Illumination of the Winthrop Beach Lights Up the Coast
The Winthrop illumination night dazzles with hundreds of lanterns and fireworks along Crest avenues. Prominent residents including Kennedy and Gray host gatherings at cottager homes while several houses like Grady, Beale, and Phoenix Cottage showcase extensive light displays. Concerts and street festivities illuminate the seaside resort as civic and business leaders mingle, with parade units and local bands preparing for the day’s grand celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Boston
G. S. Marston
Hanley Street
Shirley Point
Marston
Senator Kennedy
Gray
Leyland
Lincoln
Grady Cottage
John Iller
Hanover Street
Honest John
R. D. Ireland
Olivette Cotage
Myrtle Avenue
Summit Avenue
Highlands
Frank O. Newton
Franklin Avenue
Lawrence Neebe
Joseph Gahm
Narcy G. Birley
Crafts
Chauncey and
Horace
Grover
George L. Wadsworth
Grover Avenue
Leighton House
J. W. Wilson
S. H. Gann
Phoenix Cottage
Shirley Street
J. M. French
James R. O’hara
Cottage Street
C. E. Berkmeyer
Idlewildt
Moore Stree
Anson Heebe
Arabian Ottage
F. W. Mosher
Fred Master
W. D. Lamb
G. Fred Reed
J. M. Parker
Wiverns Cottage
Harry Morrison
Perkins Street
L. G. Noe
Bonnie, Castle
Dororothy
Oolah Cottage
C. BE. Hawkes
Hawk’s Nest
LL. C. Breed
Crest Cottage
J. A. Davis
Apelladia
W. H. Barry
the Albert Cottage
Tewksburys Cottages
Charles Street
J. Foster
Lilac Cottage
Edgemere Cottage
J. R. Byrum
Magnolia Cottage
Cc. H. Samerby
D. A. Custer
Cc. P. Flagg
Point of Pines
Orning
Thayer
Two Girls Hit by Locomotive on Valley Railroad
Two five year old girls playing on the Valley railroad track at Green street Middletown were struck by a locomotive. Sadie Gleason suffered compound fractures of both femurs while Elizabeth Lohgren sustained injuries to her right hand and left foot. Engineer Smith did not see the children and a witness said the whistle was not blown.
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Middletown
Conn
Valley Railroad
Green Street
Sadie
Miles Gleason
Elizabeth
August Lohgren
Smith
Decorations on Wells Memorial Hall Route
Elaborate decorations along the route include Wells Memorial Hall at 987 Washington Street, a five story building enhanced by a charming arrangement of color and symmetry. At 499 Washington Street painters contributed to the display.
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Wells Memorial Hall
Washington Street
Labor banners and slogans parade across city streets
In a labor parade divisions display mottoes praising unions and strikes. Banners call for eight hours, higher wages, end to sweating, and political action. Women and craftsmen carry labels, with lines opposing scabs and supporting organization, education, and labor rights.
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Carpenters’ Union No
Catters’ Union
Conservator of Peace
Garment Workers’ Union
America
Honest Labor Mottoes Displayed In Historic Panel
Two mottoes were shown, one inscribed with Honest Labor Should be Respected and the other stating Honest Labor is Capital's Best Friend, reflecting early civic values in the display. The wording highlights labor's role in relation to capital and the era's emphasis on work ethic.
Decorated Labor Parade Heads Feature Boston Route
The Central Labor Union, District Assembly 30 of the K of L, and the Pilot HQ on Washington Street showcased masterful decorations along the parade route. Several firms on Tremont and Washington Streets contributed ornate windows and banners, including Wilson Bros jewellers and multiple cloak makers, while assemblies displayed banners urging workers' demands and unity.
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Central Labor Union
Washington Street
District Assembly 30
K. of L
United States
Ireland
Hiatt Bros
Tremont Street
Curry & Brown
West Dedham Street
Horan Bros
Washington Stret
P. F. Carey
Myers & Johaasson
Cloak Makers
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row Jewellers
Procession Reviewed at City Hall Salute to Labor Hosts
Acting Mayor John H. Lee presided from City Hall as labor hosts passed by in a ceremonial procession. President Barry of the Commons Council accompanied him, sharing smiles during the salute and reviewing the scene of civic show of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lee
Barry
The
Commons Council
Governor Russell Cheerfully Receives Horse Shoe Gift
At the State House a procession was reviewed by Governor Russell who greeted the crowd and met the staff. The Horse Shoers Union of the third division presented a horse shoe, which the governor accepted and shook hands with the young presenter. Private Secretary Charley Warren stood nearby with councillors and Senators in attendance.
