Robbers Blow Safe in Lynn Stable Burglary
Four men burst into a stable office tying up Night Watchman Lewis and drilling through the safe top. They removed cash, sparked a fire, and fled toward Salem after a confrontation with Conductor Sheldon Mudge. Police and nearby towns alerted. Loss about 500 dollars. Suspects described by Lewis’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lewis
Sheldon Mudge
Madge
Salem
Lynn
Lewis
Boston
Post
Contested Charles River Bridge Plan Sparks Transit Hearing
The Transit Commission faces a likely clash between Charlestown and North End residents over a bridge from City Square Charlestown to Causeway Street. Charlestown backs a Haymarket outlet above Warren Bridge while the North End favors using the Charles River bridge route, arguing broader city access and higher valuation. A commission hearing is expected to ignite a sharp dispute as both sides push for their preferred alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transit Commission
Charlestown
North End
City Square
Causeway Street
City
Charles River
Warren Bridge
Haymarket Square
Boston
Charletown Street
Charles River Bridge
Endicott and
Prince Streets
Indications of Greater Pay and Shorter Hours Seen
The Post reports a revival in business and wages across labor unions, with over 400 factories raising pay for about 420,000 workers. Leaders from bakers to machinists, garment workers, engineers, and printers describe improved employment, higher wages, and a move toward shorter hours, as new factories open and old mills operate at full capacity. A list details wage increases across New England mills and manufacturers, illustrating broad wage gains and reduced unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Post
Henry Weismann
New York
Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners
International Union of America
Boston
A. J. Felt
United Garment Workers’ Union of Boston
George E. Pike
The
James O'Neil
Plaster Tenders’ Union
National Alliance of Stage
Patrick Maloney
R. W. Garrity
C. O. Wood
Typographical Union
New England
Niagra Wins in Plymouth Regatta Yacht Race
In Port Plymouth Royal regatta Niagra Isolde and Inyoni competed in an 18 to 21 rating race. First prize was £15 and second £? The report notes Niagra in the event with the other yachts, detailing the prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Port Plymouth
Niagara, Isolde and
American Wringer Co. Plays At Broadway Extension Firm
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufacturers of tigers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. They offer repair of all wringers and sweepers and accept mail orders. Telephone contact listed as Tament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Nobles Gather for Cleland Meeting of Zem Zem Nobility
An account of a Zem Zem gathering describing a decision to hold a future meeting in Cleveland on the third Tuesday in June 1896. The narrative details feasting, toasts, and speeches by notable figures such as Caleb Saunders and Imperial Potentate Field, with lively but non-graphic depictions of revelry and ritual speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Imperial Council
Caleb Saunders
Aleppo
Caleb
Papa” Fox
Cambridge
Imperial Potentate Field
Frisco
Imperial
Thomas Waterman
Boston
J. W. Geiger
D. D
Marion
Sheik
John Atwood
Leavenworth
Warren la Rue Thomas
Rhode Island
Mustapha
Nantasket
Allah
Selah
Pig Makes Circus at St Patrick's Field Day
At Watertown on September 3 a 30-pound greased pig sparked a chaotic pursuit during St Patrick's parish field day. Edward Fitzgerald, 16, finally won the pig after a long chase, with Rev. J. B Cullen upholding the result despite contest by Jimmy Carrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
St. Patrick’s Parish
Cullen
Hetherstone Banks
Jimmy Carrigan
Carrigan
Gye
Edward Fitzgerald
Mike Shea
Fitzgerald
Forest Street
Mr. Fitzgerald
Father Cullen
Boston Officer Beats Suspect At Orient Heights Station
