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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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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