Judge Rules Injunction Bans Beer Posters Across Boston
In a Boston Superior Court ruling dated August 20 1902 Judge Richardson grants a temporary injunction against strikers labor leaders and various unions restraining threats coercion and interference with brewery employees and customers The order names multiple brewing companies and unions forbidding publishing notices or cards claiming beer is unfair and prohibiting intimidation in beer sales or employment disputes the decision marks a decisive brewery win in the protest era setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Richardson
Superior Court
Samuel K. Hamilton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk
Massachusetts Breweries Company
the New England Brewing Company
Rueter & Company
A. J. Houghton Company
Alonzo G van
Central Labor Union
National Union of the
United Brewery Workmen
United States
United Brewery Workmen of
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Cooper’s International Union of North America
United Brewery Workmen of the
United States of America
National Union of Steam Engineers of America
Building Trades Council
Arthur P. Hardy
Grand Army Encampment Request for Govs Aid
Citizens' committee of the Grand Army of the Republic asks President to issue an executive order allowing G A R members employed in federal service to attend the national encampment in Washington starting Oct 6 without pay loss or leave deduction. They hope many veterans from both Union and Confederate sides and Spanish War comrades attend social reunions at the capitol.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Citizens’ Committee of
Citizens Executive Committee
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
National Capitol
Spain
Fringed Roller Curtains at Bargain Basement Sale
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 150 dozen opaque full size roller curtains with four inch fringe bottom at 25 cents each. Limited quantity, may sell out quickly. Basement.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Mobilization of Mixed Division at Fort Riley Kas
Washington Aug 20 An order from the war department directs mobilization of a mixed division of regulars and militia on the Fort Riley reservation Kansas. Governors invited to provide state forces but few could at this late date. President Roosevelt expected to review. Regulars to camp Sept 20, state troops Sept 29, for ten days of joint maneuvers. Staff officers named include Major J W McClernand Lieut Col S C Mills Captain C B Baker Captain H J Gallagher Lieut Col John Van R Hoff Major G P Schriven.
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Washington
War Department
Fort Riley
Kas
Roosevelt
Bates
J. W. McClernand
Cavalry
S. C. Mills
C. B. Baker
H. J. Gallagher
John van R. Hoff
G. P. Schriven
Desperate Escape Attempt at Kentucky Prison Ends in Bloodshed
In Frankfort on August 20 three prisoners Lafayette Brooks Wallace Bishop and T Mulligan tried to breakout from the state penitentiary. Bishop was fatally wounded Mulligan wounded and Brooks injured as guards and wardens moved to quell the mutiny. A negro convict aiding the escape was hit by a rifle shot. after a standoff the convicts surrendered and were secured. Bishop was serving life for police officer McQueerys murder and had a history of multiple killings.
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Frankfort
Lafayette Brooks
Wallace Bishop
T. Mulligan
State Penitentiary
Bishop
Mulligan
Brooks
A. H. Gill
F. F. Hurst
Gill
Mat Madigan
Reed Department
Chas. Willis
York County
Willis
Lillard
Gell-house
Policeman McQueery
Covington
Golf handicap list issued by American Golf Association
New York August 20. The August 15 handicap list includes W J Travis Garden City scratch and ranks for several players: L P Bayard Jr Baltusrol 6 G T Brokaw Princeton 8 H A Coby 6 Cc B Cory 6 (up from 7) H S Douglass Nassau former champion 2 (up from 1) H H Harriman former champion 7 (up from 6) A Kennaday Montclaire N J 4 (up from 3) C B MacDonald former champion 4 P Phyne Princeton 7 H O Reinhard Princeton 6 (down from 7) and C H Seeley Connecticut State champion.
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New York
American Golf Association
W. J. Travis
Garden City
L. P. Bayard, Jr
Baltusrol
G. T. Brokaw
Princeton
H. A. Coby
Cc. B. Cory
H. S. Douglass
Nassau
H. H. Harriman
A. Kennaday
Montclaire
N. J
New Jersey
C. B. MacDonald
P. Phyne
C. H. Seeley
Connecticut
Marie George Freed In Larceny Case
In Boston central municipal court Marie George was acquitted as the larceny charge of 165 dollars from a supposed acquaintance was dismissed for want of prosecution. Prosecutors said they could not locate the man. the prisoner’s attorney requested release, which the court granted. George kissed her defender as he left the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Central Municipal Criminal Court
Marie George
Miss George
Hearing on Monroe Rogers arson case in Boston
In Boston on August 20 a hearing before the attorney general considered granting requisition papers for the return of Monroe Rogers the Durham NC arson suspect now held in Brockton Massachusetts. Clement Morgan Butler Wilson and other prominent colored citizens and lawyers attended to oppose Rogers’s return while many interested spectators were present.
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Boston
Monroe Rogers
Durham
N. C
Rogers
Brockton
Clement
Morgan
Butler R. Wilson
Smiling One Shares Opinion on Store Cheeses
In a brisk exchange Mrs. Finnerty is accused of selling cheeses laden with oleaginous substances while Mrs. Clancy retorts with a sharp reply. The dialogue captures a lively local dispute over dairy contents.
