Big Dock Strike Threat Looms Over World Trade
A proposed Christmas week strike by the International Federation of Ship Dock and River Workers, involving 8000 sailors and extended ballots, sparks signs of collapse as Hamburg and other ports report limited activity and dock employers expect a quick end without outside funds.
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International Federation of Ship, Dock and River Workers
Ca’cannay
Michael Reardon
England
the Post
Old Country
J. H. Wilson
M. P
America
Edward McHugh
New York
London
Hamburg
Central News
Bremen
Lubec
Sugar Trust Faces Election Challenge Over Baltimore Plant
Baltimore election of Baltimore Sugar Refining directors, seen as pro trust, may be void under Maryland rule requiring a majority of directors be residents. Old board favored starting Curtis Bay plant by mid December to employ 600 workers. Trust may seek to expand Maryland representation while minority stockholders push to restart operations and protect roughly a quarter of a million dollars in local stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sugar Trust
Baltimore Sugar Refining Company
Curtis Bay
Baltimore Company
Maryland
Treasury Likely to Resume Gold Certificate Issue
Treasury officials expect Secretary Carlisle to issue an order resuming gold certificates after Assistant Secretary Curtis travels to New York. The plan would restore $3009 and $10,000 denominations to banks that deposit gold in the Treasury, aiding reserves without handling physical gold.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Curtis
New York
Department
Carlisle
Pemberton Mills to Resume Operations After Shutdown
Lawrence November 2 The Pemberton mills closed since July 12 will resume next Monday morning. The long shutdown was due to delays in constructing the new penstock. They plan to run forty hours a week initially and employ about 800 operatives.
Consolidation of Major Connecticut Quarries Announced
John H. Hall of Shaler and Hall Quarry reports a merger of Middlesex Freestone and Brainerd Quarrys, completed at Cromwell directors meeting. The three Portland firms combine to handle excess orders and boost workflow after Cromwell unit lagged.
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Portland, Conn
John H. Hall
Shaler & Hall Quarry Company
Middlesex Quarry Company
Connecticut Freestone Quarry Company
Brainerd Quarry Company
Cromwell
Portland
Cromwell Company
Receivers Appointed for Campbell & Zell Firms in Baltimore
Receivers were appointed for Campbell and Zell Company engineers and contractors and owners of the Enterprise Marine and Boiler Works and the Enterprise Iron Works. The assets on Oct 1 were about 482000 dollars with mobilities around 163878 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Campbell & Zell Company
Enterprise Marine and Boiler Works
Enterprise Iron Works
Treasury Officials Meet at Sub-Treasury in New York
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Curtis and Assistant Treasurer Jordan conferred with Gallatin National Bank President Tappen for nearly an hour in the sub-treasury in New York on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Curtis
Jordan
Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
Sub
Treasury
Continental Mutual Fire Insurance and Joseph Schwartz Assigned
Philadelphia report notes Continental Mutual Fire Insurance Company assigned today with small liabilities. clothing dealer Joseph Schwartz also assigned, with assets likely to cover liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Continental Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Joseph Schwartz
Gloucester Firebug Reward Hearing Debates Police Claims
The Gloucester hearing on the reward for arresting and convicting the arsonist who started multiple fires featured Assistant District Attorney York defending police officers and criticizing Fire Marshal Whitcomb's aide Charles F. Rice for claiming credit. York argued the city should pay the reward to officers, noting the fire marshal’s office salaries totaled about $21,500 plus expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Committee On Fire Department
York
Somes
Whitcomb
Charles F. Rice
Ingalls
Rice
Fire Department
Ingall
Martinelli Attends Public Mass in Baltimore Cathedral
Monsignor Martinelli the Roman apostolic delegate participated in his first public function in Baltimore at St Mary's Cathedral. A pontifical Mass was sung and a procession included hundreds of seminarians and priests led by Cardinal Gibbons with Martinelli in the ranks. Rev Michael Ronan of Lowell delivered the sermon.
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Baltimorre
Monsignor
Martinelli
Baltimore
St. Mary’s
Mgt
Cardinal Gibbons
Mg. Martinelli
Michael Ronan
Lowell
Mass
Mellen for Alderman in Worcester Mayoral Race
Worcester voters hear the Democratic convention endorsing Mayor Sprague in the split race against Col. Samuel F. Winslow. James H. Mellen wins one of six Alderman nominations, joined by O Connell Earie Timon Sander son Burns.
