Weavers On Strike In New Bedford Labor War
In New Bedford on December 10 the Acushnet and Hathaway strike widened as many weavers and loomfixers refused to return to mills. A mass meeting praised the strike, yet conflicting reports from mills and workers suggested uneven participation. Loomfixers reported fundraising success, while some weavers doubted the broad action and weather influenced mood. Traders warn of credit losses as strike tension grows.
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New Bedford
Acushnet and Hathaway
Division Street
Weavers’ Union
Knowles
Acushnet
Hathaway
South End
Autopsy Finds Fred H Barker Died Naturally in Boston
Medical Examiner Durrell reports Fred H Barker of Quincy died of a lung hemorrhage from advanced consumption. Found in Sammett's Field yesterday, he wandered then collapsed. Identified by a smoking jacket and hat as Mrs Julia Barker’s adopted son. schoolmate Charles W McCorry aided him the night before Thanksgiving.
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Boston
Durrell
Fred H. Barker
Quincy
Sammett
Mpield
Julia Barker
Greenleaf Street
Charles W. McCorry
St. Stephen Street
Parker
Tragic Death After Evacuation From Boston Transit Stop
Barker, recently treated for consumption and unable to find steady work after leaving a hospital, rode an Everett car from South Boston to Quincy. He slept, wandered the station, and vanished until his body was found on a farm behind Shute Street. His mother is ill in Alabama. Prior to illness he worked as an electrician for a telephone company. He frequented a Pleasant Street lodging house, where he was refused shelter after a long layabout period and visible frailty.
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Alabama
Barker
Everett
South Boston
Quincey
Shute Street
Frank R. Sammett
Pleasant Street
Arrest Me Man Demands Arrest After Larceny Charge
Patrick J. Slattery, 55, of no home, was charged with larceny for stealing a five pound pail of jam from a Cambridge Street grocery. In municipal court Judge Brown fined him five dollars. The man, who asked to be arrested, declared he needed warmth and food, and later grinned that he would be sent away for inability to pay.
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Boston
Patrick J. Slattery
Brown
Cambridge Street
Charles Kelley
Kelley
Websters mourn loss of Duggan burned by insurgents
Russell C Duggan 22 a former Webster bakery worker and South Framingham soldier, captured by Filipino insurgents in the Philippines and burned at the stake after a council of war. He was widely liked in Webster and Southbridge for his good habits and generosity.
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Webster
Russell C. Duggan
Daniel Hederman
Pleasant Street
Philippine Islands
Massachusetts Regiment
South Framingham
Cuba
Duggan
Southbridge
Young Duggan
Hederman
Stetson Will Case Set for Jury Hearing in January
Adah Richmond of New York sues the estate of John Stetson Jr seeking one third of the real estate left by the late theatrical manager. The case will be tried before a jury in the superior court on January 7, with Judge Hrabley presiding as the equity session begins.
Naval unit sails from Charlestown to join Buffalo crew
Reston Dec 16 a battalion of about 155 blue jackets has been ordered from Charlestown navy yard to New York to form part of the crew of the U S Buffalo and will likely sail for Manila via Cape Morn. They will take out many apprentice seamen who have been partially instructed and will be transferred in detachments to cruising ships met at various places.
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Reston
Charlestown Navy Yard
New York
U. & & Buffalo
Manila
Cape Morn
Fragmentary Ex Gov Wolcott Batter Interjected Question
Ex governor Wolcott batter responded when asked about Mr Wolcott's condition stating it is the same as he has been for the past few weeks. Roger Pournam was mentioned in relation to the inquiry.
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Feeten
Dee i
Ea-Clov
Roger Pournam
Mr. Wotewtt
Dean Fremantle Outlines Pastoral Work Rules at Harvard
In Cambridge Mess December 10 Dr Fre mantle dean of Ripon England delivered the last Noble lecture at Harvard on Pastoral Work. He urged a pastoral history of the church and outlined six rules for the modern pastor emphasizing teamwork Christian unity social influence and shared service among believers.
