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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

2

Labors Annual Parade Formations Announced by McLaughlin

John J. McLaughlin, president of the Building Trades Section, outlines the Labor Day parade formation. Unions form at Copley square with the Building Trades on the right. Central Labor Union on the left. Route follows Boylston to Park Square for review by officials including Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald. Assignments to be drawn next Friday at Wells Memorial building. Chief of staff Patrick Maloney and aide-de-camp Martin Joyce named.

John J. McLaughlin Building Trades Section Cc. L. d Cc. U. U Central Labor Union Copley Square Boylston Street Pleasant Providence Boylston Central Labor Union Division Dartmouth Boylston Streets Co. L. U Eliot Public Exeter Gloucester Fairfield Hereford Marlboro Massachusetts Avenue Berkeley Tremont Templeplace Washington School Beacon Charles Park Square Governor Guild State House Fitzgerald City Hall Labor Day Committee Co. L. A Wells Memorial Patrick Maloney Tinion Martin T. Joyce Electrical Workers’ Union 108

Labor Notes and Union News From Boston Area

Labor notes reveal net receipts of 1120 for a benefit entertainment by the Green Bird company at the Majestic Theatre aiding strikers. Various unions report nominations, meetings, and actions including building trades organizing drives, smoke talks, and a two week delay for bricklayers' meeting amid building law concerns.

Thomas J. Haggerty Boston Commercial Telegraphers Majestic Theatre Green Bird”’ Company Thomas F. O'Leary Brockton Central Labor Union The Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper- Langers Brotherhood Paperhangers’ Union K. of L Washington Street Homestead Hall Building Trades Council Boston Roofers’ Union John Harmon R. Hersey New England New England Brotherhood of Brass Moulders and Brass Caremakers’ Union i Unity Hall Assortment Workers’ Union Organizatio Wharf and Bridge Q Carpenters’ Union District Assembly K. of L., Inc Tremont Street Boston Bricklayers’ Union Fitzgerald Dennis J. Sullivan Board of Appeals Erchitects Prestee Ietopris Building Trades Section L. C George R. Watson Bricklayers’ Union 5 West End Tory

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Teaser

An old medical ad promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for weak kidneys and impure blood. It claims modern science links kidney health to overall well being and urges readers to try the remedy, with sample bottles offered by mail.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y Dr. Kilmer Pinghamton, N. Y

Holy Ark Dedicated at Phillips Street Synagogue

The Holy Ark at Phillips Street Synagogue was dedicated Sunday evening by a women’s parish committee after over a year of fund raising. President Mrs Mary Shapiro led efforts that secured about $5000. Aided by vice-president Mrs Gitle Rudin secretary Mrs Pauline Schlossberg treasurer Mrs Zimund and exec members Mrs Esther Turk and Mrs Rebecca Flinck, the ark was carved mahogany with gold mountings and designed by Joseph Trager. J G Seigel donated a 63-light chandelier with a Megan David in red white and blue.

Phillips Street Mary Shapiro Shapiro Gitle Rudin Pauline Schlossberg Zimund Esther Turk Rebecca Flinck Joseph Trager J. G. Seigel Megan David

Mrs Marshall Field Intercedes For Chauffeur In Court

Chicago socialite Mrs Marshall Field widow of the merchant prince appeared in police court to intercede for her chauffeur Willet Dewey charged with operating his auto without displaying his number. The case was fast tracked after her request, Dewey pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars. Field paid the fine and departed for Bretton Woods New Hampshire.

Marshall Field Chicago Prince Willet Dewey Dewey Ingalls Mrs. Field Sullivan Hall of Justice

Bartlett Campaign Tour Moves Through Fall River and New Bedford

General Bartlett will visit Fall River and New Bedford today with Democratic State committee chairman John P. Feeney. He departs Boston at 10 50 am, to confer with Fall River Democrats at the Wilbur House, then plans an evening stop in New Bedford at the Parker House. Bartlett promotes a unified slate in Salem and Beverly as well.

General Bartlett Fall River New Bedford John P. Feeney Democratic State Committee Boston Wilbur House Democratic City Committee Parker House Bartlett Salem Beverly Walter H. Creamer Lynn Coakley Dartmouth Spofferd Creamer

Acapulco Steamer Sinks At Dock In San Francisco

The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer Acapulco, due to sail for Panama and other ports, turned turtle and sank at her dock in San Francisco. It is believed no lives were lost.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Steamship Company Acapulco Panama

Hutchinson Rumored to Control Property Unchallenged

Aug 26 in Lynn rumors place John W. Hutchinson in free and unmolested control of his property after an exam conducted by Drs. Jelly of Boston and Pinkham of this city. The report notes Hutchinson’s status following the examination.

Bard Hutchinson Lynn John W. Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson Drs. Jelly Boston Pinkham

Stone Stolen Diamond Pin Tied to Pickpocket Case

Aug 26 Henry Stone the alleged pickpocket was captured after a chase by Inspector Larkin and held as the case was continued to Saturday Ezra F Pratt identified him as the man who robbed him of a $1000 diamond pin at Nahant. A gold watch with initials J S B on the case and a locket and chain are held for identification.

