Agreement Reached at City Hall Conference in Lowell
After a 12 hour session, Lowell citizens and Textile council agree to push for higher wages for operatives. News from New Bedford and Rhode Island mills spurs hopes of a 10 percent raise, though agents resist concessions. Judge Lilley leads talks while delegates press for an increase to avert a strike.
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Citizens’ Committee
New Bedford
Rhode Island
Lowell
Lilley
Textile Council
Judge Lilley
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Nafferty
Shanley
Courier- Citizen
Committee of Citizens
City Hall
A. G. Pollard
J. H. Guillet
Charles §. Lilley
George W. Fifield
Patrick Gilbride
O. B. Ranlett
F. M. Bill
Caleb Smith
George H. Taylor
Joseph Shanley
Charles Parthenais
Phrey O'Sullivan
William Meloy
Southworth
Massachusetts Mills
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
D. J. Morrow
Loom Fixers’ Union
William Rafferty
Michael Duggan
Spinners
J. P. McDonald
Weavers
Patrick Sheridan
Nappers
Robert Conroy
Beamers
Pead
Merrimack
Rawlinson
Trement & Suffolk
Bowen
Appleton
Kerr
Boots
Courier-Citizen
Fall River
New Bedfora
Judge
New Bedford Mills
Lowell Mill
New Bedford Mills Grant 10 Percent Wage Advance
New Bedford operatives win a 10 percent wage increase effective April 7 after a harmonious conference between manufacturers associations and the New Bedford Textile Council. The action mirrors moves elsewhere, with Providence and Rhode Island mills likely to follow as competition and costs push for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Uii
Manfacturers
New Bedford Textile Council
Grippe cures and Dr Pierces medicines advised
In this era to warn about grippe after effects the piece cites personal testimonials praising Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Plellets. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion lungs and overall health after grippe and offers free consultation by mail. The advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce medical texts and encourages purchases and substitutions warnings.
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Sarah F. Howes
Churchton
Dr. Pierce
Jennie Swearingen
Market St
Parkersburg
W. Va
Grippe
Ain
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Wireless telegraphy planned for Alaska army use
Capt. Morse, chief signal officer for California, has orders from the war department to open negotiations to install a wireless telegraphy system between army stations in Alaska. The system is to be inaugurated by September 1.
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San Francisco
Cal
Morse
Department of California
War Department
Alaska
Harvard Crew Announces Ithaca Race May 30
CambridgeMarch28 Captain Lullard of Harvard crew announces a race at Ithaca on May 30 between the Cornell second crew and the losing Harvard Weld Newell race crew. The winner advances to Annapolis.
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Cambridge
Lullard
Harvard
Ithaca
Cornell
Hanna denies 1904 presidential candidacy in autograph letter
Tomah Wis March 28 Senator Marcus A Hanna writes to Do Croty stating he is not a candidate for the presidency in 1904 and asks friends to discourage any movement toward his nomination. He thanks Croty for the courtesy and confirms he will not pursue the office.
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Tomah
Wis
Marcus A. Hanna
Do. W. Croty
M. A. Hanna
Fraternal Order Delegates Named for North Adams Convention
Fraternal Court Centralville F of A has elected delegates to attend the convention at North Adams. George M. Shields and Daniel P. Doyle will go as delegates, with alternates John J. Boyle and Nicholas P. Bonley.
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Court Centralville
F. of A
North Adams
George M. Shields
Daniel P. Doyle
John J. Boyle
Nicholas P. Bonley
Memorial Day Committee Chooses Chief Marshal and Officers
Royal S. Ripley of Post 185 elected chief marshal at Memorial Day committee meeting. W. H. Clark named chairman. F. B. Peabody secretary. E. R. Fite treasurer. Committees listed include orator, auditing, carriages, flags, printing, route, flowers, standards, invitations, music, and monument dedication with numerous post members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal S. Ripley
W. H. Clark
F. B. Peabody
E. R. Fite
J. P. Bachelder
Charles Cowley
G. E. Worthen
F. E. Butler
F. S. Pevcy
3. Quimby
Rela “Taylor
Evergreen
Seth Sherwood
E. A. Turner
G. H. Bass
Flags
F. W. Graigen
C. B. Cutler
A. J. Gilman
Fred A. Brown
Henry F. Flood
John Hallisy
Andrew Trydell
Charles Nelson
B. F. Crosby
Martin Somers
J. “. Thompson
George B. Pinkham
James F. Boyle
George T. Woodward
A. W. Boody
Flowers
C. A
J. W. Carter
C. S. Goodwin
Clough
A. A. Davis
M. H. McCue
S. C. Smiley
Southern Washouts Halt Louisville and Nashville Trains
Decatur Alabama March 29 All north bound Louisville and Nashville trains laid up indefinitely due to washouts from a recent storm. Widespread damage reported. Haywood Roberts white and Tom Evans colored killed by live wires in the storm's aftermath.
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Decatur
Ala
Louisville and Nashville
Haywood Roberts
Tom Evans
Torpedo boat Farragut makes a trial versus Wisconsin
San Diego March 29 torpedo boat Farragut slipped from harbor to near Coronado beach with orders to torpedo the battleship Wisconsin. The Farragut says it was within 110 yards when Wisconsin detected the visit while firing a rocket earlier. The parties dispute whether the searchlight exposure occurred in time.
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San Diego
Cal
Farragut
Wisconsin
Coronado Beach
Middlesex lodge K P Whist night prizes awarded
Middlesex lodge K of P held a social session after a regular business meeting Friday. A Whist tournament awarded prizes to C H Kittredge for the first gentlemen's prize and C E Thompson for the second. E P Sanborn won the consolation prize. First ladies prize went to Mrs Wm Sanborn, second to Mrs Ella Lang. consolation to Mrs Burbeck. Dancing and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Lodge
K. of P
C. H. Kittredge
David Harum
C. E. Thompson
E. P. Sanborn
Wm. Sanborn
Ella Lang
Burbeck
Fred M. Ranlett
I. B. Romain
Colby T. Kittredge
Joseph &. Gillow
Frank M. Spicer
Robert Curran
A. L. McRea
Joseph §. Gillow
Roscoe S. Chase
Salvation Army Self-Denial Week Calls for Donations
A Chicago paper lauds the Salvation Army and its winter relief, urging support during self-denial week from April 6 to 13. Donors are asked to reserve part of weekly expenses for the army’s general funds and encourage uniformed collectors by giving generously to aid the poor they have fed and clothed this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Salvation Army
South African Prisoners to Be Sent to Seychelles Island
It is decided to send all Boer prisoners sentenced to penal servitude out of South Africa to the Seychelles islands. A new quiet prison is to be built there for this purpose. Accommodation for 1200 prisoners of war will be ready in Antigua by mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Seychelles Islands
Coneuiet
Antigua
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Courier-Citizen Company
EBUZ
Textile Counscil
Providence
T. Houghton
Hornitos, Mariposa Co
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Beecham
Hanna
Louisville
Nashville
Middlesex Lodge of Pythians
America
Adams, Taylor &Co
State St
Boston
Raynes Sun Ty
Goblakes Bourbon
Gaylord Near
Sawyer
Rhodes
Rhodes’ New Hair Store
Ee Ae Street
Telephe
KY. Taylor
E. A. McQuade & Co
P. Dempsey & Co
P. Teague Co
Caleb L. Smith
Grogery
Middlesex St
Snyder Bros
Dentists
Merrimack Street
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