Boston Labor Union Endorses Wilson's League of Nations Plan
The Boston Central Labor Union backed President Wilson's proposed League of Nations as part of a broader reconstruction platform. A special convention on January 25 at Fay Halls will finalize a unified program for the American Federation of Labor delegates, including immigration limits and government ownership of key industries.
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John J. Kearney
Waiters’ Union
United States
Progressive World Peace and Liberty Proposals
The document outlines 24 proposed measures including war labor board continuance, state and national control of employment offices, progressive tax reforms on profits incomes and inheritances, a permanent world trade union congress, a league of nations, and guarantees of free speech free press assembly and personal liberty.
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National War Labor’ Board
World Trade Union Congress
League of Nations
Wilson
Urges Education of Immigrants in Massachusetts Law
The Boston Central Labor Union seeks state action to educate immigrants and require English proficiency for factory workers aged 5 to 14 after January 21, 1921. The measure would mandate three hours weekly schooling for 40 weeks annually. A second proposal would compel all employers to insure workers against accidents and occupational diseases with penalties for noncompliance.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
General Court of the Commonwealth
General Court
Massachusetts
Labor lodge officers installed across several Boston unions
More than 300 members of Old Colony Lodge install officers at 724 Washington with Grand Lodge officer Michael Murray presiding. New officers named for Amalgamated Clothing Workers and Baygate edge 102. Milk Wagon Drivers Union installs led by International Teamsters official John Gillispie. A new wage agreement signed by Boston Asbestos Mfg. Association and Asbestos Workers' Union covers about 130 workers. Delegates from 380 Machinists lodges press for federal wage boards and government industry control.
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Old Colony Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Washington Street
Grand Lodge
Michael H.murray
Providence
R. I
James W. Fitzgerald
John J. Walsh
Fred A. Giles
Samuel McIver
Joseph Collins
John J. Gillen
M. J. Brennan
John Cochran
Baygate Edge
Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America
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J. Sfannon
J. FF. Witzgerald
D. J. O'Neil
J. F. Ready
J. J. Burns
Jeremiah F. Driscoll
Matthew A. Dunn
Roy Bangs
Thomas Bell
Alexander Doherty
Joh M. Gillispie
Internationnal Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers of America
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Germantown Civic Association Votes on Budget, Transport, and Fares
The Germantown Civic Association of West Roxbury adopted unanimous resolutions at Liederkranz Hall for a West Roxbury grammar school budget item, smoking car restoration or last-car gendered seating, state ownership opposition, and Senator Walsh five cent fare proposal to be sent to the City Council and Legislature.
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Germantown Civic Association
West Roxbury
Liederkranz Hall
John W. Dillon
John Jackson Walsh
New government formed for all the Jugoslavs in Belgrade
Report from Paris dated January 5 notes a new government has been formed at Belgrade by representatives of Serbia Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina Dalmatia Croatia and Slovenia. The Entente powers and neutral governments have been informed that the kingdom of Serbia is now the united Serbian Croatian Slovene kingdom.
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Belgrade
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Bosnia
Herzegovina
Dalmatia
Croatia
Slovenia
Entente
Journal Des Debats
Hurley Campaigns Again for Salem Mayor Post
Former Salem executive John F. Hurley, known for his silk hat campaign image, is running for mayor for the 17th time. He has served five terms and hopes to secure a sixth.
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Hurley
Eccentric ex Mayor Hurley greeting Post reporter
Ex mayor John F. Hurley of Salon welcomed a Post reporter at his home last night. He wished the Post a prosperous New Year and for its employees health wealth shadow style and good looks that never grow less.
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John F
Silk Hat) Hurley
Salon
Salem veteran eyes 1920 mayor race and civic comeback
Civil War veteran and longtime Salem mayoral candidate vows a final campaign in his Dow Street home. He touts even year luck, praises ally Boston John F, and notes his signature silk hat and strict personal code as he eyes a 17th bid.
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Track action heats up as Boston district highs begin indoors
Boston district high schools start full indoor track action this afternoon with Hyde Park’s Hussey, East Boston’s Bill Nolan and Colson, and Dorchester’s veterans led by Captain McDonald and Kentoff among contenders. South Boston Latin English High and the High School of Commerce join the title race as Paul Mealy leads Latin with a strong supporting cast.
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Boston
Hyde Park
Hussey
East Boston High
Bill Nolan
Colson
Dorchester High
McDonald
Kentoff
Leary
Burns
Lederman
Haggerty
McLaughlin
Action for Schoolboy Ice Teams This Week
School hockey schedule lists Brookline High versus Noble and at Dexter's Field. Thursday features Bish High against Browne and Niches and Boston Latin against Milton Academy at Milton. Saturday brings Noble and Greenough at Newton, Rindge Tech versus St John's Prep at Danvers, Melrose High versus Milton Academy at Milton, and Milton High versus Middlesex School at Concord.
