Fruitless conference on Fall River strike in mills
Secretaries of five labor unions and wage committee failed to reach a settlement on the Fall River cotton mill wage dispute after a three hour conference. Manufacturers argued wage levels must come from cloth margins while claiming recent gains were offset by reduced profits and rising plant costs. Representatives said the matter remains unresolved and will be referred to the Textile Union executive committee.
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Fall River
Clarence M. Hathaway
Tansey
Carders’ Union
Textile Union
N Y Mayor in Libel Suit
New York Mayor McClellan was served with a criminal libel summons in a suit filed by Hal Bell former Civil Service Commission member seeking 100000 in damages. The action names McClellan individually with a returnable Supreme Court date in 20 days, following Bell’s recent resignation and board removals prompted by Civil Service Reform Association charges.
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New York
McClellan
Hal Bell
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Supreme Court
Bell
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Reform Association
Commission
Regular Naval Crew for Chattanooga Trial
The protected cruiser Chattanooga will be commissioned before her trial trip to allow a regular navy crew for the test. Built in Elizabethport and completed at the New York navy yard, the vessel is set for a New York Harbor trial off New York.
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Washington
Chattanooga
New York Harbor
Elizabethport
N. J
Navy Yard
New York
Glasgow Lace Purchases in 1903 Highlight Alleged Fraud Case
Boston buyers and a Brooklyn auctioneer testified in a New York federal trial that the Glasgow Manufacturing Company moved imported laces and embroideries at deep discounts. Purchases ranged from 23 to 50 percent under market value, with lots auctioned and checks endorsed by the Glasgow firm.
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Dunham Manufacturing CO
New York
Dunham
Boston
Ner
Glasgow
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lowell
James McLane
Glasgow Manufacturing Company
Grunberg
St. Gall
London
Franklin A. Webster
McLane
Moulton
P. Emerson Benner
Battler
A. Wright Chapman
Charles A. Battler
S. Grunberg
F. Burman
George Gray
Glasgow Company
Kaiser Greets Germans Here at German Day
At the World's fair grounds in St Louis 20000 Germans gathered to celebrate German Day as Baron Speck Von Sternburg read a message from Emperor William. The emperor extends imperial greetings and praises German immigration for contributing to the transatlantic republic's development with a wish for marred rejoicings on this day. William I Rominten Oct 6 1904.
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ST. Louis
Baron Speck von Sternburg
William
America
Salvationists Held Up in East Boston Island Sailors
A rumor that anarchists in Salvation Army disguise planned an entry forced 18 Salvationists were detained for hours in East Boston aboard the Saxonia. The English group wore their uniform and were released. The Saxonia carried 2272 passengers with about 80 detained.
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Salvation Army
Salvationists
East Boston
Saxonsia
Saxonia
Disputed Stuart Notes Before Master In Court
The disputed signature notes attributed to Willoughby M. Stuart were discussed before Master Lord yesterday. H J Jaquith Stephen Jennings broker and George Chisholm testified on the couple's business relations. Chisholm quoted Mrs. Stuart saying creditors would be paid if they would forbear, fearing her father. note holders demanded heavy interest. Hearing to continue today.
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Willoughby M. Stuart
Waverley Asylum
Arioch Wentworth
Lord
H. J. Jaquith
Stephen Jennings
George Chisholm
Chisholm
Best Ale Brewed Red Fox Costs No More by Glass
A local beer note promotes Best Ale Brewed Red Fox as a value option, asserting it costs no more than other ales served by the glass. The promotional line urges patrons to try the beer.
Ship Trust May Quit New York for Boston
A New York despatch says the International Mercantile Marine plans moving its shipping lines from New York to Boston or other ports if docking terms aren’t lowered. The trust threatened to withdraw 489,523 tons of ships unless Chelsea harbor upgrades or better rates are offered, naming Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and Hoboken as favorable. Boston officials argue low rents and rail access make docking cheaper, and Commonwealth flats at South Boston offer prime berthing, with Massachusetts hoping to attract lines and increase harbor business.
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New York
International Mercantile Marine
Trust
Boston
Ship Trust
New Chelsea
P. A
Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Company
Keatherson
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hoboken
American
Red Star
White Star
Atlantic Transport
Woodward Emery
Harbor and Land Commissioners of
Massachusetts
Emery
Commonwealth Flats
South
General Piety to Do Away With Pastors Says Harnack
Adolph Harnack of the University of Berlin told a large audience that future society would be so virtuous that theological schools and ministers would no longer be needed. The crowd included prominent divines professors and many students who applauded the view.
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Harnack
Adolph Harnack
University of Berlin
Germany
Big Temperance Parade to Be Held Tomorrow
Catholic Total Abstinence demonstration in Boston for Father Mathew day draws wide interest. St Patrick's Society leads the parade with about 500 men in line. Chief Marshal Cornelius Crowley announces honorary staff Terrence Feeley William Fahey Charles O Connor Peter Timoney Thomas Sheerin Timothy J McCarthy Arthur McGinty Jeremiah J Callahan. John M Devine chief of staff Hugh McNulty in charge of detachments. Archbishop Williams will review from the Harrison avenue side with church officials present.
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Boston
Father Mathew
St. Patrick’s Society
Hne
Cornelius Crowley
Terrence ¥. Feeley
William T. Fahey
Charles O’connor
Peter Timoney
Thomas Sheerin
Timothy J. McCarthy
Arthur McGinty
Jeremiah J. Callahan
John M. Devine
Hugh McNulty
Archbishop Williams
Harrison Avenue
Captain Haley Reassumes Command On Towboat Murrell
Captain Asa Haley takes command of the coal barge Emilie aboard the Murrell, operating for Baltimore & Boston Barge Company. Captain Smith shifts to mate on the tug Boswell. Haley, a long-time towboat veteran, previously captained the Mars and earned renown for towing a full rigged ship from St Thomas to New York.
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Haley
Murrell
Baltimore & Boston Barge Company
Norfolk
Emilie
Asa Haley
Red Star
Appleton
Smith
Boswell
Mars
St. Thomas
New York
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Civil Service
Ilustrated Magazine
the Sunday Post
Sunday’s Post
Buyers Tessify
United States District Court
Barrett
Estephina Silva
Cambridge
Edward Villadao
Villadao
Kaiser
William I. R. “Rominten
Saul’s Clothing Co
Nowara Sv
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Stuart
Metropolitan Clothing CO
Washington and Exmechanda Sts
M. Sampter, Sons & Co
United States
Mercantile
New England
Ship Trust May
Cedric
Celtic
Majestic
Teutonic
St. Paul
Oceanic
Minnetonka
Vaderland
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