Massachusetts steam engineers union 24th convention held in Boston
The 24th annual convention of the Massachusetts State Branch International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers convened at Engineers Hall 995 Washington Street. Delegates discussed measures for the benefit of steam and operating engineers and elected officers for the coming term.
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Massachusetts State Branch
International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers
Engineers’ Hall
Washington Street
Boston Engineers Seek 12 Hour Limit and Rail Law Changes
Andrew J. Tighe elected president and a Boston group names officers as the executive board schedules a Jan 9 1916 meeting. A legislative bill would limit work hours to 12 for engineers and seek licensing for locomotives used by corporations. The plan backs railroad ownership, caps electrical prices above cost, and sets assistant engineer salaries at 1500 annually.
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Andrew J. Tighe
Boston
Herman M. Comerford
James L. Wilmarth
Winter Hill
Albra W. Hersome
Wamesit
Boston Elevated
Department of Boiler Inspection
Public Service
State House
Bartenders Re-elect Veteran Officials in Spirited Union Election
James Mantle was re-elected president of the Boston Bartenders Union 77 for a third term while John W. Conley was named recording secretary treasurer for a ninth term. Other officers named include Thomas Quinn first VP John I Toland second VP and Richard W Garrity financial secretary and business agent as 959 ballots were cast in a lively annual vote.
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James Mantle
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
John W. Conley
Thomas Quinn
John I. Toland
Richard W. Garrity
City Workers Back City Council Slates and License Yes
Boston unions including the Joint Council of Municipal Employees endorsed James A. Watson Redmond Fitz gerald John Conway and William Doyle for City Council and urged a Yes vote tomorrow The Highway Department Union also backed the Democratic slate and Yes on the license question They pledged to forward thanks to Mayor Curley for his cooperation on grievances.
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Boston
Curley
Electrical Workers Annual Election Names District Officers
The New England District Council of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers held its annual election at the Wells Memorial Building. New officers chosen include F. C. Garrick Jr of Boston as president and A. A. Allen of Manchester New Hampshire as vice president. Rhode Island and Connecticut vice presidents were not filled due to absent delegates. A H Nichol of Boston was elected secretary treasurer R E F Laidlaw was recording secretary and G A Gordon of Haverhill sergeant at arms.
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New England
the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Wells Memorial Building
F. C. Garrick, Jr
Boston
A. A. Allen
Manchester
N. H
Frank Doe
Northampton
Rhode Island
Connecticut
A. H. Nichol
R. E F. Laidlaw
G. A. Gordon
Mhaverhill
Bakers Plan Fund for Big Convention
At the semi annual meeting of the State Branch of Bakery Workers at Wells Memorial building, a fund was approved for the 15th annual convention of the Bakery and Confecionery Workers Union to be held in this city in October 1917. Dues are raised by increasing per capita from two and a half to five cents. Five new locals have been organized since the last meeting.
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State Branch
Bakery Workers
Wells Memorial Building
Bakery and Confecionery Workers’ Union
Early Season Ice Skating At Public Garden Pond
Hundreds of skaters filled the Public Garden pond on Sunday enjoying the season’s first ice sport despite soft and rough ice. The surface flooded with water before dusk as youths and adults braved slush and breaks, while elders watched from the bridge.
Locomotive Firemen Elect Jones Again
C. N. Jones was elected president of Boston Lodge 57, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, at its annual officers election yesterday. He will serve a fourth year as head of the lodge with F. L. Hoyt as vice president and F. J. Fuller as financial secretary among other officers named.
