Labor Leaders i 1910 John J ONeil Boston boiler maker leader
John J. O Neil president of Boston Roiler Makers Lodge 431 served two terms and has 23 years in the trade He has been a member of the international Boiler Makers union for 15 years His career includes navy yard work Charlestown and League of Navy Yard Employees He credits the League with wage gains and improved conditions while his true affinity remains the Brotherhood of Boiler Makers.
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John J. O'Neil
Boston Roiler Makers’ Lodge 431
Boston
Interna National Organization of Boiler Makers
Boston Lodge
Old Lodge 9
International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders of America
Mr. O'Neil
Boiler Makers
Brotherhood
Boile Workers of North America
Charlestown
Navy Yard
League of Navy Yard Employees
Navy Yards
O'Neil
League
Brotherhood of
Boston Boiler Makers’ Lodge
Admiral Bowles Attacked Over Eight-Hour Work Day Move
Rear Admiral Bowles, president of Fore River Shipbuilding, condemned by Boston Central Labor Union delegates for backing a petition to Congress to drop the eight-hour day requirement from the naval appropriation bill. The bill would have ships built under eight hours daily.
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Bowles
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Boston Central Labor Union
Congress
Knights of Labor Teamsters Meet at Hibernian Hall Charlestown
A well attended Knights of Labor Teamsters meeting was held at Hibernian Hall in Charlestown. Speakers included District Secretary Treasurer Michael O'Meara Master Workman John Stephens of O'Connell Assembly 774 and Daniel Daly of Freight Handlers' Assembly 628. A social session followed the regular meeting.
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Asters
Knights of Labor
Lasters
Hibernian Hall
Charlestown
Michael O'Meara
John Stephens
O'Connell Assembly
Daniel Daly
Labor Notes from Boston Trades and Unions
Labor Notes reports a Mistal Trades Council meeting at the Boston Machinists' Lodge to plan district mass meetings for metal trades. It notes thanks to Councillor James M. Curley, updates on John J. Barry’s health, a Journeymen Horseshoers' Union delegate elected to the Kansas City convention, and new secretary Charles Garvey. The piece covers parade plans, May 1 half holiday start, junior pressmen delegates, and an executive State branch meeting at Wells Memorial building with legislators. It also mentions anniversary night for Boston Machinists Local 264 at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Mistal Trades Council
Boston Machinists
Wells Memorial
James M. Curley
Boston Musicians’ Protective Union
John J. Barry
Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union
Boston
Richard Roche
Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union
Kansas City
Charles Garvey
Lawrence Keefe
Labor Dar
Daniel J. McDonald
Michael S. Cooney
Thomas Hennessey
Edward Murphy
Franklin Association of
The
International Union
Wells Memorial Building
State Branch
Boston Todee
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. H. Gilmore
Frank Jennings
Labor unions discuss strikes and parades in Boston area
Forum covers Brewery Workers' Union 14 meeting and a C L U Labor Day parade vote. Boston unions consider street lighting talks with Mayor Fitzgerald and reports on wage moves by Metal Polishers BU 95 and General Teamsters 379. G W Merrill and H S Stiles chair conductors and trainmen panels. May 1 plans for 40 new members at Trimountain Lodge.
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Paul W. Goldsburr
Society For the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis
Brewery Workers’ Union
William Kobs
C. L. U. Labor Day Committee
Roxbury
Frank Ryan
Chicago
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Boston
Big
Ryan
Cable Splicers
Wells Memorial Building
Fitzgerald
Boston Lamplighters’ Union
E. J. Connolly
Springfield
Metal Polishers, Buffers and Platers
Union 95 General Teamsters
Union 379
B. M
C. B. Lee
K. of
Frank Barr
General System
Boston & Albany
New York
Boston Labor Delegates Endorse Tenement Congestion Resolution
Delegates from the Boston Central Labor Union accepted a housing committee report on tenement congestion in Boston from 1915. The meeting yielded a resolution urging state loan aid for families to alleviate crowded housing conditions and improve living standards.
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Boston
Housing Committee of
Boston Central Labor Union
Mass Legislature urged to fund homesteads for workers
A public appeal argues Massachusetts has spent millions on charities and railroads while urban congestion rises in Boston. It urges passing a homestead commission bill and issuing small bonds to buy land and build affordable homes with owner occupancy in suburbs.
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Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
Bank of France
Eight Hour Bill Backed by Boston Labor Unions
Central Labor Union delegates condemn Admiral Bowles effort to coerce workers through petition signing. They urge Senate approval of the eight hour workday and related bills, urging Congress and Massachusetts officials to act, citing labor costs from stalled legislation and past penalties. Dr Scannell warns of July Fourth dangers and supports a safer celebration. Reverend Perry calls for closer church labor cooperation.
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Admiral Bowles
Central Labor Union
Bowles
United States
Taft
Lodge
Crane
Boston
House of Representatives
Congress
Massachusetts
Senate
Committee On Labor of Congress
Mckinley
Bethlehem
David D. Scannell
J. Is. Perry
Boston Ministers’ Conference
K of L Delegates Push for Eight Hour Day at Fore River
At District Assembly 30 K of L delegates protested former Rear Admiral Bowles effort to enforce nine and sixteen hour days at Fore River shipyards. They urged Senators Lodge and Crane to push for an eight hour work day on all U S battle ships. District leaders noted flourishing locals and 268 new applicants since the last meeting.
