Mrs Weed Attacks Mormon Church in Anti Polygamy Push
Mrs Maria C Weed national WCTU lecturer spoke at Tremont Temple accusing Mormons of polygamy and urged an anti polygamy constitutional amendment. She urged state legislatures to back removal of polygamy, cites New York Delaware West Virginia Iowa actions and notes Mormon leaders' polygamy links. She planned to address the State House committee on federal relations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria CC. Weed
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Tremont Temple
Weed
United States
State House
Utah
New York
Congress
Delaware
West Virginia
Iowa
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Slippery rails cause belt line crash in Roxbury
Two elevated street cars collided in Eliot Square Roxbury shortly after 10 last night injuring a Mrs. McClure of Roxbury. The crash halted traffic between Jamaica Plain and Brookline for nearly an hour as front ends of Belt Line Car 880 and Brookline Elevated Car 174 were crushed. Police worked to calm panicked passengers and identify the victim while crews reversed power and cleared the scene.
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Eliot Square
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Brookline
Dudley Street
McClure
Belt Line
Lovell
Station 10
Byrnes
Incendiary Fire At Barber Shop On Poplar Street
Jacob Roudkin proprietor of the barber shop at 62 Poplar street West End was hospitalized after a late night blaze believed incendiary by Chief Fox and Inspector Smith of the fire marshal. Three separate fires began at the three barber chairs and a citizen alarm from Box 705. District Chief Fox ordered extra firemen while Inspector Silas Smith investigates suspects connected to the arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Street
West End
Fox
Inspector Smith
Jacob Roudkin
City Hospital
Brighton Street
Hotel Guests Escape As Syracuse Fire Spreads
In Syracuse on February 10 a blaze gutted the Mowry Hotel and damaged the adjacent Andrews Hall block. About 150 people were inside. most guests were rescued by firemen, but some Polish staff in the rear were unaccounted for. Total loss estimated at $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Mowry Hotel
Polack
Andrews Hall
Edward Houghton Dies in Brookline at 47
Edward H. Houghton, treasurer of the A J Houghton Brewing Company of Roxbury, prominent Boston fraternalist, died at his Brookline home 11 Waldo Street. Born in Charlestown 47 years ago to Vermont parents, he leaves a widow and two sons. He resided in Brookline five years, previously Jamaica Plain, and belonged to A O U W Joseph Warren Lodge Masons Roxbury and the Orpheus Musical Society. He was a Boston Brewers Association director. Funeral from his Brookline home tomorrow at 1 PM with Rev. W H McElveen officiating.
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Edward H. Houghton
A. J. Houghton Brewing Company
Roxbury
Boston
Waldo Street
Brookline
Mr. Houghton
Vermont
Charlestown
Jamaica Plain
Joseph Warren Lodge
Masons
Orpheus Musical Society
Boston Brewers’ Association
W. H. McElveen
Shawmut Church
Seven die in Swiss brewery fire at Steinbach
Berne Feb 10 An entire family of seven persons perished today in a conflagration at the Norgenthal brewery at Steinbach Lake Constance. Eight other families narrowly escaped a similar fate.
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Berne
Switzerland
Norgenthal
Steinbach
Lake Constance
Death Ends Agonizing Burns Of Mrs Cordelia Staples
Mrs Cordelia Staples aged 65 of 8 Winthrop Street Charles Town died at Relief Hospital after being severely burned when a stove overheated and ignited surrounding woodwork. She rushed to the kitchen to fight the flames but her clothing caught fire and she suffered extensive injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Staples
Winthrop Street
Charlestown
Relief Hospital
Address on John Carroll at Roxbury parish hall
Rev. William P. McNamara spoke on the first archbishop of the United States, John Carroll, at a St. Alphonsus Association meeting on Smith Street Roxbury. Thomas F. Goode Jr. presided as attendees enjoyed a concert with Dudley Prescott and several musicians performing piano and violin solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alphonsus Association
Smith Street
Roxbury
William P. McNamara
St. Anthony's Church
Allston
United States
John Carroll
Thomas F. Goode, Jr
Dudley Prescott
Francis Mahan
William A. Murray
Thomas Jennings
William McDev
Cambridge Parish Plans New Renaissance Style Church
Cambridge parish of the Blessed Sacrament reports all debts paid and a $20 000 treasury. Architect Charles R Greco submits plans for a brick edifice with limestone trim at Lake and Pearl streets in Cambridge. Construction expected to cost about $80 000 and begin after frost. Father Crowe leads the parish since its separation from St Marys of the Annunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Parish
Pearl Street
Lake Street
Parish of the Blessed Sacrament
Lake and
Pearl Streets
Cambridge
Train Delay Near Boston After Brake Break Halts Local
