Unusual Honor To Memory Of Cummings
Washington memorial services were held in the House hall for late Representative Amos J. Cummings of New York. Delegations from G A R unions and various associations attended as thousands filled the Capitol galleries. The body was later taken to New York for burial.
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Washington
House
Amos J. Cummings
New York
William D. Kelly
Pennsylvania
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Senate
Capitol
Department of New York G. A. R
Typographical Union No. 6
New York Pilots’ Association
Letter Carriers’ Associations
Houses of Congress
Naval Affairs Committee
Columbia’ Typographical Union of Washington
New York Letter Carriers’ Association
G. A. R. Posts
William Cullen Bryant
New York Press Club
Cortelyou
Henderson
Couden
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue
Potter Palmer Dies in Chicago After Nervous Illness
Potter Palmer, a leading Chicago businessman for nearly fifty years, died at his Lake Shore Drive home after a sudden collapse. The cause remains undetermined though a nervous disorder had troubled him. He leaves Mrs. Palmer and two sons. burial likely in Chicago. Born 1826 in Potts Hollow New York, his fortune is estimated at 25 million dollars. He was married in 1871 to Bertha Honore and was a Democrat.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Lake Shore Drive
Mr. Palmer
Potts Hollow
Albany County
New York
Bertha M. Honore
H. H. Honore
Masked highwaymen halt Boston streetcar robbery
Two masked highwaymen stopped a surface electric car near Roslindale. Andrew Nolan, an armed special police officer aboard, fired at one robber and deterred the raid, causing the pair to flee into nearby woods.
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Boston
Roslindale
Andrew Nolan
Head-On Crash Near Rockwood Pa Kills Two Injured Forty-Five
On the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Rockwood Pennsylvania a head on crash between an emigrant train and a fast freight killed two Italian immigrants and seriously injured two. Forty five Italian immigrants mostly men were injured though none seriously enough for hospital removal.
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Connellsville
Rockwood
Baltimoore and Ohio Railroad
Brooklyn Priests Meet Pope in Rome Jubilee Greeting
Fifty American priests of Brooklyn diocese led by Bishop MacDonnell were received by the Pope in the Sala del Trono. MacDonnell presented a $10,000 check, which the Pope accepted, praise for the American episcopate, and a question about Archbishop Corrigan’s health.
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Rome
Brooklyn
MacDonnell
Sala del Trono
Corrigan
Struck by trolley pole in Fall River injures girl
May 4 in Fall River Miss Margaret Rourke eighteen standing at a street corner when an electric car passed. The trolley spring broke causing the pole to fall strike the girl in the side. She sustained internal injuries that may prove fatal.
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Fall River
Margaret Rourke
Bryan Out of Race at Birmingham Banquet
William J. Bryan and Governor William Jennings of Florida attended a Birmingham Bi Metallic Club banquet where Bryan hinted he would not seek another presidential nomination. Prominent Alabamians were present, and the event drew wide local interest.
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Birmingham
Ala
William J. Bryan
Gov
William Jennings
Florida
Bi-Metallic Club
Bryan
Many Fishermen Drown In Japanese Gale
A violent gale off the west coast of Japan sinks much of the herring fleet. About two hundred fifty fishermen are reported drowned. The Japanese cruiser Musashi was driven ashore but its crew were saved.
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Yokohama
Japan
Musashi
Wedding and Card Engraving Services Ad
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING We make a specialty of fine engraved work of every description. Calling cards, wedding invitations and announcements, "at home" cards, etc., engraved in any style desired, and printed on newest and best stock obtainable. Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier- Citizen Co., Merrimack street.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
Gallant Assault in Moro Campaign Crushed Bayan Fort
Washington May 4 The War Department reports Brig Gen Geo W Davis message from Bayan stating 84 survivors surrendered unconditionally this morning after a hand to hand assault on the principal Moro fort. Sultan Bayan Raja Muda Bayan Sultan Pandapatan and leading Dattos dead. 1 officer and 7 enlisted men killed. 4 officers and 37 enlisted wounded.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan Bayan
Geo. W. Davis
Bayan
Raja Muda Bayan
Sultan Pandapatan
Frank D. Baldwin
Datto
Malabang
Sultan Tarlac
United States
Beaver Brook Mills Weaving Dispute Eases or Escalates
Labor trouble at Beaver Brook mills Collinsville sees most weavers out in sympathy with Olneyville strikers while nominally backing Lawrence demand for 29 percent wage rise and end of premium system. Mills to reopen today. those who refused or attended sympathy ball may return, else closures threaten 700 workers' jobs. Diverse nationalities feared as replacements if shutdowns persist. meeting planned for tomorrow to discuss course.
