Two Homeless Men Die in Manchester Barn Shelters
Two homeless men died in separate stables across Manchester amid a deadly cold snap. Herbert Andrews, 35, was found in a vacant stall on Fortland Street. John J. Crimmins, 33, was discovered at Parker and Ward streets in Roxbury. Police shakeup followed as Deputy Chief Cassing was reduced to night inspector and two patrolmen promoted to sergeant.
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Herbert Andrews
Fortland Street
John J. Crimmins
Parker and Ward Streets
Roxbury
Manchester
N. H
Michael J. Healey
John F. Cassing
Bargain Prices On Bags and Accessories
A catalog-like list shows discounts on various bags including traveling, leather, ladies black, and professional styles. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars with many items reduced from standard tags and larger lot lots noted as sales. Strong entity mentions include Ladies Bags, Leather Bags, Traveling Bags, and Strap Back Books.
Prisoner Melvina DuFresne admits in hospital ties to Pittsfield attorney
In Orange New Jersey on January 11 detectives guarded Melvina DuFresne a 24 year old Lenox Mass woman accused of strangling her two week old daughter. She told how she had relation with Joseph Ward Lewis a leading Pittsfield Mass attorney and former employer.
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Orange
N. J
Melvina DuFresne
Lenox
Mass
Memorial Hospital
Joseph Ward Lewis
Pittsfield
Lewis & Bennett
Woman Denies Killing Baby Names Past Links to Lewis
Melvina DuFresne testifies she is not Mrs Ashley and claims she left Lenox for work after discovering pregnancy. She identifies herself as 24 and denied causing the infant's death as authorities note the child’s birth record lists May Virginia Ashley and Joseph W. Lewis as parents.
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Virginia Ashley
Joseph W. Lewis
Skaters Swarm Public Garden Pond All Day
Hundreds of health minded skaters enjoyed the Public Garden pond yesterday and last evening. Ice was in fine condition and crowds of people young and old glided to take advantage of the crisp wintry air.
Ideal Heating Investments booklet promises safe modern heat
If you tolerate rough heating and rising costs you are paying a premium for discomfort. IDEAL Boilers and AMERICAN Radiators fit old or new cottages farms mansions flats schools and churches without disturbing existing outfits, until you are ready to fire up the new system. Request the free booklet today.
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IDEAL
Ideal Heating
Insurance Writers Union plans appeal to the governor
At a meeting in Washington street a committee was chosen to see Governor Walsh on Thursday seeking remedies to stop large insurance firms from dismissing union members and officers on flimsy grounds. District Attorney Pelletier was reportedly informed but has taken no action. The group will pursue the governor’s intervention.
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Insurance Writers’ Union
Washington Street
Walsh
Pelletier
Union Hearings On City Contracts Endorse Curley Campaign
Congressman James M. Curley addressed the Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters and Helpers Union 149 in Wells Memorial. The committee of city employees unions reported Kenny backs city work by city staff while Curley opposes extending the contract system. Both candidates professed union goodwill and vowed to work with delegates. Curley favored making extra men permanent from the civil service list. Also present were Lt Governor E P Barry and council candidates Kneeland and Woods. Union officers were re-elected and John T Kelley new trustee.
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James M. Curley
Sanitary and
Teamsters
Union 149
Wells Memorial Building
James J. Burns
Thomas J. Kenny
Congressman Curley
Curley
Civil Service
E. P. Barry
Council
Kneeland and Woods
William P. Greaney
John T. Kane
Thomas J. Hannon
John T. Kelley
Public hearing on wages tomorrow before state board
Tomorrow at 10 30 a m the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration will hold a public hearing at the State House on wages for union boiler makers. The strike last summer led to a return to work but disagreements remain. Frederick W Mansfield state treasurer will counsel the union with International Vice President John J Dowd attending. Committees from shops will testify on wages and conditions and many employees will be heard.
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State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
State House
State Board
Frederick W. Mansfield
John J. Dowd
Boilermakers’ Brotherhood
Union chiefs seek Charlestown yard for navy supply ship
The Machinists' Unions' Conference of Greater Boston met in the Wells Memorial building and forwarded a unanimous request to Washington urging that the proposed navy supply ship be constructed at the Charlestown navy yard.
