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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1900

Page

6

Inauguration Plans Promise Greatest War Pageant

Washington reports Republican leaders vow a spectacular march for President McKinley’s 1901 inauguration. Plan calls for thousands of troops from the Philippines Porto Rico Cuba Hawaii and other territories with foreign representatives as guests in a grand military procession.

Washington McKinley United States Philippines Porto Rico Cuba Hawaii Guam

Suspect Oscar Johnson Sought in Erickson Murder Case

Detectives chase leads on Oscar Johnson linked to the Erickson killing, tracing his movements from Worcester to Nashua and Manchester while questioning a East Douglas man. Mrs. Erickson remains at the police station, denying involvement, as investigators probe a possible Swedish or Finnish link and scrutinize entries through locked doors at the victim’s home.

Stone New Hampshire Nashua Manchester

Verge of General Boilermakers Strike Across Albany Line

A potential nationwide strike looms as Springfield boiler shop workers walk out and Boston hosts John McNeil. He warned that if demands are not met within 48 hours, boilermakers on the railroad from Albany to Springfield may refuse work. McNeil sought reinstatement of two discharged members and warned of action if higher authorities fail to intervene.

Albany Springfield John McNeil Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders of America Boston Boston Boilermakers’ Union McNeil United States Post E Boss Brotherhood State Board of Arbitration Eorganon

Plant Strikers Firm at Roxbury Factory Ambitioned Stand

Edgesetters at T G Plant shoe factory Roxbury held a large meeting at Social Hall Jamaica Plain to demand better pay and end arbitrary shop rules. About 500 men out, with predictions of wider idle time if demands are not met. State Federation of Labor leaders urged unity and pledged aid.

T. G. Plant Roxbury Lamartine Street Jamaica Plain Agp Dennis Driscoll State Federation of Labor State Federation Fred Kneeland Frank McCarthy Central Labor Union Boston

Union Elected Delegates to Central Labor Union

A local union announced the election of delegates to the Central Labor Union. Delegates will represent the local group at upcoming council meetings and labor events, signaling organized participation in regional labor affairs.

Central Labor Union

Putnam Proposition Discussed by Boston Labor Council

Delegates of the Boston Building Trades Council debated J Pickering Putnam regarding the Co operative Building Association. A mass meeting will be held at Faneuil Hall on December 4 to present the matter to labor organizations. A committee was appointed to consider joint action with the State Liquor League. New delegates joined from the Plasterers Tile Layers and Carpenters unions.

Boston Building Trades Council J. Pickering Putnam Co-operative Building Association Faneuil Hall State Liquor League Plasterers’ Union Tile Layers’ Union Carpenters’ Unions

Runaway Horse Fatal Injury in Gardner

Michael F. Murray, 66, Wakefield Chair Co. employee, was struck by a runaway horse on Main Street Gardner near Templeton Street Railway. Fractures to shoulder and skull. Five physicians met and said his chance of recovery is very slim. Louis Porter owned the horse. Murray was with three companions when injured.

Senator Davis Worsens as Family Seeks Truth

In St Paul on November 11, friends fear for Senator Davis's recovery as doctors note rising temperature and blood poisoning. Dr. Stone says the heart is weak. Supreme Court members visited the Davis home, while Senator Hansbrough said the ailing lawmaker has two bad habits: smoking and reading.

ST. Paul Senator Davis Stone Supreme Court Davis Hansbrough North Dakota

Gaelic School Session Announces Felis Event at Union Park

At a Gaelic School meeting led by superintendent P J O Daly the semi annual Felis is set for Thursday evening November 22 at Union Park and Academy halls 1371 Washington street New enrolments include 14 year old James OBrien of Roxbury A Brookline based effort by Miss Sullivan seeks to establish an Irish language school there.

