Sharp Advance in Brockton Shoe Prices
The Brockton shoe industry raises men’s shoe prices following a Boston meeting. Local manufacturers sign a pledge to raise prices on a systematic scale with listed increases from 5 to 25 cents per pair. Retailers resist but cannot absorb the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Boston
Stacy, Adams & Co
Kimball, Tisdale & Baker
George G. Snow
M. A. Packard
T. D. Barry
George E. Keith
Howard & Foster, Lilly, Brackett & Co
Preston B. Keith
Walker & Whitman
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Booth Draws Fairgoers at Mechanics’ Building
The Phar Fair at Mechanics’ Building buzzed with crowds as Miss C. C. Bedford spoke on eggs and oysters and Miss Hopkins offered bicycle fashion tips. Hood’s Sarsaparilla booth, octagonal and inviting, showcased samples, quiet lounges, and sale items under yellow and black decor guided by George W. Putnam and T. W. Greenslitt with attendants Nellie M. Piper and Ade E. Edwards assisting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bedford
Bedford
Mary Sargent Hopkins
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Pharmacy Fair
Prince Annanias
Waltham Bleachery Restores Wages After Cut
In November 1898 workers at the Waltham Bleachery learned of a ten percent wage cut. Last evening Agent Jordan announced that starting Monday May 13 the old wage scale would be reinstated. The mill employs about two hundred workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Bleachery
Jordan
Pi Eta Society at Harvard Plans Public Drama Debut
The Pi Eza Society of Harvard will stage its first public dramatic performance this year with three shows in Boston and Cambridge starting about May 2. The opera The Buccaneers or the Artless Maiden and the Heartless Pirate features music by F E B Barry and libretto by George Stevens. Daily rehearsals are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Eza Society
Harvard
Boston
Cambridge
F. E B. Barry
George Stevens
Law School
Bargain Sale Flash, On Sale This Week
Vintage ad fragment lists giant discounts: men and boys coats and mackintoshes under 4 dollars, children's sails and percale waists, shirts, bicycles at 9.97, ladies shoes, and kid shoes. Prices show deep discounts across apparel and goods at a local sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirt Grae
Hors Bore Reefers
Wits
Ovankee
Textile Workers Open Sixth Annual Olneyville Convention
The National Union of Textile Workers held its sixth annual convention at Textile Hall Olneyville with 50 delegates present. Reporters were initially barred then allowed after a tabled motion. The body planned executive sessions and discussed Cahill eligibility as secretary. The press was briefed on eighteen new unions and seven more seeking charters, with total membership around 25,000. A parade preceded a banquet and speeches as Olneyville mills faced ongoing labor unrest and closures through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
National Union of Textile Workers
Olneyville
Textile Union
T. P. Cahill
Lawrence
Riverside
Pennsylvania Strike Broadens Among Pittsburg Mills
The Amalgamated Association strike for higher wages and union recognition spreads in the Pittsburg district. Five mills report widespread idleness due to puddlers’ absence, with about 1500 workers idle across Sligo Lockhart Keystone Oliver South Tenth Street and Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Iron and Steel
Sligo
Lockhart
Keystone
Oliver
South Tenth Street
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company
Miners Idle Across Eastern Ohio Over 60 Cent Pay
In the Fifth Ohio district on May 1 miners were ordered to quit work when operators refused the 60 cent wage. 3500 miners in Belmont and 4000 in Harrison Jefferson and Guernsey counties went idle totaling 700. Iron manufacturers and other eastern Ohio business fear paralysis without coal. No violence reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire, O
Ohio
Belmont County
Harrison, Jefferson
Guernsey
Italians Strike for Nine Hours in Lynn