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Worcester
Sprague
Samuel FE. Winslow
James H. Mellen
David F. O’connell
Enoch Earie
James F. Timon
W. W. Sanderson
John Burns
Habitual criminal case yields prison term for Somerville man
Alfred Patty of Somerville was sentenced in Middlesex Superior Criminal Court in Cambridge for breaking and entering after a plea by counsel Freeman Hunt. The court had considered but did not press the habitual criminal charge, with Patty receiving a state prison term of ten to twelve years. Patty has prior prison terms for highway robbery and breaking and entering.
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Iardy
Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
Cambridge
Alfred Patty
Somerville
Patty
Freeman Hunt
Middlesex
Hardy
A. P. Wheelock
Lowell
James Kerrigan
Concord
George H. Johnson
House of Correction
Alleged shoplifters arrested at Jordan Marsh store
Inspectors Knox and Douglass arrested two women in fur capes identified as Mary Chisholm and Mary Simpson of South Boston for shoplifting silverware fancy dishes and perfumery at Jordan Marsh Co. They were committed to the Tombs and face Thanksgiving bail issues.
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Knox and
Douglass
Mary Chisholm
Mary Simpson
Boston
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Bryan Speech Declares Fight Must Go On Versus Monopolies
At the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, William Jennings Bryan urged continued campaign action, framing the issue as a clash between wealth producers and monopolists. He said gains with farmers and workers are possible in four years, urged business leaders to understand the banking policy locking funds in Washington, and departed for Pueblo with Governor-elect Adams after a late-night address.
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Dpnner
Col
Mr. Bryan
Brown Palace
Treasury
Washington
Bryan
Pueblo
Adams
Bryan Arrives in Pueblo as City Celebrates
Mr Bryan reached Pueblo from Denver just after 10 and was met by a huge crowd. Thousands filled the streets as the town prepared to honor the late presidential candidate, with decorations and a near halt in business.
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Pueblo
Col
Bryan
Denver
Peace Society honors with McKinley Hobart letters
At the thirtieth anniversary and donation day of the Pennsylvania Peace Society branch of the Universal Peace Union letters from President-elect McKinley and Vice-President-elect Hobart were read. McKinley notes pride in arbitration with Britain and Hobart regrets missing Newark meeting but supports the cause.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Peace Society
Universal Peace Union
McKinley
Hobart
Great Britain
Peace Union
United States
William M'Kinley
Newark
Garret A. Hobart
Russell Leads Watson in North Carolina Governor Race Returns
Official returns from most counties show Russell the Republican candidate with 151 008 votes to Watson 142 605. Majority from the three reported counties puts Russell ahead by 2019 votes.
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Raleigh
N. C
Chowan
Pender
Polk
Russell
Watson
Boston Convention Sees Turmoil and Party Switches
Delegates at the 1897 meeting resume voting after a clash over city offices. Representative-elect Charles H. Innes hints at a Republican victory and removal of key city officials, while chairmen and officers face caucus backing. Aldermen nominees listed by ward and re nominations for school committee.
