Labor War on in Brockton Shoemaking Factories
In Brockton Mass on September 17 a strike by Lasters Union No 39 spreads across twenty two sho shops at Chase Lasting Machine Company with over 1000 idle workers. Finishers and sole fasteners join the walkout seeking restored wages while fasters protest price cuts. Many Brockton shops and several neighboring towns join the action as unions vote to resume hand lasting at established prices.
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Brockton
Mass
Chase Lasting Machine Company
Lasters
George Snow
Hst
McSherry
M. . Clough
Bouve, Crawford & Co
the Lilly Bracket Company
P. D. Barr & Co
Howard & Foster
F. W. Packard & Co
Stacy, Adams & Co
Joyce & Fletcher Company
Thompson Bros
Brockton Co-operative Boot & Shoe Company
Myron F. Thomas
Preston Beith Corporation
R. Grover & Co
Bion F. Reynolds
Ware & Lincoln
N. R. Packard & Co
Reynolds, Drake & Gabell
E. D. Taylor & Co
Field, Hazard & Co
Chase Machine Company
Laster workers return to hand methods in Abington area
In Abington the lasters at M. N. Arnold & Co. and L. A. Crossett returned to lasting by hand this afternoon. Laster crews at Cobb & Thompson and King Bros. also resumed hand lasting. No conference has produced a definite settlement to the troubles between manufacturers and workers.
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Abington
M. N. Arnold & Co
L. A. Crossett’s
Cobb & Thompson’s
King Bros
Times Publishes Sherman Salisbury Behring Sea Correspondence
London reports The Times prints the gist of Secretary Sherman and Lord Salisbury cor respondence in the Behring Sea dispute. The blue book covers 189% to July 30 this year with 107 despatches showing U S push for revision since January 189.
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London
The
Times
Sherman
Lord Salisbury
Behring Sea
United States
the Times
Ambassador Hay
Washington
Indiana Miners and Operators Seek 56 Cent Scale
Terre Haute special reports a joint conference in Indiana where miners and operators aim for a 56 cent wage scale. Danville concerns about not recognizing the miners' labor organization loom as three Danville delegates attend. Danville operators reportedly accept 56 cents but resist signing with a committee.
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Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Danville
Ill
Miners’ Labor Organization
Bostonists Triumph Over McGill in Cricket Match
Montreal report notes the Bos tonian team defeated the McGill cricketers by fifteen runs through solid batting, sharp fielding, and good discipline. The win gives Boston three straight away games, with several instances of high quality play and strong overall performance.
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Montreal
Que
Bostonians
McGill
Boston Pole
Boston
Woman Found Unconscious After Head Injury Near Barn
In Bar Harbor Maine on September 17 Mrs Joseph Young age 0 was found by her daughter in a field near the barn unconscious from head injuries. Initial reports say the injuries were self inflicted during a personal safety incident. Recovery deemed impossible.
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Bar Harbor
Joseph Young
Cease
Stabbed for Love in Providence Love Triangle Incident
Theresa agennica was stabbed ten times on the right hip by Domenico Simonelli this afternoon in Providence Rhode Island but not seriously wounded. The trouble stems from an old love affair.
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Providence
R. I
Theresa (Agennica
Domenico Simonelli
Local stock of wringers and carpet sweepers to go cheap
The American Wringer Company at 8 Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is closing out stock of clothes wringers and Biswell carpet sweepers that were damaged by water in a recent building fire. Buyers now have a chance to purchase these items cheaply.
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American Wringer Company
Arch
Franklin Streets
Biswell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Purity
What everybody wants is good health and Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged to keep the blood rich and pure, appetite good, and organs in healthy condition. It is presented as seasonally protective, with Hood's Pills claimed to cure liver ills for 25 cents.
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Hood
Hood’s
Gold fever seize Boston schooner Emma W. Brown
Thirty young men in Boston plan to purchase the two masted schooner Emma W Brown for a voyage to the Pacific and Alaska gold fields, stock her with provisions, and sail around Cape Horn. Purchase price set at 2800 dollars with a court hearing on September 25.
