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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
12
Firemen on major railroads demand minimum daily pay from 2.25 to 3.00 dollars depending on role and engine size with eight to ten hour day rules, overtime rates, and mileage pay. If negotiations fail a nationwide strike could halt rail traffic. rejection does not force an immediate walkout.
A historic labor outline for 22 000 workers lists four rules governing the 16 hour law and details 16 articles of pay scales for firemen on various engine types. It specifies minimum daily rates from 2 40 to 3 00 and conditions for Mallet engines and helper service.
The route to Wolf's My Clothier is described via nearby subway stations Haymarket Square Adams Square Scollay Square and Iriend Union Street, indicating convenient access from multiple downtown hubs.
Our firm offers spring bob runner sleighs at half price with double legal stamps for morning purchases at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets Boston. After noon only single stamps.
Dr Cook and Mrs Cook vanished amid a web of threats and conspiracies as Walter Wake accuses Cook of orchestrating a hollow escape. Lonsdale carried a typewritten copy of records to Copenhagen while Mrs Cook sailed for Europe to meet him.
Four young boys braved the snow to attend a Mineola court session as Mrs W Gould Brokaw sought separation and $60,000 a year alimony. She arrived in white furs while the wealthy Brokaws’ matrimonial troubles drew attention over sledding thrills.
The trial hearing shows Mrs. Brokaw’s husband denying reconciliation hopes while acknowledging he might take her back only under specific conditions. He defends telegrams and notes from his private secretary as health related and insists no spying occurred.
A blaze at the Revere chocolate works 206 State street caused $3000 damage last night. Originating from a defective fifth floor wire, flames spread to the sixth and seventh floors before water was turned on. Chapin & Adams Co. at 204 State street suffered slight smoke, with adjacent 208 affected. Deep snow hindered horse-drawn hose deployment. five engines, each with five horses, battled the fire.
The Municipal League slate for Mayor, School Committee, and nine City Council candidates was confirmed by the Election Commission as meeting the 5000 signature requirement under Plan 2 charter law for the January 11 election. Earlier rumors of insufficient signatures were settled by the 5 pm announcement.
Mrs Julia Duff clashes with Chairman David A Ellis as the school board fight continues. Certification shows Laura Hughes 3825 valid names and Sarah Perkins 8705. Several candidates were dropped: Curley 4905 Crane 4618 Daly 3345 Badaracco 278 McLennan 1060 Kneeland 20 Potts 250. Public inspection of papers at 9 am and objections due by 5 pm. Withdrawals and substitutions rules noted. Ballot order to be decided by random draw under new charter.
The New York Stock Exchange conducts an investigation after Rock Island Co common stock rose 31 1 4 points at the open and then sank to 50 quickly. The gyration puzzles traders and will be examined by exchange governors.
Governors held a conference as a special investigation was announced. Francis L. Hames ex president of the exchange J T Atterbury and Ernest Goesbeck were named to lead the inquiry. Rock Island Common turnover reached about 218000 shares, over a quarter of the total, with prices ranging from 49 3 4 to 81 and closing at 51 1 2, up 1 3 4 points. A local bank officer suggested European interests may have started the matter by buying the stock.
The Boston Board of Aldermen approved printing the city payments to Nathan Matthews Sr. and Jr. Amounts totaled 68 426 and 73 318 25. Curley pressed for the Finance Commission to surrender all books and papers, and criticized its handling of John F. Fitzgerald and Simon Donovan. The board also debated Parkman funds for subsoil work, a music pavilion, and a Parkman statue, plus plans to save the Parkman home as park offices. It delayed action on the East Boston courthouse site and pension for fireman James B. Akerly. The session adjourned to January 17 after elections.
A four story wooden Woonsocket Shuttle Company factory suffered forty percent damage in a fire that caused about 20000 dollars in losses. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.
Bridget Kilmartin, 29, was shoved from a second floor chamber during a family clash at 28 Leon street. She fractured her ankle after a 20 foot fall into a snow drift and was hospitalized as John Kilmartin was locked up. Police and witnesses aid her account. drunkenness charged, warrant possible pending her injury and prosecution.
Melrose council votes Chas J. French chairman for a second year. He succeeds Charles E. Swett who retired to run for mayor.
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