Quincy Henry Stone Larkin Ezra. F. .Pratt Nahant Stone

War remarks calm Keith on vaudeville rivalry

B F Keith dismisses press driven talk of a vaudeville war with United Booking Office and Klaw Erlanger. He calls the Tre Mont theatre move by rivals mere theater chatter and says no single circuit can control US vaudeville. He insists the war talk is press agent fabrication.

B. F. Keith United Booking Company United States Amusement Company Klaw & Erlanger Keith Tremont Theatre New York United Booking Office of America United States

Jones Charged With Robbing Norwood Station

Dedham Aug 26 Arthur Jones held for grand jury after seven witnesses testified in local court on a breaking and entering charge for robbing the Norwood railroad station last Wednesday Judge Hutchinson fixed bail at 2000 which Jones could not furnish

Dedham Arthur Jones Hutchinson Norwood

Summer Colds Laxative Brom Quinina Box Label Detail

Product label notes Summer colds remedy using laxative bromo quinina. Full name to remember is E. W. Greve on the box. The entry references the quantity 200.

E. W. Greve

Bank Plan Delights Boston Finance Leaders

Boston sub treasury officials remain reticent about Secretary Cortelyou’s plan to place funds in national banks in Boston, New York and other major cities to ease financial strain during the crop moving period. Local bankers welcome the proposal and hope to secure a share of weekly deposits.

Boston

Cortelyou Plan Aims to Ease Bank Stringency

Frank H Barbour of National Shawmut Bank and Edward L Potter of the sub treasury respond cautiously to the Cortelyou plan. The scheme, enabled by the Aldrich act, deposits varying weekly sums in national banks using government funds secured by bonds to be returned by January 1. It seeks to avert a money stringency as the West harvests and East draw on reserves.

Frank H. Barbour National Shawmut Bank Post Edward L. Potter E. A. Curtis Cortelyou Aldrich

Autograph Stockings Trend Among Fashionable Girls

The latest hosiery fad involves stockings carrying silken autographs. Fashionable young women ask every friend they know to embroider their names in varied colors on a stocking. The signatures become a stylish personal keepsake.

Immigrant Voyager Peter Assyrian Returns to New York

After a 33 666 mile journey looping from Beyroot across Europe and North America, Peter Assyrian arrives in New York amid immigration scrutiny. He traveled with his daughter from Beyroot, endured detentions and relocations, and miraculously ends up in North Adams, Massachusetts, before continuing to the United States.

New York America Beyroot North America Peter Assyrian Syria Boston North Adams Mass Europe Beyfoot Brazil Colon Isthmus Panama Victoria B. C Montreal United States Pullman

Woman's Board of Trade Split Over Resignation

Behind closed doors the Woman's Board of Trade discussed the resignation of a director amid dissension. A vacancy would be filled at the same meeting, and a resolution endorsed Henry Clews's interview stating women are here to stay and should pursue suitable careers. The next meeting is set for the first week in September.

Woman's Board of Trade Board of Directors Board of Trade Henry Clews New York

Autograph stockings become fashion at Newport resorts

Marked with ink and bright threads the stockings bear the sign manual of many girls. Autographed stockings, formed after a lettered marking, have become a fashionable adornment among Newport lounge set.

Newport

Escape Promptly Foiled In Marlboro Lockup

Marlboro police captured Michael Flaherty within hours of his escape from the Worcester Insane Asylum Grafton colony. He was placed in a Pleasant street lockup as authorities investigated the incident and prepared for further action.

Marlboro Michael Flaherty Grafton Worcester Insane Asylum Pleasant Street

Nebraska man lynched near Rosalie after killings

Loris Higgins, who murdered W. L. Copple and wife near Rosalie on May 12, was lynched at Bancroft today. The incident ends a manhunt in Otoe County as authorities report the mob acted without official involvement.

Omaha Wneb Loris Higgins W. L. Copple Rosalie Neb Bancroft

Bushey Drowns On Steam Dredger At Kennebec River

Augusta Me Aug 26 Harry Bushey of Cape Breton drowned in the Kennebec River today after falling from a steam dredger where he worked. He was 25 and unmarried. The body had not yet been recovered.

Augusta Harry Bushey Cape Breton Kennebec

Boils and Carbuncles Cured by The Household Surgeon

Druggists offer refunds if Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil fails to heal boils and carbuncles. Household Surgeon headline promotes cure and guaranteed satisfaction with dc price.

State Police Probe Fire at D Este Excelsior Storehouse

State police investigate a Sunday night blaze at the D Este Excelsior storehouse on Spice Street near Cambridge in Charlestown. Fire officials report no evidence yet of incendiary cause, with inspector Smith continuing work and watchman John Lyon noting no unusual activity before the start of the fire.

D'Este Excelsior Spice Street Cambridge Street Charlestown George C. Neal District Police Post Smith Mullen Fire Department John Lyon Stickney & Poor Stickney & Poor’s

Auto injures aged woman in Boston chase incident

Shirley T. High, a Chicago attorney, was arrested after a high speed pursuit on Boylston Street. An elderly woman, Miss Wentworth of Somerville, was struck by the auto and survived with severe head injuries and a brain jar. Bail of 300 dollars was posted.

Shirley T. High Chicago Boylston Street Miss Wentworth College Avenue Somerville Boylston Berkeley Streets Collins Smith Massachusetts Avenue Nickerson High Wentworth State Street

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