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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1921
Page
14
More than sixty chairmen of the first division of the arch diocese of Boston plan a 2 million dollar campaign for buildings and equipment. They will hold an organization meeting and dinner at 6 30 this evening at the Boston City Club.
Richard S Teeling of Charlestown chairs the division for Suf folk and outlines plans for an intensified campaign. He urges parish committee chairmen to attend as divisions in Middlesex Essex and others will hold organization meetings within 10 days. A long list of Greater Boston campaign team chairmen from many churches and parishes is provided.
A printing strike starts this morning affecting more than 2500 workers. All shops with wage reduction notices face impact unless rescinded.
International union presidents pledge support as 50 shops may see wage reductions. Workers will report to their shops to picket while a negotiating committee confers with employers. Unaffected larger shops will keep existing agreements. Boston Typographical Union No 13 votes to resist cuts. Fay Hall to host daily meetings and a headquarters for affected workers.
The Department of Labor will not send a federal mediator into the strike between the Building Trades Employers' Association and the United Building Trades Council. Authority rests with the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration as it seeks to secure arbitration terms already accepted by the Trades Council. A special meeting of the strike committee and business representatives from 27 locals is planned at 886 Harrison Avenue to review the latest employer move.
Henry Abrahams of the Cigarmakers Union 97 was nominated for Secretary of the Boston Central Labor Union a role he held until two years ago. The nomination followed William S. OConnor of Newswriters Union 1 declining a fifth term. Other officers nominated included President Jeremiah F. Driscoll and Vice-President William J. Doherty.
Secretary P. Harry Jennings to hold office until revision of the constitution. Abraham Pearlstein named treasurer. Several unions list officers and trustees including John F. McNamara Firemen's Union E. A. Johnson Asbestos Workers James O'Hare Engineers' Union Miss Anna Weir Neckwear Workers' Union auditors Mrs. Mary V. Murphy Women's Municipal Employees' Union Miss Frances Van Tassel Telephone Operators' Union Harry P. Grages Machinists George Tagen Teamsters sergeant-at-arms Daniel F. Callahan Moulders' Union.
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted a resolution for a special inquiry by the Massachusetts AFL executive council into men’s compensation. Findings will be presented at the state convention in August. A proposal to amend the C L A constitution to bar endorsement of political candidates was rejected after hours of debate.
Boston Central Labor Union plans a broad investigation of the Boston Municipal Court Probation Department. They require assurances it will not be used to break strikes. The push follows a report that Chief Albert Sargent said probationers were sent to accept jobs during active strikes in two cases.
Local 105 of the Blacksmiths Drop Forge and Helpers votes to affiliate with the Massachusetts State Branch AFL at a meeting at 694 Washaes Street The group discusses the open shop campaign and plans to oppose it as needed Sixteen new members are admitted and 14 applications placed with the membership committee A wage conference between the Coal Teamsters Union GS and city coal dealers is set for this morning with a special meeting to follow The Municipal Women Employees AFL Local will hold its annual whist party and dance on Wednesday evening April 26 at Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street
Voters of Lexington will assemble this evening at 7 30 o clock in the Town Hall for the fourth adjourned session of the annual town meeting. Long arguments and debates on the warrant leave much important business to be transacted despite three prior sessions.
Bessie Barriscale born in New York began on stage at age five and grew into a versatile screen actress. She has appeared in Life's Twist The Broken Gate and The Breaking Point and stands five feet two inches with blond hair and brown eyes. She is married to actor director Howard Hickman.
Colonel W N Selig plans a series of two reel films from famous short stories by Sir Gilbert Parker James Oliver Curwood and others. Diamond S Productions will feature leading male roles likely played by William Desmond and Lon Chaney.
Ann Forrest undergoes appendicitis surgery in Los Angeles. She will resume her role in The Great Impersonation after recovery, as Charlie Chaplin finishes his first two reel comedy Vanity Fair for First National.
Mabel Julienne Scott, known for Behold My Wife, has joined Universal to play the title role in an adaptation of Fannie Hurst story Anny Herself. The casting drew favorable comment from industry observers.
A survey of actors and current films notes Mac May Allison’s stage range in The Quaker Girl and Every Woman, while others like Georgia Caine and Lila Lee appear in current projects. Wallace Reid performs a dual role in Always Audacious using trick photography, and William S. Hart is listed as born in Newburgh about 46 years ago. Marie Walcamp is cited as his wife.
North Adams April 3. The Rev. Co H Jeanette pastor of Notre Dame Church preached again on modest attire for women parishioners at communion. Notices posted in the vestibule and his sermon prompted many worshipers to change dress for services.
Fire swept a farm on Middlefield Road owned by Feder Gardiff after a barn dance last night. It destroyed all buildings, killed four cows, scorched a flock of sheep, and forced the family from their home. Estimated damage about $7500. the 100 year old house had been modernized and served as a summer hotel.
John Ekey aged 58 died after preparing supper at his home 89 Kendall Street Roxbury. He collapsed in the kitchen and was taken by police ambulance to City Hospital where physicians pronounced death due to heart trouble.
The Safe Roads Federation of Massachusetts urges motor truck drivers to inspect brakes regularly during Safe Roads Week. It notes trucks face double the accident opportunities of cars, and a driver could lose license after a serious crash. Drivers are warned about neglect on wet roads.
Five year old Adeline Scottie of 314 Washington Street Somerville is on the dangerous list at Cambridge Hospital with possible internal injuries after being hit by an automobile owned and operated by William A Hanley of 7 Gardner Street Cambridge in front of her home.
Citizens from many walks of life voiced support for a bill before the Legislature to pension judges after finishing their bench careers, regardless of salary increases. Boston lawyer Sherman L. Whipple echoed support and urged sufficient pay to maintain judicial dignity, citing constitutional provisions.
Interviews reveal broad support for a bill to pension judges, citing inadequate salaries and financial security after service. Andrew Bailey and former Mayor Thomas N. Hart join others like District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts and Attorney A. J. Doherty in urging passage, while endorsing pensions and, in some cases, higher salaries.
The Patriots Day general committee met at City Hall to plan fundraising beyond town subsidies. Treasurer James H. Phelan urged local donations to cover expenses while inviting Charles G. Dawes to attend the celebration commemorating his ancestor's ride in 1875, with Dawes already contributing to start the fund.
Patrolman Walter R K Horsman was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on Fenway Boylston Road. He seized another vehicle, pursued the hit machine, and arrested its occupants. James French, 18, of Cambridge, faced endangerment charges. car owner William E Watson, also of Cambridge, charged with drunkenness. Horsman received hospital treatment.
Major General Hugh I. Scott, retired former chief of staff, has been presented to President Harding for appointment as American ambassador to Mexico if the United States recognizes President Obregon's government.
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