Inquiry Planned Into U S Steel Mill Working Conditions
At the annual Hoboken meeting on April 17 stockholders proposed a five member committee to study and report by October 1 on claims in a recent magazine article that United States Steel employees were overworked. Charles M. Cabot of Boston introduced the resolution after director elections.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Hoboken
N. J
Charles M. Cabot
Boston
Cabot Calls for Investigation Over Industrial Practices
In a meeting chaired by E. H. Gary the Cabot resolution for an inquiry was adopted after claims of harsh conditions faced workers. The article alleged many Pittsburgh steel workers labored 12 hours daily and that in 1908 over 13 000 of 70 000 Allegheny county steel workers toiled seven days a week.
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Gary
Cabot
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Eliot Addresses Vocational Bureau Debate At Boston School Meeting
Participants debate the Boston Vocational Bureau as Dr. Eliot and supporters push expanded guidance for students. Critics urge public referendum while denouncing school control by business interests and calling for broader educator input.
Fire drives residents from Dun dee street dwelling
A basement fire at the three story 39 Dun dee street building owned by Thomas Johnson used as a grocery store drove residents from the upper apartments late last night. The blaze confined to the basement caused about 200 dollars in damage.
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Dundee Street
Thomas Johnson
Red Star Line
Menominee
Antwerp
Board of Special Inquiry
Anfindeen
Kentucky
Copenhagen
Christiania
Cuban Istilling Company
Sraston
Cuba
Seven Horses Rescued From Roxbury Stable Fire
Seven horses were rescued from a fire in a stable at the rear of 2208 Washington Street Roxbury home of Walker Brothers Express Company. Firemen and an expressman guided the animals through heavy smoke into the street. Damage estimated around 200 dollars.
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Washington Street
Roxbury
Walker Brothers Express Company
Republicans vow against Canadian reciprocity bill in House
Washington April 17 Representative Dwight Republican whip says a substantial majority of the GOP will oppose the Canadian reciprocity measure. He notes the bill faces passage this week though some Democrats may join opposition. The last session saw Republican votes against it while Democratic support rose in the new Congress.
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Washington
House
Dwight
New York
Congress
Debate on tariff bill features Lenroot insurgent stance
Five speakers addressed the tariff bill with Representatives Fordney Lenroot Harrison Peters Crumpacker weighing in. Lenroot attacked reciprocity and free list plans while defending protective tariffs, denying Progressive Republicans advocate free trade and signaling party pledge violations.
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Fordney
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Lenroot
Wisconsin
Harrison
New York
Peters
Massachusetts
Crumpacker
Indiana
Lenroot
Congress
Cullop
Mr. Lenroot
Miss Marjorie Hill Weds John A. Paton at Newtonville
Miss Marjorie Hill daughter of Frederick W. Hill of New York married John A. Paton of Newton at St. John's Episcopal Church Newtonville. The ceremony was at 8 with Rev. Richard J. Loring officiating. hundreds attended. Reception followed at the Newton Club.
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Marjorie Hill
Frederick W. Hill
New York
John A. Paton
Newton
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Newtonville
Richard JT. Loring
H. B. Sprague
Raymond Paton
Roland F. Gammons
Henry B. Sprague
Louis Webster
D. Gardiner
West Newton
Newton Club
One Ring Circus Delights Boston Arena Crowd
An old time one ring circus opened at the Boston Arena with slapstick clowns, aerial feats, trained horses and lions. The show featured high diving, wire work, daring falls, and a cast of equestriennes and animals in a packed program.
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Boston Arena
Fire Chief Croker Resigns From New York Fire Dept
Edward JF Croker chief of the New York city fire department resigns effective May 1. Deputy Chief John Kenton named acting chief by Fire Commissioner Waldo. Croker says he retires of his own free will with the mayor's knowledge. Waldo plans a $6000 pension.
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New York
Edward JF. Croker
New York City
Widow files $20 000 suits in Brockton case
Mrs Roscoe S Hunt administrator and widow of Roscoe Sunt sues Old Colony street railway for 20000 claiming death from injuries after an altercation with conductor Robert J Eagan on April 9 1910. The suits seek death compensation and damages for suffering before death.
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Brockton
Robert J. Eagan
Roscoe S. Hunt
Roscoe Sunt
Old Colony Street Railway
Arrivals and freight at Boston wharves report strong fish catches
The week’s arrivals totaled 1 316 200 pounds of fish including haddock cod hake pollock cask halibut and lemonsole amid sagging prices. Vessels docking at Boston with cargos from Antwerp Copenhagen and Cuba report heavy molasses shipments and a rough voyage for the steamer da Cuneo.
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T Wharf
Haddock
Shipping News Mini Almanac April 13 Highlights Arrivals and Departures
April 13 almanac notes sunrise and sunset times and day length. It lists arrived steamers including Menominee Anfindsen Rauenfels Rowan Calcutta Colombo and others with departure and towing details. Cleared steamers include Ivernia Hesperian Boston and Limon while sailings cover Calvin Austin Flora and J Devereux among others with barge tows and routes.
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Antwerp
Rauenfels
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Calcutta
Colombo
Kentucky
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Alice
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Hoboken
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McConnell
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Ward
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McLean
Marguerite
Geyer
George R. Bradford
Rockport
Mass
Ivernia
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Hesperian
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Yarmont
N. Y
Limon
Port Limon
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Nacoochee
Savannah
Calvin Austin
Portland
Eastport
N. J
Pocono
Awanna
Ermboy
Newport
Delswanse
Mayor Defends City Rule Against Corporate Model
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald defended city government as distinct from private corporations during a banquet at the American House. He argued corporations lack trustworthiness and warned Boston would overspend this year. Ex-Representative Robert Luce warned popular government weakens discipline and demotivates public service, urging merit-based appointments and broader civic education. Others in attendance included John H. Fahey and President William C. Ewing.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Robert Luce
United Improvement Association
American House
Fitzgerald
Boston
Luce
John H. Fahey
William C. Ewing
Mayor Fitzgerald Defends Civil Service amid City Costs
He warns that expensing city programs is a growing problem and argues civil service has both merits and flaws. He cites hearings before the City Council for suspensions and notes 65 plus city workers, including a 92 year old, complicating dismissals. He condemns graft in municipal offices while criticizing private corporations as rotten.
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Fitzgerald
Brookline Couple Wedded in Church
Miss Gertrude M. Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Wallace of 20 Davis Avenue Brookline married Arsene Zepplin of Brookline at St Marys Church of the Assumption. The bride wore a sister Grace Wallace attended as bridesmaid and Leonard Rowe served as best man. After a reception at the bride’s parents home the couple left for a South honeymoon and will reside in Brookline.
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Gertrude M. Wallace
Davis Avenue
Brookline
Arsene Zepplin
St. Mary's Church of the Assumption
John Sheehan
Grace Wallace
Leonard Rowe
South
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