Boston Builders Stage Eight Hour Strike Across City
The eight hour movement erupted in Boston with carpenters painters bricklayers plumbers and decorators joining in. About four thousand workers stayed away from work as meetings at Paine Memorial Hall and Colum bia rink discussed terms and recruitment. Firms submitting to eight hours reported include Gardner Blackwood Hoveyfield and others. Plumbers and painters largely walked out while bricklayers remained divided. Several top buildings paused with non union crews called in. The effort aims to curb employer control and set a standard eight hours with wages preserved.
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Boston
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
George Rathmell
Amalgamated Carpenters’ Association
Carpenters’ Committee
Messrs. Gardner
Blackwood
Hoveyfield
J. M. Gilvey
T. Raymond
Isaac Hatch
A. McDonald
James Hanning
Michael Farrell
Tate
G. H. Brown
L. A. Springer
T. Sullivan
McLean
McGaw
John Mulholland
G. A. Cahill
B. F
Wadman Hall
Tremont Street
Arbitration Committee
Pemberton Square
Strauss Bros
T. H. G. Marston
John R. Mills
J. B. McNutt
J. H. Barry
R. Bevan
J. Wilde
Peter Kilroy
Reynolds & Co
J. F. Frisbie
McCabe & Strange
John EK. Curry
McCormick & Poole
T. B. Huntoon
W. St. Croix
James H. Nugent
Handcock
Boston Bricklayers’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
Bricklayers of
Horace L. Worcester
William Brattie
William H. Sayward
Master Builders’ Association
Asotel
Preble Hall
W.H. Sayward
Association
Powderly
Boylston Street
Park Square
American Bnitarian Association
Beacon Street
United States Court House
Temple Place
Hospital Life Insurance Company
State Street
Globe
District Assembly No. 30
Carpenters
Carpenters and Joiners
Columbia Skating Rink
Te Carpenters
Columbia Rink
Shields
United Carpenters
Amalgamated Carpenters
Caledonia Hall
Carpenters’ Union
Pattern Makers
Vicinity
Carpenters of
Malden
Stoneham
Oengnicut
Newport
Holmes
New York
Steinway & Co
Somersworth Stove
Salmon Falls
Worcester
Chicago Socialists Clash With Police in Lost-Showdown
Chicago sensationally reports 6000 lumber workers agents of socialists clashing with police. Rioters attacked McCormick reaper works as windows shattered and a man beaten near death. Police fired, crowd dispersed, then returned. Several wounded, with more likely to follow.
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Cimeagoo
Wass
McCormick
Reaper Works
Cheyenne
W. T
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railway
Sidney
Laramie
The Strike Extending Generally Among the Wage-Workers
The strike spread to several cities with organized labor actions. Washington sees 2900 unionists. Baltimore reports mutal protective and car makers idled. Pittsburg disrupts stonemasons carpenters and plasterers. Newark records 9800 carpenters out. Jersey City 2500 machinists and foundry workers. Troy includes plumbers bricklayers carpenters and gasfitters. Milwaukee stops 1700 railroad shop workers.
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Washington
Baltimore
Mutual Protective and Car Makers
Pittsburg
Newark
Jersey City
Troy
Milwaukee
Conservatives and Liberals Confident of Victory
London May 3 Conservatives and Liberals express confidence on Gladstone land purchase and home rule bill. Lib whips forecast a 30 vote majority. Currie opposes home rule, favoring local government under imperial parliament. Goldwin Smith attacks manifesto as party appeal. Rumors say dissolution possible after second reading.
