Boilermakers Lodge Adopts Wage Rise and Death Benefits
At a meeting Lodge 250 announced a new wage scale across railroads with New York New Haven Hartford Boston Albany and New York Central considering the raise of two cents an hour and an eight hour day. The union also added a $50 death benefit for one year members and $200 for two years plus, under national lodge governance. International President Dunn reported against piece work on Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific with demands for 45 cents more per hour and nine hours a day. he aims for 40,000 members and notes several new lodge applications and Iowa organization planned by month’s end.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Albany
New York Central
New York City
Boston
James Gallinao
Joseph Neal
National Lodge
International
George F. Dunn
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Boilermakers’ Organization
Burlington
Iowa
Killed by Sect Report From Chicago Chronicle
Witness describes brutal abuse by a religious sect against a mother and her husband in Chicago. The account recounts broken bones and torture, ending with the mother declaring she was in hell and then heaven as the attackers continued.
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Chicago
Mitchell
Hack Driver Cleared After Crossing Funeral Procession
Michael Healey a hack driver told Municipal Court he carried Senator Curley to the Legislature and crossed a funeral procession on Sept. 17. He was reprimanded and his case placed on file despite the officer warning him about the indelicacy of the act.
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Michael Healey
Senator Curley
Healey
Czolgosz Parents Do Not Need City Aid
Cleveland Sept 20 The parents of Leon Czolgosz killer of President McKinley are not in need of the city’s aid as previously reported.
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Cleveland, O
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Entirely Cured In 2 Months By Cuticura
A mother recounts her infant son Walter’s eczema ordeal from infancy to age two with doctors failing to help. After applying Cuticura Remedies for two months the skin cleared and never returned. The letter urges mothers to try Cuticura for skin diseases. Includes product details and pricing.
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Walter
Louis Beck
R. F.D
San Antonio
Tex
Tug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Exorcism Torture Case Tied to Parhamite Sect
Testimony from Mrs Greenhaulgh’s son details a brutal exorcism by five sect members including Walter and Jennie Greenhaulgh Harold Mitchell and a Mrs Smith. They allegedly twisted her arms and neck during a Rite of possession causing her death the coroner's jury heard.
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Mitchell
Greenhaulgh
11 Killed as Cage Drops 675 Feet in Michigan Mine
In Negaunee Michigan eleven workers were killed and seven injured when a mine cage plunged 675 feet. The brake failed and two helpers could not prevent the descent. The cable unreled, a kink formed, and the cage hit the shaft bottom. Safety catches did not engage.
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Negaunee
Mich
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Race Riot at North End Park Sparks City Action
A confrontation at North End Park drew about 200 people into a riot last night. Patrolman Buckley and a Hanover Street Station unit including Sergeant Ridlan and Patrolman Augustus Murphy arrived to quell the disturbance. Arrests included Michael Regelia 17 Pasquale Lina 23 Ami Chenelo 17 Francesco Moresco 17 M Demitti 19 and C Spudano 19.
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North End
Buckley
Hanover Street
Ridlan
Augustus Murphy
Battle Ground
Michael Regelia
Pine Street
Pasquale Lina
Salem Street
Ami Chenelo
Charter Street
Francesco Moresco
M. Demitti
North Square
C. Spudano
Canney Place
Everett Mob Pursues Man Narrowly Escapes Lynching
Sept 20 Everett report says Peter Pisdocrino, an Italian, was chased by about 200 men after intervening in a quarrel between two youths. He wounded one boy, O Donnell, with a four inch cut after being pursued by the latter’s brother Harry. Police kept the mob back as Pisdocrino surrendered on assault charges and was later bailed out.
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Everett
Peter Pisdocrino
O'Donnelll
Harry
O'Donnell
Ode Written by Mrs Howe Set for International Congress
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe wrote the opening ode for the International Congress of Religious Liberals to be read at Symphony Hall next Sunday. Delegates arrived, including English and Oriental participants such as Sachristo Kanda and Rutnam of Ceylon. Delegates registered, badges issued, and a Hotel Somerset reception is planned with excursions around Boston.
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International Congress of Religious Liberals
Symphony Hall
Julia Ward Howe
Charles W. Wendte
Sachristo Kanda
Women’s Mission Association Convention Planned for October
The Woman's Home Mission Association prepares for its annual convention in late October. The event is expected to be large though a definite program has not yet been arranged.
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Woman's Home Mission Association
Seavey Golden Wedding Reception Noted in West Somerville
A informal reception yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Seavey of West Somerville. Gifts honored the golden wedding as Evelyn Jones of Waltham and Hazel Weaver of Waltham contributed. their two children J. E. W. Seavey and Mrs. E. L. Hicks hosted with ushers Ivan P. Horton and Orville 8S. Waldron.
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Horatio Seavey
West Somerville
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Oxford
Washington and Essex Sts
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Kuppenheimer
Siegel Organization
New York
America
the Beane
Kuppenheimer Chicago
Henry Siegel
Keee P
Mrs. Howe
New England
Essex Street Side
P. E. Keith George C. Snow
Burt & Packard
Regent Shoes
Baptist Church Conference
Woman’s Mission Conference
Columbus
Ll. N. Northstone
W. Lockrow
Lee
Berkshires
Lockrow
Porters Tea & Coffee CO
Washington ST
Richmond
Jin.and
Mrs
Horatio Deavey
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