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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1886
Page
5
Dissatisfied rubber workers clash with guards at Peabodlys leading to clashes as three thousand men join a shutdown and unemployment spreads through Albany. Officials vow action as labor tensions surge, with extended work stoppages affecting rubber plants and related industries.
In Bath Maine one week into a labor dispute, striking mechanics refuse wage cuts and avoid returning to work. Some workers resume, including Mains and Weeks, as shipyard activity wanes with The New England Ship Building Company reporting many idle for repairs. About seventy five men seek work at Kittery Navy Yard while six workers depart Bath for employment there.
The Albany master builders strike began with thousands idle as workers laid off Saturday night. By afternoon 3000 men were out of work and the Y M C A building faced possible disturbance when its cornerstone lay. The Protective Association ordered the walkout, though many men opposed it, and a resumption of work was expected.
In South Framingham at Para Rubber Works workers petition to oust foreman I G W Hopkins citing anti Knights of Labor actions and favoritism. They accuse him of bias, harboring anti union aims, and note a wage cut from new cementing methods. John R Pike will seek a settlement with company president Coolidge as tensions rise.
In Peabody on Foster street a non-union man Charles Stedman was struck under the eye and knocked down in a late morning assault. A second non-union man was also accosted. the assailant fled. Selectmen offer 100 dollars for evidence to convict the stone thrower who struck Officer Parrabee last Friday and 160 dollars for conviction of any similar assault.
Western Sept 20 report says Leather Manufacturers' Association to act Oct 1. Delays are seen as a tactic to suppress the Knights of Labor by not signing the price list and agreement. Bosses and carriers fear employers hope for better news from Salem and Peabody.
The State convention of the National party of Massachusetts convenes at 11 o'clock today in New Era Hall with Jonathan Johnson of Greenfield as temporary presiding officer. Secretary G B Hutchinson notes no committees will be announced in advance and that all matters will be decided by the convention. An executive committee meeting at 9 and a State committee meeting at 10 will organize preliminary arrangements in the same hall.
Winchester New Hampshire hosts a three day reunion of the New Hampshire Veteran Association to commemorate the battle of Winchester Virginia. Delegations from Winchester Virginia and other groups join a parade banquet lectures rifle matches and a veterans campout with dignitaries including Governor Currier and Mayor Bliss.
A five story brick building on Kinzie Street in Cuiac owned by J Wallace Wakem began to crumble last night. This morning the interior walls collapsed and the upper floors yielded in sequence. The interior is a total wreck with extensive storage loss. The outer walls started to fall by late afternoon. The building cost over $20,000 and contents valued above $100,000.
New York reports that American Electric Manufacturing Company offers treasury stock to stockholders at par, up to 10 percent of holdings. Proceeds fund a New Haven factory to meet rising demand for the New American apparatus by Professor Wood. Company earnings are said to be 12 percent with regular dividends slated from January 1. Goff invites open competition to prove the superiority of their arc lighting system.
A table lists the number of names on Boston voting lists by wards and precincts as printed and posted in the city records. The document catalogs ward precinct totals to reflect eligible voters and polling district distribution.
At a managers meeting of the Baldwin Place Home for Little Wanderers resolutions honored Otis Clapp. They praised his steady life, generous service, and personal friendship to the children, noting his practical interest in their religious and moral welfare. A committee will attend his funeral and a copy is sent to his family.
John Carroll, a young worker for grain dealer George Wright in Cambridge, was instantly killed when his team was startled by an approaching engine on the Grand Junction railroad track between Harvard street and Broadway. He was thrown toward the engine while guiding his horse and died after the incident near De Wolf street. Medical Examiner Holt inspected the scene.
The funeral of Rev Samuel R Slack of Somerville was held at St Thomas Episcopal Church Union Square. Associates from the secretary of state's office including Secretary Pierce attended with several clergymen. Services conducted by Rev Dr Durrell assisted by Rev Dr Lambert and Rev John Wright. Pallbearers included Secretary Pierce Rev Dr Lambert Rev John Wright and Dir O S Knapp of Somerville. Remains were taken to Weymouth for interment.
Mr. Mantell stars as Raymond Garth in Tangled Lives at the Globe Theatre. The drama follows a Bohemian New York figure torn by honor and love, with strong scenes for Mantell while other cast members, including Miss Eleanor Carey and Miss Effie Shannon, deliver notable support in a story of familial secrets and a singer daughter.
Crowded Hollis Street last night for Bartley Campbell’s Clio a melodrama in Florence Venice and France with love jealousy and a dream ending The cast including Sybil Johnstone and Mile. Cornalba received applause amid impressive costumes and dancing though acting and stage effects were only mediocrity to good in parts Earthquake scene and music were notable performers praised by the audience
Miss Annie Pixley and her company opened at the Park Theatre with The Deacon's Daughter. The Deacon's Daughter impressed as entertaining and engaging though not a profound drama, featuring a well received performance by Pixley and a capable supporting cast.
