Justice in Swanland Tenants Fight Old Colony Eminent Domain
In Swanland Boston, thirty five property owners led by John P. Leahy and Joseph A. Campbell attack the Old Colony Railroad for using eminent domain to take nine acres near Fourth Street Dorchester Avenue and rail lines. They criticize delays lack of offers and unfair damages rules while urging courts to correct what they call a severe injustice in valuation and street land loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanland
Boston
Post
New York, New Haven & Hartford Corporation
John P. Leahy
Joseph A. Campbell
Old Colony
Fourth Street
Dorchester Avenue
City of
Old Colony Railroad Company
New England
Senate Dinner Erupts During Repeal Debate
In Washington on Friday the Senate chamber saw a mix of humor and tension as senators, including Voorhees and Jones of Nevada, debated unconditional repeal on the silver issue. Dinner bells disrupted proceedings with repeated calls as repeal supporters fray over quorum rules and the vice president’s meals continued unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Voorhees
New York
Allen
Jones
Nevada
Supreme Court
Crisp
House
Stewart
Senator Allen
Power
Montana
Silver Sentinel
Senator Shoup
Idaho
Gorman
Hoar
Teller
Stevenson
Power and Shoup
Senator Power
Ward 12 Improvement Club elects officers and adopts constitution
The Ward 12 Improvement and Independent Club met at 820 Washington Street and adopted a new constitution and by laws. Officers elected include President Timothy J. Murphy and Vice Presidents Patrick J. Carey and John Spencer with Charles Fullick as secretary and Michael Desmond as treasurer. A board of directors and membership committee were also named to promote ward welfare socially and politically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 12 Improvement and Independent Club
Washington Street
Timothy J. Murphy
Patrick J. Carey
John Spencer
Charles Fullick
Michael Desmond
John Leary
Michael Kane
John Fitzgerald
Daniel J. Leary
Timothy O'Brien
Joseph Lawton
William Lee
Cornelius Cahill
James Wholly
Ward 7 Democrats Rally for Clark and Coyle in Caucus
A large Ward 7 Democratic meeting at Partridge hall backed ex-Representative Edward VY. Clark and Joseph A. Coyle for the general court. Chairman Charles A. McCarthy presided with speeches from Edward P. Clark John A Connolly James H. Horan John Bench John Quigley Philip McGonagh and McCarthy. The group urged the Ward 7 Democratic committee to use a registered allot box in the caucus next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 7
Partridge Hall
Edward VY. Clark
Joseph A. Coyle
General Court
Charles A. McCarthy
Edward P. Clark
John A. Connolly
James H. Horan
John Bench
John Quigley
Philip McGonagh
Democratic Committee
Wrongful Stabbing at East Cambridge Mission
James McDermott attacked Rev. W. J. Holden at Pitts Street Mission, stabbing him seven times with a jackknife. Holden, a 30 year old Baptist preacher from Rochester, is hospitalized in stable condition. McDermott, an Englishman, was arrested and to appear in court as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDermott
W. J. Holden
McDermott
Jimmy McDermott
Boston
Jimmy
America
Pitts Street
Mr. Johnson
Holden
Green Street
Wyman
Rich
Massachusetts General Hospital
Johnson
Durham
Massachusetts General
Rochester
N. Y
Waverly Place
Moody's College
Northfield
Mass
Vermont
Mission
Disturbance Quelled as Ministers Deny Police Called
Report notes ministers deny police involvement after disturbances. A postman mentions officers not summoned for over six months and observes the men are generally orderly, with all others barred out.
