Boston Telegraphers Strike Funds Tie Up Wages
The State street broker chapel of the Commercial Telegraphers Union voted to assess its 175 members 3 1 3 percent of wages during the strike for Boston telegraphers. About $2500 weekly is expected. Four Western Union ticket inspectors and a lineman threatened to quit unless wages doubled. pay was doubled after communication with Western Union. A female operator reported a threat of nonre-employment from Superintendent Ames, condemned as blacklisting a woman. Union leaders warned Boston’s telegraph service would be seriously impaired if settlement delays persist. About 16,000 more operators may be needed nationwide when the eight hour law takes effect March 1, 1908. Twenty four Boston operators will leave for Canadian Pacific positions. Benefit performance of the Green Bird planned at Majestic Theatre. Mass meeting at Faneuil Hall Sunday with speakers including Mayor Fitzgerald and union leaders.
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State Street Broker Chapel of Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Boston
Cook
The
Western Union
Gold and Stock Service
Ames
White Mountain
Union
Western Railroads
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Green Bird
Majestic Theatre
Faneuil Hall
Fitzgerald
Read
Manchester
N. H
Huddell
Abrahams
Central Labor Union
Cohen
D. D. Driscoll
State Branch
Parsons
Long Island
Mathiensen
George Butler
Swampscott
Vickery’s Bank
Wallace
Merriam
Pinkham
Lynn
Undertaker Chase
Chestnut Street
Mr. Wallace
Tourists Get Glad Hand at Quincy House Reception
Yarry Sullivan Boston Elks grand exalted ruler was main guest at a reception for Thomas Iice and James Roster who depart for Europe. Mayor Fitzgerald and Aldermen Baldwin and Leary spoke. Policeman Joe Clancy led song. Ex Alderman Quigley likened Sullivan to Teddy Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarry” Sullivan
Boston Lodge of Elks
Quincy House
Thomas Iice
James Roster
Europe
Fitzgereld
John BE. Baldwin
South Boston
Dyke’’ Leary
East Boston
Joe Clancy
Hanover Street
McCloskey
P. J. O'Keefe
Edward L. Quigley
Charlestown
Larry’’ Sullivan
Teddy Roosevelt
Boston
Fitzgerald
Sullivan
Tom Guiney
John E. Baldwin
Duke” Leary
M. J. Norris
James Roster, Sr
James Roster, Jr
John Hartnett
John KE. Gorman
Henry Flynn
Boston Nine Defeats Wolfeboro Team in 14 Innings
In Wolfeboro New Hampshire on August 23 Boston ball-tossers mainly firemen, merchants, and officials beat Wolfeboro 14 innings to 2. George Fish Marsh led the Boston lineup with a noted jumper past. Edward M. Quigley of Engine 37 Longwood staged a strong showing with three straight strikeouts. Wolfeboro’s Battery Frank Sullivan and John Donovan struggled, while Ike Johnson of Boston Umpire oversaw the game.
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Wolfboro
N. H
Boston
George Fish Marsh
Edward M. Quigley
Engine 37
Longwood Station
Rank Brown
Filene
S. Quigley
Boston Rooters
Frank Sullivan
Filene’s
John Donovan
Boston Globe
Ike Johnson
Squelched Small Blaze in Province Court
Harry Kozminsky and three young men James Cody Fred Gardela and Capobianco rushed to No 31 Province court after spotting smoke from a second story window. They entered to find rags and paper burning in a corner of a room used by painters F H Rodgers Co. They extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. The origin remains a mystery.
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Province Court
Harry Kozminsky
James Cody
Fred Gardela
Young Capobianco
F. H. Rodgers & Co
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Tested by Household Surgeon
A claimed remedy titled Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil is assessed by a household surgeon who promises quick relief. Druggists offer a 25 cent refund if the product fails to heal.
