Looks Brighter Returns in April Show Volume of Business
R G Dun and Co reports in the Weekly Review of Trade that May shows more activity than April, with May volume nearly matching peak years. Wheat exports rise, Western receipts up, and prices hold despite imports and rising duties. Manufacturing flags slow, cotton and wool sectors mixed, and Canadian trade shows uneven signs as regions report varied activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Washington
Atlantic
Boston
Chicago
United States
Canada
Coal Strike Looms as UMWA Plans 69-Cent Rate
The National Executive Board of the United Mine Workers orders a general strike across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia to secure a 69 cent mining rate. More than 60,000 miners will be affected by the action, amid tensions with operators over dockage control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Lake Front
Two Men Waive Examination in Conspiracy Case
George BE Litchfield and Charles H Bar ber alias Norman alias Barton appeared before Judge Ely in Municipal Criminal Court. They waived examination on a charge of conspiracy to defraud Massachusetts Benefit Life Association of 780 dollars and were held in 12000 dollars each for the grand jury in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Litchfield
Charles H. Barber
Norman
Barton
Ely
Municipal Criminal Court
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Comrade Thomas Lavin of G A R Dies After War Wounds
Thomas Lavin veteran of the Ninth and Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers died at his 6 Wharf Street home from wounds and disease from service. Known as Brick Lavin in G A R circles he was severely wounded at Fredericksburg in 1867. Funeral Sunday at 1 p m from his residence with services at St James Church. He leaves a widow and was a member of Post 7 G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lavin
Old Ninth and Thirty-second
Massachusetts Volunteers
Wharf Street
Lavin
Old Fort Hill
Brick Lavin
Fredericksburg
United States Weighers’ Department
Charles Stafford
Major Dutton
St. James Church
Post 7
Anti Jag cure touted for drunkenness in old notice
A sensational ad claims alcoholism is a disease and markets Anti Jag as a secret, taste-free cure. It promises it can be slipped into tea or soup and offers to mail information and the product from Renova Chemical Co in New York for one dollar plus postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gend
Renova Chemical Co
Broadway
New York
Sunday Religious Services and Programs Across City Churches
Sunday services across Tremont Temple Old South Church Tremont Street M E Church Bromfield Street M M E Church and Presbyterian venues feature patriotic sermons religious instruction and youth music with free seating at all evening services. Readers are invited to attend bonafide worship events and related gatherings on Memorial Day weekend.
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Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Patriot Woman's Mission
A. A. Berle
Helen E. Rhodes
Elizabeth Flower Willis
Tremont Temple Orchestra
Old South Church
George A. Gordon
Methodist
Bromfield Street
MM. E
Strangers’ Church
L. B. Bates
Epworth League
Presbyterian
Memorial Day religious notices across Boston churches
A condensed listing of services and speakers across Dorchester and central Boston churches and groups for Memorial Day weekend. Among items are Fourth Presbyterian with sermons on heroism, First and Roxbury Presbyterian churches, Gospel of Spirit Return Society, Boston Spiritual Temple, First Spiritual Temple, Boston Young Men's Christian Association Memorial Day program, B Y M Christian Union, Dr Fulton lecture at Music Hall, Christian Science worship by Josephine Curtis Woodbury, Walter Baker Mansion Gold Cure Sunday services, America Hall memorials, and Christadelphians Arcades Hall lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
South
Boston
Charles J. Cameron
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Scott F. Hershey
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Ecormer Warren
Woodbine Streets
Akcabe Dunlop
Goda
THE
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Appleton Hall
Appleton Street
Paine Memorial
Berkeley Hall
F. A. Wiggin
Lyceum
First Spiritual Temple
Newbury
Exeter Streets
J. E. Bartlett
M. R. Goff
Blanche H. Brainard
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
F. W. Smith