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Cambridge
Mess
Fremantle
Ripon
England
Harvard
Dean Fremantle
Christ
Liquor License Case Could Touch 80 Percent in State
In Salem Mass a Superior Court ruling overruled a demurrer in Alfred Le Beau versus Leopold Jacques. The partners ran a liquor business with licenses in Jacques name only. Le Reau seeks repayment, and an appeal to the Supreme Court could render many state licenses illegal.
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Salem
Mass
Alfred le Beau
Leopold Jacques
Jacques
le Reau
Supreme Court
Cat Saves Family In Smoke Filled Stoneham Fire
In Stoneham at 2 a.m. a cat awakened Peter White and family as smoke filled a nearly new house. All escaped, though Mrs White nearly fainted from smoke. The fire likely started near the furnace. Loss estimated around 3000 dollars.
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Stoneham
Peter White
Mr. White
Fire at Colline Grammar School in Gloucester
A basement fire at Colline grammar school in Gloucester caused alarm as students evacuated safely. Fire department extinguished flames before serious damage. the building remained standing with no injuries reported.
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Gloucester
Colline Grammar School
Boston Embezzler Knight Now in Seattle Undercover
Boston reports Edward A. Knight, wanted for diamonds and cash embezzlement totaling about 60,000, seen recently in Seattle after fleeing 1898 robbery. Knight, a former clerk at John F. Canning’s collateral bank, is described as aged 28 to 30, 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds, dark features, neat dresser, with a $1000 reward offered for arrest and property recovery.
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Boston
Watts
Edward A. Knight
John F. Canning
Knight
Canning
School Street
South Africa
South America
Seattle
Seattle Theatre
Clark
Seattle Police
Was Whittier's Friend Miss Sophronia Moody Dies
Amesbury December 10 Miss Sophronia Moody dies after a short illness at her Friend street home. She was a remarkable businesswoman, oldest resident of Wattown, well known in business and literary circles, neighbor of poet Whittier, and the oldest Bradford academy graduate in the state. She managed real estate and a large dairy farm with nephew J arger Moody assisting.
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Sargent Moody
Amesbury
Whittier
Friends’ Meeting House
J. P. Cammett
William Goodwin
Sophronia Moody
Friend Street
Wattown
Bradford Academy
dJargent Moody
Mies Moody Was
Ames
Supreme Colony elects Nathan Crary as secretary
Lawrence Massachusetts December 10 The board of trustees of the Supreme Colony of Puerim Pathere in searon elected Nathan Crary of Dorchester secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James F B Shephard who had held the post for years Mr Crary that year served as grand master workmen of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of New England He is years old
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New
Lawrence
Mase
Puerim Pathere
Searon
Tocay
Nathan Crary
Dorchester
James FB. Shephard
Crary
Ancient Order of United Workmen of
New England
Fire destroys two barns at Phillips Academy farm
A fire at the Phillips Academy farm in Andover damaged two barns, one only partially and the other completely gutted. Five cows were burned, with the blaze chosen to spread before it could be controlled, causing significant losses.
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Andover
Philipe-Andover Academy
Prices Slump in Fall River Cotton Trade
Fall River on December 10 reports a drop in cotton prices following a favorable Washington crop outlook. Local manufacturers limit purchases to essential needs amid a bull run and a small on-hand stock around 40 000 bales. Some buy reduced raw cotton while others wait for further declines. cloth prices remain firm on a strict 34 1/2 cent basis and the textile market narrows the spread between cotton and cloth.
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Fall River
Washington
Board of Trade Acts on Isthmian Canal and Hey Pauncefote
The Associated Board of Trade held its monthly dinner at Young's hotel. It adopted a resolution urging Congress to speed action on the Isthmian canal commission report and to ratify the Hey Pauncefote treaty. A proposal to unify New England banks into a single clearing house was referred back to the finance committee.
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Boston
Associated Board of Trade
Young's Hotel
Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
New England
Committee On Finance
Dover arrests link to Beverly burglary gang
Dover police rounded up six men in Henderson's block and detained three after Beverly chief Ferguson identified stolen Griffin Frazier & Co. goods on them. Frank McCarthy from Providence John McCarthy of Ontario and Thomas Smith of Montreal were held while two others discharged. A counterfeit money probe followed with no money recovered. The men showed willingness to return to Beverly for further questioning.
