Labor Union Pushes Education to Subordinate Capital
At a Central Labor Union meeting resolutions urged labor to study methods that emancipate workers from capital. An attorney discussed forming legal aid for workers, a report noted Boston convention plans, and protests were launched against rail fare cuts and city permits for an electrical line under union conditions. Union labels gain traction amid printing, cigar, tobacco, shoe, and hat industries.
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Central Labor Union
Crozier
New Orleans
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Walkhi Street
Canterbury Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
American Federation of Labor
Strike at Lawleys in South Boston Yards
A strike started among 55 boilermakers at George Lawley & Sons in South Boston after a machinist refused to finish a new boiler. The machinist was discharged and fellow workers walked out. Boiler Workers' Union 9 appointed a committee to meet with the employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawley & Sons’ Corporation
South
Boston
Boiler Workers’ Union 9
Movement for Union Made Goods Grows in Union Label Magazine
In the current issue of the Union Label Magazine interest rises in union made goods and the employment of union workers. The publication signals broader support for organized labor and ethical sourcing in the economy.
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Union Label
Bottlers and Drivers Local 122 Elect Officers Ball Planned
Bottlers and Drivers Local 122 of the International Union United Brewery Workmen elect officers: O F Powers president A J Fenno vice president J P Weigel secretary James K E Gilligan financial secretary William J Dessy treasurer John J Weller sergeant at arms. The union plans a ball at Kossuth Hall on February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union
United Brewery Workmen
O. F. Powers
A. J. Fenno
J. P. Weigel
James KE. Gilligan
William ,J. Dessy
John J. Weller
Kossuth Hall
Steamer Avona Gone Ashore in Denmark
The Norwegian steamer Avona under Captain Dreyer, en route from New Orleans to Aarhaus, called at Dartmouth January 28, has run ashore at Lemvig Denmark. Three boats and six bodies have washed ashore, with fears the remaining crew perished.
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London
Avona
Dreyer
New Orleans
Aarhaus
Dartmouth
Lemvig
Denmark
Danish Steamer Menia Goes Aground Near Aberdeen
The Danish steamer Menia under Captain Kruss has run ashore at Cruden Bay, 26 miles from Aberdeen, and is completely submerged. Two crewmen are dead, the captain and rest of the crew were saved as rough weather continues along the British coast and a lifeboat capsized in Swansea Bay killing six lifeboat men.
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London
Menia
Kruss
Stettin
Boston
Cruden
Aberdeen
Swansea Bay
Gray Haired Man in Police Tail near Store Theft
A middle aged man naming himself William Withers of 1 Allston Street was arrested Saturday by Inspectors Doug Lass and Harris after a Boston bag was found on him. The bag, left by Emma Gardiner of 188 Ash Street, contained $11.17. Police seek to link Withers to a spate of January bag thefts and plan an arraignment this morning.
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William Withers
Allston Street
Douglass
Harris
Withers
Washington Street
Boston
Emma Gardiner
Ash Street
Waltham
Overheated furnace sparks fire at two-story home in West Somerville
An overheated furnace caused a $1000 fire in a two-story wooden dwelling at 76 Winslow avenue West Somerville yesterday afternoon. The house is owned by A. P. Foster and occupied by Walther T. Withington.
