Inside settlement ends Lowell textile strike standoff
The Lowell committee of twelve with Judge Charles S Lilley and Textile delegates resolved a week of labor turmoil. After hours of talks with corporation agents and union reps, a joint plan was shared to return workers on Monday with a promise of wage increases at a later date, avoiding a strike. The effort earned praise for Lilley and O Sullivan and the committee, with New Bedford and Rhode Island gains cited as a factor in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Charles S. Lilley
Messrs. Southworth
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Boston
Mr. Southworth
Merrimack
Kerr
Boots
Rawlinson
Tremont
Suffolk
Bowén
Appleigh
Judge Lilley
Lilley
Textile Council
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Textile Workers
Lowell
New Bedford
Rhode Island
Fall River
City Hall
The Key to Happiness Lies in Health Liver’s Role
A health proverb notes that true happiness hinges on good health and highlights the liver as a vital part of overall well being. The saying emphasizes biological balance and vitality as foundations for a content life.
Dows' Family Bitters Remedy Spotlight
Dows' Family Bitters is praised as an effective remedy to stimulate the liver, cure languor dizziness and sick headaches, and restore vigor. The ad claims it as a premier tonic for constitutional relief and general well being.
Extension Washington Mills Next Strike Likely
Providence March 29 Chairman Peter McDermott of the executive board of striking weavers says the American Woolen company strike will extend to the Washington mills at Lawrence and other plants. Weavers will come out before April 15 unless settled. He expects about 6000 looms to shut down by mid April with nearly half idle now and many remaining workers unsuitable for Olneyville’s goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.I
Peter McDermott
Olneyvile
American Woolen Company
Washington Mills
Lawrence
Combine
Olneyville
Compulsory Arbitration Court to Open in April
Sydney reports the compulsory industrial arbitration court with employer and employee representatives will open in April. Justice Cohen called its establishment a message of peace to the industrial world. Labor leaders echoed the sentiment as the attorney general urged restraint on immediate large-scale use, focusing on hours and child labor limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Justice Cohen
Arbitration Court
Bernard Ringrose Wise
Commerce of the Philippines imports and exports rise in 1901
Washington reports Colonel Ed wards releases the ten month commerce comparison for the Philippines. Imports total 24,388,141 and exports 20,884,395 for the period ended Oct 31 1901. Increases of 21 percent for imports and 8 percent for exports. US trade shows imports of 2,935,895 and exports of 3,534,669 for the same span, up from 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwards
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippines
United States
Secretary Long Favors Water Over Wine for Denver
Denver March 29 Secretary of the Navy John D Long said in reply to a forwarded letter that he personally favors christening the new cruiser Denver with water rather than wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Demands of Plumbers From Local Conference
A conference of journeyman and master plumbers presented demands requiring consideration by May 1. The proposals seek higher wages and shorter hours, plus elimination of all helpers starting on the specified date.
Death of Earl Temple in Cairo
London reports the death of William Stephen Temple fourth Earl Temple in Cairo yesterday evening He was born in 1847 and held title and duties in British peerage with long public service noted in the obituary record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Stephen Temple
Fourth Earl Temple
Cairo
Egypt
Question of Efficacy of the Ears of Juryman Mears
Salem March 29 Independent hearing on a motion to reopen the case for John C. Best, convicted of Geo. E. Baley's murder. Juror Mears' hearing impairment discussed. Dr. Haddock testified of long standing left ear trouble. Court to hear more witnesses. possible new trial ruling and sentencing expected.