Fifteen Italian workers employed by contractor John Sheehan walked out after he refused a nine hour day. They were digging a cellar for a new church for the Sacred Heart parish, drawing indignation from parishioners who argued local men should be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
John Sheehan
Parish of the Sacred Heart
Allied Street Railway Council of Massachusetts Founded
Adjourned meeting of West End railroad employees at 45 Eliot Street led to the creation of The Allied Street Railway Council of Massachusetts. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and sent to departments for ratification. full delegations from Pitmen floor men street employees conductors and motormen represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Eliot Street
Allied Street Railway Council of Massachusetts
Silk Weavers Strike At Willimantic Textile Plant
Eighty male workers at Natchaug Silk Company Willimantic strike over two looms per man on light goods. A striker committee met Superintendent Fenton but could not reach a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Natchaug Silk Company
Willimantic
Fenton
The Actors' Benefit Faces Boston Theatre Engagement
The Central Labor Union committee tasked with visiting local unions for the Actors Union entertainment at Boston Theatre reports success. They visited Carpenters No. 33 Steamfitters Tailors No. 12 Iron Moulders and received ticket allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Actors’ Union
Boston Theatre
Freshmen Win Second Class Baseball Clash at Soldiers Field
Harvard freshmen rout sophomores 8 to 4 in seven innings as Cozzens fans sixteen and Perry surrenders wild pitches. Beale, Martin each collect multi hits while Edmunds makes a running catch. The deciding game set for the 13th closes the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Soldiers Field
Perry
Gregory
Cozzens
Stevens
Martin
McVey
Edmunds
Brown
College Yard
Haskell
Lord
Beale
Fox
Scott
Garrison
Chandler
Goodridge
Mr. Mason
McNulty vs Haynes Remains Debated After Lynn Fight
About 150 fans jammed the Kirtland Club rooms in Lynn for a ten round bout between Tom McNulty of Philadelphia and Wallace Haynes of West Lynn. Referee Jack Sheehan of Boston awarded the decision to Haynes in the eighth round after Haynes went on the attack and floored McNulty with a neck blow. McNulty had dominated the earlier rounds but critics argue the blow was lucky and the result should have been a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirtland Club
Music Hall
Lynn
Tom McNulty
Philadelphia S
Wallace Haynes
West Lynn
Jack Sheehan
Boston
Haynes
McNulty
Ware Half Keeps Taing Tennis Crown in Interscholastic Finals
Leo Ware of Roxbury Latin School wins the Harvard interscholastic tennis title and earns a shot at the national championship in Newport next August. He defeated Butters of Concord High in three sets 5 6 6 3 and Whitman of Hopkinsons in the finals 6 4 6 3 7 5 for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Ware
Whitman
Newton
Fitz
Roxbury
Harvard and Yale Junior Class Nine Set Challenge Match
Harvard and Yale junior class baseball teams will play at Holmes field next Saturday at 3 30 pm. Admission is 25 cents. Yale freshmen were banned by the faculty in freshman year, delaying the rivalry. Manager Matthews arranged live inning bulletins during the Harvard Princeton game at Princeton that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
Holmes Field
Matthews
Doctor Attends AMA Meeting To Report On Heart Treatment
Dr. A. F. Pattee of this city attends the American Medical Association meeting in Baltimore Maryland and will read a paper titled The Heart and Its Treatment outlining new approaches in cardiac care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Pattee
American Medical Association
Baltimore
Sea Moss Farine Described For Nutritious Desserts
A fragment notes Sea Moss Farine as nutritious and economical, with a package yielding 16 quarts for desserts and receipts included with each package, sold by every grocer.
