Wage Advances Spur Prosperity Across Multiple Firms
New York May 8 The Herald reports a real boom in business as wage advances were issued in April and the first three days of May. About 300000 workers are said to benefit from these raises, with numerous firms across industries listed including mills in Worcester Rockville and Fall River, iron works in Cleveland and Philadelphia, textile plants in New Bedford and Webster, and companies in Bangor Me North Adams and Cincinnati.
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New York
Herald
Wekachoag Worsted Mills
Worcester
Mask
Wen
Ntic
Worumto Mills
Falls
Fall River
River
Mass
Gouabany
Grosvenor
Chapin * Co
Chapinville
Fail River
New Bedford
Cleveland
Central Falls
A. L. Sayles & Sona
Congroite i
Lowell
Minnesota Iron Company
Minn
Mahoing Valley
Youngtown
Omas
Omas Furnace, 3 Hiegy Cooee Mills
Ube Company
Warren
Oil City
Morristown Woollen Company
Zoniag Iron Works
Meadville
Ristown
Penn Ee
Bell Lewis Yates Mining
Helvetia Mining’ Company
du Boie
Cotton Mille
Springvale, Me
Melton
English High School Association Annual Meeting Review
The English High School Association held its annual meeting in the Montgomery street school library with nearly 300 past teachers and alumni attending. Secretary William Hi Moriarity presented the year’s reports as discussions covered many subjects in an informal reception setting.
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The
English High School Association
Montgomery Street
William Hi. Moriarity
Dedham Woman's Club Hosts Fadette String Quartet
The Dedham Woman's Club was entertained by the Fadette String Quartet at the Unitarian Vestry in Dedham Centre this evening.
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Dedham
Dedham Woman’s Club
Unitarian Vestry
Dedham Centre
Fadette
Senator Brice opposes free silver push at Ohio convention
Senator Calvin S Brice condemns organized push for free coinage of silver within Ohio Democracy. He warns adopting the policy as a party test could repeat last year's defeat and leave the party in a lasting minority, complicating active support without leaving the Democrats. He urges loyalty to President Cleveland's views while opposing pressure from free silver supporters.
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Columbus
Calvin S. Brice
Ohio
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Rossa Creates Scene in Commons Over Coercion Bill
May 8 London Osra? An irate Rossa interrupted the House of Commons during debate on Mr Edmund Knox's bill to repeal Balfour's coercion act. After Morley concluded, Rossa rose claiming an assassin’s blow and stain on his name, was seized by officials and ejected after one sentence of his intended address.
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London
O’donovan Rossa
House of Commons
Edmund Knox
West Cavan
Balfour
John Morley
Ireland
Rossa
Nicaragua Reports No Rioting Amid Britain Tension
The Nicaraguan foreign minister telegraphed the Washington legation that there was no basis for reports of rioting in Managua or elsewhere in the republic during the late trouble with Great Britain. The dispatch says there is no sign of a revolution and that conditions remain tranquil.
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Washington
Managua
Republic
International Y M C A delegates gather in Springfield for 31st North American convention
More than four hundred delegates arrive in Springfield for the thirty first international Y M C A convention. They are assigned rooms at the local Y M C A, with additional delegates expected from Chicago and New York. Services in Christ Church and State Street Baptist Church open the jubilee events with leaders from Providence Brooklyn Jackson Miss and St Paul delivering talks.
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Springfield
City
Young Men’s Christian Associations of North America
Union Station
Chicago
New York
Christ Church
Floyd W. Tompkins, Jr
Providence
State Street Baptist Church
Theodore L. Cuyler
D. D
Brooklyn
William C. Langdon
Association
Frederic B. Pratt
H. M. Moore
Boston
J. R. Dobyns
Jackson, Miss
Thomas Cochran
St. Paul
Conference at Union Station Charts Summer Traffic Plan
President Lucius Tuttle of Boston & Maine and President Smith with Central Vermont official Cummings met in President Tuttle's office at Union Station yesterday afternoon. The reply to the Trackman was routine, but sources say a pull together is planned for a rush of summer traffic.
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Tuttle
Union Station
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine
Smith
Cummings
Vermont
May Meeting Of New Hampshire Club At Algonquin Club
The May gathering of the New Hampshire Club convened yesterday afternoon at the Algonquin Club. General Charles H. Taylor and the Hon. William H. Barrett attended as invited guests. The reception before dinner was informal and the after-dinner speeches followed suit. The Hon. John McLane pre- 5 .
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New Hampshire Club
Algonquin Club
Charles H. Taylor
William H. Barrett
John McLane
No Triennial. Boston Mayor Term Debate Over Two-Year Amendment
The Boston charter bill debate centers on mayoral term length with Krebs proposing a two-year term and opponents arguing for continuity. House votes 129 to 36 to adopt Krebs amendment while facing days of amendments and further discussion on Aldermanial powers, survey duties, and election controls as the stalled bill moves toward a third reading.
