Torchlight Procession and Mass Meeting at Faneuil Hall
A crowd of several hundred carpenters and joiners with torches paraded through the streets before a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall attended by 800 to 1000 workingmen. Unions from Worcester Cambridge East Boston Somerville and other areas were represented. Speakers urged labor organization arbitration gradual gains toward the eight hour day, with strikes and boycotts seen as last resorts.
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Faneuil Hall
Worcester
Cambridge
East Boston
Somerville
M. N. Morrison
Labor Union 33
Foster
Daniel H. Biggs
Central Labor Union
Rausele
P. J. Maguire
Ber
Democrats Nominate Lapham for Senator in Providence
At the Providence city convention on March 28 the Democrats nominated Oscar Lapham for Senator and named Hon. Thomas Davis as a candidate for Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Oscar Lapham
Thomas Davis
Citizens Feel After Pass Withdrawals Across DC
This morning reports note District of Columbia residents disturbed by withdrawal of passes they held. Other items cover Recorder Trotter’s improving condition and a push for interstate road hearing by commissioners.
Dauntless Arrives in Queens After Rough Sea Voyage
The schooner yacht Dauntless reached a Queens town at 6 15 p m after a voyage marked by very rough weather The report also notes Mr Balfours coercion bill and his strong argument in its favor Unionists disapprove of the coercion Lik His speech described as weak and pointless Another manifesto from Lord Hartington is cited Extracts from Cardinal Gibbons Knights of Labor report are included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauntless
Queenstown
Mr. Balfour
Balfour
Lord Hartington
Cardinal Gibbons
Knights of Labor
Mr. Dillon
Smith
Parnell
Ireland
Ea Times
British Empire
United Kingdom
Messrs. Caine
Chamberlain
Bussey Bridge disaster hearing enters tenth day in Boston
The tenth day of the Bussey Bridge disaster hearing unfolds as officials and witnesses recount the collapse. Concurrent items note the Boston Chamber of Commerce debating interstate commerce law, and various public meetings and observances across the city.
Large Tannery Fire at Maxwell & Co In Worvury
A blaze at John Maxwell & Co leather factory in North Winchester destroyed the factory, storehouses, machinery, and stock. The tan yard and hides in vats were saved, along with some finished leather. Estimated loss near 100000 with partial insurance. the four story, 200 by 80 foot plant employed about two hundred workers finishing 2700 leather sides weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worvury
John Maxwell & Co
North Winchester
Fire at John Fitzgeralds Provision Store on Tyler Street
An alarm from Box 54 at 7 15 last evening reported a fire in John Fitzgeralds provision store at 32 Tyler Street. Cause unknown with damage estimated at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzgerald
Tyler Street
Fire damages residences and business properties across cities
Brarn 172K8e reports J Webster Hollis's Washington street home damaged $300 by fire, insured in Hingham and Dedham firms. Avoca New York sees major town fire destroying much of the town with $50,000 loss. Memphis Tennessee fire at J Besthoff & Co. furniture store destroys multiple buildings and stocks, with $21,000 insured across local and foreign companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brarn
J. Webster Hollis
Washington Street
Hingham and
Dedham Companies
New York
Avoca
N. Y
Memphis
Tenn
J. Besthoff & Co
Main Street
Ullathorne & Co
William Quinn
James Currey
Botany Lesson On Apetalous Trees In Goodale Course
Dr Goodale presented the fifth botany lesson in the Natural History Building focusing on apetalous blossoms in native trees like elms walnuts poplars oaks and chestnuts. The class explored classification roles fertilization pollen transfer and practical flower examination including orchid and pea family dissections with notes on insect adaptations.
