Boston Brewery Engineers End Strike Concession Reached
Boston May 3 A four hour conference between the Brewers association and the Boston Central Labor union ended the strike that shuttered all 30 breweries in the city. Engineers will earn 18 dollars weekly for seven days with eight hour days and 55 cents hourly overtime, down from ten hours daily. The compromise requires union membership, sets overtime rules, and designates dispute submission to the central labor unit. the new schedule takes effect May 1, 1900.
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Boston
Brewers’ Association
Boston Central Labor Union
International Union Steam Enginers
Boston Brewers’ Association
Engineers’ Union
Boston Central Labor Unit
Granite cutters end labor dispute with eight hour day
In Quincy on May 3 the granite cutters ratified a factory proposal by secret ballot ending the dispute. Eight hours constitute a day, minimum wage 33 cents, prices up 14 percent for five years. A three year trial then arbitration if differences arise, resumption of work expected Monday morning with about 800 cutters returning. Bond signing planned for tomorrow night.
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Quincy
Barre
Central Strike Off at New York Central?
Buffalo report says the New York Central car repairers will return to work as a body tomorrow morning after a joint East Buffalo meeting. Other roads failed to settle differences, with amicable talks possible tomorrow. Freight handlers’ strike shows no positive progress as non-union cars reliance and refusals linger. Central men to resume work without servicing roads still on strike.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
East Buffalo
Supt. Waitt
Railway car workers clash over wage demands
A joint meeting of division superintendents, master car builders, and the Car Repairers' association failed to reach a settlement as railway officials preferred dealing with their own employees. Conferences split into sections with proposals discussed, including a sliding scale from Master Car-Builder Canfield, but no agreement. Tomorrow's talks were planned with Supts Brunn, Bell, and Master Mechanic McKenzie to continue discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master
Car Repairers’ Association
Canfield
Lackawanna
Sixteen Thousand Carpenters Walk Out in Philadelphia Clash
In Philadelphia on May 3 the Allied Building Trades refused to recognize the Brotherhood of Carpenters. The Trades Council ordered out all men where the Carpenter union was working. Twelve thousand quit that morning, raising the total to sixteen thousand. The action impacts the exposition building and preparations for the Republican convention.
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Philadelphia
Allied Building Trades
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Trades Council
Brotherhood
Thirty Girls Strike for Higher Wages at Mills
Thirty girls in the Hollingsworth and Whitney paper mill cutter rooms at Winslow Maine struck for one dollar a day. They had been paid 85 cents and were refused the raise, then left work. Manager Boston advertised for replacement workers. No labor organization is connected with the mills.
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Winslow
Hollingsworth and Whitney Paper
Boston
Coburg Strike Near End Across Bohemia and Saxony
Consul Hughes in Coburg reports the coal miners strike in Bohemia Silesia Moravia northern Austria and Saxony is largely ended with about 9000 of the 24000 original strikers remaining firm for further concessions.
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Washington
State Department
Hughes
Coburg
Bohemia
Silesia
Moravia
Austria
Saxony
Four Barre Firms Sign New Wage Schedule
Granite polishers in Barre Vermont win wage terms after a Tuesday strike. Four firms sign an eight hour day without wage reductions and workers return to work. Friction fears ease as other firms expected to settle by week’s end.
Superb Vases Seized From French Line Pier
Two Chinese vases valued at 40000 were seized by customs on the French line pier. Property of M. De Malherbe of Paris, the pieces are described as superb ancient dynasty work. Imported via Vancouver and Quebec, stored before sale to collectors at 40000, and the owner planned to ship to France aboard La Bretagne. He admitted importation and expressed shock at the legal setback.
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New York
M. de Malherbe
China
Vancouver
Quebec
Smallpox reports trigger Chicopee quarantine
Chicopee May 3 Joseph 7 son of John Maguda of this city was reported to the Chicopee police as suffering from small pox. Investigation by the board of health proved the report true and the house was quarantined. The disease origin is unknown. A number of mill employees have been exposed.
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Chicopee
Joseph
John Maguda
Board of Health
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription touted for women
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as relief for feminine ills and a cure from Buffalo, with private consultations offered free. It quotes Mrs Emma Richardson of Kentucky who claims four bottles restored her health and notes use of Golden Medical Discovery and Pills for throat ulcers.
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Emma Richardson
Goss, Wayne Co
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Denver Dam Break Threatens Plunge Into Platte River
Denver Water Company's Goose Creek dam near Denver broke this morning. Floodwater is expected to reach the Platte River around five this afternoon. City damage is not anticipated, but widespread high water could worsen flooding in eastern Colorado where the river has already overflowed.
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Denver
Col
Denver Water Company
Goose Creek
Platte River
Platte
Tyler Will Contest Entry In Haddam Probate
An appeal from probate of the will of Wm. B. Tyler of Haddam has been filed by Ira G. Payne of Milwaukee nephew of the deceased. The estate valued about 75000 is said to benefit several Methodist Institutions. The appeal cites undue influence and alleged unsound mental condition at the time of the will's making.