Washington Street P. J. O’daly Union Park Academy Halls James O’brien Roxbury Sullivan Brookline

Services at the Cathedral Highlight Holy Cross Mass

Solemn high mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday morning at 10 30 with Rev Father Doody as celebrant and two theological students from St John s Seminary Brighton. The Rev Dr Dolan preached. Solemn high vespers followed yesterday afternoon with cathedral clergymen officiating. The O P Fathers who have run a mission at the church began a mission yesterday at St Cecilia s Back Bay under Pastor Rev Father McNulty.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Yesterdy Father Doody St. John’s Seminary Brighton Dolan O. P St. Cecilia’s Church Back Bay Father McNulty

Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Claims Lung Mystery

The ad explains that Scott’s emulsion nourishes the body to refresh life and increase size and strength while noting the lungs’ specific effect is not understood. It invites readers to try a sample, listing Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Mystery at the Car Inspector’s Office After Breakin Inquiry

Early Saturday morning at 3 30 Harvey Depue, a car inspector, was in his office when a man entered and asked for water. Depue says he briefly left to tend to freight and returned to find the man leaving, hands rubbed as if washed, prompting questions about a possible break in or attempted theft.

Harvey Depue Depue

Foreigner Described in City Murder Case Near Nashua Yard

The report names witnesses Drefenberg and Moulton and identifies a short stout foreigner, possibly Finnish or Swedish, involved in a murder linked to Conductor Van tine’s freight toward Nashua. Palmer notes a running man near Harrington avenue after the Boston trip, while sketches place the suspect between Catherine street Erickson home and Fitchburg yards.

J. G. Drefenberg Paine Street Vantine Nashua Moulton Round House James Grevy Johnson D. E. Palmer Harrington Avenue Boston Erickson Catherine Street Fitchburg Yards

Man Suspect in Erickson Case S

A man described as short and stout was reported seen at multiple homes on Friday asking about the Erickson family. Investigators plan to identify him through witnesses from Catherine street Hooper street Grafton square and railroad yards. If he lacks an alibi the case could become a major statewide mystery hinging on Mrs Erickson’s account.

Malmberg Catherine Street Ericksons Anders Svenson Hooper Street Jacques Grafton Square Oscar Johnson Johnson

Russia restless over allies strict China policy

The Bourse Gazette notes growing Russian unrest in St. Petersburg over Allied actions toward China. Officials protest the executions of Pao Ting Fu officials and fear foreign hatred sown by Germany and Britain.

Petersburg Russia Bourse Gazette St. Petersburg Pao Ting Fu

Insane Patient Overcrowding Prompts State Action

The piece reports on senile elderly patients crowding Massachusetts insane hospitals. Dr Stedman notes many old patients are not violent but need care, while families push care onto the State. Interviews with Dr Noyes discuss statistics and potential legislative action to address overcrowding and care duties.

East Stedman Henry JL. Stedman Post Medfield Asylum State Board of Lunacy Massachusetts Taunton

Norton Endorsed for Re election by Trilby Club

Alderman Joseph J Norton received an endorsement for re election at Trilby Club meeting held on West Ninth Street yesterday. A rally followed at Franklin Outing Club on B and B Street with addresses by Senator J B Baldwin Councilman J F O Hare C H Slattery and Alderman J J Norton.

Trilby Club West Ninth Street Joseph J. Norton Board of Aldermen Franklin Outing Club B&b Street Alderman Norton J. B. Baldwin J. F. O’hare C. H. Slattery J. J. Norton

Gathering Apples Near Henniker for Post Apple Train

A car will begin loading at West Henniker, about two miles beyond Henniker, as the Post apple train departs for Boston with river and hill side orchards supplying fruit. The passage notes limited harvest prospects and the expected shipment route from these apple districts.

Boston West Henniker Henniker

Post Apple Train To Deliver Free Apples In Boston

The Post Apple Train will bring 1500 to 2000 bushels to Boston this week with express firms offering free delivery in the city. A bushel per recipient is planned, with no names publicized. Charitable groups are urged to send names and addresses of needy families to Editor Post Apple Train by November 1898.