Kiralfys presented Around the World in Eighty Days at the Boston Theatre drawing a full house. The performance showed strong dancing by Nille Qualitz and a capable company, though stage changes and pacing lagged on first night. The Mikado ballet and Tissots offerings drew mixed nostalgia. the same bill runs all week.
The White Slaves by Bartley Campbell drew crowds on Boston stages last evening. The Howard Theatre presented the play with a competent company delivering its popular sensationalism and vivid intrigue to an audience familiar with Campbell's works.
M Audran’s light opera was staged at the Bijou by the company from Toimenthe. Oakley’s Lorenzo appeared burlesque while Mezieres impressed. Dewey’s Rocco and Grey’s Bettina drew mixed praise. Mack Charlies as Ziono topped the cast as singing pleased audiences. Scenery and costumes were praised and houses expected to stay strong.
Valentine Howe, 55, had his left leg caught between a hawser and bitt while the brig Caroline Gray prepared to sail from Carney's wharf. Archie Canjano, an Italian rag picker, was shoved from a barrel on Selool street and fell injuring his ankle and back. John W. Meek, 40, fell from a wagon on Federal street, suffering head and side injuries. All were taken to City Hospital or home by police ambulance.
Harbor police towed and locked up a sunken sloop that capsized in a Sunday squall at Ram's Head bar near Lovell's Island. No bodies found, Lt. Swan believes passengers may have landed ashore and the tide floated the yacht off with no one aboard. Name of the sloop unknown.
By order of Governor Rovinson the Massachusetts Militia rifle team receives commemorative medals for Creedmoor achievements. The note assigns Colonel Th. J. Rockwell to report receipt of trophies so they can be formally turned over. Adjutant-General Samuel Dalton signs the order.
The New England Methodist Historical Society held its first regular meeting since summer, in Wesleyan building rooms. Nine new resident members accepted, two members died, including Benjamin Pitman of New Bedford aged 89 and Daniel Kingsley Bannister of Ludlow aged 79. The librarian noted added books and pamphlets, and a silver watch and fob chain of Rev. Laban Clark, former Wesleyan president, was presented by his nephew. A biographical sketch of Rev. Edward Otheman was read by his son Rev. Edward S. Otheman.
John M. Lincoln of the Highlands district dies at his Allegheny Street residence from apoplexy. Born on Chestnut Street Boston, he spent nearly five decades in retail dry goods. An early member of the Second Universalist Church Sunday school, he served as pupil teacher and officer for 51 years and belonged to the Handel and Haydn Society for over 20 years. He leaves a widow and many relatives. Funeral from Columbus Avenue Universalist Church on Thursday at 12 m.
Jeffrey Powers of Canton died early yesterday morning at age 55. He served the Boston and Providence Railroad Company forty five years starting before trains ran. He helped build the big viaduct south of Canton junction and graded the road before the rails were laid. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters.
William Whittemore longtime owner of the Cooper Tavern in Arlington died Sunday morning at his Medford street home after a paralytic shock. He had been an invalid for ten years and was 64. He leaves a widow and three children.
Boston theatres show Around the World in $0 Days daily at 7 45 pm Harbor Lights at 7 45 pm Tangled Lives at 7 45 pm Promenade Concert at Music Hall 8 to 11 pm The Deacon's Daughter at Park Theatre at 8 45 pm Hollis Street Theatre Cho at 7 45 pm The White Slave at Howard Athenaum at 5 pm
A sale list shows at 10 a.m. furniture with Leonard & Co and 12 p.m. Fruitt Horatio Harris & Co and Iron ship Lornty Burdett & Dennis in New York. Boots and Shoes by Samuel Bunting's Sons & Co in Philadelphia. 2:30 p.m. Real estate Sullivan Bros. 11:30 a.m. Stocks by R. L. Day & Co and 12 p.m. Stocks by Francis Henshaw & Co. Horses by A. Howe & Co. Boots and Shoes by A. B. Richards Co. in New York.
In this city on September 15 and 16, various nuptials were conducted by ministers including Rev. VW Worth Rev. W H Brodbeck and Rev. C H Spaulding. The couples include Robert Brown to Caroline Alls of Boston Charles Churchill to Sarah G Turner Arthur D Matthews to Rachel Page Edwin B Blanchard to Mary D Converse.
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths with names and ages from Sept. 14 to Sept. 19 in cities including Roxbury Boston Highlands New Bedford Wakefield Brookline Cambridgeport Needham Cohasset and Hamilton Ohio. Names include Lucy Bumstead John Lincoln Samuel Hoadley Annie Norton and Grace H Hamlin with ages ranging from 24 to 82 years.
A meeting of Harvard Law School graduates and former members will be held at the Boston Bar Association rooms in the Fosteffice Building Boston at 5 p.m. on September 23, 1886 to form a Harvard Law School Association to promote legal education and assist the school. All interested graduates are invited by the Committee on Organization Darwin En Ware chair John C. Ropes and others. The Charleston Hotel remains open for guests and the United States engineers report the hotel in good condition and safe for occupancy.
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