Florence Ives
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Tall
Boylston Street
John G. B. Adams
Massachusetts State House
Claflin University Plantation Melody
William H. Marshall
Webster £. Gray
Daniel W. Jackson
Henry C. Hardy
Edgar Miller
Fulton
Music Hall
Rome
Miss Walker
Josephine Curtis Woodbury
Bostoniana Hall
Newbury Street
Walter Baker
Gold Cure
Washington
Corner Park Street
Dorchester
Institute
B. B. of G. Club
America Hall
Washington Street
Cobb
Elie Cobb
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Hell
Quick Time to Chicago and Cincinnati
The Boston and Albany announces changes to through sleeping cars to Chicago and Cincinnati. The Chicago car departs Boston at 2:00 P M Sunday May 3, transfers to Lake Shore and Michigan Southern via Cleveland and Toledo, arriving in Chicago at 4:00 PM, 30 minutes quicker. The Cincinnati car leaves Boston at 2:00 PM, arrives in Cincinnati about 3:30 PM next day, instead of 3:00 PM.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Michigan Central Railroad
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Cleveland
Toledo
Niagara Falls
New York
Park Square Station
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Shore Line
New London
New Haven
Bay State Limited
Willimantic
Fall River
Hail and Sound
Newport
Puritan
Providence
Fox Point
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Stonington
Rail and Sound
Maine
New Hampshire
Norwich
Bail and Sound
City OF Lowell
City OF Worcester
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania
Maryland Transfer
Colonial Express
Federal Xpress
Old State House
KK Square Station
Mrs. H. L. Bullock to Speak on Sowing and Reaping
National lecturer and WCTU organizer Mrs. H. L. Bullock will address at Warren Street Methodist Church Roxbury on Monday May 31 at 1 0 p m. Her talk titled Sowing and Reaping will discuss temperance and moral reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bullock
Warren Street Methodist Church
Roxbury
Corbett's Columa Opinion on Reform and Local Eats
The author argues for leniency toward a bank money thief named King, suggesting a moral spanking and avoidance of prison. He then praises Durgin Park for affordable, quality meals in Boston, complimenting manager J G Chandler. He endorses S Vorenberg & Co clothing and H W Downs Company millinery for value and up-to-date goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Boston
Durgin, Park & Co
N. Market Street
J. G. Chandler
Job
S. Vorenberg & Co’s
Clothiers
Washington
Hanover
Piano chair sale at H M Leland shop on Boylston
A local advertisement urges readers to buy a piano chair without mistake. It directs customers to H M Leland at 120 Boylston Street to view a large, handsome assortment and make a selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Leland
Boylston Street
Modest Men Avoid Responsibility Says Uncle Eben
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben asserts some men shirk duties, leaving their wives to handle chores like washing, highlighting a gender role joke about domestic labor.
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Eben
Searle Disinfectant Promises Pest Control Power
The advertisement promotes A. L. Searle's improved disinfectant and insect powder to protect carpets clothing and premises from moths ants and fleas. It lists Mr Searle's headquarters at 187 Cambridge Street and claims consistent effective results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Searle
Editor predicts seven year era of stirring events
A Western editor notes the nation stands on the edge of a seven year era likely to be filled with stirring events. He cautions that the fellow is inviting trouble.
Tempting daily menu offered at Cook's dining room
Ladies of refinement invited to Cook's dining room at No. 23 Avon Street for a tempting daily menu during shopping tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook's Dining Room
Avon Street
Sleep Rhythm Keeps Body and Mind in Balance
The text warns that disturbing the regular sleep cycle harms health and urges eight hours of refreshing sleep each night to support the body's clock and overall well being.
Daily cold water bath at home recommended after swim skill
The article argues that learning to swim is essential and suggests adding a daily cold water bath at home as a complementary practice to prevent dangers of ocean swimming. It emphasizes practical self-care steps for swimmers.
