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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1912

Page

2

Militia and Dividends Mark Lawrence Struggle Scene

Turmoil in Lawrence intensifies as troops are increased to a full regiment and Pacific Mills declares a $20 per share dividend. Strikers clash with militia near Mill Street and Canal Street while paydays trigger unrest, arrests, and saloon closures. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and William Trotman prepare to arrive to organize the strike.

Pacific Mills Scanlon Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Industrial Workers of the World Lawrence William Trotman Chicago

Wood cites wage rise limits as Woolen Co. asks workers to return

William M. Wood says American Woolen Company cannot grant wage increases to match a two hour weekly cut due to business conditions. He notes four pay raises under his tenure and urges employees to return, stating higher wages will come when feasible. The letter to employees addresses the 54 hour pay basis and surprise strike action.

Lawrence American Woolen Company William M. Wood

Mrs Proctor Seeks Divorce After Matrimonial Turmoil

Mrs. Proctor begins divorce action after a love affair with Proctor leads to marriage. she left the Brookline home and consulted a Boston attorney. Proctor confirms separation and awaits filed papers likely to cause public interest in the case.

Proctor Miss Burtt Trousseau John JL. Gardner Chestnut Hill John L. Gardner Mr. Proctor Summer Brookline Provincetown

Letter From William M. Wood On Wage Standstill At American Woolen

William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company writes to employees about wage limits amid a tough year. He cites stockholders’ interests, 13 000, workers’ livelihoods, and 25 000 employees, warning against raises as hours and competition differ by state. He pledges to revisit raises when conditions improve and urges workers to return to their duties at the Wood Ayer Washington and Prospect mills.

Oak and Lawrence Streets Everett Mills Martin McQueen William M. Wood American Woolen Company Boston Wood Andover James Bailey Washington Mills J. E. Boothman Ayer Mills Colonel Sweetser Lawrence Charles C. Day L. C. Moore Company Essex Street The Wood, Ayer Washington Prospect

Advocates New Banking System by Ireton at Parker House

Rob ert F. Ireton editor of Financial America urged a great central banking system with the cooperation of all U S Banks during a Massachusetts Reform Club address at the Parker House last night.

United States Robert F. Ireton Financial America New York Massachusetts Reform Club Parker House

Ex banker Ireton disputes Aldrich plan timing

Mr Ireton an expert on banking says the Aldrich plan rests on wisdom but should not be adopted now. He urges public consideration before Congress and cites the National Citizens League for Sound Banking. He argues the treasury reserve is insufficient and gold should be more mobile in credit use.

Ireton Aldrich Congress Francis P. Sears William H. Wellington National Citizens’ League For Treasury United States

Boston & Maine Rail Road Discrimination Hearing Reprimand

Rail board chairman Fred Macleod sharply warned Boston and Maine that discrimination against fruit receivers must cease. The hearing, led by Daniel P. Sweeney’s open auction room claim, questioned if the railroad can restrict to a single auctioneer. Macleod said action will be taken only after a satisfactory arrangement is reached.

Fred Macleod Railroad Commission Boston & Maine Macleod Rich Railroad Daniel P. Sweeney Railroad Board

Bennett Aims to Break Piano Playing World Record

Harry A. Bennett of Boston started at 4 PM to attempt the world record of 30 hours 4 minutes for continuous piano playing. He sat in a storefront window in Salem in a fancy costume and played ragtime and classical pieces through the morning.

Salem Harry A. Bennett Boston Bennett

Governor Foss Guards and Secluded Day at State House

Governor Foss was closely guarded by State police at the State House and his residence. He traveled to his office in a closed automobile and did not leave the building, having lunch delivered to him.

Arrest of Italian in New York Plot Targeting Governor Foss

Report from New York says Michele Fornaro was arrested in connection with a plot to kill Governor Foss. The Governor’s office had no received word of the arrest by last night. State House remained quiet as Dudley M. Holman asked the State police to reduce guard to two men.

New York Foss Michele Fornaro State House Dudley M. Holman

Pelleas and Melisande Captivates Boston Opera House Audience

The Boston Opera House hosted Pelleas et Melisande for the third time to a large enthusiastic crowd. The identical cast from prior performances delivered smooth action and strong ensemble with Caplet conducting. Today’s program features La traviata with Tetrazzini and Zenatello, and tonight’s includes Aida.

