Opposition Builds as Sliding Scale Struggles in Fall River
In Fall River on December 7 strong opposition rises among textile operatives over a proposed sliding scale. Unions including loom fixers, carders, and weavers demand standard price lists before accepting any scale. Discussions with manufacturers next week are seen as largely exploratory with no binding commitments.
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Fall River
Siausher
New England
Wnien
Fall River Union
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
England
Hamilton Mills Advance in Amesbury
Notices posted at the Hamilton woolen mills announce a voluntary wage increase of about 10 percent for all employees on December 18. The Hamilton mills employ 800 hands.
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Hamilton Mills
Amesbury
Hamilton Woolen Mills
Whitin Mills Announce Wage Increase Plans
Whitinsville December 7 A wage increase was announced for Whitin Brothers mills including Whitinsville cotton mills in wood cotton mills and Saundersville cotton mills. The new schedule begins February 11 though the exact amount of the raise was not stated. About one thousand operatives will benefit.
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Whitinsville
Whitin Brothers
Whitinsville Cotton Mills
Iinwood Cotton Mills
Saundersville Cotton Mills
Lancaster Mills Raises Wages for 2500 Workers
Clinton December 7 The Lancaster mills posted notices to 2500 employees announcing a 10 percent wage increase effective December 28 The mills are Clinton’s largest bleaching and gingham production facility and a major local employer
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Clinton
Lancaster Mills
Wage Increase Notices in Chicopee Mills Dec 18
Notices posted in the Chicopee and Dwight Manufacturing mills inform workers of a wage raise to take effect December 18. The exact amount of the increase was not disclosed.
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Chicopee
Chicopee and
Dwight
Collins Men Work to Offset Murphy Faction Rally Gains
Boston December 7 Collins Democratic candidates for mayor press hard to offset John Murphy bolting faction. Interviews deny Murphy statements as Democrats regain confidence and expect to carry the city. Republicans conduct a quiet campaign amid Democratic splits. Rallies draw large crowds. Tremont Street track relaying on Tuesday ballot yet unsettled.
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Boston
Collins
John Murphy
Murphy
Murphy Boll
Tremont Street
Nordica Receives Warm Boston Opera Reception
In Boston on December 7 the grand opera season opened with Verdi's Aida at the Boston Theatre. Mme. Nordica made her first local appearance of the season, receiving a most cordial greeting from a full house. The entire cast was praised for excellent singing and earned widespread endorsement.
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Boston
Mme. Nordica
Storm Grain Shoes and Calf Boots Stand Out Deals
A Lowell footwear ad lists J. & M. Storm Grain and Creedmoor French calf shoes with multiple heights and finishes. Prices range from 2.75 for youth styles to 7.00 for premium storm grain pairs, plus a 4.00 walk-over comparison and a five dollar brag for the latest Creedmoor models. Size 2 to 6 1/2 available.
Youths Wear Well Lace Shoes in D and E widths
Advertisement notes youth lace shoes in double sole with real calf upper and solid leather counters. Sizes 11 to 2 offered at wholesale price 1.20 dollars, emphasizing timer soles and durable construction as today’s deal.
Boots in box calf lace styles for misses and children
Advertises Misses' Box Calf Lace Boots priced at 1.50 with double sole and spring heel and cap toe. Also Misses' Heavy Dongola Lace Boots with spring heel double sole and cap toes. Children's Box Calf Lace Boots with D sole cap toes IE wide in sizes 8 1-2 to 11.
Ladies' Machine Calf Lace Boots with French calf lining
Five dollar ladies machine calf lace boots described as 10 inch high French calf lined with storm boot features. Double sole and Scotch welt noted.
School Boys' Pride Lace Shoes Stand Test of Wear
Advertisement notes durable lace shoes for school boys at two three sizes range from 2 1 2 to 5 1 2. Priced at two dollars, shop emphasizes long wear and value for students.
Little Man's Double Sole Lace Spring Heel Shoes
Crackproof calf leather shoes in size 8 offered as a pair with lace closure and spring heel feature. Available in a compact listing likely advertising the product and price.
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Oregon
Women’s Shoes Plainly Described with Sizes
Misses postible sole spring tee lace box calf foxing and kangaroo top oak leather bottoms B C D KB wide sizes 11 to 2.
