Norwood Press Adopts Eight Hour Day for All Workers
Norwood Press and affiliates declare an eight hour day replacing 54 hours weekly with no pay cut, effective January 1. The change follows long-standing labor pressure. some binder workers remain on strike receiving benefits. The notice emphasizes full daily hours, punctuality, and no make-up time allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwood
Norwood Press
J. Ss. Cushing & Co
Berwick & Smith
E. Fleming & Co
Norwood
Herbert M. Plympton & Co., Printing and Binding
Christmas Festival Services Across Greater Boston Churches
Epistlec?al choirs and soloists stage varied Christmas programs in Trinity Emmanuel St John's Roxbury St Mary Uphams Corner Matapan Brookline Cambridge and other churches. Notable soloists include Clarence B Shirley Ralph Osborne Laura Eaton Hope Nevin F E Ross A M Duff and J Everett Pearson with choirs directed by Wallace Goodrich W W Grundy and Twining Lynes.
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Greater Boston
Trinity Church
Wallace Goodrich
Clarence B. Shirley
Ralph Osborne
Emmanuel Church
Heinrich Schuecker
Harper
Adolph Bak
St. John’s Church
East
Boston
W. W. Grundy
Little Town of Bethlehem
Church of the Ascension
Laura ¥. Eaton
Hope Nevin
F. E. Ross
A. M. Duff
St. James’ Church
Roxbury
Thomas R. Clarke
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Spring Hill
Somerville
Nathan K.bishop
St. Mary’s Church
Upham’s Corner
J. Everett Pearson
Ss. T. Hall
Church of the Holy Spirit
Mattapan
Christ Church
Cambridge
Old Christ Church
North Street
George Russell Loud
Gifts That Gladdened How the Generous-Hearted Helped
A survey of Christmas benevolence from wealthy donors and charities across Massachusetts. Governor-elect Draper gives $100 to each Protestant pastor for distribution. George F. Parkman’s will directs $15,000,000 to Boston. Larz Anderson funds a holiday reception for blind children. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Stevens donates $50,000 to Union Hospital.
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Eben S. Draper
Milford
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
George F. Parkman
Beacon Street
Boston
George
Thomas W. Lawson
Winchester
Larz Anderson
Brookline
Institution For the
Jamaica Plain
Union Hospital
Fall River
Elizabeth R. Stevens
Swansea
Elizabeth A. Borden
Mary Collins
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Little Sisters of the Poor
Joseph F. Coppinger
St. Joseph’s Church
West End
Ellen Kelley
Lowell
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin For
New York
Malden Centre
Cynthia A. Bangs
Malden
American Unitarian Society
Persis L. Putnam
New Bedford Glass
Bourne Mills Corporation
George A. Chace
Boston Cab Company
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment
Advertises Pazo Ointment promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Price 50 cents. Guaranteed claim echoes typical old newspaper medical ads.
Bank treasurer Frank Cutting found dead in Worcester home
State bank examiners completed inspection of Frank W. Cutting’s accounts at the Mechanics' Savings Bank after his death by self inflicted means. The records were found orderly, and the motive remains a mystery as those with insight have refused to discuss the ongoing troubling matter.
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Worcester
State Bank
Frank W. Cutting
Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Post Santa Claus Auto Delivers Joy From East Boston to Roxbury
A Post Santa Claus tour by car through East Boston Roxbury North End and South End brings toys food and warmth to families in need. Each stop reveals hunger worry and hope as mothers and children thank the donors and the Post readers.
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Post
Santa Claus
East Boston
Roxbury
Charlestown
North End
Prince Street
Flavio
Louis
Santa
South End
Osborn Place
Shawmut Avenue
Beech Street
Peope
Post readers spread Christmas joy to humble Boston homes
Post reporters and Santa Claus circulated gifts across Boston and New England aiding hundreds of needy children. Wagons and autos delivered toys, clothing, food, and funds, often with donors selecting specific cases to assist. Families faced hunger and hardship, yet gifts brightened their season through community generosity.
