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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
4
A coalition of 114 local labor representatives in the Wells Memorial building organized a political activity committee and outlined plans to back allied candidates while opposing Governor Draper. The group condemned the governor’s action against organized labor.
The platform aims to defeat enemies and elect friends, with a union with the Socialist party and labor party ideas in Boston. Delegates advocate backing unionists for all offices and urging trade unionists to study candidates’ labor records, while condemning Governor Eben Draper for his stance against organized labor.
Blacksmiths' District Council 33 representing Brockton Quincy and Boston decided to join Boston machinists in opposing city repairs at a waterfront shop that uses non union workers. Wage talks for Brockton blacksmiths go to arbitration with demands of 19 dollars for mechanics and 16.50 for helpers along with an eight hour day. Labor Day address by blacksmiths leader James W. Kline declined due to prior engagements, National Committeeman Ryan to speak instead.
Henry Abrahams of the Boston Cigarmakers' Union received a telegram from Tampa thanking the Boston union for donations to the locked out Tampa cigarmakers' cause. The Boston union voted $1100 on Friday and sent it by telegraph Saturday, following a $400 gift two weeks earlier. The Telegram notes 280 more were locked out Saturday, with 600 still at work. five thousand are locked out in total.
The Ladies' Tailors and Dressmakers' Union 36 plans a concert and ball at Paine Memorial Hall on September 1 to aid striking cloakmakers in New York City. Proceeds will be sent to the New York local as collected.
Matthew Woll of Chicago urged unity as Boston Photo-Engravers signed a settlement with Peters & Sons and Sparrow’s Print. Forty five men returned to work as the three week strike ends with a wage demand. A conference with management is planned and many engravers seek work elsewhere. the union denies Essex Engraving Company ties.
Four thousand New Haven railroad clerks receive a flat 15 cents per day raise, the first wage increase secured by their union. Richard J. Stearns reported on progress at Old Colony Lodge, noting good relations between the brotherhood and road officials and that grievances are being addressed.
The Boston Bartenders' Union 77 plans a Labor Day march in two divisions of four battalions each with two bands. Members will wear white bar coats blue caps with the union button dark trousers and carry a red sunshade. Secretary Treasurer James J. English received an ovation in his first attendance after a trip to Ireland.
Sanitary and street cleaning department employees plan a meeting at Wells Memorial building Friday night to consider consolidating the unions. Union 149 will be represented by President William P. Greaney Secretary James J. Burns Treasurer John T. Kane and Brown. A post parade Labor Day smoke talk will follow at Wells.
The eastern Massachusetts moulders conference at 724 Washington Street was postponed due to General Organizer William John being called to Providence after the death of George Daly who was killed by a train. No action on wages or working rules until John returns.
President James J. Curtin Agent John J. Fenton and Frank P. Fally reported to Coal Teamsters Union 68 on recent convention proceedings. A special meeting is set for Sunday Aug 8 to finalize Labor Day plans and elect delegates to the State branch convention. An estimated 1600 workers will parade in the union line on Labor Day.
The joint conference of the Longshoremen's organization considered requests to present to transatlantic steamship agents and stevedores next month when the current agreement expires.
Labor notes show Boston Italian Laborers unions expect 3000 marchers in the Central Labor Union Labor Day demonstration. Waltham and Boston unions plan observances and parades with several affiliated groups.
Beverly August 14 The President acts as harmonizer in Beverly guiding New York faction unity for strong candidates. He seeks a decisive state victory with national political impact across the next three weeks.
President Taft plans three day a week conference schedule with Beverly talks shaping Republican unity as Taft readies for St Paul. He met at Burgess Point with brief church visit while Miss Pussy the tiger cat caused a minor incident at First Parish Unitarian Church. Judge Woodmansee and Leonardo Osorios, former Philippine governor, to call tomorrow.
A West End photo in the Post invites the wagon driver to claim five dollars in gold by identifying the team within five days at the City Editor’s office. Previous week’s wagons were identified as Luke Ryan’s sawdust team and Rowe Contracting Company’s horses Maud and Bob.
Fall River August 14 The Bishop Stang Day Nursery was dedicated today in a simple ceremony. A pontifical mass at St Mary's Cathedral was offered by Rt Rev Daniel F Feehan with a sermon by Rt Rev Thomas Fyhoran. After mass parish members escorted the Bishop to the new Third Street home and later returned to bless the grave with purple flowers.
William H. Burford wandered from his sister to take a walk near his home in Laurel Delaware. He died beside his wife's grave in the family burial ground after 62 years of marriage and a long heart disease. He reportedly murmured I shall be with you soon before leaving.
Massachusetts governors from 1841 to 1861 are profiled, focusing on John Davis and Marcus Morton’s terms, George N Briggs’s long governorship, and Briggs’s personal quirks. Briggs, born April 18 1796 in Adams, rose from hatter’s apprentice to lawyer, congressman, judge, and wartime supporter, dying Sept 12 1861.
An impoverished man entered Dr. William J. Mooker’s Evansville dental office and offered to sell his gold tooth for four dollars. The dentist quoted three dollars, but the man insisted the tooth be removed to raise money for food, saying the rest of his teeth could wait until he prospers.
William C. Long 88 of Mt. Auburn Cambridge an Elevated conductor fell from a car running board on Broadway near Ware Street while collecting fares. He suffered a fractured skull and lay dying at Cambridge Relief Hospital. Ex Mayor Wardwell and Dr Palmer aided him at the scene.
In San Sebastian on August 14, Papal Nuncio Vico in Madrid requests an interview with the queen mother through Foreign Minister Prietro, following strict diplomatic protocol.
Salvatore Silvester, 34, of 20 Henchman Street, was shot in the leg about 9 last night at his home. He refused to name the assailant or discuss the circumstances. Police say the shooting grew from an argument over a game of cards with a disgruntled party member.
At the Cahoonsie Inn near Port Jervis New York Miss Mary Hopper faced a panther that imitated a child in distress. Mrs Samuel Brown fired a steady shot saving Hopper from death. Both women guests at the inn were keen rifle shooters and practiced at the lakeside each morning.
Miss Hopper and Mrs. Brown confronted a panther in a fir tree during a morning field session. Mrs. Brown fired a .32 bore rifle hitting the animal in the brain, killing it as it leaped toward Miss Hopper. The animal weighed sixty eight pounds and will be sent to New York for pelt sale.
Washington reports a Treasury decision allowing travelers to import personal effects including gowns and jewelry after alterations abroad with duties due only on the value of changes. The rule requires identity of items and declaration of repair costs at the port of entry.
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