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Charles H. Innes
Ward 10
J. Mitchell Galvin
City Clrk
John F. Dever
Edward J. Leary
City Messenger
Quincy
Ward
Boston
Alvah K. Peters
Nis
Hillard
Curtis
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Innes
Briggs
Young Men's Democratic Club Nominates Officers and Committee
The club’s nominations committee led by Robert M. Burnett reports candidates for the annual meeting on December 21. Slated for president is Henry W. Lamb. vice presidents include Sigourney Butler and John W. Corcoran. secretary Francis L. Coolidge. treasurer Edmund A. Whitman. and an executive committee with terms expiring 1897 and 1899, listing multiple Boston area names and others from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men's Democratic Club
Robert M. Burnett
Daniel F. Lehan
George M. Randall Morse
George W. Wheelwright, Jr
Frank H. Zabriskie
Henry W. Lamb
Brookline
Sigourney Butler
Boston
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Charles A. DeCourcey
Lawrence
Edward J. Flynn
Thomas J. Gargan
Henry B. Little
Newburyport
John C. Lane
Norwood
Waldo Lincoln
Worcester
Nathan Matthews, Jr
George C. McLaughlin
Sandwich
Josiah Quincy
John B. Russell
Leicester
Charles C. Spellman
Springfield
Eben 3. Stevens
Dudley
Joseph L. Sweet
Attleboro
Francis L. Coolidge
Edmund A. Whitman
Cambridge
Charles J. Barton
Melrose
Charles H. Cole, Jr
Frederick L. Greene
Greenfield
James E. McConnell
Fitchburg
Josiah S. Dean
John Ll. Nichols
Somerville
Sam D. Stevens
North Andover
Bernard M. Wolf
Health First, Wealth Later in a Cautionary Tale
An envied businessman risks health for wealth, warned that further strain could cost life. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted to cleanse blood and strengthen nerves, with testimonials and a sales pitch for Common Sense Medical Adviser available via mail from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Sturgeon Announces Council Bid in Ward 18 Rally Set
Judge C. H. Kemp Sturgeon former leader of the colored McKinley Republicans defies the GOP machine and enters nomination for the Common Council in Ward 18. He plans to rally supporters Friday night at 1039 Washington Street at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kemp Sturgeon
Common Council
Washington Street
Campaign expense filings reveal ward and district totals
Statements of election expenses were filed with the City Clerk yesterday. The Massachusetts Sound Money Democracy led a long list. Ward 12 Republicans spent 633.75, and the Eleventh District Republicans spent 1010.30, with 1000 contributed by Hon. Charles F. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Sound Money Democracy
Ward 12
Charles F. Sprague
Allen Sullivan contest discussed by Charles Saunders
Charles R. Saunders argues the 800 cross-mark ballots against John H. Sullivan should not be counted as votes. He cites a Massachusetts case where ballots marked outside the square failed to reveal clear intent, urging that courts would likely refuse to count such marks for Sullivan. Boston, November 21.
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Sir
John H. Sullivan
Isaac B. Allen
Bailey
Sullivan
Allen- Sullivan
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Bleiler
Morgan
Ward 22
Boston
Committee On Elections of the House
Representative
House
Massachusetts
Charles R. Saunders
Gilchrist & Co Sale Offers Bargains on Garments
Gilchrist & Co of Winter street advertises a fine line of misses and children's jackets and garments priced to ensure a rapid clearance in the next few days. Fur capes reefers jackets seal plush and Persian cloth capes are described as remarkably low for the quality offered. It is a wonderful sale full of real bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist & Co
Winter Street
American Wringer Co Boston Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Company lists products at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Offers all kinds of wringers and Bisell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 76.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Train wreck at Mill Stone Junction kills two New Jersey men
The Southern & New York express on the Pennsylvania railroad wrecked at Mill Stone Junction at 5 09. Two killed Joseph Megin engineer and George W Chichester fireman both of Jersey City. One seriously injured E Lambert messenger with two broken ribs. The crash followed a freight cars collision after a late freight train broke up. Passengers praise Megin for trying to save the train.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Southern & New York Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mill Stone Junction
Joseph Megin
Express
Jersey City
George W. Chichester
Lambert
Southern
Megin
Adams
Southern Express
Chamberlain A Defaulter at City Ice Company
E. J. Chamberlain head bookkeeper at City Ice Company left town last Thursday night amid accusations of theft. Directors say he is a defaulter, with unconfirmed the amount though earlier reports cite about $1000. A warrant for arrest has been issued. Chamberlain had prior banking credentials from Leicester and the Bank of Montreal.
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Brockton
City Ice Company
E. J. Chamberlain
A. E. Kendrick
Chamberlain
Corporation Bank
Newton
Boston
Leicester
Eng
Bank of Montreal
Merry Monarchs Entertainment Draws City Youths
About 300 young men from South Boston Roxbury and Dorchester gathered at the Merry Monarchs social club on Way Street South End for a concert and entertainment. Committee members Daniel Murphy John Matthews Frank Gardner James Kenneally James Brennan W. H. Matthews organized the event. Performers included John Sullivan Stephen Mahoney Charles Sullivan William Daley Master Cunningham and others with boxing bouts refereed by James Mooney. The program featured buck and wing dancing vocal selections piano solos and a comedy sketch. The event reflected credit on the organizing committee and participants.