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Machinists’ Unions’ Conference of
Greater Boston
Wells Memorial Building
Washington
Charlestown Navy Yard
Labor notes on union events and talks in Boston area
Joseph A. Parks will speak on Workingmen's Compensation Act at Local 106 smoke talk in Pilgrim Hall. Boston unions report officer elections, open meetings, and conventions across Moulders Union, Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Lumber Teamsters, retail clerks, and British Employees Union activities in Boston and New England.
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Joseph A. Parks
Industrial Accident Board
International Moulders’ Union
Pilgrim Hall
Washington Street
Boston Steam Shovel and Dredgemen’s Union
Franks Blanc
Boston Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Commonwealth Lodge
the Indies’ Society
John Winthrop Hall
Tremont Street
Wells Memorial Hall
James M. Curley
Barry
Kneeland, Woods and Kearns
New England
Boston
Quincy
Labor Meeting Launches $20,000 Barbers Campaign in Boston
Boston Journeymen Barbers Union 182 holds a special meeting at 1125 Washington Street announcing a $20,000 organizing campaign. International President Frank X. Noschang of Albany and General Secretary-Treasurer Jacob Fischer of Indianapolis addressed the assembly yesterday.
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Boston
Union Barbers
Boston Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Washington Street
International
Frank X. Noschang
Albany
Jacob Fischer
Indianapolis
Boston Barbers Union Seeks Complete Citywide Membership
International leaders support extending Boston Local 182 and Italian Barbers Union 666 to every shop in Greater Boston. Efforts target suburban shops and remaining city shops, with a campaign to host the next international convention in Boston. President Noschang notes NY and New Jersey barbers returning from the IWW as part of ongoing unionization.
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Boston
Boston Union
Noschang
New York
New Jersey
A. F. of L. International
Union Leader Reports Broad Tour and Growth
The speaker recounts visits to 15 states and attendance at the A F U convention in Seattle. He notes about a 100 percent rise in membership within the international union and that Boston Local 182 shows gains ahead of all others.
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A. F. of U
Seattle
International Union
Boston
Machinists in Election Unites New England Delegates
Delegates from Athol Brockton Boston Fitchburg Fall River Lawrence Lowell Lynn Manchester Providence Quincy Salem Hyde Park Worcester Somersworth and Millers Falls met at Homestead Hall 724 Washington street for the New Jersey District Council 19 convention. Incumbent officers H Kingman J J Brown G B Loring Roscoe Hall and J E Libby were re elected with Fred Jackson added to the executive board.
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New Engand
New Jinegland
Homestead Hall
Washington Street
Athol
Brockton
Boston
Fitchburg
Fall River
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Manchester
Providence
Quincy
Salem
Hyde Park
Worcester
Somersworth
Millers Falls
H. Kingman
J. J. Brown
Nashua
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G. B. Loring
Roscoe L. Hall
JE. Libby
Inside Sentinel
Fred Jackson
Boston Lodge 264
George Clark
Indorsement of Coal Hoisters Union Strike Reported
Milton Snellings of Washington announced at a Coal Hoisting Engineers Union Local 74 meeting that the International Executive Board has endorsed and taken up the strike of Local 74 at the New England Gas and Coke Company wharf in Everett. He said he is assigned to handle the strike and coordinate support from other unions, with the international to provide financial aid to strikers and their families until victory.
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Milton Snellings
Washington
International
PHONE GIRLS GET CHARTER
The New England District Council of Electrical Work Unions voted in Wells Memo Hall to organize all electric light and power company employees in New England. A committee will assist International President G. M. Bugniazet and General Organizer Hogan.
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New Englad
Lynn
Holyoke
Springfield
Handlers Install Officers in Charlestown Ceremony
President Michael J. White and other newly elected officers of Boston Maine Freight Handlers Union 6572 were installed by Henry Abrahams of the Boston Central Labor Union in Hibernian Hall Charlestown. Delegates to the council, meeting Wednesday night, were briefed on several key matters.
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Michael J. White
Boston & Maine Freight Handlers’ Union 6572
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
Hibernian Hall
Charlestown
Railroad Clerks Install Officers at Old Colony Lodge Meeting
Old Colony Lodge 143 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, comprising New Haven railroad employees, held a large session in Pilgrim Hall at 649 Washington Street and installed officers elected earlier. George W. Eastey, retiring president after ten years, received a $100 gold purse.
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Old Colony Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
New Haven Railroad
Pilgrim Hall
Washington Street
George W. Eastey
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