Massachusetts labor panel debates child labor and hours
The Commission on Relations Between Employer and Employee held sessions at the State House to discuss hours of labor, sanitary rules, child labor, women’s employment, and Saturday half holidays. Stakeholders from textile interests, unions, barberies, and locomotive engineers argued for and against new limits, with proposals on age 18 minimums and uniform national hours.
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State House
Charles G. Bancroft
Arkwright Club
New England
Boston Building Trades Council
John T.cashmen
G. Hill
Hill
A. J. Defoe
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Charlies E. O'Donnell
The
Barbers’ Union of
Boston
Massachusetts
Legisla
Barbers’ College
William Kershaw
Fall River
South
John T. Cashman
Stolen Goods Linked to Boston Burglar. Suspect Nabbed in New York
Liveware and other property stolen from Boston residences were found in New York pawnshops, leading to the arrest of George Nichols alias Joseph Frinck. Inspector Cronin is in New York with requisition papers. Victims include John C Daly 47 Townsend Street Roxbury and F A Crawford 8 Mount Vernon Street Roxbury plus a Norwood home. Margaret Daly and Mrs Crawford traveled to identify silverware, confirming items stolen from multiple Boston homes. The stolen articles are sent back to Chief Watts to be used as trial evidence against the prisoner.
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Norwood
Margaret I. Daly
William C. Crawford
New York
Chief Watts
Langan
Boston
Fife Denies Shamrock III Length And Feud Claims
William Fife the Shamrock III designer denies sailing her in trials beyond the water-line length permitted by the cup match rules. He also refutes claims of any quarrel with Captain Wringe over cup race matters, stating no differences exist.
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Fife
Shamrock
New York
William Fife
Captain Wringe
Crocker Will Trial Set For September Supreme Court Jury
Sept 15 is assigned for the Crocker will trial in the Supreme Court. Uriel H. Crocker left most of his property to his widow while his sons contest the instrument claiming undue influence after probate judge Grant allowed the will.
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Crocker
Supreme Court
Uriel H. Crocker
Grant
Wanderer Yacht to sail as gospel vessel for Holy Ghosters
The Wanderer schooner, anchored off Rowe's wharf, will be remodeled and refitted as a gospel ship. Rev. Frank W. Sandford of Shiloh Maine has bought the yacht, planning world missions after repairs in Rockland Maine. Built 1871 for Pierre Lorillard, the 92 ton craft has a noted science voyage under Smithsonian in its past.
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Wanderer
Rowe's Wharf
Frank W. Sandford
The
Holy Ghost
Us Society of Shiloh
Jonathan Abbey
New York
Rockland
Eaget
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Mediterranean
Orient
Brooklyn
Pierre Lorillard
Sandford
Holy Ghost and
Us Society
British Citizens' Programme for Entertaining London Honourables
Boston committee of 100 prepares for October 4 events welcoming the Honourable Artillery Company of London. Activities include a Beacon Street gathering, a church parade to Trinity Church, a reception at the American House, a Tremont Theatre concert, and badge distribution at a later meeting. Notable invitees include Governor Bates and Sir F. Borden.
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London
Boston
Honourable Artillery Company of London
Young’s Hotel
Thomas T. Stokes
Beacon Street
Trinity Church
Parker House
American House
Halifax
Tremont Theatre
Evan E. Davies
Great Britain
United States
Bates
Guild
Dalton
New Brunswick
C. S. B. Parsons
Canada
Talbot
Sinclair
F. Borden
Ancient and Honorable Artillery to Welcome London Guests
Colonel Sidney M. Hedges reported that 168 members of the London Ancient Artillery Company will travel on the Mayflower in October. Events include a Sherry's banquet for both Boston and London, a Montreal welcome with Lord Macdonald, a Providence clambake, and a Windsor Hotel smoker after touring. Sergeant Snow will signal the Mayflower’s approach at Highland Light with Captain Muir of the Mayflower coordinating signals.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Sidney M. Hedges
Honourable Artillery Company
London
Hedges
New York
Sherry’s
Montreal
Lord Macdonald
Windsor Hotel
Providence
Rhode Island
Portland
Corps
Sergeant Snow
Snow
Captain Muir
Highland Light
Muir
Neighbors Save Woman From House Fire in Charlestown
Mrs. Margaret White of 4 Jackson Place Charlestown narrowly escaped death when a kerosene lamp exploded and flames engulfed her. Neighbors smothered the blaze with tablecloths and rugs, saving her from severe burns before she was taken to the Relief Hospital. The fire began shortly after 7 o clock as she walked in the kitchen.
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Margaret White
Jackson Place
Charlestown
Mrs. White
Relief
Farewell Dinner for Dr Meylan at Berkeley Hotel
Dr George L Meylan medical and physical director of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association received a farewell reception and dinner from association members at the Berkeley Hotel last evening. Mr Roberts presided and speakers shared reflections on his service.
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Meylan
George L. Meylan
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Berkeley
Mr. Roberts
Governor to appoint two judges at council meeting
Governor Bates will likely appoint two judges at tomorrow's executive council meeting under the new law. Hugo A. Dubuque, former lower house member, is slated for one appointment and has long been mentioned for the Superior Court bench. He resides in Fall River.
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Bates
Executive Council
Hugo A. Dubuque
Mr. Dubuque
Superior Court
Fall River
Drink Habit ORRINE Promises Cure For Alcoholism
An advertisement touts ORRINE as a tasteless odorless preparation using medical principles to destroy all desire for alcoholic stimulants. It claims to cure despite patients not knowing it is given and offers a refund if it fails. The message cites endorsements and lists multiple distributors in Washington D C and Boston.
