Printers Welcome as 54th Typographical Union Opens
The International Typographical Union opens its 54th annual convention in Ford Hall with 400 delegates from across America. Gifts were presented to leaders including James M. Lynch of Syracuse as international president and John W. Hays of Minneapolis, Hugo Miller of Indianapolis, and J. W. Bramwood of Denver receiving jeweled items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ford Hall
International Typographical Union
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
N. Y
First International
John W. Hays
Minneapolis
Hugo Miller
Indianapolis
J. W. Bramwood
Denver
The
William N. Olin
Guild
Norman E. McPhail
Boston Typographical Union 13
McPhail
Olin
Hibbard
Boston
John N. Cole
House of Representatives
John H. Fahey
Boston Traveler
Lynch
John W. Bramwood
Thomas M. Nolan
Catholic Federated Societies Convention
Symphony Hall
Arthur G. Davis
Nantasket
Gifford Pinchot
United States Cement of Forestry
Del
Washington
Labor Campaign
Emrer Re
Corado Springs
Bramwood
Cummings Memorial Fund
Eight Hour Day Fight Milestones Highlighted by Typographers
Charles W. Maxwell voices gratitude for 46 000 members and four officers who led the eight hour day campaign with over 4 million spent. Inscribed cup honors James M. Lynch as chair of the eight hour committee amid Boston convention events and speeches by Norman E. McPhail and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Maxwell
New York
International
Loving
Lynch
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Boston
Daniel W. Waldron
Hcouse of Representatives
Printers Extend Welcome at Bass Point Nahant Excursion
Two thousand five hundred delegates and guests of the International Typographical Union enjoyed a shore dinner at Bass Point Nahant after the convention opening at Faneuil Hall. The group then toured Lynn and Chelsea, with Moonlight sail on the Governor Andrew and large entertainment committees ensuring smooth events. A Minneapolis 1909 convention bid, backed by Gov Johnson and strong union support, is shaping as the leading candidate for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bass Point
Nahant
Faneuil Hall
Bass Point House
Stone
Lynn
Chelsea
Little Nemo
John W. Hays
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
National Union
Minneapolis
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Seattle
Washington
Johnson
Wonderland
State House
Theft of 1800 Cash at Newport Naval Station
Newport Rhode Island August 10 police received word of a $1800 theft from the paymaster's office at the naval training station. A naval fireman second class is missing and notices were sent to other cities to aid in his apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Naval Training Station
Mailers Converge for Seventh District Council Convention
The Mailers Trade Union District Council held its seventh convention at Ford Memorial Hall with about 30 delegates. International President Daniel L. Corcoran of Brooklyn spoke, followed by Robert T. Allen of Boston. Committees named include Credentials, Auditing, Resolutions, and Appeals with members from major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailers’ Trade Union District Council
Ford
Mem
Orial Hall
Daniel L. Corcoran
Brooklyn
International
Mailers
Corcoran
Robert T. Allen
Boston
B. P. Fouhy
A. E. O'Neil
San Francisco
J. Fisher
New York
J. Gordon
F. Donahue
Chicago
W.S. Hedrick
Kansas City
D. J. Cullough
H. Wynderlich
St. Louis
T. B. Spillane
G. C. Ossman
Cleveland
B. Fahey
A. B. Garrabrant
Newark
The
Mailers’ Trades District Union of
Bernard P. Fouhy
Boston Mailers? Union
Robert Allen
Steve Murphy Rescues Broker From Harbor Drowning
Steve Murphy Cunard wharf foreman and noted life saver saved Herbert Wlaine of Splane Bros. at 292 State Street when he slipped into the harbor while attempting to ret a tug from Driscoll's landing. Murphy plunged after him and brought him ashore safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve” Murphy
Steve Murphy
Cunard
Herbert Wlaine
Splane Bros
State Street
Driscoll’s Landing
Splane
Delightful Nova Scotia trips lure maritime visitors
Nova Scotia and the maritime provinces offer trips both short and long. A round trip to Halifax via the Land of Evangeline excites, while a three province tour promises healthfulness and charm at low rates. Comfortable farm houses and private boarding await tourists. apply at 228 Washington street for copies of Summer Homes or write J. F. Masters, Long Wharf, with inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Maritime Provinces