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Emma W. Brown
T Wharf
Boston
Cape Horn
Pacific
Alaska
P. H. Prior
Essex
Seattle
Aer
Klondike
Gloucester
Hattie I. Phillips
American
Newfoundland
British Loss 140 in Fierce Fight With Momunds
Severe fighting along the Campanayat Panjkora line as General Blood's second brigade clashes with Momunds. British casualties total 140 killed and wounded. Sikhs and Buffs face heavy resistance, several officers and men wounded, guides seize a retreat, and the force withdraws to camp before nightfall.
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Campanayat
Panjkora
Sir Bindon Blood
Jeffreys
Pawat Pass
Bengal Lancers
Thirty-fifth Sikhs
Jeffeys
Wortledge
Degras
Lynn carnival week parade and entertainment schedule
The Lynn Merchants Association launches a week long carnival starting Monday October 4 with morning band concerts in Monument and Union squares followed by Imperial Japanese Troupe performances. Daily parades by Odd Fellows and Patriarchs Militant plus expanded evening entertainment and shoe show at Proctor's building. Governor Wolcott attends Wednesday events. Friday hosts mayoral receptions. Shute fountain operates. railroad excursion rates arranged with Boston and Maine.
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Lynn Merchants’ Asociation
Monument Square
Union Square
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Essex County
Proctor
Exchange and
Spring Streets
Lynn
Stiles
Ongwheels
Boston Herald
Trades and Societies
Wolcott
City Hall
Militia
Naval Brigade
Lynn Veteran Light Infantry
Essex County Knights of Pythias
New England
Shute
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mob attacks prison to kill prisoner in Mexico City
Details of the Sept 17 incident describe a crowd entering the building by the main entrance overpowering unarmed guards and fatally stabbing Anulfo Arroyo with knives. Nine wounds were found, three fatal. Over twenty assailants arrested, a gendarme wounded, investigation ongoing.
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City OF
Mexico
Anulfo Arroyo
Assaulted by Officers in Dorchester Walk Home
Charles McEvilla of 1106 Dorchester avenue Savin Hill was beaten by Station 9 officers on Massachusetts avenue Monday morning. Misidentified with youths in plain clothes they held McEvilla and two friends, Connaughton and Connell, then discovered the error and detained them at Roxbury Court today. The family says Officer Tighe hit McEvilla and plans to file charges and sue for damages after the case.
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Charles McEvilla
Dorchester Avenue
Savin Hill
Massachusetts Avenue
McEvilla
Martin Connaughton
John Connell
Dorchester
Aeer Es Shattuck
Billy
Connaughton
Connell
Tighe
Roxbury Court
Dorchester Schools Overflow as City Delays Classrooms
More than 200 Dorchester children roam the streets after Dorchester High School and nearby institutions reject applicants for the junior class. Overcrowded halls, filled rooms, and warned capacity push families to seek space in Roxbury English and Latin schools, while Mather Harris and Morton Street sub schools are also overburdened. The Mather Hall remains unoccupied despite capacity for about 100, highlighting ongoing education access shortages.
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Dorchester
Dorchester High School
Roxbury High
English High
Boston Latin
Mather School
Meeting House Hill
Harris School
Adams Street
Mattapan
Morton Street
Henry L. Pierce
Warren
Ivorine Washing Powder Ad Highlights Soap Gift
The description extols Superb White Glycerine Toilet Soap included in every Ivorine Washing Powder package. It claims rapid dissolution in water and superior grease removal, leaving dishes and glass shining, saving time for housekeepers. Makers: J. B. Williams Co., Glastonbury, Conn.
