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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1891

Page

2

Profit Sharing at Bourne Mills Affects Hat and Cap Makers

Circular to 300 Bourne Mills employees outlines profit sharing decisions for May board meeting. To qualify for profits after July 1, workers must own an Employees Savings Fund Account Book costing 10 cents, with deposits optional from 6 cents to 50 dollars. Early deposits earn a free book. purchase by May 1 supports continued profit sharing.

Faux River Bourne Mills Savings Fund Grorar A Cuacez

Stand by Their Guns in Cornel Mill Strike Threat

Fatty River March 13. Cornell mill strike grows long and bitter as Moran is assaulted by three strikers returning from work. Police fail to identify assailants. Weavers flee mill after hours of trouble. Secretary Connelly and a weaver delegation meet Superintendent Diman but no settlement. Waterman reports higher pay than other mills and contemplates fighting to the end, possibly closing the mill. A Weavers Hall meeting votes to support strikers. union vows to fight to the end and gain public sympathy. If weavers do not return Monday, Waterman may shut the mill. ring frames have replaced mules and no yarn profits exist. Manufacturers' Association may intervene.

Fatty River Cornell Moran Connelly Diman Waterman Board of Trade Weavers’ Hall Simmeliy Manufacturers’ Association

Hat and Cap Makers Strike in New York Heads Toward Settlement

In New York on March 13 the Ex ecutive Committee of the Cloth Hat and Cap Trade Operatives' Association met at 236 Broome street to hear reports from nine factories showing 148 men on strike. The committee said no general strike was ordered and workers struck of their own will. The Manufacturers' Association met at the Metropolitan Hotel but failed to agree on measures. Some firms prepared to settle immediately, including Newgeld & eet Hirshberg & Co. and H. n aim, and leaders predicted a quick settlement, as a general strike would affect about 1500 men and would be a last resort.

New York Cloth Hat and Cap Trade Operatives’ Association Broome Street Manufacturers’ Association Metropolitan Newgeld & Eet Hirshberg & Co H. Naim Civil Service Census Office Census Bureau Noble Walker Orter Secretary of the Interior Mr. Potter Murray Porter James H. Murray Republican County Committee Mr. Murray Indiana Mr. Porter

Lynn Labor Matters Shipments and Lockout Update

For the week ending March 12 Lynn shipped 6864 cases of shoes, down from 6989 last year, a gain of 879. Master Workman John McCarthy of National Trades Assembly 240 is in Philadelphia and is expected to secure new orders related to the morocco dressers lockout in Lynn. No change in the M. H. Whittredge shoe factory strike as lasters remain out.

Lynn John McCarthy National Trades Assembly Philadelphia M. H. Whittredge

Sympathy Resolutions Tied to Striking Horse Shoers

Mass meeting of stablemen in Caledonia Hall with 300 attendees heard resolutions of sympathy for striking horse shoers. Speakers included Charles H. Litchman P C Kelly Mrs Merrifield J J Crowley and John Buckley.

Caledonia Hall Charles H. Litchman P. C. Kelly Paving Department Assembly Knights of Labor Dexter Hall J. Kelly Amalgamated Building Trades’ Council Pythian Hall

Union meetings discuss building strikes and prospects

The Bricklayers Union met in Twilight Hall to review a conference with master builders and the coming season’s business. Electrotypers in Templar Hall heard Organizer Beardsley of the International Typographical Union of Brooklyn on the strike. Communications arrived seeking electrotypers and fishers from Washington DC and Rouse’s in New York. The horseshoers chairman received aid offers from the naming secretary and San Francisco.

Washington, D. C Rouse’s N. Y Nameng San Francisco

Weather Forecast and Storm Signals Across New England and East

March 13 forecast warns rain and colder conditions across Maine and New England with clearing, northwest winds, and no rain before Monday. Storm signals posted from New York to Eastport, with heavy rainfall reports from Woods Hall and Vineyard Haven. Weather synopsis notes a westward anticyclone and a rare storm path from Virginia to Ontario, with temperatures around 42 to 49 in New England.

Washington Maine New England New York New York City Sandy Hook Narragansett Woods Hall Boston Eastport Norfolk Atlantic City New Haven New London Newport Mass Vineyard Haven Cass Narragansett Pier Virginia Pittsburg Rockliffe Ont Halifax Canada Gulf Nebraska Middle States Lake Portland Albany Buffalo Norfin Ohio Minnesota Dakota Lakes Cincinnati St. Louis Northfield

Harvard University Calendar: March Schedule Summary

Harvard listings show a week of public lectures and student events across Appleton Chapel, University 5 and 11, Jefferson Lab, Grays 17, and Sanders Theatre. Notable items include speeches by Rev. Brooke Herford and Prof. Cohn, a College Conference on the Bible, Geology talks by C. D. Walcott, and an illustrated English history lecture on medieval architecture. Open to the public.

