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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
3
In New York on February 3 the anthracite coal operators rejected the miners demands for a 20 percent wage rise full recognition of the United Mine Workers of America a two year contract an eight hour day and wage fixing reforms.
Operators reply to the miners demands upholding open shop and warning an eight hour day would raise costs and risk coal shortages. They claim profits are already razor thin and that most UMW members work in bituminous fields. They contest food and wage cost figures and oppose a united union backed by outside politics.
Lieutenant Charles A. McDonald acting commander of the Eighth Division of the Massachusetts Naval Militia faced a naval court in Mechanics Building on charges stemming from failing to call an election to appoint a division commander. He pleaded not guilty to disobedience of orders and conduct prejudicial to military discipline. The court, led by Commander Arthur B. Denny, heard his intent to contest the charges as lawyers prepared.
A petition signed by several hundred citizens asks Mayor Eben J. Williams to grant a new hearing for John W. Tracey the Waltham police officer removed by former Mayor Thomas F. Kearns over charges filed by a 21 year old girl The mayor has not disclosed his plans regarding the petition.
Community leaders urge a reevaluation of Tracey’s case pointing to alleged unfair treatment by the prior administration. They request that the officer be allowed another chance to prove innocence and redeem conduct.
Twenty Bel levue exchange workers joined a sleigh outing last night for dinner and dancing at the Sterling Inn. The event was organized by Alice Maguire, Miss A Finneran and Hattie Mullen.
Dartmouth Hanover N H February 8 Volunteer military training starts Monday as the Dartmouth battalion under the non athletic council meets in Alumni Hall for initial drill. Captain G W Stuart U S A directs the drill with nearly 500 men enlisted and being outfitted rapidly.
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