Pneumonia Risk in Winter Highlighted by Health Department
Historical memo warns winter pneumonia as a major mortality risk with neglectful cold care. It promotes home remedies using Virgin Oil of Pine compound from The Chemical Co Ohio and cautions against inferior substitutes while noting packaging and compliance under the Food and Drugs Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Prisiiimatia
Nuies
Food and ‘Drugs
Eh Chemical Co
Cindi Ohio
City Clerk Fight Narrows to McNary and Priest
The Board of Aldermen debate over the city clerk post centers on ex Congress man William S McNary and acting clerk John T Priest. Ellery H Clark pledges to Joseph A Conry while Baldwin Finigan Curley Donnelly and Timilty back McNary, with party pledges still shifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Ellery H. Clark
Baldwin
Timilty
William 8. McNary
Finigan
Curley
Donnelly
William Sarsfield McNary
Common Council
Joseph A. Conry
McNary
John. T. Priest
Boston Building Laborers vote to affiliate with Trades Union
Richard F. Sullivan reports that five independent building laborers unions and Union 223 plus the AFL organizer decided all Boston building laborers must join Building Trades Section or suffer exclusion. Over 4000 workers expected to join Union 223 in two weeks, necessitating a larger hall and propelling the group to be among the nation’s leading building laborers unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Sullivan
Boston
Building Laborers’ Union 223
Union 223
American Federation of Labor
Jacob
Greater
Rockefeller Kin Reveals Dual Life of Oil Pioneer
In a Freeport obituary dated May 11, 1906, Dr. William Avery Rockefeller, father of John D. Rockefeller, is described as having led a double life under the name William Livingston. He married twice, first to Eliza Davison Rockefeller and later to Margaret Allen Livingston, with stories of bigamy and undisclosed connections across New York, Ontario, Illinois, and Cleveland. The article notes the secrecy persisted among his family for decades and claims the second wife remained unaware of his true identity until near his death.
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New York
William Avery Rockefeller
Freeport
Oakland Cemetery
Preeport
William Livingston
Ilinois
North Dakota
Eliza Davison Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Margaret L. Allen Livingston
Rockefeller
New York State
Livingston
Ontario
Cleveland
Dr. Rockefeller
Canada
Margaret L. Allen
William A. Rockefeller
John D
William and
Frank Rockefeller
Pierson D. Briggs
Gompers to Settle Case on Newsboys Controversy
The Boston Central Labor Union referred the newsboys dispute with an afternoon paper to President Gompers or a committee he selects. The union rescinded that action and placed the matter in his hands. Colonel Albert Clarke to speak for the merger on March 1. Cohen-Driscoll fund now $7480.75 with pledges due. A hearing at State House Room 147 at 11 a.m. Friday to consider a $5000 state grant to the Cohen family and $3000 to Dennis D. Driscoll. Bradley Gilman spoke on World Peace after Munich and The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
A.F. of L
Boston Central Labor Union
Gompers
Central Labor Union
Albert Clarke
Cohen-Driscoll Fund
State House
Cohen
Dennis D. Driscoll
Bradley Gilman
Munich
Hague
Labor Bills Set for Hearings at State House
James F. Crozier, acting chairman of the legislative committee of the Massachusetts State AFL, said unions will hear hearings this week on bills from the state branch and affiliated unions. Wednesday focuses on tenement house improvements and making election days holidays. Thursday covers repealing an old Massachusetts law depriving seamen of rights under U.S. law. Friday presents the Cohen-Driscoll resolve and the free employment office bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FR. Crozier
Massachusetts
A. F. of L
State House
State Branch
United States
Cohen-Driscoll Resolve
Bil
Haywood thanks Boston labor men for aiding miners
William D. Haywood, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, addressed the Boston Central Labor Union at Wells Memorial Hall, praising organized labor for aiding his trial and calling for a fair trial. He spoke of Goldfield miners, Roosevelt, and the need for support of labor causes.
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Haywood
Boston
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenburg
Idaho
Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Conlin
Haywood thanks Boston workers for support at trial
Mr Haywood tall, erect and polished, lauds Boston workers for backing the trial and the mass meeting on Boston Common. He notes funds from labor groups aided his defense, cites Idaho trial costs, and praises Steve Adams and Dennis D Driscoll while endorsing solidarity with organized labor.
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Haywood
Boston
Moyer
Pettibone
Boston Common
Mr. Haywood
Gay
Steve Adams
Western Federation of Miners
Vermont Town Threatened by Fire at Center Block
Enosburg Falls Vermont February 2. Five early today fire struck a two story block in the town center owned by P Perley causing an estimated loss of 2500 dollars. The damage was confined to the structure and no injuries reported.
