Bay State weavers vote to strike amid loom concerns
Weavers from Bay State mills presented grievances to agent John A Faulkner after a Wednesday night vote. Balloting showed 128 in favor of striking, 83 against, with 5 blanks and 3 refusals. Agent announced mills would stay open under old terms, while many returned to work. Demands included abolishing the premium and double loom systems and a 20 percent wage raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
John A. Faulkner
Faulkner
Bay State Mills
American Woolen Company
Thomas J. Powers
Olneyville
Mr. Donahue
Lawrence
Trust
Beaver Brook
Lawrence Mills
Breach of Promise verdict for Miss Rhodes in Superior Court
In Wakefield judge, the jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff in the breach of promise case of Miss Georgia Rhodes against Joseph I. Gosnay with nominal damages of 1100. The Bridget O'Brien versus City of Woburn case resumes after yesterday’s opening with J. G. Maguire for the plaintiff and M. J. Doyle for the defense as eleven jurors hear the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kennedy
Mystery of Charlton City Woman May Be Solved
Homer G Mellen an undertaker of Southbridge believes a solution to the disappearance of Mrs Michael Devlin of Charlton City is near He cites a body found in East Watertown last April as possibly hers The unidentified woman described in Watertown matches Mrs Devlin and the body lay in a Watertown tomb awaiting identification
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbridge
Homer G. Mellen
Michael Devlin
Charlton City
Watertown
Raginy
Watertown Cemetery
Devlin
Mellen
Mystery of Year-Old Wife Death Cleared by Photo
A man has sent for an Undertaker Gregg to obtain a photograph of a dead woman. Once received, it will be shown to Mr. Devlin who resides in Charlton City. If the picture matches his wife, a mystery lasting over a year will be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Devlin
Charlton City
Fire destroys GurNigel-Bad health resort near Thun
Berne May 1 The Gur nigel Bad a famous health resort near Thun Canton of Berne was destroyed by fire last night. The church alone escaped. There was no fatality. The season had not begun and the establishments were unoccupied. The Gurnigel Bad is noted for its sulphur and iron springs. It has a population of about 2000.
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Berne
Switzerland
Gurnigel-Bad
Thun
Canton
Tornado destroys Dacca in British India amid heavy losses
Calcutta dated May 1 reports a tornado struck Dacca and surrounding towns killing 416 people. Crops were ruined across the Bengal district. Dacca, famed for muslins once vibrant in British India, sits 150 miles northeast of Calcutta and has a storied past from capital of Bengal to a weaving town famed as woven wind.
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Calcutta
Dacca
Bengal
India
Manchester
Fatal Burlington train crash at Kewanee crossing
Four young people died when an eastbound Burlington fast mail train struck a carriage at the Main street crossing in Kewanee NL on May 1. Victims named Maggie Keester Blanche Harding both of Kewanee and C A Buters Be Emery of Galva. Bodies were mangled in the impact.
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Kewanee
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Maggie Keester
Blanche Harding
Ke Wenee
C. A. Buters
Galva
BE. A. Emery
Amalgamated convention eyes election and adjournment
Wheeling led reports as the Amalgamated association finishes committee reviews and plans to elect officers set headquarters for 1903 and announce next year’s site. President Shaffer expected to be re elected, Pittsburg to keep the headquarters, and Columbus a likely 1904 venue with a tense race for assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Pittsburg
Columbus
M. F. Tighe
U S Officers to Be Released From Venice Imprisonment
In Rome on May 1 Ambassador Meyer met with Foreign Minister Prinetti and the two sides agreed that the American naval officers jailed at Venice will be freed today or tomorrow upon paying civil damages of $2000. It is expected King Victor Emmanuel will pardon the imprisonment, allowing the officers to depart Venice tomorrow on the cruiser Chicago after a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United States
Meyer
Signor Prinetti
Venice
Victor Emanuel
Chicago
Moody II Takes Naval Portfolio In Washington