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London
Donald Currie
Westperthshire
Goldwin Smith
Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Dublin
Ireland
House of Commons
Ceensures Geece
Paris
le Paris
Greece
France
WITHOUT A KING AND PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT IN DISAPPOINTING CIRCUMSTANCES
Tremont Temple audience endured a missing pianist and singer as Mr Abercrombie reworked the program. The Highland piping and dancers, plus Mikado numbers, kept the show engaging despite setbacks. Several performers were absent or limited, yet the evening remained enjoyable and the crowd forgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Abercrombie
Rudolf King
King
Wilkinson
Maud Starkweather
Mr. McLaughlin
Alexander M. Munroe
J. Scott Law
Joseph Sinclair
Duncan and
Michie
Mr. Abercrombie
Scotland
Annie Pelham
Yale President Porter denies rumor on resignation timing
New Haven May 3 President Porter of Yale stated he has no plan to delay his resignation past the announced schedule and called the circulating rumor baseless. He repeated there would be no change in his stated intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Porter
Yale
Weather outlook for New England and nearby states
May 4 1 a.m. for Washington Blaine New Hampshire Vermont fair slightly warmer weather southerly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut fair slightly warmer weather southerly winds falling barometer.
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Washrneton
Blaine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Senate confirms nominations and tariff bill optimism
Washington May 3 The Senate confirmed nominations Bion Bradbury A H Ward H O Kent Leverett Saltonstall and Francis H Underwood For Glasgow consul Bradbury a Portland Mo surveyor of customs Ward a Boston drugs examiner Kent a Boston naval officer Saltonstall Boston collector Underwood Glasgow consul Morrison expressed strong confidence in the tariff bill He and supporters have received letters from Eastern woollens and other manufacturers urging passage with little opposition besides Ohio wool growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bion Bradbury
Portland
A. H. Ward
Boston
H. O. Kent
Leverett Saltonstall
Francis H. Underwood
Massachusetts
Glasgow
Morrison
Ohio
Civil Service Reformers Urge Public Posting of Removals
Reform leagues in major cities including Boston urge the President to post all removals from office with new appointee names for public inspection. They assert some collectors seek to reduce offices to bypass civil service rules and enable arbitrary changes. Civil service commissioners say they will investigate the charges of evasion and unlawful removals and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Washington
Civil Service Reform Leagues
Boston
Civil Service Commissioners
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Concessions to Western Railroads to Be Adjusted by the Department
In the House today Mr. Anderson of Kansas moved to suspend the rules and pass a bill providing for the adjustment of land grants made by Congress to aid in the construction of railroads in Kansas and for the forfeiture of unearned lands. The roads named Missouri Kansas and Texas Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Leavenworth Lawrence and Galveston earned their lands but 73 351 acres were certified to roads not entitled. The bill authorizes adjustment of the grant and the Interior Secretary to adjust grants in other states. The motion was agreed to and the bill was passed. Yeas 215 nays 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anderson
Kansas
Congress
Missouri
Texas
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Galveston
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Yeas
Winthrop Receives Attention on House Floor in Washington
Hon Robert C Winthrop attracted marked attention from the Massachusetts delegation and many leading members on the House floor today He sat beside the speaker for a time and noted the large show of support He noted the rise to about 100 more members and about twenty million more in population since his speakership He also cited the surge in bills from a few hundreds to upwards of 9000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Winthrop
Washington
House
Massachusetts
Alleged Assault by Strikers at Dedham Street Shop
Boss painter Patrick Goulding of 33 West Dedham street told Station 5 yesterday afternoon that two striking laborers forced his journeyman to quit, then assaulted Goulding as he remonstrated, leaving no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Goulding
Dedham Street
Goulding
Anarchist Herr Most Said to Plan Future Work
New York May 3 Herr Most is much wanted in New York. An intimate friend said he was staying in Union Hill New Jersey and would reveal his hand in a week or two in an effective manner. The friend denied drilling in New York but said workers drilled out West. Most, with other anarchists, was said to seek labor troubles to be settled by slaughter.