Soap praise for White Crest by Curtis Davis & Co
The text extols White Crest soap as superior and impurity free and floating. It notes Curtis Davis & Co as manufacturers of Welcome Soap and claims the product proves its quality in every respect. The public is described as delighted with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Belting CO
Mfrs
Joseph Breck & Sons
Curtis Davis & Co
O. K
Local Tailor G. Gregson Joins Splaine Fitzpatrick Firm
The friends of Mr. George Gregson learn he has joined Splaine Fitzpatrick, merchant tailors located at 110 Court street. The note also salutes the sweet girl graduate and the summer girl, and honors the Blue and the Gray in battle array. Good day from E. A. Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gregson
Splaine & Fitzpatrick
No. 110
Court Street
Narrow Market Quiets Stocks Amid Mixed Advancements
Friday trading was dull with mixed moves as coal and industrials rallied on tariff hopes while London and granger stocks showed strength. Notable notes include Franklin stock rising, Pioneer short-covering, United States Rubber values flirting with 50, and a series of mining and railroad updates including Geyser and Atchison earnings, and a Lake Charles line development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Boston
Butte
Montana
Franklin
Pioneer
United States
Santa Ysabel
Gold Coin Mining Company, Limited
Des Moines
California Milling & Mining Company, Limited
Stock Exchange
Arnold Mining
Geyser Mining Company of
Colorado
C. F. W. Dillaway
Dillaway & Starr
Great Britain
Dillaway
Atchison
Colorado Springs
Mollie Gibson
Reading
Mr. Morgan
Reading Tours
Europe
Bell Telephone
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Hombeck
Lake Charles Junction
Kansas City
Lake Charles
Pinkham
Second passenger car speeds through Boston subway test
Yesterday afternoon the Transit Commission and officials ran the second Grove Hall ten seat open car in the Public Garden incline. The car descended to Park Street and ran along inward and outward rails to Boylston Street before Essex Street return. electricity was turned on for a demonstration with a twelve mile an hour run to the entrance. Manager Sergeant received many congratulations on the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Subway
Public Garden
Grove Hall
Transit Commission
Park Street
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Gloucester Boat at Iceland
The schooner Sarah E. Lee, the sole Gloucester fishing craft to sail for Iceland halibut, left April 21 and reached Dyrefjord after twenty one days of a rough passage marked by icebergs and Arctic masses. The vessel escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Sarah E. Lee
Lee
Dyrefjord
Iceland
Arctic
Five Floors Packed With Mamlock Purchase At My Clothier s
Window displays show a massive sale at My Clothier s as the Mamlock & Son stock, bought by Massachusetts Clothing Company at sixty cents on the dollar, fills five floors of the Hanover and Portland streets building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Clothier’s
Menemsha Arrives from Antwerp Facing American Flag Question
The British steamer Menemsha under Captain William Shadwick docked yesterday, a first visit to the port. Owned by J. Hogan & Sons of New York, she previously sailed out of New York and may soon fly the American flag. Memorial Day will close the local customs house as business likely rises today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menemsha
William Shadwick
Antwerp
J. Hogan & Sons
New York
Shadwick
Calcutta
Miami
Mattewan
Morang
Sarah
Eastport
Portland
Geranium
Constitution Wharf
Eleanor S. Wright
Mary J. Finn
St. John
N. B
Moore & Wright
Abigail Haynes
Bangor
Leighton’s Dock
Robert H. Rathbun
Perth Amboy
Canada
Europe
Victor
New Downer Landing
Lovell’s Grove
Charles A. Wellington
William P. Fowler
Suffolk
Boston
Dorchester
Mt. Bowdoin
C. A. Wellington
John N. McClintock
Greenwood Street
Edward C. R. Walker
Tremont Building
William P. Wlei
Atlantic express crashes into freight near Grand Junction
The east bound Atlantic express on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad collided with a freight near Grand Junction Col this morning. The engineer and fireman were killed and several passengers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Col
Atlantic Express
Here
Shipping News Mini Almanac May 29
Shipping news lists arrivals and clearances at major ports. Vessels include Sylvania Liver pool to Alexander Martin and Menemsha to Shadwick with cargo, Spar tan to EK.B. Sampson sailing to Philadelphia, and multiple tugs and barges proceeding to Boston and Portland. Also notes silting departures and sailings of steamers from Britain and Spain. night moon and tide details provided.
