Lynn Strike Flat as Union and Factory Tangle
The Boot and Shoe Workers union lasters remain out at Porter & Sons with four new lasters to be sent by the Socialist Trade and Labor alliance. United Shoe Machinery Co will be asked to supply operatives. Stitchers at W H Tuttle Co mostly worked, ten quitting yesterday. Knights of Labor claim workers will not return Monday. Cutting-room strife persists and $600 stock loss cited in last three weeks. Two Knights of Labor cutters, McGraw and Taylor, given continuance on charges of breaking windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Lasters
Porter & Sons
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance
Knights of Labor
United Shoe Machinery Company
W. H. Tuttle & Co
Knights of Labor Stitchers Assembly
Boot & Shoe Workers Union
Cincinnati
Thomas McGraw
Francis Taylor
Strikes Split as Chesley & Rugg Factory Workers Quit
Haverhill on March 7 reports the Shoe Workers Protective union stating 30 workers responded to a strike call against the Boot and Shoe Workers union at the Chesley & Rugg factory. The firm counters that only 16 men quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union
Boot and
Chesley & Rugg
Girl Enlists in Regular Army at Fort Totten
A young girl dressed in a man's suit enlisted as a private at Fort Totten Willet's Point last Monday. She stayed at the fort a day and a night before her gender was discovered and she was returned home by her father. Details about her name or motive remain secret, though Major Arthur Murray confirms the event in general terms.
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New York
Fort Totten
Willet’s Point
Arthur Murray
Trans-Siberian Railway Cost Totals Revealed
The Siberian railway committee reports the Trans Siberian spans 5628 versts about 8700 miles and has cost 192.3 million dollars to date, excluding a 47.16 million dollar transport reinforcement appropriation. Additional allocations include 5.16 million for rivers and harbors, 15.32 million for colonization, and about 3.5 million for gold mine surveys and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Siberian Railway Committee
Vladivostock
Trans- Siberian Railway
Unconsecrated Earth Holds Fiset Remains
Leominster March 7 The victims of the tragedy in this town on Wednesday when Medard Fiset shot his wife and then killed himself were buried yesterday in the unconsecrated section of the French Catholic cemetery. No service preceded the interment. The bodies were laid in caskets at undertaking rooms and several hundred people viewed them beginning at 9 o'clock. The funeral was in charge of the French Order of Foresters, of which the late Mr Fiset was a member. The bodies, each in a hearse, were escorted to the cemetery by society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Medard Fiset
Wittmer and Giehle Wrestle in Dayton Crowd
Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati defeated Frank Giehle in two falls within one hour at Dayton Ohio with a half Nelson and leg hold then half Nelson and half Hammerlock while failing to clinch a third fall in time Eddie Barr of Cincinnati challenged the winner after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Charles Wittmer
Cincinnati
Frank Giehle
Wittmer
Eddie Barr
Mystery of Nellie Fletcher Deepens Across Cities
Chicago reports identify Nellie Fletcher of New Haven as the deceased woman found mercurial poisoned at a West 37th Street hotel. Detectives in New York pursue her death while noting notes, a pharmacist label, and a doctor’s prescription linked to her Chicago contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nellie Fletcher
New York
Marian Farrell
West 37Th Street
Scholes
James N. Hyde
State Street
OConnell Withdraws From Fire Chief Race After Council Vote
Rumor of Edward J. O Connell’s withdrawal against E S Hosmer arose from a Sunday meeting with the chief and his lieutenant. O Connell agreed to bow out if defeated by the common council on Tuesday, after expressing regret at opposing Hosmer. The Lowell Electric Light offers half price for city farm lights, with 250 needed. Water dept notes inmates waste water. Cemetery trustees meeting behind closed doors debated Clark succession. mayor argued for a hearing before removal. Supt Beals boosts departmental revenues for the year, raising sewer, street, and street watering estimates. a $12,000 sidewalk loan is a possible condition for higher street revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. O'Connell
E. S. Hosmer
Fire Department
O’connell
Mr. Hosmer
Common Council
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
City Farm
City Hall
Clark
Beals
Committee On Appropriations
Director Merriam Resigns From Census Post
Washington March 7 Gov Merriam director of the census placed his resignation in the Presidents hands today It will take effect May 15 He resigns to accept the vice presidency of the International Mercantile Agency of New York and will move to that city
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Washington
Gov. Merriam
International Mercantile Agency of New York
Diphtheria and typhoid cases rise with fatalities this week
Eight diphtheria cases including two deaths and three typhoid cases with two deaths occurred this week, underscoring a worsening public health trend and prompting officials to review treatment and containment measures.
