Fall River Textile Workers Win 10 Percent Pay Rise
Fall River mills agreed to a 10 percent wage increase for operatives starting December 11 with a sliding scale to be settled within 60 days before July 1 1900. The Iron Works had already raised pay and unions unanimously accepted the offer after a conference among textile officials. The move is expected to influence New England workers and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tansey
James Whitehead
Thomas O'Donnell
John McCarthy
J. &. Jackson
Mill Men’s Association
Simeon B. Chase
Matthew Borden
Matt Borden
Textile Council
M. C.D. Borden
Pali River
Tron Works
Fall River Textiles Endorse 10 Percent Wage Increase
Four of five unions in Fall River voted to accept the manufacturers’ afternoon offer, approving a 10 percent wage rise to take effect in one week and supporting a solid scale. About 10,000 workers participated while the slashing group stayed away, aligned with the others. In Lawrence, operatives have not yet demanded higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Bettier
Borden
Fall River Iron Works
Manufacturers’ Committee
Textiles Council
Textile Council
Lawrence
New Bedford Pushes for 10 Percent Wage Increase
Central Textile council votes to direct labor union delegates to press manufacturers for a 10 percent wage rise at a conference Monday night in New Bedford. Lewiston council observers fear Fall River wage hikes may influence mills statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Central Textile Council
Boston Chamber Urges Mass Representation on Rivers and Harbors Committee
The Boston chamber of commerce voted to press for a Massachusetts member on the House rivers and harbors committee. A telegram to David B. Henderson urged that Massachusetts and New England deserve representation on the panel, noting Boston as a major port and shipping interests as stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Barrett
Washington
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Eton
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
United States
House Committee of Rivers and Harbors
New England
Wallace F. Robinson
Truant Officers Meet in Marlboro for Annual Conference
The fifth annual Massachusetts Truant Officers association meeting gathered in Marlboro with officers from about 20 towns. President P W Doyle presided. papers discussed truancy punishment, encouraging attendance, and new vs old truant laws. Officers named include W F Thornton, M J English, and F O Barnes. Next meeting set for Boston in April 1900.
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Somerville
George Murphy
Boston
F. H. Robinson
Brookline
P. W. Doyle
Tolyoke
Wm. F. Thornton
Lowell
M. J. English
Worcester
Fred H. Robinson
Robert BE. Allen
Newton
Henry A. Bayerweather
Wm. F. Henry
Fitchburg
James McElverna
Lawrence
Frank O. Barnes
Chelsea
M. 5
Shooting in Lynn In Central Square Night Incident
Michael Finnegan of Swampscott was shot in the thigh by George Estey of Wyoma who was arrested. Estey says Finnegan struck him and the gun was fired to frighten him, while Finnegan and others say a saloon quarrel preceded the shooting. Finnegan was wounded but hospitalized with likely non serious injuries. Both men are about 35 years old.
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Estey
Finnegan
Swampscott
Seery murder case starts in Boston Superior Court
In Boston on December 1 the Seery murder case against Johnni Joseph Seery of Dedham opened in Superior Court before Judges Braley and Sherman. The defense moved to quash the second indictment count for lack of a specified killing date and to require a bill of particulars. The first count accuses murder by beating and kicking. the second uses unspecified means. The court reserved decision.
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Boston
Seery
Johnni Joseph Seery
Dedham
Braley
Sherman
Secon
Fire Kills Ten Horses in Boston Stable Blaze
Boston December 1 ten horses suffocated early today in a fire at a rear stable behind 300 North Beacon Street Brighton district. Firemen fought the blaze, the barn and contents were a total loss with $5000 damage. owners are J. W. Hollis heirs and Edward Welch. Cause unknown.
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Boston
Beacon Street
Brighton
J. W. Hollis
Edward Welch
Bookkeeper Arrested in Larceny Case in Boston
James T. Wise, 22, a bookkeeper at the Hotel Berkeley, was arrested in Boston on December 1 charged with embezzlement dating back to last October. Prosecutors allege he stole small sums starting at $10 and did not account for them.
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Boston
James T. Wise
Berkeley
Trade Review Brightens Wary Markets On Strong Textiles
Bradstreet's notes warm weather and holidays dulling some distributive trade but overall month compares favorably with last year. Prices show strength, textiles stay firm with cotton in Liverpool at yearly highs, western activity steady, and iron steel prices rebounding. Bank clearings slip 23 percent weekly yet rise for the year. several regions report varied demand and weather impacts.
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New York
Bradstreet
Liverpool
Fall River Mills
Bes
Chicago
Central West
Northwest
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Boston
Pittsburg
Boston's Postmastership Likely to Go to Hibbard
Boston reports indicate George A. Hibbard is expected to be named postmaster in a decision by Massachusetts senators. Hibbard has not sought the job and would accept if offered, with a Capitol decision anticipated soon as Senator Hoar visits the city. His career includes service in the House from ward 18 in 1894 95 and leadership on banking and election laws committees.
