Strike Imminent at McKay Machine Shop After Union Discharges
May 16 mass meeting in Whee nene by machinists discharged for organizing union raises tensions. About 200 workers joined two weeks ago. officials warned of possible general strike if talks fail. Boston labor leaders attended and a committee was formed to press for amicable settlement.
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MckKay Consolidated Machine
Lyceum Hell
Saramen
Sao
D. D. Drievell
Boston Central Labor Union
James Buchanan
Machinists’ Union 264
Boston
St Louis Riot Clouds Streetcar Strike Progress
In St Louis on May 16 a riot broke out at the Grand Avenue streetcar line as the transit strike opened. Two men were shot during the unrest. By nightfall the transit company and its 3600 striking workers remained far from a settlement and appeared no closer to resolving their dispute.
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ST. Louis
Grand Avenue
Waterfront Shipping Notes and Vessels Served
The Old Dominion will sail New York to Providence on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 2 with new schedule, and a larger iron propeller Seabird joins the fleet. Captain Durkee may head to the larger vessel while the Lavi line plans no changes with the At-paevert Company. Reports mention ropes of ships, half-masted flags for Captain Lewis Orr, and various arrivals including the Ethel Boynton and Cape Dare at Hoosac docks.
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Joy Steamship Company
New York
Tredegar
Providence
R. I
Ios
Durkee
Honey- Eleven
Ewes E
Ee Forest Mae
Lewis Orr
Cy Hospital
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At — Paevert Company
Nork
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Cate Frederic ‘Artren
Bachem
Warren Pass Company
Hoosac
George Warren
Liverpool Ma
Medel Tnes
Hoosac Tunnel
Avonmouth
Lerem
Cape Dare
Ethel Boynton
Ro- Shion
Nathanial Palcron Sa Hawcraft
Ena
Charlies Brewer & Co
O ‘Sont
Ili Angbee
Stwgen
Cape Breton
Little Jap in Window Draws Crowds in Gilchrist’s Shop
In Washington street shopping district yesterday a small Japanese artist painted china in Gilchrist’s dry goods store. The childlike painter drew immense crowds with rapid work and quick drying, becoming the day’s notable attraction in the window.
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Washington Street
Gilchrist
Teady
Ene
Poe
Rangeley 18 Open Attracts Newcomers To Lake District
Rangeley Lake hosts visitors with hotels and trains bringing in newcomers. The scene shows notable activity as travelers arrive and the area remains a popular destination in the chain.
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Rangeley Lake
Connelly Faces Bodie in Omaha Bout
In a lone round match, Connolly battles Bodie Pao in Omaha with notable contenders O Nea l and Fatthenatt present. The event highlights local boxing activity and features fighters from the region.
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O'Neal
Omaha
Lynn Parish Jubilee Parade Celebrates Lynn's City Milestone
Lynn marks half a century as a municipality with a grand parade attended by Governor Crane and civic leaders. A military pageant featured veterans, cadets, and civic floats while crowds along City Hall square cheered the 175 000 attendees. Fireworks were postponed due to weather and a City Hall reception and band concert followed.
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Lynn
Suyan
Commonwealth
City Hall Square
Peck
Thomas G. Simms
Lurrey
Hilliker
Wellesley Seniors Plan Honorary Visit by Helen Gould
The Wellesley College senior class invites Helen Gould as an honorary member and plans a three to four day visit in June. The faculty trustees will confer a degree, with concerts, receptions, and a garden party at Norumbega to honor Miss Gould.
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Wellesley College
Helen Gould
Wellesley
Miss Gould
Chloe Curtis
Miss Hesard
Longfellow 08
Osies Hazard
Eeeries Harness
Bertha Harris Smith
Malden Wife Elopes With Oil Man After Social Climb
Mrs. Ruby Bennet of Malden vanishes with an oil man after asking her husband to run an errand. Bennet alleges she left with a man described as an 80 year old, lame, light complexion, mustached and carrying a cane. Police in Boston and Malden search for all involved as relatives dismiss the tale as a joke.
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Malden
G. C. Bennet
Ruby
King
Ruby Bennet
Franklin Street
Warren Carpet Cleaning Company
Boston
Bennet
Boston Police Honored in General Order Awards
Boston police commissioners issued a general order praising eight officers for bravery and prompt action. Patrolman George W. Lane received three extra vacation days for stopping a runaway horse in Bowdoin Square on April 14. Others, including Patrolmen Frederick D. Zahn Dennis Donovan James W. Kelley and Reserve Officer John P. Walsh, were also commended for halting runaway horses and granted three days more vacation. Reserve Officer Elijah L. Nickerson saved a person from a rear Batterymarch Street fire on March 11 and got three extra days. Reserve Officer William F. Cassidy and Reserve Officer Michael J. Trainor earned commendations and vacation days for responding to a dwelling fire and capturing a suspect respectively.
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Police Commissioners
Boston
George W. Lane
Bowdoin Square
Frederick D. Zahn
Dennis Donovan
James W. Kelley
John P. Walsh
Elijah L. Nickerson
Batterymarch Street
William F. Cassidy
Browr
Capes Hanofeee
Malkeertreet
Malkeertreet, Caree
Michael J. Trainor
Leon Secreces Renvss
Marc
Boxing Gossip Faces Criticism Of Byers and Gardner Bout
In Roanoke and Newland boxing circles the Byers vs Gardner bout draws sharp questions about its legitimacy. The writer cites club officials and observers who fear a fake contest and urges caution before conclusions, while noting the fighters’ reputations and local anger over the event.
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Gardiner
Conclas R
Gardner
Newland
Roanoke Etnl
O Rf
Barney
Roanoke
Outing Club
Ned Shaughnessey
Paddy Cotter
Shaughnessey
Cotter
Scotty Coyne
Jeffries-Corbett
Peter Maher
Sore
Boston
Louisville
Harry
Let
Columbus Avenue
Philadephia
Ing
Lowell
Mion
Wotel Essex Opens as Boston Gains New Grand Hotel
Boston opens the Essex opposite Terminal depot with 200 rooms and baths, 300 total, large cafe and dining areas, modern kitchens, and a $1,000,000 investment. Proprietor F A Hammond of Hotel Plaza New York leads a staff including Colonel George A Keller and Bernhard Beinecki Jr. A formal opening draws hotel leaders from New England. about 2000 people visit.
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The
Essex
Terminal Depot
F. A. Hammond
Hotel
Plaza
New York
George A. Keeler
Bernhard Beinecki, Jr
Essex Street
New England
Cleveland Off Cruising From New York
Former President Cleveland with E C Benedict boarded the steam yacht Oneida for a two weeks cruise in the West Indies including a Havana visit.
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New York
Cleveland
E. C. Benedict
West Indies
Havana
Gas Bill Delayed by Boston Committee Action
The manufactures committee met after the Legislature adjourned to review Boston gas supply but made no decision. It will reconvene next Tuesday to decide on the ½ cent gas bill proposed by Mr Engstrom of Boston. A favorable report seems probable given evidence presented.
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Boston
Engstrom
Engstro
Grand Opera House Wedding of Miss Maude Smith
Grand Opera Mouse Orchestra members attend the marriage of Miss Maude Smith at her parents home in Roxbury. Rev John Casinh Cochituate officiated. Miss Minnie Smith served as bridesmaid and Dr Z Hole was best man. The couple will live at 13 Cranston Street, Jamada Plain.
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Grand Opera Mouse Orchestra
Maude Smith
Payson Smith
Catawbastree Roxbury
John Casinh
Cranston Street
Jamada Plain
Grand Opera House
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