Weavers Parade in Fall River as Mills Halt Work
In Fall River on October 22 a parade of about 3000 weavers, with up to 12,000 onlookers, pressed through South Park and Main Street as mills faced shutdowns. Organizers led divisions, banners waved, and pay envelopes were displayed. Secretary Whitehead planned further speeches Wednesday. Mills across the city reduced output and vacancies grew as tensions between weavers and manufacturers intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Whitehead
South Park
North End
East End
South End
George Kerr
Association
St. Mary’s
Old Fail River Brass Band
Chace Weavers
Joe
Fresh
New Beaford
Dr. Tanner
Main Street
Bedford
Fourteenth Street
Pleasant
Rodway
Granites
Merchants
Durfee’s
Davol
Robison
Borden
Teecumseh Mills
Globe Street
Slade Mill
King Philip's
Shore Mill
Globe
Slade Mills
Laurel Lake
King Philip
Chace
Robeson
Weavers Strike At Wamsutta Mills No. 7
About fifty wide loom weavers at Wamsutta Mills No. 7 refused to take extra looms, quitting work rather than run five looms. A union committee met Agent Kent, who said five looms or quit. Fall River applicants found all positions filled as labor tensions rise.
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New Bedford
Wamsutta
Hart
Weavers’ Union
Kent
P. S
H. H
Diamond
Fall River
Acushnet Mills
McEttrick Campaign Rally Sees Sharp Attacks on Opponents
Congressman McEttrick campaigned at Dudley Street Opera House with John B Moran presiding. Moran assailed McNary Fitzgerald Atwood and the Amereans while praising McEttrick and attacking their records. Moran challenged Fitzgerald and highlighted local political maneuvers and election tactics amid a vigorous audience turnout.
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McEttrick
John Bi. Moran
Dudley Street Opera House
McNary
Senator Fitzgerald
Harry Atwood
Amereans
Moran
Congress
Atwood
McBattrick
Boston
Bill of
Williamstown
Angry Words at Boston City Hall Over Investigation
Aldermanic debate rages as Lomasney cites corruption risks in the Department of Public Institutions and calls for fuller inquiry into the Board of Visitors and city contracts. Mayor Matthews faces scrutiny over prison reform, gas contracts, and the East Boston ferries, with suspensions of rules and calls for accountability amid tensions at City Hall.
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Alderman Lee
Matthews
City Hall
Lee
Boston
Water Department
East Boston
Citizens’ Trade Association
Board of Aldermen
City of
Brookline Gas Company
Shoe Cutters Strike Near Newburyport
In Newburyport on Oct 22 the 100 cutters employed by E. P. Dodge warned of a strike if the firm did not accept a new price list set at a minimum of 15 dollars per week per man by 4 p m. The firm refused and the cutters quit, risking the closure of shops and the loss of at least 500 jobs.
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Newburyport
E. P. Dodge
Wife of prominent Mason hangs herself in Norwich cellar
The wife of Henry L. Parker a longtime treasurer of the Norwich and New York Transportation Company committed suicide by hanging from a cellar joist after a year of acute mental distress. In Portsmouth Blanche Gordon previously missing is found alive and cared for by friends from her hometown.
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Norwich, Conn
Henry L. Parker
Norwich & New York Transportation Company
Portsmouth
Blanche Gordon
Great baptismes sweep Richford church revival
Richford Vermont reports a religious wave as fifty seven residents were baptized Sunday after evangelistic meetings led by Rev. N H Harriman of Springfield Massachusetts.
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Richford
N. H. Harriman
Springfield
Mass
New London Youth Held for Mail Theft Charge
Frederick Sisson an 18 year old janitor and clerk at the post office was detected taking letters from the mail and was held for arraignment before the United States commissioner.
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New London
Frederick Sisson
United States
Barn Fire at Cape Elizabeth Hits Charles F. Jordan Farm
A barn and stable belonging to Charles F. Jordan in Cape Elizabeth were burned last evening after a lantern upset. Two cows and thirty five tons of hay were destroyed. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars and the property was fully insured.