William Henry Moody took the oath as secretary of the navy at the navy department at 9 45 this morning. E P Hanna administered the oath with Secretary Long retiring and Assistant Secretary Darling among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Henry Moody
the Navy
Navy Department
E. P. Hanna
Department
Long
Darling
Hackett
Roberts, McCall, Lawrence and Greene
Massachusetts
Moody
Police Court Hears Drunken Disorder and Lost Boy Case
In Lowell police court Thomas Mitchell and Patrick Connnaire, both from Waltham, admitted to drunken conduct after kicking a door in Edgerly's court. Connnaire sought information on a wandering boy. Mitchell aided. Connnaire released, Mitchell paroled back to state farm. Four others paid $2 fines. Dennis Winn assigned six months at the workhouse. Carhalio case continued. Jennie Smith released for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mitchell
Patrick Connaire
Edgerly’s Court
Charles Street
Connaire
Waltham
Lowell
Hadley
Mitchell
State Farm
Stephen B. Donovan
Thomas Lee
Patrick Dolan
John F. Breen
Dennis Winn
George Carhalio
Jennie Smith
Salem
Railroad Fined for Cattle Carriage Violation
In Chicago on May 1 a judgment of 100 dollars was awarded against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for carrying cattle 108 hours without food or water. The law limits cattle transport to 28 hours without rest, food, and drink, with periodic care thereafter. The case involved export cattle from Kansas to Watertown Massachusetts. A similar action is pending against the Indiana Illinois and Iowa railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Railroad Company
United States
Kansas
Kas
Watertown
Mass
Indiana
Illinois and Iowa Railroad
Record-Herald reports slow buying and large unsold stock
Chicago May 1 The Record-Herald notes a record level of unsold livestock at yards with 10 000 cattle and about 9000 hogs left unsold after Packers representatives spent over an hour surveying the market They bought about 8000 of 18000 cattle received and drew out of the market leaving substantial leftovers for the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Record-Herald Today
Abandoned Ambition in Kentucky Congressional Race
Paducah May 1 George T Greenup retires from the Democratic nomination race for Congress in Kentucky's first district. His campaign drew attention for featuring his daughter playing violin during stops, bringing large crowds and frequent cheers at each venue.
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Paducah
George T. Greenup
Kentucky
Brooklyn Arrives Off Sandy Hook With Rear Admiral Remey Aboard
The armored cruiser Brooklyn reached Sandy Hook at 5 30 this morning from the Philippines. Rear Admiral Remey, commander in chief of the Asiatic station, left Cavite on March 1 aboard the Brooklyn after completing his term of service there.
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New York
Brooklyn
Sandy Hook
Philippines
Remey
Asiatic Station
Cavite
P. I
Four Cent Street Car Fare Replaces Three Cents in Indiana
Indianaapolis reports that the state supreme court ruled four cents as the legal street car fare, invalidating the prior three cent law. The case, brought by Chas F. Smith, president of Inter-Urban Terminal, involved his ejectment from a car after refusing to pay four cents and suing for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Chas. F. Smith
Inter-Urban Terminal Company
Condition of Victims in Philadelphia Factory Panic
In Philadelphia on May 1 a panic at the Harburger Homan factory injured 28 girls and young women, eight workers died, and ten remain in hospitals with three in critical condition. Most victims suffered nervousness and shock but were sent home after treatment.
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Philadelphia
Harburger, Homan & Co
Manila Fire Department Supplies May Go to Philippines
New York May 1 Supplies for the new Manila fire department are to be shipped to the Philippines within 10 days. The move, organized by Hugh Bonner former New York fire chief, signals an effort to establish an up to date firefighting force in the chief city of the new possessions.
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New York
Manila
Hugh Bonner
Philippines
Coal Barges Sink After Gale Near Bridgeport
Two coal laden barges Henry Hughes and Baxter sunk after heavy weather in the sound while towed from Jersey City to Portland Connecticut. Captain Mitchell and family aboard Hughes perished a boy drowned. Captain Milliken rescued. Barges valued five to six thousand dollars each and insured.
