Central Labor Union Plans Activities Ahead of AFL Convention
The Central Labor Union met at Pythian Hall to arrange banners for city decoration and coordinate an eight hour campaign. A mass meeting is set for Nov 12 in Fanelli Hall with notable speakers Patrick Collins and Amos Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Pythian Hall
Washington Street
American Federation of Labor
George Clarke
Hart
Federation of Labor
Patrick A. Collins
Amos Cummings
Fanelli Hall
Bassett
Falmouth Street
A. A. Pillar
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
M. J. Carroll
John Monahan
James F. Sheehan
Patrick Foley
Knights of Labor
Wells Memorial Hall
Boston
Building Laborers’ Union No. 6
Eliot Street
District 30
Knights of Labor Advocate
Obituary: Fire losses and Captain Forbes death in Boston notes
Philadelphia fire at Janney & Andrews wholesale grocers caused 250000 in damage with five firefighters hospitalized and one victim James McCuen dying. The report also covers multiple fires in BrwGefort and St. Johnsbury plus Captain Robert B Forbes of Milton whose life spanned 1804 to 189? detailing naval exploits, philanthropy, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philapelruia
Janney & Andrews
Market Street
James McCuen
Janney, & Andrews
E. S. Janney
Y B. Thomas
David Scull & Co
Church Street
BrwGefort
Conn
John Street
J. A. Penfield
A. Dorman
Well & French
Wells & French
C. A. Dorman
William MecNauiie
Dorman
St. Johnspury
Charles Well
Victory
Montreal
Montreal Herald
Herald Company
R. B. Forbes
Robert B. Forbes
Milton
Beacon Street
Jamaica Plain
Boston
America
Captain Forbes
Aberdeenshire
Thomas T. Forbes
China
John M. Forbes
Rose Green Smith
Robert B
John Murray
Edith
Charles Elliott Perkins
Taverner
Bay
Foster’s Wharf
Winnisimmet
Chelsea Ferry
New South Boston Bridge
Forbes
Charles Street
Canton Packet
J. H. Perkins
California
Buenos Ayres
Temple Place
William Sturgis
Sturgis
Nor’wester
Jamestown
Europa
Liverpool
Jeffries Wyman
Massachusetts Humane Society
Sailors
Secretary of the Navy
Pau
England
Scotland
San Francisco
Nebraska
Naushon
Far East
India
Commodore Forbes
Betty Leicester A Story for Girls Review
A critique of Sarah Orne Jewett’s Betty Leicester a Story for Girls set in New England. The piece highlights Betty a fifteen year old with New England roots living in Tideshead with two grandaunts and four gentle helpers, focusing on character portraits Serena Jonathan Seth Pond and the upcountry trip. The reviewer argues the tale offers moral themes about inherited life and adult responsibility and praises Jewett’s gentlewomanly prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jewett
Betty Leicester
Europe
New England
Tideshead
Betty
Miss Leicester
Mary Leicester
Seth Pond
Jonathan
Serena
Letty
York-and-Lancaster
Miss Marjoribanks
Papa
Betty Leicester’ Miss Jewett
Tempy
Seth
Victori
Sarah Orne Jewett
Boston
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Tariff clash over wool and woollen goods debate
The National Association urges a protective tariff linking raw wool, cloth, and finished woollen goods to shelter both wool growers and manufacturers. It warns against free wool and calls for uniform duties on woollen products to prevent erosion of domestic industry.
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Mately
United States
National Association
Congress
Senate
Sherman
Ohio
Rhode Island
New England
Wyoming
Idaho
Sisterhood of
House
Free Trade Press
Con
Frederick L. Ames
O. Ames & Sons Company
Fear Free Wool Effort Aims West Speaker from the West
Edward A. Greene of Greene & Co wool merchants urges wool men nationwide to back a Western Speaker of the House by circulating letters asking members to vote against the New England candidate. He cites organized New England free wool lobbying as the context for the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward A. Greene
Edward A. Greene & Co
Wool Commission
Philadelphia
Boston
New England
House of Representatives
Greene
Washington
Tariff Talk on Wool Appeals to Reed Supporters
Correspondents warn of a dark horse compromise from New England states if Reed is elected, fearing free wool would shift the tariff balance. A carpet manufacturer urges higher raw wool duties to protect mills, arguing free wool would wreck domestic production and expose dealers as middlemen.
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the Times
Reed
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Cannon
Cular
Greene
Free Wool Advocates Dominate Tariff Reform Move
The Dry Goods Economist reports seventy-eight firms replying on wool import policy. Fifty-nine favor free wool admission, nineteen back ad valorem duties. Massachusetts and New York area companies listed among supporters. Critics foresee potential reform if the trend continues.
