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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1900

Page

10

Winter Overcoats and Trousers Price List

Winter overcoats priced at 3.00 dollars and worsted trousers at 6.00 dollars. The listing presents basic value points without additional items or context.

Strike Averted After Amicable Railroad Agreement

A threatened strike by boiler makers on the Boston and Albany railroad was averted through an amicable agreement between Boston Local No. 9 and President Bliss. Springfield shop workers will return to duty today, and the dispute will be submitted to arbitration with the State board. The issue began when a foreman fired two union men for union affiliation. General rejoicing followed at Allston shops, and Local No. 9 pledged to sustain Springfield union actions. International Union President McNeill approved outcomes and planned to attend a meeting in Albany after notifying the Boston and Albany union.

Boston & Albany Boston Local No. 9 Bliss Road Springfield State Board Allston Boston Albany Union

Porto Rico Not Foreign, New York Court Rules

Judge Brown of the U S District Court in New York states Porto Rico, since Spain ceded it to the United States, is not a foreign port but under U S sovereignty. The ruling affects a pilotage dues suit by Ridley Haas and Torgeson against the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co for services on the steamship Ponce and schooner O F Whittier.

New York Porto Rico United States Brown United Staes District Court Southern District Spain Joseph Ridley Christian Haas Thomas Torgeson New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company Ponce O. F. Whittier

Local milliner accuses man of larceny for stock funds

K McDonald of 22 Cheshire street was held for the Superior Court in $2000 bonds by Judge Adams yesterday, on the complaint of Miss May Fonda, milliner, that she entrusted to him $1000 to buy stock for her and that he never delivered the stock certificate or the money. The charge was larceny.

K. McDonald Cheshire Street Superior Court Adams

Millick Arrested in Chicago After $200 Dinner

W F Millick a Helena Mont stockman was seized at Chicago Auditorium Annex after ordering a $200 dinner and planning a $100 supper. He grew violent when asked to pay in advance, claiming Union League Boston Somerset and Hanover clubs membership and threatening to sue those who held him there. His plans included forming a cattle syndicate across the Americas.

Chicago, Ill W. F. Millick Helena Mont Auditorium Annex Union League Club of Chicago Somerset Club Boston Hanover Club London Peter W. Millick Hoffman House New York North South

Mayor Flood Arrested in Elmira Forgery Case

Elmira Nov. 13 Dr Frank H Flood mayor of Elmira was arrested this afternoon on a forgery charge by warrant issued by Recorder Michael Danaher upon a complaint sworn by Alderman Francis McCann The day’s action followed rumors since the arrest of Miss Catherine Loonie detailing alleged forgery connections

Elmira Frank H. Flood Michael Danaher Francis McCann Catherine Loonie Margaret G. Kennedy Binghamton Loonie Auburn Alderman McCann Mayor Flood Sawyer Hassett Danaher N. Y

Ambassador Choate Speaks in Edinburgh Lecture on Lincoln

United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate delivered Edinburgh’s Philosophical Institution inaugural lecture on Abraham Lincoln. Lord Rosebery praised Choate and recounted Civil War memories, while Lee-lynching and forgery cases involving Miss Loonie dominated local headlines.

Edinburgh Joseph H. Choate United States Great Britain Philosophical Institution of Edinburgh Abraham Lincoln Lord Rosebery Choate

Fruits For 28 000 People At Farmers Offering

The Farmers Offering program serves 28 278 people as applicants at sub stations arrive with pans baskets and carts. D L Griggs states the goal is to make the Thanksgiving week joyful by distributing vegetables and apples with shipments needed before the 24th to finish serving the needy.

D. L. Griggs

Rector St. Michael’s Church Targeted by Explosive Parcel

NEW YORK November 13 Reverend Dr John F Peters rector of St Michael s P E Church received an express parcel that proved to be a machine with an explosive. Police arrested Henry H Mallory former janitor at the church after Peters blamed him for his discharge. Mallory denied the charge but was remanded until tomorrow.

New York John F. Peters St. Michael's P. E. Church Express Henry H. Mallory Dr. Peters Mallory

Poultney Bigelow Returns Home From London Voyage

Poultney Bigelow the author was a passenger on the steamer Minnehaha which arrived today from London detailing his return voyage and arrival in New York.

New York Poultney Bigelow London

Duplicity Charged Between City Hall and State House

Boston school committee report cites duplicity between City Hall and State House over school funding and new buildings. City Council vetoes loan bills after governor and mayor objections, leaving Boston schools with no funds for construction. Meeting accepts report and moves to send to City Council.