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New York
George Milliken
Volunteer
Henry Hughes
Baxter
Milliken
Jersey City
Portland
Hughes
Joseph Mitchell
Joseph Symons
Bridgeport
Capt. Mitchell
Mitchell
John Hughes
Robinson, Baxter & Dissoway
Five Hundred Coal Wagons Drivers Strike in Rochester
More than 500 Team Drivers Local 201 members in Rochester strike after a midnight meeting. They demand a uniform 35 cent level delivery rate, 40 cents for the first flight, 60 cents for the second, 80 cents for the third, and 25 cents per ton for housing on level with 40 cents for first flight. Working hours proposals by the men were rejected by coal dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Stanford Law Professor to Leave for Chicago School
San Francisco May 1 Charles Butler Whittier associate professor of law at Leland Stanford University will relinquish his work at semester end to join the new University of Chicago law school as full professor. He follows Prof James Parker Hall who is also leaving for Chicago. Whittier is a Stanford and Harvard Law School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Butler Whittier
Leland-Stanford University
New Law School
University of Chicago
Chicago
James Parker Hall
Whittier
Stanford
Harvard Law School
Still More Strikes Hit Buffalo Workers in May Day Labor Action
In Buffalo on May 1 an estimated 2000 plus skilled laborers are on strike. Carpenters seek 37 2 cents an hour, plumbers demand 3.50 a day plus 50 cents, and row workers want 50 cents an hour. Fourteen contractors employing about 450 men have agreed to pay carpenters 37 1/2 cents. Many contractors have met the iron workers demands, while some small firms hold out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Therow
Danish unions suspend work over Copenhagen dock strike
Copenhagen workers at the freeport join a sympathy stoppage with dock laborers and seamen opposing ship owners. The broader strike spreads to all Danish ports as ships owned by the federation face work stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Freeport of
Steamship Owners’ Federation
Blast Furnace Workers Demand 8 Hour Day
In Pittsburg on May 1 the National Association of Blast Furnace Workers and Smelters of America sent demands to United States Steel Corporation Republic Iron and Steel Company the Bessemer Association and independent furnaces. They seek an eight hour day from June 1 at the current pay for 12 hours and a reduction from 10 to 9 hours for 10 hour workers at the present pay rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
National Association of Blast Furnace Workers and Smelters of America
United States Steel Corporation
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Bessemer Association
Independent Furnaces
Mr Cummings Slightly Improves In Baltimore
Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York, patient at the Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore, is slightly improved this morning after a fairly comfortable night. Attendants hope for continued improvement during the day.
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Baltimore
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Robb Maxwell Hutchings Fry Reach Amateur Golf Semi Finals
In Hoylake Chester on May 1 the fifth round of the amateur championship narrowed the field. T W Robb R Maxwell G Hutchings and H Fry advanced to the semi finals after Fry defeated the reigning champion H Ander this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hoylake
Chester
T. W. Robb
R. Maxwell
G. Hutchings
H. Fry
Fry
H. H. Ander
Pension changes and reunion speakers at Boston event
John Dinsmore of Lowell receives $12 pension change, joined by John Draffin of Middlesex and Joseph L. Jones of Lowell at the same adjustment. Hamilton Burrage of the city spoke at a Lawrence and Mather School association reunion at Hotel Thorndike in Boston, with Frank Daniels as guest of honor, a Lawrence schoolboy.
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John Dinsmore
Lowell
John Draffin
Middlesex
Joseph L. Jones
Hamilton Burrage
Lawrence and Mather School Association
Hotel Thorndike
Boston
Frank Daniels
Lawrence
Queen Wilhelmina’s Condition Reported Satisfactory
The May 1 bulletin from Castle Loo states Queen Wilhelmina’s health is satisfactory. The update confirms no change in her condition and notes continued medical care is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Well Known Young Men Charged With Vandalism At Cemetery
Two Textile school students Edward Speigel of New York and Howard Bennett of Saugus and a Lowell dental student were arrested in connection with graveyard vandalism near Nashua. Stones toppled or moved, twelve tombstones disturbed, arrests followed after investigators traced a team rented in Lowell. Speigel and the Lowell man pled not guilty in Nashua court. Bennett posted bail after being located at his Smith street boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Nashua
Edward Speigel
New York
Howard Bennett
Saugus
Lowell
Speigel
Bennett
Frank Bennett
Lynn Item
Lowell Boy
Nashua
Smith Street
Laflamme
Maher
Donaldson
Flood
Tyngsboro
Lowel
Lowell Road
J. J. Doyle
United States
Charles J. Hamblett
New Hampshire
Speigel and
Mayor Dimon Improves After Illness Says Doctor
Dr Holbrook reported at 12 30 today that Mayor Dimon rested well last night from 10 till 8 this morning and awoke seemingly better in mind and body. No hemorrhage detected and no immediate danger. Vitality remains strong with nourishment adequate.
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Holbrook
Dimon
Loomfixers Tell Their Side of Merrimack Mill Strike
Loomfixers defend the strike at the Merrimack mill, citing Thomas Conaton’s claim of loom fixing in the old country and his refusal to pay the $25 learning fee. They fault overseer Thomas Knowles for lacking technical knowledge and say the action is to protect themselves. A Moody street barber offers free shaves and haircuts to the striking fixers.
