Machinists Vote for May 20 Strike
Washington May 14 Representatives of the machinery and allied metal trades unions in session here decided on a general strike for May 20 in shops that refuse to adopt a nine hour day with pay restored to the ten hour scale. The group urged all workers to demand the nine hour day by May 20 with no pay reduction and pledged unity to enforce the action if needed. Officials reported encouraging employer concessions in other trades and said serious opposition is not expected.
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Washington
Machinery and Allied Metal Trades
O Connell Predicts Short Strike in Machinists’ Tie Up
President O'Connell of the International Association of Machinists, AFL leader Gompers, and five allied metal trades chiefs met to set the poll for a strike planned to start May 20. He said the strike could last a few days and expects at least 2 percent of employers to concede by May 20.
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Washington
O’connell
International Association of Machinists
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Allied Metal Workers’ Trades
Nists
Oconne
Temperance Societies Celebrate 30th Anniversary Banquet
A large crowd gathered at Catholic Union Hall for the thirtieth anniversary of Catholic temperance societies. Attendees included Joseph A. Sheehan, Maurice Dineen, Terrence F. Feeley, Annie Sullivan, and church officials. Rev. Dr. Mullen presided and presented a gold temperance badge to Sheehan as the evening ended.
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Catholic Union Hall
Catholic Temperance Societies
Wiha
Johnsey Mullen
Joseph A. Sheehan
Boston Archdiocesan Union
Maurice Dineen
Terrence F. Feeley
Cathedral of
Ane
Annie Sullivan
Deee Tee
Cathedral Womsuty Society
M. J. Doady
Boston
Thomas J. McCormack
Joseph V
Brookline Country Club Contests Progress in May Swing
Golf at Brookline Country Club sees several club contests advancing with two likely ending in ten days. Final rounds for last year’s monthly medal are near, including G H Francis beating G B Morrison and P Grant over G O Thacher in semis. Draws for the Thomas challenge cup include Thacher vs Hamlen and Daniels vs Warren with two matches completed.
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Brookline
G. H. Francis
G. B. Morrison
P. Grant
G. O. Thacher
O. Thacher
P. M. Hamlen
R. H. Daniels
G. EB. Warren
H. C. Ernst
G. ©. Barnard
Thacher
G. ©. Warren
Ovation for McKinley in San Francisco on tour
President McKinley arrives in San Francisco amid a large public welcome. He is greeted by Mayor Phelan and Cabinet members before a formal reception. A motorcade proceeds through Third Street with 4000 troops and 1000 marines and sailors aboard battleships. Mrs McKinley’s condition has improved slightly.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Scott
Valencia Street
Phelan
Third
Townsend Street
Third Street
Grand Marshal Warfield
Hine
Grand Army of the Republic
Nash
Ohio
Presidio
General Shafter
Iowa
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Admiral Casey
Shamrock II In Dry Dock After Trials Finish
Captain Wringe says Shamrock I pressed the challenger but Shamrock IIs canvas lacks pace for a hard race. Lipton arrives in Southampton to confer with Watson and Jameson. Shamrock II. in dry dock. next trial not before Friday and likely later. Watson confirms no trial until new gaff and mainsail are ready.
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Southampton
Mr. Watson
Jameson
Dean Bank
Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Health Benefits
Clayton E White of Philadelphia recounts five years of benefit from Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey. The testimonial urges readers that the product cures coughs colds and various ailments, promotes sleep and vitality, and is the only whiskey taxed as medicine. It markets a $12 bottle and offers free medical guides from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester.
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Clayton E. White
Philadelphia
Duffy
Maine
California
Mr. White
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Personally Conducted Tour to Gettysburg and East Coast Cities
A private guided itinerary departs Boston on Friday May 2 visiting Gettysburg Blue Mountain Pen Mar Washington D C Philadelphia with New York stopover. Tickets from Boston cost 82 dollars with all expenses covered. illustrated pamphlet details available from J Simmons N B A Royal Blue Line 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Gettysburg
Blue Mountain
Pen Mar
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
New York, Jr
J. Simmons
N. BE. A
Royal Blue Line
Washington Street
Housesmiths Carry Point Strike Settlement
The strike by 132 housesmiths at S. W. & F. Smith was settled after a conference with management. The firm conceded the workers wage demand and the men are expected to return to work within twenty four hours. Business Agent Main of the Pattern Makers' Union and a Housesmiths' Union committee secured the agreement.
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S. W. & F. Smith
Main
Patternmakers’ Union
Housesmiths’ Union
Lipton Returns, Seeks Answers After Shamrock II Race
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in London troubled by yesterday's race result. He remains confident Shamrock II is superior and believes something went wrong, eager to inspect the boat in dry dock.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
May party at Church of the Blessed Sacrament Roxbury
The annual May party for the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Roxbury drew over 800 attendees yesterday at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain. Father Connolly directed the event with Fathers Quinn Mitchell and Maher assisting. Fred I. Knox led dancing with helpers D. F. Killiton and John Frazier.
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Roxbury
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Father Connolly
Quinn
Mitchell and
Maher
Fred I. Knox
D. F. Killiton
John Frazier
Mystic Shrine spring assembly described with rites and feasts
Report describes the Aleppo Temple Nobles’ spring gathering with initiation candidates, ritual bracing, and humor laden cannily. It notes a long night of songs feasting and a quirky menu while detailing unconventional initiation instructions and costumes.
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Aleppo
Rowell
Muezzin
Bloodshed at Albany escalates as rioters attack streetcars
A mob stormed trolley cars in Albany, battering windows and injuring a motorman. Police and National Guard units mobilized as five arrests were made and non union workers faced assault while strikers plan further actions at Quail Street and North Albany barns.
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Quail Street
Madison Avenue
Lark Street
Washington Avenue
State Street
Broadway
Union Station
Marshall
Greenpoint
L. I
Tenth Battalion
Third Signal Corps
The
National Guard
Tosts
Tenth
North Albany
Maine's Spring Sport Fever Drives Coastal Angling Glories
The piece touts Maine as the premier spring fishing destination with prep rituals for tackle and gear. It highlights Moosehead Lake as a premier site with landlocked salmon and lake trout, and notes the long journeys to reach plentiful waters, including famed routes like the Spencer and North East Carry.
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Pullman
Herman
England
Maine
Eye Cove
Inlet
Spencer
North East
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Falk
Terrenodf
Cathedral Temperknes Society
Kinley
M’kinley
Wringe
Lipton
Cash
Clayton E. ‘White
Ge, Osgood Co
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Hanover Et
S W. & F. Smith
Sir Thomas
Mystic Shriners
West Point
Recorder Pen Rowell
Higgins
Ward
Temple Place
Chemic-Electro Institute
W. OH. H
Washington Ave
Chelsea, Mass
H.B. McConnell
Hotel Pelham
Boylston St
Koston
Albany
Boston & Maime R. R
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
Shales & May
J. Pen
William White, Wingate & Son
Copenrath, Cobb, Eastman & Co
Docket & McDonald
J. M. Lord
Wilson
Edward H
Samuel
Annie E. Wilson
Broad Street
St. James Church
R. H. White Co
U. S
Devens
Henry F. Devens
National Metal Trades Association
United States
Canada
G. ), Taylor
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Bavis Optical CO
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