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Haddam
Tyler
Ira G. Payne
Milwaukee
Wis
National Asphalt Co Incorporates in New Jersey
The National Asphalt Company is incorporated in Trenton with authorized capital of 15 million dollars to mine and deal in asphalt and cement. Tonight a local welcome is extended to the touring "Strange Visitors" show.
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Trenton
N. J
National Asphalt Company
Mine Disaster at Schofield Deepens Tragedy with More Bodies
Salt Lake special reports 225 bodies removed by noon with 13 from tunnel No 1, six from No 4, and 12 more believed in the mine. James Gatherums’ body recovered, funerals planned, 150 bodies ready for coffins. Many to be buried in two trenches on Cemetery hill. eight sent to Coalville. Inquest finds death due to mine explosion suspected to originate at powder storage, no gas detected. Relief fund reaches 7800 as donations pour in.
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No. 4
Thomas
James Gatherums
Cemetery Hill
Coalville
Utah
John Hunter
Hunter
Joseph Graves
Coal Company
President McKinley Sends Telegram on Utah Schofield Explosion
The President expressed intense sorrow upon learning of the Schofield calamity in Utah and extended deep sympathy to the wives children and friends of the victims. The telegram was sent from the Executive Mansion in Washington on May 3 1900 addressed to Governor Wells in Salt Lake City.
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Washington
Utah
Wells
Salt Lake City
Schofield
WM. McKinley
France Sends Condolence for Utah Mine Disaster
Ambassador Cambon delivered a letter from French President Loubet to President McKinley at the White House. The note expresses sympathy over the Utah mining catastrophe reported in Washington.
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Loubet
Utah
Washington
Cambon
White House
McKinley
France
Movement of Cotton Declines In April and Season Totals
New Orleans May 3. Secretary Hester reports April cotton movement at 277,297 bales versus 410,000 last year. First nine months show U S port receipts at 6,452,057 against 7,983,207 last year. Southern mill takings 1,168,553 and interior stocks down 14,730 from season start. Northern spinners 36,802 in April, foreign exports 5,258,847 for eight months, down 1,220,383 from last season. Seaboard stocks 643,174, down from 1,210,260 a year ago. Total supply 9,169,781 versus 10,774,225 last year.
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New Orleans
Hester
Seaboard
Church Destroyed by Lightning in Bristol Tonight
During a heavy thunderstorm in Bristol the Methodist Episcopal church was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. Loss is about 4500 dollars, with partial insurance.
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Bristol
Conn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bergen Declines Porto Rico Chief Justice Bid
New York May 3 Frank Bergen of Elizabeth New Jersey declined the appointment of chief justice of Porto Rico in a letter to Attorney General Griggs. The item notes his declination and adds a humorous aside about indigestion.
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New York
Frank Bergen
Elizabeth
N. J
Porto Rico
Griggs
State House Hearings Move Through Rooms As Committees Haggle
Special legislative dispatch from Boston notes Capt Jellison overseeing Room 431 as hearings shift daily among committees including street railway water and gypsy moth probes while the gas and electric bill sparks debate on the gas price board powers. Probate and insolvency panel plans Dracut hearing May 9 at 430 pm and will discuss town meeting issues amid recurring executive sessions and quorum troubles. Extracts from Dummer academy will and codicil reveal bequests to Charlotte Newburyport relatives hospitals Yale and Dummer academy amended Nov 3 1898.
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Boston
Jellison
Senate Messenger Corps
Railroad Committee
Fitchburg
Metropolitan Water Investigating Committee
Street Railway Committee
Gypsy Moth
Sesson
Manufactures
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Anderson
Gen. Schaff
Woodsum
Dracut
House Acts On Metropolitan Affairs And Labor Bills
The House reported a bill to vest appointment and removal of coin in Boston in the board of police. Amendments on hours for women and minors were adopted to permit longer work on one evening weekly, and stores two nights weekly. Other actions included a brigadier general rank bill, contempt penalties, a lobster size limit, and gypsy moth eradication funding. An appropriation up to 16 000 for moth extermination and another up to 100 000 for suppression were advanced. A clerical aid measure for Middlesex district court drew mixed support. The House adjourned.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
Board of Police
Maxwell
Messrs. White
C. P. Keith
Russell
Keith
Cambridge
Weeks
Fall River
Manning
Worcester
Committee On Ways and Means
State Board of Agriculture
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Charles T. Witt
Commonwealth Flats
Wetherill
Woburn
Committee On Public Service
District Court of
Middlesex
Messrs
Gilpatric
Ames
Lowell
Apsey
Newton
Everett
Messrs. Bartlett
Pittsfield
Davenport
Greenfield
Borofsky
Senate Bill for Ipswich Widow Granted Under Suspension
Senator Gardner of Essex introduced a bill on his own petition to permit Ipswich to pay a sum to the widow of George P. Smith, who died the day the Governor signed the bill. The bill passed under suspension of the rules as eight hours for city and town officials moved to third reading without debate. A House bill on letter carrier transport by street railroads was refused a third reading. The employer retirement fund for Boston was also refused a third reading.