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Thomas Conaton
Merrimack
Loomfixers Association
Courier-Citizen
Conaton
England
Richard Place
Place
Thomas Knowles
Knowles
Moody Street
Fire at Ross tailor shop in Phoenix causes extensive damage
Fire began at 12 30 this morning in the store of tailor F A Ross and by daylight was still burning though under control. No exact loss figure yet but it will run into thousands of dollars with many other business houses burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
F. A. Ross
Havemeeyer Bequeaths 2000 Volumes to Greenwich School Library
New York May 1 Henry O Havemeeyer donates 2000 volumes to the Greenwich Conn public school library funded by him and his wife as a memorial. The gift enriches the collection at the $200000 facility established by the donor and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry O. Havemeyer
Greenwich
Conn
Boer leaders meet at Vereeniging May 15 for peace talks
Pretoria dispatch reports a general meeting of Boer leaders set for May 15 at Vereeniging Transvaal to decide on peace negotiations, correcting an earlier notice that had claimed May 25. The date shift underscores ongoing efforts to end hostilities.
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Pretoria
Vereeniging
Transvaal
He Knows Consult Your Doctor About Cough Remedy
An older advertisement urges readers to seek medical advice before using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs. It promotes following the doctor’s instructions and notes pricing at 25, 50 cents, and $1.08, with distribution by C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Peasant Revolt Sets Fire To Oldenburg Chateau
In Voronei province southern Russia peasants in revolt burned the celebrated chateau of Romane near St Petersburg the estate was virtually ruined. The Czar's sister Olga is married to the Duke's son Dude PeWr from last year.
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St. Petersburg
Alexander of
Archbishop Corrigan Nearing Recovery
New York on May 1 Archbishop Corrigan showed improvement today with physicians reporting he is well on the way to recovery after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corrigan
Strike Hits Youngstown Carpenters Demand Eight Hour Day
More carpenters walk out in Youngstown Ohio as about two thousand building tradesmen strike for an eight hour workday and higher pay. A number of smaller contractors had conceded the demands the night before.
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Youngstown, O
Son of Guion Family Dies After Self-Inflicted Wound
Stanton Guion, who cut his throat ten days ago, died today at Bellevue hospital in New York. He was a son of a founder of the Guion Steamship Company, which ceased operations years ago.
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New York
Stanton Guion
Bellevue Hospital
Old Guion Steamship Company
Regiment Review at Morning Drill
The High School regiment was reviewed this morning by Captain Alexander Greig. Officers and staff praised for precision and snap as the body drilled in the annex. The battalion formation formed into regimental, then companies reviewed by Captains Greig and Kittredge. Columns of fours broke from the review. A street column formed and marched with a swinging route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Greig
Greig
Kittredge
Regiment Formed In Square For Review And Volley Salute
The regiment formed in a square for a step in formation. Loadin and firing of three volleys was ordered. The review concluded at 11 o'clock with the regiment in a close-column formation.
Revolt in Central Russia Rises Between Moscow and Vladimir
A dispatch from Copenhagen cites a labor uprising across the Moscow to Vladimir district in central Russia. Numerous clashes with troops have left many dead or wounded. An Uhlan regiment under Col Moroseff reportedly refused orders to move against the workers.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Desspatch
Politiken
Russia
Moscow
Vladimir
Uhlan
Moroseff
Held for Arson in Meriden State School Fire
Sanford Lockwood of Litchfield and Willis Munson of Madison, inmates of the state school for boys, were today held for the superior court on arson and attempted arson charges for a fire last week in a school building after pleading guilty in the police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Conn
Sanford Lockwood
Litchfield
Willis Munson
Madison
State School For Boys
Lockwood
Munson
Walker Wins Gorham Street Engine House Contract
The contract to rebuild the Gorham street engine house was awarded Wednesday night to James H Walker by the committee on lands and buildings. He was the lowest bidder with a bid of 10 354 dollars beating rivals E S George & Co P O Hearn Connors Brothers D D Libby Charles P Conant and E G Twohey in a sealed-bid process led by Supt Gillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Street
James H. Walker
Committee On Lands and Buildings
Mr. Walker
Supt. Gillow
E. S. George & Co
P. O'Hearn
Connors Brothers
D. D. Libby
Charles P. Conant
E. G. Twohey
Fits at two mills cause ambulance calls
James Conroy had a fit at Lawrence Manufacturing works this morning and was taken by ambulance to Lowell hospital. William Kelliher also had a fit at Lawrence and Rogers streets and sustained a head cut, removed to Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conroy
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Lowell Hospital
William Kelliher
Lawrence and
Rogers Streets
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BAY State Weavers
Middle Street
Georgia Rhodes
Woburn
British India
Kewanee,n
Haverhill Man Sworn As
Cabi
Net
NAVAL
Secretary Long
ATCH
Packing House
New York Harbor
Manila’s Fire Department
Man
Long Island Sound
Buffalo Iron Workers
MR. Cummings
Havemeyer
Ayer CO
Alexander
Czar
Oriental Rugs
F. Otash
Central St
Swan Bidg
Courtney
G. McGregor
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