Four men argued at the Orient Heights Boston and Lynn station after alighting from a Winthrop train. Officer Stoddard C. Erskine restrained a smaller man and struck him multiple times with a club, leaving the suspect bloodied and unrecognizable. The injured man was taken to the station, doctored, and jailed, while Lieutenant Frohock refused to disclose his name despite reporters’ questions. Neighbors and witnesses added conflicting remarks, with Erskine defending his actions and others noting the man resisted arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient Heights
Boston & Lynn Railroad
Stoddard C. Erskine
Station 7
Winthrop
Metropolitan
Officer Erskine
Dr. Deal
Frohock
Erskine
Budreau
P. Clinton Wingate
J. Compiano
Textile mill rates show varied price declines across firms
Fragmented OCR lists numerous mills and their price or tariff rates, including Woollen Mills, Burke Co, Rowley Liney, Davis Manufacturing, Roend, Mechanic, Sostskocees, Williamstown, North Adams, North Pownal, Beaver and Eclipse Mills, Olneyville, Providence, National Wall Paper Co, Springville. Rates range around 10 to 12 percent, with scattered fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahoos Mills
Dover
N. H
Aan Woollen Mills
North Ad- Say
Eeaiveco Mills
Peers Woollen Mills
North Adeddie
Uae
Briggsville Woollen Mills
North Ad
Berkshire Knitting Mill
Pitts- Met Lake
Johnson Company
North Adams
Worumbo Canetcovering Company
Gee Falls
Winchelle Co. Shoes
Haver
Abe Ee Betes
Moses
Stevens & Sons
Haverhill
Moses T Aenn & Sons
Franklin Walls
N. Henses
Pakachoag Worsted Mills
South
Worcester
Woolen Mills
Rowleys
Iron Works
Colion’s
Seaccenies Snoaente
Asmarias Linen Mills
Fali
Linwood Mill
Fall River Mills
Fall River
Larose Meer Reese Co
Leicesae Tie Aman
Vu S. Cotton Co
Central Fails
R. L
Adiences N. H
Hudson
Borden
Fail River
Bedford
Nicholas ‘Min
Tarkin
R. I
Edwards Manufacturing Co
Yy Me
Ce Eco Millis
Slater Woollen Co
Webster and Wiseeeeee Etetesenee
John. Chore & Line
Webeter
Rce Age Woollen Mills
Au- Ran
Rene
Burke OT Co
Rowley Liney
Edge
Davis Manufacturing Co
Bris- BE
Roend Pert Co
Mechanic
MG Sostskocees
Williamstown
North Pownal. Co
North Eel
TOD Net de
Ringville Vane Mills
Springville
Col John R Fellows to Speak at Father Cummins Barbecue
Boston audiences may hear Col John R Fellows district attorney for New York City speak at Apollo Garden next Saturday as the principal speaker at Father Cummins barbecue. Fellows, famed as a stump orator, will be joined by the Hon. Joseph H O Neil, who will preside at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Father Cummins
Boston
John R. Fellows
New York City
Joseph H. O’nell
Congress
Apollo Garden
Colonel Fellows
Troy
N. Y
Camden
Ark
Seymour
Joseph O’neil
New York
Joseph O'Neil
Oratorical Tribune
Manchester Water Carnival Illuminations Shine in Sept Night
Manchester on September 3 hosted a water carnival with hundreds enjoying the illuminated displays. Boats and floats including the Velthra and Conrade were decorated with lanterns and fires. Judges Commodore Craigie and others awarded the Velthra first prize, Arthur Stevens second, and G Wigglesworth third. The Eighth Regiment Band provided music as dancing followed the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Fort House
Mr. Brown
Conrade
Pickering
Helen
Paramore
Mr. Wigglesworth and Son
Norton
Ayer Bros
A. Stevens
E. P. Stanley
Commodore Craigie
Charles 8. Hanks
Gordon Prince
William A. Tucker
C. B E. Cotting
T. Boardman
Tthe Velthra
Arthur Stevens
Wherry
G. Wigglesworth
Eighth Regiment
Gancing
Noted Democrat Leader and Lawyer Entered Civil War Service
The subject was born a relative of the country and became a lawyer. He opposed secession, supported Lincoln's election, and followed the majority into the Confederacy. He served with distinction at Port Hudson, then returned to Camden to practice law, later entering New York politics and serving as district attorney before joining Congress. He resigned his seat to go back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Confederacy
Port Hudson
Camden
New York
State
Senate
Martine
Entries at Westboro Humber Cycle Club Races
Westboro September 3 listing top Class A B and pro riders for next Saturday race. One mile open and one mile handicap feature many named professionals led by Harry C Wheeler Fred St Onge George R Cutter P J Berle J M Barnett Frank Mayo W F Saurdan Starbuck Benner McDonough Baker Sanger Crooks Eaton and others from New Jersey New York Massachusetts Ohio Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westboro