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M. C
F. Smith
B. F. Smith Fireproof Construction Co
Washington, D. C
Orrine CO
H. A. Jaynes & Co., Inc
Washington
Labor Leaders Silent On 10000 Marchers Parade Withdrawal
The Boston Central Labor Union leaders refused to comment on withdrawing their 10,000 marchers from the trades parade. They reportedly deem the action justified and, to maintain harmony among unions, many say there should be no further discussion of the dispute.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Bazaar Opens in Brighton for AOH Division 49 Benefit
The three day and night bazaar began last evening in the old Brighton police station on Washington street. A large crowd attended as O Connell's Orchestra played and State president John A. Ryan formally opened the event alongside Matthew Cummings Suffolk county president the Hon John H. Lee M J Coyle and William H. Woods. Table No 1 is led by Mrs Patrick Connelly and auxiliary members. Tables 2 and the refreshment table are run by Division 49 members and their families. The hall is decorated with bunting and an Irish flag.
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Division 49
Washington Street
Brighton
O’connell
John A. Ryan
Matthew Cummings
Suffolk County
John H. Lee
M. J. Coyle
William H. Woods
New Jersey Leads National Trophy Match After Day One
New Jersey tops the national trophy match after day one with 1564 points, leading Massachusetts by 11, New York by 19, and the District of Columbia by 30. Scores were earned at 200 600 and 600 yards in the first half of the contest.
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Sha Girt
N. J
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Aneaa
New York
District of Columbia
Three Arrested for Insulting Emperor William in Hallad
In Hallad Prussia on September 8 three men and two women were arrested on charges of insulting Emperor William. Details of the alleged insult were not disclosed. During maneuvers the Emperor led the Prussian cavalry against Saxons, dust from the charge revealing their position to the Saxon lines. The Saxons were driven back after a rapid clash and retreated across the Saale.
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Halld
Prussia
William
Saale
Bicycle racing notes and travel plans of European riders
Franz Hoffman sails for home next Saturday to return for the six day race in New York. Jimmy Michael improves in health and may sail for New York late this month. Parisians nickname Woody Hespeth the Second Black to separate him from Major Taylor. Caldwell’s contract with Louis Elmer ends Labor Day. he plans hunting in New Hampshire. Wyman’s fall from stairs requires bed rest. French papers cite Dangla’s 60 miles 700 yards in one hour as time trial, Caldwell’s 60 miles 30 yards a world record. Revere holds Saturday night meets. cycling continues through October.
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Franz Hoffman
New York
Bobby Walthour
South
Benny Munroe
Savannah
Atlanta
Jimmy Michael
Woody Hedspeth
Chicago
Major Taylor
Harry Caldwell
Louis Elmer
New Hampshire
Caldwell
Manchester
N. H
George Wyman
Blue Mountain
N. 8
Albert Champion
Dangla
Parc de Princes
Revere
Man Employed at Dorchester Factory Arrested in Child Assault
James H. Priestley a 57 year old widower was arrested after a little girl Annie Brosnan reported he gave her two cents and spoke to her at the J 8 Crocker carriage factory on Freeport Street Dorchester. The child was examined and uninjured. Priestley claimed no harm.
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James H. Priestley
Crocker
Freeport Street
Dorchester
Annie Brosnan
Ellsworth Street
Mr. Crocker
Priestley
Freeport
Ellsworth
Halligan
Post
Charles Forsyth
Puritan Avenue
Sawyer
Held as Thief at Age 70
Charles G. Carrao a 70 year old man was arrested by Inspector John McGarr on a larceny charge relating to a Dec 6 1902 theft of $800 from Merton A Merrill of Roxbury. Police say Carrao's photo has long appeared in rogues galleries.
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Charles G. Carrao
John McGarr
Carrao
Merton A. Merrill
Castlegate Street
Roxbury
Rogues
Bronze Lake George memorial unveiled by governors and officials
In Lake George New York a bronze memorial to the 1755 battle is unveiled with participation by governors of New York Vermont Connecticut and Lieutenant Governor Guild of Massachusetts. The First Battery fires a national salute as the canvas drops and King Hendrick is depicted warning General Johnson of the futility of division.
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Lake George
N. Y
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New England
Vermont
Guild of
Battle Monument
Battle of
King Hendrick
Johnson
Guild
Globe Theatre opening limits ticket sales to six per person
New York ticket speculators arrived in Boston ahead of the Globe Theatre opening with James K. Hackett and his troupe. Managers imposed a strict six-ticket limit for the premiere, with larger allotments only for large party bookings. Hackett and company used the stage for rehearsal of John Ermine of the Yellowstone from 8 PM to midnight as scene builders worked overnight.
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New York
Boston
Globe Theatre
Messrs
Hackett
John Ermine
Yellowstone
Youth voter registered while minor jailed three months
James W. Hayes yesterday received a three month sentence from Judge Ely in Municipal Court for illegal registration. Hayes, who registered as a voter while underage, was elected to the Common Council from Ward 12.
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James W. Hayes
Ely
Cuticura Remedies Offer Skin and Blood Relief
Purported advertisement touts Cuticura Re solvent Ointment and Soap as relief for itching burning and scaly humours including eczema rashes and inflammations. Claims many cures with local and constitutional treatment using soap ointment and resolvent for blood cleansing.
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Paris
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