Recall threat hits Turkish minister Leishman
Washington reports indicate a Cabinet meeting favored recalling Minister Leishman from Turkey if the Sultan again ignores American demands. Secretary Hay declined to confirm but did not deny possible action, while Roosevelt discussed the Turkish issue with German ambassador Baron von Sternberg. An American cruiser squadron moved toward Smyrna via the Messina straits.
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Leishman
Turkey
State Department
Hay
Roosevelt
Baron von Sternberg
Five Officers Rewarded For Distinguished Service
Four patrolmen and one reserve officer were commended for courage and bravery in saving lives and in rounding up murderers. O'Donnell becomes patrolman. each recipient receives extra vacation. Highlights include rescues at T Wharf, Dorchester Bay, Pleasant Restreet, and an Acton Street riot on June 30.
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Revere
O'Donnell
F. S. Howell
Thomas S. Thomson
J. P. Mclaughlin
James A. Dennessy
Hanover Street House
Howell
Dorchester Bay
Thomson
McLaughlin
James I. Dennessy
Dedham Street
Acton Street
Four Hundred Boston Clothing Makers Strike Over Union Contract
Four hundred workers at eight Boston clothing firms walked out after firms rejected a proposed contract with the United Garment Workers' Union. A Clothing Contractors Protective Association meeting at 724 Washington Street stated the firms have no grievance with the union and want a legal contract. Firms named include D Slavinsky, H Sadofsky, Ventola & Muzzo, Hollander, Bruno & Goldberg, H S Levy, Gaptavi & Aista, Olsingberg & Reed, and H Corvin. The association expressed willingness to confer for an amicable settlement and legal contract.
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Boston
United Garment Workers’ Union
Clothing Contractors’ Protective Association
Washington Street
D. Slavinsky
H. Sadofsky
Ventola & Muzzo
Hollander
Bruno & Goldberg
H. S. Levy
Gaptavi & Aista
Olsingberg & Reed
H. Corvin
Fall River Women Seek Strike Aid From Boston Unions
Fall River textile strikers send delegates Miss Burns and Miss Murphy to Boston to appeal for financial aid. They will address Boston trade unions and tell the strike story with credentials from Samuel Gompers and Frank McCarthy of the Boston Central Labor Union.
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Fall River
Boston
Boston union activity and parade plans outlined
Boston Division 71 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen obligated 12 applicants as four local unions affiliate with the Boston district council. A permanent organization will be chartered Sept. 1. The Boston Waiters' Benevolent Association marks its 43rd anniversary next October with pomp. Delegates named for Boston Carriage and Wagon Workers and Electrical Workers unions head to conventions in Cincinnati and Lynn. About 2400 members from Building Laborers and Plasterers unions will parade on Labor Day. Fall River Textile strikers receive $10 from the Hatters' Union, which will parade a float on Labor Day.
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Boston
Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen of America
Boston District Council
Boston Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Michael F. Morrissey
Patrick J. Roache
John J. Kelly
James R. Crozier
Boston Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union
Cincinnati
Boston Electrical Workers’ Union
Peter W. Collins
Carl Olin
Lynn
Oectober
Boston Building U Laborers’ Union
Plasterers’ Tenders’ Union
South Boston Building Laborers’ Union 162
Trades Unionists
Fall River
Hatters’ Union of Boston
Trades Union
Low Fare Round Trips From New England To Western Points
Daily until Sept 29 very low rates for round trip tickets from New England to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake St Paul Minneapolis and many other points Aug 15 to Sept 9 California and return 68.00 to 72.00 for first class ticket good until Oct 23 returning For rates from any point in New England tickets and full information call or address J E Brittain general agent North Western line 300 Washington st Boston
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New England
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
St. Paul
Minneapolis
California
J. E. Brittain
Northwestern Line
Washington St
Boston
Winchester Panics Over 14 Burglaries In One Day
Winchester residents reel from a spree by an organized gang that hit 14 homes in 24 hours. Targets include Mt Vernon and Reservoir streets, with money clothing and food stolen. Police sweep the town by night as fear spreads and no silverware was taken.
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Winchester
Newton
Waltham
Medford
Roger B. de Bussey
Mt. Vernon Street
James Corey
Charles Corey
Forbes Smith
Clematis Street
L. J. Mack
Reservoir Street
L. B. Peterson
Thomas P. Cotton
Emma Thompson
William T. Dotton
Hamilton Curry
Brookside Street
James Hines
Marian Road
Alexander Hashman
23 Starters at Marblehead Yacht Race Under Rough Weather
Boston Yacht Club held a 23-boat race in five classes despite heavy rain and a southeast wind. Winners were Chewink IV in 38O-foot, Clotho in 22-footers, Hayseed in 18-footers, Vera II in 15-footers, and Jingo in the handicap. The Sauquoit and Wasaka challenged early. Clotho led the 22-footers from Archer's Rock. The Fudge did not race in 18-footers due to class restrictions. Vera II dominated the 15-footers. Tabasco Jr led the start in the 15-foot class, but Vera II won. Jingo won handicap by line and corrected time. next day open race at Gloucester.