Vermont Whitecaps Tar And Feather Bondville Suspect
Brattleboro Vermont September 17 A man named Williams about 30 was tarred and feathered by a local whitecaps group after continuing to pursue the daughters of Dwight Bowen a respected farmer Four assailants entered the Bowen home Williams drew a revolver and fired twice but missed The attackers escorted him to the yard where tar was applied and feathers sprinkled He was warned at the town line to avoid returning and has threatened action if a warrant is obtained
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Brattleboro
Williams
Bondville
Dwight Bowen
Bowen
Hey
Peabody Youth Confesses Fire Set in Coburn House
J H Buxton, 15, of Peabody, admits setting a Sunday fire at an unoccupied Co F Coburn dwelling. The $2500 building burned to the ground. In Mississippi, Vicksburg reports Dr Purnell noting 15 new fever cases, including a convalescent at Edwards, with four nurses sent by train.
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J. H. Buxton
Peabody
Co. F. Coburn
Vicksburg
Miss
Purnell
State Board of Health
Edwards
Washington
Heirs Win Coin of Nathan Springfield in Boston Case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Fred Seman and others against Henry A. Halliday and executors of Nathan Springfield. Springfield, a prominent Boston Black man who died in December 1896 leaving about 35000, had a will dated September 13 1894 with three codicils. The last codicil was deemed illegal due to alleged influence by W H Colley, altering bequests to his wife children and two institutions.
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Fred Seman
Henry A. Halliday
Nathan Springfield
Supreme Court
Springfield
Boston
Thephilus
Fredrick Seman
Twelfth Baptist Eee
W. H. Colley
Navy to Receiving Ship Wabash and Leyden to Portsmouth
At 6 30 last evening the new barkentine rigged arrifet arrived at the navy yard preparation for armament. Commander Berry takes command of the new gunboat. The towboat Leyden will return to Portsmouth today to bring the old frigate Constitution for the 100th anniversary ceremonies on October 17.
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Tng Navy Yard
Onboay Heyden
Ram Nn
Wabash
Berry
Ape Reoee
Leyden
Portsmouth
Constitution
Montreal reader asks for full publication of dialect poem
A Montreal reader signing as A MONTREALER asks the Post Letter Box to publish in full the French-Canadian dialect poem The Wreck of the Julie Plante credited to Dr W H Drummond of Montreal in the paper’s Personal column of Sept 16.
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W. H. Drummond
Montreal
Peabody Fire Suspect Confesses In Kerosene Fire
Fire Marshal Whitcomb reports Inspector Rice arrested a 15 year old boy in Peabody who confessed after a two hour examination in Boston to buying kerosene and matches and using them to set fires. Officials say he may be linked to recent Peabody blazes though the youth denies the broader claim. He was returned to Peabody for local court arraignment.
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Whitcomb
C. Frank Rice
Young Buxton
Rice
Boston
Peabody
Wyman outlines six yellow fever districts and daily reports
Atlanta reports railroad officials agree to bar sales to travellers from infected districts. Medical inspection of incoming trains from the South begins under Board of Health. Coaches bound south are fumigated before departure to meet quarantines. About 500 refugees in Atlanta receive health certificates after examinations to reach Northern destinations.
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eral.Wyman
Marine Hospital
Atlanta
Board of Health
Montgomery
Manair Murmur on Election Ticket Misuse by Maloney
M J Maloney protests unauthorized inclusion on a Republican caucus ticket for the 22nd, describing it as political deceit. He calls for a law to prevent using a citizen’s name on any political ticket without explicit authorization, citing personal humiliation and business concerns.
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M. J. Maloney
Eight Per Cent Dividend Debate Over West End Lease
D W Ayres argues against an 8 percent yield for the West End common stock tied to the Boston Elevated lease. He compares municipal borrowing costs, the potential premiums for Elevated stock, and anticipated tax and dividend effects, urging scrutiny before approving long term rents and franchises.