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Beaver Brook
Collinsville
Olneyville
Lawrence
Collins
Europe
Asia
Weavers Strike Causes Idle Days in Collinsville
Dracut residents watch Collinsville with concern as idle time looms over the town. Weavers justify a strike as self preservation after workers were discharged for attending union meetings. They frame the action as a protest against mill authority and the double-loom system, while Dracut fears impending idleness.
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Dracut
Collinsville
Lowell Textile Council Postponed Meeting After Notification Glitch
The Textile council of Lowell did not meet yesterday afternoon due to a mis understanding that left many members unnotified. The meeting was postponed until next Sunday to resolve the scheduling confusion.
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Textile Council of
Lowell
Probable Coal Strike Looms in Hazelton District
Hazelton Pa May 4 The miners in the Hazelton district expect a general strike following the failure of operators and United Mine Workers officials to reach an agreement If the district executive boards decide at Scranton on Wednesday to suspend work union members are believed to obey The region’s mines are largely unionized and a strike could halt operations at all collieries Many mines were idle last winter due to floods and workers are seen as financially strained yet willing to endure a summer stint with low coal stocks and hope operators cannot sustain a long stoppage.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Day Nursery Festival Ends With Ball And Prizes
The Day Nursery May festival closed in Huntington hall with a crowded crowd, a ball and a prize drill by the High School regiment. Companies B and F won honors, Ernest Scribner and Sidney Whipple claimed individual prizes donated by the U S Cartridge company. About 32 contestants performed in the final drill. The event concluded with dancing, booths selling out, and a successful Day Nursery festival despite the mayor's absence. A grand mass meeting for the Trish society is planned for next Sunday.
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Huntington Hall
Ernest Scribner
Co. B
Sidney Whipple
Co. F
U. S. Cartridge Company
Fisher H. Pearson
Carl Stocks
James Greig
Douglas Rivet
Aids
John E. Sexton
Grover C. Fels
Ralph H. Shattuck
Clarence A. Dana
Thomas B. Rafter
James J. Morris
Herbert Horne
John C. Leggett
Homer Gerry
Joseph Burns
Herbert Homne
Clarence French
Philip Battles
Walter K. Means
Clarence Bowen
Paul A. Green
Robert Tyrell
Arthur Sullivan
John Maher
Trades and Labor Council Meeting Highlights
The Trades and Labor council met yesterday as barbers report progress on a summer half holiday, with downtown bosses resisting May closure but agreeing to June first Monday. Bakers note five bosses unsigned. a committee will press them. Painters seek more help. liquor dealers offered views on organized labor. Regrets from C. L. Marren and James Calnin received.
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Trades and Labor Council
Barbers’ Union
C. L. Marren
James Calnin
Workmen's Sympathy Discussed at St Peter's Masses
At 9 o'clock and 10 30 masses Rev Michael Ronan spoke on the labor question amid a sympathetic strike at Bay State mills. He urged workers to settle matters themselves and begin sympathy at home, noting large congregations at both Masses.
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St. Peter’s Church
Frs. McDermott
Mullen
Michael Ronan
Bay State
United Irish League holds lively city meeting in Jackson Hall
An enthusiastic gathering of the newly formed United Irish League met in Jackson hall yesterday at 3 pm. Among attendees were many young Indies and male members showed strong support for the society's aims as Edward J. Gallagher, president, called the meeting to order.
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Thomas Roache
Old Land League
Patrick Falvey
John Balfrey
Dennis Brassell
Huntington Hall
United Irish League
Jackson Hall
Edward J. Gallagher
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Vous
Rockwood, Pa
Pope
Gallan
Beaver Brook Mills
Powers
Bay State Mills
Thomas J. Powers
the Textile Council
Hazleton
Courier
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Trades & Labor Council
Fr. Ronan
Donnell & Gilbride Co
A. Nmanufacturer’s Sale
Palmer Street
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
the Butcher
Sapolio
Parker
Glen Brothers
Rochester
Alex, Speirs
Main St
Westbrook
New England
Detroit
St. Louis
Pullman
J. D. McBrain
N. E. Pass
R. H. Pannill
N. BE
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H. B. McClellan
G. E. Ag
Broadway
Crane
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