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Winslow Avenue
West Somerville
A. P. Foster
Walther T. Withington
New Move For Home Rule In Ireland By A. O. H. Unit
At a meeting of Division No 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians in Binghamton New York a new movement was launched to promote home rule in Ireland. A resolution calls each member to contribute one dollar to a special fund to aid Ireland. The resolutions will be sent to state and national boards for approval and to urge similar action by all A O H branches nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Order of Hibernian
Ireland
Concert at Music Hall Welcomes Bartlett Davis
Last night at Music Hall under the benevolent association's auspices Bartlett Davis received a cordial audience response. Her voice was in responding condition and a lineup including Fuller, Gardner, ddern, Fox, the Silver Trio, Warsaw, Suophy, Willard, Barton, Ward and Professor Hellemian performed as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
B. Lenevolent Association
F Deesle Bartlett Davis
Ge Fuller Iden
Georgia Gardner
Joseph Ddern
H. Fox
Silver Trio
Emil
Dave Warsaw
Suophy
Willard
Barton
Ward
Professor Hellemian
Lynn Looks for More Trouble Today in Riot
Feb 1 Lynn District reports a Saturday night riot near Liberty and Market Streets. Frank Maginn was shot in the right shoulder and hospitalized, with bullets yet to be located. Edward Flynn posted bail after assault charges. Clement McKiernan and Julius Bregand were arrested then released. Several minor clashes occurred, including incidents on Summer and Union streets. Police fear further unrest with incoming out of town cutters.
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Lynn
Liberty and
Market Streets
Frank Maginn
Western Aveue
Lynn Hospital
Maginn
Edward F. Flynn
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Edward Tufts
John F. McCarty
Clement McKiernan
Julius Bregand
Connolly House
Liberty Street
Leighton
McCarty
Market Street
Summer Street
Louis Sommers
Sommers
Knights of Labor
Anothrr
Hotel
Seymour
Union Street
Lasters’ Hall
H. M. Wilson
Boston Central Labor Union Acts on Shoe Label Boycott
The Boston Central Labor Union pledged support to the International Union of Boot and Shoe Workers in Lynn. Delegates including Bamper of Brockton urged unions to direct members to buy only boots and shoes bearing the union label and to ensure member compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Boston Central Labor Union
Lynn
Bamper
Brockton
International Union of Boot and Shoe Workers
International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Princess of Saxony to Visit America Report
A Paris despatch to the Matin says Princess of Saxony and M. Giron plan a journey to the United States. The report notes Mentone dispatches mentioning the crown is going to America.
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Saxony
Giron
America
Paris
M. Giron
Mentone
United States
TWO YOUNG WOMEN AND THEIR PLUNDER
Two young women confess to stealing from multiple homes, with goods traced to Boston and Rhode Island areas. Inspectors Cleary and Pierce praised for solving the case. A later incident reports two men captured at a lodging house with skeleton keys, linked to several robberies including Mrs. Leg of Chelsea, Chelsea and other residences. They will be arraigned in court.
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Inspector Cleary
Mrs. Hemmenway
Hemmenway
A . Er
Cleary
Pierce
Chief Watts
Browne
Nathan W. Warren
Curmley
Concord Street
Two Suspects Captured by Inspector Rooney in Lodging House Raid
Inspector William Rooney nabbed Augustus Reynolds alias Charles Murphy aged 28 and Frank Green alias Fred Princeton aged 23 in a Wednesday raid after a chase sparked by a lodging house visit. Both men, from Providence, had prior prison terms for burglary and are sought by Chelsea Charlestown and the South End police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rooney
Augustus Reynolds
Charles Murphy
Frank Green
Fred Princeton
Providence
R. I
House of Correction
Chelsea
Charlestown
South End
Rooney
W. A. Betta
Havre Street
Why Stay Pale Promotes Emulsion as Health Boost
An advertisement urges pale girls to use Scott's Emulsion to improve blood color, appetite, and attractiveness. It promises richer blood and better health through regular doses and offers a free sample from Cott & Bowne, chemists, 409 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Cott & Bowne
Pearl St
Much Plunder Found in Florence Bishop's Room
A Roxbury police report details the arrest of Florence A. Bishop of Grosvenor place for shoplifting. About $500 in goods were found at her home after an officer witnessed her stealing in Smith's store. Items from Timothy Smith Co. and other shops totaled $374 identified value, with more unassigned loot. Bishop claimed a Kentville, New York origin and said she began shoplifting last May. She was released on bond and arraigned later in Roxbury Court.
