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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1895
Page
8
In Winchester Kentucky on May 5 a colored prisoner with smallpox prompted carpenters to build a pest house five miles from town. Farmers armed with Winchesters blocked roads, drove back the sheriff with a large posse, and the pest house was burned as guards kept watch for the prisoner’s transfer.
The May 8 1882 founding of Cigarmakers Union No 97 with Harry Isaacs as president marks a pivotal labor milestone. It reports blue label leverage against non union cigars, wage gains in 1888, broad benefits, and a $20000 deposits milestone as unions press for better pay and conditions in Boston.
Heated Central Labor Union meeting debates a proposal from Henry Abrahams of Cigarmakers No 47 to nominate city officers. The discussion centers on political action and the merits of the resolution under consideration by the union.
The freight handlers union at St Stephen's held a lengthy discussion on withdrawing from the Knights of Labor. The motion passed unanimously and an AFL organizer was admitted. Two hundred sixty members were organized into an American Federation branch and will send delegates to the Central Labor Union.
In Brockton on May 6 the C L U session chaired by President Martin welcomed new delegates from International Union 110 Boot and Shoe Workers Elastic Web Weavers and the Laborers and Finishers Unions The group debated a local clothing firm handling slop made garments manufactured by New York men and discussed related cases Rand McNally Print line broken text ends the report
Governor Ferrall reports no outbreak among miners near the West Virginia line as Virginia troops numbering nearly 300 are camped at Graham and prepared to move within hours. Up to twelve hundred more could be deployed quickly. State forces remain under orders to maintain peace.
A wild engine collided with a passenger train on the St. Louis Iron Mountain Southern near Clarksville Arkansas. Thirteen passengers were injured none fatally. Engineer Wilbanks left his freight engine on the main track and the throttle opened while the locomotive was unattended.
Secretary Carlisle accepts invitation to address the sound money convention in Memphis on May 23. He warns that a depreciated fluctuating standard harms the youth and calls for temperate intelligent discussion to reach a correct popular decision.
Justice Hogell E. Jackson of the United States Bureau Court left Nashville for Washington to hear arguments on petitions to rehear income tax cases. He travels after sessions here and will return upon completion of the hearings.
In New Brunswick New Jersey on May 5 Rev. W. W. Gales of Chippey Chapel refused entrance to a funeral procession for Eli Mulford, guarding the door as colored preacher James Baker sought to officiate. Baker forced entry via a side window. Gales slammed the door and pursued. A tense scene erupted as onlookers argued over funeral rites.
Miss Fisher leads a push against a door as worshippers surge forward in a crowded church. Dominic Baker delivers the funeral sermon over Mulford's body amid interruptions and sharp remarks about the Rev. W. W. Gales. Interment follows two hours late due to the disruption.
Third Army Corps veterans plan a Hadley tribute with a grand camp fire in Northampton, an address by Major William Plimley, a poem by J. Howard Jewett, a bronze tablet at Hooker birthplace, and a city hall banquet. Estimates rise from hundreds to thousands as 2000 to 3000 members may attend along with many veterans and guests. The event marks Hadley as a historic site tied to General Hooker and the 250th anniversary era.
Patrick Moley, 71, longtime Brighton resident and horse trader, died suddenly of heart disease at his Chestnut Hill home. An Irish immigrant from Armagh County, he helped organize the Brighton 5-Cent Savings Bank, held real estate, and served as a City Hall councilman after Brighton’s annexation. He leaves two daughters and one son. Funeral to be held Wednesday at 8 from his residence.
The Rev. Julian K. Smyth of Roxbury lectured to the Y M C A on Remembered Paths in Galilee. The talk drew on his Holy Land travels and featured stereopticon images and lantern views including photographs he took.
Champion bareback rider Charles W. Fish died in Chicago this morning after a long career that saw him crowned the world champion. His death marks the loss of a leading name in rodeo and professional riding. Born in a era of roughstock sport, Fish's influence spanned generations of riders and fans.
Massachusetts Catholics prepare a two day jubilee honoring Archbishop Williams fifty years as a priest and twenty five years as bishop. Dignitaries from Mgr Satolli to Cardinal Gibbons will attend with a Boston cathedral celebration May 16 and a second day May 17 marking the anniversary with masses, toasts and public tributes.
The Catholic Union of Boston plans a grand reception for the archbishop who has served as honorary president for twenty years. A painting by a known artist will accompany the testimonial. Committees led by John P. Leahy will oversee address, poem, music, and arrangements. Other organizations will also host receptions as clergy work out the full program.
Washington reports Cleveland has spent years writing an economic science book in four sections. He pursues history illustrated arguments, writes at night without an amanuensis, and grows into a devoted reader as he nears leaving office.
The Hamburg event starts August 23 with the United States represented by Harrison Morgan and Stanhope on the organizing committee.
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