State House Committee On Lowell George Putnam City Hall Boston Kenney Anderson Gallivan Eskring Fifield McDonald United States Commission

Burglary Attack On Mrs Potter At Lake Shore Drive

Chicago police investigate a burglary at 130 Lake Shore Drive where a masked man struck Mrs. Orrin Potter with a slingshot and chloroform saturating a sponge. The heavily injured banker’s wife, once revived, described a well dressed negro about 30 with an accomplice waiting outside. She rest began to recover by afternoon.

Chicago Ill Orrin W. Potter Lake Shore Drive

Was Miss Whitney Drugged in Auburn Tale

Abbie Whitney of Auburn, about 18, is said to suffer delirious talk of poisoned ice cream and named two Auburn youths and another Lewiston man as parties. Police have learned nothing beyond her statements as she remains under scrutiny in Lewiston on November 13.

Lewiston Abbie Whitney Auburn Aupare Lewston George W. Whitney Miller Street

New York State Federation of Women's Clubs Holds Sixth Convention

The sixth annual convention of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs met in Albany with an address of welcome by Mrs. Washington A. Roebling and the president Mrs. William Tod Helmuth delivering the response and annual report. The federation now numbers 204 clubs as Mrs. Alden read a paper on Building a National Organization and praised Susan B Anthony Frances E Willard and Mrs. Margaret Bottome for their good works.

Albany N. Y New York State Federation of Women’s Clubs Washington A. Roebling William Tod Helmuth Alden Susan B. Anthony Frances E. Willard Mararet Bottome

Pretty Shop Girls of Boston Hostesses Tonight

Pretty shop girls of Boston are set to host tonight as a formal event unfolds at William Butler Co. Notable participants include Frank W. Garvan, Miss Mary Giloy, and Miss J Katherine Harrington. Gahoee Wieden serves as financial secretary. Elizabeth Shepard chairs arrangements. The gathering marks a premier social highlight for the troupe from the department store.

Boston William Butler & Co Mary Giloy J Katherine A. Harringt Lecanulrer Rell Goss Gahoee- Wieden Elizabeth G. Shepard Odd Fellows’ Hall William 8. Butler Annie Curtis

Figures Jugged in Alvord Embezzlement Case

A New York hearing on Cornelius L. Alvord Jr. charged with stealing $690,000 from First National Bank was continued. Testimony showed altered totals on Oct 15 and conflicting handwriting by Morton Moore. The case resumes Friday at 2 PM before U S Commissioner Shields.

New York Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr First National Bank United States Shields William Reed Alvord Central Office Edward Armstrong Boston Morton V. Moore Moore Baldwin

Divorce Mill Indictments Reported in New York

New York November 13 grand jury report shows no indictments against individuals in divorce fraud cases. Foreman and Recorder Goff briefed reporters stating the jury yesterday ordered an indictment drawn against one woman involved in the case.

New York Goff

Georgia bill to disenfranchise Negroes introduced

In Atlanta on November 18 the Georgia Legislature's lower house saw a bill offered by Representative Hardwick of Washington county to disenfranchise Black voters. A similar measure failed in the previous session.

Georgia Atlanta Hardwick Washington County

Merriam at White House Discusses Reapportionment

Census Director Merriam met the President at the White House to discuss population figures. With a 200,000 ratio and an anticipated rise in total population, the apportionment could add about 15 seats to the next House of Representatives.

Washington Merriam White House United States

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Eoans Cassimere OLD South Clothing CO Washington St Old South Church Boyle Bros South End Green Sosa Waaehington St Millick America Rollins Morse E. Rollins Morsé Mr. Millick West Benjamin E. Brewster Exchange Street Montana Ilingoln Miss Loonie Ambassador Choate Edinburgh Association Lincoln Cheater Eton Atlantic Grant Sherman Jefferson Davis Board Miss Whitney Women’s Club Frank W. Garvan Manhattan Marie EB. Gilroy W. E. Butler Company Mutual Benefit Butler Miss KA Eee Harrington Ner Fat Oe Goldson Atin Pa Elizab Chaiirman Butler Ball Washington and Brattle Streets Alvord’s Porter Paris Henry Vignaud Naval Court of Inquiry Newport Dahlgren A. M. Craven Ford H. Brown Craven William G. Miller Long Washburn Washington Street
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