Textile Strike Failure Explained by Gompers in New England
Kansas City dispatch reports at the AFL convention Gompers blamed the New England textile strike defeat on local disunity and hostile interference. He cited uncoordinated New Bedford organizers, independent unions, socialist critics, and deceptive agitation by opponents, warning a broader, organized union can turn the tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
Strope
Samuel Gompers
Evans
Kansas City Commercial Club
Gompers
New England
Nashville
Fall River
New Bedford
Cotton
Executive Council
Labor Movement of
Textile Workers’ National Union
A. F. of L
Bushby Was Sober Case Confounds Waterville Police
In Waterville Maine on December 13 Henry Bushby 62 of North Vassalboro lay critically injured from a Saturday barber shop assault at John Merrill's shop. Witnesses say he arrived intoxicated but no disturbance occurred until about 9 20 pm and he was found unconscious with injuries around the head and body near his sister and brother in law Charles and Mrs Axon who reported him missing from the area that evening.
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Waterville
Henry Bushby
North Vassalboro
Bushby
John Merrill
Charles Axon
Waterville Road
Wilbur Lewis
Homer Hartshorn
Spert Priest
Merril
Wilbur Lew's
Charlies Axon
Mystery Deepens Over Friday Night Incident Inquest
Dr Mangies testifies no liquor trace found on Buehby, deepening questions about the Saturday night events. The case remains unresolved as authorities review evidence and statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangies
Buehby
Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Inspected in Heavy Marching Order
Americus Ga Dec 12 The Eighth Massachusetts regiment was inspected in heavy marching order by company commanders yesterday morning Nearly 1000 enlisted men attended the inspection Col Pew Lt Col Stopford Major Eldridge Major Graves with several lieutenants and Capt Perkins mapped a 15 mile reconnaissance to select ground for a sham battle A large crowd witnessed the dress parade General Sanger attended No deaths in brigade in past month only one serious illness a man of the Twelfth New York with typhoid fever
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Americus
Eighth Massachusetts
Pew
Stopford
Eldridge
Graves
Jewell
McIsaac
Stinson
Perkins
Sanger
Ilness
Prigade
New York
Tugs search for the Portland off Provincetown
The A W Chesterton and W H Gallison, with divers aboard, hunted off Race Point to Pamet River for traces of the Portland but returned without findings. Weather was calm with east swell. Hera’d expected tonight and further outside runs may occur if snow storms abate. Tidal patterns call for morning surveys.
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Provincetown
A. W. Chesterton
W. H. Gallison
Halpine
Hydrographic Office of the Navy
Portland
Race Point
Pamet River
Hera
Search for steamer ends without trace near Nantucket
Vineyard Haven Mass Dec 12 The tugs Underworthy Storm King and Mercury returned after an unsuccessful search for the steamer anchored 206 miles off Seakatyhedd Nantucket. They cruised 30 or 40 miles off shore but saw nothing of the steamer.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Storm King
Mercury
Atlantic
Seakatyhedd
Nantucket
Botkin Murder Trial Opens Evidence
In San Francisco Judge Cook's court the Botkin murder trial began with broker Harry C. Pennington testifying. He described receiving the poisoned candy box at Dover post office and delivering it to Mrs. Dunning as she sat with relatives, noting the sweets were eaten and illness followed. Witnesses included John B. Bennington, father of the deceased, and Joshua P. Dean, husband of Mrs. Dean.
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Pentington
Dunning
Dean
John B. Bennington
Clever Trap Shooting Defeat At Watsons Park Trophy Match
A. A. Elliott of Kansas City defeated Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake 14 to 12 in the live bird shoot for the Sportsman's Review trophy. Elliott bagged 95 birds to Gilbert's 92 as snow and wind hindered scoring. Gilbert missed many early shots while nervous in the first 25 flights.
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Chicago
A. A. Elliott
Kansas City
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Watson’s Park
Elliott Kllew
Gilbert
Protestant groups oppose Brigham H Roberts in Congress
In Philadelphia on December 12 the Presbyterian Women's Home Missionary Society selected a delegate to Washington to oppose Brigham H Roberts' rejection. The Presbyterian and Methodist ministers' meetings also named delegates on the same issue.
