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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1904

Page

5

Williams Threatens More Fight at Mass Rally

George Fred Williams fired the second gun in the Hearst campaign at Roughan Hall Charlestown with 600 attendees. Speakers included Jerry Watson John J Barry and Mar tin Higgins as Williams urged working class focus, attacked banks and elites and criticized Olney’s organization. Congressman Livernash of California closed the event hailed as the pride of the Golden Gate.

George Fred Williams Hearst Massachusetts Roughan Hall Charlestown William F. Murray, Jr Ward 5 Jerry’ Watson John J. Barry Cab and Wagon Makers’ Union Martin P. Higgins International Printing Pressmen’s Union James J. Duffy Teamsters’ Union Williams Dedham Old Hickory Jackson Charles Dean Wakefield Democratic State Committee England lLivernash California The Golden Gate

That Worn-Out Feeling Iron-Ox Tablets Claim

An advertisement touts Iron-Ox Tablets as renewing life by improving digestion and nerve function. It claims the product awakens the liver, normalizes kidneys, purges impurities, and builds bodily functions gradually without harsh shocks. Pack includes fifty tablets in a pocket case for 25 cents from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit MI.

Detroit Much

Rally for Hearst Held in Cambridge

Francis P. Curran led a Cambridge rally at the Cambridge Athletic Association hall in support of William R. Hearst. James T. Barrett read a letter from Mayor Feeny of Woburn urging Democrats to rally under the Death to the trusts banner and nominate Hearst. Philip Doherty of Boston argued Hearst could prevent a Roosevelt stampede.

Francis P. Curran Cambridge Athletic Association Cambridge William R. Hearst James T. Barrett Feeny Woburn Hearst Philip Doherty Boston Roosevelt

United Trade Unions Hold Meetings Across City

Carpenters unions 386 218 625 846 meet at Music Hall Union Hall Bailey's Hall and Hibernian Hall. Electrical Workers 104 meets at Appleton Hall. Floor Layers 1096 meets at 724 Washington. Winters 11 at 987 Washington. Picture Frame Makers at 45 Eliot Street. Rail Machinists 567 at Wells Memorial 987 Washington. Wood Workers 24 at 45 Eliot. Plumbers at 514 Tremont Street.

Carpenters’ Union Music Hall Field’s Corner Union Hall Decatur and Liverpool Streets Bailey’s Hall Pleasant Street Malden Hibernian Hall Revere Electrical Workers’ Union Appleton Hall Appleton Street Union Washington Street Winters’ Union Picture Frame Makers’ Union Meits Eliot Street Wells Memorial Building Wood Workers’ Union Eliot Streeet Plumbers’ Union Tremont Street

Boston Waiters' Union Nominates Delegates for Rochester Convention

The Boston Waiters' Union nominated three delegates for the international convention in Rochester on May 9. Nominated are Frank McDonough Joseph Laycock Thomas Slinkmvin Cornelius Donovan Edward Chink John King Albert Moore Thomas Ryan Michael Keating and Frank OMealley. The election is set for May 3. Frank McCarthy addressed 85 union machinists in Machinists’ Hall. The union backs a national district edge. The Cooks' Union 328 reported 55 applicants and processed 30 applications. The ball committee noted all Boston chefs back the event.

Boston Rochester Frank ©. McDonough Joseph EB. Laycock Thomas J. Slinkmvin Cornelius J. Donovan Edward Chink John King Albert H. Moore Thomas J. Ryan Michael J. Keating Frank O’mealley Frank T. McCarthy New England American Federation

Twenty Five Dollar Washington Tours by Pennsylvanian RR

Seven day tours with hotel meals en route depart Boston under the Personally Conducted System. Trips include stops in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with longer Washington stay. Departures listed Jan 22 Feb 5 19 Mar 4 18 Apr 1 15 28 and May 1st with April 29 tour price 26 and May 13 price 27. Agent Ist 205 Washington street Boston.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Company Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Street

Appropriation Bill Held Up by City Board

The Board of Aldermen postponed the appropriation bill for one week after a joint committee spent weeks revising it. Alderman Hennessy urged Boston Elevated Railway to restore surface car service on Harrison avenue Geneva avenue between Dover and Kneeland streets. An order by Alderman Baldwin to have the city engineer report Broadway bridge opening date passed.

Board of Aldermen Hennessy Dorchester Boston Elevated Railway Company Harrison Avenue Geneva Avenue Dover Kneeland Streets Baldwin Broadway Bridge

Olney Association Forms Under Political Plan

The Olney Association executive committee met in the office of Hon. Charles S. Hamlin at noon yesterday with members including Col. W. W. A. Gaston Judge J. W. Corcoran F S Shriver and several Boston and Springfield leaders. W T A Fitzgerald presided as Democratic city committee chair. C S Hamlin was elected chairman Thomas C Thacher treasurer and Edward F McSweeney secretary. The group named the organization the Olney Association and outlined statewide efforts to rally support for Mr Olney's presidential candidacy and to select headquarters later.

