Boycott Off From Crawford Shoe Confirmed in Brockton
In Brockton on March 14 1895 a statement from the Brockton branch of the L P U of America declares the boycott of the Crawford shoe ended. The Bouve Crawford Co. and the firm’s local unions reached an amicable settlement, and a certificate letter urges members of crafts and labor groups to support the Crawford shoe. George N Hubbard and Patk Shea sign for the L P U of America committee with David Fitzgerald See s George N Hubbard also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
American Federation of Labor
Birmingham
Ala
Brockton
L. P. U. of America
Bouve, Crawford & Co. Corporation
Bouve, Crawford & Co
Revolution in heating system claim dominates ad copy
An advertisement proclaims a sweeping heating reform promising no coal, no ashes, no dust, and no attention or temperature changes. It asserts applicability to any piping or hot air distribution system, framing the innovation as a universal solution.
Man Run Over and Killed Near Sharon Station
George Currier found the body of Ewen Bryden a grocery dealer from Stoughton at the foot of an embankment near Sharon station. He was evidently run over by a train, his legs crushed below the knee. Bryden, about 44, left Boston on business and returned to Sharon Heights, later dying from loss of blood. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
George Currier
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Faxon
Stoughton
Ewen Bryden
Sharon Heights
Stonington
Bryden
Victorian health crisis and royal succession rumors
A Somerville man Herbert W Saunders, about 30, attempted suicide with a revolver at his in law’s home. He survived a left temple wound and is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. News connects Saunders to reverses in business and a temporary sanity lapse. London reports Queen Victoria’s serious condition and Beatrice as de facto ruler. The queen’s ailment prompts fears of dissolution of Parliament and potential Conservative governance as tensions rise over the royal succession and Rosebery’s premiership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Saunders
Webster Street
East Somerville
Mr. Saunders
Ron
Massachusetts General Hospital
Somerville
Saunders
Malden
O. S. Peterson
Boston
Woburn
London
Emily Crawford
Queen Victoria
Beatrice
Osborne
Balmoral
Lord Rosebery
Fire destroys Reid Bros packing plant in Armourdale Kansas City
A major blaze at Reid Bros packing house in Armourdale Kansas City started around 6:30 pm and destroyed most of the plant. Water pressure failed and a sprawling complex including five ice houses and a four story storage building was lost. Loss estimates exceed 1 million with insured value about 750 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Reid Bros. Packing House
Armourdale
West Bottoms
Kansas Cities
Reids
Armour
Reid Bros
Indemnity Exchange
Kingan & Co. (Limited
Indianapolis
Belfast
Ireland
William P. Reid
Reid Bros.’ Packing Company
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
San Francisco
Denver
Pueblo
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Memphis
Dallas
Peoria
Sedalia
Topeka
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Atchison
Wichita
WAITT & BOND BLACKSTONES All New England smoking them
WAITT and BOND promote a popular blend known as Blackstones, widely favored across New England and spreading nationally. The brand will be available at Queen's Cigar stands in Washington near St. James, at major hotels including National and Metropolitan, and from retailers G. G. C. Simms, Helphenstine & Class, and E. J. Turley, with various local locations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Queen’s Cigar
St. James
National
Emma Robinsons Death Mystery Stirs New Bedford
Medical Examiner Hough refused to disclose autopsy results on Mrs Emma Robinson as reports of arsenic traces circulate. The case remains a mystery with officials silent and widespread rumors in the West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Hough
Emma Robinson
West End
Rowley Dwelling Burned in Berry Place Fire
Rowley reports a morning fire partially damaged the Berry place house. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars with insurance coverage. Local firefighters battled the blaze. no injuries reported.
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Rowley
Berry Place
Weather Forecast for New England Warmer and Showers
Washington March 24 forecast for Monday calls for New England to be warmer and partly cloudy with local showers in extreme northern portions. Southwesterly winds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New England
Theatre Bomb Destroys United States Theatre in Chicago
The United States Theatre, formerly Sam ia Jacks Empire Theatre, burned after an explosion sending a 200 foot flame. Located behind Madison Hall, the site housed offices and dance rooms. Madison Hall suffered water damage. Ownership lay with the Union Amusement Company and the venue had cost about 85000 dollars to fit up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Theatre
Sam Ia Jack
Empire Theatre
Madison Hall
Union Amusement Company
Not in a pauper's grave Steve Brodie’s charity burial
Steve Brodie ended the tale of Clara Hathaway’s death at the Adams House by arranging a private funeral after offering to cover all expenses when no relatives or friends came forward. The body rested in a plain rosewood coffin in the little chapel beside Undertaker Jones's establishment as plans were completed by Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Brodie
Clara Hathaway
Adams House
Jones
Burton Stock Car Co. Boss Arrested in Hidden Payoff Scheme
Boston police record shows George D. Burton, 39, general manager of the Burton Stock Car Company, arrested as a New York fugitive in a $500 grand larceny case. The entry marks the last arrest by detective Tom Gerraughty who died soon after. The item hints at hush money to suppress coverage and notes allegations of misconduct linked to press matters.
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P. m
George D. Burton
New England House
Boston
New_York
Brower & McGowan
Wall Street
New York City
Tom” Gerraughty
East Brookline Street
Burton Stock Car Company
Washington Street
New York
Gere
Opening of Enlarged Warerooms Promises Antique Furniture Bonanza
Boston shop announces expanded six story premises across the street to display eight new departments and a vast stock of antique and Colonial furniture. The March 25 opening will showcase Chippendale and XVII century pieces, low cost chamber sets, and a two and a half acre floor space with space for sixteen hundred customers.
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Chippendale
Boston
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America
Geo. N. Hubbard, Patk Shea
Joseph T. Carney
David Fitzgerald
George N. Hubbard
Warren Ave
Cor
Dartmouth St
Stoughton Grocer
Queen’s End
Victoria
Meise
Princess Beatrice
Bis Packing House
Daniel Quilp
Browning, King & Co
Washington Street, Cor
Kaceland
Waitt & Bond
Blackstones
Gos
John F. Niles
Edward M. Niles
Cambridgeport
Masssachusetts General Hospital
Wyoming
Evanston, Wy
Alma Mine
Walter Miller
Mormon Church
Greenland
Pennsylvania
Clarion
Penn
Walter L. Greenland
C.H. Robinson & CO
Washington S.—H and
Dock
Washington St
Eter
Longwood Ave
Roxbury
Lagrange Street
Hutchinson
Burton
Gerraughty
Colonial
Paine Furniture Co
Canal Street
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