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Roberts
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Women’s Home Missionary Society
Washington
Brigham
Bank of Nova Scotia to establish Boston branch
The Bank of Nova Scotia, already operating in Halifax and Chicago, decided to open a Boston branch. General manager H. C. McLeod is in Boston handling arrangements.
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Boston
Halifax
N. S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Calais
Chicago
H. C. McLeod
Pressent
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief
A remedy for nasal catarrh should cleanse soothe protect and heal not irritate. Ely's Cream Balm fits. Trial size 70 cents or large 50 cents mailed by pty Brothers 56 Warren Street New York. Druggists stock it. when placed in nostrils it covers the membrane and eases the cold quickly.
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Ely’s
Pty Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Man seeks life-saving cough remedy at local store
A man entered the Perry TJ store of R Shoemaker and asked for Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy saying he read in the News it saves children’s lives. He purchased a bottle before leaving. Ellingwood & Co. sell the medicine at MerrimackCentral and MiddlesexCentral corners.
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Hardin Norris
R. Shoemaker
Perry
Croup
Chamberlin
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Great activity surrounds Lowell election eve crowds
The night before Lowell’s mayoral election sees busy Republican and Democratic meetings at Crowley club and Mayor Bennett headquarters. Campaign managers claim victory for their candidates as polls forecast a hot race with Mayor Bennett denying any third term bid. A license vote stands before Ward Six and Gorham Independent clubs backs no license.
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Crowley Club
Bennett
John C. Wilson
Gorham Independent Club
Ward Six Independent Club
Fraternal Bazaar Prizes Set For Lowell Meeting
The Lowell fraternal bazaar prize list includes Encyclopedia, lamp, picture, gold piece, cigars, album, boy's suit, toilet set, silk umbrella, slippers, and more with winners named such as James O'Brien, Capt. Chas Coners, Ed Shanahan, Mary Mahone, Katie Conelly, Eddie Shanahan, Annie Rourke, John Kilroy, F W O'Brien, and Wm DeVine. Most items sold. only slippers remain. The group plans a large meeting on Wednesday December 21 to elect officers.
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Court City of Lowell
James O’brien
Chas. Coners
Shanahan
Jas. Brown
Wm. Devine
Mary A. Mahone
Katie Conelly
Eddie Shanahan
Annie Rourke
John Kilroy
F. W. O'Brien
Wm. Osgood
John F. Conelly
Concord Lodge Enjoys Pleasant Fraternal Helpers Event
Concord lodge and Fraternal Helpers held a social at Post 185 hall with a musical programme. Highland orchestra selections, songs by Miss Rawl n son Miss Potter and Miss Ross, piano solo by Miss Potter, readings by Miss Adams, and cake and coffee served under Mrs. Jennie M Bailey and helpers Mrs. Alice Mc Loud and Mrs. Jennie Wyman. A general good time was reported.
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Concord Lodge
Highland Orchestra
Mr. Walsh
Miss Rawl Nson
Miss Potter
Mr. Reid
Miss Ross
Miss Adams
Jennie M. Bailey
Alice McLoud
Jennie Wyman
Lowell council names officers and elects delegates
Lowell council of the United Order of Independent Odd Ladies met last night after Post 129. The second and third degrees were conferred on three candidates. Mrs Lois Farnham and Mrs Elizabeth A Dole were elected senior and junior representatives. Officers for the next meeting were nominated.
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Lowell
United Order of Independent Odd Ladies
Han
Lois Farnham
Elizabeth A. Dole
Fordsters Court Marks Anniversary Meeting Afloat
An item from Middlesex Court of Appeal notes six propositions discussed at their anniversary gathering. The record emphasizes minor civic or fraternal proceedings and local court activity with no further specifics.