Olney Association Charles S. Hamlit W.W. A. Gaston J. W. Corcoran F. S. Shriver Dedhan B. W. Wells Thomas Co. Thacher William T. A. Fitzgerald Boston T. J. Lawler Greenfield E. A. McClintock Springfield T. J. Gargan D. F. Buckley W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee

Fight for Boy Today in Habeas Corpus Hearing

Judge Lowell will hear Agnes Hendricks application for writ of habeas corpus to gain possession of her son Thomas placed in the House of the Angel Guardian by his father Dr Hendricks.

Lowell Agnes Hendricks Thomas Angel Guardian Dr. Hendricks

Cars Burned in Newburyport Fire Destroys Street Railway Barn

Newburyport on March 28 reports the car barn of the Citizens' Street Railway Company in the city, along with 295 open and box cars and three snow plows, were burned in a fire tonight causing about 75000 dollars in losses.

Newburyport Citizens’ Street Railway Company

Somerville Company Marrched In Full Strength At Armory

Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Hoag on the governor's staff inspected Company M of the South Regiment in Somerville at its armory last night. The company turned out in full numbers.

F. W. Hoag Governor's Staff Co. M., Sth Regiment Somerville

How I Escaped the Fate of a Dyspeptic

Brooklyn man L Morgan recounts severe long standing dyspepsia. After trials with doctors and drugs Chase's Dyspepsia Cure relieved symptoms. he slept well, gained 30 pounds, and regained health. The ad promotes Chase's Dyspepsia Cure with a money back guarantee and lists Woodwerd's Drug Store and Chase Mfg Co as sources.

Brooklyn Chase L. Morgan Decatur St N. Y Woodwerd Tremont St Boston Chase Mfg. Co Newburg

Gove Plans City Hall Overhaul With Three Bills

Three reform bills aim to restructure Boston city operations. Jesse M. Gove backs two measures to appoint a city auditor and a three member board of works and supplies with salaries up to 7500. A Bowden drafted third bill proposes a three member public works commission with 6000 and 5000 salaries.

City Hall State House Jesse M. Gove Boston Hart Gove Board of Works and Supplies Henry E. Bowden Guy Andrews Ham Dorchester Commission of Public Works Bates Collins Gove Dill

Johnny Bostontown's Slate Reader Submissions Invited

The Post invites readers to contribute inscriptions on general interest topics for Johnny's Slate. Following bright ideas from recent freak headlines and war poems the paper offers a chance for witty readers to win newspaper fame.

The Post Johnny

Miles Sees a Crisis Coming in Michigan Banquet Abandoned

Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles, retired, sent a regret letter to the Democratic Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan, canceling a banquet due to floods. He warned that selfish motives threaten liberty and warned of despotism replacing democracy, urging citizens to act.

Washington Nelson A. Miles United States Army Democratic Club Grand Rapids Mich Miles Michigan Union

New Things In Fenway Court Opened To Public

Yesterday marked the first of four days Mrs. Gardner opened Fenway Court this month drawing the fashionable crowd. Two notable additions included a bronze in the Japanese room donated by Mr. Matsuki and a portrait of Charles M. Loeffier by Sargent. An exquisite ermine fur set was also added. Mrs. Gardner wore black nun’s veiling with an train.

GaraGner Fenway Court Gardner Matsuki Boylston Street Charles M. Loeffier Sargent

Damages Set at 75000 in Suit Over Promise to Marry

A sheriff's jury in New York assessed James N. Abeel 75000 dollars for engaging to marry Eleanor L. Anderson under the alias J Ogden Goelet. Miss Anderson sued for 75000 for a breach of promise of marriage after Abeel failed to answer the complaint and a default was entered. The order to empanel the jury came from Justice Van Brunt of the Appellate Division.

New York James N. Abeel Eleanor L. Anderson J. Ogden Goelet Miss Anderson van Brunt Appellate Division Supreme Court Erlanger

City men oppose national union movement speech

Michael J. Kenney district secretary treasurer of District Assembly 30 told a Sewer Department Assembly 1621 meeting that Knights of Labor assemblies in city departments do not seek affiliation with a national city employee union. Timothy Kelleyher Water Works Assembly 1927 and Delegates McCarthy and McKenna agreed.

Knights of Labor Boston Michael J. Kenney District Assembly Sewer Department Assembly Timothy Kelleher Water Works Assembly K. of L McCarthy McKenna Kenney

Burk Burton Guilty on Five Counts Faces Senate Expulsion

In St Louis on March 28 the jury found United States Senator Burton guilty in five counts of the indictment. The verdict makes expulsion by the Senate likely. A motion for a new trial was filed by Burton’s counsel. he was indicted in January and has two years remaining in his Senate term.

