Aid for Frank K Foster Urged at I T U Convention
James Duncan first vice president of the AFL urges quick financial help for Frank K Foster, leader of the American labor movement now at McLean Hospital in serious condition. He warns delay is dangerous and a monetary testimonial is needed now. Charlies Francis urges employer union cooperation and a shorter work day while noting past strikes cost hundreds of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Frank K. Foster
America
Mr. Foster
Mclean Hospital
Waverley
Foster
Duncan
Brother Foster
McLean Institution
League
Francis
St. Joseph
Seattle
Wash
Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
W. A. Devlin
London
Eng
James M. Lynch
John W. Bramwood
Norman E. McPhail
New York World Office
Boston
John van Bostick
George B. O'Conner
George A. Read
John T. Brosnan
Henry T. Wood
George W. Gray
M. McCutcheon
G. V. Howe
William Cowley
Daniel Evans
Alfred H. Mohr
George A. Michard
Big Six
New York
York
Hugo Miller
Eight Hour Label
Boston Union
Permanent Cure for Eczema Reported by William H. Dean
William H. Dean of Newark says years of eczema on his hands ended after two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Cuticura Soap. He previously tried many remedies and doctors without lasting relief. He now uses Cuticura Soap for shaving and sunburn prevention.
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William H. Dean
Newark
Mar
Cuticura Cures Child’s Leg Sores in Two Weeks
A Virginia mother reports her daughter suffered gores on legs and feet last summer. After trying various remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed the eczema in two weeks, with a testimonial from Mrs. Gertie Laughlin of Ivydale dated April 25, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Laughlin
Ivydale
W. Va
St. Joe Leads Missouri Delegation at Typographical Union
Missouri delegates hustle for 1909 convention with St Joseph, Missouri favored to host after persistent outreach. Debate includes Ball of Phoenix proposing a tent sanitarium in Arizona for consumptives, criticizing Colorado Springs as unsuitable. Delegates toured city landmarks during sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. .Joe
Missouri
International Typographical Union
St. Joseph
Minneapolis
Seattle
James A. Ball
Phoenix
Ford Hall
International Union
Arizona
Mr. Ball
Post
Colorado Springs
Boston Reunion Highlights Government Printing Club
A social session during convention week reunites current and former government printing department employees at the Quincy House Japanese room. Notables include William R. McCarthy, Mrs. John Huston, Harry H. Humble, H. B. Goodrell, and Michael J. Sullivan. Sullivan’s singing of The Heart Bowed Down draws cheers as delegates recount past camaraderie and reminiscences.
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Government Printing Department
Boston
Quincy House
William R. McCarthy
The
Post
City
John Huston
Huston
Washington, D. C
Harry H. Humble
Humble
H. B. Goodrell
Michael J. Sullivan
Congressional Record
Concord
N. H
George A. Tracey
Congress
San Francisco
New Hampshire
Mr. Sullivan
Big Bargains in Furniture at Jordan Marsh
Record crowds flood the Jordan Marsh Company store on opening day as a weeklong furniture sale boosts demand across departments. Ground floor lamps, second floor library and desk pieces, leather room, outdoor and indoor mission tables, dining room sets, and colonial oak show strong discounts with Oriental rug price cuts drawing large patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Marsh Company
Jordan & Marsh Company
Boston
Southwark Floated After Stranding Near Point Amour
The steamship Southwark of the Dominion line, stranded three miles from Point Amour Lighthouse, was floated this morning. Her hull shows some damage but remains afloat after the incident on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Southwark
Dominion Line
Point Amour
Merger Sale Draws Crowds at Aronson Store
The Aronson store warps into a huge sale at 365 Washington Street drawing enormous crowds. Mr. Aronson moved from the lower store at 863 as stock from the main shop fills space. About $75,000 worth of fine men women and children shoes will be sold this week.
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Aronson
Washington Street
Crescent Park Excursion Special Train Leaves Saturday
Special train via New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad departs South Station at 2 05 p m and Back Bay at 2 09 p m on Saturday August 15 Fare one dollar Tickets on sale at 362 Washington Street for the famous six o clock clambake time and place.