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C. N. Jones
Boston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Mr. Jones
F. L. Hoyt
Whitman
F. J. Fuller
Jamaica Plain
R. H. Olney
Mansfield
Denver
Union officers elected in Charlestown and area labor news
The Bridge Tenders' Union 12 elected officers at Mishawum Hall Charlestown including William C Tirrell as president and John Quinn Frank H Waitt as vice presidents Recording secretary Joseph P Shea secretary treasurer Frank F Morse and John Lane named sergeant at arms A wage scale committee report was presented to Charlestown Longshoremen's Union Roughan Hall City Square Charlestown The New England Railroad Veterans Association discussed pensions at a Boston area meeting The Department Store Team Drivers' Union set a Dec 26 election date Boston Central Labor Union received a signed testimonial after a trading stamp grievance settlement Bakers Union 7 voted to keep license in Boston Five Armstrong Transfer Employees Union officers elected and Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters donated 25 to striking freight handlers in a second donation
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Mishawum Hall
Charlestown
William C. Tirrell
John ©. Quinn
Frank H. Waitt
Joseph P. Shea
Frank F. Morse
Arios
John Lane
Charlestown Longshoremen’s Union
Roughan Hall
City Square
New England Railroad Veterans’ Association
Boston & Maine System
Harry P. Jennings
Boston Central Labor Union
Alexander McGregor
Houghton & Dutton Company
Bakers’ Union 7
Wells Memorial Building
Boston
Armstrong Transfer Employees’ Union
J. Jennings
D. Tobin
J. Manzie
P. Mullen
J. Buckley
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters’ Union
Public Blind Welfare Union Forms in Massachusetts
Vice-President Coles announced the Blind Welfare Union Inc aims to educate the public on the capabilities of the blind and secure opportunities. A meeting at Allerton Hall reported incorporation and plans for a bazaar and exhibition at the hall December 16 to 18.
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Perkins Institution
Tewks
Washington
Cples
Blind Welfare Union, Inc
Massachusetts
Coles
Allerton Hall
Washington Street
George W. Jones
O Keefe Denies Curley Charge in Boston Campaign
Patrick F. O Keefe refutes Mayor Curley’s claim that Storrow spent 49000 via his agency to sway Boston editorial writers. He says his agency only handled Curley rally ads, not Storrow spending, and condemns the idea of buying editorial influence. He notes past ad work for Storrow and other politicians but asserts Boston papers are not bought. He urges public clarity and defends his 28 years in newspaper advertising.
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Curley Ticket
Storrow
Tremont Temple
Mayor Curley
Mr. Storrow
Major O'Keefe
Boston
Curley
Major O’keefe
Post
Sir
Sunday Post
O’keefe
John F. Fitzgerald
Douglas
Walsh
John OB. Moran
United States
Patrick F. O'Keefe
Baker Masquerading Claim Ties Politics to Walter Baker Name
H Clifford Gallagher president of Walter Baker Chocolate Company accuses city council candidate Walter N Baker of using the Baker name to gain votes. He urges Boston Republicans to note the impersonation and not reward the misappropriation to influence elections.
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H. Clifford Gallagher
Walter Baker Chocolate Company
Milton
Walter N. Baker
Walter Baker
Baker
America
Dorchester
Henry l. Pierce
Boston
Army Seeks Draughtsmen and Other Civil Service Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces openings for thirty five draughtsmen in ordnance and turret design with salaries from 1400 to 2000 yearly. Also vacancies for junior pharmacologists in the Bureau of Chemistry at 1200 to 1500 yearly, with a forthcoming exam. Positions include a Fort Apache Arizona agriculture teacher at 900 yearly. Applications to Room 145 Post Office Building Boston.
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Ordnance Department
United States Army
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Fort Apache School
Arizona
Post Office
Boston
Mass
Redmond Fitzgerald replies to Good Government push
In a response to the Good Government Association’s campaign against his Boston City Council bid, Redmond Fitzgerald contends his three years in the Massachusetts Senate and public service qualify him. He faults the association for rewarding only a clean personal record and argues his legislative experience proves merit.
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Sir
Good Government Association
Boston
Massachusetts Senate
Commonwealth
Grief Follows Death as Mother Hangs Self and Child
Mrs Annie F Carter killed herself and her 18 month old daughter by gas at 150 G Street South Boston. Her six year old son John J was spared when her brother John Shealley blocked access to the room.
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Annie F. Carter
G Street
Boston
John J
John Shealley
Waring Over Christmas Candles Warned by Fire Chief
Fire Prevention Commissioner O Keefe cautions that placing candles in windows and on Christmas trees risks a major disaster and says he would be responsible if such a catastrophe occurs without his warning.
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O’keefe
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