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New York
Herr Most
Most
Union Hih
N.jd
Mr. Booth
Signor Salvini
Mrs. Bowers
Miss Wauinwright
Boston
Wilk
Neil Burgess
Bijou
Puffy
W.T. Carleton
Carleton Opera Company
Robert
Hollis Street Theater
England
William Redmund
Dan Maguinnis
Thomas Barry
Adolph Challet
Boston Museum
Daniel Hurley
Boston Theatre
Willow Copse
C. W. Couldock
St James Abstinence Society Dance Marks Tenth Anniversary
The St James Young Men's Catholic Total Abstinence Society celebrated its tenth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall last night with about 400 dancing couples. Committee members included T. F. Griffin W. J. Devlin P. F. King M. J. Driscoll and J. J. Sullivan aided by Catholic Total Abstinence Union president Mr Fennessey. Among guests was Hon J H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Young Men’s Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Oad Fellows
T. F. Griffin
W. J. Devlin
P. F. King
M. J. Driscoll
J. J. Sullivan
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Mr. Fennessey
Hon
J, H
Board of Aldermen Names City Officials and Budget Moves
The board approved mayoral appointments including City collector James W. Ricker City treasurer Alfred T. Turner City auditor James H. Dodge and other posts subject to confirmation. A $250,000 loan for Beacon Street Bridge approaches was proposed plus various sewer and land projects and a $10,000 legacy for deserting poor scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ricker
Alfred T. Turner
James H. Dodge
Ezra J. Trull
Thomas R. Mathews
Thomas Dwight
John ¥. Callahan
Boston and Albany
Beacon Street
Brookline Avenue
East
Common Council
East Boston Ferries
John H. Eastburn
Normal School
City of Boston
Remedy for Strikes Advised by Editor Angell
A Boston letter to the editor argues strikers should seek western farming as a cure, noting capital needs for farms and the cost of living, and critiques arbitration as a path that would shift rewards from capital. It references President Cleveland’s tax-reduction proposals and Knights of Labor seeking a larger share of profits.
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Angell
Dakota
Cleveland
Congress
Knights of Labor
Boston
A. Burnham
Gresham on Gould in Monopolist Court
In Chicago on May 3 Judge Gresham heard Deputy Marshal Ballard Wade and Sleeper, attorney for the Wabash road, seek protection against trespass. Gresham noted Gould should not deny the court's jurisdiction and then seek protection, while reserving protection for the corporation where appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Ballard
Wade
Mr. Sleeper
Wabash Road
Gresham
United States Circuit Court
Sleeper
Jay Gould
Disappointing View Of The Atlantic Yacht At Launch
An old yachtsman recalls the Atlantic failing to sit true in water, leaning by the head and appearing less handsome than on the stocks. He notes it will bury forward under heavy canvas, doubting its performance in strong winds versus the Puritan. He predicts good speed in light conditions but questions sailing in breeze.
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Atlantic
Dry goods clerks meeting sparks cigars upset ladies
The Herald notes with irritation that at a recent mass meeting of local dry goods clerks the gentlemen smoked cigars, much to the annoyance of the young ladies present. The incident is reported in the Chicago Herald.
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Chicago Herald
Uniforms for Memorial Day From Leopold Morse Co
Leopold Morse and Company announces a G A R department led by an experienced comrade offering custom or ready made uniforms at low prices. Secure your gear before Memorial Day and choose from a range tailored to your needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Morse & Co
Letters to the Editor Inspire Easy Writing Pen Pledge
Readers are urged to write letters to the editor using Esterbrook’s delightfully easy writing pen as a staple tool. The note highlights how the pen's smooth flow supports clear, engaging civic dialogue and thoughtful community commentary.
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Esterbrook
Peng
Knights of Labor end St Louis strike in 1886 vote
The Knights of Labor declare the Gould Southwest rail strike ended after informal talks led by J W Hayes W H Crane and others in St Louis. A congressional committee cited widespread losses from the walkout and urged a return to work, with the strike set to end on May 4 1886. Several officials confirmed the decision and arranged re employment procedures.
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St. Louis
J. W. Hayes
William H. Bailey
T. B. Barry
The
Knights of Labor
Congressional Committee
Knights
Executive Board of
Knights of Labor of America
Congressional Investigating Committee
Southwestern System
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
United States
Curtin
W. H. Crane
James H. Outhwaite
A. X. Parker
James Buchanan
J. W. Stewart
Harp’s Hore
A. G. Curtin
J. F. Stewart
Joint Executive Board
General Executive Board
Citizens’ Committee of
G. A
Congress
Congressional Investigation Committee
John W. Hayes
TWO STAGE FAVORITES. CHICAGO INCIDENT REVISITED
Seventeen years ago Wilbur F. Storey suffered an on street assault by Lydia Thompson Pauline Markham and Alexander Henderson after a Times remark. Fines followed and the case faded. The Times later dodged Markham and Thompson names in ads and listings. Lydia rose to wealth while Markham faded to dime museums, prompting question if they should reunite in a venture.
