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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1916
Page
4
The Sanitary and Street Clean Teamsters Union charged that investigators reports requesting a smaller public works staff were politically motivated, not aimed at department efficiency. They warned of a special meeting if no wage agreement is reached after ongoing conferences.
City officials warned that adopting the reports would handicap current administration and invite political attack over a poor performance. Speakers urged adding at least 100 workers and locating stables and yards as head quarters in Dorchester and East Boston, while calling for abolition of the contractor.
Leather Handlers from the IS union met yesterday to press demands for employment terms. They resolved to pursue a definite conclusion by the end of the week, seeking workers’ protections and wage adjustments.
More than 1200 longshoremen, many active in recent waterfront strikes, met at Hibernian Hall Charlestown to perfect an organizing drive. General Organizer William Dempsey and Thomas Casey of Local 917 addressed the gathering. A further meeting will be held next Sunday to elect officers and finalize the union.
Grocers in Greater Boston face allegations of violating the 64 hour law for women and minors. The Grocery and Provision Clerks Union says evidence was presented at a recent meeting. Business Agent Nicholas J. Nally will present the matter to the State Board of Labor and Industries.
A special meeting of the Boston Women's Trade Union League committee finalized plans for a feature entertainment at the annual dance and May Party. The metal polishers and buffers reported a wage agreement with Ehrman Manufacturing to open a Malden plant by June 1. The Department Store Team Drivers Union signed a new wage deal with Clearing House Parcel Delivery. Journeymen Barbers Union president Frank X Noschang will visit Boston from Indianapolis to address a local meeting tomorrow.
An advertisement claims poisonous germs causing inflammation can be quickly attacked and expelled from the body. It urges readers to buy GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from their druggist and promises renewed health within 24 hours.
Row night in Barbers Hall details Freight Clerks Rocigen 1793 Knights of Labor B and M system. Dennis D Driscoll named educational hour speaker at Serve and Office Workers Union at Boston Women's Trade Union League HQ. Paul Gaffney elected president of Boston Albany Union 80 at Paine Memorial Hall. Bridge Tenders Union plans smoky talk next Thursday. Boston Central Labor Union names William Robbs recording secretary after Austin P Kaveney resignation. John Barry candidate for business agent of Theatrical Stage Employees Union to be contested on May 21. Bartenders Union 77 plans campaign to counter the no license drive in the city.
In West Pittsfield a late afternoon shooting at a beer party left Tony Mele 22 and Joseph Tete 40 badly wounded with bullet holes in the head and face. Witnesses dispute who fired first as Patsy Mele is held as a witness and 15 partygoers were present with several armed. Both men have prior gun records and are under police watch at the House of Mercy Hospital.
Charles Sumner Bird released a statement defending his direct Telegram appeals to Massachusetts Republicans urging votes for Theodore Roosevelt. He cites a national crisis and possible war with Germany and Mexico, insisting his message is a fair personal appeal, not a secret expense.
Samuel Legassé of 14 Eighth Street was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by Frederick Kilroy an employee of the Fall River Electric Light Company. Legassé was taken to Union Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses cleared Kilroy and police released him.
The upper church of the new Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Cambridge opened yesterday. Easter masses were held in the main church with services formerly in the basement during completion. The church will be dedicated in a month or two.
Charles E. Cook, longtime figure in Street railway affairs, died at his New Bedford home at 82. He helped organize the cashnet street railway and aided in building the Dartmouth and Westport railway.
A 10 percent wage increase was announced for 300 Gonic woolen mills workers in West Rochester. The raise takes effect tomorrow morning.
Advertisement notes all wool suits worth 15 dollars on sale for 10 dollars at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets. Describes them as the city's very best values in men’s clothing.
A Wakefield man was killed by shell fire from the Maine. His son was knocked across the room and remained unconscious until reaching Melrose Hospital. He later died at Massachusetts General Hospital from a fractured skull and major eye injuries. Mr Busch, who moved to Wakefield 18 years ago, had previously owned the Old Wright Tavern in Concord.
The text outlines President Roosevelt brinkmanship warns that if war with Germany or any major power arises, he and his sons and close relatives will serve, criticizing anti-preparedness advocates. It cites 21 months of inaction, urging mass artillery, machine guns, aircraft, and training to deter or win war, and notes Roosevelt resting at Sagamore Hill with limited visitors.
The Busch family found Arthur Busch in a garage after a shell explosion from Havana era shells he stored at 19 Byron Street. His son was temporarily blinded, and neighbors removed them as police weighed a possible short circuit near a vise igniting the powder. Busch, 41, Swiss born, survived by his wife, mother, and three brothers, was a well known Elk and Greater Boston tour operator with ties to Havana.
Haverhill police arrest Walker Meehan for pulling a false alarm of fire during the riot three weeks ago. Bail set at 200 dollars by his brother. He will be arraigned in district court before Judge Winn tomorrow morning. This is the first arrest connected to the demonstration.
General Funston supported by Major General Scott calls for redisposition of General Pershing's forces while diplomatic negotiations proceed between the State Department and the Mexican de facto government.
The plan to re distribute forces in Mexico for recuperation and future cooperation with the de facto government was approved and left to General Funston’s discretion. Secretary Lansing outlined that withdrawals and negotiations depend on State Department talks, with Pershing likely to hold position at the base as diplomacy proceeds. General Scott remains on the border to confer with Funston while remounts and rest are arranged.
Bay State couples use Bellows Falls as a Gretna Green to evade publicity and the five day law. They may face arrest when returning to Louisiana to live, especially if under 18. Massachusetts law contains a clause making such marriages null and void.
The 1913 Act confirms any resident who cannot wed in this state and marries elsewhere is null here. It cites two illegal cases for under 18s without parental consent or probate judge permission. The case follows a 16 year old Quin cy girl denied a license by a Probate Court judge and city clerk, prompting appeal.
The Hague dispatch reports American minister Henry VanDyke refuting rumors about delaying Maurice Langhorne Langhorne Langhorne for marriage and denying British troop demands through Dutch territory. He says Holland’s position remains unchanged and warns against sensational reports.
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