Bark Hailed From Jamaica Capsizes in Squall near Halifax
The Daisy reports a large bark seen heading NNE with sails set before a crippling squall. It disappeared after the squall and is presumed sunk with crew saved. In a separate Bay of Fundy gale, Flora B. lost her rudder and ran ashore at Port George. crew saved, vessel badly damaged and uninsured. Also noted in New York: steamers Calemla and Panama arrived from Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Daisy
Jamaica
Halfax
Flora
Bay of Fundy
Port George
New York
Calemla
Panama
Havana
Coercion Bill Sparks Irish Debate in Commons
In London Parliament Sir Henry Holland states Canada may arm cruisers in its waters without imperial consent. Balfour advances the Irish coercion bill with juries to be replaced by magistrates, and aims to curb boycott and terror, while Parnellites denounce the measure and Unionists debate its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Henry Holland
Canada
W. H. Smith
Smith
Ireland
Balfour
Parnell
Munster
Connaught
Leinster
National League
League
United Ireland
Engand
England
Dillon
Earl Spencer
Mr. Balfour
Devonshire House
Lord Hartington
Chamberlain
Tennyson Jubilee Ode Carmen Sacculare Premiered
London reports the publication of Tennyson’s jubilee ode Carmen Sacculare. The verse moves from praising Queen Victoria to urging national celebration through monuments, festivals, and charitable acts as Britain marks fifty years of empire and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
London
Imperial Institute
Territorial
Albion
Lord of Light
Cardinal Gibbons Defends Knights of Labor
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons defends the Knights of Labor against published objections. He argues Catholics can join mixed unions without harm, rejects strict priestly control, notes violence is not unique to the Knights, and urges prudence to keep strikes within lawful action. He warns against church divisiveness and calls for faith guided by justice and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Knights of Labor
Moniteur de Rome
America
Knights
Europe
Faro Bank Shooting: One Gambler Dead and Another Wounded
A shooting at No. 10 Avery Street gambling den run by David Lannahan and Edward Flanigan left Lannahan dead and Flanigan fatally injured. Adolph Albrecht, an apothecary from Broadway extension, claimed self defense after a dispute over winnings led to multiple gunshots and a brutal struggle. The incident is tied to a notorious gambling house with repeated police raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Street
David Lannahan
Edward Flanigan
Downey
Station 4
Adolph A. Albrecht
No. 39
Broadway
Boston
City Hospital
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Washington Street
Lannahan
Haseen
Saratoga Street
Division 7
Flanigan
Albrecht
Smith & Wesson
Faro
John P. Manning
Superior Criminal Court
Switzerland
Broadway Extension
Harrison Avenue
California
Dauntless Completes Atlantic Passage In Sixteen Days
The Dauntless finished at Queenstown after 16 days 1 hour 48 minutes at sea. All aboard are well. Logs show a voyage with heavy gales, ice near, and a 328 mile fast run on March 25. Coronet’s fate raises questions as Bush offers her for sale for 380000 pounds. Colt estimates losses around 40000 dollars.