Halifax
Evangeline
Washington Street
J. F. Masters
New England
Long Wharf
Seventh Annual International Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union Meet
The seventh annual convention opened at the Revere House with welcome from Boston unions. President Freel outlined wage gains, new charters, and labor politics as committees were appointed. Reports noted 92 locals with about 3500 members, a 1908 balance of 19356.54, and ongoing efforts for an eight-hour day amid AFL disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Philadelphia Union
New York
Boston
Charles Tenney
President Fouhy
Boston Mailers
Thomas M. Nolan
Boston Typographical Union 13
International Sterotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
Revere House
William M. Redfern
William Weston
Boston Sterotypers’ Union 2
Boston Stereotypers
Boston Electrotypers
Union 11
Harry Lunt
Hibbard
International
James J. Freel
James Sampson
Chicago
Henry Sander
Newark
Charles M. Schilling
Baltimore
C. J. Nettler
St. Louis
W. C. Doherty
Washington
Laws
Oscar Boecke
John Gieves
William H. Weston
R. J. Powers
J. D. Hamilton
Hartford
George J. Wagner
H. S. Stark
Kansas City
Bernard J. Brady
Philadelphia
J. J. Downard
Toronto
C. F. Markey
Indianapolis
Harry L. Lunt
Fred L. Wooley
Cincinnati
A. J. McCauley
John McCart
P. G. Whitcomb
Louisville
D. C
Akron
Springfield
Coshoton
Buffalo
New Orleans
Seattle
Fall River
Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
George Williams
United States
Canada
Michael J. Shea
A. F
Hundreds of Women Attend International Typographical Union Convention
Women delegates wives and sisters gather at Quincy House in Boston for the International Typographical Union auxiliary convention. Mrs. Charles T. Scott hosts with Mrs. Rodgers assisting as President Lynch oversees events. Miss Anna C. Wilson of Washington, trustee of the Printer's Home, leads a $1,000,000 endowment drive and accompanies the group on outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Quincy House
Charles T. Scott
Women's Auxiliary
Boston
Scott
Rodgers
Lynch
The
Great Union
Anna C. Wilson
Washington
Colorado Springs
Wilson
National Capitol
Nahant
Boy 92-Year-Old Survives Car Fender Accident on Bunker Hill
Vincent Prendergast, a Charlestown youth, rolled across a moving Jamaica Plain line car on Bunker Hill street. He escaped with minor head bruises after witnesses watched as the vehicle halted. He lives at 318 Bunker Hill street and had been nearby the park fountain when struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Prendergast
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Street
Jamaica Plain
Charles Hatton
Frank Ducey
Newton Italians Held for High Court
Probable cause was found against Tony Umbrello and Dominico Caponi in the Caponi house shooting tap case. Judge Kennedy ordered both men held for the higher court with bail set at $1500 each.
Donoghue Appointed to International Disease Classification Panel
At the request of the Department of Commerce and Labor a committee is formed to assist in classifying diseases and causes of death. Dr Francis D. Donoghue heads the group with Dr William Moore and Frederick L. Hoffman among its members. The panel will address deaths from surgical diseases and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
Frank Allen
American Association of Medical Examiners
Francis D. Donoghue
Boston Society of Examining Physicians and Surgeons
William Moore
New York
Frederick L. Hoffman
Newark
N. J
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Dr Donoghue on Disease Classification for National Reform
Dr Donoghue, Harvard Medical School graduate 1894 and longtime Tufts instructor, says a new disease classification will standardize reports worldwide. He argues the system will aid aging pension studies and industrial efficiency by enabling data comparison across countries and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donoghue
Harvard Medical School
Mixter
Massachusetts General Hospital
Tufts Medical School
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Tittle Nemo
Charles Heldrick
Daniel Corcoran
J. J. Kinsley
E. T. Murphy
Boston Union
Norman McPhail
Interna
Governor Andrew
L. M. Chase
Annapolis Cadets
Murphy
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Danbury Hatters
Congress of the
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Little Vincent Prendergast
Newton
DR. Donoghue
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