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Dover
N. H
Fogarty
Beverly
Mass
Frank McCarthy
Providence
John McCarthy
Ontario
Thomas Smith
Montreal
Henderson's
Ferguson
Griffin, Frazier & Co
Henderson's Block
Beverely
Will and Testament Presented for Probate in Pawtucket
Instrument claiming to be the last will of Olney Arnold was filed for probate in Pawtucket city hall. Dated July 14 1899 the will includes numerous bequests to Tufts College Dean Academy and Universalist related groups and several Rhode Island charities and veterans posts.
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Providence
R. L. Dee
Olney Arnold
Pawtucket
Reading
Tufts College
Dean Academy
Westboro Seminary
High Street Universalist Society
Universalist Publishing House
Grade Crossing Smash Near Manchester Crossing
A Canada telegraph report says a 4.20 p.m. Manchester to Portmouth train struck a carriage carrying women near Candia depot. The carriage was wrecked and both occupants were injured. one man named Moore is identified, the other unnamed. The horse had one leg broken and no blame is placed on the engine driver.
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Manchester
N. H
Canada
The
Union
Portamouth
George Law
Candia
Moore
Yale University Club banquet honors victorious eleven
New Haven December 1 Yale University Club of Undergraduates held a banquet for the victorious football eleven in the club’s new quarters. More than a hundred undergraduates attended along with coaches including Walter Camp George T Ades Frank Butterworth and John Hall.
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New Haven
Yale University Club
Mtore
Walter Camp
George T. Ades
Frank Butterworth
John Hall
Explosion in new railway tunnel near Aspen kills four
A deadly blast hit a railway tunnel near Aspen, Wye. Four men died, three were seriously wounded, and others were slightly injured. Details remain scarce as investigators review the scene and notify families.
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Salt Lake
Uieh
Dee
Scomen
Eave
Aspen
Wye
Maree Clightly
Portrait Painter Lovers Tie To Pullman Family Rumors
Chicago December reports say widow Mrs. George M. Pullman may marry New York portrait artist Gerard Barry. Barry, who painted Mr. Pullman’s daughter years ago, allegedly grew close to the Pullman household, with plans to paint further portraits and changes at the Pullman home. Separately, Philadelphia woolens firms cut prices as market weakens, many mills reducing extra supers to 47 1/4 cents.
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Chicago
George M. Pu'lm
Gerard Barry
New York
Harry
Pullman
Abeu
Marshall Field
Artie
Barty
Mr. Pull
Philadelphia Carpet Prices Cut Amid Slump
Philadelphia reports show carpet manufacturers cutting prices as demand falters. Buyers cancel orders, and many producers close looms while some mills run reduced shifts. Prices today are lower than when orders were placed, forcing industry belt tightening and production pauses.
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Philadelphia
Ingrass
Moulders Strike at Waterbury Foundry Over Wages
In Waterbury Connecticut twenty Impulters employed by the Manufacturers Foundry struck this morning demanding higher wages. Company officials say they are willing to restore workers to the old rate but refuse any wage advance.
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Waterbury
Conn
Asser
Waterbury Man, 58, Cut Throat in Morning Attempt
Timothy Allman aged 58 of Waterbury Conn tried to kill himself by cutting his throat this morning. A piece of scar tissue was forced down his throat, puncturing the windpipe, and he then drew the blade across his neck. He is at Waterbury Hospital in serious condition.
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Waterbury
Conn
Timothy Allman
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Stetson
Wolcott Bntter
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Foun
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn
Mrs. Kellogg
Lydia ©. Pinkham
Genie Kei.Loan
Berlin Heights
Ohio
National City Bank
Lyon
Masa
Lypta E. Pixxuam Mepviciva Co
HH. B. Shattuck &. Son, Aly
Mrs. Pullman
Sesaon
Bigelow Carpet Company
Boaten
Lowell
Ingrain
Philadephia Extra
John Gay's Sons
Ivins, Dietz & Metager Company
Dorman Brothers
Ingrain Market
Timothy Allmen
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