Dockmen Vote Tie Up of the Harbor
Longshoremen at Boston port vote to strike after wage negotiations fail. The dispute cites 10 years without a raise and argues Boston wages are the cheapest for unloading ships. Officials warn a strike may halt Boston's freight, with union crews threatening to block non union work across freight yards.
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Mystic
Charlestown
Fowey
England
East Boston
Cambrian
London
Devonian
Liverpool
Ionian
Warren
Michigan
Bethania
Mystic Wharf
Boston & Maine Freight
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
New York
New Plea Debate in Richeson Case Rumor
Boston District Attorney Pelletier pursues murder in the first degree while defense attorney Morse and Lee weigh strategy. Richeson’s mental state, self inflicted wounds, and the missing Violet Edmands are central as the Jan. 15 trial date nears.
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Richeson
Avis Linneil
Warrenton Street
Morse
Lee
Boston
Pelletier
Massachusetts
W. A. Morse
Violet Edmonds
Chestnut Hill
Lakewood
N. J
New York
George H. Holt
Jamestown
R. I
Rose Edmands
Violet Edmands
Miss Edmands
Armstrong
McGarr
Aiken
Pierce
Superior Court
Leary
Avis Linnell
Howard A. Lothrop
Boston Longshoremen Wage Claims Stir Atlantic Ports Debate
A Boston based committee representing steamship lines and master stevedores argues wages for Boston longshoremen are on a par with other Atlantic ports and that handling cargo costs and export trade are higher in Boston. They assert no wage increases can be granted and warn against moves that could threaten Boston's port development. Signature names include C. Stewart, John Wylde, John H. Thomas, W. Miller Stewart, Edward & Booth, Philip H. Quinn.
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John Wylde
Andrew G. Norander
Poston Longshoremen’s Trade Council
Boston
Atlantic
New York
Portland
Philadelphia
C. Stewart
John H. Thomas
W. Miller Stewart
Edward & Booth
Philip H. Quinn
Former Haverhill Mayor Oliver Taylor Dies at 8
Former Haverhill mayor Oliver Taylor died at his home after a brief illness with pneumonia. A Republican, he served as chief executive in 1904 and 1908 and was prominent in real estate. He is survived by a widow and family.
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Haverhill
Oliver Taylor
Taylor
Gulliver's Greenwood's Winter Bargains Prompt Clearances
SPECIAL LOT offers whole catalog of men's coats and wool garments at deep sale prices. Items include lambs wool lined corduroy coats, heavy wool mittens, Jersey ribbed underwear, house slippers, carpet slippers, beach jackets, wool stockings, corduroy pants and coats, fur caps, leather gloves, and more. Multiple names and prices listed with calendar gift.
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Detroit
Boston
Morse Health Decline Ties To Return to Atlanta Prison
Charles W. Morse conditions worsen in Atlanta penitentiary inquiry. Dr. A L Fowler reports Morse losing vitality at Fort McPherson Hospital and death could hasten if returned to prison. T B Felder, Morse counsel, presents evidence to President Taft and Acting Attorney General Fowler.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Taft
Fowler
T. B. Felder
Morse
A. L. Fowler
Fort McPherson
Felder
Taft Rally Draws Supporters in Hudson South Dakota
Supporters of President Taft gather in Hudson S D for a state rally to be held tomorrow with Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson set to address the meeting.
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Hudson
S. D
Taft
James Wilson
Obituaries From Boston Area Jan 1912 Funeral Notices
Notices list multiple local deaths and funeral arrangements across Boston area. Includes Boivin Brennan Buckley Corbett Cuddy Cunningham Downs Downey Fairclough Files Duffy Higgins Hutchinson Jackson Levy Malcolm McGrath Melvin Munier Munn Seavey Sprague Symbr Todd and notices for Boston Caledonian Club and Waterman's chapel funeral service details with dates and addresses.
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Viease
Sprague
West Roxbury
Jatrus Sprague
Hingham
Wren Street
Dorrchester
Ellen F
James A. Symes
Howell Street
St. Margaret's Church
Todd
Matilda A.todd
Moneral
Waverley Place
Wyoming Station
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Manchester
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Texas
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Langstad
Armenian
Daniel D. Morse
Chamber of Commerce
Wylde
Baltimore
Newport News
Association Rooms
Mr. Pelletier
Brookline
Holt
John IL. Lee
Parker House
Mr. Burns
Cambridge
Back Bay
Court House
Denief Judicial Conference
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Adams Square
Rogers
Rogers Forks
Wilson Brothers St
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Scollay Square
Boston’s
Greenwood
Plymouth
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Marshall Streets
Winter St
David J. Ingraham
Winter Street
Joseph Grady
Triment St, Bostes
Jess
California
Gorton
Mass. Ave
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Main St
Malden Square
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Allston
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Washington St
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Cor. Hayward
Dudley St
Dorchester Ave
Dorchester
Tremont St
Roxbury
Central Sq
Somerville Ave
Union Square
Revere
Boivin
Joseph H
Eliza
Joseph Boivin
Jeffries Street
Church of the Assumption
Brennan
Thomas
Agnes Brennan
Murray
Chelsea
Byron Street
Star of the Sea
Buckley
Rose L. Buckley
Savin Hil Avenue
St. William’s Church
St. Catherine's Church
Summer Street
Highland Avenue
Laura Emerson
Benjamin KR
Shute Street
Rockland
Maw Eee Duffy
Grady
Parker
Priday
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Margaret
David Higgins
Collina
Monument Aquare
St Mary's Church
Warren Etreet
Prien
Hutchinson
Holliston
Nathan Hutchinson
Charles W. Hutchinson
Pleasant Street
Harvard Street
Wuakefield
Malcom
Somerville
Sydney A. Malcom
Robert R. Malcom
Caleedonian Club
Robert Morton
Waterman’s Chapel
Thomas Grieve
James A. Binclalr
Ohler
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