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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1903

Page

8

Slattery Attacks John T Keating At Roughan Hall Meeting

Ex Senator Edward J Slattery former head of the Ancient Order of Hibernians denounced John T Keating ex national president at Division 1 Roughan Hall last night over Keating criticism of the Irish land bill. Also targeted George W Smalley London Times NY cor respondent with remarks by Crockwell and Burns Medford. Three hundred members attended and 22 initiations were held.

Edward J. Slattery Ancient Order of Hibernians John T. Keating Order Division 1 Roughan Hall Slattery Keating Clan-na-Gael New York Erin Mr. Slattery John Redmond George W. Smalley London Times John J. Crockwell Edward J. Burns Medford The Hibernian Order

Reverend Denounces Gossip by Present-Day Women

The Rev. Father Durgin at Church of the Sacred Heart in East Cambridge condemns gossiping among women at late mass. He urges cessation of talk about others, warns against spreading rumors, and labels such conversational sins as grave.

Father Durgin Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge

Gloucester Man Drowns in Bayview Accident

George E. Day, 89, of 300 Washington Street, Gloucester, drowned when an actory capsized off Davis Neck Bayview. Two companions were rescued, one unconscious. Day was single and lived with his parents.

Gloucester George E. Day Washington Street Davis Neck Bayview Day

Justice Brewer Urges End to Appeals to Curb Lynchings

Associate Justice David J. Brewer argues in Leslie's Weekly that eliminating appeals in criminal cases would speed trials and punishments, restoring public confidence and reducing lynchings. He cites English practice and cites swift trials as a model for ending mob violence.

David J. Brewer United States Supreme Court New York Supreme Court of the United States Leslie Russia American Bar Association Detroit Association England E. J. Phelps Cleveland

Massachusetts Ship Repairs Urge Readiness for Brooklyn Drydock

Mass hull repairs are underway under Naval Constructor Gilmore on the battleship Massachusetts at Bar Harbor Maine. The vessel will sail to Brooklyn for drydock after pumping reduces water to about 100 tons in one compartment, with emergency pump stored below deck. Newport heads to Rockland, Indiana also bound for the same port.

Bar Harbor Massachusetts Gilmore Brooklyn Navy Yard Storm King Newport Rockland Indiana

Farley Seen as Likely Next Cardinal for New York

After Archbishop Farley's installation officials predict his elevation to cardinal within days. The American hierarchy reportedly agrees the next red hat should go to New York, with Pope Pius X expected to convene a consistory next month to confirm the decision.

New York Farley Pius X

Police Stop Sunday Unloading of Clyde Liner Algonquin

Police halted the unloading of the Clyde liner Algonquin on Sunday under a law prohibiting nonessential work. Longshoremen were aboard after arrival, and a patrolman ordered the stoppage. Officials were notified that Sunday unloading is only allowed if necessary for perishables.

Italians Try to Shoot Chief Oakes in Revere Incident

Chief Oakes of Revere police narrowly escaped harm when three Italians driving a horse while intoxicated lashed the animal past the station. A revolver was fired at the chief but misfired. the trio was arrested for assault drunkenness and cruelty to animals. Names given were Frank Bascigo Silvr stin Sarsa and Tony Sach.

Oakes Revere Town Hquor Broadway Frank Bascigo Silvrstin Sarsa Tony Sach

Conductor Charles F. McClelland Killed in Train Collision

Charles F. McClelland a Plymouth division conductor for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was struck by a Campello bound train at South Braintree station as he crossed the tracks. He died after the train sped past Wollaston station and the crew tried to save him. He lived near the depot leaving a widow and an 18 year old son. The accident delayed service for about 40 minutes.

South Braintree Charles F. McClelland Plymouth New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Campello McClelland Round House Boston Wollaston Station New York

Boston unions plan Labor Day parade and discuss interests

Boston labor groups met to organize the Labor Day parade and discuss union goals. Team Drivers Union 25 distributed regalias, heard Niagara Falls convention reports, and prepared chiefs marshals for three parade divisions. Delegations from Barbers and Harness Makers unions spoke, aiming to curb five cent barber shops.