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Santa
Post
Santa Claus
Boston
New England States
The
Addresses Wanted for Misrouted Christmas Bundles
Several Christmas bundles were returned due to wrong addresses. Children listed include Francis Schallay at 44 Carver Street, William Glennon at 2991 Washington Street, James Conroy at 106 Zag Dine Street, Elizabeth Holan at 352 Shawmut Avenue, Leo Giglio at 8 Thatcher Street, Kitty Chanier at 11 Elmwood Street, George MacDonald and brother William at 54 Hanover Street, Mary Thatcher at 8 Thatcher Street. A package for 68 Chapman Street, Charlestown, has no name and a claimant is sought.
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Post
Francis Schallay
Carver Street
William Glennon
Washington Street
James Conroy
Zag Dine Street
Elizabeth Holan
Shawmut Avenue
Leo Giglio
Thatcher Street
Kitty Chanier
Elmwood Street
George MacDonald
William
Hanover Street
Mary
Chapman Street
Charlestown
Christmas at Sea Among Immigrants and Liners
The era of Christmas at sea finds Canopic with nearly 1000 passengers decorated for a festive day aboard while Cunarder Ivernia meets arrivals and assisted by immigration staff. Immigrant steerage passengers face a brief detention at Long Wharf as crews sail toward Glasgow. The Laurentian heads for Halifax and Glasgow photic by New England coast.
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Atlantic
Mediterranean
Kris Kringle
Cunarder
Ivernia
Long Wharf
Glasgow
Halifax
New England
Reliable Relief for Eyes That Need Care
Marine Eye Remedy provides soothing relief for tired or irritated eyes. The product emphasizes gentle eye comfort and ease of redness with a simple daily use routine.
Day of Days for Them Brings Record Christmas Aid
The Salvation Army plans to feed about 12 000 people with baskets of fowl vegetables tea coffee sugar bread and plum pudding at People's Palace starting 10 am The 134 Hampden street hall will host a free dinner for over 4000 at 1 pm Toys and Christmas boxes worth thousands will be distributed at 8 pm A Christmas entertainment for mothers and children begins at 7 30 pm lasting about two hours Colonel Gifford cites 6000 to 14000 as possible attendees and hundreds were turned away due to ticket limits
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Santa
Terence Feeley
Santa Claus
Terence
Medford Street
Webber Street
Mary Sullivan
Mother
Alice
Salvation Army
Gifford
Army
People’s Palace
Hampden Street
Immigrants to Have Christmas Celebration on Long Wharf
About 50 immigrants detained at the Immigration Bureau on Long Wharf will enjoy a Christmas dinner with turkey and all the fixings. Caterer Michael J. Kelly is handling the menu, while Mrs. A. C. Clark the matron of the Immigrants' Home provides the tree.
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Immigration Bureau
Long Wharf
Michael J. Kelly
A. C. Clark
Amos Eating and Drinking
A promotional note urges every family member from Dad to Baby to use CASCARETS nightly to ease work and prevent sickness. It suggests a 10c box as a week’s treatment to keep on hand during Christmas week.
Fifth annual ball by Boston Young Men's Citizens Association
The event at Odd Fellows Hall 515 Tremont Street features Allen's Boston Singing Orchestra as entertainment.
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Boston Young Men's Citizens’ Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont St. Allen’s
Boston Singing Orchester
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Morris Scott
Ascestos
Chuge
Episcopal Services
Horatio Jacobs
Brockton
United States Circuit Court
Henry E. Warner
Arnold Print Works and Allied Companies
Cuttings Books
U. K
Bunker Hill
Medford Streets
Newland Street
Valentine Street
Rogers Street
Jose
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Haven
South
Cate
Christmas AT
Sea
Veritable Toy Shop
Amos
Church of the Assumption
Hurley
Patrick
Hannah T. Mlurley Mahoney
Calumet Street
Mission Church
St. Alphonsus Court
M. C. QO
Killion
Edwin J. Killion
Commercial Street
Main Street
Moran
Catherine Moran
Devon Street
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Mt. Pleasant Court
M. G. O. FB. Sutherland
Evelyn Greenleaf
John P. Sutherland
Chapreh of the New Jerusalem
Bowdois Street
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