United States Commission on Industrial Relations Reports
The U S C I R issued the second section of Basil M Manlys report with findings and staff recommendations. The full report was accepted and ordered printed by the commission and adopted by commissioners Walsh Lennon OConnell and Garretson. It vividly portrays living and working conditions in American industry today.
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Chicago
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Basil M. Manly
Frank P. Walsh
John B. Lennon
James O’connell
Austin B. Garretson
Causes and remedies of industrial unrest highlighted in report
A lengthy report argues wages are too low for a decent living and lack of strong labor organizations fuels unrest. It urges equal political rights for women and cites poverty, underfed children, and high pauper burials as evidence, with critique of corporate domination in labor relations.
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America
Women's suffrage and labor reform agenda outlined
A list of progressive goals including votes for women, an eight hour workday, government ownership of utilities, stronger unions, wage standards by collective bargaining, uniform pay laws, equal pay for equal work, extension of the Newlands act to public service workers, farm improvement tax exemptions, and taxation of unused land at full rental value.
American consul may investigate Amherst case
Canadian authorities move quickly after threats of German reprisals over alleged ill treatment of Germans interned at Amherst Nova Scotia. It was reported the American consul in Halifax or Moncton would be asked to investigate and report to Berlin via the American embassy. Berlin dispatch claimed Amherst internees were not being properly treated. Ottawa denied the claim.
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Ottawa
Ont
Amherst
N. S
Halifax
Moncton
N. B
Berlin
Mayor Orders Municipal Machines Moved From Roxbury Garage
Indication of a split between Mayor Curley and a trusted lieutenant surfaces as the mayor directs all municipal equipment be relocated from the Roxbury garage of Joseph P. Collins to other quarters following the landing of the mayoralty.
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Curley
Roxbury
Joseph P. Collins
Mayor orders removal of city cars from Collins garage
After a Canton wreck tied to a Collins garage employee the Mayor announced an investigation and ordered city vehicles moved from Collins garage. He indicated Collins offered campaign support but would not confirm returning contributions.
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Canton
Collins
Jospeh P. Collins
Boston
Baby of murdered woman in dispute
Autopsy by Associate Medical Examiner William H. Watters will report Emily Russ died within 6 to 24 hours before her body was found. She was strangled with a cord and her throat cut with a razor. Husband Oscar F. Russ is held as a suspect. threats alleged from Estonian letters add mystery. The case centers on dispute over an eight month old baby found nearby.
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William H. Watters
Emily Russ
Oscar F. Russ
Ross
John J. Mullin
Roxbury Crossing
Oestland
Finland
Russia
Russ
Emily
Lena Koiowbu
Wensley Street
Dorchester
Kolowba
Riga
The
Post
Oscar
Centre Street
Roxbury
State Militia
Do You Like Your Job Best in the Sunday Post Magazine
Quotes from readers about why they enjoy their work appear in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine, offering personal insights and reflections. The piece highlights varied professions and everyday motivations.
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Next Sunday Post
Kodak firm a monopoly in restraint of trade
Buffalo August 24 The Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester is a monopoly in restraint of trade violating the Sherman anti trust law, per Judge John R Hazel United States District Court. The firm may present a plan for abrogation of the illegal monopoly on the first day of the November term. The plan should detail potential separation or other relief and be filed within 60 days if the mandate affirms.
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Buffalo
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
John R. Hazel
United States District Court
Hazel
Supreme Court
Leather Man Retired and Dies in Malden at 75
Melville Crocker Kimball a retired Boston leather merchant and former head of M. C. Kimball firm died at his Malden home after a lingering illness. Born in Bethel Maine he served as captain of the Fourth Maine Battery in the Civil War and later returned to Malden in 1875. He belonged to Converse Lodge Masons Beauseant Commandery Knights Templars and is survived by a son O Neil R Kimball of Malden.
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Melville Crocker Kimball
Boston
M. C. Kimball
Summer Street
Malden
Mr. Kimball
Bethel
Westbrook Seminary
Maine
Army of the Potomac
Richmond
Alleged pickpockets held for hearing in Chelsea court
George Richmond 2% alias George Harris alias Morris Gordon of Chicago Almer T Jackson 41 alias Denver Hop and Mary Smith 24 alias Mary Thomas were charged with attempt to pick pockets at Revere Beach. They were arrested Sunday identified at police headquarters and faced a short hearing with cases continued to Sept 2.
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Chelsea Court
George Richmond
George Harris
Morris Gordon
Chicago
Almer T. Jackson
Denver Hop
Mary Smith
Mary Thomas
Massachusetts Avenue
Revere Beach
Boston
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Wolf
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Industrial Relations Board
New York City
Manly
China
Boston Leather
Rogers
Rose
Billiken
New England
Lord’s Piano
Boylston St
Mass
Lawrence St
Masonic Building
Lawrence
Portland
Park Commission
Dudley Street
Jamaica Plain
Jamaicaway
Severyeto
Oscar B. Russ
Tennis
Oxfords
Jordan Marsh Company
KODAK
Leather Man
Melville C. Kimball
Hadley
Collier's
Universal
Warren Kerrigan
Lord Byron
Kerry
Kerrigan
Universal City
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Universal Film Manufacturing Co
Broadway
Boylston Street
Carl Laemmle
Universe
New York
New Jersey
California
Imp
Rex
Bison
Big U
Nestor
Gold Seal
Victor
Powers
Joker
L-Ko
Laemmle
Universal Pictures
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