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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1912
Page
4
Former Senator Frank J. Linehan voluntarily surrendered to New Orleans police per his wife. Police say he offered to go to Boston without awaiting extradition papers, though formal channels will be used and extradition expected within a day or two.
District Attorney Pelletier ruled Linehan will be tried at once once he reaches the city, a move seen as quashing rumors of a political cover up. The DA promises prosecution of all those implicated by Linehan's testimony regardless of their rank.
The 1912 quarterly convention of District Assembly 30 K of L unanimously endorsed the longshoremen strike and pledged full financial and moral support. Keevey was chosen to succeed Ryan as district master workman amid efforts to recover charter, ritual and district property.
John Weaver Sherman, chairman of the legislative committee of the State AFL, has arranged hearings on several bills introduced at the State convention. Some hearings will precede the committee on constitutional amendments.
The report for the past term was expected from District Master Workman Ryan, with the convention to be called to order at two o'clock. The session opened with delays as the official preparedness and schedule were unsettled.
Captain Henry H. Bowen asserts that strike-breakers are handling cargo on time. He cites the freighter Errol sailing to New York on schedule from Pier 46, Charlestown, and the Barcelona six days overdue yet delivering a Boston cargo before sailing to Baltimore. Tally clerks have struck. positions will be held open until noon Tuesday. Bowen says Canopic will depart on schedule and reports 725 strike-breakers housed at Pier 3 Charlestown.
Twenty-one Italians employed as strike-breakers on the Armenian of Leyland line quit work yesterday at the urging of Italian citizens of this city. Longshoremen's Trade Council meets at Roughan Hall at 10 this morning. William Dempsey and two others will seek Police Commissioner O'Meara about strike-breakers actions away from the steamer. The council charges they parade near striking longshoremen to incite trouble.
Harry Peyser was yesterday unanimously chosen corresponding secretary of Bill Posters and Billers' Union 17. George Collier, honorary member of Providence local of Billers, and manager of Westminster theatre, spoke at the Providence meeting held at 724 Washington Street.
Arrangements list dates for multiple House bills before public health joint committees. Key items include House 366 initiative and referendum and House 409 anti vaccination with hearings January 24 to 25. Homestead bill and labor related measures also noted with February 14 to 18 sessions.
International President John A. Alpine arrives in Boston for a two day stay. Local unions hold meetings and elections with figures including Arthur Mason Edward Osgood Isaac Cohen John J. Fenton Martin Higgins Joseph T. Walsh Albert La Framboise and William H. O'Brien giving remarks or presiding at sessions in Cambridge Fall River and Mt Ida Court.
The Boston & Maine Railroad District Lodge of Machinists adopted resolutions condemning officials for demoting skilled mechanics to helper and laborer ranks. A committee was formed to restore workers to former ratings. Timothy W. Connors was elected president and chairman of the general board of adjustment and arbitration. A. A. Farnsworth and D. Gaudet were named secretary treasurer and vice president respectively.
Four hundred members of the Boston United House smiths and Bridgemen's Union attend the funeral of Christopher Johnson who was killed at work in South Boston last week. An A F L state branch executive meeting is set for next Sunday at Wells Memorial building. Boston Bricklayers' Union 3 marks its 25th anniversary on Tuesday Feb 6 with a reception for International Vice President George T Thornton at Red Men's Hall. Bridge and Draw Tenders' Union plans collations and entertainment at Thursday's meeting as officers are installed. Grand President P J Coyle will travel to Bangor Maine to install Bangor Capitol and Lewiston division officers this week.
Old sea hands along the water front debated the disappearance of the Norwegian bark Hermes. It was sighted 30 miles east of Boston Light on Saturday morning with topmasts gone and jury rig, as reported by Captain Emanuelsen of the Norwegian steamer Sangstad.
Harbor searchers from tug boats to revenue cutter Winnisimet scoured the harbor and bay for the Hermes after reports of it seen east of the light with topmasts gone and a jury rig. No vessel could confirm the sighting and the phantom disappearance remains unexplained.
Dr. Crawford the port physician waits at the quarantine station near the dock for nearly an hour as a bark is anticipated to arrive but has not yet entered the harbor. The vessel’s sails are described as torn or flying in ribbons.
Clinton January 21 Harry B Hewitt of East Providence R I fell from the top of a 195 foot chimney at the Bigelow Carpet Company at 10 20 this morning and was instantly killed As a steeplejack removing the chimney top he lost his balance and plunged to the concrete sidewalk Physicians say death was instantaneous His body was shipped to his home last night
The Boston Opera House hosted a Sunday night performance led by Caplet with Gabriel Faure pieces from Pelleas et Melisande. Horace Britt performed D Indy Lied for cello and orchestra and was asked to repeat the piece. Constantino withdrew due to illness and Enrico Gaudenzi substituted with Madeleine D Olige in Puccini La Boheme. The program ended with scenes from Puccini and the third act sung by D Olige Camparelli Gaudenali Fornari. Pelleas et Melisande will close Mme Maeterlinck’s engagement tonight.
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