Children’s Box Calf Boots On Sale In Multiple Sizes
75¢ deal on box calf lace up boots with double soles and cap toes in E wide widths. Sizes 5 to 8 for children, black and tan colors, sizes 5 to 8 3/4, no heel. Welting spring heel, sizes 8 to 10. Misses welted sales offer sizes 11 to 21 1/2.
Southbridge and Charlton Rail Line Extends to Worcester
Southbridge and Charlton Street Railway plans extend the line from Charlton Depot through Rochdale and Greenville to New Worcester, with a Union Station terminal. The company will draft new articles and seek another hearing in Southbridge in a few weeks. Citizens in Southbridge and Charlton broadly support the extension as a benefits to both towns and Worcester.
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Southbridge
Southbridge Selectien
Cheriton
Worcester
Tramp Burglar Breaks Into Lynn Homes At Night
Two Lynn residents report a single intruder entering both houses within one night. Hood described a 45 year old man with a short beard who was tossed from one home and seen leaving through a window at another. Police had no breakthrough by noon.
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Lynn
W. B. Hood
Thos. McQueery
Hood
McQueery
Church Street
Tirrell Court
Counterfeiters Davis and Jfuabert Brought to Boston
William Davis alias William Williams and Annie Jfuabert known as his wife arrived from Oklahoma in custody of United States Marshal Thompson and Deputy Fossett. They had been arrested in Guthrie on counterfeiting Canadian bank notes and Davis was said to own a Winthrop cottage where counterfeit notes and plates were found.
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Boston
Wm. Davis
Wm. Williams
Annie Jwubert
Oklahama
United States
Thompson
Fossett
Guthrie
Davis
Winthrop
Prisoners Arraigned On Counterfeiting Indictment At Federal Court
Taken to the federal building and delivered to United States Marshal Darling and were afterward arraigned before Judge Colt in the United States court. Assistant District Attorney Washburn offered the indictment charging the prisoners with counterfeiting in 19 counts and asked that this be placed at $10,000 each. This was done and in default the prisoners were remanded to jail.
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Federal
United States
Darling
Colt
United States Court
Washburn
Collision of Freight and Passenger Trains at Deerfield
Greenfield December 7 A collision on the Fitchburg Railroad at Deerfield this afternoon wrecked three engines and a passenger coach. No passengers were injured, though a narrow escape occurred. Engineer Winchester and the express fireman had slight injuries. Freight engines sought a side track before the express which left Greenfield at 4 17 pm. No flag warned the obstructed track. The impact drove the tender into the forward coach but no passengers were harmed.
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Greenfield
Fitchburg R. R
Deerfield
Winchester
East Deerfield
Scollans case in Boston Superior Court verdict reported
In Boston on December 7 the jury in the case of Thomas J Scollaris v EB H Rollins & Sons bankers reported a disagreement after a third session before Judge Hopkins. The action seeks the value of two Boston city bonds of $1000 each alleged to have been converted by the defendants. The key issue is whether the bonds were left with Gage & Felton as safe keeping or as collateral security, which would affect title. This is the second trial of the case.
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Thomas J.scollaris
EB. H. Rollins & Sons
Superior Court
Hopkins
City of Boston
Gage & Felton
Edge
Ninth Anniversary of Elgin Lodge Celebrations and Elections
Elgin lodge No. 166 N E P marked its ninth anniversary with speakers from Echo Neptune and Boston Grand Supreme lodge. A New England supper and committee led by Mrs Norris preceded Lowell council Royal Arcanum officer elections at Odd Fellows hall.
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Elgin
Geo. BE. Howe
Lizzie J. Howe
Frank A. Rice
Emnnia J. Keene
J. Buxton
D. J. Brooks
H. A. Burrows
Christabel Burrows
Wim. Sherwell
W. F. Sanborn
EB. King
Geo. H.taylor
Lewis G. Hunton
Geo. A. Roper
C. H. Wee
E. S. Hosmer
Fay H. Martina
G. H. Stanley
Wm. Sher
Grand Council
C. S. Wheeler
J. S. Thomson
A. Powers
Swedes of Lowell Stage Swedish Lutheran Fair Night
The Swedes of Lowell hosted a successful evening organized by the Ladies Sewing Society of the Swedish Lutheran church on Meadowcroft street. The program featured organ solos by Hamilton Taylor, scripture and prayer by the pastor, songs by Jenny Lind Lewis, male and Jalies quartettes, a piano duet by Mrs Carlson and Mrs Bisman, a choir, benediction and doxology.
