The Story of a Bad Boy and a Distant Departure
The excerpt follows a boy’s recollection of childhood in a warm but unsettled mood. He describes two imagined tribes Indians and whites, his fear of Rivermouth and schooling, and a sentimental farewell to Aunt Chloe, Little Black Sam, and the vine covered mansion as he departs with his parents. The narrative mixes memory with humor and restraint.
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America
New York
Rivermouth
Black Sam
Little Sam
Tle Black Sam
Eastern
Middle States
Tom
Chloe
Loggins
Eas
Gitana
Pony
Aunt Chloe
Sam
Labor Meeting News Challenge to Foss 10 Name Man
The Boston Central Labor Union demanded ex Governor Eugene N. Foss name a replacement on an important State commission. If appointed, Foss would have settled the Hyde Park strike two years ago. The ultimatum called for a public or written response through the C L U secretary or Boston press.
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Hyde Park
Eugene N. Foss
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston
Prohibition to Increase Efficiency
Ex Governor Eugene N Foss sent a five page letter to the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration yesterday. He is likened to a figure described as the Divine Steward of Men by a coal strike era leader whom the U S government found lax in stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker-Brainard Milling Machine Company
Foss
Eugene N. Foss
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
United States
Union tension and strike actions at Foss plants discussed
The meeting revisited past charges against James T. Moriarty, with new articles claiming ongoing claims by the ex governor. International Vice-President Peter J. Conlon described large strike gaps at Becker Brainard and Sturtevant works, noting offers to relocate hundreds of workers and stressing demands for a 48 hour week and open shop versus closed shop practices.
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James T. Moriarty
Co. L
Moriarty
Foss
Boston
International
Peter J. Conlon
Becker-Brainard Milling Machine Company
Hyde Park
Sturtevant Blower Works
Conlon
Letter Sees Probe of Prohibition View and Labor Tensions
A letter from union officials condemns President Foss’s stance on prohibition as economic rather than moral, urging efficiency gains. It criticizes the six week bait of a Saturday half holiday and highlights unmet wage and weekly work hour promises. The document discusses intimidation claims, open shop advocacy, and a Taft-Pierce strike in Woonsocket with limited union presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
P. J. Conlon
International Association of Machinists
Taft-Pierce
Woonsocket
Board of arbiters debated outside panel suggestion
The correspondence shows a request for an outside board of arbitration. It asserts confidence in justice and willingness to rely on public servants to weigh the matters and abide by their decisions if services are available.
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Grandfather Nutter
New England
Boston
Arkansas
Florida
New Orleans
Massachusetts
Necesary
Labor notes from union meetings describe grievances and reinstatements
At a Waiters Union Local 80 meeting Business Agent John J. Kearney was tasked with settling two downtown hotel grievances including one in the market district. Annie Molloy of the Boston Telephone Operators Union served as educational speaker. Bunker Hill Lodge 404 Railroad Tralomen reinstated three members at G A R Hall in Charlestown. Terminal Lodge 2 Railroad Workers met at Engineers Hall to vote on an offered schedule from B M management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiters’ Union
John J. Kearney
Market
Annie FE. Molloy
Boston Teleone Operators’ Union
Bunker Hill Lodge
Railroad Tralomen
G. A. R. Hall
Green Street
Arlestown
Terminal Lodge
Engineers’ Hall
Canal Street
B. & M. Management
Poslam Heals Summer Skin Troubles Promises Relief
Advertisement touts Poslam as relief for heat rash eczema prickly heat and skin inflammations. Claims itching burning and redness are eased after one application and promotes Poslam Soap for daily use. Sample offers require stamps and a New York City address.
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West 25Th
New York City
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Uncle SI
Helf
LD Boy 15
Jgent
Congress of the United States
Becker-Brainard
Commonwealth
Library Bureau
W.R. Washburn
Federal Street
Pfaff’s Beer
Pfaff
Labor Meeting News
Gov.Foss
LABOR
Mebore
Preah
Buick
Dodge Brothers Grant
Haynes King Maxwell
Mitchell
United States Tire Co
Commonwealth Ave
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