Absconding Treasurer Sought in Rhode Island Firm
Continued absence from the city of the treasurer De Witt McClease who held complete charge of the books and cash of about $8000. Warrant sought for his arrest. Original incorporators and sole stockholders listed as Frederick G. Stiles of Providence DeWitt C. McClease of Rochester and William E. Cooper of Buffalo.
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de Witt McClease
McClease
Frederick G. Stiles
Providence
DeWitt C. McClease
Rochester
William E. Cooper
Buffalo
Not in Contempt. Lamb Not a Practicing Bar Member
Judge Lacombe of the United States court ruled that George Alfred Lamb did not practice law in the U S court and contempt proceedings against him in the Peter Power suit should be dropped. On Lamb’s motion the judge ordered Peter Power produced for examination by the special examiner handling testimony in the case.
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New York
Forward Files Bankruptcy Petition In U S District Court
Dr Chauncey B Forward president of the Forward Reduction company today filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court. His schedule lists debts of 478587 dollars and assets of 4225 with 910 exempt. Creditor list spans the United States. The firm refines oil and related products under Dr Forward discovery. Capital stock stands at 5 million dollars, with 2.8 million issued.
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Forward Reduction Company
Cleveland
Chauncey B. Forward
United States District Court
Dr. Forward
United States
Delegates of Shorthand Reporters Meet in Boston
The National Shorthand Reporters association held a business session at Faneuil Hall with President Small presiding. Mayor Collins’ representative greeted the delegates as Kendrick C. Hill spoke, and Rev. Oliver Dyer gave a lecture recalling the birth of phonography sixty years ago. Delegates enjoyed a harbor cruise in the afternoon.
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Boston
National Shorthand Reporters’ Association
Faneuil Hall
Small
Arthur W. Dolan
Common Council
Collins
Kendrick C. Hill
Oliver Dyer
Cottage City
Alleged Wool Smugglers Held After Hearing
Boston hearing before U S Commissioner Fiske on wool smuggling from Vermont led to one defendant Reuben Bromfield of Chelsea being discharged for lack of evidence. The others J J O Connor Frederick Barlow of Boston and D W O Connor of Dorchester face postponement until September 6 for further examination.
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Boston
U. S
Fiske
Vermont
Reuben Bromfield
Chelsea
Martin
J. J. O'Connor
Frederick Barlow
D. Wv. O'Connor
Dorchester
Babahoyo Burned In Devastating Fire
The town of Babahoyo the capital of Los Rios province in Ecuador was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. A fire steamer departed Guayaquil with firemen and engines but arrived too late to save the town. Much merchandise in transit from Guayaquil to the interior was burned.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Babahoyo
Los Rios
Petition for temporary receiver of Provident Home Benefit
Frederick G. Stiles, president, filed in the appellate division of the supreme court for a temporary receiver for the Provident Home Benefit Company. He alleges missing conditions and requests court action to preserve the concern. The filing cites urgent financial matters and protection of creditors amidst the alleged缺.
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Provident Home Benefit Company
Providence
R. I
Frederick G. Stiles
The
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
New Trust Mortgage Filed in New Brunswick
A mortgage covering the entire property and franchises of United States Shipbuilding Company was filed in New Brunswick on August 20. The $15,009,000 loan from Mercantile Trust Company of New York secures bond issuance and places the merged shipbuilding firms under a single financier.
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New Brunswick
N. J
United Sates Shipbuilding Company
Mercantile Trust Company of
New York
Consul Gudger Sails for New York on Leave
In Colon Colombia on August 20 Hezekiah A Gudger United States consul general at Panama sailed home to New York on leave aboard the steamer Advance.
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Colon
Colombia
Hezekiah A. Gudger
United States
Panama
New York
Advance
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Lowell Aluminum Co
Middlesex ST
Pearson
Pearson's
Central St
Central
Harrison
C.B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Highlands
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
G. G. Read
Wm. Nichols & Co
Grand Army
Valet Jones
Millionaire Rice
Kentucky
Knickerbocker
Opera and Geisha
Madras
American Association
Marie
Clancy
Lamb
U. S. Court
Miss Hard
Hildreth Building
Lowell Business College
Runels
Merrimack Square
Lowell Public Schools
Albert C. Blaisdell
Crescent Park
Providence River Resort
Lowell
Chelmsford
Concord
Narrahee Bay
Rhode Island
New Haven & Hartford
R. C. Peter Clark
E. D
W. E. Chamberlain
A. C. Kendall
New London
Willimantic
Geo. L. Connor
Fanneil Hall
BIG Trust Mortgage
Consul Gudger
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Lowell Opera House
Matineca Daily
Amonciung
Comedienne
T Nodinet Company
Togetheg
Mr. Roi
Delivening
I Rices
Little Magnet
Renee
Harum Scarum
Clipper
Nell Gwynn
Sky
Lakeview Park
D. L. Page Company
Ens Tire
Diane
Picnis
Hibbard’s
Lakeview Theatre
Joseph J. Flynn
Comic Opera
Olivette
Paul Sol
Lowell’s
Newes
Lexington, Mass
Rustic Theatre
W. Zoological Garden
Saaivere
Charlestown Cadet Band
Lexington and
Boston Street Railway
Willow Dale Park
America
Hampton Casino
Hampton Beach
J. W. Gorman
Commedians
Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. BR
Ocean Pier
D. J. Flanders
D. W. Sanborn
Derby & Morse
the Electricians
Middle Street
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