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House of Representatives
Krebs
Boston
City of
House
Jones
Melrose
Friends
Sleeper
Winthrop
Lowell
Gallivan
Senate
Geary
Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Board of Survey
Mitchell
Rourke
Tuttle
Water Board
Election Commission
Public Institutions Department
Municipal Court
Boston Board of Aldermen
Salisbury
Worcester
Miller
Commonwealth
Maccabe
Suffolk
Sanger
McMorrow
O. M. Wentworth
Brookline
Boston Political Debates and State Measures in 1895 Session
A report summarizes debates on city government reform in Boston including mayoral term reforms, removal of mayoral appointing power, and park police oversight. It notes amendments on officers terms, officers’ eligibility, and turnout of reform-minded votes.
Dr. Savage Delivers Lecture on Social Evolution
The Rev Minot J Savage spoke on Social Evolution at Parker Memorial Hall on Berkeley Street last evening. A fair audience attended as he quoted many authors, showing broad reading and a focus on evident themes.
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Minot J. Savage
Parker Memorial Hall
Berkeley Street
Summer Woes and Witty Weather Quips From The Post
The Post’s weather column reflects a sweltering New England day with playful satire. It notes temperatures reaching 80s, a 70s midnight, and humorous quips about heat and skates on Jamaica Pond amid a heat wave.
Pharmacy Fair Draws Crowd to Mechanics Building
A lively Pharmacy Fair in Mechanics Building attracted a good crowd as pleasant weather boosted attendance. Reeves and Salem Cadet bands and the Fadette and Marion Osgood orchestras provided music, with exhibits featuring Dr. Galvin's Emergency Hospital and De Lorme's The Blacksmith painting. Lectures covered dental, foot hygiene, and dress health influences, while Mrs. Annie Jenness Miller spoke on dress and well being.
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Mechanics’ Building
Reeves and Salem
Fadette
Marion Osgood
Galvin
de Lormes
Appleton
Annie Jenness Miller
Endeavor Leader Wows West Ahead of Boston 1895 Convention
Rev. Francis E. Clark of the United Society of Christian Endeavor travels a Western tour visiting Omaha Weiser Salem Victoria Seattle Sacramento Ogden Cheyenne and Salida as he gathers invitations and preps the Boston 1895 convention set for July with 60000 visitors expected.
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West
Francis E. Clark
D. D
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Clark
Omaha, Neb
Weiser
Salem
Ore
British Columbia
Victoria
Washington
Seattle
Sacramento
California
Ogden
Utah
Cheyenne
Wyo
Salida
Col
Brackett denies resignation over militia retirement
Lynn reports Lt Col Eben Brackett of the Eighth Regiment denies plans to resign or retire. He says he submitted an appeal for retirement in April after 30 years of service, which Colonel Dodge did not approve, and he withdrew the paper. Paymaster Moody resigns. Messenger named successor. Weal nears resignation with Cook set to replace him pending orders.
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Lynn
Eben T. Brackett
Eighth Regiment
Dodge
E. G. Moody
Louis Messenger
George L. Weal
C. F. Cook
The Undertaker’s Motto Cartoon Gags at Work
A comic exchange shows an employer taunting Mr. Smith about alarm clocks and learning he has a ten pound boy. The punchline presents the home event as a better wake up than any clock, reflecting humor of the era.
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Mr. Smith
May Furniture Renewal With Linen Slip Covers
May brings spring cleaning and furniture refreshment as homes seek durable linen slip covers to guard against dust and fading. Paine Furniture Company drapery departments offer attractive linen patterns at unusually low prices to extend furniture life through summer.
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Paine Furniture Company
Lovell Arms Buys Cape Elizabeth Mill for Bicycle Plant
The Cape Elizabeth factory, once built for a plush mill, was sold for 15000 dollars to the Lovell Arms Company of Boston. They plan to manufacture bicycles other launches and power road wagons there, aiming to make it a major local industry.
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Portland
Cape Elizabeth
Lovell Arms Company
Boston
Heating the Worcester Building Bids Opened
Washington May 8 bids opened at the Treasury for the Worcester public building heating system. S I Pope of Chicago named lowest bidder at seven thousand five hundred dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Worcester
Mass
S. I. Pope
Chicago
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Washington &I
Corner
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English High Association
Dedham Woman's Club
Neal
Eckwear
Osgood
Wuittfoven
Anes Condes
Nicaragua
New Hampshire
Kirchner
Snediker Ave
Jordan
Avon ST
Ledford St
Irwin
Northampton
Architects’ Department
Myers
Cambridge
Board of Police
City Hall
McCarthy
Mr. Krebs
Treasurer
S Securities O. K
Committee On Expenditures
DR. Savage
Broilers
Post
New England
Inquirer
Jamaica Pond
Pharmacy Fair News
Afterdate
Summer St
Francis
H. Clark, D. D
Undertaker
E’sale
Tapster
iHighland
Rueter & Co., Brewers
NEW Lovell Bicycle Factory
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