Harvard University Appleton Chapel Brooke Herford Boston J. S. Blunt D. E. Spencer University France Germany Cohn Faculty of Arts and Sciences Hart Sevel C. D. ‘Walcott United States Coufeeiee Survey Geological Laboratory Divinity School W. G. Thayer Groton Beheol Greenough White Grays Jefferson Physical Laboratory Uestion Canada United States Sanders Theatre

Brayton Ives Sale Continues With Porcelain and Cabinets

The Brayton Ives sale in New York continued today. Remaining sword guards, knife handles, a series of cabinets and eighty-two porcelain pieces were sold. The top price was $1190 for a Kang-Le period vase bought by William Baumgarten, with a daily total of $17,974.

Brayton Ives New York William Baumgarten

New York Publisher Arrested on Bank Deceit Charge

Paul M. Rickards, a New York publisher, was arrested today on a Supreme Court order for allegedly falsely representing net worth to East River Bank. The bank discounted his $5000 note last October. by December his liabilities reached $51,179 with assets of $38,450. He was admitted to bail.

New York Paul M. Rickards Supreme Court East River Bank

Fire-ravaged Grand Opera House Collapses in Storm

In Rochester New York the gutted Grand Opera House, still standing after a recent blaze, collapsed outward into St. Paul street at 3 pm during a severe storm. Rescue crews feared at least two people may be trapped under the debris.

Rocuxstesr N. Y Grand Opera House St. Paul Street

Census Inquiry Probes Clarks Transfer Under Plumb Bill

New York March 13 The Legislative Committee continued its inquiry into the census in the city. Rupert P Porter superintendent of the census testified about clerks, supervision, and transfers under the Plumb Bill. He described the staff, the numbers in 1892, and the process of selecting supervisors, including the mix of party affiliations and the role of the President. The hearing adjourned before finishing.

New York Sprerar Rupert P. Porter Franklin Bartlett Porter Francis A. Walker

Richard E Burkton’s Lecture on Sidney Lanier

Richard E Burkton praised Sidney Lanier as a pioneer of Southern letters and a prince of American song. He traced Lanier’s life from Georgia birth to Johns Hopkins lecturing, courtship, illness, and his artful verse blending old English sensibilities with modern life. He shared unpublished fragments and letters, defended Lanier against harsh critics, and affirmed Lanier as a strong, vibrant poet whose chivalry and love themes shine through his music and prose.

Richard E. Burton Sidney Lanier College of Liberal Arts Boston University Burton Lanier Southern Litteratis Mr. Burton Southern Port Lookout Heine Heide Point Lookout Mary Day Macon Baltimore Johns Hopkins University North Carolina Edmund Gosse Lawrence Hutton Alter Barton

Denver Without a Mayor in Denver Colorado

The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the Mayoralty case. Mayor Wolfe Londoner was ruled illegally elected after nearly a year in office. D C Packard, President of the Board of Supervisors, will likely act as Mayor until after the city election next month.

Denver Col Supreme Court Wolfe Londoner D. C. Packard Board of Supervisors

Edwin Booth Posts Bail For Actor Charles Webster

New York on March 13 Edwin Booth appeared before Judge Braay of the Supreme Court and posted bail for fellow actor Charles Webster. Webster, convicted of killing Robert McNeil, his wife's alleged paramour, had that conviction recently reversed by the General Term due to trial errors. Bail set at $5000.

New York Edwin Booth Braay Supreme Court Today Charles Webster Robert McNeil

California Senator Ballot Tally in Legislature

In Sacramento on March 13 the Legislature balloted for U S Senator. Estee led with 34 votes, De Young 24, Felton 15, Blanchard 11, Johnston 4, Wetmore 1. Democrats allocated 26 votes to Shanahan.

California Sackramiento Cal United States Estee de Young Felton Blanchard Johnston Wetmore Shanahan

Hennessey Case Mistrial and Acquittals in New Orleans

In New Orleans on March 13 the jury in the Hennessey case reached a mixed verdict. Mistrial as to Bolizze Monastero Scot ted. Not guilty as to Madheva Marchesi ette Marchesi the boy In cardona Merrigoge.

Hennessey New Orleans Bolizze Monastero Scotted Madheva Marchesi Ette Boy Incardona Merrigoge

Honoring His Memory at Emerson School Service East Boston

Special services honored the late James Fletcher Blackinton held yesterday in Emerson School hall East Boston. Former pupils and teachers filled the hall with a large lily tribute and a student chorus. Speakers included T Willard Allen and Rev A A Minner with readings by J W Brown and M A Ford among others. The service closed with the original hymn written for the memorial service.