Boston Post Boston Post

Derelict three masted schooner sighted offshore

Captain Anderson of the steamer Admiral Farragut reported from 16 miles east of Sankaty Head Light at 8 15 a m on November 11 seeing the derelict three masted schooner Myra B Weaver. Main and mizzenmasts broken, deckload of lumber gone and rudder carried away. A tug with two masts and a smaller tug stood nearby as Farragut proceeded to Long Wharf with a line of passengers and crew listed.

Portland Pentagoet Endymion Lawley South Boston New York South Africa Admiral Farragut Tong Wharf St Antonio Myra B. Weaver Mercury Vineyard Haven Lillian Woodruff Axim Coa. L. E. B Dorchester Saunders Leonora Europe Commonwealth Quinn Gazelle Lynn Harbor Betts Bros East Boston Marquand’s Dewey Ellen A. Read Far East McQuarrie Caldera Ocean View Ocean Gem America Navy Yard Olympia United States Delaware Bay Philadelphia Capain Anderson Long Wharf Jamaica Sankaty Head Carrie Farragut C. E. Russell Charles A. Strong BE. C. Hathaway E. W. Hathaway H. Crosby John Brightly Charles Olsen A. Baker C. L. Brown E. Bigelow

Prison housing topic frames Newbury Street sermon

The Rev. Edward Cummings preached at South Congregational Church Newbury Street corner Exeter Street. A citizenship class at 12 10 in the church parlor conducted by Warren F Spaulding secretary of the Massachusetts Prison Association discussed The Housing of the Prison Population of Massachusetts.

Edward Cummings South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street Warren F. Spaulding Massachusetts Prison Association Massachusetts

Water Front Mourns Monticello Loss and Fleet Delays

Half mast flags mark the Monticello disaster as crews and travelers recall fallen steamer City of Monticello crew members including Steward C Hopkins and Purser Olive. Weather delays slow J W Bradley loads while the port expects a smaller outbound fleet to Liverpool London Rotterdam and the dredge Thomas to New York prepares with forty seven crew.

Yarmouth N. S Boston Lewis Pier Prince Arthur Prince George Long Wharf City of Monticello Steward C. Hopkins Quartermaster Cook Purser Olive Prince Edward Atlantic J. W. Bradley Beverly Bradley Commonwealth Ivernia Inifredian Michigan Liverpool Anglian London Canadia Rotterdam Thomas New York Europe

Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Listing Entry

A fragmented stock table shows holdings for multiple companies including Commonwealth Zinc Boston Little Circle Zinc International Zinc Val Verde Copper Massachusetts Real Estate Notaway Gold & Copper Eclipse Fortuna-Republica Mashell Copper Columbian Consolidated Gilpin & Boston Mining Busell Trimmer Van Choate Electric with varied quantities such as 1000, 890, 600, 200, 20, and 5000 units, reflecting a miscellany of equities.

Commonwealth Zinc Boston Little Circle Zinc Congdon Zinc International Zinc Val Verde Copper Massachusetts Real Estate Notaway Gold & Copper Eclipse Qofl Fortuna-Republica Columbian Consolidated Cscss Gilpin & Boston Mining E.cceesseerees van Choate Electric

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Fitchburg Harvey J. Depue Henry Moulton East Douglas Worcester Mr. Erickson Pete Johnson Prickson Putnam M. F. Murray Gardner Davis NO POUCE Ae Erickson Ae Rae Muker Man Glad Lepage Tn Boil Fr Tein Norton The Taunton Insane Hospital William C. Lovering Milton Reed Gerard C. Tobey Ruth S. Murray Susan E. Learoyd Oliver Amnes Henry R. Stedman Boston Insane Asylum William Noyes Boston Insane Hospital Supreme Judicial Superior Courts Ana E'Ree John Maralis Northampton Mass MO. Wallace Nesulting Sotel Pelham Tremont and Boylster Russia Cement CO la Page Besex le Ps Milage Las Basia le Ao Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Wilson W. Fay & CO State Street Maine Fall River New Brunswick N. J Phildelphia McLean & CO Consolidated Soark Broadway Congress St
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