Humber
Massachusetts
Harry C. Wheeler
Orange
N. J
Fred St. Onge
Allston
D. T. Connolley
Boston
Mass
George R. Cutter
P. J. Berle
A. H. Barnett
Crawford
J. M. Barnett
Lynn
Frank Mayo
New York
W. F. Saunders
J. F. Starbuck
B.C. Bettner
Manhattan Beach
N. Y
J. A. Newhouse
Frank J. O’mcdonough
Providence
R. I
Conn Baker
Columbus
Walter C. Sanger
Milwaukee
Wis
Austin Crooks
Jay Eaton
Eliabeth
D. T. Connelley
W. F
Sour
B. C. Benner
Frank J. McDonough
Brooklyn
Wilwaukee
Masa
J. Eaton
Elizabeth
Wills Fund Urges Charity For East Boston Widow
Editorial calls for a communal fund to aid the destitute widow of East Boston victim John W. Wills and six children. It notes prior donations totaling 1,244.93 dollars with additional small gifts collected by Miss K J Coleman and James Mooney as the effort continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
East Boston
John W. Wills
E Post
K. J. Coleman
James Mooney
Eight Hour Strike by Steam Fitters and Helpers
About 250 steam fitters and helpers walked out for an eight hour day at current wage rates. The action, approved at a Milwaukee convention, drew support from unions and allied bodies. Several firms settled quickly, while others held out awaiting conference. A final decision was set for Friday with potential broader council intervention if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Steam and Hot Water
Milwaukee
National Association
Richardson & McClellan, Birkell & Co
B. le Bosquet Bros
Drew & Coffin
Bosworth & French
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Christian & Co
W. H. Gallison
Nutter & Sebrey
A. B. Franklin
Walker Pratt Manufacturing Company
Smith & Anthony, Engles & Kendrick
Isaac Coffins Lynch & Woodward
John J. Sullivan
the Fitters
St. Stephen’s Hall
Washington Street
Building Trades Council
Central Labor Union
Oliver Street
Lynch & Woodward's
Fishing Schooners Seized in Labrador Waters
News from Labrador reports a Canadian cruiser armed with gatling guns seized several Newfoundland fishing schooners in Cana dian Labrador waters and towed them to Brahorn on charges of violating Canadian fishery laws. The action has caused widespread indignation in St John s Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s, N. F
Labrador
Newfoundland
Canadian Labrador
Brahorn
Fire at Monument Furniture Co on Main Street Charlestown
A passer by discovered a blaze at 10 last night in the Monument Furniture Company store at 251 Main Street Charlestown. The one story building suffered 1200 dollars in stock damage and 500 dollars to the structure owned by Michael Roughan, with P M Bond as occupant. A parrot’s screams drew the alarm and firefighters kept the fire from the front of the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Furniture Company
Main Street
Charlestown
Michael Roughan
P. M. Bond
City Actions Set Water Use and Audit Procedures
WALTHAM MASS Sept 3 The Alder men granted O Hara Dial permission to take water from Newton to lower insurance rates An order requires the clerk to provide the city auditor with copies of all certified orders passed by the board and vetoed by the Mayor and held ten days Daniel D Frothingham and Fred J Smiley were chosen traverse jurors $150 was appropriated to complete the Forrest street survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Mass
O’hara Dial Company
Newton
Daniel D. Frothingham
Fred J. Smiley
Forrest Street
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Methyl Dental Co
Tremont St
LABOR
E. W. Chapin & Co
Chapinville
U. 8 Bunting Co
Lowell
Dyerville Manufacturing Co
Dyer- Wei
Westerly Woolfen Co
Wester
Niagara
Lasell Seminary For Young Women
Auburndale
Brarqnoy, Princinoat
Tom Currier
Medinah
Hwicago
Charlie
Porter
Shriner
Tom Reeds
Exex Potentate
ST Louvis S
Mystic Shriners
Billy
Lieutenant Frohook
Lexow
Hood’s
Samuel W. Clifford
Court Street
Sanford
Ginger
Solld To Pottier
Ounem. Corpr
Sole Proprietors
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Waltham Aldermen
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