Amalgamated Engineers Show Strong Trade Union Record
A historical overview details the Amalgamated Society of Engineers as a pivotal British trades union, tracing its 1851 founding, rapid growth to over 40 thousand members by 1878, and its broad international reach. It explains democratic governance, equalization of funds, and extensive relief programs for sickness, old age, and unemployment, along with governance norms and membership standards.
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Great Britain
IV Ison
England
Church
Parliament
Trades-Unions
Commons
Europe
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Smitha
Pattern-Makers
Amalgamated Society
Secrecely
Permanent Fund
Legland
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Australia
East Indies
New Zealand
Queensland
Canada
Malta
Turkey
France
United States
Constantinople
Galata
Society
Gan
Benevolent Fund
Chicago
Newcastle On Tyne
Eng
Sociiy
Edwin Tranter
Len
Houis
Boston
Holmes
South
Missionary appeals to aid Sioux Indians in Dakota
At St James Catholic Church Harrison avenue a sermon by Rev Father Shahan followed by readings from St Matthew. Abbot Martin of St Meinard spoke on charity and the Benedictine missions among the Sioux. He described 40,000 Sioux living in dire straits, deprived hunting grounds, government shortages, and urged Catholic help to provide both material relief and spiritual salvation to avert starvation and despair.
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St. James’ Catholic Church
Harrison Avenue
St. Murphy
Father Shahan
Abbot Martin
St. Meinard
Indiana
Dakota Territory
Christ
Earth
Saviour
Asia
Africa
America
United States
Red Man
Washington
Terrile
Goo Lodges
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Sitting Bull
Benedictine Mission Aims to Convert Dakotas in Spring
A missionary pledges to accompany Spotted Tail and Red Cloud in the spring to establish a Benedictine monastery among the Dakotas. He cites the sixth century order’s spread across Europe and declares Catholic nations must perpetuate the mission, calling conversion a sacred duty amid political strife in Spain, Italy, and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Europe
Spain
Italy
France
Logging in the Maine Woods Description of Winter Camps
A graphic account from Oxford county describes Lewiston Company lumber camps near Bemis stream. It details crews of 23, 18, and 35 men with horses and oxen, camp layouts, diet, and dangers including a near drowning when oxen and men fell through ice while wintering pine and spruce, with log movements to Androscoggin river and Berlin Falls milling.
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Oxford County
Houghton
Suron
Bemis
Mooselue
Lewis To Steam Mill Company
Bemis Stream
Lewiston Company
Bemis Spring
Beede & Co
Evans & York
Evans York
Richardson Lakes
Luibagoy
Androscoggin River
Berlin Falls
New Lanpshire
Bill Coombs
Mr. Beetle
Mr. Eyans
Mr. Evans
Johnson
Sewell Golf
Mexico
Canton
Bryant's Pond
Goll
Byron
Roxbury
GLOBE
Lhis
Maine
Sleighing misadventure leads to wedding bridal call
A Auburndale party attempts a sleighing trip to attend a wedding, tips over in deep snow, delays ensue, and three horses and gear are damaged. After rescue and lantern light, the group continues celebratory singing and dancing. The writer signs as Pemiya and reflects on a jolly night.
Lord Chamberlain bans Mother and Son in England
English censorship blocks the London stage version of Mother and Son by royal order. The New York Times London correspondent notes the chamberlain’s court role and Queen’s strict enforcement. Clement Scott adapted the piece, while American audiences once again find it more lenient than Britain.
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England
Lord Chamberlain
London
New York Times
Clement Scott
Telegraph
America
Lord Hertford
The Most Practical Scroll Saw Ad Promises Quick Payoff
An advertisement touts a scroll saw as the most practical and beautiful ever made, claiming it pays for itself in two days and will not disappoint parents. It also mentions Dr Bull's Pills cough syrup with a 25 cent price and warns that a rattlesnake bite is not more dangerous than a severe cold.
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Papen Inns
Eagle Gold
Cincinnati
Eagle Gold and Silver Plating Co
Esc
Goun Axp Suvia Prarie Co
Edward Hanlan sails to England for new racing matches
Edward Hanlan, the famed oarsman, waits in New York for the City of Montreal to sail to Liverpool. He plans to attend the Elliott-Higgins championship, discuss plans with Hawdon, and bring the Eliout boat for Courtney. Hanlan describes his early life, training, and previous races with Ross, Plaisted, and Coulter, and outlines his upcoming racing abroad to defend American prowess. He notes Hawdon as a potential rival and praises Courtney, Morns, and Ross, with England-bound training under Colonel Shaw and guidance from Elliott.
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Hanlan
New York
Montreal
England
Liverpool
Heasley
Elliott
Higgins
Hth
Sian
Birmingham
Durin
Hawdon
Toronto
Eliout
Courtney
Judge Millott
Greenpoint
Hanian
Ward
Shaw
Prince of Wales
Pittsburgere
Morris
Coulter
George Whalin
Tom Louden
Hamilton
Douglas McKim
Som Louden
McKim
Thomas
Plaisted
Luther
Brayley
Barrie
Ont
Dave Ward
Lome
Ross
Hosmer
Fred
Eph Morns
Wallace Ross
Letter from Jefferson Davis on representative responsibility
Jefferson Davis argues that denying a representative's responsibility to his constituents would strike at the foundation of the political system. He notes Congress splits into a people’s house and a state-based senate, defends instruction by voters or legislatures, and warns that corruption and demagogic power threaten liberty. He urges vigilance, virtue, and intellect among the people to sustain liberty and prevent despotism.