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Dry Goods Economist
New York
The
Economist
Massachusetts
Capron Woollen Company
Uxbridge
Connor Bros
Holyoke
Conway Mills
Conway
Dawson Manufacturing Company
Holden
Germania Mills
Holoke
Glendale Woollen Mills
Glendale
Jolliston Mills
Holliston
Merrimac Hat Comany
Amesbury
New England Bunting Company
Lowell
Nichols, Dupee & Co
Boston
North Andover Mills
Andover
Sutton Mills
North Andover
H. C. Thatcher & Co
Wool
Canastota Knitting Mills
Canastota
N. Y
Central Falls Woollen Mills
Lincoln
R. L
Church
Commission Merchant
George Cranshaw’s Sons
Carpet
Newburg
Edward F. Dyer
B. M. Ewing
George Follett & Co
Fox&Co. Woollen Mills
Stafford Springs
Conn
Francis & Muller
Commission
Geneva Worsted Mills
Providence
James Harrison
Saxony Woollen Mills
E. Heymann & Co
Commission Merchants
H. Hitchcock, Son, & Co
Detroit
Mich
Howard Brothers & Co
Daniel L. Jones & Co
Philadelphia
Kanata Knitting Mills
Middleville
Kent Woollen Company
Centreville
R. 1
Lawrence, Webster & Co
Malone
Lee, Tweedy & Co
B. Lucas & Co
Norwich
Joseph Noones & Sons
Peterboro
N. H
Velrichs & Co
H. Oldroyd
Rochester Knitting Mills
Rochester
J. W. Rossman & Son
Stockport
Schefer, Schramm & Vogel
Schwarr & Wdelws
Schoff, Fairchild & Co
F. H. Southwick
Steere Worsted Mills
T. F. Valvey
A. D. Juilliard Co
Thomas Lee & Co
Mauger & Avery
Miller & ‘Tattersfield
Philadelp Monitor Carpet Mills
F. Othman
Charles F. Pierce
Wall & Ireland
Warrensburg Mills
Warrensburg
Wright Manufacturing Company
Lawrence
Mass
Kia
Gardener Defends Rhododendron Protection Against Harsh New England Winters
A Boston reader argues for enclosing rhododendron beds with spruce to shield plants from severe winter winds. He rejects critics including Taverner and Doogue and asserts public gardens, private grounds, and the Public Garden all benefit from protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
New England
Bue Day
Boston
Municipal Politics and the Boston Mayoral Race
The three cornered mayoral fight tightens as Paine gains attention and Hart supporters explore indorsements. British-American voters threaten to split, while Paine rally plans and temperance support boost his chances. Morse’s nomination and late money influence prompt editorial comments on the Democratic contest.
Paine Movement Holds Key Meeting on Campaign Tactics
The Citizens' committee of the Robert Treat Paine movement met at 724 Washington Street to plan methods for running Paine's campaign. E M Chamberlin presided. E V R Reed was secretary. They discussed caucuses to nominate Aldermen and filling the ticket, and authorized assisting secretaries to verify nominating signatures. The secretary noted many Governor signatures were rejected on technicalities. about 250 signatures have been gathered now. The group added new members to the valying committee and adjourned to meet again tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Treat Paine
Mr. Paine
Hart
Paine
Galvin
Cutter
C. A. Richards
Meehan
Bumstead Hall
Democratic City Committee
Morse
Gazette of
Leopold Morse
Boston
Moody Merrill
City Hall
Citizens’ Committee
Washington Street
E. M. Chamberlin
E. V. R. Reed
Mr. Marks
J. B. Crowley
P. D. Sullivan
G. B. Hutchinson
L. T. Cushing
George F. Rueby
John Cooper
Robert Patterson
Patrick Collins
James T. Tankard
Henry W. Brown
Mathew Ryan
William Dunlea
David Taylor
P. O'Neil Larkin
Independent Democrats to Indorse Mayor at Secret Session
The executive committee of the Independent Democrats met in secret to finalize plans for tonight's convention. They resolved to endorse the Republican nomination and avoid fielding a full ticket while promising to back regular nominees like Mr Keiley of South Boston for the Board of Aldermen if he runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehan
Fort
Mr. Keiley
South Boston
Board of
Alusrmen
Businessmen Candidates Nominated for Ward 1 Council
A Cambridge Ward 1 meeting of about fifty business men at Roberts Hall nominated Henry E. Warner George W. Sawin Marshall N Stearns and Andrew J Jones for the Common Council Warner a Suffolk bar member Sawin a Harvard College math instructor Stearns a mason and builder Jones a carriage manufacturer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Roberts Hall
Common Council
Henry E. Warner
George W. Lawin
Marshall N. Stearns
Andrew J. Jones
Warner
Suffolk Bar
Sawin
Harvard College
Mr. Stearns
Mr. Jones
No-license meetings held in Cambridge churches
Three union no license meetings were held in Cambridge yesterday. At East Cambridge Second Universalist Church speakers included Rev. D. N. Beach Rev. I. P. Coddington Rev. W. A. Crankshaw Rev. S. E. Breen and E. A. Whitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Second Universalist
East Cambridge
D. N. Beach
I. P. Coddington
W. A. Crankshaw
S. E. Breen
E. A. Whitman
Harvard Street
M. E
A. P. Peabody
Charles Eliot Norton
H. O. Houghton