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Roxbury
Florence A. Bishop
Grosvenor Place
Kentville
N. Y
Miss Bishop
John Kilday
Station 10
Smith
Katie Gately
Curran
W. & A. Bacon
Washington Street
Pitts, Kimball & Co
Bishop
Anene
Roxbury Court
Curley’s Case Stirs Council Over Expulsion
The Common Council debates whether to pursue Curley’s removal after he pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to receiving money under false pretenses. He paid a $15 fine and asserts he took blame to protect others. Some fear loss of prestige and consider expulsion, noting Back Bay influence and Curley’s unfamiliarity at City Hall.
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Curley
Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Back Bay
City Hall
Big Smuggling Plan Alleged In Pembroke Arrest
Byron E. Lurchin of Pembroke Maine was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal James Waters on Saturday. Authorities say he possessed two bales of tobacco smuggled from Canada and he faces a $5000 bond after pleading not guilty before United States Commissioner Hale. He is jailed at Charles Street apartment Satie awaiting hearing.
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Byron E. Lurchin
Pembroke
U. S
James Waters
Lurchin
Canada
United States
Hale
Charles Street
Larehin
Waters
Larchin
North Margin Street
Boston
Maine
Lewis
Revenue Department
President Eliot Addresses Boston Newsboys on Success
President Eliot urges Boston newsboys to embrace alertness willingness persistence hard work and honesty. He advocates labor with risk such as mining and locomotive work, notes danger but values heroic deeds and sense of achievement, and urges health limits reading for cultivation and lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirot
Eliot
Labor
Harvard
Boston
Bryan
Samuel Gompers
Ellot
Newsboys’ Union
Thomas J. Mulkern
Candlemas Day Observed Across City Churches
Candles blessed this morning at 10 30 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue with a solemn high mass. Other Boston churches followed suit at various hours. Weather folklore ties Candlemas to winter’s end or persistence, and beeswax candles are required for the year’s sacred rites.
Plans for Young Men's Catholic Association Ball
A special meeting at 41 East Newton street featured reports on the upcoming reunion in Symphony Hall. Leaders including Dowling Fitzpatrick Dever and Lynch announced the College Ball will be the most successful yet. Ladies committee to meet at Symphony Hall for supper planning. A Boston College hall lecture by Professor J Frederick Hopkins on Old Masters follows tomorrow.
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Young Men’s Catholic Association
East Newton Street
Symphony Hall
President Dowling
T. B. Fitzpatrick
John F. Dever
Dennis F. Shzehan
P. J. Lynch
G. W. Scollard
M. J. Murray
Henry M. Blackwell
Joseph Dillworth
Father Whitney
Pullman Grants 9 Hour Day At 10 Hour Pay
Chicago February first Pullman Palace Car Company posted notice that from April one workers receive ten hours pay for nine hours worked. About six thousand men are affected and payroll rises by over seventy thousand dollars monthly. Extra thousand men will be hired to cover the tenth hour. Weekly hours drop from sixty to fifty four with Saturday afternoons off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Dr Edward Koch and Dr Robert Koch Named in Lung Cure Review
Dr Edward Koch, planning to settle in America, toured German medical centers and, with Dr Robert Koch, developed the Koch Inhalation Apparatus used with Koch Tuberculine. The system delivers fine vapors to reach diseased lung tissue, with testimonials from major cities. Boston office at 361 Boylston Street offers free consultation and trial treatment.
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Edward Koch
America
Germany
Robert Koch
Berlin
Tuberculosis Conpiss
London
Oston
Boston
Boylston
Dr. Goetsch
Vienna
Baylston St. Oston
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the Union Label Magazine
Kennedy
V. Ts. Moore
Women’s Christian Temperance Men
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Dust
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Toywanend
Pears
Tremont St
Oxston
Mann
Siasen
Jayurs & C O
Wash. St
Car
Dlansyver
Washlington St
Cor
Warrenton
Sammep
TRE White Dental
Bos
R. H. White Co
Bottlers
THE
Central Labor Union Acts
Florence
Boston Newsboys
College Yard
Pat
Robert Burns
Pullman Company
Waerman A & Sons
the Post
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