Nearing a Close Union Men Finding Work in Other Places
Union workers secure jobs for locked out members in factories outside the Contractors' Union. About one hundred men found employment as talks with individual firms fail. Contractors refuse to yield, claim unjust demands, and cite arbitration agreements. Officials note suppliers must eventually concede to preserve trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Garment Workers’ Union
Contractors’ Union
Contractors Association
Union No. 1
Boston
Contractor’s Association
Clothing Contractors’ Association
Operative Tailors of
United Garment Workers
Clothing Contractors’ Union
Martin Leftovith
Julius Herst
Columbus Day Festivities and Monument Unveiling Across Cities
Reports recount a New York celebration with ex Presidents and dignitaries including Hayes Cleveland and Governor Flower. A fire parade mishap sparked a brief panic near Union Square, with police quelling crowds as the Columbus monument circle ceremony drew 40,000 spectators and notable speakers from Italy and America.
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Central Park
Broadway
Grand Boulevard
America
City of
New York
Rusk
Baron Fava
de Libro
Giovanni Bausan
Flower
Annie Barsotti
Monument Association
Christopher Columbus
Italy
Genoa
Jaly
Yeteneral di Cesnola
Satolli Arrives in New York on Vatican Mission
Archbishop Satolli arrives aboard the Majestic to study the U S Catholic Church. Accompanied by secretary Mgr O Connell he will survey church conditions, education in Fairbault and other growth, then visit Baltimore Chicago for the Columbian Exposition opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Majestic
Satolli
Holy See
Mgr. O’connell
Vatican
Fairbault
Baltimore
Chicago
Crossed Niagara on a Wire A Toronto Acrobat
Clifford Calverly of Toronto walked a 910 foot wire across the Niagara gorge between the Suspension and Cantilever bridges. He crossed in 5 44 minutes, then returned to the centre and performed feats including hanging by his toes. Photographer Dixon recorded a 12 minute point time.
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Balaice
N. Y
Clifford Calverly
Toronto
Ont
Niagara Gorge
Dixon
Calverly
Tilden Nominated senator by acclamation at East Boston convention
The Democratic first Suffolk senatorial convention met at Westcott Hall on Meridian Street East Boston. C. A. Tilden of Ward 1 was the acclamation nominee, noted as the only Democratic representative elected from Ward 1. William A. O'Brien of Chelsea presided, with secretaries Thomas E. Farmer and Daniel Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Westcott Hall
Meridian Street
Boston
C. A. Tilden
Ward 1
Tilden
William A. O’brien
Chelsea
Thomas E. Farmer
Daniel Gallagher
Ruptures Cured After Treatment by Dr Parker
A Post representative visited Mr EB W Griggs of 48 School street a leading merchant who sought relief for two ruptures. After June treatment by Dr Parker at 873 Columbus avenue one rupture disappeared and the other neared cure after two months of care. Call to verify personally.
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EB. W. Griggs
School Street
Parker
Dr. Parker
Columbus Avenue
The Sulphur Bit at a 4 Coupon . It will
The fragment hints at a local item or notice involving a sulfur bit or coupon deal. Readable details are too scant to identify people places organizations or a clear event.
Monument to Columbus Unveiled at La Rabida
Oct 12 in Hovoetva reports the unveiling of a grand Columbus monument at La Rabida. Queen regent, King Alfonso, ministers, senators, deputies, naval and military officers, and a vast civilian crowd attended. Warships fired a salute as the covering dropped. The scene was highly animated and festive.
