Superior Court over Beverly Farms taxes for 1890, alleging overassessment and lack of abatement, seeking relief and repayment with interest.
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Hood
Gift of Three Laboratories to Williams College
Williamstown March 10 news arrives of a major gift from F. F. Thompson to Williams College. He offers to build three laboratories chemical physical and biological at an estimated total over 100000 dollars, to be completed by the college centennial in 1893. The Thompson Laboratories will be located southwest of Kellogg Hall with the chemical lab first. Architect F. R. Allen of Boston will handle construction. town visits planned Thursday. Thompson has supported the college lecture course funded Hopkins Memorial, is a trustee of Vassar, and aids library and professors house. The gift comes as Fayrerweather estate funds are anticipated.
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Wivlliamstown
Williams College
F. F. Thompson
Urite
F. R. Allen
Boston
Thompson Laboratories
Kellogg Hall
Tompson
Hopkins Memorial
Vassar
Fayerweather
National Hat Company Formed by Wool Hat Makers
In New York on March 10 a nationwide wool hat industry group named the National Hat Company was announced. It is organized under New Jersey law with a paid-up capital of 1.5 million dollars, aims to include nearly all factories, and lists Charles G. Sandford as president, with officers from Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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New York
National Hat Company
New Jersey
The
Charles G. Sandford
Bridgeport
Treasury statement on government deposits call in banks
Acting Secretary Nettleton said there is no present need to call in deposits on hand in national banks. Over the next eight months some deposits may be withdrawn in installments with reasonable notice, and funds used will be quickly returned to business channels.
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Washington
Nettleton
Treasury Department
Hearst's Successor Balloting In California Legislature
Preliminary ballots in both California legislative chambers set the United States Senate race for Hearst's successor. Republicans split their votes between M. M. DeYoung and Charles Felton, with a near equal division. A joint session will hear the contest tomorrow as party caucus plans loom if no election occurs. Democrats backed their chosen preferred party candidate.
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Sacramento
Cal
United States
George Hearst
Legislaturs
M. M. H. DeYoung
Charles Felton
Late Ship News Stirs Atlantic Sailings List
New York reports March 10 sailing of multiple steamers and barks to Mediterranean Havana Baracoa and Santos among others with crews saved after a wreck off Lunenburg. Most ships cleared for Liverpool Antwerp Leith and other ports while a Lunenburg despatch notes the loss of the vessel Fortune Bay with frozen herring and two accompanying schooners reporting neighbors aiding rescue.
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New York
Achs
George and Albert
New Bedford
C E Morrison
Portsmouth
Mary Brewer
M Bell
Rockland
Martin L Smith
Rockport
Green & Sons
Santa Cruz
India
Mediterranean
Habana
Havana
Ulstein
Baracoa
Cottage City
Portland
Falmer
Copenhagen
Habitant
Melbourne
T E Oakes
Port Townsend
Evie Reed
Wellington
Claro
Quence Ayres
J H Masters
Santos
Lidskjolt
Electra
Aeeti
Lunenbure Marine
Brazil Opens Ports as US Treaty Is Recognized
In Wasaraton March 10 a Brazilian decree declares that ports are free and open to imports from the United States under the reciprocity treaty. The Rio de Janeiro Journal de Commerce notes vast commercial interests and predicts favorable effects on US relations, praising the US press for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaraton
Department of State
Brazil
United States
Journal de Commercio
Rio de Janeiro
Death of Senator P G Ballingall at Sea
Despatch from Hong Kong reports Senator P G Ballingall president of the Coal Palace died at sea on the 7th inst and was buried at Hong Kong. Ballingall was a noted hotel man widely known in the industry.
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Hong Kong
Ottumwa
Iowa
P. G. Ballingall
Coal Palace
Hongong
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Maltaters’ Union No. 6
Growlers
Wallace, Elliott & Co
Haverhill
Philadelphia Bricklayers
Plasterers
Union Horseshoers
English Labor Commission
Thighland Club
New York Post
Irish Federation
Stephen
Sir William Gordon Cumming
General Foreign News
Jurisprudence
San P.M
Mometer
Albany
Cheyenne
Duluth
Cloudy Page
Salt Lake City
Washington, N.C
Francis
Joseph Francis
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of
Minneapolis
Minn
Harrison
United States of America
Franklin Haven, Jr
Beverly Farms
Stretax
Superior Court
Beverly
Povsonss Cbac
Tcs
Alco
Hearst
Romedy
Sohngon * CO
Mass
Equitable Building
Edward R. Andrews
F. G. Storey
Lasell Seminary
Auburndale
Chelsea
Miss Ransom
Ioney
HILL
Hill, Whitney & CO
Pearl Street
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