Niagara Falls Albert Young Chicago Teamsters’ Union Washington William Hartnett D. J. Tobin Barbers’ Union Boston Harness Makers’ Union Teamsters Union 25 Union 26 Michael Daley Timothy Daley John Scott John Long Howard Crosby William McMu

Unions Prepare for Grand Labor Day Parade in Boston Area

District Council of Boston yesterday named William D. McIntosh chief marshal for the Labor Day parade. He leads Carpenters Union 67 of Roxbury and will appoint aids. Carpenters Union 625 of Malden has line rights and will escort 22 affiliated carpenters unions from Malden Boston Charlestown Brookline Saugus Chelsea and other cities. Planners vow union-made equipment and labels for all parade items. Platers and painters unions will also parade under the council.

Ing John T. O’neill Wells Memorial Hall Union 11 Paving Department Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union 7 John T. Carr William Pope International Organization Boston and Vicinity William D. McIntosh McIntosh Carpenters’ Union 67 Roxbury Carpenters’ Union 625 Malden Counci Carpenters’ S Carpenters Boston Charlestown Brookline Saugus Chelsea Allston Cambridge Everett Dorchester West Roxbury Somerville Winthrop Revere Mattapan North Cambridge Templars’ Hall Washington Street Labor Central Labor Union Vicinity Painters’ District Council

Boston Labor Day Committee Considers Regatta Funds

The Labor Day committee of Boston will meet tonight to act on the petition of the Charles River regatta committee for part of a $1200 appropriation. The $1200 was split equally among three labor bodies, the Boston Central Labor Union, the Boston Building Trades Council, and the 23 Knights of Labor assemblies. Labor leaders fear the original allotment may be amended.

Labor Day Committee Charles River Regatta Committee Boston Boston Central Labor Union Boston Building Trades Council Knights of Labor

Fire Commissioner Opposes Fining Firemen for Minor Delays

Central Labor Union delegates press Russell on fines for trifling street conversations. He backs rules against loitering yet opposes punishing brief chats. The union favors conciliation, arbitration, and a city convalescents home while weighing citizenship rights of hospital patients.

Russell Central Labor Union James Donovan Frank K. Foster Labor and Capital Committee Central Union

New Team Drivers Union Formed with Chauffeurs Included

Cornelius P. Shea returned from the Niagara Falls convention to a warm welcome as president of the newly formed International Brotherhood of Team Drivers and Helpers Unions of America. The unification of two national teamsters unions was celebrated at Central Labor Union headquarters and Team Drivers District Council headquarters.

Boston Shea Sand and Tip Cart Hack and Cab Drivers The International Indianapolis International Brotherhood of Team Drivers and Helpers’ Unions of America Cornelius P. Shea Central Labor Union Team Drivers’ District Council Niagara Falls Teamsters Mr. Shea

CIGARMAKERS UNION VOTES ON MEMBERSHIP RULES

The Cigar Makers' Union 97 votes to require a year long foreign country card for new members and to abolish initiation fees at Tampa Florida, citing Latin race members' unfamiliarity with such upfront costs.

Cigarmakers’ Union 97 Cigarmakers of America International Cigarmakers’ Union of America Tampa Fla

Minor Proceedings of Various Boston Unions

A committee from the Cement and Asphalt Laborers' Union conferred with the Artificial Stone and Asphalt Union for a social on Labor Day. Charlestown Machinists' Lodge 264 to organize Tuesday night at Pythian Hall. Firemen's Union reports the John P. Squire plant strike in Cambridge remains active with union strength expected to win better conditions. Expressmen's Union hears about the Niagara Falls drivers' union amalgamation from delegate F. Gould. Cooper's Union 58 to discuss Labor Day plans Tuesday night. Boston Central Labor Union educational committee to meet tonight to form the organization and outline term procedures. Laundry Wagon Drivers' Union 650 plans Labor Day outing with a picnic at Waltham.

Cement and Asphalt Laborers’ Union Artificial Stone and Charlestown International Machinists’ Union Pythian Hall Main Street Boston Machinists Lodge 264 Firemen’s Union John P. Squire Cambridge Expressmen’s Union Niagara Falls F. Gould Coopers’ Union Boston Central Labor Union Union 650 Waltham

James Donovan Dies in Accidental Poisoning

James Donovan aged 52 of Park Street Charlestown drank poison by mistake at his home last night. Friends rushed him to the Relief Station where he died an hour and a half later.

James Donovan Park Street Charlestown

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