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Portland
Charles F. Jordan
Cape Elizabeth
Land Eminent Domain Awards in Boston Claims
Angeline M Morse receives 6195.20 for land taken for water purposes by Boston. Michael Burke and Michael Quirk jointly obtain 7475 for their property.
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Marlboro
Angeline M. Morse
Boston
Michael Burke
Michael Quirk
200 Hands Strike For The Old Scale At Briggsville Mill
North Adams October 22 A mill strike began after workers refused President Barker’s offer of restored pay at 8 percent and two extra hours. Workers had been cut 10 percent a year ago and 8 percent more in February. They were paid for sixty hours but only worked fifty eight. Last Monday they sought restoration to the 18 percent, with signs a compromise may allow a return. About 200 hands are employed at Briggsville Mill.
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Stafford No. 2
Granite and Merchants
Hargraves No. 2
Barnard
Cavos
Wampanoag
Tecumseh
Cornell
Seaconnet
Sagamore No. 2
Pocasset
Slade
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
C. D. Borden
Iron Works Mills
American Print Works
New Bedford
North Adams
Briggsville
Barker
New Bedford Reports Arctic Whalers Outlook Narwhal Catch
Private despatches from San Francisco detail Arctic fleet activity as New Bedford merchants weigh a discouraging outlook with only two weeks left to whale. Narwhal, arriving today, has taken two whales compared with forty one last season after wintering on the Mackenzie River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
San Francisco
Narwhal
MacKenzie River
Montreal contractor Emmanuel St Louis faces fraud charge
In Montreal on October 22 Dominion government moves to prosecute Emmanuel St Louis, noted builder of the Curran bridge, on charges of obtaining by fraud more than $172,000. The case marks a major legal action against a prominent local contractor.
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Montreal
Dominion
Emmanuel St. Louis
Curran
Democrats 10 Rally Planned in Music Hall Boston
The Democratic State committee and Boston city committee have arranged a large rally at Music Hall next Friday night. Mayor Matthews will preside and speakers include John E. Russell Josiah Quincy and Thomas J. Gargan. Charles E. Stratton was expected to speak but is out of state until Sunday. George Fred Williams may close the meeting. President Donovan aims to stage more ward rallies before election day.
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John B. Moran
Senator Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Moran
Quincy
McNary
Mc Ettrick
Atwood
Bliss
Robinson
Ward 24
Page
Mr. Atwood
Dorchester Hall
David
Goliath
Uke Moran
John
McEttrick
New England
Matthews
Congress
Flood
Ward 15
Leary
Dennis M. Cronin
Joseph Kelly
Cambridge
Louis Dowd
George E. McNeil
John B. Russell
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Music Hall
John E. Russell
Josiah Quincy
Thomas J. Gargan
Charles E. Stratton
George Fred Williams
Donovan
Allan schooner towed in after fogshore wreck
Life saving crew from Watch Hill aided the Allan schooner which ran ashore on Fisher's Island during fog. The Sawyer master and owner was scall on deck when the tug from Captain Thomas A Scott floated her and brought her to New London for repairs. The vessel bound from Steuben Maine to Rondout with staves.
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New London
Conn
Allan
Sawyer
Fisher's Island
Thomas A. Scott
Steuben
Watch Hill
Leighton Nominated for State Senate in Concord
Fred Leighton was nominated by the Democrats for Senator in the tenth district (Concord) to fill the vacancy caused by James C. Norris declining.
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Concord
N. H
Fred Leighton
James C. Norris
Tyler Wins World Mile Record At Waltham Track
Tyler sets a world mile record of 2 01 6 at Waltham, beating McDuffee in a high tempo Class B race. The event also featured a tandem pace, sprint finish, and a balloon act ending with a parachute drop by Professor Colby.
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Waltham
Tyler
Bald
Springfield
Boston
Haggerty
Williams
Porter
James Clark
Sims
Clark
McDuffee
Coleman
Butler
E. C. Bald
Bainbridge
Gardner
Ed McDuffee
Sanger
Colby
Miss Ludgate Denies Family Charges Over Leaving Home
Jennie A. Ludgate writes to the Post correcting claims about her departure from home. She states Andrew L. Jones Sr. had no involvement and says she left independently at 1 a.m. July 14, adding she will not return under any circumstances.