Missing Prince George Prays as Dresden Turmoil Grows
In Dresden on March 7 the eldest son of Crown Prince Frederick vanished from the palace for hours. He was found praying in the cathedral after an emotional appeal that his mother Louise return. Socialists seize on the episode to attack the monarchy amid crowds in Wildstufferstrasse shouting for Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Saxony
George
Frederick
Louise
Mathilde
Wildstufferstrasse
Death of Army Chaplain After Week-Long Hiccups
Rev. J. F. McCleary, 68, an army chaplain formerly of Fort Logan and lately on the retired list, died at Fort Sheridan from exhaustion after seven days of hiccoughs following a pneumonia bout. He had spent much of his service in the West and contributed to magazines and newspapers. Three children survive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. F. McCleary
Fort Logan
Alvord
Fort Sheridan
McCleary
West
Death of Fred H Ela in Parkview Avenue home
Fred H Ela died after shooting himself Thursday afternoon at his Parkview avenue residence. Dr Huntress attended all night with little chance of saving him. Ela remained unconscious except for a brief moment of recognition by his wife. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Ela
Parkview Avenue
Dr. Huntress
Mr. Ela
Murder Was Prevented in Lynn by Quick Police Action
In Lynn on March 7, George Clayton, 35, of Salem, was arrested on charges of attempting to murder Marie L. Emperor, a stitching room forewoman. He grabbed her in a factory elevator, was stopped by a janitor, and a revolver was found in his coat. Mrs. Emperor credits officers and the janitor for preventing the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George Clayton
Lafayette Street
Salem
Geo. W. Pickering
Marie L. Emperor
Clayton
CC. H. King
Mulberry Street
Mrs. Emperor
Thomas
Central Avenue
Emperor
Interpreters War In Police Court Case Headlines Ben O Hara
In a Lowell police court session this morning Ben O Hara a known local figure faced drunkenness charges and was released. The hearing featured multilingual interpreters as disputes over language amid cases involving Peter Pasteofsky Charles Bontoty and others, with judge Hadley noting Lowell’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben O'Hara
Ben
Ben. Avere
Suffolk Street
Alexander
Superior Court
Patrick J. Knight
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Peter Pasteofsky
Charles Bontoty
Mike Similouis
Block
Nathan Carp
J. J. Hogan
Galicia
Austria
Poland
Russia
Davidson Street
J. Joseph Hennessy
John Jo Hogan
Hadley
Lowell
Lithuania
Ayer's C4 Pectoral for respiratory ills urged healing
An old health advert promotes Ayer's C4 Pectoral as a remedy to preempt bronchitis pleurisy and other chest ailments. It touts Dr J C 4 as knowing all about it. The fragmentary text hints at medicine use and preventative care.
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J.C.4
Man’s finger severed in shop punch incident at Lahue’s
Ambulance was summoned to Lahue’s Machine Shop at 8 this morning to remove John Howard to Emergency hospital after his left index finger was cut off by a punch. He lives at 106 Butterfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahue
John Howard
Butterfield Street
Wanted at once for Fidelity & Casualty policy pay
An advertisement seeks people with health complaints to collect money from Fidelity & Casualty Co. Income policy. Nicholas G. Norcross, general agent, Central Block, 53 Central Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity & Casualty Co
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central Block
Central Street
Threatening letters target Lily Whites leaders in Birmingham
In Birmingham on March 7 threats signed Vigilance Committee were sent to Republican leaders including Major Charles J. Allison. The notes described Lily Whites as marked men and warned of explosions or fires against their homes. Former Senator Pritchard of North Carolina was named as a marked man. Origin of the letters is unknown.
