Fall River Strike Tops Textile Workers Convening in Lowell
The fourth annual United Textile Workers of America convention opened in Lowell with 47 delegates from 130 unions and credentials for over 100,000 textile workers. The Fall River strike dominates discussion as leaders vow support and insist on continued resistance, with governors’ labor records to be reviewed midweek. Delegates from multiple mills and regions including New Bedford, Lawrence, Manchester, and Dover attend, outlining plans and strategies for the ongoing labor action.
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Lowell
United Textile Workers of America
Trades and Labor Council
New England
Fall River
John L. Bates
Textile Workers of America
Weavers of
New Bedford
New Bedford Carders
Lowell Weavers
Lawrence Loom
Lawrence Wool Sorters
Lawrence Weavers
Lawrence Carders
Lawrence
Dover
N. H
Carders
Philadelphia
Maynard
Newfield
N. J
Passato
Whiterock
R. I
Jamestown
N. Y
Paterson
Manchester
Derby
Speculation Hurting Mills Calls for Diversified Textile Industry
At a textile workers convention in Lowbpll on October 18 President Golden faulted mills for relying on cheap machinery and labor. He blamed speculation and low crop yields for depressions, urged wage curtailment to boost demand, and called for thorough organization of 600,000 textile workers across the North and South to resist hardships and restore stability.
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Lowbpll
Golden
Textile Workers’ Convention
Fierce fighting when Jap guns were taken
Tokio reports heavy fighting as Russians attack Oku, Nodzu, and Kuroki. Yamada’s detachment fights near the Shakhe River, losing nine field and five mountain guns. Russians reportedly concentrate against the Japanese left and center with about 1000 casualties.
Slaughter at Lone Tree Hill Described
Russian war correspondent Nemirovich Danchenko relays Kuropatkin's order to retake Lone Tree Hill, detailing a daylong artillery assault, a nighttime storm by six regiments, heavy losses on both sides, and the capture of the position near Mukden with praise for the Thirty-sixth and Nineteenth Rifles.
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Slaughter
Lone Tree Hill
ST. Petersburg
Nemirovich Danchenko
Kuropatkin
Shipka
Plevna
Thirty-sixth
Poutiloff
Japs Fail To Retake The Lone Tree Hill At Mukden
Russian forces defended Lone Tree Hill after a desperate Japanese assault recaptured Shakhe station and pressed toward Mukden. Reports describe heavy casualties on both sides, with Japanese attempts to dislodge Russian defenders at Linchenpo failing. Refugees flood roads as the front line shifts amid renewed bombardment and artillery observations.
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Lone Tree Hill
Forces Fight On As Mukden Clashes Continue
Oct 17 report from Mukden notes ongoing fighting with persistent vigilance by combatants. The description emphasizes the seriousness of the engagement and the unwavering effort on both sides in the tense battlefield situation.
Textile workers urge against re election of Governor Bates
Lowell Oct 18. Secretary Albert Hibbert reports to the United Textile Workers convention that Bates vetoed the women and minors overtime bill and calls for a strong censuring resolution and a campaign to defeat Bates. President John Golden advocates an aggressive effort to secure protective legislation and better wages and hours, with plans for action and later resolutions condemning the veto to be presented tomorrow.
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Lowell
Massachusetts
John L. Bates
Albert Hibbert
Fall River
United Textile Workers of America
Bates
John Golden
Beacon Hill
Cork Riot at Rivertown Court Over Eviction Riots
In Cork on Oct 18 a violent clash erupted between sympathizers of Fellsport defendants and police during a hearing. About 20 people were injured as police repelled attackers after being blocked from the courtroom. Judge adjourned the hearing for six hours amid protests over police brutality claims.
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Cork
Fellsport
Rivertown
W. M. O’brien
Hospitals scarce to care for wounded at Mukden
Oct 18 report from Mukden notes Oct 17 fighting centered on Shakhe River with Russian and Japanese artillery action. Nine days of combat yield at least 2000 daily losses, hospitals strained, villagers deserted, rural fields spoiled, Kuropatkin remains with troops as positions surrounding Mukden tighten.
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Mukden
Shakhe River
Kuropatkin
Gate Hit Woman on the Head Maiden
Mrs. George Emerson of 94 Converse Street was knocked to the ground at the Saugus branch crossing on Main Street when a lowering gate struck her on the head. She was rendered unconscious briefly but suffered no serious injuries.
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George Emerson
Converse Street
Main Street
Saugus Branch Crossing
Missing Pennsylvania railroad official Harry Messer
Friends and relatives of Harry Messer, 36, a Pennsylvania railroad agent and chief clerk in this city, report his mysterious disappearance. His father has come from Vermont to assist, and inspectors Douglas and Watts search with no trace found. The family fears foul play amid local robberies and slugger incidents, noting he had little money but a gold watch and jewelry.
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Harry Messer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Messer
Vermont
New England
Douglas
Watts
Boston
Big Store marks 29th anniversary with unique displays
Voren's celebrates 29th year with fall and winter styles for men and boys and special incentives during the anniversary month. Window displays draw attention including an underwear display with a cake of wool soap with each purchase. Daily events and rapid business energy underscore the store's success.