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Chicago News
Wilbur F. Storey
Times
Lydia Thompson
Pauline Markham
Alexander Henderson
the Times
Markham
Storey
Oxygen
Mary Anderson
Chicago Opera House
Lydia
Gilchrist’s Fourth Page Provokes Envious Competition
Advertiser notes stand out with bold promise as R. and J. Gilchrist announce a striking offer on the fourth page prompting rivals to take note and shoppers to hurry in for special terms and new goods.
Barratry trial opens with witness list and defense motion
The United States Circuit Court heard early testimony in the barratry case with Mrs. Martha J. Law son and Leonard Burnham describing events before Christmas. Defense counsel Burdett challenged the venue and argued the voyage was a winter survival voyage, not a picnic, detailing ship damage and repair efforts. Witnesses for the defense, including Captain Falt and calker William Herrick, testified to ongoing structural issues and leaks on the Racer. The court adjourned to reconvene next morning.
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United States Circuit Court
Martha J. Lawson
Gloucester
Gerrior
Leonard Burnham
Burdett
Carpenter
Cranberry Island
Cranverry Island
Portland
Captain Falt
Garbard
Burnham
William Herrick
John McNamara
Stuben
Petit Monon
Hiram Caldwell
Frank Caldwell
Alleged Whitewashing Decision By Oregon Court of Inquiry
The New York Herald reports the Court of Inquiry into the loss of the Oregon will not satisfy the traveling public. It blames Cunard owners for faulty bulkhead doors and the captain for neglecting his post. It also cites watch officers for not keeping a sharp lookout despite clear night conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Oregon
Atlantic
Cunard Company
The
Regon
Board of Trade
Miss Mary Anderson stars in Pyemalion and Galatea at Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre hosted Miss Mary Anderson and her company in Gilbert and Sullivan pieces plus the classic Pyemalion and Galatea. Reviews praised her classical diction and noted fatigue from a season’s grind, while lauding Robertson and Taylor in supporting roles. The program included Comedy and Tragedy and an Engaged bill with strong ensemble work.
Value of Fertilizer Analysis in Maine Farmer Debate
A Maine Farmer critique argues that chemical analysis remains the best method to gauge commercial fertilizer value. It challenges claims about insoluble leather scrap as a nitrogen source and cautions the Maine Farmer against misleading readings, urging accuracy and timeliness in agricultural guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Diphtheria Outbreak Strikes Malden Families
Diphtheria cases rise across Malden causing parental anxiety about school attendance. A.D. Crowdie's 14 year old daughter dies of black diphtheria while another daughter is ill with the disease. Mrs. Little has buried three young girls this week, with many additional cases reported citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
A.D. Crowdie
Appointing Excise Commissioners Cleared by Counsel
The corporation counsel declared the new excise commissioners legally appointed. The board of police adopted resolutions recognizing the appointees and notified the superintendent and police captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corporation Counsel
Board of Police
Board of Polices
Earthquake Shock Felt in Nelsonville Ohio
A tremor believed to be an earthquake was clearly felt in Nelsonville on May 8 at 9:80 p m lasting for some time. The quake shook buildings and broke windows in the town's east end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oregon Rescue Chief Probes Crew In Maine Inquiry
In Rockland Maine on May 3 Captain Mahoney of the schooner Fannie A Gorham who rescued Oregon passengers has been at Vinal Haven interviewing three men from Boara the Oregon gathering evidence for an undisclosed purpose.
