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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1904

Page

6

Boston Unions Plan Largest Labor Day Parade Yet

Central Boston unions finalize preparations for a colossal parade likely to exceed all prior New England Labor Day demonstrations. Three divisions form the lineup with 2600 Knights of Labor in the third, 900 Central Labor Union delegates in the first, and 8000+ team drivers marching in a three-section Central Labor Union display.

Boston New England Boston Central Labor Union Building Trades Council Knights of Labor Philip H. Sweet C. L U Thomas J. Minihan Piano and Furniture Movers Central Labor Union Jeremiah J. Donovan John Stephens Original Knights Patrick Smyth William Banfield Patrick Lowrey Andrew Duneliff John Linnehan Michael Dullea Michael Harrington John Bull Transportation Assemblies

Somerville Strikers Begin Their 16th Week

Five hundred fifty three Somerville tube workers out of five hundred sixty seven who struck 15 weeks ago for a dollar per week wage increase attended the union meeting and renewed resolve to continue the strike for a fair day's pay for an honest day's toil while asserting the right to wear union buttons during working hours. The Boston Typographical Union elected delegates to the State Branch convention in Lynn on Oct 10. Various unions reported contributions to strikes and upcoming meetings, with actions in Fall River and Chicago solidarity gestures.

Somerville Tube Boston Thomas N. Nolan Charles Usher Henry Sterling Lynn Fall River Lynch John Wellands Chester W. Goodwin Arthur Daniels Water Department Chicago Assembly Somerville John T. Cashman Building Trades Council Lumber Teamsters’ Union Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17 Longshoremen's Provident Union Quinn Bros Sanitary and Teamsters’ Union William J. Carr J. F. Burke J. A. McCaffrey Timothy Casey Thomas Toolan Boston Water Department Employees’ Union Albany Street

Building Trades Council Tackles Coffin Matter

Boston Building Trades Council yesterday delegated C. Parsons, Thomas F. Keough, William F. McCarthy and Fred P. McGrath to visit all Boston unions and press affiliating with the council. Resolutions on union made coffins pledge not to bury members in nonunion coffins, unless labeled by the Woodworkers' International Union.

Boston Building Trades Council C. Parsons Thomas F. Keough William F. McCarthy Fred P. McGrath Boston Woodworkers’ International Union

Bartenders Union 77 Reports Dues and Growth

Receipts at the Bartenders Union 77 meeting totaled 397 in dues and initiation fees. President William B. Kirkpatrick said the union is on a firmer basis with all obligations met and strong prospects for international affairs. Seven applicants were admitted, and members plan an ocean excursion Labor Day afternoon.

Union 77 William B. Kirkpatrick

Labor Day Parade Leaders Named for City Unions

The Newspaper Delivery Wagon Drivers' Union names William Boyle as commander of 75 members wearing black hats and canvas jumpers. George Fagan leads the Piano and Furniture Movers' Union with Bert Cole and W. N. Hunter assisting. The Grocery and Provision Clerks' Union will have a parade float with Nicholas J. Nally as business agent and a team including H. Joseph Quinn, Frank T. Mullaney, Charles T. Scott, William Holland, William Toomey, James Kelley, Aleham Nolan, and John Leach in charge.

Public Library Boylston Street Berkeley Tremont Dartmouth Shawmut Avenue Dover Street Washington Fleet Park Square Charles Beacon School Adams Square Frank H. McCarthy Marshal McCarthy John F. Clancy Gas and Fixture Fitters’ Union John Regan Knights of Labor Edmond P. Ward Brewery Workers’ Union Frank P. Fall Team Drivers James R. Crozier Carriage and Wagon Workers Fred J. Kneeland Painters’ Union 11 Aids Central Labor Union James A. Haley Roofers’ Protective Union James H. Rehill Marble Cutters’ Union William H Ralilroad Trackmen’s K. of L John Laundry Coastwise Tongshoremens O'Connell Assembly Charlestown Boston & Maine Noddle Island East Boston Fureka Assembly South Boston John Dwyer William O’brien Timothy Sulivan Patrick McGough John ‘TeGrath Robert Gilmore Michaeleeney Michael Sullivan Patrick Don‘iy Patrick O'Neil John Creedon Dan‘elawyer Martin Gottfredsen Daniel ‘Brien Edward Dignon Richard McCloskey Eter Herrigan Assembly John Buckley Ichael McCarthy John Leary John ‘McCarthy John Duggan William ‘Yan Edward ‘Hanahan Michael Conley Patrick Powis James Welch Patrick Lucy John M. Harrington Jeremiah Mahoney Boston & Maine Railroad Knights Labor T. Manning Michael White Dennis Driscoll Edward Geany Patrick Mahoney James Finneran Timothy Donovan William Gleason John Boyce William O'Brien James Lyons John Magier John Harrington William Magner William Boyle George Fagan Bert Cole W. N. Hunter Unio Nicholas J. Nally H. Joseph Quinn Frank T. Mullaney Charles T. Scott William Holland William Toomey James Kelley Aleham Nolan John Leach

Cambridge Unionists to Parade 5000 Strong

About 6000 trade unionists will march in the Labour Day parade in Cambridge on Monday September 5 with Councilman Harry W Joel as chief marshal and Thomas J Edwards as arrangements chairman The mayor and city government will review from City Hall The route starts at Central Square proceeds along Massachusetts avenue Main Street Sixth Thorndike Cambridge Windsor Harvard Prospect and returns to Central Square where the marchers disband

Cambridge Harry W. Joel Thomas J. Edwards Daly City Hall Central Square Massachusetts Avenue Main Street Sixth Thorndike Third Windsor Harvard Prospect Harvard Square Brattle Square Mt. Auburn Street Putnam Avenue Western Avenue

Woman shoots young married man at New York office

Rogers A Pinner a wealthy young businessman was shot by a widow identified as Mrs Herman at his No 122 Water Street office. He survived the first attack after a struggle and says she believed she owned him. Police arrested Mrs Herman later that night. Pinner is in Hudson Street Hospital. The report notes the shooter used a brand new pistol and that Pinner had a late appointment with the woman.

