Labor unions push for stronger state arbitration powers
The Legislature's labor committee will hold its first hearing Monday at 10 AM on bills to broaden the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. The AFL state branch urged unions to back labor friendly laws, oppose biennial elections, and support a constitutional amendment petition allowing 60,000 voters to propose changes. Unionists are asked to attend and form committees, with names sent to Frank K. Foster or Denis D. Driscoll.
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State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Committee On Labor
American Federation of Labor
Beacon Hill
State House
Frank K. Foster
Denis D. Driscoll
State Branch
Legislative Committee
Fitzgerald Lectures at South Boston High School
The South Boston High School hall was packed for a lecture by the Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald. Lawrence W. Murphy, the principal, introduced him, and Fitzgerald shared anecdotes from six years in the Legislature including remarks on trolley franchise issues and western towns. He praised Mr. Murphy, and the audience extended thanks before adjournment.
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South Boston High School
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Lawrence W. Murphy
Fitzgerald
Murphy
Exhibition of gymnastics fencing dancing and basketball
An event at the Posse gymnasium will feature gymnastics fencing dancing and basketball next Monday evening.
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Posse Gymnasium
Elevator Boy Rescues 200 From Western Union Fire
Edward G Carlisle elevator boy ran the car six times to the fifth floor to rescue about 200 workers and visitors as flames trapped the Western Union Telegraph building at 109 State Street. Smoke and panic spread but his quick actions, directing the crowd and reentry runs, prevented a disaster.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
State Street
Edward G.’ Carlisle
Western Union Telegraph Building
Carlisle
J. Kilday
Malden
Carl Brinkman
Annie O’brien
Gertrude
James West
M. MacCarthy
J. Sullivan
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Western Union
Woman accuses her lover of larceny
Miss Carrie Duchemin of 210 Northampton street accuses Robert D. Nixon of stealing 90 dollars in cash and an 85 dollar watch after he vanished from her lodging house last September. Nixon pleaded not guilty and was held in 500 dollars for the Superior Court. Duchemin says she will not pursue penalties and intends only to seek restitution.
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Robert D. Nixon
Carrie Duchemin
Northampton Street
Nixon
Miss Duchemin
Ten American Voices for Posterity
Harvard professors discuss naming the ten most prominent Americans to record for posterity. Suggested figures include President Eliot, Theodore Roosevelt, Secretary Hay, J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, General Miles, Admiral Dewey, Henry Van Dyke, Winston Churchill, William James, A. B. Hart, Hadley, Lyman Abbott, Knox, Olney, and Dr. Rixey, with varied support across fields.
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William
Harvard
Cambridge
Eliot
Roosevelt
State Hay
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
General Miles
Admiral Dewey
Henry van Dyke
Winston Churchill
William James
A. B. Hart
Hadley
Lyman Abbot
Knox
Richard Olney
Dr. Rixey
Josselyn Sentenced Four Years for Polygamy
Thatcher's Island lighthouse keeper Asa H Josselyn is ordered by Judge Bond to serve two and a half to four years in state prison on polygamy charges. three days in solitary confinement with the rest at hard labor. A stay is set pending Supreme Court review as bail is fixed at 1500. Linda Josselyn, the second wife, fainted in court then spoke of her faith and vindication as she plans to pursue action against Mrs Trommer for alleged intimacy and letters found in a manuscript book. The third wife, Mrs Trommer, is missing and a police search is promised. Mrs Josselyn seeks stability for her children and future paternal involvement.
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Asa H. Josselyn
Thatcher’s Island
Bond
Supreme’ Court
Linda Josselyn
Post
Catherine Trammer
Josselyn
Boston
Cures Grip the World Over Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
An old medicine ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with a claim to remove the cause of grip and other illnesses. The small print notes the product costs 2 cents and urges readers to call for the full name.
Storm Warning From West Signals Eastward Weather
The weather bureau warned at 10 last night of a southeast storm centered in Nebraska moving east with high easterly to southerly winds and precipitation likely as rain or snow. Also an advert pitches Morse Made suits with price ranges and a White Sale promotion offering good value.
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Nebraska
Smith
Boston fire sale prompts Greek consul to seek protection
Greek consul U. T. Timagenis demanded intervention from Governor Bates over alleged tobacco trust pressure on New England distributors. The report follows a Sunday fire at 55 Hanover Street, where a vast clearance sale into clothing and menswear was extended by continuous business, with hundreds of items deeply discounted and many damaged by smoke and water.
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U. T. Timagenis
Bates
Tobacco Trust
New England States
Hanover St
Oxford
BIG Bargain Clothing. CO
Boston
Morris Samuels Defraudment Case Settled For Restitution
Morris Samuels of Chelsea faced Superior Criminal Court on fraud charges for deceiving Mamie Monaghan a domestic worker about money paid by a street railway company. What Miss Monaghan received ranged from 42.50 to 300, with judges noting shortages. a balance of 22 remained. An agreement scheduled further restitution plus a 100 fine when he returns Monday to complete payment.
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Morris Samuels
Chelsea
Superior Criminal Court
Mamie Monaghan
Samuels
Miss Monaghan
Wing
Charlestown
Bond
United Shoe Machinery Co Withdraws Case in Patent Suit
A hearing before Judge Colt led the United Shoe Machinery Company to withdraw its case against Duplessis Independent Shoe Machinery Company. The suit sought a preliminary injunction to stop manufacture or sale of Duplessis take-up devices on Goodyear turn and welt machines during patent proceedings. A prior restraining order was dissolved at the hearing.
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Colt
United Shoe Machinery Company
Duplessis Independent Shoe Machinery Company
Duplessis Company
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Brine
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Tremont St
South
POSSE
Edward C. Carlisle
Orenberg’s
Washington, Hanover and
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Trammer
Brauer
Washington and Brattle Streets
Ifoe
Blackstone ST
Dick North St
Gov. Bates
United Shoe Machinery CO
Houghton & Dutton
Roxbury
Scollay Square
Hanover Street
Hanover
Portland Streets
Wolf’s
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