Carmen Strike Postponed for 72 Hours Amid War Pressure
War time appeals from Governor McCall and officials prompt Boston Elevated carmen to vote to delay strike for 72 hours. Union leader James H. Vahey vows strong action while Reardon from Detroit negotiates with Boston leaders as crowds shout for a strike.
Gov McCall Letter Triggers Tremont Temple Outcry
Governor McCall urged postponing the Boston Elevated Railway strike for 72 hours to pursue arbitration amid public official appeals. Boston Carmen's Union members hissed the arbitration call as leaders, including James H. Vahey and Thomas Shine, defended patience and loyalty to government during the meeting at Tremont Temple.
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James H. Vahey
Carmen
McCall
Tremont Temple
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Carmen’s Union
Vahey
Reardon
Mathew H. Higgins
William J. Timmins
Boston
Commonwealth
Samuel W. McCall
Tom’’ Shine
Thomas F. Shine
Shine
John Reardon
Jim’’ Vahey
Tiz Bath Promises Instant Foot Relief and Happiness
Advertises Tiz bath as quick relief for corns callouses and bunions. Claims feet feel joyous after soaking and can dance, with a 25 cent box sold at drug or department stores. Encourages readers to laugh at others who suffer and to stop limping.
Stop All Slurs at President Speech by Govan
Charles H. Govan of the Labor Department and AFL lecturing board decries attacks on the Wilson administration. He urges unity to support the war effort, notes his long career with the New York Sun and prior work with New York City schools.
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Wilson
Victory
Squantum
Watertown Arsenal
Fore River
Quincy
Reardon
Charles H. Govan
Department of Labor
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Big Six’? Typographical Union of
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The
New York Sun
Board of Education of
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Labor unions target war effort from the Govan plan
Secretary Wilson appoints 12 leaders including Mr. Govan to speak to unions about the war from a labor and democracy viewpoint. The aim is to show organized labor administration friendship and that victory against Germany brings gains for workers. Wilson supports the eight hour day as standard for labor contracts and urges serious mobilization beyond cheers.
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Dickens
New York
Wilson
Department of Labor
Washington
Labor
Germany
Govan
United States
Second Week of St Ambrose Mission At Field’s Corner
The St Ambrose Church mission in Field’s Corner enters its second week focused on unmarried women after a successful run for married women with over 1500 renewing baptismal vows. Fathers Camillus Benedict and Raymond of the Passionist Order led services with Father Raymond delivering the closing sermon. Next Sunday the men’s mission begins for one week, with high hopes for strong turnout.
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St. Ambrose Church
Field’s Corner
Camillus
Benedict
Raymond
Father Harrigan
St. Ambrose
Relief for Stuffed Noses with Ely's Cream Balm
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. Claims opening air passages, reducing mucous, headaches, and nighttime breathing difficulties, with a suggested use in the nostrils for symptom easing.
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Ely
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