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Andrew L. Jones
Jones
Jennie A. Ludgate
Boston
High Class Horses for Baston Auction
A. W. Davis announces a mammoth sale at his Northampton street emporium on November 1 and 2 with consignments from Canadian dealers and breeders. The event includes an informal two day horse show with single and multi horse teams and display of broughams and carriages to thrill horse enthusiasts.
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A. W. Davis
Northampton Street
Douglas H. Grand
Canadian Horse Stock Company
John Arthur
Messrs
Miss Annie Grant Weds Edward Wiggin in Winthrop Beach
At the Stimpson residence in Winthrop Beach last evening Miss Annie E. Grant daughter of Captain George Grant of Boston and Edward Harold Wiggin son of the late Russell B. Wiggin of Malden were married by Rev. C. W. Westlake of Arlington. The couple will reside on Prospect Avenue in Winthrop after a tour of Washington and Florida.
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William H. Stimpson
Prospect Avenue
Winthrop Beach
Annie E. Grant
George Grant
Boston
Edward Harold Wiggin
Russell B. Wiggin
Malden
C. W. Westlake
Arlington
Edmester Newcomb wedding in Everett on October eve
Miss Carrie E. Newcomb and Walter C. Edmester married at 10 Pleasant street Everett in a ceremony by Rev. H. L. Winston. Best man Albert H. Buffum and bridesmaid Anna M. Newcomb. After a short tour, the couple will reside at 181 Broadway Everett.
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Everett
D. A. Newcomb
Pleasant Street
Carrie E. Newcomb
Walter C. Edmester
H. L. Winston
Methodist Church
Albert H. Buffum
Cambridge
Anna M. Newcomb
Mrs. Edmester
Broadway
Chelsea Common Council Approves Land Purchase for Engine
The Chelsea Common Council approved an order to buy land in the Prattville district, erect a building, and purchase a chemical engine with a not to exceed cost of 7500 dollars.
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Chelsea Common Council
Prattville
Dr Morrill Treats Diseases of Women and Nervous Disorders
Dr Morrill at 2 Park Square offers successful treatment for diseases of women nervous disorders morphine and liquor habits. Office hours 10 am to 6 pm.
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Morrill
Park Square
Warning on nerve strain and health risks from overwork
A public health warning notes that overwork and strain harm nerves and heart, citing E T Wilcox of Ticonderoga who describes nervnous exhaustion and credits Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy with curing many. The piece warns readers to assess their health amid rising cases reported by newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Wilcox, Esq
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Dr. Greene
Nervura Cure Promises from Dr. Greene’s Boston Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a cure for nervous and chronic diseases. It quotes a pharmacist, Mr. Wilcox, praising the medicine's nerve-building powers and extensive testimonials. The copy asserts the remedy is a non patent prescription from Dr. Greene of Temple Place Boston and offers free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Wilcox
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Advertising contest invites Lincoln readers to win prizes
The Post invites advertisers in New England to submit 14 to 300 word ads for Laxol with or without images. Three prizes of 20, 10 and others reward top entries. Send by November 20 to Laxol care Post Boston. judges include Fred W. MacDonald and other papers. winners announced December 1.
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New England
Jones
Post
M. Calm & Bro
Cedar Street
New York
Fred W. MacDonald
The
Laxol
Care Post
Boston
Mass
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Vincent Laforme
Thomas N. Hart
Board of Visitors
House of Correction
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Long Island
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Nathan Morse
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Derman Hallstram
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State House
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John Mack
Mack
Patrick B. Wynne
Bennington Street
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Long Island Hospital
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Washington Street
Dudley Street
Guildrow
Cliff Street
Dudley Square
Bunker Hill Grammar School
Canal Street
Friend Street
Portland Street
Committee On Rules and Ordinances
Hook and Ladder Company No. 12
Arctic
In Music Hall
Bismarck
Norfolk Brewery
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State Senate
Tyler Again
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Baston
Wiggin
Grant
Edmester
Newcomb
Chelsea
Norfolk
India
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