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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
4
Former railroad president William Mellen addresses labor leaders and workers praising organized labor while urging unity. He recalls proposing monthly employee meetings, discusses past misunderstandings, and emphasizes loyalty and patience to achieve broader industry reform.
In a ceremony praising Charles Sanger Mellen retired Boston and Maine president unions from the Order of Railroad Conductors Telegraphers trainmen machinists and engineers lauded his cordial approach and willingness to resolve grievances. Speakers recalled monthly meetings and a notable $12 percent raise via a whispered promise in the directors room.
The 1911 Western syndicate held McAleer and McRoy stock while Comiskey and Johnson profited from earnings. Disputes with Stahl, public slights to McRoy, and losses in revenue fueled moves to remove the pair. Ban Johnson plans action after midseason frictions as Joseph J. Lannin becomes a Boston National director.
President Gaffney confirms Lannin will sell his Boston National stock to take a half‑ownership role in the Red Sox. He praises Lannin as a fine fellow and wishes him well as the deal proceeds.
The Rev. Allen A. Stockdale resigns as pastor of the Union Congregational Church. Rev. Dr. William Allen Knight reads the notice at morning service. A special church meeting is set for December 12 to act on the resignation and begin selecting Stockdale's successor.
The Russell estate fights over William C Russell's death with autopsy ordered and Fresno Dan, the heir from Illinois, arriving to arrange the funeral. Dakota Dan, blocked by detectives and private guards at the Russell homestead, vows to attend and challenge the claim. Ferdinand Almy, co executor, says the date remains undetermined as the autopsy may delay proceedings.
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment promise to reduce pimples and blackheads and improve complexions and hair health. The preparations are described as soothing and affordable, working easily when other cosmetics fail.
Fire spotted around 8:15 p.m. in a vault beneath the Probate building at 32 Tremont Street. Watchman Max Stone detected smoke and alerted fire headquarters. Chemical 1 from Bulfinch Street responded and overhauled the old vault to prevent rekindling. The loss was small and no cause is known. This follows another City Hall fire earlier in the month.
Charles Anderson of 14 Robinson Street Dorchester and his family visited Everett Coleman at 45 Evelyn Street Mattapan yesterday afternoon when his automobile was stolen from in front of the Coleman residence.
A spectacular blaze on the Samuel C. Lawrence estate Observ otory Hill Medford drew crowds, overloaded telephones, and police control efforts as a tool house burned near Rural Avenue. Loss is estimated at $500 with a suspected arson by visitors. A Somerville fire also stretched the department during the night.
The Boston Work Horse Relief Association set rules for four-horse entries for the Memorial Day Lawrence gold medal. Teams must be regularly worked as four-horse units for at least six months before the parade. The driver must care for the horses. The new national championship class for pairs owned by contractors and truckmen draws interest, with a silver cup prize from two directors.
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