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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
2
A shopper list outlines top fur items and sale prices, including Leopard Coat with beaver trim, Hudson Seal Muffs, White Fox Neckpieces, Mink Muffs, and Russian Fitch Muffs. Prices vary from $15.00 to $225.00, with reductions noted across items.
Plymouth January 18 workers report threats as strikers and supporters circulate warnings to stay away from the Plymouth Cordage Company mills. Several workers were roughed by the crowd as three arrests were made and one person injured on the strike's first day.
Tomorrow 2000 employees face pay day while 250 guards plus extra officers from Brockton Rockland and Abington enforce order tonight. Speakers draft demands for $12 weekly for men and $8 for women, led by I W W member Guadagno from Boston. Additional speakers will address strikers in five languages tomorrow.
Brockton February report quotes John F. Tobin president of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union denying telling manufacturers that male upper leather cutters reduced output in violation of the arbitration contract with the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers Association He states the matter is for arbitration and accuses press reports of misquoting him
A committee of 50 Boston social women met at Mrs. I Tucker Burr home 90 Marlboro street to launch a membership campaign for reorganizing the Metropolitan Red Cross Chapter. They aim to raise current membership to 5000 within 30 days.
Miss Mary Parkman presided as chairman and pledged support for the society. Miss Louisa P. Loring described member duties and urged strict neutrality. Ten captains were chosen along with five assistants each, with each assistant to recruit ten helpers who recruit ten more.
Readable fragments list Garet Thomas of Cambridge and Mrs Paul Thorndike of South Boston and Dorchester, indicating individuals tied to local notices or reports. No further context provided.
The 34th annual benefit for Boston Lodge No 2 Theatrical Mechanics Association drew a full house at the Shubert Theatre. Acts from many Boston playhouses entertained led by Edwin G. Bates musicians and conductor James Tobin. Notables included James Murray Bernard Bergus Leona Stephens Tom Coffey and Trixie Friganza among others. A large sum was netted for the organization. James H. Duffy led as president.
New York Jan 18 Officials from the Eastern Trunk Line Association report that not enough traffic exists to justify broad changes to embargoes on export freight. The weekly report shows a net reduction of about 2600 loaded cars, with the Lehigh Valley extending its embargo to most east bound business while Lackawanna lifts embargoes on exports of provisions and perishable freight when ocean engagements are confirmed.
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