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Qurrenstown
Old Head of Kinsdale
Owl’s Head
Caldwell Colt
Dauntless
Atlantic Ocean
Queenstown
New York
New York Yacht Club
Bush
Crosby
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Mr. Colt
Stewart's Bric-a-Brac sale ends after busy afternoon
The Stewart legatees offered art gallery items including pine-a-brac plates statuary and furniture. Bids ranged from a dollar for an ash receiver to $2900 for pate tendre vases with strong activity. Two large vases sold for $800 each. Total from the afternoon reached about $13 400 with more sales planned for the next days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Worcester
E. J. Bernard
Labarre
Stewart
Young
Titania Yacht Nears Launch To Rival the Puritan
New sloop Titania built at Henry Pipegrass shipyard City Island is nearly ready for launch for banker C Oliver Iselin. Steel hull 80 feet overall 69 feet waterline, 21 feet 8 inches beam, 8 feet 6 inches draft, 12 feet keel depth. Mast 61 feet 6 inches topmast 43 feet. Interior uses pine and mahogany. Thirty men at work, in commission by mid April, designed to eclipse the Puritan in speed and grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Speciau
Henry Pipegrass
City Island
Titania
Henry Burgess
C. Oliver Iselin
Ex-Commissioner Squire Poised for Indictment at Bar
New York reports ex-Commissioner of Public Works Rollin M Squire will face indictment soon. Courts adjourned to Friday as Judge Patterson weighs moving the trial of Squire and others. Bail set at 10000. if guilty, potential one year jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spectrar
Squire
Bar of Justice
Howe
Hummel
Flynn
Nicoll
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Patterson
Supreme Court Caid
Barrett
Martine
Alderman Cleary
Hubert O.thompson
Captain Boyton Nearly Wrecked At Sea
Captain Paul Boyton the swimmer arrived in Providence aboard the William Lawrence after leaving New York on a southbound schooner. He went overboard near Cape May and Cape Henlopen when the sea rose and wind shifted, his compass failing. he flashed signals and drew attention only when an ensign was waved and the Lawrence received notice about four o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyton
Providence
R. I
Paul Boyton
William Lawrence
Norfolk & Baltimore Line
New York
Cape May
Cape Henlopen
Jersey
Lawrence
Union
Gate City Gas Company Placed In Receiver’s Hands
Bradstreet despatches state Gate City Gas Company of Atlanta is in the hands of a receiver. Walter E. Lawton, New York, served as treasurer and secretary and claimed to be the largest stockholder and bondholder. Incorporated with $200,000 capital. began gas delivery in June 1884. Real estate and plant valued at $225,000 about three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Gate City Gas Company
Atlanta
Walter E. Lanton
New York
Lawton
Exhibition of Cheek Offers Ocean Race Prize
New York reports Richard K. Fox will award a cap valued at 5000 dollars for a return ocean race from Fastnet Ireland to Sandy Hook. The offer follows conditions similar to the recent race won by the yacht Coronet. If Bush and Colt accept, the race will be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard K. Fox
Messrs
Bush
Colt
Coronet
Dauntless
Fastnet
Ireland
Sandy Hook
Messrs. Bush
Commodore Smith Receives Thistle Challenge for America Cup
Commodore James D. Smith of the New York Yacht Club received the official challenge from James Bell of the Royal Cork Yacht Club for the Scotch cutter Thistle to contest the America cup. A date in October is sought. Thistle is described as a first class cutter, 93 feet overall and steel hulled, with 90 feet water line, 20 feet 3 1 10 inches beam, and 14 feet 1 10 inches depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James D. Smith
New York Yacht Club
James Bell
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Thistle
Hollings Snow Case Postponed in Boston Court
A continued hearing before Judge Whittemore in Sanowich on March 28 dealt with Hollings & Co of Boston seeking an assignment of a verdict in Chester Snow against John B. Alley for 102000. Judge Harriman argued against a large assignment for a small claim and the case was continued to May 10 1887 awaiting Supreme Court action on defendant exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollings-Snow
Sanowich
Whittemore
A. Hollings & Co
Boston
Chester Snow
Harwich
John B. Alley
Harriman
Snow
J. H. Hopkins
Hollings & Co
Cour
Supreme Court
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Noyes, Cobb & CO
Mechanics’ Hall
Huntington Avenue
PRI
N. B
Leonard
Fleat Estate
Bromfield Street
ART Manufactures
Hamilton Place
Carpenters and Joiners
District of Columbia
Recorder Trotter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Pacific
St. Paul Church
Dr. McGlynn
Troy & Boston Railroad
Fitchburg Company
Charles Speidel
Sing Sing
Lawrence O’connor
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Commodore Smith
Bussey Bridge
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
Grand Army
Music Hall
North Bennet Street
Baptist Social Union
Achilleus Club
Congregational Club
Horticultural Hall
Carpenters
Adolph Albrecht
Mexican Central
Atchison
Union Pacific
Boston Land
California Southern
Dr. Goodale
Morse’s
Bonbaur
C. Oliver Iselim
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