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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
10
The article notes a near bottom in rail prices last week with a potential rebound as chartists see a double bottom. Bearish sentiment persists on Wall Street amid a risk of renewed liquidation and renewed selling if prices breach the double bottom.
The article analyzes railroad woes with unions resisting wage cuts and regulators blocking rate hikes. It notes disappointing bank clearings and pig iron prices, a worsening crop outlook, and debts from rapid expansion after 1906 07 booms. Some lines cut dividends while others may follow, blaming both unions and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Sister Mary Alida, 26, a princess of a Hawaiian royal clan and daughter of Wong Leong, travels from Havre aboard the Breta nne to New York in nun attire. She will join the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Honolulu on return, with companions heading to Fair Haven.
A mass meeting of garment workers was held yesterday at Paine Memorial Hall under the direction of the new joint council of the unions. The hall was crowded with speakers including President Max Benjiman of the joint council D Oshinsky of New York national secretary of the united tailors council and B V Isenfeld agent of the New York Pants Stakers Union.
The Boston Central Labor Union criticized Boston school board methods and urged the State AFL to back a larger citywide board with representation from each section. Mayor Fitzgerald asked the CLU to appoint a member to investigate fire department needs. A resolution condemned West End street railway stockholders delaying subway work and was sent to the Common. William H. O'Brien named CLU president and Joseph J. Hunt named commander of the CLU Delegates. Friday unions in the CLU division will draw for parade line positions.
The large meeting focused on school committee methods and vocational school work. The C L U educational committee endorsed a resolution urging broader representation on a Boston School Board and defending parental rights against the board’s perceived overreach. A fire department review was requested, and a Boston Elevated West End merger dispute drew executive attention. The Labor Day committee reported finalized plans and protests, with committee actions approved.
President Charles A. Murray of the Boston Building Trades department announced the parade staff. Vice-President Jank H. McCarthy heads staff, with Arthur M. Huddell as aide and G. Harry Dunderdale as assistant secretary. Other appointees include Lida McFeaters, Martin I. Joyce, Louis R. Sullivan, and John F. Kennedy among many union leaders.
Edward J. Ryan, secretary-treasurer of District Council 33, was elected as the state delegate to the biennial international Blacksmiths Union convention in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct 2. Local 209 announced the result after yesterday’s meeting. Business Agent George M. Gunther reported delivering a protest to Mayor Fitzgerald urging return of fire department personnel from repair shops to fire stations and assignment of repair shop work to skilled mechanics.
The Boston Bill Posters and Billers Union, with 16 members from the John Donnelly Company, voted to keep the strike going until a raise of 2 per week is granted. Married men would get 7 and single men 5 per week during the strike. headquarters are at 31 Tyler Street. The union rejected a 1 weekly raise offer on a two year deal and pledged 25 to the widow of Charles W. Guild of Lowell. Two new members were initiated.
Labor Day activities and campaign notes across Boston and surrounding areas include union leaders and locals from Carpenters, Bricklayers, Textile Workers, Teamsters, and Sheet Metal Workers. Discussions cover uniforms, parades, wages, and meeting venues as unions plan Labor Day events and wage requests.
Niagra Falls Ont Aug 20 Admiral Togo Japanese naval hero completed his 17 day official U S visit and entered Canada unofficially. He toured Niagara Falls with General Nakamura and will proceed to Vancouver before re entering the United States for a Seattle visit. He sent thanks to Secretary of State and the President and spoke of the warm reception. He enjoyed views of the Gorge Horseshoe Falls and dinner with U S Navy officers before resting for departure via Toronto.
Three men were shot in Middleboro during a quarrel with Louis Cornelli, who fled after using a shotgun. Victims James Tedorenzo and Antonio Gallando were severely wounded and taken to Morton Hospital. Antonio Tetlorenzo was shot in the arm. Police hunted Cornelli. a Boston-bound train connection prompted a lookout at Citicut.
The Cloak and Skirt Makers Union 36 votes to parade Labor Day with the C L U division. Louis Kalis elected commander and a McNamara protest feature is to be arranged. A meeting tonight will decide weekly dues to support Cleveland strikers while enforcing a 50 hour work week from Sept 1 including a Saturday half holiday.
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