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Enosburg Falls
Renteaves
Day of Rest Law Remains Unchanged by Committees
Brotherhood of Railroad workers committees met at G A R Hall Charlestown to consider an amendment to the one day rest in seven law. They concluded the excluding clause at the employee’s request preserves liberty and that workers may choose to work six or seven days a week, keeping the current law intact.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Searsmen
G. A
R.han
Charlestown
Hoisting Engineers to Meet Employers Today
This afternoon the Hoisting Engineers Union Ti scale committee will hold its final conference with employers. Matthew Comerford, international president of the steam engineers union, will arrive in the city and work with Union 74 on local matters and other international interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Ti
Matthew Comerford
St. Paul
The
Steam Engineers’ Union
Union 74
International
Labor Notes Show Union Talks and Organizing Pushes
Labor notes report a busy push with Hollis Hall meeting on 1908 conditions, Bakers Union 7 mass meeting set for March 7 at 724 Washington. Lynn launches vigorous organizing with 25 national organizers arriving next week. Boston musicians prepare a mammoth concert February 16 at Mechanics Hall with 350 musicians. Navy Yard workers plan to push for more local work. Various unions schedule elections, social events, and officer changes as they coordinate nationwide warship production and labor support.
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Hollis Hall
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Bakers’ Union
Washington Street
Lynn
al Io
Chien
Edward Co
E State Branch
Boston Musicians’ Protective Union
Sunda
Mechanics’ Hall
Em Mollenbauer
Boston C. L. A
Boston Navy Yard
League of Navy Yard
Arsenal
Ert
Ug Fe
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Washington
Nav
Navy Yard
Central Hall
Chelsea
Carpenters’ Union 443
Alexander Mackin
Gembelam Retail
Cambriao
U. Hall
Arthur W. Clark
Cambridge
Electrical Workers' Union
Inemen
Berkeley
Ernest B. Connors
Alexander Campbell
A. F. Osition
Boston Typographical Union
Team Council
Robert
Glockin
Toronto
Hsetehumene Union
City
Joseph McManus
New York
Boeanes
H. M. Tumping
Norwood
Boston Bookbinders
Unio
al Paine Memorial Hall
Eliot Street
John Assey
William Goodrich
William Sullivan
Andrew Sullivan
Edward J. Tranor
Geoarics
William ‘D. Sadler
David Sullivan
Daniel . Collins
Burker
Brotherhood of Railroad
G. A. R. Balt Chartlestown
Cers
Boston
New and
Bromos Look for EB Signature in Laxative Ad
An old ad fragment promotes a laxative with a bold claim about preventing grip and mentions a signature by EB W Grove. It notes a price of 25c and references quinine as part of the product line.
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Bromo Sa
W. Grove
South End Man Shoots Former Landlady in Jealousy Case
Police arrested Cashman, also known as Cassius Myers, after he fired three times at Mrs. Mason at her home on a morning ring call. Mrs. Mason sustained wounds. witnesses heard shots but saw no motive. He refused to answer questions and claimed no clear reason, while admitting New York ties.
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Hutchins
Cashman
New York
Fire damages four story plain dealer building in cleveland
A four story brick building housing the mechanical department of the Plain Dealer Publishing Company was practically destroyed by fire. The adjacent structure with the business and editorial offices was not seriously damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
The
Plain Dealer Publishing Company
Boston union to press hearing on sea men rights and AF of S build trades move
The Boston branch of the Atlantic Coast Sea Men's Union plans representation at next Wednesday's hearing at the State House on a bill to repeal a Massachusetts law depriving seamen of rights. Feb 12 is set for a Washington convention to form the new building trades section of the AF of S, with 82 building trades internationals represented. The plan mirrors a national adoption of Boston's building trades system. Separately, New York New Haven and Hartford Freight Handlers Union 70 warned merchants that solicitors use of the union name to secure funds is unauthorized. Union 80 issued a similar warning. Union 70 admitted five new members and will hold an educational session at its next meeting.
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Boston
Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union
State House
Massachusetts
United States
Washington
New Building Trades Section
Plannect
Boston C. L. U
Building Trades
OC. L. U
N. Y
Union 80
Union 70
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Bloor
C.L. A
Pheto
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Roosevelt
Grateful
Tod
Edward Cohen
Driscoll
Organized Labor
Vermont
LABOR
South End
MTA ES
Welch, Margetson & Co
London
Solly & Co
Fownes Bros. & Co
Madras
Messrs. Allen, Bolly & Co.’s
Make
Nowo
Chase & Sanborn
Seal Brand
Aei
William C. Crecor
Winter St. Tel. Ca
Tremont St
David J
Raham
Temple Place
A. H. Stearns
David J. Ingraham
Providence
A. H. Stearng
Oxford
J. S. Waterman & Sons Undertakers
Washington St
Dudley St
George H. Wate Frank
Waterman
Poss Conan Bothle Ey
Benetara
Mon
Nolg Tse Ata Beata San
Giac O
Daniel Ngs
Timothy F
Shawmut Avenue
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Vernon Street
Ana Triguds
Rox
Catharine Morrissey
John Morrissey
Roxbn’ Terrace
Ronday
Fan
St. Francis de Sales Church
Reynolds
Woburn
Richard Rey
Main Street
St. Charles’ Church
Rolland
East Boston
Sabine
Augustus Rolland
Paria Street
Urass
Dence
Church
Isabella Strais
Elatives
Stfpleton
Annie
Michael Stapleton
London Street
Keciem Mags
Church of the Most Holy
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