ST. Louis United States Burton Senate

Fishermen's Union Launches Sick Benefit Fund

The Fishermen's Union announces a new sick benefit fund offering a weekly $5 for sickness or accident and a $100 payment on death. The move responds to numerous winter accidents and deaths among fishermen, noting the average fisherman’s life is 28 years and that insurers do not cover them.

Fishermen's Union

Bliss Perry III at Binghamton lecture interrupted

Bliss Perry of Boston editor of the Atlantic Monthly fell ill and was forced to discontinue a lecture in Binghamton New York on March 28. He suffered an acute indigestion attack and received medical attention.

Binghamton, N. Y Bliss Perry Boston Atlantic Monthly

Ladies Tailor Strike Settled by State Board

The State Board of Arbitration ratified an agreement ending a strike by 18 members of the Ladies’ Tailors and Dressmakers’ Union 38 at George Bradley’s shop on Boylston Street. The pact sets union-only hiring, an eight hour day, a minimum $18 weekly wage for men, protection from discharge in dull seasons, shortened workdays, and arbitration for all disputes.

State Board State Board of Arbitration

Fifty Hours A Week For Inside Carpenters

Boston mill and shop hands union affiliated with the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners last night appointed a committee to establish a 50 hour work week in all shops managed by the Master Builders Association and in all others. The union journeymen carpenters work 50 hours weekly and inside carpenters think they should not be asked to work longer.

Carpenters Boston Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Master Builders’ Association Journeymen Carpenters

Garment Union Endorses Brewery Label Movement

United Garment Workers Union endorsed the Brewery Workers and Bottlers unions label. A multi language statement will name firms unfair to the Brewery Workers Union. Hugh J. Colgan and Andrew Dolph of the Cigarmakers Union addressed the group supporting the blue label.

Garment Workers Act For Brewery Workers United Garment Workers’ Union Brewery Workers’ and Bottlers Brewery Workers’ Union Hugh J. Colgan Andrew Dolph Cigarmakers’ Union

Mother of Ten Recovers From Nerve Exhaustion Warns Others

A Buffalo New York mother credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with saving her life after prolonged illness. She suffered indigestion heart trouble and rapid weight loss before improvement began with small doses and continued use. The ad urges others to seek prompt treatment to avoid collapse and death.

Ella Bollon Duffy Williams St Buffalo, N. Y

Prize Contest Seeks Answers From Readers

The Post invites readers to submit solutions to the above question with two $5 prizes. One prize will be awarded to the best answer representing Russia and the other to the best for advocates of Japan. Submissions must be addressed to War Editor of the Post and kept under 200 words.

Post the Post Russia Japan

Russia and Japan war stance should ally with Russia

H Koch argues the American people should support Russia in its war against Japan, citing friendship since political infancy, a white man's burden mission, and parallels to the Monroe Doctrine, urging caution over Japan's cheap labor and urging commerce with Russia if Russia wins.

Russia Japan Asia La.e H, Koch

Letter Supportive of Russia and Japan Peace Policy

A Boston reader argues Russia and Japan are both friendly and urges no support for either side. He claims neutrality will prevent interference and let the better man win, noting differences in religion and civilization as negligible factors. March 18.

Russia Japan Brooks Max H. Newman Davis Street Boston

Orangeine Powders Fight Off Throbs And Ailments

Throttled headaches and common colds are quickly dispelled by Orangeine Powders. The product promotes fast relief and restores normal feeling, offering a simple remedy for out of sorts conditions.

For Japan Partly for Policy To the Editor of the Post

A reader argues the United States should sympathize with Japan over Russia in the Japan Russia conflict. He cites Russia’s treaty violations Poland and Hungary actions and asserts friendship with Japan aids U S interests, especially regarding the Philippines. Green Harbor signer Henry Tolman.

Sir Japan Russia United States Europe Poland Austria Philippine Islands Henry Tolman

Consistency in Sympathy for Japan vs Russia

A letter argues that Americans should sympathize with Japan and oppose Russia for oppression. It claims Japan defends liberty and condemns despotism, urging liberty-loving people in America to back Japan. Signed by Mrs Elizabeth White of Cambridge Massachusetts.

Sir Japan Russia América Elizabeth White Willow Street Cambridge

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Pain Edward EF. Phelps Dartmouth University Paine Miss Marshall Charlotte Marshall Marshall West Sth Street New York City Olney Candidate the People William J. Bryan Massachusetts Democracy Speaking of LABOR Organization OF Olney Men Johnny Bostontown Johnny Boston ‘Beans Mary E. Blanchard Milltown National Organization OF City Men Sen Fishermen’s Union TO E. Prince St Duffy’s Pure Daffy Duffy’s Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Ashland Park Green Harbor Dr. Miles Hanford B. Porter Bridgeport Conn F. J. Arthur Schenectady DR. Miles Medical Co., Laboratories Elkhart, Ind
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