Labor Federation opens key Boston meeting in 1890s
Nearly 500 delegates gathered at Faneuil Hall for the twenty third annual American Federation of Labor session led by President Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell. Topics include political party alliances, trade jurisdiction, industrialism, child labor, eight hour day and the open shop issue linked to Roosevelt and the Miller case. D. D. Driscoll welcomed delegates after credentials were reviewed.
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Boston
United States
Faneuil Hall
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Socialist Party
Roosevelt
Miller
Washington
Gompers
D. D. Driscoll
Central Labor Union of Boston
Stolen Framed Picture From Appalachian Club Identified
Police hunt for thief who took a large framed picture containing 23 cabinet photos of Appalachian club members. Reported November 4. Club moved from Belle Grove camp to a city house owned by McDougall, and an insider is suspected. The theft occurred before the picture was moved to the city location.
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Belle Grove
McDougall
Hand Crushed At Work In Railroad Yard
Frederick Ayer, an employee of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, had his left hand crushed between two cars at work this morning. He was taken to Emergency hospital for treatment. Ayer resides at 112 Congress street.
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Frederick Ayer
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mr. Ayer
Congress Street
The Cost of Ill Fitting Shoes
A discussion on how ill fitting footwear leads to flat feet and aching arches. It warns that improper shoes cause long term pain and higher costs for medical care, urging consultation with a foot fitting expert and suggesting reconsidering purchases.
Sullivan Bros Feet Fitters Opens Near City Hall
Sullivan Bros Company operates Feet Fitters opposite City Hall offering footwear and related fittings. The new shop emphasizes personalized service and a wide range of styles for men women and children.
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Company, Feet Fitters
City Hall
Italian Finance Minister Rosano Dead By Own Hand
Naples reports Minister of Finance Signor Rosano shot himself during the night and was found in his room with a revolver. Rome notes Socialist attacks on his alleged corruption and a planned Chamber of Deputies discussion following the cabinet's formation.
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Naples
Rosano
Signor Rosano
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Deserted tracks spur Rock Island hold-up chase
Des Moines and Chicago officials dispatched a special train with armed officers and bloodhounds to Dexter Iowa after a demand to dump ten thousand dollars from No 6 the Denver flyer. A torpedo warning and sightings prompted a night pursuit along the Earlham to Dexter right of way with no arrests. No 6 carried many armed guards and passed east at 1130 PM.
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Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad
Dexter
Earlham
Chicago
Denver Flyer
Iowa
Secret Consistory Opens New Pontificate in Rome
Rome November 9 The first secret consistor y of the new pontificate held with no American cardinal present Several archbishop and bishop appointments announced Rev J J Harty named archbishop of Manila Philippine Islands a rare privilege Rev Pedro Gonzales y Estrada named bishop of Havana and Rev Maximilian Reynoso y Del Coral named titular bishop of Noce sarena. The gathering was simple and private with papal guards present and the Pope in full pontifical robes as he received homage in the ante chamber and throne room.
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Rome
J. J. Harty
Manila
Philippine Islands
Pedro Gonzales Y Estrada
Havana
Richt
Maximilian Reynoso Y del Coral
Tulancingo
Mex
Nocesarea
Emperor William’s polypus operation update from Potsdam
Berlin reports a bulletin on Emperor William after larynx polypus removal. Inflammation waning, left vocal cord healing may take another week, general condition good. Court says he heard the report from the civil cabinet chief. New York notes private despatches show concern and state doubt persists about cancer risk despite authorities saying no cancer.
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Berlin
William
New Palace
Potsdam
New York
Emperor William
Frederick
Augusta
Baden
Germany
Grace Church to be a Chicago business men’s church
Rev. Wm Waters outlined a policy for Grace church to become a church for business men and urged a $75,000 raise to complete an endowment after a $25,000 gift. The fund would support a central daily worship space, modeled like Trinity in New York, to attract busy Episcopalians.
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Chicago
Grace Church
Wm. Waters
Wm. G. Hibbard
Waters
Episcopalians of Chicago
Trinity Church
New York
Five Injured In New Jersey Auto Crash On Mt Arlington
Five persons were severely injured in a Hill country auto accident near Hopatong New Jersey. The party included Mr and Mrs James W Rankin, Mr and Mrs William Blanchard and Charles W Hoffman of Brooklyn. Rankin drove and lost control on a sharp curve hitting a horse drawn carriage. The Rankins were trapped in the wreckage but are not expected to die. The other three leaped clear and suffered serious bruises.
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New York
Mt. Arlington Hill
Hopatong
N. J
James W. Rankin
William Blanchard
Charles W. Hoffman
Brooklyn
Rankin
Incendiary Attempt Foiled Near Rumford Falls Home
In Rumford Falls New Hampshire Me not sure on exact state the home of Roy a mile from the village was targeted early today by an incendiary. Occupants quickly spotted the kerosene soaked rags beneath the house and stopped the blaze. The house owned by Hon. J. P. Swasey sustained under 50 dollars in damage.
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Rumford Falls
Roy
J. P. Swasey
Children and Matches Blaze In Smith Liberty Corner
Box 83 reported at 7.26 this morning a brisk fire in a house at Smith and Liberty streets owned by the Daniel Gage estate. Children playing with matches in a toilet set paper afire, hindering firefighters as they traced the blaze. A chimney fire on Tilden street at 10.55 last night triggered a telephone alarm but caused no serious damage.