James Fletcher Blackinton Emerson School Boston Blackinton T. Willard Allen Bostom School Board Calcott A. A. Minner D.D State Board of Education God Gallagher Messrs. Mewry and Capen Jerusalem The Golden F. A. Hill Cambridge Boston Schoolmasters’ Club D. KR. Barrell Massachusetts Teachers’ Association G. 8. Putnam Boston Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association J. L. Bates

Unbelievable Charity Concert in Brookline

A Brookline lady organized a musical charity in Union Mall last evening to aid two poor families. Performers included Arthur Nikisch Albert Van Raalte and Anton Hekking. The event, with the organizer keeping her name private, is expected to raise a substantial amount.

Brookline Union Mall Arthur Nikisch Albert van Raalte Anton Hekking

Ocean Mail Service Opposed by Newburyport Clerk

Eben D. Thomson of Newburyport, a former postal clerk on the Boston New York and Springfield route, has been offered opposition to the ocean mail service between York and Germany. He will proceed to New York yesterday to pursue the issue.

Ocean Mail Eben D. Thomson Newburyport Boston New York Springfield York Germany

Pension Office reports pension certificates issued in week

Washington March 13. A Pension Office statement shows that for the week ended March 7, 1891, 5420 pension certificates were issued with first payments totaling 700264 dollars. The average first payment per pensioner was 129 20 dollars.

Pension Office Washington

California Chinese Residents Certificates Bill Passed

In the Assembly yesterday an anti Chinese bill was approved by 49 to 5. It provides for certificates of residence for Chinese now in the state and excludes 71 others. The bill has already passed the Senate.

California Sacramento Cal

Kennebec Senator Introduces Clason Ballot Reform Bill

In Augusta on March 13, Senator Spear of Kennebec introduced the Clason ballot reform bill in the Senate. The measure would apply to all cities and it was tabled pending reference to the Judicial Communities for consideration.

Aucusta Spear Kennebec Senate

DIVIDING THE STATE NEW CONGRESSIONAL LINES

Massachusetts lawmakers debate how to redraw congressional districts after the census with Suffolk leaders named for key committee posts and arguments over partisan balance. Rumors swirl about a Cape opposition to certain incumbents and possible new districts. A gubernatorial race drama unfolds with Crapo Greenhalge Haile and Lodge among names under consideration. A Republican caucus on liquor policy faces resistance, hinting at informal discussions and potential criticism from Turner and Sohier.

Legislative Committee Commonwealth Bennett Suffolk Senate McNary Powers Hyde Park Blucker New Bedford Wardell Haverhill Sohier Heverly Quincy Theodore ©. Bates Congress Ent Morse Oliver Ames Massachusetts Cape District William W. Crapo Frederic T. Greenhalge Lowell William H. Haile Springfield Crapo Haile Mr. Haile Greenhalge Russell Congressman Lodge Halle Messrs. Turner Malden Beverly

Watercolors by W Dodge MacKnight at Pine Arts

The Pine Arts and Dole Richards present a collection of W Dodge MacKnight watercolors. The show marks a steady advance in composition mastery and color use, with vivid blue skies and yellow harvest fields praised by critics. Notable works include Deserted Village haystack Hawthorn Tree in Winter Village Lane and Sunday Morning in the Village, highlighting pure color and luminous skies.

Dole & Richards W. Dodge MacKnight Douarvenez MacKnight J. M. W. Turner Doage MacKnight

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises More Medicine for Money

The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as offering fair value with the slogan One Hundred Doses One Dollar. It argues no other blood purifier matches its medicinal strength per bottle and claims buyers receive more medicine for their money than from competing products.

Hood

Carl Baerman's Fifth Chamber Concert at Union Hall

Carl Baerman presents his fifth chamber concert at Union Hall on Friday evening March 20. The program features Haydn's Trio in E minor, Paine's Laro netto and Scherzo for piano violin and cello, Schumann's Quartette in E flat, Baerman performing Des Abends Traumeswirren, Liszt arranged Schubert Linderbaum, and Chopin study op 28. Assistants Phan, Adamoski, and Zach accompany the recital.

Carl Baerman Union Hall Haydn J. K. Paine Schumann Baerman Des Abends Traumeswirren Schubert Linderbaum Liszt Chopin Phan Ll. Adamoski Zach

Statesmen Return to Their Farms

Toroixa Kan March 13 In pursuance with the concurrent resolution the Kansas Legislature adjourned since at 11 30 clock this morning

Toroixa Kan Kansas

Charles L. David Escaped From House of Correction

Charles L. David, who was confined at the House of Correction after a larceny conviction last January, escaped yesterday from the detention facility.

Charles L. David House of Correction

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