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Salem
John C. Best
Geo. E. Baley
Sherman and Fox
Shrman
Attorny Cark
C. W. Haddock
Beverly
Defence
Mears
Haddock
Woman for Congress? Mary Burkhart candidate in Ky district
In Louisville on March 29 Miss Mary Burkhart a wealthy prohibition candidate leads the race for Congress in Kentucky 16th district. She canvasses house to house riding horseback through mountain country pledging to secure her seat and claiming there is no law preventing her election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Mary Burkhart
Burkhart
Lone Wolf
Sheridan Sentenced In Police Court To State Farm
In the police court this morning only one of nine drunks was sentenced. Albert McNeil received a sentence to the State farm. Thomas McDermott was bound over for six months to keep the peace with $100 bond. James Sheridan pled guilty to larceny of a violin from John B Hall and a clock and overcoat from Maurice A Dunlavy and was sentenced to the house of correction for five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert McNeil
Hadley
State Farm
Thomas McDermott
James Sheridan
John B. Hall
Maurice A. Dunlavy
House of Correction
St John's Faster Sale At Huntington Hall
A sale event at Huntington Hall on Thursday April 3 host St Johns organization invites community shoppers to browse discounted items and support local endeavors.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier
An old advertisement urges readers to rely on Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to purify and enrich the blood regardless of illness. The ad promotes a one dollar price and lists the Ayer Company, Love!, Massachusetts, as the source and druggists as sellers.
Cotton Mill Gates to Open Next Week after Talks
After long meetings led by a citizens committee, Lowell mills will resume work next week with pay on Saturday as usual. Agents and textile council delegates agreed to declare off the strike for an advance in wages, with a future raise contingent on conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Citizens’ Committee
Textile Council
Prescott
Massachusetts
Conferce
Arekely
State Board of Arbitration
City Hall
Mills Reopen After Brief Lowell Strike End
Governor Crane will not visit Lowell as a telegram announces the strike is off at 4 AM. City hall and guard duties ending. notices posted at mill gates say work resumes Monday. Workers read the notices with mixed questions on pay increases. overall calm returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Lowell
Pattee
Cadman
Mill wage advances posted in Woonsocket area
Notes posted by Manville company and Blackstone Manufacturing Co plus Clinton mill announce general wage increases effective April 7. About 3500 workers in Woonsocket Manville and Blackstone to be affected, with the rise reportedly near 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket, R. L
Manville Company
Manville
Social
Nourse and Globe Mills
Blackstone Manufacturing Co
Blackstone
Mass
Clinton
Messrs. Knight
New England
Fire destroys Colby stable killing seventeen horses
Detroit March 29 A blaze wiped out Frank H. Colbys Highland Park training stable killing seventeen horses and colts. Most perished in stalls, one escaped badly burned and was shot. Loss around 320000. Horses named include Red Royal Harry P The King Maiden Queen and Moneo. Colby planned nominations in the Merchants and Manufacturers 10000 stake for July at the Detroit Driving Club Blue Ribbon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank H. Colby
Highland Park
Red Royal
Harry P
the King
Pacer
Moneo
Colby
Detroit Driving Club
King
Training Little Mothers Show At Middlesex Hall
Rain reduced attendance at Middlesex hall as Mrs Shattuck’s Kitchen Garden exhibition featured nursery training. Children performed table setting bed making sweeping and dusting to impress attending ladies and prove the value of the program. Mothers of the girls praised the progress noting their daughters now handle daily tasks better despite being breadwinners with limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Hall
John Cronin Held for Grand Jury in Assault Case
John Cronin was held for the grand jury on an assault with intent to murder charge in North Andover after allegedly stabbing Mary Gillespie in the throat. The woman is said to be recovering. St Johns Easter sale announced for Thursday April 3 at Huntington Hall.
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North Andover
John Cronin
Cronin
Mary Gillespie
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Meloy
Lowel
Citizen Extra
Dows’ Family Bitters
A. W. Dows & Co
Lowell Citizens’ Committee
New South Wales
Commerce OF the Philippines
Long
Earl Temple
Congress
Kentucky
Sheridan
St. John’s
Huntington Hall
Ayer
3. C. Ayer CO
Love
Boott Corporation
O'Sullivan
Seven Mills
Nourse
Theremonts& Suffolk
Boott
Moulton
Hamilton
Bowen
Appleton
Citizens’ Conference Committee
George W. Fifield
A. G. Pollard
Aldermen’s
Fifield
Pollard
Mr. O'Sullivan
Mr. Pollard
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