Lynn Shoe Strike Nears Settlement amid Arbitration Talks
Lynn March 26 A bid to end the Lynn shoe strike by Knights of Labor cutters and stitchers against the Boot and Shoe Workers union spans 10 stamp factories. An arbitration panel proposed by manufacturers would have two reps from each side and a fifth drawn from the state board. The Knights seek reinstatement during settlement. manufacturers want workers kept as is until resolved. Talks progress with fair prospects and a Lynn manufacturers association forming.
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Lynn
Knights of Labor Cutters
Boot and Shoe Workers
Boston
John W. Berry
Berry
Armstrong
Reed of
Brockton
State Board of Arbitration
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Knight of Labor
Knights of Labor
Tobin
Bold robbery reported by two women in department store
Miss Ethel Payton and Mrs Ludwig described two assailants in red and blue who forced them at the Sixth avenue store exit. One thief seized Mrs Ludwig’s ring while the other grabbed Miss Payton’s purse containing 24 dollars. Both suspects fled.
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New York
Ethel Payton
Ludwig
Sixth Avenue
Mrs. Ludwig
Miss Payton
Forcing the Issue at Fall River Mule Spinners Meet
In Fall River a mule spinners meeting adopted 43 to 1 to force the issue for a 10 percent wage rise, arguing 10 percent lower pay than cloth mill workers. Of 64 spinners, 45 attended, with one leaving before the ballot. A formal ballot is planned, and representatives from Fall River New Bedford and Taunton will seek sanction from the national association in New Bedford on Monday.
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Fall River
New Bedford
Taunton
National Association
Lawrence Helps Textile Unions Back Lowell Support
Lawrence March 26. In line with the vote of the Lawrence Textile union the secretary has sent word to the Lowell union pledging financial and moral aid. Officials deny any plan for a 10 percent advance. The local union includes mule spinners weavers loomfixers machine dressers and wool sorters. Next meeting set for Tuesday April 7 could be decisive.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Textile Union
Lowell
Blue Clay Bank Landslide Blocks Maine Central Line
Winslow Maine at 5 this morning a blue clay bank slide near the Ticonic bridge buried the main Maine Central line to eight feet deep and 65 feet long. Trains 44 and 644 westbound remain halted while Train 1 eastbound sits on the south side. A large crew of shovelers works and an opening is expected by noon.
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Winslow
Blue Clay
Ticonic Bridge
Maine Central
Gould brothers seek tax relief after assessments
New York on March 26 Edwin and Frank Gould appeared at the tax office. Edwin swore off his entire assessment claiming non resident status, while Frank had his assessment reduced to 50 000 personally.
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New York
Edwin
Frank Gould
Frank
Bouncing by wholesale from Pittsburg offices
Pittsburg March 20 Every employee of the city from department heads to scrub women except those in the offices of the comptroller and city clerk will receive notice that due to administration changes and re organization services will not be required after April 1 about 3000 employees are affected signed by W B Hayes city recorder
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Pittsburg
Comptroller
Recorder
W. B. Hayes
City Recorder
Death of Hon. Francis C. Faulkner in Keene
Hon. Francis C. Faulkner state railroad commissioner died suddenly in Keene from heart failure induced by grip. Born 1852, Exeter and Harvard educated, he served as judge advocate general, on the governor’s council and legislature. Survived by widow two sons and two daughters. held posts with Cheshire County Savings Bank and Cheshire National Bank. partner in Batchelder Faulkner law firm.
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Keene, N. H
Francis C. Faulkner
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Faulkner
New York
Francis A. Faulkner
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harvard University
New Hampshire
Gov. Bell
State Railroad Commission
Cheshire County Savings Bank of
Keene
Cheshire National Bank
Batchelder & Faulkner
Putnam jurors deadlock in Manson murder case
The Putnam Connecticut jury in the trial of Mrs. Mary Lillian Manson for the death of Mrs. Julia A. Wilson of Ashford by poison reported a hung verdict after an all night session. The panel stood seven for acquittal five for conviction of second degree murder. The judge read a supreme court view urging jurors to align with the majority and discharged the jurors after they could not reach a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Shumway
Shurnway
Labor Council Endorses Unionizing Asiatic Labor
Los Angeles county council of labor adopts resolutions supporting the state organizer in unionizing Japanese and Mexican workers at Oxnard. It also backs unionization of unskilled Asiatic and other alien laborers in Los Angeles. Local leaders note this is the first such public stance by a union.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles County Council of Labor
Oxnard
Burdick inquest resumes amid family ties and claims
In Buffalo, the Burdick inquest continues with Mrs. Hull and Rev. L. M. Powers summoned again. City Chemist Herbert M. Hill holds the stomach contents report as focus shifts to motives, not direct murder evidence. Court seats fill as testimony links Burdick’s troubles, divorce proceedings, and Pennell’s alleged threats to the case.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Burdick
J. D. Hull
L. M. Powers
Church of the Messiah
Burdicks
Herbert M. Hill
Pennell
Edwin L. Burdick
Rev. L. M. Powers
Mrs. Burdick
Mr. Burdick
Square
Visit to St Louis Links to Local Murder Probe
Morning report notes a girl identifying Mrs Hull at a crime scene after her father’s body was found. In Pittsburgh detectives seek Edwin M Mills, a Buffalo native tied to a decoy scheme aimed at Burdick’s divorce suit, with Mills believed to be lodging at a top hotel.