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Smith and
Liberty Streets
Daniel Gage
Tilden Street
Central Fire Station
Kronprinz Wilhelm Heads to Cherbourg and Bremen
Plymouth dispatch reports Kronprinz Wilhelm sailing from New York toward Cherbourg and Bremen. The voyage continues as listed, with the route and destination details noted for the period. The report provides a concise naval movement update without further context.
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Plymouth
Kronprinz Wilhelm
New York
Cherbourg
Bremen
Ohio's Governor-Elect Herrick Defeats Johnson
Colonel Myron T. Herrick is chosen as Ohio governor after defeating incumbent Tom Johnson in a decisive election. Herrick, a Republican, pledged reforms and modernization of state government during the campaign and inauguration. He succeeds in shifting political leadership in Ohio, with emphasis on fiscal conservatism and administrative efficiency.
Fifty Volunteers Sent Abroad to Kill Armenian Leaders
London murders and self inflicted death linked to Armenian-Hunstchgist plots prompt U S police and secret service action. Letters from Sagouni and a Chicago secret society circular, found in Salem, spur 50 volunteers from New England to join a central London committee operation against opposing leaders.
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New York
Navy
London
Hunthhagist Society
New England
Sagatel Sagouni
Sagouni
Atlantic
Central Committee
Chicago
Salem
Mass
Boston
Providence
Europe
Forest Fire Delights Chicago Crowd in Unusual Spectacle
Chicago residents watched a large forest fire at Graceland cemetery barns last night as four fire companies battled for hours. The blaze consumed hay, wagons, and shrubs across nearly four blocks, killing wildlife and causing losses over fifty thousand dollars. Mayor Chapin of Holyoke signals renomination by Republicans.
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Chicago
Saloon Keeper Huffmeyer Shot by Late Customer in Chicago
Theodore A Huffmeyer lay dead with a bullet hole in his forehead and a shattered glass on the saloon floor. Police suspect a friendly late customer. bartender William Becker was briefly jailed then released. Robbery seems unlikely as a motive. Huffmeyer was linked to County Commissioner Jacob B Thielen and was reputedly wealthy.
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Chicago
Theodore A. Huffmeyer
William Becker
Huffmeyer
Jacob B.thielen
Death of William Lowry Corry First Baron Rowton
London November 9. William Lowry Corry first Baron Rowton is dead aged about 74. Born in 1838 he rose to prominence as a political figure and benefactor and held the title until his death.
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London
Montagu
William Lowry
Corry
Baron Rowton
Union Underwear for Men Offerings and Prices
Promotes Union Underwear for men highlighting no folds or slips and comfort for active use. Describes heavy ribbed cotton union suits at 1 dollar, Egyptian cotton rib at 1.50 and 2 dollars, plus worsted mixes. Sterling Union Suits priced 3.50 and 5 dollars with two styles. Ends with in union is strength and comfort message.
Bogus Lottery Ticket Swindle Probed in Lynn
United States postal authorities will act on a Lynn swindle tied to a Wells printing office raid. William F. Wells pleaded not guilty to aiding and promoting a lottery and is held on $2000 bail. The case involves bogus tickets shipped nationwide from Dayton Ohio and via Lynn, with authorities investigating additional gang activity and a wholesale agent printing at home.
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Lynn
United States
Wells
Wm. F. Wells
Jarr Parsons
W. Bennett Murphy
Berry
Dayton
Ohio
New York
Worcester
Honduras
Express
New England
Confession Reveals Unprosecuted Liquor Sales Case
In police court Rev. T Clayton Welles observed as a sermon-planning exercise, while John J Goddard testified he sold whiskey for Mrs Fitzgerald at 29 Bridge Street. He pleaded not guilty, admitted illicit sales under pressure, and was fined $5 as part of a larger roundup of drunks and miscellany cases.
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T. Clayton Welles
Highland Congregational Church
Hadley
Welch
John J. Goddard
James E. Fitzgerald
Bridge Street
Omcer Deering
Goddard
Fitzgerald
John J
John
David Welch
John Caufield
Thomas Totten
Thomas J. Lannon
Patrick O'Hare
Ovila Couture
Lawrence
Patrick O'Neil
Edwin V. Bird
George Black
Thomas Jackson
James Connis
Belfast Fire Gutts Wooden Block In Three Story Blaze
A three story wooden block in Belfast Maine owned by F B Knowlton was gutted by a fire that started on the third floor occupied by a young men’s club. Losses totaled about 10 000 dollars with 2500 on the building 2800 on F B Knowlton’s dry goods 2500 on Stephenson Sargent confectioners 250 on W H Cliffe Son hairdressers and other small amounts for tenements and occupants. The Windsor hotel was saved only by favorable wind conditions.
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Belfast
F. B. Know
F. B. Knowlton
Stephenson & Sargent
W. H. Cliffe & Son
Ethel Webster
Dr. Fowler
Windsor Hotel
Lowell Philharmonic rehear ses in new Central Street quarters
The Lowell Philharmonic held a Sunday string rehearsal at the Shattuck building on Central street. With 75 prominent Lowell musicians, the group plans a winter concert series at Huntington Hall benefiting city charities, starting in December featuring a Boston Symphony violin soloist and a nationally famous baritone. The upcoming rehearsal will be strings only.
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Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra
Shattuck Building
Central Street
Lowell
Huntington Hall
Boston Symphony
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Myron T. Herrick
Tom Johnson
Coz
Sagouni Letters
Huntschgist Society
Herrick
Chapin of
Holyoke
A.C. Weston
Stickney & Smith’s
Tremont St
Tore
C. B. Cospurn & Co
Ei-Azhar
Union Underwear
Merrimack Clothing Co
United States Postal Authorities
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A. L. Field
Gorham St
Ayer
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