Washington-Style Storm Devastates Great Lakes Fleet
A northwest gale on the Great Lakes leaves eighteen crewmen missing from the propeller Dean Richmond after last night’s storm. Five bodies wash ashore near Van Buren Point, while the schooner Type may have sunk off Gravelly Bay near Dunkirk. A running list shows multiple wrecks from Ontario to Lake Superior as the storm widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Dean Richmond
Lake Erie
van Buren Point
Dunkirk
Richmond
Gravelly Bay
Canada Side
Hargrove Company of
Detroit
Chicago
Great Lakes
Latter-Day Marine
Enterprise
Lion’s Head
Lion's Bay
C. F. Curtis
Isabel Reid
Nelson Holland
Sweepstakes
Knight Templar
Cheboygan
Mich
Acme
Lake Huron
Volunteer
Port Austin
Ont
Falconer
Lake Ontario
Manistee
John T. Mott
Fairport
Amboy
Mont Blanc
Schuylkill
Bar Point
Maritana
Elliott Point
Ironton
Bay Mills
Lake Superior
Ardent Love Triangle Plays Out in Colchester Breach Suit
In New London on Oct 15 Judge Hamersley heard the breach of promise case for 1200 dollars brought by Miss Alice A. Watrous against Rosswell Chamberlain of Colchester. Watrous testified of romance at a village party and weekly meetings at her gate while married, chamberlain admitting he could not see a wedding due to finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Hamersley
Superior Court
Alice A. Watrous
Roswell Chamberlain
Colchester
Chamberlain
Miss Watrous
Miss Alice
Mr. Chamberlain
Alice
Waal
Rossy
Alice Watrous
Erastus S. Day
Watrous
Dana Addresses Union College on The Press and Journalism
Charles A. Dana editor of the New York Sun delivers the fall lecture at Union College in Schenectady. He contrasts today’s newspapers with those of forty years ago noting intellectual growth as the key change and argues journalism requires broad knowledge and a willingness to work up from the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Union College
Charles A. Dana
The
New York Sun
Webster
Daniel Butterfield
Almont
Dana
Peculiar Strike In Boston Brewing Trade
The Knights of Labor and Boston trades unions clash over Pfaffs beer boycott. Nine teen teamsters and helpers from American Brewing Company walk out, replaced by Brewers Union 14 members. Reiser, a Union 14 stalwart, was rehired prompting protests. Central Labor Union backs Union 14 while several local assemblies support the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Trades Unions of
Boston
Pfaff
Brewery Workers
American Brewing Company
Union 14
Pfaff’s
Max Reiser
Reiser
Central Labor Union
Brewers Union 14 elects officers and endorses garment label
At a Saturday meeting of Brewers Union 14 officers were chosen: President Fritz Lichen, Vice President P. H. Krishman, Recording Secretary Max Reiser, Financial Secretary E. Make, Treasurer George Held, Sergeant-at-Arms C. Lane. Resolutions condemn the Assemblies 2108 and 8 E. of L. strike action at the American brewery. A committee will inform Roxbury clothing stores the union endorses the United Garment Workers label and will boycott nonbearing goods.
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Brewers’ Union
Fritz Lichen
P. H. Krishman
Max Reiser
E. Make
George. Held
C. Lane
Roxbury
United Garment Workers
Union orders strike at Plymouth Rock Pants Company
At a meeting of Garment Workers' Union No 1 the joint executive board of Unions Nos 1 and 2 reported a decision to order out all members employed by Plymouth Rock Pants Company to support striking clothing cutters. The measure was endorsed and the men will be called out today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garment Workers’ Union No. 1
Joint
Executive Board of
Garment Workers’ Unions Nos
Plymouth Rock Pants Company
Knee Pant Makers Union Expands Benefits and Membership
At Saturday night’s meeting the Knee Pant Makers Union reported that manufacturers Rosnosky and Neurenburg of Summerstreet adopted the union label and agreed to employ only union workers. The vest makers were admitted to membership and twelve applications were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knee Pant Makers’ Union
Rosnosky and Neurenburg
Summerstreet
Vest Makers
City street cleaners seek back pay for 19 half-days
Street cleaning department workers demand compensation for nineteen half-days of overtime after working full Saturdays in summer while others enjoyed a regular half-holiday. They presented the issue to the Central Labor Union, which formed a three-member committee to take the matter to city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Labor Union seeks old library for meeting hall on Boylston
Central Labor Union adopted resolutions requesting Boston city government to turn the old public library building on Boylston Street over to local unions for meetings. A committee was appointed to handle the matter and report next meeting. The group visiting the Mayor said he would use influence to favor day work and union employment in municipal subletting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Boylston Street
Boston
Red Cardigan Day at Salvation Army Inaugural Meeting
The Salvation Army holds a fall and winter work inauguration with a grand meeting in American Hall and a nighttime procession from Washington Street barracks to the YMCA building. Major Brewer directs a program of music addresses and the dedication of a one month old infant son of Captain George Ellet in army uniform.