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Marblehead
Boston Yacht Club
Chewink IV
Clotho
Hayseed
Vera IT
Jingo
Sauquoit
Wasaka
Chewink
Archer's
Medric
Opitsah
Archer’s Rock
Warrior
Boo Hoo
Dorden
Fudge
Mirage
Mr. Olmstead
Tabasco, Jr
Cigarette
Little Misery
Nibelung
Vera II
Vera
F.G Macomber Jr
Wasuaka
R Anthony
T Lothrop
Clotho Cheney & Lanning
S Winsor
H Foster
H. L. Bowden
Boardman
J. W Olmstead
Vera Il
If Lundberg
Tabasco Jr
H. H. Wiggin
Seer
E. Qa
Sm Jingo
Doane
H. B. Whittier
L’aiglon
Hodgson
H. Brown
H. Brown. 1 38 LT. 33 31 W.E L Whitney
Opitsab IL
Harry B. Center
Two men jailed after house dispute in Roxbury
After an argument at 7 Sherwood Court Roxbury, John Gurri was locked up at Police Station 9 while Salvatore Capauchi suffered a deep facial cut from a beer bottle and had his face sewn and bandaged.
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Sherwood Court
Roxbury
John Gurri
Salvatore Capauchi
Point of Pines vaudeville draws large crowds this week
Business at the Point of Pines venue has been excellent with large audiences enjoying vaudeville shows in the rustic theatre. Acts include Al Bellman and Lottie Moore, Al Anderson and Billy Briggs, Kittie Bingham, Bennett and Rich, and the Colonial moving pictures.
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Point of Pines
Rustic Theatre
al Bellman
Lottie Moore
al Anderson
Billy Briggs
Kittie Bingham
Bennett
Rich
Colonial Moving Pictures
Hennessy Hoff man wedding in German Catholic church Shawmut avenue
George H Hennessy a South End businessman married Miss Frances R M Hoff man of Roxbury in a German Catholic church on Shawmut avenue yesterday morning. Rev Father Jutz officiated. The couple left for New York and a extended tour after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s mother’s home. The home in Oct 1 at 752 Huntington avenue. Immediate relatives attended and gifts from many.
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George H. Hennessy
South End
Frances R. M. Hoffman
Roxbury
Shawmut Avenue
Father Jutz
William H. Hennessy
Shakspere Inn
Frances Hoffman
Huntington Avenue
Hennessy
Frances Katherine Sartoris
Charles F. Hennessy
E. F. Baldwin
Everett
Charles Hennessy
John Hennessy
Lynn
W. H. Hennessy, Jr
Gompers Urges Aid for Somerville Tube Workers
Samuel Gompers of the A F of L calls on Massachusetts trade unions to fund the Somerville tube workers strike for a living wage. He secured a 1000 donation from the national body and helped raise 800 from Washington unions. Somerville strikers, many earning under 10 dollars weekly, seek a one dollar weekly rise to support large families. President Cunningham reports unlimited support from Washington for the living wage effort.
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Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
Massachusetts
Somerville
Washington, DC
William J. Cunningham
Somerville Tube Workers’ Union
Washington, D. C
Somerville Tube
New President Named for Plant Line in Halifax
At a directors meeting in Halifax Nova Scotia the retirement of President Hayes and Director Gale was announced. A W Perry of Boston was elected president and FE L Wires of Boston was elected to the board. Internal litigation has been settled.
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Halifax
N. S
Canada Atlantic and Plant System
Hayes
Gale
A. W. Perry
Boston
FE. L. Wires
Senator Scott Not In Serious Condition
Reports from New York state that Senator Scott of West Virginia rested easily at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and that there is nothing serious in his condition, despite earlier conflicting accounts.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Scott
West Virginia
Mystery of T Wharf: Unknown Man Found Injured
An unconscious man with a scalp wound and bruises was found near T Wharf last night. He recovered briefly at Relief Hospital, but doctors have yet to determine the cause of his injuries or identity.
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T Wharf
Boston amusement lovers flock to Sato at Austin & Stone's
Enthusiasts in Boston show steady zeal for Sato, the Oriental danseuse, as she delights thousands daily with her captivating dances at Austin and Stone's venue.
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Boston
Sato
Austin & Stone's
Parker Speech at Sea Rally Stirs Crowd on River
Judge Parker delivered a calm, clearly enunciated address aboard the Sapphire amid rainless skies. He defended world power yet denied a recent ascent in militarism and imperialism, pledging not to seek a second term. The crowd waved flags and cheered as bands fired salutes and parachute colors drifted overhead.
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United States
Parker
Sagamore
Sapphire
Belmont
Scout
David B. Hill
Hyde Park
Former commander Brennan missing in the West
Photo by G. W. Freeman Charlestown notes the former commander of Company A Eighth Regiment is reportedly in the West amid an alleged short age in funds of the company.
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G. W. Freeman
Charlestown
Eighth Regiment
Brennan
West
Darius Cobb to Parade With Cambridge Post 30 Team
Newton resident Darius Cobb of Newton Upper Falls will parade Tuesday with his old comrades from Cambridge Post 30.
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Newton
Darius Cobb
Newton Upper Falls
Post 30
Cambridge
New Charges Against Davis After Barber Shop Robberies
George Davis claimed Providence as home and used the alias Joseph Gironz. He was found leaving Albani Brothers barber shop at 367 Washington St, later rearrested and charged with robbing Harris Filinberg at 3 Franklin St and larceny of coats valued at 60 and shears at 15. Police believe arrests will help explain multiple barber shop burglaries.
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Watts
George Davis
Providence
Albani Brothers
Washington Street
Joseph Gironz
Harris Filinberg
Franklin Street
Thomas Kelley
New York
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Prince St
National Dental
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Davis & Shak NO Opticians
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Arlington
Sremner Extract CO
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FE. Doyle & CO
State Street
LABOR
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St. Mary’s Church
Hennessy-Hoffman
McLeLlan
Gompers
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Austin & Stone
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King Safe
King Dental
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Boston Trading Association
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Clark
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Davis Optical CO
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Dudley Street Terminal
Hurley
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