MIT class champs at Holmes Field Cambridge in 1890s meet
MIT spring class championship concluded at Holmes Field Cambridge with class of '98 scoring 78 to 71 for '9 and 46 for '98 and 17 for '97. Records fell in three events as Carr Wise and Hurd set marks while Molte won the pole vault in a toss-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Field
Cambridge
R. W Carr
S. F. Wise
B. Hurd
R. W. Carr
A. H. Pugh
J. C. Moyes
A. Sargent
W. C. Watrous
W. H. Ellis
C. R. Ross
B. Hurd, Jr
E. A. Summer
A. Coomley
J. A. Rockwell, Jr
J. W. Thomas
G. M. Lane
R. Morris
Cc. F. Tillinghast
P. F. Wise
C. A. Stebbins
T. A. Rockwell, Jr
W. D. Hubbard
W. C. Marmon
J. T. Burns
Lowell School of Design
F. S. Hayden
R. E. Bakenhus
J. R. House
C. le Moyne
A. C. Lootz
B. H. Sargent
H. J. Sheafe
D. Mayer
P. H. Allyne
C.T. Moyes
H. W. Jones
R. D. Farquhar
Moonlit 24 Mile Ride By Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Ten riders led by Lieutenant McFarland rode through Massachusetts avenue and Arlington to Harvard square and back by the Linscott course in a 24 mile run under spring moonlight. Fred Perkins lost a pedal nut but finished the ride. J M Linscott signs up for a 25 mile race in May with prizes totaling $125 for first and $75 for first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
McFarland
Peck
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Bridge
Windsor Street
Harvard Street
Harvard Square
Arlington
Pleasant Street
Linscott Course
Prospect House
Waltham
Newtons
Fred Perkins
J. M. Linscott
Massachusetts
Quebec
St. John
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Eagles
George R. Cutter
H. J. Collins
Savin Hill Avenue
Bostonian Club
Association Hall
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Bicycle Trip Prize Promotes Local Tours
The Post offers 25 15 and 10 dollar prizes for the three best bicycle trip descriptions within 100 miles of Boston. Submissions should describe clear routes readable by any cyclist and may include tracings maps or diagrams. Limit under 1000 words and include name and address to Bicycle Trips Bicycle Department the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Boston
Massachusetts
Bicycle Department
the Post
Bicycle Costume Prize Offered by The Post
The Post announces a contest for a woman's bicycle costume with a tailor made suit or cash prize. Entries must include a clear sketch or photo, early description, and the winner will be chosen from submissions from Wheelwomen and others in Boston. Names and addresses should be sent to Woman's Costume, Bicycle Department, The Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdy
Boston
Publicaon
Bicycle Department
the Post
Handball Challenge Accepted Between Lafayettes and East Boston Pair
Luke Snee of the Lafayettes and member of the Atlantic Yacht Club accepts Mr. McNamara of East Boston challenge to a handball match. The contest may be played anytime for any amount on any court except the Atlantic Yacht Club court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Snee
The
Lafayettes
Atlantic Yacht Club
Mr. McNamara
East Boston
Boxing Gossip Sparks Match Talks Across Weight Classes
South Boston boxer Joe Mullen accepts a 122 pound challenge from Stonewall Allen with side weigh in and a posted forfeit. Other names circulate including Critch seeking 130 pound bout and potential clashes among Leonard Cooney Handler Everhardt. Lafayette Club plans events May 13 with multiple 15 round bouts and catchweights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mullen
South Boston
Stonewall Allen
Allen
Bill Critch
Shawmut Club
Mike Leonard
Dude
Pugilist
Mike Cooney
Boston
Jimmy Handler
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Everhardt
Bolingbroke Club
London
Tommy Ryan
Dick Burge
Ryan
Parson Davies
Chicago
Europe
Ryan-Smith
Lafayette Athletic Club
Dave Keefe
Cambridge
Keefe
Bart Ryan
North End
Young Brennan
Tommy Hefferman
Tommy Curtis
Gallagher
East Boston
Ted Kelly
Cooper Athletic Club
D’arcy
Don Kelly
Fred Morris
Jack Smith
Chelsea
Dick Moore
McCoy
O’brien
Billy Hill
Pickaninny
Coney Island
Entries at Alexander race card outline distances and weights
The card lists six races at Alexander with distances from four and a half furlongs to six and one quarter furlongs. Horses including Quartoze Cashmere William Penn Quilla and others carry posted weights. results cover two year olds and selling stakes with entries like Longstride Pat Woodcock Rama Benvolio Pestilence Paris Cerberus Jersey Pat Top Gallant Hemet Silver Queen Ponce De Leon Jersey Jersey Don Lucey Grand Prix Lou Rhett Taconey Patti and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Klamath
