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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
10
The week saw active lower priced shares and Union Pacific earnings shaping price moves. Union Pacific reports 16.23 percent common dividend, and rail stocks face mixed outlook with tariff questions likely temporary while big operators maintain market control.
President-elect Taft said he may make annual trips to the Panama Canal zone after entering the White House. He described it as beneficial for authority figures to travel to the isthmus periodically and discuss its needs.
The text notes a familiar line about the canal's failure and a predictable campaign trope about voters being bought. It suggests the remark serves to stiffen some and reassure others, framing the canal story as a recurring feature during October campaigns.
Henry Abrahams of the Boston Central Labor Union led a conference in the Mt Vernon Church chapel on The Problem of Labor with a 20 minute address followed by questions from socialists employers and unions. Rev Albert Parker Fitch preached on Jesus and Labor and urged justice equity and brotherhood. The meeting featured debate over Marx and union aims with plans for a Quincy Women’s Trade Union League and a January league meeting scheduled.
Lincoln Steffens spoke at Phenix Hall Boston on Social Reform, outlining his findings on graft in legislatures and inviting questions from members of the Boston Women s Trade Union League. Brockton labor leaders Norris and Tyler also spoke.
Walter Woll international president spoke at Boston Photo-Engravers Union meeting announcing a Jan 1 program to house members with tuberculosis. Five sanitariums will be built Canada North Carolina East and two in Denver with 10 patients to start. Members will pay $2 yearly to fund the homes and aid. John P Simonds Jr reelected local president by record vote.
Richard W. Garrett was re elected president of Boston Bartenders Union 77 for a third term. Unanimous re election of James J. English as financial secretary. Numerous officers listed for the union and Old Colony Lodge 148 Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, with officers and executive boards named. Lodge passed resolutions of sympathy with Secretary George R Starkey.
Multiple union notices from Boston reveal officer nominations and upcoming elections across groups including Teamdrivers Union 25 Water Workers' Department Union and Boston Brewery Workers' Union 29. Indorsed candidates include Alderman James P. Timilty with broad union backing and union hall gatherings set for January and February.
James S Hawkins aged 41 was found unconscious in Charles Hunters Park Street stable with head and face crushed. He cared for the horses and is believed to have been kicked by one of them. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where officials fear for his life.
The Boston News Bureau notes the Boston Elevated Company has spent over 42 million in nine years on expansion and plans 30 million more in five years. It cites 4 million for a South station subway and argues earnings have not kept pace, with gross from 1908 at 17.9 percent of capital versus 27.2 percent in 1899.
Conservative Senators weighing the House action on the Perkins resolution today plan to force a course that will leave the House to bear responsibility in the clash with the President over his secret service sentiments.
Early tomorrow both Republicans and Democrats plan to delay Senate action on a resolution. The chosen introducer refuses to perform the duty. Senator Culberson denies any plan to present a House style resolution. Senator Aldrich will not be in Washington. The anti-resolution effort includes some anti administration Senators but not all.
The article weighs the heavy capital outlay already seen by the Boston Elevated and asks whether the public will permit the company to maintain a safety margin yielding a reasonable return, or demand billions more beyond the $40,000,000 cited, risking dividend cuts from the current 6 percent rate.
Albert S. Hoogs former Beverly Savings Bank teller under police surveillance at the Highland Hotel remained in a weak condition from illness and overdose tonight. He is not expected to appear in court for several days as officials investigate the embezzlement charge.
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