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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
2
A heated meeting sparks rowdy defection as delegates threaten a strike. One Division 2 member warned of action, while a Division 6 speaker claimed 500 men would strike at all hazards. The crowd grew volatile and delegates rushed from the hall amid cries of strike now or never.
Boston union officials threaten a walkout over wage and policy disputes with the West End Street Railway. After tense talks with President Samuel Little, a postponement was agreed while the union presses for a final decision by December 30, with guard-trained divisions ready to strike if demands aren’t met.
President Little told a Post reporter at his Dorchester home at 3 am that workers had reconsidered their decision and would strike. He urged them to go, saying the company can stand it if they go hungry this winter. He claimed efforts for a peaceful settlement had been made and conceded partial terms.
Officials prepared for a transit tie up that would cut West End power to the Lynn and Boston network. Cars could not reach Boston from Chelsea via Vine Street and West End sources, impacting Chelsea Everett Malden Melrose Wakefield Stoneham Woburn Lynn and beyond. Jumpers would be installed to transmit power from alternate Lynn Boston lines to maintain service on partial branches.
Chairman Young of the Supreme Council told a Post reporter after the 2 am meeting that if the men strike the council will take full charge and run the operation to the best of their ability. All divisions were out except South Boston, whose representatives had pledged them.
Tuesday night’s proceedings show divisions voting within the conference. The record notes a gathering where various groups aligned or diverged on key issues during the session. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
MR W A Ingham endorses Life Guard as effectively breaking up colds and preventing serious complications. Dr Thomas P Shaw of Lowell claims the product cures colds arrests la grippe and prevents pneumonia with no morphine or quinine, sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
The men scoffed at police necessity claiming they are peaceful and would not damage property. They warned if they strike they would move the cars to stables first and leave them there.
A statement from conductors drivers and motor men of the West End Street Railway urges an 1897 labor agreement. They complain of harsh discipline, arbitrary penalties, long hours, and frequent layoffs, while affirming desire to work with management for mutual good and avoid strikes.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in men and women. Rapid relief suggests a complete cure. Sold by GEORGE C GOODWIN & CO Boston at 36 Hanover Street.
Workers seek a formal contract detailing car service classifications, hours, pay, overtime, reporting rules, uniforms, and grievance procedures from West End Street Railway Company and the Conductors Drivers and Motormen Union. The dispute includes shift limits, Sunday pay, and seniority rules.
The 1887 strike began February 7 with South Boston workers, spreading to Cambridge. Guards faced protests as cars ran with mounted police presence. by February 20 a Cambridge car was mobbed and police feared they could not control the situation.
Mayfield residents armed and mobilized after the shooting of 18-year-old Will Suet near the railway depot. Guards fired on three fleeing men, triggering a mass meeting and emergency measures to protect the town. Authorities ordered women and children off the streets after 6 pm.
In Suffolk Supreme Court Judge Holmes hears John D. Thomson petitioning for a mandamus to compel execution on a $453 judgment against Alfred A. Marcus and his son Simeon Marcus. Simeon, arrested after the writ requested, secured his lease by recognizance to take the poor debtor oath in the Poor Debtor Court.
Alderman Perlie A. Dyar will preside over next year’s Board of Aldermen as a Republican with the balance of power. His opponent Alderman Presho has withdrawn. Dyar’s ally Alderman Presho expresses full support for the anticipated leadership.
Henry W. Savage sold for Dex ter P. Blaikie to Carroll Doubleday a fine Winchester estate. The eleven room colonial sits on 11 148 square feet of land by Mystic Lake and will be occupied by Mr Doubleday for a price of 9000 dollars.
Officers of the Bunker Hill Camping Club extend their usual Christmas greeting at Captain James Doherty's residence 183 Chelsea street. All officers will attend and a number of artists who are friends of the club will be on hand.
An advertisement from The American Wringer Company located on Broadway in Boston promotes mail and telephone orders for diamonds watches jewelry cover ware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps and related goods with prompt attention offered.
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