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Gardner
Essex
Pswich
George P. Smith
Boston
Moseley Will Filed for Probate In Newburyport
The will of Edward A Moseley of Newburyport is filed for probate naming Executors Charles W Moseley Fred Moseley and Abiel J Abbot of Wentford. Edward A Moseley is not named due to nonresidency in Massachusetts. Bequests include 5000 to Anna Jaques Hospital and the public library 2500 to Yale College.
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Dummer Academy
Charlotte
High Street
Newburyport
Anna Jaques Hospital
Public Library
Corporation of
Yale College
Moseley
Katherine
Edward
Benjamin
Frederick
Alice Abbot
Edward 8S. Moseley
Charles W
Fred & Moseley
Abiel J. Abbot
Wentford
Edward A. Moseley
Massachusetts
Yale
Harvard democratic club adopts platform on imperialism and finance
Boston May 3 The Harvard Democratic club met to consider a declaration of principles. The platform calls opposition to imperialism tariff increases trusts and army expansion while supporting free trade for Porto Rico and navy growth. It also endorses civil service reform and the gold standard and urges members to join and help frame the presidential campaign positions.
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Boston
Harvard Democratic Club
Porto Rico
Mrs. Smith May Live After Boston Shooting
Mary J. Smith, shot along with Maud Alpine at 100 Carver Street, is reported by City Hospital doctors to be resting comfortably and likely to survive. Alpine's injuries are less serious than expected, and she is recovering at home. The would-be killer’s body lies at the morgue. relatives in Vermont have been contacted and burial arrangements await word.
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Boston
City Hospital
Mary J. Smith
John Smith
Maud Alpine
Carver Street
Vermont
Assault in Daylight on Cordis Street Charlestown
Boston May 3 Charles P Whittle, 60, of 56 High Street Charlestown, was struck on the head by a slingshot in broad daylight near No 20 Cordis Street at about 8 15 am. The assailant fled, seen by several witnesses, no description given, Whittle uninjured apart from a slight swelling.
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Boston
Charles P. Whittle
Cordis Street
Charlestown
Whittle
High Street
No. 20
Ways and Means Committee Agrees to $100,000 Gypsy Moth Bill
Boston May 3 The House Ways and Means committee will report a bill to appropriate 100000 to combat the gypsy moth under Governor and council direction. It compromises between radical recommendations of a special committee and the state board of agriculture request for 200000 to be spent as in prior years.
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Boston
House
Ways and Means Committee
State Board of Agriculture
Women Baptist Home Mission Convention Held in Boston
The annual Women's Baptist Home Mission Society convention in Boston concluded its second day with missionary reports. Speakers included A. R. Dilts of Lowell and Miss Leah Perron of Providence. Officers elected were Mrs. Alice E B Coleman of Boston as president. A resolution praised the navy secretary’s abolition of liquor sales in the fleet and urged similar action by the War Department.
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Boston
Women's Baptist Home Mission Society
A. R. Dilts
Lowell
Leah Perron
New Books Highlighted at Lawler's Book Store
A catalog lists titles including The Damnation of Theron Ware Gloria Mundl McTeague Agatha Webb Cross The Road to Paris The Continental Dragoon Tekla Phrase Lady of Quality Sorrows of Satan Honorable Peter Sterling Ziska Caleb West The Choir Invisible and more, bound in cloth, printed on good paper, 50 cents each. Lawler's Book Store 79 Merrimack Street.
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Theron Ware
Gloria Mundl
McTeague
Agatha Webb Cross
Paris
Continental Dragoon
Tekla
Phrase
Lady of Quality
Sorrows of Satan
Peter Sterling
Ziska
Caleb West
Choir Invisible
Lawler
Provisions and meats price list from local shop
A fragmented price list shows various stove fuels and lumber prices followed by a long provisions section. Items include roast pork 13 per pound, ham 12 to 15 per pound, pork sliced 12, lard 8 to 10 per pound, beef corned 5 to 10, veal cuts 12 to 15, lamb chops 25, turkey unspecified, sausages 12, fowl 14 to 16, ducklings 16 to 18, chicken 18 to 20, spring lamb 10, and salt pork 8 to 10 per pound, with many line items and inconsistent OCR marks.
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Salt Park
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Warren Street
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SG Centrali
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George E. Stanley
Boston and
Maine
J. J McManson
Prescott Streert
Merrimack Ave
L. & H. Electrics
Conway
Northern Depot Telephone
Lowell Opera House
Fay Bros. and
Hosford
Francis Wilson
Ermine
Pauline Hall
Wm. Broderick
Josephine Knapp
A. M. Holbrook
Lulu Glaser
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Peter Lang
C. H. Bowers
Mr. Wilson
Miss Hall
Miss Weathersby
Erminie
C. B. Coburn
Market Street
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Brazil
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Gorham Stree
Taylor Roofing Company
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