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Order of the Golden Fleece
Duke of Verequia
Christopher Columbus
Maprio
America
Calle Mayor
Puerta del Sel
Calle del Alcala
Stuents
Berlin
Royal Theatre
William Walter Phelps
Charles Coleman
J. Jackson
Legation
Genoa
Geographical Society of
Paris
Amsterdam
Columbus
Vandeputte
Montreal
St. Peter’s
Hovoetva
la Rabida
Alfonso
Chamber of Deputies
Italian Italians Parade and Unveil Columbus Monument
Baltimor e Maryland and other cities mark Columbus Day with large Italian parades. A monument at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore is unveiled by civic leaders and greeted by cheers. Cardinal Gibbons delivers the oration. Other cities hold Columbus Day events with statues, floats, choirs, and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimorre
Columbus
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore
Broadway
Baltimore Street
Christopher Columbus
Unione Fratellanza
Francesco Crispi
A. Leo Knott
Richard McSherry
City Hall
Holliday
Lexington
Eutaw
Madison Avenue
Cardinal Gibbons
Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Isabella
Chicago
Northampton
Smith College
Journalists' Day highlights at Worcester fair exhibits
Crowds throng the Mechanics Exhibition as most displays near completion. The Flexiford Door & Shutter display intrigues visitors with space saving doors and windable panels. Journalists' Day in the women's department features talks by E M Merrill and others, with lectures planned on journalism, printing, and gymnastic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flexiford Door & Shutter Company
Worcester
Women’s Department
Boston
E. M. H. Merrill
New England Women’s Press Association
Sally Joy White
Women’s International Federation of Press Clubs
Marion A. McBride
B. W. Galpin
Somerville Journal
Alice E. Whittaker
Journal of Health
A. Florence Grant
Abby Morton Diaz
Belmont
Fraulein Stolle
Exeter Chambers
Cora Stuart Wheelie
Kate M. Spraane
Louisa P. Hopkins
Board of Boston Supervisors of Public Schools
Laura Fisher
Mary D. Hicks
Prang
Sweating in New York exposes tenement clothing abuse
The Anti-Tenement House League held a meeting at the Wendell Phillips Institute to hear Rev W B P Bliss report on clothing made in New York City under dirty, low-paid conditions. Bliss confirms claims of filth, long hours, and child labor, urging public action and endorsement of Boston-made goods under clean conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti- Tenement House League
Wendell Phillips Institute
Washington Street
W. B. P. Bliss
League
Crowley
New York
State Board of Health
New York City
W. E. P. Bliss
Wade
John Crowley
New York State
Boston
P. Briss
Opinion Letter Praises Boston Post as Progressive Voice
In an alphanumeric note to the editor, Chelsea pledges the Boston Post as a top Boston paper. He commends its impartial news digest, declared politics, and fair criticism across parties. Chelsea lauds its growing success and affordable price, predicting it will be the paper of the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Boston Post
Boston
Chelsea
Mr Blaine at Ophir Farm Ophir Farm Visit in New York
Mr Blaine arrived in New York from Bar Harbor and took the train to Ophir Farm where he is a guest of Whitelaw Reid. He plans a several day stay to meet leading Republicans in Ophir Farm or New York to offer his aid ahead of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blaine
Bar Harbor
Ophir Farm
Whitelaw Reid
The Man at the Patr
A compiled roster lists a long line of names beneath a heading The Man at the Patr with chief H H Russell and night force captain James L Rogers among numerous individuals including Fred A Lord F B Summers George H Leavens L Knox I T Bailies Henry Johnson George N Twombly and S M Clark in a historical notice fielded with many roles and titles.
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H. H. Russell
Fred A. Lord
F. B. Summers
George H. Leavens
L. Knox
I. T. Bailies
Henry Johnson
George N. Twombly
S. M. Clark
E. Pratt
E. B. Morgan
Night Force
James L. Rogers
David Hewes
Lee Prior
Luther Rogers
Frank Carver
George Perry
Gnry Tucker
W. R. Thompson
Samuel Ie Neil E. Denney
Alvin Jackson
Thomas F. Crowley
C. Andrews
F. H. Taplin
Man
Patr
Remarkable Testimony Praises Boston Post Growth
A letter to the editor extols the Boston Post as the leading morning paper. The writer cites high circulation, noting many readers on trains and in factories prefer the Post for its concise, honest news. He forecasts nationwide reach as circulation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston
The
Highlands
Globes
Herald
Journal
Dramatic Ending in Sullivan Haswell Murder Trial
Providence October 12 The Sullivan murder trial resumed with defense gains as Sullivan testified about his movements on July 19. Lawyer West pressed him, asking if he struck Haswell. Sullivan denied and broke into tears as he was led away. Cross examination to follow tomorrow.