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Birmingham
Ala
Vigilance Committee
Charles J. Allison
United States Court
Allison
Pritchard
North Carolina
Gifts Distributed At St Johns Hospital Charity Table
The American table at the recent carnival of nations for St Johns hospital was managed by graduate and pupil nurses from the training school. Gifts from the table included framed pictures from Miss Delia Keleher and Miss Holmes. a dancing doll from Mrs Tabeau. a table centrepiece from Rev Fr Fox OML. a large vase from Miss Lizzie Pine and Miss Margaret Slavin. a large doll dressed as a choir boy from Miss Hannah ODea and Edward L Murphy of the Lowell Mail. Our Doctor doll from Miss Margaret McAfee and Gertrude McCaffery. Our Nurse doll from Miss Anna Jones and Miss Nana M Gallagher. a rug from FK Greene. a rainbow shawl from Miss Sadie McGuire and Miss Lumina Lachance. Baby slippers from Mrs FE Walker and Miss Mary Quinn. a portrait of Reverend Eugene A Dorgan OML from Miss Catherine White. Sister Valentine from St Johns Hospital. an ornamental cottage from Mrs Porter and Katie McCarthy. a handsome pincushion from Miss Sadie Howard and Mrs Charles L McCleery. a sofa pillow from Miss Mary Hopkins and Mr Crimmins. a cut glass bottle of perfumery in case from A Broomhead. a Battenburg doily from Miss Mary Ryan and Mrs Plunkett.
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St. John's Hospital
Delia Keleher
Holmes
School Street
Tabeau
Camilla Vorella
St. John’s Hospital
Fr. Fox
Katie O'Connell
Everett Street
Lizzie Pine
Margaret Slavin
Hannah O'Dea
Edward L. Murphy
Lowell Mail
Margaret McAfee
Gertrude McCaffery
N. B
Anna Jones
Nana M. Gallagher
Fk. H
Moody Street
Sadie Howard
Charles L. McCleery
Rogers Street
Mary Hopkins
Crimmins
Adams Street
Case
A. Broomhead
Lawrence Street
Battenburg
Doiley
Mary Ryan
Plunkett
Worthen Street
Tie-Up Continues at Canadian Pacific Amid Mediation Efforts
Vancouver March 7 A Vancouver board of trade committee has held several talks with Canadian Pacific strikers seeking mediation. Conditions for settlement have been exchanged. Strikers demand the return to work of all peaceable employees with no discrimination against the union. The company would readmit strikers as individuals and will not discharge anyone for prestrike conduct but will not recognize the United Brotherhood of Railway Employes. Tie-up of the railway and steamship business continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
AB. C
Vancouver Board of Trade
Canadian Pacific
United Brotherhood of Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Effie Webster to Miss Baker at First Spiritualist Society
Mrs Effie I Webster of Lynn cannot occupy the platform tomorrow at the First Spiritualist society and will be replaced by Lizzie D Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie I. Webster
Lynn
First Spiritualist Society
Lizzie D. Baker
Arrest in Burdick murder probe shocks Buffalo crowd
Police disclose a woman linked to the Burdick case was removed from 19 West Tupper Street and is being questioned by Supt Bull and District Attorney Coatsworth. Miss Marion Hutchinson, previously employed at the envelope factory, is identified as the visitor who boarded with Mrs Coughlin six weeks ago. Authorities refuse to confirm an arrest or reveal her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusack
Kilroy
Tenth Precinct
Elmwood
Supt. Bull
Coatsworth
Burdick
West Tupper Street
Coughlin
Miss Hutchinson
Cripple Creek Situation Holds as Troops Stay
Cripple Creek tensions persist with miners and operators at odds over ore shipments. Brig. Gen. John Chase reports troops will remain, with 1200 to 1469 men ready if trouble erupts. Labor leaders threaten a March 9 strike. authorities bar picket replacements around mills. No incidents occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
John Chase
Colorado City
Western Federation of Miners
Federation of Labor
Meyer
Federation
Denver
Cripple Creek
Wanted help and jobs in Waterbury area ads
Classified notices show a girl needed for general housework with good wages in Waterbury Connecticut. A young man is sought to learn telegraphy with steady work. An Iris Specialty Co offers $40 weekly in Providence. Two women desired to train for positions at Concord New Hampshire State Hospital. A cottage is for rent on Nineteenth Street. Distribution of samples offers a steady $3 daily with no canvassing.
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Wm. Monroe
Waterbury, Conn
New Hampshire State Hospital
Comcord
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Boot and Shoe Union
Trans-Siberian Railway
New Haven
Conn
Fletcher
Empress Hotel
North Clark and
Maple Streets
Manierre
George Manierre
Bellevue Place
Mrs. Farrell
Call
Cowen
the Water Department
Merriam Out
Mahmond Pacha
Abdul Hamid II
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Edem Pacha
Macedonia
Vienna
Turkey
John Cavanaugh
Maurice Lavery
State Farm
George White
Joseph Coyle
John Watson
Ayer
Senator Pritchard
The
Buffalo
N. Y
Iris Specialty Co
Providence
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