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Crescent Park
N. Y
N. H
Washington St
South
Back Bay
South Station
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Providence Clam Bake for Stereotypers Delegation
More than 125 delegates to the annual convention in Boston were guests of Providence Stereotypers Local 63. They spent the day at the Modoc Club on Narragansett Bay with lunch, Rhode Island clam bake, and sporting events including a baseball game. National officers attended.
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Providence
Boston
Providence Stereotypers
Modoc Club
Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Dlam
James J. Freel
New York
J. Freemont Frey
Indianapolis
George W. Williams
M. T. Shea
Washington
August D. Rohrohn
Chicago
Old Timers Merry Outing at Peddock's Island
Old Timers day at Peddock's Island draws a large crowd of Boston rooters from noon to night. Notable figures including Sam Crane Joe Burns and many former players attend a festive day ending in a 5 to 3 victory for the first team over the second after a banquet and parade.
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Peddock’s Island
Pemberton
Boston
Boston Rooters
Sam Crane
The
New York Journal
Joe Burns
Taunton
Charley Farrell
John Morrill
Jack Manning
L Street
Dennis Bergin
Tim Murnane
George Wood
Joe Hornung
Dupee Shaw
George Floyd
Tom Bond
Gid Gardener
Miah Murray
Jere Hurley
Arthur Cummings
Don Murphy
Tom McCarthy
Tom Murphy
Jere Turbidy
John Irwin
Arthur Irwin
Billy Hawes
Bobby Wheelock
Dickey Pierce
Charlie Daniel
Pat Hartnett
Leo Smith
Ed Shaughnessy
Jimmy Gallivan
George Dovey
John I. Taylor
Jerry Mee
Namara
Tom Bane
Lynn
Hough’s Neck
George Prendergast
Dick Noonan
Jim Regan
Jerry McNamara
Joan Irwin
John S. Taylor
Dovey
John S
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Charlies Francis
Printers’ League
International
Employers’ League
Charles Deacon
Union Printers’ Home
Colorado
Old Boston
Arthur W. Hay
A. F. of
California
Adams Square
District of Columbia Women's Auxiliary of
Deacon
Johnson
L. C. Shepard
Home
G. R. Jones
P. Kelly
Rube Wenzel
S. W. Byington
Portland
Mr. Byington
General Byington
Connecticut
Naples
John P. Devine
Pittsburg
Fred W. Dunn
Los Angeles
M. W. Walton
Scranton
J. F. Busche
W. H. Parr
Toronto
William Carroll
Pirates
Red
MR. Kelly
Harry Tidgwell
Spring Lake Beach
N. J
ST. Joe
Scollay Square
Jordan Marsh Co
Sale
Bonita
GLOBE
Mon
Fiske O'Hara
Dion O’dare
Colonial Theatre
Raymond Hitchcock
Mats
Paderewski
Francis Weaver
Boston Theatre &F. Keith
Our Boys In Blue
Imra Fox
Della Clarke
Theodore Babcock and Company
Murray Sisters
Sandwinas
Schrode and Mulvey
Vernona Verdi
Carbrey Brothers
Felix Adler
Rinaldos
Kinetograph
Turow
Grand Opera House
Bowdoin
HUB
Dover and
Washington Sts
Miles Bros
Moving Pictures
WSTAR
Tremont
Peddock
Arthur D. Cooper
Detroit
Herrick, Copley Sq. Wright
Tditon
Nendexton
Pilgrims
Ocean Uuuseen & Prop
Provincetown
Bay Line
Atlantic Ave
Rowe’s Wharf
Fort Hi & A. Moody
I Ad
R.A
Crescent
Paracow Park
DE Luxe
Palm Carden
Nantasket Beach
Martland
reLtion
Orenastes
J. W. Gorman
Lexington Park
Pine Grove
Ideal Amusement Park
King Philp
Edward W. Dixon
Mercial Wharf
Dd. m
Richmond
Gloucester
Cape Round
Central Foot State St
EK & Nercuant
Mgr. B
Waghipsten St
Masel D Sci
Rowe's
G. P. Cushing
Gen. Mgr
Sorensen
Central Wharf
Bosto
Fall River
Passenger Dept
Old Colony St. By. Co
Rolley
Pearl Street
NEW England Street Railway Club
Otis
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