Boston Opera House Yanni Marcoux Caplet Tetrazzini Zenatello Aida

High School Pupils Secretly Married in Haverhill

Labor Day marriage of Ralph G. Messenger and Jennie Martin, two junior students at Haverhill High School, was kept secret for nearly five months. Their intimate circle remained unaware as they attended classes and socials until this week when the facts emerged.

Haverhill Labor Day Haverhill High School Ralph G. Messenger Jennie Martin

Chinese Laundryman Chin Sing Held Under Bail in Boston

Chin Sing of Beverly was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Charles Bancroft on a charge of unlawfully remaining in the United States. Inspector John A McCabe swore to the complaint and Chin was held by Commissioner Hayes in 1500 dollars bail for a hearing Friday. If bail is not posted he will be sent to East Cambridge jail.

American Federation of Labor Charles G. Wood New Bedford State Board of Arbitration Mill Street Canal Street Essex Street Thompson Michael Cubera Chaditz Hall Joseph J. Etter W. H. Proctor Cubera Paul Cassananca Cassananca Corporation M. J. Murphy Ettor Giannini Giannini Joseph J. Ettor Chin Sing Beverly United States Charles Bancroft John A. McCabe Chin Hayes East Cambridge

Coyne Birth Brings Daughter To West Lynn Home

Mr and Mrs Henry J Coyne announce the birth of a daughter at their home 47 Shephard Street West Lynn on January 18, 1912.

Henry J. Coyne Shepherd Street West Lynn

Multiple Boston area obituaries and funeral notices

A long list of January funeral announcements across East Boston, Charlestown, Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, and surrounding towns. Notices name deceased individuals with birth or age details, residence addresses, funeral mass times, church names, and burial plans, inviting relatives and friends to attend.

Calliendo Boston Maria Giovanni Calliendo Chelsea Street Mt. Carmel Frankford Street Carter Everett Biddeford Saco Cayvan Charles A Annie G. Cayvan Buckley East Canton Street Cathedral of the Holy Cross Clark Mattapan Frank Blake Lillian M. Clark Dorchester Avenue George Spencer Denver Street Ashmont St. Catherine’s Church Dugan Roxbury Catherine Dugan McLinden St. Andrews Curtis’ Chapel Dudley Street St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Foleby Thomas J Catherine Foley Hanrihan M. J. O’connor W. W Boston Street St. Monica’s Church Calvary Cemetery Gardella Dorchester Evelyn Antonio Mary Gardella Quirello Blue Hill Avenue Sacred Heart Church North Square Mt. Calvary Hayes Mary John H. Hayes Farran Parker Street Church of the Blessed Sacrament Holyhood Hoffmann South Boston William August William Pistorious G Street Houghpon Cambridge Charles W. Houghton Mt. Auburn Hubert West Somerville Margaret Josephine Frank Hubert W. J. Cassidy Harrison Avenue T. Kearse Charlestown Michael Ae Kearse Bee Siemeay Twin Street St. Francia de Sales Holy Cross Malden Kelley Eliza Thomas F.andie Kelley Kingston Peter Kingston Honora Pann Camden Street Ulem St. Philip's Church Luben Mari Emil Luben Son Paul FE. K. Luben Dix Street Rchester Lamb North Wilmington Harry M. Lamb Winthrop Andover Street Elks Wintrop Lodge of Elks Bennison Winthrop Street Winthrop Centre McMahon Newton Centre John McMahon Willow Street SS. Peter and Paul's Neil Newtonville Mary A Robert Rose Neil Dolan Il Avenue Church of Our Lady R. O. Nowers Chelsea Caroline P Thomas W. Nowers Bellingham Street O’connor Jamaica Plain John P Leecah Auabend Margaret O’connor Maid Ashley Street A. m O’brien Brookline John Bridget O’brien McGowan Martin J. O’brien Emerald Street St. Mary's Church of the Assumption St. John N. B O’donnell Abbie Daniel O’donnall Erly Elder Street St. Margaret's Church O’tool Forest Hills James Delia O’tool Union Terrace St. Thomas Cou Margaret Hardiman Dennis Johanna Ring Stoddard Street Woburn St. Charles K. of C Wendell Parker Rogers Linden Street Howard Lodge Sargent Elizabeth B. Sargent East Boston M. Coons Londonderry N. H van Dan Moses van Dan Welch John B Marie E. Welch Doucet W. R. Powderly Washington Street Francis de Sales Vernon Street WFLLS Benjamin W. Wells Arlington Street Cpaven Whalen A Bartholomew Philip F Margaret Whalen Decatur Court Decatur Street

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