Lawr ences riot as militia clears crowds at Paul Chabis Hall
The Lawrence clash saw Lt. Fred Crown and Troop C ride over curbs to break a 500 strong crowd of Polish and Lithuanian workers at Chabis Hall. Police, militia, and 16 children spared from the farm recounted arrests, beatings, and massed crowds amid terror on the streets.
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Josephine Liss
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Governor Foss on Lawrence child move dispute
Governor Foss said he would recognize Congressman Wilson’s request for information on the Lawrence situation and the sending away of strikers’ children. He did not endorse Lawrence authorities actions but warned constitutional rights must remain intact, urging caution over federal intervention and noting reports may be exaggerated.
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Pennsylvania
Hows Labor ‘Committee
Lawrence
Wilson
Fosse
Eitugasan
Massachusetts
Alterations Sale Displayed Across Floors
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale offering alterations at cost with no exchanges. The text mentions items plainly displayed on all floors and charged at cost, with no further details available.
Lawyers Condemn Action of Police in Lawrence
Prominent Boston lawyers condemned Lawrence authorities for forcibly preventing strikers' children from leaving the city. They questioned militia involvement and argued such acts undermine legal rights during a strike. Only John L Bates supported the officials citing potential trouble and shipping motives.
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Boston
Lawrence
George W. Anderson
Wood
Andover
Mayor Scanlon Denies Salem Strike Police Clubbing
At the Loyal Order of Moose banquet in Salem the Lawrence mayor says police did not club women strikers at the railway station Saturday. He notes women were pushed but asserts force was limited to protecting children from harm amid strike-induced hardships.
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Association Hall
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Philadelphia
New York
Lawrencesville Remarks on Child Labor and Strikers
The speaker accuses organizers of exploiting children to draw money from distant donors while claiming funds go to strikers. He argues arrests will fill local jails and suggests moving arrestees to other parts of the state as jail capacity remains ample.
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Lawrence
New York
State Board of Charity Denies Involvement in Lawrence Children Removal
Board members dispute any role in detaining Lawrence children and oppose shipping them out. Leontine Lincoln argues for local care if not wards of the State, while Robert W. Kelso notes no action unless wards or emergencies arise. Charlies H. Adams questions legality if the aim was public exhibit to evoke sympathy. A C Ratshesky condemns removing children from homes and calls for prevention.
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Lawrence
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Fall River
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A. C. Ratshesky
State Board
Haywood Meeting Postponed To Thursday In Boston
Lawrence strike leaders William D. Haywood and William E. Trautman will speak Thursday in Faneuil Hall about the Lawrence situation They will oppose officials who bar children of strikers from Philadelphia homes Patrick Mahoney to chair with Rev Charles Casson also speaking Boston Feb 2
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William E. Trautman
Industrial Workers of the World
Philadelphia
Patrick Mahoney
Cigarmakers’ Union
Charles Casson
Hold Hur Pair in Theft Case in Augusta
Mr and Mrs Harry Godfrey of Boston were arrested in Augusta charged with larceny and receiving stolen goods. They are held on bail awaiting extradition papers for Boston officers. Godfrey worked for a Boston liquor house and is well known. Mrs Godfrey was formerly from Augusta.
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Boston
Godfrey
Fletcher
Dr. Cabot touts poor tenements as healthier ventilation
Dr Richard Cabot argued that broken windows ventilate tenements, claiming air in the poor houses is healthier than sealed urban rooms. He warned dry air fuels tuberculosis, criticized school ventilation for teachers, and noted gender dietary gaps and general sleep shortages, mentioning Edison.
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Co. Cabot
Lincoln’ House
Emerald ‘Street
Cabot
Thomas Edison
Dress Fire Near Charlestown Results in Minor Burns
A dress fire started at 5 Gilbert Avenue when a snap match used to light a pipe ignited Mrs. Bray's dress. The blaze was extinguished before fire units arrived, causing only a burn to Mrs. Bray.
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Charlestown
Michael Bray
Gilbert Avenue
Thousands At Revere Beach Draw Big Crowd
Nearly 7600 people visited Revere Beach yesterday afternoon. All stands and refreshment booths along the Boulevard were open and busy. The theatres were crowded all day and evening as Bay State railroad ran special schedules for the first time this year. Crescent Beach station on the Narrow Gauge line also drew large crowds.
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Revere Beach
Bay State Railroad
Crescent Beach
Nicaragua Calls for Silence During Knox Visit
The government issues a prohibitory order barring demonstrations in San Juan del Sur during the visit of American Secretary of State Knox. No public rallies or favorable actions are to occur in the area.
Last Smoke Talk of Work-Horse Parade Held Thursday
The Work-Horse Parade Association hosts the season’s final smoke talk Thursday at 8 pm in Kingsley Hall 100 Bowdoin street. Free tickets available by mail or at 15 Beacon street office. A new prize, a silver medal, will honor the driver of the horse with the most prior blue ribbons if that horse wins a blue ribbon this year.
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