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A. H. Peters
State House
Russell
Charley Warren
Qua Master Workmen John Reynolds Leader of Noddle Island Assembly
John Reynolds, master workman of the Noddle Island Assembly, led 500 men in the parade where the group won first place. A prominent labor leader, he previously served as financial secretary for his assembly and is described as a man of middle age.
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John Reynolds
Noddle Island
Boston Gas Company
McDurvill
M. B. Sellars
Coopers’ Assembly
A. Robinson & Co
Boston
S. W. 49
New York
Stephen Gaffey
Benjamin Franklin Assembly
City ‘Sanitary Department
Philip Reynolds
Stablemen’s Assembly
Assembly
Central Labor Union
James Martin
Chickasawbut Assembly
Neponset
Thomas Coveny
United Brotherhood of Railroad Employees
Fitchburg Railroad
Jeremiah O’leary
Old Colony Assembly
A. L. Sullivan
John Boyle O’reilly
Cornelius Leary
New York & New England Assembly
W. Wilde
Steam Railroad Assembly
Charlestown
O’connell Assembly
Leland Steamships Line
Edward Stevens
James Kiley
Joseph Biggar Assembly
Labor leaders and long-time members of local unions identified
The report highlights Charles J. Parker, marshal of the Water Works Assembly since 1889, and James F. Timilty, a street paving sub-foreman, both veterans of their unions. It notes James Hart, master workman of the Park Department Assembly and active West End Street Railway employee, and A. G. Norender, junior master workman of the Eureka Assembly. Patrick McDuvill is also noted as a master workman in line with the district's labor leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoreman
Warren Line
Pier 6
Charles J. Parker
Water Works Assembly
Boston Water Works
James F. Timilty
James Hart
Park Department Assembly
Hart
West End Street Railroad Company
A. G. Norender
Eureka Assembly
Patrick McDuvill
Peabody Medicalist BO earns national honor
The Peabody Medical Institute near its 25th anniversary touts success in treating nervous disorders. Chief consultant W. H. Parker receives a gold jewel medal and resolutions from the National Medical Association in 1876. Parker can be reached at 4 Bulfinch St., Boston, for consultations and a free prospectus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Parker
National Medical Association
Janust
Boston Press
William H. Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
Boston Labor Assemblies Elect Masters and Officers
The Boston area labor assemblies list their master workmen and officers for multiple unions. Notables include M. B. Sellars leading the Coopers' Assembly and Stephen Gaffey guiding the Benjamin Franklin Assembly, with roles in the sanitary department and Central Labor Union, among others.
Collision at Tremont and Berkeley Ends with Injured Fire Engine Rider
An electric engine number 2 from the West End Railway collided with an electric car at the Tremont Berkeley junction while responding to a fire at 345 Shawmut avenue. Lieut. Joseph Smith was thrown, bruised, possibly fatally injured, and taken to the City Hospital. The engine and car were badly damaged.
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Chemical Engine
West End Railway Company
Tremont
Berkeley Streets
Shawmut Avenue
Dover
Joseph Smith
Death of a Valiant Veteran Captain Patrick H Bird
War veteran Captain Patrick H Bird died at his Chelsea home after a lingering illness. Born in Dublin in 1846 he enlisted in Company H Twenty-eighth Regiment and served three years.
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Patrick H. Bird
Williams Street
Chelsea
Dublin
Irc
Twenty-eighth
Preparations Underway at Institute for Tech Business College
Thorough preparation is made for the Institute of Technology for Business and for College with special reception of students in all classes. Particular attention is given to girls and young children and an unusual care for health is noted.
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Institute of Technology
Old Sod Spor Irish Games at Oak Island
The National Irish Athletic Association events drew about 6000 spectators at Oak Island Grove yesterday. Tim McCarthy of Cabridge and Peter Priddy of Pittsburg led the five mile race, Priddy finishing with a late surge. Pooch Donovan won the 100-yard professional dash over Tom Burrows, who took the broad jump and hop step and jump. Perry dominated many field events, while Munroe swept multiple amateur titles earning a gold medal for best all round man.
