Massachusetts Workingmen and Prison Labor Costs Report
The tenth annual report of the Massachusetts Labor Bureau led by Carroll D. Wright shows a reduced running cost from the prior year and highlights unemployment figures for 1878. It analyzes convict labor nationwide, estimates earnings under contract versus outside work, weighs policy options, and discusses wages, cost of living, and hours of labor.
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The
Labor Bureau
Commonwealth
Bureau of Satisfics of Labor
Carroll D. Wright
United States
Massachusetts
New Bedford
East Cambridge
F&od
Deer Island
State House
Taird
Himsell
Rice
Gowen Rejects Coal Shipments Halt Plan Yet Supports Price Rise
President F B Gowen of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway says he would back higher coal prices but will not halt shipments after a proposed coal cooperation conference with Judge Packer and other anthracite interests. No March price action will occur until Scranton coal sale is held, delayed pending the conference outcome.
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Gowen
Philadelphia
F. B. Gowen
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
New York
Parrish
Lehigh and Schuykill Coal Exchange
Scranton
Anti-Chinese Bill Draws Exporters' Opinions in New York
In New York on February 21 leading merchants questioned the anti Chinese bill and its trade impact. H B Cletlin and Bliss of Wright Bliss Fayban criticized the measure, while others warned of English schemes to disrupt U S China trade. Separately a young man froze on the Salem turnpike near J B Thomas Farm, rescued by Edward Murch and others, now hospitalized with severe frostbite and possible amputations.
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New Yorks
United States
Celestial Empire
H. B. Cletlin
Bliss
Wright, Bliss & Fayban
China
England
Edward T. Murch
Fay’s
Salem Turnpike
J.B. Thomas
Mr. Murch
Thomas
Salem
Messrs. Lawrence & Co
New York Baptist Weekly
Frank Leslie
New York Independent
Brooklyn Journal
Messrs. Lawrence &Co
Lawrence & CO
Exchange Place
Harrs Remedy CO. MF
Market and Ath
Sts
ST. Louis
Chess in Boston Faces Club Decay and Reform
A 1879 Boston Chess column discusses why clubs struggle to stay permanent. It cites finances, few members, and lack of engagement by top players, urging more frequent meetings and active mentorship to sustain interest and growth in the chess community.
Position No 543 and game scores From W. Parrow Black
The item reports Position No 543 by W. Parrow Black with results 6 to 2 and 5 draws at 123 West Canton street. It notes a solution to Position No 542 and lists scores. It includes advertising copy for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and a remedy recipe offer and claims for Hop Bitters.
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West Canton Street
W. ©. Parrow
BLACK
H. G. Root
Pearl Street
N. Y
Draughts Notes and Market for The Weekly Globe
W. C. Parrow leads the draughts column in The Weekly Globe inviting readers to send games problems and scores for attention. Advertises books and prices while promising regular appearance and cheap rates. Ends with gossip noting a $20 side match between B. Blaze and E. Green.
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Mr. B. Blaze
Mr. E. Green
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