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Pittsburg
Buffalo
Edwin M. Mills
Edwin L. Burdick
Burdick
Mills
Report on street railway stock transfers finds no definite ruling
Boston March 26. Railroad commissioners submitted to the lower House a report on transfers of street railway stock among Levell and related lines and the New Hampshire Traction company. No definite finding is made, but the board provides all details it has on dealings among New Hampshire Traction, the New York Security and Trust, and the domestic Massachusetts Construction company, and suggests statutory interpretations for possible action by the General Court. The matter hinges on who may invoke the process and is largely in the attorney general's domain.
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Boston
New Hampshiree. Traction Company
Bullock
New Bedford
Massachusetts Construction Company
Ames
House
General Court
New Hampshire Traction Company
New York Security and Trust Company
Gené Monwealth
Deed price rise at public cemeteries shocks town
Trustees hike cemetery deed prices from five to twenty dollars stirring protest among women unable to pay. Many lots owned long ago by women face hardship as older owners felt the title would never be pressed. City council debates grade crossing abolitions and announces plans. Democratic councilmen Barry Creenan and Finnerty backed Chief Hosmer amid council intrigue. Jakey Fitzgerald joins the commons department, praised for lifelong campaign devotion.
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Jakey” Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Controversy over Glennon Appointed Coadjutor Bishop
Archbishop Kain received a cable from Rome confirming Bishop John B Glennon as coadjutor of St Louis. Born in Ireland June 14 1862 he was ordained in 1884 and consecrated bishop in 1896. He is noted as a leading American ecclesiastical orator and has served as coadjutor since 1896.
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St. Louis
Kain
Cardigial Gotti
Propaganda
Rome
John B. Glennon
Kaind
Glennon
County Meath
Ireland
St. Mary’s College
Mullingar
All Hallows College
Dublin
Kansas City
Hogan
Platt backs renomination of Seth Low for mayor
In New York on March 26 Senator Thomas C. Platt told Republican leaders at a Fifth Avenue hotel conference that he supports Seth Low’s renomination for mayor and will use his influence to secure his election. He credits the fusion movement’s success and urges a similar effort this year.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Fifth Avenue
Seth Low
Platt
Sale of Burritt collection Staffordshire plates at American Art galleries
New York March 26 buyers from many cities attended the Burritt collection Staffordshire plates sale at the American Art galleries. Prices ranged from 40 to 100 dollars and the total realized was 5809 dollars.
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New York
Burritt
American Art Galleries
Bizarre on Horseback Dinner Marks Stable Opening
New York reports C K G Billings plans a unique dinner for 86 Equestrian club members to celebrate his $200000 stable. Meals served on horseback with a rider table, a waiter beside each horse, and a groom at each head to prevent spills. Estimated cost about $100 per plate in the carriage room.
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New York
C. K. G. Billings
Chicago
Equestrian Club
Three Arrests in Hill Block Fire Suspects
Fire investigations at Hill's block Tyler Street led to the arrest of Frank Curran 22 James Jones 18 and Agnes McLaughlin 17. Police link Curran to multiple fires while the McLaughlin girl and Jones aided during a social visit and a dare. Curran admitted involvement after conflicting statements emerged.
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Hill’s
Tyler Street
Frank Curran
James Jones
Agnes McLaughlin
Hill
Curran
Jones
McLaughlin
Maher
Laflamme
Hill Block
Harris
Everett Bowers
Welch
McLaughlin Girl
Cotrran
Bowers
Burbank Block
Burbank
Glass Break Case Opens Quiet Police Court
In a slow police court session the only notable event was a glass breaking incident at a Queen Street home. Mary E. Howe pleaded not guilty as she faced charges from the Sunday incident. the case will resume Friday after she agreed to pay for the damage. Other matters included insurers Cowan’s fraud case postponed, and several drunkenness sentences with workhouse terms or short jail stays.
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Maders
Antoine J. Cowan
Mary E. Howe
James H. Carmichael
Queen Street
Michael J. McGuire
Howe
George Howe
Mr. McGuire
Patrick O’brien
Joseph Beauparent
Fred Littlefield
Timothy McNamara
John H. Quinn
To Let Six Room Tenement on Leverett Street
To let a six room tenement with bath gas hot and cold water fruit trees and large yard on Leverett street priced at 13 dollars inquiries at 88 Cambridge street or 22 Leverett street also advertising farm rental and exchange options by Geo B Coburn 65 Merrimack Street Lowell property and other listings in the same notice including Gorham and Rim street locations.
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Leverett Street
Cambridge Street
Geo. B. Coburn
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Nice House
Arlington Heights
Boston
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N. H. Railroad
Asiatic Labor
Pacific Coast
Inquest
Carol Burdick
Mr. Burroughs
Report of Railroad Commissioners
Cowen
Hosmer
Messrs
Barry, Creenan
Finnerty
Committee On Fire Department
Common Council
Fleming
Maine
Bishop, Glennon
St.Louis
Low
Horseman
Ayers
Mary Howe
Gorham Street
Massachuset'¢ Mills
Rim Street
M&7
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