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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

4

Clash With Strikers Sparks Police Standstill In Streets

Police clash with striking Poles as the State Board of Arbitration meets in Springfield. The board, led by Willard Howland, reports satisfaction with talks with strikers leaders in Mayor Sanderson's office. Members Richard P. Barry and Charles Dana Palmer also returned from Springfield.

State Board State Board of Arbitration Willard Howland Springfield Sanderson Richard P. Barry Lynn Charles Dana Palmer Lowell

Crisis at Ludlow as 1600 Poles threaten furniture storehouse

Poles massed on Wilbraham Wesson street defied 2000 officers and Pinkertons to touch Martin Bobostitz property. A driver was shot at a shed, two men detained, revolver missing, and authorities anticipate heavy police deployment at dawn.

Ludlow Hall FB. Storer Post Springfield Wilbraham Martin Bobostitz Associates Chicopee Bobostitz Sydney Stevens Scott

Boston unions raise funds for Ludlow evicted strikers

The Boston Post led with a $100 gift as part of a $470.50 total from Boston organizations to aid Ludlow Associates' evicted strikers. Contributions come from Amalgamated Street Employees, Typographers Union, Cigar Makers, Lathers, Bare Tenders, Carpenters, and others. Daily food and clothing wagons depart from Central Labor Union HQ, with planned relief events including a Dec 1 Gilmore Theatre concert and Chicopee St Josephs Hall fund activities.

Springfield Boston Post Today Ludlow Associates Central Labor Union Boston Amalgamated Street Boston Cigar Makers Lathers’ Union Carpenters of West Springfield Joseph Whitcom Brewers’ Union Charles Morris The Hatters’ Union of Oscar C. Davis Brockton Boston Post Ludlow Gilmore Theatre Moving Picture Entertainments St. Joseph’s Temperance Society Chicopee

First Worshipful Masters Association Elects Officers

The First Worshipful Masters Association of Massachusetts held its annual election at Young's Hotel last night. Officers elected include William M. Olin as president Frederick W. Bliss as vice president Charles H Bolles as treasurer and Samuel H. Spring as secretary. The association comprises masters of respective lodges.

Masters’ Association of Free and Accepted Masons Massachusetts Young’s Hotel William M. Olin Frederick W. Bliss Charles H Bolles Samuel H. Spring

Fire Threatens 18 Horses on Ellery Street

Eighteen frightened horses were driven from a smoke-filled stable on Ellery Street South Boston last night by Patrolman Daniel J. Lynch and kept safe by bystanders, preventing a dangerous stampede.

Ellery Street Boston Daniel J. Lynch

Double Legal Stamp Week Ends Tonight at Wolf's My Clothier

Today is the final day of the Double Legal Stamp Week at Wolf's My Clothier corner of Hanover and Portland streets. Hundreds have bought Christmas presents and many more will finalize purchases. Stamp books fill quickly, each full book adds an extra present before the holidays.

Wolf's My Clothier Hanover Portland

Fake signers of papers caught test in mayoral race

A grand jury heard about hundreds of questioned signatures on one candidate’s nomination papers. Election Board officials, aided by Police Inspector Lynch, questioned Hadlock who filed 50 papers with 5000 names. He cited broken eyeglasses for difficulty identifying certain signatures and suggested possible further action by the board.

Grand Jury Pelletier John C. Hadlock Beacon Chambers Myrtle Street Election Board Hadlock Lynch Hindlock Post Board of Election Commissioners Board W. Curtis Comfort Edward Fowler

Storrow Trumpets West End Support Amid Massive Rally

The Storrow campaign draws huge crowds at Flashman Hall Ward 8 and Ward 9, as Donovan rallies for him. Storrow outlines views on immigration, water projects, and local development, insisting he will not mislead voters and will meet supporters in person.

Mr. Storrow Donovan Ward 9 Ben Butler James J. Storrow Flashman Hall Ward 8 West End Newcomers Bay

Plan 3 outlined by Fitzgerald in Storrow campaign

Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald spoke at five gatherings endorsing James J. Storrow and Plan 3 the citizens convention. He warned that Storrow would gain mayoral power and council control, with nine councillors and a 15 member board directing $85 million in Boston's money, prompting jokes of calling the city Storrowton.

John F. Fitzgerald James J. Storrow Mr. Storrow Citizens’ Convention Fitzgerald Martin Hayes Brighton Western Avenue Market Street Storrow Citizens’ Council Boston Storrowton

William Lawrence of Navy Yard Dies

William Lawrence aged 35 of 54 Tremont Street Charlestown died of pneumonia at City Hospital after serving in the Spanish American War. He was employed at the Charlestown navy yard and was a member of the Fred B. Bogan camp Spanish War Veterans.

William Lawrence Tremont Street Charlestown Fred B. Bogan Charlestown Navy Yard

Cupid's Rummage Sale At Vanity Fair Curious Stop

On a visit to Vanity Fair I encounter Cupid running a rummage sale full of oddities including a glamour that hides flaws and an overcoat that ages the wearer. The shopkeeper explains profits aid a charity while weaving sly tales of past lovers and mischief.

Cupid

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