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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

8

Amalgamated Warns on Injunction Stock Rally Plays Out

The New York market opened higher with gains in rails and steel as investors covered short positions. Amalgamated Copper advances lift partners such as Anaconda Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston amid merger talk while insiders speculate on better prices and potential consolidation.

Boston New York Biudeans N. Y E.s Amalgamated New Jersey Ropar Standard Oil Group Anaconda Butte & Boston Boston & Montana Trinity T. W. Lawson Butte

Morse Expected to Ben Vice President of Exchange Bank

New York May 16 Charles W Morse likely to be elected vice president of the Domestic Exchange National Bank at 277 Broadway. The institution is capitalized at unknown amount and Morse heads the American Ice Company.

New York Charles W. Morse Broadway

Bloodshed in Albany Streets Amid Mob Tensions

Soldiers opened fire on a mob in Albany after a stoning incident near the Union depot. Lt. Wilson of the Twenty-third Regiment claimed orders authorized the shots. two men, Leroy Smith and William Walsh, were killed as civilians gathered and clashes intensified. Public warnings urged civilians off the streets.

Pany W Rue Wilson Company E Twenty-third Regiment Broadway Albany Smith Mr. Walsh Walsh Quail Street Springfield Union Depot Columbia Street Leroy Smith William Walsh

Boston area linemen strike amid Albany violence sparks clashes

Mass street turmoil as Mashinists strike during a nine hour day. Lincoln and other craft workers join in. Albany guardsmen clash with crowds after two civilians are mortally wounded. Notable victims include William Marshall and William Walsh.

Brown University Club Hosts MIT Guest Evening

The Brown University Club held its monthly meeting at the Hotel Astminster with songs praising Brown and toasts to Brown University. President H. D. Williams welcomed MIT guest Professor George Field who spoke on economic zoology and sea life forms.

Brown Astminster Rhee Island University Brown University Club H. D. Williams Massachusetts Institute of Technology Georrs Field Field

Sharkey Remains Silent on Match as Walcott Offer Looms

Boxing gossip notes Tom Sharkey has not replied to Tom O Rourke’s bid for a bout in the region with Joe Walcott. O Rourke adds a $10 000 purse for both Sharkey and Walcott. The sailor is likely to refuse the black wonder and may face Kid McCoy or retirement soon.

Tom Sharkey Tom O'Rourke Joe Walcott O'Rourke Sharkey Walcott Wonder Kid McCoy

Notable Behavior Under Strain by Detained Men

For over one week the men are behaving themselves splendidly and, given their size as strong corporations, deserve credit for their coolness under such trying circumstances.

Non union man beaten in Quincy during linemen strike

A non-union employee of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. was attacked by a union picket in Quincy as he hurried to catch a Boston train. He suffered head and neck injuries and his collar and tie were torn after a confrontation amid the electric linemen strike.

Quincy New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Boston

Tillman Wins in Hottest Election Yet for Typographical Union

Charles W. Tillman of the Herald won the presidentship of the Typographical Union after counting 1100 votes at Hollis Hall on Washington Street. Arthur G. Davis edged Henry Sterling for secretary by about 100 votes, while James Punch trailed Tillman by roughly sixty. James G. Slattery was chosen vice president and Frank M. Flanagan re elected treasurer. Four delegates were named to the International Typographical Union convention at Birmingham Alabama: H W Cooke Thomas Curtin John A McPherson and D Warren Sullivan. Additional officers include Sergeant at arms George S Betts and trustees Frederick Cashman Hope Weeks and others.

Typographical Union Charles W. Tillman The Herald Arthur G. Davis Hollis Hall Washington Street Davis Henry Sterling Journal James Punch James G. Slattery Frank M. Flanagan Birmingham Ala H. W. Cooke Thomas Curtin John A. McPherson D. Warren Sullivan George S. Betts Union Frederick Cashman Mr. Hope Joshua R. Weeks Central Labor Union W. L. Josman G. C. Cutting Frank K. Foster C. E. Innes Thomas Nolan Henry Storeng Charles G. Wilkins Charles Ood

Horses Parade Saturday at Charles River Speedway

The city and surrounding area will gather tomorrow afternoon at the Charles River speedway for a parade of road horses. Leading reinsmen include John Shep ard FE Dutton J Frank Howland Walter E Newbert J M Morrill Andrew Mner and Gordon Prince. Prominent horsewomen will also drive smart traps.

Charles River Speedway John Shepard FE. Dutton J. Frank Howland Walter E. Newbert J. M Morrill Andrew M.ner Gordon Prince

Mixed Foursomes Golf Winners Named at Country Club

Over the Clyde Park course the handicap mixed foursomes tournament saw ten pairs compete. The winning duo was Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley and G. O. Thacher of the Country Club, fashioning a fair medal score with a nine stroke handicap.