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Sylvania
Potter
Liverpool
Alexander Martin
Menemsha
Shadwick
Antwerp
Spartan
Crewell
Philadelphia
Ek.b. Sampson
Shawmut
Fuller
Newport News
Portsmouth
Atlas
Lancaster
Taylor
Lorberry
Centipede
H. M. Whitney
Hallett
New York
Portland
Deering
City of
Coffin
Shenandoah
Burnside
Brookside
Storm King
Howes
Ringleader
Paoli
Harding
South Amboy
Bala
Wayne
Haverford
Robert H. Rathbun
Hock
Perth Amboy
Bravo
Baltic
Black Bird
Bizarre
Blizzard
Nottingham
Tingle
Port Johnson
N. J
C. B. Sanford
Pierce
Hoboken
Chemung
Tunkhannock
Canisteo
Kate Jones
Evans
Vineyard Haven
Baffle
Buttress
Baronet
Mercury
Baker
Amelia G. Ireland
Bayonne
Commerce
Piscataqua
Perkins
N. H
Berwick
Edwin R. Hunt
Crowell
Charles Noble Simmons
Babbitt
Washington
D. C
Ruth Robinson
Theall
Ctc
Warren B. Potter
Slocomb
Georgetown
S. C
Cox and
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North Market St
Trade Outlook
Trade Review
Halifax
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Litchfield and Barber
Baptist
Congregationalist
M. E
Tremont and
Concord Streets
John D. Pickles
Miscellanes
Corbett
Columa
H.W. Downs Company
E. A. Corbett
Canada Pacific
Ae Chi, Bur & Uiney
OGG & St Sols
Delaware & & Hudson
del, Lack & & West Senor
Erie (New
Ees Eesones
Louis & Nashville
Manhattan Ee
Met Traction Eeetes Ee
Miss & Pacific
Sussane
Ontario & W
Rock Island
St Paul
St Paul & Omaha
Pacific
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacific
Wheel & L
Chicago Gas
Hba
General Electric
Pacific Mail
TC & Iron
Western Union
SPEED
Woodbury
Winter St
Boston Stock Exchange
West Ends
Osceola
Boston Telephone Am Bell Steee Wee
Erie Ee
Mouth
Yarmouth
N. S
Delaware
Charleston
Jacksonville
Catawissa
Excelsior
Mahanoy
Dudley Pray
Scranton
Passaic
Tobyhanna
Musconetcong
Cohocton
Ice King
Antoch
Allanwilde
Martha T. Thomas
Paysandu
N. P
Olivia
Bear River
Daniel Simmons
Port Gilbert
Fred C. Holden
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Gales
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Bonanza Aia
Santa Rita
Breece Iron
Etna Quicksilver
Catalpa
Bos & Cripple Creek
Altham Inter Motor
van Choate
Peter
Obio F
Shipping News
Catalonia
Gaditano
Span
St. Jean
Pro Patria
St. Pierre
Mig
Ethel
Rosario
Speranza
Ital
Savannah
Walter W. Rasin
Hillsboro
Edward Blake
Katie L. Palmer
Shelburne
Brenton
Mereghan
Silver Wave
Onoro
Funnaness
Nat Ayer
Aes
Henry B. Diverty
Laura T. Chester
Rockport
Kalevala
British Crown
Liverdale
Pensacola
Yar
G. Howard Jones
Harvard Medical College
Massachusetts Regiment
Busher
Reliable
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
National Medical Association
Boston Herald
Bulfinch Street
Mass
America
Warren Line
Lollows
Sachem
Kansas
Michigan i
Sagamore Norseman
John Farley & Sons
State St. Willumoad
Fitchburg Docks
Charlestown
Warren & CO
Mile Street
Southampton
St. Louis
St. Paul
Paris
Berlin
Havre
International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
Norfolk
Nor' Newport News
Hurs
iTip
Tenn. & Ga
Air Line
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Line
Kanawha
Southern B. R
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Cumberland Gap
Company
A. M. Graham
iAgt
Battery Wharf
Washington St
McCloskey
A. D. Stprbins
W._P. TURNER
J. ©. Whitney
Traffic
Baltimore, Md
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
P. x
Phila
F.u
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
E. B. Sampson
State Et
Fiske Building
Southern Pacific Company
Morgan Line
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Texas
Arizona
New and
Old Mexico
California
E. E. Currier
N. E
Edwin Hawley
Breadway
Yarmouth Steamship Co
Obors Line
Lewis Wharf
Nova Scotia
J. F. Spinney
Chatham Street
Chattahoochee
Gate City
Pier 3
North River
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Avenue
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
County of
Nellie E. Tierndy
JHE
Dean Company
Boston Post
Orsino G. Sleeper
Ephen Thacher
Medical
Pati
Chichester
Parisian Remedy CO
Tremont St
W. Gahan
Dr. Warren
Warren Remedies CO
DR. Thompson & Herman
Tremont Row
Bay State
P. O
Mrs. Stanley
P. O. Box
DR. Frothingham
Howard St
Railroads
Geo. L. Connor
A. O. Kendall
Pass
Gen
L H. Palmer
Boston Pass
State House
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office
Massachusetts Ute
Alfred D. Foster
G. F
Wig Torn
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