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Beauvoir
Harrison County
Mias
Str
Congress
Mississippi
United States
Greece
Republic of
Rome
Compact of Union
Jefferson Davis
A Dangerous Lorpor and Kidney Stimulation
A warning on kidney inactivity and its dangers, recommending Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a moderate stimulant and diuretic. The tonic purportedly invigorates kidneys and bladder, supports stomach, liver, and bowels, and strengthens the system to resist malaria epidemics.
A Heroic Act by Shawmut Hotel Barber
A Columbus Avenue car narrowly avoided hitting a crossing girl on Shawmut Avenue when barber Henry Matthews sprang from the sidewalk and pulled the child from the tracks just in time. Several witnesses praised his quick action and saved life.
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Columbus Avenue
Shawmut Avenue
Henry Matthews
Shawmut Hotel
Annie Bartel Sets Ambitious Walk Milestone Aim
New York January 2 Annie Bartel twenty years old plans a bold walk of five thousand miles in eight thousand quarter hours starting Monday She recently arrived from the country and tested the track Her height is five feet three inches and she weighs 150 pounds She wears a dark blue satin dress and is described as graceful in gait.
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New Yorks
Annie Bartel
Sue
Yankee girl walks sixty five miles in twenty four hours
Narrative traces a milk farm upbringing and daily runs leading to a 65 mile 24 hour walk. She recalls visiting Mme Anderson in Brooklyn and aiming to prove an English standard can be matched. Two doctors deem her perfectly sound and capable of completing the feat.
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Brooklyn
Mme. Anderson
Market Report Covers Apples to Flour in Mixed Prices
Saturday data shows firmer apple sentiments with scarce buyers for large lots, and prices around 195 per barrel. Butter, cheese, coffee, copper, corn, cotton, and dry goods follow with varied, firm or steady quotes. coal, eggs, fish, and flour show narrow ranges and ongoing demand.
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Buvera
Newark
Vermont
Franklin County
New York
Choice
Lée
Cumberland
Java
Maracaibo
Paice
Vooper
Domingo
Lima
Sapan
Georges Bank
Hake
Haddock
Petc
Labrador
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Winois
St. Louis
Fruit and commodities report across ports and markets
The piece catalogs prices and activity for fruits nuts and fibers in major ports. Malaga demand steady and muscatel sales firm. London Valencia and Sal markets noted with varied per box and per ton values. Hops indigo hemp leather timber leads and metal goods brace prices. pork beef sugar salt etc reflect steady to firm movements in multiple regions and vessels.
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Malaga
Muscatel
London
Lagela
Valencia
Citron
Turkey
Messina
Manila
Wales
Concordia
Corrientes
Buenos Ayrea
Texas
Calcutta
Anses
Bengal
Guatemala
Newark
India
Russia
BMC
New Orleans
NAVAL
Stevilec Realion
Sigc
Western
Talcatta
Boston
Elaine
Shore
Tank and Labrador
Rick
Carolina
New England
Sumac
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Live Stock Markets Brighton Week Ending January 22
Market totals show cattle 3566, sheep and lambs 2600, swine 15045. Western cattle mixed quality with prices down from prior week, demand for shipment to Liverpool persists. Working oxen priced by weight, store cattle scarce, cows in moderate demand, sheep and lambs from the West for butcher sale, fat hogs 3 1 2 percent live weight.
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Brighton
Liverpool
Ulich
Fortune Tellers Journal Promotion Revealed in Ad
An old classified-like ad offers 25 Snowflake Cards with names and agents’ papa for 10 cents postpaid. It lists F Owens of 192 W 10th St and a 20 cent Silver offer with a personal information packet including a marriage date and place. It promises a picture of intended spouse, views of homes after marriage, and a weekly Fortunetellers Journal subscription for three months.
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Pame
Papa
TY. F. Owens
Fortune Tellers Journal
L. Austin
Elsie
Mich
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Lis
Epi
St. John Folk
Wallace
St. John Ll
Charney
Lachine
Charley
Fils
Jeff Davis
Jackson
Marion
Son
Jefferson Davia
Emery
New Haven Union
H. Baldwin
Monroe City
Ind
de. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Brokers’ Board
Merrimack Gapnlfactaring Cos
Cscererensres
Aten
Rena Santa Fe
Atl
MO. A. Enna
Denver
No Grande
Bateas City
Sido
Varley
Hartford & Erie Railroad
Newingiana Mort
Tirpan
Colony Railroad
Union Pacine Railroad
Atch
Topeka & Sania
Atchison & Nebraska
Kansas Pacific
Boston & Maine
Ipatoa & Providence
Barlinston ‘& Mo
Pari’ & Gamay
Chicago, Dupuque & Minnesota
Ctn
San, & Cleo
Fitehbure Railroad
Michigan “Central Railroad
Lake Cham
Oi Colony
Seerses Pesereveres
Philadelpma, Wit
Baltimore Rtn
Portsmouth
Gt, Pulls & Conway
Pallman Palace Car Company
Eereneriecereseereses
Sree
Aulumet & Heela Mining Company
Atoyg
Boston Market
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