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Rockland
Captain Mahoney
Fannie A. Gorham
Oregon
Vinal Haven
Boara
Sailboat Jennie R. M. Morse Sinks After Collision Off Cape Cod
The schooner Jennie R. M. Morse, bound from Philadelphia to Boston with 800 tons of coal, collided with an unknown steamer near Cape Cod on May 1. All hands were saved. The incident was reported from Philadelphia on May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jennie R. M. Morse
Boston
Cape Cod
Auction of Brooklise dwelling and land sold to Michael McGreil
Albert Howe and Co conducted an auction by order of the executor selling a dwelling house and 50,050 square feet of land at Runservoir prese Brooklise. Michael McGreil purchased the property for 2495 dollars cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Howe & Co
Runservoir Prese
Brooklise
Michael McGreil
Farewell sermon, church leaders, and local notices echo the week
Rev Martyn Summerbell of Franklin Street Christian Church at Tall River preached his farewell sermon Sunday. A new schooner built in Essex for Cunningham and Thompson arrived at Gloucester Sunday, 100 tons, suitable for seining. L M Howland, leader of Uxbridge Baptist Choir, dropped dead during rehearsal. James Snewling, missing Uxbridge contractor, returned home a wreck. Wassoh Car Company in Springfield pushes orders, makes cars for roads nationwide weekly. Ice left Moosehead Lake Sunday. steamboat passed between Kilneo and Greenville. Large numbers of sportsmen leave Bangor Monday for trout fishing at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martyn Summerbell
Franklin Street
Tall River
Essex
Cunningham & Thompson
Gloucester
L. M. Howland
Baptist Church
Uxbridge
James Snewling
Wassoh Car Company
Springfield
Moosehead Lake
Kilneo
Greenville
Bangor
The Case Mildly Stated by New York Herald
A terse critique outlines Mr. Gould as a stern critic of personal honor while cherishing simple and undeviating honesty, placing him in a strained position within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
New York Herald
A Ray of Light on Labor Payment Methods
The New York Sun argues against daily wages and promotes payment by the hour as the common sense solution. It contends hourly pay better reflects work done and fairness for laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Senator as Acrobat John Sherman ramps up as rascal and mariner
A garbled ATLANTA CONSTITUTION snippet portrays John Sherman as a versatile acrobat and limber rascal who cuts up many capers in a nautical frame with a meataxe, suggesting a satirical or bizarre characterization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Atlanta Constitution
Reformatory Escape Reported by Concord Telegram
Superintendent of Police Smail received a telegram from Concord reporting the escape from the reformatory of two prisoners, William Harrington aged 20 and Charles Moise aged 22, late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smail
Concord
William Harrington
Charies Moise
Talks by Mrs Clara Choate at 3 Wellington Street
Mrs Clara Choate of Boston conducts a Thursday lecture series at 3 Wellington street second door from Columbus avenue. The program on the 7th covers Personal Reminiscences of the Sick and the Sick Room. Lectures aim at general instruction and are free to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Choate
Boston
Wellington Street
Columbus Avenue
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Cambridgeport
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
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West
Committee On Public Lands
Plymouth’s Monument
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President Porter Firm
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Mr. Kent
National Senate
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Public Voice
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G. A. BR
Jefferson City
R. & J. Gilchrist
Madagascar
Rockland, Me
Cyrus B. Averill
Danghter
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Tamatave
Gerrier
Oregon Court of Inquiry
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Globe Theatre
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Robertson
Miss Anderson
Ingomar
Mr. Gilbert
Park Theatre
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Mrs. Booth
Mr. Flockton
Belvawney
Irving
Maggie
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Mr. LeMoyne
Symperson
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Minnie
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Ko-Ko
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Katie Forster
Pitti-Sing
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Katisha
Nancy & Co
Augustin Daly
Ada Rehan
James Lewis
John Drew
Otis Skinner
George Parks
Alice Harrison
the Howard
Frank David
Colonel McDoodles
Charles W. Allison
James McDoodles
Mam
Zelle Marie Bonfores
Hattie Grinnell
Miss Grinnell
Fred Matthews
Brigkt Nimble
Grace
J. G. B. Siegert
Ters
NEW England News
CG. A. R
Leopold Morse
Washington St
Brazile
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