Machinists and Metal Trades End Conference With War Threat
After a marathon meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel, James O Connell announced immediate nationwide strikes by the International Association of Machinists and allied groups. The move would affect plants nationwide and shut down facilities with multi million dollar capacity. The Chicago dispute, tied to ongoing local walkouts, precipitated the breakdown, with both sides declaring a declaration of war as arbitration talks failed.
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Chicago
International Association of Machinists
National Metal Trades’ Association
James O’connell
United States
Canada
International Association
International Union
Cleveland
Grand Pacific Hotel
Machinists' Union
O’connell
Washington
Stuart Reed
Toledo
Hugh Doran
A. W. Holmes
Buffalo
P. J. Conlin
Sioux City
J. J. Connolly
Boston
George G. Seldon
Erie Iron Works
Erie
Penn
F. B Stillman
Watson Stillman Company
New York
W. M. Taylor
Chandler & Taylor Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Walter Laidlaw
Dunne-Gordon Company
Cincinnati
W. H. Hoyt
Gates Iron Works
M. H. Barker
American Tool and Machine Company
George H. Watts
Watts-Campbell Company
H. H. Leland
Leland & Falkener
Detroit, Mich
J. W. Gardiner
Gardiner- Gravener Company
Quincy
Fr. W. Plilsbury
Fred Wolf Company
Charles Allis
Edward P
P.m
O'Connell
Reed
National Metal Trades Association
Natonal Metal Trades’ Association
Thenternational Association of Machinists
Ward Eight Day Open Bars Split West End Sides
The Ward 8 special election to fill the Donovan vacancy for city clerk features two nominees, Joseph P. Lomasney and John Weaver Sherman. Saloons on one street side remain open while the opposite side closes until tomorrow morning, highlighting liquor interests' stance and local voter enthusiasm.
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House of Representatives
Edward J. Donovan
Ward 8
Joseph P. Lomasney
John Weaver Sherman
Boston
West End
Donovan
Ward
Lomasney
Deweys Go South on Sailing Tour to Southern Ports
Admiral and Mrs Dewey depart Washington for a southern trip visiting Savannah Macon St Augustine Jacksonville and Palm Beach. They expect to return late next month and then sail for Europe with plans to attend the exposition in summer. Mrs Dewey becomes chairwoman of the battleship committee aiding the Cuban Orphans Asylum Easter festival.
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Washington
Irs
Dewey
Savannah
Macon
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Palm Beach
Europe
Battleship Committee
Admiral
Relief of Mafeking Seen as Next War Move From Kimberley
News from London dated March 19 reports the planned relief of Mafeking as the next major action in the war. Lord Methuen's column has reached Warrenton beyond the Vaal River after skirmishes near Fourteen Streams with Boer forces driven off and light British losses. Colonel Peakman reportedly dispersed Boers at Fourteen Streams.
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London
Mafeking
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Warrenton
Vaal
Plumer
Charles Bentinck
Cape Town
Peakman
Lord Hoberts
Fraser
Bloemfontein
Pole- Carew
Lord Roberts
Orange River
Rebels Active in Luzon Despite American Control
Manila reports anarchy across Luzon with burning and looting as insurgents use guerrilla tactics. Leaders from Luzon meet in Manila while arms and funds pour in. towns resist American authority and resistance continues with attacks, arrests, and reorganization efforts.
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Manila
Luzon
Otis
Hong Kog
Mabini
Flores
Spain
Philippines
Congress
Louis Spitzel
Louis Spitzel & Co
Hong Kong
Taylor
Zambales
Mascardo
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Albay
Legasp
Dongzol
Major Allen
Forty-third Regiment
Boston Labor Scene Defers Strike Amid Strong Organization
Local labor circles report Boston machinists remain organized and unlikely to strike soon. Leaders aim to avert trouble by delaying action until the union strengthens, contrasting with unrest in other areas.
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Boston Mechanics
Health and Pleasure Drink ad for Swett's Root Beer
An advertisement for Health and Pleasure Drink by Dr Swett's Root Beer made from Life of Man sarsaparilla hops and wintergreen. Located at 245 Washington Street.
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Dr. Swett
Life of Man
Washington St
Destructive Fire Ravages Quincy Music Hall
A major blaze at 4 am gut a Hancock street Music Hall in central Quincy. The brick structure valued at 58 200 with 800-seat upper hall and several stores below suffered extensive losses. firemen faced freezing conditions and rapid spread before control. Multiple neighboring homes caught fire from sparks. total insured and un insured losses listed for owners and tenants.
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Quincy
Music Hall
Hancock Street
Edward J. Curtin
Hall
Milton
Neponset
Home Department
Quincy Real Estate Company
W. B. Rice
Theophilus King
John R. Graham
Quincy Clothing Company
Galvin & Sullivan
John H. Gillis
Boston
W. H. Breser
Marchetti
Rebellion Will Last Long in the Philippines
W A Greig, a Singapore exporter visiting Boston, says the Filipino rebellion will be hard to quell and requires decisive, prolonged action. He praises General Otis, notes Aguinaldo’s leadership, and warns uprisings will persist as natives resist perceived oppression.
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Post
W. A. Greig
Singapore
Boston
Touraine
United States
Philippines
Far East
England
India
Otis
Aguinaldo
Sumatra
Asia
Three Women Die in New York City Fires
Fire claimed three women on March 18 in New York. Mrs Bergman, severely burned March 16, died at Harlem Hospital. A 50 year old woman perished in a Monroe street tenement fire. A Bayard street cafe servant died at Gouverneur Hospital from burns sustained last night.
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New York
Bergman
Harlem
Monroe Street
Bayard Street
Gouverneur Hospital
Boxing Tragedy Ends Fight In Santa Cruz
Frank Cass, 18, was killed during a friendly match at Levin Lake in Santa Cruz. In the eighth round Bert Whidden delivered a left neck blow with a six ounce glove. Cass weighed 170 pounds, twenty pounds more than his opponent. He died after about thirty minutes.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Frank Cages
Levin Lake
Bert Whidden
Whidden
Cass
Hull Postmistress Improves After Fire Rescue
Mrs. Josephine Wooster Hull post mistress was brought to Cit Hospital with a fractured spine and a burned foot from a building fire last night. Doctors say she is improving and expect to prevent permanent paralysis.
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Josephine Wooster
Hull
Cit Hospital
Weather Outlook Delivers Warmer Monday With Rain
Forecasts for New England call for warmer Monday with rain in the south and rain or snow in the north. Tuesday should be fair in western regions with unsettled conditions along the Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Portland.
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Washington
New England
Wronters
cBee
Eet
Beast
Mga
Lautic
Hatteras
Portland
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Bethulid
Gatacre
Roberts
Cape Colony
Free
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Thaba Nohu
Standard OF Excellence
Bruce Cent Cigar
GEO. F. Young
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Lukban
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Samar
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MacArthur
Lepanto
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