Newton Workers Postpone Demand for $2 a Day
At a meeting of 325 Newton city employees in Hibernian Hall on August 23, the group postponed formal action on raising minimal pay from $1.75 to $2 a day until the city budget for the Board of Aldermen’s first fall meeting is completed. Organizers urged patience and cited budget considerations, with speakers including Edward Cohen of the State AFL, D D Driscoll, Aldermen Doherty and Condrin, and other labor leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Hibernian Hall
Board of Aldermen
Edward Cohen
American Federation of Labor
Newton City
D. D. Driscoll
Doherty
Condrin
Collins
Conference of
State
D. Allesandro
Moorish Army Is Defeated Near Alcazar
Tangier reports confirm government troops under El Merani have been defeated by Kmass tribesmen near Alcazar. Authorities fear the setback will harm efforts to free Sir Harry MacLean, the English prisoner of Raisuli, delaying liberation chances.
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Tangier
el Merani
Kmass
Alcazar
Caid
Harry MacLean
Raisuli
Five Die in Somerville Fire as Two Succumb in Flames
James Cody helped fight the blaze that killed five residents and left two dying in a Somerville fire near Cambridge. Cooper family members, including three small children, perished while neighbors and fire crews battled smoke. Abram Goldman reported a man seen fleeing in a shirt after leaving Cooper's window. Fire Chief Hopkins hints at possible criminal aspects and inquests proceed as Captain Draper and the fire crew are praised for their bravery.
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James Cody
Cambridge
Cooper
Bushway Ice Cream Company
Hopkins
Abram Goldman
Coopers
Draper
Webber
Davis
McNamara
Green
Clinton
Mr. Goldman
Fannie
Hyman
Morris
Israel
Katie
U S District Attorney Probing New Haven
The U S attorney in Massachusetts announces a formal inquiry into alleged federal anti trust violations by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad and its president Charles Mellen. The probe covers the attempted consolidation of the two lines and acquisitions of other rail roads and transit interests over the past five to six years. Granville McFarland had urged action in a letter to the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Granville McFarland
The
Independence League
Mellen
McFarland
Department of Justice
United States Attorney's Office
District of Massachusetts
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Springfield Neg State Convention vote decides Worcester move
The Democratic State convention vote 23 to 20 ordered Springfield as the host on Oct 5 with 43 of 57 committee members present. Whitney forces claimed a win for Governor candidate Henry M Whitney while Bartlett backers argued Springfield was a testing ground for power.
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Springfield
State Committee
Friends of
Bartlett
McNamee
Cambridge
Welch
Adams
O'Sullivan
Lowell
Lawler
Greenfield
McLean
Holyoke
Dennison
Boston
Fitzgerald
Buckley
Baston
Lyons
Fitchburg
Whitney
Henry M. Whitney
Democratic State Committee
Bartlett and Whitney
McNary
Daniel H. Coakley
Mr. McNary
Daniel H. Toomey
Mr. Toomey
Worcester
Executive Committee
John H. H. McNamee
Berkshire
Franklin
Hampden
Mr. Bartlett
Magrath
Dan” Kiley
Kiley
Toomey
Lowell Democrats
Feeney
Worcesi
Henry 8. Fitzgerald
Daniel T. O'Connell
John O'Neil
New Bedford
Woman leaps from window to escape blow in East Boston
Mrs Eliza beth McDonald 35 jumped from a second story window at 136 Bremen street East Boston to escape a crutch attack by her husband James A McDonald currently detained after the incident. She suffered a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture and was taken to Relief Hospital. The couple live at 112 London street.
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Elizabeth McDonald
Secon
Bremen Street
Boston
James A. McDonald
McDonald
Relief Hospital
London Street
Old Time Bridge Collapse Buoys Dozens to Safety
Four men were injured when a 76 year old bridge over Miller's River in West Orange buckled during demolition. Foreman warned workers, they rushed to land as the center gave way, planks and beams collapsed. Train crew aided rescue. Porter had both legs broken and was sent to Massachusetts General Hospital. Daniel dislocated hip and Manicussa suffered head and body bruises, sent to Greenfield hospital. Nutting treated at home for ankle sprains.
