Gompers Talks on Labor Unions at Berkeley Church
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, spoke at First Church Berkeley and Marlborough streets on organized labor and arbitration. He argued for union strength, criticized corporate practices, and urged fair pay, justice, and wider laws while noting perilous conditions in mills and harbors. A large audience of labor men and politicians attended, with post meeting handshakes and private talks at the hotel.
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Berkeley
Marlboro
Samuel Gumpers
American Federation of Labor
James Eells
Mr. Gompers
Kells
Mr.Gompers
New York
Commonwealth
Federation of Labor
Gompers
May Tie Up Breweries In Boston On Eight Hour Day
Boston brewery workers plan to petition master brewers on May 1 for an eight hour work day. About 2000 workers now labor 9 to 10 hours daily. a refusal could trigger a strike by 2006 men. Union support spans Central Labor Union and allied bodies. talks with masters and committees will precede the change.
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Brewery Workers
Boston
International Union
Lewell
Boston Breweries
Central Labor Union
Heston
Boston Central Labor Union
Sanitary Union Holds Meeting in Dexter Hall
The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Union 6004 met Sunday in Dexter Hall with eight new members initiated. The group voted to hold a main meeting to seek a reconciliation between the K. of I and the A. I. of L. over outstanding differences. Officers elected include President Thomas J. Hannon and Vice-President.
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Sanitary and Street Cleaning Union
Dexter Hall
Bers
K. of I
A. I. of L
Thoms J. Hannon
Resolutions Adopted for Retiring President Downing
Names listed include J Moynihan P H Shaughnessy M J Otis J W Green J F Manning J C T Moloney J Moloney P Carney J Curran Auditing Committee C Millin C McCance I Oren. Resolutions complimentary to retiring President Downing were adopted.
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J. Moynihan
P H. Shaughnessy
M. J. Otis
J. WH. Green
J. F. Manning
J.ct. Moloney
J. Moloney
P. Carney
J. Curran
J. Millin
C. McCance
I. Oren
Downing
Bakers Union cuts initiation fee and public meeting set
Labor notes report Bakers' Union No 4 reduced its initiation fee and four new candidates were chosen yesterday. A public meeting will be held next Saturday evening at 64 Bunker Hill street Charlestown with Locals 4 and 53 secretaries present to receive applicants. Building Laborers Protective Union No 1% initiated 10 men yesterday at Garfield Hall Washington street. They passed a sympathy vote for the striking teamsters and resolved not to handle material for R B Brine company teams. Unions Nos 15 and 6 Boston Nos 19 South Boston 10 Cambridge and 17 Brookline appointed committees to meet a General Teamsters Union council. Directors named James Reean John Murray J M Sullivan John Regen and Dennis Mc Carthy. Financial support to Teamsters Local 2% was voted yesterday by the Bar Tenders Union Sanitary Union Building Lab-
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Bakers’ Union No. 4
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
Building Laborers’ Protective Union No
Garfield Hall
Washington Street
R. 8. Brine Company
Boston
South Boston
Cambridge
Brookline
General Teamsters’ Union
James Reean
John Murray
J. M. Sullivan
John Regen
Dennis McCarthy
Teamsters
Bar Tenders’ Union
Sanitary Union
Building Lab
Growth of Trade Unions Strength Prominent Leader Says
President Samuel Gompers of the United Federation of Labor spoke last night claiming unions are at their strongest period. He cited three national unions, 24 central labor unions, 160 federal unions, and 600 local unions formed in two months. He noted the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers is recovering from last summer’s clash with the Steel Trust. Wages rose and hours were cut more in the past six months than in any similar period in trade union history.
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Samuel Gompers
U. F. of L
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Steel Trust
Charity entertainment dance at Copley Hall
A charity event with a evening of drama and dancing will be held at Copley Hall Monday evening February 1% under Mr J Harris management. Miss Annie T Goulston directs two plays At Retreat and My Lord in Livery with coaching. Proceeds aid the Boston Floating Hospital Country Week of the Ladies Hebrew Sewing Society and the Y M C A Sabbath School.
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Copley Hall
J. ©. Harris
Annie T. Goulston
My Lord
Boston Floating Hospital
Ladies’ Hebrew Sewing Society
New Worcester Boston express trains announced
The railway schedules announce starting Monday February 10 two Worcester to Boston express trains at 9:20 a.m. arriving 10:00 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. arriving 4:40 p.m. A Boston to Worcester express departs at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with all trips taking about one hour. A 5:20 p.m. Boston to Natick to Worcester express stops Natick to Worcester and reaches Worcester at 6:37 p.m.
