Federated Shoe and Leather Workers' Union of New England Formed
In Haverhill on September 27 independent shoe workers from Lynn Salem Beverly Marblehead North Adams and the city formed a permanent federation to unite New England. Officers elected plans set a second meeting in Lynn two weeks later and pickets are expected near stamp factories signaling renewed conflict with the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union.
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Haverhill
Independent Shoe Workers’ Union
Lynn
Salem
Beverly
Marblehead
North Adams
Federated Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union of
New England
All Independent Shoe Workers
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
No Spitting in His Church Denounces Norfolk Parish
The Rev. John J. Doherty of St. Mary's Church in Norfolk denounced male parishioners who spit on the church floor during mass. He warned of using a detective to identify offenders and to report them for arrest under city anti spitting ordinances in public buildings.
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Norfolk
John J. Doherty
St. Mary’s Church
Doherty
House of God
Was Hiding in Passenger Car in Worcester Killing
Fred A. Wilson a 16 year old Worcester boy was arrested in South Boston early Sunday. He hid in a passenger car near the New York New Haven Hartford railroad machine shops off Dover Street at 4 10 o clock. He told officers he did not know the revolver was loaded and faces a manslaughter charge for the accidental killing of Carl H Fingal 17.
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Fred A. Wilson
Carl H. Fingal
Worcester
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Dover Street
Roache
Young Wilson
Jealous Finn stabber hunted after midnight attack
In Rockport on Sept 27 police seek Gus Sternberg, a Finn from Pigeon Cove, for allegedly stabbing Emile Knutten a knife wound two and a half inches deep in the right breast after a dance. Knutten is in critical condition as jealousy is named as the motive.
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Rockport
Gus Sternberg
Emile Knutten
Pigeon Cove
Knutten
Who Was George Willis An Early Bay State Mills Actor
George Willis aged 82 died yesterday at Emergency Hospital after weakness and internal trouble. He enteredアル hospital Saturday night, muttered Osborne place as residence, died at 2 PM with a peaceful smile. Body sent to Jones undertakers for identification. Clippings suggest he was once an actor around 1874, with a Bay State Mills Association performance cited.
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George Willis
Osborne Place
Jones
Bay State Mills Association
Fire destroys Ferracote Machine Plant in Bridgeton N J
A blaze at the Ferracote Machine Company plant in Bridgeton New Jersey tonight caused about 100000 in damage. An explosion in the boiler room is suspected as the cause and insurance partially covers the loss.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Ferracote Machine Company
Boston Clan na Gaels honor Judge John O Neill Ryan
An honored guest of the Boston Clan na Gaels, Judge John O Neill Ryan of St. Louis was saluted at a reception last night at the Hotel Essex. A mahogany clock gift with silver plate was presented amid praise for his Irish devotion and role in clan activities. The event drew 100 attendees, including many listed locals and supporters.
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Boston
John O’neill Ryan
St. Louis
Essex
Cause of
Ireland
Grand Old Commonwealth of Massachusetts
James l. Molloy
Philip Conneally
P. A. Foley
Bernard Malone
John Malone
Eugene Curran
Edmund Cussen
Thomas Donagen
Peter McCoy
John Quinn
T. J. Murphy
W. H. Cuddy
Matthew Cummings
John A. Ryan
Thomas M. Garey
Edward J. Leary
John T. Harrington
Thomas J. Collins
J. J. Teevens
John Tobin
D. J. O’connor
P. McEntee
Thomas J. Doherty
M. J. Sullivan
L. J. Logan
Thomas J. Gavin
John J. Teevens
Sarah A. Murphy
John F. Harrington
Emily Scanlon
Annie Murphy
Kittie Keating
Susie Slane
Agnes DeCourcy
Nellie Teevens
Michael Sulivan
Edward Leary
Mary Cussen
Jennie Cgussen
Malone
Brighton
Clan Na Gael Honors Judge Ryan With Seven Foot Clock
Prominent Boston Clan na Gaels presented Judge Ryan and Mrs. Ryan with a seven foot clock valued at 700 dollars during last night’s reception. Speakers praised the judge’s impartial magistracy and linked the gathering to Emmet era ideals.
Bristol County Hibernians Convene in Fall River
The Bristol County Ancient Order of Hibernians convened at Division 11 hall in Fall River. Delegates enjoyed a Tiverton trolley ride and Rhode Island clambake. County President John McCarthy reported a net 700 member increase and strong finances, noting unprecedented county vitality.
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Fall River
Bristol County
John McCarthy
Hibernians
Gaelic School Season Promotes Irish Language Use at Home
After a Gaelic School session at 1151 W Washington, Superintendent P J O Daly urged Irish language movement progress. He criticized neglectful Irish abroad, announced a Sunday meeting to launch households practicing Irish, with prominent speakers planned.