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Orange
Miller’s River
West Orange
Charles F. Porter
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
William Daniels
Tony Manicussa
Greenfield Hospital
Frederick H. Nutting
Gallantry Gets a Jolt at the Globe Theatre
A young gallant man was thrashed by a stylish woman after returning a dropped purse. The incident occurred on Washington street near the Globe Theatre as the purse containing 10 cents and a key was recovered by a messenger boy who had hidden in a doorway. The woman’s assault followed the act of courtesy in view of bystanders.
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Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Four bears encountered by man in Wilmurt NY
Jessie C Winters of Wilmurt Herkimer county crossed a town trail when four bears appeared. two large old bears and two cubs. The foremost bear charged and Winters fired twice, wounding the animal. The bears then vanished into a nearby thicket.
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Utica
N. Y
Jessie C. Winters
Wilmurt
Herkimer County
Winters
WANTS NO RANSOM NOW FOR MACLEAN
Aug 23 London reports Raisuli the Moroccan bandit holding Caid Sir Harry MacLean has sent word to the British government. He now demands only guarantees for his own life and that of his family, with no ransom or other concessions requested.
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London
Raisuli
Caid
Harry MacLean
Five yachts entered for Newport regatta tomorrow
Newport Rhode Island August 23 five yachts enter the regatta under the Newport Yacht Racing Association. The entrants are the Aurora Winsome Istalena Capriest Hera.
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Newport
R. I
Newport Yacht Racing Association
Aurora
Winsome
Istalena
Caprice
Hera
Cure for Infant Eczema Promises Relief and Hope
A mother details a severe infant eczema case that plagued her child with sleepless nights and bylines, praise for Cuticura remedies. After trying doctors and numerous treatments, she reports rapid improvement in three days and clear skin in three weeks, with no relapse for months. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as complete external and internal treatment and lists pricing and distribution.
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Aline
Maggie Smith
W. Crosier St
Akron
Evert Wilmer
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Massa
Ocean Rate War Heats Up Among Transatlantic Lines
New York Aug 23 The North German Lloyd line is expected to announce a cut in its first cabin transatlantic rate from 117.50 to 95 tomorrow. Rumors also point to reductions by Cunard and a new schedule from Hamburg American Line, signaling a broader rate war among major lines.
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New York
Lloyd Steamship Line
Cunard Line
Cure for Catarrh Inhalatorium Treatment Advised
A Boston medical office advertises an Inhalatorium cure for catarrh affecting ears nose and lungs. The pitch cites potential complications from catarrh such as deafness pneumonia and saddle nose and claims older patients respond well. Free expert consultation offered with staff to discuss personal cases.
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Boston
American Congress
Obituary notices from Aug 22 including Malmstrom Nealon Plunkett Sheehe Woods and Eagles
Death notices record Amanda Malmstrom Andrew Nealon Mary Plunkett Daniel Sheehe John Woods and John Collins with funeral details addresses and service times. Includes church services in Charlestown Malden Roxbury and Boston and notes fraternal orders inviting attendance.
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Malmstrom
Chelsea
Amanda J
Frans L. Malmstrom
Sagamore Avenue
Nealon
Andrew
Rose G
Flaherty
Andrew Nealon
Hanover Street
Plunkett
Boston
Mary
Henry E. Plunkett
Rochester Street
Cathedral
Washington Street
Sheehe
Malden
Daniel G
Daniel Sheehe
Charlestown
Boylston Street
Sacred Heart Church
Fred B. Bogan
Woods
John Harrison Woods
Blue Bills Avenue
Roxbury
Eagles
John J. Collins
Dove Street
St. John's Church
John E. Sheehan
Willam Axe
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Wolfeboro
Wai
Somerville
U. S
New Haven
Mr. French
Lea
Friends of Mayor
McNary’s
O’sullivan
O'Connell
George Fred Williams
Williams
Mr. Whitney
Congress
Supreme Court
Provincetown
United States
Asa P. French
U.S
Garfield
Bonaparte
Bos
LOS Angeles CO
Bosten
Sainl Is
Say Bridge
Boston & Albany Railroad
MET
Tremont Street
New England Mutual Life Insurance Openent
Mass
Charles H. Flood
Home Office
Milk St
Albert H. Curtis
Federal St
Tel. Rox
Frederic J. Crosby
Warren St
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