Richard H. Dana
J. J. Myers
North Avenue Baptist Church
H. H. Gilmore
Municipalities Nomination Papers and Elections Report
Salt elm and Northampton report mayoral nominees R S Rantoul James Averill Collins and Irwin. Registration closes in Worcester area as 3780 voters new record. Brockton notes 300 new names and filings for William Douglas and Edgar Dean. Republican and Citizens nominations appear in several towns including Taunton and Favu River as councils fill seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaLtem
Rantoul
James W. Averill
George A. Collins
Raymond
Howard Hall
Rom
Northampton
R. W. Irwin
A. Lyman Williston
Irwin
Common Council
Groucester
Favu River
Robert Adams
Percy
Grant
George Dustinton
Taunton
Navy
Francis 5
Babbitt
Citizens’ Convention
City Hall
Brockton
William L. Douglas
Edgar E. Dean
The Part Hymns Have Played in Christian Worship
The Rev James De Normandie at First Church Eliot Square spoke on hymns shaping civilization. He cited Luther Beecher Herbert Cowper Whittier and noted religious song as a major influence after scripture. He announced next Sundays talk on Hebrew sacred music.
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Eliot Square
James de Normandie
Matthews
de Normandie
Luther
Henry Ward Beecher
George Herbert
Cowper
Whittier
England
Electric lineman killed on College street in Providence
Timothy Mc Carty an electric light lineman was instantly killed while wiring for the new cable tramway company. He touched a cross piece and a live wire from a sixty lamp dynamo, held the two wires, and was fatally shocked. He had only been in the city two weeks and came from New Haven Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Timothy McCarty
College Street
New
New Haven
Conn
Great Improvements Show Progress in Travel and Medicine
The piece contrasts past and present mobility and communication with modern speed. It quotes experts praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a safe, valuable medicine used by physicians and a clergyman, noting endorsements from Prof. Flint Prof. Mott Dr. Hutchinson and Rev. Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Flint
Bellevue College
Henry Mott
Duffy
R. W. Hutchinson
New York
Rev
B. Mills
Princeton
Iowa
Is Man More Than Animal in Second Sermon
The Rev. Minot J. Savage at Unity Church delivered the second sermon in his Life series titled Is Man More Than Animal. He argued humans are animals in body and intellect but differ in morality self knowledge religion and the power of ideals plus the sin concept and the promise of future improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Unity
M. J. Savage
Earth
God
Savage
Between Times a Review of Walter Learned’s Verses
The piece praises Walter Learned’s Between Times, noting its collected verses from Century and other venues. It highlights To a Firefly and TIME'S REVENCE as standout pieces, lauds the author’s delicate, firm style, and commends the publisher’s tasteful binding. It lists publication details: One volume, small tome, parchment covers, $1, New York.
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Praed
Locker
Dobson
Century
Life
Société
McVickac
Walter Learned
Stokes Bros
Learned
George Parsons Lathrop
New York
Frederick A. Stokes & Bro
Boulangism in France traced by Danion lecture
M Stanislas Danion outlined Boulangism as a weed in rich soil born from long prep for revolt. He linked modern skepticism to religious schooling and literary pessimism and recounted Boulanger's rise from army to politics, noting Bravery without lasting virtue and Fortune as the Boulangists’ goddess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stanislas Danion
France
M. Rennn
M. Taine
Prudhomme
Schopenhauer
Voltaire
Boulanger
Duc d’Aumale
Rochefort
Danion
la Fortune
Viera and Other Works Promised by Crowell and Co
Prominent notices announce Count Roman iL Zubof’s Viera a psychological study set in England and appealing to readers of philosophical and social questions. Lucy Larcom contributes A New England Girlhood Outlined from Memory for the Riverside Library for Young People, based on her life. A second edition of Betty Leicester for girls by Miss Jewett has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. Y. Crowell & Co
Count Roman Il Zubof
Viera
England
T Heay
Lucy Larcom
Riverside Library
New England
Gambling raid at Alden Street nets four arrests
Sergeant Butters and Officer Gray of Station 3 raided a gambling place at No. 5 Alden street yesterday at 2:30 AM. They arrested four men for being present and seized carpets sidboardsables chairs stoves and gambling implements valued at 900 dollars.
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Butters
Gray
Station 3
No. 5
Alden Street
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MR. Galvin
Joint Labor Conference
NEW Books
Gardener
Minot J. Savage
Vers de Société
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