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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
12
Boston received a message from W S Stone grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Railroad Locomotive Engineers. He cites arbitration award on wage increase demands.
Chief Stone praises the award as generally favorable for members and a milestone in concerted action. He notes the standardization of minimum basic rates, overtime bases, and miles per hour across passenger and freight service, plus relief for helper work and various duties. The movement, he says, lifts weak lines and establishes parity among 62 roads.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees for the Boston and Maine system reports to management a plan to reduce the nine hour day for freight men and the ten hour day for passenger station staff, along with a general wage increase for both groups, as decided by the general board of arbitration and adjustment yesterday.
Delegates to the proposed Longshoremen Trade Council of the A F L will meet Wednesday night at fioughan Hall Charlestown to organize permanently. The charter for the new council arrived from the international headquarters last Saturday.
Patrick MacKenzie was yesterday chosen master workman of the Park Department Assembly for the fifth time. He first won the post in 1885 when the organization began and has held the office continuously since.
In Putnam Connecticut on Wednesday Louis S. Garant aged 37 from Worcester wedded for his fourth time. He married Delia Dusoe Adams who became his third wife. The ceremony took place in Putnam and marked Garant’s fourth marriage while Adams had three prior husbands.
E Bunge & Co at 20 Broad Street New York lists stocks bought sold and quoted. The fragmented OCR mentions Western Power Com Pecifie Gas Electric Com Adirondack Electric Power Com Northern States Power Com Republic Railway Light Com and Appalachian Power Co as well as Standard Oil Stocks.
Delegates of the Boston Central Labor Union condemn militarism as un-American and dangerous to democracy after considering General Leonard A. Wood’s Harvard Union address. The resolution voiced strong opposition to expanding military power and influence.
In Indianapolis the financial assistance sought in the Labor case did not arrive by the adjournment time. The proceedings paused as the issue with the funding remained unresolved, delaying further action.
The Central Labor Union of Boston protests General Wood's Harvard Union address urging youth military training. They condemn militarism as un-American and dangerous, and oppose new forms of militia. The article notes AFL convention actions, building trades alignments, and new delegates admitted to the union.
Joseph Gallagher of Norwood was elected president of Boston Lodge 97, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. F P Leonard of Dedham was chosen delegate to the annual convention in San Francisco in May. Other officers include Vice President George E Cody, Secretary Martin V Brennan, Librarian P J Moran, Alternate F F Lambert, Journal Agent T J Grady, Medical Examiner Dr J F Kock.
J Frank O’Hare of Boston Printing Pressmen Union 67 received a letter from the Gil Pressmen’s Union in Washington praising his efforts with Massachusetts legislators that led to a wage-raising law for Washington government pressmen. Secretary-Treasurer Martin T. Joyce announced a State executive board meeting for Sunday at Wells Memorial, with Joyce addressing Lynn Electrical Workers and Lynn Telephone Operators groups. Invitations were issued for the Boston Central Labor Union label section meeting at Wells Memorial. Machinists Lodge 264 plans officer elections. Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators have secured the entire 1183 Eliot Street building. Brewery Workers Union 14 renominated all officers. The Boston Barbers’ Union 25th anniversary committee finalized plans for their Quincy House banquet with International President F. X. Noschang attending. The first boot and shoe workers’ union ball will be held at Paul Revere Hall by Union 229. The Boston International Hotel Workers’ Union branch will decide on joining the A.F. of L. International. Henry Sterling, Massachusetts delegate to the National Housing Association, will attend conventions in Philadelphia. he departs for Scranton and Nanticook. The Educational Committee named Dennis D. Driscoll temporary chairman and C. Harry Dunderdale secretary. James T. Moriarty will address Elevator Operators’ Union 14,215 at Wells Memorial. Dock and Freight Handlers Union 809 voted to interview employers on wage-scale revisions. General Teamsters’ Union 379 anticipates a wage-scale report this week. Nominations at the local meeting named John Fay, Frank Moran, Harry P. Jennings, John Thompson, Peter Watson, and M. Conley.
A memorial service by Boston Lodge No. 10 B P O Elks at the Boston Theatre honored deceased members. Judge Thomas P. Riley delivered the memorial oration. officers conducted the rites and Wilson Melrose gave two readings while musical selections accompanied the event. The speaker urged moving beyond grief to belief in life beyond and contemplation of life here.
Boston Elks hold a solemn ceremony with Boston Opera Company soloists and the Boston Symphony Quartet. A darkened theatre unfolds tableaux of In Memoriam and virtues Faith, Justice, Brotherly Love, Charity, and Fidelity as 2000 voices sing Nearer My God to Thee. Judge Riley reflects on the order’s history since 1868 and urges restraint in speech to spare sorrow.
Worcester December 1. The Worces ter Lodge of Elks held a memorial service at Poli's theatre with Exalted Ruler John T Flanagan presiding. Street Commissioner James A Gallivan of Boston delivered the memorial address praising annual observances honoring departed brothers and the enduring customs of remembrance across ages.
The State Bureau of Statistics reports a 14.7 percent drop in women in trade unions in 1911, down to 16 139 members from 18 910 in 1910, with large decreases among boot and shoe and textile workers. Increases occurred among laundry workers and garment workers in 1911.
The 1911 report shows 1282 local unions with 191,088 members in Massachusetts. Boston holds 271 local unions with 70,636 members, accounting for 21.1 percent of state union membership. The American Federation of Labor leads with 77.8 percent of workers. Brockton and Lynn post large local unions tied to boot and shoe workers.
This article explains how banks manage investment risk through diversification and vigilance. It discusses bond yields, depreciation, and the need to balance safety with return, highlighting examples like British consols and the Boston and Maine stock to show the dangers of relying on price alone. It notes banks use statistical analysis and expert judgment to protect principal and maximize overall efficiency for depositors.
Hamilton Ohio Dec 1 Engineer William Mac Donald of Lima Ohio was killed and fireman Howard Harvey badly injured in a head on collision of two freight trains on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad near Glendale tonight. The boiler of one locomotive exploded burning Mac Donald.
Meyer Locket, 18, of 63 Allen Street Boston, captured by Patrolman Phillips of Quincy after several shots were fired, was locked up in Quincy yesterday morning charged with breaking and entering the store of Joseph Halter, his father's former partner.
Hackmen Elect Hack and Carriage Drivers and Chauffeurs Union last night elected officers including President Herman Bastian and Vice President Samuel S Perrish. Recording secretary was W J Ryan and secretary treasurer John J Driscoll. Fifteen applicants were admitted.
Last week closed at the same level as a month earlier with dull trading and small daily turnover around 300000 shares. Bulls seem favored as selling did not follow price declines, suggesting potential uplifts once money conditions normalize after high call money near 20 percent. Banks anticipate the Comptroller’s annual calls, likely easing within a week or two, while the international money market remains strong though domestic rates stay elevated due to year-end demands.
Vessels arriving at the Avit water front show significant storm damage from Thanksgiving Day gales. The Aspinet sustained heavy damage off the Nova Scotian coast, while the Elmer E.K. Gray and others reported torn sails. The Caledonian from Europe carried general merchandise and weathered the voyage. Boston and Bohemian liners face delays with passengers awaiting docking at Long Wharf and East Boston.
Shipping news brief lists sunrise and sunset, high and rise tides, and arrivals and sailings of steamers, schooners, tugs, and barges with origins including Newburyport, Boston, Halifax, Gloucester, Portland, and Philadelphia. Several vessels arrive at and depart from ports, with towing and barge operations noted.
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