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Voren[re
Nashua Fair Association Fall Meeting Dates Set
Dates October 25 to November 5 with reduced round trip fares via Boston and Maine. Tickets good Oct 25 to Nov 5 include park admission. Fares listed: Boston 1.55 Lowell 1.10 Manchester 1.05 Concord 1.55 Lawrence 1.80 Ayer 1.25 Fitchburg 1.50 Clinton 1.50 Worcester 1.95 Rochester 2.0.
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Nashua Fair Association
Boston & Maine R. R
Boston
Lowell
Manchester
Concord
Lawrence
Ayer
Fitchburg
Clinton
Worcester
Rochester
Man Shot by Error. Atlantic Man Wounded in Quincy
William L. Sullivan, a local Atlantic businessman, was hit by bird shot at 2 am while mistaken for a hen thief near Quincy. Ten pellets lodged between collarbone and knee, seven in head and hands, but injuries are not serious and he will remain home for days. Neighbors and family describe it as accidental. shooter F A Badger, a prominent local lumber surveyor, expressed sympathy.
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Quincy
William L. Sullivan
Atlantic
Sullivan
W. l. Sullivan
Charles Edwards
Sullivan House
Botolph Street
Badger Estate
Bird
Depot Square
John Sullivan
Japanese Left Army Buries 4100 Russians Last Week
From Okus left army headquarters via Fusan dated Oct 18 reports since Sunday Japanese forces have buried 4100 Russian dead with total Russian casualties estimated 20 000 to 25 000. Japanese losses about 3000. Early today Japanese forces advanced driving Russians back capturing two guns and many rifles. Russians attempted to recapture Lamuting at 7 30 but were repulsed with heavy losses. The battle there is over.
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Tokio
Oku
Nodzu
Kuroki
Yamaha
Yamada
Shanghintaitzu
Taichaiku
Waituo
Fusan
Lamuting
W. L. Douglas $3.50 Shoes Soars in World Market
An advertisement proclaims W L Douglas $3.50 men’s shoes as top sellers worldwide, citing factory pride in Brockton Massachusetts, premium leathers, lasting fit, and higher production cost vs rivals. It touts value, guarantees, local Boston stores, and a mail catalog offer.
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W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Corona Colt
Boston
Washington Street
Summer Street
Hanover Street
Court Street
Washington St
Mulligan Triggers Porter After Muggsys Fire Trunk Incident
Muggsys act causes porter to react with alarm as trunk burns, Mulligan presence noted in the scene. The brief exchange highlights tension and a surprising mishap involving the luggage.
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Mulligan
New Home for Smiths Tablets
William F. Smith, proprietor of Smiths Buchu Lithia Tablets, moves to larger quarters at 98 Broad Street with a doubled shipping room and three offices. From a tiny 1892 start with four to five workers, the firm now staffs 125 to 150, with 1904 sales triple the prior year and plans to expand across New England, the Middle West, and Canada.
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William F. Smith
Smith
Summer Street
Boston
Dinner for Hibbard and Mansfield Draws Boston Clerks
The Boston branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks plans a complimentary dinner for Postmaster George A. Hibbard and assistant Postmaster Edward C. Mansfield at the American House next Tuesday evening as about 300 members attend the annual reunion. Guests include National President Arthur Donoghue and State President John F. McDermott, along with several Post Office officials and association leaders. The Federal Building Orchestra will provide entertainment.
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George A. Hibbard
Edward C. Mansfield
Boston
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
American House
Arthur Donoghue
Chicago
John F. McDermott
Worcester
Lawrence Leatherman
Civil Service
E. BE. Stebbins
J. M. White
Postoffice Department
H. S. Adams
Boston Post Office
J. D. Holland
Letter Carriers’ Association
E. P. Lincoln
Superintendents’ Association
Federal Building Orchestra
Ought to Bond Treasurers for Unions Says Textile Leader
Lowell Oct 18 Albert Hibbert secretary of the United Textile Workers of America urged the convention to require bonding for all local union treasurers after two treasurers absconded leaving locals in distress. He noted trade difficulties hinder organizing, cited higher per capita taxes reducing membership, reported 180 unions in good standing and 27 suspended, and said Dartmouth mill weavers quit over lack of strike funds. He described new union labels registered in several states and announced a union button adoption.
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Lowell
Albert Hibbert
United Textile Workers of America
Dartmouth
New Bedford
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Idaho
Maine
Oregon
Indorsement for Father John’s Medicine by Holy Cross Sisters
The Sisters of Holy Cross at 44 Chandler Street in Nashua New Hampshire endorse Father John’s Medicine as a tonic and body builder for the weak and run down. They note it aids bronchial troubles and throat and lung ailments and claim it cures scrofula skin diseases rheumatism and issues from weak impure blood with fifty years of use.
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Father John
Sisters of Holy Cross
Chandler St
Nashua
N. H
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Shakhe
Mistchenko
Davriloff
Mukdon
Linchenpo
The
United Textile Workers’ of America
Messer
UNION
W.W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Muggsy
Post
Smith’s
Hibbard and
Mansfield
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