New York Rogers A. Pinner Waterstreet Herman Mott Avenue Bronx Pinner Sergeant McNally Hudson Street

Woman at Pistol's Point Stops Disobedient Husband

A highwaywoman aboard a hay-wagon party near Tan den in Columbus halted the carriage with the threat I will shoot you. The driver obeyed order to unload the crowd and send them home as the highwaywoman demanded. The incident shows a tense scene at a church social night in a tumultuous moment.

Columbus Tanden Mr. Temple

Held Baby as Security for Its Board Bill in Butte

In Butte Montana Frank Berowich asked the county attorney to recover money or return the child he had been boarding as security for a debt. The attorney explained a child cannot be held as security. Berowich held the child after Vernich briefly paid, but Vernich stopped paying and Berowich kept the child as the board bill rose to 135 dollars.

Butte Mont Frank Berowich Vernich Berowich

Tissue paper hats strike English fancy

A fashion craze in the Isle of Wight starts when a woman in reduced means twists art paper into strawlike hats, selling for one shilling. The idea spreads as milliners adopt the style, producing numerous crinkled hats resembling chiffon for seaside and country wear.

London Isle of Wight

Father Kills Himself After Son Marries in Wisconsin

In La Crosse Wisconsin Julius Fritz aged 70 killed himself five hours after his son Robert Fritz wed Marie Bucchel. The couple’s Milwaukee honeymoon ended when they learned of the funeral. A neighbor saw the elder Fritz go to the woodshed and later find him dead beside an empty paris green can and whiskey bottle.

LA Crosse Wis Robert Fritz Marie Bucchel Julius Fritz Milwaukee Paris

Eight Million to Improve New Haven Road Transit

New York, Aug 28. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad plans six tracking the Harlem branch from Willis Avenue to New Rochelle with about eight million dollars for rapid transit upgrades. Four tracks will be electric with a third rail, two for steam use. bonds of fifteen million dollars will fund the project and repay prior Harlem River & Port Chester debts. A West Farms to Woodlawn branch and through service from the Battery to New Rochelle and Mt. Vernon are envisioned, linking with interborough and Pennsylvania systems for a regional through service.

New York New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company New York City Bronx Westchester Sound Charles S. Mellen Harlem Harlem River Willis Avenue West Farms Bronx Valley Woodlawn Mt. Vernon Interborough the Battery New Rochelle New Haven Harlem River & Port Chester Railroad Randall's and Ward's Islands Astoria Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Long Island City Boston

New York Stocks Still Climbing

The New York market recovered sharply and gained steadily last week with the 20 leading stocks averaging about 1 percent above their prior close. St Paul led gains at 5 percent, and observers note Standard Oil may be increasing its bullish activity as the week’s results appear in the accompanying table.

New York St. Paul Standard Oil Amalgamated Ene Atchison Ee Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Brooklyn Rapid Tpp Louisville & Nashville O Manhattan Metropolitan Securities Erly Missouri Pacific Ee Ory Smelters Gan Southern Pacific Southern Railway Thy St. Paul Cette Union Pacific Os GSI Lom Lok S. Steel

Man Injured Falling through Air Shaft at Work

Joseph Dimtala, 47 Charter Street, is hospitalized in dangerous condition after falling 20 feet backward through an air shaft. He suffered a fractured pelvis, a broken right leg, and internal injuries at the relief Hospital.

Joseph Dimtala Charter Street Relief Hospital Dimtala

Vast Crowds Enjoy Wide Open Day at Revere Beach

About 100000 visitors flocked to Revere Beach with all amusements open and busy. Eight thousand swam, 1200 women and children among them, no accidents reported, aside from a Chelsea woman felled by an epileptic fit near the bath house. The beach season ends September 12.

Revere Beach Chelsea Chelsea Woman, Who Fell In An Epileptic Fit In Front of the Bath House Frost J. P. Bixby Mooney

Two Liquor Raids Reported Sunday in Charlestown

Yesterday two liquor raids occurred. John Carpello was arrested for serving a drink to an officer at 3 Ran som place. With a search warrant, Captain Wyman's officers raided Rose Denahy at 114 Water Street Charlestown, seizing 18 gallons later reduced to 12 gallons of ale, 200 empty bottles and several jugs and demi johns.

John Carpello Ransom Place Wyman Rose Denahy Waterstreet Charlestown

Boston Copper Prices Rally on Week’s End Trade

Copper traders were active last week amid a New York market rally. Gains were reported in most issues as of Saturday noon, with Shannon and Trinity down slightly, Calumet & Hecla leading gains on a single top sale at 520. Allouez and Osceola rose, Osceola on light volume.

Shannon Copper Company Losten Safe Deposit & Trust Company Milk St Boston Mass New York Shannon Saturn Allouez Atlantic Daly-West Old Dominion

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