Clyde Park Country Club Pauline Mackay Oakley G. O.thacher The

Smith Refuses Arbitration in House Smith Strike

State Board of Arbitration failed to broker a conference between the housesmith strikers and President Smith of G. W. and F. Smith. The firm refuses to arbitrate. About 132 workers are involved as unions back the strike.

State Board of Arbitration Smith G. W F. Smith Reed State Board John Main Pattern Makers Housesmiths Carroll .Hall Building Trades Council Central Labor Union

Machinists Expected to Strike in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport Conn May 16 it is considered probable that about 90 percent of machinists will strike next Monday morning as the manufacturers association has not yet granted their demands and shows no sign of doing so.

New York Union Pacific Grangers Southwest Chesapeake & Ohio Morgan Northern Pacific Philadelphia J. P. ‘Morgan Union Pacific Board Boston & Maine Atchison Boston News Bureau New York Central Rutland Railroad Boston Rutland Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Old Colony Trust Company Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis Birmingham Roads Pierce Syndicate San Juan Colorado Thia Treasury Henson Creek Lead Mines Co Court Square Poston Mass Union Pacific Railway Omaha Ogden United States Pridgeport Conn Manufacturers’ Association

Seven nonunion linemen arrive under police escort

Seven nonunion workers arrived in Lowell this morning to fill striking linemen roles. They were put to work this afternoon on Westford Street under police escort. Strikers say they will not molest the new workers, and no trouble is anticipated.

Lowell Westford Street

Labor clash risks derailment of Chicago peace talks

In Chicago on May 16, a clash between the National Metal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists threatens to undo progress toward a peaceful settlement of the labor question. Metal Trades employers say they have agreed to a nine hour day and arbitration on wages, but claim Machinists local officials have not requested arbitration despite Saturday night instructions.

Chicago National Metal Trades Association International Asociation of Machinists Metal Trades Association Machintots Union

Plumbers Union Sees Settlement Reached With Costello Company

General Organizer John Spencer of the International Plumbers Union met with Boston firms in talks over demands to abolish the helper. A satisfactory settlement was reached with Costello Company of Quincy that does extensive plumbing in Boston area. Further conferences planned as remaining firms are urged to concede the demand.

John Spencer International Plumbers’ Union Costello Company Qoret Boston

Opening Night At Columbian Yacht Club Draws 400 Guests

The Columbian Yacht Club of South Boston held its annual opening night last evening. The clubhouse on the strandway was crowded with visiting yachtmen and friends of members, and a nearby shop was opened to accommodate about 400 attendees.

The Columbian Yacht Club of South Boston

Lafollete Endorsed Mandate Cancels Oshkosh Boring Contest

In Oshkosh Wisconsin on May 1 the boring contest between Jack Root and Et Carter was canceled in deference to Lafollette's mandate.

Oshkogh Wis Dack Root Carter

Wrestling Gossip and boxing talk from Boston scene

The column covers fighters and matches in 1894 including Nourulah the Turk, Dan Creedon versus Marvin Hart in Louisville, and Greco-Roman bouts at the Howard. It notes upcoming bouts, promoter chatter, and disputes between fans and clubs, ending with a note about the Kirtland Club showdown.

Tom Pete Berle Dan Creedon Marvin Hart Kentucky Louisville Nouroulah Martin Julian Ernest Roeber Roeber Terry McGovern New York Herrera F. Londrigan Marshall Ries Somerville Jack Freedman Boston Old Howard Joe Charles B East Cambridge Jim Butter Stamford Street Cavanagh Billy Payne Bangor Boston Sporting Man Dick O’brien Oldtown Tim Mullins Mullin O’brien Allie Brown O'Brien Kirtland Providence Charlie O’ Rourke John E. Butter Kirtland Club

Worcester keeps right on with President’s visit plans

The Board of Trade and the government push ahead with events for President Roosevelt in Worcester on June bi despite Mrs McKinley’s illness causing the Western trip to be cut back. If she improves the President is expected to maintain engagements next month.

Worcester Board of Trade Yoralt

America Defending Yacht Prepares For Coastal Races

The defending America has been hauled out at Cunningham & Banks's pier East Boston with Cape Cod and Dorchester life saving boat nearby. Captain Jimmy Waters leads the crew after replacing Captain Canning. Deck houses torn apart to weather proof the yacht mark a major refit before the season premieres.

Defender America Cunningham & Banks East Boston Cape Cod Dorchester Life Saving Station Americ Jimmy Waters Canning

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