Labor Men to Oppose Prohibition Tour Plans
Prominent labor leaders will tour Massachusetts to oppose prohibition and form a statewide union of liquor trades. A May 30 meeting at Kossuth Hall Roxbury will elect officers and map a state-wide campaign for local option with labor leaders aiding the effort.
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Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Brewery Workers’ Organizations
Kossuth Hall
Washington Street
Roxbury
Martin T. Joyce
ASK NEW BIDS FOR DRYDOCK
The Boston A F of L Building Trades Council seeks readvertisement and readjustment of the proposed 3 000 000 dry-dock contract claiming material prices have fallen 10 since June 1914 and that Senate should defeat or amend House Bill 41 to benefit the state. The council says Bill 2041 would ratify actions of the former port directors and award the contract to a single firm based on last year’s bid.
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Commonwealth
Boston A. F. of L. Building Trades Council
Senate
Mayor Curley to reshuffle Boston city contracts
A Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters Local 149 committee report says Mayor Curley will soon end the current practice of engaging outside teams for city work. The union's special committee presented the plan at yesterday's meeting.
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Curley
Boston
Local 149
Wage Agreement Signed for 1915 and 1916 by Coal Teamsters
The wage and working agreement for 1915 and 1916 has been signed following a report from the committee at yesterday afternoon's union meeting. Local 717 wage committee is involved with Brother members.
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Coal Teamsters’ Union
Labor unions report progress at city meeting
At a special meeting at 987 Washington street union leaders announced progress across several locals. Miss Mabel Gillispie outlined plans for a reception for Mrs. Raymond Robins, and officers were installed for the Leather Handlers' Union.
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General Teamsters’ Union
International
John M. Tobin
Blacksmiths and Helpers’ Union
Stage Employees’ Union
Local 11
Washington Street
Confirmation at St Eulalia’s Church by Bishop Anderson
Three hundred fifty boys and girls and 47 adults of St Eulalia's Church City Point were confirmed yesterday afternoon by Bishop Anderson. He explained the sacrament's meaning and described it as enrolling the faithful as soldiers in the army of Jesus Christ. Assisting were Rev J J Murphy and Rev J L Driscoll of St Eulalia's Church.
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St. Eulalia’s Church
City Point
Anderson
J. J. Murphy
J. L. Driscoll
Runaway Girl in New York Returns to Newton
Anna F. Smith aged 14 from West Newton ran away Friday and was caught early yesterday by New York police. She was turned over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and will be arraigned as a runaway when brought back by Newton Inspector Edward O Halloran.
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Anna F. Smith
West Newton
New York
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Edward O'Halloran
Newton Police
Woman Arrested Over Morphine Possession
Jennie M. Foy a 20 year old resident of Temple Street West End was arrested yesterday on a charge of illegal morphine possession. She claimed her family physician prescribed it for hysteria. Police and a second doctor examined her then booked her at the station house.
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Jennie M. Foy
Temple Street
West End
Prize-Winning Horses Die in South Boston Barn Fire
A fire destroyed William J. Coughlin’s barn at 130 Old Harbor Street South Boston killing two celebrated horses. Teddy a bay drift horse 1400 pounds and Mollie a gray roan both had prominent ribbons from the Work Horse Parade Association. Romeo the milk white goat died after rescue. Arthur Coughlin drove Mollie and had earned ribbons with her for two seasons.
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William J. Coughlin
Old Harbor Street
Boston
Work Horse Parade Association
Teddy
Coughlin
Mollie
South
Keating Attacks Backers of Sectarian Bill at Mass
The Rev J S Keating before a large congregation at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue denounced the men and women who backed the sectarian bill at the State House He said those who swore to defend the Constitution approved sentiments that are a disgrace to every free born American and scorned the Catholic sisters.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
J. S. Keating
State House
Father Keating
Night Dresses And Lightweight Fabrics In Trimmed Styles
Readable notes describe night dresses in crepe and chemise styles with lace or embroidery trims, priced around 1.00 to 4.50. Also listed are skirts and drawers in fine materials with embroidery, plus various fabrics including French velours, eponge, and crepes priced per yard.
Redfern Corsets Sale Adjumbo at Reduced Prices
Redfern Corsets offers imported coutil silk and brocade options with walohn boning and elastic gores. Sizes range from 20 to 28 for corsets and 34 to 44 for brassieres with present sale prices from 1.00 to 5.00, down from higher regular prices.
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Redfern
NEW SILKS New Foulard Silks and Corduroys for Week
New foulards in navy white and black white attractively priced at 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 for coming weddings and party wear. Imported goods 36 inches wide priced at 2.00 instead of 2.50. Corduroys sport colors and white offered at 75 cents and 1.00.
Anatolian Pillow Covers Arrive in Stock
About 250 all white Anatolian handmade cushion covers with a 3 inch hand knotted fringe on the case have just been received. Due to unrest in the East we do not know when we shall be able to obtain more. Special price set at 25 dollars.
Sale of Dresses from surplus stock and samples
The lot includes afternoon gowns lace and net dresses dance frocks and sample dresses from a maker. Crepe de Chine taffeta pussy willow chiffon charmeuse net dresses plus regular stock models at sale prices from 40 to 65 dollars.
Neckwear Sale Features Guimpes and Embroidered Collars
Advertises a large selection of neckwear with hand embroidered styles at 1.50 and 3.50 dollars. Shows net organdie and voile collars with lace trims and Grecian borders, plus vestees and Medici organdie fabrics. Special Monday offer lists embroidered styles valued at 80 cents and 25 cents each.
Smart new tailored styles on sale
The store offers model suits at reduced prices with marked discounts on select lines. Prices include 25.00, 28.50, and 45.00 for various tailored suits.
New Corduroy and Coats Available for Street Wear
A new stock offers covert cloth and shepherd check coats in several colors. Prices range from 11 to 25 dollars with corduroy sport coats at 11 dollars.
Unusual Value Towels Sale Across Sizes and Styles
Large and extra quality Turkish towels in white or bordered colors offered at reduced dozens. Prices range from 3.00 to 6.00 per dozen depending on size and quality, with multiple lots and assorted bath towels listed for immediate purchase.
Blankets Price List Per Pair by Size
A catalog style price list shows single bed blankets priced per pair at 82.85 and 3.85 to 6.50 and 9 for double bed blankets per pair varying from 3.85 to 9 across sizes and quantities.
Children's Wear Dresses for Infants and Girls on Sale
Fine namnsook dresses trimmed with lace and tucks now 59c to $3.75. Embroidered linen pieces, rib bon trimmed, and waist models priced from 85c to $6.75. White embroidered linens and lace details offered, plus Bonnets Hats and Night dresses with discounts from $0.85 to $10.00. Sizes range from infants to 14 years.
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Panama
Milan
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Labor News
State Branch
A. F. of L
LABOR
van Loon
Sas
Opreia
T&ll
A MI
Fortung
Bishop Anderson
South Boston
Helena Maloney
Helen Bray
Clara Troy
Mary Doyle
Ruth Scanlon
Helen Peters
Margaret Grant
Mary Dixon
Winifred Cook
Mary Crocker
Kornfeld
Summer Street
Fr. Keating
R. H. Stearns and Company
Berkeley
Valenciennes
Plaid Ratine
Pompadour Taffetas
New Coats
Rover
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