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Oak Island Grove
Tim McCarthy
Cabridge
Peter Priddy
Pittsburgh
McClelland
Priddy
James A. Walsh
Boston College
Purcell Brothers
Perry
J. W. Munroe
J. B. Connors
Munroe
Pooch Donovan
Tom Burrows
Burrows
Neddo Manning
Frank Kaveney
Johnnie Clausen Gt
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LABOR
Sons of Veterans
Drum Corps
Quincy
Alds
D. Tobin
J Mahoney
M. Glynn
T. O'Hara
A. F. Walsh
National Band of
Woburn
J. Maloney
D. Sullivan
G. Wolfe
Richard * Goss
D. Driffy
Thomas Cook
D. Clifford
J. Driscoll
Boston Patriarchs
Jeremiah O'Leary
Cornelius Buckley
Aids
Driscoll
P. Sullivan
J. Regan
Walker
James O'Brien
Malden
John Boyle O
John Boyle O'Reilly Assembly 688, A. L. Sullivan
T. Myers
M. Reilly
Py’ Powers
Norfolk Brass Band
D. Donovan
T. Dolan
Wolfe Tone
North End
C. McCarthy
P. Bloodrick
J. Banks
T. Clancy
K. Dorsey
P. Dempsey
Thomas Murphy
James Daily
Building Trades Council
James P. Dolan
Carl Monroe
John C. Shay
B. F. Monaghan
John Keohane
John Dormidy
John T. Burns
John Burke
Somerville Band
George M. Guenther
Painters’ and Decorators’ Council
James B. Kelley
Baldwin’s
Carpenters’ Unions
J. E. Potts
Natick
Plumbers’ Council
D. J. Crowley
Salem
Plumbers’ Union
Lynn
Granite Cutters’ Council
J. Burnett
Housesmiths’ Council
E. J. Ryan
Carter
Middleboro
Union
John Hartfin
Robert Emmet
James Cusick
Barrett's
Somerville
Lathers’ Council
H. VP. Thomas
Woonsocket Brass Band
Slate and Metal Workers’ Union
James Sherman
Plasterers’ Union
M. H. Casey
Newton
Steam Fitters’ Union
F. J. Vaughn
Fife and Drum Corps
P. J. Haley
C. A. Dutton
James O'Neil
Norris’s
Thomas Mackey
Thomas F. Tracy
J J McCarthy
P. J. Murray
Richard McGarrity
R. J. Anslow
J. R. Nugen
Frank J. Harsbecker
Naval Brigade
Ashland Brass Band
Teamsters
Timothy Sullivan
Michael Sautry
T. J. McNally
James l Jerry Riordan
T. J. Murphy
John Just
Jeremiah Donovan
Alexander Stewart
Thomas Graham
John White
Andrew Ferris
Malachy Hanly
Andrew McKenzie
James Stewart
Dickinson
Boiler Makers’ Benevolent Association
R. McDonnell
M. Crane
Thomas Gleason
William Murner
John Flanigan
Andrew Murphy
John Angel
M. J. McDonnell
Sam
Wall Street
Water Works
Charlotte Smith
Women’s Industrial League
L.nebber
N. M. Dodge
A. Burke
Ellen Dodge
Carrie Sears
Sarah ‘Thompson
Julia Marbochauer
Cecelia
Katie Moloney
League
Cesar
Brutus
Charles
Cromwell
Sewer Department
Wwe
Nancy Hanks
Cooper
Congress
Hals
Ando
Hood
Peabody Medicalist
Johnson
Tohnson & CO
Chauncy-Hall School
Boylston Street
Copley Square
Shawmut Furniture Co
Shawmut Ave
Alpheus Ao
Oak Island
Pooc Donovan
Old Colony
Tremont Row
Carrie
Davis
Elizabeth Vis
Samuel Davis
Fogg
Waltham
Charles W. Fogg
Robinson
Thomas Robinson
Sumner
Ella M
Austin Sumner
Virgin
Cambridge
George A. Virgn
Easterbrook
Weymouth
Charles G. Easterbrook
Downes
Francestown
N. H
Mary Abbie
Asaan Susie M. Downes
Henderson
South Beton
Ann Tapling Henderson
George Henderson
Portsmouth
Sweetser
Anne M
Isaac Sweetser
Royal Turner
Randolph
Best
J. W. Newman
Florists’ Exchange
Pemberton Sq
Kings Bohemian
King’s Bohemian
Long Wood Avenue
Telephone
Roxbury 128
Samuel W. Clifford
Maynard F. Stiles
Attorneys-at-Law
Court Street
Post
Lansing Institute
Columbus Av
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing C O
Bottling Dept
Hanock St. el
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