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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
2
London reports show suffragettes increasing violent acts to press their cause. Last week they attacked ministry members. newspapers note the frequency but only brief coverage. The piece highlights two notable incidents amid ongoing protests and political tension.
Albert the Crown Prince of Belgium visited Harvard during his 1898 U S trip, touring Hemenway House Memorial Hall and dorms He recalled a room interview with President Eliot and a warm reception noting English speaking ease and Wisconsin banner remarks in a vivid college anecdote
Labor notes show a testimonial for John Hill's family in Charlestown and new local officers elected in Roxbury Carpenters Union 83. Delegates named for AFL convention 1910, organizing efforts for women in garment industries, and plans for the 1910 Brick Layers reception. Meetings of Teamsters 242 and other locals reported along with a pending convention timetable.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald toured Boston in a car visiting 18 meetings and rallies in a single day. He started after 2 pm, paused only for supper with his family, and continued campaigning until nearly midnight.
The John F. Fitzgerald campaign released a new military march titled The John F. Fitzgerald composed by Joseph M. Daly. Daly rose to prominence for writing the Boston School Cadet while a student at Boston High School.
Boston Central Labor Union discussed the Ludlow labor dispute with a plan to petition the Legislature for an investigation and to urge amendments to laws on corporate control of real estate to curb model towns. The union’s special committee reported after visiting Ludlow. Delegates donated 20 dollars to Springfield Central Labor Union to aid about 1800 workers and families on strike.
Claims a single dose of Pape's Diapepsin digests all food, prevents fermentation, and relieves indigestion within five minutes. Promotes a 50 cent case from a druggist and asserts universal stomach health and absence of headaches linked to stomach issues.
The town, once a Massachusetts corporation, adopted an associate charter to dodge state taxes and pay only $35,000 in local taxes. Individuals such as a storekeeper a doctor and a Methodist minister faced removal for opposing authorities. The town’s judge is postmaster and savings bank president. Despite prohibition, beer reportedly moves into mills during a strike. Mill owners allegedly control town government.
King Leopold lay in state in the royal palace as thousands filed by the catafalque to pay homage to the late sovereign. The solemn ceremony drew crowds who waited intently to honor the monarch in his final resting place.
In the presence of Prince Albert and court officials, King Leopold lay in a mahogany casket draped with Grenadier colors as priests, nuns, and officers attended. A three hour procession of dignitaries passed through the palace while the Belgian episcopate praised Leopold as a promoter of Christian civilization and Congo’s independence.
After a 12 year career Boston Boilermakers Lodge 9 will disband. Members meet at 45 Elliot Street to decide on affiliating with the International Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders. Local 9 remains independent after the autumn amalgamation decision by the United Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders.
Richard P. Barry and Bernard F. Supple announce Ludlow Associates will take back the Polish strikers and construe last week’s agreement as understood by the workers. Operatives to return to work tomorrow after four hours of direct state arbitration talks with strikers.
State board representatives reached a four hour agreement with interpreters. Poles will resume work in batches of 150 with one group in the morning and one in the afternoon, continuing until all return. Strikers who left town get an extra week to come back. Company to permit strike breakers to leave mills and not be instructed by returning workers until needed. Furniture from evicted operatives to be moved back at company cost. Mr Supple and Mr Barry will supervise the agreement. Strikers unanimously accepted terms.
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