A brake rod broke on an extra freight train at 11 pm on the Boston & Maine line between East Somerville and Wellington, delaying local No. 210 from Haverhill to Boston. Over a hundred passengers including actors from Lawrence faced a halted journey in knee-deep snow as the local backed up to Wellington to use the outward bound track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
East Somerville
Wellington
Haverhill
Boston
Lawrence
New York
Escape Moran's Ban Delays Boston Orchestra Rehearsal in Everett
An Everett hall was rented after Moran’s Sunday work ban blocked a Park Theatre rehearsal for The Little Cherub company. Musical director Clarence West moved scores by train with Albert Strassman and two boys, then paused for a church service before a three hour session in the Masonic Block hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Little Cherub
Boston
Park Theatre
Hattie Williams
Albert Strassman
Attorney General Bonaparte Injures Wrist in Ice Fall
Washington reports Attorney General Bonaparte slipped on an icy sidewalk before the Department of Justice and broke a bone in his wrist. His physician set the bone and expects him to resume work within a few days at the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Division 57 A. O. H. installs its officers
In Towti Hall South Boston last evening a crowded house witnessed the installation of Division 57 A. O. H. officers by Suffolk County President John H. Dillon. A program of music followed with remarks by Dillon, President McQuade and other officers, then refreshments.
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Towti Hall
E Street
Boston
Suffolk County
John H. Dillon
Division 57
Dillon
McQuade
Hanks Stands By His Statement On Rail Rate Review
The statement cites errors in statistical reports and improper editing affecting capitalization, padding, mileage classification, and concealed rental items. George W. Harriman argues for a government role in rate regulation, calling Hepburn bill epoch making and stressing standards for fair railroad revenue. He notes the commission acts as trustee for eighty million people and emphasizes the need for a standard system agreed by shippers, railroads, and the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Statistics
George W. R. Harriman
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Rev. William Byrne S J Dies After Paralysis At 67
Jersey City N J Feb 10 The Rev William Byrne S J died at St Francis Hospital from paralysis He was in his 68th year He first suffered paralysis teaching at Holy Cross College Worcester Mass He also served as novice master at St Andrew s on the Hudson He was later struck again and suffered a third stroke While at Fordham University and St Joseph s College he taught rhetoric He will be buried at Fordham on Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
William Byrne
S. J
St. Francis’ Hospital
Father Byrne
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
St. Andrew's
Hudson
Baltimore
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Boston
Fordham University
St. Joseph’s College
Fordham
Newsboys Rally Behind School Crusade Against Unlicensed Vendors
Philip Davis outrlines a city crusade against unlicensed newsboys and truants selling papers. Boston Newsboys Protective Union supports Judge Harvey H. Baker, Stratton D. Brooks, and John F. Dever, pledging aid to enforce licensing rules and badge display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union
Philip Davis
Boston School Committee
Harvey H. Baker
John F. Dever
Justice Harvey H. Baker
Stratton D. Brooks
Higgins Condition Worsens After Restful Day
Ex Governor Higgins rested today in Clean, New York. Dr Hib bard reported tonight his condition has declined since yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clean
N. Y
Higgins
Foster Ill Of Overwork Is His Wife's Belief
Mrs. Frank K. Foster wife of the Boston labor leader said in Dorchester that her husband is not seriously ill as Sunday papers claimed He has head trouble from overwork and has not been officially reached by telegrams The Fors are at 61 Wrentham Street Dorchester with four grown children and Mr Foster planned to return home early this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Foster
Boston
Toledo
Post
Foster
Building Laborers Form New New England Union
Ten Boston area building laborers unions split from the Building Laborers International Protective Union and formed the Building Laborers Protective Union of New England. Officers include President Edward Burns and Secretary Michael Sullivan. next convention is at 45 Eliot Street in July. locals urged to affiliate by Feb 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Building Laborers’ International Protective Union
Building Laborers’ Nhe Protective Union of
New Engand
Boston Building Laborers’ Unions
Lawrence Union
Plymouth Union
Cambridge Union
Lynn Union
Salem Union
South Boston Union
Brookline Union
Edward Burns
Thomas J. Maroney
Michael C. Sullivan
Boston Union
Michael Sullivan
Eliot Street
New England
Boston Building Trades Delegates Attend Industrial Schools Hearing