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Lowell
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Swedish Lutheran Church
Meadowcroft Street
Hamilton Taylor
Jenny Lind Lewis
Carlson
Bisman
Jalies
First of Four Assemblies Held by Prescott Hall Club
The Home club launched a four part assembly series in Prescott hall last night. The event drew Bachelors and was led by Hib bard's orchestra with a late midnight dance and 11 o'clock supper by Harry Richardson. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Remington Mr and Mrs Young and Mr Bronson of Boston.
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Prescott Hall
Hibbard
Harry Richardson
Remington
Young
Mr. Bronson
Boston
J. W. Anderson
A. G. McCurdy
John Buckley
C. A. Gale
F. ‘ Sherwood
M. ¥. Cummings
W. 15. Bartlett
J. A. Lyman
G. W. Fenton
George E. Titus
A. J. Dion
M. Ss. Clark
A. Thompson
Alex. M. Abels
Walter ¥. Wiley
Elwyn W. Lovejoy
Orrin R. Griffin
Seldon L. Sawtelle
Dr. Otis Allen
Fr. H. Cole
Girard P. Cadman
Walter F. Leighton
Ayer Home for Young Women and Children report
Report shows 43 adults and 15 children at the Ayer Home with 29 transient and 6 lodging for 3. Food for 5 and several tonsillitis cases noted. Donations listed from Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. White, Mrs. Burnham, a friend, Mrs. Coburn, Miss Kitson, Kirk Street Congregational society, Miss Wight, Mrs. Carroll, Wm. Nichols & Co., Walker & Thompson, Kilpatrick Bros.
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Ayer
C. E. Sheridan
W. H. White
A. W. Burnham
C. H. Coburn
C.P. Kitson
Kirk Street Congregational Society
M. Wight
Ti. H. Carroll
Wm. Nichols & Co
Walker & Thompson
Kilpartrick Bros
P A C Second Defeated by Fr Scully Cambridgeport
The P A C second basketball team lost to Fr Scully Cambridgeport by nine to seven last night. Report urges readers to tell advertisers they saw the Courier notice.
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Fr. Scully
Cambridgeport
The
Courier
Christmas Sale at Grace Church Features Two Act Comedy
A Christmas sale and entertainment took place last night in Grace Church vestry. A two act comedy titled Timothy Delano's Courtship drew a large audience, followed by supper praised for its quality. Matrons and many ladies oversaw sales tables including apron, fancy, and candy displays with teams of helpers.
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M. Ohoson
G. Miller
Ohoson
I. Venson
Tomson
Lindquist
Emma Dahlgren
Macy Biman
Edith J. Miller
Bettie Ne'son
Emma Anderson
Irave
Timothy
Delano
Win Delane
Sigs
Paris
Tabitha
Tessie Adamés
Alice
Bertha
Pat O
Hildegard
Cesses
Percy Moody
Grace Church
R. A. Greene
W. TR. Kew
Gill
Maude Plumstead
Agnes Liber
Maud Marshall
Perry Arrested For Escaped Prisoner Return
Peter Ferry was arrested Thursday evening on a charge of being an escaped prisoner. He and his son were convicted about a year ago for breaking and entering. The father was sentenced to two years in Lowell jail, served briefly, and disappeared while at work. Authorities had been watching for him, and he was captured at his Davidson Street home.
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Peter’ Ferry
Lowell
Ufers
Davidson Street
Boston Patrolman Nickerson Found Guilty Assault Case
Boston police board finds Patrolman Herbert J. Nickerson of division 16 guilty in a complaint by Charles L. Marren of Lowed for assault with a club on Oct 13. He is sentenced to forfeiture of 10 days’ pay.
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Boston Board of Polce
Herbert J. Nickerson
Division 16
Charles L. Marren
Lowed
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