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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
9
Mayor urges Knights of Columbus to push Build Now despite union talks. He cites Boston city purchases saving tens of thousands, urges action to create jobs and a lasting monument. Local councils, Revere, Winthrop and Worcester weigh campaigns and funding for a-wideBuild Now movement.
Let the City Start calls for Boston to officially begin a plan to improve schooling by building the Dartmouth Street annex to the English High School. The writer criticizes leasing rooms from private interests and urges action by the mayor or School Committee, arguing now is the time to begin.
A worker with a weekly income of 12 to 15 dollars appeals to Boston readers to fund affordable four or five room bungalows costing around 1000 dollars each. He requests owner financing with monthly payments to help families escape tenement life and provide a country home for children.
A personal letter from FE ROHWEDER at 56 Rutland Square SE notes a paternal stance with a brief sign off and a family reference. The fragmentary text presents a parent addressing a recipient while asserting guardianship or affection. The remaining readable content centers on identity and residence.
A Medford builder writes to the Post praising the Build Now campaign for creating work and mentions two customers seeking houses in Nahant and Winthrop. He criticizes Boston banks for a $5 property examination fee tied to mortgage applications and argues many banks elsewhere do not charge such fees.
A.B. Busse supports the Build Now movement urging the city to finish the Dartmouth Street annex to the English High School. He criticizes partial work and renting private Tremont Street space for pupils, insisting the city must complete the project and stop "half finished" plans.
Madame Rosika Schwimmer, a Budapest delegate in the Women’s Peace Movement, spoke at Melrose Memorial Hall urging an international language to curb European hostilities. She said the lack of a common tongue is a chief cause of war and plans to meet President Wilson.
The cornerstone of a $150,000 Worcester Boys' Club building was laid at Beacon street and Sonic avenue. About 500 attendees heard Reginald Washburn, club president, speak at the ceremony.
Circus worker Steele, in a fit of passion, threw his baby from a roof and then died while confronting a police sergeant on Union Park Street. The mother Jennie Steele was injured but stable. the child is expected to recover. Steele had a history of temper with no drinking problem, and police view the act as premeditated.
Sir John French, commander in chief of British forces in France and Belgium, secretly visited London to meet the King and war council. The King called on him at his home, in contrast to routine, and an undisclosed discussion followed before Sir John returned to the front aboard a cruiser guarded by destroyers and battleships.
Copenhagen report says Count Zeppelin aboard a new giant airship has left Wilhelms haven to visit the Kaiser at his headquarters and will seek permission to raid British towns and cities.
A new labor club formed in St. Andrew's Hall at 987 Washington Street brings together representative labor men from the city and state. The group aims to be powerful and influential, advancing the trade union movement and ensuring labor representation in appointive city and state offices.
A new labor group forms under a 200 member limit with no political or religious affiliation. The charter remains open until March 1 as a committee of Dennis Driscoll Joseph Hunt James Moriarty and Fred Kneeland drafts bylaws and selects a name. The Feb 13 meeting reports aim to unite workers share education and aid members running for office.
A labor group advocates a date for a political office to ensure success and advance their movement. The club, long dreamed of by labor men, will operate independently of the Boston Central Labor Union and the Massachusetts Federation of Labor, though leaders from both bodies are members.
The Teamsters Union protested the awarding of ash and garbage collection contracts to low bidders. It was reported at a meeting yesterday that Mayor Curley and the Finance Commission paid no attention to the objections.
A Carriage Drivers and Chauffeurs union negotiates new wages and routes after a meeting at 724 Washington Street. Massachusetts wood and metal trades push state wide campaigns from Boston as Local 108 plans a March smoke talk. An inspectors group reports progress toward a joint council of city force workers. Everett city employees form a union in Knights of Columbus Hall with 76 charter signatures as Thomas J. Bond is named president.
The B. A. A. hockey seven holds a clear lead in the Amateur Hockey league. St Nicholas faces a tough test this week as the Irish American A C aims to join a three way tie for second if it defeats Hobey Baker. Crescent from Brooklyn leads Irish Americans by half a game, Irish Americans sit fourth after a loss to Boston. StNicks could narrow the gap with a win in New York Thursday.
Mrs Louis Schulenberg of Hammond Street Chestnut Hill Brookline lost balance while leaning over the rail of her rear piazza on the second floor of her home and fell about 20 feet to the ground. She was severely shaken and bruised but expected to recover. Mr Schulenberg rode Teaf the Chestnut Hill Riding School and the Brookline Riding School.
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