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Salvation Army
Eastern Department
Massachusetts
New England
American Hall
Washinton and
Kneeland Streets
Washington Street
Brewer
Army
George Ellet
Roxbury
Parlor Furniture Bargains at Paine’s Warerooms
Fall opportunity urged as parlor furniture sees new frame shapes and lower prices. Immediate action advised to secure bargains at Paine's warerooms on Canal Street, touted as nearly 30 percent cheaper than rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Canal Street
Trade press war over Post and Herald circulation claims continues
The Boston Post disputes the Herald and Globe charges about underreporting copies, arguing no deceit and detailing how circulation works. It cites dealer responses to postal cards showing mixed changes, with net postage-card impact a small decrease while overall orders rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Herald
Herald and Globe
the Post
Business Management
Big steamer ashore near Long Point at Long Point
The steamer Argonaut reports sighting a large steamer ashore at Long Point. She is believed to be the Bryan Whitaker. Tugs have been dispatched to lend aid.
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Port Colborne
Ont
Argonaut
Long Point
Bryan Whitaker
Democratic Caucuses Call for Boston Ward Nominations 1893
Voters in Boston are urged to gather in ward rooms on Wednesday evening October 18 1893 at 8 o clock to nominate Representatives to the General Court except wards 2 38 15 17 and 20 with specified earlier start times. Voting will be by ballot using the 1893 official check list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
General Court
Ward 2
Ward 38
Ward
Rsans
Parkway
Tremont
Perkins Streets
Department of Parks
City of
City Hall
Park Commissioners
State Street
Euch
Hall
Paul H. Kendricken
Francis A. Walker
Charles F. Sprague
Board of Park Commissioners of
Office of Park Commissioners
Hoston
Russians Shine at Toulon Festivities Amid Cheers for Czar
In Toulon on October 15 crowds filled the streets as Russian officers drew bouquets and cheers. A grand luncheon and flower-loaded processions followed, with Russians and French officials sharing a festive mood, while later dancing and a Franco Russian ballet capped the gala.
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Toulon
Arsenal
Russia
Ferraro
Avelon
Admiral Avelan
Place de la Liberte
Grand Theatre
Foreign Office
France
Germany
Kaiserhof
Metz
Witte
Finland
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Messrs. Leahy and Campbell
Ward 12 Improvement Club
East Cambridge
Mrs. Gayton
Mr. PD. Webster Baker
York
Hood
Hool
D. Wenster Baker
South Penn St
York, Pa
Boston Furnacgh Co
Binekestone Street
General Labor News
Plymouth Rock
Albany, Cor
Dedham
Boston Veterinary Hospital
OWRDC
Beckett
Leky
Biddeford
Bardsley
Sunday Post
Newspaper Row
Circulation Department
Boston, Mass
Boston Post
Lizzie Most
Herr Most
North Brother Island
James Donovan
Thomas F. Delhanty
Edward L. Quigley
City OF Boston
West
Moll
B. F. Bradbury
W. H. Parker
Mase
Psabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
Parker
England
Medical Review
Cook Remedy Co
Oyliston Bidg
Cor
Washington and Boylston Sts
Wheeler
Hanover
Heston
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