Mule Spinners Convention Debates Rhode Island Aid
Morning session of the National Mule Spinners Association second day opened with district reports showing stability over six months. Rhode Island funding for state organization was debated after a $600 appropriation proposal was tabled. Amendments to benefits rules were approved, including a $100 addendum for mill injuries and thirteen weeks of weekly benefit for blacklist cases. Arbitration favored over strikes. convention poised to adjourn this afternoon.
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National
National Association
Rhode Island
Continental
Lewiston
Thomas O'Donnell
Fall River
Workingmen's League Seeks City Ticket At St. Andrews Hall
The Workingmen's Political League met last night at St. Andrew's Hall to nominate a full city ticket. James P. Dolan called the meeting to order as reporters, crowded beyond comfort, were moved to executive session and ejected to the sidewalk. No nominations were made and there was little prospect of immediate political action. A stray note mentions New York via Albany and Hudson River line schedules.
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Workingmen’s Political League
St. Andrew’s Hall
James P. Dolan
Ente-Room
St. Andrew
Callupe Safe. O'Brien Desperate Over Sheriff Race
Letter to the editor argues that John B. O'Brien and allies fear Republican Galupe will win Suffolk County sheriff nomination. The writer accuses deputies and court officers of political bias, cites Ward 16 and Winthrop voting abuses, and claims endorsements, influence peddling, and constitutional shifts made the office political.
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John B O’brien
Gallupe
Suffolk County
Boston
O’brien
Sheerest
Ward 16
William W. Campbell
Ward 20
Mr. Silver
Ward
Henry Beach
Winthrop
Fred H. Seavey
Boston Journal
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
W. W. Campbell
Campbell
Suffolk Agunty
Court House
Renublicas
Republican Party
Nominating Gallupe Regardless of Ward Politics
A Boston report notes Gallupe’s probable nomination and election despite opposition from O'Brien and ward politicians. The fringe remark questions bipartisanship as five Democrats and one Republican are involved in writs of attachment and political maneuvering.
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Gallupe
O'Brien
Heelers
Pt L. Sears
Boston
Henry Mystery Henry Murder Case No Bill Yet
Grand jury finished deliberations on the Henry murder case and reportedly found no bill against William S. Henry. Rumor of an impending indictment circulated, while A. S. Grosser of Richmond, married to a niece of the murdered miser, voiced belief of fraud in inheritance and offered a theory that could exonerate the accused son if proven.
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New York
Henry
William S. Henry
A. S. Grosser
Richmond
Charles W. Henry
Scotland
Mr. Grosser
Grosser
Indian unrest in New Mexico drums up army march
A private letter from an army officer stationed in New Mexico reports restless Indians nearby. After a 280 mile foot march, the officer prepares to lead an expedition to force a band back to the reservation. The braves are reportedly on a hunting trip, far from their reservation.
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Franklin
Regular Army
New Mexico
Ono
New Mogul Forney Engine Touts Heavier Suburban Power
Boston and Maine plans a heavy three driving set Mogul Forney engine for long suburban trains to save starting delays. Inventor George C Sanborn of Lakeport NH proposes an extension rod telephone for railways to aid operators during wire breakdowns. The railroad shifts its Lowell Central depot operations to Northern depot following a grade crossing dispute. Electricity as propulsion may be tested on the Saugus Branch as experiments expand. Chicago Great Western to offer a free onboard library of newspapers and periodicals on limited express trains. The Traceman.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Forney
Medford
Henry Bartlett
Boston & Maine
George C. Sanborn
Lakeport
N. H
Lowell Central Station
Northern
Lowell
Saugus
Nantasket
Maine
Chicago Great Western Road
Chicago
Minneapolis
Brooklyn Cruiser Brooklyn Launched at Cramps Yard
Philadelphia October 2 United States armored cruiser Brooklyn is launched from Cramps shipyard into the Delaware River at 1 08 pm christened by Miss Ida May Schieren daughter of the Brooklyn mayor after a ceremony in which the bottle of champagne was smashed. Officials from Washington and a Brooklyn party witnessed the event including Postmaster General Miss Wilson Rear Admiral Ramsey and Mrs Ramsay Captain Sampson Paymaster General and Mrs Stewart Engineer in Chief Melville and others.