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South Boston
Roxbury
Dorchester
Merry Monarchs
Way Street
South End
Daniel Murphy
John Matthews
Frank Gardner
James Kenneally
James Brennan
W. H. Matthews
John Sullivan
Buck
Stephen Mahoney
Charles Sullivan
William Daley
Master Cunningham
Harrold
Hill
Wing
Henderson
Mack
James Mooney
James Betts
Charlie Harris
John Berry
John Murray
Ed Benny
Magee S Sampson wedding in Boston with reception at home
Miss Fanny Sampson and James F Magee were married last evening by Rev Rimi of Lady of Our Victor church Isabella Street. Best man Thomas Tario and bridesmaid Kate Sampson attended. Guests danced late after a reception at the bride’s parents home then plan to reside at 17 Harris Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Sampson
Joseph Sampson
James F. Magee
North End
Rimi
Lady of Our
John B. Gerrier
Joseph Smith
Daniel F. Leahy
Four Weddings At St. Francis de Sales Charlestown
Four weddings were held at St. Francis de Sales Parish Residence in Charlestown last evening. Couples wed include Margaret Collings and Cornelius Collins, Mary Barry and Michael Lane, Mary Barry and William Murphy, and Addie Chamberlain and Cornelius Mahoney. all ceremonies led by Rev. Father Driscoll. receptions followed at 14 Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis de Sales Church
Charlestown
Margaret Collings
Cornelius Collins
Father Driscoll
Ellen McLaughlin
John McLaughlin
Mary Barry
Michael Lane
Mary Murphy
David Lane
William Murphy
Bertha Bradley
James Murphy
Driscoll
Cornelius Mahoney
Addie Chamberlain
Father Maley
Regina Sullivan
Daniel Sullivan
Franklin Street
Hartford Man Accused of Check Fraud After River Jump
J W Stowe who tried to kill himself while fleeing arrest by diving into Park River faced a police court hearing on charges of defrauding A L Foster Co Mayer Grace Mayer and William Rogers Manufacturing Co with worthless checks He claimed to represent the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association and expect the checks to be honored by Conway National Bank in Massachusetts The case was adjourned to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
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Sugar
Tis
Hitch
Pittsburg
Penn
Glatchford
Ohale
Pierce
Vance
Stchford
Pemberton Mills
Connecticut
Gallatin National OF
Martinelli's Mass
Mellen
Alderman
Edward E. Mills
Winthrop
East Boston
Pierce & Co
Washington St
Pueblo Horors
McKinley and
North Carolina
Will
Brooklyn
Navy Department
E. A. Cook
N. E. Mason
Henry McCrea
James Miller
Decatur
Astor
Children's Aid Society
William Waldorf Astor
Conn
James W. Langley
Boston Criminal Bureau of Investigation
Langley
National Contract Supply Company
Rutland
James Edgery
Porter Street
Fox 61
C. W. Adams
Mary Edgerly
Curtiss Slate
Herbert M. Manks
Charles J. Noyes
House of Representatives
William Prior
Wardll
Joshua G. Gooch
Frank W. Taussy
F. H. Briggs
REW
A. F. Sortwell
Alvin F. Sortwell
Temple Hall Party
Cam
A. Johnson
Hiram Oplin
Bangor
Ais Rouse Br
Robert S. Wert
Galloway Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Sturgeon
Council
Gilchrist & Co's
New Jersey
Magee
Sampson
PRG
Edison
Edison Electric Islum. Co
3 Head Place
Worcestershire
John Duncan’s Sons
N. Yeo
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Miss
Coupens
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Kneeland St
Newland
Errick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
William Anderson
Gold Street
Anderson
West Fourth Street
George Bamberg
Athens Street
Newton School Board
Crine
Avon Street
Marry ME
Max
Wil
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
M’kim—Weldon
Baptist Tabernacle
F. C. Briggs
John J. McKm
Ada R. Weldon
Ann
Burgere
Jeffers
Chelsea
Sabrina W. Jeffers
Henry H. Jeffers
Franklin Avenue
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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