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Worcester
Boston
Natick
Police Excited by Grant Arrest Dispute at Station 1
The Post reports Dick Grant was arrested and searched Saturday night at Station 1. Lieutenant Rosatto and Sergeant Howes dispute assault claims, with Howes denying any beating and saying Grant and a tramp were taken to the station for ownership questions about a dress suitcase.
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Station 1
Dick Grant
Rosatto
Post
Howes
Grant
Handel and Haydn Society Pleasing Symphony Hall Concert
The Handel and Haydn Society delivered a thoroughly pleasing performance under Emil Mollenhauer at Symphony Hall featuring Gounod Gallia and Rossini Stabat Mater. Mme Kileski Bradbury led soprano solos with strong artistry joined by Evan Williams and David Bispham. Wagner and Mozart pieces supplemented the program enhancing the ensemble's progress.
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Handel and Haydn Society
Symphony Hall
Gounod
Rossini
Mme. Kileski-Bradbury
Evan Williams
David Bispham
Bradbury
Mr. Williams
Mr. Bispham
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Mozart
Beethoven
German Metaphysical Journal Prompts Debate on Healing
A telegram to Alfred Farlow reports Berlin leaders discuss the Reichstag session and an Emperor’s conference. The issue centers on a German metaphysical journal, not allied with Christian Science, promoting disease cures for commercial gain and causing public concern.
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Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Movement
Florence Farber Seal
Christian Scientists of
Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Metaphysichen
Farlow
Seventeenth Popular Concert Delights Boston Audience
Last night in the Boston Theatre the seventeenth popular concert drew a large crowd. The programme pleased all. features included the First Regiment Band, Ethel Robinson, Eleanor Falk, Sandy Chapman, Thomas J. Colton, Dan Coleman, Master Berrill Fisher, E. A. Atlahan, Jack Goldie and Signor Antonio Panfillo.
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Boston Theatre
First Regiment
Ethel Robinson
Eleanor Falk
Sandy” Chapman
Thomas J. Colton
Dan Coleman
Berrill Fisher
E. A. Atlahan
Jack Goldie
Signor
Antonio Panfillo
Roosevelt Accepts G A R Dinner Invite in Washington
President Roosevelt accepts an invitation from the Grand Army of the Republic Department of the Potomac to be guest at a February 19 dinner in Washington honoring General Torrence, commander in chief.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
General Torrence
Orange Jelly Mold from Post's Illustrated Menu
A recipe for orange jelly using orange slices, gelatine, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Instructions cover soaking gelatine, dissolving it, pouring layers, arranging orange pieces, unmoulding, and garnishing with candied orange peel. Notes advise on mould imperfections and warn against parsley garnish. By Alice E. Whitaker.
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Alice E. Whitaker
Morrocco Bound thrills end stage scare at Park Theatre
After the curtain fell on Morocco Bound at Park Theatre a stage set piece toppled in the Moorish palace scene, causing a panic until Florence Holbrook was revived with Moxie. The article also previews Boston theatre buzz including The Rounders at Columbia Theatre and next-week appearances by George W. Lederer, Frank Pixley, and George Ady with plans for future productions.
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The
Park Theatre
Florence Holbrock
Columbia Theatre
George W. Lederer
Frank Pixley
Yodo
Boston
Fremont
Pixley
George Ady
Sulu
Chicago
Ade
Chicago. Mr. Ade
Studebaker Theatre
Colorado to Open Boston Theatre Tonight Bow
A splendid company led by Wilton Lackaye and Maude Hoffman brings Colorado to the city stage at the Boston Theatre tonight. King Dodo debuts at the Tremont, billed as an old-time performance with features like the Amazonian march and ballet, featuring Raymond Hitehenek among others.
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Colorado
Boston
Wilton Lackaye
Maude Hoffman
Dodo
Tremont
Raymond Hitehenek
Cheri
Gompers Addresses Rubber Workers in Cambridge Meeting
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, spoke to about 200 Rubber Workers Union members in the Central building Cambridge yesterday afternoon. He assured them they still have the support of the American Federation.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Rubber Workers’ Union
Central
Cambridge
Hie
American Federation
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Animal Arena
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Deorce Grossmith
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Iin Lay
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Ellen Terry
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