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District Assembly
Bowles
Fore River
United States
Lodge
Crane
Alexander Ryan
O’meara
Union seeks employer signatures on wage scale proposal
A committee from Piano and Furniture Movers' Union 343 will visit employers this week to obtain signatures on the raised wage scale set for May 1. A special union meeting on April 29 will review reports and decide further action. Also noted is a $25 donation to the Roxbury carpet workers strike relief and eight former members reinstated. Labor Day parade plans were deferred pending the April 29 meeting.
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Union 343
Roxbury
Hub Electrotpyers Ball Tonight
The Boston Electro typers Union No. 11 completes arrangements for its eighth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall tonight. James Johnson chairs the arrangements with Patrick J. Clancy as floor marshal and Houston Davison assisting. Attendees include Walter Kirby William Ludixen Joseph A. WDavis George Bolton Ridward Artesant William Noonan Harry aunt George Hillery Edward Killian John Flanagan George McKenzie JoBer Green Mayor Fitzgerald and McDonald ready to attend.
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Boston Electrotypers’ Union No. 11
Odd Fellows’ Hall
James Johnson
Patrick J. Clancy
Houston Davison
Atds
Walter Kirby
William Ludixen
Joseph A. Wdavis
George Bolton
Ridward Artesant
William Noonan
Harry
George Hillery
Edward Killian
John Flanagan
George McKenzie
JoBer Green
Fitzgerald A Dey
McDonald
Iitea
Demand Charter Revoked by Local 431 Dispute
Workers threaten to revoke Local 431 charter and halt per capita payments to the International Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders Union if the general head and executive board do not act. They demand action to quell unrest and avert legal obligations on May 1.
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International Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders’ Union
General Defence Fund
Boston Boilermakers Seek Charter Redress Over Delinquent Members
The Boston Boilermakers Lodge No. 9 held an overflow meeting at Caledonian Hall after which officers claimed Local 431 delinquent members should be forced to carry a union card. They cite unfair shop preferences and threaten to refuse dues until the international board grants relief or relocates membership. First Vice President John Stretzer was in town earlier to aid Fore River workers in Quincy.
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Boston
Lodge No. 9
Caledonian Hall
First International
John Stretzer
New York
City
Lodge
International
Quincy
Fore River
Franklin
Local No. 9
Lodge 9
International Executive Board
International Union
John J. Minton
General Defence Fund
Union's Safe Saved At Fire In Ideal Hall Tremont Street
A fire at Ideal Hall on Tremont Street damaged the Boston Painters' Union 11 offices and day headquarters. The union reported its safe and steel index case escaped serious damage, preserving accounts and moneys. President Moorhouse delegated John T. Cashman to secure temporary daytime quarters, with a meeting set for Wells Memorial on a holiday night.
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Ideal Hall
Tremont Street
Boston Painters
Union 11
O. K
I. Frank Moorhouse
John T. Cashman
Wells Memorial Building
Boston Trade Council formed to unite freight handlers
The Boston trade and transportation council, incorporating both A F L and K of L freight handlers, has been formed to unite freight handlers nationwide from coast to coast. The council plans another meeting this week to discuss wage scales while President Michael A. Murphy and Fred J. Kneeland addressed members about Labour Day parade preparations in New Haven.
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Boston Trade and Transportation Council
A. F. of L
K. of L
Atlantic
Pacific
Boston Council
Michael A. Murphy
Central Labor Union
Fred J. Kneeland
Painters’ Union 11
New Haven
Women workers pay and shop conditions spark inquiry
Central Labor Union officers met with Mrs Charlotte Smith about poor conditions in Kingston street garment shops. She reports workers paid 17 cents per dozen for sewing women’s garments, with averages below two dollars weekly even full time. Authorities plan cooperation to enforce employment laws.
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Central Labor Union
Charlotte Smith
Kingston Street
Union Label Wedding Bells for Two Ardent Leaders
Miss Selma Nelson and Frank Gardes wed with a union oriented ceremony at the Woman's Trade Union League in Warrenton street. The wedding and reception favored union suppliers and attendees, with union cards required for reporters. The couple, joined by best man Benjamin Gallagher, plan a honeymoon to New York departing from South Station today.
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Selma Nelson
Frank Gardes
Miss Nelson
Gardes
Central Labor Union
Garment Workers’ Union No. 163
Boilermakers’ Union
Benjamin Gallagher
Mr. Gardes
Church of the Assumption
East
Boston
Organized Labor
Dan Cupid
Trade Union League
Mrs. Gardes
Mendelssohn
Mr. Gallagher
Masie
Union
New York
South Station
Catholic Foresters Form to Aid Boston College Expansion
Representatives from about 30 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters branches met at St Rose Hall to plan support for the Boston College extension. A permanent organization was formed with Edward F. Brown as president and Rev. Joseph A. Gorman as treasurer. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 10, inviting all M C O F Bs members to join the effort.
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New
Boston College Extension
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Rose Hall
Edward F. Brown
Marlboro
Dorchester
Jamest. Riley
Somerville
Annie BE. Hopkins
Boston
Charles FE. Fay
Eugene M. Cashman
Joseph A. Gorman
Boston College
Hobos Dinner Ignites Fire at Old Pit on Wellesley Farms
Thousands of railroad ties in the Old Pit on Wellesley farms burned this afternoon, suspected due to tramp activity. Earlier, several were seen near huts built from sleepers and likely started a hot fire while preparing a Sunday meal. Two alarms were needed to reach the blaze, with water access limited by distance to hydrants.
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Wellesley
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