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Sir
West End
Boston
Quincey
Liverpool
Herald
Friends of the Elevated
Subway Commission
Tremont
Messrs. Oa. de
B. Crance
Cambridge
Somerville
D. W. Ayres
Mass
Burglar Arrested in South Boston Home Break-In
Thomas Fitzgerald age 22 of 12 Earle Street was arrested by Station 6 officers at 2 AM for attempting to gain entry to Matthew Kelley’s residence at 200 EB Street South Boston. He had opened a rear window when discovered by occupants whose shouts summoned aid.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Earle Street
Station 6
Matthew Kelley
EB Street
Boston
Fitzgerald
Measurement Sparks Fireworks Buy Question
A brief exchange notes Derritger Dan boasting four gallons of fireworks while Broncho Bob asks about celebrations. The dialogue shifts to business faults with Stubins repeating himself, as he attempts to collect a bill he previously collected twice.
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Broncho Bob
Derritger Dan
Washington Star
Stubins
Detroit Free Press
Bicola Pills and Turns of Philadelphia Advertising Claim
An advertisement extols Bicola Pills as a cure for nervous and blood troubles and praises turns by THE TURNERS of Philadelphia. It links improved blood to brain and spine function, and promotes PO-MELIA for infants. Multiple Boston and East Coast agents are listed alongside other Turner products and companions.
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Turners
Philadelphia
Sprial
Boston
Bean & Barris
Connolly & Davia
A. H. Copley
Cheate D & Chemical Co
A. J
G. E. Coleman
Linus D. Drury
Fred
Greene
Wm. B.nt & Co
A. D
M. J McIntire
Daniel Stowell
F. ‘ Lcott
Tessier Bros
Cambridge
Maurice O Olive
Iz Peel
Gee M
Reycromacy
Arren
Allston
M. Moore & Co
G. A. Garratt
Woodbury
Yellow fever cases rise to nineteen in Edwards
In Edwards on September 17 the tally of officially reported yellow fever cases reaches nineteen. The two new cases are Mrs. C. R. Knox and D. Y. Howell Jr. Captain Montgomery rested well last night and is clear of fever with his general condition more hopeful.
Bowena Dies in Depot From Yellow Fever Illness
A Mayfield Kentucky dispatch reports Lizzie Bowena died in the Cincinnati depot this morning after being removed from a train last night. The death is attributed to yellow fever, as per the special.
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Cincinnati
Mayfield
Lizzie Bowena
New Cases at New Orleans Fever Outbreak Update
New Orleans health officials report eight new fever cases by 6 p.m. with one death, Zena Brauner. Doctors note extreme spread within city bounds but no epidemic, hoping for containment though last day’s heat may boost germ activity.
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New Orleans
St. Claude
City Board of Health
Zena Brauner
Music at St Jameses Concert Schedule
Rossini's Stabat Mater to be sung at St James's Church on Sunday evening at 7 30 Haydn's imperia mass planned for 10 15 a m Refreshing the church music program with two classical works by distinguished composers.
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ST. James
Rossini
St. James’s Church Prison Avenue
Haydn
Colonial Express and Federal Steamers Schedule Notice
Philadelphia to Baltimore and Washington via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R R under Colonial Express and Federal lines. Steamship land transfer at 9:00 a m and 7:00 p m with through tickets and car seats berths and state rooms. Tickets available at 3 Old State House and Park Square station.
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Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
Fall River
Providence
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Bint Sas
Newport
Via
Wieney
New Bedford
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Viz Whitman
Beige
Woonk 'S Hole
Coptage Obey
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Sea
Old State House
Park Square Station
Paraiba
Boston
Ge. & Allen
Geo
Pennsylvania R. B
Colonial Express
Federal
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London Times
Boston Cricketers
Blot’ Brigade
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Diaz
Ivorine
J. B. Williams CO
Glastonbury, Conn
Vermont
Whitecaps
One Williams
Mcb
B. Buxton
Peabody House
Mississippi
Asie
Georgia
MR. Maloney
Woodbury “Ane
Rockport
Prae Son
Ted
A. Johnson
Gend
Johnson Eeg
Custom House St
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Massachusetts Atate
Benj. F. Stevens
Philadelphia Times
Madge
Wilson Bros
Cliff Road
Wellesley Hills
J. Newman & Sons
Railroads
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R.ry Old Colony System
New Tore
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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