Surprised man cured by two bottles of Carter’s balsam
A man with a six week cough slept poorly until he used Carter’s cough balsam. Two 25 cent bottles cured him entirely. Carter & Sherburne, druggists, Merrimack, corner B street, advertise the remedy in the local notice.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Duggists
Merrimack
B Street
Powerful Breech Loading Howitzer At Omdurman
The London Graphic notes the five inch breech loading howitzer in action at Omdurman, detailing its recoil, range, and explosive payload. It explains the gun’s heavy carriage, wear on crew, and tactical advantages while highlighting penalties for firing from limited cover. The report mentions three batteries and their current stations in Egypt, plus skaters testing the weapon for future use.
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Batle
Omdurman
Egypt
Bate Teries
Woolwich
London Graphic
Editor Sees Offer to Save Paper With Wood and Cider
A Washington Star excerpt depicts a country journalist brooding over a $14.38 note when a stranger enters the office and questions the work. The visitor calls the paper “The herald of a noisy world” and offers two dollars plus a cord of wood, a bushel of apples, and four gallons of cider for next week, then departs.
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Herald of
Topisiens
Washington Star
Glass skates promise myth to reality for Cinderella era
The piece describes a new skate crafted entirely from glass with a face-up heel cap and a glass blade. The "Age of Steel" process hardens the glass to steel-like firmness, claiming ultra slipperiness over rough ice, ease over obstructions, and edges that never dull or rust. Skates are nearly transparent and may glow with color when liquid.
Bee Hunter Tamer Of Honey Hive In Sherman Time
In Camp at Centerville, a bee hunter wearing a straw hive on his head captured a large old fashioned hive filled with honey. Gen Sherman allowed the act as punishment, and the hive arrived safely with its contents shared by the company. Quail and a pampered rooster also featured in camp life during Civil War days as described in Forest and Stream.
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Centerville
Sherman
Rot Aee
South Mountain
California
Virginia
Early
Gordon
Cedar Creek
Sheridan
Two Statesmen's Reception of Tribute
A passage from Parnell’s biographer Barry O'Brien highlights brief, blunt responses to tributes. It recalls Parnell snatching a cash check with a witty question after a Dublin mayoral gift and contrasts rustic humor with Daniel Webster’s oxen anecdote in a field. The Springfield Republican notes the brisk, humorous exchanges and their sharp tone.
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Parnell
Barry O'Brien
Dublin
Daniel Webster
Webster
New Cotton Plaids Offered At 12 Cents Per Yard
A new stock of winter color cotton plaids arrives from A G Pollard and Co. selling at 12 percent cents per yard, imitating imported goods worth $1 per yard. Suitable for dresses for children or ladies waists. Bass ment.
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C. Bassment
A. G. Pollard & CO
Beave the Kind You Have Nwats Bought Signature CLPB
Fragmentary note from CLPB in AZ mentions purchase and signature details. Limited legible names and places, readers see possible purchase terms and a dated record from the local listing.
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Massachusetts Regiment
Lowell Sun
Crowley
Board of Police
James W. Bennett
Courier
J. Tyler Stevens
Fraternal News
Foresters’ Fair
Fordsters
New Illustrated Bible
Lawlor's Big Book Store
John Streets
Telephone
Tea and Coffee Department
O'Donnell & Gilbride CD
Bright, Sears & Co
New York Market
Atchison
Brookly
K. B
Northern Pure
Pacific Mail
Phila
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T.C
Union Pa Bog
Patd Wes
U. S. Rubber
Wheel & L
Boston & Albany
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West Bud My
SUN Mining
Butte & Tios
Csccola
Franklin O
Lamarack
Liv
Munion
Bay Bs AG Cuuldcy
Bay State Gas
Dom Coal
Lapham & Hyde’ss
Merrimck St
Monument Sq
P. R. Burtt
Runeis’ Sunidng
Marshall’s
Merrimack Street
B. S. Stephenson
M.D
EAM
I Ephenson
Kirk Street
Gately & Pearson
Isi
Bilderlth
City Morgue
Charles J. Molloy
Funeral Directo
Market St
CikGee
Courier-Citizen
Sewell
Pollard & CO
Merrimack St
Palmer Street
Palmer and
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