Unions oppose non union wage scale plan
Boston Local 100 and allied unions warning that any wage scale drawn by a non union company controlled body for postal, telephone, and telegraph workers will be rejected. More than 400 postal employees gathered in Quincy House to demand autonomy and oppose outside wage dictates from Washington.
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Boston Local 100
National Federation of Post Office Employees
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Quincy House
Washington
Post Office Department
Boston
Julia S. O'Connor
Mary Matthews
William J. Coury
Roth
Burleson
Consider Telephone Girls Wage Demands
The Wire Wage Board in Washington is considering the Boston Telephone Operators' union wage scale and working agreement. The board is understood to review the proposed terms and determine new pay and conditions for Boston operators.
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Washington
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Wage board members in local telegraph union detailed
Mires Jaffa and Conner head the local operators union and sit on the wage board. Mary Mahoney and May June presented the proposed wage plan with Miss O Connor joining the local board to adjust wages.
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Mires Jaffa
Attack on L Truste es at Bloomfield elevat ed fare protest
In Bloomfield Fall Dorchester yesterday crowds heard Senators and Representatives condemn the Baston Elevated Railway trustees. They urged public control a receiver and reduced fares for schoolchildren while noting cars lacked window pins and questioning management. Protests are to continue nightly with labor unions and local officials backing action.
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Baston
Bloomffield
Dorchester
Edward McLaughlin
Roxbury
James Moynihan
State Street
Walter L. Callins
Daniel Murpowh
Ward
Teiihve Stone
John Carey
Joseph McGrath
Charles Winchester
Wiminal Election At Cigarmakers Union Taal 687 Promises Open Race
The Cigarmakers Union at Taal 687 holds tomorrow a full ballot with all offices contested. President Auren Velleman faces William Collings for re election while Henry Abatums opposes Th Goldberg for secretary. Three candidates seek vice president and seven chase three spots. Delegates to the Massachusetts State Merageh convention from A. PF of T are to be chosen from 26 executive board slots and five on the Industrial committee from 10 parties.
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Taal
Auren Velleman
William Collings
Henry Abatums
Th Goldberg
Smtet
Massachusetts
Merageh
A. PF
Inhel
Lst
Cent Seamsters' Uiulun
Rudward Rilen
Thomas McCaey
Hingham Town Treasurer Arrest Raises Shortage Questions
In Hingham the town treasurer, aged 65 and son of longtime selectman Walter T. Jones, was arrested by Chief Jones after auditors found a 29000 shortage in 1918 and part of 1917 accounts. The arrest followed a quiet inquiry as town officials declined to comment.
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Selectien
Jones
Hingham
Walter T. Jones
Board of Selectmen
Thomas Buttimer
Buttimer
Robinson
Hingham Trust Company
Tie
Star Banner Unfurled for Local Military Residents
A ceremonial banner honoring neighborhood residents serving in the military or navy was unfurled yesterday at the Brooks and Bennington corner in East Loston. The event saluted 1h stars and recognized local service members.
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Oservier
Brooks and
Bennington Streets
East
Loston
President Lloyd George Holds First Parley Without Progress
The British prime minister David Lloyd George led a first parley on the platform discussed on the initial page. Contingent from the first page was also considered as part of the proceedings.
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David Lloyd George
President sends greetings to Norwegian editors and soldiers
The President delivered a wireless message to Norwegian editors visiting the United States and to American soldiers. He praised the “boys who have come back” and borne sacrifices nobly. He attended religious services with enlisted men aboard the George Washington, then resumed the deck. The ship sails smoother with warmer seas ahead.
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United States
Bowie
George Washington
U S Mission Ready Organization of Peace Machinery at Versailles
Paris dispatch notes the United States peace mission structure to handle America's interests at Versailles. The plan centers on the Peace Commission with liaison and diplomatic intelligence, military and naval attaches, ceremonial officers, and a large civilian staff including Hoover aides and Y M C A representatives. Strong coding, translation, and mapping capabilities show broad American participation.
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Paris
Dec
United States Peace Mission
America
Versailles
Peace Commission
John (. Grew
Signal Corps
Liaison and Diplomatic Intelligence Office
Herbert C. Hoover
Fond Administrate
Red Grass
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Vythias
Salvation Army
War Trade Board
Specul
Europe
Africa
Foland
Turkey
France considers Clemenceau for peace conference presidency
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau may head the French delegation to the peace conference. President Wilson’s role as head of the American delegation influences the choice. Potential collaborators include Andre Tardieu Jules Cambon Georges Leygues and M Colliard with mentions of Bourgeois and Briand as possible delegates.
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Paris
Dec
Clemenceau
Wilson
Irench
Andre Tardieu
General Commission
United States
Jules Cambon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Marshal Foch
Georges Leygues
M. Colliard
Leon Bourgeois
Aristide Briand
Charge Boys Loot Unoccupied Cottage in Randolph
Two Dorchester youths aged 15 and 16 stole into an unoccupied cottage owned by Mrs. Lamont Carney on Pond Street Randolph after their parents barred navy service. They stayed the night, looted belongings, damaged items, and were captured as they tried to board a Mattapan car. They face arraignment in Quincy court tomorrow.
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Randolph
Navy
Eirnest
Tess
Fred Brayley
Dorchester
Lamont Carney
Pond Street
Hanley
Cottaste
Condon
Mattapan
Quincey Court
Local War Notes and Home Front Incidents
Sergeant John W Priestley of the 11th Engineers spoke at the Church of the Holy Spirit Mattapan last night on the 26th Division’s actions in France. Emma Babcock, 63, found unconscious from a gas leak at Membroke Street South End and brought to City Hospital. condition not serious. Private George Sc Dresser, heir to $60 000 from his father, killed in action Sept 25 with an American tank battalion. no known immediate relatives. Captain Charles Malone of Jamaica Plain relieved from the Army Medical Corps to resume medical practice at home.
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John W. W’riestly
11St Engineers
Church of the Holy Spirit
Mattapan
Wisermans
France
Kriestly
Camp Jimmohries
Virginia
Emma Babcock
Membroke Street
South End
Francis W. Manchester
City Hospital
George Sc. Dresser
George Dresser
Chicopee
War Department
Tie
Charles Malone
Glen Raid
Jamaica Plain
Amp Meade
Army Medical Corps
Allied powers prepare to receive remaining German aircraft
London reports the surrender of about 2000 German planes continues with the Allies reviewing types and airworthiness. Germany is evacuating bases as retreating forces abandon aircraft, while adjustments are made to satisfy distribution and verification concerns raised by Marshal Moch. Society notes and a local obituary follow in separate items.
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Urope
Funke
York
Amberg
File and Index Co
Federal Street
Telephone
F. H
L’ Trustees
John A. Denese
Miss Matthews
Ardon
Quer Awi Waudidaase
Boston Central Labor Union
Sutzester Toffer
I. Marty Jennings
Malnard I. McGradys
LE. Vo
Peter Mullett
C. I. VV
Penaghie
Othe Atetlvun
Thin City
Veamsters
Tate
Oa Hets
Heivers Dil Chaffeurs
Agierican
Adams Express
American Pederariom of
LABOR
U. S
London
Marshal Moch
The
Alles
Society AT Communion
Society of
AL Vincent de Pant
William Sheppleworth
Miller Street
City Trospital
Jie
Tilivoh Avenue
Kondons
Kondon’s
Kondon
Jondons
Minneapolis
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