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Boston
George A. Hibbard
Massachusetts
Washington
Senator Hoar
Capitol
Hibbard
House of Representatives
House
Henry M. Phillips
Springfield
Edward P. Shaw
Newburyport
Edward P. Bradford
Shaw
Republican City Committee
Edwin A. Curtis
Lodge
Hon Horace C Bacon noted Lawrence landmark dies
Aged citizen Hon Horace C Bacon of Lawrence dies after brief illness. Born Newton December 14 1823 he practiced law in Exeter Sioux City and Lawrence, served as NH representative and senator, fought in Civil War, held probate and railroads committees, later retired. Funeral set for Friday.
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Lawrence
Horace C. Bacon
Judge Bacon
Newton
New Ipswich
N. H
West Cambridge
Mass
Baptist Institute
New Hampton
Phillips Academy
Exeter
John S. Wells
Sioux City
Epping
Co. A
New Hampshire
Frederickshire
Samuel D. Sturgis
House of Representatives
Senate
Gaston
South Boston
Home Club
The
Loyal Legion
Joseph C. Bacon
Cracksmen's Work Burglars Blow Door Off Station Safe Milford
In Milford at 2 a m professional thieves cracked and rifled a Boston and Albany station safe, taking about $10, several tickets, and library books. Watchman Thomas Lawson fired at them from the factory across the street, a shot answered, and the burglars fled in a rubber-tired cart, leaving a damaged office and tools used to pry the door. Police arrived after the explosion.
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Milford
Dec
Tnna
Boston & Albany
Thomas Lawson
Milford Shoe
Lawson
Burriers
Veen Lye Law Ser
Metv
Jaynson
Main Street
Mary Cannon Found Guilty in 63 Child Abuse Counts
Boston December 1 Mary Cannon convicted in Suffolk Superior Court on 63 counts of assault and battery against 13 children in her care. The charity home at 200 Eustis Street allegedly strapped beds and beat youngsters for minor faults. She faces up to 189 years if maximum terms apply. bail set at $2000. Sentencing due this afternoon.
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Boston
Mary Cannon
Suffolk Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
Charity
Eustis Street
Open Door Crisis Hits Open Door Policy Debate
Washington dispatch reports Hay era policy on open doors in Chinese ports under pressure as powers demand guarantees of equal trade. affirms Philippine tariff fate under military rule, protectorate debate grows in Congress. December Ainslee's features Krueger interview and seasonal fiction pieces.
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New York
Washington
Hay
United States
Great Britain
Thehilippines
Philippines
United States Internal Revenue and Customs
Porto Rico
Flanail
France
Germany
Russia
Congress
Spain
Consrela
San Francisco
Madrid
Manila
Liverpool
Manus
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Captain White Dead Boston Police Leader Dies at 62
Captain Martin L. White senior captain of the Boston police, stationed at Charlestown for eight years, died at his Roxbury home from hemorrhage at age 62. A Navy veteran, he joined the police in 1865 and rose to captain, with memberships in the Kearsarge veterans group, G A R, Mason, and Odd Fellows. Survivors include a widow, a son, and a daughter.
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Boston
Martin — L. White
Charlestown
Roxbury
White
Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans
Odd
Hint
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M. C. D. E Porden
Iron Works
Manufacturers’ Association
Uapper
Special Manufacturers' Committee
Lewiston
William F. Thornton
Lynn
Michael
Finneran
James T. White
Courier
Trade Review
Johnson
J. S. Johnson & CO
Custom House Street
Florace C. Bacon
Paul Krueger
Ainslee
Allen Sangree
Transvaal
Sangree
Krueger
Cromwell
Zangwill
Brig.Gen. King
Catherine Tynan
Eugene Wood
Minica Centre
Santa Claus
Mary T. van Denburgh
Harlem
Boston Police Force
Elliott
Central St
H. B. Shattuck & Son
SO Central Street
First Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Temple
Middlesex St
A. B
American Orchestra
Dewey
Europe
First Congregational Church
Santiago
Hoes
Battleship
Iowa
Sherburne
Agnes Williams
Banker Market
Grocery and Butter House
Prescott Street
Spe
Ola Iech
Queen of Light
W.T.S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Mip Clesepx
Sarah Bell
Tewksbury
Middlesex
Frederick W. Dallinger
Lowell Daily Courier
Charles J. McIntire
Meneires
H. Folsom
Register
Lewis Morrison
Faust
Beautiful Electrical Effects
Corse Payton
Music Hall
John W.isham
LA Belle Russe
David Belasco
Maryland
Miss Rose Stahl
William Bonell
Highland Club
Minstrels
George Francis Trainer
May Dunlap Con
Joe Connor
Ethel Hanson
Admiral Dewey
James E. Donnelly
Herb. Webster, Jr
Harry Knowlton
Arizona
Alaama”Yheatre
Dolber’s Fasteners
Fr. W. Wooster
Wormwood St
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