Boston Meeting Voices Labor Foes and Supporters at West End Row
The large crowd at Faneuil Hall heard leaders among labor and civic figures defend worker rights and denounce West End management after 800 employees were discharged for unionizing. Speakers including Harry Lloyd, George Fred Williams, and Archbishop Williams supporters urged municipal ownership and fair treatment, while critics attacked the company and its practices.
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M. L. Young
Harry Lloyd
Central Labor Union
George Fred Williams
Lloyd
Boston
Young
Trades Union
West End
Little
Mr. Young
City Corporation
Rights of Man Clash Over West End Strike in Boston
The speaking event features George Fred Williams and Rev. Scott F. Hershey urging public backing for 4000 to 6000 displaced West End workers. They argue the public should curb private profit, demand labor rights, and push lawmakers to place public needs above corporate power. The speakers seek broader reform toward public ownership and justice for workers.
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Harry Lloyd
George Fred Williams
Williams
Lloyd
Littie
John B. Ely
Harvard
Mr. Ely
Ely
Scott F. Hershey
Mr. Williams
West End
Quincy
West End Road
Southern Union Station
Father Field
Paine
Mr. Paine
Gee
West End Street Railway Company
Boston
Central
Labor
City Board of Arbitration
Boston West End workers seek timely union agreement
John B Ely addresses Boston citizens detailing the West End employees push for a union contract to be signed by the management and posted in all company lobbies before January 1, 1897. The sequence covers meetings from December 1896, with Mr Rugg lacking signing authority and promising a later conference.
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Little
Mr. Little
Rugg
Highland
Lead Works
Waltham and
Howard Watch Companies
West End
Henry M. Whitney
John B. Ely
Boston
Conviction and applause mark public remarks
A section of the speech ends with a line about having thought and conviction that one is right, followed by loud applause from the audience. The moment underscores the speaker's confidence and audience approval.
Priest Speaks for Labor Blues and Long Shifts
Father Field of the Churches of St John the Evangelist and St Augustine airs sympathy for car workers facing discharge during a harsh winter. He praises labor organization, condemns excessive hours, and offers a benediction while urging fair pay and conditions.
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Father Field
St. John the Evangelist
St. Augustine
West End
Organization of Labor
Boston Hall Speech Reflects Labor and Capital Clash
Robert Treat Paine defends labor rights and urges arbitration while criticizing rapid strikes. Lloyd rebukes the West End employees for delaying, ties up rail operations, and stresses broad labor solidarity amid calls for justice for workers.
Strike Speech by Union Chairman Recalls Labor Dispute
Chairman Young speaks of a past conference with Mr. Little and Mr. Rugg, detailing union grievances over suspended pay, demand for investigation of accidents, and a failed strike. He argues the strike was necessary to secure justice and rights, and condemns the company for betraying workers after its declaration off.
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Mr. Young
Mr. Little
Claim Department
Brooklyn
Eliot Street
Salvation Oil Ad Emphasizes First Aid Use
An old newspaper blurb promotes Salvation Oil as a handy remedy for cuts and bruises, urging mothers to keep it ready for everyday injuries.
Labor speech urges action on strike and public ownership
The Rev. Herbert N Casson frames the strike as a pivotal issue exposing terror by West Erd authorities. He praises organized labor, advocates municipal ownership of street railways, and moves to appoint a five member committee to seek possible remedies through persuasive pleading and human words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert N. Casson
McEttrick Backs Casson Motion on Reform
Michael J. McEttrick urges continued push on reform, noting failed past legislation since 1880. He cautions careful choice of leaders and urges appeals to directors and stockholders. The committee then is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. McEttrick
Alderman Mahoney Pledges Aid for Street Rail Strike
Alder man Mahoney voices strong support for municipal ownership of Boston street railroads. He offers to veto any franchise if possible and vows to act on behalf of the strike, urging patience for a committee report before further steps.
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McEttrick
Mahoney
Board of Aldermen
Boston
Senator Quinn Defends Paine and Calls for Moderation
Senator Quinn praised his committee appointment and defended Paine as a labor ally and capitalist. He urged moderation and aimed to be a messenger of peace with West End management, condemning the company for a free franchise and warning of possible emergency legislation.
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Mr. Paine
Faneuil Hall
Lloyd
Committee of Five
Young
West End
McAttrick
Casson
Mahoney
Quinn
Paine
Williams
Byrne
Lawrence
Labor
Rugg
Little
Alderman Lee Opposes West End Road Purchase Plan
Alderman Lee voiced strong opposition to Alderman Donovan's proposal for Boston to buy and control the West End road. He argued the city already bears heavy debt around 40 million dollars and buying the road would raise taxes and impose a further burden. He noted the road's capital stock near 15.5 million and questioned feasibility of city operation within limited boundaries, likening it to owning gas and electric works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Lee
Donovan
City of
Boston
West End Road
Mr. Donovan
Lee
West End Street Railway
Philadelphia
Enameline Claims Europe's Largest Stove Polish Sale
Enameline announces its cookware polish has achieved the largest stove polish sale in Europe, signaling strong market demand and expanding reach across national retailers and households.
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Europe
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Ernest
P. J. Flatley
Dick Gerraughty
The
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Cowley
Robert Treat Paine, Sr
John B. Bly
Frank K. Foster
Joan Quinn
M. J. MecBttrick
Michael F. Cleary
Mr. Lloyd
Dermatologiet Woorf- Yury
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Eample
John
Prescott's
Cornhill
Eliot and
Lagrange
Foot
Perkins
Tremont St
Robert Treat Paine
Dr. Hershey
United States
Great Britain
West End Railway
West End Corporation
Cincinnati
Parliament of Labor
Canada
Soulless Corporation
Herbert Casson
Lynn
Chairman
Young Speaks
Herbert Wii
Gassow
Michael J. M’ettrick
Senator Quinn
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