Busy time at Hoosac Tunnel docks as five great vessels load
A bustling Boston scene at the Hoosac Tunnel docks with five ocean steamers discharging and loading cargo. Ships from Liverpool London Bristol and more include Sachem Leyland line and Dominion line. Cargo such as 1000 casks of grapes 2000 casks of soda ash and clay and tinplate fill the docks as 200 dock workers and 150 steamship staff operate.
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Hoosac Tunnel
Hera
Sachem
Leyland Line
New England
Dominion Line
Kansas
Weehita Line
Liverpool
Virginian
Furness Line
London
Lycia
Elder-Dempster Line
Bristol
Miller Fugitive Suspect Duo in Franklin Syndicate Bust
The Franklin Syndicate led by Miller faced a grand jury indictment for an unconsummated conspiracy with Cecil Leslie and others. Police seized Miller’s Floyd Street offices after a depositor’s denied withdrawal and a missing cash haul prompted a major investigation.
War on Miller exposes swindling empire and fraud trial
William F. Miller, known as the Franklin Syndicate head, is indicted in Kings County Court with Cecil Leslie for conspiracy to defraud. The Post’s reporting ties him to a Brooklyn Charleston Charlestown scheme that promised 10 percent weekly returns.
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William F. Miller
Post
Franklin Syndicate
Floyd Street
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Cecil Leslie
Kings County Court
New York
Boston
Charlestown
United States
L. Powers
Ev. R. Jornegan
Pilgrim Park
Howes
Gwen Cage
Franklin Ionee
Mk Sen
Miller
Syndlcate
Blake
Distressing stomach disease claimed cured by master’s power
An advertisement promises relief for stomach ailments through a so called master’s healing. It asserts fast cure with Nervine and tonic remedies by GOODWIN Co. and urges readers to seek treatment despite unclear details.
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Ee Goodwin Co
Miller Syndicate Attempts to Enter Office Highlighted by Post Expose
The Post reports a faction led by Ken Miller pushing into the office space with a plan to form a syndical network. Miller demanded a week's notice and paid some belligerents while others left, vowing to return for fair money the following week.
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Miller
Ken Miller
Confessed on the scaffold in Manor murder case
James David son was hanged in Austin Texas for killing merchant George Engburg and his wife at Manor last June. He confessed on the scaffold.
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Austin
Tex
James Davidson
George W. Engburg
Manor
Davidson
Wage Conference Sets 5 Percent Advance and Sliding Scale
Representatives of the textile council and a Mill Manufacturers Association special committee agreed today to a 5 percent wage increase effective December 11 1899. They will pursue a sliding scale to be settled within 60 days of July 1 1900, aiming to end wage disputes and ensure steady employment and six month contracts. The accord binds leaders to urge their groups to approve the proposals.
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Textile Council
Mill Manufacturers’ Association
United States
SR Snr
Fall River Mills Report 6 Percent Dividend for Year
Nov 2 Fall River reports a profitable year with the yearly dividend net at 6 percent on average. Some mills paid 14 to 16 percent. the industry overall enjoyed gains. The dividend will be issued Monday afternoon.
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Fall River
Mill Men Offer Accepted by Textile Council
In Fall River on November 24 a Textile Council meeting approved a report from a five member committee after consultation with manufacturers. The council recommended to the respective labor unions that they accept the manufacturers' offer with one dissenting vote.
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Fall River
Textile Council
Committee of Five
Apespten
New Thread Mill to Boost Fall River Industry
A new thread mill with 100000 spindle capacity and about 2000000 dollars in cost will be built in Fall River by the thread trust. The project will employ nearly a thousand workers and, with Kerr thread properties, create the largest thread plant in the world.
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Fall River
The
Thread Trust
Kerr
Book er Washington Reception Planned by Local Negro Citizens
A large gathering at the American House formed a committee to host a reception for Dr. Booker T. Washington. Clifford H. Plummer was named chairman and Edgar P. Benjamin secretary. The group set a reception for Friday evening December 1 at 7:30 at the A. M. E. Church on Charles Street.