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Washington Street
P. J. O'Daly
Degree Work By A O H Exemplified In Jamaica Plain
An event of unusual interest to Division 15 Ancient Order of Hibernians took place last evening at Fallon's Hall Jamaica Plain. Division 14 and 49 staff exemplified the four degrees of the new ritual on 10 candidates. Names of notables include Thomas Ne ville bard Daniel Sullivan patrician P Monahan oracle Daniel Sheehan guide Joseph Mccunaughliin directed the musical feature of 12 voices. Representatives came from South Boston Brookline Charlestown and Boston proper. Address speakers included State President John A Ryan County President Matthew Cummings and visiting presidents.
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Order of Hibernians
Fallon’s Hall
Jamaica Plain
Thomas Neville
Daniel Sullivan Bard
P. Monahan Oracle
Daniel Sheehan
Joseph Mccunaughliin
Order
South Boston
Brookline
Charlestown
Boston
John A. Ryan
Matthew Cummings
Methodists Rally for Allen Theft Fund Across Conference
The movement to raise funds for the Willard S. Allen case gathers momentum as churches distribute special envelopes to be returned by January 1. Leaders report steady, sometimes sacrificial giving across small and large congregations, with October named for self denial and support of worn out preachers and widows.
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Crane
People’s Temple
Wpworth
Boston
Saratoga Street
George H. Spencer
Meridian Street Bethel
L. B. Bates
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Arthur E. Dennis
Great Britain warns Turkey and Bulgaria over reforms in Macedonia
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 21. The British diplomatic agent told the Bulgarian government that neither Turkey nor Bulgaria could expect Great Britain’s support if they oppose the Austro Russian reform project in Macedonia. Britain also pressed Turkey for stronger reform application and was consulting other powers on possible remedial measures.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Great Britain
Macedonia
Carpenters to Convene for Worcester Convention
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners plans a state convention in Worcester on October 26. A council meeting at 724 Washington Street decided a mass meeting within two weeks to push adoption of the union label on all exterior and interior finish floor boards.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Worcester
Washington Street
United Brotherhood
More Women Arrested For Drunkenness in City Dragnet
A Saturday night sweep yielded 26 women arrested for drunkenness, up from 16 the previous week, while 9 fewer men were taken into custody. From 8 am Saturday to 8 am Sunday the totals were 141 men, 26 women, and 55 non residents across stations. The piece references a table listing arrests by station.
Hanna Stands Pat On Senate Debate Request
Columbus Sept 27 The Republican State committee chairman Dick declines a joint debate with Democratic nominee John H Clarke citing objections to Clarke positions and calling for clear stances on tariff and party branding before Hanna would debate.
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Columbus
Republican State Committee
Salen
Democratic State Committee
John H. Clarke
United States
M. A. Hanna
Hanna
Mr. Clarke
New England
Texas
Democracy
Clarke
Corporation
Luce Caucus Law Scored by Socialists in Mass
The Massachusetts Socialist clubs condemned the Luce caucus bill at Paine Memorial Hall. Delegates denounced the bill for secrecy and lack of representation, with a 245-member convention unanimously opposing it. John Chase of Haverhill is expected as Socialist gubernatorial candidate. Officers included Chairman Charles E. Lowell, Vice-Chairman George W. Cook, Secretary Daniel A. White, Assistant Secretary Alfred A. Martin.
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Luce
Massachusetts
Paine Memorial Hall
John Chase
Haverhill
Charles E. Lowell
Whitman
George W. Cook
Wakefield
Daniel A. White
Alfred A. Martin
Cambridge Non-Partisans to Choose Mayor Candidate Tonight
Cambridge non-partisans meet at Prospect House to nominate the mayoral candidate for municipal campaign. The gathering centers on selecting the candidate, with prevailing opinion favoring Judge Augustin Daly.
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Cambridge
Prospect House
Noming
Augustin Daly
Man electrocuted while fixing home wiring in Niagara Falls
Lorain T. Wilmer died at his Niagara Falls residence after receiving a 2000 volt shock while inspecting the cellar wiring. He was found fatally injured and pronounced dead at once.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Lorain T. Wilmer
Middlesex Senatorial Convention Held In Somerville
The second Middlesex senatorial convention convenes this afternoon at 4 30 in old G A R Hall Gilman Square Somerville. The district covers Somerville Arlington and Belmont. John M Woods to be nominated by Rep Robert E Luce with Delegate Bitzer of Arlington to move for unanimous nomination.