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Dexter's Field
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Lish High
Browne
Boston Latin
Milton Academy
Milton
Noble and Greenough
Newton
Rindge Tech
St. John’s Prep
Danvers
Melrose High
Milton High
Middlesex School
Concord
Puck Chasers Anticipate Return to Ice Across Regions
A cold snap boosts hope for scholastic hockey players and fans as teams prepare to hit every available ice sheet this week after a long wait.
Great Boston Highs Gird for Hockey Season With Strong Lineups
Several local high schools prepare for a busy hockey season as Medford High, Somerville High, and Boston College High push to field seven players and build a competitive lineup. Tom McIntyre captains Boston College High, with a veteran core and many promising skaters aiming for positions on the varsity.
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Boston
Medford High
High School of Commerce
Fenway School
Somerville High
Boston College High
St. James Street
St. John’s Prep
Tom McIntyre
Hoodoo Bridge Finally Near Completion After Delays
Boston’s Hoodoo Bridge on Brookline Avenue should be finished within a month if weather cooperates. Delays tied to late steel delivery and repeated train collisions with forms stalled work since 1917, with multiple postponements from struck and damaged girders and derrick cable failures. Commissioner Sullivan remains optimistic the bridge will be usable soon.
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Brookline Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
T. F. Sullivan
Peters
America
Pennsylvania
Hoosac Tunnel
Boston & Albany
Sullivan
Irish fund of eight million raised for republic
Dr. Patrick McCartan addressed a New York meeting praising Sinn Fein leaders and their British Parliament wins. He warned England against interference and said Ireland has raised 8 million dollars to support its republic, likening Ireland to Poland and noting no nation has yet recognized it.
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Patrick McCartan
Provisional Government of Ireland
Diamuid Lynch
Liam Mellows
Dr. McCartan
England
Sinn Fein
Poland
Taxicab Driver Held in GE Clerk Robbery Case
A Scollay Square taxicab driver was taken into custody by Sergeant Thomas Trainor and Station 15 officers in Charlestown yesterday on suspicion of involvement in the holdup and shooting of Frank R. Brown pay master for the General Electric Company in West Everett the week before.
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Scollay Square
Thomas Trainor
Charlestown
Frank R. Brown
General Electric Company
West Everett
Chauffeur Suspect in $12,600 Robbery Held in Everett
The suspect was turned over to Everett police and booked on a charge of being a suspicious person. Eyewitness identification failed, and unless stronger evidence appears he will be released. A GE Company official’s friend overheard a street conversation linking the chauffeur to the robbery, then noted the taxi man seen at Seollay Square and a hotel stand.
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General Electric Company
Seollay Square
Urban crime tale of bank bandit case in Everett
A young suspect linked to a hold up and shooting is arrested in Scollay Square after police tracked him from Charlestown where he kept his car. He faces questioning by officers including E. B. Kibbe and Joseph P. Shapleigh, but authorities doubt the man is the bandit chauffeur and will seek further identifications amid doubts about his alibi.
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Charlestown
Scollay Square
Peel
Iverett Department
Everett
E. B. Kibbe
Joseph P. Shapleigh
Local stars in ring at Central tonight
Prominent boxers headline the program at Central A C with Bob Josephs of South End and Barney Snyder of Jamaica Plain in the main event. Dan Kramer of West End meets Young Proto of New Haven in eight rounds. Also slated: Kid Henry of Albany vs Tom Leahy of South Boston and Chick Miller of North End vs Silent Mike of Philadelphia.
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Bob Josephs
South End
Barney Snyder
Jamaica Plain
Dan Kramer
West End
Young Proto
New Haven
Kid Henry
Albany
Tom Leahy
South Boston
Chick Miller
North End
Silent Mike
Philadelphia
Czech Foreign Minister Resigns in Czecho-Slovakia
A Budapest dispatch reports Dr. Benez has resigned as foreign minister of Czecho-Slovakia. Basel confirms the development.
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Jan
Benez
Czecho-Slovakia
Budapest
Woman Fatally Struck by Lawrence Bound Car
A well dressed woman about 50 was struck by an Andover and Lawrence car bound for Lawrence on South Broad Street in Lawrence. She died at Lawrence General Hospital around 10 PM. Police seek identifying information.
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South Broadway
Lawrence General Hospital
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollern in Amerongen Struggles with Anxiety
In Amerongen Holland on January 1 the former German Emperor remains indoors amid low spirits from his downfall. His wife stays by his side, while relatives host shooting parties nearby. News of a new grandchild brings brief cheer as reports swirl about a possible move from the castle.
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Gorky Elected to Petrograd Soviet
Maxim Gorky the Russian author and revolutionist has been elected a member of the Petrograd Soviet, according to Russian advices received in Zurich.
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Maxim Gorky
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Hoover named director-general of inter Allied relief effort
Paris reports Hoover to head the inter allied organization for feeding allied neutral and enemy peoples. Analysts view this as a test of a true league of nations capable of directing humanitarian aid and uniting allies beyond supplying food and ships. They cite Hoover's aim to banish Bolshevism and the need for Allies to finalize relief plans to curb unrest.
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Herbert C. Hoover
League of Nations
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Europe
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