Strikers Reject a Plan for Peace
A militant message from the strike committee of textile workers at the American Woolen Company rebukes officials and demands. They call for a 15 percent wage increase, abolition of the bonus system, double overtime pay, and protection from retaliation, while urging talks with company officials to end the dispute.
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Textile Workers of the American Woolen Company
William M. Woods
Ayer, Wood
Washington Mills
Boston
American Woolen Company
Pinkerton
Lawrence
Unrest in Lawrence as mass meetings shape strike stance
Mass meetings organized a broader labor response while 20 000 workers stay away from mills. Ettor asserts workers will not settle until they vote. clergy and officials discuss coping with potential violence as authorities monitor for provocations and dynamite planted.
Dynamite No Argument in Lawrence Strike Speech
Charles Fleischer at the Sunday Commons meeting denounces violence and argues for ethical handling of labor disputes. He cites the Lawrence strike, condemns both employers and workers, and questions the feasibility of long mill hours without national labor regulation. He favors socialized individualism over socialism and calls attention to exploitation and suffering among workers.
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Charles Fleischer
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Herbert G. Mank
United Congregational Church
Jesus Christ
Elisha M. Locke
Second Baptist Church
Scanlon
Mahoney
Boston Merchant Urges Law and Order in Lawrence
A prominent Boston merchant and state official argues the Lawrence crisis requires strong but lawful action. He urges Governor Foss and Mayor to deploy adequate National Guard to protect both sides and maintain order, warning that weak governance fuels unrest.
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Boston
Lawrence
Foss
Holman
Commonwealth
City of
National Guard
Clergy Urge Peaceful Resolution Amid Textile Strike
Lawrence clergymen from diverse faiths denounce mill-owners while endorsing the strikers' demand for higher wages and better conditions. Sermons stress law and order, nonviolence, and social justice as militia and saloon shutdowns shape the city.
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Lawrence
Grandmother Surprises Slumbering Grandchild at Home
A grandmother tiptoes up stairs to kiss her grandchild who sleeps in an easy chair. She then goes to another room to play with a doll until he wakes.
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Blanche
Blanche Saves Grandfather in House Fire Rescue
Blanche discovered her grandfather unconscious as flames from straw matting ignited his clothing and draperies. She wrapped him in a blanket, rolled him to the floor, and beat out sparks with her bare hands. Fred M. Stiles called for medical help, and Dr. Marshall and Mr. Rock were involved in his care.
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Blanche
Fred M. Stiles
D. F. Marshall
Mr. Rock
Thousands Urge Arbitration Treaties Across Nation
A World Peace Foundation tally counts 1019 resolutions memorials and petitions backing arbitration pacts with Britain and France sent to Congress. Churches commerce groups and women's clubs contributed while 688 came from sundry citizens in cities and states, many with hundreds or thousands of names.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Congress
World Peace Foundation
Denys P. Myers
Commerce
Officers Installed at Hamilton Court No. 17 M C O F
Hamilton Court No. 17 M C O F held install of new officers at Hibernian Hall with Deputy John Crowley of Fenwick Court presiding. Names included Daniel Crowley chief ranger James Brennan vice chief ranger John Mahoney receiving secretary John Linehan financial secretary James Crowley treasurer Henry Walsh senior conductor Bernard Maraghy junior conductor William Porter outside sentinel Richard Cotter inside sentinel.
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Hamilton Court No. 17
Hibernian Hall
John Crowley
Fenwick Court
Daniel J. Crowley
James H. Brennan
John J. Mahoney
John J. Linehan
James Crowley
Henry P. Walsh
Bernard Maraghy
William Porter
Outside Sentinel
Richard Cotter
Inside Sentinel
Bromo Quin ine advert signature elusive in snowy grip
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a remedy with a noted signature by BH. W. Grove. The item emphasizes a price of two cents and references a lingering grip caused by snow, tying the remedy to local consumer access.
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BH. W. Grove
Obituaries and funeral notices from Boston area
Readable death notices list multiple individuals with ages, addresses, funeral details, and affiliations such as unions and churches. Entries include Anthony, Armstrong, Becker, Bowker, Bowen, Bradley, Bryson, Cogswell, Condon, Cowdery, Devlin, Farrington, Fol dy, Fraher, Gardella, Gill, Greenwood, Grueter, Lamb, Quirk, Shine, Simmons, Somers, Sullivan, Warren, Wilson with service times, locations, and interment plans across Everett Chelsea Malden Roxbury Dorchester Milton Brookline and nearby towns.
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Gardella
Dorchester
Evelyn
Antonio
Mary Gardella
Quirello
Blue Hill Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
North Square
Mt. Calvary
Gill
Milton
Charles Minot Gill
Blue Hill Parkway
Greenwood
South Boston
James H
James and
Ann Greenwood
Eighth Street
St. Augustine's Church
Old Calvary
Grueter
Bernard
Josephine Grueter
Holy Trinity Church
Shawmut Avenue
New York
Quincy
New Cavalry
Simmons
George S. Simmons
Norfolk Street
Scituate
Mass
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell
Margeret Somers
Curtis Chapel
Dudley Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Sullivan
Cambridge
Ellen T. Sullivan
Tayhen
Cornelius J. Sullivan
Palermo Street
Berkshire Street
Warren
Charlestown
Thatcher
Woodlawn Cemetery
Everett
Friends United
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