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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
Negotiations in New York between railroad representatives and four railway brotherhoods ended abruptly as no agreement on the eight hour dispute was reached. The discussions, opened to seek a settlement, were halted with parties unable to bridge key differences.
Both sides suspended meetings until the Supreme Court rules on the Adamson act's constitutionality. The break followed railroad reps refusing to concede Brotherhood demands for enforcing the new wage schedule set by the Adamson law which takes effect January first.
Report states that leaders asserted workers may begin drawing wage scales allowed by the Adamson law immediately when it took effect, despite railroad lawsuits challenging its validity.
Fire Commissioner Grady announced promotions in the Boston fire department. New district chief East Boston Albert J. Caulfield, captain Engine 34 John J. McCarthy, lieutenant Tower 3 Joseph Ferreira, engineer Engine 48 John F. McDonough, assistant engineer Engine 6 Walter D. Fitzgerald. Transfers include Hamilton A. Clay, Harry E. Richardson, Joseph F. Hohmann, and Thomas F. Callahan. A $100 Christmas gift from George A. Draper was received for the Firemen's Relief Fund with thanks for care after a basement fire.
President Wilson said he would veto the 28 million dollar public buildings bill if it reaches him in its current form. Advocates plan to push for House action soon after Christmas recess. He has not decided on the rivers and harbors bill presented by Rep Sparkman.
Washington reports that every able bodied male citizen aged 18 to 45 is liable for National Guard service in war time under War Department regulations issued under the national defence act, without further congressional action.
A two month old circular released today sets rules for forming reserve training battalions from National Guard reserves to fill front vacancies. It covers drafting unorganized militia to maintain battalion strength, limits on married men, oath requirements, and pathways between active service and reserve status with promotions and examinations.
A fugitive was found at his home 315 River Street Cambridge after policemen roused him from slumber ending a two day hunt. The disclosure showed his plan to depart for the Northwest.
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