Pickaway
Prince John
Imp. Bones
Cant Tell
Governor Fifer
Kenyon
Pulitzer
Fredericks
Mattie Chunn
My Gyps
Mamie R
Leshade
Denella
Wistful
Young Griffo
Wheatland
Irish H
Longstride
Pat Woodcock
Rama
Benvolio
Dillon J
Pestilence
Paris
Gonzales
McKeever
Salisbury
Glenall
Cerberus
Key West
Annie T
Leigh
Foxglove
Venusbug
Connors
Blue Bird
Ontario
Imp. Sydeham
Top Gallant
Hemet
Silver Queen
Ponce de Leon
Jersey
Don Lucey
Lou Rhett
Taconey
Patti
Five Race Card From Local Meet Distinct Winners
First race at five-eighths mile Belle Foster won with Blue Belle second and Liber tine third in 1 06. In the one mile selling Lester led Pepper and George W followed in 1 47 1 2. Third race three quarters Willie L won Siva second James V Carter third in 1 18. Fourth race four and one half furlongs two year olds Sallie Cliquot won Harmony second Carrie C third in 68 3 4. Fifth race one and one eighth miles over five hurdles Vallera won Roeder second Uncertainty third in 2 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Foster
Blue Belle
Libertine
Lester
Pepper
George W
Willie L
Siva
James V. Carter
Sallie Cliquot
Harmony
Carrie C
Vallera
Roeder
Uncertainty
First race at Golden Gate ends in selling win for Pont Lear
Five and one half furlongs, Pont Lear wins first. Laura Davis second. Dhar ma third. Time 1 10. Second race over half mile sees Lon Jones first Laura Davis second Dhar ma third. Time 50.5. Third race at one mile 16th Copyright wins. Logan first Sir Dixon Jr. second. Time 1 51. Fourth race five and a half furlongs selling Polydora wins. Mabel Glenn second Van Brunt third. Time 1 9.5. Fifth race one mile selling Lotus wins Vision second Mac Hunt third. Time 1 43.25. Sixth race three quarters of a mile Nick first Factotum second Hugh Penny third. Time 1 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Glenn
van Brunt
Lotus
Vision
Mac Hunt
Nick
Factotum
Hugh Penny
Cambridge High vs Somerville in interscholastic clash
Cambridge High School hosts Somerville High at Cambridge this afternoon in the second game of the interscholastic series. The report notes club age preferences and lists local addresses and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge High School
Somerville High
Cambridge
Columbias
St. Catherines of
Somerville
A. Holmburg
Broadway
Washington Grammar School
Rice High School
Boston City Officials Debate Memorial Day Funds and Mayor's Bill
The article details city actions on memorial day allotments and the six deputy sealer appointments. It notes the committee report urging an executive committee for grant distribution and lists the G A R posts receiving funds. It also covers a heated debate on the Mayor's charter bill and party divisions in the Legislature, with quotes from attendees and positions on the term length and ward changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Messrs. Metzgar and
Hendricks
Boston
Suffolk County
Bird
Folsom
de Curtis
Sleeper
Winthrop
Krebs
Hibbard
McCarthy
Swampscott
Iron Moulders Meeting Reports Public Meeting Success
Iron Moulders No 106 met at 45 Eliot Street last evening. The committee reported excellent success from the recent series of public meetings at South Boston. The gathering was addressed by Messrs Harrington and Gallagher of the Central Labor Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Moulders
Eliot Street
South Boston
Messrs. Harrington and Gallagher
Central Labor Union
Tilton and Davidson Wed at Church of the Advent
At the Church of the Advent on April 30, Barclay Tilton married Alice B. Davidson of Boston in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A St John Chambre.
Foley Child Dies in East Boston Obituary
Catherine Foley beloved daughter of John J. and Elizabeth F. Foley aged 6 years 3 months 28 days. Funeral from the residence on Chelsea Street Wednesday at after o'clock. Relatives and friends are requested to attend.
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Eniacio
Tom
Methys Dental CO
Afraid
Pennsylvania
Street Railroad
Butters
Concord High
Hopkinsons
N. H
DR. Pattee
M. I.T. Games
Salvace
Tue Branpeeta Co
Canal St
N. Y
Alexander
Hawthorne
ST. Asaph
American Wringer Co
LEA & Perrins
Worcestershire
United States
Johnn Duncan’s
N.Y
Board of Aldermen
Neu d Aa Naire Sons
G. A. R. Post
Dahlgren
Charles Russell Lowell
Abraham Lincoln
John A. Andrew
Frederick Hocker
Joseph Hooker
Thomas G. Stevenson
Washington Post
Benjamin Stone, Jr
Francis Washburn
Howard W. Kinsley
Robert A. Bell
Barry
Bogan
Public Buildings Department
Iron Moulders’ Meeting
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