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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

Page

1

Brewer Workers Vote to Strike in Final Peace Effort

About 1500 Boston brewery employees and the Boston Brewers’ Association planned a 2:30 PM meeting at No 2 Pemberton Square to avert a strike tomorrow. President F H McCarthy of the Massachusetts A F of L and President James R Croizer of the C L U aided in arranging the talks with Union 14 and 29 contract committees. Union 14 and 29 had meetings yesterday to assess progress as the unions weigh next steps.

Boston Boston Brewers’ Association Pemberton Square F. H. McCarthy Massachusetts A. F. of L James R. Croizer Bastor Brewers’ Association Union 14 Union

Lowell Workers Endorse Strike Off Return to Work

Lowell March 30 workers in beamers weavers cotton spinners and loom fixers voted to return to work tomorrow morning after the citizens' committee to prevent a strike. The Textile Council endorsed the action though some groups may still strike. Spinners loom fixers and others favored the Textile Council stance in late meetings. Prospects for wage increases loom due to mill actions in nearby New Bedford and Rhode Island, with agents offering nothing tangible currently.

Lowell Citizens’ Committee Beamers Textile Council New Bedford Land Rhode Island Mills

Union Talks and Brewing Dispute Threaten Boston Beer Supply

Committees from unions 14 and 29 met and announced a contract panel would confer with brewing corporations this afternoon. A joint 8 o'clock meeting would hear the contract report, with a possible strike if no agreement is reached. Union leaders report broad outside firm support for supplying beer, while Boston stores face dwindling union-made stock and fragile vault inventories. In Providence, an autopsy was performed on Henry Marshall’s body found in St Harbor, with no cause of death determined.

Edmund F. Ward Union No. 29 Thetagents Boston Henry Marshall St Harbor Davis Orleans Perry

Boston Shippers Urged to Use Rail and Steamship Terminals

Boston notice calls on New England shippers to forward all kinds of goods through local railroad and steamship terminals. Emphasis on efficient handling at Boston facilities to streamline inbound and outbound trade.

Boston New England

Demand on Yarn Mills Pawtucket RI 10 Percent Wage Rise Demanded

A Rhode Island Mule Spinners Association special meeting in Pawtucket March 30 backed a 10 percent wage increase for all yarn and thread mills in the state. Mills must reply by 6 p.m. Saturday. if not granted, a strike looms. The move aligns yarn and cloth mill wage practices and targets major players like Lawton Spinning, J. & P. Coates, Greene & Daniela, and Dexter Yarn Company, affecting about 5000 workers.

Pawtucket R. I Rhode Island Mule Spinners’ Association Lawton Spinning Company Woonsocket The Cotton Operatives’ Mule Spinners’ Association Boston Rhode Island Cotton Yarn Trust New England Cotton Yarn Company

Advance Asked In Maine Mule Spinners Wage Fight

Lewiston and Auburn mule spinners voted to back the union in any action if a 10 percent wage rise is denied. A secret meeting in Mule Spinners Hall revealed they will not strike immediately, but will refer the issue to the Textile Council for guidance.

Leviston Lewiston Auburn Hall Textile Council

Quincy Strike Settled Eight-Hour Day Pay Action

Quincy workers, the quarrymen, won an eight hour day with nine hour pay after a local strike. The dispute over arrears was resolved here with the agreement announced in March. Continued on page six.

Quincy

Boston Fashion Day Draws Dense Crowds in Finest Parade

Yesterday's master display lit Boston streets with outdoor crowds and church services. Women wore magnificent gowns and hats, with many flaunting stunning accessories. Commonwealth Avenue showcased its best ever fashion parade while men dressed sharply in suits.

Boston Commonwealth Avenue

Society's Fashion Parade on Commonwealth Avenue

A grand parade of fashionable society on Commonwealth avenue yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd outdoors. Beautiful gowns and hats were on display while blooms and lilies colored the avenue windows. Mrs. Gardner attended Easter church services and then presided over finishing touches at her palace grounds.

Commonwealth Avenue Ternoon Gardner Church of the Advent

Indian Goes Ashore Off Cuttyhunk in Dense Fog

The iron steamer Indian en route Philadelphia to Boston wrecked on Sow and Pigs ledge near Cuttyhunk Island in heavy fog. Four passengers were saved, including a woman. names given for three men, while the woman’s name is unknown. Rescue began at dawn as seas remained rough. debris and rockets hindered visibility. Continued on Page 6.

Wood's Hole Philadelphia Boston Cuttyhunk Island Vineyard Sound Cuttyhunk Charles Wilson North Washington Street West Newton W. G. French Alveston Street Joseph L. Cehal Fairfax Admiral Dewey Dewey Nobska Cuttyhunk Life Savers

Storm wrecks Pittsburg area churches and mills

A fierce Ohio Valley storm ripped through Pittsburg and surrounding towns injuring dozens, unroofing numerous churches including Knoxville Presbyterian, and damaging mills, bridges, and telegraph lines. At least five deaths reported with several more likely. widespread outages and heavy property losses prompt further tallies.

Boston Area Weather Forecast Outlines Cooler Evenings

Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Monday partly cloudy skies with cooler evenings and night, followed by brisk southwest winds. Tuesday looks fair and colder with fresh to brisk westerly winds. Washington reports New England forecast: fair and colder with possible south showers in the north portion, Tuesday fair with variable winds mostly from south to west.

Boston Washington New England

English Clings to Life in Newark Home

Dr. Thomas Dunn English remains gravely ill in Newark New Jersey after 72 hours without nourishment. Two physicians stay at his side as they monitor a fragile condition and fear a quiet death in his sleep rather than a sudden collapse.

Newark WN. J Thomas Dunn English

Easter Cyclone Crushes Church Pastor in Jamestown

A cyclone tore through Jamestown near Greenville Penn at noon wrecking the United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Rev J M Jamison was buried under debris with a broken jaw and crushed temporal bone. He is not expected to survive the night. The storm caused widespread damage across the region.

Greenville Penn United Presbyterian Church Jamestown Here J. M. Jamison

Wind Storm Strikes Buffalo Suburbs

A wind storm swept eastern Buffalo suburbs, causing damage in a sparsely populated area. A cab driver was burned after being thrown into live wires. One horse died and four carriage occupants were slightly injured.

Buffalo N. Y

Flooded Tennessee rails suffer $4 million damage

Nashville Tenn March 20 Reports from Tennessee flood areas estimate storm damage at four million dollars and twenty two believed lost. The flood surrounds a rich agricultural section and will harm farming. The Nashville and Knoxville railroad bridge at Lancaster a 100 foot span valued at 100000 was washed away Saturday night.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Nashville & Knoxville Railroad Lancaster

Fire at Pike Opera House crowds theatre in Cincinnati

A blaze at the Pike building where the Pike Opera House is located partially destroyed the theatre this afternoon. The matinee was underway with about 2000 in attendance for Sag Harbor when flames were found. The audience exited safely though several women fainted as water damage drenched the auditorium, which will not be used for the rest of the season.

Cincinnati Pike Pike Opera House Sag Harbor

Mystery in Collins's Death in Salt Lake City

The body of Samugl Collins with throat cut was found in a cave berth in Salt Lake City. Blood covered ground inside and outside the cave. except for his shoes and socking none of his clothing has been put. Collins was educated and once wealthy, said to have lost a fortune in stock speculation in New York and San Francisco.

Salt Lake Utah Samugl Collins Ockiney Collins New York San Francisco

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