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United States
Brooklyn
Cramps
Delaware River
Washington
Charles H. Cramp
Henry Gramp
Ida May Schieren
Wilson
Ramsey
Miss Ramsay
Sampson
Stewart
Melville
Hichborn
R. D. Evans
McNair
Howell
Schieren
Tilton to Return for Superior Court Hearing Next Week
Haverhill reports ex-Alderman George O Tilton plans to return from Montreal to face sentence in the Lawrence Superior Court. He is said to be anxious to abide by the court’s decision after appearing next week.
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Haverhill
George O. Tilton
Lawrence
Tilton
Montreal
Yachting, shipping notes and customs officers in port
Customs Inspector Daniel Mahoney begins vacation and may visit relatives on the Pacific coast. The British steamer Lancastrian Prince ran aground near Morant Cay on Sept 22 and may not be freed soon. Wrecking crews have landed cargo for shipment to Kingston. The Drn King yacht sails soon on a two year world cruise. Major Brown of Syracuse will accompany. Bath Iron Works may or may not bid for two new government lightships. The bark Alice sailed from Portland to Martinique after crew shortages. Ship repairs progress on C. C. Sweetley and Agnes PF Manson. Bogstad leaves dry dock for Newport News. Norman docked for sheathing and repairs. Louis W. De Pass begins a two week vacation to shoot game near Marshfield. Frank J. Greener will supervise in his absence. Captain Strum of the Clyde reports a wreck near north lat 33, west lon 71. Captain Emil Saxon leaves Ned Dixon’s service and looks for new work amid yachting circles.
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Pacific
Mahoney
Jamaica
Morant Cay
Cay
Kingston
Drn King
Major Brown
Syracuse
John 8. Hyde
Bath Iron Works
Boston
Harily
Alice
Henry Moe
Portland
Martinique
Dodge
C. C. Sweetley
Burnham
Agnes PF. Manson i
Bogstad
Simpson
Newport News
Norman
Philadelphia
Louis W. de Pass
Statistical Department
Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield
Frank J. Greener
de Pass
Captain Strum
Clyde
Porto Rico
Emil Saxon
Ned Dixon
Silvia
Acteon
Saxon
Charlestown endorses $1 gas at meeting
At a Charlestown Improvement Association gathering last night the group backed $1 gas per thousand cubic feet and praised the Boston Post for supporting gas reform. They urged the Gas and Electric Light Commission to take steps to secure the $1 rate, while a Charlestown Gas Company official urged caution and slower action. Debate covered grade crossings with a petition seeking allowance of double tracks at Main and Rutherford streets.
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Boston Post
George B. Neal
Charlestown Gas Company
Improvement Association
McCarthy
Boston & Maine Corporation
Railroad Committee
T. Obs Mads Vhedik Lictisalbneter & Petition
Main and
Rutherford Streets
Boston and New York Trip Through Hudson River Route
Unclear OCR yields fragmentary note on a Boston to New York rail or river route via the Hudson River. Details, dates, and operators are missing or garbled, leaving only scattered mentions of dates and destinations without a coherent event or action.
Weeding Out at Boston Port Inspectors
Colonel Winslow Warren, Boston port collector, dispatches resignations to Samuel Wright and George H Caldwell. He plans a broad reduction in the inspector force to replace with younger staff, citing inefficiency and pledging no politics, only duty, with potential further notices to follow.
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Winslow Warren
Boston
Samuel Wright
George H. Caldwell
Warren
Greater Boston postal service plan meets Lynn opposition
Boston postmaster Coveney expresses confidence in a broader Boston postal network despite Lynn Board of Trade opposition. He says the plan is feasible and would benefit all districts affected. Lynn is the only area openly opposing, with a committee to meet Boston officials soon to discuss details.
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Coveney
Greater Boston
Lynn
Lynn Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Boston
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