The Boston Building Trades Council named Business Agent John T. Cashman and former Alderman Fred J. Kneeland to represent the council at tonight’s State Industrial Commission hearing at Ford building on Industrial Schools. Cashman will address Boston Bricklayers Union 8 in upcoming meetings on affiliating with the Building Trades Council, with attendance by Central Labor Union representatives presenting reasons to join their section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Cashman
Fred J. Kneeland
Boston Building Trades Council
Ford Building
Ashburton Place
State Industrial Commission
Boston Bricklayers’ Union 8
Building Trades Council
Boston Building Trades Section
Central Labor Union
Telegraphers Union Expands in Western and Eastern Mills
The Chicago Commercial Telegraphers Union admits 400 Western Union telegraphers. A new working agreement with Postal Telegraph is noted along with talks of an agreement with New York Union. Boston local initiates 385 Western Union telegraphers. Speakers include Senator Linehan and National Officer Reidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Chicago Union
Postal
New York Union
Boston
Chicago
New York
Middle West
Michael J. Reidy
National Executive Board of Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Boston Western Union Company
Frank J. Linehan
Reidy
J. J. McGardy
Eugene O'Connor
Boston Bartenders Create Conciliation and Arbitration Panel
The Boston Bartenders Union 77 named Richard W. Garrity as President and formed a conciliation and arbitration committee including Martin J. Mattimee William B. Kirkpatrick John J. Quinn and Thomas W. Green to negotiate grievances with liquor dealers groups. A mass meeting is set for Friday Feb 22 at Caledonian Hall 45 Eliot Street. Mattimee James J. English Mulligan and Kirkpatrick were tasked to attend all legislative hearings representing the labor movement and their trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Bartenders’ Union 77
Richard W. Garrity
Martin J. Mattimee
William B. Kirkpatrick
John J. Quinn
Thomas W. Green
Caledonian Hall
Eliot Street
James J. English
William F. Mulligan
Garrity
New York Tugboat Men Threaten General Strike
Leaders of the New York Harbor Boatmen's Union announced a general strike unless a $10 a month wage raise is granted. The Perth Amboy group sparked the dispute amid fears of coal shortages. A union committee will seek talks with officials to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Perth Amboy
City Union Opposes Outsourcing Boston Waste Utilization Plant
The Boston Sanitary and Street Cleaning Departments Teamsters Union 149 adopted a resolution opposing outsourcing garbage utilization work. They call for the city to own and operate its own plant and plan to present the complaint to the Boston Central Labor Union and the Teamdrivers' District Council to block contractor delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Sanitary and Street Cleaning Departments
Teamsters’ Union 149
Boston Central Tabor Union
Teamdrivers’ District Council
Union Ball at K of H Hall Tonight in Boston
Multiple union notes report events and actions across Boston area unions. The Retail Boot and Shoe Clerks' Union 1124 hosts its first annual ball at K of H Hall on Washington street while the Provident Longshoremen's Union raises dues.
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Nashua
N. H
Bakers’ Union 6
Boston Colored Waiters’ Alliance Union
Dover Street
F. B. Anderson
C. H. Mitchell
W. S. Dunn
J. B. Gabourld
J. L. Flowers
G. H. Hall
H. F. Jackson
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Jackson
Cambridge Forum
Hasting
Portland Streets
Cambridge
Byer
Union 97
Boston Ladies’ Tailors and Dressmakers
Union 36
Union
Boston & Maine Railroad Division 41
Order of
B. C. Chase
Wenham
T. J. Fogarty
J. F E. Graham
Revere
J. A. Tuck
Wakefield
American Brotherhood of Cement Workers
Moorhouse
The
Building Trades Council
Supreme Court Dismisses Berry Family Killing Cases
The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed all cases against Chauncey Dewey, millionaire ranchman, and his cowboys Clyde Wilson and W. J. McBride, who were charged with taking part in the Berry family killings in western Kansas in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
Kan
Supreme Court
Chauncey Dewey
Clyde Wilson
W. J. McBride
Berry
Kansas
Coal Hoisters Wage Schedule Finalized by Major Boston Firms
Metropolitan Burnham Boston and Staples coal companies sign the 1907 wage and working agreement for Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74. Regular engineers receive at least 18 dollars weekly, trolley engineers 16.50, one man tower operators 21, and boiler operators 18. Overtime paid at 4 dollars daily or nightly. Supper and meals allowed during long night shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Burnham, Boston
Staples Coal Companies
Union
Boston
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Mormon Church
Smoot
Brigham Young
Huri
Blaze Sei
Archbishop Carroll
Moran
Atty
Hanks
Byrne S. J
Immaculate Conception Church
Newsboys
Building Laborers New Organization
International Protective
Nat. Protective of
N. E
Western Union
LABOR
S. S. Pierce CO
Boston and
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