Railroads Seek Wage Decrease Across Classes
More than 17 railroads led by major lines filed petitions to reduce wages for all employee classes as the wage docket closed at the U S Railroad Labor Board. Seven unions countered with wage increases while six railway shop crafts unions pressed for 18 cents more per hour, with March 6 set for hearings and a push to restore pre May 1 1900 wage levels amid requests of six to 13 cents an hour.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
Child William Yelman Found Dead in Bed in South End
William Yelman aged six was found dead fully dressed in his bed at 1A Dover Street South End yesterday. No signs of violence were observed. An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine cause of death.
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William Yelman
Dover Street
South End
Massachusetts Admission Line For Cox Birthday Reception
Massachusetts residents numbering 4251 visited the Hall of Flags for Governor Channing Cox and Mrs Cox on Washington's Birthday. Visitors included Civil War veterans, Spanish American War soldiers, World War I youths, babies held up to greet them, and groups from military, fraternal, and civic groups. A notable moment featured a young drummer and a child presenting an American flag and a poem. Foreign consuls, Elks, Girl Scouts, and church groups also joined the reception before Lt. Gov. Barry and Judge Sheehan greeted the governor afterward.
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Massachusetts
Channing H. Cox
Spain
Herves
Cox
John
Cosgrove
St. Mary's Cardinal
Charlestown
Ellsworth Howard
Brighton
Boston Police
Boston Lodge of Elks
Emiles
Aleppo Shrine
Fred J. Macleod
Nautical Training School
Bishop Cheverus Assembly
Edward P. Barry
Governor Cox
C. N. E. ‘Howard
State House
Newton man barely survives collision with freight train
Charles T. Dearborn of 140 Jewett Street Newton escaped death when his car sped through lowered gates at the Spring Street crossing in Water town into an oncoming Boston and Maine freight train. He leaped clear as the train passed, his auto swept from the tracks and demolished, but he was unhurt.
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Charles T. Dearborn
Jewett Street
Newton
Spring Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Watertown
Dearborn
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