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American House
Aincupe Gieus
Booker T. Washington
Clifford H. Plummer
Edgar P. Benjamin
Dr. A Peet
Charles Street
Mt. i
Ston
Thieves Loot James M Simson Office in Broad Daylight
Two men entered the Simson importer's office at 23 order pareet during a midday theft. While the bookkeeper was away at 1 15 pm on the wharf, the robbers unlocked the unattended desk and made off with about 280 dollars in cash.
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James M. Simson
Michael Davitt Hurt In Dublin Street Accident
Nov 24 in Dublin, Michael Davitt was thrown from a carriage and rendered unconscious. Physicians say his condition is not alarming and he remains under care.
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Dublin
Michael Davitt
Charleston Disappears After Resting On Bank
Navy Department reports from Cavite indicate the Charleston has vanished after slipping into deep water from a steep bank where she rested bow first. The relief ship Culgoa located near Hong Kong confirms the loss and Navy officials say no further rescue is possible.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Es Ze
Cavite
Manila
Charleston
X Kong
Churchill visits Pretoria captured officers at model school
Winston Churchill reports from Pretoria on his confinement with captured officers. He describes bullet wounds, the Boers praise of British defense, and journeys from Colenso to Ladysmith and Spruit amid rain. He notes burghers’ reactions and their surprising English speaking ability.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Associated Press
Churchill
Colenso
Ladysmith
Aes Spruit
Cruel to Children Tainted by Trial at Home on Eustis Street
In the Superior Court trial of Mary Cannon, six or more young girls testified about the Home on Eustis street. The indictment lists sixty three counts of cruelty as Cannon sat at the bar. Witnesses described harsh discipline including bed restraints and whipping. The home served about fifteen children at a time, funded by subscriptions of the public. The prosecution rested and Cannon spoke in court before adjournment to Monday.
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Mary Cannon
Miss Cannon
Eustis Street
Thanksgiving Festival by North End Council at St Stephen's
The North End Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts its annual Thanksgiving Festival in John's Hall. Miss Genevieve Lee directs a concert of vocal and instrumental music with many artists set to appear. Old folks dancing is organized by Mr John Feeney with a Scottish orchestra. proceeds go to the St Stephen's parish bazaar choir table.
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North End
K. ‘of C
Tts
Genevieve Lee
St. Stephen's Church
John Feeney
Scoth
St. Stephen's Parish
Complainant Delia O Loughlin Alleges Lunacy Board Hearing
Miss Delia O Loughlin, a domestic, made serious charges against the State Board of Lunacy and Charity and its agents. She was given a hearing before the board in the State House offices Room 38 yesterday. The hearing lasted most of the day and was adjourned to two weeks from next Tuesday.
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Delia BE. O'Loughlin
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
State House
Centre Harbor Reunion At Boston Tavern
About fifty Centre Harbor vacationists gathered for a reunion at Boston Tavern last evening. A reception from 7 30 to 8 preceded a repast and a program of songs recitations and storytelling led by Dr. Robert Patten as master of ceremonies.
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Centre Harbor
Boston Tavern
Robert Patten
Dowe Receives Senator Chandler Letter on Travel League Economy
P E Dowe president of the Commercial Travel National League received a letter from Senator William E Chandler of New Hampshire arguing in favor of the commercial traveler on economic grounds. The third annual ball of the John Boyle O Reilly Literary Association drew 500 attendees at Monument Hall Charlestown. The Montgomery Club of Roxbury, Irish Nationalists branch, marked the Manchester Martyrs anniversary at Friendship Hall with Hugh McGowan as president and Peter Dolan as toastmaster.
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New York
P. E. Dowe
Commercial Travelational League
William Ek, Chandler
New Hampshire
John Boyle O'Reilly
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