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Providence
Daniel D. Sullivan
Anthony S. Haswell
Sullivan
Mr. Haswell
West
Haswe
Thayer
Fire guts Perry Davis pain killer factory in Provence
A blaze at Perry Davis & Sons manufactory on Pond Street destroyed about 500 gallons of pain killer and liquid, plus upper storage and roof. An employee’s matches ignited his pocket, setting alcohol aflame. eight female workers in the packing department narrowly escaped injury. The loss is estimated near 10,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
Perry Davis & Sons
Pond Street
Italian Bostonia Fetes Columbus With North End Fireworks
Spontaneous North End celebration honors Christopher Columbus. Italian neighborhoods flash banners, lanterns, and a Roma band parade through North Street. Fireworks light the sky as dances and a Battilmente Columbiani church fair unfold in several halls and church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italia Bostonia
New York
North Street
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Boston
North Square
Italia
Italy
Naples
Democratic Leaders Decry McEttrick Independent Bid In Boston
A State committee member denounces McEttrick s independent bid as part of a conspiracy by certain Democrats and liquor interests under Police Commission control aimed at destroying Democratic dominance in the state and city. He urges party loyalty, while labor figures rally for McNary at Washington Hall Friday with leading labor voices slated to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
McEttrick
Elf
Police Commission
Boston
McNary
Thomas I. Kenney
Henry F.aphen
P. B. Corbett
Frank Wermers
Peter H. Corcoran
Thomas O’rourk
Washington Hall
Mc Nary
Skirmish on Big Four yard men strike escalates
Columbus October 12. Preliminary clash in the Big Four yard men strike as 200 workers gather at the yards. At 1 pm no one returned to work and the men were discharged. An engine movement prompted arrests of two strikers, Loftus and Cokely, amid police intervention. Officials seek action and an injunction to bar interference with company operations.
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Union Square
Seventeenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Edward E. Griffinhagen
Broadway
New York Hospital
Columbus
Higgins
Peck
Round House
Edward Loftus
Joseph Cokely
Loftus
Springfield
Dayton
Cleveland
Pan Handle
Baltimore & Ohio
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Chicago
Big Four
A Somerville Boom at New Post Depot
In Somerville, George Melick reports strong growth at his Cambridgeport news depot after two months. He now sells 150 Globes and 139 Posts each morning, up from 130 Globes and 75 Posts earlier, indicating promising advertiser reach in a dense neighborhood near Prospect Street.
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Post
Sir
New Post
George Melick
Cambridge Street
Cambridgeport
Young Melick
Prospect Street
Somerville
George
George Waitfiee
D’vys
Houghton Street
Man Knocked From Bank Building by Fallen Wire
An inexperienced mason on the new bank building in Letown, Connecticut, touched a live electric light wire while moving a guy rope and was knocked from the structure. The wire burned in two. he escaped with a shaking up and minor injuries.
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Letown
Conn
Mason
Arias
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Massachusetts
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Huelva
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A. Livermore
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Grand Hall
Ole Bull
Stephen M. Allen
Duxbury
New England
Hartford
Hiram Snow Folows
J. W. Twombly
Rev. W. B. P. Bliss
MR. Blaine
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H. McKenzig
Shawmut Avenue
Christopher
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Sporting Goods
Austin & Craves
Commercial St
W.P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
Barnard & CQ
Tempie Place
Joan W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Mercy L. Binney
Harriet L. Gunnison
Jonx W. McKim, Esquire
Massachusetta
John Proctor
Georrge
Jonx W. McKim
Timothy Hurley
John Hurley
Admr
Joseph J. Consett
Charlestown
Daniel Murphy
Charles F. Schwaab
Margaret Mahan
Thomas J. Gargan
Admgr
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T . Kathrina Ungemach
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George C. Parker
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