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Middlesex
G. A. R. Hall
Gilman Square
Somerville
Arlington
Belmont
John M. Woods
Robert E. Luce
Bitzer
Park boss clash rocks International Iron Workers meeting
Delegates from Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo and Wheeling representing about 10000 workers threaten to withdraw from the International Association of Structural Iron and Bridge Workers if Samuel J. Parks maintains influence at the convention. Michael Flaherty leads anti Parks effort while Buchanan loyalists claim 43 votes for president.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Buffalo
Wheeling
International Association of Structural Iron and Bridge Workers
Samuel J. Parks
New York
Michael Flaherty
Parks
Buchanan
New York Housesmiths’ Union
United States
East River Bridge
H. F. Donnelly
Albany
Bossim
Sam Parks
Donnelly
Mrs Chauvin Hopes to Learn of Missing Husband Disappearance
Mrs George F Chauvin of 71 Oxford street Somerville says she has heard nothing from her husband who vanished after writing to his father in law that his wife made life unbearable. The missing man’s conduct has unsettled both families, and Mrs Chauvin remains overwhelmed by the absence.
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George F. Chauvin
Oxford Street
Somerville
George H. Derby
Westwood Road
Chauvin
Women Golfers Ready For National Tourney
Chicago reports the women’s national golf tournament at the Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton opens next Tuesday to crown a new champion. Sixty three players entered from Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia and St. Louis plus locals. High winds limited play but many shooters posted sub 100 rounds as records may fall. The defending champion Mrs. Charles T. Stout cannot compete along with Mrs. BE. A. Manice.
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Chicago
Chicago Golf Club
Wicheaton
Ill
Charles T. Stout
United States
Pittsburg
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Stout
BE. A. Manice
Metropolitan Golf Association of
New York
Melrose seeks Boston Elevated line extensions
In Melrose September 27 residents circulated a petition demanding that the Boston Elevated Railroad extend its tracks from the Malden line on Lebanon Street to the Grove Lebanon Lynde Street junction in the eastern city. The petition also asks for a Malden to Grove Street extension via Swain's Pond Avenue to Grove Street.
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Melrose
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Boston Elevated Railroad
Malden
Lebanon Street
Grove, Lebanon
Lynde Streets
Swain’s Pond Avenue
Grove Street
Leong Toy to Be Sent to China by Friends
Leong Toy a former Chinatown resident who vanished and was captured in Worcester then held at La Grange Street station is to be sent home by his countrymen. He was turned over to friends Friday escaped wandered the Common Saturday afternoon and was locked up again. Last night friends said they were convinced of his insanity and would ensure his return to China.
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Leong Toy
Chinatown
Worcester
Lagrance Street
Toy
China
Businessman Wilmot Found Dead in Bath Tub at Kineo House
Charles FE Wilmot of Goldsmith Wolf Co New York was found dead in a bath tub at the Kineo House in Kineo Maine this morning. Death due to heart failure followed a two weeks fishing trip on the St Johns River. He arrived by yacht from Greenville last night and was reportedly in good health. Friends notifying his death gathered at the hotel.
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KINEO
Charles FE. Wilmot
Goldsmith, Wolf & Co
Broadway
New York
Kineo House
Wilmot
Greenville
St. John’s
Labor News In Brief Worcester Unions Report
Patrick H. Shaughnessy was chosen yesterday as representative at the Worcester convention of the State Branch A F L of the Sani tary and Street Cleaning Department Workers Union 6064 A F L Blacksmiths Helpers Local Union 120 held a smoke talk and social yesterday at 45 Eliot street and voted 50 to aid the Boston Albany strikers.
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Patrick H. Shaughnessy
Worcester
A. F. of
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Workers’ Union
A. F. of L
Eliot Street
Boston & Albany
Seek pardon for Langner in Boston German societies meeting
More than twenty delegates from Boston German societies met at Turn Hall to press Governor Bates for another hearing on August Langner’s murder conviction. Mrs. Angolica Post leads the effort and has raised thousands to fund the pardon campaign. Langner has served ten years of his life sentence amid claims of innocence due to language and cultural gaps at trial.
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Boston
Turn Hall
August Langner
Mary Emerson
Dedham
Langner
Angelica Post
Post
Captured on roof in Cambridge larceny pursuit
Patrolman Howell pursued a trio through stairways and roofs ending with one man named James F. Brown of Willow street Cambridge arrested for stealing a dress suitcase from George C. Ryder of St. Paul street Brookline. Ryder had left the case in the baggage room at South station and returned to find it gone.
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Howell
Lagrange Street
James F. Brown
Willow Street
Cambridge
George C. Ryder
St. Paul Street
Brookline
Ryder
South Station
Hudson Street
Brown
Narrow Escapes in Chelsea During Severe Storm
In Chelsea an electrical storm caused several near misses. Sergeant Gaillac was tending signal calls when lightning struck and burned circuit No 3 as a blaze flashed near his head. In Cary square a drug store incident sent two women in a telephone booth sprawling when a receiver sparked, both fainting but later recovering and leaving without identifying themselves.
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Chelsea
Gaillac
Cary Square
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Charles F. Chauvin
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